South Snohomish County Community Calendar

Published 8:47 am Thursday, February 28, 2008

Events

Lynnwood

Creche Art &Music Festival — 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, noon-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6: Seventh annual event features several hundred nativity sets from throughout the world on display, at the Lynnwood Stake Center of the LDS Church, 17321 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Info: 425-743-6996.

Edmonds

MS Support Group Holiday Potluck Buffet Dinner — 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2: The MSHH Sno-King Multiple Sclerosis Support Group hosts this annual event featuring live entertainment, at Edmonds United Methodist Church, lower level, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds. Main course, beverages, plates and utensils provided; attendees bring either a hot-dish, salad, or dessert. Items from the MSHH Craft Fairs available for donations. RSVP: 206-546-1011.

Bothell

Bothell Sons of Norway Lutefisk &Meatball Dinner — Noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6: Traditional Scandanvavian meal at the Bothell Sons of Norway Hall,23905 Bothell-Everett Hwy. Cost: $15 adults, $5 children 12 &under. Info: 206-546-2962.

Classes

Edmonds

Europe Through the Back Door classes: 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Mediterranean Europe. At Rick Steves’ Europe Through the Back Door, 130 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Cost: Free, but reservations required: 425-771-8303, ext. 298 or www.ricksteves.com/seattle.

Shoreline

Poinsettia/amaryllis gift baskets — 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6: Make your own gift basket or centerpiece, at Sky Nursery, 18528 Aurora Ave. N., Shoreline. Info: 206-546-4851 or www.skynursery. com.

Lynnwood

Gingerbread Village — 3:15-4:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7: Family holiday class, at the Lynnwood Recreation Center, 18900 44th Ave. W. Cost: $8. Info: 425-771-4030.

Holiday Bazaars

Lynnwood

Puget Sound Artist’s Gift Show — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29: Pottery, woodturning, original paintings, handpainted wood items and boxes, monotype prints, jewelry, photography, gourmet food and more at Martha Lake Covenant Church, 2721 164th St. SW, Lynnwood. Free parking, free admission, Visa/MC accepted. Info: Molly Winton, 425-743-3770.

Edmonds

Westgate Elementary Holiday Craft &Vendor Fair — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6: 1st annual event features crafts and name brand kitchenware and home decor, at Westgate Elementary, 9601 220th St SW Edmonds.

For Seniors

Edmonds

South County Senior Center (220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; 425-774-5555) offers the following events and activities:

• Community Breakfast — 8:30-10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5: Buttermilk pancakes or sausage gravy &biscuits, scrambled eggs with or without minced ham plus coffee and orange juice. Cost: $4.

• Senior Lunch — Noon Mondays-Fridays: Seniors 60 &over enjoy hot meals and community. Reservations recommended; reserve by noon Monday for that week’s desired date. Cost: $2 suggested donation.

• Coffee Bar — 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays: Hot tea or coffee, fresh baked cookies &pastries. Cost varies.

• Thrift Store — 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays: Antiques &bargains, plus senior handcrafted dish cloths/towels and baby shower items in the Country Boutique Shop (open Mondays-Thursdays) .

• Senior Employment Resource Center — 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays &Thursdays: Matches seniors with skills with seniors that could use those skills, including home maintenance/repairs, housework, caregiving, driving, handymen. Info: 425-778-3838 or 425-774-5655.

• Friday Fling — 1 p.m. 1st and 3rd Fridays: Dance or listen to the Nice n’ Easy combo in the ballroom. Cost: $3 per person.

Mountlake Terrace

Mountlake Terrace Senior Group (5605 235th St. SW., Mountlake Terrace; 425-672-2407) offers the following events and activities:

• Tulalip Casino Trip — 9:30 A.M. Monday, Dec. 8: Leave from senior house; return 3:30 p.m. Cost: $5 food on your own.

• Senior Meeting — 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9: Help plan trips and entertainment for Jan., February &March. Brown bag lunch at noon.

