The latest event information for Snohomish and Island counties in Washington State. Sorted by date. http://www.heraldnet.com/images/heraldnet.gif http://www.heraldnet.com Friday, December 11 Woman to Woman Network Power Networking Lunch -- 11:45 am - 1 pm, Dec. 11, , Burlington. Join us for this dynamic networking event!•Mix and mingle with other business women in your area. •Bring at least 20 business cards or promotional materials to hand out. •Be prepared to give a 30-60 second elevator pitch about your business and how we can best help you succeed. Please be sure to patronize our host restuarant. Several lunch specials are available from $6.95- $8.50.We will wrap up by 1:00. Feel free to stay and network with others. See you there! 360.620.8350 VFW Post 8870 -- Dec. 11, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. The Edmonds VFW Post 8870 and Ladies Auxiliary meets the second Friday of each month. For more information call Duane or Julie Pounds at 206-362-3935, or e-mail quartermaster@vfwpost8870. 206-362-3925 VFW Post 8870 and Ladies Auxiliary -- 12 pm, Dec. 11, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Meets on the second Friday of the month except for November, when it meets on the third Friday. Info: Duane/Julie Pounds 206-362-3935 or quartermaster@vfwpost8870.org 206-362-3935 The Edmonds VFW Post 8870 & Edmonds VFW Ladies Auxiliary -- 12 pm, Dec. 11, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Second Friday of the month. Groups meet at the South County Senior Center in Edmonds. Info: Duane/Julie Pounds, 206-362-3935. "Light a Light" for the City of Edmonds Youth Scholarship Fund -- Dec. 11, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds. In the spirit of giving, light a light this holiday season for someone you love, something you wish for or in remembrance of a loved one. Each light you light is a donation to the scholarship fund that enables local children to participate in our recreation programs who wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity to do so.This year a living fir tree will be strung with lights and placed outside the entrance to the center. Donate $5 per name and we'll note your donation on a main floor bulletin board inside the center. The tree will remain lit until January 4th. To request a "light a light" form please call 425-771-0268. 425-771-0268 Holiday lights for food bank -- 5 pm - 9 pm, Dec. 11, 227th Place S W and 42nd Place West, 22702 - 42nd Place S W, Mountlake Terrace, 98043, Mountlake Terrace. Mountlake Terrace neighborhood supporting the local food bank. 25 homes lighted with LEDs and regular lights, Blow ups - Disney, fishermen and boat, cars, trains, hot air balloon, Santa's workshop, Santa's, snowmen and others. Lighted carousel, rooftop stars, lighted palm trees, handcrafted lighted displays. Collection site for Concern for Neighbors Mountlake Terrace food bank through New Year's eve. 206-915-4648 Fitness Classes -- 5:30 pm - 8 pm, Dec. 11, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds. Cardio Kickboxing, Boot Camp, Zumba, Pilates, Gyrokinesis, Tai Chi, Qigong, Feldenkrais, Taekwon Do, Prenatal Yoga and more! To register or for more info visit www.reczone.org or call Edmonds Parks & Recreation 425.771.0230. **Spots still available, call today** 425.771.0230 Friday Night Out (ages 1-8) -- 6 pm - 9 pm, Dec. 11, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds. Drop off the kids for a Friday night play group where they can make new friends. Free-style play in our fun-filled toy room. Snacks provided. Ongoing Fridays, Sept 11-Dec 18, except Sept 25, Oct 2 and Nov 27. REGISTER IN ADVANCE. Cost $20/Friday. Sibling rate $16. Register at Edmonds Parks & Recreation 425.771.0230. 425.771.0230 The Lights of Christmas -- 5 pm - 10 pm, Dec. 11, Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Dr , Stanwood. The Lights of Christmas: A spectacle of 1 million lights will be displayed over 15 acres at Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood, Washington, during 21 days in December. The Lights of Christmas includes music, theater, activities for kids, food, overnight packages, party rooms, and more! $8-$14 360-652-7575 Breath of Aire Free Holiday Concert -- 7 pm, Dec. 11, Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore. As a gift to the community, President and Mrs. Daniel K. Church welcome friends of Bastyr University to enjoy this fifth annual concert featuring Breath of Aire in Bastyr’s acoustically spectacular chapel. Come join us for this FREE special holiday musical celebration. 425-602-3353 Friday Music -- 1 pm - 3 pm, Dec. 11, Arlington United Church, 4th and McLeod, Arlington. Visiting musicians of all abilities are invited to volunteer with Village Community Services' weekly Friday Music jam session. Weekly golden oldies jam session for musicians and music enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. Music is led by Jon Dalgarn of Out of the Ashes.Please call for more information. 360-653-7752 ext. 14 Hope is Right Around the Corner -- 7 pm - 8 pm, Dec. 11, First Congregational Church of Everett, 2624 Rockefeller, Everett. A Musical About Family and Hope in the Golden Days of Radio 425-268-1456 A Festival of Lessons & Carols -- 7:30 pm - 9 pm, Dec. 11, Our Lady of the Lake Parish, 8900 35th Ave NE, Seattle. The Northwest Boychoir celebrates its 31-year tradition with the presentation of its 2009 A Festival of Lessons & Carols concert series featuring eight regional performances in December. These holiday concerts showcase the 80-member combined chorus of the Northwest Boychoir and Vocalpoint! Seattle.Patterned after the Christmas Eve observance at King’s College in Cambridge, England, A Festival of Lessons & Carols has become a holiday tradition for thousands of families in the Puget Sound region. This classical performance consists of nine holiday readings, each followed by a traditional carol performed by the choir, and another carol sung by the choir and audience. Open Mic Lives at the Thumb! -- 7:30 pm - 10 pm, Dec. 11, Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 4th St., Snohomish. Lots of folks come out every Friday night at 7:30 to the Thumbnail Theater to enjoy open mic activities. Performers of all ages share songs, stories or poetry with a very supportive audience. This is a great place for people to get up on stage and try out a new song or share their efforts with a new instrument or hone their musical talents! Refreshments are provided and donations are greatly appreciated. 360 568-9412 Snohomish Holiday Market -- 11 am - 5 pm, Dec. 11, Snohomish Holiday Market, 1234 First St, Snohomish. The Snohomish Holiday Market can’t be missed at the corner of 1st and D. Thanks to a hardworking group of volunteers, willing vendors, and the building’s owner, the temporary Holiday Market December 10th through December 27th lights the way to Celebrations of community during the Holiday Season. 360-348-2674 Holiday Art Show -- 10 am - 5 pm, Dec. 11, Arts Council of Snohomish County, 1507 Wall St. , Everett. The Arts Council of Snohomish County presents our annual Holiday Art Show featuring the Contemporary QuiltArt Association as well as regional glass and ceramic artists. The Contemporary QuiltArt Association is a diverse group of artists, teachers, writers, collectors and shop owners, living throughout Washington State, and view quilts as an exciting emerging medium of expression and a viable contemporary art form. 425-257-8380 Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group - Mill Creek -- 10 am - 11:30 am, Dec. 11, Mill Creek Senior Center, 1st Floor Conference Rm., 15720 Main St., Mill Creek. Please note: This group only meets the 1st & 3rd Friday of each month. Stefanie Bonigut, 425-286-1047 Zumba Cardio Dance Class -- 10:30 am - 11 am, Dec. 11, West Coast Aquatics, 15622 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek. Cardio-Dance Fitness Class - skill level everyone!