Community Calendar

Friday

Christmas Rummage Sale &Bazaar – 9-3 p.m. Friday- Saturday, Dec. 2-3: Treasures “old and new”, baked goods, homemade chocolates and candy, Christmas gifts, recycled cards, crafts, White Elephant, jewelry and more at Soundview Apts., 417 3rd Ave S. Edmonds.

Thoughtful Travel as a World Citizen- 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9: Join well-known travel author Rick Steves at the Creative Retirement Institute speaker series luncheon at the Triton Union Building, room 202, Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave., W., Lynnwood. Cost: $17.50/ $5 CRI members. Info. and tickets: 425-640-1243.

SCSC Friday Fling- 1 -3 p.m. 1st and 3rd Friday: Dance to music by Helen Miller and the Nice ‘n Easy Band at the South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds. Cost: $4. Info: 425-774-5555.

Saturday

Tree Lighting Ceremony- 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26: Join us for this festive celebration with carols and visit from Santa at Centennial Plaza, 5th &Bell, Edmonds. Info: 425-776-6711

Edmonds-Woodway High School Arts &Craft Fair- 10-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3: This is an annual fundraising sponsored by the EWHS Music Booster Club that benefits the entire Music Program at Edmonds-Woodway High School, 7600 212th St. SW, Edmonds.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever- 2 p.m. starts Saturday, Dec. 3: An Alternative Stage production at the Driftwood Players, 950 Main Street, Edmonds. Cost: $10. Info and tickets: 425.774.9600

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.

SCSC Sunday Dance- 1 -3:30 p.m. Sundays: Music by the Sound Waves at the South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds. Cost: $2. Info: 425-774-5555.

Sno-King Community Chorale Holiday Concert- 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11: Selections of pop tunes, carols and works by Rutter, Shalom, Beethoven, Haydn and Vivaldi at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Cost: $10/Students free. Info: 425-673-7671.

Monday

The Edmonds Lions Club Dinner and Meeting- 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28: Join us for dinner then Nathan Morley, member of the MD-19 Lions Youth Exchange Program will talk about his trip to Japan at the Stevens Hospital cafeteria, 21601 76th Ave W., Edmonds. Info: 425-778-9678.

SCSC Ceramics- 10 -12 p.m. Every Monday: Work on your own or receive instruction at the South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds. Cost: $4 per session. Info: 425-774-5555.

Tuesday

Edmonds Christmas Ship Community Sing-A-Long– 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6: At the Edmonds Waterfront-Fishing Pier . Info: 425- 771-0268.

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

SCSC Woodcarving Drop-In – 9 -11 a. m. Every Tuesday: No charge, no experience necessary bring your own tools and wood at the South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds. Info: 425-774-5555.

Preschool Storytime- 10 a.m. &11 a.m. every Monday: Stories, songs and creative fun for preschoolers (36 months – 5 years) at the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St., Edmonds. Info: 425-771-1933.

SCSC Rock &Gem- 10 -2 p.m. Every Tuesday: Cutting, polishing, silver work, rocks and equipment provided at the South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds. No experience necessary. Cost: $10 per session. Info: 425-776-6840.

SCSC China Painting- 1 -3 p.m. Every Tuesday: Must be familiar with paintbrush but no china experience necessary at the South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds. Limited space… Info and registration: 425-774-5555.

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.

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

EBay Users Club- 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30: Open to anyone using EBay for buying, selling and fundraising who would like to stay current on tips, news and gain insights at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds. Prerequisite: basic computer, email and internet skills. Cost: Donation to Senior Center gratefully accepted.

All That Glitters Holiday Gala &Expo- 10 – 4 p.m. Wednesday, December 7. The Northwest Women’s Business Center features a day-long marketplace bringing women-owned business and consumers together to shop and network at the Edmonds Conference Center on 4th and Bell, Edmonds. The Expo is free to attend. Info: www.nwwbc.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.

MS Helping Hands- Noon-3 p.m. every Wednesday: Come to these weekly social gatherings at the Edmonds United Methodist Church, Aldersgate room, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds. Info: 425-712-1804.

SCSC Woodcarving- 9 -11 p.m. Every Wednesday: Join others learning to carve at the South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds. Newcomers welcome. Cost:$5 per class. Info: 425-774-5555.

Thursday

First Dibs- 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1: A Downtown Edmonds Merchants’ invitation to relax while viewing Christmas merchandise. Refreshments served.., Info: 425- 776-6711.

Kwanzaa Celebration- 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1: Join keynote speaker, Dr. Joy DeGruy-Leary, as she talks about Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome, a theory of stress-related illness resulting from the slave experience and destruction of African culture at Edmonds Community College Triton Union Building, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Info and tickets: 425-640-1313 or www.edcc.edu/boxoffice.

Festive Sounds of Holiday Music- 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8: The Lynnwood Community Band will perform at the Edmonds Church of God, 8224 220th St. SW, Edmonds. Cost: Donation of a non-perishable food item.

Little Be-bops Play Group- 9 a.m.-12 noon every Thursday: Indoor play space for children 5 and under at Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84 Ave. W, Edmonds. Cost: Free Info: 425-670-8984.