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Friday

Misty River — 8 p.m. Friday, March 9, at the Northshore performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell. An all female acoustic quartet that does folk, country and bluegrass. Cost: $24.50. Reservations: 1-800-922-8499 or www.ticketswest.com. www.npacf.org.

St. Patrick’s Day Bash — 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, March 16 at Merrill Gardens Community Living, 14905 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Mill Creek. Join other seniors for an afternoon of Irish music, dancers, and snacks. Cost: $5 member/$10 nonmember. Must pre-register: 425 357-6002.

Climbing for Education Auction — 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 16 at Martha Lake School, 17500 Larch Way, Lynnwood. Starts with silent auction. Childcare available by reservation. Info: 425-431-1751.

Brookside Elementary Carnival &Silent Auction — 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, March 16, at 17447 37th Ave. NE, Lake Forest Park. More than 50 auction items including golf lessons and a Hawaiian luau. A fundraiser to send 6th graders to Camp. Info: 206-368-4140.

Art Reception: Imagined Men — 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, March 16, at the Edmonds Community College art gallery, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Seattle artist Rachel Lodge’s exhibition of paintings. Free. Info: 425-640-1339 ext. 7299. www.edcc.edu.

The Effect of US Foreign Policy on the People of the Middle East — 7 p.m. Friday, March 16, at Edmonds Christian Church, 23010 84th Ave W., Edmonds. Guest speaker is Dr. Soudy, who grew up in Egypt, was educated at Cairo University and Alberta University. Free. Info: 425-672-5109.

Grease (School Version) — 7 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday, March 16-18, at the Mountlake Terrace High School, 21801 44th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Madrona K-8 School will present this family-friendly school version of the musical. All ages welcomed. Cost: $10 adults/$5 kids 14 and under. Info and tickets: 425-771-0886 or at the door.

Self-Defense Workshop — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, March 23 at Mill Creek City Hall Community Room, 15728 Main St., Mill Creek. Age 13 years and up. Cost: $25 resident/$29 nonresident. 425-745-1891 or www.cityofmillcreek.com.

Leavenworth Ale-Fest — 4-9 p.m. Friday, April 27 and Noon-7 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Festhalle 1001 Front Street, Leavenworth. Music, food and beer tasting from NW micro-breweries. 21 years and older. Cost: $15 advance tickets/$20 at door. Info: 509-548-7021. www.leavenworth.org.

Community Breakfast — 8:30-9:30 a.m. first Friday of the month, at the South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy. Cost: $4.

Saturday.

Fruits, Berries and Root Crops for the Home Landscape — 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 10 and 11 a.m. Sunday, March 11, at Wight’s, 50th &196th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-775-3636. www.wights.com.

March Mornings Out — 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at the Frances Anderson Cultural &Leisure Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Ages: 1-7 years. Drop off the kids for a play break while you catch up on chores, errands or relax. Cost: $18. Info and registration: 425-771-0230. www.RecZone.org.

Got Cha-Cha? — 7-11 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at the Hayloft RV Park &Dance Hall, 15320 35th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Dress to impress, door prizes, free parking and lots of people to dance with. Cost: $12/person. Info: 425-776-4007 or www.YouCanDanceBallroom.com

Creative Leadership Across Cultures and Generations Women’s Conference— 8 a.m. -6 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at Edmonds Community College, Triton Union Building 202, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. This is a day of social activities, dialogues and presentations on topics such as health, social justice and business. Cost: $55 students/ $65 for the public. Info: 425-640-1538 or www.edcc.edu.

Computer Forensics Fundamentals — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 17, in the Snoqualmie Hall, room 213, at Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Steve Hailey of CyberSecurity Institute will take you through an actual computer forensics case. Free. Required registration: shailey@edcc.edu.

March Mornings Out — 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at the Frances Anderson Cultural &Leisure Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Ages: 1-7 years. Drop off the kids for a play break while you catch up on chores, errands or relax. Cost: $18. Info and registration: 425-771-0230. www.RecZone.org.

Conversational Spanish — 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, March 17-April 21, at the Spartan Recreation Center, 18560 1at Ave. NE, Shoreline. Cost: $65resident/$69 non-resident. 206-418-3383 or ww.cityofshoreline.com/parks

A Walk in the Woods — 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 17 and 11 a.m. Sunday, March 18, at Wight’s, 50th &196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Take a stroll through Wight’s forest of trees and learn how to select and plant trees for your landscape. 425-775-3636. www.wights.com.

