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New Mill Creek Economic Development Committee to be Formed

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The Mill Creek City Council is seeking individuals interested in joining a new Mill Creek Economic Development Committee.  This ad hoc committee will be responsible for developing & recommending ideas to the City Council to promote short- and long-term economic development in Mill Creek. Do tell.

The Council will appoint to the Committee 10 to 15 people representing a cross-section of the community, which could include a range of business owners/operators (including professional services and retail), commercial property owners and Mill Creek residents who have expertise or interest in economic development.  Anyone interested in serving on the Committee is invited to apply.  Applicants must have a strong interest in Mill Creek’s long-term economic vitality & community character.  Residency in Mill Creek is not a requirement.

The Committee will meet twice a month for a period of up to three months (with the option to extend if appropriate).  The Committee is anticipated to begin meeting in May 2014.  At the first meeting, the Committee will select a chairperson and set the day & time of subsequent meetings.  City staff will be available to facilitate the meetings & provide administrative support as appropriate.  Members are expected to attend the meetings & be active participants. The Economic Development Committee will be responsible for preparing a final report (and any interim reports it deems appropriate) & presenting it to the City Council.

If you are interested in applying for this volunteer opportunity on the Mill Creek Economic Development Committee, please submit a Letter of Interest by April 30, 2014 to:

Sherrie Ringstad, Planning Specialist

Department of Community Development

City of Mill Creek

15728 Main Street

Mill Creek, Washington  98012

For more information go to www.cityofmillcreek.com or call Sherrie at 425-921-5717 or contact her via email atsherrie@cityofmillcreek.com.

 

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Mill Creek Christmas #23 – Elf Awards

elfawardCongratulations to all the winners of the 2013 Elf Awards given to those in our Mill Creek Community for really getting into the Holiday spirit with their exterior decorations.  The following is a list of the winners in each division.

Mill Creek Christmas Holiday Light Winners 2013 – Elf Award

  • Amberleigh                          1820 – 163rd St SE                 The Beales’
  • Aspen                                     15511 – 15th Dr SE                 The  Spann’s
  • Belvedere Place                 1717 – 144th Pl SE                  The LeBold’s
  • Chatham Park                    16204 – 24th Dr SE                  The Corrigan’s
  • Cottonwood                        14607 – 28th Dr SE                  The Arpin’s
  • Cypress                                 15217 – 11th Dr SE                   The Martin’s
  • Douglas Fir                          1126 – 142nd Ct SE                   The Morvan’s
  • Emerald Heights               16220 – 15th Dr SE                    The Burnett’s
  • Fairway Fountains           15615 – 22nd Ct SE                   The Ware’s
  • Fairwood Green’s             2000 village Green Dr #12     McCollough & Barclay
  • Heatherstone                    15808 – 25th St SE                     The DaSilva’s
  • Holly                                     1502 – 145th Pl SE                       The Combest’s
  • Huckleberry                       2609 – 144th St SE                      The Austin’s
  • Laurel                                   14520 – 16th Ct SE                      The George’s
  • Magnolia                             15115 – 12th Dr SE                       The Jorgenson’s
  • Pembrook                           14513  – 21st Ct SE                      The Wathne’s
  • Red Cedar                           2925 151st Pl SE                           The Polich’s
  • Springtree                          2125  – 159th Ct SE                       Shelton & Wolf
  • Sunrose                               1705 – 142nd Pl SE                       The Geulemerian’s
  • Sunrise                                3214 – 151st Pl SE                         The Davis’
  • Sweetwater Ranch         1412 – 144th St SE                        The Kautzman’s
  • Swordfern                          2928 – 152nd Pl SE                       The Sadis’
  • The Pointe                         2019 Mill Green Ct SE                The Ruland’s
  • Vine Maple                         2409 – 141st Pl SE                        The Roger’s
  • Winslow                              16419 – 18th Dr SE                      The Girvin’s
  • Wildflower                         2016 – 163rd St SE                       The Kidd’s
  • Willow                                 14516 Willow Pl                           The Plasecki’s
  • Woodfern                          15410 – 25th Dr SE                       The Facer’s
  •  CONDO ENTRANCE:                  TRILLIUM COURT
  • RESIDENTIAL ENTRANCE:            DOUGLAS FIR

