CLUBS &GROUPS
Emblem Club No. 366, Lynnwood: Meets next at 7:30 p.m. April 9 (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. April 8 (second Tuesday) at Arlington Free Methodist Church, 730 E. Highland Drive. The local society also will be hosting the 2014 Washington State Genealogy Conference, Aug. 15-16 at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center, and encourages early registration at www.stillygen.org. The genealogical library is open 12-4 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays at 215 S. French Ave. More info: 360-435-4838.
Genealogy, Bothell: The Bothell Sons of Norway will hold a Norwegian Genealogy Workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 12 at 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. Registration required by April 5. Jan Sjovik, professor and department chair for Scandinavian studies at the University of Washington, will focus on how to research and read the Norwegian probate records. Bring a sack lunch, and a laptop if desired. Cost is $25, or $40 per family. More info: Selma Snaring at 425-385-2144 or Gary Ramstad at 206-365-6913.
Genealogy, Lynnwood: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society’s next regular meeting is at 6:30 p.m. April 2 (first Wednesday, every other month) at 19903 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. Members will show family treasures and share research stories at this “show and tell” program. Guests are welcome. The next free beginning genealogy class is at 10 a.m. April 5 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. More info: 425-775-6267.
Genealogy, Whidbey: Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers meets next from 1-3 p.m. April 8 (second Tuesday, except July and August) at Fire Station 25, 2720 Heller Road, Oak Harbor. Naomi Schneider will give ideas on how to use scrapbooking to enhance genealogical sharing and presentation of information. 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. April 8 (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. April 8 (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 April 9 (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 April 7 (first and third Mondays) in the City Hall community room, 15728 Main St. More info: 425-357-1260.
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. April 8 (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. April 8 (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 April 4 (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. April 10 (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. April 9 (second Wednesday) at Snohomish County PUD, 2320 California St., Everett. 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.free hostia.com.
Soroptimist International Marysville: Meets next at 7 a.m. April 1 (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 business meeting is 7:30 a.m. April 3 at the Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE. Reservations required. More info: info@zontaeverett.org or 425-422-6157.
MEETING NOTICES
Retired Public Employees Council, Chapter 6: Meets next at 1:30 p.m. April 1 at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Agenda items include officer elections and revisions to chapter bylaws. More info: Jim Brandley at 425-337-0884.
Snohomish Conservation District: A public meeting on the Conservation District’s proposed five-year special assessment is set for 6 p.m. April 8 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. 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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