Friday

Martin Luther King Celebration — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, at Lynnwood Convention Center. Juan Williams, journalist and political analyst will speak on “The Changing Face of America: Working Together for the Future”. Free, but tickets required. www.edcc.edu.

Self-Defense Workshop — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Mill Creek City Hall Community Room, 15728 Main St., Mill Creek. Age 13 years and up. Cost: $25 resident/$29 nonresident. Register: 425-745-1891 or www.cityofmillcreek.com.

Skandia Folkdance Society Vinterdansen — 8:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W, Lynnwood. No lesson. Will feature Danish traditions, See website. Cost: $7 members/ $9 guests. 206-784-7470 or www.skandia-folkdance.org

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.

Effective Telephone Etiquette —8 a.m.-Noon Friday, March 9, at The Business &Training Center, 728 134th St. SW, Suite 128, Everett. Cost: $69. 425-640-1840. www.the-btc.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. Register: 425-745-1891 or www.cityofmillcreek.com.

Saturday.

A Taste of Washington — 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 at the Holy Rosary School Gym, 630 7th Ave. N., Edmonds. This charity wine tasting event benefits the school endowment and Knights of Columbus Charities. Adults only. Tickets: $25/adult.

Journaling with Paint — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. A short painting demonstration followed by a guided meditation focusing on the process, not technique. Cost: $105. Info and registration: 425-640-1243 or www.edcc.edu/ArtsNow.

Skandia Vinterdansen Workshops and Jam — 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at 7728 21st Ave. NW, Seattle. Workshops for singers, fiddlers and nyckelharpists and a jam session. See website for details. Cost: $5/workshop. 206-523-3555 or www.skandia-folkdance.org

King’s Kaper Carnival — 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Mike Martin Gym, King’s School, 330 N. 190th St., Shoreline. 15 booths and food donated by North Seattle Outback Steak House. Tickets: 2 for $1.

GPS for Mariners — 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Edmonds Port Office, 336 Admiral Way, Edmonds. This is a 13 week course taught by the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Cost: $45. $5 discount for pre-registration and payment. Info and registration: 206-234-8138 or www.flotilla12edmonds.us.

Wedding Expo — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 &11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28 at the Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW.., Lynnwood. 425-373-1891.

Flagger Certification —8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at The Business &Training Center, 728 134th St. SW, Suite 128, Everett. Cost: $49. 425-640-1840. www.the-btc.com.

Project 2003 Basic —9-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at The Business &Training Center, 728 134th St. SW, Suite 128, Everett. Cost: $125. 425-640-1840. www.the-btc.com.

Access Level 1 —9-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at The Business &Training Center, 728 134th St. SW, Suite 128, Everett. Cost: $125. 425-640-1840. www.the-btc.com.

Flagger Certification —8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 10, at The Business &Training Center, 728 134th St. SW, Suite 128, Everett. Cost: $49. 425-640-1840. www.the-btc.com.

Sunday

Religious Founder’s Day Conference — 2-4 p.m. Sunday, January 28, at The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Center, 19212 Hwy 99, Lynnwood. This event commemorates those revered individuals who laid the foundation for the great religions of the world. RSVP: 425-778-1861 or events@amiseattle.org.

Starlight Beach Walk — 6:30-8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, at Olympic Beach, 1st &Dayton, Edmonds. Evening low tide. 425-771-0227.

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

Cascade Symphony Evening — 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, meet at Mountlake Terrace Senior Center, 5605 235th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Dinner and then concert. Cost: $20 members/$25 nonmembers. Food: OYO. 425-672-2407.

Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group — 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. Guest Speaker is Dr Dan Labriola from NW Health Specialty Care Clinic. Free. 425-322-1131.

Tuesday

How to Read a Nautical Chart — 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Seaview Chevrolet, Lynnwood. Taught by the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Cost: $35. $5 discount for pre-registration and payment. Info and registration: 206-234-8138 or www.flotilla12edmonds.us.

