Published: Thursday, December 15, 2011
Community Extra: Calendar
Meetings
American Legion Post 58: 7 p.m. third Tuesday of every month at the Odd Fellows Building, 610 Lewis St., Monroe. Bob, 360-863-3544 or www.americanlegionmonroe.org.
American Legion Post 6: 7 p.m. second Thursday of every month at the VFW Hall, 2711 Oakes Ave., Everett. Marvin, 425-224-4137.
Everett Emblem Club No. 523: 11 a.m. second Monday of each month at the Everett Elks Lodge, 2802 Hoyt Ave, Everett.
Lynnwood Emblem Club No. 366: 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lynnwood Elks Lodge, 6620 196th St. SW, Lynnwood.
Fleet Reserve Association and Ladies Fleet Reserve Association unit and branch 18: lunch at noon, meeting at 1 p.m. second Saturday of each month at 23003 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. 425-771-2774.
Monroe Historical Society: Potluck dinner starts at 6:30 p.m., meeting starts at 7 p.m., Dec. 15 at the Tualco Grange, 18933 Tualco Road. Donations are accepted to benefit a nonprofit veteran's organization. For more information, contact the Monroe Historical Society at 360-217-7223 or visit www.monroehistoricalsociety.org.
KIWANIS CLUBS
Arlington: 7 p.m. first and third Wednesday of each month at the Arlington Boys & Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington.
Edmonds: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. 425-771-8949.
Everett-Evergreen: 7 a.m. Fridays at Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. johnsrc48@yahoo.com.
Everett Golden K Kiwanis Club: 10 a.m. Thursdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. 360-653-7239.
Lake Stevens: 6:30 a.m. first, second and third Wednesday of every month at Buzz Inn, 1801 Main Street; 6:30 p.m. every fourth Wednesday at the Lake Stevens Boys & Girls Club, 1609 E. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Stevens. 425-308-2976.
Lynnwood: 7 to 8 a.m. Thursdays at the Lynnwood fire station, 18800 44th Ave. W. 425-478-6976.
Marysville: 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Village Restaurant, 224 Ash Ave., Marysville. 425-343-5310.
Mukilteo: 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.
Silver Lake: Noon every Tuesday at Alfy's Pizza, 9620 19th Ave. SE., Everett.
Snohomish: Noon Thursdays at the Collector's Choice Restaurant, 215 Cypress Ave., Snohomish. snohomishkiwanis.org.
Snohomish-Tillicum: 10 a.m. Mondays in the meeting hall of St. Michael's Catholic Church, 1512 Pine Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-3590.
LIONS CLUBS
Edmonds: 6 p.m. second and fourth Mondays at Stevens Hospital cafeteria, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. 425-774-6353.
Everett Central: Noon on the second and fourth Wednesdays at Scuttlebutt's, 1205 Craftsman Way, Everett. 425-514-5464.
Mukilteo: 7 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce office, 4902 76th St. SW., Mukilteo.
South Everett: 7 p.m. first and third Wednesdays at Patty's Eggnest at Chuckwagon Inn, 6720 Evergreen Way, Everett. 425-337-0959.
Smokey Point, Seven Lakes: 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Lake Goodwin Community Club, 17323 42nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. 360-652-2898.
Snohomish: 6 to 7:30 p.m. first and third Monday of the month at Collector's Choice Restaurant, 215 Cypress Ave., Snohomish. 425-327-5283.
Tulalip: Noon second and fourth Wednesdays through October at the Tulalip Resort Casino Canoes Cabaret, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. Keith Osburn, 360-658-8877.
ROTARY CLUBS
Arlington: 12 p.m. lunch, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. meeting every Thursday at the Glen Eagle Country Club, 7619 E. Country Club Drive.
Edmonds: 11:30 a.m. lunch, noon meeting every Tuesday at the Edmonds Conference Center, 201 Fourth Ave. N. Guests welcome. 425-745-1540 or 425-773-1540. www.edmondsrotary.org.
Lake Stevens: 7:15 a.m. Fridays at Lake Stevens School District Administration building, 12303 22nd Ave. NE. Gary O'Rielly, 425-322-3399.
Marysville: Noon Wednesdays at Jumbo Buffet, 318 State St., Marysville. 425-238-5232.
Snohomish: 7 a.m. breakfast, 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. meeting every Thursday at Collector's Choice Restaurant, 215 Cypress Ave., Snohomish. www.snohomishrotary.org.
South Everett-Mukilteo: 12:15 p.m. Fridays at Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE, Everett. www.semr.org.
TOASTMASTERS
Early Opinions: 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays at the Mukilteo YMCA, 10601 47th Place W., Mukilteo. 425-347-5428.
Everett Pacesetters: 7 p.m. Thursdays at Washington Oaks, 1717 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. www.everettpacesetters.org.
Mill Creek: 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at Merrill Gardens, 14905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek. Call 425-753-0542.
Monroe: 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Merrill Gardens, 15465 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. www.monroetoastmasters.com.
Snohomish City Toastmasters: 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Fridays, Collector's Choice Restaurant, 215 Cypress Ave. Snohomish. Visitors welcome. 425-876-3232 or snohomishcitytoastmasters@gmail.com. [URL]snohomishcitytoastmasters.blogspot.com.
