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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Thursday, September 4, 2008 Community Extra Calendar TODAY The Family Support Center presents a multicultural play group for infants and toddlers up to 5 years old from 10 a.m. to noon today at Grace Fellowship Church, 6328 180th St. SW, Lynnwood. Call 425-670-8984. Writers Group Meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the Mukilteo Library Meeting Room, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. 425-423-0450. Mill Creek Senior Walking Group, 10 a.m. today, meets behind Zinnia Restaurant on Main Street near University Bookstore to walk the North Creek Trail. 425-337-6970. Golden K Kiwanis of Everett, 10 a.m. today at Everett Senior and Activity Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. 360-653-7239. FRIDAY Skandia Folkdance Society features an instructional session followed by dancing from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. Admission is $7 for members and $9 for guests. Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood. 206-784-7470. Peace Action of Snohomish County, group discussion over coffee and tea. Attendees are encouraged to bring snacks to share. Meetings are 7 p.m. every Friday at Edmonds Christian Church, 23010 84th Ave. W., Edmonds. For more information, go to www.peaceaction.vfp143.org. Edmonds Toastmasters meets weekly from 7 to 8 a.m. every Friday in the back room of the Pancake Haus, 530 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. 206-949-8025. Lynnwood Convention Center Gallery, featuring works from local artists. Presented by the Lynnwood Arts Commission every Friday. Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-778-7155. SATURDAY The Lynnwood Eagles' "Cowboy Breakfast" is 8 a.m. to noon at 19223 Highway 99, Lynnwood. Adults $5, children under 12 $3. Call 425-776-8075. The 23rd annual Western Gear Get Together is 6 to 10 p.m. at the Monte Cristo Ballroom, 1507 Wall St., Everett. Call 425-355-1386. Sno-King International Folk Dance Society offers lessons at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $5 for nonmembers and $3 for members. Cedar Valley Grange Hall, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood. 425-454-6529. English Language Learners Conversation Group meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Thomas More School, 6511 176th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-670-8984. Voices of the Village, pop and jazz influence, 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Zippy's Java Lounge, 1804 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 425-258-4940. SUNDAY Rusty Relics and Washington Oakes Retirement Center holds a Grandparents Day Car Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m at 1717 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. The open show is free and includes awards and entertainment. Call 425-337-3882. Snohomish County Women in Black holds a silent peace vigil from 12:20 to 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Brackett's Landing, Main Street and Railroad Avenue, Edmonds. Grandview Community Club acoustic music jam, 2 p.m. second Sunday of each month, 11506 Smokes Road, Arlington. 360-691-5907 or dlthomas@fastmail.fm. MONDAY The Monroe Garden Club is scheduled to meet at 1 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 342 S. Lewis St., Monroe. Speaker Ed Poquette from Emery's Garden will speak on choosing shrubs for fall and winter interest. Call 360-794-5851. Sno-Isle Libraries presents a Ready Readers Preschool Parade for kids ages 3 to 5 at 11 a.m. today through Sept. 29 at Granite Falls Library, 815 E Galena St., Granite Falls. The event features stories, rhymes, and songs and play time or craft activities. Call 360-691-6087. Snohomish Senior Center weekly Scrabble group meets at 1 p.m. Mondays, St. Michael's Church, 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Call 360-568-0934 to sign up. English Language Learners Monday Conversation Group 3 to 4 p.m. Monday at the Family Support Center, 6330 195th St. SW, Lynn­wood. 425-670-8984. Rock-climbing classes taught by the Cascade Alpine Guides at the Alderwood REI Pinnacle, 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Alderwood mall, 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood. $25 members, $40 nonmembers. Equipment included. Go to www.cascadealpine.com. Mukilteo Arts Guild offers an open mike night from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, Whidbey Coffee and Cafe, 619 Fourth St., Mukilteo. 425-423-0450. TUESDAY The Marysville Kiwanis Club is scheduled to meet at 7 a.m. at the Village Inn Restaurant, 235 Beach Ave., Marysville. Call 360-658-0400. The Letip organization of professional men and women is scheduled to meet at 7 a.m. at Revelation Church, 9015 Vernon Road, Lake Stevens. The purpose of the organization is networking and the exchange of business tips. Call 425-471-6578. The Everett Public Library hosts a brown bag book discussion at noon in the main library training room at 2702 Hoyt Ave, Everett. The group meets once per month. Call 425-257-8000. Arlington Library Book Group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave., Arlington. 