Community calendar

Friday

The Edmonds VFW Post 8870 and Auxiliary, Lunch – Noon, Friday, April 14: Guest, Mike Gregoire, the state’s First Gentleman, and a Vietnam veteran will attend. South County Senior Center in Edmonds. Cost: Free. Info: Richard Marin, 425-778-3762; Julie Pounds at 206-362-3935

A Passion of Voices- 8-9 p.m. Good Friday, April 14: One-act play on the life of Jesus in a stylized Greek drama. Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave. W., Edmonds. Free. Info: 425-778-5248.

Captain Smartypants- 8 p.m. Friday, April 21: Seattle Men’s Chorus Ensemble. Edmonds Universalist Unitarian Church, 8109 224th St. SW., Edmonds. Info and tickets: 425-712-3463 or www.euuc.org.

SCSC Friday Fling- 1 -3 p.m. 1st and 3rd Friday: Helen Miller and the Nice ‘n Easy Band at the South County Senior Center. Cost: $4. Info: 425-774-5555.

Saturday

Dahlia Tuber Sale- 10-6 p.m. Saturday &11-5 p.m. Sunday April 22-23: To grow dahlias you must plant tubers this spring. Hundreds of choice tubers from the Seattle Dahlia Society will be available at Country Village, 23730 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell.

Multicultural Family Fair- Noon-5 p.m. Saturday, April 22: Celebrate the area’s diverse community and build connections through stories, customs, dances, arts &crafts and foods. Lynnwood Convention Center, 196th St. SW and 37th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Info: 425-670-8984.

Cooking, Cleansing &Detoxification- 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 22: Discuss foods and supplements that support cleansing and detoxification to strengthen immunity. Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Cost: $20 &$5 supply fee. Info and registration: 425-771-0230.

Twilight Trail Walk – 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22: Take a walk on the Shell Creek Trail and learn about some of the wildlife that inhabits the forest and wetlands. Free. Meet at the shelter above the pool at Yost Park, 9535 Bowdoin Way, Edmonds.

Sunday

Silent Vigil for Peace of Snohomish County Women in Black- 12:20-1:30 p.m. every Sunday: All are welcome to join this ongoing silent vigil in which no literature is distributed and only signs of peace are displayed at Brackett’s Landing, Main St. and Railroad Ave., Edmonds. No pets please. Info: 425-775-5383.

Support The Troops Donations Rally- 10-1 p.m. Sunday, April 23: The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1040 and its Ladies Auxiliary are asking for donations of hard candy, baby wipes, suntan and hand lotions, toothpaste, toothbrushes, playing cards, writing paper, pens, crossword puzzle books, gum, coffee, tea, creamer and granola bars or money to send to our troops. Lynnwood Fire Station, 18818 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Donation dropoff anytime in the large barrel at the Fire Station.

Monday

Prostate Health Meeting- 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, April 17: Dr James Downey will present approaches to prostate health to this man-to-man monthly group meeting, 4th floor Conference room, Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. Free. Parking.

Geology of Glaciers- 10-Noon Mondays &Wednesdays, April 24-May 10: Creative Retirement Institute class looks at details of glaciers Cost: $60. Info and registration: 425-640-1243 or new.cri.edcc.edu/cri_calendar.html.SCSC

Tuesday

Toastmasters Meeting- 7-8 p.m. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month: Public speaking group meets biweekly at EUU Church, 8109 224 St. SW, Edmonds. Info: Don at 206-542-3840.

SCSC Sound Singers- 1 -3 p.m. Every Tuesday: All are welcome who love to sing at the South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds. Cost: Free. Info: 425-774-5555.

Wednesday

Diabetes Support Group Meeting- 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 26: Bob Knowles, Director of Education &Preventive Care Services, will talk about “Exercise, Have You Kept Your New Year Resolution?” at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. Info: 425-64-4395.

Alliance of Citizens for Edmonds- 7 p.m. every third Wednesday: Provides support for bringing concerns about local issues before Edmonds’ elected officials. Harbor Square Cascade Room, 120 Dayton St., Edmonds. For info visit www.allianceforedmonds.org.

Stand Up For Your Community Breakfast- 7:30 a.m. every Wednesday: Join the Exchange Club of Edmonds and work to make your community better at the Pancake Haus, 530 5th Ave S., Edmonds. Info: 425-776-0089.