ROOTS

Genealogy, Arlington: The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society meets 1 p.m. second Tuesdays in Hadley Hall at the Arlington Boys and Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE. The library is open select days at 6111 188th Place NE. More info: 360-435-4838, www.stillygen.org.

Genealogy, Snohomish: The Genealogy Workgroup meets 10 a.m. fourth Saturdays at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave.

Genealogy, south county: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society meets 6:30 p.m. first Wednesdays (except July and August) at the Family History Center, room 13, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, 22015 48th Ave. W, Mountlake Terrace. Research library open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. More info: 425-775-6267.

Genealogy, Whidbey: Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers meets 1-3 p.m. second Tuesdays (except July and August) at Fire Station 25, 2720 Heller Road, Oak Harbor. More info: Ruth Hancock, 360-675-4086.

Historical Society, Granite Falls: Meets next at 7 p.m. the last Monday of the month (except August) at The Village retirement center, 302 N Alder Ave. All welcome. No cost to attend.

LODGES

Daughters of Norway: A sisterhood aimed at preserving Nordic heritage. Thelma Lodge 26 in Everett meets 10 a.m. third Saturdays (except June through August) at Normanna Lodge, 2725 Oakes Ave. Ingeborg Lodge 43 in Stanwood meets 10 a.m. second Saturdays (except July and August) at Sons of Norway Hall, 9910 270th St. NE. More info: www.daughtersofnorway.org.

Elks: A fraternal order focused on charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity with an emphasis on patriotism and belief in God. Lodge 479 in Everett meets 7 p.m. first and third Thursdays at 2802 Hoyt Ave. Lodge 2171 in Lynnwood meets 7:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays at 6620 196th St. SW. More info: www.elks.org, 425-252-4179 (Everett), 425-776-2171 (Lynnwood).

Fraternal Order of Eagles: “People Helping People” in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice and equality. Local Aeries are in Everett, Snohomish, Lynnwood, Granite Falls, Stanwood and Sultan. More info: www.foe.com.

Freemasons: The Masonic Fraternity claims to be the oldest fraternity in the world and seeks men (Masons) wishing to become better men through service and self-improvement. Local Lodges are in Arlington, Edmonds, Everett, Granite Falls, Marysville, Monroe, Snohomish and Stanwood. More info: freemason-wa.org.

Knights of Columbus: A Catholic fraternal benefit society. There are councils in Everett, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mill Creek and Snohomish, as well as Assemblies in Everett and Lynnwood. More info: www.kofc.org.

Shriners: Fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth. The local temple is Nile Shriners, 6601 244th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. More info: 425-774-9611, www.nileshrine.org.

Sons of Italy: The Mille Cugini Lodge meets 7-9 p.m. third Wednesdays at the Red Barn in Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. Meetings conclude with a pasta dinner and raffle. More info: riccivilla@hotmail.com, www.glnw.org/millecugini.htm.

Sons of Norway: A fraternal group focused on preserving Norwegian heritage. Lodges are in Bothell, Edmonds, Everett and Stanwood. More info: www.sofn.com.

MEETING NOTICES

Sno-Isle Libraries: The board of trustees meets next at 5 p.m. April 25 at the Library District’s Service Center, 7312 35th Ave. NE, Marysville.

Edmonds Library: The Friends of the Edmonds Library meets next at 1 p.m. April 28 in the upstairs Plaza Room of the Library, 650 Main St. The group celebrates library staff this month. Free admission. More info: www.edmondslibraryfriends.org.

Retirees: The Retired Public Employees Council of Washington Chapter 6 (Everett area) meets next at 1:30 p.m. May 3 (first Tuesdays, September to June) at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Susie Starrfield of Snohomish County Human Services speaks. All are welcome. More info: Jim Brandley, 425-337-0884.

Other interest groups are listed throughout the month. Send calendar items to newstips@heraldnet.com.