$5.00 drop-in 425.379.8806 Yoga / Pilates Class -- 11 am - 12 pm, Dec. 11, West Coast Aquatics, 15622 Country Club Drive , Mill Creek. Yoga / Plilates for everyone! Instructor April Petty assists the beginner and challenges intermediate participants. Great exercise for flexibilty and core development.$5.00 drop-in 425.379.8806 Saturday, December 12 Clairvoyant Reading and Healind Day -- 1 pm - 5 pm, Dec. 12, CDM Spiritual Teaching Center, 2402 Summit Ave., Everett. Invite a friend and come sample our clairvoyant psychic readings and aura healings! Admission is free. There is a $15 requested donation for all readings, and aura healings are open donation. Call 1.800.360.6509 or email cdm@c-d-m.org for information and directions. CDM Spiritual Teaching Center, 2402 Summit Ave., Everett, WA. 98201. www.c-d-m.org 425.258.1449 Everett Yacht Club's Annual Christmas Lighted Boat Parade -- 5 pm - 8 pm, Dec. 12, Port of Everett South Guest Dock, 1420 West Marine View Drive, Everett. Come see the lighted boats cruise around the Port of Everett. Once the boats have completed the cruise and are safely in the the guest docks located behind Anthony's Homeport we will open the docks for public viewing. We will have Hot Cocoa and candy canes for all along with music and Christmas cheer. In conjunction with the parade we are asking all guest to provide canned food or monetary donations to help support the Everett Food Bank. 425-330-9329 Harpist Sara Reyna to Play at Snohomish Holiday Market -- 2 pm - 4 pm, Dec. 12, Snohomish Holiday Market, 1234 First St, Snohomish. Harpist Sara Reyna and special guest Laura Dickinson will play at the Snohomish Holiday Market on Saturday, Dec 12th. 360-348-2674 "Light a Light" for the City of Edmonds Youth Scholarship Fund -- Dec. 12, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds. In the spirit of giving, light a light this holiday season for someone you love, something you wish for or in remembrance of a loved one. Each light you light is a donation to the scholarship fund that enables local children to participate in our recreation programs who wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity to do so.This year a living fir tree will be strung with lights and placed outside the entrance to the center. Donate $5 per name and we'll note your donation on a main floor bulletin board inside the center. The tree will remain lit until January 4th. To request a "light a light" form please call 425-771-0268. 425-771-0268 Holiday lights for food bank -- 5 pm - 9 pm, Dec. 12, 227th Place S W and 42nd Place West, 22702 - 42nd Place S W, Mountlake Terrace, 98043, Mountlake Terrace. Mountlake Terrace neighborhood supporting the local food bank. 25 homes lighted with LEDs and regular lights, Blow ups - Disney, fishermen and boat, cars, trains, hot air balloon, Santa's workshop, Santa's, snowmen and others. Lighted carousel, rooftop stars, lighted palm trees, handcrafted lighted displays. Collection site for Concern for Neighbors Mountlake Terrace food bank through New Year's eve. 206-915-4648 The Lights of Christmas -- 5 pm - 10 pm, Dec. 12, Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Dr , Stanwood. The Lights of Christmas: A spectacle of 1 million lights will be displayed over 15 acres at Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood, Washington, during 21 days in December. The Lights of Christmas includes music, theater, activities for kids, food, overnight packages, party rooms, and more! $8-$14 360-652-7575 Gypsy Cabaret -- 7 pm - 10 pm, Dec. 12, Mirkwood Shire Cafe, 117 E. Division St, Arlington. Live Middle Eastern Music & BellyDancers Performing together in Arlington on Sat Dec 12. Cost: $10 / Cover ChargeHouse of Tarab is an internationally recognized Acoustic Middle Eastern Band. On Saturday Dec 12 You are invited to Shake & Shimmy the night away to the enticing music of House of Tarab. Local Professional BellyDancers Alimah, Astarte, Indigo & Shalaa will delightfully perform to the Live music of House of Tarab. Mirkwood Shire Cafe offers Delicious Vegetarian food (you won't miss the meat!) at a reasonable price. A wonderful family friendly atmosphere with gracious high ceilings offering a wonderfully authentic performance event. All Ages Welcome! Alcohol & Spirits available for 21+ (360)403-9020 Shorecrest Big Band Dance -- 7 pm - 10 pm, Dec. 12, Shorecrest High School Cafeteria, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA, Lake Forest Park. Swing dance to live music performed by award-winning jazz bands of Shorecrest High School and Kellogg Middle School. Lesson by Guy Caridi and Nancy Fry 7-7:30 pm, $5. Dance 7:30-10 pm: $15 adults, $10 students/seniors. Special appearance by Savoy Swing Dance Troupe. Proceeds benefit Shorecrest Band program. 206-550-0477 The Nutcracker -- 2 pm - 4 pm, Dec. 12, Edmonds, Everett, Arlington, 700 main st , Edmonds. The first of ten performances will take place at the Edmonds Center for the Arts on December 5th at 2:00 and 7:00 PM and December 6th at 3:00 PM. OBT then travels to the Byrnes Performing Arts Center in Arlington for December 13th at 2:00 PM. Olympic Ballet Theatre closes at the Everett Performing Arts Center at 2:00 PM on December 19th and 20th with a possible additional performance at 7:00 PM on December 19th. This production is well known for its child friendly, close and yet professional exciting performances.Tickets for performances of The Nutcracker are on sale now. This production offers professional quality performances at an affordable price. Prices are $20 for children 10 and under, $25 for students and seniors, and $30 for adults at all venues. All seats are reserved. Tickets for all performances may be purchased by calling Olympic Ballet at 425-774-7570, Ticketmaster at 206-292-ARTS or through Ticketmaster.com. 425 774 7570 One Ton of Ducks at Leatherheads Pub & Eatery -- 8 pm - 11 pm, Dec. 12, Leatherheads Pub & Eatery, 10209 270th St NW, Stanwood. Original rock stories, performed live at Stanwood’s newest nightclub. Camano Island’s One Ton of Ducks has stories to tell. Come on up (stairs) at Leatherheads on December 12 - the tall tales begin at 8:00 PM. No cover – all ages welcome! 360-629-5555 Snohomish Holiday Market -- 11 am - 5 pm, Dec. 12, Snohomish Holiday Market, 1234 First St, Snohomish. The Snohomish Holiday Market can’t be missed at the corner of 1st and D. Thanks to a hardworking group of volunteers, willing vendors, and the building’s owner, the temporary Holiday Market December 10th through December 27th lights the way to Celebrations of community during the Holiday Season. 360-348-2674 Home for the Holidays-an Old Fashioned Christmas -- 4 pm, Dec. 12, Downtown Snohomish, 1st Street, Snohomish. Historic Downtown Snohomish presents Home for the Holidays – an Old Fashioned Christmas. A series of events during the 2009 Holiday Season, co-sponsored by The Snohomish Carnegie Foundation. Starting on the day after Thanksgiving when Santa comes to town in a horse-drawn carriage at 4:00 PM, and weekends through December until Christmas, there will be free, live holiday entertainment, fun and fancy shops, and delicious dining in Downtown Snohomish. For a schedule of events, go to www.historicdowntownsnohomish.com/Holidays. 425-330-0831 Holiday Art Show -- 10 am - 5 pm, Dec. 12, Arts Council of Snohomish County, 1507 Wall St. , Everett. The Arts Council of Snohomish County presents our annual Holiday Art Show featuring the Contemporary QuiltArt Association as well as regional glass and ceramic artists. The Contemporary QuiltArt Association is a diverse group of artists, teachers, writers, collectors and shop owners, living throughout Washington State, and view quilts as an exciting emerging medium of expression and a viable contemporary art form. 425-257-8380 Lecture & Exhibit Tour with Sandy Bonsib -- 1 pm - 3 pm, Dec. 12, La Conner Quilt &Textile Museum, 702 South 2nd Street, La Conner. Rescheduled from earlier date. oin us for a lecture & exhibit tour with Sandy Bonsib, author of nine quilting books. Her last two books feature quilts named for desserts! Her newest cover quilt is named "Strawberry Shortcake and Chocolate Truffles." In addition to the patterns for making the quilts, Sandy has included the recipes too. Although Sandy's quilts look complicated, the patterns are very simple blocks. Sandy describes herself as being a teacher by profession and a quilter by passion. 