Beginning Fly Tying — 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 16-March 6 in the Edmonds Plaza Room, at the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St. Ages 14 and up. Cost: $38. Info and registration: 425-772-0230 or www.reczone.org.

Screenwriting — 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 23-Feb. 27, in the Mountlake Terrace Hall 105, at Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Cost: $125. Info and registration: 425-640-1243 or www.edcc.edu/ArtsNow.

Boating Skills and Seamanship — Starts Tuesday, Jan. 30 at the Snohomish PUD Building, 21018 Hwy 99, Edmonds. This is a 13 week course taught by the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Cost: $55. Info and registration: 206-234-8138 or www.flotilla12edmonds.us.

Basic and Advanced Costal Navigation (ACN) — Starts Tuesday, Jan. 30 at Chuck Olsen Chevrolet Dealers, Aurora Ave., Shoreline. This is a 13 week course taught by the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Cost: $75 individual/$100 couple (must share text). Info and registration: 206-234-8138 or www.flotilla12edmonds.us.

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.

Wednesday

iPod/iTunes Basics Class — 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 17 at the tech lab at Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave. NE, Shoreline. Cost: $50. Info: andrew@rpmcomputerservices.com

Beaded Jewelry — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 or Saturday Jan. 27 at the Mountlake Terrace Recreation pavilion, 5303 28th St. SW. Cost: $4-$6 and $10 supply fee. Info and Registration: 425-771-4030.

Supervision Boot Camp —8 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday &Thursday, Jan. 17-18 at The Business &Training Center, 728 134th St. SW, Suite 128, Everett. Essential skills needed by supervisors. Cost: $189. 425-640-1840. www.the-btc.com.

Art of Online —6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, at The Business &Training Center, 728 134th St. SW, Suite 128, Everett. Cost: $40. 425-640-1840. www.the-btc.com.

Manage Your Stress or it Manages You —8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 at The Business &Training Center, 728 134th St. SW, Suite 128, Everett. Cost: $69. 425-640-1840. www.the-btc.com.

Controlling Moles, Voles and Gophers — 10 a.m.-Noon Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the WSU Snohomish County Extension, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost: $40. Info and registration: 425-338-2400 ext 5500.

Livestock 101— begins Wednesday, Jan. 24 at the New University Center, Everett Train Station. 60 hours of training covers feeding, breeding and housing of livestock plus pasture and predator management. Taught by WSU Extension staff, Veterinarians and other experts. Cost: $150. Info and applications: http://skagit.wsu.edu/.

How to get the most from your Team —8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31 at The Business &Training Center, 728 134th St. SW, Suite 128, Everett. An overview of the basic skills of supervising employees. Cost: $99. 425-640-1840. www.the-btc.com.

Art of Online —6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, at The Business &Training Center, 728 134th St. SW, Suite 128, Everett. Cost: $40. 425-640-1840. www.the-btc.com.

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.

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.

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 — 12:20 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 at Snohomish PUD Auditorium, 21018 Hwy 99, Lynnwood. Social hour, meeting at 1 p.m. and program at 2:10 p.m. with Lesly Kaplan will speak on “Seniors and the Library”.

Glass Fusing — 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 18-Feb.1 at Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Cost: $139. Info and registration: 425-640-1243 or www.edcc.edu/ArtsNow.

Remodeling/Kitchen Design — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 at Mill Creek City Hall Council Chambers, 15728 Main St., Mill Creek. Age 18 years and up. Cost: $20 resident/$23 nonresident. Register: 425-745-1891 or www.cityofmillcreek.com.

Welcome Back for Returning Catholics — 7 p.m. starts Thursday, Jan 25 at St. Thomas More Parish, 6511 176th St. SW, Lynnwood. Registration: 425-774-3703.

Effective Telephone Etiquette —8 a.m.-Noon Thursday, Feb. 15 at The Business &Training Center, 728 134th St. SW, Suite 128, Everett. Cost: $69. 425-640-1840. www.the-btc.com.

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.