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Mill Creek Summer Concert Series

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summer_concert_millCreek_smallGet ready to get your groove on! Beginning July 3rd plan on spending your Wednesday evenings at The Forum. The Mill Creek Town Center Business Association presents the annual Mill Creek Summer Concert Series at The Forum at 151st & Main St.  Mill Creek, WA 98012

The dates & groups scheduled to perform are listed on the poster on the left. 6-8PM

The concerts are presented free of charge thanks to generous local sponsors.

Come the Town Center early & enjoy dinner, maybe a Happy Hour at one of the restaurants, or dessert after.

In addition to Ristorante Capri &  The Blazing Onion which feature outdoor dining/ringside seats to the concerts, there is a wide variety of places to go before & after. I’m sure many, if not all, would be happy to pack up something to go for you to take to your seats. Some suggestions: Tablas Woodstone Taverna, Azul, Kafe Neo, Thai Rhapsody, Boston’s, Coldstone Creamery, Spotted Cow Cream & Bean, Firestation Deli, World’s Tastiest Yogurt & ABS Coffee & DeVine Wines.

The Mill Creek Summer Concerts are a great way to enjoy a summer evening in Mill Creek. Bring the family or make it a date night! Do tell.

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Sun & Watch Company

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photoOh, my. So impressed. Was looking for a new watch, perhaps. A Toywatch, maybe. I went to the main website & checked for retailers; lo & behold, Mill Creek Sports came up. Yay! Love that it’s in my neighborhood. Maple Leaf Square 15704 Mill Creek Blvd. Mill Creek, WA 98012. No driving to Bellevue or Seattle. Do tell.

So, I go over there & was informed that, yes, they did in fact USED to carry watches &  sunglasses in that location, but the inventory had grown so much that they needed to open a separate store just kitty corner across the parking lot: Sun & Watch Co. How had I missed it; it’s sitting right there. “When did it open?” I ask. “Last Fall,” they said.

Hmm, so I go over there & what a great store! You do not need to shop at the mall or kiosk for sunglasses or a watch again. They have a huge selection. ( Just a few of the watch lines: Tag Heuer, Gucci, Disney, Tissot, Fossil, Tommy Bahama, Michael Kors, Victorinox Swiss Army, Skagen – on and on ) They were friendly, helpful. I wound up getting a different watch than I’d been thinking of, but found a great one by Nixon. Reasonable price. They sized it for me in minutes while we chatted.

Visit Sun & Watch Company The site needs a little work; it’s not complete, but you can get an idea of some the products they carry & see pictures of the store. You can create a wish list & order some products. My recommendation: visit in person for full effect.

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First Art Walk of the Summer This Thursday

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The first Second Thursday Art Walk presented by the Mill Creek Town Center Business Association & the City of Mill Creek takes place this week on June 13th 5-8 PM. Keeping an eye on the weather report for Thursday. Would prefer it to be clear, sunny & 65° or so. As of this writing it is looking a little cool & possibly damp. But no matter. If we Northwesterners waited for it to be perfect all the time we wouldn’t do anything, right? And this is just too much fun. Do tell.

23 merchants in the Mill Creek Town Center will be hosting artists in their businesses. It is a wonderful chance to get to know the local merchants as well as meet a variety of artists & view their work. See map & list of participating merchants & artists below. And you don’t have to memorize it! Maps are/will be available at Mill Creek Town Center merchants & the information booth.

As you can see there will be photography, painting in a variety of media, jewelry & recycled denim framed wall art. But wait! Did I mention there will be Music? @ Spotted Cow – Shannon Nalani & Friends with “soulful acoustic indie jazzie pop mix” @De Vine Wines – The Brad Buck Duo enjoy “Jazz guitar- jazz & Brazilian standards”  @Boston’s Restaurant – Theo Obrastoff  listen to “songs that express faith in God & love for family” @ Blazing Onion – Jerry Wirkkala & Friends swing & sway to “Nuevo Flamenco/World Beat with a hint of Blues”.  See you there!

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“Main Street Madness” 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Mill Creek Parks & Recreation is hosting the 8th annual “Main Street Madness” 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, July 13, 2013. The tournament will be held in the City Hall Annex building parking lot 15720 Main Street, Mill Creek. Do tell.

Tournament divisions are:

  • Men’s open 18-30; Men’s 30-45; Men’s 45 & over
  • Women’s open
  • Co-ed 18 & over
  • Wheelchair division
  • Youth ( Boys and Girls )Divisions: Grades 3-4, 5-6 , 7-8,  & 9-12

Early Registrations submitted by Friday, June 14, 2013 will receive an event T-shirt. Great Prizes for division winners. Final Registration Deadline – Monday, July 8, 2013.  For more information, please visit www.mainstreetmadness3on3.com  or contact the Parks & Recreation office at (425) 745-1891.

