North King County Community Calendar

Events

Richmond Beach

Richmond Beach Saltwater Park Low-Tide Walks — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays &Sundays, July 12, 13: Explore and investigate the world of marine beaches and the creatures who live in Puget Sound with volunteer Beach Naturalists. Dress for the weather. Waterproof footwear recommended. Children especially welcome. Free. Info: Shoreline Parks &Rec, 206-418-3383.

Shoreline

Ancient Technology: Looking at Classic Handtools — 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17: Learn about tools and woodworking throughout time and around the world. Ages 6-Adult. At the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St. Info: 206-362-7550.

Classes

Edmonds

Europe Through the Back Door classes: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12, Packing Light 101; 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12, Ireland. At Rick Steves’ Europe Through the Back Door, 130 4th Ave. N., Edmonds. Cost: Free, but reservations required: 425-771-8303, ext. 298 or www.ricksteves.com/seattle.

Savvy Traveler Seminars: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 12, Packing a Week’s Wardrobe in a Carry-on. Free. At The Savvy Traveler, Inc., 112 5th Ave. S., Edmonds. Registration required: 425-744-6076.

Shoreline

Job Readiness Training — 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays &Thursdays, July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 &24: YWCA hosts this six class series covering employment skills, career interests and skills, MS Word &Internet basics, applications &resumes, job search and interview skills. Some computer skills required. Register. At the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St. Info: 206-362-7550.

For Seniors

Shoreline

Heart Healthy Dinners for Seniors — 5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays: Seniors &guests are invited to enjoy nutritionally balanced meals at King County Housing’s Northridge Building #1, 1530 NE 177th, Shoreline. Cost: $3 donation suggested, ages 60-plus; $5.75 under age 60. Info: 206-727-6253.

Shoreline-LFP Senior Center (18560 First Ave. NE. #1, Shoreline; 206-365-1536) offers the following events &activities:

• Thursday Game Play Day — 1 p.m. weekdays: Bridge group meets in Exercise Room for Contract Bridge foursomes (donation: $1); 12:30 p.m. Scrabble Club meets in Craft Room, bring a board (donation: $1); 12:30 p.m., Pinochle in Bridge room (donation: $1).

• Volunteer computer teachers: Lead classes in a variety of topics on Wednesdays, running four-week sessions.

• Computer Learning Center: Intro to Computer &Windows 95/98; Beginning Microsoft Word; Internet and World Wide Web; and Personal Computer Instruction classes all start the first week of the month and meet once weekly for four weeks. Class session lasts 1.5 to 2 hours. Cost: $34 members, $39 non-members. Contact Bob Lohmeyer at the Senior Center to sign up.

• Special Services: Free Blood Pressure/Diabetes checks, legal consultations, a lunch program, Meals on Wheels, Purchaser Metro Bus stickers, senior rights assistance, computer classes, and a very active and varied travel desk.

• Senior Connections: Are you a senior in need of assistance in your home? Could you use help with shopping or other simple chores? Volunteers are available to help. Contact Virginia Sanborn, 206-365-4848.

• Job Connections: If you’re looking for someone to do household repairs/work or maybe you’re looking for a part-time job, volunteer Mike Speyer is available 9 a.m. to noon Fridays to register workers with the program or to provide referrals for those seeking workers. Call 206-365-1536.

• Center Thrift Shop: Open five days a week, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. New greeting cards at 40 cents and up.

Bothell

Northshore Senior Center (10201 East Riverside Drive, Bothell; 425-487-2441) offers the following events &activities:

• Yoga for Health &Relaxation — 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays: Enjoy yoga exercises that are physically healing, mentally clarifying and relaxing. Cost: $4 member/$6 non-member, per class; wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel.

Singles

Lynnwood

Creation Station singles night — 7:30-10:30 p.m. 1st Saturdays: Single adults ages 30 and older can meet in a safe and fun environment at Creation Station, 19511 64th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Cost: $16.99 per person, includes light refreshments and activities. Limited to 40. Reservations required: 425-775-7959.

Mukilteo Singles — 10 a.m. Saturdays: Social group for singles age 40 or older meets at Old Country Buffet, 4601 200th, Lynnwood. Casual dining mid-week at various area restaurants. Info: 425-741-1256, mspoet@yahoo.com or annie2cats@msn.com.

Nonsmoking Single 60s Plus: Meet other singles for social activities, potlucks, games, tours, bridge, bowling, plays, dining out. Info: 425-742-7762.

