City briefs

City briefs for the cities of Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and Brier can be sent to sessions@heraldnet.com or mailed to 4303 198th St. SW, Lynnwood, WA. 98036, attention Shannon Sessions. E-mail is preferred. Include contact number with area code for publication in the newspaper. Briefs are printed on a space-available basis.

Jorgenson lauded for park efforts

Washington State Genealogy Society presented an award to Phylis Jorgenson of Lynnwood for “exceptional and consistent support of the goals and operation of Sno-Isle Genealogical Society.”

Phylis Jorgenson has distinguished herself in support of the Sno-Isle Genealogical Society through her persistent and dauntless efforts to secure an agreement between the City of Lynnwood and the Society granting the use of the Humble Cottage in Alderwood Heritage Park for the Society’s library.

The City of Lynnwood has partnered with Sno-Isle Genealogy Society to occupy the Humble Cottage in Heritage Park for use as its genealogy library. The library is currently located at 7907 212th ST SW, Suite 214 in Edmonds. The library is open Wednesdays and Saturdays 10-2 or by appointment by calling 425-485-7623 or 425-778-6062, or email grammythul@aol.com. Current holdings exceed 1,000 books and periodicals of world wide interest with special interest in Snohomish County.

Sno-Isle Genealogy Society meets at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month at the Martha Lake Community Center.

Teens needed for reality show

There will be an open casting call from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Alderwood Mall for the nighttime network for teens owned by Nickelodeon. The casting call is for the next season of The N’s battle of the sexes reality series Girls v. Boys.

Teens ages 14 to 17 are invited to audition for a role on season two of Girls V. Boys, where real teens battle through cool challenges in hot locations to answer the age-old question: are girls better than boys or are boys better than girls? For more information go to the website at www.the-n.com.

Mountlake Terrace candidate forum

The Mountlake Terrace Seniors Group has organized a Meet the Candidates for the Mountlake Terrace City Council forum for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 at the Mountlake Terrace library, next to the city hall on 58th Ave. W..

The Mountlake Terrace City Council candidates are: Pat Cordova who is running against Michelle Robles, A.J. Housler who is running against John Zambrano and Laura Sonmore who is running against Eric Teegarden.

Moderator for the forum will be Jim Hills, the Enterprise Newspapers’ publisher.

Refreshments sponsored by Friends of the Mountlake Terrace Library. For more information call Murray Levin at 425-640-9794.

Free program on MLT history

The Alderwood Manor Heritage Association presents a free program on the history of Mountlake Terrace. The speaker will be Patrick McMahan, Sr., former Mountlake Terrace City Council member and fire chief. McMahan’s presentation will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Martha Lake Community Club, 1-5 and 164th St. SW, 16300 Motor Place. A potluck luncheon will follow the program. Info:425-778-8678.

Caregivers workshop

The South Snohomish County Family Support Center is offering a free six week course titled Taking Care of You: Powerful Tools for Caregiving to help family caregivers care for themselves while caring for another adult, older relative or friend.

The classes are beneficial whether caregivers are helping a parent, spouse, friend, someone who lives at home, in a nursing home, or in another part of the country. Groups meet 2.5 hours once a week for six weeks. This class will provide tools to: Reduce stress, communicate effectively with other family members, the doctor, the health team and paid help practice self-care, reduce guilt, anger and depression, make tough decisions, set goals and problem-solve.

Classes don’t discuss how to provide physical care for a family member but rather how the caregiver can thrive while managing their caregiving responsibilities. The Powerful Tools for Caregiving classes are research-based &proven to reduce caregiver guilt, anger and depression. Specially trained class facilitators co-lead the classes. Each facilitator has also experienced being a participant in the class. For more information call Pam Graham at 425-670-8984.

Developing Capable Young People

A research based, parent education free series, consisting of seven two-hour sessions. DCYP teaches participants how to communicate more effectively, how to use techniques that increase achievement and motivation, and how to better develop a sense of responsibility in youth. This motivating series is beneficial for anyone who wishes to strengthen the capacity to be a positive influence on youth.

Especially helpful for parents, foster parents, grandparents and other relatives raising children, teachers and others whom work with children.

