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CHILDREN

Sat Sewing Stampede - Fourth Sat of each month, 10am-1pm. The fee is $5 per class. Students need to provide their own basic sewing tools and sewing machine in good working order. Kit fees may apply to some classes. All classes will be held at the WSU Snohomish County Extension Office, 600 128th St. SE, Everett.

CHURCH

First Fri Taize Service – Northshore United Church of Christ, 18900 168th Ave NE, Woodinville. For more information and directions, see www.northshoreucc.org

The Way – Sunday 6-8pm. A local group of 18-28 year-olds investigates the claims of Christianity. Avondale Bible Church, 17010 Avondale Rd NE, Woodinville. For more information, contact Matt at 206-948-0087.

CLASSES

Alaska Guide Dick Lange to teach Class on Fly Fishing and Fly Tying – 8 week course 6:30pm every Thursday, starting on July 1st. Carol Edwards Center, 17401 133rd Ave NE, Woodinville. Cost is $39.50 (for Woodinville Residents) or $43.45 (for Non-Residents). There is an additional fee of $15 for the Course Manual payable to instructor the first day of class. For more information, or to sign up for the class, contact: Woodinville Parks and Recreation 425-398-9327 or visit www.ci.woodinville.wa.us.

Northshore Fire Department offers Safe Sitter Classes – Thursday/Friday, July 22-23. Class is from 9am-4pm both days. The class is open to girls and boys age 11 to 13.  Class size is limited to 14 students. Cost for the class is $40 and includes a take-home Safe Sitters kit. Register for either class at www.northshorefire.com or contact Terri Jones at tjones@northshorefire.com or 425-486-2784.

Basic Mosaic Classes and Open Mosaic Studio Workshops – Fri, 10:30am-2:30pm. Sammamish Valley Arts Center. Basic Mosaic Class - $80 SVAC Mem/$85 Non-SVAC Mem; Open Studio Workshop - $30 SVAC Mem/$35 Non-SVAC Mem. Must have attended a Basic Mosaic Class or, have some experience or previous training in mosaics. SVAC is located at Apple Farm Village Retail Shopping Center, 14545 148th Ave. NE, Woodinville (Building 2, Top Floor, Suite 232).  SVAC membership information and directions can be found at www.sammamishvalleyartscenter.org.

Environmental Educators Institute: Rediscovery - Tues-Wed, July 7-8; Wed-Thurs, Aug. 17-18. Register early. $150 includes lunch on both days.

LWTC Worker Retraining Program Info Sessions - 2-3pm every Tues, Free. Lake Washington Technical College, 11605 132nd Ave. N.E., Kirkland [West Building, Room 204F]. For more information, call 425-739-8100, x562 or visit www.lwtc.edu/workerretraining.

FARMER’S MARKET

Bothell Farmers Market - Fridays from June 4 through September 24, 12-6pm. Country Village, 23718 7th Ave. SE, Bothell. Contact: Nancy Stoll at 425-483-2250 or email nancy@countryvillagebothell.com

GARDEN

Docent-led tours – 2–3:30pm, Apr.-Oct. every Sat & Sun at Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St. Reservations are not required. For more information call 425-451-3755.

Plant ID Tours, led by docents - 1pm Sat:  July 10, Aug. 14, and Sept. 11. Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue.

Garden Seminars and Master Gardener Clinic - 1st Sat of the month (Aug. 7, Sept. 4) 10-11am - Free Seminars; 11am-12:30pm - Master Gardener Clinic. Seminar Descriptions: Gardening With Washington Native Plants – Aug. 7; Natural Yard Care – Sept. 4. Woodinville Water District, 17238 NE Woodinville-Duvall Rd, Woodinville. Seminars in Building A, Clinic in Garden. Register by email at publicinfo@woodinvillewater.com or call 425-487-4102.

Free Tips from Master Gardeners - Fri 10-2pm and Sat 9-1pm (April-July) at the Home Depot in Bothell, 18333 120th Ave NE. Bring in your gardening questions and/or samples of diseased or distressed plants for diagnosis.

Organic Gardening Series – June: Growing Herbs; July: Planning your Winter Garden; August: Storing the Summer Bounty; September: Seed Saving; October: Putting the Garden to Bed. Dog Mountain Farm, 7026 Tolt Highlands Rd NE, Carnation. One class $40 each, or the whole series for $350. For more information or to register go to www.lostartsschool.org, info@lostartschool.org or call 425-333-0833.

Bellevue Botanical Garden Tours - Sat-Sun, 2pm. Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main Street. For large groups or customized tours any day, please contact 425-451-3755 at least 3 weeks in advance.

Country Garden Club - Wed mornings, for info: countrygardenclub.org or 425-485-6644

Explorer Packs And Family Packs - Available daily from 10am-4pm. $20 for two-hour rental; $15 for Arboretum Foundation members.

