Community Calendar
Published 10:02 am Monday, March 3, 2008
Friday
Careers
Employment Networking Group — Identifying skills, resume writing, job interviewing, follow-up and networking discussed. 10 a.m. North Creek Presbyterian Church, Room C72, 621 164th St. SE. Info: 425-743-2386.
Events
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration — 4-6 p.m.: Authentic Irish celebration, dinner includes corned-beef and cabbage with the trimmings at Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Dr. Bothell. Cost: $8 at door. Info: 425-487-2441
Support groups
Al-Anon — Meets at 7 p.m. at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 13716 Bothell-Everett Hwy. Info: Sandy, 425-316-3411.
Saturday
Classes
Northwest Indian Legends and Botany — 11 a.m.: Quinault tribal member Harvest Moon spins tales about northwest wildlife and native lore at the Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St SE. Cost: $6. Info and required pre-registration: 425-316-8592.
Clubs
Parents Without Partners — Meets for social activities for single parents and children. Info: 425-776-5811.
Weight Watchers — 8 and 9:30 a.m.: Meets at Park Ridge Chapel Bothell, 3805 Maltby Rd. Weigh-in starts half-hour before.
Monday
Clubs
Mill Creek Lions Club — Meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month at Mitzel’s Restaurant, 303 128th St. SW, Everett. Info: Kathy Schumer at 425-481-0462 or e-mail kshoom@comcast.net.
Support groups
Debtors Anonymous — 7-8:30 p.m., 1906 Grand Ave., Everett. Info: 360-653-0341.
Tuesday
Civic meetings
Mill Creek City Council — Study session, 6 p.m. Regular meeting 7:30 p.m. Meets in the Council Chambers at Mill Creek City Hall, 15728 Main St. Info: Kelly, 425-921-5732 or www.cityofmillcreek.com
Seniors
Drop-In Social — 10 a.m. to noon through May: Drop by and have a cup of coffee with old and new friends at Merrill Gardens Retirement Community, 14905 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Mill Creek. Free. Info: 425-357-6002.
Walking Group — 10 a.m.: Meet at the parking lot 1/4 of a mile up the hill from the waterwheel on the corner of Mill Creek Blvd. and Bothell-Everett Hwy. After, the group meets at a coffee shop. Free. Info: 425-743-3424.
Support groups
Daughters Caring for Mothers Café — 4–5 p.m. through May: An opportunity for daughters who are adult caregivers for their mothers or both parents to come together at McCollum Park, WSU/Snohomish County Extension, 600 128th St. SE. Free. Info and registration: 425-357-6002.
Wednesday
Clubs
Mill Creek Rotary Club — Meets at noon at the Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Dr. Info: Shannon O’Kelly, 425-252-3908.
Mothers &More — Friendship and support for area mothers. Monthly meetings, playgroups, book club and more. Meets second Wednesday of the month at Merrill Gardens 14905 Bothell-Everett Hwy. Info: Jennifer at mandm147@qponcentral.com.
Civic meetings
Snohomish County Council — General meeting, 9 a.m.: County Administration Building, Jackson Board Room, Everett.
Seniors
Chocolate Fun at Dawn’s Craft House — 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, March 23: Create a chocolate project and a box made of chocolates. No host lunch. A day trip through Greater Mill Creek Senior Program. Cost: $15 member and $18 nonmember Info and pre-registration: 425 357-6002
Thursday
Civic meetings
Fire District 7 Board of Commissioners — 8 a.m. Meets at district headquarters, 8010 180th St. SE, Clearview.
Seniors
Ceramic Class — 1–3 p.m.: Learn about ceramics at Merrill Gardens Retirement Community Activity Room, 14905 Bothell-Everett Hwy. Cost: Varies, based greenware you purchase Info: 425-357-6002.
Walking Group — 10 a.m.: Walk the boardwalk through the wildlife sanctuary. Meet at North Creek Park located at the end of 183rd, west of the Bothell-Everett Hwy. Free. Info: 425-743-3424.
Support groups
Gamblers Anonymous — 7:30 p.m. The Bothell group meets at Bethany Bible Church, 6214 NE Bothell Way. Info: Tim, 206-992-4012. Everett group meets at Evergreen Fellowship Hall, 1906 Grand Ave. Info: Rick, 206-914-8624. Gam-Anon support meeting runs concurrently. Info: Steve, 360-657-2743.
Upcoming
Family events
‘Eggstravaganza’ Egg Hunt — 10-11: 30 a.m. Saturday, March 26: Face painting, balloon animals, music, the Easter Bunny, magic/puppet show followed by age appropriate egg hunts at the Heatherwood Middle School Football Field, 1419 Trillium Blvd SE, Mill Creek. For ages 2 through 5th grade. Free, but non-perishable food donations accepted. Info: 425-745-1891.
Ways To Give
Lions Recycle For Sight — Used eyeglasses can be dropped off at Costco Optometry Dept. at Silver Lake; Wal-Mart Optometry on 164th St. SW; Mill Creek Vision Source, 15808 Mill Creek Blvd.; Mill Creek Family Eye Center, 16030 Bothell-Everett Hwy.; Merrill Gardens Retirement Community, 14905 Bothell-Everett Hwy.
