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CLUBS &GROUPS

AAUW Everett: The American Association of University Women Everett branch meets next at 11 a.m. March 8 (second Saturday, September to May) in Craft Room 2 of the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Guest speaker is Vicki Schiessl, a nurse who will share her experiences deployed to the East Coast in 2012 following Hurricane Sandy. Public is welcome. More info: 425-760-9704, everett@aauw-wa.org.

Democrats, 44th: The 44th Legislative District Democrats will hold their 2014 Legislative District Caucus, 1-4 p.m. March 9 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. The purpose of the meeting is to elect delegates to attend the Democratic State Convention in Spokane in June and to ratify the district’s platform and resolutions. All Democrats who live in the 44th Legislative District are encouraged to attend. More info: chair@44thdems.org.

Emblem Club No. 366, Lynnwood: Meets next at 7:30 p.m. March 12 (second Wednesday) at the Lynnwood Elks Lodge, 6620 196th St. SW, Lynnwood.

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.

Genealogy, Arlington: The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society meets next at 1 p.m. March 11 (second Tuesday). Eric Stroschein will present on new records of the poor (Monther’s Pensions, a federal program that ran 1908-1934). The presentation is free and will be held at 730 E. Highland Drive, Arlington. The genealogical library, 215 S. French Ave. in Arlington, is open 12-4 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. More info: 360-435-4838, www.stillygen.org.

Genealogy, Whidbey: Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers meets next from 1-3 p.m. March 11 (second Tuesday, except July and August) at Fire Station 25, 2720 Heller Road, Oak Harbor. Refreshments and drawings. More information: Ruth Hancock, 360-675-4086 or randr.hancock@frontier.com; or Gordon Garnhart at garnhart@whidbey.net.

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, 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.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Meets next from 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 11 (second Tuesday) at the Boys &Girls Club of Lake Stevens, 1609 E. Lakeshore Drive. Childcare is provided. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. More info: Kelli Lynn, 425-212-1919 or KelliLynnEvents@gmail.com.

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.

Knitters Guild, Snohomish: Meets next from 7-9 p.m. March 11 (second Tuesday) at the Waltz Building, 116 Ave. B, Snohomish. Doors open at 6 p.m. for an impromptu knitting group, 6:30 p.m. for Knit Lab. Main program at 7 p.m. More info: www.snohomishknittersguild.org.

Lions Club, Everett Central: Meets next at noon March 12 (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.

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

Model A Ford Club: The “Moon on A” Model A Ford club meets next at 7:30 a.m. March 9 (second Sunday) at Collector’s Choice Restaurant, 215 Cypress Ave., Snohomish. More info: 425-338-3229.

Monroe Garden Club: Meets next at 12:30 p.m. March 10 at the Monroe United Methodist Church, 342 S. Lewis St. Pete Wolcott, master gardener, speaks on “Honey Bees: Friend or Foe?” The public is invited. More info: Dee Daly, 360-794-7036.

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.

Rock and Gem Club, Marysville: Meets next 7-9 p.m. March 11 (second Tuesday, except July) at Marysville United Methodist Church, 5600 64th St. NE. Nonprofit group aimed at furthering expertise and enjoyment of the lapidary and rock hounding hobby and the study of related earth sciences. Guests welcome. More info: Bill Moser at 425-238-8222 or bill-jj@comcast.net.

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

Show Biz Kids 4-H: Meets next from 6:30-8 p.m. March 11 (second Tuesday) at the Horseshoe Grange, 16424 Broadway Ave., Snohomish. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade explore various areas of performing arts. More info: 360-668-6681 or 425-357-6044.

Sisco Heights Community Club: The next potluck dinner and meeting is March 7 (first Friday, except December) at the Club House, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington. Potluck dinner starts at 6 p.m.; regular meeting, at 7:15 p.m. Games and music afterward. More info: Don King, 360-658-8107.

Snohomish County Republican Women’s Club: Meets next at 11 a.m. March 13 (second Thursday) at Shawn O’Donnell’s restaurant, 122 128th St. SE, Everett. Everyone is welcome. RSVP to Dorothy Yoney at 360-658-0479.

Sno-King Stamp Club: Next business meeting is 7:30-9 p.m. March 12 (second Wednesday) at Snohomish County PUD, 2320 California St., Everett. Next family night is 7-9 p.m. March 21 (third Friday) at the South County Senior Center, 220 S. Railroad Ave., Edmonds. More info: http://sno-kingstampclub.freehostia.com.

Soroptimist International Marysville: Meets next at 7 a.m. March 4 (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, visit www.toastmasters.org.

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 the annual Celebration of International Women’s Day with a breakfast meeting at 7:30 a.m. March 6 at the Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE. Guest speaker Claire Tirtoprodjo of Agros International will speak about the group’s work to help the rural poor of Latin America. Reservations required. More info: Michelle Dietz, michelledietz@comcast.net or 360-631-2027.

MEETING NOTICES

Retired Public Employees: Meets next at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Agenda items are the 2014 budget, district meeting March 13, and the nomination of officers for the April elections. More info: Jim Brandley, 425-337-0884.

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