Briefs can be sent to millcreek@heraldnet.com or mailed to 4303 198th St. SW, Lynnwood, Wash. 98036. E-mail is preferred. Please include contact name with area code for publication in the newspaper. Briefs are printed on a space-available basis.
County Tourism
Seeks Listings
The Snohomish County Tourism Bureau is currently seeking listings of events, fairs and festivals for its local calendar of events from April 1st, 2003 through September 30th, 2003. Entries should include the exact dates, official name and location of the event, phone number for event information, sponsoring organization and a brief description of the event. Entries are due to the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau by February 20, 2003.
All information should be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to:
Snohomish County Tourism Bureau
Melody Carter
909 SE Everett Mall Way, C300
Everett, WA 98208
e-mail calendar@snohomish.org
Phone (425) 348-5802 ext 14 or fax (425) 348-5701.
Events will be printed in the Snohomish County Spring Summer Calendar of Events, put onto the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau website www.snohomish.org, and supplied to the state and media for various publications.
Mill Creek
Youth Board
If you have questions regarding any teen activities or the youth advisory board, please contact Gabe Oh, Teen Program Assistant, at 425-745-1891 or email at gabe@cityofmillcreek.com.
To Apply for the Youth Advisory Board: Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. April 6, 2003. The application form for the Youth Advisory Board is available on-line at www. cityofmillcreek.com
N’shore “Y” family Valentine’s Party
The Northshore YMCA invites your entire family to spend Valentine’s Day playing games, participating in activities, climbing in the Adventure Zone, swimming in the pool and making a snack at Family Night, Friday February 14. The event is free and open to the entire community from 6:30 to 8 pm.
For more information, visit the Northshore YMCA or contact Lori Vos at (425) 485-9797.
Mill Creek Park Board seeks input
The City of Mill Creek Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is seeking community input for the naming of its new Community Park located on SR 527 and Trillium Blvd.
Send name suggestions to: Mill Creek Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Attn: Community Park Nme, 15728 Mill Creek Blvd., Mill Creek, WA 98012.
For more information, contact Lynn M. Devoir, Recreation Supervisor at (425) 745-1891.
Bothell seeks board members
Do you feel strongly about your City’s Parks and Recreation, Landmark Preservation or other concerns? Citizens interested in assisting the City of Bothell on advisory boards and commissions now have various positions to consider.
All appointments will take effect on April 1, 2003, unless otherwise noted. The City Council will conduct interviews on March 10 and is expected to make appointments on March 17. Board and Commission applications are being accepted until February 7.
Eleven positions on six boards and commissions will be appointed for the following:
Landmark Preservation Board: Two volunteer 5-year terms beginning April 1 and expiring March 31, 2008.
Library Advisory Board: Two volunteer 5-year terms beginning April 1 and expiring March 31, 2008.
Lodging Tax/Tourism Advisory Committee: Three volunteer 2-year terms beginning April 1 and expiring March 31, 2005.
Parks &Recreation Board: One volunteer 3-year term beginning April 1 and expiring March 31, 2006.
Planning Commission: Two paid vacant 4-year terms beginning April 1 and expiring March 31, 2007. Compensation is $300 per month.
Shorelines Board: One volunteer 5-year term beginning April 1 and expiring March 31, 2008.
All board and commission positions offer educational and fulfilling opportunities to become involved in city government. The filing period for these positions closes at 5 p.m. on Friday, February 7. Applications are available at the City Clerk’s office at Bothell City Hall, 18305 101st Ave. NE, or by calling 425.486.3256. Please consult the City Clerk’s office for membership requirements, meeting times, and locations for the various boards and commissions. Information is also available at www.ci.bothell.wa.us.
Passport hours for 2003 at City Hall
City of Bothell Municipal Court will offer passport services on Mondays and Thursdays only, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Telephone inquiries will also be limited to these days and times.
Please note that passport renewals are handled through the Mail-in Form only and not through the Bothell Municipal Court. Bothell Municipal Court is located at 10116 NE 183rd St. General information and requirements to obtain a passport is available online at www.travel.state.gov; click on “passports.”
For more information, call 425.487.5587 or visit www.ci.bothell.wa.us.
NW Stream Center sets programs
The Adopt-A-Stream foundation presents a series of programs on a variety of topics through February at the Northwest Stream Center in cooperation with Snohomish County Parks and Recreation. The Stream Center is located at 600 128th St. SE.
February 7: Pileated Woodpeckers of the Olympic Peninsula.
February 13: Salmon Habits and Habitat
February 19: Reptiles &Amphibians: Their Habits and Habitats
February 21: Hoot with the Owls
February 27: Marine Mammals of Washington
Tickets are $4 for members, $6 for non-members. Advance purchase is necessary. For more information call 425-316-8592 or at www.streamkeeper.org
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