 3 GRAND PRIZES:

  • AROUND THE WORLD: The Blood Family in FAIRWAY  2524 147TH Pl SE
  • WINTER WONDERLAND:  The Myers Family in Evergreen 1800 148th St SE
  • FAIRY TALES:  The Litz Family in Juniper 15217 – 16th Ave SE

 

“The judging took place on Dec. 18th from 7-9:00.   The winners received a snowflake tree ornament this year.  The 3 Grand Prize winners received a Gorham Silver bell ornament.  We increased this category from 1 to 3 from last year.  Years ago we had 5 or 6 categories & no individual subdivision awards.  They also keep the coveted Elf sign for 2 weeks in their yard.  (the signs are turned back into the MCCA after the first to be used next tear.)  Last years winners were not eligible.  The Judges are past winners & they do not judge their own neighborhood, but get assigned other ones.  The Elf’s had a lot of fun & the winners were very excited.  Do tell.

We appreciate the hardwork, creativity & the gift these families have given our MCCA community. Thank you to the 2013 Elf Judges who were all past recipients of an Elf Award.” — Jac-e & Steve Albertsen

A big thank you to Steve & Jac-e Albertsen, Elf Award Judge Facilitators for providing all the  information & helping to organize the event this year.

 

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Santa Claus is Coming – Mill Creek Christmas #2

santaComingPoster Santa Claus is coming to town this Saturday, Dec. 7th presented by the Mill Creek Town Center Business Association, Rotary of Mill Creek & The City of Mill Creek. 

There will be entertainment & special festivities throughout the day on Saturday, highlighted by a festive holiday parade down Main Street at 3:30PM with special guest, Santa Claus. The parade will make its way South ending at Mill Creek City Hall, where the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will commence.

After Santa has hit the switch to light the tree, he & his elves will return back up Main Street to the Park Place Building where he will be available for children to visit, have photos taken & share their Christmas wishes with him.

But wait there is more! Throughout the Town Center until 7:00 PM, there will be holiday performers including The Dickens Carolers, live music, free horse-drawn carriage rides, a kiddie train, face painting, photo ops with the Grinch, and much more! Do tell.

Town Center merchants & restaurants will be open & many will offer holiday shopping specials. Look for a Mill Creek Town Center “Gift Guide.”

Poster graphic from Mill Creek Town Center Business Association. Thank you.

 

 

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Remember to Vote – Now.

Vote2If you are still procrastinating there is still time to vote in the November 2013 election. Time is running short however.

Ballots must be postmarked by 8PM November 5, 2013, so if you plan to mail your ballot put it in outgoing mail today, Monday or early Tuesday at the very latest. Another good option is to deposit your ballot — no stamp required —in the Ballot Drop Box located at McCollum Park —  600 128th ST SE — open 24/7 up until 8PM on Tuesday the 5th.

If you are still undecided about the Mill Creek City Council Postitions, Do Tell Mill Creek recommends retaining

  • Lynn Sordel for Position 1
  • Donna Michelson Position 2
  • Kathy Nielsen Position 3
  • Bart (Tim) Masterson Position 4

All of these candidates have the experience & a passion for the future of the Mill Creek. Donna & Kathy have lived in Mill Creek for 34+ years, Bart for 14 years &  Lynn for 7 years. They know what it takes to keep Mill Creek on the path of fiscal responsibility, while they have made public safety, growing current businesses in Mill Creek, attracting new businesses — i.e. development of East Gateway Urban Village, Parks & Recreation &  infrastructure their priorities.

Donna has brought us wonderful free services such as:  Document/Paper Shredding Events, Household Hazardous Roundup, Electronic Recycling & Micro-Chipping of pets.

As they say, “If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.” Do tell.

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Share Feedback on Mill Creek’s Newest Park

Open House to View Conceptual Plans for Mill Creek’s Newest Park

The Mill Creek Parks & Recreation Board & Community Development & Recreation staff invite you to an Open House on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, to see the two conceptual plans created for the City’s newest park in the East Gateway neighborhood.  The concepts were created based on the input received at the Park Planning Work Shop on October 2nd.  Stop in any time between 6 & 8 p.m. and share your feedback on the two conceptual designs. Do tell.

