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Friday

Help our Seniors- Catholic Community Services seeks volunteer drivers for transporting clients to and from doctor’s appointments and the like. Drive every day or a schedule to fit your free time,. Mileage reimbursement provided. Must be over 21, have insurance, valid driver’s license and safe vehicle. Info: 425-257-2111 ext 3374 or JohnMccsww.org.

Preparing For Snow: Edmonds School District School Bus Snow Routes Posted at www.edmonds.wednet.edu.

Saturday

New Year’s Eve Cruise- Saturday, Dec 31: Mukilteo Yacht Club members will be taking a very short cruise to the ADA dock at the Port of Everett Marina and share party on a barge to ring in the New Year with breakfast the next morning at Meyers Café. Info and registration: 425-743-6116.

Christmas Tree Recycling- 9-3 p.m. Saturday Dec. 31 &Jan. 7: Boy Scout Troops #49 and 167 will be offering this service. Please place the tree on the curbside for pickup and place your donation in the plastic bag that will be delivered on December 17th. Suggested donation is $5 to $10. All donations benefit scout activities. At the same date and times you can drop off your tree instead at the Alderwood Boys and Girls Club, 19719 24TH Ave W, Lynnwood. Info: 425-697-4046.

Pancake Breakfast- 8-11:30a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7: Join us for a hearty breakfast of ham or sausage, eggs, pancakes, coffee or tea at Northshore Senior Center, 10201 East Riverside Drive, Bothell. Cost: $4 member and children under 12/$5 nonmember. Info and registration: 425-487-2441.

Mediterranean Europe- 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7: Follow the sun from Portugal to Turkey and learn the best way to travel each country at Rick Steve’s Europe Through the Back Door, 130 Fourth Ave. N, Edmonds. Cost: Free. Info and required reservations: 425-771-8303 ext. 298 or www.ricksteves.com.

Exploring China- 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7: Travel Seminar at The Savvy Traveler, 112 5th Ave S., Edmonds. Info and registration: 425-744-6076 or www.savvytravelereredmonds.com.

Paris, the City of Lights- 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan.7: Travel Seminar at The Savvy Traveler, 112 5th Ave S., Edmonds. Info and registration: 425-744-6076 or www.savvytravelereredmonds.com.

Patagonia and Beyond: Chile and Argentina- 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14: Travel Seminar at The Savvy Traveler, 112 5th Ave S., Edmonds. Info and registration: 425-744-6076 or www.savvytravelereredmonds.com.

Exploring Australia- 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan.14: Travel Seminar at The Savvy Traveler, 112 5th Ave S., Edmonds. Info and registration: 425-744-6076 or www.savvytravelereredmonds.com.

Flagger Certification- 8-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14: 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

Tim Noah Live- 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14: Experience this musical celebration of imagination with songwriter, recording artist and performer Tim Noah at the Shoreline Community College Campus Theatre, 16110 Greenwood Ave. N., Bldg 1600, Shoreline. Cost: $5. Info and tickets: 206-417-4645 or www.shorelinearts.net.

Pancake Breakfast- 8-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21: Join us for a hearty breakfast of ham or sausage, eggs, pancakes and coffee or tea at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 East Riverside Dr., Bothell. Cost: $4 members and children under $12/ $5 nonmembers. Info: 425-487-2441.

Youth Cheer Clinic- 8:45-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21: Shorewood High School Cheerleaders is hosting this clinic for boys and girls at the Shorewood Gym, 17300 Fremont N., Shoreline. Cost: $15. Release forms will be available at the gym and distributed to local elementary schools. Info: 206-361-4390 ask for Vicky.

Community Yarn Creations- 3-5 p.m. starts Saturday, Jan. 28: This non-profit charitable knit/crochet group creates items to donate to local agencies in need at Village Yarn and Tea Shop, 19500 Ballinger Way, Lake Forest Park. All levels welcome. Yarn can be provided. Info: 425 787 0736.

Kaleidoscope Dance Company- 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4: Experience this unique modern dance company of talented youth ages 8-14 at the Shoreline Community College Campus Theatre, 16110 Greenwood Ave. N., Bldg 1600, Shoreline. Cost: $5. Info and tickets: 206-417-4645 or www.shorelinearts.net.

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

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

Sunday

Chinese New Year- 2 – 4 p.m. Sunday, January 22: Come celebrate Chinese New Year and start the Year of the Dog with a loud WOOF of entertainment, dancing and great food at Northshore Senior Center, 10201 East Riverside Drive, Bothell. Cost: $6.00. Info and registration: 425-487-2441. Please make reservations by Monday, January 15.

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

MC Seniors Lifetime Fitness – 11 -12 p.m. starts Wednesday, Jan. 4: A proven exercise program that includes balance, flexibility, strength, and aerobic training at North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th SE, Mill Creek. Cost: $25 member/$30 nonmember.

First-time enrollees, please call 425-357-6002. Bring a mat!

