Inslee holds town hall meetings

Rep. Jay Inslee is holding a series of town hall meetings open to residents of the first Congressional district. To RSVP call 206-361-0233 or visit http://www.house.gov/inslee/contact.

In south Snohomish County, meetings are scheduled for 11:30 a.m., May 15, Hidden River Middle School, 9225 Paradise Lake Rd., Snohomish; and 4 p.m., May 22, Jackson High School Gym, 1508 136th St. SE, Mill Creek. Meetings have already been held in Mountlake Terrace, Kenmore and Kingston.

County Executive conversations

Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon will host a series of “community conversations” to collect public input on 2011 budget priorities.

Each meeting will be 6 to 8 p.m., May 12, Mill Creek Council Chambers, 157 Main St.; May 13, Monroe Fire Station, 163 Village Court; and May 17, Snohomish County Campus, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.

Meetings in Lynnwood and Arlington have already taken place.

Bike to Work Day

Burn calories instead of fuel as Snohomish County celebrates National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 21. Even combining bike to buses, carpool or vanpool instead of driving will reduce your carbon footprint.

Last year, more than 900 people stopped by Bike to Work Day “celebration stations” in Snohomish County. This year, organizers hope to provide refreshments, free bike safety checks and goodies to 1,000 people on bicycles.

Celebration stations will be open the morning of May 21 at: Edmonds Train Station, Lynnwood Transit Center, University of Washington Bothell, Everett Station, Boeing Everett, Marysville’s Comeford Park and McCollum Park in Mill Creek. This year 1,000 bicyclists will enjoy refreshments, free bike safety checks and other goodies.

BUSINESS NEWS

Fabric of Life Fair Trade Boutique celebrates World Fair Trade Day from noon to 4 p.m., May 15, 523 Main Street, Edmonds. The boutique will showcase Tully’s coffee and teas, Ben and Jerry’s Fair Trade ice cream, Theo’s Chocolates, Adorable Seattle, Snow Leopard Trust and Divine Chocolates. There will be face painting for children, African drumming and mini-chair massages.

Business briefs

• Mountlake Terrace Business Association meeting 11:30 a.m., third Wednesday, May 19. The Creekside Church, 7011 226th Pl. SW. Lunch is $7.

• The Greater Edmonds Chamber of Commerce’s networking breakfast is held every Wednesday morning, 7:30 a.m. at Fairwinds-Brighton Court, 6520 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. The event is free to attend. Breakfast can be ordered for $8. For more information call 425-670-1496.

• Mill Creek Business Association, third Tuesday May 18, Mill Creek City Hall. For more information contact Bridget 425-385-2501.

Awards

• Premera Blue Cross received a Distinguished Service Award from the city of Mountlake Terrace. Director of Facilities Services, Tom Hebner, accepted the award for the company’s years of dedicated service and donations to the health and wellness of Mountlake Terrace citizens.

• Community Transit has earned a Security Excellence Gold Award for reducing car thefts and prowls at park &ride lots and transit centers by 92 percent since 2005. The award was presented by the American Public Transportation Association. CT’s bait car program and other security measures helped earn the national distinction.

• Pacific Medical Centers is one of two health care providers in Washington State to have received Patient Centered Medical Home™ recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance for its efforts to provide patients with a personalized and coordinated health care experience while creating a home-like environment.

• Signs Now in Mill Creek received an International Sales Growth Award for being in the top five network businesses in increased sales percentage growth for North America for February 2010. The award was given by Signs Now headquarters in Sarasota, Fla.

COMMUNITY NEWS

MLT 2010 Evergreen Awards

Nominations are open for the city of Mountlake Terrace’s Evergreen Awards. The awards recognize property owners who take pride in their properties. There are five categories of awards and nominees are judged against properties within each neighborhood.

The deadline for nominations is May 29. Nomination forms are available from the City of Mountlake Terrace or can be downloaded at www.cityofmlt.com. Properties will be photographed for judging and awards will be presented at a recognition event in September.

More information about the Evergreen Awards is available at www.cityofmlt.com or by calling Community Relations at 425-744-6203 or 425-744-6206.

Community meetings

• The Rotary Club of Edmonds Daybreakers, 7 a.m. every Tuesday, Edmonds Yacht Club.

• VFW Post 8870 monthly meeting, second Friday May 14, South County Senior Center, Edmonds. For more information call 206-362-3935.

CIVIC SERVICE

• The Governor’s Office is now accepting applications to serve on the new State Advisory Group, the Washington State Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice.

