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Friday

Unlimited Potential Classes- WorkSource of Everett in conjunction with Microsoft is offering free self-pace technology classes in various languages classes at WorkSource, 3201 Smith Ave, Suite 114, Everett. Info: and applications: 425-258-6350 or www.worksourceonline.com.

STRIVE Job Training Program- starts Friday, Sept. 2: Goodwill is accepting students for a free four-week workshop on work habits, attitude and effective job searching skills at Goodwill’s Learning Center, 1400 South Dearborn, Seattle. Info: 206-860-WORK or www.seattlegoodwill.org.

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.

Free Blood Pressure Checks- 1 –3 p.m. first and third Friday of the month: Red Cross volunteers provide free blood pressure screenings at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44 Ave. W., Lynnwood.

Caregivers Support Group- 1 -2:30 p.m. first and third Friday: Share and learn how to stay healthy and happy while caring for your loved one at Family Support Center, 6330 195 St. SW, Lynnwood. Cost: Free Info: To register call 425-670-8984.

Teen Drop-In Night — 2:30 p.m.-Midnight. Kids ages 12-19 can drop in to shoot pool, play hoops, eat free food and more at The REC, 16554 Fremont Ave. N., Shoreline. Cost: Free. Info: 206-542-6511.

Teen Drop-In – 8 p.m. –12 Midnight Fridays: Kids age 12-19 years old can enjoy basketball, volleyball, movies, soccer, karaoke and food at The CENTER, 2800 NE 200th ST Transportation provides from Shorecrest HS and Safeway at 15th NE and NE 175th. Info: 206-546-0662.

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.

Pinochle and Bridge- 11 a.m. –3 p.m. Friday: Informal card playing with friends at Mountlake Terrace Senior House, 5605 235 St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Cost: Free Info: 425-672-2407.

The Edmonds VFW Post 8870 – 12 p.m. Friday , Sept. 9: All veterans are welcome to join the monthly meetings at the South County Senior Center in Edmonds. Info: Richard Marin, 425-778-3762.

The Edmonds VFW Ladies Auxiliary- 12 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9: All are welcome to join the monthly meetings at the South County Senior Center in Edmonds. Info: Julie Pounds at 206-362-3935.

Strategies for Healthy Aging- 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9: The South Snohomish Chapter of AARP hosts a presentation by mental health supervisor for Senior Information and Assistance, Kamilia Dunsky, at South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds. Cost: Free.

Saturday

2SISTERS Art Show- First week in September- Honoring the memory of Peggy Beck through art at the Hotwire Coffeehous, 17551 15th Ave. NE, Shoreline (next to the Texaco). Info: 206-995-7200.

Open Gym Basketball- 9 -11:30 a.m. Saturday: Basketball for ages 18 and over in the new gym at Terrace Park School, Mountlake Terrace. Check in next-door at the Recreation Center, 5303 228th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Cost: $3 Info: 425-776-9173.

Italy 10 a.m. Saturday, August 27: Discover Tuscany, Umbria, Florence, Venice and Cinque Terre, 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.

Lynnwood 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

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.

Goodwill’s Back to School Celebration- 11 -2 p.m. Saturday, August 27: Get 30% off clothing for the entire family, free drawing for prizes and refreshments at Goodwill, 4027 198th St. SW, Lynnwood. Info: 1-877-GIVE4GOOD or www.seattlegoodwill.org.

“Hands-on Days” — 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fourth Saturdays: Projects for children 4-12. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 749 N. 175th St. Info: 206-542-7111.

Teen Drop-In- 8 p.m. –12 Midnight Saturday: Kids age 12-19 years old can enjoy basketball, volleyball, movies, soccer, karaoke and food at The CENTER, 2800 NE 200th ST Transportation provides from Shorecrest HS and Safeway at 15th NE and NE 175th.

Info: 206-546-0662..

Teen Drop-In Night at the REC — 2:30 p.m.-Midnight. Kids ages 12-19 can drop in to shoot pool, play hoops, eat free food and more at The REC, 16554 Fremont Ave. N., Shoreline. Cost: Free. Info: 206-542-6511.

Back to School Musical Instrument Sale- Monday, Sept. 5 – 12: Seattle Goodwill is holding an online School instrument sale at http://stores.ebay.com/Seattle-Goodwill.

Annual Seattle Dahlia Society Show- 12:30 -5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3: Hundreds of blooms exhibited plus Society members will provide information on cultivation and varieties at Country Village Shopping Center, 23732 Bothell-Everett hwy, Bothell. Cost: Free. Info: 206-546-1522.

Wight’s Annual Dahlia Show- Noon Saturday, Sept. 10: This is a chance for amateurs and professionals to enter their prettiest dahlias and arrangements for all to see at Wight’s Home &Garden, 5026 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Cost: Free. Info: 425-775-3636.

Fully Alive Open House- 1 -4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10: Enjoy tours, displays, and refreshments while experiencing what it means to be ‘fully alive’ when you retire at CRISTA Senior Community at the King’s Chapel Vivian Martin Center, 19303 Fremont Ave. N., Shoreline. Info: 206-546-7402 or www.cristaseniors.org.

