South Snohomish County Community Calendar

Events

Kruckeberg Garden tour

10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 12 – Tucked away in the NW corner of Shoreline is this world-renowned 4-acre garden of native and exotic plants. Learn to enhance your own landscape. Cost: $20. Register: Shoreline Parks &Rec, 206-418-3383.

Harvest Dinner

1-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 – Analia Chapter of Eastern Star hosts this annual meal of Swiss Steak, mashed potatoes, vegetable and a large variety of pies for dessert, at the Edmonds Masonic Temple, 515 Dayton Ave. Cost: $7 adults, $4 children under 12.

North Creek Boutique

Craft Show

10 a.m.-6 p.m., Oct. 17 &18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 19 – Handcrafted collectibles, holiday items, home décor, soaps, candles, and specialty foods, at North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 160 St. SE, Mill Creek.

Sounds Like Christmas Market

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 &Saturday, Oct. 19 – South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds, hosts this annual market, two floors of handmade crafts, candies, and baked goods. Soup and sandwiches served. Info: 425-774-5555.

Mill Creek Lions Club Auction

6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 – Silent auction and live auction at Martha Lake Community Club, 16300 Motor Place, Lynnwood. Celebrity signed items, art work, tug boat ride handmade quilts and more. Light refreshments &soft drinks served. Admission: $10 per person, $15 a couple.

Green Thumb Open House

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct., 19 – The garden club’s 2nd annual event takes place at Martha Lake Community Club, 16300 Motor Place SW, Lynnwood. Demonstrations, displays, a tailgate plant sale, holiday decorations and craft ideas, door prizes, a raffle, and more. Info: Betty Arnold, 425-745-1657.

IOF benefit dinner &auction

6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 – Independent Order of Foresters, Branch Sno-King 584, hosts this fundraiser at Edmonds Masonic Hall, 515 Dayton Ave., Edmonds. Dinner is free to all Foresters and the general public. All proceeds benefit Deaconess Children’s Services in Everett. Children’s activities, free baby-sitters for those under 5, along with door prize drawings.

Free community health fair

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 – Virginia Mason Lynnwood, 19116 33rd Ave. W., is hosting a this drop in at the clinic for a free chair massage, bone density screening, breast cancer screening, and skin care analysis. Info: 425-712-7971.

In Church

Living Hope Alpha Courses

7 p.m. Mondays through Nov. 4 – Living Hope Community Church, 16620 Ash Way, Lynnwood continues this 10-week Monday evening discussion series with Bill Hoag. Oct. 14, “Why did Jesus die?”, Oct. 21, “How can I be sure of my faith?”, Oct. 28, “Why and how should I read the bible?”, Nov, 4, “Why and how do I pray?” Info: 425-743-9111.

Classes

Savvy Traveler classes

10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 – Belize: Ruins, Reefs and Rainforests; 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, Walking England, Wales and Scotland. Free. At The Savvy Traveler, Inc., 112 5th Ave. S., Edmonds. Info: 425-744-6076.

Pet Parenting 101

7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 – Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) staff present this class for “expecting,” new and experienced pet guardians on housetraining issues, scratching/chewing, introductions, confinement and crating. Meets in Education Room, PAWS Companion Animal Shelter, 15305 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Register: 425-742-4009 x812 or holly@paws.org.

Steady on Your Feet Class

1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 – Tips for maintaining good balance, how to avoid falls, how to perform daily activities safely and community resources for staying fit. Meets at Stevens Hospital, 3d floor conference room. Free, no registration required. Info: 425-640-4140 for details.

Change Your Food –

Change Your Life

7-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 – Dennis L. Weaver introduces the world of organic good food choices, at Harbor Square Athletic Club, Harbor Square, 160 West Dayton St., Edmonds. Cost: $20 general, $10 Harbor Square Athletic Club members &guests. Reservations: Guy Schoonmaker, Harbor Square Athletic Club 425-778-3546 x358. Info: Dennis Weaver, 425-774-8971 or changeyourfood@

hotmail.com.

Half Hour to Better Health

6:30 p.m. Tuesdays – Bowers Chiropractic Clinic in Edmonds hosts a free 30-minute workshop on how to achieve better health immediately. Seating limited. Reservations: 425-776-4224.

Meetings

American Association

of University Women

10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 – Meets in room 338, Snohomish Hall, Edmonds Community College. Connie Sidles, a private school teacher, will speak on the student-authored book, “Seattle Welcomes the World.” Info: 425-774-1969.

