The Week Ahead

Saturday

Friends of the Mountlake Terrace Library book sale.

Shop the Friends of the Library used booksale, and bring home an armload of reading pleasure. A good selection of used books for all ages will be for sale at great prices during a special four hour sale.

The sale will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 6. Light refreshments will be served, and the good company comes free of charge. All proceeds go to the Library at the Mountlake Terrace Public Library, 23300 58th Avenue West in Mountlake Terrace. For more information, call 425-776-8722.

Mill Creek Sports Park Celebration. After months of delays — both construction and weather-related — the city’s formal dedication of the Mill Creek Sports Park is set to take place.

The event is set for 9 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, March 6 at the park, located at 13903 North Creek Dr., just northwest of the Trillium Boulevard-Bothell-Everett Highway intersection. In addition to the ceremonies, the day will also mark the opening of Mill Creek Little League’s season. The Skateboard park at this location is also open.

Sunday

After almost 30 years, Bethesda Lutheran’s Pastor Dan Selmann is retiring. Selmann will preach his last sermon at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, March 7 at Bethesda Lutheran, 23406 56th Ave. W in Mountlake Terrace. A celebration at the church will follow the service.

Monday

Working parents support group. 5:30-7 p.m. second, fourth Mondays, Family Support Center, 6330 195th St. SW., Lynnwood. Info: 425-670-8984.

Tuesday

Mill Creek Garden Club meets

First or second Tuesdays (except June, July, August). Luncheon, speakers. Open to all interested gardeners. Annual dues are $20, lunches $17 and guest lunches are $20. Info: 425-918-1669 or 425-337-1316.

Wednesday

Free child car seat checks are now available every Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m. by appointment, at the Lynnwood Police Station at 19321 44th Avenue West. Checks take about 30 to 45 minutes to complete and it is best to have the child there for the check. For more info. or to make an appointment call 425-744-6900.

Thursday

Lynnwood Rotary Club meets at noon every Thursday at the

Ballinger Lakes Golf Course on Lake View Drive in Mountlake Terrace. $11 for lunch. Directions: www.ballingerlakesgolf.com/directions.htm.

Play dates for children -5

There is an ongoing play group from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays at Maplewood Presbyterian Church at 19523 84th Ave. W. This is a chance for parents to meet other parents and their children, under 5-years old to meet new friends. For more information call the Family Support Center in Lynnwood at 425-670-8984.

ESL conversation group in Lynnwood

There is an ongoing English as a second language class going on from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Family Support Center in Lynnwood at 6330 195th St. SW. Practice English with a trained tutor and others in the process of learning English. For more information call 425-670-8984.

Friday

The Neutral Zone, a non-profit organization which benefits at risk youth, continues its safe and supervised Friday and Saturday night programs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Scriber Lake High School, 20525 52nd Ave. W in Lynnwood. The always free program for youth 12 to 20 includes free food, games, basketball, movies and more. Volunteers are needed. For more information call 425-344-6445.