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<< Previous   of   Next >> (click to enlarge) Tulalip Elmentary School students (left to right) Irista Reeves, Anndraceia Sicade and Martie Fryberg plant seeds with Everett Elks members (left to right) Ann Hall and Linda Averill and master gardener Jeannie Garrioch. Everett Elks sponsored a Red Ribbon Week activity at Tulalip Elementary School the last week in October, providing 500 tulip bulbs for the children to plant. After the planting, each child got a Drug Awareness packet containing a red ribbon, a coloring book, stickers and a pencil. The children also got ice cream bars donated by Everett QFC.   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Thursday, November 12, 2009 Community Calendar MEETINGS Daughters of Norway Thelma Lodge #26: 10 a.m. Nov. 21 at St. Paul’s Church, 2005 Colby, Everett. A program on Fjord Horses will be presented by Corrine Logan from Willows Edge Farm. Membership is open to women and girls over age 13 who are of Scandinavian descent. Edmonds Kiwanis Club: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. 425-771-8949. Edmonds Lions Club: 6 p.m. second and fourth Mondays at Stevens Hospital cafeteria, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. 425-774-6353. Everett PROBUS Club: Meets for fellowship and a program at 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Firefighters Hall, 2411 Hewitt Ave. 425-334-4327. Lynnwood Kiwanis Club: 7 a.m. Thursdays, Lynnwood Fire Station, 18800 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. 425-776-7578. Marysville Kiwanis: 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Village Restaurant, 224 Ash Ave., Marysville. 425-343-5310. Monroe Kiwanis Club: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Godard Room, Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. 360-805-9457. Mukilteo Kiwanis Club: 6:30 p.m. first Tuesdays at City Hall, 11930 Cyrus Way, Mukilteo, and second through fourth Tuesdays of every month at the Pointe Restaurant, Harbour Pointe Golf Club, Mukilteo. 425-322-4537. Retired Public Employees: 1:30 p.m. first Tuesdays, Room B at Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. 425-514-5919. Silver Lake Kiwanis: 7 a.m. every Wednesday except the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Patty’s Eggnest, 6720 Evergreen Way, Everett. Snohomish Kiwanis Club: Noon every Thursday at Alfy’s Pizza and Pasta restaurant, 1020 Ave. D, Snohomish. Pizza, salad and beverage for $6. A new speaker every week. http://snohomishkiwanis.org/kos.htm. Snohomish Rotary Club: 7 a.m. Thursdays, Collector’s Choice Restaurant, 120 Glen Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-5629. Snohomish Historical Society: 7 p.m. Monday at the Waltz Building, 116 Ave. B, Snohomish. Meeting includes a special presentation featuring the building at 901 First St., which was recently restored by owner Zouhair Mardini. Sno-Isle Genealogical Society: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Mountlake Terrace Public Library, 23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Gary Zimmerman will speak on the online resources available in the Washington State Digital Archives. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lynnwood Post 1040: Meets first Thursdays at the Alderwood Youth Club, 19619 24th Ave. W., Lynnwood. All veterans who have served honorably and received a combat or campaign medal are eligible to join. 425-774-7416, 425-697-4102 or 425-486-2637. MUSIC AND THEATER Cascade High School Drama: Production of “You Can’t Take It With You,” by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman. 7:30 p.m. today, Friday, Saturday, and Nov. 20 and 21. Matinee performance at 3 p.m. on Nov. 19. All performances at Cascade High School in the Bear Space Theater, 801 E. Casino Road, Everett. Students with ASB, senior citizens and children $6. Adults and students with no ASB $8. Visit www.everett.k12.wa.us/cascade to purchase tickets. Christmas concert: 7 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Archbishop Murphy High School gym, 12911 39th Ave., Everett. Admission $3 per person at the door. Sponsored by the AMHS Fine Arts Council, event proceeds benefit all fine arts programs at Archbishop Murphy. 425-379-6363, www.am-hs.org. Village Community Services: Friday music jam sessions, 1 to 3 p.m. at 338 N. MacLeod Ave., Arlington. Kids and adults are invited to participate. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. 360-653-7752, ext. 14. EVENTS Archbishop Murphy High School Spaghetti Dinner: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Archbishop Murphy High School cafeteria, 12911 39th Ave. SE., Everett. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10. Sponsored by the AMHS Booster Club, event proceeds benefit all AMHS athletic teams. 425-385-3464, www.am-hs.org, Art Divas Fashion Show: 6 p.m. Friday at The Dance School, 2821 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Annual show raises money for the school’s youth program. Tickets are $30 per person. Call 425-259-6861 or buy them at Burkett’s, 2617 Colby Ave., or at the door the night of the show. Darrington PTSA holiday bazaar: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5 at Darrington Elementary, 1075 Fir St., Darrington. Delayne Haldeman at 425-330-8493 or delaynehaldeman@yahoo.com. Edmonds Woodway High School Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 5 at Edmonds Woodway High School, 7600 212th St. SW, Edmonds. Sponsored by the EWHS Music Boosters. Proceeds benefit the high school’s music programs. Everett Coin Club Coin Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 21 at Normanna Hall, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett. Free. Festival of Trees: A