Community Focus

Melody Hill focus of next meeting

The city of Mountlake Terrace has scheduled the next open house for residents to review ideas and make suggestions about how the Melody Hill neighborhood will grow in the next 20 years.

The workshop is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Mountlake Terrace Library.

The Melody Hill Neighborhood, which is roughly west of Interstate 5 and north of 224th, comprises about one-fifth of the city. Residents are being asked to consider traffic management, casinos, parking, economic vitality, pedestrian safety, recreation and open space throughout the area.

Soon, the consultant will work with staff to revise the ideas and prepare a draft plan for at least two additional public hearings. The plan must be considered and approved by the Planning Commission before it proceeds to the City Council. The draft plan may be revised, rejected or adopted by the Council in early 2006.

Residents can find more information about this project by checking the city’s Web site (www.ci.mountlake-terrace.wa.us) under “Breaking news” or join the Melody Hill mailing list to receive updates from the city of Mountlake Terrace. To add your name to the mailing list, send an e-mail to drubatino@ci.mlt.wa.us or call 425-744-6266.

Register to vote before election

Residents can register to vote at local post offices, libraries, some schools and some city halls. For the General Election, the deadline for voter registration is Oct. 24. For information, call Snohomish County Elections Office at 425-388-3444.

Meet Lynnwood, charter candidates

Voters can meet the Lynnwood mayoral, Lynnwood city council and County Charter Review Commission District 3 candidates and listen to their views about issues during a candidate forum next week. The event is open to the public and admission is free.

The forum is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, in the Lynnwood City Council Chambers and is hosted by the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County and American Association of University Women Edmonds branch. For information, call Norma Bruns at 425-778-8234 or Pat Fogarty-Cramer at 360-435-5959.

Terrace candidate forum open to all

Mountlake Terrace city council candidates will meet the public and talk about their stance on the issues during a candidate forum later this month. The forum is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Mountlake Terrace Library. Admission is free and open to the public. The event is hosted by the Mountlake Terrace Senior Group.

What is a book really worth?

Gather your collectible books and join John Lang, fine bookseller and appraiser, for a conversation and informal consultation. The program, which is called “Valuing your books,” is being presented by the Mountlake Terrace Library. The event is set for 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. For information, call the library at 425-776-8722.