360-435-3033. Everett Sea Scouts meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Milltown Sailing Association clubhouse, 410 14th St., Everett. For those age 14 to 21 who are interested in sailing. 425-471-6578. Building Family Strengths, a Pathways for Women YMCA program, meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at 6027 208th St. SW, Lynn­wood. 425-774-9843, ext. 223. Everett Chess Club, 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Business Breakfast Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at A.P. Barbara's Restaurant, 4025 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-672-7100. Granite Falls Library presents evening family story time at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Granite Falls Library, 815 E. Galena St., Granite Falls. 360-691-6087. Story time for 2- and 3-year-olds, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. 425-257-8030. Kids crafts program: "It's a Bug's World," insect crafts for all ages, 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at Everett Public Library Evergreen Branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett. Free, all supplies provided. 425-257-8250. Arlington Library Book Group meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month in the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave., Arlington. New members welcome. Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society meeting, 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the society's library, 135 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington. It's not necessary to have roots in Snohomish County to participate. 360-435-4838. The Everett Senior Center presents reflexology sessions 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday. 425-257-8780. Edmonds Kiwanis Club, 10 a.m. Tuesdays, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., ­Edmonds. WEDNESDAY Friends of the Mill Creek Library present a "Bring Your Own Book" group at 6:45 p.m. at the University Book Store, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek. Call 425-337 4822. The Everett Senior Center presents silversmithing classes from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday. For more information, call 425-257-8780. Everett Central Lions Club meets at noon every Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2913 W. Marine View Drive, Everett. 425-514-5464. A Washington Bass Association meeting is 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Meadowdale Community Center, 6801 N. Meadowdale Road, Lynnwood. Go to www.bassresource.com. Mill Creek Toastmasters Club, 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Mill Creek City Hall Annex, large community room, 15728 Main St., Mill Creek. 425-218-1661. The Improved Order of Redmen, an organization that had its beginnings at the Boston Tea Party, second and fourth Wednesdays in Everett. 360-387-9888. THURSDAY The Sultan Library presents story time at 11 a.m. Thursday for infants up to 2 years old. Caregivers are welcome for book-based play time, singing and rhyme recital. Call 360-793-1695. The Snohomish Kiwanis meets at 11:45 a.m. Thursdays at Alfy's Pizza, 1020 Ave. D, Snohomish. 360-862-8000. Summer story times at Everett Public Library for 3- to 6-year-olds, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays in the Main Library. Family story times for all ages at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Evergreen Branch, 9512 Evergreen Way. Call main library at 425-257-8030 or the Evergreen branch at 425-257-8250. Golden K Kiwanis of Everett, 10 a.m. Thursdays at Everett Senior and Activity Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. 360-653-7239. Mill Creek Senior Walking Group, 10 a.m. Thursdays, meets behind Zinnia Restaurant on Main Street near University Bookstore to walk the North Creek Trail, Mill Creek. 425-337-6970. ONGOING The Everett Area Newcomers welcome women new to the area. The group has 15 different activities available on a monthly basis. Newsletter upon request. Call 425-773-1358. The Genealogical Society of South Whidbey Island is scheduled to meet at 1 p.m. on the second Monday of every month, September through June, at Trinity Lutheran Church 18341 Highway 525, Whidbey Island. Call 360-579-2352. Mothers and More, 7:30 to 9 p.m., every third Tuesday, Spotted Cow Cream and Bean in Mill Creek Town Center. Prospective members are welcome. For information, e-mail membership@­snohomishmoms.org. Everett Emblem Club meets at 11 a.m. the second Monday of every month at Redman Hall, 6814 Washington Ave., Everett. Widowed Information and Consultation Services offers support groups for widowed men and women in Everett, Lynnwood and Sultan. 425-252-7617. Marysville Parks and Recreation presents yoga classes from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesdays and from 6 to 7:15 p.m. and Thursdays at the Ken Baxter Senior and Community Center in Marysville. The six-week sessions are $48. 