Community Calendar

CLUBS &GROUPS

AARP Snohomish County, Chapter 2308: Meets next at 1 p.m. Dec. 12 (second Thursday), with a potluck at noon, at the Glenwood Mobile Estates clubhouse, 5900 64th St. NE, Marysville. More info: Joyce Moseley, 360-659-5982.

Daughters of Penelope: Greek women’s organization meets next at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 (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. Dec. 11 (second Wednesday) at the Lynnwood Elks Lodge, 6620 196th St. SW, Lynnwood.

Everettes RV and Trailer Club: No meeting in December, but a Christmas party is set for 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 8 in the clubhouse of Grand Condominiums, 1318 37th St., Everett. More info: 360-629-8510 or www.oakesws.com/everettes.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Meets next from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 (second Tuesday) at the Boys &Girls Club of Lake Stevens, 1609 E. Lakeshore Drive. Childcare is provided. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. More info: Kelli Lynn, 425-212-1919 or KelliLynnEvents@gmail.com.

Knitters Guild, Snohomish: Meets next from 7-9 p.m. Dec. 10 (second Tuesday) at the Waltz Building, 116 Ave. B, Snohomish. 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.

Lions Club, Everett Central: Meets next at noon Dec. 11 (second and fourth Wednesdays) at Lombardi’s restaurant, 1620 W. Marine View Drive in Everett. Prospective members welcome. Please RSVP by calling Art Ruben at 425-387-9256.

Lions Club, Mill Creek: County Executive John Lovick speaks at the next meeting, set for 7 p.m. today at Shawn O’Donnell’s restaurant, 122 128th St. SE, Everett. Terry Ryan, newly elected County Councilman, also will be in attendance. Both Lovick and Ryan are members of the club. More info: 425-974-6143.

Mill Creek Seniors Club: Next potluck meeting is planned for noon Dec. 2 (first and third Mondays) in the City Hall community room, 15728 Main St. More info: 425-357-1260.

Model A Ford Club: The “Moon on A” Model A Ford club meets next at 7:30 a.m. Dec. 8 (second Sunday) at Collector’s Choice Restaurant, 215 Cypress Ave., Snohomish. More info: 425-338-3229.

Monroe Garden Club: Meets next at noon Dec. 9 for its annual holiday party and gift exchange. Members should bring a favorite potluck dish. The meeting will be at the Monroe United Methodist Church, 342 S. Lewis St. The public is invited. More info: Dee Daly, 360-794-7036.

Mukilteo Yacht Club: A lighted boat parade will depart the Port of Everett at about 4:15 p.m. Dec. 7, head to Mukilteo in time for the tree-lighting at 5:45 p.m., then head back to Everett. Weather permitting. To participate, contact Carol at 425-821-1527 or cmegenity@comcast.net to register.

Old Bags of Arlington: Meets next at noon Dec. 6 (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. Members must be at least 39 years old. More info: Sherry Cox, 360-435-6996.

Puget Sound Antique Radio Association: Meets at noon Dec. 8 (other months, the third Sunday) at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood.. Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of antique radio and wireless. More Info: 425-478-3643.

Retired Public Employees Council: Chapter 6 meets at noon Dec. 10 in the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. There will be a potluck, open to all, prior to business meeting. Meeting includes discussion of a position paper for distribution against creation of another retirement option, PERS 4. More info: Jim Brandley at 425-337-0884.

Show Biz Kids 4-H: Meets next from 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 10 (second Tuesday) at the Horseshoe Grange, 16424 Broadway Ave., Snohomish. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade explore various areas of performing arts. More info: 360-668-6681 or 425-357-6044.

Snohomish County Republican Women’s Club: Meets next at 11 a.m. Dec. 12 (second Thursday) at Shawn O’Donnell’s restaurant, 122 128th St. SE, Everett. Everyone is welcome. RSVP to Dorothy Yoney at 360-658-0479.

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society: The next free beginning genealogy class is at 10 a.m. Dec. 7 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. Santa visits during an open house event 1-4 p.m. Dec. 8. And a discussion group on Family Tree Maker software meets at 10 a.m. Dec. 10. More info: 425-775-6267.

Sno-King Stamp Club: Next business meeting is 7:30-9 p.m. Dec. 11 (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. Dec. 3 (first and third Tuesday) at Fanny’s Restaurant, 505 Cedar Ave., Suite A1, Marysville. More info: Renae, 425-971-0031.

Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society: Meets next at 1 p.m. Dec. 10 (second Tuesday) at the genealogical library, 215 S. French Ave. The library also is open 12-4 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. More info: 360-435-4838, www.stillygen.org.

Toastmasters, Everett: Meets next from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 7 (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.

Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers (WIGS): Meets next from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 10 (second Tuesday except July and August) at Fire Station 25, 2720 Heller Road, Oak Harbor. Information for all levels of searchers. Refreshments. More information: Ruth Hancock, 360-675-4086 or randr.hancock@frontier.com; or Gordon Garnhart at garnhart@whidbey.net.

Zonta Club of Everett: Next business meeting is at 7:30 a.m. Dec. 5 (first Thursday) at the Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE. More info: info@zontaeverett.org or 425-422-6157.

MEETING NOTICES

Skykomish Valley Indian Education: The public is invited to attend an open forum to discuss the Skykomish Valley Indian Education program, 11 a.m.-noon Dec. 7 in the Park Place Middle School commons, 1408 W. Main St. The grant-funded program serves Native American/Alaska Native students, preschool through high school, in the Monroe, Snohomish and Sultan public schools. The purpose of the meeting is to gather input for the design of the program for the 2014-15 school year. More info: Mars Miller at 360-804-2554 or millerm@monroe.wednet.edu.

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