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COMMUNITY EVENTS
AAUW February meeting
The American Association of University Women will meet at 10 a.m., Feb. 11 at Edmonds Community College, Snohomish Hall, Room 304A, 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Guest speaker and author Mary Lou Sanelli will discuss “Mothers and Daughters: The Life Cycle/The Mother Daughter Evolutionary Process That Lasts Your Lifetime.”
This is an AAUW Funds Development Opportunity. For more information, call 425-670-0484.
Garden Club workshop series
Edmonds Floretum Garden Club will host its fourth in a series of Saturday workshops from 10 a.m.-noon on Feb. 11 at the meeting room of Coldwell Banker Bain, 108 Fifth Ave. S in Edmonds. Rita Moore from the Washington Native Plant Society will speak about “Native Plants for the Home Garden.”
Moore is active as an educator and advocate for establishing native plantings in the urban environment. Her knowledge about the preservation and creation of natural habitats will provide ideas for incorporating more native plants in the home garden.
All are welcome. A donation of $2 is suggested. For more information, call Janice Noe at 425-774-4991.
Soup’s on at Molbak’s
Chilly winter days call for satisfying soups the whole family will love. Join registered dietitian Kelly Morrow, of Bastyr University, for a free seminar 10-11 a.m., Jan. 28 at Molbak’s, 13625 NE 175th St., Woodinville.
Learn the secrets to creating nutrient-packed, vitamin-rich soups using easy-to-grow vegetables, herbs and spices. Walk away with a list of veggies to grow and tasty recipes. Go to www.molbaks.com/events.html for more information.
Molbak’s will also host a photography seminar from noon-1 p.m. Molbak’s has teamed with professional photographer David Perry to bring gardeners and photographers of all levels this informative, free seminar on how to capture the beauty of the outdoors. Bring your camera (point-and-clicks welcome) for equipment tips. After the seminar walk through the store with Perry from 1-2 p.m. and try out the advice and techniques you’ve just learned.
For more information, go to visit www.molbaks.com/events.html.
Saturday night dance classes
Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is offering dance classes Saturday evenings. Join World Swing Dance Council-certified instructor Charles England from the Golden State Dance Teachers Association at:
• 6 p.m. for ballroom
• 7 p.m. for East Coast swing
• 8 p.m. for salsa
• 9 p.m. for West Coast swing
Classes run through Feb. 18 at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Class fee is $55 for residents and $63 for nonresidents. For more information call 425-771-0230 or go to www.reczone.org.
Free Citizenship classes at MLT Library
Registration is now open for the next series of free citizenship classes at the Mountlake Terrace Library, which begins at 7 p.m. Feb. 16 and continues for five sessions. The Mountlake Terrace Library is located at 23300 58th Ave. W.
Whether you are just starting to apply for citizenship or already have an interview date, this series of classes will help prospective citizens prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Test. Taught by a trained volunteer, the classes will offer practice reading, speaking and writing as well as a review of the 100 questions on U.S. history and civics, 10 of which will be asked at the interview. Class size is limited and registration is required for the five-week session.
For more information, call 425-776-8722 or register in person at the library.
Free tax prep and e-file at EdCC
Every year Edmonds Community College offers free income tax return preparation and e-filing to U.S. citizens and residents with incomes of less than $49,000. This service is sponsored by an IRS program called Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. Volunteers are taught using IRS training guidelines and are IRS certified to provide confidential tax preparation to qualified taxpayers.
Confidential tax return preparation will be offered on a drop-in basis from Feb. 7-March 16 and April 3-13 in Mountlake Terrace Hall Room 212, Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. No tax preparation will be done during spring break, March 17-April 2. Assistance in several languages will be available. Tax forms will be provided.
Go to www.edcc.edu/acct/vita for more information or call 425-640-1874 with questions. Get directions to campus at www.edcc.edu/campus.
SEMINARS AND EDUCATION
Travel classes at Europe Through the Back Door
Rick Steves’ Europe Through the Back Door is located at 130 Fourth Ave., Edmonds. Classes are free, but make reservations at www.ricksteves.com or call 425-771-8303 ext. 298.
• Jan. 26: Turkey Q-and-A, 6-7 p.m. at the Travel Center Classroom
• Jan. 28: Italy, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Edmonds Theater, 415 Main St.
• Jan. 28: Naples and the Amalfi Coast, noon-1:30 p.m. at the Travel Center Classroom
• Feb. 2: Travel as a Volunteer from 6-7 p.m. at the Travel Center Classroom
• Feb. 4: Womens seminar from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Edmonds Theater
• Women Traveling Solo, 10-11 a.m.
• European Rail Skills, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
• European Cooking, noon-1:30 p.m.
• Packing Light and Right, 1-2:30 p.m.
Upcoming Savvy Traveler seminars in Edmonds
The Savvy Traveler is located at 112 Fifth Ave. S in Edmonds. For more information and updates, call 425-744-6076 or go to www.savvytravelerstore.com.
• Jan. 28: Greece by land and sea, 10 a.m.
• Jan. 28: Mediterranean Isles by Land and Sea, 1 p.m.
• Feb. 4: Camino de Santiago: The Artists’ Journey, 10 a.m.
• Feb. 4: France, 1 p.m.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Hands-on-Henna at the Mountlake Terrace library
Come to the library to learn how to use a simple cone applicator to make henna designs, 11 a.m. Feb. 4 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W.
Krysteen Lomonaco of Mehndi Madness will teach the class. Henna tattoos are safe and will fade in two to four weeks. Free, but registration required. Ages 12 and up. Funded by the Friends of the Mountlake Terrace Library.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
New events and classes at Lynnwood Senior Center
The city of Lynnwood Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department offers a variety of classes and programs. The following is a sampling of classes starting this month. For more information, prices or to register, call the Senior Center at 425-670-5050.
Ongoing Activities:
• Mexican Train: 1-3 p.m. Thursdays. If you like dominoes and want to kick it up a notch, this is the game for you.
• Scrabble: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Drop in and join a table and invite friends to join the group.
New Classes:
• Chatterboxes: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays, through Jan. 31 and Feb. 7-28. This new social group is talking about whatever, doing whatever and enjoying each other’s company as much as we like. Some days there will be crafts or projects, but mostly there will be a lot of chattering about things that are important to us at the time. Small supply fee for projects payable to instructor may apply.
• Organic Gardening for Winter: 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Feb. 2-23. So you’ve prepared your soil for the next growing season. Now is the time to plan and to get ready for the next spring cycle. All year round, there’s something to do in the yard.
Services:
• Seated Chair Massage: 8:45 a.m.-noon Wednesdays. Licensed massage therapist has been practicing for 15 years and knows how to work the kinks out of tired and tight muscles. Call the Senior Center and schedule a 15-minute appointment.
• Dental Hygiene: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 10. Services by appointment include assessment, tooth and gum evaluation, oral cancer screening, cleaning and fluoride treatment. Call the Senior Center to schedule an appointment.
Have an event? Email calendar@weeklyherald.com.
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