Community Calendar

Friday

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.

The Edmonds VFW Post 8870 – Noon. 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- Noon. 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

The Puget Sound Strummers Ukulele Club Edmonds Food Bank Fundraiser- Begins Saturday, Dec. 17: This 5th annual fundraiser happens in front of the Wooden Spoon, 104 Fifth Ave., Edmonds. Please stop by and donate either canned food or cash.

Olympic Ballet Theatre Santa Breakfast-10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17: This annual which includes a Mini-Nutcracker performance will be held at the Embassy Suites, 20610 44th Ave W, Lynnwood. Cost: $24 Adults/$20 Children 10 and under. Info and tickets: 425-774-7570 or www.olympicballet.com.

Songs of Bethlehem Christmas Concert of Word and Music- 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17: Enjoy musical selections presented by the choir, men’s chorus, a vocal ensemble, strings, piano, chimes and pipe organ at Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave. W, Edmonds. Cost: Free will offering for Hurricane Relief.

Sunday

Identity Theft What You Need to Know- 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11: Steven Hailey, a specialist in computer forensics and information security services will speak at the Triton Union Building, Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave W., Lynnwood. Cost: Free. Info and registration: 425-640-1902 or http://cis.edcc.edu. or shailey@edcc.edu.

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.

Driftwood Classic Movies Series – 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18: “Christmas in Connecticut” at the Driftwood Players, 950 Main Street, Edmonds. Cost: $5.

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

Monday

Jazzercise Classes-9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday-Wednesday-Friday: Drop-ins welcome and registration on-site with instructor in the Lakeview Room at Ballinger Lake Golf Course. No childcare available.

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 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 .

Sno-King MS Support Group- 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month: These meeting are held at the Edmonds United Methodist Church, Aldersgate room, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds. Info: 425-712-1804.

Parkinson’s Support Group: 3- 4:30 p.m. every 4th Tuesday: If you or a loved one is affected by Parkinson’s please join this group for support and fun at South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds Cost: free Info: 425-774-555

Wednesday

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.

SCSC Ukulele Lessons- 1 p.m. every Wednesday: Learn to play the ukulele and make new friends at the South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds. Cost:$5 per quarter. Info: 425-774-5555.

Thursday

NARFE Yuletide Buffet – Thursday, Dec.15: Bob Curtis of European Travelogue will be the guest speaker in the Coho Chinook Room, Quality Inn Conference Center, 101 128th St SE Everett (Just off I-5). Cost: $22. Reservations and payments due by Dec. 9 to NARFE Chapter 1966, P.O. Box 821, Lynnwood, WA 98046-0821.

Strike Up the Band- 7 p.m. every Thursday: Professionals, beginners, everyone bring a musical instrument and join the band at the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St., Edmonds. Info: 425-771-1933.

Friends of the Edmonds Library- 1 p.m. every fourth Thursday: Monthly meeting is held in the library’s Plaza Room. New members and visitors are welcome.