Staff Choice: Reading with Rover
Warm fuzzy friends to cuddle with and to read to. Don’t miss Reading with Rover, 7 p.m. today, Nov. 18, at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. This homegrown, Northwest-based literacy program helps kids strengthen reading skills while improving reading confidence as they read stories to a dog…who just loves to listen. When you stumble on a word, Rover doesn’t judge, but you may just get a wet “kiss.”
– Mina Williams
Seminars and education
• Internet training at MLT library
Thinking about a career change but don’t know where to start? Many of the resources needed to point you in the right direction are on the Web or available through electronic sources licensed by the Mountlake Terrace Library, and they are all free. This class will show you where to find the information you need to help you make this all-important life-changing decision. Pre-registration and mouse skills required. Contact Rosy Brewer at rbrewer@sno-isle.org.
• Alzheimer’s support group
Caring for someone with memory loss? Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with dementia. A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at the Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave. W., Edmonds. Contact group facilitator Barbara Bridges at 425-337-3414. The group also meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the South County Senior Center, Classroom B, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Contact group facilitator Kim Spector at 206-890-9702.
Community events
• Up on the roof with Carol
Humanitarian Carol Schillios is coming down off the roof after 113 days and raising $91,000 for developing countries. African drummers and dancers will bring her down to the beat of African and Cuban rhythms.
The Edmonds Fire Department is helping her down at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21 at Fabric of Life Foundation Boutique, 523 Main St., Edmonds.
For more information contact: Carol Schillios, 425-478-6711 or e-mail c.schillios@verizon.net
• Special Olympics fundraiser
The Special Olympics Washington 2009 Bowl for the Gold bowling tournament is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Nov. 22, at Brunswick Majestic Lanes, Lynnwood. For more information, contact Steve Wright at swright@sowa.org or 206-829-7076.
• Critical needs for Clothes for Kids
Clothes for Kids, a nonprofit providing wardrobes for low-income families, is experiencing a dramatic increase in demand from the community. Current supplies of new and gently used clothing, coats and shoes are running extremely low and the organization is in danger of having to turn away families in need.
For more information, contact Nancy Laird at 425-741-6500 or nlaird@clothesforkids.org.
• Life Line screening
Lynnwood Free Methodist Church on Dec. 19 hosts a Life Line Screening, a preventive health care event to scan for the risk of stroke and other vascular conditions. For more information, call 1-888-653-6441. Space is limited. Appointments required.
• Spanish-speaking stories
Spanish-language stories, songs and games for families that speak Spanish and those interested in the language will be held at 7 p.m., Nov. 25 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace.
• Santa is Comin’ to Town
Mill Creek Town Center and the Mill Creek Rotary are sponsoring a holiday celebration for the whole family from 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 5. Santa Parade starts at 2 p.m. and travels down Main Street. Family fun can be found throughout the Town Center: a kids area at Central Market, Santa photos, the Grinch and elves roaming the streets, carolers singing and more. Cherry Cherry will perform a concert at The Forum from 3 to 6 p.m.
• Harmonica Pocket
The Harmonica Pocket will get us all singing thanks with a medley of American folk tunes at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Dance, finger plays, a waltz with a pumpkin and zany skits tie this program up into a thoughtful, playful package.
• Parents’ night out
Parents’ night out at Mill Creek Town Center from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 5. Free child care is available from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at:
– United Studio of Self Defense (ages 8-14), 425-337-8270
– Active Martial Arts (ages 4-10), 425-337-6500
– City Hall (ages 4-10), 425-7450-1891
Child care includes trained certified staff, snacks, crafts and activities. Space is limited. Please contact each child care location to reserve a spot.
• Sing-along program in MLT
The Mountlake Terrace Library will be hosting a “History of Popular Song” program featuring turn-of-the-century Broadway and Tin Pan Alley songs on Nov. 30. On Dec. 28, the program will feature songs of World War I and Bryan Stratton will perform and lead the audience in singing the songs that have made America great. All programs are free and begin at 7 p.m.
The Mountlake Terrace Library is located at 23300 58th Ave. W., next to the old city hall. For more information, call 425-776-8722.
Youth activities
• Books and beasts
Learn to paint dragons, unicorns and griffins — just like they did when making books in the Middle Ages — at 1 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Mill Creek Library, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek. For ages 8 to 15. Limited to 25 participants. Registration ends at noon Nov. 28.
• YMCA programs for preschoolers
The Dale Turner Family YMCA announces new sports and recreation programs for waddlers, toddlers and preschoolers.
Each class is designed to encourage movement, strengthen motor skills and cultivate healthy habits. Programs include: Tiny Tigers Tae Kwon Do, Tots on Turf soccer, preschool basketball, gymnastics and Junior Climbers.
Parents are encouraged to participate and play along. For more information about programs available for children ages 3 to 5, visit www.daleturnerymca.org or call 206-363-0446. The Dale Turner Family YMCA is located at 19290 Aurora Ave. N., Shoreline.
Senior notes
• ’40s musical review at Lynnwood Senior Center
Lynnwood Senior Center will host Sky Performing Arts’ “In the Mood: A 1940s Musical Review” Dec. 5 at the Cedar Valley Grange Hall, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood. The festivities begin at 11:30 a.m. with a buffet luncheon, followed by the USO-style big band extravaganza with host Bill McKenzie, a company of fine singers and the Sky Notes Orchestra.
Cost is $15 for Lynnwood Senior Center members and $20 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Free parking is available. For detailed registration information, contact the Lynnwood Senior Center at 425-670-5050 or e-mail scoster@ci.lynnwood.wa.us.
• Fall prevention classes for older adults
The Dale Turner Family YMCA is offering classes to help older adults develop strength and stability.
Occupational therapist Jeanne Shepard is offering a fall-prevention class for adults at risk for injury. This class works in conjunction with water aerobics and takes place entirely in the Dale Turner Family YMCA Aquatics Center.
Fall-prevention classes are offered weekly at the Dale Turner Family YMCA. For more information on registration and availability, call 206-363-0446 or visit the Dale Turner Family YMCA at 19290 Aurora Ave. N., Shoreline.
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