Friday
Babysitting 101 — 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave W., Edmonds. For ages 11 and up. Youth groups/clubs are welcome. Cost: $30.
Required pre-registration and info: 425-640-4066.
Horsemanship Camp — Friday-Monday, Feb. 16-19 at Warm Beach Camp 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood. Ages 10 and up. Info and registration: 360-652-7575 or 800-228-6724. www.warmbeach.com.
Snohomish County Peace Action — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at Edmonds Christian Church, 23010 84th Ave W., Edmonds. Rev. Dick Gibson will speak on the US and the Middle East: their affect on us and our affect on them. Free and the Public is Welcome.
(425) 672 – 5109.
Cascade Ensembles — 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church, 8109 224th St. SW, Edmonds. Tickets: $20. 425-778-0373 or www.euuc.org.
Cast Glass Adult — 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, at North Administration Building, 19000 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Make your own molds fill them with glass and fire them to make tiles, paperweights, etc. Ages: 15 and up. Cost: $46 resident/$48 nonresident. 425-771-4030 or http://www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/.
Men’s Advance Retreat — Friday-Monday, March 2-4 at Warm Beach Camp 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood. Steve Farrar will be the guest speaker at this faith-building seminar. Info and registration: 360-652-7575 or 800-228-6724. www.warmbeach.com.
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.
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.
Saturday.
Sahaja Yoga Meditation — 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 10-March 10, at Francis Anderson Cultural &Leisure Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Learn simple techniques designed to bring you inner joy and balance. Cost: $63 425-771-0230. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
Valentines Sock Hop — 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Ages 5 and up. Stories, crafts, music and dancing 50’s style. Dress 50’s style if you like. Info: 425-493-8202.
Pancake Breakfast — 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Northshore Senior Center, 10201 East Riverside Drive, Bothell. Join us for a hearty breakfast of ham or sausage, eggs, pancakes and coffee. Cost: $4 members and children under 12/$5 nonmember. 425-487-2441.
Salsa I — 6-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17-March 17, at Francis Anderson Cultural &Leisure Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Learn the basics and turns in Salsa and Merengue. Cost: $45. 425-771-0230. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
Ballroom I — 7-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17-March 17, at Francis Anderson Cultural &Leisure Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Learn Classic Fox Trot, Waltz, Swing and Tango. Cost: $45. 425-771-0230. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
West Coast Swing I — 8-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17-March 17, at Francis Anderson Cultural &Leisure Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Learn the basics. Cost: $45. 425-771-0230. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
Night Club Two Step I — 9-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17-March 17, at Francis Anderson Cultural &Leisure Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Combines elements of Waltz and Latin Dances. Cost: $45. 425-771-0230. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
Bookbinding — 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at Lynnwood Recreation Center, 18900 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Refurbish a book, make a hard cover, learn about foil stamping ,etc. Ages: 15 and up. Cost: $27 resident/$28 nonresident. 425-771-4030 or http://www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/.
Pruning Made Easy — 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb 24 and 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb 25, at Wight’s, 50th &196th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-775-3636. www.wights.com.
Adult CPR &AED — 9 a.m.-Noon Saturday, March 3, 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/.
Rose Gardening with Rebecca Rynne — 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 3 and 11 a.m. Sunday, March 4, at Wight’s, 50th &196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Arrive early. 425-775-3636. www.wights.com.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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/.
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/.
Sunday
Rye Grass Band — 1:30 – 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, at Northshore Senior Center, 10201 East Riverside Drive, Bothell. Tap your toes, stomp your feet, clap your hands to this 5 member Blue Grass band. Door Fee: $5. 425-487-2441.
Sno-King Stamp Show — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18 at The Boys &Girls Club of Everett, 2316 12th St., Everett. Bourse, Postal History, Youth Table, exhibits, Silent auction, cachet, covers and show cancel. snokingstampclub@hotmail.com.
Pavilion Market — 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at the Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Crafts, one of a kind items, Commercial products and loads of fun! Info: 425-776-9173.