Next Steps:

  • The Parks and Recreation Board will take the input received at the November open house and make a recommendation to the City Council on a preferred alternative.
  • The City Council will review the recommendation and take action on the Park Master Plan as soon as this November or December.
  • Construction on the park could begin as early as next spring.

Please visit the City’s website: www.cityofmillcreek.com & sign-up under Notify Me to be emailed notice of future meetings.  If you are unable to attend this meeting, but would like to see the conceptual plans & share your feedback, visit the Planning Department page of the City’s website or call Community Development staff at (425) 745-1891.

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Lombardi’s Garlic Festival is Back!

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LombardisGarlicFestPicLombardi’s Garlic Fest is back by popular demand after a five year hiatus with cooking classes, wine tastings, contest & locally produced products.  Ahhh, two weeks of garlic joy for bulb connoisseurs & Garlic novices alike. 

From Sept. 27th through Oct. 12th, local garlic lovers can rejoice in the bulb during the two-week Garlic Festival at Lombardi’s Italian Restaurants in Mill Creek & Everett.

Diners will experience a garlic-in-every-course menu including 40-clove roasted chicken & desserts such as a cappuccino brownie layered with garlic peanut sauce. To top it all off they can kick back a garlic infused martini or take a break from the bulb & pair their meal with a select wine from the Piedmont region of Italy, known for complementing the rich and herbaceous taste of the stinking rose. Do tell.

Garlic for some of the festival menu to be provided by Arlington, WA farm – Garden Treasures. The wine bar will provide tastings over the duration of the festival highlighting wines from Piedmont wineries: Damilano, Franco Molino, Beni di Barasiolo & Cantine Vopi.

What: Lombardi’s Garlic Fest: A gourmet garlic celebration featuring all things culinary with a garlic menu, wine tastings, cooking classes & contests

When: September 27 through October 12   for  Lunch,  Dinner & Sunday Brunch

Where: Lombardi’s Italian Restaurants:

  • Mill Creek – 19409 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA, 98102 
  • Everett at the Marina – 1620 W Marine View Dr., Everett, WA, 98102

Visit:  lombardisitalian.com for more information about Lombardi’s restaurants & the much missed, long awaited Garlic Fest.

Information & Garlic Fest Graphic provided by Lombardi’s Italian Restaurants.

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Bothell Blues Festival 2013 – August 31

Bothell Blues Festival August 31st

bothell-blues-festival-2011-crowdsStay local! Labor Day weekend is crazy no matter where you go. Try heading to Seattle. Good luck finding a parking spot & fighting the crowds. Bumbershoot pulls in thousands of people & clogs the arteries of Seattle for the entire weekend. For those of us in Kirkland, Mill Creek, Kenmore, Kirkland, Woodinville & Lynnwood, here is the better plan: Stay Local, Eat Local, Listen Local, Drink Local & Connect Local! August 31st from 11am to 8pm is the Bothell Blues Festival!

There is something for everyone to enjoy at this great little Local event. Local Blues, Local Beer, & local BBQ:chester

1.       The Bands. Do they have bands! The Wired Band and the Chester Dennis Jones Band are both coming back and WOW did they both kill it last year! People are still talking about Chester in the beer garden, jumping from table to table while playing a guitar solo… AWESOME! And Wired, these guys took the INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee last year and wow do they put on a show. In addition, we were able get the Stacy Jones Band who is one of the hottest blues bands here in Seattle. We are stoked. Really stoked about this year’s line-up!

 

2.      The Food. We have Carolina Smoke BBQ in the house again this year. Dave is bring  back his shredded beef sandwiches, hot wings, hot links, pulled pork. YUM! They also have invited the Village Bean sandwich shop which has some other alternatives to BBQ in case (for some crazy reason) someone doesn’t want BBQ. Expect great sandwiches & other goodies.bothell-blues-festival-2011-beer-garden

3.      The Beer. This year the Bothell Blues Festival has invited Foggy Noggin Brewery to provide the beer for the event. Foggy Noggin is an award winning local Bothell brewery that makes some killer beer. Do tell.

 

4.      The Wine. Open Road Winery has agreed provide the wine for the Bothell Blues Festival. Open Road is a local, family owned & operated BOTHELL winery that specializes in high end wines that are completely off the hook.

