City briefs

Free safety event in Terrace

The city, New Beginnings Church and local businesses are joining together to promote safety in a fun environment with activities for all ages at the first annual Safety Net Fair.

The event will be from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 at Kildeer Field, 21705 58th Ave. W. located behind New Beginnings Church in Mountlake Terrace.

Free safety events will include car seat safety checks, free fire extinguisher recharge, free bicycle safety checks (noon to 2 p.m.), fire safety awareness, first aid class information, earthquake preparedness and the Support 7 mobile.

There will also be free refreshments, an ‘adrenaline rush’ obstacle course, bungee run adventure, fast pitch radar timings, a safe preschool play area, crafts and prizes.

For more information go to www.safetynet.net or call Karen Knickerbocker at 425-290-5368.

LFD still looking

for top dogs

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission certified Sept. 3 an eligibility list for a Medical Services Administrator (MSA) to oversee the medics at the Lynnwood and Edmonds Fire Departments.

According to Robin Hall, Lynnwood’s human resource director, a hire for that position will be made there soon. Longtime paramedic Greg Macke has been the acting MSA for both the departments since the first of 2003.

At that meeting, the Commission also approved an external recruitment process for Lynnwood’s Assistant Fire Chief position. A hire for that position is still several weeks down the road, Hall said and internal candidates may also apply during this time, she added.

Jews for Jesus Lynnwood event

The Jews for Jesus present The Liberated Wailing Wall at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Roots Messianic Congregation meeting at Community Bible Fellowship, 5823 176th St. SW in Lynnwood. The community is invited to experience this wide range of talent.

Jews for Jesus developed a Jewish gospel style music with harmony and rhythm blending Jewishness with a message proclaiming Jesus as Messiah. Jews for Jesus is an independent missionary organization founded in 1973 by Moishe Rosen. For more information contact David or Sheila Yaniv at 425-742-9065.

Be part of the Trolley Days Band

The Trolley Days Band will begin their fall and winter rehearsals from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2 at Edmonds Church of God, 8224 220th SW Edmonds.

New members are welcome to join. There are no auditions or dues. The band members are all volunteer and it is a non-profit corporation dedicated to providing the community with live music

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.

Walk for MLT’s Chauncey Jones

At the young age of 20, Chauncey Jones, a 1998 graduate of Mountlake Terrace High School, was diagnosed with Leukemia. Chauncey’s fight was brief and intense, lasting only four months.

To honor his life, his family and friends or “Chauncey’s Team” have joined together and organized a fund raising walk to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in his name.

“Light the Night Walk” has been organized from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 at Greenlake in Seattle. There will be food, prizes and other activities at this event.

Individuals or businesses can designate themselves as part of the “Team” and collect pledges. They can opt to walk and/or put up posters or donate food or raffle items.

A shuttle is available to all participants and leaves every 10 minutes from the 65th and Ravenna Park and Ride to shuttle participants to Greenlake. Walkers should meet and sign in at the Amphitheater at Greenlake at 6 p.m. The shuttle will transport people back and forth all evening long.

Sexual predator housing hearing

The Lynnwood City Council will conduct a public hearing on an ordinance that regulates the location of a facility which could house, treat and supervise violent predatory sex offenders in Lynnwood.

The public hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22 at the City Council Chambers, 19100 44th Avenue W.. Info: call 425-775-1971.

Writing contest calls for fiction

A literary contest is being sponsored by a local, award-winning author, Monica Coglas (lives in Mill Creek, office is in Mountlake Terrace) who has won several awards for her novels. Aspiring writers need to submit seven pages maximum of a fictional piece (no non-fiction), a cover page stating the genre for which the work is written and a $20 entry fee for each entry.

Contestants may not have been published within the last five years, and cannot be contest winners from previous years. Entries must be in manuscript form (typed, double-spaced, single-sided, 1-inch margins) and must be postmarked by Sept. 26, mailed to PO Box 331, Mountlake Terrace WA 98043-0331. The first place winner will receive $100 and the second place winner will receive $50. For information, call Coglas at 425-424-1234 xt. 4.

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.