Community Calendar

  • <br>Enterprise staff
  • Monday, March 3, 2008 11:25am

FRIDAY

Non-School Days Fun- 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27: Join us for a slice of summer camp fun during the school year at the Mountlake Terrace Pavilion, 5303 228th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Cost: $25 resident/$27 nonresident. Pre-registration required. Info: 425-776-9173.

Marriage Encounter-Friday-Sunday, Jan. 27-29: Evaluate your own marriage, experience new levels of closeness, gain insight and discover God’s plan for marriage at Warm Beach Christian Camps and Conference Center, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood. Info and register: 360-652-7575 or 1-800-228-6724 or www.warmbeach.com

Dinosaur Hunters- 10-11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10: Go on a dino dig, extract a dino from his frozen tomb and create you own dino world at the Edmonds Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Cost: $14 and 3 nonperishable food items. Ages 3-6 with adult. Info and registration: 425-771-0230 or www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.

Cascade Symphony Chamber Ensembles- 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10: Join us for an evening of music by Beethoven, DiTucci, Grau, Walton, Bridges, Schubert and P.D. Q Bach performed at the Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church, 8109 224th St. SW, Edmonds. Cost: $15 general/$10 students. Tickets available at the door or call: 206-542-3645.

SATURDAY

Ballroom Dancing in a Flash- 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28: Learn the most popular dances at Lynnwood Recreation Center, 18900 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Cost: $18 resident/$19 non-resident. Info and registration: www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us or 425-771-4030.

Romantic Film Festival- Saturday, Feb 11: Come enjoy three films- 11 a.m. “Lady and the Tramp”; 1:45 p.m. “Save the Last Dance”; 3:30 p.m. “The End of an Affair” at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 23406 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Admission and popcorn: Free. Children under 14 must have an adult present. Info: 425-778-6390.

Alderwood Little League- Jan. 28: Registrations are being accepted for spring baseball and softball seasons for boys and girls ages 5-18 as well as managers, coaches and umpires. Info: 425-775-5437 or www.eteamz.com/alderwodll.

Boating Classes- 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28: Learn basic boating safety, required equipment, rules of the road, boat handling and other safe boat operations at Boat Smart, Lake Forest Park City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park. Make arrangement to obtain the test a week in advance. Information and registration: 206-363-7906 or marichard@msn.com.

Purrfect Pals Volunteers Orientations- 10:30-Noon Saturday, Jan. 28: Adoption counselors and cat socializers are needed at the Lynnwood and Everett PetSmart adoption facilities. Orientation will be held at the Purrfect Pals Nonprofit Cat Shelter, 230 McRae Rd NE, Arlington. Info: 360-652-9611 ext. 16 or ali@purrfectpals.org.

Community Yarn Creations- 3-5 p.m. starts Saturday, Jan. 28: This non-profit charitable knit/crochet group creates items to donate to local agencies in need at Village Yarn and Tea Shop, 19500 Ballinger Way, Lake Forest Park. All levels welcome. Yarn can be provided. Info: 425 787 0736.

Kaleidoscope Dance Company- 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4: Experience this unique modern dance company of talented youth ages 8-14 at the Shoreline Community College Campus Theatre, 16110 Greenwood Ave. N., Bldg 1600, Shoreline. Cost: $5. Info and tickets: 206-417-4645 or www.shorelinearts.net.

Cooking for Little Chefs- 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11: Decorate an apron to wear and have fun creating yummy treats and bring home a cookbook of all the goodies at Lynnwood Recreation Center, 189000 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Cost: $16 resident/$17 non-resident + $4 supply fee. Info and registration: 425-771-4030 or www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.

MONDAY

Walking/ Jogging Program- 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays &Wednesdays, Jan. 30-Mar. 8: Continue your winter exercise on the safe, lighted and newly resurfaced 400-meter outdoor track at the Lynnwood Athletic Complex, 3003 184th St. SW., Lynnwood. Cost: Free. Info and registration: 425-771-4030 or www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.