• Senior Social at Recreation Pavilion — 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays &Thursdays: NEW — Various activities including bridge, wellness day, casino day, popcorn &picture show, plus senior water fitness games &exercise, “Silver Sneakers” exercise program.

• Senior Lunch — noon Wednesdays: By reservation (call by previous Monday). Cost: $4.

• 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays and Fridays: Games.

Mill Creek

Greater Mill Creek seniors (at WSU Cooperative Extension, 600 128th St. SE., McCollum Park, Everett; contact Bill Durham, 425-357-6002) offers the following events and activities:

• Breakfast with Santa — 9-10:15 a.m. &10:30 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Dec. 6: Bring grandchildren and great grandchildren for a larger than life holiday event. Meet Santa after eating breakfast. Have a picture taken with a 7’2” elf. Crafts and music. At Merrill Gardens Retirement Community. Cost: $6 member/$7 nonmember. Reservations required.

• Book Club — 10:30-11:30 a.m. 2nd Fridays: Free discussion of the book of the month. Meets at Merrill Gardens Retirement Community, 14905 Bothell-Everett Hwy., Mill Creek.

• Senior to Senior Peer Support — 9:30-10:30 a.m. 2nd and 4th Thursdays: Senior to Senior provides emotional support for those coping with difficult situations. Meets at Merrill Gardens Retirement Community, 14905 Bothell-Everett Hwy., Mill Creek. Free.

• Walking group — 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Set your own speed and distance.

Bothell

Northshore Senior Center (10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell; 425-487-2441) offers the following events and activities:

• Pancake Breakfast — 8-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6: Ham or sausage, eggs, pancakes and coffee or tea. Cost: $2.50 member &children under 12, $3.50 nonmember.

• Ballroom dance — 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays: Dancing with live music in the Multipurpose Room. Cost: $3 member/$4 nonmember.

In Church

Edmonds

Christian cancer support group — 5:30-7 p.m. 2nd &4th Thursdays: Cancer patients, survivors, family, and caregivers meet at Joan Longstaff Real Estate, 524 Main St., Edmonds. Sponsored by Cancer COMFORT Ministry. Info: Dianne West, 425 673-7570, Judy Brobeck, 425 775-3670 or visit www.cancercomfort.org.

Westgate Chapel support groups — 7 p.m. Mondays: 1st Mondays, parents with special needs children (specialized child care provided); 2nd Mondays, individuals with depression; 3rd Mondays, individuals or caregivers coping with chronic illness; 4th Mondays, grandparents raising grandchildren. Meets at 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds. Register: Cindi Bowen, 425-775-2776.

Public Dances

Lynnwood

Square dance lessons — 7:30 p.m. 1st Fridays: Learn to square dance in four weeks at The Hayloft, 15320 35th Ave., off Hwy. 99 at 148th, Lynnwood. Info: 425-743-7793, 425-258-2165.

Whirlybirds Square Dance Club — 7:30 p.m. 3rd Saturdays: Dance lessons at The Hayloft, 15320 35th Ave., Lynnwood. Hearing enhancement available. Info: 425-258-2165.

Dudes &Dolls Square Dance Club — 7:30 p.m. 2nd, 4th, &5th Fridays, through May: Meets for American folk dancing, at Cedar Valley Grange Hall, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood. Info: 206-542-1668 or 425-672-7673.

Edmonds

Checkerboard Squares Dance Club — 7:30-11 p.m. 2nd &4th Saturdays: Hosts dances at the Masonic Hall, 515 Dayton St., Edmonds. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays, beginning dance classes. Info: 425-335-4671 or 206-533-6069.

Shoreline

Hula Lessons — 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays &Thursdays: Halau Hula O Napualani and Aloha Island Treasures, 17034 Aurora Ave. N, Shoreline, offer lessons in the traditional Hawaiian dance. First lesson free. Register: 206-365-0477.