South Snohomish County Community Calendar

Published 8:40 am Thursday, February 28, 2008

Gardening

Lynnwood

Lynndale Garden Club — 2nd Thursdays: Meets at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 6915 196th St. SW. Info: Mac Wilson, 425-776-5307.

Emery’s Garden classes: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, “Forcing Bulbs for Holiday Enjoyment”; Noon Sunday, Nov. 9, “Colorful Conifers for Winter Interest”; 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 &noon Sunday, Nov. 16, “Bark, Berries &Blooms for Winter.” Free. At Emery’s Garden, 2829 164th St. SW., Lynnwood. Info: 425-743-4555.

Wight’s Home &Garden classes: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, “Dressing Your Table for the Holidays”; 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, “Christmas Tree Lighting 101.” At Wight’s Home &Garden, 50th and 196th St. SW., Lynnwood. Info: 425-775-2614.

Dan Hinkley — 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19: Author of “Winter Ornamentals” and “The Explorers Garden: Rare and Unusual Perennials” will give a slide presentation and talk in Triton Union Building 202, Edmonds Community College. Cost: $10. Info: 425-640-1581.

Mountlake Terrace

The Garden in Autumn and Winter — 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8: Bob Barca, Master Gardener, presents a slide presentation featuring late fall and winter plants plus ways to add interest in the off season. At the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Info: 425-776-8722.

Lake Forest Park

Lake Forest Park Garden Club — 9:30 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Nov. 11: Meets at Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, lower level. Program: Christmas wreath making; public is invited to make wreaths for $7 per wreath. Supplies furnished. Guests and new members welcome. Info: 206-364-6075.

Holiday Bazaars

Edmonds

Fall Craft Fair — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 &9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8: Over 24 craft tables, silent auction, white elephant sale, baked goods. Lunch served. Donations of non-perishable food for Hopelink welcome. At Edmonds Masonic Center, 515 Dayton.

Edmonds-Woodway High School Music Dept. Annual Arts &Crafts Fair — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 &11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9: Handmade crafts, holiday gift ideas, at Edmonds-Woodway High School, 7600 212th St. SW., Edmonds.

Holiday Bazaar — 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8: Crafts and food event at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 5124 164th St. SW., Edmonds. Info: 425-743-2323.

St. Pius X Holiday Bazaar — 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 &10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9: Handcrafted items, deli, baked goods &used books at St. Pius X Church, 22105 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Info: Janet, 425-776-8903.

Star of Bethlehem Holiday Craft Fair — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15: St. Hilda-St. Patrick Episcopal, 15224 52nd Ave. W, Edmonds, hosts this event featuring handcrafted items. Booth space available for $30. Info: 425-743-4655.

Mountlake Terrace

Halls Lake Mothers of Twins Club Fall Rummage Sale — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15: Kids’ items, household items, collectibles, sports equipment, holiday decor, books, videos, DVDs. At Terrace Park School, 5409228th St. SW., Mountlake Terrace (next to Pavilion). Info: 425-673-6315.

Shoreline

Christmas Bazaar &Bake Sale — 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8: Handmade holiday decorations, ornaments, decor, books, candles, soaps, hand-painted glass items, at North Seattle Christian School, 2000 NE Perkins Way, Shoreline.

Latvian Christmas Bazaar — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9: Ethnic foods, crafts &jewelry, Christmas specialty foods, lunch served. At the Latvian Cultural Center, 11710 3rd Ave. NE., Seattle.

St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church Bazaar — 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15: Two floors feature collectibles, “Treasures &Stuff,” custom candy, coffee bar &bake sale. Lunch available. At N. 145th St. between Aurora &Greenwood Ave. Info: 206-364-1298.

Lynnwood

Lynnwood Eagles Christmas Bazaar — 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14: Bake sale, craft tables, breakfast &lunch at 19223 Hwy. 99, Lynnwood. Info: 425-778-3429.

Lake Forest Park

LFP Presbyterian Holiday Bazaar — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15: Homemade pies, soup, sandwiches, handcrafted items, plants, decor &dried flowers, in the church’s Heritage Hall, 17440 Brookside Blvd. NE. Info: 206-362-6481.

For Seniors

Edmonds

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

• AARP Chapter #775 — 1 p.m. 2nd Fridays.

• VFW Edmonds Post #8870 — noon 2nd Fridays: Info: Warren Schweppe, 425-778-2670.

• Edmonds Senior Kiwanis Club — 10 a.m. Tuesdays: Meets at the Center. Info: Buck Weaver, 425-774-3568.

• 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.

Lynnwood

Lynnwood Senior Center (Scriber Square Shopping Center, 5800 198th St. SW.; 425-744-6464) offers the following events and activities:

• Driftwood Sculpture — 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays: $3 drop-in fee.

• Walking Club — 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: Set your own speed and distance.

• Social Discussion Group — 1:30 p.m. Mondays.

• Quilting — 10 a.m. Wednesdays.

Mountlake Terrace

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

• 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.

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:

• 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.

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

Meetings

Edmonds

Memory Loss Caregivers Group — 7:30-9:30 p.m. 1st &3rd Mondays: Support group for family &friends who care for loved ones with memory loss. Edmonds location. Info: 425-337-3414.

Edmonds Bike Group — 7:30 p.m. 3rd Thursdays: Meets in room 113 of Frances Anderson Center. Join other cyclists in discussing bicycle issues in Edmonds and the surrounding communities. Help promote cycling as a commuting option.

Lynnwood

Working parents support group — 5:30-7 p.m. 2nd &4th Mondays: Meets at Family Support Center, 6330 195th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-670-8984.

Parents Without Partners — 4th Saturdays: Meets for social activities for single parents &children. Info: 425-776-5811.

Debtors Anonymous — 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays: Meets at Alderwood Manor Community Church, 3403 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Room A203, Lynnwood. Info: 425-774-7788; and 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at 1906 Grand Ave., Everett. Info: 360-653-0341.

Widowed Information — 1 p.m. Thursdays: WISC/SC support group for surviving spouses meets in room 203 at 6215 196th St. SW., Lynnwood. Office hours are 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays. Info: Terry, 425-776-8073, Arvy, 425-778-9088 or main office, 425-252-7617.

Mill Creek

Weight Watchers — 8 a.m. &9:30 a.m. Saturdays: Meets at Park Ridge Chapel Bothell, 3805 Maltby Rd. Weigh-in starts 1/2 hour before.

Edmonds/Mill Creek Christian Women’s Club — 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 2nd Thursdays: Meets at Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Dr. Cost: $14.50 includes luncheon. Complimentary off-site child care by request. Info: Kathy, 206-542-5524 or Pauline, 425-775-4370.