Community calendar

Daughters of Penelope: Greek women’s organization meets next at 7:30 p.m. May 2 (first Thursday). Meetings held at various locations. The organization focuses on philanthropic endeavors and connecting with Greek heritage. More info: 425-252-7229.

Emblem Club No. 366, Lynnwood: Meets next at 7:30 p.m. May 8 (second Wednesday) at the Lynnwood Elks Lodge, 6620 196th St. SW, Lynnwood.

Everett Area Newcomers Club: A Snohomish County Club for women who are interested in making new friends. You do not need to be new to the area to join. More info: barlip@msn.com or 425-355-7489.

Good Sam Club: Chapters in Snohomish and Island counties are accepting new members who enjoy RV’ing, meeting new friends and going new places. More info: brightsky39@yahoo.com or 425-347-3474.

Good Sam Club, Good Guy Sams chapter: Meets next at 11 a.m. May 17 (third Friday). Local RV chapter, active, fun loving. Campouts from spring through fall. More info: Donna Amos at kaydonna43@hotmail.com or 425-344-4916.

Good Sam Club, Single Sams of Washington chapter: Inviting all RV’ing single men and women to camp and lunch at various locations monthly. More info: singlesamsofwashington@gmail.com or 253-632-1502.

Kiwanis Club: A volunteer group focused particularly on helping children, as well as other local community needs. More info: www.snohomishkiwanis.org.

Knit for Peace: Come knit and crochet from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturdays at Cafe Zippy, 2811 Wetmore Ave. in Everett. The community knitting project is making warm mittens, scarves and hats for the homeless. All experience levels welcome.

Knitting Group, Mukilteo Library: 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.

Mill Creek Seniors Club: Next potluck meeting is planned for noon May 6 (first and third Mondays) in the City Hall community room, 15728 Main St. More info: 425-357-1260.

Monroe Wednesday Writers: Meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. Find weekly support and writing guidance at this group led by published author Bernadette Pajer. Junior Monroe Wednesday Writers, for writers in grades 6-12, meet at 5:30 p.m.

Music Hall Orchestra: Meets from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Music Hall, next to Macy’s inside the Everett Mall, 1402 SE Everett Mall Way. More info: 425-252-6542.

North Whidbey Coupon Club: Clip ‘n’ Chats are 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays in February at the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, 32630 Highway 20. More info: nwcouponclub@comcast.net or 360-675-2338.

Old Bags of Arlington: Meets next at noon May 3 (first Friday) at the Boys &Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE. The group organizes fundraisers to help children and families who don’t qualify for public assistance. More info: Etta Melhart, 360-435-3279.

Puget Sound Camera Club: Meets at 7 p.m. the second, fourth and fifth Monday of the month at Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave. W., Edmonds. More info: 425-776-2442.

Puget Sound Singles: An active group of single people over age 50 who join for fun activities, such as movie nights, car races, oldies car show, potlucks, day trips and dinner adventures. Weekly breakfasts at 9 a.m. Saturdays at Denny’s, 132 128th St. SW, Everett.

Rotary Club: Rotary Club International is a service organization made up of business and professional leaders. Local clubs meet across Snohomish County. More info: www.rotary.org.

Rotary, Stanwood-Camano: Meets at noon Wednesdays in the school district board room, 26920 Pioneer Highway. Presentations are open to the public; lunch is $15. On May 1, Ann Anderst of Healing the Children is the guest speaker. Ellen Hiatt and Jane Cassady from Summit Expeditionary Academy speak May 8. More info: 360-722-7811.

Sisco Heights Community Club: The next potluck dinner and meeting is May 3 (first Friday, except December) at the Club House, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington. Potluck dinner starts at 6 p.m. and the regular meeting starts at 7:15 p.m. Games and music afterward. More info: Don King, 360-658-8107.

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society: Meets next at 6:30 p.m. May 1 (first Wednesday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. Gary Zimmerman, of the Fiske Genealogical Foundation in Seattle, will give a survey of resources for Scandinavian research. Also, the next free beginning genealogy class is 10-11 a.m. May 4 (first Saturday). A beginner’s packet is available for a small donation. Regular library hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. More info: 425-775-6267.

Sno-King Stamp Club: Meets next from 7:30-9 p.m. May 8 (second Wednesday) at Snohomish County PUD, 2320 California St., Everett. More info: http://sno-kingstampclub.freehostia.com.

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

Toastmasters, Everett: Meets next from 10 to 11:30 a.m. May 4 (first and third Saturdays) at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. in Everett. Guests and new members are welcome. More info: Nadine, 425-337-2022.

Toastmasters, Mill Creek: Meets 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays in the second-floor conference room at Swedish Mill Creek, 13020 Meridian Ave. S. in Everett (use the non-emergency entrance). More info: Colin Pyle, 425-361-8231.

Toastmasters, Sultan: Meets from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursdays at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1112 E. Main St. in Sultan. Breakfast available for purchase. More info: Bart Dalmasso, 425-971-3694.

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. Three-hour activity sessions include exercise, crafts, games and music. Cost is $15. More info: 360-653-2324.

Zonta Club of Everett: Meets next at 7:30 a.m. May 2 (first Thursday) at the Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE. Guests are welcome. More info: info@zontaeverett.org or 425-422-6157.

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