Community Calendar

AAUW: The American Association of University Women meets next at 10 a.m. Feb. 9 in Snohomish Hall Room 304A at Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Roberta Jonnet will talk about “Strategies to Enhance Spiritual Wellness.” More info: 425-776-0126.

Daughters of Penelope: Greek women’s organization meets next at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7 (first Thursday). Meetings held at various locations. The organization focuses on philanthropic endeavors and connecting with Greek heritage. More info: 425-252-7229.

Emblem Club No. 523, Everett: Meets next at 11 a.m. Feb. 11 (second Monday) at the Everett Elks Lodge, 2802 Hoyt Ave., Everett.

Gold Prospectors Association of America, Everett chapter: Meets next at 7 p.m. Feb. 8 (second Friday) at Alfy’s Pizza, 9620 19th Ave. SE, Everett. More info: Eras Gattshall, 425-263-2293.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Meets next from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 (second Tuesday) at the Boys &Girls Club of Lake Stevens, 1609 E. Lakeshore Drive. Childcare is provided. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. More info: Kelli Lynn, 425-212-1919 or KelliLynnEvents@gmail.com.

Marysville Historical Society: A special program at 6:15 p.m. Monday offers glimpses of Puget Sound life in the 1930s and ’40s, at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. The program features travel stories of mariner J. Holger Christensen, as narrated by his nephew, Vaughn Sherman. More info: 360-659-3090 or info@marysvillehistory.org.

Mill Creek Garden Club: Meets next at 11 a.m. Feb. 12 (second Tuesday) at Shawn O’Donnell’s restaurant, 122 128th St. SE, Everett. John Harmeling of the Seattle Rose Society will answer questions. Lunch for guests is $17. To make a reservation, call Michael Crawford at 425-743-2164 or email her at michaelcarrollcrawford@gmail.com. More info: www.millcreekgardenclub.com.

Mill Creek Seniors Club: Next potluck meeting is planned for noon Feb. 4 and 18 (first and third Mondays) in the City Hall community room, 15728 Main St. More info: 425-357-1260.

Monroe Garden Club: Meets next at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Monroe United Methodist Church, 342 S. Lewis St. Jeff Thompson, master gardener, will talk about tomatoes. The public is invited. More info: co-presidents Jerri Aylworth, 360-668-9606, or Dee Daly, 360-794-7036.

Puget Sound Camera Club: Meets at 7 p.m. the second, fourth and fifth Monday of the month at Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave. W., Edmonds. More info: 425-776-2442.

Puget Sound Singles: Annual Valentine’s Day dinner is set for 6 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Old Spaghetti Factory, 2509 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. This is an active group of single people over age 50. Pay only for the meal you order. RSVP required by Feb. 10; call Marsha at 206-713-7102.

Recycled Crafts: Next session is 2-4 p.m. Feb. 9 (second Saturday) at Cafe Zippy, 2811 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Bring supplies for projects or to swap.

Show Biz Kids 4-H: Meets next from 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 12 (second Tuesday) at the Horseshoe Grange, 16424 Broadway Ave., Snohomish. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade explore various areas of performing arts. More info: 360-668-6681 or 425-357-6044.

Snohomish Knitters Guild: Meets next from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 12 (second Tuesday) at the Waltz Building, 116 Ave. B, Snohomish. Doors open at 6 p.m. for an impromptu knitting group, 6:30 p.m. for Knit Lab. Main program at 7 p.m. More info: www.snohomishknittersguild.org.

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society: “Immigration and Naturalization” will be the topic of the Feb. 6 meeting at 1 p.m. at Heritage Park, 19903 Poplar Way, Lynnwood. Carol Buswell, the presenter, is the education specialist at the National Archives in Seattle. Guests are welcome. More info: 425-775-6267.

Sno-King Stamp Club: Meets next from 7:30-9 p.m. Feb. 13 (second Wednesday) at Snohomish County PUD, 2320 California St., Everett. Also, the club’s next family night will be held 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 15 (third Friday) at the South County Senior Center, 220 S. Railroad Ave., Edmonds. More info: http://sno-kingstampclub.freehostia.com.

Soroptimist International Marysville: Meets next at 7 a.m. Feb. 5 and 19 (first and third Tuesday) at Fanny’s Restaurant, 505 Cedar Ave., Suite A1, Marysville. More info: Renae, 425-971-0031.

Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers, or WIGS: Meets next from 1-3 p.m. Feb. 12 (second Tuesday) at Fire Station 25, 2720 Heller Road, Oak Harbor. Genealogist Eric Stroschein discusses “Evidence Evaluation: A necessary skill for all genealogists.” Refreshments provided. More information: Ruth Hancock, 360-675-4086 or randr.hancock@frontier.com; or Gordon Garnhart at garnhart@whidbey.net.

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