Bothell Bi-Monthly Update –November 1, 2012

Events in the Bothell area:

Bothell City Council and Planning Commission news:

Bothell's current two-year budget cycle is coming to an end, which means it's time to establish the budget for the next two years.  Following are the Bothell City Council meeting dates when the budget will be discussed:

      November 20: Public Hearing regarding the 2013-2014 Budget; City Council to consider adoption of ordinances establishing property and EMS tax levies, and to consider adoption of ordinances establishing utility rates.

      December 4: Council to consider adoption of ordinance approving the 2013-2014 Budget.

Nov 3, 9am-3pm. At the North Shore Senior Center. Enjoy the festive atmosphere of this indoor Holiday Craft market! Visit the booths-great Christmas gift ideas. Freshly made soups, breads, and other goodies will be available for purchase.  NSC Multipurpose Room.

Nov 3, 2012 - 8am-11am Pancake Breakfast at North Shore Senior Center

November 4, 2012 – the end of daylight saving time for the year. Don't forget to "fall back" and turn your clocks back an hour before you go to bed on Saturday night.  This is always a good time to change your batteries in your smoke detectors too! 

November 6, 2012 - Election Day. Remember to mail your ballots

November 12, 2012 – Veterans Day

November 17, 2012 - A Taste of the Holidays at Country Village - 10:00AM-8:00PM – A kick off to the holidays.  Demonstrations, Gift & Decorating ideas Local carving artist in action at 2pm - lighting at 4pm Complimentary Hot Roasted Chestnuts from 4-6pm...and thousands of twinkling lights to guide your way around the Village.

November 17, 2012 A Wine Walk runs from 5-8pm which benefits the Northshore Performing Arts Center Foundation. Advance tickets are $20 or $25 at the door. Purchase Wine Walk tickets online at www.npacf.org Enjoy an evening of wine tasting, featuring 15 local wineries, each one located in a different shop throughout the village. Proceeds

Sunday, November 18, 2912 at 2:00 pm ELISABETH VON TRAPP and the COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S CHOIR at Northshore Performing Arts Elisabeth is the granddaughter of Maria and Baron von Trapp, whose story inspired The Sound of Music .Adults $35, Seniors $30
Youth under 17 $15

November 22, 2012 – Thanksgiving Day 

November 23- 24, 2012 –Country Village - Chick N Coop Crafts Holiday Bazaar - 9:00am -6:00pm one-of-a-kind, hard to find, perfect gifts. There is a review holiday bazaar slideshow featuring a sampling of the quality handcrafted wares created by 50 Northwest Crafters. See www.chickncoopcrafts.com/events 

December 1, 2012 -Santa's Arrival at Country Village - 10:00am -9:00pm There will be caroling throughout the day and hot roasted chestnuts starting at 4pm while supplies last. A traditional Christmas tree lighting follows Santa's landing. Find gifts, decor, and decorating ideas from all your favorite shops and enjoy our animated light displays including our 40 foot sea serpent, giant dragonfly and fiddling pig.


December 1, 2, 8, and 9, 2012 at 2:00 pm 

THE NUTCRACKER presented by the Emerald Ballet Theatre- Northshore Performing Arts Center
Holiday magic returns to NPAC with this classic seasonal favorite. Emerald Ballet Theatre performs to the beloved music of Tchaikovsky. Adults $35
Seniors $30, Youth under 17 $20

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(Block Watch 21^st Century Style- different neighborhoods in Bothell are starting up their own facebook pages with members that are only people in their neighborhood, to use as a forum to network security concerns. If you don’t have one, maybe you and your neighbors would find it a helpful way to stay connected during the winter months)