Geology of the Pacific NW — 2-3 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd, Mukilteo. Donn Charnley, emeritus professor of geology, will talk about the regions plate tectonics during the past 800 million years, when it was faulted, folded, intruded and metamorphosed; also the forces of erosion by continental glaciers from the north. Info: http://www.sno-isle.org

The Total Experience Gospel Choir — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church, 8109 224th St. SW, Edmonds. Proceeds benefit the TEGC Katrina Relief Effort. Reception to follow. Cost: $10/ $2 children 16 and under. Info: 425-778-0373.

March Mornings Out — 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at the Frances Anderson Cultural &Leisure Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Ages: 1-7 years. Drop off the kids for a play break while you catch up on chores, errands or relax. Cost: $18. Info and registration: 425-771-0230. www.RecZone.org.

Lawn Care Maintenance &Renovation — 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 24, at Wight’s, 50th &196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Arrive early. 425-775-3636. www.wights.com.

Night on the Terrace Benefit Auction — 5:30-10 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at Mountlake Terrace High School, 21801 44th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. The MTHS Music Boosters are hosting its 11th annual Benefit Auction. There will be a silent and live auction, raffle, and catered Italian buffet dinner with music. Cost: $30 admission. Required reservations: 425-778-5924 or email mthsmusicboosters@earthlink.net. http://www.mthsmusicboosters.org

Cinderella Ball — 7-11 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at the Hayloft RV Park &Dance Hall, 15320 35th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Dress to impress, door prizes, free parking and lots of people to dance with. Cost: $12/person. Info: 425-776-4007 or www.YouCanDanceBallroom.com

Easter Bunny Visit — 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1, at Wight’s, 50th &196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Free balloons and candy also a coloring and jelly bean contest. 425-775-3636. www.wights.com.

2007 Great Plant Picks — 11 a.m. Saturday, March 31, at Wight’s, 50th &196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Richie Steffen, director of Horticulture at the Miller Botanical Garden, will discuss plant’s that perform best in the Northwest. Required Pre-registration: 425-775-3636 ext. 5. www.wights.com.

Adult CPR &AED — 9 a.m.-Noon Saturday, April 7, at Fire Station #15, Training Room, 18800 44th Ave. W. , Lynnwood. This is an American Heart Association certified course. Ages: 15 and up. Cost: $25. 425-771-4030 or http://www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/.

What is Early Literacy? — 11 a.m. Saturday, April 7, at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th, Shoreline. Learn some basic strategies to use with your young child to develop their early literacy skills. Must register by March 24. Info: 206-362-7550.

City of Mill Creek Annual Earth Day Volunteer Event — 9 a.m.- noon Saturday, April 21, at City Hall, 15728 Main St., Mill Creek. Help brighten your community by rounding up blown down trees, trimming overgrown brush, planting trees, etc. Sign up by April 13th at 425-921-5709 or marci@cityofmillcreek.com. Info: www.cityofmillcreek.com.

Adult CPR &AED — 9 a.m.-Noon Saturday, May 5, at Fire Station #15, Training Room, 18800 44th Ave. W. , Lynnwood. This is an American Heart Association certified course. Ages: 15 and up. Cost: $25. 425-771-4030 or http://www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/.

Snohomish County Master Gardener Plant Sale — 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at the WSU Snohomish County Extension, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. 1,000 Vegetable and Tomato Plants, Perennials, Fuchsias, Trees, Shrubs, Ground Cover, Herbs, Garden Art, and more.

Bowen Practitioner Weekend Classes — Saturdays &Sundays, May 5-6 and May 12-13, at the Bowenwork Health Center of Marysville. Paul O’Connor will teach. Info and registration: 360-658-6071.

Sunday

Silent Vigil for Peace of Snohomish County Women in Black — 12:20-1:30 p.m. Sundays at Brackett’s Landing, Main St. and Railroad Ave., Edmonds. No pets please. 425-775-5383.

Choir of the Sound Classical Concert — 4 p.m. Sunday, March 11, at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N., Edmonds. Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” with the Cascade Symphony. Please bring a nonperishable food item for our food drive. Cost: $21.50 adults/$19.50 students and seniors. 206-528-9990 or www.choirofthesound.org.