The council is seeking applications from leaders in the juvenile justice system who have extensive experience and knowledge in juvenile justice.

Interested individuals should apply to the Washington State Governor’s Office on Boards and Commissions at: http://www.governor.wa.gov/boards/application/default.asp. Deadline for applications is 5 p.m., June 4. There is no application fee. For more information visit www.dshs.wa.gov/gjjac

• The city of Edmonds’ Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is accepting applications to fill an opening. Applicants must be involved in an organization, business, or activity that generates lodging-tax revenues. Committee members are appointed by the City Council and need not be residents of Edmonds; however, familiarity with Edmonds and local business is preferred. The committee generally meets quarterly on a weekday morning for approximately one hour. Terms are for one year, renewable annually. Application deadline is 4:30 p.m., June 11. To receive an application: visit City Hall at 121 5th Ave. N, call 425-771-0247, email carl@ci.edmonds.wa.us or visit www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.

PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE

SOUTH COUNTY

Alderwood Water District Board of Commissioners, 5 p.m., May 17, 3626 156 St. SW, Lynnwood.

Snohomish County Fire District 1 Board of Commissioners, 7 p.m., May 18, 12425 Meridian Ave., Everett.

Snohomish County Public Facilities District, 3-5 p.m., May 18, Rockefeller Ave, 3rd Floor Willis Tucker Room, Everett.

Snohomish County Public Utility District, Commission Meeting, 9 a.m., May 4, 18, 2320 California Street, Everett.

EDMONDS

City Council, 7 p.m., May 18, Council Chambers, 250 Fifth Ave. N. On the agenda: public hearing on development, levy options, plastic foam ban.

Broadcast on Channel 21 at noon &7 p.m. the following noon on Friday &Monday. Recent actions: acceptance of Councilman Dave Orvis’ resignation.

Port of Edmonds, 7 p.m., May 31, 336 Admiral Way.

Cemetery Board, 4 p.m., May 20, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St.

Library Board, 6 p.m., May 17, library conference room, 650 Main St.

Planning Board, 7 p.m., May 12, Council Chambers, 250 5th Ave. N.

Historic Preservation Commission, 4:30 p.m., May 13, Brackett Room, 3rd floor, City Hall, 121 5th Ave. N.

Economic Development Commission, May 19, 6 p.m. Brackett Room, City Hall, 121 5th Ave. N.

LYNNWOOD

City Council, 7 p.m., May 24, Council Chambers, 19100 44th Ave. W.

Broadcast on Comcast Channel 28, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays &7 a.m. &1 p.m. Sundays.

Planning Commission, 7 p.m., May 13, City Hall Council Chambers, 19100 44th Ave. W.

Historical Commission, 7 p.m. third, May 18, City Hall Conference Rooms, 19100 44th Ave. W.

425-670-6652.

Tourism Advisory Committee, 7:30-9 a.m., May 13, City Hall Conference Rooms, 19100 44th Ave. W.

Hearing Examiner, May 12, Council Chambers, 19100 44th Ave. W. Call to confirm time &location: 425-670-8308.

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE

City Council, 7 p.m., May 17, Council Chambers, 6100 219th Street SW, Suite 200. May 3, On the agenda: award sidewalk connection contract.

Audio available at www.cityofmlt.com/cityServices/cityCouncil/councilMeetings.htm

Arts Advisory Commission, 7 p.m., May 18, Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St. SW.

Library Board, 5:30 p.m., May 19, Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W.

MILL CREEK

City Council, 6 p.m., May 25, City Hall, 15728 Main St.

Arts &Beautification Advisory Board, 4 p.m., May 12, City Hall, 15728 Main St.

Civil Service Commission, 5:30 p.m., May 13, City Hall, 15728 Main St.

Design Review Board, 5:15 p.m., May 20, City Hall, 15728 Main St.

Planning Commission, 7 p.m., May 20, City Hall, 15728 Main St.

Youth Advisory Board, 3:30 p.m., May 19, City Hall, 15728 Main Street. For more information call: 425-921-5779.

BRIER

City Council, 7:30 p.m., May 25, City Hall, 2901 228th St. SW.

Library Board, 7 p.m., May 12, Brier Library, 23303 Brier Rd.

Parks &Recreation Board, 7 p.m., May 12, Council Chambers, 2901 228th St. SW.

Planning Commission, 7 p.m. third Wednesday, May 19, Council Chambers, 2901 228th St. SW.

WOODWAY

Town Council, 7 p.m., May 17, Town Hall, 23920 113th Pl. W.