weeklong holiday event at the Hansen Conference Center at Comcast Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Opening night and silent auction 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Community open house: noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 3. Gala dinner and auction: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 4. Teddy bear breakfast 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 6. Proceeds from the events benefit Providence Children’s Center. Free community Thanksgiving dinner: 11 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. seatings on Nov. 26 at Westgate Chapel, 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds. Featured entertainment, family photos, children’s crafts and gifts, food and a clothing bank. The first 150 children at the 11 a.m. seating have a chance to win a new Nintendo Wii system. All three seatings have drawings for $50 Toys “R” Us gift certificates and door prizes. No reservations. 425-775-2776, www.westgatechapel.com. Grandview Community Center Winter Holiday Fair: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 28 at 11506 Smokes Road, Arlington. Holiday treasures, crafts, bake sale, live music and Santa photos from noon to 2 p.m. Lynn, 360-435-4256. Hearing Loss Association of Snohomish County Founder’s Day bingo: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 21 in the Monte Cristo Room at Providence Regional Medical Center, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett. The $10 admission includes three cards. 425-353-7515 or 360-387-8107. Holiday art mart: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. Gifts of art, jewelry, clothing, ceramics, wood, quilts and more. Holiday bazaar: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Fellowship Hall, 6708 Cady Road, Everett. Crafts, baked goods, jewelry, quilts and much more. Proceeds benefit the South Everett Neighborhood Center and Familias Unidas. Holiday bazaar: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Masonic Hall, 419 Columbia Ave., Marysville. Presented by the Afton Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. Lunch, for a small fee, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. will benefit a scholarship fund. Lynnwood Eagles Auxiliary holiday bazaar and bake sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 19223 Highway 99, Lynnwood. A portion of the proceeds will be used to create care packages for a platoon in Afghanistan. 425-737-4171. Puget Sound Artists’ Gift Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 28 at the ArtWorks Building, Second Ave. S. and Dayton St., Edmonds. One-of-a-kind gifts made by local artists. Santa Pony Pictures: 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 28 and 29 and Dec. 5 and 6 at Equine Rescue Association, 2415 116th St. NE., Marysville. Pictures are $8 and pony rides are $4. All proceeds go toward the care of 30 rescued horses. 360-658-5494. Snohomish Seniors’ Holiday Bazaar and Ladies’ Boutique: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St., Snohomish. Admission to the bazaar is free; there is a nominal fee for lunch. Proceeds support programs and services of Snohomish Senior Center. CLASSES First-time homebuyer seminar: Dec. 5 at Network Mortgage Services, 3726 Broadway, Suite 304, Everett. A free seminar put on in conjunction with the Washington State Housing Financing Commission. Down-payment assistance available. Snacks and beverages provided. Register: Steve Swanson, 425-238-1231. Third Friday of the month dance: 7:30 p.m. at the South Camano Grange, 2227 S. Camano Drive, Camano Island. Swing dance lesson included in the $8 admission. 360-387-6842. GROUPS Quilceda Carvers: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. fourth Saturday of the month in the Red Barn at Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. This nonprofit group is dedicated to promoting interest in the art of woodcarving and community service. Woodcarving class is 9 a.m. to noon. Potluck and show-and-tell from noon to 2 p.m. www.quilcedacarvers.com. Monroe Running Group: 9:30 a.m. Saturdays and 6 p.m. Wednesdays at the YMCA, 14033 Fryelands Blvd., Monroe. Runners of all ages and skill levels can attend. YMCA membership is not required. 360-805-1879. Nonsmoking Single 60s Group: Bowl every Thursday morning. Other activities include card games, tours and movies. 425-776-0229 or 360-659-1024. Puget Sound Camera Club: 7 p.m. every second, fourth and fifth Monday of the month at Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave. W., Edmonds. 425-776-2442. Puget Sound Singles: A group of 45 or older singles who have a variety of interests to share with others. Potlucks, dine outs, cards and more. Call 425-745-2250. Snohomish Antique Study Club: 6:30 p.m. every fourth Wednesday in the meeting room at Snohomish City Library, 311 Maple Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-8095. LIBRARIES Friends of the Monroe Library: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way, Monroe. Friends help raise funds for library programs for children, teens and adults. 360-794-7851. Mill Creek Library: Author Amanda Noll will read her picture book, “I Need My Monster!,” perform a monster fingerplay and lead a monster drawing activity at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Mill Creek Library, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway. Appropriate for children ages 4 to 8. 425-337-4822 Mukilteo Library: Keepin’ Knit Real, 10 a.m. Nov. 19 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Knitters of all ages and skill levels welcome. 425-493-8202. ONGOING East County Senior Center: Free writing class at 2 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each month, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. 