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Edmonds: Scary tales at library

Children can listen to scary stories at a Halloween event planned for the Edmonds Library.

The Halloween Tales event is planned for 4 p.m. Wednesday at the library, 650 Main St.

The event is scheduled to include music, special effects and audience participation.

For more information, call the library at 425-771-1933.

Lynnwood: Learn to make a wreath

Make your own Christmas wreath through classes being offered by Lynnwood Parks, Recreation &Cultural Arts.

The classes are scheduled from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 4 and Dec. 11 at the Lynnwood Recreation Center at 18900 44th Ave. W. The cost of admission is $23 for city residents and $25 for non-residents.

People must bring glue guns and wire cutters. Other supplies are provided.

For more information, visit the city’s online activities catalog at recconnect.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.

Mill Creek: Senior center’s luncheon is a fundraiser

A luncheon to raise money for building a senior center in Mill Creek is planned for November at North Creek Presbyterian Church.

The event, An Autumn Harvest Luncheon, is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 9 at the church at 621 164th St. SE. The suggested donation for attending is $20.

The menu is expected to include baked salmon with lemon dill, roasted chicken breast stuffed with mushroom dressing, salad, apple spice cake and wild rice pilaf.

Tickets are on sale at Merrill Gardens at Mill Creek, Clare Bridge at Silver Lake and the temporary site of the Mill Creek Senior Center.

For more information, call 425-357-6002.

Monroe: Concert band needs help

The Monroe Community Concert Band wants musicians with high school-level playing skills. The band practices from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursdays at New Hope Fellowship Church, 1016 W. Main St.

The band includes people who hadn’t played instruments for years. The non-profit group, dedicated to playing good music, plays at community events.

For more information, contact Roger Walker at 360-691-5310 or at r.walker2007@verizon.net.

Mountlake Terrace: Get an English lesson

Adults who are learning to speak English can practice at an event being planned for the Mountlake Terrace Library.

The event, called ESL Talk Time, is scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the library at 23300 58th Ave. W. The program is free, and no registration is required.

A tutor is expected to be on hand to help participants.

For more information, call the library at 425-776-8722.

Today’s Meetings

Edmonds School District Board of Directors, 6 p.m., Educational Services Center, 20420 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Interviews for vacant position of director of District No. 4.

Mountlake Terrace police advisory board, 7 p.m., Mountlake Terrace Police Station, 5906 232nd St. SW.

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