Community Focus

Have rummage, need sale?

Terrace View Presbyterian Church in Mountlake Terrace is having a different kind of rummage sale Friday Aug. 20 and Saturday Aug. 21. They are offering citizens, such as those who reside in areas where rummage sales aren’t allowed, to buy a table to sell their wares at the church’s advertised sale. Table cost is $15 each and the church is located at 4700 228th St. SW in Mountlake Terrace. Crafters are invited as well. For more information call Dolores at 425-771-9486.

Need a van?

Try CT’s Van Go

Non profit groups interested in applying to receive a free van or mini-bus through Community Transit’s Van GO program can see the vehicles and learn more about the application process at a pre-application workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 27. Applicants are encouraged to attend, but attendance is not mandatory.

Community Transit staff will be on hand at the workshop to answer questions about applications and display the vehicles. The event will take place at the agency’s headquarters at 7100 Hardeson Road. This year, Community Transit will grant six 8-passenger vans and four 14-passenger mini-buses to Snohomish County organizations that have 501(c)3 status. The mini-buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts.

Applications are available on the Internet at www.communitytransit.org, or by contacting Debbie Anderson at 425/348-7185 or via e-mail at debbie.anderson@commtrans.org. Applications are due by Aug. 27; vehicles will be awarded at the Community Transit Board of Directors meeting on Oct. 7.

Now in its fifth year, the Van GO program has granted 30 vans and 12 mini-buses to social service providers in Snohomish County, ranging from youth organizations to churches to rehabilitation centers.

The vans and mini-buses are retired from Community Transit’s fleet and are given “as is,” but they still have plenty of life left in them. Before the Van GO program was developed, these vehicles were sold at auction, typically netting about $1,500 each. Giving the vans to community organizations, however, helps more people, said Joyce Olson, Community Transit CEO.

For more information, call Community Transit at 800/562-1375 for bus information or 888/814-1300 for carpool or vanpool information, or go to www.communitytransit.org.

A teen’s guide to safe computing

Dan Appleman, author of new book “Always Use Protection: A Teens Guide to Safe Computing.” and president of Desaware Software company. Appleman, points out important information on computer security directed specifically to teens in language that they understand with “Always Use Protection.” At 7 p.m. July 30 at Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 19401 Alderwood Mall Parkway in Lynnwood, Appleman will educate teens on how to protect their machines from viruses, hackers, and unwanted spam mail as well as their own privacy against strangers and businesses. He will also give essential information to parents on how to protect kids from online predators and the fundamentals of computer security.

Future Senior Center in Lynnwood

The City of Lynnwood is exploring the possibility of building a new community/senior center in the near future. What would your dream senior center look like? What kind of programs, space and atmosphere would you want. Come share your thoughts about this new possibility at 1 p.m. Friday, July 16 at the Lynnwood Senior Center located at 5800 198th St. SW in Lynnwood. For more information, call 744-6464.

Free concert

in Brier Park

The Trolley Days Concert Band will be performing a free concert at 7 p.m. on July 22 at Brier Park, 2903 228th St. SW in Brier. Bring a chair or blanket. There will also be a library book sale and food drive.

Third annual Brier’s Seascare festival

At 7 p.m. Aug. 11 is the city’s third annual Seascare Festival and Brier Realty Porch Light Parade. Hatched as an idea to replace

Brierfest, the Park Board, got creative and developed this festival centered around the business core of Brier, city officials said. All are welcome to join the parade. The theme is scary sea creatures, octopi, pirates, boats, nautical or any sea related idea.

All kids, classic car owners and anyone with a great parade idea are encouraged to participate. And, there will be prizes. Register for the parade on-line – www.ci.brier.wa.us/seascare.

At 6 p.m. is the parade check-in and line up. Check in will be on the north side of 232nd on Brier Road.

At 7 p.m. the parade begins at the library (232nd) and moves south down Brier Road ending just past Brier Realty (238th).

Then don’t forget the Brier Realty Kids Carnival, food drive, book sale and local business trade show from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. During these times Brier businesses will be selling some items at discount prices. At 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 11 there will be an Outdoor Cinema event sponsored by Neapolis and Brier Grocery. Reverend Chumleigh comes to town again with this classic SeaScare theme movie “Atlantis, The Lost Continent.” There will be a cartoon intro then the movie. Bring lawn chairs to the Neapolis parking lot.

Complete event details and parade registration can be found on the web at: http://www.ci.brier.wa.us/seascare. Or call, Craig Harris at 425-778-4389, Dee Williamson 425-771-2062 or Ken Overstreet 425-487-3830.

Call for artists in Lynnwood

The Lynnwood Arts Commission is accepting applications from local and regional visual artists wishing to exhibit their work. Applications will be accepted through Friday, Aug. 20. The Lynnwood Library art gallery features monthly exhibits beginning January 2005 and continues through December 2005.

To apply, artists may submit an application consisting of: a letter of interests, up to 10 slides of work with slide list, an artists resume and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Lynnwood Arts Commission, City of Lynnwood, PO Box 5008, Lynnwood, WA 98046-5008. Slides will be returned after being juried. For more information call 425-7446459 or email rmitchell@ci.lynnwood.wa.us.

Lynnwood Rotary annual golf tourney

Save this date: The Rotary Club of Lynnwood will be having its annual Golf Scramble Tournament fundraiser at 1 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Everett Golf and Country Club. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.. An individual golf fee costs $150 and includes 18 holes, with golf cart, range balls, T-prizes, box lunch and banquet dinner (guest may attend dinner for $30). The tournament is open to the public and all proceeds benefit the many charities of Rotary. For more information or to make reservations call Rotarian Gary Deiner at 425-787-9585.

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.

Need to go to the dump?

The Southwest Recycling and Transfer Station in Mountlake Terrace was closed on March 16, 2003 for a major remodel. The facility will reopen in early fall 2004. Call 425-388-3425 if you have questions or need more information on other disposal sites.

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. For more information call Terri or Vicci at 425-259-2827.

Memories of

Terrace wanted

There’s a whole lot of history in Mountlake Terrace, and the City’s Historical Committee is looking for people with stories to tell, memories to share, and pictures to show. As part of the City’s 50th Birthday celebration, the Historical Committee is contacting long-time residents and those who remember the City’s incorporation to gather their stories and recollections. The Committee plans to display the collection in the library for all to enjoy during the year-long celebration. A book of the remembrances to honor the City will be published at the end of 2004. Contact the Historical Committee at 23204 58th Avenue W., Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 or email cityhall@ci.mlt.wa.us. You may also call City Clerk Virginia Olsen at 425-744-6206 for more information.

Donate your old car for a local cause

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Snohomish County have started 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.

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