Community Calendar

MEETINGS

Bipolar and Depression Support Group: 7 p.m. second Wednesdays in Room A at Providence Hospital, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett. 425-388-3311, ext. 2061.

Daughters of Norway Thelma Lodge 26: 10 a.m. Dec. 19 at St. Paul’s Church, 2005 Colby Ave., Everett. There will be a white elephant silent auction and potluck brunch. Guests are welcome. Membership in Thelma Lodge is open to women over age 13 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., Everett. 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. snohomishkiwanis.org/kos.htm.

Snohomish Rotary Club: 7 a.m. Thursdays, Collector’s Choice Restaurant, 120 Glen Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-5629.

MUSIC AND THEATER

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 school’s Fine Arts Council, event proceeds benefit all fine arts programs at Archbishop Murphy. 425-379-6363, www.am-hs.org.

First Baptist Church Christmas Concert for Seniors: 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett. Christmas carols, choir music and more. Hosted by the Senior Adult Ministries of Everett Baptist Church. 425-259-9166.

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

Art Gallery Opening Reception: 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Nina Martinez Photography Gallery, 2804 Grand Ave, Suite 101, Everett. RSVP to 425-870-0152 or nina@ninamartinezphoto.com.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Snohomish County Holiday Sale: noon to 7 p.m. on Friday and from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Big Brothers Big Sisters office, 1420 Hewitt Avenue in Everett. Proceeds support the organization’s mentoring programs. Janice Howson, 425-304-1571

Darrington PTSA holiday bazaar: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday 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. Saturday at Edmonds Woodway High School, 7600 212th St. SW, Edmonds. Sponsored by the EWHS Music Boosters. Proceeds benefit the high school’s music programs.

Festival of Trees: A week-long holiday event at the Hansen Conference Center at Comcast Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Gala dinner and auction: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. today. Teddy bear breakfast 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Proceeds from the events benefit Providence Children’s Center. 425-258-7999.

Greg Woodman Memorial Toys for Tots 5K walk or 10K run: 11 a.m. Saturday at Stillaguamish Athletic Club, 4417 172nd St. NE., Arlington. All proceeds are donated to the Marines Toys for Tots. Day-of-race registration is from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. for $20. 425-359-0868 or will@arlingtonrunnersclub.org.

Holiday Bazaar to benefit Sherwood Community Services: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Swan’s Trail Farm, 7301 Rivershore Road, Snohomish. Proceeds benefit children and adults with disabilities in Snohomish County. 425-334-4124, www.sherwoodcs.org.

Jingle Bell Benefit: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Marysville Awards and Gffts, 1826 4th St., Marysville. Proceeds from the event benefit the Cindy Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund which provides scholarships to Marysville high school seniors. Connie Kukull, 360-653-4811.

Langley’s holiday parade: 11 a.m. Saturday at the corner of Sixth Street and Cascade Avenue, Langley.

Marysville-Pilchuck High School baby-sitting night: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at the Marysville-Pilchuck High School Cafeteria, 5611 108th St. NE., Marysville. Cost is $15 per child, ages 3 and up. Proceeds support the class of 2013. 360-653-0600.

Mountlake Terrace High School holiday bazaar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Mountlake Terrace High School, 21801 44th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. The event is sponsored by the school PTSA with the goal to provide a safe, alcohol and drug-free senior graduation night party.

Navy Band Holiday Concert: “Spirit of the Season” at 2 p.m. Dec. 13. at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Free. The Marine Corps will accept donations to support Toys for Tots and Santa Claus will make a special appearance. 360-315-3448.

Pancake Breakfast: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 4th St., Snohomish. Pancakes, eggs, breakfast meat, coffee, tea and juice all for $5. Proceeds from this event help support the 53 programs and services offered at the Snohomish Senior Center. Pancake Breakfasts will continue the first Saturday of each month in 2010.

Rudolph Run: A 5K run-walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 12 at the Civic Track and Field on Sixth Avenue in Edmonds. The proceeds from the run will benefit Old Dog Heaven. Download registration forms at www.runninginmotion.com. 425-774-0737, frank@ runninginmotion.com.

Santa pony pictures: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 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.

Social-Resource Fair: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Mill Creek Senior Center, 15720 Main St., Mill Creek. Learn about the programs and activities offered at the Mill Creek Senior Center. 425-948-7170.

Spirit Of Giving Exhibition Reception: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Everett Art Annex Gallery, 9308 Evergreen Way, Everett. Benefits the Everett Center for Domestic Violence and Cocoon House. 425-785-2522.

CLASSES

First-time homebuyer seminar: Saturday 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.

Square Dance Lessons: 6 to 8 p.m. beginning Jan. 3 at the Edmonds Masonic Hall, 515 Dayton St., Edmonds. Checkerboard Squares invite everyone to begin or brush up on their square-dancing skills with a free lesson. 425-267-0775 or 206-949-0114.

GROUPS

GriefShare: A support program for anyone grieving the death of a loved one meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Marysville Church of the Nazarene, 8240 64th St. NE, Marysville. The program runs through Wednesday.Participants can begin at any week in the series. 360-659-4629.

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.

LIBRARIES

Arlington Library: Book group 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave., Arlington. 360-435-3033.

Friends of the Arlington Library: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave., Arlington. The Friends raise funds for library programs for children, teens, and adults. New members welcome. 360-435-3033.

Friends of the Monroe Library: 7 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Monroe Library, Help raise funds for library programs for children, teens and adults. 1070 Village Way, Monroe. 360-794-7851.

Granite Falls Library: Family story time at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Granite Falls Library, 815 E. Galena St., Granite Falls. 360-691-6087.

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 Everett Elks Lodge, 2802 Hoyt 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.

Mill Creek Toastmasters: Second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at Merrill Gardens, 14905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek. Call 425-753-0542.

Pocahontas Tribe 11: 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Redman Hall, 6814 Washington Ave., Everett. 425-259-4567.

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.

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 valleyspinnersguild@gmail.com, [URL]valleyspinnersguild.wordpress.com;http://valleyspinnersguild.wordpress.com[URL].

YOU CAN HELP

Hungry Bowl pet food drive: Donations accepted through Dec. 12 at Safeway, 4128 Rucker Ave., Everett. The drive is hosted by 2 Dogs & A Cat LLC and benefits the homeless pets of PAWS.

Keep ‘em Warm blanket drive: TOPS No. 349 Washington of Marysville is collecting good new or used blankets for the Gospel Mission. Drop off donations Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. and noon at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4312 84th St. NE, Marysville. Ada, 425-923-6025 or Marnie, 360-691-7022.

Matthew House food bank drive: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 18 at 179th Avenue SE 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. Wednesday at Glenwood Avenue and Mukilteo Boulevard, Everett. Every cash donation will help families receive a holiday meal courtesy of Schwan’s Food Co.

Stanwood Food Bank drive: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at Sterling Bank, 39818 Highway 532, Stanwood. Every cash donation will help families receive a holiday meal courtesy of Schwan’s Food Co.

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.

Washington Army National Guard: The storefront located at 3333 184th St. SW. in Lynnwood is accepting nonperishable canned food items for local food banks through Dec. 29. More info: www.washingtonguard.org.[/URL]