Bothell Bi-Monthly Update –May 1, 2012
Events in the Bothell area:
May 5, 2012 - 10:00AM-5:00PM-Stampin' in the Rain's 8th Anniversary Celebration at Country Village Along with all the activities there will be yummy refreshments and as before fabulous prize giveaways for everyone!
Sunday, May 13 - CELEBRATE MOTHER'S DAY AT COUNTRY VILLAGE! Bring mom to Country Village to celebrate her special day! Individual shops will be holding special activities, events and drawings throughout the weekend. Our restaurants will be offering special menu items for the weekend to celebrate all things "mom"! Farmers market flower bouquets are available all weekend in the main parking lot.
Saturday, May 19 - 7th Annual UWB 5-K Run-Walk!The Annual 5K Run-Walk supports UW Bothell student scholarships with the purpose of encouraging students to further their education and achieve their goals. The proceeds from registration directly support students in need of financial aid.
May 19, 2012 - 9:00am - 3:00pm - Sustainamania – A Family Event at Bothell Public Works Operations Center - Celebrate Public Works Week by learning about what we do to be more sustainable in the community and what you can do at home to help! Booths, workshops, prizes, demonstrations, food, fun, and more! See sustainamania.org
May 19, 2012 - 10:00AM-5:00PM Driftwood Sculpture Show at Country Village - The Northwest Driftwood Artists will present their 49th annual juried exhibition in the Courtyard Hall at Country Village.
June 1, 2012 -12:00PM-6:00PM - Opening Day of the Bothell Farmers Market at Country Village Come find fresh flowers, organic fruits and vegetables, breads, honey, wine and loose leaf teas along with along with one of a kind handmade items made by local artisans. Enjoy local music and new surprises Opening day will feature pony rides from Seattle Pony Party and a special planting table for kids re!
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 10:00 Ribbon Cutting for Wayne Curve Project - m SR-522 at Wayne Curve
City Council:
Tuesday, May 15, 2012, City Council meeting, 6:00 p.m.
Continued public hearing to consider a Shorelines Board recommendation for the Shoreline
Master Program (SMP)
Bothell Planning Commission Public Hearings:
Wednesday, May 9, 2012, Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Continued public hearing regarding proposed Code amendments to Bothell Municipal Code
(BMC) 12.11 Personal Wireless Facilities.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012, Planning Commission meeting, 7:00 p.m. Public hearing regarding proposed Horse Creek Daylighting Code Amendments. It is anticipated that the proposed Code amendments would provide for 1) reduced buffer widths as compared to those normally required for surface streams, and 2) incorporation of design features to optimize habitat within the new daylighted creek corridor.
Contract Awarded for Final Phase of Bothell Crossroads Project
Earlier this month, Bothell City Council approved a contract with Guy F. Atkinson Construction for $15 million for the final phase of the Crossroads project. Located where SR-522, SR-527 and Bothell's Main Street converge, the Crossroads project will improve traffic congestion and increase safety on a critical commute and freight corridor. Over 44,000 vehicles pass though this intersection daily.