Community Calendar

CLUBS &GROUPS

Apologetics Forum: The next meeting of the Apologetics Forum of Snohomish County will be 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at Atonement Free Lutheran Church, 6905 172nd St. NE, Arlington. Spike Psarris, a former engineer in the U.S. military space program, speaks on “Debunking the Big Bang.” Refreshments, books and DVDs. More info: apologeticsforum.org.

Busy Bee Quilters: Meets from 12-3 p.m. or 7-9 p.m. Oct. 16 (third Thursday) at The Bridge Church, 2500 Lake Ave., Snohomish. Special programs, speakers, charitable work and more. More info: www.busybeequilters.com.

Cascade Radio Club: Meets next at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 (third Wednesday) in the training room at the Snohomish County PUD building, 2320 California St. More info: Kerry Sparlin, 425-258-4600.

Daughters of Norway, Thelma Lodge 26: Meets next at 10 a.m. Oct. 18 (third Saturday except June through August) at Normanna Lodge, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett. Membership is open to women 13 years and older of Scandinavian descent or with an interest in Nordic culture. Guests are welcome.

Emblem Club No. 523, Everett: Meets next at 11 a.m. Oct. 14 (second Tuesday, except July and August) at the Everett Elks Lodge, 2802 Hoyt Ave.

Everett Rock and Gem Club: Meets next at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 (third Tuesday, except December) at Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: www.everettrockclub.com.

Evergreen Republican Women’s Club: Meets at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16 (third Thursday, except November and December) at Shawn O’Donnell’s restaurant, 122 128th St. SE, Everett. Optional buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. ($16 in advance). RSVP for dinner to Georgene at 425-232-3092 or evergreenrepublicanwomen@yahoo.com by the Monday prior. More info: www.evergreenrepublicanwomen.com.

Genealogy, Arlington: The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society meets next at 1 p.m. Oct. 14 (second Tuesday) at Arlington Free Methodist Church, 730 E. Highland Drive. 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, www.stillygen.org.

Genealogy, Lynnwood: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society’s Scandinavian and German focus groups meet next at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., respectively, Oct. 21 (third Tuesday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way, Heritage Park, Lynnwood. Library hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. More info: 425-775-6267.

Genealogy, Whidbey: Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers meets next from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 14 (second Tuesday, except July and August) at Fire Station 25, 2720 Heller Road, Oak Harbor. WIGS member Pat Papendorf speaks. More info: Ruth Hancock, 360-675-4086.

Good Sam RV Club: Chapters in Snohomish and Island counties are accepting new members who enjoy RVing, meeting new friends and going to new places. More info: kaydonna43@hotmail.com or 425-344-4916.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Meets next from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 (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. Many things the group makes are 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. Oct. 14 (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.

Knitting, Stanwood: The North Sound Knitters Guild meets next at 6 p.m. Oct. 13 (second Monday) in the Friendship Room at the Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW. All knitters welcome. Guest speakers, projects and more. This year’s charitable cause is Days for Girls. More info: Sandy, 360-387-0165.

League of Women Voters: “Tapas and Topics” will be held at 5 p.m. Oct. 22 at Arnie’s restaurant on the Edmonds waterfront and at 5 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Vintage Cafe, 1510 Hewitt Ave., Everett. The informal membership events will discuss ballot issues, money in politics and agriculture in Snohomish County. Tapas provided; attendees order their own beverages. Women and men interested in the work of the League of Women Voters are welcome. Reservations required. More info: Janet Chalupnik, 425-776­-5544.

Lions Club, Everett Central: Meets next at noon Oct. 22 (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.

M-DOG: Marysville Dog Owners Group meets at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15 (third Wednesday) at Haggen Food and Pharmacy, 3711 88th St. NE. Leslie Buell at 425-268-5285, labuell@frontier.com or m-dog.org.

Mill Creek Seniors Club: Potluck meeting is planned for noon Oct. 20 (first and third Mondays) in the City Hall community room, 15728 Main St. More info: 425-357-1260.

MOMS Club: Meets next at 10 a.m. Oct. 16 (third Thursday) in the Stilly Conference Room at Haller Park, 1100 West Ave., Arlington. Moms Offering Moms Support of Arlington-Stanwood-Camano Island is a non-religious nonprofit that organizes play dates, Moms Night Out events, a baby-sitting co-op, community service projects, and more. More info: arlstanmoms@gmail.com.

Monroe Garden Club: Meets next at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Monroe United Methodist Church, 342 S. Lewis St. Club member Paula Rogers demonstrates “bulb lasagna.” Cost is $2 members, $10 non-members, exact change. Also bring a gallon-size pot with drainage holes, gloves and a plastic bag for transporting. Soil, bulbs, fertilizer, rock and coffee filter provided. Outdoor event. More info: Jeannette Susor, 360-863-6160.

Mukilteo Lighthouse Quilters: Meets next at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 (third Tuesday) in the Christiansen Room at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. Larkin Van Horn, textile and beading artist, will be featured. A $5 donation is appreciated. More info: www.mlquilters.org.

Puget Sound Antique Radio Association: Meets at noon Oct. 19 (third Sunday) at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood. Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of antique radio and wireless. More info: 425-478-3643.

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 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.

Rock and Gem Club, Marysville: Meets next 7-9 p.m. Oct. 14 (second Tuesday, except July) at Marysville United Methodist Church, 5600 64th St. NE. More info: Bill Moser at 425-238-8222 or bill-jj@comcast.net.

Show Biz Kids 4-H: Meets next from 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 14 (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.

Sons of Italy, Mille Cugini Lodge: Meets next from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 15 (third Wednesday) at the Red Barn in Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. The club celebrates and perpetuates Italian culture and heritage. Meetings conclude with a pasta dinner and raffle. More info: riccivilla@hotmail.com, www.glnw.org/millecugini.htm.

Soroptimist International Marysville: Meets next at 7 a.m. Oct. 21 (first and third Tuesday) at Fanny’s Restaurant, 505 Cedar Ave., Suite A1, Marysville. More info: Renae, 425-971-0031.

Valley Spinners Guild: Meets next from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 21 (third Tuesday) at Zion Lutheran Church, 329 Ave. A, Snohomish. More info: Alice Lake, 360-668-8196, valleyspinnersguild.wordpress.com.

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.

Woman’s Book Club of Everett: Next general program meeting is 1 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Everett Public Library auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Everett author Sandra Walker discusses her book, “Little Merchants,” about paperboys and papergirls. Public welcome. More info: Marianna Conner, 425-353-2990.

Zonta Club of Everett: Next meeting is at 12 p.m. Oct. 16 (third Thursday) at the Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE, Everett. Reservations required. More info: info@zontaeverett.org or 425-422-6157.

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