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Friday

Walk A Mile In Their Shoes- 7:30 -9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 2005: Put your money where your feet are by doing a one mile indoor mall walk to support the Snohomish County Center for Battered Women at the Alderwood Mall Food Court. Info: 425-259-2827 ext. 12 or kaefries@snococbw.org.

Holiday Craft Bazaar Preview- 6:30 -9 p.m. Friday, October 7: Enjoy a gala evening with a silent auction, beverages, hors d’oeuvres, fellowship and a spectacular array of crafts by NW crafters at St. Hilda- St. Patrick Episcopal Church, 15224 52nd Ave W, Edmonds. Donation: $15/ $25 for couples Info: 425-743-4655 or www.sthildsstpatrick.org

Creepy, Crawly Critters- 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7: Let’s get in the mood for Halloween with a class about all things creepy like spider webs, slug slime and wasps that lay their eggs in other insects at the NW Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost: $4 members/$6 non-members. Info and reservations: 425-316-8592.

Family Cycling Night- 6:30 -8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14: Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening of power cycling, family fitness stations, nutrition tips and free massages at the Northshore YMCA, 11811 NE 195th St. Bothell. Cost: Free. Info: 425-485-9797 or mguy@ns.seattleymca.org.

Pathways for Women Annual Toy Shop- Friday, Dec. 9: Make this a special holiday for those children who’s parents don’t have the resources by donating to or volunteering at this event. Info: 425-774-9843 or lkunz@ywcaworks.org.

Saturday

4th Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar- 10 -4 p.m. Saturday, October 8: Enjoy a chance to purchase from a spectacular array of crafts by NW crafters at St. Hilda- St. Patrick Episcopal Church, 15224 52nd Ave W, Edmonds. Info: 425-774-8195 or www.sthildsstpatrick.org

Lynnwood Safety Fair- 10 -3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8: Everyone is welcome at Fire Station #15, 18800 44th Ave. N., Lynnwood. Cost: Free.

Germany, Austria and Switzerland- 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8: Tour the Bavarian home of Oktoberfest, the alpine of Heidi and Mozart’s Salzburg at Rick Steves’ 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.

Argentina and Buenos Aires- 10 a.m., October 8. Wayne Bernhardson, author of Moon Handbooks Argentina, will speak at The Savvy Traveler, Inc, 112 5th Ave. S., Edmonds. Cost: Free. Info and required reservations: 425-744-6076 or 1-877-225-1994.

Baltic’s and Western Russia- 1p.m. Saturday, October 8. Visit Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Moscow’s Red Square at The Savvy Traveler, Inc, 112 5th Ave. S., Edmond. Cost: Free. Info and required reservations: 425-744-6076 or 1-877-225-1994.

100 Year Celebration of Norway’s Independence from Sweden- 5 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 8: Bothell Sons of Norway are sponsoring dinner and entertainment at 23905 Bothell-Everett Hwy. Cost: $12.50 adults/ $6.25 children 15 and under. Info and RSVP: 206-633-4113 or www.bothellsonsofnorway.org.

Best of Europe – 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15: Pack the greatest collection of Europe’s cultural treats and travel thrills into a single trip at Rick Steves’ 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.

Valuing Your Books- 1 -2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15: Gather your collectible books and join us for an appraisal discussion with John Lang, bookseller and appraiser, at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Info: 425-776-8722.

1995 Edmonds-Woodway Class Reunion- Saturday, October 15: Info: Andrea Matson (Iredale) at 425-697-5033.

Disaster Preparedness Presentation- Noon – 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22: The American Red Cross and Emergency Services Coordinating Agency will host this event at New Beginnings Church, 21705 58th Ave., Mountlake Terrace. Info: 425-670-6192 or 425-771-8343.

1985 Lynnwood Class Reunion- Saturday, Oct. 29 at Embassy Suites, Lynnwood: Info- 425-644-1044 or www.ReunionsWithClass.com.

Pancake Breakfast – 8:30 -10 a.m. Saturday November 5: Hatsu Temple #1 Daughters of the Nile will be hosting a pancake breakfast at the Edmonds Masonic Center, 515 Dayton Ave, Edmonds.

Holiday Bazaar – 9 -4 p.m. Saturday November 5: Hatsu Temple #1 Daughters of the Nile will hold a bazaar and serve lunch from 11:30 to 1:30 pm at the Edmonds Masonic Center, 515 Dayton Ave, Edmonds.