360-466-4288 Eagles and Salmon I & II: Northwest Icons on the Skagit -- 8 am - 5 pm, Dec. 12, Skagit/Sauk Rivers, , Bellingham. Every winter, hundreds of bald eagles migrate to the Skagit River to feast on the Puget Sound's richest salmon runs. Bundle up, grab your binoculars and join Libby Mills, a renowned naturalist who has studied this natural wonder for more than 25 years.The December trip will focus on the Upper Skagit river as the abundance of chum salmon reaches its apex. Moving downriver to Rockport State Park in January, this second trip coincides with the seasonal peak population of bald eagles in the Skagit watershed. Both excursions will examine the intertwined biology of salmon and eagles, their migratory patterns and the impacts they have on other flora and fauna. We'll also learn about local conservation strategies for these keystone species. This wild spectacle is a gift to the Pacific Northwest, and it's continued existence and protection a shared legacy -- join us in celebration and discovery! (360) 856-5700 ext. 209 Girls on the Run 5k -- 10 am - 12 pm, Dec. 12, Seward Park, 5895 Lake Washington Blvd. S , Seattle. This event benefits the Girls on the Run® of Puget Sound, a non-profit organization that operates an after-school fitness and empowerment program for pre-teen girls. More than a fundraiser, the 5K is the crowning achievement for 160 third, fourth, and fifth-grade girls currently participating in the 10-week, character-development program. The program combines lessons on life skills such as handling bullies, setting goals and making good decisions with physical fitness skills for a non-competitive 5K event. 206-528-2118 Girls on the Run 5k -- 10 am - 12 pm, Dec. 12, Seward Park, 5895 Lake Washington Blvd. S , Seattle. The event benefits the Girls on the Run® of Puget Sound, a non-profit organization that operates an after-school fitness and empowerment program for pre-teen girls. More than a fundraiser, the 5K is the crowning achievement for 160 third, fourth, and fifth-grade girls currently participating in the 10-week, character-development program. The program combines lessons on life skills such as handling bullies, setting goals and making good decisions with physical fitness skills for a non-competitive 5K event. 206-528-2118 Sunday, December 13 "Light a Light" for the City of Edmonds Youth Scholarship Fund -- Dec. 13, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds. In the spirit of giving, light a light this holiday season for someone you love, something you wish for or in remembrance of a loved one. Each light you light is a donation to the scholarship fund that enables local children to participate in our recreation programs who wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity to do so.This year a living fir tree will be strung with lights and placed outside the entrance to the center. Donate $5 per name and we'll note your donation on a main floor bulletin board inside the center. The tree will remain lit until January 4th. To request a "light a light" form please call 425-771-0268. 425-771-0268 25th Annual Seattle Jingle Bell Run & Walk -- 8 am - 11 am, Dec. 13, Westlake Center, 400 Pine St, Seattle. Join the 12,000 people expected to attend this holiday 5K Run and Walk to raise funds to benefit the Arthritis Foundation. The Foundation's mission is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. Register now, start raising funds, and be there with bells on! 206-547-2707 ext.102 Jingle Bell Run & Walk - 25th Anniversary -- 8 am - 12 pm, Dec. 13, Westlake Center Plaza, 400 Pine St., Seattle. The Jingle Bell Run & Walk is celebrating 25 years of family fun, holiday tradition and most importantly - raising funds in the name of preventing, controlling and curing arthritis.The Jingle Bell Run & Walk is a fun and festive way to kick off the holiday season by helping others! Recruit a team. Raise Money. Wear a holiday themed costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Run or walk the 5K route with your team members, and make sure your children don't miss the 1K Run with the Elves! 206-547-2707 Holiday lights for food bank -- 5 pm - 9 pm, Dec. 13, 227th Place S W and 42nd Place West, 22702 - 42nd Place S W, Mountlake Terrace, 98043, Mountlake Terrace. Mountlake Terrace neighborhood supporting the local food bank. 25 homes lighted with LEDs and regular lights, Blow ups - Disney, fishermen and boat, cars, trains, hot air balloon, Santa's workshop, Santa's, snowmen and others. Lighted carousel, rooftop stars, lighted palm trees, handcrafted lighted displays. Collection site for Concern for Neighbors Mountlake Terrace food bank through New Year's eve. 206-915-4648 Hand Drumming Fun -- 6:30 pm - 8 pm, Dec. 13, Evergreen Unitarian Universalist Fellowship , 1607 4th St. , Marysville. You can learn to play congas, djembes, ashikos and other hand drums in a friendly, supportive setting. It's fun! You'll also learn hand and stick drumming techniques, coordination, and timekeeping skills. You'll learn to recognize and play a variety of rhythmic patterns and signals, which we will combine to create multi-part ensemble rhythms. Beginners welcome. Instruments provided. 4-week session $60 206 567-5822 J. A. Jance Author Talk & Book Signing -- 1 pm - 3 pm, Dec. 13, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. J. A. Jance and her new book: Trial by Fire. Hear what's really behind the story --- meet Jance, buy a book and have her sign it -- just in time for Christmas giving. BookWorks of Marysville will sell books. 425-257-8000 The Lights of Christmas -- 5 pm - 10 pm, Dec. 13, Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Dr , Stanwood. The Lights of Christmas: A spectacle of 1 million lights will be displayed over 15 acres at Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood, Washington, during 21 days in December. The Lights of Christmas includes music, theater, activities for kids, food, overnight packages, party rooms, and more! $8-$14 360-652-7575 The Nutcracker -- 2 pm - 4 pm, Dec. 13, Edmonds, Everett, Arlington, 700 main st , Edmonds. The first of ten performances will take place at the Edmonds Center for the Arts on December 5th at 2:00 and 7:00 PM and December 6th at 3:00 PM. OBT then travels to the Byrnes Performing Arts Center in Arlington for December 13th at 2:00 PM. Olympic Ballet Theatre closes at the Everett Performing Arts Center at 2:00 PM on December 19th and 20th with a possible additional performance at 7:00 PM on December 19th. This production is well known for its child friendly, close and yet professional exciting performances.Tickets for performances of The Nutcracker are on sale now. This production offers professional quality performances at an affordable price. Prices are $20 for children 10 and under, $25 for students and seniors, and $30 for adults at all venues. All seats are reserved. Tickets for all performances may be purchased by calling Olympic Ballet at 425-774-7570, Ticketmaster at 206-292-ARTS or through Ticketmaster.com. 425 774 7570 Snohomish Holiday Market -- 11 am - 5 pm, Dec. 13, Snohomish Holiday Market, 1234 First St, Snohomish. The Snohomish Holiday Market can’t be missed at the corner of 1st and D. Thanks to a hardworking group of volunteers, willing vendors, and the building’s owner, the temporary Holiday Market December 10th through December 27th lights the way to Celebrations of community during the Holiday Season. 