Community calendar

CLUBS &GROUPS

Busy Bee Quilters: Meets next 12-3 p.m. or 7-9 p.m. April 17 (third Thursday) at The Bridge Church, 2500 Lake Ave., Snohomish. Special programs, speakers, charitable work and more. More info: www.busybeequilters.com.

Camano Island Women’s Republican Club: Next luncheon meeting is at 12:30 p.m. April 22 (fourth Tuesday) at the Lost Lake Community Center, 1469 Lake Drive, Camano Island. Guest speaker Shahram Hadian, a Christian pastor and former Muslim, will speak on “Restoring Our Constitutional Republic.” Noon lunch is $5. More info: 360-629-0399 or jabvibbert@gmail.com.

Daughters of Norway, Thelma Lodge 26: Meets next at 10 a.m. April 19 (third Saturday except June through August) at Normanna Lodge, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett. Ginnie Wegenast will talk about how to preserve things connected to personal heritage, such as documents, fabric and photos. Membership is open to women 13 years and older of Scandinavian descent or with an interest in Nordic culture. Guests are welcome.

Edmonds Floretum Garden Club: Final Saturday Workshop of the season, “Introduction to Gardening for Kids” for kids ages 7-12, is set for 10 a.m.-noon April 19 at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. To register for this free workshop call Janice Noe at 425-774-4991.

Everett Area Newcomers Club: A Snohomish County club for women who are interested in making new friends. You do not need to be new to the area to join. More info: barlip@msn.com, 425-220-6727, 425-355-7489 or www.eancclub.org.

Everett Rock and Gem Club: Meets next at 7 p.m. April 15 (third Tuesday except December) at Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: www.everettrockclub.com.

Everettes RV and Trailer Club: Next dinner meeting is at 5:30 p.m. April 22 in the community meeting room of Evergreen Bowling Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. First RV outing of 2014 will be April 25-27 at La Conner Thousand Trails Preserve. More info: 360-629-8510 or www.oakesws.com/everettes.

Evergreen Republican Women’s Club: Meets next at 7 p.m. April 17 (third Thursday, except November and December) at Shawn O’Donnell’s restaurant, 122 128th St. SE, Everett. Guest speaker is Tom McCabe of the Freedom Foundation. Optional buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. ($16 in advance). RSVP by April 16 to Georgene at 425-232-3092 or evergreenrepublicanwomen@yahoo.com. More info: www.evergreenrepublicanwomen.com.

Genealogy, Lynnwood: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society’s Scandinavian and German research groups meet next at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., respectively, April 15 (third Tuesday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way, Heritage Park, Lynnwood. Also, a free class on how to apply for a Washington Pioneer Certificate will be held 10 a.m.-noon April 16; registration is required. For more information, call the library during open hours, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday, at 425-775-6267.

Good Sam Club: Chapters in Snohomish and Island counties are accepting new members who enjoy RV’ing, meeting new friends and going new places. More info: kaydonna43@hotmail.com or 425-344-4916.

Good Sam Club, Good Guy Sams chapter: Meets next at 11 a.m. April 18 (third Friday). Local RV chapter, active, fun loving. Campouts from spring through fall. More info: Donna Amos at kaydonna43@hotmail.com or 425-344-4916.

Good Sam Club, Single Sams of Washington chapter: Inviting all RV’ing single men and women to camp and lunch at various locations monthly. More info: msamida@gmail.com or 253-350-8921.

Knitting group, Everett: The Knitwits and Happy Hookers meets 11 a.m.-2 p.m. every Thursday and Friday at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Yarn donations also welcome. Everything the group makes is donated to community causes. More info: Bobby Neason, 425-303-2516.

Knitting group, Mukilteo: Meets 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. All skill levels welcome. Beginners: bring a pair of No. 8 or No. 9 needles and a skein of worsted-weight yarn.

Lions Club, Everett Central: Meets next at noon April 23 (second and fourth Wednesdays) at Lombardi’s restaurant, 1620 W. Marine View Drive in Everett. Prospective members welcome. Please RSVP by calling Art Ruben at 425-387-9256.

M-DOG: Marysville Dog Owners Group meets next at 6:30 p.m. April 16 (third Wednesday) at Haggen Food &Pharmacy, 3711 88th St. NE. More info: Leslie Buell at 425-268-5285, labuell@frontier.com, or http://m-dog.org.

Mill Creek Seniors Club: Next potluck meeting is planned for noon April 21 (first and third Mondays) in the City Hall community room, 15728 Main St. More info: 425-357-1260.