5.      Location. There is something about having a blues festival at Bothell’s Country Village. It just seems to fit the music perfectly. The Country Village’s laid back, country style outdoor shopping center is a great back drop for a day of great music & food. Don’t forget: You concert bracelets get you great discounts at selected shops so feel free to wander the village and shop in between bands!

Ask anyone who went last year, it is truly a great, little, community event that we know you will really enjoy. August 31st at the Country Village Shops in Bothell. $17 at the door or buy your tickets online on our website www.BothellBluesFestival.com

Thank You to Sean McVeigh with the Bothell Blues Festival for providing the copy & photos for this story, along with permission to make just a few minor changes.

 

 

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Document Shredding Day 9/7/2013

shredHeadAre you buried under piles of personal documents you no longer need? Have you attempted to shred them yourself & actually made the matter worse. You say you are now up to your armpits in shredded bits?

Saturday, September 7th 2013 is your lucky day! Mill Creek Councilmember, Donna Michelson & The City of Mill Creek are, once again, bringing in Shred-It a professional document shredding company – to shred all your personal & sensitive documents on site at Mill Creek City Hall located at 15728 Main Street in Mill Creek.

From 10Am to 2PM you may bring up to 4 boxes of documents. You do not have to be a resident of Mill Creek – all are welcome. You do not have to remove staples, paper clips, fasteners, etc. This is your chance to finally clean out those file cabinets, drawers, that desk top, closet & dispose of accumulated, no longer needed, paper stuff. Do tell.

This event is FREE, but volunteers from the Mill Creek Food Bank want you to know they will be on site, as well, to collect non-perishible food items. This completely voluntary, but please consider bringing an item or a few or cash to help your community.

 

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Board Bash 6 & It’s Free!

Calling all Skateboarders! The City of Mill Creek Parks & Recreation Department & community sponsors will be hosting their 6th annual Board Bash Skateboard Competition on Saturday August 24th from 11AM to 3PM. This is open to youth & adults ages 6 & up. The event is FREE, but you must register. There will be room for up to 80 participants across 4 age categories. In addition to the registration form, completed & signed Medical Release Forms are a requirement to compete. Do tell.

For all the details including the Registration Form & Medical Release Form please visit the fabulous all new City of Mill Creek website www.cityofmillcreek.com 

Once at the City of Mill Creek home page, click on Sat. Aug. 24 under Events Calendar in right sidebar, or go through Parks & Recreation page.

Event Registration: 11AM-12PM Competition: 12PM -3PM  Event will be at the Mill Creek Skate Park – 13903 North Creek Drive, Mill Creek, WA 98012

Sponsors: Community Transit, Zumiez, Waste Management-NW, Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar, Evergreen AutoWorks, BC Premium Board Shop, Top Post Hand-Forged Doughnuts, Sk8Rats, Curb the Congestion & SportClips.

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Kid’s Fun Run Aug 10, 2013

Please join Mill Creek Parks & Recreation staff for the fourth annual Kids Fun Run 2K on Saturday, August 10, 2013. The Run will take place at Heatherwood Middle School Track and Field (1419 Trillium Blvd. SE, Mill Creek, WA 98012). Do tell.

Children ages 3 years through 5th grade are invited to participate in three age-appropriate run/walks starting at 10:00 a.m. Check-in at 9:00 a.m. $15 Registration fee includes t-shirt & goodie bag.  No t-shirt with registration after July 25, 2013.

$5 of the registration is donated to the American Red Cross Relief effort to help families in Snohomish County. For more information, please visit www.millcreekkidsfunrun.com or contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (425) 745-1891.

A Special “Thank You” to the Sponsors:

 Run26, Waste Management, Mill Creek Children’s Dentistry, Sterling Savings Bank, Union Bank, Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios, Applause Studio, Bay Equity Home Loans, Thrive of Mill Creek, Pellegrini Orthodontics, Top Pot Doughnuts, Town Center Eye Care, American Families Insurance, Evergreen AutoWorks, Everett Aqua Sox, YMCA, World’s Tastiest Frozen Yogurt, Western Washington Medical Group, QFC, McDonald’s, 8 to 8 Dental, Mill Creek Vision, Mill Creek Family Practice, Community Transit, Hot Yoga Mill Creek, Frankie’s Pizza, Firestone, Les Schwab, AAA, Burgermaster, Qdoba & American Red Cross.

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