Community Focus

Harpist to perform for garden club

The Mill Creek Garden Club’s next meeting will feature music by harpist Broon Journey.

Journey’s versatility and humorous approach to the classic instrument has made him a regional favorite. He plays selections that range from classical to Broadway to hymns. Gifts Galore will also have a collection of gift items for sale.

The meeting and luncheon takes place at 11 a.m., Feb. 14 at the Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Drive.

Club membership is open to all interested gardeners. Annual dues are $20 and meetings are at the country club the second Tuesday of each month except in June, July and August. The luncheon costs are $17 for members and $20 for guests.

For reservations or more information, call Marlene King at 425-337-1316.

YMCA Valentine’s Day event

The Northshore YMCA will host a Valentine’s Day-themed event from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10.

The free event includes crafts, games, face painting and more. The Northshore YMCA is located at 11811 NE. 195th St. in Bothell. For more information, call Kristin Bach at 425-485-7757.

Friends of library meet Wednesday

Friends of the Mill Creek Library will have its next monthly meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the library, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek.

The meeting will be devoted to planning events, programs, services, and ideas for the library. For more information, call 425-337-4822.

Paper shredding event is coming up

Document Destruction Day, a free event in which Mill Creek-area residents can get personal documents shredded, takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 18 at Mill Creek City Hall, 15728 Main St.

In addition, state legislators will have information on preventing identity theft and will be available to discuss other issues.

Child safety seat installations

Snohomish County Fire District 7 offers child safety seat installation. Installation times are by appointment because not all fire stations have a certified child safety seat technician on every shift.

Call 425-486-1217 for more information or to schedule a seat installation.

Rescue Pup in need of donations

Rescue Pup, a Mill Creek-based non profit organization that finds homes for stray sick and injured dogs, regularly needs donations to cover veterinary expenses.

Donations can be made at Pet Pleasers, a pet supply store operated by Rescue Pup, which is located at the corner of 9th Avenue SE and 164th Street SE.

In addition to donations, the organization also needs volunteers to serve as foster homes for dogs it receives.

For more information, call 425-742-6072.

DARE chocolate shield fund raiser

Mill Creek police are selling police department chocolate shields for $2 to benefit the DARE program.

The shields were made from a mold that was designed with the Mill Creek water wheel and the words “Mill Creek Police.” The shields can be purchased at the police department’s service counter inside City Hall, 15728 Main St.

Community Focus items for Mill Creek and surrounding areas can be sent to millcreek@heraldnet.com, faxed to 425-774-8622 or mailed to 4303 198th St. SW, Lynnwood, WA. 98036, attention John Santana. Deadline is 5 p.m. the Tuesday prior to publication. Include a contact number with area code for publication in the newspaper.