Community Calendar

Published 7:24 am Friday, February 22, 2008

Events

Edmonds Museum Summer Market

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 28 – This farmers’ market on 5th Street &Bell around the Centennial Plaza in downtown Edmonds features handmade and homegrown goods by local residents, including farm fresh fruits and vegetables and certified organic produce from local growers, honey, cut flowers, plants and nursery stock.In Church

Living Hope Alpha Courses

7 p.m. Mondays through Nov. 4 – Living Hope Community Church, 16620 Ash Way, Lynnwood continues this 10-week Monday evening discussion series with Bill Hoag. Sept. 30, “Christianity: Boring, Untrue and Irrelevant?”, Oct. 7, “Who is Jesus?” Oct. 14, “Why did Jesus die?”, Oct. 21, “How can I be sure of my faith?”, Oct. 28, “Why and how should I read the bible?”, Nov, 4, “Why and how do I pray?” Info: 425-743-9111.Classes

Photography classes

Register now – Beginners of all ages can register for group and one on one classes with local photographer Wendi ‘with an eye’ Blair. Edmonds location. Info: 425-712-0126 or mikewendi@hotmail.com.

Half Hour to Better Health

6:30 p.m. Tuesdays – Bowers Chiropractic Clinic in Edmonds hosts a free 30-minute workshop on how to achieve better health immediately. Seating limited. Reservations: 425-776-4224.

Anti-Stress &Meditation

6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays (Mountlake Terrace) &10-11:30 a.m. Fridays (Brier) – Blue Rose Wellness presents these “Home Remedies for Well-Being,” including relaxation techniques, herbal teas and foot soak, meditation. Cost: $12 per class. Info: 206-276-8725.Meetings

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society

7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 – Meets at the Martha Lake Community Club, 16300 Motor Place, Lynnwood. Topic: adoptions, including accessing records concerning adoptees and their parents. 6 p.m. pre-meeting workshop on “brick wall” ancestor. Suggested workshop donation: $3. Info: Margaret Summitt, 425-438-0307.

Debtors Anonymous

7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays – Meets at Alderwood Manor Community Church, 3403 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Room A203, Lynnwood. Info: 425-774-7788; AND 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at 1906 Grand Ave., Everett. Info: 360-653-0341.

Widowed Information

1 p.m. Thursdays – WISC/SC support group for surviving spouses meets in room 203 at 6215 196th St. Sw, Lynnwood. Office hours are 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays. Info: Terry, 425-776-8073, Arvy, 425-778-9088 or main office, 425-252-7617.

Overeaters Anonymous

6:30 p.m. Sundays – For those with eating challenges, meets at Christ Lutheran Church, 236th &84th Ave. W. Edmonds. Info: Judith, 206-362-8897.

Mothers &More

2nd &4th Wednesdays – Mill Creek chapter offers support and advocacy for former working mothers, including playgroups, book club, moms’ nights out, more. Membership information and meeting locations: Bonnie, 425-379-0898 or kb_ras@msn.com.

Seattle Northshore Christian Women’s Club

9:45-11:30 a.m. 2nd Wednesdays – Meets at Inglewood Country Club, Juanita Drive at Simmonds Road, BothelI. $11.25 inclusive; free nursery available. Info: 425-889-2040.

MOMS Club of Edmonds

10:30 a.m.-noon 2nd Fridays – The international non-profit, non-religious group offering stay-at-home mothers support and activities meets at Edmonds Christian Church, (84th Ave. W. &230th St. SW. Info: Jennifer, 425-776-4546.

Edmonds Bike Group

7:30 p.m. 3rd Thursdays – Meets in room 113 of Francis Anderson Center. Join other cyclists in discussing bicycle issues in Edmonds and the surrounding communities. Help promote cycling as a commuting option.For Kids

Classes

Bujinkan: Self Defense &Awareness for Children

7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays &Thursdays – Program guides young students to develop full potential while learning martial arts self protection and awareness skills for real life situations. Ages 7-12. Meets at Shoreline Center Spartan Gym. Register: Shoreline Parks &Rec, 206-546-5041.

Sibling Preparation

Ongoing, monthly – Help prepare children for the arrival of a new sibling with this class, offering information on pregnancy, birth and new babies at an age appropriate level. Meets at Stevens Hospital, Edmonds. Cost: $25 per family. Info: 426-640-4066.For Teens

Events

Night Waves

9:15-11:15 p.m. Saturdays – Teens ages 12-18 have the Lynnwood Rec Center to themselves with swimming, racquetball, wallyball, and weight room. Fee includes access to all activities. Racquets available for use at no charge. Must wear white-soled shoes for racquetball courts. Picture I.D. required to participate. Cost: $2. Info: 425-771-4030.

