Community Calendar

Friday

Volunteers and Toys Needed for Annual Toy Shop- Friday, Dec. 9: Make this a special holiday for those children whose parents don’t have the resources by donating to or volunteering at this Pathways for Women annual event. Info: 425-774-9843 or lkunz@ywcaworks.org.

AARP Chapter 775 Meeting- 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18: Mary Pat O’Donnell, Stroke Clinical Nurse Specialist at NW Hospital, will talk about stroke risk factors, signs, symptoms, treatment and rehabilitation at the South County Senior Center dining room , 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds.

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.

The Edmonds VFW Post 8870 – 12 p.m. Second Friday of the month: All veterans are welcome to join the monthly meetings at the South County Senior Center in Edmonds. Info: Richard Marin, 425-778-3762.

The Edmonds VFW Ladies Auxiliary- 12 p.m. Second Friday of the month: All are welcome to join the monthly meetings at the South County Senior Center in Edmonds. Info: Julie Pounds at 206-362-3935.

Saturday

Friends of Edmonds Library Book Sale- 9 – 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29: There are thousands of books, 16 different sections and 73 categories, videos, DVD’s, CD’s, audio books and tapes at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds.

The Daughters of the British Empire Annual Bazaar- 10-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29: Bake Sale, Handmaid Crafts, Collectibles, White Elephant Sale and a lunch of meat pies, mashed potatoes, peas and gravy will be served from 11-1:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, 515 Dayton St., Edmonds. Info: 425-774-4041.

2005 Cruise Show- 10:30 -3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29: Cruise Center presents its’ annual show with representatives from all the major cruise lines at the Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th Ave. SW, Lynnwood. Cost: Free. Info: www.cruise-center.com.

Saving the World – 1 -2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 and Thursdays, Nov. 3 &10: Representatives from PeaceTrees Vietnam, Mercy Corps and Appropriate Technology in Health will talk about relief work and self-help efforts in developing countries. Cost: $15. Info and registration: 425-640-1243 or www.cri.edcc.edu

1985 Lynnwood Class Reunion- Saturday, Oct. 29 at Embassy Suites, Lynnwood: Info- 425-644-1044 or www.ReunionsWithClass.com.

Hatsu Temple #1 Daughters of the Nile Pancake Breakfast and Holiday Bazaar – 9 -4 p.m. Saturday, November 5: Pancake breakfast from 8:30 -10 a.m. at the Edmonds Masonic Center, 515 Dayton Ave, Edmonds.

32nd Annual Northwest Artist’s Holiday Show- 10 -5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 5 -6: Fifty booths featuring art, crafts and gourmet food items with free parking and childcare at the Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church, 8109 224th St. SW, Edmonds. Donation: $2.

Bothell Sons of Norway Bazaar/Bake Sale/Luncheon- 9 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5:

There will be 18-20 vendor tables, selling mostly handmade items (but not all and enjoy a Norwegian lunch with pea soup, rommegrot, traditional open-faced sandwiches and desserts at 23905 Bothell-Everett Hwy. Free admission. Info: 425-485-9085 or www.bothellsonsofnorway.org

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

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

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.

Wednesday

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society Meeting- 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2: Computer expert, Dave Ault, will show how to “Web Surf by Locality” which can help you glean the most info at the Public Utilities District Building, 21018 Hwy 99, Edmonds. At 6 p.m. a family historian workshop will be offered. Info: 425-438-0307.

Buying on EBay- 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 9 and 16: Learn the history, benefits, shopping, setting up an account, finding best prices and other info at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds. Prerequisite: basic computer, email and internet skills. Cost: $20 members/$30 nonmembers.

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.