Community Calendar

Friday

Widowed Information and Consultation Services of Snohomish County- 12:30-1:15 Friday, Jan. 20: Terry Robb will speak about this support group for men and women who have lost a spouse at the Bethesda Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. Cost. Free.

Caregivers – 1-2:30 p.m. every fourth Friday: At the Family Support Center, 6330 195 St. SW., Lynnwood. Info: 425-670-8984.

Pinochle and Bridge- 11 a.m. –3 p.m. Fridays: Informal card playing with friends at Mountlake Terrace Senior House, 5605 235 St. SW., Mountlake Terrace. Cost: Free Info: 425-672-2407.

Saturday

Purrfect Pals Volunteers Orientations- 10:30-Noon Saturday, Jan. 14 &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.

Tim Noah Live- 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14: Experience this musical celebration of imagination with songwriter, recording artist and performer Tim Noah 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.

A Taste of Tuscany and Umbria- 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan.21: Travel Seminar at The Savvy Traveler, 112 5th Ave S., Edmonds. Info and registration: 425-744-6076 or www.savvytravelereredmonds.com

Southern Italy and the Amalfi Coast- 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan.21: Travel Seminar at The Savvy Traveler, 112 5th Ave S., Edmonds. Info and registration: 425-744-6076 or

www.savvytravelereredmonds.com

Sunday

Community Yarn Creations Kick-Off_ Sunday, Jan. 15: Potluck and knit in at this fun get together and plan out 2006 at the Everett Clinic Gunderson Building, Monte Cristo Room, 41st &Rucker Ave., Everett. Info and time: 425-787-0736.

Dr. King’s Dream- 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15: Speaker Reginald Gillins with music by Michelle Lang &Still Water and a Soul Food Potluck dinner will be a part of this ninth annual celebration of Dr. King’s birthday at the Northwest Church, 15555 15th NE St., Shoreline. Cost: Free. Everyone welcome. Info: 206-364-2275.

A Celebration of Women and the New Moon- 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays Jan. 15, Feb. 12 &Mar. 12: This Rosh Chodesh Group is for Jewish women who have experienced abuse by an intimate partner. Cost: Free. Childcare provided with advanced request. Info and registration: 206-461-3240

Monday

10th Annual Warm Coats for Kids Campaign-: Top Food &Drug is hosting this donation drive for new or gently worn coats, hats, scarves and mittens which will be distributed to local social welfare agencies. Make donations at TOP Food, 21900 Hwy. 99, Edmonds.

The Dream Deferred- 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23: Martin Luther King III examines the goals of his father and his message in today’s society at the Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th Street SW., Lynnwood. Cost: $10 general/ $7 students and seniors. Info and tickets: 425-640-1313 or www.edcc.edu/boxoffice.

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.

Brier Knit-Wits- 6-8 p.m. Mondays: Join a knit and chat group, share knowledge and support at the Brier library, 23303 Brier Rd., Brier. Beginners bring a skein of double-knit yarn and #8 and #9 needles. Info: 425-483-0888.

Tuesday

MLT Tuesday Afternoon Movie Group- 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 17: See March of the Penguins at the Senior House, 5605 235th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Donations welcome, popcorn is free.

Fire Corps Program – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24: The Lynnwood Fire Department is hosting a meeting for those interested in joining this group that aids the fire department by promoting fire and life safety programs and disaster preparedness in home, schools and businesses. Meets at Lynnwood Dept. Civic Center Fire Station, 18800 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Info: 425-744-6436.

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.

Wednesday

Community Transit Citizens Advisory Committee- 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18: Bring your ideas, suggestions, concerns and join a discussion regarding transit issues in Snohomish County at the Marysville School District Service Center Board Room, 4220 80th St., NE., Marysville. Info: 425-353-RIDE or 1-800-562-1375 or www.communitytransit.org.

Building Family Strengths- 1– 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Parenting class offered by Pathways for Women YMCA, Lynnwood. Cost: Free. Info: 425-774-9843, ext. 223.

Washington Bass Association Meeting- 7:30 p.m. first Wednesday each month at the Meadowdale Community Center, 6801 N. Meadowdale Road, Lynnwood.

Free Car Seat Checks Offered by Lynnwood Police- Noon – 8 p.m. each Wednesday by appointment: Certified technicians available to inspect and assist with car seats at Lynnwood Police Station, 19321 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Info and Reservations: 425-744-6900.

Lynnwood Diversity Commission- 6:30 p.m. second Wednesday of the month: Open to the Public at the Lynnwood Library Gallery, 19200 – 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood.

Thursday

NARFE-Sno-King Chapter 1966 Meeting- 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19: Shirley Hauch, SHIBA Prescription Drug Specialist, will talk about the New Medicare Plan D Drug Program at the Snohomish PUD Auditorium, 21018 Highway 99, Lynnwood. Visitors are welcome.

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#.

MLT Seniors Day Trip- 9:30 am Thursday, Jan. 26: Angel of the Wind 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.

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.

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.