360-348-2674 Home for the Holidays-an Old Fashioned Christmas -- 4 pm, Dec. 13, Downtown Snohomish, 1st Street, Snohomish. Historic Downtown Snohomish presents Home for the Holidays – an Old Fashioned Christmas. A series of events during the 2009 Holiday Season, co-sponsored by The Snohomish Carnegie Foundation. Starting on the day after Thanksgiving when Santa comes to town in a horse-drawn carriage at 4:00 PM, and weekends through December until Christmas, there will be free, live holiday entertainment, fun and fancy shops, and delicious dining in Downtown Snohomish. For a schedule of events, go to www.historicdowntownsnohomish.com/Holidays. 425-330-0831 Monday, December 14 Lynnwood City Council Regular Meeting -- 7 pm, Dec. 14, City Hall Council Chambers, 1910044th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Call or see website for info. 425-672-2407 Games,Puzzles, Dominoes, Cribbage -- 11 am - 3 pm, Dec. 14, Mountlake Terrace Senior House, 5605 235th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Free. Call for further info. 425-672-2407 Puget Sound Camera Club -- 7 pm, Dec. 14, Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave. W. , Edmonds. Meets second, fourth and fifth Mondays each month. Free. Visitors welcome. Info: 425-776-2442. Order of the Sons of Italy Sno-King Lodge #2611 -- 7 pm, Dec. 14, Shoreline Senior Activity Center, 18560 1st Av NE, Shoreline. The Sons of Italy is the oldest and largest association of American men and women of Italian descent in the US. The assocaition is dedicated to promote, preserve and cherish a lasting appreciation of Italian hertiage, culture and customs. 425-741-5888 "Light a Light" for the City of Edmonds Youth Scholarship Fund -- Dec. 14, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds. In the spirit of giving, light a light this holiday season for someone you love, something you wish for or in remembrance of a loved one. Each light you light is a donation to the scholarship fund that enables local children to participate in our recreation programs who wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity to do so.This year a living fir tree will be strung with lights and placed outside the entrance to the center. Donate $5 per name and we'll note your donation on a main floor bulletin board inside the center. The tree will remain lit until January 4th. To request a "light a light" form please call 425-771-0268. 425-771-0268 Holiday lights for food bank -- 5 pm - 9 pm, Dec. 14, 227th Place S W and 42nd Place West, 22702 - 42nd Place S W, Mountlake Terrace, 98043, Mountlake Terrace. Mountlake Terrace neighborhood supporting the local food bank. 25 homes lighted with LEDs and regular lights, Blow ups - Disney, fishermen and boat, cars, trains, hot air balloon, Santa's workshop, Santa's, snowmen and others. Lighted carousel, rooftop stars, lighted palm trees, handcrafted lighted displays. Collection site for Concern for Neighbors Mountlake Terrace food bank through New Year's eve. 206-915-4648 GENTLE YOGA -- 12 pm - 1 pm, Dec. 14, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds. Need a low-impact, gentler paced fitness class? Slower modified poses are used in GENTLE YOGA class. Class includes basic postures, breath work and meditation. Mondays, Noon-1 pm, register in advance. To register or for more info visit www.reczone.org or call Edmonds Parks & Recreation 425.771.0230. 425-771-0230 5:30-6:30 pm Boot Camp -- 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, Dec. 14, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds. Get personal training at a fraction of the price! A total body workout appropriate for all shapes, sizes and fitness levels. Workouts modified to meet your personal fitness goals. Nutrition information also provided. Class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm, $70. To register or for more info visit www.reczone.org or call Edmonds Parks & Recreation 425.771.0230. 425.771.0230 Fitness Classes -- 5:30 pm - 8 pm, Dec. 14, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds. Cardio Kickboxing, Boot Camp, Zumba, Pilates, Gyrokinesis, Tai Chi, Qigong, Feldenkrais, Taekwon Do, Prenatal Yoga and more! To register or for more info visit www.reczone.org or call Edmonds Parks & Recreation 425.771.0230. **Spots still available, call today** 425.771.0230 Holiday Wreath Workshop -- 6 pm - 9 pm, Dec. 14, Salal Floral inside the Tulalip Resort, 10200 Quilceda Blvd, Tulalip. Steven Douglas, Floral Designer for Salal Floral will lead a class on how to create a holiday themed wreath using fresh evergreens, decor and other greenery. Participants will take home their gorgeous Holiday Wreath along with helpful tips, where to buy fresh flowers and step-by-step instructions. 360-716-6847 Holiday Art Show -- 10 am - 5 pm, Dec. 14, Arts Council of Snohomish County, 1507 Wall St. , Everett. The Arts Council of Snohomish County presents our annual Holiday Art Show featuring the Contemporary QuiltArt Association as well as regional glass and ceramic artists. The Contemporary QuiltArt Association is a diverse group of artists, teachers, writers, collectors and shop owners, living throughout Washington State, and view quilts as an exciting emerging medium of expression and a viable contemporary art form. 425-257-8380 Yoga for a Healthy Mind and Body -- 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm, Dec. 14, Stevens Hospital, 4th Floor, 21601 76th Ave W, Edmonds. Offered every Monday and Wednesday (except holidays) from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 4:45 to 5:45 p.m., this class is designed for beginner and intermediate level students and not intended for pregnancy yoga. Instructor is a certified yoga teacher. $11 per class (first class is free) (425) 640-4066 Yoga / Pilates Class -- 11 am - 12 pm, Dec. 14, West Coast Aquatics, 15622 Country Club Drive , Mill Creek. Yoga / Plilates for everyone! Instructor April Petty assists the beginner and challenges intermediate participants. Great exercise for flexibilty and core development.$5.00 drop-in 425.379.8806 Deep Water Fitness -- 5:20 pm - 6:20 pm, Dec. 14, Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th Street SW, Mountlake Terrace. Students provided equipment for support and resistance. Please call or see website for info and registration. 425-776-9173 River Fitness -- 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Dec. 14, Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th Street SW, Mountlake Terrace. Use of river current, water resistance and hand wieghts for a complete body workout. Please call or visit website for info and registration. 425-776-9173 Tuesday, December 15 Mill Creek Business Association Monthly Membership Luncheon -- 11:30 am, Dec. 15, Mill Creek City Hall, 15728 Main Street, Mill Creek. Starting with networking at 11:30 a.m., the monthly meeting also includes speakers and lunch ($5.00 per person). Check out the website at www.millcreekbiz.com. 425.673.6505 Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group -- Dec. 15, South County Senior Center, Building A, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds. A consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with dementia. This is for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia.Held the 3rd Tuesday of each month.Contact Cheryll Davis at 425-774-5555 for further information. 425-774-5555 Celebrate Recovery -- 6 pm - 8:30 pm, Dec. 15, First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave Everett, WA 98201, Everett. We are Christ centered 12 step program. We meet every Tuesday. We deal with everything from alcoholism, co-dependency, food issues, gambling, abuse recovery. !!Child care available!! The purpose of Celebrate Recovery is to encourage fellowship and to celebrate God’s healing power in our lives as we work our way along the road to recovery. We are changed as we share our experiences, strengths and hopes with one another. In addition we become willing to accept God’s grace and forgiveness in solving our life’s problems.By working the principles and steps, we grow spiritually, and we are freed from our hurts, habits and hang-ups. This freedom creates peace, serenity, joy and most importantly, a stronger personal relationship with others and our personal, loving, forgiving Higher Power – Jesus Christ. 