Community Calendar

CLUBS &GROUPSBusiness and Professional Women, Greater Everett: Next regular meeting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. today (fourth Monday) at Bob’s Burgers and Brew, 1611 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett. Bring gently used or new books to sell at the meeting. Guest speaker is Peggy Rose Webster on “Dress Rich, Live Richer.” Networking meetings are canceled until further notice. Women age 18 and older welcome. No meetings in July or August. More info: Joyce Robins, 206-909-6815.

Camano Island Women’s Republican Club: Next luncheon meeting is at noon Jan. 28 (fourth Tuesday) at the Lost Lake Community Center, 1469 Lake Drive, Camano Island. More info: Nina Kurrle, 360-387-4157.

Daughters of Penelope: Greek women’s organization meets next at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 (first Thursday). Meetings held at various locations. The organization focuses on philanthropic endeavors and connecting with Greek heritage. More info: 425-252-7229.

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 or 425-220-6727 or 425-355-7489.

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.

Kiwanis Club, Monroe: Meets noon Wednesdays at the Trax Cafe at Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, Monroe.

Knitting Group, Mukilteo Library: 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.

Mill Creek Seniors Club: Next potluck meeting is planned for noon Feb. 3 (first and third Mondays) in the City Hall community room, 15728 Main St. More info: 425-357-1260.

Music Hall Orchestra: Meets from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Music Hall, next to Macy’s inside the Everett Mall, 1402 SE Everett Mall Way. More info: 425-252-6542.

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, Everett: The club meets at noon Tuesdays at the Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE. More info: 425-259-9141 or evrotary@evrotary.org.

Rotary Club, Snohomish: Meets at 7 a.m. Thursdays at Collector’s Choice Restaurant, Pine Avenue and Second Street, Snohomish. Prospective members are welcome for a courtesy breakfast, fellowship and an interesting program. More info: www.snohomishrotary.org, 360-568-5629.

Rotary Club, Stanwood-Camano: Presentations are open to the public. Lunch is available for $15. Sessions are held in the Stanwood-Camano School Board meeting rooms at 26920 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood. County Executive John Lovick gives a “State of the County” at the Feb. 5 meeting. More info: www.StanwoodRotary.org, 360-722-7811.

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society: The next free beginning genealogy class is at 10 a.m. Feb. 1 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. Regular library hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Also, the next regular meeting is at 1 p.m. Feb. 5 at 19903 Poplar Way in Heritage Park. Steven Morrison presents “Peopling the British Isles,” a genetic study of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England and the rest of the British Isles. Guests are welcome. There will be refreshments. More info: 425-775-6267.

Soroptimist International Marysville: Meets next at 7 a.m. Feb. 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 5:30 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. A new Poets Corner meets 1-3 p.m. the first and third Thursday, starting Feb. 6, at the Everett Public Library Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett. More info: www.mukilteoarts.org.

MEETING NOTICESSno-Isle Libraries: The Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 5 p.m. today at the Library District’s Service Center, 7312 35th Ave. NE, Marysville. More info: 360-651-7002.

Retired Public Employees Council: Chapter 6 will meet at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. The meeting is open to all retired members of the state retirement systems. Meeting will discuss a RPEC’s visit to Olympia for legislative day, new membership committee and the 2014 budget. More info: Jim Brandley, 425-337-0884.

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