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Friday

Mornings for Moms- 9:15 -11 a.m. starts Friday, Sept. 16: A monthly meeting for all moms includes guest speakers, food and childcare at Mill Creek Community Church, 16415 North Road, Mill Creek. Registration: $30. Info: 425 745-2094.

The Edmonds VFW Post 8870 – 12 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9: All veterans are welcome to join the monthly meetings at the South County Senior Center in Edmonds. Info: Richard Marin, 425-778-3762.

The Edmonds VFW Ladies Auxiliary- 12 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9: All are welcome to join the monthly meetings at the South County Senior Center in Edmonds. Info: Julie Pounds at 206-362-3935.

Strategies for Healthy Aging- 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9: The South Snohomish Chapter of AARP hosts a presentation by mental health supervisor for Senior Information and Assistance, Kamilia Dunsky, at South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds. Cost: Free.

Bellingham Weekend Cruise- Friday, Sept 9 –Sunday, Sept. 11: Mukilteo Yacht Club will be cruising to Bellingham for walks, dinner, Frisbee Golf Tournament and Happy Hour on the dock. Info and registration: Roy Dorsey 206-769-4071.

Aging With Wisdom- 12:30-1:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16: Rick Kamenshine, Certified Senior Advisor, will discuss tips on developing a balanced, healthy formula to age successfully at the Bethesda Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 23406 56th Ave W., Mountlake Terrace. Cost: Free. Info: 425-672-2407.

1985 Meadowdale Class Reunion- Friday, Sept. 16 at Hilton Hotel, Seattle: Info- 425-644-1044 or www.ReunionsWithClass.com.

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

Saturday

NW Center Clothing Drive- 9-5 p.m. Saturday &Sunday, Sept 10 –Sept 11: Please bring your new or gently used clothing in all sizes and age groups to the Big Blue NW Center Truck at 9803 Edmonds Way, Edmonds. Info: 206-691-2588 or www.nwcenter.org.

Lions Free Health Screening- 9 -3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10: The Lions Health Screening Unit provides hearing, glaucoma, diabetes and blood pressure screening at the corner of 6th and Main St., Edmonds.

Village Italy – 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10: Discover Europe’s enchanting villages of Verona, Ravenna, Assisi and the island of Lake Maggiore 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.

Wight’s Annual Dahlia Show- Noon Saturday, Sept. 10: This is a chance for amateurs and professionals to enter their prettiest dahlias and arrangements for all to see at Wight’s Home &Garden, 5026 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Cost: Free. Info: 425-775-3636.

Fully Alive Open House- 1 -4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10: Enjoy tours, displays, and refreshments while experiencing what it means to be ‘fully alive’ when you retire at CRISTA Senior Community at the King’s Chapel Vivian Martin Center, 19303 Fremont Ave. N., Shoreline. Info: 206-546-7402 or www.cristaseniors.org.

Huge Garage Sale- 9- 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept 17 –: the Soroptimist International of Sno-King is holding garage sale to support community base projects benefiting women and children at the Silver Horde fishing Supplies, 20910 63rd Ave. W., Lynnwood. Info: 425-778-2640.

The Salvage Sisters Sale- 9 -4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17- Discover distinctive garden, home and gift objects transformed from recycled and rescued remnants at 2125 196th St. SW, #113, Lynnwood. Info: 425-774-5296 or www.thesalvagesisters.com.

France – 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17: Journey from the vineyards and chateaux of the Loire Valley and Burgundy to the battlefields and coastlines of Normandy and Brittany to Paris 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.

Silver Firs Homeowner’s Association Neighborhood Garage Sale- Saturday, Sept. 17: Search for bargains at this neighborhood garage sale of about 1500 homes located along Puget Park Drive and 148th Drive SE south Everett near Mill Creek. Info: www.silverfirs2.org..

Celebrate the Children- 5 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17: Clothes for Kids auction at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Info: 425-670-7285 ext.4 or www.clothesforkids.org.

Music Fest Fundraiser- 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17: The Total Experience Gospel Choir as a gift to community of the church is giving a concert that will help raise funds for a new roof at the First Baptist Church, 22800 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Donation: $10/ $25 per family.

1985 Edmonds Class Reunion- Saturday, Sept. 17: Info- 425-644-1044 or www.ReunionsWithClass.com.

Gardner Clinics- 10 -2:30 p.m. Saturdays, thru Sept. 24: Talk to a trained Master Gardner for sound, unbiased gardening advice at The Edmonds Farmer’s Market, 5th Ave N., Edmonds. Cost: Free.

