Articles published Tue, May 8, 2012

NW Plus CU has opened a full service office in Lake Stevens, effective April 23, 2012. The new address is 623 State Route 9 NE, Lake Stevens in the Safeway Plaza.

YOUR|LETTERS For May 9, 2012

Mitchell’s service will be held on Sunday, May 13 at 2 p.m. at Ebenezer Lutheran Church located at 2111 117th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens.

Lake Stevens, as well as the surrounding Snohomish County area, are seeing an increase in scams and residential burglaries sharing similar characteristics.

On Saturday, May 12, the Lake Stevens Post Office letter carriers will be gathering food all over Lake Stevens.

More than 35 volunteers were honored for their many hours of volunteering at the LSSC, on April 18. The brunch was prepared by Wayne Franz and candy treats given by Alice O’Donnell.

Preparations are underway for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Lake Stevens event to raise funds for cancer research, education, advocacy and service.

The Lake Stevens Boys & Girls Club is reaching out to the local residents from the Lake Stevens area to send in their favorite family recipes.

Karissa Jones of Lake Stevens High School has been recognized as a 2011-2012 Discus Award winner for her achievements in the areas of academics, community service and other achievements.

Mt. Pilchuck Elementary’s Annual Art Walk is Tuesday, May 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the school located at 12806 20th St. NE.

Lake Stevens High School is hosting a free Fiesta themed dinner for senior citizens of the surrounding areas at 5 p.m. on Thursday May 17, 2012.

Last year Lake Stevens proclaimed May 19 to be designated National Thank You Day to Honor first responders.

On Saturday, May 12, the City of Lake Stevens will be hosting its annual Spring Cleaning Day event.

The results have been tabulated in the first round of voting in The Animal Rescue Site’s 2012 $300,000 Challenge in conjunction with Petfinder.com.

Sunnycrest Elementary PTA is ‘Soaring into Summer’ with their annual silent auction on June 1. Come bid on some fantastic items.

Citing the benefits of critical thinking, rigorous inquiry and a respectful exchange of ideas, Pastor Gary Jensen of Zion Lutheran Church in Snohomish, Washington (http://zionsno.ctsmemberconnect.net ) extended an invitation to debate with the Humanists of North Puget Sound (www.humanistsnps.org ).