Community extra: Community calendar
Published 9:40 pm Wednesday, September 16, 2009
MEETINGS
Daughters of Norway: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul’s Church, 2005 Colby Ave., Everett. The regular meeting of Thelma Lodge 26 Daughters of Norway includes a demonstration of krumkake making by Edith Carlquist. Guests are welcome. Membership is open to women over age 13 of Scandinavian descent.
Everett PROBUS Club: Meets for fellowship and a program at 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Firefighters Hall, 2411 Hewitt Ave. 425-334-4327.
Edmonds Lions Club: 6 p.m. second and fourth Mondays at Stevens Hospital cafeteria, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. 425-774-6353.
Edmonds Kiwanis Club: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. 425-771-8949.
Hearing Loss Association of Snohomish County: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Providence Medical Center. 916 Pacific Ave., Everett. Past president Lilia Smith will speak on caring for hearing aids and assistive devices. Beverages and snacks provided. 425-353-7515 or 360-387-8187. RondustyMuriel@msn.com, [URL]www.snocohearingloss.org;http://www.snocohearingloss.org[URL].
Lynnwood Kiwanis Club: 7 a.m. Thursdays, Lynnwood Fire Station, 18800 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. 425-776-7578.
Marysville Kiwanis: 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Village Restaurant, 224 Ash Ave., Marysville. 425-343-5310.
Monroe Kiwanis Club: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Godard Room, Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. 360-805-9457.
Mukilteo Kiwanis Club: 6:30 p.m. first Tuesdays at City Hall, 11930 Cyrus Way, Mukilteo, and second through fourth Tuesdays of every month at the Pointe Restaurant, Harbour Pointe Golf Club, Mukilteo. 425-322-4537.
Mukilteo Little League: Board meeting to elect new officers and board members, 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at Mukilteo City Hall, 11930 Cyrus Way, Mukilteo. [/URL]www.mukilteolittleleague.com;http://www.mukilteolittleleague.com[URL].
North Sound Mental Health: A community meeting to develop strategic priorities for mental health services for the next three years, noon to 2 p.m. Friday at the Everett Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. 360-416-7013.
Northwest Neighborhood Association monthly meeting: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today, Room 105, at Whitehorse Hall on the Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St., Everett. Bring a homemade pie. A vote will determine the best pie and the winner receives a $50 cash prize.
PBY Memorial Foundation: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the NAS Whidbey CPO Club on Ault Field Road, Oak Harbor. The luncheon is open to the public. Aircraft will remain on display at the seaplane base until Sept.25. Win Sites, 360-678-1718 or Rich Rezabek, 360-675-1102 or 360-929-5226 for more information.
Retired Public Employees: 1:30 p.m. first Tuesdays, Room B at Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. No meetings in July and August. 425-514-5919.
Silver Lake Kiwanis: 7 a.m. every Wednesday except the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Patty’s Eggnest, 6720 Evergreen Way, Everett.
Snohomish Rotary Club: 7 a.m. Thursdays, Collector’s Choice Restaurant, 120 Glen Ave. 360-568-5629.
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lynnwood Post 1040: Meets first Thursdays at the Alderwood Youth Club, 19619 24th Ave. W., Lynnwood. All veterans who have served honorably and received a combat or campaign medal are eligible to join. 425-774-7416, 425-697-4102 or 425-486-2637.
MUSIC
Village Community Services: Friday music jam sessions, 1 to 3 p.m. at 338 N. MacLeod Ave., Arlington. Youths and adults are invited to participate. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. 360-653-7752, ext. 14.
Snohomish Senior Center: Autumn dance party, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St., Snohomish. Event open to people 15 and older. Proceeds from the $10 admission supports the center’s programs. To order tickets, call 360-568-0934.
EVENTS
Document Destruction Day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Mill Creek City Hall, 15728 Main St., Mill Creek. Participants do not need to be residents of Mill Creek to participate. Personal documents destroyed for free. Nonperishable food items collected on site for local food bank.
International Coastal Clean-up: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday Edmonds Beach Ranger Station, 200 West Dayton St., Edmonds. Help clean up Edmonds waterfront. Laura Spehar, 425-672-2150 or edmondsbwh@gmail.com.
Island Gala Auction: Support Camano Senior and Community Center at the annual auction at 5 p.m. Sept. 26. Tickets on sale at the center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island, for $65 per person. Admission includes hors d’ oeuvres, complimentary beverages and a seated dinner with a choice of king salmon, beef filet medallions or a vegetarian entree. Formal attire suggested. 360-387-0222 or [/URL]www.camanocenter.org;http://www.camanocenter.org[URL].
The Greater Everett Community Foundation Possibilities Breakfast: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Edward Hansen Conference Center at Comcast Arena in Everett. Executive director of the Giraffe Heroes Project and former U.S. diplomat John Graham is scheduled to speak about how to stay creative and energized during tough times. Call 425-212-4056 for more information or to RSVP.