Autumn Color Not Just for Your Gardens- 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24: Come see the exciting plants available for your planters during the fall thru winter months at Wight’s Home &Garden, 5026 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Cost: Free. Info: 425-775-3636.

America’s Walk for Diabetes- 8 a.m. Saturday, October 1: This is an opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to come together, raise $500,000 and take steps toward a cure at American Legion Memorial Park, 145 Alverson Blvd, Everett. Info and registration: 206-282-4616 or www.diabetes.org/walk.

America’s Walk for Diabetes- 8 a.m. Saturday, October 1: This is an opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to come together, raise $500,000 and take steps toward a cure at American Legion Memorial Park, 145 Alverson Blvd, Everett. Info and registration: 206-282-4616 or www.diabetes.org/walk.

Dream Builders Auction- 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1: Come to this annual fundraiser gala of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Snohomish County and enjoy silent and live auctions, a gourmet dinner and dessert dash at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Info: 425-348-5290.

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

Fall Color Walkabout- 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22: Come and explore the top fall color shrubs and trees at Wight’s Home &Garden, 5026 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Cost: Free. Info: 425-775-3636.

Saving the World – 1 -2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 and Thursdays, Nov. 3 &10: Representatives from PeaceTrees Vietnam, Mercy Corps and Appropriate Technology in Health will talk about relief work and self-help efforts in developing countries. Cost: $15. Info and registration: 425-640-1243 or www.cri.edcc.edu.

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

Sunday

Celebrating New Connections- 9:30 -4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11: Attend a Jewish single parent family retreat with workshops, children’s activities, and more at the Cedar River Watershed Education Center. Cost: $60 parents/$20 children. Scholarships available. Info and registration: 206-461-3240 ext. 3146 or www.jfsseattle.org.

Alzheimer’s Memory Walk Fundraiser- 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11: Help raise funds to support programs at Sand Point Magnuson Park, Hangar #30, Seattle. Donations also accepted. Info and registration: 206-363-5500 or 800-848-7097 or www.alzwa.org.

Turning Point Free Brunch- Noon- 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11: Turning Point is hosting a free brunch to families in need at the Vineyard Community Church. Info and required reservations: 206-363-4003.

September 11 Remembrance- 1:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11: Join the Lynnwood firefighters and police in a ceremony of remembrance in front of Fire Station 15, 18800 44th W., Lynnwood. Info: 425-744-6436.

Snohomish County UW Alumni Scholarship Fund Raiser- 4 -6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11: Graduates are invited for a little Husky fun and to raise money for student scholarships. Cost: $40 UW Alumni Association members/ $50 nonmembers. Register by Sept. 7. Info and registration 1-800-AUW-ALUM or www.UWalum.com.

Family Movie Night- 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11: The community is invited to an outdoor theatre with free food, popcorn and candy at the Faith Community Church, 10220 238th St. SW, Edmonds. Bring a chair or blanket. Info:206-542-8883.

SCSC Sunday Dance- 1 -3:30 p.m. Sundays (starts 9/18): Music by the Sound Waves at the South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds. Cost: $2. Info: 425-774-5555.

1951 Lincoln Lynx 54th Class Reunion- Sunday, September 18: this will be held at Ivar’s under the Freeway Bridge in Seattle. Info: jodawg@juno.com or 206-546-1882.

Monday

Back to School Musical Instrument Sale- Monday, Sept. 5 – 12: Seattle Goodwill is holding an online School instrument sale at http://stores.ebay.com/Seattle-Goodwill.

Tualip Casino Day Trip- 9:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12: Join Mountlake Terrace seniors for a day trip to the casino. Meet at the Senior House, 5605 235th SW, Mountlake Terrace. Cost: $6 members/ $8 nonmembers. Info 425-672-2407.

A Talk with the Mayor- 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12: The Edmonds Lions Club will kick off their fall meetings with a dinner and guest speaker Gary Haakenson, Mayor of Edmonds, at Stevens Hospital cafeteria, 21601 76th Ave W. Edmonds. Info: 425-778-9678.

Divorce and Beyond- Starts 7 p.m. Monday, Sept.12: A self-help program for divorced and divorcing Christians that helps you to gain a perspective and understand the stresses and strains at St Thomas More Parish, 6511 176th St. SW, Lynnwood. Cost: $20. Info and registration: 425-741-0917.

