Community calendar

Friday

The Edmonds VFW Post 8870 &Ladies Auxiliary- Noon, 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.

Free Tax Assistance for seniors- 10 –2 p.m. every Friday through April 15: Get help with your tax returns at the South County Senior Center at South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds Cost: free Info and appointment: 425-774-555

Easter Food Drive- 9-6 p.m. Friday – Sunday, March 18-20: Kiwanis Club of Edmonds will be conducting a food drive at Top Foods on 220th and Hwy 99, Edmonds. Info: 425-776-7130.

Saturday

Packing Seminar- 10 a.m. Saturday, March 19: Subject is how to pack a weeks wardrobe in a carry. Class is held at Savvy Traveler at 112-5 Ave S, Edmonds. Cost $5 Info: 425-744-6076

Edmonds Easter Egg Hunt- 10 a.m. Saturday, Mar. 26: Come down to Edmonds City Park, 3 &Howell, Edmonds. Info: 425-771-0230.

Tuscany and Umbria Seminar- 10 a.m. Saturday, March 26: Savvy Traveler at 112-5 Ave S, Edmonds presents visiting Tuscany and Umbria. Cost: Free. Info: 425-744-6076

Southern Italy and Sicily Seminar- 1 p.m. Saturday, March 26: Savvy Traveler at 112-5 Ave S, Edmonds presents visiting Southern Italy and Sicily. Cost: Free Info: 425-744-6076

Trekking Game in South Africa Seminar-10 a.m. Saturday, April 2: Savvy Traveler at 112-5 Ave S, Edmonds presents game trekking in South Africa. Cost: Free. Info: 425-744-6076

Scotland Seminar- 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9: Savvy Traveler at 112-5 Ave S, Edmonds presents Visiting Scotland: island and Highlands. Cost: Free Info: 425-744-6076

Italian Vacation Seminar- 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9: Savvy Traveler at 112-5 Ave S, Edmonds presents ultimate Italian vacation ideas. Cost: Free Info: 425-744-6076

Paris and Southern France Seminar- 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16: Savvy Traveler at 112-5 Ave S, Edmonds presents visiting Paris and Southern France. Cost: Free Info: 425-744-6076

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.

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

Seminar on The Omega Diet- 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 9: Nationally recognized author and physician Artemis Simopoulos, M.D. will discuss the advantages of the Mediterranean diet. Offered at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76 Ave W, Edmonds. Cost: Free. Info and required pre-registration: 425-640-4066

Thursday

Property Tax Discount Eligibility- 10 –2 p.m. Second Thursday: A volunteer consultant will be available to help you explore your eligibility at South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds Cost: free Info and appointment: 425-774-555.

Little Be-bops Play Group- 9 a.m.- noon every Thursday: Indoor play space for children 5 and under at Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84 Ave. W, Edmonds. Cost: Free Info: 425-670-8984

Brain/Stroke Support Group- third Thursday monthly: Meeting at Edmonds Community College, Lynnwood. Info: Lou Nash at 425-776-7264.

Friends of the Edmonds Library- 1 p.m. Thursday, March 24: Speaker at March’s meeting will be Elderhostel Ambassador, Nora Martinez. She will speak on the variety of both indoor and outdoor learning situations available through Elderhostel at the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St., Edmonds. New Members and visitors are welcome.

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.

Visually Impaired Support Group- 7 –8:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month: Monthly meeting including speakers and activities for blind and visually impaired adults in the Lynnwood, Edmonds, and Mill Creek area. Tell a friend! Info: Eulaine at 425-640-6352 or Mary at 425-337-2395.