Briefs: PUD accepting applications for solar projects

PUD accepting applications for solar projects

Snohomish County Public Utility District is seeking applications from local organizations for solar energy demonstration projects for installation on new or existing buildings in the utility’s service area. The projects are made possible through the PUD’s Planet Power program, a voluntary, customer-funded green energy initiative. Proposals for PUD funding are due on March 16. Details are at www.snopud.com/planetpower.

Retirement community to host Valentine’s event for seniors

Grandview Village retirement community in Marysville is hosting a Valentine’s Senior Single Mingle event at 2 p.m. on Feb. 14. The event will include entertainment by Dennis Sakowski plus special snacks and beverages. For more information call 360-653-2223 or go online at www.villageconcepts.com. Grandview Village is located at 5800 64th St. in Marysville.

Snohomish County sees increase in hotel occupancy, rates in 2014

According to the Smith Travel Research report for Dec. 2014, Snohomish County hotels saw a healthy increase in all measurements over 2013. Year-to-date, the county was up 4.3 percent in occupancy, 6.8 percent in average daily rate, and 11.3 percent in revenue per available room.

Credit union to award $8,000 in scholarships

NW Plus CU, with branches in Snohomish and Skagit Counties, will award $8,000 in scholarships to high school seniors and post-secondary students in June 2015. Eligibility is limited to members of NW Plus CU. The deadline for submissions is March 11. To receive a scholarship application or for more information, please call 425-297-1000 or 800-456-6481.

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