Friday

Let the Games Begin — 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Ages 5-11. Games for mind and body. Info: 425-778-2148.

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.

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.

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

Let the Games Begin — 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Ages 5-11. Games for mind and body. Info: 425-493-8202.

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.

Let the Games Begin — 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Mountlake Terrace Library. 23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Ages 5-11. Games for mind and body. Info: 425-776-8722.

Bridge and Dessert — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 at Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church Chapel, 14724 First Ave. NE, Shoreline. Beginners, experienced and single players welcome. Donation: $5 includes dessert and prizes. Info: 206-363-7994.

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.

Valentines Day Party — 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Mountlake Terrace Library. 23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Ages 5-11. Stories, games and crafts. Info: 425-776-8722.

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.

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

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

Seismology/Geophysics Tour at the UW — 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23 depart from McCollum Park, WSU/Snohomish County Extension, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost: $12 Mill Creek Senior Center member/$17 nonmembers> Info and required registration: 425-357-6002.

Achieving Balance with Supplements — 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23 at WSU Extension Evergreen Room, McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost: Free. Info: 425-357-6002.

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.

Tai Chi for Beginners — 1:30-2:30 p.m. starts Tuesday, Jan. 30 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, Jan. 30 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.

Make a Valentine — 2 p.m. Thursday, 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.

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.

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.

Wednesday

Coping with Hearing Loss — 10-a.m.-Noon Wednesday, Feb.7 at WSU/Snohomish County Extension Conference Room, McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost: Free. Info: 425-357-6002.

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.

Let the Games Begin — 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, at the Brier Library, 23303 Brier Road, Brier. Ages 5-11. Games for mind and body. Info: 425-483-0888.

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.

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.

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.

Healthy Eating and Fitness for 2007 — 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 at Lake Forest Park City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park. Presentation by Dori Khakpour of the UW Medical Center Diabetes Clinic. Required registration: 425-836-4315

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.

Family Movie Nights — 4 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 1, 8, 115, &22, at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Adult caregiver required. Info: 425-778-2148.

February Fairy Tale Frolics — 7 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 1 &8 at Edmonds Library, 650 Main St., Edmonds. Costumes, props and sound effects bring the old stories alive. For all ages. Info: 425-771-1933.

An Introduction to GIS and Community Analysis — 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday or Friday, Feb. 8-9 at Computer Classrooms In Seattle, 10604 NE 38th Pl., Suite 118, Kirkland. Learn to use ArcGIS 9.2 to create Thematic maps, map addresses and extract census data. Cost: $399. Info and registration: www.urban-research.info/washington-gis.htm

Travelin’ Light &Safe Lunch — 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at the Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek. Mill Creek Christian Women’s Club hosts this event with guests, Penny Todd of The Savvy Traveler, Erin Wright and Lloyd Gillis. Cost: $18. Required reservations: 425-337-6335.

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.

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.

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.

Misc.

For School closures due to weather. — www.schoolreport.org