Community Calendar

Published 9:00 pm Tuesday, September 5, 2006

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society meets 6:30 tonight at Lynnwood Public Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. Speaker is Seattle Public Library genealogy specialist Darlene Hamilton, who will talk about how to search for records. Prior to the meeting, Margaret Summitt offers help to genealogists of all levels. For more information about the society’s library in Heritage Park or about regular meetings, call 425-438-0307.

Former Everett General Hospital employees will meet for a potluck reunion at noon today at Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville.

Quilt embellishments is the program topic at the next Camano Island Quilters meeting, 10 a.m. today, Odd Fellows Park, 96 S. Camano Ridge Road. Evening group meets 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Stanwood High School library, 7400 272nd St. NW.

THURSDAY

thursday

“Changing Scenes of Alderwood Manor” photo exhibit can be viewed from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday at the Alderwood Manor Heritage Cottage, 19903 Poplar Way, Lynnwood. 425-775-4694.

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friDAY

Lake Stevens Senior Center and AARP offer a two-session safe driving class 12:30 to 5 p.m. Friday and Sept. 15 in the meeting room of the new Lake Stevens Police Station, 2211 Grade Road. Auto insurance companies offer a discount to seniors who have completed the two-session class. Fee is $10 for materials. Advance registration is required at Lake Stevens City Hall or by calling 425-334-1012.

SaturDAY

Saturday

Patricia Baillargeon, Eleanor Roosevelt’s assistant during her United Nations years, speaks to Everett Branch of American Association of University Women, 11 a.m. Saturday, Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. 425-337-5220.

Bob Barca talks about gardening in autumn and winter at the Arlington Garden Club workshop 10 a.m. Saturday at the Boys &Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington. 360-403-7769.

Civil War ceremony, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Evergreen Cemetery, Everett. Free. Replica of Abraham Lincoln’s casket on hand accompanied by video about his funeral services. Weaponry, musket and cannon salutes, speeches and the laying of wreaths planned.

Open microphone night in Snohomish begins at 6 p.m. Saturday in the historic Church of Christ building on the southeast corner of Fourth Street and Avenue D, Snohomish. Children and adults welcome. Sponsored by Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater. 360-794-8348.

Guided tours of Car 55, one of six electric Interurban rail cars that from 1910 to 1939 provided commuter service from Alderwood Manor to Seattle and Everett, are set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Heritage Park, 19921 Poplar Way, Lynnwood.

Normanna Men’s Norwegian Chorus performs at the Ingeborg Lodge 43, meeting 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Sons of Norway Hall, 9910 270th St. NW, Stanwood. 360-387-0992.

SunDAY

SunDAY

Everett Farmers Market is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 24, 1600 W. Marine View Drive, Everett. 425-921-3392.

Edmonds Christian Church is offering a Labyrinth Worship Service 6 p.m. Sunday 23010 84th Ave. W., Edmonds. The service will be contemplative or Taize-style, followed by a walk in the wooded labyrinth adjacent to the church.

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monday

Mark Turner talks about wildflowers at the Snohomish Garden Club meeting 7 p.m. Monday at Snohomish High School performing arts center, 1316 Fifth St. 360-568-5960.

A regional remembrance ceremony of the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks is being planned by the Lynnwood police and fire departments. The event is 6 p.m. Monday at the police department, 19321 44th Ave. W. 425-774-6436.

Art classes for kids are offered beginning Monday by Edmonds parks and recreation department, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St. For information or to register, call 425-771-0230 or visit www.reczone.org.

TuesDAY

TuesDAY

Everett Chess Club meets 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Open to all ages and skill levels. 425-514-3209.

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wednesDAY

Snohomish Historical Society plans a free walking tour of the Snohomish historic business district at 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Waltz Building, 116 Ave. B. Warner Blake and Victoria Harrington will guide the tour.

The Graham Kerr award dinner is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road. Sponsored by the Culinary Art Society, the dinner cost is $5. Membership is $10. 360-387-0222.

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this week

Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival Art Show is 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. Open microphone nights are Friday and Saturday at Whidbey Coffee and Cafe, 619 Fourth St., during the festival.

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Support groups for recently bereaved men and women. Widowed Information and Consultation Services of Snohomish County offers help for those who have lost their spouse. 425-252-7617.

Home League, the Salvation Army of Everett’s women’s group, meets 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Salvation Army building, 2525 Rucker Ave., Everett, to work on service projects.

Socrates Cafe, a philosophical discussion group where “community conversation occurs without convincing, correcting or condemning,” is 7 p.m. each third Wednesday of the month at Monroe Public Library, 1070 Village Way. 425-344-7673.

