North King County Community Calendar

Events

Edmonds

Pancake Breakfast — 7:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 6: Edmonds Lodge, Sons of Norway hosts this annual event featuring Norwegian pancakes and live Scandinavian music, at 515 Dayton St., Edmonds. Admission: $5 donation, children 5 &under free. Info: 425-712-9788.

Lynnwood

Northwest Wedding Showcase — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 13: South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce presents this 2nd annual event featuring fashion show, seminars and local exhibitors, at Embassy Suites Lynnwood, 20610 44th Ave. W. Admission: $8, register in advance at www.snokingwedding.com or purchase tickets at the door.

Shoreline

Free Tax Help — 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through April 14, 1-4:30 p.m. Saturdays, through April 10: Middle and low-income taxpayers can get assistance with their 2003 tax return from AARP volunteers Electronic filing available. No preregistration required; first come, first served. At Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St. Info: 206-362-7550.

Mountlake Terrace

Friends of the Library Booksale — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 6: Sale of used books to benefit library programs. Light refreshments served. At Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Info: 425-776-8722.

Free Tax Help — 4-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through March 31: AARP volunteer tax aides provide free tax assistance to individuals. First come, first served. Electronic filing available. At Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Info: 425-776-8722.

Bothell

Northshore Chamber Casino Night &Silent Auction — 5:30-10 p.m. Friday, March 13: Live cabaret music, buffet, casino and auction to benefit Northshore Public Education Foundation &Northshore Chamber of Commerce, at Wyndam Garden Hotel, 19333 North Creek Parkway, Bothell. Cost: $45 per couple. Info: Andrea Dyer, 425-486-1245.

Gardening

Lynnwood

Wight’s Home &Garden classes: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 6, rose gardening; 1 p.m. Tuesdays, March 9 and 16, decorating. At Wight’s Home &Garden, 50th and 196th St. SW., Lynnwood. Info: 425-775-2614.

Emery’s Garden classes: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 6, tips for new gardeners; noon Sunday, March 7, garden tools. Free. At Emery’s Garden, 2829 164th St. SW., Lynnwood. Info: 425-743-4555.

Shoreline

Sky Nursery seminars: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 6, edible ornamentals; 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13, spring bulbs for summer beauty. At Sky Nursery, 18528 Aurora Ave. N., Shoreline. Info: 206-546-4851 or www.skynursery.com.

Snohomish County

Master Gardener Hotline — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, through April 2: WSU Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are available to answer your fall and winter gardening questions via the Master Gardener Hotline at 425-357-6010 or in person at 600 128th St. SE., Everett (in McCollum Park, west of Mill Creek). Twenty-four hour gardening advice is also available at gardening.wsu.edu; for local Master Gardener activities visit Snohomish.wsu/garden.htm.

Classes

Edmonds

Savvy Traveler Seminars: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 6, Alaska Adventures; 1 p.m. Saturday, March 6, Mysteries of Peru. Free. At The Savvy Traveler, Inc., 112 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. Registration required: 425-744-6076.

Europe Through the Back Door classes: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 6, Village Italy. At Rick Steves’ Europe Through the Back Door, 130 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Cost: Free, but reservations required: 425-771-8303, ext. 298 or www.ricksteves.com/seattle.

Fashion Design/Sewing Classes — 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or 2-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays: Rosemyrrh Sewing Academy offers hands-on sewing instruction and commercial pattern alteration. Free Consultation. Six-week sessions in downtown Edmonds at 320 Dayton St., Ste. 104. Advance registration necessary. Info: 425-775-2090.

Shoreline

Shoreline Parks, Recreation &Cultural Services classes — ongoing: The Spring 2004 Recreation Guide is now available listing a variety of classes for all age groups. Registration is now under way by phone, mail, in person, and online. Info: 206-418-3383 or visit www.ci.shoreline.wa.us.

Talk Time — 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays: Want to learn English? This free class offers practice in English conversation for adults, at Parkwood Elementary (Portable 1), 1815 N. 155th St., Shoreline. Info: Maurea Maya, 800-870-1912.

Public Dances

Lynnwood

Square dance lessons — 7:30 p.m. 1st Fridays: Learn to square dance in four weeks at The Hayloft, 15320 35th Ave., off Hwy. 99 at 148th, Lynnwood. Info: 425-743-7793, 425-258-2165.

Whirlybirds Square Dance Club — 7:30 p.m. 3rd Saturdays: Dance lessons at The Hayloft, 15320 35th Ave., Lynnwood. Hearing enhancement available. Info: 425-258-2165.

Dudes &Dolls Square Dance Club — 7:30 p.m. 2nd, 4th, &5th Fridays, through May: Meets for American folk dancing, at Cedar Valley Grange Hall, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood. Info: 206-542-1668 or 425-672-7673.

Shoreline

Hula Lessons — 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays &Thursdays: Halau Hula O Napualani and Aloha Island Treasures, 17034 Aurora Ave. N, Shoreline, offer lessons in the traditional Hawaiian dance. First lesson free. Register: 206-365-0477.

Freewheelers’ Square Dance Club — 7-10 p.m. 1st &3rd Sundays: Mainstream dances for singles and couples at the Richmond Masonic Hall, N. 185th &Linden Ave. N., Shoreline. Info: Ken, 425-673-0858.

Edmonds

Checkerboard Squares Dance Club — 7:30-11 p.m. 2nd &4th Saturdays: Hosts dances at the Masonic Hall, 515 Dayton St., Edmonds. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays, beginning dance classes. Info: 425-335-4671 or 206-533-6069.

For Singles

Lynnwood

Creation Station singles night — 7:30-10:30 p.m. 1st Saturdays: Single adults ages 30 and older 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 Elmer’s Restaurant, 3411 184th SW, Lynnwood. Casual dining Tuesdays at various area restaurants, potluck, movies and other events. Info: twinkletooes@hotmail.com or 425-327-1956.

Nonsmoking Single 60s Plus: Meet other singles for social activities, potlucks, games, tours, bridge, bowling, plays, dining out. Info: 425-486-5792 or 425-357-1417.

Singletonians: Potlucks, day trips, dine-outs, theater trips, card games and other activities for men and women ages 50 and older. Info: 425-776-8903.

In Church

Shoreline

Bible Study Class — 7-7:50 p.m. Thursdays: Meets in the Ronald Room (southeast corner classroom) at Shoreline Conference Center, 185th and First NE. Classes are open to all. Sponsored by the Richmond Beach Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS).

Lake Forest Park

Coffee Break Bible Study — 9:25-11 a.m. Wednesdays: Interfaith Bible study group meets at Lake Forest Park Presbyterian, 17440 Brookside Blvd. NE. Story hour for children ages 3-5 and nursery for infants-age 3. Info: Barb, 206-364-1333 or Jan, 206-362-8783.

Mountlake Terrace

“The Passion of the Christ” discussion group — 7 p.m. Mondays, beginning March 1: This weekly gathering to discuss the popular movie, meets at New Beginnings Church, 21705 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Info: 425-771-8343.