Community Calendar

Clubs and groups

Apologetics Forum: The Apologetics Forum of Snohomish County meets next at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at Atonement Free Lutheran Church, 6905 172nd St. NE, Arlington. Paul Taylor of the Mount St Helens Creation Center will give a lecture, “No Compromise.” Refreshments, books and DVDs. More info: apologeticsforum.org.

Business and Professional Women: The Greater Everett chapter’s next regular meeting is 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 23 (fourth Monday, except July and August) at Bob’s Burgers and Brew, 1611 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett. Women age 18 and older welcome. More info: Joyce Robins at 206-909-6815.

Camera Club, Puget Sound: 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.

Daughters of Norway: Thelma Lodge 26 meets next at 10 a.m. Feb. 21 (third Saturday except June through August) at Normanna Lodge, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett. Joanne Donellan gives a presentation on the Hardanger fiddle and on her trip to Norway. Membership open to women age 13 and up of Nordic background, by descent or by marriage. Guests welcome at this meeting.

Dogs, Marysville: M-DOG (Marysville Dog Owners Group) meets at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18 (third Wednesday) at Haggen Food and Pharmacy, 3711 88th St. NE. More info: Leslie Buell at 425-268-5285 or labuell@frontier.com, m-dog.org.

Everett Area Newcomers Club: A coffee social for women who are new to the area, or who would like to make new friends, will be held 10 a.m. Feb. 19. More info: 425-347-3471, lorober@comcast.net, www.eanclub.org.

Friends of the Library, Edmonds: Meets next at 1 p.m. Feb. 26 in the upstairs plaza room of the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St. Guest speakers are students from Edmonds Community College’s international program. More info: www.edmondslibraryfriends.org.

Kiwanis, Lake Stevens: Meets next at 6:30 a.m. Feb. 18 (first and third Wednesday) at Buzz Inn and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25 (second and fourth Wednesday) at the Lake Stevens Senior Center. More info: Herb Singleton, 425-308-6981.

MOMS Club: Meets next at 10 a.m. Feb. 19 (third Thursday) in the Stilly Conference Room at Haller Park, 1100 West Ave., Arlington. Moms Offering Moms Support is a non-religious nonprofit offering play dates, Moms Night Out, baby-sitting co-op, and more. More info: arlstanmoms@gmail.com.

NARFE: The National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees meets next at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 18 (third Wednesday except June, July and August), with lunch at 11:30 a.m., at Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett.

Quilters, Busy Bee: Meets next from 12-3 p.m. or 7-9 p.m. Feb. 19 (third Thursday) at The Bridge Church, 2500 Lake Ave., Snohomish. Special programs, speakers, charitable work and more. More info: www.busybeequilters.com.

Quilters, Mukilteo Lighthouse: Meets next at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 (third Tuesday) in the Christiansen Room at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. A $5 donation is appreciated. More info: www.mlquilters.org.

Radio, amateur: The Cascade Radio Club meets next at 7 p.m. Feb. 18 (third Wednesday except December) at the Snohomish County PUD building, 2320 California St. More info: Kerry Sparlin, 425-258-4600.

Republican Women, Camano: The Camano Island Women’s Republican Club’s next luncheon meeting is at 12 p.m. Feb. 24 (fourth Tuesday) at the Lost Lake Clubhouse, 1469 Lake Drive, Camano Island. Lunch is $2. Music by violinist Walt Werme. RSVP required. More info: Linda Navarre, 360-387-5886 or crab.e.mike.@gmail.com.

Republican Women, Evergreen: The Evergreen Republican Women’s Club meets next at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19 (third Thursday, except November and December) at Shawn O’Donnell’s restaurant, 122 128th St. SE, Everett. Optional buffet dinner $16 in advance (Georgene at 425-232-3092). Speakers are Fredi Simpson of the state RNC, Bill Cooper of Northwest University, and Brandon Richards of Seattle Tae Kwon Do. More info: www.evergreenrepublicanwomen.com.

Rock and Gem Club, Everett: Meets next at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 (third Tuesday, except December) at Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: www.everettrockclub.com.

RV, Everettes: The Everettes RV and Trailer Club’s next dinner meeting is 5:30 p.m. Feb. 24 in the community meeting room of Evergreen Bowling Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. More info: 360-629-8510 or www.oakesws.com/everettes.

RV, Good Sam: Good Sam Club chapters in Snohomish and Island counties seek new members who enjoy RVing, meeting new friends and going to new places. More info: kaydonna43@hotmail.com or 425-344-4916. Interested singles contact dlheath1@hotmail.com or 425-350-1470, or cleggleston@earthlink.net or 425-890-0308.

Singles, Active North Sound Socials: Singles age 50 and older share in a variety of social activities, including potlucks, day trips, games, car shows and more. More info: 206-362-2773 or 425-353-6213.

Singles, Puget Sound Singles: Singles over age 50 join for fun activities, such as weekly breakfasts at 9 a.m. Saturdays at the IHOP at Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way, as well as movie nights, potlucks, day trips and dinner adventures. More info: 425-374-3203.

Sons of Italy: The Mille Cugini Lodge meets next from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 18 (third Wednesday) 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.

Soroptimist International Marysville: Meets at 7 a.m. Feb. 17 (first and third Tuesday) at Fanny’s Restaurant, 505 Cedar Ave., Suite A1. More info: Renae, 425-971-0031.

Spinners Guild: Valley Spinners Guild meets next from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 17 (third Tuesday) at Zion Lutheran Church, 329 Ave. A, Snohomish. More info: Alice Lake, 360-668-8196, valleyspinnersguild.wordpress.com.

Steelhead and Salmon Club: Meets next 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 19 (third Thursday) at Everett Firefighters Hall, 2411 Hewitt Ave. Fishing seminar, discussion and raffle. Hot dog meal available. More info: www.everettsteelheadandsalmonclub.com.

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.

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 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.

Writers, Evergreen Romance: Meets next at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 21 (third Saturday) at Lombardi’s restaurant, 1620 W. Marine View Drive, Everett. More info: www.evergreenrwa.org.

MEETING NOTICES

Island Transit: Representatives from Island Transit will be at the Camano Center 6-7 p.m. Feb. 17 for a community meeting. Bring questions and concerns. The Camano Center is at 606 Arrowhead Road. More info: 360-387-0222.

Sno-Isle Libraries: The Board of Trustees meets in regular session at 5 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Library District’s Service Center, 7312 35th Ave. NE, Marysville.

Marysville 1966 Class: The Marysville High School Class of 1966 is in search of classmates as it plans for the 50th class reunion in 2016. More info: Wanda Wilhonen (Wallitner) at wjhonen@gmail.com, Sharon Graafstra at snohomish48@netscape.com, or leave a message at 360-631-6664.

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