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Friday

3rd Annual Northwest Sustainability Conference- 9-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 10-11: Workshops, speeches and films will be offered at this event for those who are interested in creating an ecologically sustainable world. To be held at the Mountaineers Conference Center, 300 Third Ave. W., Seattle. Cost: $30 per day/$50 total conference. Info and registration: www.nweec.org or emorgan@nweec.org.

Book Club- 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, March 10: Join in a lively discussion of the book, Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden, at the University Bookstore, Mill Creek Town Center.

Rummage Sale- 10-7 p.m. Friday &8-1 p.m. Saturday, March 10-11: Pick up some bargains and enjoy some goodies from the snack bar and Bake sale at this annual event at Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church, 17440 Brookside Blvd. NE, Seattle.

St. Patrick’s Day Bash- 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, March 17: Celebrate the day with spirit and style; join other seniors for an afternoon of live entertainment and snacks at the Merrill Gardens Retirement Community, 14905 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Mill Creek. Cost: $4 members/$7 nonmembers. Info and required pre-registration: 425-357-6002.

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.

Fleet Captain’s Cruise to Kingston Marina- Friday,-Sunday, March 31- April 2: Join the Mukilteo Yacht Club for a weekend of fun to the Clearwater Casino for dinner and other diversions. Registration: 425-338-0704. Port of Kingston slip reservation: 360-297-3545.

Make your reservations early.

Marriage Encounter at Warm Beach- Friday- Friday-Sunday March 31-April 2: Invest in your marriage by discovering God’s unique plan for marriage, gain insight and evaluate your own marriage at Warm Beach Christian Camp and Conference Center, 20800 Marine Dr., Stanwood. Info and registration: 360-652-7575 or www.warmbeach.com.

Saturday

Spring Sale- 8:30-Noon Saturday, March 4: Shop a large assortment of gently used clothing, toys and equipment for babies and children. Snohomish County Mothers of Multiples (SNOMOMS) is hosting this sale at Lynnwood High School, 3001 184th St., Lynnwood. Info: www.snomoms.org.

Rose Gardening With Rebecca Rynne- 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4 &11 a.m. Sunday, March 5: Everybody’s favorite “rose lady” will share her secrets for successful rose gardening. Early arrival is strongly recommended. Held at Wight’s Home &Garden, 50th &190th St. SW, Lynnwood. Info: 425-775-3636 or www.wights.com.

The Assault on Evolution- Defending Religious Liberty- 3:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4: Drs. David Domke and Joseph Felsenstein will speak on the power of language in politically charged public discussion and the theory of Evolution and that of Intelligent Design. Held at Temple Beth Am, 2632 NE 80th St., Seattle.

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

Exotic Iberia: Spain &Portugal- 10 a.m. Saturday, March 11: Travel Seminar at The Savvy Traveler, 112 5th Ave S., Edmonds. Info and registration: 425-744-6076 or www.savvytravelereredmonds.com

5th Annual Nordic Heritage Day- 10-4 p.m. Saturday, March 11: Demonstrations of Scandinavian crafts including Norwegian Rosemaling, 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.

Norwegian Rosemaling Demonstration- Saturday, March 11: Kaja Englund will be teaching this rustic art form at the Nordic Heritage Day. Held at Bothell Sons of Norway, 23905 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell.

Glorious Greece- 1 p.m. Saturday, March 11: Travel Seminar at The Savvy Traveler, 112 5th Ave S., Edmonds. Info and registration: 425-744-6076 or www.savvytravelereredmonds.com

The Total Experience Gospel Choir Benefit Concert-7:30 p.m. – Saturday, March 11: Don’t miss an evening of inspiring and beautiful music with proceeds going to The Emergency Feeding Program of Greater Seattle and King County. Held at Edmonds Universalist Unitarian Church, 8109 224th St. SW., Edmonds. Tickets: $10 adults/ $2 children 16 and under.

Night Waves- 8-12 a.m. Saturday, March 18: Dancing, swimming, movies, free food, special activities, racquetball, wally ball and weight room. For Grades 7-12 at the Lynnwood Rec. Center, 18900 44th Ave W., Lynnwood. Cost: $5 with school ID. Info: 425-744-6471.

Teen Break Battle- This is for teens who think they have all the moves. Hosted by the Shoreline/South County Family YMCA, 1220 NE 175th, Seattle. Cost: $5. Info: 206-364-1700.

All Ages Hip Hop Dance- Hosted by the Shoreline/South County Family YMCA, 1220 NE 175th, Seattle. Cost: $5. Info: 206-364-1700.

CPR &First Aid Classes- 8-Noon &1-5 Saturday, March 25: Students may register for one or both classes. The CPR class starts at 8 a.m., First Aid starts at 1 p.m. at North Sound Church, 404 Bell St., Edmonds. Cost: $10 per class. Limited spaces available. Info and registration: 425-776-9800.

