Friday
The Salty Pirate Daze Parade and Festival- Applications are being accepted for this June 2-4th event in Everett. Arts and crafts space is available also seeking bands, clowns and floats for the parade as well as Chili Cook-off participants. Info: 206-992-7117 or tongueincheekprod@yahoo.com.
Senior Peer Counseling Program Volunteers – Volunteers 55 and older are needed to provide counseling support to seniors who are struggling to cope with life transitions. No previous experience is necessary. Training, supervision and mileage reimbursement provided. Training is ongoing. Info: 425-290-1252 or 800-422-2024 or rholsinger@swssc.org.
Cascade Symphony Chamber Ensembles- 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10: Join us for an evening of music by Beethoven, DiTucci, Grau, Walton, Bridges, Schubert and P.D. Q Bach performed at the Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church, 8109 224th St. SW, Edmonds. Cost: $15 general/$10 students. Tickets available at the door or call: 206-542-3645.
Men’s Advance – Friday-Sunday, March 3-5: Join 400 men from the Northwest for a weekend of relaxation and a deepening of your relationship with Christ through, workshops and worship at Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood. Info and registration: 360-652-7575 or 800-228-6724 or www.warmbeach.com.
Dinosaur Hunters- 10-11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10: Go on a dino dig, extract a dino from his frozen tomb and create you own dino world at the Edmonds Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Cost: $14 and 3 nonperishable food items. Ages 3-6 with adult. Info and registration: 425-771-0230 or www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.
Dark Divas- 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 17: Join us for a tribute to some of the best-known female African American vocalists at the Triton Union Building, Edmonds Community College, 20200 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Suggested donation: $3 adults/$2 children.
Saturday
Flagger Certification- 8-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11: A hands-on seminar that entitles you to pursue employment in the construction and utilities industries, course fee includes training manual and photo Id certificate at the Business &Training Center, 728 134th St. SW, Suite 128, Everett. Must be 18 or older. Cost: $49. Info and registration: 425-640-1840 or www.the-btc.com
Cooking for Little Chefs- 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11: Decorate an apron to wear and have fun creating yummy treats and bring home a cookbook of all the goodies at Lynnwood Recreation Center, 189000 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Cost: $16 resident/$17 non-resident + $4 supply fee. Info and registration: 425-771-4030 or www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.
Romantic Film Festival- Saturday, Feb 11: Come join us for 3 films- 11 a.m. “Lady and the Tramp; 1:45 p.m. Save the Last Dance; 3:30 p.m. The End of an Affair at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 23406 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Admission &popcorn: Free. Children under 14 must have an adult present. Info: 425-778-6390.
53rd Annual Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show- 10-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 &10-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26: See displays of crystals and minerals, gemstones, fossils and polished decorative stone artwork at the Washington National Guard Armory, 2730 Oakes Ave., Everett. Cost: Free.
Flagger Certification- 8-4 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 11: A hands-on seminar that entitles you to pursue employment in the construction and utilities industries, course fee includes training manual and photo Id certificate at the Business &Training Center, 728 134th St. SW, Suite 128, Everett. Must be 18 or older. Cost: $49. Info and registration: 425-640-1840 or www.the-btc.com
5th Annual Nordic Heritage Day- 10-4 p.m. Saturday, March 11: Demonstrations of Scandinavian crafts and food, music, dancing, genealogy and lunch items for sale at Bothell Sons of Norway, 23905 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell. Cost: Free. Info: 206-633-4113.
Sunday
An Elegant Evening of Spirituals, Opera &Art Songs- 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5: Join us at this Benefit Concert for the Janice Gockel Scholarship Fund with Dr. Robert Cooper and guests, at the Music Center of the Northwest, 901 N. 96th St., Seattle. Cost: $15 adult/$25 family. Info: 206-526-8443 or www.mcnw.org
Community Yarn Creations- 3-5 p.m. starts Sunday, Feb. 19: This non-profit charitable knit/crochet group creates items to donate to local agencies in need at Main Street Yarn, Mill Creek Towne Center. All levels welcome. Yarn can be provided. Info: 425 787 0736.
Monday
Walking/ Jogging Program- 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays &Wednesdays, Jan. 30-Mar. 8: Continue your winter exercise on the safe, lighted and newly resurfaced 400 meter outdoor track at the Lynnwood Athletic Complex, 3003 184th St. SW, Lynnwood. Cost: Free. Info and registration: 425-771-4030 or www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.
MLT Seniors Day Trip- 9:30 am Monday, Feb. 6: Tualip Casino is the destination. Leave from the Senior House, 5605 235th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Cost: $6 Members/ $8 nonmembers. Info and required reservations: 425-672-2407.
AARP Safe Driving Instruction/55 Alive- 1-5 p.m. Monday &Thursday, Feb. 6 &9: Must attend both classes for certification at the Mountlake Terrace Senior House, 5605 235th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Cost: $10. Info and registration: 425-672-2407.
Defensive Driving Class- 10-2 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, Feb. 6 &7: Get an insurance discount after completing this review of basic driving rules, traffic hazards, road conditions and accident prevention at the WSU Extension, Evergreen Room, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost: $10. Info and required pre-registration:425-357-6002.
Reservations for Edmonds City Park Shelters- 8 a.m. starts Monday, Feb. 6: Edmonds Parks and Recreation will begin accepting reservations for the 2006 May thru September season. Each shelter has six picnic tables, designed for a maximum of 100. Cost: $75 Shelter/ $50 Gazebo. Info: 425-771-0230.