Stanwood Community and Senior Center: Harvest Jubilee pancake breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood. Adults eat for $5 and kids 12 and under are $3. Serving hotcakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee. 360-629-7403 or [/URL]www.stanwoodseniorcenter.org;http://www.stanwoodseniorcenter.org[URL].
Sustainable Edmonds: Tips and tricks for celebrating a green Halloween, 7 p.m. today at PCC Natural Market, 9803 Edmonds Way, Edmonds. Mother-daughter co-authors of the book “Celebrate Green! Creating Eco-Savvy Holidays, Celebrations and Traditions for the Whole Family” and founders of [/URL]GreenHalloween.org;http://GreenHalloween.org[URL] and [/URL]CelebrateGreen.net;http://CelebrateGreen.net[URL] will offer ideas on how to create holiday traditions that are sustainable.
WSU and Snohomish County Extension 4-H: Introduction to 4-H, 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds beef pavilion, 14405 179th Ave. SE., Monroe. 425-357-6044.
Classes
Third Friday of the month dance: 7:30 p.m. at the South Camano Grange, 2227 S. Camano Drive, Camano Island. Swing dance lesson included in the $8 admission price. 360-387-6842.
GROUPS
GriefShare: A support program for anyone grieving the death of a loved one meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Marysville Church of the Nazarene, 8240 64th St. NE, Marysville. The program is every Wednesday through Dec. 9. Participants can begin at any week in the series. 360-659-4629.
Laughter Club: meets noon to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Movement Arts at 3502 204th St. NE, Arlington. 425-501-8894.
Quilceda Carvers: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. fourth Saturday of the month in the Red Barn, Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. This nonprofit group is dedicated to promoting interest in the art of woodcarving and community service. Woodcarving class is 9 a.m. to noon. Potluck and show-and-tell from noon to 2 p.m. [/URL]www.quilcedacarvers.com;http://www.quilcedacarvers.com[URL].
Puget Sound Camera Club: 7 p.m. every second, fourth and fifth Monday of the month at Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave. W., Edmonds. 425-776-2442.
Monroe Running Group: 9:30 a.m. Saturdays and 6 p.m. Wednesdays at the YMCA, 14033 Fryelands Blvd., Monroe. Runners of all ages and skill levels can attend. YMCA membership is not required. 360-805-1879.
Nonsmoking Single 60s Group: Bowl every Thursday morning. Other activities include card games, tours and movies. 425-776-0229 or 360-659-1024.
Puget Sound Singles: 9 a.m. Saturdays at the Iron Horse Casino, 7903 Evergreen Way, Everett. 425-745-2250. A group of 45 and older singles who have a variety of interests to share with others. Potlucks, dine outs, cards and more.
Snohomish Antique Study Club: 6:30 p.m. every fourth Wednesday in the meeting room at Snohomish City Library, 311 Maple Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-8095.
LIBRARIES
Granite Falls Library: Family story time at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Granite Falls Library, 815 E. Galena St. 360-691-6087.
Granite Fall Library: Teen gaming from 3 to 5 p.m. Sept. 24 at Granite Falls Library, 815 E. Galena St. Show off Guitar Hero skills at the library. Treats provided by the Friends of the Granite Falls Library. 360-691-6087.
Arlington Library: Book group 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave. 360-435-3033.
Monroe Library: Book group, 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way, Monroe. 360-794-7851.
Monroe Library: Beginning catalog and Internet class, 10 a.m. Oct. 17 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way, Monroe. Learn how to search the Internet, access library databases, set up an e-mail account and use the library catalog. Register: 360-794-7851.
Mukilteo Library: Understanding the Health Care Crisis, 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Mukilteo. Learn more about health care solutions offered by leading state experts, and understand political, public and provider issues in the forum hosted by D.J. Wilson, editor of the book “Dear Governor, About That Healthcare Crisis.” 425-493-8202.
Mukilteo Library: Employer Research for Jobseekers, 2 p.m. Sunday at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. A workshop to develop skills in creating a connection to a potential employer, accessing the hidden job market and resume tips that interest human resources personnel. 425-493-8202.
Mukilteo Library: 10 a.m. Monday at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Discussion of “The Space Between Us” by Thrity Umrigar. Group meets on the third Monday of every month.
Stanwood Library: Book group, 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Snow Goose Bookstore, 8616 271st St NW, Stanwood. Join in a discussion of “Plenty: Eating Locally on the 100-Mile Diet” by Alisa Smith and J.B. MacKinnon. Rob Branigin, 360-629-3132.
ONGOING
Edmonds Toastmasters: Meetings 7 to 8 a.m. Fridays, Edmonds Pancake Haus, 530 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. Visitors welcome to observe or participate. More information, [/URL]www.edmondstoastmasters.org;http://www.edmondstoastmasters.org[URL] or 206-949-8025.
