Seniors
Mill Creek
Greater Mill Creek seniors (at WSU Cooperative Extension, 600 128th St. SE., McCollum Park, Everett; contact Bill Durham, 425-357-6002) offers the following events and activities:
• Scrapbook class — 1-3 p.m. 3rd Tuesdays: Learn to create a special keepsake, photo safe products and to create your own page or album. All levels welcome. Free, materials extra. Meets in Merrill Gardens Retirement Community Activity Room.
• Book Club — 10:30-11:30 a.m. 2nd Fridays: Free discussion of the book of the month. Meets at Merrill Gardens Retirement Community, 14905 Bothell-Everett Hwy., Mill Creek.
• Senior to Senior Peer Support — 9:30-10:30 a.m. 2nd and 4th Thursdays: Senior to Senior provides emotional support for those coping with difficult situations. Meets at Merrill Gardens Retirement Community, 14905 Bothell-Everett Hwy., Mill Creek. Free.
Bothell
Northshore Senior Center (10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell; 425-487-2441) offers the following events and activities:
• Ballroom dance — 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays: Dancing with live music in the Multipurpose Room. Cost: $3 member/$4 nonmember.
Events
Mill Creek
“Now That’s Italian” Jackson Choir fundraiser — 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 20: Jackson High School Choir Boosters hosts this annual auction and performance, to benefit the choir students’ trip to the New York Heritage Music Festival, on campus at 1508 136th St. SE, Mill Creek. For ticket purchase or to donate an item: Laurel Schmella, 425-338-2440.
Young Life Benefit Auction — 5 p.m. Saturday, March 27: Annual dinner and auction at the Everett Quality Inn (old Holiday Inn) located near I-5 and 128th St. SW, Everett. Tickets are $35 per person and must be purchased in advance before March 20 by calling Courtney, 425-407-8218.
Mill Creek Rotary Auction — 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, April 3: Tickets are on sale for the organization’s largest annual fund raiser. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased, along with sponsorships, by calling John King at 425-337-1316.
Community groups
Mill Creek
Weight Watchers — 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Saturdays: Meets at Park Ridge Chapel Bothell, 3805 Maltby Rd. Weigh-in starts half-hour before.
Employment Networking Group — 10 a.m.-noon Fridays: Identifying skills, resume writing, job interviewing, follow-up and networking discussed. Meets in room C72, North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE., Mill Creek. Info: 425-743-2386.
Mill Creek Rotary Club, noon, Wednesdays: Meets at the Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Dr. Info: Shannon O’Kelly, 425-252-3908.
Edmonds/Mill Creek Christian Women’s Club — 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 2nd Thursdays: Meets at Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Dr. Cost: $15.50 includes luncheon. Complimentary off-site child care by request. Info: Kathy, 206-542-5524 or Pauline, 425-775-4370.
MOMS Club of Mill Creek — 10 a.m.-noon, Monday, March 29: The club will host an open house meet and greet at the home of one of the members. Brunch-like appetizers will be served, and children are welcome. For more details , including location and directions, or information on the MOMS Club, contact Monica at garciamcm@yahoo.com, or call 425-672-9916 or Michele at 425-280-5253.
Mothers &More — 2nd and 4th Wednesdays: Mill Creek chapter offers support and advocacy for former working mothers, including playgroups, book club, moms’ nights out, more. Membership information and meeting locations: Erin, 425-745-5912 or e-mail to seattlerichardsons@msn.com or visit www.qponcentral.com/mothersandmore147.
Mill Creek Women’s Club — Third Wednesdays (September-May), Mill Creek Country Club. Luncheon, speakers. Open to women residents of Mill Creek. Annual dues are $20. Info: 425-337-7084.
Mill Creek Garden Club — First or second Tuesdays (except June, July, August). Luncheon, speakers. Open to all interested gardeners. Annual dues are $20, lunches $17 and guest lunches are $20. Info: 425-918-1669 or 425-337-1316.
Bothell
Seattle Northshore Christian Women’s Club — 9:45-11:30 a.m. 2nd Wednesdays: Meets at Inglewood Country Club, Juanita Drive at Simmonds Road, Bothell. $11.25 inclusive; free nursery available. Info: 425-889-2040.
Ways to give
Mill Creek
Greater Mill Creek Senior Program: The program, sponsored by the Northshore Senior Center, Washington State University Cooperative Extension and the city of Mill Creek, is looking for volunteer van drivers and clerical help. For more information, call 425-357- 6002.
Rescue Pup, a non-profit organization that finds homes for stray sick and injured dogs, needs donations to cover veterinary expenses. Donations can be made at Pet Pleasers, a pet supply store the organization operates. Pet Pleasers is located next to Claire’s Pantry at the corner of 9th Avenue SE and 164th Street SE. For more information, call 425-742-6072.
Martha Lake
All Aboard Arts, a part of USA Arts of Washington, is seeking volunteers for their art classes from 2-4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, at Martha Lake Community Club. These classes include people with disabilities. Volunteers assist in guiding and directing students in the many facets of art. Info: 425-513-1401.
Civic meetings
City of Mill Creek
City Council study session, 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 23: Mill Creek City Hall Council Chambers, 15728 Mill Creek Blvd. Agenda includes: Library funding and EMS levy.
Mill Creek City Council regular meeting, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 23: Mill Creek City Hall Council Chambers, 15728 Mill Creek Blvd.
Everett School District
Board meeting. 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 23: Educational Service Center Board Room, 4730 Colby Ave., Everett. Info: 385-4016/4017.
Fire District 7
Board of Commissioners, 8 a.m. Thursday, March 25: Clearview fire station, 8010 180th St. SE.
Snohomish County
County Council general meeting, 9 a.m. Wednesdays: County Administration Building Jackson Board Room, Everett.
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