AAA Child Car Seat Inspection-9-Noon Monday, Feb. 13: Have your child’s car seat inspected for proper fit and proper installation in your vehicle by Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians at AAA Office, 4100 Alderwood Mall Blvd #8, Lynnwood. Cost: Free. Info: and required Appointments: 425-468-5939 or 800-562-2582 ext. 5939.
Tuesday
Infant/Child CPR- 4:30-10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7: Instructor Dave Belanger will teach this life saving procedure at the Kenmore Club House, 15036 70th Ave NE, Kenmore. Cost: $35. Register: 425-485-9797. Info: dbelanger@ns.seattleymca.org.
Hunter’s Education- 7-9:15 p.m. Tuesday. &Thursday, 8-Noon Saturday, Feb. 7-18: This is a Washington State Dept of Fish and Wildlife approved course which includes lectures and demonstration sessions on all aspects of hunting and sportsmanship. 14 and under must be accompanied by adult. Cost: $10 resident/$14 non-resident. Info and registration: 425-771-4030 or www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.
Aging Eye Seminar- 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8: This presentation by Steven’s Ophthalmologists will discuss common problems that affect the aging eye, including: cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and dry eyes at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave W. Edmonds. Cost: Free. Info and required registration: 425-640-4066.
Lake Forest Park Garden Club- 9:30-12 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14: Tory Galloway, former owner of Perifomis Native Plan Nursery, will speak on obtaining rare and unusual plants at the Stage Area of Lake Forest Park Commons, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. Cost: Free. Info: 206-362-5475.
A Delicate Matter: Female Urinary Incontinence &Vaginal Relaxation Loss in Women- 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28: Dr Lau, urogynecologist and gynecologic surgeon, will talk about the symptoms, new developments in diagnosis and successful treatment options This seminar explores many treatment options at Stevens Hospital 21601 76th Ave W. Edmonds. Cost: Free. Info and required registration: 425-640-4066.
Hunter’s Education- 7-9:15 p.m. Tuesday. &Thursday, 8-Noon Saturday, March. 7-18: This is a Washington State Dept of Fish and Wildlife approved course which includes lectures and demonstration sessions on all aspects of hunting and sportsmanship. 14 and under must be accompanied by adult. Cost: $10 resident/$14 non-resident. Info and registration: 425-771-4030 or www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.
Hunter’s Education- 7-9:15 p.m. Tuesday. &Thursday, 8-Noon Saturday, April. 11-27: This is a Washington State Dept of Fish and Wildlife approved course which includes lectures and demonstration sessions on all aspects of hunting and sportsmanship. 14 and under must be accompanied by adult. Cost: $10 resident/$14 non-resident. Info and registration: 425-771-4030 or www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.
Wednesday
AARP Driver Safety Program (55+)- 9-1 p.m. Wednesday &Thursday, Feb. 8-9: This class enhances mature driver’s skills to achieve safer driving. Participants may qualify for insurance discount. Held at Edmonds Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Cost: $10. Info and required pre- registration: 425-771-0230.
Youth Self Defense- 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15: Learn self defense strategies through lecture, discussion and hands on exercise at Lynnwood Recreation Center, 18900 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Ages 8-14. Cost: $10 resident/$12 nonresident. Info and registration: 425-771-4030 or www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.
Men’s Health Seminar- 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15: This informational seminar provided by Steven’s urologist will discuss the latest information on PSA testing, prostate cancer, benign prostate hyperplasia and erectile dysfunction (male menopause) at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave W. Edmonds. Cost: Free. Info and required registration: 425-640-4066.
AARP Driver Safety Program (55+)- 9-1 p.m. Wednesday &Thursday, Mar. 8-9: This class enhances mature driver’s skills to achieve safer driving. Participants may qualify for insurance discount. Held at Edmonds Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Cost: $10. Info and required pre- registration: 425-771-0230.
Home Buyer’s Workshop- 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 29: Join Kim Prater of Unity Funding group for answers to questions about finance qualifying, FHA loans, zero-down programs and other questions and concerns about purchasing a home at Edmonds Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Cost: $5. Info and registration: 425-771-0230.
AARP Driver Safety Program (55+)- 9-1 p.m. Wednesday &Thursday, April 12-13: This class enhances mature driver’s skills to achieve safer driving. Participants may qualify for insurance discount. Held at Edmonds Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Cost: $10. Info and required pre- registration: 425-771-0230.
Thursday
First Aid Class- 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9: Instructor Dave Belanger will teach this class at the Kenmore Club House, 15036 70th Ave NE, Kenmore. Cost: $35. Register: 425-485-9797. Info: dbelanger@ns.seattleymca.org.
First Aid Class- 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16: Instructor Dave Belanger will teach this class at the Kenmore Club House, 15036 70th Ave NE, Kenmore. Cost: $35. Register: 425-485-9797. Info: dbelanger@ns.seattleymca.org.
Infant/Child CPR- 4:30-10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23: Instructor Dave Belanger will teach this life saving procedure at the Kenmore Club House, 15036 70th Ave NE, Kenmore. Cost: $35. Register: 425-485-9797. Info: dbelanger@ns.seattleymca.org.
Living With and Without GERD Seminar- 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16: Learn more about a surgery that offers relief to Gastroesophgeal Reflux Disease sufferers at Stevens Hospital 21601 76th Ave W. Edmonds. Cost: Free. Info and required registration: 425-640-4066.
MLT Seniors Day Trip- 9:30 am Thursday, Feb. 23: Angel of the Wind Casino is the destination. Leave form the Senior House, 5605 235th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Cost: $6 Members/ $8 nonmembers. Info and required reservations: 425-672-2407.
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