;http://snohomishcitytoastmasters.blogspot.com[URL]Sultan's Early Words: 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1112 E. Main St., Sultan. Behind Wagley Creek Automotive. Visitors welcome. 360-863-2208.
The Gipson Gabbers: 10 to 11:15 a.m. first and third Saturday of every month at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. Deb Loughrey-Johnson, 425-257-7080 or dloughrey-johnson@ci.everett.wa.us.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Arlington: 9 a.m. Fridays at the Arlington Boys & Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE. Cathy, 425-308-3150.
Everett 325: 10 a.m. Mondays at Memorial Community Church, 710 Pecks Drive, Everett. 425-750-3414.
Lakewood: 9 a.m. Wednesdays at Faith Lutheran Church, 1424 172nd Ave. NE, Arlington. Deborah, 425-422-3648.
Monroe: Chapter 0627: 8:30 a.m. Mondays at First Baptist Church of Monroe, 17922 149th St. SE, 360-793-2238 or 360-794-7345. Chapter 1042: 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays at New Hope Fellowship Monroe, 1016 W. Main St., 360-794-8028.
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
Arlington Post 1561: 7 p.m. first Tuesdays at the American Legion Hall, 115 Olympic Ave., Arlington. All veterans who have served honorably and received a combat or campaign medal are eligible to join. 425-232-8453 or 360-435-6677.
Gay Jones Post 921 and Auxiliary: 1 p.m. third Saturdays at the Boys & Girls Club, 402 Second St., Snohomish. Most overseas veterans are eligible. Help for all veterans who need a hand up. 425-397-7111.
Ladies Auxiliary No. 2100: 6:30 p.m. second Monday of each month at the Post Home, 2711 Oakes Ave., Everett.
Lynnwood Post 1040: First Thursdays at the Alderwood Youth Club, 19619 24th Ave. W., Lynnwood. 425-774-7416, 425-697-4102 or 425-486-2637.
Old Guard Post 2100: 6:30 p.m. last Thursday of every month at 2711 Oakes Ave., Everett. 425-252-2100.
CLUBS
Everett Area Newcomers: Welcoming women new to the area. The group has 10 to 15 different activities available on a monthly basis. Newsletter upon request. 425-835-0134.
Friendship Club: A group of senior citizens meets for lunch the second Thursday of each month at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 216 Broadway Ave., Everett. The lunch costs $7. Edward, 425-493-2588.
Gold Prospectors Association of America, Everett chapter: 7 p.m. second Friday of the month at Patty's Eggnest, 6720 Evergreen Way, Everett. Eras Gattshall, 425-263-2293.
Good Guy Sams RV Club: 11 a.m. third Friday of each month at the Marysville Golden Corral, 1065 State Ave. 425-355-3450 or 360-563-2648.
Lake Goodwin Community Club: Monthly meeting and potluck on the second Saturday of each month. 5:30 p.m. social hour, 6:30 p.m. potluck. Varied entertainment monthly. Membership is open to everyone in the Seven Lakes area. [/URL]lakegoodwincc.org;http://LakeGoodwincc.org[URL] or 360-652-9709.
Double deck pinochle group: Meets at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 4:30 p.m., Thursdays at the Scriber Gardens/GenCare 6024 200 St. SW, Lynnwood. For more information call Carla at 425-771-5471.
Soroptimist International
Marysville: 7 a.m. first and third Tuesdays of the month at Fanny's Restaurant, 505 Cedar Ave. A1, Marysville. Renae, 425-971-0031.
Everett: noon to 1 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE, Everett. 425-923-0039.
Mill Creek Seniors Club: Potlucks in the community room at City Hall, 15728 Main St., Mill Creek. The group meets at noon on the first and third Monday of each month. 425-357-1260.
North Sound Knitters Guild: 6 to 9 p.m. second Monday of every month at in the social room of Stanwood Senior Center, 7530 276th St. NW, Stanwood. New and seasoned knitters welcome. Sandy, 360-387-0165.
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.
Sisco Height Community Club: Meets first Friday of each month, except December, at 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington. 6:15 p.m. dinner, 7:15 p.m. meeting. Get to know your neighbors over music and dominos. Don King, 360-658-8107.
Sno-King Stamp Club: Meetings from 7:30 to 9 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Snohomish County PUD, 2320 California St., Everett. Meetings usually include a program. Family Night: 7 to 9 p.m. third Friday of each month at the South County Senior Center, 220 S. Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Silent auction, free refreshments and plenty of stamps to buy and sell. [/URL]sno-kingstampclub.freehostia.com;http://sno-kingstampclub.freehostia.com[URL].
Snohomish Knitters Guild: 7 to 9 p.m. second Tuesdays of the month at the Waltz Building, 116 Ave. B, Snohomish. Doors open at 6 p.m. for an impromptu knit group, 6:30 p.m. for Knit Lab. The main program starts at 7 p.m. [/URL]www.snohomishknittersguild.org;http://www.snohomishknittersguild.org.
Valley Spinners Guild: 7 to 9 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Zion Lutheran Church, 329 Ave. A, Snohomish. Alice Lake, 360-668-8196, email valleyspinnersguild@gmail.com or [URL]valleyspinnersguild.wordpress.com.
HAPPENINGS
Annual Community Christmas Caroling: The Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce invites everybody to a night of caroling and holiday treats starting at 6 p.m. Monday at the Sultan Visitor Center, 320 Main St. For more information, call the Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce at 360-793-0983.
