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Sustainable Landscape Certification & Build a Rain Barrel Workshops

reducing lawnThis weekend & classes are filling up fast!

The City of Mill Creek and Snohomish Conservation District will host two workshops this Saturday, April, 12th at the Lively Environmental Learning Center. The first workshop, Sustainable Landscaping Certification, runs from 11am-12pm, and is free! Attend this one-hour class to learn about the City of Mill Creek’s new Sustainable Landscaping Certificate program where you can receive a free, on-site consultation that will guide you through sustainable practices and recognize your efforts with a beautiful award to display in your garden.  Do tell.

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The second workshop, Build Your Own Rain-Barrel, will be held from 11-1p.m. and costs $25. At this hands-on workshop, you will be guided through simple steps to assemble a rain-barrel that you can take home. Both workshops will be held at the Lively Environmental Center, 1918 Seattle Hill Rd. Mill Creek, WA 98012. Register now at millcreekgarden.eventbrite.com 

For questions, contact Kate Riley, 425.377.7004

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MC Council & Everett Public Schools Board to Hold Special Joint Meeting

doTellLogoSPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING/JOINT MEETING WITH EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Mill Creek City Council will hold a special Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 2014.  The purpose of the meeting is to hold a joint working session for both the Mill Creek City Council & the Everett Public Schools Board of Directors to discuss the proposed joint Mill Creek/Everett Public Schools Jackson H.S. field upgrade project. Do tell.

Part of the meeting will also be used to explore future (potential) partnering opportunities.  The Council will not take final action on any items. Public is welcome to attend however there will be no opportunity for public comment at this meeting.  This topic will come before the Mill Creek City Council on April 1 at which time public input will be welcome.

Location:

Everett Public Schools’ Community Resource Center, 3900 Broadway Everett, in the Port Gardner Room (1st floor on the left as you enter the building).

Date/Time:

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

This meeting is open to the public as prescribed by law.

We are trying to make our public meetings accessible to all members of the public.  If you require special accommodations, please call the City Clerk at (425) 921-5732 three days prior to the meeting.

Kelly M. Chelin –  Executive Assistant/City Clerk

15728 Main Street   Mill Creek, Washington 98012

(425) 921-5732 direct

(425) 745-1891 office

(425) 745-9650 fax

Kelly@cityofmillcreek.com

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Activities, Fundraising, Kids, Sports, Uncategorized

WEST Coast Aquatics hold Swim-A-Thon

On Fri & Sat April 4 & 5 2014, swimmers from the WEST Coast Aquatics Swim Team will be holding an official Swim-A-Thon™.

During the Swim-A-Thon™, these competitive swimmers, who range in age from 7 to 17, will swim for 2 hours or up to 200 lengths of their pool. That’s 3 miles!  And they hope to raise $50,000.00 i the process! Do tell.

Swim-A-Thon™ is a nationwide program, with 5% of the money raised going to support national swimming programs, such as Make a Splash, through the USA Swimming Foundation.

WEST provides a safe & positive environment for all levels of swimming from beginner to national-level competitive swimming. Swimmers as young as 3-years-old can learn the basics of swimming & water safety,  progress through the WEST Swim School to pre-team & then onto the competitive team.

The pool is also used by a water aerobics group & a synchronized swimming team. Each summer kids from the community enjoy the fun & activity of the Summer Swim Team. In the fall & winter, the H. M. Jackson & Archbishop Murphy High School swim teams practice at WEST. Zumba classes, personal training & swim team dry land workouts take place in the gym.

Reaching the $50,000.00 fundraising goal will allow WEST to cover facility maintenance costs and resurface the pool decks. With all the traffic the pool has on a daily basis, this resurface will benefit all who use the facility. Please help WEST’s swim team surpass their goal!

WEST is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on promoting fitness for life, healthy habits, and maximizing potential as athletes, students, and members of society.

Learn more about WEST & pledge your support of these dedicated swimmers by making a donation at www.WestSwimTeam.com. Or drop-in and swim a few laps!

Contact:

WEST Coast Aquatics

Nick Chevalier

15622 Country Club Drive,

Mill Creek, WA 98012

Tel: 425-379-8806

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Mill Creek City Business

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The March 20, 2014 City of Mill Creek Planning Commission meeting has been canceled due to a lack of business.

The March 20, 2014 Design Review Board meeting will go on as scheduled at 5:15PM in Mill Creek City Council Chambers located @ 15728 Main Street, Mill Creek, WA 98012

The Agenda:

I. CALL TO ORDER: 5:15 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL: 5:15 p.m.

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 5:16 p.m.