The Neutral Zone

9 p.m.-midnight Fridays &Saturdays – This free late night program at Scriber Lake High School, 20525 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood, offers supervised recreational and social activities for teens. Info: 425-776-5647.

“The ANNEX” drop-in hours

8 p.m.-midnight Fridays &Saturdays – This free late night teen program, is open to all teens ages 12-19 to hang with friends, shoot pool, play hoops, eat free food, and basically get away from it all. At the Aldercrest Annex, 2800 NE 200th St., Shoreline. Info: Shoreline Parks &Rec, 206-546-5041.

“Teens With A Cause”

7-9 p.m. Tuesdays – Community service volunteer group for teens ages 13-18 holds planning meetings at the Lynnwood Rec Center. Info: 425-771-4030.For Seniors

Lynnwood Senior Center

Located in the Scriber Square Shopping Center, 5800 198th St. SW. Info: 425-744-6464.

Classes

10:30 a.m. 1st Fridays – Genealogy class meets monthly. Free.

10 a.m. Tuesdays – Comparative Religion, Series 2, Eastern Tradition, Sept. 24 to Nov. 12 $20

12:30 p.m. Tuesdays – Driftwood Sculpture $3 drop-in fee

1 p.m. Tuesdays – Intermediate Tap $3 drop-in fee

2 p.m. Tuesdays – Line Dance $3 drop-in fee

6 p.m. Tuesdays – Beginning Bridge, Sept. 24 to Nov. 26, $40.

2 p.m. Wednesdays – Current Issues.

11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays – Ballroom Dance. Free.

10:30 a.m. Thursday – Beginning Computers, Sept. 26 to Oct. 17, $20.

1 p.m. Thursdays – Creative Writing, Sept. 26 to Oct. 31, $25.

1 p.m. Thursdays – Beginning Tap, Oct. 3 to Nov. 7, $20.

4 p.m. Thursdays – Woodcarving

6 p.m. Thursdays – Driftwood Sculpture, Oct. 3 to Nov. 7, $25.

6 p.m. Thursdays – Intermediate Bridge, Sept. 26 to Dec. 5, $40.

10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays – Walking Club; set your own speed and distance.

Call for time/date – Computer classes include Intro to Computer, Internet, Word and more in the new computer lab.

South County Senior

Center, Edmonds

Located at 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. For information on classes and other activities, call 425-774-5555.

Fall classes

Register now – Sign up for Beginning Computer, Drawing-all levels, Creative Writing, Current Issues, Watercolor, Understanding Human Behavior, Tai Chi, Norwegian, Swedish, and more. Classes start in September.

Ongoing

Noon 2nd Fridays – VFW Edmonds Post #8870 meets at the Center. Info: Warren Schweppe, post commander, 425-778-2670.

10 a.m. Tuesdays – Edmonds Senior Kiwanis Club meets weekly at the Center. Info: Buck Weaver, 425-774-3568.

1 p.m. 1st &4th Fridays – Friday Fling features the Nice n’ Easy combo in the ballroom at the center. Cost: $2 per person.

Mountlake Terrace Senior Group

Located at 5605 235th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace, and is open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 425-672-2407.

Ongoing

Mondays – Games &cards.

Noon Wednesdays – Lunch by reservation (call by previous Monday). Cost: $4.

Fridays – Pinochle and other games.

Greater Mill Creek seniors

Classes and activities, sponsored by the Northshore Senior Center and WSU Cooperative Extension, are offered at several sites throughout Mill Creek. Info: Bill Durham, 425-357-6002.

Ice Cream Social

Noon, Friday, Sept. 27 – All you can eat ice cream sundaes and meeting others at the WSU Cooperative Extension, Everett. 425-357-6002 for information.

Ongoing

10 a.m. Tuesdays &Thursdays – Walking group.Ways to Give

Eastside Literacy is seeking volunteers for their free free adult Iiteracy program. Volunteers are needed for basic literacy tutors, English-as-a-Second-Language group leaders and GED tutors. Training is provided. Info: Eastside Literacy, 425-643-1912 or toll free, 1-800-870-1912.

Food Lifeline Haunted House is seeking volunteers to assist with the KUBE 93 Huanted House Kiddy Days. Volunteers are encouraged to dress up and wil be stationed throughout the house to explain each “scare.” To sign up or for more information contact Nikki at 206-545-6600, ext. 222 or volunteer@fll.org

The Snohomish County Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking instructors for its health and safety courses and interpreters for the chapter’s language bank. Instructor applicants must complete Red Cross instructor training. Course dates are Sept. 24 and Oct. 1, 5, 8, 15 and 22. Tuition is free for those who will be teaching Red Cross courses. Interpreters are required to be fluent in English and at least one other language. Info: 425-252-4103, ext. 27.