Pathways To Work- 9 -2:30 p.m. Monday- Thursday, Sept. 26 – Oct. 11: Designed specifically for women who find it necessary to earn a living after 10 years out of the workforce at the YWCA Everett Regional Center, 3301 Broadway, Everett. Info and registration: 425-258-2766 ext.2766.

Transportation and the Hood Canal- 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12: The Edmonds Lions Club welcomes the public to a dinner with guest speaker Maralyn Chase, 32nd Legislative District State Representative, at Stevens Hospital cafeteria, 21601 76th Ave W. Edmonds. Info: 425-778-9678.

Tuesday

LFP Garden Club Meeting- 9:30 – 12 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13: Kelly Dodson and Sue Milliken of Far Reaches Farm will give a presentation about uncommon plants and plant hunting in North East India at the Lake Forest Park Stage Area near Third Place Books. Info: 206-363-5475

South Snohomish County Chamber Orientation- 4 -5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13: An overview of benefits and activities open to all new, existing and prospective members at the Chamber office, 3815 196th St. SW, suite 136, Lynnwood. Cost: Free. Info and required registration: 425-774-0507 ext 0 or info@s2c3.com.

Mariner Game– 4:30 -10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13: Join Northshore Seniors for a trip to Safeco Field for a game. Depart from the gravel parking lot across from the Day Care Center, 9929 NE 18th, Bothell. Cost: $12.50 member/$17.50 nonmember. Info and required reservation: 425-487-2241.

Brier Reading Club- 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13: Join us to talk about “Stuck in Neutral” by Terry Trueman at the Brier Library, 23303 Brier Rd, Brier.

Pacific Sound Chorus Vocal Lessons- 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 13, 20 and 27: Enhance and develop personal vocal skills and have fun participating in an upcoming performance with staging and choreography at the Stroum Jewish community Center, 3801 E. Mercer way, Mercer Island. Info and registration: 425-820-9825 or tomngayle@aol.com

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.

Safely Snowbird in Mexico- 12 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 14: Four hour seminar on safe RV travel in Mexico at the RV Bookstore, 120 West Dayton St., Suite B-5, Edmonds. Cost: $40/ $70 per couple. Info: 360-283-5534 or www.ontheroadin.com.

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.

SSCCC All Chamber Business After Hours- 5:30 -7:30 pm. Wednesday, September 14: Enjoy and evening of networking with fellow chamber professionals from around the Puget Sound at the Shilshole Bay Beach Club, 6413 Seaview Ave. NW, Seattle. Cost: $8 before Sept.12/ $10 after. For chamber members only. Info and required registration: 206-389-7215 or info@seattlechamber.com.

Exchange Club of Edmonds Open House- 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28: Come to a special informational meeting and find out how to better your community at the Pancake Haus, 530 5th Ave S., Edmonds. Info: 425-776-0089.

Thursday

Ballard Locks &Fish Ladder Day Trip- 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15: Watch the salmon come through with the Mountlake Terrace seniors. Meet at the Senior House, 5605 235th SW, Mountlake Terrace. Cost: $6 members/ $8 nonmembers. Info 425-672-2407.

NARFE Sno-King Chapter 1966- 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept 15: Danny Lilleness of American Driving Services will speak about “Older Drivers-Strategies for Coping” at Snohomish PUD Auditorium, 21018 Hwy. 99, Lynnwood. Visitors welcome.

Community Emergency Response Team Program- 7 -10 p.m. starts Thursday, Sept. 15: Learn minor fire repression, disaster first aid, urban search and rescue at the Emergency Services Coordinating Agency, 2901 228th St SW, suite A, Brier. Cost: Free. Must provide own equipment. Info and required pre-registration: 425-776-3722.

End-of-Life Decisions – 10 -Noon Thursdays, Sept. 29 – Oct. 6: Alberta Golden of Compassion in Dying of Washington will lead this workshop. Cost: $15. Info and registration: 425-640-1243 or www.cri.edcc.edu.

Social Security Reform – 1 -3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6: A panel will discuss the nature and extent of the Social Security problem and proposed solutions and their impact. Cost: $15. Info and registration: 425-640-1243 or www.cri.edcc.edu.

WSU Master Gardener Training- 8:30 – 4 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 5- March 11: The WSU Extension Master Gardener Program is accepting applications for its Horticulture Basics series. Cost: $300. Space Limited. Info and applications: Snohomish County Extension office, 600 128th St. SE, Everett, or http://snohomish.wsu.edu/hot_stuff.htm.