Garden d’Lights Classes - Call 425-451-3755 to sign up or visit Bellevuebotanical.org for more information and schedule.

UW Botanical Garden Series: UW Botanic Gardens is free and open to the public - To register for these programs, call 206-543-8801 or email uwbgeduc@u.washington.edu. For more information, visit www.uwbotanicgardens.org.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Swimming Pool Now Open For Adult Exercise & Water Therapy - Mon & Wed, 11-11:50am; Tues & Thurs, 9-9:50am. Washington Cathedral, 12300 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE, Redmond. Each class is $5 which includes Vicky’s fee plus pool maintenance. For more information, please call the church office at: 425-869-5433. 

Diabetic Education And Support Group Started – 4^th Wed of each month at 10am. Snohomish Senior Center, 506 4th Street in Snohomish. For further information, or to suggest topics of interest, call 360-568-0934.  This group is free and open to the public.

Healthy Steps – Thurs 10-11am. Sammamish Valley Grange #286, 14654 148th Ave NE, Woodinville. To register please call 425-503-7302 or deelcarole@aol.com. Class size is limited, so please register early.

Weight Management through Hypnotherapy - Tues 7-9pm. $20 per session. 13300 NE 175th St., Suite 2, Woodinville

MEETINGS

Edward Jones Coffee Club-Current Market And Economic Updates-The Coffee's On Us! - 3rd Wed of each month, 9am @ Starbucks in Barnes & Noble, Woodinville. 425-486-6436 for more info.

Board Of Fire Commissioners For Woodinville Fire And Life Safety District - First, third and fourth Mon of the month. The meetings begin at 5pm. The meetings are held at the Headquarters Station, located at 17718 Woodinville/Snohomish Rd. NE.

The Eastside Welcome Club meets the first Wed of the month at 10am in members homes and on various days of the month for other activities and outings.  If you are new to the area and want to meet new people and join in different interests and social groups, please call Terri 425-641-8341.

The Redmond Association Of Spokenword [RASP] Monthly Reading Series – Tully's Coffee in the Bella Bottega shopping center at 8862 161st Ave NE. For more information, go to RASP's website at http://www.rasp.cc

Snohomish Garden Club Meeting - Meetings are held on the second Mon of the month from September through May, and annual dues are $20 per person. For more information about the Snohomish Garden Club please contact Dorothy Fuhrman at 425-334-3881 or dorothyfuhrman@hotmail.com, or go to www.snohomishgardenclub.com.

Union Hill Garden Club - 7pm the second Wed of each month. Location alternates between Woodinville and Redmond. Contact 206-245-8692 for next meeting information. 

Woodinville City Council – 1st three Tues of the month, 7pm: 425-489-2700

Woodinville Water District - The regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Commissioners shall be held on the first and third Tues of each month at 6pm; provided that whenever a regular meeting falls on a holiday, the meeting shall be held on the next business day at 6pm.

NORTHSHORE SENIOR CENTER - Northshore Senior Center 10201 E Riverside Drive Bothell. Phone 425-487-2441 or senior@seniorservices.org

ONGOING CLASSES/PROGRAMS:

$10 Shape Up Campaign, Limit 200.

Seniors Pulling Together - Classes include, Financial Planning Seminars, Computer Education, Depression Management, Employment Referral, Volunteer Opportunities and much more.

Drawing into Painting - $6 member/$12 nonmember, per class. Northshore Senior Center, Weds, 4:30-7:30pm.

Appliqué - Beginner kits available for a $10 supplies fee. $2member/$4 nonmember, per class. Northshore Senior Center, Third Wed, 6-9pm.

Line Dancing - $5 member/$10 nonmember, per class. Northshore Senior Center, Thurs, 10am-12:15pm.

Enhance Fitness - $30 member/$60 nonmember, 15 classes. Northshore Senior Center, Mons, Wed and Fri. 8:30-9:10am or 10:40-11:15am.

Tai Chi - $44 member/$88 nonmember, 11 weeks. 24 Movement Class - Part 1 (Beginners) - Northshore Senior Center, Fri, 1:30-2:30pm; 24 Movement Class - Part 2 (Intermediate) - Northshore Senior Center, Fri, 1:30-2:30pm. Weapons Form Class (Advanced) - Northshore Senior Center, Fri, 2:30-3:30pm.

Yoga - $24 member/$48 nonmember, 8 classes. Northshore Senior Center, Tues and Thurs, 8:30-9:30am.

French for Travelers Textbook: Cortina Method Conversational French in 20 Lessons - $40 member/$80 nonmember, 4 weeks. Northshore Senior Center, Tues, 2:30-4pm.

Bocce Ball - If interested please call Vic. Free to member/$2 nonmember. Northshore Senior Center Lawn, Tues, 1-2:30pm.

