Community calendar

Friday

5th Annual Single Parent Family Holiday Giving Program — If you and your family would like to sponsor a single parent family during the holidays by providing food and or gifts to make a wish come true call the Northshore YMCA at 425-485-9797 or Lmagill@- ns.seattkeymca-.org.

Teen Drop-In — 8 p.m. –12 Midnight Fridays: Kids age 12-19 years old can enjoy basketball, volleyball, movies, soccer, karaoke and food at The CENTER, 2800 NE. 200th St. Transportation provided from Shorecrest High School and Safeway at 15th Ave. NE. and NE. 175th St. Info: 206-546-0662.

Magic — The Gathering- 6 p.m. Fridays: Players of all levels meet to play this trading card game at Third Place Commons. Info: 206-853-5998.

Saturday

Youth Cheer Clinic — 8:45-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21: Shorewood High School Cheerleaders is hosting this clinic for boys and girls at the Shorewood Gym, 17300 Fremont N., Shoreline. Cost: $15. Release forms will be available at the gym and distributed to local elementary schools. Info: 206-361-4390, ask for Vicky.

Shoreline Singles — 11 a.m., brunch at Dennys, at 155th and Aurora, on second Saturdays of the month. Alfredia: 206-362-1397.

Home Buying Seminar —10– 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17: Hosted by NW Mortgage and John L. Scott; for those thinking about purchasing a home, but don’t know where to start. Lynnwood Recreation Center, 18900 44th Ave W., Lynnwood. Cost: Free. Info and required registration: 425-218-4647 or stevend@- nwmort- gage.net.

Flagger Certification — 8-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14: A hands-on seminar that entitles you to pursue employment in the construction and utilities industries, course fee includes training manual and photo ID certificate at the Business &Training Center, 728 134th St. SW, Suite 128, Everett. Must be 18 or older. Cost: $49. Info and registration: 425-640-1840 or www.the-btc.com

Seattle Pen Club — 11 a.m. Third Saturday: Collectors of fountain pens and interested parties meet monthly at Third Place Friends Meeting Room.

Teen Drop-In Night at the REC — 2:30 p.m.-Midnight. Kids ages 12-19 can drop in to shoot pool, play hoops, eat free food and more at The REC, 16554 Fremont Ave. N., Shoreline. Cost: Free. Info: 206-542-6511.

Sunday

Sunday Afternoon at the Movies — 4 p.m. Fourth Sunday: LFP Hollywood Video brings a children’s movie favorite, popcorn and treats. All are welcome, including solo adults to view the movie. Third Place Commons. Info: Patty Schuchart, 206-366-3302.

Freewheelers’ Square Dance Club — 7-10 p.m. First and Third Sundays: Mainstream dances for singles and couples at the Richmond Masonic Hall, N. 185th &Linden Ave. N. Info: Ken, 425-673-0858.

Monday

Shoreline City Council meeting — 6:30 p.m. Jan. 3. Shoreline Conference Center, Mt. Rainier Room, 18560 First Ave. NE.

King County Council — General meeting, 1:30 p.m. Mondays, Council Chambers, 10th floor of the King County Courthouse, 516 Third Ave.

Mah Jongg — 9:30 a.m. Mondays: Includes instruction and is open to all skill levels at Third Place Commons-Friends meeting room. If you have a Mah Jongg set, please bring it. Played according to the National Mah Jongg League rules. Info: Patty Schuchart 206-366-3302.

Baby Story Time — Noon Every Monday: A special program designed just for babies at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th, Shoreline. Ages: Birth to 11 months with adult. Siblings can attend with a baby doll as well. Info: 206-362-7550.

Indoor/Outdoor Playground- 9:30 –11:30 a.m. Monday and Wednesday: Playground available for children at the Richmond Highlands Recreation Center, Shoreline. Cost: $1 drop-in fee per child. Info: 206-418-3383.

Tuesday

Shoreline Rotary — Noon, Tuesdays. Shoreline Center, 18560 First Ave. NE. $16.

Road Toasters Toastmaster Club — meets in Shoreline at the Washington Dept. of Transportation Building (on the hill above Central Market and Sears). Meets every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. 15700 Dayton Ave N.

Young Toddler Time — 10:15 a.m. Every Tuesday: Enjoy stories and songs and introduce your child to books and nursery rhymes at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE.175th St., Shoreline. Ages 12-24 months with adult. Info: 206-362-7550.

Wednesday

Confident Communicators Toastmasters Club — 7:15 -8:45 p.m., Wednesdays, St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 195th &Ashworth N., Shoreline. Info: 206-459-3696 or 206-546-8467.

Shoreline Breakfast Rotary — Wednesdays at 7 a.m., north end of the Shoreline Center, 18560 First Ave. NE. $7.

Lake Forest Park Rotary — 7:15 a.m., Wednesdays, Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church, 17440 Brookside Ave. NE. $10.

Talk Time — 10 a.m. Wednesdays: Practice speaking English in a casual environment at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St., Shoreline. No registration required. For more information: 206-362-7550.

Newcomers Club of Seattle — Every second Wednesday of the month: Monthly luncheon for those new to the area. Info: 206-364-4277 or 253-631-7652.

50 Plus Singles — 6:30 p.m. Every second and fourth Wednesday: A social club for single people age 50 and older at Denny’s Restaurant, 904 N. 155th Street, Seattle. Info: 206-282-9017 or 206-783-9810.

Thursday

Sahaja Yoga Meditation — 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15: Achieve the relaxing state of mental silence and become self-controlled and free of stress at the Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave. NW., Shoreline. Cost: Free. Info and registration: 425-771-7818.

Lake City Toastmasters — 7:30 -9 a.m. Lake CIty Elks, 14540 Bothell Way NE. Info: 206-366-8834 or 425-823-8389.

Lake Forest Park City Council meeting — Second and fourth Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers, 17425 Ballinger Way NE.

Library Board meeting — 7:30 p.m., second Thursdays. Alternately at the Shoreline Library and the Richmond Beach Library.

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