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Edmonds: Print artwork on display

A new art exhibit featuring etching and drypoint prints is planned to be on display in Edmonds through the end of this month.

The exhibit can be viewed from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Frances Anderson Center at 700 Main St.

The artist, Joey Katzer, is a lifelong Washington resident who seeks to question social inadequacies in her work.

The exhibit is presented by the Edmonds Arts Commission.

Lynnwood: Book club discussion at library

Readers are invited to this month’s meeting of a book discussion group at the Lynnwood Library.

The book club meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday at the library at 19200 44th Ave. W. Teens and adults are welcome to attend.

This month’s featured book is “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier &Clay,” by Michael Chabon.

For more information, call the library at 425-778-2148.

Mill Creek: Shopping center input sought

An open house for people to comment on plans to build a new shopping center in the northeast part of Mill Creek has been scheduled for this week.

The open house to discuss the East Gateway Urban Village is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Mill Creek City Hall, 15720 Main St.

City planners are expected to evaluate the comments as they draw up the master plan for the shopping center, which is planned to resemble the Mill Creek Town Center.

For more information, call Christi Amrine at 425-921-5738 or e-mail her at christi@cityofmillcreek.com.

Monroe: Rotary Club has fundraiser

Rotary Club of Monroe plans to have its annual fundraising event, called Casino Night, from 7 to 11 p.m. on Feb. 23 at Speedway Chevrolet.

Admission is $50 and includes casino chips, two drink tickets and food. The club is also selling raffle tickets — $10 each — for two airline tickets from Southwest Airlines to anywhere that the airline flies in the continental United States. All proceeds will benefit the rotary club.

For more information, call 425-210-9195.

Mountlake Terrace: Matsumoto Wright to fill council vacancy

A man with five years of experience on the Mountlake Terrace Planning Commission has been appointed to fill an open seat on the City Council.

Kyoko Matsumoto Wright, who has lived in the city since 1984, is set to sit on the City Council until December 2009. The position recently came open when City Councilman Douglas Wittinger sold his home and moved out of the city.

Matsumoto Wright, a real estate agent, was one of 11 candidates interviewed for the position.

Today’s meetings

Bothell City Council, 6 p.m., Municipal Court, 10116 NE 183rd St., Bothell.

Brier City Council, 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 2901 228th St. SW.

Edmonds City Council meeting, 7 p.m., Public Safety Complex, 250 Fifth Ave. N.

Mill Creek City Council, 6 p.m., City Hall, 15728 Mill Creek Blvd.

Wednesday’s meetings

Brier Library Board, 7 p.m., Brier Library, 23303 Brier Road.

Brier Parks and Recreation Board, 7 p.m., City Hall, 2901 228th St. SW.

Mill Creek Youth Advisory Board, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 15728 Mill Creek Blvd.

Sultan City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall, 319 Main St.

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