Community Calendar

Friday

Tour De Terrace Parade- 6:45 p.m. Friday, July 29: This 12th annual parade kicks off with Seattle Police Department Motorcycle Drill Team followed by drill and dance teams, Seafair pirates and more.

Messianic Israel Alliance Conference Outreach- 7 p.m. –midnight Friday, Aug. 5: Worship through Davidic Dance, concert, guest speakers, childcare and meals included at the New Beginnings Church, 21705 58th Ave W., Mountlake Terrace. Cost: $25. Info and registration: 425-775-3409 or www.avodahfellowship.org.

Free and Safe Fun for Teens- 9 p.m. –1 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights: The Neutral Zone, a safe and supervised night program for teens, includes food, basketball, movies, and more at Scriber Lake High School, 20525 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood. Info: 425-344-6445.

Free Blood Pressure Checks- 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Fridays: Have your blood pressure checked at Mountlake Terrace Senior House, 5605 235 St. SW., Mountlake Terrace. Info: 425-672-2407.

Saturday

Messianic Israel Alliance Conference Outreach- 9 a.m. –Midnight Saturday, Aug. 6: Day two of the conference, childcare and meals included at the New Beginnings Church, 21705 58th Ave W., Mountlake Terrace. Cost: $25. Info and registration: 425-775-3409 or www.avodahfellowship.org.

Snohomish County NAACP Kick Off- Noon-2 p.m. Saturday, August 6: The Greater Trinity Missionary Baptist Church will host a special event to mark the formation of the Snohomish County Chapter of the NAACP at 11229 4th Ave W., Everett. Info: 425-355-9871.

Sunday

HOPWA Bowl Fundraiser: 4-6 p.m. Sunday, August 7: Helpers of People with Aids is holding a benefit to fund the only program in Snohomish County supporting victims of AIDS at the Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. Cost: $10 includes 3 games and shoe rental. Info and tickets: 425-257-2111 ext. 3315.

Monday

Tropical Plants in the Garden- 6 -9:30p.m. Mondays, Aug. 1-15: Learn how to use and protect tropical plants in the landscape at Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Cost: $69.35 plus registration fees. Info and required registration: 425-640-1739 or http://hort.edcc.edu.

Mountlake Terrace City Council Regular Meeting- 7 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month: Meets at the Council Chambers, 23204 58 Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Info: 425-776-1161.

Tuesday

Lynnwood Public Facilities District Regular Board Meeting- 6 p.m. first Tuesdays of the month: Meets at the PFD office at 3819 196 St. SW., Lynnwood. Info: 425-778-7155.

Wednesday

Breaking Point Dance Company- Noon Wednesday, Aug. 3: Breakdancing, booming music and the hottest new Hip Hop crew at Lynndale Park, 18927 72nd Ave W., Lynnwood. Cost: Free. Info: 425-771-4030.

Wednesday Day Hikes for Seniors- Wednesdays, April -November: Join fellow nature lovers for challenging hikes with a guide. Transportation leaves from Lynnwood Senior Center, 5800 198th St SW, Lynnwood. Cost, info and required registration: 425-744-6464.

Thursday

South County Le Tip Chapter Meetings- 7:45 a.m. Thursdays: Business persons are invited to meet with fellow businesspersons to give and receive qualified business tips or leads at Old Country Buffet on the corner of 44th Ave. and 196 St. in Lynnwood.

Al-anon &Alateen Meetings- 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays: 12 step support groups for friends and family of alcoholics and addicts at the First Baptist Church, 22800 56th Ave W., Mountlake Terrace. Info: 206-362-2245.

VFW Meeting- 7:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month: All combat Veterans who earned a campaign medal are eligible for membership at Alderwood Youth Club, 19619 24th, Lynnwood. Info: 425-673-7702.

Community groups can send calendar items for Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and surrounding areas to lynnwood@heraldnet.com, faxed to 425-774-8622 or mailed to 4303 198th St. SW., Lynnwood, Wash. 98036, attention Alica Jones. Deadline is 5 p.m. the Tuesday prior to publication. Include a contact number with area code for publication.