Community Calendar

Friday

The Edmonds VFW Post 8870 &Ladies Auxiliary- 12 p.m. Second Friday monthly: All veterans are welcome to join the monthly meetings at the South County Senior Center in Edmonds. Info: Duane Pounds at 206-362-3935.

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.

Saturday

Master Gardner Clinics- 10 -2:30 p.m. Saturdays, thru Sept. 24 ( except Aug/13): Talk to a trained Master Gardner for sound, unbiased gardening advice at The Edmonds Farmer’s Market, 5th Ave N., Edmonds. Cost: Free.

AAA Driver Improvement Program- 8 -5 p.m. Saturday, June 25: A defensive driving refresher course for those 55 and older at Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Cost: $14. Info and registration: 206-243-3564.

Italy- 10 a.m. Saturday, June 25: Discover the hilltowns of Tuscany and Umbria, the treasures of Florence and Venice, the Cinque Terre and Rome at Rick Steves’ Europe Through the Back Door, 130 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Cost: Free. Info and required reservations: 425-771-8303 ext 298 or www.ricksteves.com/classes

PAWS Puppy Club- 10 -11 a.m. Every Saturday: A fun safe way for people and their dogs to socialize supervised by a professional dog trainer. For puppies 8 weeks to 4.5 months with up-to–date vaccinations accompanied by their owner. Cost: $10 per session. Info and reservation: 425-787-2500 ext 820 or programs@paws.org.

Sunday

SCSC Sunday Dance- 1 -3:30 p.m. 1st and 3rd Sunday: Music by the Sound Waves at the South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds. Cost:$3.. Info: 425-774-5555.

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

Diabetes and Exercise Class- 10 -11 a.m. Tuesday, June 28: Learn about the benefits of exercise and how to increase the amount of physical activity in your day at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave W. Edmonds. Cost: $15. Info and registration: 425-640-4395.

Pest Monitoring- 4 -6:30p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 5-14: Examine live examples of insects and mites and learn how to monitor them 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.

Wenatchee Youth Circus- 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 5: Come see the “Biggest Little Circus in the World’ at the Civic Center Playfield, 7th and Bell in downtown Edmonds. Cost: Adult $5/ Children $3.50/ Family and group rates are also available.

SCSC Woodcarving Drop-In – 9 -11 p.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.

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:$4 per session. Info: 425-774-5555.

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.

Wednesday

Wenatchee Youth Circus- 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 6: Come see the “Biggest Little Circus in the World’ at the Civic Center Playfield, 7th and Bell in downtown Edmonds. Cost: Adult $5/ Children $3.50/ Family and group rates are also available.

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.

SCSC Beginning Clogging- 1:30 -2:30 p.m. Every Wednesday: Great exercise and fun music at the South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds. Cost:$4 per session. Info: 425-774-5555.

SCSC Intermediate Clogging- 2:30 -3:30 p.m. Every Wednesday: Great exercise and fun music at the South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds. Cost:$4 per session. Info: 425-774-5555.

Thursday

SCSC Beachside Barbeque- 5 -7 p.m. Thursday, June 23: Bring a salad ingredient (not lettuce) for the community salad at the South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds. Cost:$2. Info and required reservations: 425-774-5555.

Master Gardner Clinics- 3 -8 p.m. Thursdays, thru Aug. 25: Talk to a trained Master Gardner for sound, unbiased gardening advice at The Mukilteo Farmer’s Market, 304 Lincoln Ave, Mukilteo. Cost: Free.

Herald Kids Book Club- 7 p.m. every Thursday: Join Rebecca Hover of the Herald for a reading of the fifth Harry Potter book followed by a discussion and project at Barnes&Noble, 19401 Alderwood Mall Parkway, Lynnwood. Also kids can follow along online. Info: 425-771-2220 and www.heraldnet.com/bookclub