Annual Adoption Information Fair- 9-1 p.m. Saturday, March 25: This is an opportunity to gather information from state and private adoption agencies, parent support groups, adoption specialists and attorneys and others. Held at Evergreen Hospital Education Center, 12040 NE 128th St., Kirkland. Info: 425-776-4100.

Night on the Terrace Benefit Auction- 6-11 p.m. Saturday, March 25: Join us for an evening of music, appetizers and dancing at Mountlake Terrace High School Theatre, 21801 44th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Admission: $15 Info: 471-3205 or www.MTHSBands.org.

Sunday

Silent Vigil for Peace of Snohomish County Women in Black- 12:20-1:30 p.m. every Sunday: All are welcome to join this ongoing silent vigil in which no literature is distributed and only signs of peace are displayed at Brackett’s Landing, Main St. and Railroad Ave., Edmonds. No pets please. Info: 425-775-5383.

Welsh St. David’s Day Celebration- 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 5: Join us in a celebration of Welsh culture with music, song, poetry and merrymaking including Te Bach (Welsh Tea) and Welsh Craft Sale at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 111 NE 80th St., Seattle. Admission free, donations appreciated.

Get Ready for Purim Fun- 3-6 p.m. Sunday, March 5: Children of all ages and their parents are invited for some hands-on Purim baking and art. Held at the Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island. Cost: Free. Info and required reservations: 206-461-3240 ext. 3146 or jfle@jfsseattle.org.

Shaarei Tikvah “Gates of Hope”- 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 12: This is a joyful community-wide non-denominational celebration for persons with developmental disabilities or mental illness, as well as their families, friends and everyone who wants to attend. Led by Rabbi Gartenberg and Cantor Serkin-Poole this Purim celebration includes a parade(costumes are encouraged) at Beth Shalom, 6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle. Info and registration and special accommodations: 206-461-3240 ext. 3165 or darmstrong@jfsseattle.org.

Monday

Business Outreach Workshop- 9-Noon. Monday, March 13: This free workshop is hosted by the Dept. of Revenue to help new and small business owners understand their tax reporting responsibilities. Held at the Small Business Administration, 2401 4th Ave., Suite 450, Seattle… Info and registration: 425-356-2911 or www.dor.wa.gov.

Lunchtime Open House- 11-1 p.m. Monday. March 13: The South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce and Lynnwood’s Staples superstore are hosting this event for Chamber and community members at Staples, 3011 196th St. SW., Lynnwood. Info: 425-774-0507 or www.s2c3.com.

Open Gym Basketball- Noon-2 p.m. Monday-Friday: Workout during your lunch hour, playing against friends or co-workers at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Cost: $3. Shower facilities. Info: 425-771-0230.

Edmonds Spring Softball Leagues-Register your team for men’s or coed softball leagues which includes 10 USSSA officiated games and the top 4 teams advance to a single elimination tournament. Cost: $550. Info and registration: 425-771-0229.

Puget Sound Camera Club- 7:p.m. 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month: Held at Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave W., Edmonds. Info: 425-776-2442 or 425-485-3247. Visitors welcome.”

Tuesday

Tuesday Walking Group- 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays, March 7 – May 30: Meet at the parking lot ¼ mile up the hill from the waterwheel on the corner of Mill Creek Blvd. and Bothell-Everett Hwy. Afterwards go for coffee. Cost: free. Info: 425-357-6002.

Tai Chi For Beginners- 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, March 7-28: Learn 25 Tai Chi warm-ups and 18 breathing exercises of this slow graceful Chinese art used to promote health and well-being at North Creek Presbyterian Church, Youth Room, 621 164th SE, Mill Creek. Cost: $15 members/$20 nonmembers. Info and registration: 425-357-6002.

Tai Chi Intermediate- 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, March 7-28: Continue to learn and improve your Tai Chi form with the Yang Style Simplified 24 Short Form at North Creek Presbyterian Church, Youth Room, 621 164th SE, Mill Creek. Cost: $15 members/$20 nonmembers. Info and registration: 425-357-6002.

Decorating With Susan- 5:30 p m. Tuesday, March 7: Invest an afternoon with one of our designers. Susan will demonstrate how to create a beautiful entry piece that could also be used as a centerpiece. Held at Wight’s Home &Garden, 50th &190th St. SW, Lynnwood. Info: 425-775-3636 or www.wights.com.

Lake Forest Park Garden Club Meeting- 9:30-Noon Tuesday, March 14: Guest speaker, George Rojas will talk about “Salvias in Seattle”. Held at the Stage Area of the Lake Forest Park Commons, 17171 Bothell Way NE., Lake Forest Park. Info: 206-363-5475.

Misa Criolla- 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 14: Join us for this Spring Choir concert at Mountlake Terrace High School Theatre, 21801 44th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Cost: Free. Info: 471-3205 or www.MTHSBands.org.