Traumatic Loss Support Group- 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 30-March 27: This eight-week group is designed to offer support for family members and friends who have experienced a sudden and traumatic loss. Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W. Edmonds. Cost: Free. Info and required pre-registration: 425-640-4404.

Birds are Awesome- 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30: Bird naturalist, Candy Brown, will give you the basics for identifying a few birds and bird anatomy, migration, habitats, foods and foraging at the Northwest Stream Center, McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost: $4 members/$6 nonmembers. Info and required registration: 425-316-8592.

MLT Seniors Day Trip- 9:30 am Monday, Feb. 6: Tualip Casino is the destination. Leave from the Senior House, 5605 235th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Cost: $6 Members/ $8 nonmembers. Info and required reservations: 425-672-2407.

AARP Safe Driving Instruction/55 Alive- 1-5 p.m. Monday &Thursday, Feb. 6 &9: Must attend both classes for certification at the Mountlake Terrace Senior House, 5605 235th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Cost: $10. Info and registration: 425-672-2407.

Mountlake Terrace City Council Regular Meeting- 7 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month: Meets at the Council Chambers, 23204 58 Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Info: 425-776-1161.

Current Events Discussion Group- 10–12 p.m. 2nd Monday of the month: Review and discuss events and issues in the news also topics of interest at the Mountlake Terrace Senior Center, 5605 235 St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Cost: None, coffee fund donations welcome. Info: 425-672-2407.

Lynnwood City Council Regular Meeting- 7 p.m. second and fourth Monday of the month: Meets in the Council Chambers, 19100 44 Ave. W., Lynnwood. Info: 425-775-1971.

TUESDAY

Hunter’s Education- 7-9:15 p.m. Tuesday &Thursday, 8-noon Saturday, Feb. 7-18: This is a Washington State Dept. of Fish and Wildlife approved course which includes lectures and demonstration sessions on all aspects of hunting and sportsmanship. Children age 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: $10 resident/$14 non-resident. Info and registration: 425-771-4030 or www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.

Aging Eye Seminar- 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7: This presentation by Stevens ophthalmologists will discuss common problems that affect the aging eye, including: cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and dry eyes. Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave W. Edmonds. Cost: Free. Info and required registration: 425-640-4066.

Building Family Strengths- 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays: Parenting class offered at Pathways for Women YMCA, 6027 208TH St SW, Lynnwood. Info and registration: 425- 774-9843 ext. 223.

SIGS Genealogical Research Library Open- 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, 1-5 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Located at the Humble House at Heritage Park. The address of the park is 19827 Poplar Way, Lynnwood. Info: 425-775-6267.

Business Breakfast Club- 7:30 a.m. Tuesday: Join an informal atmosphere of friendship, mutual consideration to exchange business referrals and support business development and professional growth weekly at A.P. Barbara’s Restaurant, 4025 196 St. SW., Lynnwood. Info: 425-308-8363 or sparkleyone@aol.com

Silversneakers- 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Move through a variety of muscular strength, range of motion and conditioning exercises at the Mountlake Terrace Pavilion, 5305 228th St. SW., Mountlake Terrace. Cost: $3 resident/$3.50 non resident. Info: 425-776-9173.

Dudes and Dolls Square Dance Club Lessons- 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Cedar Valley Grange Hall, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood. Info: 425-742-6334 or 425-774-6574.

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) – 9-11 a.m. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, Sept. through May: Mothers can network, share ideas and more at Alderwood Community Church, 3403 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Lynnwood. Info: 425-488-7461 or www.amcc.org.

Drop-in Grief Support Group- 2:30 – 4 p.m. First and third Tuesdays of each month: Group will meet at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave W. Edmonds. Cost: Free Info: 425-640-4404 or www.Stevenshealthcare.org .

