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West Coast Aquatics to Hold Swim-A-Thon

On Saturday, May 4, 2013 the swimmers of the WEST Coast Aquatics swim team, located in Mill Creek, 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!

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 and 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. Do tell.

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

Reaching the $50,000.00 fundraising goal will allow WEST to cover facility maintenance costs & remodel the locker rooms. And with all the traffic the locker rooms see on a daily basis, this remodel 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 and 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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Activities, City Government, People, Uncategorized

Call For Artists for 2013 Mill Creek Art Walk

artwalkphotoCalling all artists who want to participate in the Mill Creek Town Center Second Thursday Art Walk, presented by the Mill Creek Art and Beautification Board & the Mill Creek Town Center Business Association. The 2013 Art Walk will be held 5 – 8PM on June 13, July 11, August 8 & September 12. The 2012 Art Walk was well attended & resulted in many positive comments from participating artists and merchants.

The goal of the Art Walk is to enhance the atmosphere of Mill Creek Town Center while providing artists with a venue in which to showcase their work. We attempt to match the style of the artist’s work with the host merchant’s preferences. Artists will not be charged fees or commissions.

Artists interested in exhibiting & selling their work are encouraged to apply. All entries will be juried. To be considered for the June 13th date, please apply by May 1.

To apply, send the following information and items to Mill Creek Art Walk, c/o City of Mill Creek, 15728 Main Street Mill Creek, Washington 98012-1518 or to mcartwalk@gmail.com:

  • A short biography or resume that describes you and your work and includes the following contact information. Please let us know which contact method you prefer.
    • Name and address
    • Primary and secondary phone numbers
    • Email address
    • Website address
  • 4 to 6 examples of your work. You can either mail color photos or prints on a single sheet, which will be kept on file but not returned, or email no more than 6 digital images (not links to websites or online albums).
  • The number of pieces you have ready to show. Two-dimensional artwork must
    be framed or matted. Also, indicate whether your work can be displayed outdoors.
  • Price list or price range.
  • The dates that you want to participate, ranked in order of preference & any merchant preference you may have. Although we cannot guarantee placement with a specific merchant, we will consider your request.

Participating artists are required to organize their exhibitions with their assigned merchants, provide the apparatus needed to display their work & attend their exhibitions the night of the Art Walk. Do tell.

Questions? Contact us at mcartwalk@gmail.com

Artwork from: Mill Creek Town Center Business Association, City of Mill Creek & Second Thursday ArtWalk

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New Kiwanis Club Being Organized in Mill Creek

PNWGroupLogo3Pacific Northwest District of Kiwanis International, working in concert with citizens of Snohomish County, is forming a Kiwanis Club of Mill Creek. The aim of the new club is to serve the needs of children in Mill Creek & Snohomish County as well as to meet other needs in the community, develop youth leaders, & provide opportunities for leadership, business & social fellowship.

The first pre-organizational meeting will be held in on April 23, 2013, Tuesday, at Volunteers of America, 16300 Motor Place, Lynnwood, WA 98037. The meeting is expected to be held from 7-8PM. Citizens, 18 years or over, interested in improving the community & helping meet the needs of children are welcome to attend the meeting & to become Charter Members of the new Kiwanis Club of Mill Creek. The club is expected to be chartered in May. For all the the latest information on the club & for persons 18 years or over to sign up for Charter Membership online, go to: MillCreekKiwanis.org   You may also contact Jim Garcia, Kiwanis Lt. Governor, by email Contact Jim Garcia

mc_kiwanisAs a member of Mill Creek Kiwanis, Snohomish County citizens will join over 290,000 Kiwanians in more than 80 nations dedicated to serving children & others in need. The Kiwanis theme is Serving the Children of the World, starting with our own communities.

Some 300,000 young people are working in concert with the over 8500 Kiwanis clubs through K-Kids in elementary school, Builders Club in middle school, Key Club in high school & Circle K in colleges and universities.

The Kiwanis Worldwide Service Project, with UNICEF joined forces to eliminate maternal & neonatal tetanus (MNT) from the face of the Earth. Kiwanis & UNICEF in the past tackled iodine deficiency disorders, achieving one of the most significant public health successes of the 20th century. The ELIMINATE project will reach the poorest, most neglected mothers & babies with additional lifesaving health care. The Pacific Northwest District project is to have a world free of childhood cancer through research and care.

If you believe our children are the future, take pride in your community, want to reach out to those in need & you enjoy meeting new people, Kiwanis Club of Mill Creek is for you.

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City Government, Services, Uncategorized

Mid-term Vacancy on Design Review Board to Be Filled

The City of Mill Creek is seeking one volunteer to fill a mid-term vacancy on the Design Review Board, with a term that expires on August 31, 2015.

Design Review Board meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 5:15 p.m.

The Design Review Board was created to review & make urban design decisions that will promote visual quality throughout the City.  The Design Review Board reviews all site plans, building elevations, landscaping & monument signs for attached single-family residential, multifamily residential, industrial, and commercial developments. Do tell.

The Board Members shall be from the professions of architecture, landscape architecture, urban (design) planner or similar disciplines & need not be residents of the City.

If interested in volunteering, please send a letter of interest to:

Attn: Sherrie Ringstad

City of Mill Creek

15728 Main Street

Mill Creek, Washington 98012

or deliver to City Hall no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 29, 2013

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Bartell Drugs To Help Give “Bear Hugs”

Bartell Drugs is helping to give “bear hugs” to children in stressful or traumatic situations as the Puget Sound area drugstore chain teams up again with Warm 106.9 FM in the annual “Teddy Bear Patrol” campaign, now through March 30.

