Meetings
Lynnwood
Relatives as parents — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 1st Fridays: Meets at Family Support Center, 6330 195th St. SW., Lynnwood. 425-670-8984.
Working parents support group — 5:30-7 p.m. 2nd and 4th Mondays: Meets at Family Support Center, 6330 195th St. SW., Lynnwood. 425-670-8984.
Parents Without Partners — 4th Saturdays: Meets for social activities for single parents and children. Info: 425-776-5811.
Veterans of Foreign Wars &Auxiliary, All-American Post 1040 — 7:30 p.m. 1st Thursdays: Meets at Alderwood Youth Club, 19619 24th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Info: Post Commander Martin Spani, 425-673-7702 or 425-774-7416.
Debtors Anonymous — 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays: Meets at Alderwood Manor Community Church, 3403 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Room A203, Lynnwood. Info: 425-774-7788; and 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at 1906 Grand Ave., Everett. Info: 360-653-0341.
Widowed Information — 1 p.m. Thursdays: WISC/SC support group for surviving spouses meets in room 203 at 6215 196th St. SW., Lynnwood. Office hours are 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays. Info: Terry, 425-776-8073, Arvy, 425-778-9088 or main office, 425-252-7617.
Play dates for children -5
There is an ongoing play group from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays at Maplewood Presbyterian Church at 19523 84th Ave. W. This is a chance for parents to meet other parents and their children, under 5-years old to meet new friends. Information call the Family Support Center in Lynnwood at 425-670-8984.
ESL conversation group in Lynnwood
There is an ongoing English as a second language class going on from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Family Support Center in Lynnwood at 6330 195th St. SW. Practice English with a trained tutor and others in the process of learning English. Information call 425-670-8984.
Events
Mountlake Terrace
Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser — 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 20: Young Dancers Educational Booster Club presents this event featuring Act One Dance Company stars, at Terrace Park School, 5409 228th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Dinner, served by Cafe on the Terrace, starts at 5:30 p.m.; entertainment 6:30 p.m. Admission: $10 adults, $7.50 children ages 6-12, by donation. Info: 425-775-2982.
Free Tax Help — 4-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through March 31: AARP volunteer tax aides provide free tax assistance to individuals. First come, first served. Electronic filing available. At Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Info: 425-776-8722.
For seniors
Lynnwood
Lynnwood Senior Center (Scriber Square Shopping Center, 5800 198th St. SW.; 425-744-6464) offers the following events and activities:
• Walking Club — 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: Set your own speed and distance.
• Social Discussion Group — 1:30 p.m. Mondays.
• Quilting — 10 a.m. Wednesdays.
• Genealogy — 10:30 a.m. 1st Fridays.
• Bridge Games — 12:30-3 p.m. Thursdays.
Mountlake Terrace
Mountlake Terrace Senior Group (5605 235th St. SW., Mountlake Terrace; 425-672-2407) offers the following events and activities:
• Senior Social at Recreation Pavilion — 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays: NEW — Various activities including bridge, wellness day, casino day, popcorn and picture show, plus senior water fitness games and exercise, “Silver Sneakers” exercise program.
• Senior Lunch — noon Wednesdays: By reservation (call by previous Monday). Cost: $4.
• 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays and Fridays: Games.
Ways to give
Lynnwood
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 in Lynnwood. These classes include people with disabilities. Volunteers assist in guiding and directing students in the many facets of art. Info: 425-513-1401.
Edmonds Community College Foundation, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood, works with the college to provide educational opportunities for students living on tight budgets, including offering emergency scholarships and subsidies for rent or utility bills, textbooks or child care. Car donations also accepted. Call 425-640-1884 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, e-mail foundation@edcc.edu or visit foundation.edcc.edu.
Lynnwood Food Bank, 5326 176th St. SW, Lynnwood, serving residents in Lynnwood, is accepting donations of nonperishable food and cash to buy bulk food items. Checks should be made to The Lynnwood Food Bank; 8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays; 425-745-1635.
PAWS, Progressive Animal Welfare Society, P.O. Box 1037, Lynnwood, provides services for animals through direct care, education and legislation. For a list of pet related products needed for donation or to make a cash contribution, visit www.paws.org or call 425-787-2500.
In church
Mountlake Terrace
“The Passion of the Christ” discussion group — 7 p.m. Mondays: This weekly gathering to discuss the popular movie, meets at New Beginnings Church, 21705 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Info: 425-771-8343.
Civic meetings
Brier
7:30 p.m., second, fourth Tuesdays, City Council regular meeting. Council Chambers, 2901 228th St. SW. Info: 425-775-5440.
Lynnwood
7 p.m., second, fourth Mondays, City Council regular meeting. Council Chambers, 19100 44th Ave. W. Info: 425-775-1971.
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