Annual Tree Lighting: The annual Tree Lighting ceremony along with carol singing, hot chocolate and a visit from Santa. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday, at the U.S. 2 park located at the intersection of Fifth and Orchard streets, a block north of the U.S. 2.
Citizenship classes: Marysville Library is offering a five-week citizenship class starting Jan. 23. The classes are to help immigrants pass the naturalization test. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Mark Barnett at 360-658-5000 ext. 5021.
ESL Talk Time: Adults wanting to improve their English-speaking skills are invited to attend Monroe Library's ESL Talk Time starting on Jan. 10. The free one-hour talks are scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the Monroe Library meeting room located at 1070 Village Way. For more information, call 360-794-7851.
Holiday break camps for kids: Edmonds Parks and Recreation is offering two half-day camps at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., during the holiday break this December. The gymnastic camp is between 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through next Thursday for children between the ages of 8 and 12. Cost is $85. Discovery days camp is for children between 8 and 12 years old. The camp is from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 28 to Dec. 30. Cost is $65. Register for either camp by calling 425-771-0230 or online at reczone.org.
Holiday festival: Marysville Special Education PTSA and the Arc of Snohomish County are hosting an evening of family fun with Santa pictures, refreshments and crafts in the 6th annual Holiday Festival. The free event is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Allen Creek Elementary School, 6505 60th Drive NE, Marysville. For more information contact Tracie Diemert at 425-258-2459 ext. 111, or email at Tracie@arcsno.org.
In the Christmas Mood: The Monroe Concert Band presents its free Christmas Concert starting at 7 p.m. today, Frank Wagner Auditorium, 639 W. Main St. For more information visit www.monroeconcertband.org or send an email at monroeconcertband@gmail.com.
Mexican Dinner Night: 5 to 6:30 p.m. every third Thursday of the month at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. The cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children younger than 12. Call 360-794-6359 for reservations.
Movie screening: Stanwood Library is hosting a discussion with the screening of "Not In Our Town: Light in the Darkness," a documentary about hate crime violence at 1:30 p.m. today, 9701 271st St. NW, Stanwood. For other screenings go to www.sno-isle.org/explore/issues-that-matter-niot or call your local library.
Pancake Breakfast: 8 to 10:30 a.m. every third Saturday of the month at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway in Monroe. Enjoy a meal of pancakes, eggs, ham, sausage, coffee, milk and juice prepared and served by volunteers. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children younger than 12. Proceeds benefit the center. 360-794-6359.
The Snohomish Chamber of Commerce says thank you and farewell to Snohomish Police Chief John Turner. The public is invited to attend this luncheon meeting, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, at Faith Assembly Church, 1220 22nd Street. Meeting cost includes lunch at $15 for members and $18 for non-members. If you are interested, please RSVP by e-mail to manager@cityofsnohomish.com or call 360-568-2526 by Friday. For more details including directions to the meeting, please go to www.cityofsnohomish.com.
Table tennis at the Everett senior center: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, 12:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays at 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. 425-257-8780.
Village Community Services: Friday music jam sessions, 1 to 3 p.m. at 338 N. MacLeod Ave., Arlington. Kids and adults are invited. Children younger than 16 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. 360-653-7752, ext. 14.
Winter Extravaganza: Make a Graham Cracker House. Mukilteo Public Library invites everybody to build their own graham cracker house. The event starts at 7 p.m. Monday at 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Materials will be provided. For adults, teens and kids. Please pre-register online or by phone at 425-493-8202.
Winter Solstice: Sultan, the Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce and local community members are hosting a Winter Solstice event to bestow comfort and embrace hope during the holidays. The event will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. next Thursday, at the Sultan Visitors Information Center, 320 Main Street. For more information, call the Visitors Center at 360-793-0983.
Groups
AARP, Snohomish County Chapter 2308: 1 p.m. first Friday of each month at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd, Arlington. Jim Cummins, 360-435-5788 or james.cummins7@comcast.net.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. The group supports the Coast Guard, teaches boating safety classes and conducts free vessel examinations. Marie Porterfield, 425-629-3241, 509-949-6715 or Marie.Porterfield64@gmail.com.
Employment Network: Free help with job search, resume writing and interviewing. 10 a.m. to noon Fridays at the North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE., Mill Creek. 425-743-2386.
Family support group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. second Monday of every month at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100 St. NE, Marysville. A group for family members of adults living with mental illness, to share ideas about coping and becoming better caregivers to their loved ones. Wendy, 206-790-0162.
Lymphedema Support Group Meeting: 6 to 8:00 p.m. third Thursday of the month, Conference Room B, Providence Regional Medical Center, Pacific Campus, 916 Pacific Avenue, Everett, Kim@kimsfocus.net.
Lynnwood MS self-help group: 1 to 2:30 p.m. third Fridays in the group room at the YWCA Village, at 19703 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Meetings held on the third Friday of every month. Sharon Todd, 360-651-9720.
Marysville MS self-help group: 10:30 to noon second Saturday of each month, except July and August, at Cascade Christian Reformed Church, 13908 51st Ave. NE, Marysville. Barb 360-659-7431, Linda 425-238-0849.
Meet advocates for people with disabilities: The Hearing, Speech and Deafness Center are scheduled to be answering questions from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. For more information, call the library at 360-658-5000.
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.