Certificate and ongoing support available upon completion. Childcare and space for this class is limited so call to ensure your place. Sessions are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. seven consecutive Thursdays starting July 10 and going through August 21 at the Family Support Center at 6330 195th St SW in Lynnwood. For more information call Pam Graham at 425-670-8984.

Free and safe fun for teens

The Neutral Zone, a non-profit organization which benefits at risk youth, continues its safe and supervised Friday and Saturday night programs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Scriber Lake High School, 20525 52nd Ave. W in Lynnwood. The always free program for youth 12 to 20 includes free food, games, basketball, movies and more. Volunteers are needed. For more information call 425-344-6445.

Donate your old car for a local cause

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Snohomish County are starting a car donation program. Funds from the program will benefit the activities of the Boys and Girls Clubs. For more information call 1-800-246-0493.

Donate an old cell phone for safety

Project Donate a Phone is back on and the need is high, say officials for The Snohomish County Center for Battered Women.

The center is in need of old or new cellular phones, even ones with missing parts can help, Center officials said. Usable cell phones will be provided free to all women who use the center’s services. In case of emergency old phones can still be used to dial 911. The ones that can’t be used will be recycled to a business who has agreed to pay the non-profit organization for parts. To donate phones, drop them off at the Mountlake Terrace Police Department at 5906 232nd St. SW or to the Snohomish County Center for Battered Women at 1310 Pacific Avenue in Everett #5 (corner of Grand and Pacific) or Mr. Bill’s restaurant at the Everett Mall. More information call Terri or Vicci at 425-259-2827. The Center for Battered women are also looking for volunteers. For more information contact Darla Lewis at 425-259-2827, ext. 18.

Play dates for children -5

There is an ongoing play group from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays at Maplewood Presbyterian Church at 19523 84th Ave. W. This is a chance for parents to meet other parents and their children, under 5-years old to meet new friends. For more information call the Family Support Center in Lynnwood at 425-670-8984.

ESL conversation group in Lynnwood

There is an ongoing English as a second language class going on from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Family Support Center in Lynnwood at 6330 195th St. SW. Practice English with a trained tutor and others in the process of learning English.

For more information call 425- 670-8984.

VFW meets first Thursdays

The Veterans of Foreign Wars, All – American Post 1040, Lynnwood meets the at 7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the Alderwood Youth Club, 19619 – 24th.

For more information contact Post Commander Martin Spani at 425- 673-7702 or 425-774-7416 for information. All combat Veterans who earned a campaign medal are eligible for membership.

Go to a City Council meeting

Lynnwood City Council regular meetings start at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of the month.

Mountlake Terrace City Council regular meetings start at 7 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month.

Brier City Council regular meetings start at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

For more information in Lynnwood call 425-775-1971 in Mountlake Terrace 425-776-1161 and in Brier 425-775-5440.

Free car seat checks in Lynnwood

Motor vehicle crashes are the single largest cause of child fatalities in the country, officials said.

However, proper child seat safety can reduce the risk of injury or death by 70 percent, officials added, if the car seat is installed correctly. Lynnwood Police have recently nationally certified five technicians to help parents and care givers be sure their precious cargo is as safe as possible.

Free car seat checks are now available every Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m. by appointment, at the Lynnwood Police Station at 19321 44th Avenue West. Checks take about 30 to 45 minutes to complete and it is best to have the child there for the check. For more info. or to make an appointment call 425-744-6900.

Have a court date? Click here:

Citizens can now go to a new website, www.courts.wa.gov, and look up their court dates by clicking on “find your court date” and entering a valid name or case number.

All courts in Washington including Lynnwood Municipal and South Snohomish County District Court are on the site except for Seattle Municipal Court.

Given that court proceedings may be rescheduled at any time, official said, users are encouraged to call their local court the morning of their appearance. An automated court directory is also available online via the Washington Courts website, combined with a “Courthouse Locator” which provides maps and directions to every courthouse throughout Washington State. For the Lynnwood Municipal Court call 425-670-6668. For the South Snohomish County District Court call 425-774-8803.

Free blood pressure screening at library

Red Cross volunteers provide free blood pressure screening from 1 to 3 p.m. on the first and third Friday of each month at the Lynnwood Library at 19200 44th Ave. W.