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STAFF CHOICE: Volunteer for Driftwood
Support the performing arts and meet Daddy Warbucks by volunteering with the Driftwood Players. They are seeking volunteer ushers, house managers and box-office managers. More behind the scenes stage help and light board operators are also needed for the upcoming production of “Annie.”
For more information, attend the volunteer orientation night at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the theater, 950 Main St., Edmonds. Or call 425-774-9600, e-mail info@driftwoodplayers.com.
— Lauren Thompson, Enterprise copy editor
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Serve 1 Community Big Give
Christian Faith Center will be providing 1,000 families in their communities with full Thanksgiving meals from 9-11 a.m. Nov. 20 at Christian Faith Centers in Federal Way and Mill Creek.
To help or participate, bring in a bag of food items, give financial donations to help purchase turkeys or volunteer to serve at the Big Give.
For more information, go to CaseyTreat.com or the information centers, CFC Federal Way, 33645 20th Ave. S, or CFC Mill Creek, 13000 21st Drive SE.
Mill Creek Garden Club
Learn how to create and keep spring- like colors in your yard during the winter months. Lynn Menne, owner of Lynn’s Gift &Garden in Bothell, will be the guest speaker to inspire and show how to beautify your garden. Get some “how-to tips” and spark creativity by mixing décor and color that will last all winter long. Ready-made containers will also be available for purchase. Menne is also the landscape lady and caregiver of the Friendship Garden along Village Green Drive.
The meeting starts at 11 a.m. Nov. 10 at the Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek. Luncheon fees are $20 for members and $22 for guests. Call Lila at 425-337-1434 to make reservations.
MLT Library one-day book drive
Too many books? The Friends of the Mountlake Terrace Library, in partnership with Once Sold Tales, which sells new and old books, will be on hand to receive gently used books from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W.
Proceeds from the books, sold at a later date, will be used to fund quality family programming at the MLT Library.
All donations to the Friends of the Mountlake Terrace Library are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
For information about the book drive, call the library at 425-776-8722.
Swedish/Edmonds Festival of Wreaths silent auction
Eat, drink and bid merrily during the Festival of Wreaths silent auction at Swedish/Edmonds 6-9 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Plaza Room in the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St., Edmonds. Proceeds benefit the programs and patients of Swedish Edmonds Breast Center. Event is free; donations at the door are welcome.
The Festival of Wreaths silent auction is a fun-filled evening of music, food and friendship to help fight breast cancer.
Browse wreath stations with more than 40 traditional and theme-based wreaths including pet-lover’s, spa-goer, sports fan and coffee drinker themes.
VETERANS DAY
UW Bothell activities for Veterans Day
The University of Washington Bothell will be hosting several events on Nov. 8 to commemorate Veterans Day 2010.
Events include a craft project presented by the Campus Events Board, a student barbecue and various speakers throughout the day.
Included in the day’s events is “Families of Those Who Serve: Understanding Challenges on the Other Side of War,” a workshop presented by Steve and Lisa Tice, 2-3 p.m. Nov. 8 in UW1-021 on the UW Bothell Campus, 18115 Campus Way NE, Bothell. This event is free and open to the public.
The Associated Students of the University of Washington Bothell (ASUWB) and the Chancellor’s Office will be hosting a Veterans’ Day Reception, 4-5:30 p.m., UW1-280.
During the reception, Michael Gregoire (spouse of Gov. Christine Gregoire) and director John Lee from the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs will be in attendance as UW Bothell becomes a member of Partners for Veteran Supportive Campuses. Additionally, UW Bothell will be officially recognized by the state as a veteran-friendly campus.
Veteran interview videos
Janell Wood and Christina Moore, the photographer and author of the book “War and Sacrifice: Personal Stories of World War II From in and Around Snohomish County,” will show their video interviews of World War II veterans, 7-8:30 p.m., Nov. 10, at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. Come see and hear local people who are heroes from a war that changed history. Supported by the Friends of the Lynnwood Library.
Veterans Day ceremony
VFW Post 1040 is having a Veterans Day ceremony 11 a.m., Nov. 11 at Lynnwood Veterans Park, 44th Avenue West and Veterans Way.