425-252-2927 Northshore Fire Department Commissioner Meetings -- 5 pm - 7 pm, Dec. 15, Northshore Fire Department, 18030 73rd Ave NE , Lake Forest Park. Northshore Fire Department Fire Commissioner meetings begin at 5:00 p.m. and are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month. 425-486-2784 "Light a Light" for the City of Edmonds Youth Scholarship Fund -- Dec. 15, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds. In the spirit of giving, light a light this holiday season for someone you love, something you wish for or in remembrance of a loved one. Each light you light is a donation to the scholarship fund that enables local children to participate in our recreation programs who wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity to do so.This year a living fir tree will be strung with lights and placed outside the entrance to the center. Donate $5 per name and we'll note your donation on a main floor bulletin board inside the center. The tree will remain lit until January 4th. To request a "light a light" form please call 425-771-0268. 425-771-0268 Holiday lights for food bank -- 5 pm - 9 pm, Dec. 15, 227th Place S W and 42nd Place West, 22702 - 42nd Place S W, Mountlake Terrace, 98043, Mountlake Terrace. Mountlake Terrace neighborhood supporting the local food bank. 25 homes lighted with LEDs and regular lights, Blow ups - Disney, fishermen and boat, cars, trains, hot air balloon, Santa's workshop, Santa's, snowmen and others. Lighted carousel, rooftop stars, lighted palm trees, handcrafted lighted displays. Collection site for Concern for Neighbors Mountlake Terrace food bank through New Year's eve. 206-915-4648 Fitness Classes -- 5:30 pm - 8 pm, Dec. 15, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds. Cardio Kickboxing, Boot Camp, Zumba, Pilates, Gyrokinesis, Tai Chi, Qigong, Feldenkrais, Taekwon Do, Prenatal Yoga and more! To register or for more info visit www.reczone.org or call Edmonds Parks & Recreation 425.771.0230. **Spots still available, call today** 425.771.0230 Holiday Art Show -- 10 am - 5 pm, Dec. 15, Arts Council of Snohomish County, 1507 Wall St. , Everett. The Arts Council of Snohomish County presents our annual Holiday Art Show featuring the Contemporary QuiltArt Association as well as regional glass and ceramic artists. The Contemporary QuiltArt Association is a diverse group of artists, teachers, writers, collectors and shop owners, living throughout Washington State, and view quilts as an exciting emerging medium of expression and a viable contemporary art form. 425-257-8380 Lynnwood Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group -- 2:30 pm - 4 pm, Dec. 15, Brighton Court Retirement, 6520 196th St. NW, Lynnwood. Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups provide a place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also providing care to a person with dementia. A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia will be held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Brighton Court Retirement, 6520 196th St. NW, Lynnwood WA 98037, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm. Contact group facilitator Bonnie Ericksen at 425.775.4440.More than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease; nearly 100,000 live in Washington State. The Alzheimer’s Association is the world leader in Alzheimer’s disease research and support. Through our national network of advocates and chapters, we advance research, improve services and care, create awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and mobilize support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease. For more information on the Alzheimer’s Association, visit www.alzwa.org. 425-775-4440 Wednesday, December 16 Mountlake Terrace Business Assoc. Monthly Membership Meeting -- 11:30 am, Dec. 16, Fleet Reserve, 22909 56th Avenue West, Mountlake Terrace. Beginning with networking at 11:30 a.m., this meeting also includes speakers and lunch ($7 per person). Come and meet other MLT businesses. 425.673.6505 League of Women Voters of North King County -- 10 am - 12 pm, Dec. 16, Third Place Book Commons meeting room, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. Wednesday, September 16 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.The North King County League of Women Voters Unit meets on the third Wednesday of each month from September to May. Meetings take place at the Third Place Book Commons meeting room and are open to anyone interested in participating. The mission of the League of Women Voters is to promote good government by studying and acting on issues. For more information visit http://seattlelwv.org/. 206-367-6634 Debtors Anonymous -- 12 pm - 1 pm, Dec. 16, St Francis Episcopal Church, 13716 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Mill Creek. A program of recovery from Compulsive Debting, Spending, and Under-earning, based on the suggested Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. 206-852-6792 "Light a Light" for the City of Edmonds Youth Scholarship Fund -- Dec. 16, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds. In the spirit of giving, light a light this holiday season for someone you love, something you wish for or in remembrance of a loved one. Each light you light is a donation to the scholarship fund that enables local children to participate in our recreation programs who wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity to do so.This year a living fir tree will be strung with lights and placed outside the entrance to the center. Donate $5 per name and we'll note your donation on a main floor bulletin board inside the center. The tree will remain lit until January 4th. To request a "light a light" form please call 425-771-0268. 425-771-0268 Holiday lights for food bank -- 5 pm - 9 pm, Dec. 16, 227th Place S W and 42nd Place West, 22702 - 42nd Place S W, Mountlake Terrace, 98043, Mountlake Terrace. Mountlake Terrace neighborhood supporting the local food bank. 25 homes lighted with LEDs and regular lights, Blow ups - Disney, fishermen and boat, cars, trains, hot air balloon, Santa's workshop, Santa's, snowmen and others. Lighted carousel, rooftop stars, lighted palm trees, handcrafted lighted displays. Collection site for Concern for Neighbors Mountlake Terrace food bank through New Year's eve. 206-915-4648 Wednesday Night Buddhist Meditation Group -- 7 pm, Dec. 16, Woodinville Universalist Unitarian Church, 19020 NE Woodinville Rd, Woodinville. Sit quietly for 40 minutes and then share tea and talk about mindfulness practices. Please call or see website for further information. 425-788-6044 Mill Creek Toastmasters Meeting -- 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm, Dec. 16, Merrill Gardens at Mill Creek, 14905 Bothell-Everett Hwy., Mill Creek. We meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Please visit and see how you can enhance your speaking and leadership skills in a supportive, friendly environment. 425-218-1661 Fitness Classes -- 5:30 pm - 8 pm, Dec. 16, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds. Cardio Kickboxing, Boot Camp, Zumba, Pilates, Gyrokinesis, Tai Chi, Qigong, Feldenkrais, Taekwon Do, Prenatal Yoga and more! To register or for more info visit www.reczone.org or call Edmonds Parks & Recreation 425.771.0230. **Spots still available, call today** 425.771.0230 5:30-6:30 pm Boot Camp -- 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, Dec. 16, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds. Get personal training at a fraction of the price! A total body workout appropriate for all shapes, sizes and fitness levels. Workouts modified to meet your personal fitness goals. Nutrition information also provided. Class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm, $70. To register or for more info visit www.reczone.org or call Edmonds Parks & Recreation 425.771.0230. 