360-363-8400. The Humane Society offers free dog food for low-income owners of dogs. Happy Paws Farm, 19933 Old Burn Road, Arlington, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Saturday. Documentation of low-income status required. 360-652-5844. The Sons of Italy of Marysville invites all Italian-Americans to monthly get-togethers the third Wednesday of every month. Meetings are 7 p.m. at The Big Red Barn at Jennings Park, Marysville. 360-435-6878. East County Senior Center offers a free writing class at 2 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each month, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. 360-794-6359. New Fit for Life Class, 2 to 3 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. The cost for eight classes is $22. Classes at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. 360-653-4551. Pocahuntas Tribe 11 meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Redman Hall, 6814 Washington Ave., Everett. 425-259-4567. Mill Creek Toastmasters, 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, Merrill Gardens, 14905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek. 425-218-1661. The Art Walk in Old Town, historical Old Town Mukilteo, 6 to 8 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month through Aug. 27. Maps are at The Art Building, 724 First St., Mukilteo. 425-423-0450. Everett Rock and Gem Club, 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month, First United Methodist Church, 3530 Colby Ave., Everett. Families are encouraged to attend. 360-658-7435. Stanwood Eagles, FOE 3041, meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays, Stanwood Eagles, 6419 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood. 360-629-3224 or www.foe.com/3041. Valley Spinners Guild meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 1512 Pine St., Snoho­mish. Learn to spin wool. 360-793-0962. Mill Creek Seniors Club holds potlucks in the community room at Mill Creek City Hall, 15728 Main St. The group meets at noon on the first and third Monday of each month. Sultan's Early Words Toastmasters, 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, Sultan Community Center, 319 Main St., Sultan. Toastmasters teaches confidence in public speaking and overall communication skills. Visitors welcome. Call Donna Murphy at 425-346-7077. Bingo, 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. Everett Public Library brown-bag book discussion, noon, first Tuesday of each month in the main library training room, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. 425-257-8000. Sno-Isle Genealogy Society meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the Mountlake Terrace public library, 23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Visit the society's research library 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday or 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The research library is at 19827 Poplar Way, Lynnwood. 425-775-6267. Rotary Hispanic Center, 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, New Beginnings Church, 21705 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Marysville Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays, Village Restaurant, Marysville. 360-659-8484. YOU CAN HELP EquiFriends, a therapeutic horseback riding program in Snohomish, is looking for volunteers to work with the nonprofit organization's horses and clients. Volunteer orientation sessions are planned monthly. Go to www.equifriends.org or call 425-377-0802. Operation Lookout, provider of services for abducted and runaway children, seeks energetic and committed people to be volunteer project assistants in Everett. 425-771-7335. Partners in Palliative Care is looking for volunteer listeners for its support program. 425-261-4769. Mill Creek Senior Center Foundation seeks volunteers to help raise money to build a senior center near the Mill Creek County Club. 425-742-9125. Stanwood-Camano Community Resource Center, 9620 271st St. NW, Stanwood, has volunteer opportunities for youths and adults, including working in the bookstore and doing grounds maintenance. 360-629-5257. Volunteers of America Western Washington Everett Food Bank accepts donations from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at Volunteers of America, 1230 ­Broadway, Everett. Snohomish Community Food Bank needs volunteers to help with a variety of tasks, including food processing and lifting assistance, on weekday mornings. Must be 16 or older. 360-568-7993. Lake Stevens Family Support Center needs volunteers to assist with a variety of jobs, including clerical work, reception, programs, special-event planning, committee work and child-program assistance. 425-397-7433. NOAH animal center has free spay and neuter services for feral cats on Mondays. The nonprofit organization northeast of Stanwood also needs volunteers. 360-629-7055. Brown-bag book discussion, noon, the Everett Public Library training room, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month. Book lovers get together to share books they've been reading or past favorites. Bring lunch. 425-257-8000.

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