Mothers and More: 7:30 to 9 p.m. third Tuesdays at Spotted Cow Cream and Bean in Mill Creek Town Center. Prospective members welcome. Email membership@snohomishmoms.org.
Mukilteo Running Club: 7:30 a.m. Saturdays. above the Harbour Pointe Middle School track. All ages and abilities welcome. The group runs a four-mile loop at a conversational pace. mukrunclub@gmail.com.
Parkinson's disease support group: 2 to 4 p.m. fourth Saturdays in the Rainier Room at 1330 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 425-327-9401.
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 for people older than 45. Fun, friends, family. Breakfasts on Saturdays. Judy, 425-931-1195.
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays: The Everett chapter of the national support group meets at 7 p.m. third Mondays at the Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave. www.pflag.org.
Support group for parents of children with behavioral problems: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays at Zion Lutheran Church, 4634 Alger Ave. Everett. The network offers peer-to-peer support for parents struggling with children exhibiting behaviors such as abusing drugs or alcohol, truancy or other risky behaviors. Groups are confidential and free. 888-468-2620 or www.cpsn.org.
Support group for special education parents in the Everett School District: 6:30 to 8 p.m. every third Wednesday of the month except December, at View Ridge Elementary School, 202 Alder Street, Everett.
The 449 Club: A nonprofit alcohol-free dance and social club, "bumpin' to the tunes of old-school R&B." Volunteers needed. 425-445-5224.
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.
Sno-Isle Genealogical Society: Meets the first Wednesday of the month at the Alderwood Manor Heritage Cottage in Heritage Park, 19903 Poplar Way, Lynnwood. Meeting and announcements at 1 p.m., program at 1:30 p.m. The genealogical research library, 19827 Poplar Way, Lynnwood, is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. 425-775-6267.
Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers: 1 to 3 p.m. second Tuesdays at 2720 Heller Road, Oak Harbor. Ruth Hancock, 360-675-4086, 360-969-0064 or randr.hancock@frontier.com.
Widow support groups: Widowed Information Consultation Services has ongoing support groups for widowed men and women in Everett, Lynnwood and Monroe. 425-252-7617.
WAYS To Help
Arlington Food Bank: Looking for Arlington-area businesses and community groups interested in hosting a food drive. Dori, 360-435-1631. Volunteers also needed.
Arlington Kids' Kloset: Looking for volunteers to work weekly, three-hour shifts helping needy families shop for school clothing. Weekly hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to noon and 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. 9 a.m. to noon and 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays. Donations of gently used clothing and books also are needed. 360-435-4875.
Binky Patrol: A group of quilters, knitters and crocheters who make "binkies" for children in traumatic situations. The group is looking for volunteers and donations of fabric, yarn or thread. Meetings are on the first Sunday of each month in Marysville. 360-659-7198.
Cancer Resource Center at the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: Looking for volunteers to work weekly four-hour shifts meeting with cancer patients and caregivers, and providing support. Drivers for the Road to Recovery program also are needed. The program provides rides for cancer patients to their treatments and appointments. Volunteers use their own vehicles and get mileage reimbursement. 425-322-1114.
Celebration of Lights: Edmonds is accepting donations for its Youth Scholarship Fund. People can give at least $5 to help fund the scholarship and for a light on the fir tree on display at the Frances Anderson Center until Jan. 3. People wanting to participate can call 425-771-0230 to order a form, or stop at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds.
Christmas Tree recycling and food drive: The Darrington Boy Scout Troop 47 is conducting a non-perishable food, paper and personal products drive to benefit local Darrington area food banks through Dec. 20. Donations can be dropped at
Darrington IGA on 1090 Seeman St., Cascade Senior Center on 1115 Darrington St., Coastal Community Bank in 1220 Highway 530 and Bank of America , 1075 Darrington St.
They are also offering Christmas Tree recycling, including pick up in the Darrington city limits on New Years Day. For more information, contact Gretchen Vincent at 360-436-0413 or 425-870-2516.
Hands of Hope Food Bank: Help serve your neighbors in need by volunteering at the food bank or making a donation. For more information on volunteering, call and ask for the director. To make a donation, send checks to 9506 Seventh Ave. SE, Everett, WA 98208, or bring in your food donation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 425-355-5985.
Holiday Food Basket Program: Advent Lutheran Church in Mill Creek, is looking for volunteers interested to pack food and deliver it to people in need from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, at the church, 4306 132nd St. S.E., Mill Creek. For more information, call the church at 425-337-5373.
Kloz 4 Kidz: The free clothing center for kids in need in the Marysville area is seeking donations of clean, gently used clothing and cash donations. Call for an appointment or volunteer information. 360-659-8521.
Marysville Community Food Bank: Looking for volunteers to help with a variety of jobs including food sorters and drivers at 4150 88th St. NE., Marysville. 360-658-1054 or www.marysvillecommunityfb.com.
Marysville Community Lunch: Volunteers are needed to help buy, prepare and serve food from 1 to 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Evergreen Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1607 Fourth St., Marysville. Teri, 360-658-4472.
Mentoring Children of Promise: A community-based mentoring program for children with incarcerated parents is looking for committed, dependable adults, 21 and older, to have fun and be positive role models to at-risk children. Other volunteer opportunities also available. Wendi, 425-259-2973, ext. 2717 or mcp@voaww.org.