Sunday

Hi!5 Run- 7:30 a.m. Sunday August 28: Help raise money for community projects, participate in a 5k, 10k run or a 2k walk and free kids dash at the Terraces in the Alderwood Mall, Lynnwood. Cost: $20 pre-registration/ $25 day of race. Pre-registration thru noon of August 19. Info: www.active.com or www.hi5festrun.org.

Sunday Afternoon at the Movies- 4 p.m. Fourth Sunday: LFP Hollywood Video brings a children’s movie favorite, popcorn, and treats. All are welcome, including solo adults to view the movie at Third Place Commons. Info: Patty Schuchart 206-366-3302.

Third Place Gamers- 3 p.m. Second and Fourth Sunday: A variety of board, card, and party games are played in the Third Place Commons. Info: http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/thirdplacespielers/.

Freewheelers’ Square Dance Club — 7-10 p.m. First and Third Sundays: Mainstream dances for singles and couples at the Richmond Masonic Hall, N. 185th &Linden Ave. N. Info: Ken, 425-673-0858.

A New Cosmology- 10 -11 a.m. Sept. 4: Victor Bremson, Doctor of Ministry, will discuss how we can create a new cosmology from studying science, mythology and spirituality at the Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church, 8109 224 St. SW, Edmonds. Cost: Free. Info: 206-789-5293 or vbremson@comcast.net also WWW.EUUC.ORG.

Annual Seattle Dahlia Society Show- 12:30 -5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4: Hundreds of blooms exhibited plus Society members will provide information on cultivation and varieties at Country Village Shopping Center, 23732 Bothell-Everett hwy, Bothell. Cost: Free. Info: 206-546-1522.

Celebrating New Connections- 9:30 -4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11:Attend this Jewish single parent family retreat with programs, activities and Kosher foods at the Cedar River Watershed Education Center. Cost: $60 parents/ $20 children. Scholarships available. Info and registration: 206-461-3240 ext 3146 or www.jfsseattle.org.

Alzheimer’s Memory Walk- 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11: Help raise funds to support programs at Sand Point Magnuson Park, Seattle. Donations also accepted. Info and registration: 206-363-5500 or 800-848-7097 or www.alzwa.org.

Snohomish County UW Alumni Scholarship Fund Raiser- 4 -6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11: Graduates are invited for a little Husky fun and to raise money for student scholarships. Cost: $40 UW Alumni Association members/ $50 nonmembers. Register by Sept. 7. Info and registration 1-800-AUW-ALUM or www.UWalum.com.

Monday

Indoor/Outdoor Playground- 9:30 –11:30 a.m. Monday and Wednesday: Playground available for children at the Richmond Highlands Recreation Center, Shoreline. Cost: $1drop-in fee per child. Info: 206-418-3383.

Woodland Park Zoo Day Trip – 10 -3 p.m. Monday, August 29: Join Northshore Seniors for visit to the zoo. Depart from the gravel parking lot across from the Day Care Center, 9929 NE 18th, Bothell. Cost: $20 member/$25 nonmember. Info and required reservation: 425-487-2241.

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.

Games, Puzzles, Dominoes, Cribbage- 11 a.m. –3 p.m. every Monday: Play games and enjoy social time with friends at Mountlake Terrace Senior House, 5605 235 St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Cost: Free Info: 425-672-2407.

Baby Story Time- Noon Every Monday: A special program designed just for babies at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th, Shoreline. Ages: Birth to 11 months with adult. Siblings can attend with a baby doll as well. Info: 206-362-7550.

Summer Afternoon Swim- 1 -2:15 p.m. Monday – Friday: Workout or cool down and relax at the Mountlake Terrace Pool. Info: 425-776-9173.

Divorce and Beyond- starts 7 p.m. Monday, Sept.12: A self-help program for divorced and divorcing Christians that helps you to gain a perspective and understand the stresses and strains at St Thomas More Parish, 6511 176th St. SW, Lynnwood. Cost: $20. Info and registration: 425-741-0917.

Tuesday

Business Breakfast Club- 7:30 a.m. Tuesday: Accountant, hair stylist, and dentist openings in a group of professional businesspeople informally meeting weekly at A.P. Barbara’s Restaurant, 4025 196 St. SW., Lynnwood. Info: 425-478-4848 or www.eade.com/bbc

SCSC Woodcarving Drop-In – 9 -11 a. 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.

International Folk Dance- 9:30 -11 a.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 30- Sept. 27: Dances from Eastern and Western Europe, the Middle East and North and South America at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E Riverside Dr, Bothell. Cost: $15/$20. Info: 425-487-2441 or www.northshoreseniorcenter.org.

SCSC Rock &Gem- 10 -2 p.m. Every Tuesday: Cutting, polishing, silver work, rocks and equipment provided at the South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds. No experience necessary. Cost: $10 per session. Info: 425-776-6840.

Young Toddler Time- 10:15 a.m. Every Tuesday: Enjoy stories and songs and introduce your child to books and nursery rhymes at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th, Shoreline. Ages 12-24 months with adult. Info: 206-362-7550.