Artist’s at the Organ — 7 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Christiaan Teeuwsen will perform the works of Johann Sebatian Bach. Suggested donation: $10/ seniors and students pay as able. Info: 425-778-2159 or www.trinitylutheranchurch.com.

Men’s Recreational Basketball League — 5-10 p.m. Sundays, March 18-May 20, held in Lynnwood and Lake Stevens. Teams are guaranteed 8 games per season. Space is limited. Info and registration: www.bulldoghoops.com or 425-263-0445.

Passover Planning — 3-5 p.m. Sunday, March 25, location TBD. This is a gathering for interfaith families with music, activities and treats. Free. RSVP: 206-461-3240 ext. 3146 or jfle@jfsseatte.org. www.jfsseattle.org.

Nile Shrine Temple and Golf Course Easter Egg Hunt — 11 a.m. Sunday, April 8, at 6601 244th SW, Mountlake Terrace. Open to the public. Info: 425-776-5154.

Monday

Pediatric CPR — 6-9 p.m. Monday, March 12, at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave W., Edmonds. For new parents, baby sitters or day-care providers. Participants are CPR-certified for two years. Cost: $35. Required pre-registration and info: 425-640-4066.

Children with Aspergers Parents Group — 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, March 19, at the Family Support Center of South Snohomish County, 6330 195th St. SW, Lynnwood. Guest speaker is Tim Corey of Person –Centered Planning Services. Free. Info: 425-670-8984 ext. #4.

Beginning Bellydance — 7:15-8:15 p.m. Mondays, March 19-April 16, at Lynnwood Recreation Center, 18900 44th Ave. W. , Lynnwood. Comfortable dance clothing and hip scarf required. Ages: 10 and up. Cost: $40. 425-771-4030 or http://www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/.

Childfind — Thru Monday April 30. The Mukilteo SD provides free screenings for children ages 3 and up living in the District for suspected disability such as: speech and language, gross and fine motor skills, developmental delays, learning disabilities, and more. Info: 425-356-1277. http://www.mukilteo.wednet.edu/departments/.

Prenatal Fitness — 5:45-6:45 p.m. Mondays, April 2-30, at Francis Anderson Cultural &Leisure Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Designed to prevent or alleviate problems associated with pregnancy and beyond. Cost: $50. 425-771-0230. www.RecZone.org.

Tuesday

Backyard Birds — 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, at Francis Anderson Cultural &Leisure Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. This is a fast paced class for adult beginning birders but children ages 10+ welcome. Cost: $11. Info and registration: 425-771-0230. www.RecZone.org.

Rosemaling Class — 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, at Bothell Sons of Norway, 23905 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell. Fabric Painting on T-shirts. Cost: $22 includes T-shirt, paints, brushes, instruction and Telemark Style Rosemaling Design. Required Registration: 425-338-0550. www.bothellsonsofnorway.org.

Community Forum-Hard Choices for Loving People — 4:40-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at Stevens Hospital, Fourth Floor Auditorium. Stevens Hospital Ethics Committee is sponsoring this discussion about end of life issues. Free.

Edmonds Co-Rec Competitive Volleyball League — 7-11 p.m. Tuesdays, March 27-June 5, at Francis Anderson Cultural &Leisure Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. 7-week round-robin with season ending tournament. Space limited. Cost: $200/team. Info and required registration: 425-771-0229 or 425-774-6777. www.RecZone.org.

Wildlife Safari — 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, at the Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost: $5 members/$7 non-members- advance purchase necessary. Info and tickets: 425-316-8592.

Wednesday

Wednesday Night Torah Class &Discussion on Jewish Thought — 7:30 p.m. March 7-28, at the Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County, 19 W. Intercity Ave., Everett. Ages: adults/teenagers with parent’s permission. Free. Info: 425-353-7377 or rabbi@snojewish.org. www.SnoJewish.org.

De-Mystifying Weight Loss Surgery Seminar— 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave W., Edmonds. Learn about the pros and cons of the surgical options currently in vogue, preparation for surgery, risk reduction and implications for the family. Free. Register: 206-782-7441 www.stevenshealthcare.org

Crochet Basics — 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, at the Lynnwood Recreation Center. Ages 15-adult. Yarn and crochet hook provided. Cost: $20 plus $8 supply fee. Info and registration: 425-771-4030.