Mittens for Kittens: Snohomish Boys & Girls Club and Snohomish Chamber of Commerce are collecting gloves, scarves and hats to give to children for this winter until Dec. 9. People can drop off donations at different locations. They are the Boys & Girls Club, 405 Second Street; Snohomish Community Food Bank, 1330 Ferguson Park Road and at Columbia Bank, 167 Lincoln Ave. Cash donations may also be made at the Snohomish Boys & Girls Club. More information: www.cityofsnohomish.com.
Partners in Palliative Care: Seeks volunteer listeners for its support program. 425-261-4769.
Road to Recovery: American Cancer Society program seeking volunteer drivers for cancer patients. Jerri Wood, 425-322-1114 or jerri.wood@cancer.org.
Pet Pictures with Santa: Helping Hands Veterinary Clinic is bringing Santa to have his picture taken with pets from 9 a.m. to noon. Saturday at 18415 33rd W, Suite R, Lynnwood. Pictures cost $5. Proceeds are to benefit Toys for Tots and the Lynnwood PAWS Animal Shelter. The clinic is also currently accepting toys donations to benefit Toys for Tots, and pet food for the shelter. For more info: call 425-672-4343 or visit www.helpinghandsvet.com.
Volunteer through the Retired and Senior Volunteers Program: The program matches volunteers 55 and older with dozens of opportunities throughout Snohomish County. Sponsored by Catholic Community Services. Katie Owen, 425-374-6323.
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-Camano Community Resource Center: Volunteer opportunities for youth and adults, including working in the bookstore and doing grounds maintenance, 9620 271st St. NW, Stanwood, 360-629-5257.
Stillaguamish Senior Center needs volunteers for various positions, from sorting clothes to, driving a bus, to helping in the kitchen. DJ, 360-653-4551, ext. 228. The center is at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington.
Toys for Tots: Western Washington Medical group Family Medicine is partnering up with U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign by accepting toys donations until Dec. 14. People can donate toys from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, at the third floor of Silver Lake Medical Center, 12728 19th Ave. SE, Suite 300, Everett. To learn more about the toy drive visit healthyyouwwmg.blogspot.com.
Drop off unwrapped new toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign at the Everett Golf and Country Club on the corner of 52nd and Colby. Hours of operation are, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday.
VGAL: Snohomish County Volunteer Guardian ad Litem program needs Spanish-speaking volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the dependency court area. Contact the VGAL Program for a volunteer application at 425-388-7854.
Volunteer Chore Services: A program of Catholic Community Services is seeking volunteers to help low-income senior clients with everyday household chores, such as washing dishes, vacuuming and laundry. Debra Bordsen, 425-257-2101, ext. 3323.
Willow Place: Three-hour activity sessions for older teens and adults with developmental disabilities. Exercise, crafts, games, music. The sessions are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at 1402 State Ave., Marysville. $10 for those with caregivers, $15 for those who come by themselves. 360-653-2324.
American Legion Post 58: 7 p.m. third Tuesday of every month at the Odd Fellows Building, 610 Lewis St., Monroe. Bob, 360-863-3544 or www.americanlegionmonroe.org.
American Legion Post 6: 7 p.m. second Thursday of every month at the VFW Hall, 2711 Oakes Ave., Everett. Marvin, 425-224-4137.
Everett Emblem Club No. 523: 11 a.m. second Monday of each month at the Everett Elks Lodge, 2802 Hoyt Ave, Everett.
Lynnwood Emblem Club No. 366: 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lynnwood Elks Lodge, 6620 196th St. SW, Lynnwood.
Fleet Reserve Association and Ladies Fleet Reserve Association unit and branch 18: lunch at noon, meeting at 1 p.m. second Saturday of each month at 23003 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. 425-771-2774.
Monroe Historical Society: Potluck dinner starts at 6:30 p.m., meeting starts at 7 p.m., Dec. 15 at the Tualco Grange, 18933 Tualco Road. Donations are accepted to benefit a nonprofit veteran's organization. For more information, contact the Monroe Historical Society at 360-217-7223 or visit www.monroehistoricalsociety.org.
KIWANIS CLUBS
Arlington: 7 p.m. first and third Wednesday of each month at the Arlington Boys & Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington.
Edmonds: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. 425-771-8949.
Everett-Evergreen: 7 a.m. Fridays at Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. johnsrc48@yahoo.com.
Everett Golden K Kiwanis Club: 10 a.m. Thursdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. 360-653-7239.
Lake Stevens: 6:30 a.m. first, second and third Wednesday of every month at Buzz Inn, 1801 Main Street; 6:30 p.m. every fourth Wednesday at the Lake Stevens Boys & Girls Club, 1609 E. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Stevens. 425-308-2976.
Lynnwood: 7 to 8 a.m. Thursdays at the Lynnwood fire station, 18800 44th Ave. W. 425-478-6976.
Marysville: 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Village Restaurant, 224 Ash Ave., Marysville. 425-343-5310.
Mukilteo: 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.
Silver Lake: Noon every Tuesday at Alfy's Pizza, 9620 19th Ave. SE., Everett.
Snohomish: Noon Thursdays at the Collector's Choice Restaurant, 215 Cypress Ave., Snohomish. snohomishkiwanis.org.
Snohomish-Tillicum: 10 a.m. Mondays in the meeting hall of St. Michael's Catholic Church, 1512 Pine Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-3590.