360-794-6359. Everett Area Newcomers: Welcomes women new to the area. The group has 10 to 15 different activities available on a monthly basis. Newsletter upon request. 360-320-1773. Everett Emblem Club: 11 a.m. the second Monday of each month at Redman Hall, 6814 Washington Ave., Everett. Everett Rock and Gem Club: 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month, First United Methodist Church, 3530 Colby Ave., Everett. Families are encouraged to attend. 360-658-7435. Everett Senior Center: Table tennis noon to 3 p.m. Mondays, 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon Fridays at the Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. 425-257-8780. Fit for Life Class: 2 to 3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. The cost for eight classes is $25. 360-653-4551. Mill Creek Seniors Club: Potlucks in the community room at Mill Creek City Hall, 15728 Main St., Mill Creek. The group meets at noon on the first and third Monday of each month. 425-357-1260. Mill Creek Toastmasters: Second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at Merrill Gardens, 14905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek. Call 425-753-0542. Mothers and More: 7:30 to 9 p.m. every third Tuesday at Spotted Cow Cream and Bean in Mill Creek Town Center. Prospective members are welcome. For information, e-mail membership@[URL]snohomishmoms.org;http://snohomishmoms.org. Pocahontas Tribe 11: 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Redman Hall, 6814 Washington Ave., Everett. 425-259-4567. The Genealogical Society of South Whidbey Island: Meets 1 p.m. the second Monday of the month through June at Trinity Lutheran Church, 18341 Highway 525, Freeland. 360-579-2352. Intermec Toastmasters: Noon to 1 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays each month, 6001 36th Ave. W., Everett. 425-265-2395. Salt of the Earth Food Bank: Soup kitchen at noon Tuesdays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free sack lunches or hot meals are served to the homeless, low-income seniors and families, and kids on the streets. 425-355-1042. Sultan’s Early Words Toastmasters: 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, Sultan Community Center, 319 Main St., Sultan. Visitors welcome. 425-346-7077. Valley Spinners Guild: 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1512 Pine St., Snohomish. Learn to spin wool. Alice Lake, 360-668-8196 or e-mail valleyspinners guild@gmail.com. [URL]valleyspinners guild.wordpress.com. YOU CAN HELP Arlington Food Bank Drive: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at 17020 Smokey Point Blvd. Arlington. Every cash donation will help families receive a holiday meal courtesy of Schwan’s Food Co. Drive to benefit Christmas House: The Goldwing Touring Association Chapter C is collecting new socks and underwear for children through Dec. 1. Donated items may be dropped off at Everett Powersports, 215 SW Everett Mall Way, Everett. 206-940-4990. Matthew House Food Bank Drive: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 18 at 179th Street and Main Street, Monroe. Every cash donation will help families receive a holiday meal courtesy of Schwan’s Food Co. Mill Creek Senior Center: Seeks volunteer instructors for its computer classes. The center offers a variety of classes for seniors in the computer lab at the Washington State University Extension Office in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. 425-357-6002. Mukilteo Food Bank Drive: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 9 at Glenwood Avenue and Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. Every cash donation will help families receive a holiday meal courtesy of Schwan’s Food Co. Quilceda Community Service fundraiser: Order holiday wreaths made from fresh evergreens for $25. Wreaths are available for pickup or delivery after Nov. 21. Proceeds benefit Willow Place, an activity center in Marysville serving adults with developmental disabilities. Hillary, 360-653-2324. Sky Valley Food Bank Drive: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at 179th Street and Main Street, Monroe. Every cash donation will help families receive a holiday meal courtesy of Schwan’s Food Co. Stanwood-Camano Community Resource Center: Volunteer opportunities for youths and adults, including working in the bookstore and doing grounds maintenance, 9620 271st St. NW, Stanwood, 360-629-5257. Snohomish Community Food Bank: Needs volunteers to help with a variety of tasks, including food processing and lifting assistance on weekday mornings. Must be 16 or older. 360-568-7993. Stanwood Food Bank Drive: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 4 at Sterling Bank, 39818 State Route 532, Stanwood. Every cash donation will help families receive a holiday meal courtesy of Schwan’s Food Co. Thanksgiving Food Drive: Food and monetary donations collected at Marysville Chiropractic, 1617 Grove St., Marysville. Chiropractor Bob DeFever, matches the total collected. 360-659-6241. Volunteers of America Western Washington Everett Food Bank: Accepts donations 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at Volunteers of America, 1230 Broadway, Everett. YWCA Working Women’s Wardrobe Program: Needs clothing-store shopping bags for clothing that is donated to the program. Free clothing is available to low-income women who are in need of interview or work-appropriate clothing. The program also needs personal care items such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, washcloths and feminine hygiene products. The program is at the YWCA, 3301 Broadway, Everett. 425-258-2766. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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