REUNIONS

Bothell High School Class of 1990 Reunion – Saturday, Sept. 11. Tulalip Resort Casino (Tulalip)

Bothell High School Class of 2000 Reunion – Friday, Sept. 10, Jillians’s (Seattle)

Bothell High School 50th Reunion Class of 1960 - Sat, Aug. 14 for their 50th Reunion, followed by the All Alumni Picnic on Sun.  Class members should send contact info by email to bhsclassof60@live.com or by phone to Carole Wedekind Knutsen, (360) 468-2256 or Pat Coulson (425) 743-4488.

Garfield High School Class of 1965 Reunion – Aug. 27-28. Contact: Doris Stephens-Hill 206-236.2738 dorisjhill@cmcast.net

Inglemoor Class of 1980 Reunion – Friday, Aug. 6. Tulalip Resort Casino (Tulalip)

Shoreline High School Class of 1970 – August 7. 1-6pm at Nile Country Club in Mountlake Terrace, at 205th and I-5. Cost is $10 for alumni and $20 for guests. All payments are due by July 30th; there will be no ticket sales at the door. Questions or change of address information can be directed to Carol Jarr at 425-778-8032

Woodinville Class of 1990 Reunion – Friday, Aug. 6. Maggiano’s Little Italy (Bellevue)

SENIORS

Mexican Dinner Night – Third Thursday of every month, 5-6:30pm. East King County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. $5/adults, $2/children under 12. Call 360-794-6359 to make your reservation or for more information.

Monthly Pancake Breakfast at the Snohomish Senior Center – Sat, 8:30-10:30am. Snohomish Senior Center at 506 Fourth Street, Snohomish. Cost $5. Monthly pancake breakfasts are the first Sat of every month in 2010.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Seattle Center Festál: Bastille Day - A French Celebration 2010 – July 11, 10:30am-6pm. Center House, Fisher Pavilion and Fisher Lawn. For a full event schedule and event details, visit www.seattle-bastille.org, and for more information on Festál and other Seattle Center programming, click on www.seattlecenter.com or call 206 684-7200.

The International Association of Marble Collectors 7^th Annual Summer Marble Spectacular – July 17, 10-am-3pm. Cost $3/adults, children free. Rivers Edge Best Western, 15901 West Valley Highway, Tukwila – Exit #1 from I-405 and go south. For more information go to www.iamc.us or call 253-815-6928.

Bird Walks – Every month on the second Wed, 9am-Noon. Pre-registration required. Call Eastside Audubon at 425-576-8805

Open Mic Lives! - Tim Noah's Thumbnail Theater, 1211, 4th St., Snohomish. Fri 7:30pm [will move to 8:30pm later in the fall]

Savor Seattle Food Tours Launches Pike Place Market: Off The Beaten Path Tour - Wed-Sun at 1pm in May-Sept and Oct-Apr at 1pm on Sat and Sun. $41 per person (including tax) and is approximately two hours. For additional information or to book a tour please visit, www.savorseattletours.com

SPORTS

Free Summer Yoga and Tai Chi at International Fountain – Starting June 1 with Tai Chi on Tuesdays and Yoga on Wednesdays, 11:30am–12:30pm, through August on the North International Fountain Lawn. For more information on Seattle Center Summer Fitness and other free public programming at Seattle Center, visit www.seattlecenter.com or call 206-684-7200.

Don't Miss Your Opportunity To Train With The WWU Viking Men's Basketball Players And Coaches - Boys ages 10-18 are encouraged to attend the individual fundamental camp occurring August 1st-4th. Team camp is also available June 29th-July 2nd.For more information visit www.wwuvikings.com or call 360-650-3109.

SUPPORT

Al-Anon, Families and Friends Of Problem Drinkers - 206-625-0000

Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group - 3rd Thurs of each month at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Dr. #203, Bothell, 10–11:30am. Contact group facilitator Andrea Parker at 425-488-4821.

Alzheimer’s Association Support Group – 7-8pm, 3^rd Wed of each month. Kirkland Congregational Church, 106 5th Avenue, Kirkland. For more information, contact group facilitator Nina Patera at 206-412-2790.  This group starts in February 2010. 

Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group – 2-3pm, last Mon of each month. Aegis Lodge, 12629 116th Ave NE, Kirkland. Contact Mary Barrow for more information 425-814-2841.

Alzheimer’s Association Sponsored Support Group - Gardens at Town Square Retirement Community, Bellevue: 206-447-1181.

Angel Care-Breast Cancer Foundation, Trained Survivors Offering Free Emotional Support - 206-417-3484.

Eastside/Bellevue PFLAG: Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays – 7-9pm on the third Thurs of the month. First United Methodist Church at 1934 108th Ave NE, Bellevue. Call 206-325-7724 or www.bellevue-pflag.org.