Open mike 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at Whidbey Coffee, 619 Fourth St., Mukilteo, Sponsored by the Mukilteo Arts Guild, the event features performance art, poetry and acoustic music.

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers drop-in beginning genealogy classes during open hours. Located in Heritage Park, 19827 Poplar Way, Lynnwood, the library is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. 425-775-6267.

Homicide survivor peer support group offers a safe setting to share following the homicide of a loved one. Presented by Families and Friends of Violent Crime Victims, the group meets the first Thursday of each month. 800-346-7555 for time and location.

Bingo: 11 a.m. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, noon Thursdays. Senior lunch followed by penny bingo at the Granite Falls Senior Center, 302 S. Granite Ave., Granite Falls. 360-691-7177, 360-691-4297.

PAWS dog-training classes: For puppies and dog 3 months and older. Classes are limited to seven dogs and are offered throughout the spring and summer at PAWS, 15305 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. The fee for each six-week session is $100. 425-787-2500, ext. 820; www. paws.org, search for “dog classes.”

Yoga and Pilates classes: Offered by West Coast Family Aquatic Center. $5 per class. All classes taught by certified instructors. Morning and evening classes Monday-Thursday at 15622 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek. 425-745-3474.

Boeing Retiree Group (Bluebills): Dedicated to providing opportunities to volunteer time and experience to improve the quality of life in the community. Activities include volunteer opportunities, speakers and social events. Meets the fourth Thursday of each month at the Boeing Activity Center. 425-717-3755.

Everett Exchange Club meetings: 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Vintage Cafe, 1508 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 360-658-0461, info@everett exchangeclub.org.

MG Car Club Northwest meeting: Open to all with an interest in MG automobiles or British sports cars. 7 p.m. first Tuesday of each month at Elmer’s Restaurant, 3471 184th St. SW, Lynnwood. 206-228-5665.

Senior exercise: $2. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 10:10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Arbor Place, Silver Lake, 12806 Bothell-Everett Highway, Everett. 425-338-3227.

Meeting of the Everett chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: The third Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Petosa’s, 3121 Broadway, Everett. 425-337-4131.

Families for Kids training classes: A program of Lutheran Community Services Northwest, providing support services for foster, adoptive and kinship-care providers in Washington. Meets 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Denny’s Restaurant, 2903 Pacific Ave., Everett. 425-268-7145.

Ballroom dance: Dancing and live band. $4. 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell. 425-487-2441.

Bingo: 11 a.m. Tuesdays and 7 p.m. Fridays at Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington.

Everett Chess Club: Free, all ages and skill levels. 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Espresso Americano, Everett Public Library auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. 425-514-3209, bradchess@hotmail.com.

Friday night singles dance: Dancing, DJ. $8. 21 and older. 8 p.m. to midnight first Friday of each month, Laurelwood Reception Hall and Event Center, 123 N. Blakeley St., Monroe. 360-794-8317.

Lindbeck dance: Harry Lindbeck plays smooth dance music. $5. 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays at Normanna Hall, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett. 425-252-0291.

Public dance: Sno-King International Folk Dance Club. $5, $3 members. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays at Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood. 425-454-6529, 425-889-0541.

Social club: Razzmatazz Dance and Social Club hosts smoke-free events with dancing and a DJ. Fourth Saturday of each month at Laurelwood Reception Hall and Event Center, 123 N. Blakeley St., Monroe. 360-794-8317.

Scottish country dancing: No partner needed. Every Wednesday at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. 425-438-8977.

Tango lessons: With Ina and Jon Howe. Small donation. 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Saturdays at Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. 425-257-8780.

Adult first-aid and CPR recertification: $25, current card required. 8 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of each month at Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington. 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.

Auto and work injury class: Chiropractic massage, nutrition. Registration required. 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Auto and Work Injury Clinic, Marysville. 360-653-8307.

Building family strengths: Free parenting class offered by Pathways for Women YMCA. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Lynnwood; 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Everett. 425-774-9843, ext. 223.

Childbirth preparation: $75. 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. 360-794-1411.

Fitness: Balance, flexibility, strength, aerobics. $25 members, $30 nonmembers; bring mat or towel. 8:25 to 9:20 a.m. and 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell. 425-487-2441.

Foot-care clinic for seniors: $10 per person, registration required. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. every other Tuesday at Cascade Valley Hospital Wound Care Center, 875 Wesley St., Suite 210, Arlington. 360-435-8158.

Infant-child CPR: Two-year-certification. $25 per family. 8 to 11 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington. 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.

Cascade Crags: Indoor rock climbing. $40. Classes for beginners at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays. Climbs for youths ages 8-19 are at 6 p.m. Thursdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays. $10 members, $25 nonmembers. 2820 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-258-3431, www.cascadecrags.com.

