South Snohomish County Community Calendar

Events

Edmonds

Independent Order of Foresters charity dinner/auction — 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18: IOF Branch #584, Sno-King, Edmonds, hosts this spaghetti dinner &auction to benefit Deaconess Children’s Services, at the Edmonds Masonic Hall, 515 Dayton. Door prizes, baby-sitting services. Info: Judy Card, 425-697-4679.

23rd Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale — 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25: Hardbacks $1, paperbacks 50 cents, pre 1990 fiction 50 cents, serial romance in bags $1. At Frances Anderson Center Gymnasium, 700 Main St. Info: 425-771-1933.

9th Annual Beaux Arts Celebration &Auction — 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25: Olympic Ballet Theatre hosts this wine &dinner fundraising event featuring a live auction and performances by Olympic Ballet dancers, at the Triton Union Building at Edmonds Community College. Donations and volunteers needed. Info: Olympic Ballet Theatre office, 425-774-7570.

Lynnwood

Half a Century of Mountlake Terrace History — 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25: The Alderwood Manor Heritage Association presents this free program with speaker Patrick McMahon, Sr., former Mountlake Terrace City Councilman and Fire Chief, at the Martha Lake Community Club, 16300 Motor Place, Lynnwood. Potluck luncheon follows program. lnfo: 425-778-8678.

Gardening

Lynnwood

Lynndale Garden Club — 2nd Thursdays: Meets at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 6915 196th St. SW. Info: Mac Wilson, 425-776-5307.

Emery’s Garden classes: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, “Favorite Indoor Plants”; noon Sunday, Oct. 19, “Get the Garden Winter-Ready.” Free. At Emery’s Garden, 2829 164th St. SW., Lynnwood. Info: 425-743-4555.

Shoreline

Sky Nursery classes: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, “Orchid Basics”; 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, “Forcing Bulbs.” Free. At Sky Nursery, 18528 Aurora Ave. N., Shoreline. Info: 206-546-4851.

Fanciful Copper Garden Markers — 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18: Make practical and artistic garden markers to help identify plants, while repelling slugs. Meets at Shoreline Library, 345 NE. 175th St. Cost: $23. Info: Shoreline Parks &Rec, 206-418-3383.

Edmonds

Floretum Garden Club — 11:30 a.m. 3rd Mondays: Meets at Edmonds City Hall, 3rd floor, Brackett Room, 121 5th Ave. N. Lunch at 11:30 a.m., business meeting at noon, horticultural and design presentations at 12:25 p.m. Oct. 20, “Growing hostas and how to increase your plants.” Info: Barbara Chase, 425-697-3552 or Ann Wold, 425-771-6616.

Holiday Markets

Bothell

Monte Villa Farmhouse Fall Gift Show — 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 &10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18: Free event at Monte Villa Farmhouse, 3300 Monte Villa Pkwy., Bothell. Info: Sandy, 425-392-2922.

Lynnwood

Holiday Craft Fair &Bake Sale — 4-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 &9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18: Senior artisans and bakers featured at the Lynnwood Senior Center, Scriber Square Shopping Center, 5800 198th St. SW. Info: 425-744-6464.

Holiday Bazaar — noon-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 &10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25: Crafts, baked goods, collectibles and cafe at The Crossroad Church, 188th and 60th Ave. W., Lynnwood.

Mountlake Terrace

Reflections of Beauty 18th Craft Boutique — 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 23-25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26: Craft show featuring 30 Northwest artists, at 5506 215th St. SW., Mountlake Terrace. Info: Sharon Kamphaus, 425-778-0772.

For Seniors

Mountlake Terrace

Mountlake Terrace Senior Group (5605 235th St. SW., Mountlake Terrace; 425-672-2407) offers the following events and activities:

• Senior Social at Recreation Pavilion — 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays &Thursdays: NEW — Various activities including bridge, wellness day, casino day, popcorn &picture show, plus senior water fitness games &exercise, “Silver Sneakers” exercise program.

• Senior Lunch — noon Wednesdays: By reservation (call by previous Monday). Cost: $4.

Edmonds

South County Senior Center (220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; 425-774-5555) offers the following events and activities:

• AARP Chapter #775 — 1 p.m. 2nd Fridays.

• VFW Edmonds Post #8870 — noon 2nd Fridays: Info: Warren Schweppe, 425-778-2670.

• Edmonds Senior Kiwanis Club — 10 a.m. Tuesdays: Meets at the Center. Info: Buck Weaver, 425-774-3568.

• Friday Fling — 1 p.m. 1st and 3rd Fridays: Dance or listen to the Nice n’ Easy combo in the ballroom. Cost: $3 per person.

Lynnwood

Lynnwood Senior Center (Scriber Square Shopping Center, 5800 198th St. SW.; 425-744-6464) offers the following events and activities:

• Driftwood Sculpture — 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays: $3 drop-in fee.

• Walking Club — 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: Set your own speed and distance.

• Social Discussion Group — 1:30 p.m. Mondays.

• Quilting — 10 a.m. Wednesdays.

• Genealogy — 10:30 a.m. 1st Fridays.

• Bridge Games — 12:30-3 p.m. Thursdays.

Mill Creek

Greater Mill Creek seniors (at WSU Cooperative Extension, 600 128th St. SE., McCollum Park, Everett; contact Bill Durham, 425-357-6002) offers the following events and activities:

• Book Club — 10:30-11:30 a.m. 2nd Fridays: Free discussion of the book of the month. Meets at Merrill Gardens Retirement Community, 14905 Bothell-Everett Hwy., Mill Creek.

• Senior to Senior Peer Support — 9:30-10:30 a.m. 2nd and 4th Thursdays: Senior to Senior provides emotional support for those coping with difficult situations. Meets at Merrill Gardens Retirement Community, 14905 Bothell-Everett Hwy., Mill Creek. Free.

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 425-710-9959.

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: 425-776-8903.

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, theater, potlucks and other activities. Info: 425-640-6613, 206-284-7473 or visit www.50plussingles.homestead.com.

Reunions

Edmonds High School

Class of 1963 — Oct. 24: Embassy Suites, Lynnwood. Info: www.reunionswithclass.com.

Edmonds-Woodway

Class of 1993 — Oct. 25: Safeco Field, Diamond Club. Info: www.reunionswithclass.com.

Shoreline High School

Class of 1958 — Nov. 8: Edmonds Yacht Club. Contact Coralee Carter Knudsen, 425-743-4622 or Sheila Olson Greer, 425-774-1582.

Shorewood High School

Class of 1993 — Oct. 17-18: Bada Lounge, Seattle. Info: home.comcast.net/~shorewood93.

Inglemoor High School

Class of 1983 — Oct. 25: Redhook Brewery, Woodinville. Info: www.reunionswithclass.com.

Ballard High School

Class of 1973 — Oct. 18: Shilshole Bay Beach Club, Seattle. Info: www.reunionswithclass.com.

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.

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.

Shoreline

Square dance lessons — 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Freewheelers’ Square Dance Club hosts beginning classes for singles and couples at the Richmond Masonic Hall, N. 185th &Linden Ave. N., Shoreline. No partner needed. Info: Ken, 425-673-0858 or Martin, 206-953-5059.

Bothell

Sno-King Parents Without Partners dance —7-11:30 p.m. 4th Saturdays: Chapter 272 hosts this event at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 East Riverside Dr., Bothell. Alcohol &smoke free facility. Free parking. Cost: $8 members, $12 guests. Info: 425-776-5811.