LIONS CLUBS
Edmonds: 6 p.m. second and fourth Mondays at Stevens Hospital cafeteria, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. 425-774-6353.
Everett Central: Noon on the second and fourth Wednesdays at Scuttlebutt's, 1205 Craftsman Way, Everett. 425-514-5464.
Mukilteo: 7 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce office, 4902 76th St. SW., Mukilteo.
South Everett: 7 p.m. first and third Wednesdays at Patty's Eggnest at Chuckwagon Inn, 6720 Evergreen Way, Everett. 425-337-0959.
Smokey Point, Seven Lakes: 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Lake Goodwin Community Club, 17323 42nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. 360-652-2898.
Snohomish: 6 to 7:30 p.m. first and third Monday of the month at Collector's Choice Restaurant, 215 Cypress Ave., Snohomish. 425-327-5283.
Tulalip: Noon second and fourth Wednesdays through October at the Tulalip Resort Casino Canoes Cabaret, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. Keith Osburn, 360-658-8877.
ROTARY CLUBS
Arlington: 12 p.m. lunch, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. meeting every Thursday at the Glen Eagle Country Club, 7619 E. Country Club Drive.
Edmonds: 11:30 a.m. lunch, noon meeting every Tuesday at the Edmonds Conference Center, 201 Fourth Ave. N. Guests welcome. 425-745-1540 or 425-773-1540. www.edmondsrotary.org.
Lake Stevens: 7:15 a.m. Fridays at Lake Stevens School District Administration building, 12303 22nd Ave. NE. Gary O'Rielly, 425-322-3399.
Marysville: Noon Wednesdays at Jumbo Buffet, 318 State St., Marysville. 425-238-5232.
Snohomish: 7 a.m. breakfast, 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. meeting every Thursday at Collector's Choice Restaurant, 215 Cypress Ave., Snohomish. www.snohomishrotary.org.
South Everett-Mukilteo: 12:15 p.m. Fridays at Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE, Everett. www.semr.org.
TOASTMASTERS
Early Opinions: 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays at the Mukilteo YMCA, 10601 47th Place W., Mukilteo. 425-347-5428.
Everett Pacesetters: 7 p.m. Thursdays at Washington Oaks, 1717 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. www.everettpacesetters.org.
Mill Creek: 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at Merrill Gardens, 14905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek. Call 425-753-0542.
Monroe: 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Merrill Gardens, 15465 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. www.monroetoastmasters.com.
Snohomish City Toastmasters: 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Fridays, Collector's Choice Restaurant, 215 Cypress Ave. Snohomish. Visitors welcome. 425-876-3232 or snohomishcitytoastmasters@gmail.com. [URL]snohomishcitytoastmasters.blogspot.com.
;http://snohomishcitytoastmasters.blogspot.com[URL]Sultan's Early Words: 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1112 E. Main St., Sultan. Behind Wagley Creek Automotive. Visitors welcome. 360-863-2208.
The Gipson Gabbers: 10 to 11:15 a.m. first and third Saturday of every month at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. Deb Loughrey-Johnson, 425-257-7080 or dloughrey-johnson@ci.everett.wa.us.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Arlington: 9 a.m. Fridays at the Arlington Boys & Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE. Cathy, 425-308-3150.
Everett 325: 10 a.m. Mondays at Memorial Community Church, 710 Pecks Drive, Everett. 425-750-3414.
Lakewood: 9 a.m. Wednesdays at Faith Lutheran Church, 1424 172nd Ave. NE, Arlington. Deborah, 425-422-3648.
Monroe: Chapter 0627: 8:30 a.m. Mondays at First Baptist Church of Monroe, 17922 149th St. SE, 360-793-2238 or 360-794-7345. Chapter 1042: 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays at New Hope Fellowship Monroe, 1016 W. Main St., 360-794-8028.
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
Arlington Post 1561: 7 p.m. first Tuesdays at the American Legion Hall, 115 Olympic Ave., Arlington. All veterans who have served honorably and received a combat or campaign medal are eligible to join. 425-232-8453 or 360-435-6677.
Gay Jones Post 921 and Auxiliary: 1 p.m. third Saturdays at the Boys & Girls Club, 402 Second St., Snohomish. Most overseas veterans are eligible. Help for all veterans who need a hand up. 425-397-7111.
Ladies Auxiliary No. 2100: 6:30 p.m. second Monday of each month at the Post Home, 2711 Oakes Ave., Everett.
Lynnwood Post 1040: First Thursdays at the Alderwood Youth Club, 19619 24th Ave. W., Lynnwood. 425-774-7416, 425-697-4102 or 425-486-2637.
Old Guard Post 2100: 6:30 p.m. last Thursday of every month at 2711 Oakes Ave., Everett. 425-252-2100.
CLUBS
Everett Area Newcomers: Welcoming women new to the area. The group has 10 to 15 different activities available on a monthly basis. Newsletter upon request. 425-835-0134.
Friendship Club: A group of senior citizens meets for lunch the second Thursday of each month at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 216 Broadway Ave., Everett. The lunch costs $7. Edward, 425-493-2588.
Gold Prospectors Association of America, Everett chapter: 7 p.m. second Friday of the month at Patty's Eggnest, 6720 Evergreen Way, Everett. Eras Gattshall, 425-263-2293.