 

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Second Thursday Art Walk in Town Center

art_walk_poster_2013small copyLooking forward to one of the events that make Mill Creek Town Center a great place to visit in the summer. The Second Thursday Art Walk presented by the Mill Creek Town Center Business Association & the City of Mill Creek.

Last year we enjoyed walking up & down Main Street, stopping into the businesses, chatting with the business owners & artists —learning more about our local merchants & businesses all while admiring the paintings, photography & sculpture. We were offered wine, water & snacks at most of our stops to fortify us while we walked. Do tell.

Music filled the air along Main Street, provided by several bands & many patrons chose to take advantage of the summer evening by dining outdoors at Tablas Woodstone Taverna, Cafe Neo, Ristorante Capri, Azul, La Palmera or Firestation Deli.  Looking for just a light bite or dessert? De Vine Wines, Cold Stone Creamery, Frost, Starbuck’s, Jamba Juice, even Central Market — all good choices.

So make plans; mark your calendar for those second Thursdays: June 13, July 11, August 8 & September 12  from 5-8PM. This is sure to be even bigger & better than last year.

But wait; there’s more! If you are an artist who is interested in displaying your work please contact: MCArtWalk@gmail.com  for details & registration.

 

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Relay For Life Mill Creek 2013

rfl3_RGBThe Relay For Life Mill Creek is only 11 days away. June 1st at 12 noon, the event will open with a ceremony at McCollum Park.

At Relay For Life events, communities across the globe come together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost & fight back against a disease that has already taken too much. The funds raised truly make a difference in the fight against cancer – just ask one of the nearly 14 million cancer survivors who will celebrate another birthday this year!

Relay teams camp out overnight & take turns walking or running around a track or path at a local high school, park or fairground. For Mill Creek the location is McCollum Park at 600 128th St SE, Mill Creek WA 98012. Relay events may last up to 24 hours in length, but the Mill Creek Relay will open at 12 Noon on June 1st & close at 8AM on Sunday June 2nd. Because cancer never sleeps, each team is asked to have at least one participant on the track at all times.

By the numbers: as of this writing & according to their official website, there are 27 teams & 202 participants registered & $22,808.83 has been raised. Much more can be done even with the short time left. There are still ways to be involved:

  • Survivor’s are honored throughout the event starting with kicking off the event with The Survivor Lap & then a welcome reception. There is no charge to register for Survivor’s & we are looking to honor as many Survivor’s in the Greater Mill Creek Area as we can.
  • Participate in the event day of as an individual
  • Form or join a team to “relay” the track for the entire event
  • Donate directly to the event
  • Purchase & dedicate a luminaria bag to be lit during the event to remember & honor a friend or loved one.

For all the information you need including links to donate, register, form a team, schedule of events, maps & more, visit:

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Planning Commission & Design Review Board to meet

Both the Mill Creek City Planning Commission & the Design Review Board meet on Thursday, May 16, 2013.  Do tell.

First the Design Review Board will meet at 5:15 PM in the City Council Chambers, with the following agenda:

CALL TO ORDER: 5:15 p.m.

ROLL CALL: 5:15 p.m.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 5:16 p.m.

A. Approval of April 18, 2013 Meeting Minutes (1)

NEW BUSINESS: 5:17 p.m.

A. DRB 13-05-451 Creekside Place, Pulte Group  Streetscape and Roadway Buffer    Plantings and Monument Sign (2)

B. DRB 13-05-452 Mill Creek Plaza Building J, Panos Properties LLC  Building   Elevations, Colors & Materials, Lighting and Landscaping (3)

C. DRB 13-05-453 City Sustainable Landscaping Demonstration Project Landscaping (4)

D. Informal Review of Mill Creek EGUV, LLC (a.k.a. Polygon NW) Landscaping (5)

V. ADJOURNMENT: 6:30 p.m.

Then the Planning Commission will open their Regular Meeting with the following agenda:

CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL 7:01 p.m.

A. Introduction of New Member Susan Null

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 7:02 p.m.

A. Planning Commission Meeting of March 21, 2013 (1)

WORK SESSION 7:04 p.m.

A. Proposed 2013 Amendments to the MCMC – Package #1 (2)

B. Proposed Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Streetscape Element (3)

FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER 7:40 p.m.

A. Update on City Council Retreat (4)

ADJOURNMENT 8:00 p.m.

Message from the City of Mill Creek: ” We are trying to make our public meetings accessible to all members of the public. If you need special accommodations, please call City Hall three days prior to this meeting (425) 745-1891.”

