Lecture
A lecture titled “Buddha’s Life and Teachings” is set for 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 9 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett.
The talk offers a basic introduction to the symbolism and meaning of Buddha’s life and teachings. The lecture is free and open to the public.
For more information, call 206-526-9565.
Dinners
Bethany Christian Assembly presents a “Wild Meat Dinner” at 5 p.m. Feb. 9. The guest speaker for the event will be hunter and outdoorsman Chad Schearer, who has presented more than 350 hunting and fishing seminars throughout America.
The event is $19 for adults and $12 for children 12 and younger. Bethany Christian Assembly is at 2715 Everett Ave., Everett. For more information, call 425-339-3303 or go to www.bca-online.com.
The Interfaith Association of Northwest Washington’s annual dinner and auction is today. Doors open at 5 p.m. The event supports the Interfaith Family Shelter and other Interfaith programs. The shelter serves homeless families.
The dinner and auction is at Our Lady of Perpetual Help’s Henson Hall, 2619 Cedar St., Everett. Tickets are $40 and include dinner and entertainment. For more information, call 425-252-6672.
Free meals
Faith Lutheran Church offers its Lunch Bunch meals from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. The church is at 6708 Cady Road, Everett.
For more information, call 425-353-4758.
Women’s events
The Seattle Northshore Women’s Connection presents a brunch at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 13 at the Inglewood Golf and Country Club.
The special guest will be Hal Quinby, a senior adviser from Capital Management and Retirement Planning. Music selections will be presented by Jerry Goodman.
The cost is $12, with complimentary off-site child care. For more information, call 425-827-9253; for reservations, call 206-367-2276.
Registration is open for the next two series of the Christian-based “Learn to Let Go and Grow” workshops set for 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Old Snohomish Library, 105 Cedar Ave., Snohomish. Each evening features a different series. Members select one seven-week series.
Workshops are open to all women who register in advance. For more information, call 360-568-1636.
Celebrations
Saint Philip’s Episcopal Church presents a Mardi Gras-style dinner, silent auction and cake walk at 6 p.m. today. Proceeds will go to Washington Flood Relief and the Marysville Food Bank.
Dinner is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Canned food donations are welcome. Saint Philip’s Episcopal Church is at 4312 84th St. NE, Marysville. For more information or to RSVP, call 360-659-1727.
Classes
Buddhist meditations for preventing stress will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Feb. 25. The cost is $10 a class, or $5 for low-income participants. Drop-ins are welcome. Classes are at Anabel’s Framing and Gallery, 2531 Broadway, Everett.
How to Start a Christian Mentoring Ministry, a training program for Christian churches and organizations on the best practices for establishing a mentoring program to serve children and youth in the community, is today. The training is at Calvary Fellowship, 23302 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Registration required. For more information, call 425-773-4717 or go to www.caym.org.
Snohomish Community Church presents a class on marriage from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Saturdays through March 8.
The seven-week course includes dinner and teaching to strengthen marriages. The course is $45 and will be at Snohomish Community Church, 13622 Dubuque Road, Snohomish. For more information, call 425-334-9181.
Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County continues its course Ten Steps to the Inner You. The 11-week winter series continues at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Chabad Jewish Center, 19 W. Intercity Ave., Everett. The class is open to adults; teenagers are welcome at parents’ discretion. The class is free; no registration is required.
For more information, call 425-353-7377, go to www.snojewish.org/wednesday or e-mail info@snojewish.org.
Support groups
North Creek Presbyterian Church presents a GriefShare video seminar and support group, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. The group will continue to meet on Thursdays for 13 weeks in the Fireside Room of the church. The cost is $12 for sessions and workbook. The group is designed to support those who are grieving the death of any significant person. For more information, call 425-743-2386 or go to www.northcreekpres.org.
GriefShare, a weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving a death, meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at Church of the Nazarene, 8240 64th St. NE, Marysville. For more information or to register, call 360-659-4629.
