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CLUBS AND GROUPS

Dogs, Marysville: M-DOG (Marysville Dog Owners Group) meets at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19 (third Wednesday except July and December) at Haggen Food and Pharmacy, 3711 88th St. NE. More info: Leslie Buell at 425-268-5285 or labuell@frontier.com, m-dog.org.

Everett Area Newcomers Club: For women who are new to the area, or who would like to make new friends. Coffee social on Aug. 20. More info: 425-347-3471, lorober@comcast.net, www.eancclub.org.

Genealogy, Snohomish: The Genealogy Workgroup meets next at 10 a.m. Aug. 22 (fourth Saturday) at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave.

Kiwanis: There are multiple local chapters of the international service club. More info: http://locator.kiwanis.org/FindAClub.

MOMS Club: Meets next at 10 a.m. Aug. 20 (third Thursday) in the Stilly Conference Room at Haller Park, 1100 West Ave., Arlington. Moms Offering Moms Support is a non-religious nonprofit offering play dates, Moms Night Out, baby-sitting co-op, and more. More info: arlstanmoms@gmail.com.

Quilters, Busy Bee: Meets next from 12-3 p.m. or 7-9 p.m. Aug. 20 (third Thursday) at The Bridge Church, 2500 Lake Ave., Snohomish. Special programs, speakers, charitable work and more. More info: www.busybeequilters.com.

Quilters, Mukilteo Lighthouse: Meets next at 7 p.m. Aug. 18 (third Tuesday) in the Christiansen Room at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. A $5 donation is appreciated. More info: www.mlquilters.org.

Radio, amateur: The Cascade Radio Club meets next at 7 p.m. Aug. 19 (third Wednesday except December) at the Snohomish County PUD building, 2320 California St. More info: Kerry Sparlin, 425-258-4600.

Republican Women: The Washington Federation of Republican Women has local chapters in Everett (the Evergreen club meets 6:30 p.m. third Thursdays; the Snohomish County club meets 11 a.m. second Thursdays) and on Camano Island (12 p.m. fourth Tuesdays). More info: www.wfrw.org/club-meetings.htm.

Rock and Gem Club, Everett: Meets next at 7 p.m. Aug. 18 (third Tuesday, except December) at Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: www.everettrockclub.com.

Sons of Italy: The Mille Cugini Lodge meets next from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 19 (third Wednesday) at the Red Barn in Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. Meetings conclude with a pasta dinner and raffle. More info: riccivilla@hotmail.com, www.glnw.org/millecugini.htm.

Spinners Guild: Valley Spinners Guild meets next from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 18 (third Tuesday) at Zion Lutheran Church, 329 Ave. A, Snohomish. More info: Alice Lake, 360-668-8196, valleyspinnersguild.wordpress.com.

Steelhead and Salmon Club: Meets next 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 20 (third Thursday) at Everett Firefighters Hall, 2411 Hewitt Ave. Fishing seminar, discussion and raffle. Hot dog meal available. More info: www.everettsteelheadandsalmonclub.com.

Toastmasters: There are multiple local chapters of the nonprofit club that helps members improve speaking and leadership skills. More info: www.toastmasters.org.

Willow Place: Activities for adults with developmental disabilities are offered 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Quilceda Community Services, 9610 48th Drive NE, Marysville. Exercise, crafts, games and music. Cost is $15. More info: 360-653-2324.

Woodcarving, Quilceda: Meets next on Aug. 22 (fourth Saturday) with open carving 9-11 a.m. and meeting following until about 1:30 p.m. in the building next to the barn at Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. Guests welcome. More info: 425-335-4904.

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