Friday

Edmonds Community College’s Center for Families Second Anniversary Birthday Party – 10 a.m. – Noon Friday, Sept. 16. Everyone is welcome. Music, birthday treats, party favors and tours. Birthday presents are welcome. The center could use children’s rubber boots, one-size-fits-all stretchy children’s mittens, boxes of tissue, Band-Aids and diapers.

Aging With Wisdom- 12:30-1:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16: Rick Kamenshine, Certified Senior Advisor, will discuss tips on developing a balanced, healthy formula to age successfully at the Bethesda Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 23406 56th Ave W., Mountlake Terrace. Cost: Free. Info: 425-672-2407.

1985 Meadowdale Class Reunion- Friday, Sept. 16 at Hilton Hotel, Seattle: Info- 425-644-1044 or www.ReunionsWithClass.com.

Saturday

Huge Garage Sale- 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept 17 : the Soroptimist International of Sno-King hosts garage sale to support community base projects benefiting women and children at the Silver Horde fishing Supplies, 20910 63rd Ave. W., Lynnwood. Info: 425-778-2640.

Celebrate the Children- 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17: Clothes for Kids auction at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Info: 425-670-7285 ext.4 or www.clothesforkids.org.

Music Fest Fundraiser- 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17: The Total Experience Gospel Choir as a gift to community of the church is giving a concert that will help raise funds for a new roof at the First Baptist Church, 22800 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace Donation: $10/ $25 per family.

1985 Edmonds Class Reunion- Friday, Sept. 17 at Shilshole Bay Beach Club, Seattle: Info- 425-644-1044 or www.ReunionsWithClass.com.

Sunday

September 11 Remembrance- 1:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11: Join the Lynnwood firefighters and police in a ceremony of remembrance in front of Fire Station 15, 18800 44th W., Lynnwood. Info: 425-744-6433.

Monday

Tualip Casino Day Trip- 9:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12: Join Mountlake Terrace seniors for a day trip to the casino. Meet at the Senior House, 5605 235th SW, Mountlake Terrace. Cost: $6 members/ $8 nonmembers. Info 425-672-2407.

Divorce and Beyond- starts 7 p.m. Monday, Sept.12: A self-help program for divorced and divorcing Christians that helps you gain a perspective and understand the stresses and strains at St Thomas More Parish, 6511 176th St. SW, Lynnwood. Cost: $20. Info and registration: 425-741-0917.

Tuesday

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 .

Thursday

Ballard Locks &Fish Ladder Day Trip- 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15: Watch the salmon come through with the Mountlake Terrace seniors. Meet at the Senior House, 5605 235th SW, Mountlake Terrace. Cost: $6 members/ $8 nonmembers. Info 425-672-2407.

NARFE Sno-King Chapter 1966- 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept 15: Danny Lilleness of American Driving Services will speak about “Older Drivers-Strategies for Coping” at Snohomish PUD Auditorium, 21018 Hwy. 99, Lynnwood.

Friday

Careers

Employment Networking Group — Identifying skills, resume writing, job interviewing, follow-up and networking discussed. 10 a.m. North Creek Presbyterian Church, Room C72, 621 164th St. SE. Info: 425-743-2386.

Support groups

Al-Anon — 7 p.m.: Meets at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 13716 Bothell-Everett Hwy. Info: Sandy, 425-316-3411.

Celebrate Recovery — 7 p.m.: For those with hurts, habits or hang-ups, a 12-step support group. Meets at Cedar Park Church, 16300 112th Ave. NE, Bothell. Info: Lee or La Vonne at 425-939-1379.

Saturday

Events

Mothers of Multiples Fall Sale — 8:30-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10: Baby and children clothing, toys, accessories and general items, at North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE, Mill Creek. Sponsored by SNOMOMS (Snohomish County Mothers of Multiples). Info: 206-227-0739.

Support groups

Marijuana Anonymous — 5:30 p.m.: Weekly meeting held at North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE. Info: 425-743-2386.

Alcoholics Anonymous — 7:30 p.m.: Weekly meeting held at North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE. Info: 425-743-2386.

Monday

Clubs

Mill Creek Lions Club — Meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month at Mitzel’s Restaurant, 303 128th St. SW, Everett. Info: Kathy Schumer at 425-481-0462 or e-mail kshoom@comcast.net.

Tuesday

Civic meetings

Mill Creek City Council — Study session 6 p.m. with regular meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m. Meets at City Hall, 15728 Main St. Info: Kelly, 425-745-1891.

Seniors

Walking Group — 10 a.m.: Meet at the parking lot 1/4 of a mile up the hill from the waterwheel on the corner of Mill Creek Blvd. and Bothell-Everett Hwy. After, the group meets at a coffee shop. Free. Info: 425-743-3424.

Wednesday

Clubs

Mill Creek Rotary Club — Meets at noon at the Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Dr. Info: Shannon O’Kelly, 425-252-3908.

Civic meetings

Snohomish County Council — General meeting, 9 a.m.: County Administration Building, Jackson Board Room, Everett.

Events

Farmer’s Market — 4 p.m.: Fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers, handcrafts, music and children’s activities at Park Ridge Chapel fields, 3805 Maltby Rd., Bothell. Info: 425-481-8801 or www.parkridgechapel.com/farmersmarket.

Support groups

Debtors Anonymous — 12 p.m.: Weekly meeting held at St Francis Episcopal Church, 13716 Bothell-Everett Hwy. Info: 425-481-7272.

Thursday

Business groups

Mill Creek LeTip Business Networking Chapter — 7 a.m.: Meets weekly at Denny’s at Canyon Park, 22833 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell. Info: 360-668-9005 or 425-210-0532.

Seniors

Ceramic Class — 1–3 p.m.: Learn about ceramics at Merrill Gardens Retirement Community Activity Room, 14905 Bothell-Everett Hwy. Cost: Varies, based on greenware purchased. Info: 425-357-6002.

Walking Group — 10 a.m.: Walk the boardwalk through the wildlife sanctuary. Meet at North Creek Park located at the end of 183rd, west of the Bothell-Everett Hwy. Free. Info: 425-743-3424.

Support groups

Overeaters Anonymous — 6:30 p.m.: Weekly meeting held at North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE. Info: 425-743-2386.

Gamblers Anonymous — 7:30 p.m. The Bothell group meets at Bethany Bible Church, 6214 NE Bothell Way. Info: Tim, 206-992-4012. Everett group meets at Evergreen Fellowship Hall, 1906 Grand Ave. Info: Rick, 206-914-8624. Gam-Anon support meeting runs concurrently. Info: Steve, 360-657-2743.

Ways To Give

Lions Recycle For Sight — Used eyeglasses can be dropped off at Costco Optometry Dept. at Silver Lake; Wal-Mart Optometry on 164th St. SW; Mill Creek Vision Source, 15808 Mill Creek Blvd.; Mill Creek Family Eye Center, 16030 Bothell-Everett Hwy.; Merrill Gardens Retirement Community, 14905 Bothell-Everett Hwy.

Operation Sock It To ‘Em — Cross Lutheran Church is having a black sock drive for American troops in Afghanistan. Info: 425-485-8974.

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