A. Approval of February 20, 2014 Meeting Minutes (1)

IV. NEW BUSINESS: 5:17 p.m.

A. DRB 14-03-461 Emeritus Corporation Monument Sign (2)

V. ADJOURNMENT: 5:40 p.m.

 

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February 25th Council Meeting Cancelled

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The February 25, 2014 regular Council meeting has been canceled due to the special meeting/legislative retreat on February 22, 2014.  The next regularly-scheduled meeting of the Council is Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Do tell.

Kelly M. Chelin — City Clerk

We are trying to make our public meetings accessible to all members of the public.  If you require special accommodations, please call the City Clerk at 425-921-5732 three days prior to the meeting.

Kelly M. Chelin

Executive Assistant/City Clerk

15728 Main Street

Mill Creek, Washington 98012

(425) 921-5732 direct

(425) 745-1891 office

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Mill Creek Marijuana License Applicants

The Washington State Liquor Control Board has published the list of businesses who have applied to be part of the new Marijuana industry in our state according to the rules established following the passage of I-502. The 30 day license application window closed Dec 20th at 5PM.  To see rules click on link to find downloadable copy:

http://www.liq.wa.gov/marijuana/initiative_502_proposed_rules

Those business with Mill Creek addresses included 4 applications for Retailer Licenses listed by the trade names.

  • Globodyne   800 164th ST. SE 
  •  Seattle Distributors   3502 149th Pl SE
  • Steves Greens   800 164th ST SE
  • Weed World    13825 41st DR SE

Addresses above may or not be where the actual retail establishment will be located. Some applicants have used addresses as placeholders. That will have to be resolved because location, location, location is a huge factor in the Liquor Control Board approving/granting a license. Do tell.

There was one applicant for Producer Tier 1 license — Omni Growers 13425 31st Ave SE Mill Creek.

There were no applicants with Mill Creek address for a for Processor license.

Licensees will also be subject to City/local zoning laws.  Reminder: Public Hearing on Marijuana Moratorium Jan 14 6:30PM at Mill Creek City Council.  See previous post.

To check out the complete list of applicants in the State of Washington click on link below, then click on Marijuana Applicants. It is an Excel spreadsheet, whereby you can sort by County, City, Trade Name etc.

http://www.liq.wa.gov/records/frequently-requested-lists

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MC Council Public Hearing: Marijuana Moratorium

doTellLogoThe Mill Creek City Council will hold a public hearing — January 14th — pursuant to RCW 36.70A.390 for the purpose of taking testimony & public comment regarding a proposed ordinance to extend the moratorium established by Mill Creek Ord. No. 2013-767. Do tell.

Mill Creek Ord. No. 2013-767 declared a moratorium on acceptance & processing of applications or approvals for building and land use permits or business licenses, or other applications concerning or related to any and all marijuana collective gardens, marijuana businesses or activities, including but not limited to marijuana production, processing and distribution in the City.  A copy of Mill Creek Ordinance No. 2013-767 is available at:

https://millcreek.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=9692.

DATE:                   Tuesday, January 14, 2014

TIME:                    6:00 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as possible)

PLACE:                Mill Creek City Hall – Council Chambers

15728 Main Street

Mill Creek, Washington  98012

Citizens have the right to present written and/or oral testimony at the hearing, or may submit comments, in writing to the City Clerk prior to the hearing concerning the moratorium.

Kelly M. Chelin  — City Clerk

15728 Main Street   Mill Creek, Washington 98012

Kelly@cityofmillcreek.com

 “We are trying to make our public meetings accessible to all members of the public. If you need special accommodations please call City Hall at (425) 745-1891 three days prior to the meetings.” 

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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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Mill Creek Christmas #1

holyberriesSunday, December 1st & I have to admit, I didn’t shop small yesterday, but I tried to make up for it today at one of my favorite home & gift stores, Belle Provence. Picked up some lovely shea butter liquid hand soap by Michel Design Works in a refreshing, seasonal scent, Snowman. If you haven’t tried this line, you must.

Also as part of their Holiday Afternoons at Belle Provence event they were featuring “My Saint My Hero” Blessing Bracelets which are made with medals of St. Benedict.

“Wear this bracelet on your wrist to remind yourself that God has given you a mission to make the world a better place, and that you can choose to fulfill that mission by using your hands to do good.”

Hmmm, one for me, one for a gift. Do tell.

While I was there, I took note of great ideas for friends, family, host/hostess gifts on my list: the wide selection  from the aforementioned – Michel Design Works,  Brighton, Trollbeads, the truly lucious Lafco Candles, Hobo bags & wallets, Spartina 449 handbags & accessories, the Thymes fragrance collections currently featuring, Frasier Fir.  

 

 

 

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