Mill Creek Women’s Club

Wednesday, Oct. 16 – Meets at Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Dr. Presentation on fall and holiday decorating. Luncheon following. Reservations: Bobbe Hatting, 425-338-2502.

Debtors Anonymous

7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays – Meets at Alderwood Manor Community Church, 3403 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Room A203, Lynnwood. Info: 425-774-7788; AND 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at 1906 Grand Ave., Everett. Info: 360-653-0341.

Widowed Information

1 p.m. Thursdays – WISC/SC support group for surviving spouses meets in room 203 at 6215 196th St. Sw, Lynnwood. Office hours are 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays. Info: Terry, 425-776-8073, Arvy, 425-778-9088 or main office, 425-252-7617.

Overeaters Anonymous

6:30 p.m. Sundays – For those with eating challenges, meets at Christ Lutheran Church, 236th &84th Ave. W. Edmonds. Info: Judith, 206-362-8897.

Mothers &More

2nd &4th Wednesdays – Mill Creek chapter offers support and advocacy for former working mothers, including playgroups, book club, moms’ nights out, more. Membership information and meeting locations: Bonnie, 425-379-0898 or kb_ras@msn.com.

Edmonds Bike Group

7:30 p.m. 3rd Thursdays – Meets in room 113 of Francis Anderson Center. Join other cyclists in discussing bicycle issues in Edmonds and the surrounding communities. Help promote cycling as a commuting option.

For Seniors

Lynnwood Senior Center

Located in the Scriber Square Shopping Center, 5800 198th St. SW. Info: 425-744-6464.

Classes

11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays – Ballroom Dance. Free.

10:30 a.m. Thursday – Beginning Computers, Sept. 26 to Oct. 17, $20.

1 p.m. Thursdays – Creative Writing, Sept. 26 to Oct. 31, $25.

1 p.m. Thursdays – Beginning Tap, Oct. 3 to Nov. 7, $20.

4 p.m. Thursdays – Woodcarving

6 p.m. Thursdays – Driftwood Sculpture, Oct. 3 to Nov. 7, $25.

6 p.m. Thursdays – Intermediate Bridge, Sept. 26 to Dec. 5, $40.

10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays – Walking Club; set your own speed and distance.

Call for time/date – Computer classes include Intro to Computer, Internet, Word and more in the new computer lab.

South County Senior

Center, Edmonds

Located at 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. For information on classes and other activities, call 425-774-5555.

Fall classes

Register now – Sign up for Beginning Computer, Drawing-all levels, Creative Writing, Current Issues, Watercolor, Understanding Human Behavior, Tai Chi, Norwegian, Swedish, and more. Classes start in September.

Ongoing

Noon 2nd Fridays – VFW Edmonds Post #8870 meets at the Center. Info: Warren Schweppe, post commander, 425-778-2670.

10 a.m. Tuesdays – Edmonds Senior Kiwanis Club meets weekly at the Center. Info: Buck Weaver, 425-774-3568.

1 p.m. 1st &4th Fridays – Friday Fling features the Nice n’ Easy combo in the ballroom at the center. Cost: $2 per person.

Mountlake Terrace

Senior Group

Located at 5605 235th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace, and is open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 425-672-2407.

Ongoing

Mondays – Games &cards.

Noon Wednesdays – Lunch by reservation (call by previous Monday). Cost: $4.

Fridays – Pinochle and other games.

For Kids

Classes

Bujinkan: Self Defense &

Awareness for Children

7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays &Thursdays – Program guides young students to develop full potential while learning martial arts self protection and awareness skills for real life situations. Ages 7-12. Meets at Shoreline Center Spartan Gym. Register: Shoreline Parks &Rec, 206-546-5041.

For Teens

Events

Night Waves

9:15-11:15 p.m. Saturdays – Teens ages 12-18 have the Lynnwood Rec Center to themselves with swimming, racquetball, wallyball, and weight room. Fee includes access to all activities. Racquets available for use at no charge. Must wear white-soled shoes for racquetball courts. Picture I.D. required to participate. Cost: $2. Info: 425-771-4030.

The Neutral Zone

9 p.m.-midnight Fridays &Saturdays – This free late night program at Scriber Lake High School, 20525 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood, offers supervised recreational and social activities for teens. Info: 425-776-5647.

“The ANNEX” drop-in hours

8 p.m.-midnight Fridays &Saturdays – This free late night teen program, is open to all teens ages 12-19 to hang with friends, shoot pool, play hoops, eat free food, and basically get away from it all. At the Aldercrest Annex, 2800 NE 200th St., Shoreline. Info: Shoreline Parks &Rec, 206-546-5041.