South Snohomish County Community Calendar

Gardening

Lynnwood

Emery’s Garden classes: 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, “Tropical Indoor Foliage”; noon Sunday, Feb. 8, “New Edibles”; 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, “Planting Spring Containers”; noon Sunday, Feb. 15, “Planting Spring Containers.” Free. At Emery’s Garden, 2829 164th St. SW., Lynnwood. Info: 425-743-4555.

Lake Forest Park

Lake Forest Park Garden Club — 9:30 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Feb. 10: Meets in the stage area at Third Place Commons, Lake Forest Park Shopping Center, 17171 Bothell Way NE. Program: “Gardening with Less Effort.” Guests and new members welcome. Info: 206-364-6075.

Edmonds

Backyard Birds class — 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12: Migration, reproduction, foods &foraging, good yard habitat and identification of 20 backyard birds. Meets at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Cost: $10. Register: Edmonds Parks &Rec, 425-771-0230.

Mill Creek

Mill Creek Garden Club — 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10: Luncheon meeting at the Mill Creek Country Club. Program: Cass Turnbull from Plant Amnesty on “Japanese Maple and Clematis.” Open to all interested gardeners. Annual dues: $20; luncheon $17 members, $20 guest. Reservations: Marla Nulph, 425-918-1669 or Marlene King, 425-337-1316.

Shoreline

Sky Nursery seminars: 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, “Rose Care.” 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). 24-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.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, Mediterranean Day (classes on Provence, Travel Security &Health, Greece and Sicily. Free. At The Savvy Traveler, Inc., 112 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. Registration required: 425-744-6076.

Europe Through the Back Door classes: Saturday &Sunday, Feb. 7 &8, “Test Drive a Tour Guide,” 21 free in-depth 60-90 minute slideshow lectures on Europe’s most popular destinations. 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 Winter 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.

In Church

Edmonds

Greg Mortenson lecture — 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 8: Mortensen speaks on his work with The Central Asian Institute, raising money to built schools, pay teachers, dig wells and assemble water systems in remote Northern Pakistan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan. Breakfast at 9 a.m. Free. At St. Hilda-St. Patrick Episcopal Church, 15224 52nd Ave. W., Edmonds. Info: 425-743-4655 or visit www.sthildastpatrick. org.

“Jack Wilson Sunday” — 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 8: Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave. W., celebrates the 80th birthday of Reverend Wilson, former pastor from 1967 to 1987, with Wilson at the pulpit followed by a social hour honoring his service to the church and community. Info: 425-778-4852.

Christian cancer support group — 5:30-7 p.m. 2nd and 4th Thursdays: Cancer patients, survivors, family, and caregivers meet at Joan Longstaff Real Estate, 524 Main St., Edmonds. Sponsored by Cancer COMFORT Ministry. Info: Dianne West, 425-673-7570, Judy Brobeck, 425-775-3670 or visit www.cancercomfort.org.

Westgate Chapel support groups — 7 p.m. Mondays: 1st Mondays, parents with special needs children (specialized child care provided); 2nd Mondays, individuals with depression; 3rd Mondays, individuals or caregivers coping with chronic illness; 4th Mondays, grandparents raising grandchildren. Meets at 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds. Register: Cindi Bowen, 425-775-2776.

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

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.

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.

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.

Shoreline

Shoreline Singles — 10 a.m. 2nd Saturdays: Meets for breakfast and socializing at Denny’s, 155th and 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 and 4th Wednesdays: Meets for dinner and socializing at Denny’s Restaurant, Aurora Ave. N. and N. 155th St., Shoreline. Group also meets for dances, walks, theater, potlucks and other activities. Info: 206-284-7473, 206-282-9017 or visit www.50plussingles.homestead.com.

Museum Exhibits

Shoreline

Shoreline Historical Museum current exhibits: “At Home in Shoreline — Decorated for the Holidays”; Puget Sound Antique Radio Exhibit; “Judge James T. Ronald”; “Shore to Shore and Line to Line: Linking the Community”; “Tracy Owen Country Store and Farmyard.” Opening Feb. 21, 2004: “Northwest King County Rocks: The Music Industry from Shore to Line.” 749 N. 175th. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Info: 206-542-7111.

Edmonds

Edmonds Historical Museum — through Feb. 2004: “Old Tyme Baseball in Snohomish County” exhibit; ongoing exhibits, “The Changing Face of Edmonds” and “Our Maritime Heritage.” 118 Fifth Ave. N. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Suggested donation: $2 adults, $1 children. Info: 425-774-0900.