The annual Mill Creek Trunk or Treat event will take place from 6:30-8 p.m. on Halloween at the City Hall parking lot.
Local trick-or-treaters, instead of knocking on doors, will wander the parking lot seeking candy and other treats from volunteers stationed at festively decorated cars. The event is aimed at families with children 12 years old and younger. Participants are asked to donate a can of food for local food banks.
Garden club ready for holidays
Creative floral designer Raul Ramirez will be the guest speaker at the Mill Creek Garden Club’s monthly luncheon at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 at the Mill Creek Country Club.
Ramirez has won awards across the country for floral designs for U.S. presidents, royalty, movie stars and premier fashion designers including Chanel and Cartier. Ramirez will demonstrate for garden club members and guests decorating tips for the holidays. Membership to the garden club is open to all interested gardeners. Annual Garden Club dues are $25. Luncheon fees are $18 for members and $20 for guests. For reservations or more detailed information, call Marla Nulph 425-918-1669.
Senior center meetings open to the public
The city appointed senior center advisory committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 27, Nov. 5 and Nov. 10 in council chambers at City Hall to review all options with the goal of developing a Senior Center for the Mill Creek area. The advisory group is made up of three City Council members, two Senior Center Foundation board members and two Citizen-at-Large positions. Contact the city at 425-745-1891 for more information.
Deck the halls at Country Village
Country Village merchants will begin the holiday season with an open house from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov.22, showcasing their products and services. Join in the fun with soup and dip tastings, cookie making, a Bunnies by the By trunk show, raffle drawings, demonstrations, music and more during this holiday season preview. For a complete list of activities, visit the Web site at countryvillagebothell.com.
County seeks input on affordable housing projects
Snohomish County is seeking public comment on proposed 2009 affordable housing projects to be funded under the following federal and local grant programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI), and Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF). Estimated funding available for affordable housing projects under these programs totals approximately $3.3 million dollars.
Written public comments may be submitted until 5 p.m. on Nov. 12. A public hearing will also be held at 3 p.m. on Nov. 12 in order to take comments on the proposed allocations.
For additional information on proposed projects and how to comment, please see attached notice or visit the Web site for the Snohomish County Office of Housing, Homelessness, and Community Development at www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/Human_Services/Divisions/OHHCD.
Change your commute win $2,500
The Washington State Ridesharing Organization’s Fall Wheel Options challenge will take place from Oct. 12 to Oct. 25 with a chance for one commuter to walk away with $2,500.
During the two-week span of the challenge, participants must commute by bus, train, bike, carpool, vanpool or walk to work at least twice.
You can also telecommute or not commute on a given day because of compressed work week day off to be eligible.
To sign up, log on to www.wheeloptions.org and follow the prompts. In addition to the $2,500 grand prize, participants can win a weekend getaway to the Great Wolf Lodge and other prizes and gift cards.
Fall library book sale a success
The Friends of the Mill Creek Library raised $2,101 at the fall book sale on Saturday, Sept. 27.
Proceeds will go towards support of programs and other services at the Mill Creek Library.
Red Cross to honor everyday heroes
The American Red Cross is looking for everyday heroes from Snohomish County — people who’ve performed life-saving CPR, pulled someone from a burning building or put themselves in harm’s way to help others. Residents are asked to nominate these people so their service might be recognized. Heroes will be honored at the Snohomish County Chapter’s 13th Annual Real Heroes Breakfast on Dec. 9 at Comcast Arena in Everett.
The nominee must live or work in Snohomish County. The heroic act must have occurred since Oct. 6, 2007. Nomination forms are available online at www.snohomishcounty.redcross.org.
Join the Sons of Norway bowlers
The Bothell Sons of Norway bowling league is looking for bowlers and cheerleaders.
The league will meet at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at Robin Hood Lanes in Edmonds. The league is open to the public. There are four members to a team and all teams are co-ed. Join a team or cheer from the sidelines.
Novice bowlers are welcome. To learn more about the league, call Ivan Thompson at 206-546-2962.
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