All 58 Bartell Drugs locations including:

  • Bartell Drugs – Mill Creek  18001 Bothell-Everett Hwy in Bothell
  • Bartell Drugs – Silver Lake  11020 19th Ave SE in Everett.

are designated locations for teddy bear donations. The annual drive puts teddy bears in the hands of community police departments, hospitals & emergency response teams so they may give the bears to children involved in challenging situations.

Over 74,000 bears have been collected over the past several years for this great cause. Do tell.

Donation options at Bartell Drugs stores in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties include:

  1. Purchase an official “Bartell  Bear” for $7.00 to keep or donate & Bartell Drugs will donate a second Bear to the campaign. [Win-win in my book!]
  2. Donate a new or gently used bear, under 12″

For more information on the program & nearby Bartell Drugs locations, visit Bartell Drugs

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Activities, Animals, Fundraising, Kids, People, Uncategorized

May the Force Be With You . . . for Nate’s Little Angel

On February 23, from 4-7PM,  members of the 501st Legion – Garrison Titan Star Wars Premier Charity Organization will be at Gold Creek Church along with members of The Rebel Legion’s Alpha Base to raise funds for Nate’s Little Angel, a Seizure Assist Dog.

This family is fantastic & Nate’s mom is the School Counselor at Forest View Elementary, where she does amazing things to help the students every day.  This is a way we as a community, can give back!

Get photos taken with your favorite Star Wars characters. Enjoy games, food, bouncy houses & much more! Feel free to come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character, too! Do tell.

Gold Creek Church  4326 148th Street SE Mill Creek, WA 98012

Visit Garrison Titan  to learn more about Garrison Titan & the fun work they do.

and also visit Little Angels Service Dogs  to learn more about Little Angels Service Dogs.

 

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Activities, Education, Kids, Public Meetings, Uncategorized

Clearwater School to Host Parents’ Forum

image-3When: Sunday, February 24, 1-2PM

Where: Lake City Branch Seattle Public Library

What: Reluctant to Enthusiastic: A Clearwater Parents’ Forum

Parents at the Clearwater School in Bothell grapple with thorny issues resulting from sending their children to a democratic school. Providing their children with the freedom to be responsible for their own learning can be a daunting endeavor. Parents will discuss issues such as unlimited gaming, learning the fundamentals, how their kids are doing at Clearwater vs. traditional school, and how they themselves handle their difficulties with giving young people control of their lives.

In a radical departure from traditional schooling, Clearwater considers students responsible for their own education. Students choose what they want to do, when they want to do it and with whom and in ways that… serve them best.

Given the freedom to pursue their passions and the infrastructure to take responsibility for their lives, Clearwater students become confident, articulate adults with the skills they need to succeed. They graduate, get jobs, attend college, all without GPAs, transcripts or other stamps of approval that more traditional schools require. Do tell.

Sound Intriguing? Presentation is FREE & open to the public. Parents, students, community imagemembers, educators and journalists are welcome.

To learn more about The  Clearwater School including the history, philosphy of education, visit online: www.clearwaterschool.com

Sunday, February 24, 1:00-2:00PM @ Lake City Branch – Seattle Public Library

which is located @ 12501 28th Ave NE  Seattle, WA 98125   206-684 7518

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County Government, Public Meetings, Services, Uncategorized

Open House – Discuss Plans for Seattle Hill Road

Snohomish County Public Works will host an Open House to discuss plans to widen nearly two miles of Seattle Hill Road from 35th Avenue to 132nd Street. The public meeting is scheduled for 6-8PM on Thursday, Feb 28th at Mill Creek Elementary School – 3400 148th St. SE Mill Creek,Wa 98012. SCPW staff will be on hand to explain the plans & answer questions.

The plan calls for adding a third lane – a center turn lane, as well as bike lanes, curbs & sidewalks. Snohomish County Public Works staff will coordinate improvements with the City of Mill Creek as Seattle Hill Road is next to Mill Creek’s high density urban village zone.

The project is still in the research, design, funding phase & no date for work has been scheduled, although the SCPW newsletter states: “If construction funds are secured, public works could advertise the project for competitive bid in 2017.”  Do tell.

For more information & a link to the SCPW newsletter visit: Snoco Public Works Seattle Hill Project

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Charity Fit Camp – Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs

Run 2 Be Fit is presenting a Charity Fit Camp on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 8:30AM at the Everett Boys & Girls Club —  2316 12th Street in Everett.

This is a self-defense & combat style camp, which is FREE.  But, please bring cash donations to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County. All proceeds from the Fit Camp benefit the Everett Boys & Girls Club. This event is open to all – males & females. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by guardian. Waivers will be signed by all.

Over the years, Boys & Girls Clubs have been a “home” to many amazing children who have grown to be productive, caring, responsible adults. Their goal is to continue this tradition of making a difference in our community. They offer many sports, educational programs, recreational games & teen programs for members ages 5-18. Do tell.

Following the workout there will be a DEMO for Damsel in Defense. Damsel in Defense is about equipping women with the tools to not only keep them safe but also to give them confidence to know that they have a way out if they ever feel threatened. They offer “affordable & adorable products” & education to help women keep safe.

For more info about Run 2 Be Fit & to sign up online for the camp, visit: www.run2befit.com

Call Arnie & Grace Martinez (425) 610-9311 or email them at  info@ru2befit.com

 

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City Government, Uncategorized

Feb 5th Mill Creek Council Meeting Canceled

The February 5, 2013 regular meeting of the Mill Creek Council has been canceled.  The next regularly-scheduled meeting of the Council is Tuesday, February 12, 2013.

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
425-921-5732
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