Sunday

9th Annual Seattle Buddy walk- 1 -4 p.m. Sunday, October 9: Celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month with a short walk, clowns, children’s activities, music, a raffle and a picnic at the Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion Rooftop. Cost: $5 for box lunch (must reserve in advance). Info: 425-418-6459 or ryderfam@verizon.net.

“Walk Across Washington” is from October 9-15. Sign up to walk a 3-4 miles segment in Mill Creek on October 14. The walk begins at Mill Creek Sports Park, with an 11:30 a.m. check in. Registration is free and all participants can win prizes and will receive a pedometer. Register on-line at walkwashington.org.

Halloween at the YMCA- 5 -8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30: Bring the whole family to a scary but safe Halloween event with haunted mansion, ghosts, goblins and a carnival at the Northshore YMCA, 111811 NE 195th St., Bothell. Cost: free to members/$2.50 per child non-members. Info: 425-485-9797 or mguy@ns.seattleymca.org.

Monday

Fun with Fungi- 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10: Join lichenologist, Dr. Katherine Glew and explore slimy mushrooms, brown table fungi and pale green strings dangling from trees at the NW Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost: $4 members/$6 non-members. Info and reservations: 425-316-8592.

Edmonds Lion Club Dinner and Forum- 6:00 p. m. Monday, Oct. 10: Judge Steve Dwyer, Superior Judge, will speak and answer questions at the Stevens Hospital cafeteria, 21601 76th Ave W. Edmonds. Info: 425-778-9678.

Tuesday

Business Breakfast Club- 7:30 a.m. Tuesday: Join us in an informal atmosphere of friendship, mutual consideration to exchange business referrals and support business development and professional growth weekly at A.P. Barbara’s Restaurant, 4025 196 St. SW., Lynnwood. Info: 425-308-8363 or sparkleyone@aol.com

The October 2005 meeting of Lake Forest Park Garden Club will be held on Tuesday, October 11 in the stage area of the LFP commons near the shopping center and Third Place Books. The meeting is from 9:30 a.m. to noon. For more information call 206-362-5475.

South Snohomish County Chamber presents Membership Benefits- 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11: Learn about the advocacy, networking and economic development opportunities at this event which is open to new, existing and prospective members at the Chamber office, 3815 196th St. SW, Suite 136, Lynnwood. Cost: Free. Info and registration: 425-774-0507 ext 0.

General Election Forum- 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11: Meet the eight City Council candidates and get an opportunity to ask questions in the Shoreline room at the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Avenue NE,

Seattle. Child care provided, bring favorite toys.

Wednesday

Stand Up For Your Community Breakfast- 7:30 a.m. every Wednesday: Join the Exchange Club of Edmonds and work to make your community better at the Pancake Haus, 530 5th Ave S., Edmonds. Info: 425-776-0089.

MS Helping Hands- Noon-3 p.m. every Wednesday: Come to these weekly social gatherings at the Edmonds United Methodist Church, Aldersgate room, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds. Info: 425-712-1804.

Tribute to Leadership Dinner- 5:30 -9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19: The South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce will gather to honor 2005 business leadership with a diner and auction at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Cost: $50 pre-paid by Oct 16/$60 at the door. Info and registration: www.s2c3.com or 425-774-0507 ext 0.

Thursday

The Mill Creek LeTip Business Networking Chapter- 7 a.m. every Thursday: Come see how to put Dollars in Your Pocket at Denny’s at Canyon Park, 22833 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell.

Lose Weight Find Life Seminar- 7 -8:30 p.m. Thursday, October 13 &Tuesday, October 29: Learn about life-changing procedures available for those at least 100 pounds overweight and neither diets nor exercise have worked at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave W. Edmonds. Cost: Free. Info and registration: 425-640-4000

WSB International Dyslexia Association Lecture- 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13: Topic is “Understanding Diagnostic Reports and Using Assessment to Guide Intervention presented by Amy Summers, PhD for parents and educators at the Shoreline Center, 18560 First Ave. NE, Shoreline. Cost: Free, $5 donation requested. Info: 206-382-1020 or www.wabida.org or www.shorelinecneter.com

Daily Bread- 7:30 -9 p.m. Thursday, October 20: Guest speaker and activist, Dolores Huerta , will lecture on the struggles of farm workers at Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave W, Lynnwood.