Good Guy Sams RV Club: 11 a.m. third Friday of each month at the Marysville Golden Corral, 1065 State Ave. 425-355-3450 or 360-563-2648.
Lake Goodwin Community Club: Monthly meeting and potluck on the second Saturday of each month. 5:30 p.m. social hour, 6:30 p.m. potluck. Varied entertainment monthly. Membership is open to everyone in the Seven Lakes area. [/URL]lakegoodwincc.org;http://LakeGoodwincc.org[URL] or 360-652-9709.
Double deck pinochle group: Meets at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 4:30 p.m., Thursdays at the Scriber Gardens/GenCare 6024 200 St. SW, Lynnwood. For more information call Carla at 425-771-5471.
Soroptimist International
Marysville: 7 a.m. first and third Tuesdays of the month at Fanny's Restaurant, 505 Cedar Ave. A1, Marysville. Renae, 425-971-0031.
Everett: noon to 1 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE, Everett. 425-923-0039.
Mill Creek Seniors Club: Potlucks in the community room at City Hall, 15728 Main St., Mill Creek. The group meets at noon on the first and third Monday of each month. 425-357-1260.
North Sound Knitters Guild: 6 to 9 p.m. second Monday of every month at in the social room of Stanwood Senior Center, 7530 276th St. NW, Stanwood. New and seasoned knitters welcome. Sandy, 360-387-0165.
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.
Sisco Height Community Club: Meets first Friday of each month, except December, at 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington. 6:15 p.m. dinner, 7:15 p.m. meeting. Get to know your neighbors over music and dominos. Don King, 360-658-8107.
Sno-King Stamp Club: Meetings from 7:30 to 9 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Snohomish County PUD, 2320 California St., Everett. Meetings usually include a program. Family Night: 7 to 9 p.m. third Friday of each month at the South County Senior Center, 220 S. Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Silent auction, free refreshments and plenty of stamps to buy and sell. [/URL]sno-kingstampclub.freehostia.com;http://sno-kingstampclub.freehostia.com[URL].
Snohomish Knitters Guild: 7 to 9 p.m. second Tuesdays of the month at the Waltz Building, 116 Ave. B, Snohomish. Doors open at 6 p.m. for an impromptu knit group, 6:30 p.m. for Knit Lab. The main program starts at 7 p.m. [/URL]www.snohomishknittersguild.org;http://www.snohomishknittersguild.org.
Valley Spinners Guild: 7 to 9 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Zion Lutheran Church, 329 Ave. A, Snohomish. Alice Lake, 360-668-8196, email valleyspinnersguild@gmail.com or [URL]valleyspinnersguild.wordpress.com.
HAPPENINGS
Annual Community Christmas Caroling: The Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce invites everybody to a night of caroling and holiday treats starting at 6 p.m. Monday at the Sultan Visitor Center, 320 Main St. For more information, call the Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce at 360-793-0983.
Annual Tree Lighting: The annual Tree Lighting ceremony along with carol singing, hot chocolate and a visit from Santa. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday, at the U.S. 2 park located at the intersection of Fifth and Orchard streets, a block north of the U.S. 2.
Citizenship classes: Marysville Library is offering a five-week citizenship class starting Jan. 23. The classes are to help immigrants pass the naturalization test. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Mark Barnett at 360-658-5000 ext. 5021.
ESL Talk Time: Adults wanting to improve their English-speaking skills are invited to attend Monroe Library's ESL Talk Time starting on Jan. 10. The free one-hour talks are scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the Monroe Library meeting room located at 1070 Village Way. For more information, call 360-794-7851.
Holiday break camps for kids: Edmonds Parks and Recreation is offering two half-day camps at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., during the holiday break this December. The gymnastic camp is between 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through next Thursday for children between the ages of 8 and 12. Cost is $85. Discovery days camp is for children between 8 and 12 years old. The camp is from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 28 to Dec. 30. Cost is $65. Register for either camp by calling 425-771-0230 or online at reczone.org.
Holiday festival: Marysville Special Education PTSA and the Arc of Snohomish County are hosting an evening of family fun with Santa pictures, refreshments and crafts in the 6th annual Holiday Festival. The free event is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Allen Creek Elementary School, 6505 60th Drive NE, Marysville. For more information contact Tracie Diemert at 425-258-2459 ext. 111, or email at Tracie@arcsno.org.
In the Christmas Mood: The Monroe Concert Band presents its free Christmas Concert starting at 7 p.m. today, Frank Wagner Auditorium, 639 W. Main St. For more information visit www.monroeconcertband.org or send an email at monroeconcertband@gmail.com.
Mexican Dinner Night: 5 to 6:30 p.m. every third Thursday of the month at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. The cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children younger than 12. Call 360-794-6359 for reservations.
Movie screening: Stanwood Library is hosting a discussion with the screening of "Not In Our Town: Light in the Darkness," a documentary about hate crime violence at 1:30 p.m. today, 9701 271st St. NW, Stanwood. For other screenings go to www.sno-isle.org/explore/issues-that-matter-niot or call your local library.
Pancake Breakfast: 8 to 10:30 a.m. every third Saturday of the month at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway in Monroe. Enjoy a meal of pancakes, eggs, ham, sausage, coffee, milk and juice prepared and served by volunteers. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children younger than 12. Proceeds benefit the center. 360-794-6359.
