Calendar

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.

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.

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, e-mail to seattlerichardsons@msn.com or visit www.qponcentral.com/mothersandmore147.

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.

Classes

Mill Creek

“What Can You Expect From A Mental Health Professional” – 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 27: The Donaldson Clinic is hosting this free mental health presentation by staff member, Chuck Wright, a licensed mental health counselor and family therapist. The presentation is at the clinic, 16030 Bothell-Everett Highway; Suite 200. A continental breakfast will be served. Call to reserve a space 425-745-4910.

Civic meetings

Snohomish County

County Council general meeting, 9 a.m., Wednesdays: County Administration Building, Jackson Board Room, Everett.

Events

Mill Creek

Sock hop – 6 p.m. Friday, April 2: La Petite Academy, 13231 Bothell/Everett Highway, is hosting a sock hop to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. There will be burgers and floats for dinner, a silent auction, games and prizes, and a dunk tank. Admission is $5 per person or $20 per family. The dunk tank and auction will cost extra, but food and games are included with admission.

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.

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.

Upcoming

Mill Creek

The Mill Creek Business Association is seeking vendors interested in having a booth at the fourth annual Mill Creek Festival, set for July 10 after the Run of the Mill race. The theme this year is “Meet Mill Creek.” For more information, call Linda Martin at 425-337-2762.

Ways to give

Mill Creek

The Greater Mill Creek Senior 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. Call 425-357- 6002.

Rescue Pup, based at Pet Pleasers, corner of 9th Avenue SE and 164th Street SE, is a non-profit organization that finds homes for stray sick and injured dogs, regularly needs donations to cover veterinary expenses. Call 425-742-6072.

DARE chocolate shield fund raiser: Mill Creek police are selling police department chocolate shields for $2 to benefit the DARE program. The shields were made from a mold that was designed with the Mill Creek water wheel and the words “Mill Creek Police.” The shields can be purchased at the police department’s service counter inside City Hall, 15728 Mill Creek Blvd.

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.

Lynnwood

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 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., e-mail foundation@edcc.edu or visit foundation.edcc.edu.

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.