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EVENTS

Buffet brunch

A buffet brunch is served 9 a.m.-noon Sunday at the Camano Island Yacht Club, 129 N Sunset Drive. Cost is $10, $5 younger than 9. Omelets are $1 extra. Bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, blueberry pancakes, fruit, sweet rolls and beverages.

More info: 360-387-3737

Organ concert

A Trinity Artists at the Organ concert, “Celebrating Mozart and the ‘King of Instruments,’” is set for 7 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood.

Celebrate the birth month of the composer, who called the organ “the King of Instruments.” Naomi Shiga and Jonathan Wohlers perform the complex works, with accompaniment by violinists Svend Rønning and Gwendolyn Taylor and cellist Meg Brennand.

Suggested donation is $15, $10 seniors and students.

More info: 425-778-2159

Community event for LGBTQ

A free training event in support of LGBTQ students, offered by the Edmonds School District and Verdant Health Commission, is set for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at Verdant Health Center, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Limited child care available.

Learn about gender diversity, listen to stories from families and students, and learn how to support students, even when they don’t understand their own identity.

Register: tinyurl.com/y8ejm7na

WAYS TO HELP

Seniors: RSVP to help

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), sponsored by Catholic Community Services, seeks people ages 55 and older for a variety of volunteer positions, such as drivers, peer-to-peer counselors, student mentors, food bank workers and more. Volunteer locations are across the county with varying days and times of commitment.

More info: John McAlpine, johnm@ccsww.org or 425-374-6374

SUPPORT

Cocaine Anonymous: A nonprofit recovery program for those seeking sobriety or support in staying sober from cocaine and other mind-altering substances. More info: www.caofwa.org, 425-244-1150.

Drug abuse family support: Support groups for those affected by someone else’s drug addiction meet in Arlington, Bothell, Everett and Snohomish. More info: www.nar-anon.org.

Al-anon and Alateen: A support group for friends and families who have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Multiple meeting locations in Snohomish County. Find a list on the “Meeting Directory” page at www.dist23.org. More info: 425-348-7828.

Addiction help: Park Ridge New Heart Ministry offers a free potluck-style supper 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, followed by a casual meeting at 7, offering recovery strategies for people struggling with addiction issues and their loved ones. Everyone is welcome. No church background required. Held at Park Ridge Community Church, 3805 Maltby Road in Bothell. More info: 425-893-9609.

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