Community Calendar

REUNIONS

Cascade, 1964: The 50th reunion will be held from 5-7 p.m. Sept. 12 with no-host cocktails and dinner at Hunan Palace restaurant, 2812 Pacific Ave., Everett. At 7 p.m. is the CHS football game at Everett Memorial Stadium (buy tickets at stadium). Event is from 5-10 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Snohomish Event Center, 1101 Second St., Snohomish, with no-host bar. Cost is $50; advance purchase is encouraged. More info: CHS64BRUINS@gmail.com or 425-252-7229.

Edmonds, 1974: The class reunion is Sept. 13. More info: edmondshigh1974@yahoo.com or 425-280-5601.

Everett, 1942-1/2 and 1943: The 71st reunion will be a lunch held at noon Sept. 9 at the Eagles Club at 12th Street and Broadway. More info: Ralph Gamman, 425-334-1875.

Everett, 1967: The 65th birthday party starts at 3 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Buzz Inn restaurant at Harvey Field in Snohomish. Dinner starts at 5 p.m. Cost is $20. RSVP to seagulls@EHS1967.com. More info: www.EHS1967.com, 425-381-0550.

Marysville, 1974: The 40th reunion will be held at 5 p.m. Sept. 5 and at 5 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Medallion Hotel, 16710 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Friday icebreaker meet-and-greet, Saturday main event with buffet. Cost is $75. Special hotel rates available. More info: Trudy (Parker) Crain at Trudy_Crain@hotmail.com or Sue (Pennington) Burden at casabluefin@yahoo.com.

Snohomish, 1942: Reunion with a sack lunch at 12 p.m. Sept. 3 at Hill Street Park on Blackman’s Lake in Snohomish. More info: June Gregory, 360-668-3260.

Snohomish, 1963: Annual picnic reunion will be at 1 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Misich home located on the Snohomish River Road. Potluck and BYOB. RSVP by Sept. 10. More info: Margaret, 425-225-6238.

CLUBS &GROUPS

Camano Island Women’s Republican Club: Next luncheon meeting is at 12 p.m. Aug. 26 (fourth Tuesday) at the Lost Lake Community Center, 1469 Lake Drive, Camano Island. More info: 360-629-0399.

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: cocoandbooj55@comcast.net, 425-347-3471 or www.eancclub.org.

Everett Sail and Power Squadron: Next free monthly potluck meeting is 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 2 (first Tuesday, except April, July and August) at Firemen’s Hall, 2411 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Dedicated to educating boaters of all ages, civic service and fellowship with other boaters. More info: www.usps.org/localusps/everett.

Genealogy, Lynnwood: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society’s next regular meeting is 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at 19903 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. Author and publisher Jerome Gold will speak on the process of gathering information into a manuscript for publishing. Guests are welcome. More info: 425-775-6267. Summer library hours are the regular 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, plus 12-4 p.m. Sundays through Labor Day. More info: 425-775-6267.

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.

Hilltoppers: The Hilltoppers of Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, a senior social group, meets next at 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 26 (fourth Tuesday) at the church, 4514 84th St. SW, Mukilteo. The luncheon costs $7. For reservations, call Sheila McGillivray at 425-348-3056.

Lions Club, Everett Central: Meets next at noon Aug. 27 (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: Potluck meeting is planned for noon Sept. 1 (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 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.

Rotary Club: The professional service club is active across Snohomish County. Learn more and find a local club at www.rotary.org.

Soroptimist International Marysville: Meets next at 7 a.m. Sept. 2 (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, 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 group, Monroe: Wednesday Writers meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Main Street Books, 110 E. Main St., Suite 100. Find support and guidance at this group led by published author Bernadette Pajer.

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.

MEETING NOTICES

Retired Public Employees Council: Chapter 6 will meet at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 2 at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Agenda items include discussion of resolutions that will be presented at the conference, state membership committee activities, political picnic results and an office training report. More info: Jim Brandley at 425-337-0884.

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