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.
Monday
Beginning Bellydance — 7:15-8:15 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 12-March 12, 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/.
Sweetheart Social with the Sound Singers — 12:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12 at South County Senior Center Activities, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. RSVP: 425-774-5555.
Fraud Awareness for Seniors — 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12 at South County Senior Center Activities, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. RSVP: 425-774-5555.
Pediatric CPR — 6-9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 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.
Aerobic Exercise — 6-7 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays &Fridays, Feb. 21-April 30, at Lynnwood Recreation Center, 18900 44th Ave. W. , Lynnwood. Bring floor mat or towel and water bottle. Ages: 15 and up. Cost: $72 resident/$78 nonresident. 425-771-4030 or http://www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/.
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
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/.
Tuesday
Lake Forest Park Garden Club — 9:30 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Lake Forest Park Commons, 17171 Bothell Way. Guest speakers are Greg Sherburne and Dawn Bonner of Muse in the Garden. Free.
Make a Valentine — 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 at Edmonds Library, 650 Main St., Edmonds. Bring your imagination and make valentines, paper &craft supplies provided. For all ages. Info: 425-771-1933.
Mandala Workshop — 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 13, at Francis Anderson Cultural &Leisure Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Use white and colored pencils on black paper to create. Cost: $45 plus $10 supply fee. 425-771-0230. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
To My Valentine — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Special valentine stories, crafts and activities. Info: 425-778-2148.
Windows XP Explorer — 9:30 a.m.-Noon Tuesday and Thursday, Feb. 20 &22, at Northshore Senior Center, 10201 East Riverside Drive, Bothell. Learn how to create and name folders, how to identify various file types, and how to use Windows Explorer to find any file. Cost: $25 member/$35 nonmember. 425-487-2441.
Basic Knitting — 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, at North Administration Building, 19000 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Learn the basics in one evening. Ages: 15 and up. Cost: $18 resident/$19 nonresident. 425-771-4030 or http://www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/.
Clay Creations for the Home — 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, at North Administration Building, 19000 44th Ave. W. , Lynnwood. Create bowls, vases, teapots, small sculpture, etc using basic hand building techniques. Ages: 15 and up. Cost: $48 resident/$50 nonresident plus $10 firing fee. 425-771-4030 or http://www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/.
Invitation to Sierra Club Snohomish Group -Meet Congressman Rick Larsen —- 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Everett Labor Temple, 2810 Lombard Ave., Everett. The Public is welcome.
Exercise for Osteoporosis — 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27 at WSU Extension Conference Room, McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Learn pre-cautions and exercises that help in the prevention and slowing of osteoporosis. Cost: Free. Info: 425-357-6002.
Bamboo Mountain Qigong — 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 27-April 10, at Francis Anderson Cultural &Leisure Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. A great form for releasing stresses and tensions. Cost: $63 425-771-0230. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
Ivar’s and Mukilteo Lighthouse Tour— 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, February 27, depart from Gravel parking lot on the north side of the 9900 block of NE 180th St. (across form Bothell landing). Cost: $7 member/$12 nonmember; lunch OYO. RSVP: 425-487-2441.
Label Making with Your Computer — 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, February 27, at Northshore Senior Center, 10201 East Riverside Drive, Bothell. Cost: $10 member/$20 nonmember
Make an address list and mailing labels for envelopes. 425-487-2441.
Tai Chi for Beginners — 1:30-2:30 p.m. starts Tuesday, Feb. 27 at North Creek Presbyterian Church, Youth Room, 621 164th SE, Mill Creek. Learn 25 warm-up and 18 breathing exercises. Cost: $15 Mill Creek Senior Center member/$20 nonmember. Info: 425-357-6002.
Tai Chi for Intermediate — 1:30-2:30 p.m. starts Tuesday, Feb. 27 at North Creek Presbyterian Church, Youth Room, 621 164th SE, Mill Creek. Yang Style Simplified 24 Short Form. Cost: $15 Mill Creek Senior Center member/$20 nonmember. Info: 425-357-6002.