THEATRE

KIDSTAGE Summer Independent produces Little Shop of Horrors - July 9-18, Fri-Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm. The Little Theatre at Everett High School, 2331 Hoyt Avenue, Everett. $10 General Seating -- Box Office (425) 257-8600 or (888) 257-3722, www.villagetheatre.org

VALLEY VIEW EVENTS

Cascade Community Theatre presents, Romeo You Idiot - July 4, 4:30pm, McDonald Park, Carnation. July 10-11, 2 and 7pm, Kokopelli Gardens, Duvall. July 17, 6pm, SandBlast Art Festival, McCormick Park, Duvall.

Enjoy a Great Spaghetti Dinner! Sponsored by Ken and Marty Masden - Saturday July 3rd 5-7pm. $5 kids $10 adults.

Don’t Forget the Strawberry Shortcake - Sunday July 4th from 10am-2pm. $5

Join the Party! We need float riders who are willing to ride on the floats and others to walk along and hand out candy to the kids. Our Carnation Float is sponsored by Fairwinds of Redmond. Email Kate at katem@seniorservices.org if you want to help us shine.

Why Don’t You Come? - Senior Services is trying to get 1000 responses to this survey. Pass along to your friends, would you? http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/K83TXR6

Is Elvis Coming? Is it Elvis or "Almost Elvis?" - Tickets on sale now $25/adults, $15/kids under 12. At our front desk or on the web at www.snovalleyseniors.org

These events and more are all at the Sno-Valley Senior Center: 4610 Stephens Ave., Carnation, WA 98014. They are open to everyone regardless of age. See our web site at www.snovalleysenior.org for more information.

New Location for Alanon - Thurs, 7 pm, starting 2/4/10. Former US Post Office Bldg. Southwest corner of Stella & Second, Duvall.

Organic Gardening Series – June: Growing Herbs; July: Planning your Winter Garden; August: Storing the Summer Bounty; September: Seed Saving; October: Putting the Garden to Bed. Dog Mountain Farm, 7026 Tolt Highlands Rd NE, Carnation. One class $40 each, or the whole series for $350. For more information or to register go to www.lostartsschool.org, info@lostartschool.org or call 425-333-0833.

VOLUNTEERS

AARP Tax-Aide - Tax counselor volunteers needed, will receive training in cooperation with the IRS, for info: 888-OURAARP [888-687-2277] or www.aarp.org/taxaide

American Red Cross Seeking Language Bank Volunteers – Seeking those who speak Kirundi, Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, Karen and Chin. Volunteers should be able to commit to 10 hours every year. For more information call 206-726-3577 or www.seattleredcross.org

Evergreen Hospice Program Seeks Volunteers – Interested persons should call 425-899-1040 or www.evergreenhealthcare.org. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Group Health Cooperative’s Special Transportation Program Needs Volunteer Drivers To Transport Frail, Elderly Members To And From Medical Appointments In King County - For more information, please contact Lisa Hirohata directly at 206-326-2815 or hirohata.l@ghc.org.

Hopelink Literacy Program Needs Volunteers, Help Adults Learn To Read Or Earn A GED, Diploma Or Non-Native English Speakers Improve Their Skills - For info: 425-869-9600 or www.hope-link.org

Meals On Wheels - Seeking Volunteers To Oversee The Program At The Northshore Senior Center - For info: 206-727-6242

Seattle Group Health Resource Line Needs Volunteers To Answer Calls To Provide Group Health Members With Info On A Variety Of Health Issues - For more info: 206-326-2800

Senior Peer Counseling – Senior Services of Snohomish County is looking for volunteers age 55 and older to provide individual counseling to seniors who are isolated and having trouble coping with life transitions. For information contact 425-290-1252 or rholsinger@sssc.org

Stitches From The Heart – Needs volunteers to knit, crochet or quilt blankets, etc for children in need. Toll free 877-985-9212 or email StitchFromHeart@aol.com

Volunteers Needed For Free Tax Preparation - For more information and to volunteer, please visit unitedwayofkingcounty.org/taxvolunteer or call 206-461-6973.

WINERIES

Covington Cellars is now offering Winemaker dinners and Cooking Classes - Friday night Winemaker Dinner Series are six course culinary adventures with themes and menus changing regularly.  Please call to discuss and make your complimentary reservation, 253-307-9463

WOMEN'S INTEREST

Affordable Counseling Services for Women - Sliding fee for women who benefit from professional and affordable counseling, Everett and Lynnwood locations: 425-774-9843

Pathways for Women - YWCA, offering counseling services: 774-9843 x226 or 339-3837

YOUTH

Family Services offers "Children Grieve Too" - That have lost a close relative through death, ages 5-18: 425-226-1253

Phone Friend, Support For Teens - 3-6pm, Mon-Fri: 1-800-543-8255 [1-800-KID-TALK]