MOMS Club: Meets next at 10 a.m. April 17 (third Thursday) in the Stilly Conference Room at Haller Park, 1100 West Ave., Arlington. Moms Offering Moms Support of Arlington-Stanwood-Camano Island is a non-religious nonprofit that organizes play dates, Moms Night Out events, a baby-sitting co-op, community service projects, and more. More info: arlstanmoms@gmail.com.

Monroe Garden Club: Meets next at 12:30 p.m. today at the Monroe United Methodist Church, 342 S. Lewis St. Thelma McGowan, of Stadium Flowers, will speak on “Flower Arranging Made Easy.” This will be a potluck meeting; bring a dish to share. More info: Dee Daly, 360-794-7036.

Mukilteo Yacht Club: Meets next at 6:30 p.m. April 24 at the Old Mukilteo Grange, 807 Second Ave., Mukilteo. New members are sought, both power and sail boaters. The cruising and social club sponsors two cruises per month plus a monthly meeting and dinner. Opening Day of Boating celebration set for May 3. More info: www.mukilteoyachtclub.com or Denise at 425-218-3359.

Puget Sound Antique Radio Association: Meets at noon April 20 (third Sunday) at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood. Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of antique radio and wireless. More info: 425-478-3643.

Puget Sound Camera Club: Meets at 7 p.m. the second, fourth and fifth Monday of the month at Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave. W., Edmonds. More info: 425-776-2442.

Puget Sound Singles: An active group of single people over age 50 who join for fun activities, such as weekly breakfasts at 9 a.m. Saturdays, as well as movie nights, car races, oldies car show, potlucks, day trips and dinner adventures. More info: 425-374-3203.

Rotary Club: The professional service club is active across Snohomish County. Learn more and find a local club at www.rotary.org.

Sno-King Stamp Club: Next family night is 7-9 p.m. April 18 (third Friday) at the South County Senior Center, 220 S. Railroad Ave., Edmonds. More info: http://sno-kingstampclub.freehostia.com.

Sons of Italy, Mille Cugini Lodge: Meets next from 7-9 p.m. April 16 (third Wednesday) at the Red Barn in Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. The club celebrates and perpetuates Italian culture and heritage. Meetings conclude with a pasta dinner and raffle. More info: riccivilla@hotmail.com, www.glnw.org/millecugini.htm.

Soroptimist International Everett: Human trafficking presentation by Jenn Rosenberg will be at 12 p.m. April 23 at the Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE. Cost is $12 for lunch. RSVP to Rebecca Brayton at 425-259-8367.

Soroptimist International Marysville: Meets next at 7 a.m. April 15 (first and third Tuesday) at Fanny’s Restaurant, 505 Cedar Ave., Suite A1, Marysville. More info: Renae, 425-971-0031.

Toastmasters: The nonprofit club helps members improve their speaking and leadership skills. There are multiple clubs in Snohomish County. To find a local club, go to www.toastmasters.org.

Valley Spinners Guild: Meets next from 7-9 p.m. April 15 (third Tuesday) at Zion Lutheran Church, 329 Ave. A, Snohomish. More info: Alice Lake, 360-668-8196, valley spinnersguild.wordpress.com.

Willow Place: Activities for adults with developmental disabilities are offered 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Quilceda Community Services, 9610 48th Drive NE, Marysville. Three-hour activity sessions include exercise, crafts, games and music. Cost is $15. More info: 360-653-2324.

Writers group, Monroe: Wednesday Writers meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. Find support and guidance at this group led by published author Bernadette Pajer. Junior Monroe Wednesday Writers, for writers in grades 6-12, meet at 4:30 p.m.

Writers groups, Mukilteo: The Mukilteo Arts Guild Writers Group meets 7-9 p.m. Thursdays at the Mukilteo YMCA, 10601 47th Place W. Poets Corner meets 1-3 p.m. the first and third Thursday at the Everett Public Library Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett. More info: www.mukilteoarts.org.

Zonta Club of Everett: Next program meeting is 11:30 a.m. April 17, a kick-off for the 2014 auction, at the Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE. Reservations required. More info: info@zontaeverett.org or 425-422-6157.

MEETING NOTICES

Snohomish Conservation District: A public meeting on the Conservation District’s proposed five-year special assessment is set for 5 p.m. April 15 at its Lake Stevens offices, 528 91st Ave. NE. The Snohomish Conservation District Board of Supervisors is proposing the reauthorization of the special assessment of $5 per parcel plus $.05 per acre for assessed lands within the District. More info: 425-377-7001.

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