There will be bagpipers, a wreath laying and a rifle volley salute. Guest speaker will be 1st District Rep. Al O’Brien.
HOLIDAY BAZAARS
St. Mary’s Coptic Orthodox bazaar
St. Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church is hosting its 21st annual Egyptian indoor festival from 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Edmonds Yacht Club, 326 Admiral Way, Suite 100, Edmonds. The event will feature Egyptian food, pastries, papyrus art, pharaonic jewelry, souvenirs, Coptic Christian art and more. Free admission. Sponsored by St. Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church of Lynnwood.
Red Ribbons and Reindeer
Red Ribbons and Reindeer is hosting its 23rd annual holiday craft show from 3-8 p.m. Nov. 3; from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 4 and Nov. 5; and from 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Hollywood Schoolhouse, 14810 NE 145th St., Woodinville.
Talented artisans will sell one of a kind handmade Christmas gifts and decorations, Thanksgiving decorations, jewelry and more. Admission is free. Artisans accept VISA and MasterCard.
Edmonds Holiday Fair
The community is invited to a Holiday Fair from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 13 and from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 14 at Holy Rosary School Hall, 770 Aloha St., Edmonds.
The women’s group will have available home-baked goodies, handcrafted gifts and lots of “New Again” holiday items.
Holly Days Bazaar
Holiday shoppers are encouraged to attend the Holly Days Bazaar from 10 a.m.-3p.m. Nov. 13 at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds.
There will be holiday gifts, ornaments, décor, candy land, bake sale, coffee shop and silent auction.
For more information, call 425-582-8803.
LFP Presbyterian Church bazaar
An annual holiday bazaar is scheduled from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 13 in the Heritage Hall at Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church, 17440 Brookside Blvd. NE, Lake Forest Park.
Homemade pies, soups and sandwiches will be for sale. Handcrafted items, plants, decorations and dried flowers will also be available.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Children’s Book Festival
The Mountlake Terrace Library is hosting a Children’s Book Festival at 1 p.m. Nov. 6 at the library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Celebrate children’s books as well as the winners of the bookmark contest with light refreshments and art activities.
For more information, call 425-776-8722 or go to www.sno-isle.org.
SEMINARS AND EDUCATION
Seminar on Martin Luther
The Salem Lutheran Church is hosting guest speaker professor Mark Lenz of Martin Luther College to speak about Martin Luther’s impact on Christianity. The seminar is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 6 at Salem Lutheran Church, 9906 232nd St. SW, Edmonds.
To pre-register, call 206-363-8551 or e-mail trgumm@comcast.net.
Floretum Garden Club workshop
The Floretum Garden Club invites the public to their next Saturday workshop:
• Nov. 13: 10-noon at Coldwell Bain, 108 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. Speaker: Ed Poquette, on “Autumn and Winter Landscape Interest.”
Savvy Traveler classes
The Savvy Traveler, 112 Fifth Ave. S, Edmonds, is offering the following classes. RSVP at 425-744-6076. For updates, visit www.savvytravelerstore.com.
• 10 a.m. Nov. 6: Jordan, Egypt and Israel
• 1 p.m. Nov. 6: Botswana
• 10 a.m. Nov. 13: East Africa: The Migration, Maasai and a safari of a lifetime
• 1 p.m. Nov. 13: Saving money on a European adventure
Rick Steves travel classes
Rick Steves’ Europe Through the Back Door is open to the public. Seminars are held at Rick Steves Travel Center Classroom, 130 Fourth Ave. N, Edmonds, unless otherwise noted. Cost is free but reservations are required online at www.ricksteves.com or 425-771-8303, ext. 298. Call the number for more information on the types of classes.
• Nov. 4: Italy Q&A, 6-7 p.m. Travel Center Classroom
• Nov. 6: Turkey, 10-11:30 a.m. Edmonds Theater, 415 Main St.
• Nov. 6: Beginning Turkish for Travelers, noon-1:30 p.m. Travel Center Classroom
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
Lynnwood Senior Center calendar listings
The Lynnwood Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department offers a variety of classes and programs. The Senior Center offers fitness activities, games, services, outdoor activities and trips.
For more information or to register, call the Senior Center at 425- 670-5050.
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