Spay Day— Tuesday, Feb. 27. PAWS is partnering with local animal organizations and veterinary clinics to offer low cost spay and neuter surgeries. Open to anyone. There may be additional charges for animals that require vaccinations, are overweight, geriatric, in heat or have other medical conditions. Info and list of participating clinics: 425-787-2500 ext 671 or www.paws.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
Sweetheart Festival — 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Crafts, one of a kind items, products and loads of fun! Info: 425-776-9173.
AARP Driver Safety Program (55+) — 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday &Thursday, Feb. 14-15, at Francis Anderson Cultural &Leisure Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Learn the basics. Cost: $10 materials fee only. 425-771-0230. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
Valentine Day Lunch —Noon Wednesday, Feb 14, at the South County Senior Center Activities, 220 Railroad Avenue, Edmonds. RSVP by Feb. 1. Suggested donation: $2.50. 774-5555.
Love is in the Air — 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the Brier Library, 23303 Brier Road, Brier. All ages. Stories, songs and dances. Info: 425-483-0888.
Women and Heart Disease Lunch— 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave W., Edmonds. This annual program provides an opportunity to learn about the most current information on the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Cost: $30. Register: 425-640-4066. www.stevenshealthcare.org
Creating a Personal Mandala — 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb 21-March 14, at Francis Anderson Cultural &Leisure Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Use white and colored pencils on black paper to create, no knowledge of drawing or art required. Cost: $45 plus $10 supply fee. 425-771-0230. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
Qigong of the Great White Crane — 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 28-April 11, at Francis Anderson Cultural &Leisure Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. This walking form strengthens the lungs. Cost: $63 425-771-0230. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
Raptors Ecology — 11 a.m.-Noon Wednesday, Feb. 28, at the Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Janel Kempf of SOAR will speak. Cost: $15- advance purchase necessary. Info and tickets: 425-316-8592.
De-Mystifying Weight Loss Surgery Seminar— 3:30 to 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
Stop Smoking with Hypnosis — 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, at Francis Anderson Cultural &Leisure Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. If other methods have not worked. Cost: $35. 425-771-0230. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
Purchasing a Condo — 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb 28, at Francis Anderson Cultural &Leisure Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Learn about loans, maintenance responsibilities, association dues, and more. Cost: $5. 425-771-0230. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
Decorating with Susan-Wreath Design — 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.
Art of Online —6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 7, at The Business &Training Center, 728 134th St. SW, Suite 128, Everett. Cost: $40. 425-640-1840. www.the-btc.com.
More Decorating with Susan— 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb 28, at Wight’s, 50th &196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Using silk flowers, blossom sprigs and berries. 425-775-3636. www.wights.com.
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
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.ci.edmonds.wa.us
De-Mystifying Weight Loss Surgery Seminar— 3:30 to 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
Thursday
(WICS/SC) Widowed Information and Consultation Services of Snohomish County Support Group — 12:30 Thursdays at Trinity Lutheran Church, room 203, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Open to men and women. Office hours are Noon-2 p.m. in room 205. For information call Terry Robb at 425-776-8073.
NARFE Sno-King Chapter 1966 — 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 at the Snohomish County PUD Auditorium, 21018 Hwy 99, Lynnwood. Starts with a Social, a meeting, then guest speaker, Alan Williamson, will talk about “Federal Income Tax Update”. Active and retired Federal employees welcome.
Estate Planning — 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at Northshore Senior Center, 10201 East Riverside Drive, Bothell. How best to prepare for the final transfer of your estates and personal values while satisfying your own lifetime objectives. Cost: $5. 425-487-2441.
Sleep At Night Investing — 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at Northshore Senior Center, 10201 East Riverside Drive, Bothell. This down-to-earth-, plain-talking workshop discusses techniques that go a long way toward taking the fear and guesswork out of investing. Cost: $5. 425-487-2441.
