Community Calendar

Friday

The Edmonds VFW Post 8870 and Ladies Auxiliary — noon, Friday, Jan. 12, at the South County Senior Center in Edmonds. Info: Buck Weaver at 425-774-3568 or Duane Pounds/Julie Pounds 206-362-3935.

Martin Luther King Celebration — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, at Lynnwood Convention Center. Juan Williams, journalist and political analyst will speak on “The Changing Face of America: Working Together for the Future”. Free, but tickets required. www.edcc.edu.

Skandia Folkdance Society Vinterdansen — 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W, Lynnwood. No lesson. Will feature Danish traditions, See website. Cost: $7 members/ $9 guests. 206-784-7470 or www.skandia-folkdance.org

Peace Action of Snohomish County Meetings — 3rd Fridays, at Edmonds Christian Church, 23010 84th Ave. W., Edmonds. Bring snacks to share, tea and coffee provided.

Saturday

A Taste of Washington — 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 at the Holy Rosary School Gym, 630 7th Ave. N., Edmonds. This charity wine tasting event benefits the school endowment and Knights of Columbus Charities. Adults only. Tickets: $25/adult.

Journaling with Paint — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. A short painting demonstration followed by a guided meditation focusing on the process, not technique. Cost: $105. Info and registration: 425-640-1243 or www.edcc.edu/ArtsNow.

GPS for mariners — 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Edmonds Port Office, 336 Admiral Way, Edmonds. This is a 13 week course taught by the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Cost: $45. $5 discount for pre-registration and payment. Info and registration: 206-234-8138 or www.flotilla12edmonds.us.

Wedding Expo — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 &11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28 at the Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW.., Lynnwood. 425-373-1891.

Square Dancing — 8-11 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays at the Edmonds Masonic Hall, 515 Dayton Ave., Edmonds. Pre-rounds at 7-8 p.m. Cost: $5. Hearing enhancement available and Finger Potluck at break. Info: 425-335-4671, 425-778-8472.

Sunday

Starlight Beach Walk — 6:30-8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, at Olympic Beach, 1st &Dayton, Edmonds. Evening low tide. 425-771-0227.

Silent Vigil for Peace of Snohomish County Women in Black- 12:20-1:30 p.m. every Sunday, at Brackett’s Landing, Main St. and Railroad Ave., Edmonds. No pets please.

Monday

Cascade Symphony Evening — 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, meet at Mountlake Terrace Senior Center, 5605 235th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Dinner and then concert. Cost: $20 members/$25 nonmembers. Food: OYO. 425-672-2407.

Tuesday

How to Read a Nautical Chart — 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Seaview Chevrolet, Lynnwood. Taught by the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Cost: $35. $5 discount for pre-registration and payment. Info and registration: 206-234-8138 or www.flotilla12edmonds.us.

Beginning Fly Tying — 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 16-March 6 in the Edmonds Plaza Room, at the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St. Ages 14 and up. Cost: $38. Info and registration: 425-772-0230 or www.reczone.org.

Wednesday

iPod/iTunes Basics Class — 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 17 at the tech lab at Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave. NE, Shoreline. Cost: $50. Info: andrew@rpmcomputerservices.com

Exchange Club of Edmonds Community Breakfast — 7:30 a.m. every Wednesday, at the Pancake Haus, 530 5th Ave S., Edmonds. 425-776-0089.

Thursday

(WICS/SC) Widowed Information and Consultation Services of Snohomish County Support Group — 12:30 Thursdays at Trinity Lutheran Church, room 203, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Open to men and women. Office hours are Noon-2 p.m. in room 205. For information call Terry Robb at 425-776-8073.