Community Calendar

Friday

South County Senior Center (220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; 425-774-5555) offers the following events and activities:

• Senior Lunch: Noon Mondays-Fridays: Seniors 60 and older enjoy hot meals and community. Reservations recommended; reserve by noon Monday for that week’s desired date. Cost: $2 suggested donation.

• Coffee Bar: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays: Hot tea or coffee, freshly baked cookies and pastries. Cost varies.

• Senior Employment Resource Center: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Matches seniors with skills with seniors that could use those skills, including home maintenance/repairs, housework, care giving, driving, handymen. Info: 425-774-5555.

Saturday

Packing Light and Right- 11 a.m. Saturday, August 7: Learn the secrets of packing a single carry-on to facilitate a great trip at Rick Steves’ Europe Through the Back Door, 130 4th Ave. N., Edmonds. Cost: Free. Info and Required Reservations: 425-771-8303 ext. 298 or www.ricksteves.com/seattle.

Edmonds Museum Garden Market: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 25 at Fifth and Bell streets, Edmonds. For more information: 425-775-5650.

Sunday

Fashion Design and Sewing Class- Six weekly 3-hour sessions: Rosemyrrh Sewing Academy offers sewing instruction and commercial pattern alteration in Edmonds. Advance registration, directions, and information: Rosemary Garnett 425-775-2090.

Monday

Tulalip Casino trip for seniors: Edmonds seniors are invited to join the South County Senior Center on a trip north to the Tulalip Casino, scheduled to leave the center at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 9. Cost: $5 for members, $8 for non-members. Sign up early – space is limited.

Tuesday

Edmonds City Council : 7 p.m. Tuesday, City Council Chambers, Public Safety Complex, 250 Fifth Ave. N. Info: 425-775-2525. Edmonds City Council Community Outreach Meetings take place at 7 p.m. on the fifth Tuesday of the month.

Edmonds Public Facilities District Board: regular meeting scheduled for 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10 in the Fourtner Meeting Room at Edmonds City Hall.

Day Hikes for Older, Active Adults: every other Tuesday, June-November. Join fellow nature lovers for light hikes that are less than five miles round trip with minimal elevation gain. Meet at Lynnwood Senior Center, 5800 198th St. SW, Lynnwood. Cost: small fee includes guide and transportation. Info and registration: 425-744-6464.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays: Support group meets at Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 196th and 84th streets, Edmonds. Open to the public. Info: 425-776-0682 or 206-542-5524.

Wednesday

Edmonds Planning Board: regular meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11 in Edmonds City Council Chambers.

Stevens Hospital Bereavement Support: a meeting for bereavement support is available from 7-8:30 p.m. at the hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W. To register, call 425-640-4404.

County Council general meeting: 9 a.m. Wednesdays, County Administration Building Jackson Board Room, Everett.

Thursday

Little Bebops Play Group- 9 a.m.-12 noon every Thursday: Indoor play space for children 5 and under at Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave. W, Edmonds. Cost: Free Info: 425-670-8984.

Historic Preservation Commission: regular meeting scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12 in the Fourtner Meeting room at Edmonds City Hall.

Upcoming Events

A Taste of Edmonds: Aug. 13-15, Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Civic Playfield, 6th &Bell St., Edmonds.

Expired flare collection: Edmonds Flotilla 12 U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will collect expired flares and conduct free vessel safety checks on the following dates: Aug. 14, Sept. 11 and Oct. 9. The events will take place at the Port Launcher office at the southwest corner of Anthony’s restaurant at the Port of Edmonds.