425.771.0230 The Lights of Christmas -- 5 pm - 10 pm, Dec. 16, Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Dr , Stanwood. The Lights of Christmas: A spectacle of 1 million lights will be displayed over 15 acres at Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood, Washington, during 21 days in December. The Lights of Christmas includes music, theater, activities for kids, food, overnight packages, party rooms, and more! $8-$14 360-652-7575 Holiday Art Show -- 10 am - 5 pm, Dec. 16, Arts Council of Snohomish County, 1507 Wall St. , Everett. The Arts Council of Snohomish County presents our annual Holiday Art Show featuring the Contemporary QuiltArt Association as well as regional glass and ceramic artists. The Contemporary QuiltArt Association is a diverse group of artists, teachers, writers, collectors and shop owners, living throughout Washington State, and view quilts as an exciting emerging medium of expression and a viable contemporary art form. 425-257-8380 Finding Flexibility - Feldenkrais Movement -- 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm, Dec. 16, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Free yourself from restrictive habits and learn to move with more ease, grace and comfort using innovative body-mind exercises. For beginners as well as seasoned movers. No class November 11th or 25th.Bring a mat and bath towel to all classes and wear comfortable clothing.Cost: $47. To register please call or see website. 425-771-0230 Yoga for a Healthy Mind and Body -- 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm, Dec. 16, Stevens Hospital, 4th Floor, 21601 76th Ave W, Edmonds. Offered every Monday and Wednesday (except holidays) from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 4:45 to 5:45 p.m., this class is designed for beginner and intermediate level students and not intended for pregnancy yoga. Instructor is a certified yoga teacher. $11 per class (first class is free) (425) 640-4066 Zumba Cardio Dance Class -- 10:30 am - 11 am, Dec. 16, West Coast Aquatics, 15622 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek. Cardio-Dance Fitness Class - skill level everyone!$5.00 drop-in 425.379.8806 Yoga / Pilates Class -- 11 am - 12 pm, Dec. 16, West Coast Aquatics, 15622 Country Club Drive , Mill Creek. Yoga / Plilates for everyone! Instructor April Petty assists the beginner and challenges intermediate participants. Great exercise for flexibilty and core development.$5.00 drop-in 425.379.8806 Deep Water Fitness -- 5:20 pm - 6:20 pm, Dec. 16, Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th Street SW, Mountlake Terrace. Students provided equipment for support and resistance. Please call or see website for info and registration. 425-776-9173 River Fitness -- 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Dec. 16, Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th Street SW, Mountlake Terrace. Use of river current, water resistance and hand wieghts for a complete body workout. Please call or visit website for info and registration. 425-776-9173 Thursday, December 17 Northshore Fire Department Commissioner Meetings -- 5 pm - 7 pm, Dec. 17, Northshore Fire Department, 18030 73rd Ave NE, Lake Forest Park. Northshore Fire Department Fire Commissioner meetings begin at 5:00 p.m. and are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month. 425-486-2784 (WICS/SC) Widowed Information and Consultation Services of Snohomish County Support Group -- 12:30 pm, Dec. 17, Trinity Lutheran Church, Room 203, 6215 196th St. SW., Lynnwood. Open to men and women. Office hours are Noon-2 p.m. in room 205. Call Terry Robb for further information. 425-776-8073 Writer's Group -- 7 pm - 8:30 pm, Dec. 17, Mukilteo YMCA Club Room, 1060147thPL W, Mukilteo. Mukilteo Arts Guild Writers GroupA literary salon for writers seeking supportive, collaborative, and honest community of friends.The group is open to writers from all genres.Bring your work, ideas, and creativity to our meeting on: Thursday evenings from 7pm to 8:30pm @ Mukilteo YMCA10601 47th Pl WMukilteo, WA 98275(425) 315-0482 425-315-0482 Toastmasters - Everett Pacesetters #117 -- 7 pm - 8:30 pm, Dec. 17, Washington Oaks, 3rd Floor, 1717 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Do you have a desire to...-Learn to communicate more effectively?-Improve your presentation skills?-Increase your leadership potential?-Build your ability to motivate and persuade ?-Increase your self confidence?If so, Toastmasters is for you! Join us every Thursday night at 7pm as we sharpen our public speaking skills in a positive, encouraging environment. Speakers of all skill levels are welcome. See website for more details. 425-339-9091 "Light a Light" for the City of Edmonds Youth Scholarship Fund -- Dec. 17, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds. In the spirit of giving, light a light this holiday season for someone you love, something you wish for or in remembrance of a loved one. Each light you light is a donation to the scholarship fund that enables local children to participate in our recreation programs who wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity to do so.This year a living fir tree will be strung with lights and placed outside the entrance to the center. Donate $5 per name and we'll note your donation on a main floor bulletin board inside the center. The tree will remain lit until January 4th. To request a "light a light" form please call 425-771-0268. 425-771-0268 Holiday lights for food bank -- 5 pm - 9 pm, Dec. 17, 227th Place S W and 42nd Place West, 22702 - 42nd Place S W, Mountlake Terrace, 98043, Mountlake Terrace. Mountlake Terrace neighborhood supporting the local food bank. 25 homes lighted with LEDs and regular lights, Blow ups - Disney, fishermen and boat, cars, trains, hot air balloon, Santa's workshop, Santa's, snowmen and others. Lighted carousel, rooftop stars, lighted palm trees, handcrafted lighted displays. Collection site for Concern for Neighbors Mountlake Terrace food bank through New Year's eve. 206-915-4648 Fitness Classes -- 5:30 pm - 8 pm, Dec. 17, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds. Cardio Kickboxing, Boot Camp, Zumba, Pilates, Gyrokinesis, Tai Chi, Qigong, Feldenkrais, Taekwon Do, Prenatal Yoga and more! To register or for more info visit www.reczone.org or call Edmonds Parks & Recreation 425.771.0230. **Spots still available, call today** 425.771.0230 Archbishop Murphy High School Christmas Concert -- 7 pm - 9 pm, Dec. 17, Archbishop Murphy High School Gym, 12911 39th Ave SE, Everett. Christmas concert. 425-379-6363 The Lights of Christmas -- 5 pm - 10 pm, Dec. 17, Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Dr , Stanwood. The Lights of Christmas: A spectacle of 1 million lights will be displayed over 15 acres at Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood, Washington, during 21 days in December. The Lights of Christmas includes music, theater, activities for kids, food, overnight packages, party rooms, and more! $8-$14 360-652-7575 Holiday Art Show -- 10 am - 5 pm, Dec. 17, Arts Council of Snohomish County, 1507 Wall St. , Everett. The Arts Council of Snohomish County presents our annual Holiday Art Show featuring the Contemporary QuiltArt Association as well as regional glass and ceramic artists. The Contemporary QuiltArt Association is a diverse group of artists, teachers, writers, collectors and shop owners, living throughout Washington State, and view quilts as an exciting emerging medium of expression and a viable contemporary art form. 425-257-8380 Yoga / Pilates Class -- 11 am - 12 pm, Dec. 17, West Coast Aquatics, 15622 Country Club Drive , Mill Creek. Yoga / Plilates for everyone! Instructor April Petty assists the beginner and challenges intermediate participants. Great exercise for flexibilty and core development.