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Arlington book sale

The Friends of the Arlington Library holds its monthly book sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. The library is at 135 N Washington Ave. Find books and baked goods at bargain prices. This month’s theme is “Pamper Yourself.” Proceeds support library programs.

More info: 360-435-3033

Enjoy a musical jam

Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more on Friday, and every second and fourth Friday, at the Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington. There’s a Celtic jam at 5 p.m., workshop at 6 p.m., and circle jam at 7 p.m. Musicians are welcome, or just come and enjoy the music.

More info: Noel Lareau, 360-691-5907

Dance group celebrates birthday

The Sno-King International Folk Dance Club celebrates its birthday at its next group dance event, 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood. Folk Voice Band plays. No need to bring a partner. Entrance fee for non-members is $8.

Find more community dance events in Thursday’s A&E section.

More info: www.sno-king.org, 206-524-7360

How to approach feral cats

The Community Cat Coalition offers its next “Basic TNR: Trap, Neuter, Return” class from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. The class is free, but registration is requested.

More info: cccofwa TNRclass@gmail.com

Re-live prom night

Tickets are on sale for Marysville’s “Evening Under the Stars” Prom Re-Run, set for 7 to 10 p.m. March 3 at the Marysville Opera House. This 21-and-over event is for those wanting to experience prom for the first time or all over again.

Cost is $25, or $45 per couple. Registration is required.

More info: marysvillewa.gov, 360-363-8400

SUPPORT

Head injury support group: Meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. first Tuesdays on the second floor of Swedish Edmonds Medical Center, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. Group supports brain-incident survivors and their caregivers. More info: Lou Nash, 425-776-7264 or lou_nash@frontier.com.

Vision loss support group: A group for the blind and visually impaired meets 10 a.m. third Mondays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8780.

Employment network: 10 a.m.-noon Fridays at the North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE., Mill Creek. Free help with job searches, resume writing and interviewing. More info: Chuck Popik, lrpopik52@comcast.net.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Several local chapters of this nonprofit weight-loss club meet at different days and times across Snohomish County. TOPS meetings include a private weigh-in, peer support, information and awards for progress. First meeting is free. More info: www.tops.org, or area captain Darlene Wascher at 360-658-1311.

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