Briefs

Christmas Ship is coming Dec. 9

A shopping event is being organized by local businesses in conjunction with the Christmas Ship Community Sing-along Dec. 9 to raise money for community service and amateur athletic events.

The first annual event is scheduled for 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the Edmonds Fishing Pier at the foot of Dayton Street.

The Christmas Ship Sing-along is scheduled for 7 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets to sail with the Christmas Ship are available for $20 by calling 425-743-9590.

For more information call Bill at BGT’s University Sports, 425-774-7800, Linda at All Season’s Charter &Cafe, 425-743-9590 or Al Rutledge of U.S. Amateur Baseball, 425-776-7130.

Event remembers lost loved ones

The loss of a loved one is a devastating event in one’s life, especially during the holidays. Unresolved grief can be a major contributor to ongoing health issues including substance abuse and major depression.

The Stevens Hospital Bereavement program will have “A Time of Remembrance” event this holiday season to honor loved ones who have died. This tranquil afternoon program is from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 at the Edmonds Floral Centre at Fourth and Bell in downtown Edmonds.

The program includes inspirational music and readings and a memorial candle ceremony. Refreshments and fellowship complete the program. Families and children are welcome.

For more information call 425-640-4000.

Woodway board has openings

The town of Woodway is seeking interested persons to fill several expiring positions on the Town Planning Commission. Applicants should reside within the town of Woodway.

The Planning Commission acts as policy advisors to the Town Council on land use matters and assists in maintaining and implementing the town’s Comprehensive Plan as well as those duties prescribed by the state Planning Enabling Act and the Growth Management Act.

Commission meetings are generally at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month. Additional meetings or workshops may be scheduled and time will be needed to devote to reading, research and training. On a yearly basis, there are usually 10 months in which meetings are held.

Applications are available at Town Hall or via fax or e-mail. Those seeking appointment to the Planning Commission may submit an application to Mayor Carla Nichols, 23920 113th Pl. W. Woodway, WA 98020 by Dec. 15. This is a voluntary position.

Update meeting on 220th project

The city of Edmonds will host a 220th Street SW improvements project open house on from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 at Westgate Elementary School Library, 9601 220th Street SW.

Design plans will be displayed, and a comment sheet will be available. Representatives from the city of Edmonds, the design team, and Snohomish County PUD will answer questions about the project.

From previous meetings a preferred design has been selected. It includes features such as five-foot sidewalks on both sides of the street; two 11-foot travel lanes; three left-turn pockets; two five-foot bike lanes; a lighted pedestrian crossing at 96th Avenue W.; a signal at 84th Avenue W. for improved safety and to ease congestion; and underground stormwater collection and detention systems to improve water quality and reduce likelihood of flooding.

Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2004 and take nine months.

For more information, call the city at 425-771-0220.

Reception honors Council members

The city will host a reception honoring two retiring Council members at the Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 16. Retiring Councilmembers are Council President Dave Earling, who served 12 years on the Council, and Lora Petso, who served for four years.

The reception is at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 250 Fifth Ave. N. For questions, contact Jana Spellman, Council executive assistant, at 425-771-0248.

City looking for board applicants

The city of Edmonds seeks candidates for a Board of Appeals for the purpose of hearing appeals of the building official on decisions or interpretations made on the state-adopted building code.

The board’s basic function is considering the use of alternate materials or methods of construction that are different than those specified in the building code. The board would have no authority to interpret administrative provisions of the code and may not waive specific code requirements.

Members should be in the construction industry and familiar with multiple types of construction. Qualified candidates will be interviewed by the mayor for selection. Successful candidates will be appointed by the mayor with City Council confirmation. The first order of business of the board will be to establish its own rules, regulations, procedures and by-laws.

For information or an application call the Mayor’s Office at 425-771-0247 for an application. The deadline will remain open until filled.

Students can go to Hekinan, Japan

The Edmonds Sister City Commission is accepting applications from students interested in visiting Hekinan, Japan in the summer of 2004. This annual cultural exchange program began in 1988 and has organized visits for more than 200 local students and their chaperones and hosts Hekinan Sister City students in return.

Up to 15 students, 14-18 years of age, may go on the trip, which takes place from July 15-29.

Students will stay with families in Hekinan with day trips as well as trips to Nagoya (home of the 2005 World’s Fair) and Kyoto, the religious and cultural center of Japan.

Chaperone leaders are also sought for the trip.

Information and application packets are available from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., or by mail by calling 425-771-0230.