Hand-Crafted Books — 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, at Francis Anderson Cultural &Leisure Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Create a simple or intricate book. Cost: $20 plus $10 supply fee. 425-771-0230. www.RecZone.org.

More Decorating with Susan—- 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, at Wight’s, 50th &196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Using grasses, sticks and berries in your home decor. 425-775-3636. www.wights.com.

Patient/ Doctor Communication — 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, March 21, in the Upper Level Meeting Room at the Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. Free. Required pre-registration. 206-365-1536. www.seniorservices.org/sc/shoreline

Jewelry Beads and More Beads — 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, March 21-April 25, at the Lynnwood Recreation Center. Ages 15-adult. Create necklaces and bracelets. Cost: $37 resident/$39 nonresident, all supplies included.

20/20/20— 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays &Fridays, April 4-27, at the Frances Anderson Cultural &Leisure Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. 20 minutes of core strengthening, 20 minutes of cardio and endurance or strength training. Cost: $56. Info and registration: 425-771-0230. www.RecZone.org.

De-Mystifying Weight Loss Surgery Seminar— 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave W., Edmonds. Learn about the pros and cons of the surgical options currently in vogue, preparation for surgery, risk reduction and implications for the family. Free. Register: 206-782-7441 www.stevenshealthcare.org

You Can Write Haiku — 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th, Shoreline. Listen to seasonal haiku poems combined with the music of the koto and learn simple techniques to write some poems. Info: 206-362-7550.

Thursday

Healthy Eating and Fitness for 2007 — 7-9 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at Lake Forest Park City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park. Come and learn about Diabetes which today is a world epidemic. Speaker, Dori Khakpour, CD, RD, CDE from the UW Med Center Diabetes Clinic. Required registration: 425-836-4315.

Leukemia &Lymphoma Society Team In Training Fundraising Event — 7-11 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at Engel’s Pub, 113 5th Ave. S., Edmonds. An auction and entertainment. Info: http://www.teamintraining.org/chapter.adp?c

Become Wild Wise — 10 a.m.-Noon Thursday, March 29, at the Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Learn skills to help you find and observe wildlife in you r own backyard. Cost: $10- advance purchase necessary. Info and tickets: 425-316-8592.

Intermediate Computer 201 — 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, April 5, 12, 19 &26, at the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave. NE #1, Shoreline. Cost: $40 members/$45 nonmembers. Advanced payment required. 206-365-1536. www.seniorservices.org/sc/shoreline.

Blood Sugar Monitoring and Exercises — 6-7 p.m. Thursday, April 5, at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave W., Edmonds. Learn how to monitor blood sugar and receive a free blood sugar monitor. Cost: $15. Info and required pre-registration: 425-640-4395.

C.E.R.T. – Community Emergency Response Team Training — Starts Thursday, April 12 at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave W., Edmonds. Learn how to respond to fires, earthquakes and other disasters and emergencies. Cost: equipment fee only. Classes fill up quickly. Required pre-registration and Info: 425-776-3722.

Health and Safety Fair — Thursday-Saturday, April 12-14, at the Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Learn more about your health and fitness. Info: 425-776-9173.

In the Company of Crows and Ravens — 7.-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at the Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. John Marzluff, UW Professor of Wildlife Science will talk. Cost: $5 members/$7 non-members- advance purchase necessary. Info and tickets: 425-316-8592.

Wild Wise Presentation and Excursion — 9 a.m.-Noon Thursday, June 28, at the Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Through interactive multimedia presentation and outdoor exploration learn skills to help you find and observe wildlife in your own backyard. Cost: $15- advance purchase necessary. Info and tickets: 425-316-8592.

Wild Wise Presentation and Excursion — 9 a.m.-Noon Thursday, July 26, at the Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Through interactive multimedia presentation and outdoor exploration learn skills to help you find and observe wildlife in your own backyard. Cost: $15- advance purchase necessary. Info and tickets: 425-316-8592.

Wild Wise Presentation and Excursion — 9 a.m.-Noon Thursday, August 9, at the Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Through interactive multimedia presentation and outdoor exploration learn skills to help you find and observe wildlife in your own backyard. Cost: $15- advance purchase necessary. Info and tickets: 425-316-8592.