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Special Events

Arrowhead Elementary Book Fair: 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Dec. 3-4; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 5. Scholastic book fair features picture books, first readers, chapter books, adult best-sellers, nonfiction, cook books, Christmas books, and stocking stuffers. All new books. Proceeds benefit school library. Arrowhead Elementary School, 6725 N.E. Arrowhead Drive, Kenmore.

Inglemoor High School Music Boosters Bookfair at Barnes & Noble: Dec 5-7. Mention Inglemoor while shopping and store will donate a percentage of sale to Inglemoor’s band and orchestra program. Students will perform and offer gift-wrapping service 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 6. Barnes & Noble, 18025 Garden Way N.E., Woodinville. mcfleonard@yahoo.com.

Momentums Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 6. Features handmade craft items, children’s activities, games, face painting, concessions and more. Santa arrives at noon. Proceeds will go towards Momentums, a nonprofit dedicated to caretakers of children. Admission: Free. American Legion Hall, 19213 Bothell Way N.E., Bothell. 425-359-8211 or www.momentums.org.

Holiday Remembrance Service: 3 p.m. Dec. 7. Service for families to honor the names of loved ones who have passed away. Names submitted will be read during the service. Evergreen Washelli funeral home, 18224 103rd Ave. N.E., Bothell. 425-486-1281.

YMCA Family Nights: 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 12 and Jan. 9. Free evening of family fun includes snacks, arts and crafts. Cost: Free. Northshore YMCA, 11811 N.E. 195th St., Bothell. 425-485-9797 or mpfiester@seattleymca.org.

Christmas Craft Bazaar: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 13. Features handmade candles, lotions, glassware, sauces, mustards, jams, jewelry and more. Sonrise Chapel, 11625 Airport Road, Suite D, Everett. 425-355-9129.

A Canine Christmas Adoption Event: Noon-3 p.m. Dec. 14. Come meet adoptable dogs and puppies from nine shelters and rescues. All are spayed/neutered, temperament-tested and up-to-date on shots. Academy of Canine Behavior, 4705 240th S.E., Bothell. www.pawsitivealliance.org.

Pancake breakfast: 8-11 a.m. the fourth Saturday of the month, except July, August and December. Includes ham, eggs, juice and coffee, and all the pancakes you can eat. Offered by Bothell Odd Fellows and Cloverleaf Rebekah Lodge. Cost: $5 for adults; $1.50 for children 5 and younger. 10116 N.E. 185th St., Bothell.

Holiday

Annual Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner: Noon-6 p.m. Dec. 6. Presented by Bothell Sons of Norway. Cost: $5-$19; free for ages 5 and younger. Canyon Park, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. 206-633-4113 or www.bothellsonsofnorway.org.

Bothell Historical Museum’s annual Christmas Tea: 1-4 p.m. Dec. 7. Museum will be decked out its holiday best, offering homemade Christmas cookies and beverages for visitors. Cost: Free. Hannan House in the Park at Bothell Landing, 9919 N.E. 180th St. 425-488-8408.

ReAct Theatre Holiday Story Time: Noon Dec. 13. Repertory Actors Theatre will perform “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “The Polar Express” and more. Cost: Free. University Book Store, 15311 Main St., Mill Creek. 425-385-3530.

Cookies with Mrs. Claus: Noon-3 p.m. Dec. 13-14. Children can meet Mrs. Claus and sample one of her fresh-baked cookies. Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. 425-483-2250 or www.countryvillagebothell.com.

Brad Craft reads Capote’s “A Christmas Memory”: 7 p.m. Dec. 18. Come enjoy a holiday tradition at the bookstore, as book buyer Craft reads Truman Capote’s holiday story. Free. University Book Store, 15311 Main St., Mill Creek. 206-634-3400.

Classes

English as a Second Language Classes: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 8 and 10. New student orientation meetings. Cost: Free. Registration required. Cascadia Community College, 18345 Campus Way N.E., Bothell. 425-352-8158.

Money Strong Families: 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 6; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 17. Interactive workshop offers children 7-11 and their parents an introduction to financial literacy. Cost: Free. Northshore YMCA, 11811 N.E. 195th St., Bothell. 425-485-9797 or mpfiester@seattleymca.org.

Adult Basic Education and GED Preparation Classes: 8:45-10:50 a.m. or 5:45-7:50 p.m. Jan. 5. Orientation meetings for new students. Cost. Free. Locations: morning, Room CC1-020; evening, Room CC1-210 at Cascadia Community College, 18345 Campus Way N.E., Bothell. 425-352-8158.

School District Brown Bag Briefings: Noon Jan. 15, March 18 and May 20. Free forums provide updates about how the Northshore School District’s schools are doing, and offer in-depth look at one current initiative. All are welcome. Bring sack lunch. Board Room at the Administrative Center, 3330 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell.

Babysitter Certification: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 17. Six-hour course open to ages 11-16 to learn essential safety information and valuable babysitting tips. Cost: $40. Northshore YMCA, 11811 N.E. 195th St., Bothell. 425-485-9797 or kdickensonboldrey@seattleymca.org.

Ongoing classes:

Bothell Parks & Recreation Department classes: Parks & Rec offers a number of classes, from computer skills to healthy cooking to game design and dance. Call for details, registration. 425-486-7430 or www.ci.bothell.wa.us.

Norwegian Crafts: 4-6 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Classes offered by Bothell Sons of Norway. 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. 425-778-1665, 425-338-0550 or www.bothellsonsofnorway.org.

Computer Lab: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. All computers have Microsoft software and access to the Internet. Northshore Family Center, 18315 Bothell Way N.E. 425-489-6343.

Faith

Woodin Valley Baptist Church 23rd Anniversary Celebration: 10 a.m. (Sunday school) and 11 a.m. (morning service) Dec. 7. Come see what the Lord has done for and through the church these past years. Church will give a gift to each attendee at the service. 5400 228th St. S.E., Bothell. 425-481-1075.

“A Festival of Carols”: 7 p.m. Dec. 14. Concert features choral singing, soloists and instrumentalists, along with seasonal readings and banners. Presented by choirs from Northlake Lutheran Church and Epiphany Lutheran Church. Reception takes place afterward. Northlake Lutheran Church, 6620 N.E. 185th St., Kenmore. 425-486-6977 or 425-488-9606.

Giving

Sleep Country Toy Drive: Through Dec. 14. Donors can bring unwrapped new toys, books, movies and games for foster children to any Sleep Country USA store. Call or see Web site for locations. 888-887-5337 or www.sleepcountry.com.

Holiday Pet Food Drive for Pasados Safehaven and Food Drive for Hopelink: Through Dec. 19. Donations of unused cat/dog food, and non-perishable human food accepted during regular business hours. Kenmore Self Storage, 18716 68th Ave. N.E., Kenmore. www.kenmoreselfstorage.com.

Health/Fitness

Life Line Screening: 9 a.m. Dec. 6. Preventive health screenings offered for osteoporosis, stroke and other potential health problems. Call for appointments, cost. North Creek Retirement and Assisted Living Community, 1907 201st Place, Bothell. 800-697-9721 or www.lifelinescreening.com.