The Dream Deferred- 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23: Martin Luther King III examines the goals of his father and his message in today’s society at the Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th Street SW., Lynnwood. Cost: $10 general/ $7 students and seniors. Info and tickets: 425-640-1313 or www.edcc.edu/boxoffice.

Tuesday

SIGS Genealogical Research Library Open- 10-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays, 1-5 p.m., 1-5 p.m. Thursdays: Located at the Humble House, 19827 Poplar Way, Lynnwood. Info: 425-775-6267.

In Sickness &In Health – 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Dec 27, Jan 24, and Feb 28: Anne Biederman, MSW brings together partners who are “in for the long haul” of loving each other through serious, chronic, or cognition-changing illnesses and encourages them to talk about the difficulties and successes that are part of all later-life partnerships at WSU Extension in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Info and Registration: 425-357-6002

Frye Art Museum Day Trip- 10-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10: Join Northshore Seniors for a docent tour of the current exhibit. Depart from the gravel parking lot on the north side of the 9900 block of NE 170th St., across from Bothell Landing. Please arrive about 15 minutes ahead of scheduled departure. Cost: $6 member/$11 nonmember. Info and registration: 425-487-2441.

Tai Chi For Beginners- 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 10-31: Tai Chi is a slow and graceful Chinese art used to promote health and well-being at North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th SE, Mill Creek. Cost: $15 member/$20 nonmember. Info: 425-487-2441.

Tai Chi Intermediate- 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 10-31: Those who have completed Tai Chi for Beginners will continue to learn and improve their Tai Chi form with the Yang Style Simplified 24 Short Form at North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th SE, Mill Creek. Cost: $15 member/$20 nonmember. Info: 425-487-2441.

Self Defense for Seniors- 12:45-2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 17: Give yourself confidence and peace of mind by learning some simple techniques that will help you to protect yourself and ensure your personal safety at Northshore Senior Center, 10201 East Riverside Drive, Bothell. Cost: Free Info and registration: 425-487-2441.

Seattle Public Library Day Trip- 9:30-1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10: Join Northshore Seniors for a guided tour of the Downtown Central Library well known for its architecture and media collections. Depart from the gravel parking lot on the north side of the 9900 block of NE 170th St., across from Bothell Landing. Please arrive about 15 minutes ahead of scheduled departure.

Cost: $16 member/$21 nonmember. Info and registration: 425-487-2441.

Are You Ready For An Emergency- 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24: Learn what essential items you should have and where they should be stored at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 East Riverside Dr., Bothell. Cost: Free. Info: 425-487-2441.

Wednesday

The Spay Station in Marysville- 7 a.m. Starts Wednesday, Jan 4: Providing Free spay/neuter for pets of the low-income and at low cost for others at the Safeway Food Store, 1258 State Ave, Marysville. Info: 360-793-SPAY or www.pasadosafehaven.org click on Spay Station.

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society Meeting- 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4: Carol Buswell will speak about “Tricks for Successful Genealogical Research at the National Archives” at Lynnwood City Council Chambers, City Hall, 19100 44th Ave W., Lynnwood. A 6 p.m. open workshop for genealogists of all levels will be held. Info: 425-438-0307

Macintosh Computer Maintenance- 9:30 am – 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, January 11, 18, &25: Find out how to clean up your Macintosh computer, what “defrag” does, and more tips on keeping your computer working well a Northshore Senior Center, 10201 East Riverside Drive, Bothell. Cost: $30.00 member/$40.00 nonmember. Info and registration: 425-487-2441.

E-BAY Buying- 1 – 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11: Let us help you through the procedure of auction method buying on eBay at Northshore Senior Center, 10201 East Riverside Drive, Bothell. Cost: $10.00 member/$20.00 nonmember. Info and registration: 425-487-2441.

Mill Creek Little League T-Ball, Baseball &Softball Registration- 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday &Thursday, Jan. 11 &19: Sign up your child for Little League fun at Heatherwood Middle School Cafeteria, 1419 Trillium Blvd. SE, Mill Creek. Ages 5-18 girls and boys. Info and eligibility: 425-338-5410 or www.millcreeklittleleague.com.

Thursday

MC Seniors Holiday Caregiver Gathering- 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29: Spend an afternoon with fellow caregivers sampling each other’s cookies, listening to music and participating in a candle-lighting ceremony at the Chapel of Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th Street SW, Lynnwood. Cost: One dozen of your favorite cookies. Info and RSVP: 206-268-6741 by Dec. 20.

CD Write Demonstration-, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5: Find out how a CD-RW drive works to copy or backup files, or how to put your favorite photos and more on a CD at Northshore Senior Center, 10201 East Riverside Drive, Bothell. Cost: $10.00 member/$20.00 nonmember. Info: 425-487-2441

Flashy Fashion Luncheon- 11:45-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan 12: The Mill Creek Christian Women’s Club invites you to enjoy fashions from Coldwater Creek, music with Karla Burgin and a talk by Cathy Mogus, “Living With Integrity” at the Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek. Cost: $15.50. Reservations due by Jan. 10. Info and reservations: 425-775-0868 or 425-338-4498.