Community calendar

Clubs and groups

Boating, Everett: Everett Sail and Power Squadron’s next monthly potluck meeting is 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1 (first Tuesday; no meetings in April, July, August) at Firemen’s Hall, 2411 Hewitt Ave., Everett. More info: www.usps.org/localusps/everett.

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

Genealogy, Arlington: The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society meets next at 1 p.m. Sept. 8 (second Tuesday) at Arlington Free Methodist Church, 730 E. Highland Drive. The library is open select days at 215 S. French Ave. More info: 360-435-4838, www.stillygen.org.

Genealogy, Lynnwood: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society meets next at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 2 at 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. Mary Kathryn Kozy presents on “Social Media: An excellent research tool.” More info: 425-775-6267.

Genealogy, Whidbey: Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers meets next from 1-3 p.m. Sept. 8 (second Tuesday, except July and August) at Fire Station 25, 2720 Heller Road, Oak Harbor. More info: Ruth Hancock, 360-675-4086.

Grandparents: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren meets next at 6 p.m. Sept. 8 (second Tuesday) at the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Stevens, 1609 E. Lakeshore Drive. Childcare provided. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. More info: Kelli Lynn, 425-212-1919 or KelliLynnEvents@gmail.com.

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

Knitting, Everett: The Knitwits and Happy Hookers meets 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Yarn donations welcome. Many things the group makes are donated to community causes. More info: Bobby Neason, 425-303-2516.

Knitting, Mukilteo: Meets 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. All skill levels welcome. Beginners, bring a pair of No. 8 or No. 9 needles and a skein of worsted-weight yarn.

Knitting, Snohomish: The Snohomish Knitters Guild meets next from 7-9 p.m. Sept. 8 (second Tuesday) at the Waltz Building, 116 Ave. B. Doors open at 6 p.m. for an impromptu knitting group, 6:30 p.m. for Knit Lab. Main program at 7 p.m. More info: www.snohomishknittersguild.org.

Needle arts, Sit-N-Stitch: Meets next at 6 p.m. Sept. 1 (first Tuesday) at The Village retirement community, 302 North Alder Ave., Granite Falls. Open to all stitchers of all ages. More info: 425-273-5563.

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.

Retirees, Public employees: The Retired Public Employees Council Chapter 6 meets next at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Topics include the upcoming convention, Social Security, and legislative actions. More info: Jim Brandley, 425-337-0884.

Rock and Gem Club, Marysville: Meets next 7-9 p.m. Sept. 8 (second Tuesday, except July) at Marysville United Methodist Church, 5600 64th St. NE. More info: Bill Moser, 425-238-8222 or bill-jj@comcast.net.

Show Biz Kids 4-H: Meets next from 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 8 (second Tuesday) at the Horseshoe Grange, 16424 Broadway Ave., Snohomish. Students in grades K-12 explore various areas of performing arts. More info: 360-668-6681 or 425-357-6044.

Sisco Heights Community Club: Meets next Sept. 4 (first Friday, except December) at the Club House, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington. Potluck dinner at 6 p.m.; regular meeting, 7:15 p.m. Games and music follow. More info: Don King, 360-658-8107.

Soroptimist International Marysville: Meets at 7 a.m. Sept. 1 (first and third Tuesday) at Fanny’s Restaurant, 505 Cedar Ave., Suite A1. More info: Renae, 425-971-0031.

Stamp Club, Sno-King: Next business meeting is 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 (second Wednesday) at Snohomish County PUD, 2320 California St., Everett. Next family night is 7 p.m. Sept. 18 (third Friday) at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 S. Railroad Ave. More info: sno-kingstampclub.freehostia.com.

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

Utsalady Ladies Aid: The charitable and historical group meets next at 1 p.m. Sept. 9 (second Wednesday) at 78 Utsalady Road, Camano Island. Social hour at 11:30 a.m.; complimentary lunch at noon. More info: bytheseay@yahoo.com.

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.

Meeting notices

Everett Central Lions Club: Meets at noon on the first Wednesday of each month at the club house restaurant at the Legion Memorial Golf Course. For information about the meeting on the third Wednesday or about Lions Clubs call 425-387-9256.

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