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Marysville: Spray Park opens June 26Marysville’s new Spray Park is opening next Thursday in downtown’s Comeford Park, 514 Delta Ave. A free celebration will be held from 12:30-3:30 p.m., with refreshments, music and souvenirs. The park will be open from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily through Labor Day weekend.

The Marysville Community Parks Foundation is continuing to raise remaining funds for the $325,000 project.

About two-thirds of the money has been raised, but the foundation is seeking donations to reach its goal. For more information, contact Marysville Parks Director Jim Ballew at 360-363-8400 or jballew@marysvillewa.gov.

Mill Creek: Strandy joins planning panelDan Strandy has been appointed to serve on the Snohomish County Planning Commission through July 2016. Strandy, of Mill Creek, is to replace Keith Banes. The planning commission provides recommendations to the County Council on proposed changes to the comprehensive plan and development regulations.

Monroe: City Council hearingThe Monroe City Council has scheduled a public hearing for 7 p.m. Tuesday to take comments related to the City’s Council’s intent to declare utility property as surplus. The property is at the southwest corner of the intersection of Ingraham Road and 134th Street. It is commonly known as the Ingraham well site.

The council might take action following the hearingat City Hall, located at 806 West Main St.

People may provide written comments prior to the hearing.

The draft resolution declaring the property surplus is available for review at City Hall from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.

Mukilteo: Kids’ summer mealsThe Mukilteo School District will sponsor a summer food program that will provide free meals and snacks to any child ages 18 and younger.

Horizon Elementary School, 222 W. Casino Road, Everett: breakfast from 8-9 a.m. and lunch 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays, June 23 to Aug. 22.

Odyssey Elementary School, 13025 17th Ave. W., Everett: breakfast from 7:45-8:45 a.m. and lunch 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. weekdays, July 7 through Aug. 22.

Voyager Middle School, 11711 Fourth Ave. W., Everett: breakfast from 8:15-9:15 a.m. weekdays, July 7 through Aug. 22; and lunch from 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. weekdays, June 23 through Aug. 22.

Discovery Elementary, 11700 Meridian Ave., Everett: lunch served 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. weekdays, July 7 through Aug. 1.

No meals will be served on the July 4 holiday. For more information, contact the Nutrition Services office at 425-356-1212.

Edmonds: Kids’ summer mealsEdmonds School District offers the Summer Meals Program, a free nutritious lunch served weekdays to all kids ages 1-18 who show up. Some meals are paired with summer activities. For updates, visit http://edmonds.wednet.edu.

Cedar Valley Community School, 19200 56th Ave. W., Lynnwood: 11 a.m.-noon Monday through Thursday, July 7 to Aug. 7; and 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekdays, Aug. 11-15.

Chase Lake Community School, 21603 84th Ave. W., Edmonds: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekdays, Aug. 11-15.

College Place Elementary School, 20401 76th Ave. W., Lynnwood: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 11-15.

Lynndale Elementary School, 7200 191st Place SW, Lynnwood: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 11-15.

Meadowdale Elementary School, 6505 168th St. SW, Lynnwood: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 11-15.

Mountlake Terrace Elementary School, 22001 52nd Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 11-15.

Spruce Elementary School, 17405 Spruce Way, Lynnwood: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 11-15.

Alderwood Middle School, 20000 28th Ave. W., Lynnwood: 11 a.m.-noon Monday through Thursday, July 7 to Aug. 14.

Edmonds-Woodway High School, 7600 212th St. SW, Edmonds: 11 a.m.-noon Monday through Thursday, July 7 to Aug. 14.

Meadowdale High School, 6002 168th St. SW, Lynnwood: 10:30 a.m.-noon July 7-31; and 11 a.m.-noon Aug. 4-14.

For more information, contact Barbara Lloyd at 425-431-7073.

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