$5.00 drop-in 425.379.8806 Friday, December 18 VFW Post 8870 -- Dec. 18, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. The Edmonds VFW Post 8870 and Ladies Auxiliary meets the second Friday of each month. For more information call Duane or Julie Pounds at 206-362-3935, or e-mail quartermaster@vfwpost8870. 206-362-3925 "Light a Light" for the City of Edmonds Youth Scholarship Fund -- Dec. 18, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds. In the spirit of giving, light a light this holiday season for someone you love, something you wish for or in remembrance of a loved one. Each light you light is a donation to the scholarship fund that enables local children to participate in our recreation programs who wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity to do so.This year a living fir tree will be strung with lights and placed outside the entrance to the center. Donate $5 per name and we'll note your donation on a main floor bulletin board inside the center. The tree will remain lit until January 4th. To request a "light a light" form please call 425-771-0268. 425-771-0268 Holiday lights for food bank -- 5 pm - 9 pm, Dec. 18, 227th Place S W and 42nd Place West, 22702 - 42nd Place S W, Mountlake Terrace, 98043, Mountlake Terrace. Mountlake Terrace neighborhood supporting the local food bank. 25 homes lighted with LEDs and regular lights, Blow ups - Disney, fishermen and boat, cars, trains, hot air balloon, Santa's workshop, Santa's, snowmen and others. Lighted carousel, rooftop stars, lighted palm trees, handcrafted lighted displays. Collection site for Concern for Neighbors Mountlake Terrace food bank through New Year's eve. 206-915-4648 Fitness Classes -- 5:30 pm - 8 pm, Dec. 18, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds. Cardio Kickboxing, Boot Camp, Zumba, Pilates, Gyrokinesis, Tai Chi, Qigong, Feldenkrais, Taekwon Do, Prenatal Yoga and more! To register or for more info visit www.reczone.org or call Edmonds Parks & Recreation 425.771.0230. **Spots still available, call today** 425.771.0230 Friday Night Out (ages 1-8) -- 6 pm - 9 pm, Dec. 18, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds. Drop off the kids for a Friday night play group where they can make new friends. Free-style play in our fun-filled toy room. Snacks provided. Ongoing Fridays, Sept 11-Dec 18, except Sept 25, Oct 2 and Nov 27. REGISTER IN ADVANCE. Cost $20/Friday. Sibling rate $16. Register at Edmonds Parks & Recreation 425.771.0230. 425.771.0230 The Lights of Christmas -- 5 pm - 10 pm, Dec. 18, Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Dr , Stanwood. The Lights of Christmas: A spectacle of 1 million lights will be displayed over 15 acres at Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood, Washington, during 21 days in December. The Lights of Christmas includes music, theater, activities for kids, food, overnight packages, party rooms, and more! $8-$14 360-652-7575 Friday Music -- 1 pm - 3 pm, Dec. 18, Arlington United Church, 4th and McLeod, Arlington. Visiting musicians of all abilities are invited to volunteer with Village Community Services' weekly Friday Music jam session. Weekly golden oldies jam session for musicians and music enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. Music is led by Jon Dalgarn of Out of the Ashes.Please call for more information. 360-653-7752 ext. 14 Open Mic Lives at the Thumb! -- 7:30 pm - 10 pm, Dec. 18, Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 4th St., Snohomish. Lots of folks come out every Friday night at 7:30 to the Thumbnail Theater to enjoy open mic activities. Performers of all ages share songs, stories or poetry with a very supportive audience. This is a great place for people to get up on stage and try out a new song or share their efforts with a new instrument or hone their musical talents! Refreshments are provided and donations are greatly appreciated. 360 568-9412 THE BILL MATTOCKS BAND @ THE OXFORD SALOON -- 9 pm - 1 am, Dec. 18, THE OXFORD SALOON, 913 First St, Snohomish. Please join the Bill Mattocks Band for two nights of the best in Blues and Classic Rock at The Oxford Saloon in downtown Snohomish. Holiday Art Show -- 10 am - 5 pm, Dec. 18, Arts Council of Snohomish County, 1507 Wall St. , Everett. The Arts Council of Snohomish County presents our annual Holiday Art Show featuring the Contemporary QuiltArt Association as well as regional glass and ceramic artists. The Contemporary QuiltArt Association is a diverse group of artists, teachers, writers, collectors and shop owners, living throughout Washington State, and view quilts as an exciting emerging medium of expression and a viable contemporary art form. 425-257-8380 Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group - Mill Creek -- 10 am - 11:30 am, Dec. 18, Mill Creek Senior Center, 1st Floor Conference Rm., 15720 Main St., Mill Creek. Please note: This group only meets the 1st & 3rd Friday of each month. Stefanie Bonigut, 425-286-1047 Zumba Cardio Dance Class -- 10:30 am - 11 am, Dec. 18, West Coast Aquatics, 15622 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek. Cardio-Dance Fitness Class - skill level everyone!$5.00 drop-in 425.379.8806 Yoga / Pilates Class -- 11 am - 12 pm, Dec. 18, West Coast Aquatics, 15622 Country Club Drive , Mill Creek. Yoga / Plilates for everyone! Instructor April Petty assists the beginner and challenges intermediate participants. Great exercise for flexibilty and core development.$5.00 drop-in 425.379.8806 Saturday, December 19 WINTERFEST 09 -- 5 pm - 8 pm, Dec. 19, Granite Falls - @ the Flashing Red Light, 102 S. Granite Ave, Granite Falls. A Community Event featuring a Holiday Carolers Train to bring crafters, merchants, friends and family downtown to the FLASHING RED LIGHT in Granite Falls. 360 840-4383 "Light a Light" for the City of Edmonds Youth Scholarship Fund -- Dec. 19, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds. In the spirit of giving, light a light this holiday season for someone you love, something you wish for or in remembrance of a loved one. Each light you light is a donation to the scholarship fund that enables local children to participate in our recreation programs who wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity to do so.This year a living fir tree will be strung with lights and placed outside the entrance to the center. Donate $5 per name and we'll note your donation on a main floor bulletin board inside the center. The tree will remain lit until January 4th. To request a "light a light" form please call 425-771-0268. 425-771-0268 Holiday lights for food bank -- 5 pm - 9 pm, Dec. 19, 227th Place S W and 42nd Place West, 22702 - 42nd Place S W, Mountlake Terrace, 98043, Mountlake Terrace. Mountlake Terrace neighborhood supporting the local food bank. 25 homes lighted with LEDs and regular lights, Blow ups - Disney, fishermen and boat, cars, trains, hot air balloon, Santa's workshop, Santa's, snowmen and others. Lighted carousel, rooftop stars, lighted palm trees, handcrafted lighted displays. Collection site for Concern for Neighbors Mountlake Terrace food bank through New Year's eve. 206-915-4648 The Lights of Christmas -- 5 pm - 10 pm, Dec. 19, Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Dr , Stanwood. The Lights of Christmas: A spectacle of 1 million lights will be displayed over 15 acres at Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood, Washington, during 21 days in December. The Lights of Christmas includes music, theater, activities for kids, food, overnight packages, party rooms, and more! $8-$14 360-652-7575 The Nutcracker -- 2 pm - 4 pm, Dec. 19, Edmonds, Everett, Arlington, 700 main st , Edmonds. The first of ten performances will take place at the Edmonds Center for the Arts on December 5th at 2:00 and 7:00 PM and December 6th at 3:00 PM. OBT then travels to the Byrnes Performing Arts Center in