Singletonians: Potlucks, weekend trips, dine-outs, theater trips, card games and other activities for men and women ages 50 and older. Info: 425-778-4329.

Shoreline

Shoreline Singles — 10 a.m. 2nd Saturdays: Meets for breakfast and socializing at Denny’s, 155th &Aurora; 5 p.m. 4th Sundays, meets for dinner at various local restaurants. Info: Alfredia Kennedy, 206-362-1397 (before 9 p.m. only).

50 Plus Singles — 6:30 p.m. 2nd &4th Wednesdays: Meets for dinner &socializing at Denny’s Restaurant, Aurora Ave. N. &N. 155th St., Shoreline. Group also meets for dances, walks, theatre, potlucks and other activities. Info: 425-640-6613, 206-284-7473 or visit www.50plussingles. homestead.com.

Reunions

Meadowdale High School

Class of 1973 — July 19: Shilshole Bay Beach Club, Seattle. Info: www.reunionswithclass.com.

Edmonds High School

Class of 1943 — Aug. 9: Nile Shrine Center, Mountlake Terrace. Contact Harold Wilcox, 425-712-1401.

Class of 1948 — Aug. 1: Embassy Suites, Lynnwood. Info: 206-542-5559, 425-776-9429, or 425-776-7234.

Class of 1953 — Aug. 9: Contact Glen Grace, 425-338-0829 or Bruce Nickolson, 425-771-8475.

Class of 1958 — July 26-27: Contact Janet Donnell, 425-392-1570, Kathy Diernert, 360-825-4386, or e-mail info@ehs58.org. Class website: www.ehs58.org.

Class of 1973 — Sept. 13: Lake Ballinger Golf &Clubhouse, Mountlake Terrace. Contact Jeff Champine, 425-770-5099 or Wendy Sheets Reynolds, 425-971-3983.

Class of 1983 — Aug. 9: Red Hook Brewery, Woodinville. Info: www.reunionswithclass.com.

Shoreline High School

Class of 1983 — Oct. 3-5: Cabin Tavern/Shilshole Bay Beach Club, Seattle/Edmonds City Park. Info: www.reunionswithclass.com.

Shorecrest High School

Class of 1973 — Aug. 9: Space Needle, Seattle. Info: www.reunionswithclass.com.

Class of 1983 — Aug. 23: Embassy Suites, Lynnwood. Info: www.reunionswithclass.com.

Woodway High School

Class of 1973 — Sept. 12-14: Contact Mark Press, 425-672-2408 or markpress@wwdb.org; Kirk Blevins, 425-876-6944 or realestate@kirkblevins.com; or Laurie Westby Cannon, 425-673-1290 or cannon@cmc.net.

Lynnwood High School

Class of 1983 — July 25-27: Contact Adele (Peterson) George, 425-316-0639 or george6@nwlink.com, or class website: members.aol.com/ cmsdesgns/LHS/LHS1983.htm.

Class of 1993 — July 26: Wyndham Garden Hotel, Bothell. Info: www.reunionswithclass.com.

Richmond Beach School

All class reunion — Noon Saturday, July 26: The Cabin Tavern. Lunch ($6) served 1-3 p.m. Contact Cliff Nixon, 425-653-1398.

Cascade High School

Class of 1973 — Sept. 13: Marine View Banquet Center, Everett. Info: www.reunionswithclass.com.

Class of 1983 — July 19: Marine View Banquet Center, Everett. Info: www.reunionswithclass.com.

Class of 1993 — Aug. 9: Contact chs1993reunion@hotmail.com.

Summer Markets

Edmonds

Edmonds Museum Summer Market — 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, through September: Handmade and homegrown goods by local residents, farm fresh fruits and vegetables and certified organic produce from local growers, honey, cut flowers, plants and nursery stock, at 5th St. &Bell around the Centennial Plaza.

Bothell

Country Village Farmers Market — 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays, through Oct. 3: Fresh cut flowers, local produce, nuts, honey, and many hand-crafted items, in the central parking lot at Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Hwy. Info: 425-483-2250.

Lake City

Lake City Farmers Market — 3-7 p.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 16: Farm fresh produce, eggs, fish and baked goods, at NE 127th and 30th NE behind the fire station, off Lake City Way.

Everett

Everett Farmers Market — 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 28: Farm fresh fruits and vegetables, organic produce, flowers, plants, herbs, honey, baked goods and handmade crafts, at the Everett Marina, Port Gardner Landing on West Marine View Dr. Fresh fish market next door.