Edmonds Bicycle Advocacy Group: Meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. 425-744-6588.

North Sound Sea Kayaking Association: Activities include saltwater outings and kayaking classes. Meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Walter E. Hall Golf Course meeting room, Everett. 425-423-0883. http://nsseakayaker. homestead.com.

Pilchuck Audubon: Birding trips and education. Meets at 7 p.m. the second Friday of each month at Cascade Crags, 2820 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-252-0926.

Pilchuck Treasure Hunting Club: A club for those dedicated to metal detecting. Meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Washington National Guard Armory, 2730 Oakes Ave., Everett. 425-481-1484.

Snohomish County Mycological Society: Activities include educational events, field trips, shows and classes. Meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Baker Heights Community Center, 14th and Poplar streets, Everett. www.scmsfungi.org.

Washington Bass Association: Meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Meadowdale Community Center, 6801 N. Meadowdale Road, Lynnwood.

Bluegrass and Country Music Makers Association: Bluegrass jam sessions, free. Dinner following, donation requested. 1 p.m. the second Sunday of each month at Darrington Community Center. 360-436-1179, 360-436-1006.

Bluegrass open mike: 7 to 10 p.m. last Saturday of each month, Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish. 360-568-2472.

Jazz jam: 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays with the Tony Chop Jazz Trio. Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish. 360-568-2472.

Native American flute gathering: 10 a.m. to noon last Saturday of the month, Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish. 360-568-2472.

Old Time &Country Music Association: Free jam sessions, 6:30 to 9:45 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of each month. Baker Hi-Rise, 1401 Poplar St., Everett. 425-334-5769.

Open electric and acoustic jam session: Downbeat electric and jazz. 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Stewart’s of Snohomish, 709 First St., Snohomish. 360-568-4684.

Open mike: 9 p.m. Wednesday at The Jet Deck at Paine Field, 10203 31st Ave. W., Everett. 425-353-0770.

Open mike: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish. 360-568-2472.

Open mike: 7 to 11 p.m. Friday at The Candy Cane Restaurant, 523 W. Stevens Ave., Sultan. 425-799-2416.

Washington Old-Time Fiddlers Association: Jam sessions the second and fourth Fridays of each month. 5 p.m., Celtic group; 6 p.m., workshop; 7 p.m., circle jam. Youth jam at 7 p.m. second Fridays. Free. Old Arlington High School, 135 S. French St., Arlington. 360-691-5907, noelula@aol.com.

OPPORTUNITIES

OPPORTUNITIES

The Military Family Network seeks a full-time volunteer: Someone is needed to expand the group’s national community volunteer network. Work includes writing a nationally syndicated military family column, recruiting and managing volunteers and other tasks. cpeabody@ emilitary.org.

Catholic Community Services is looking for volunteers to drive clients to and from doctor’s appointments and other essential errands. Drive daily or schedule. Mileage reimbursed. CPR and defensive driving classes provided. Clients can enter and exit the car on their own. Be over 21, have insurance, a valid driver’s license and a safe running vehicle. Call John McAlpine 425-257-2111, ext. 3374.

Volunteer to work on the Iron Goat Trail near Stevens Pass. Go to www.trailvolunteers.org or call 206-517-3019 for details.

Downsizing? Moving? New &Again, a nonprofit thrift shop supporting the Snohomish County Center for Battered Women, needs your clean, gently used furniture. Pick-up of items not available; drop off items at 3116 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-258-4428.

MS Helping Hands seeks volunteers and donations: The Donor Closet carries and accepts donations of items that help people with disabilities. It is currently collecting dolls and stuffed animals for children affected by Hurricane Katrina. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. 425-712-1804.

Evergreen REACT seeks new members: The nonprofit organization uses multiple radio communications resources to help the public and community organizations and events. It meets at 7 p.m. the last Sunday of the month at Fire District 1 headquarters in Everett. evergreenreact2869@yahoo.com.

The all-volunteer Sultan Food Bank needs donations: Food and money are needed to continue helping families in Sultan, Gold Bar, Index, Baring and other communities. The food bank, which is now separate from the Sky Valley Food Bank in Monroe, feeds about 200 families a week. Drop off food at 703 First St. from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays or 8:30 a.m. to noon Fridays. Mail cash donations to the Sultan Food Bank, P.O. Box 1181, Sultan, WA 98294.

Senior Services of Snohomish County is looking for volunteers for its Senior Peer Counseling program. Volunteers age 55 and older will provide counseling support to senior citizens struggling to cope with life transitions. No previous counseling experience is necessary. Training, supervision and mileage are provided. 425-290-1252.