Arlington for December 13th at 2:00 PM. Olympic Ballet Theatre closes at the Everett Performing Arts Center at 2:00 PM on December 19th and 20th with a possible additional performance at 7:00 PM on December 19th. This production is well known for its child friendly, close and yet professional exciting performances.Tickets for performances of The Nutcracker are on sale now. This production offers professional quality performances at an affordable price. Prices are $20 for children 10 and under, $25 for students and seniors, and $30 for adults at all venues. All seats are reserved. Tickets for all performances may be purchased by calling Olympic Ballet at 425-774-7570, Ticketmaster at 206-292-ARTS or through Ticketmaster.com. 425 774 7570 Friendship Adventures invites you Ballard Elks Christmas Party -- 5 pm - 7 pm, Dec. 19, Ballard Elks Club, 6411 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle. The Ballard Elks have invited Friendship Adventuresto a Christmas Party! Cost is FREE! Registration deadline is Saturday, November 22.The evening includes dinner, cookie decorating, caroling, crafts, clowns, candy, prizes, and a special visit with Santa!You might even spot a pirate or two!! Fun for the whole family!! 360-668-3840 THE BILL MATTOCKS BAND @ THE OXFORD SALOON -- 9 pm - 1 am, Dec. 19, The Oxford Saloon, 913 First St, Snohomish. Join the Bill Mattocks Band for a second evening of Blues and Classic Rock at The Oxford Saloon in Snohomish. Home for the Holidays-an Old Fashioned Christmas -- 4 pm, Dec. 19, Downtown Snohomish, 1st Street, Snohomish. Historic Downtown Snohomish presents Home for the Holidays – an Old Fashioned Christmas. A series of events during the 2009 Holiday Season, co-sponsored by The Snohomish Carnegie Foundation. Starting on the day after Thanksgiving when Santa comes to town in a horse-drawn carriage at 4:00 PM, and weekends through December until Christmas, there will be free, live holiday entertainment, fun and fancy shops, and delicious dining in Downtown Snohomish. For a schedule of events, go to www.historicdowntownsnohomish.com/Holidays. 425-330-0831 Make Me Laugh - The Christmas Edition -- 7:30 pm, Dec. 19, New Life Foursquare Church, 6830 Highland Drive, Everett. Acts of God Drama Troupe presents another night of improv comedy with 1,000 laughs (give or take 100). Holiday-themed hilarity. Door prizes too! Festive family-friendly fun. The best part – if you don’t laugh, you don’t pay! 425-355-9330 Holiday Art Show -- 10 am - 5 pm, Dec. 19, Arts Council of Snohomish County, 1507 Wall St. , Everett. The Arts Council of Snohomish County presents our annual Holiday Art Show featuring the Contemporary QuiltArt Association as well as regional glass and ceramic artists. The Contemporary QuiltArt Association is a diverse group of artists, teachers, writers, collectors and shop owners, living throughout Washington State, and view quilts as an exciting emerging medium of expression and a viable contemporary art form. 425-257-8380 Sunday, December 20 Food Drive -- 3 pm - 9 pm, Dec. 20, Washington Baseball Instruction, 14148 NE 190th St, Woodinville. Washington Baseball Instruction is accepting non-perishable food donations in exchange for unlimited access to our Hitting Program. Simply donate either 5 or more non-perishable goods OR bring a donation of $5 or more to go to the Maltby Food Bank. 425-238-2002 "Light a Light" for the City of Edmonds Youth Scholarship Fund -- Dec. 20, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds. In the spirit of giving, light a light this holiday season for someone you love, something you wish for or in remembrance of a loved one. Each light you light is a donation to the scholarship fund that enables local children to participate in our recreation programs who wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity to do so.This year a living fir tree will be strung with lights and placed outside the entrance to the center. Donate $5 per name and we'll note your donation on a main floor bulletin board inside the center. The tree will remain lit until January 4th. To request a "light a light" form please call 425-771-0268. 425-771-0268 Holiday lights for food bank -- 5 pm - 9 pm, Dec. 20, 227th Place S W and 42nd Place West, 22702 - 42nd Place S W, Mountlake Terrace, 98043, Mountlake Terrace. Mountlake Terrace neighborhood supporting the local food bank. 25 homes lighted with LEDs and regular lights, Blow ups - Disney, fishermen and boat, cars, trains, hot air balloon, Santa's workshop, Santa's, snowmen and others. Lighted carousel, rooftop stars, lighted palm trees, handcrafted lighted displays. Collection site for Concern for Neighbors Mountlake Terrace food bank through New Year's eve. 206-915-4648 The Lights of Christmas -- 5 pm - 10 pm, Dec. 20, Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Dr , Stanwood. The Lights of Christmas: A spectacle of 1 million lights will be displayed over 15 acres at Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood, Washington, during 21 days in December. The Lights of Christmas includes music, theater, activities for kids, food, overnight packages, party rooms, and more! $8-$14 360-652-7575 Christmas Seattle Center House Dance -- 5:30 pm - 8 pm, Dec. 20, Seattle Center House, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle. Every year the Central Puget Sound Council & Mount Baker Council co-sponsor a annual demonstration square dance for all to come and see. The center house staff always decorates the center house in a very festive way. So come and check out our dancing. If you like what you see feel free to look me up to find out how to learn how to dance. Just ask the callers and they will point you in my direction. Hope to see you there. 425-350-3422 The Nutcracker -- 2 pm - 4 pm, Dec. 20, Edmonds, Everett, Arlington, 700 main st , Edmonds. The first of ten performances will take place at the Edmonds Center for the Arts on December 5th at 2:00 and 7:00 PM and December 6th at 3:00 PM. OBT then travels to the Byrnes Performing Arts Center in Arlington for December 13th at 2:00 PM. Olympic Ballet Theatre closes at the Everett Performing Arts Center at 2:00 PM on December 19th and 20th with a possible additional performance at 7:00 PM on December 19th. This production is well known for its child friendly, close and yet professional exciting performances.Tickets for performances of The Nutcracker are on sale now. This production offers professional quality performances at an affordable price. Prices are $20 for children 10 and under, $25 for students and seniors, and $30 for adults at all venues. All seats are reserved. Tickets for all performances may be purchased by calling Olympic Ballet at 425-774-7570, Ticketmaster at 206-292-ARTS or through Ticketmaster.com. 425 774 7570 Messiah Sing-A-Long -- 3 pm - 5 pm, Dec. 20, First Presbyterian Church - , 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Conductor Cobbs will lead you- our choir- in singing Handel’s masterpiece. Reception follows. This annual tradition will serve as a benefit to raise money for the orchestra’s travel fund. Tours and performances in Italy, Austria, and Carnegie Hall were paid solely by each musician. Next stop.... Scandinavia? Prague? China? Exciting plans for our next self-funded tours are in the works. (425) 258-1605 Home for the Holidays-an Old Fashioned Christmas -- 4 pm, Dec. 20, Downtown Snohomish, 1st Street, Snohomish. Historic Downtown Snohomish presents Home for the Holidays – an Old Fashioned Christmas. A series of events during the 2009 Holiday Season, co-sponsored by The Snohomish Carnegie Foundation. Starting on the day after Thanksgiving when Santa comes to town in a horse-drawn carriage at 4:00 PM, and weekends through December until Christmas, there will be free, live holiday entertainment, fun and fancy shops, and delicious dining in Downtown Snohomish. For a schedule of events, go to www.historicdowntownsnohomish.com/Holidays. 425-330-0831