Norwegian Craft Classes— 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 at 23905 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell. Free admission. Participants welcome to make suggestions on class projects. Info: 425-778-1665 or 425-338-0550 or www.bothellsondofnorway.org.
Bothell Sons of Norway— 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 at 23905 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell. A social hour; a Lapskaus Dinner (Norwegian Stew); General Meeting &Entertainment. 425-485-9085 or www.bothellsondofnorway.org.
Potluck and Travelcade — 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 at South County Senior Center Activities, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Bring a dish to share and learn about traveling in Holland by Bicycle and Barge. RSVP: 425-774-5555.
Blood Sugar Monitoring and Exercises — 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, 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.
Dog Obedience — 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb 15- March 29, at Meadow dale Clubhouse, 6801 N. Meadowdale Road, Edmonds. Ages 4 months + with required shots. No barking, biting or jumping up, controlled walk, sit and down on command and signals. Cost: $66. 425-771-0230. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
Cooking with Soy — 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Spartan Recreation Center, 18560 1at Ave. NE, Shoreline. Appetizers, main dishes and desserts. Cost: $22 resident/$25 non-resident. 206-418-3383 or ww.cityofshoreline.com/parks
Beauty in the Sleeping Wood — 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 at Edmonds Library, 650 Main St., Edmonds. Live puppet show with Mary Shaver’s Marionette Theatre. For all ages. Info: 425-771-1933.
International Dyslexia Association 2007 Lecture Series — 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 at the Shoreline Center, 18560 First Ave. NE, Shoreline. Topic: Gifted Children with Dyslexia. Donation: $5. www.wabida.org.
Japanese Flower Arrangement — 10 a.m.-Noon Thursdays, Feb. 22-March 15, at North Administration Building, 19000 44th Ave. W. , Lynnwood. Learn basics of mass and color and simple rules to shoe off flowers. Ages: 15 and up. Cost: $60 resident/$64 nonresident plus $30 supply fee. 425-771-4030 or http://www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/.
Marimba Jam — 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb 22- March 29, at Francis Anderson Cultural &Leisure Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Ages 11-14 years. Learn and play marimbas of all sizes. Cost: $60. 425-771-0230. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
Ba Duan Jin (Eight Treasures) — 9:30-11 a.m. Thursdays, March 1-April 12, at Francis Anderson Cultural &Leisure Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Designed to build strong bones and flexibility in joints and muscles… Cost: $63 425-771-0230. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
Creative Quesadillas — 7-9 p.m. Thursday, March 1, at the Spartan Recreation Center, 18560 1at Ave. NE, Shoreline. Cost: $22 resident/$25 non-resident plus $10 supply fee. 206-418-3383 or ww.cityofshoreline.com/parks
Planning for Aging Gracefully — 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at Temple De Hirsch Sinai, 1511 E. Pike, Seattle. Prepare yourself and those around you for changes in your life. Cost: $10. Info and registration: 206-461-3240 ext. 8784. www.jfsseattle.org
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.
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.
Misc.
Ten Free Redbud Trees — National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410. Join the Foundation and receive 10 free trees. Donation: $10. Mail to above address or join online at www.arborday.org.
Free Tax Help — The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program offer free tax help, if you qualify. Trained community volunteers can help you with special credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly. In addition to free tax return preparation assistance, many sites also offer free electronic filing (e-filing). To locate the nearest site, call 1-800-829-1040.
AYUDA GRATIS — Los programas de voluntarios del IRS de asistencia con los impuestos por ingresos del trabajo (VITA) y de consejerÃa de impuestos para las personas mayores (TCE) ofrecen ayuda gratis para llenar la planilla de impuestos para las personas que califican. Voluntarios de la comunidad que han sido entrenados le pueden ayudar con los créditos especiales como el de devolución por ingresos del trabajo (EITC), el crédito de impuestos por sus niños y el crédito para las personas mayores. Además de ayudarle con la preparación de su formulario, varios sitios ofrecen también envÃo electrónico, conocido como “e-filing”. Para ubicar el sitio más cercano a usted llame al 1-800-829-1040.
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