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Art & Beautification Advisory Board has Two Vacancies

winningGardenThe City of Mill Creek Art & Beautification Advisory Board had two vacancies to fill. These are:

  • 2 mid-term vacancies expiring October 31, 2013
  • Member-at-Large Positions
  • Meet the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 4:00 p.m.
  • Must be a resident of Mill Creek

 Duties and Responsibilities:

The Art/Beautification Advisory Board shall serve as an advisory board to the City Council on matters that may be referred to the board by the City Council or the City Manager from time to time, including but not limited to:

1.    Special events and projects to enhance the aesthetics and beauty within the residential and business areas of the City;

2.   Utilization of the municipal art fund;

3.   Selection, acquisition and placement of artwork for the City.

To the extent feasible, the board should be consulted during preliminary design and construction phases of municipal projects receiving municipal arts funding.  The board shall develop a work program and associated budget for any projects involving or expected to involve the board every two years.

If interested in volunteering for this board, please send a letter of interest by May 21, 2013 to:

Kelly Chelin

City of Mill Creek

15728 Main Street

Mill Creek, WA 98012

or kelly@cityofmillcreek.com

For questions, please call 425-921-5732.

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Stamp Out Hunger

The 21st Annual Letter Carriers’ Association Stamp Out Hunger food drive is this Saturday, May 11,2013.

“On Saturday, May 11, the nation’s 175,000 letter carriers will collect the donations residents leave near their mail boxes, as they deliver mail. People are encouraged to leave a sturdy bag containing non-perishable foods, such as canned soup, canned vegetables, canned meats and fish, pasta, rice or cereal next to their mailbox before the regular mail delivery on Saturday.” — from NALC press release.

Leave non-perishable food items in a bag at your mailbox early on Saturday. It will be collected as the letter carriers go about their appointed rounds & will be distributed to local food banks. What could be easier? Do tell.

If you would like more information contact our local post office (425) 379-8698  or visit: helpstampouthunger.com

 

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Rusty Pelican Now Open for Breakfast & Lunch

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RPelicanCafeMill Creek has a new breakfast & lunch spot. The Rusty Pelican Cafe is now open in the Maple Leaf shopping area @ 15704 Mill CreekBlvd Mill Creek, WA 98012

They opened on Friday-May 3rd, but we wasted no time checking it out. We went for breakfast on Sunday- May 5th, wondering if there would be any kinks.

Loved the place. First impressions: I like that they took a smaller footprint for the restaurant than previous tenants. I had alway felt that the Chef Chen & Patty’s Egg Nest were kind of cold or cafeteria-like because of their wide open space & pastel decor. Patty’s did try to make it less so with an all booth concept, but missed the mark. The decor is still light & open with a beach ( Rusty Pelican ) theme, but is much more inviting with warm browns, beige & bits of blue.

A family run business, this is the third Rusty Pelican Cafe to open, following locations in Wallingford (7 years) & Downtown Edmonds (14 months). The family is originally from Chicago; they moved to Seattle area in 2000 & have had the Rusty Pelican in Wallingford area of Seattle for 7 years.

Peter & Marilyn run the restaurants with the help of their twin daughters, who are also partners. In addition to the Rusty Pelican Cafe, the family runs the Gyro Delight in Lynnwood which serves authentic, but fast Greek food.

Back to breakfast –  I had the Farmer’s Market omelet choosing fruit instead of homemade potatoes & a generous hunk of rhubarb almond coffee cake instead of toast. The omelet was excellent — a generous 3 eggs with green peppers, tomato, zucchini, mushrooms & spinach topped with Swiss Cheese & sliced avocado. a small side dish loaded with cut cantaloupe & honeydew melon. The coffee cake was fresh out of  the oven with a crisp crust & light flaky body. Only complaint — I could not finish it all.

The husband had the “Original” Eggs Benedict with potatoes. I asked how the Hollandaise sauce was since this is what can make or break a Benedict & he said good;  his plate was empty. The sauce had looked a bit thin to me, but I wasn’t quick enough to get a taste. Drat! Next time for sure.

Back the next day to try lunch, I selected the Pelican Burger with cheese. Hot patty on a light toasted bun piled high with lettuce, onion, tomato, pickles & mayo. Dill pickle on the side. From homemade fries, salad or soup, I chose the salad. I was expecting it to come on the same plate as the burger, but it was served first as a full-on starter salad — chilled plate, crisp romaine, plenty of tomatoes, onion & crispy croutons.  With the cheeseburger there was a small side of cole slaw which was good, but a surprise because the menu didn’t indicate it would be included. The salad was enough. It also had a surprising sweet flavor reminiscent to icing. It was not bad, just surprising. I usually find cole slaw to be tart and/or tangy.  Do tell.

Things to know:

  • Open Daily 8AM to 3PM
  • Breakfast served all day.
  • Orders to Go & Boxed Lunches for meetings or gatherings.
  • Whole homemade pies & cakes are available for order for parties & special occasions.
  • The restaurant may be reserved for private parties in the evening.

Contact: 425-585-0525

Visit their website: rustypelicancafe.com