Practical Household Budgeting- 8-9:30 p.m. Tuesday &Thursday, March 21 &23: Learn to put together a basic budget which cuts expenses without significantly hurting your standard of living and increases your future net worth. To be held at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Info and registration: 425-771-0230.

Wednesday

AARP Driver Safety Program (55+) – 9-1 p.m. Wednesday &Thursday, March 8-9: This program enhances mature driver’s skills to achieve safer driving and may qualify you for an insurance discount. To be held at the Francis Anderson Center, 700 Main St. Edmonds. Cost: $10. Info and required pre-registration: 425-771-0230.

Steady on Your Feet- 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8: Presented by physical and occupational therapists, this class includes recommendations for maintaining good balance and performing daily activities safely, safety tips and community resources. Held at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave W. Edmonds. Info and required registration: 425-640-4066.

Business Outreach Workshop- 1:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8: This free workshop is hosted by the Dept. of Revenue to help new and small business owners understand their tax reporting responsibilities. Held at the Everett Public Library, 2707 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Info and registration: 425-356-2911 or www.dor.wa.gov.

Lenten Evening Prayer Services and Soup Suppers- 6 p.m. Wednesdays, March 8- April 5: Come join us for service and share a meal at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 21405 82nd Pl. W., Edmonds. Info: 425-771-7025. Childcare available if needed.

Volunteer Simplicity Discussion Course Presentation- 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 15: The Northwest Earth Institute is offering a Voluntary Simplicity course this spring in South Snohomish County. This free presentation will be an opportunity for those interested to learn more. Held at the Everett Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. The class is an eight-session self-facilitated course addressing the meaning of voluntary simplicity and the connection between our lifestyles and the condition of the earth.. The classes meet once a week for 1-2 hours. Course book: $15.

Diabetes Support Group March Meeting- 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, March. 22: Guest Speaker, Chaplin Mary Hanke, will speak about Living Wills, Power of Attorney &POLST forms. Meets at the Stevens Hospital Cafeteria, 2nd floor, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. Info: 425-640-4395.

Thursday

One-Stroke Painting Luncheon- 11:45-1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9: Christian Women’s Clubs will host this event with Guest speaker, Pat Abernathy; Painter and Teacher, Mary Hildesheim and Musical guest, Adrienne McGruder. Held at the Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek. Reservations: 425-775-0868 or 425-338-4498. Reservations and cancellations necessary by March 7.

Estate Preservation Strategies- 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9: Learn how to best prepare for the final transfer of your estate while satisfying your lifetime objective at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Dr., Bothell. Cost: $5. Info: 425-487-2441 or www.northshoreseniorcenter.org.

German For Travelers- 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 16- April 6: Travel Seminar at The Savvy Traveler, 112 5th Ave S., Edmonds. Cost:$50 includes materials. Info and registration: 425-744-6076 or www.savvytravelereredmonds.com

First Aid Class- 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 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.

MISCL

Tour De Terrace Volunteer Replacements Needed: Community members who would like to continue the tradition for 2007 and beyond please call 425-774-7335. Training provided.

Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships- Applications for the 2007-2008 academic year are available. These scholarships provide study abroad and a chance to further international understanding and goodwill. Academic year scholarships include round-trip transportation, tuition, fees, room, board, some educational supplies and language training (if necessary). Six Month Cultural Scholarships provide funding for six months of intensive language study and cultural immersion, transportation, tuition and home stay expenses. Applications due by April 25, 2006. Info: 425-771-1744. For applications: www.rotary.org/foundation/educational.

Mill Creek Continuing Education Grants- The Friends of the Mill Creek Library will award grants of up to $1,000 to defray professional development costs to support the provision of literacy education and the expansion of literacy services in our community. Applicants must be actively engaged in the provision of literacy services or education and must live, work or otherwise have ties to the greater Mill Creek area. Please mail a resume and cover letter detailing interest in the grant, postmarked by April 1, 2006 to Grants Committee, Friends of the Mill Creek Library, 15429 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Mill Creek, WA 98012.

Teach in Japan- The Edmonds Sister City Commission is accepting applications for two Assistant English Teacher positions who will assist in teaching English at the middle school level in Hekinan, Japan. Term begins Sept. 1, 2006 with salary of approximately $38,000/year plus $6,000 housing allowance, travel and other benefits. Minimum 4 year college degree required. Application packets with sample contracts are available at the Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds, WA, 98020 or can be mailed to you by calling 425-771-0230. Application Deadline: March 15:

Gift of Caring “Operation Cookie Drop”- March 3-19: Make a gift of Girl Scout Cookies to our Puget Sound Naval forces by purchasing an additional box and designating that it should go to our Navy personnel. Info: www.girlscoutstotem.org.