River Otters- 11 -12:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 30: Come learn about these creatures that swim and paddle many northwest waterways at NW Stream center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Ages 6 and up. Cost: $4 member/$6 nonmember. Info and required registration: 425-316-8592.

Sit and Be Fit Exercises- 11:30 –12 Noon Tuesday and Thursday: Easy exercises for those with limited mobility at Mountlake Terrace Senior House, 5605 235 St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Cost: $1 a class Info: 425-672-2407

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: Free. Info: 425-774-5555.

Tuesday Day Hikes for Seniors- Every Tuesday, April -November: Join fellow nature lovers for light hikes under 5 miles round trip. Transportation leaves from Lynnwood Senior Center, 5800 198th St SW, Lynnwood. Registration required. Cost, info and registration: 425-744-6464.

Debtors Anonymous- 7 –8:30 p.m. every Tuesday: Debtors anonymous support group meets every week in the brick annex just west of the main church at Alderwood Manor Community Church, 3403 Alderwood Mall Blvd, Lynnwood. Info: 425-486-3459.

Pacific Sound Chorus Vocal Lessons- 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 13, 20 and 27: Enhance and develop personal vocal skills and have fun participating in an upcoming performance with staging and choreography at the Stroum Jewish community Center, 3801 E. Mercer way, Mercer Island. Info and registration: 425-820-9825 or tomngayle@aol.com

Wednesday

Talk Time- 10 a.m. every Wednesday: Practice speaking English in a fun, casual environment at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175, Shoreline. No registration required. Cost: Free. Info: 206-362-7550

Talk Time- 12:30 -2 p.m. Wednesday, August 31: This is an opportunity for adults learning to speak English to practice conversational skills at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 – 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood.

Afternoon Recreation Swims- 2:45 -4 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday: Enjoy an afternoon swim at the Mountlake Terrace Pool. Cost: $2 a session Info: 425-776-9173.

Little Whispering Pines Play Group- 6:30 –8 p.m. Wednesdays: Come meet new people while your children play and socialize at the Whispering Pines Apartments, 18201 52 Ave W, Lynnwood. For children 5 and under accompanied by parents or guardians. Cost: Free. Info: 425-670-8984 ext 6#.

Free Car Seat Checks Offered by Lynnwood Police- Noon – 8 p.m. each Wednesday by appointment: Certified technicians available to inspect and assist with car seats at Lynnwood Police Station, 19321 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Info and Reservations: 425-744-6900.

The Arab-Israeli Peace Process – Noon Wednesday, Sept. 7: The Creative Retirement Institute invites you to a luncheon with guest speaker Bob Burrows at the Triton Union Building 202, Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave W., Lynnwood. Cost: $5 CRI members/ $17.50 non members. Register by August 31. Info and registration: 425-640-1243 or www.cri.edcc.edu.

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society General Meeting- 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 7.: Margaret Summitt will speak on “Getting Started in Genealogy” at the general meeting preceded by a workshop at 6 p.m. for genealogists at the Martha Lake Community Club, 16300 Motor Place, Lynnwood. Cost: free. Info: 425-438-0307.

Thursday

The Mill Creek LeTip Business Networking Chapter- 7 a.m. every Thursday: Come see how to put Dollars in Your Pocket at Denny’s at Canyon Park, 22833 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell.

Info: 360-668-9005 or 425-210-0532.

South County Le Tip Chapter Meetings- 7:45 a.m. every Thursday: 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.

Little Be-bops Play Group- 9 a.m.-12 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

Talk Time- 12:30 -2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1: This is an opportunity for adults learning to speak English to practice conversational skills at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 – 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood.

Knit-Nicks- 1:30 –3 p.m. every Thursday: This new knitting group will create hats and scarves for the Clothing For Kids. Yarn provided, bring your needles to Mountlake Terrace Senior Center, 5605 235 St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Info: 425-672-2407.

Teen Drop-In Night — 2:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Kids ages 12-19 can drop in to shoot pool, play hoops, eat free food and more at The REC, 16554 Fremont Ave. N., Shoreline. Cost: Free. Info: 206-542-6511.

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.

Talk Time- 7 p.m. Every Thursday: Practice speaking English in a fun, casual environment at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175, Shoreline. No registration required. Cost: Free. Info: 206-362-7550.

Visually Impaired Support Group- 7 –8:30 p.m. first Thursday every month: Meeting includes speakers and activities for blind and visually impaired adults in the local area. Info: Eulaine at 425-640-6352 or Mary at 425-337-2395.

Election Reform – 9:30 -Noon Thursday, Sept. 8: The Creative Retirement Institute presents Snohomish County Auditor, Bob Terwilliger. Cost: $15. Info and registration: 425-640-1243 or www.cri.edcc.edu.

City Concierge-located at the Everett Events Center- is looking for knowledgeable. . volunteers to operate tourist/visitor information center. Info: 425-322-2606.

WSU Master Gardener Training: The WSU Extension Master Gardener Program is accepting applications for it 2006 classes. For more info and application see website at http://snohomish.wsu.edu/hot_stuff.htm and click on WSU Master Gardener Training Application.