WEDNESDAY

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Pretest-7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1: This is the pre-test for anyone interested in taking the Life Guarding Class at the Northshore YMCA. Age: 15 and up. Must pass pre-test in order to take class. Class cost: $150 facility member/$170 program member. Info and required registration: 425-485-9797.

Nutrition for Cancer Patients Course- 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8: This class is taught by a registered dietician and focuses on the unique nutritional needs of cancer patients. Held at Stevens Hospital 21601 76th Ave W. Edmonds. Cost: Free. Info and required pre-registration: 425-640-4066.

Home Buying Seminar- 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8: This seminar covers the basics to help you become an informed home buyer such as pre-approval, credit scores and shopping for the perfect home at Network Mortgage Services, 19101 36th Ave. W., suite 201, Lynnwood. Cost: Free. Info: 425-672-2810 ext 2320.

THURSDAY

Building Character in Your Child- 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16 &23:This parenting series led by Jean Tracy, author of “Back Talk Street,” will provide you with the tools to instill positive self-discipline in your child and much more at the Family Support Center, 6330 195th St. SW., Lynnwood. Cost: Free. Childcare space is limited-call to reserve. Info and registration: 425-670-8984 ext 4#.

Weight Loss Seminar- 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2: If you’re at least 100 pounds overweight and diets and exercise just haven’t worked, come learn about laparoscopic banding at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave W. Edmonds. Cost: Free. Info and required registration: 425-673-3400.

South County Le Tip Chapter Meetings- 7:45 a.m. every Thursday: Business persons are invited to meet with fellow businesspersons to give and receive qualified business tips or leads at Old Country Buffet on the corner of 44th Ave. and 196 St. in Lynnwood.

VFW Meeting- 7:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month: All combat Veterans who earned a campaign medal are eligible for membership at Alderwood Youth Club, 19619 24, Lynnwood. Info: 425-673-7702.

Knit-Nicks- 1:30 –3 p.m. every Thursday: This knitting group will create hats and scarves for the Clothing For Kids. Yarn provided, bring your needles to Mountlake Terrace Senior Center, 5605 235 St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Info: 425-672-2407.

Visually Impaired Support Group- 7 –8:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month: Monthly meeting including speakers and activities for blind and visually impaired adults in the Lynnwood, Edmonds, and Mill Creek area. Info: 425-640-6352 or t 425-337-2395

NARFE Sno-King Chapter 1966- 11:30 a.m. Every third Thursday (except July &August): Meeting at Snohomish PUD Auditorium, 21018 Hwy. 99, Lynnwood. Info: 425-712-0406.

Lynnwood Historical Commission- 7 p.m. every third Thursday: Meeting open to the public and held in the Lynnwood City Council Chambers.

The Golden Thimble Club- 1:30-3 p.m. Thursdays (none on Feb. 9): Join this group if you like to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, quilt or any handwork at the Senior House, 5605 235th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace . Cost: Free, donations welcome.

Brain Injury and Stroke- 6:30-8:30 p.m. every third Thursday: For caregivers and family members at Edmonds Community College, Meadowdale Building, Room 124, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Info: 425- 776-7264.

Al-anon &Alateen Meetings- 7 -8:30 p.m. every Thursday: 12 step support groups for friends and family of alcoholics and addicts at the First Baptist Church, 22800 56th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace. Info: 206-362-2245.

ESL Conversation Group- 10:30 –12:30 p.m. Thursdays: Practice speaking English with others and a helpful tutor at Family Support Center, 6330 195 St. SW, Lynnwood. Cost: Free. Info: To register call 425-670-8984.

ONGOING

Senior Peer Counseling Program Volunteers – Volunteers 55 and older are needed to provide counseling support to seniors who are struggling to cope with life transitions. No previous experience is necessary. Training, supervision and mileage reimbursement provided. Training is ongoing. Info: 425-290-1252 or 800-422-2024 or rholsinger@swssc.org.

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