The Snohomish Chamber of Commerce says thank you and farewell to Snohomish Police Chief John Turner. The public is invited to attend this luncheon meeting, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, at Faith Assembly Church, 1220 22nd Street. Meeting cost includes lunch at $15 for members and $18 for non-members. If you are interested, please RSVP by e-mail to manager@cityofsnohomish.com or call 360-568-2526 by Friday. For more details including directions to the meeting, please go to www.cityofsnohomish.com.
Table tennis at the Everett senior center: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, 12:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays at 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. 425-257-8780.
Village Community Services: Friday music jam sessions, 1 to 3 p.m. at 338 N. MacLeod Ave., Arlington. Kids and adults are invited. Children younger than 16 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. 360-653-7752, ext. 14.
Winter Extravaganza: Make a Graham Cracker House. Mukilteo Public Library invites everybody to build their own graham cracker house. The event starts at 7 p.m. Monday at 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Materials will be provided. For adults, teens and kids. Please pre-register online or by phone at 425-493-8202.
Winter Solstice: Sultan, the Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce and local community members are hosting a Winter Solstice event to bestow comfort and embrace hope during the holidays. The event will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. next Thursday, at the Sultan Visitors Information Center, 320 Main Street. For more information, call the Visitors Center at 360-793-0983.
Groups
AARP, Snohomish County Chapter 2308: 1 p.m. first Friday of each month at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd, Arlington. Jim Cummins, 360-435-5788 or james.cummins7@comcast.net.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. The group supports the Coast Guard, teaches boating safety classes and conducts free vessel examinations. Marie Porterfield, 425-629-3241, 509-949-6715 or Marie.Porterfield64@gmail.com.
Employment Network: Free help with job search, resume writing and interviewing. 10 a.m. to noon Fridays at the North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE., Mill Creek. 425-743-2386.
Family support group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. second Monday of every month at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100 St. NE, Marysville. A group for family members of adults living with mental illness, to share ideas about coping and becoming better caregivers to their loved ones. Wendy, 206-790-0162.
Lymphedema Support Group Meeting: 6 to 8:00 p.m. third Thursday of the month, Conference Room B, Providence Regional Medical Center, Pacific Campus, 916 Pacific Avenue, Everett, Kim@kimsfocus.net.
Lynnwood MS self-help group: 1 to 2:30 p.m. third Fridays in the group room at the YWCA Village, at 19703 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Meetings held on the third Friday of every month. Sharon Todd, 360-651-9720.
Marysville MS self-help group: 10:30 to noon second Saturday of each month, except July and August, at Cascade Christian Reformed Church, 13908 51st Ave. NE, Marysville. Barb 360-659-7431, Linda 425-238-0849.
Meet advocates for people with disabilities: The Hearing, Speech and Deafness Center are scheduled to be answering questions from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. For more information, call the library at 360-658-5000.
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.
Mothers and More: 7:30 to 9 p.m. third Tuesdays at Spotted Cow Cream and Bean in Mill Creek Town Center. Prospective members welcome. Email membership@snohomishmoms.org.
Mukilteo Running Club: 7:30 a.m. Saturdays. above the Harbour Pointe Middle School track. All ages and abilities welcome. The group runs a four-mile loop at a conversational pace. mukrunclub@gmail.com.
Parkinson's disease support group: 2 to 4 p.m. fourth Saturdays in the Rainier Room at 1330 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 425-327-9401.
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 for people older than 45. Fun, friends, family. Breakfasts on Saturdays. Judy, 425-931-1195.
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays: The Everett chapter of the national support group meets at 7 p.m. third Mondays at the Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave. www.pflag.org.
Support group for parents of children with behavioral problems: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays at Zion Lutheran Church, 4634 Alger Ave. Everett. The network offers peer-to-peer support for parents struggling with children exhibiting behaviors such as abusing drugs or alcohol, truancy or other risky behaviors. Groups are confidential and free. 888-468-2620 or www.cpsn.org.
Support group for special education parents in the Everett School District: 6:30 to 8 p.m. every third Wednesday of the month except December, at View Ridge Elementary School, 202 Alder Street, Everett.
The 449 Club: A nonprofit alcohol-free dance and social club, "bumpin' to the tunes of old-school R&B." Volunteers needed. 425-445-5224.
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.
Sno-Isle Genealogical Society: Meets the first Wednesday of the month at the Alderwood Manor Heritage Cottage in Heritage Park, 19903 Poplar Way, Lynnwood. Meeting and announcements at 1 p.m., program at 1:30 p.m. The genealogical research library, 19827 Poplar Way, Lynnwood, is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. 425-775-6267.
Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers: 1 to 3 p.m. second Tuesdays at 2720 Heller Road, Oak Harbor. Ruth Hancock, 360-675-4086, 360-969-0064 or randr.hancock@frontier.com.
Widow support groups: Widowed Information Consultation Services has ongoing support groups for widowed men and women in Everett, Lynnwood and Monroe. 425-252-7617.
WAYS To Help
Arlington Food Bank: Looking for Arlington-area businesses and community groups interested in hosting a food drive. Dori, 360-435-1631. Volunteers also needed.
Arlington Kids' Kloset: Looking for volunteers to work weekly, three-hour shifts helping needy families shop for school clothing. Weekly hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to noon and 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. 9 a.m. to noon and 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays. Donations of gently used clothing and books also are needed. 360-435-4875.
Binky Patrol: A group of quilters, knitters and crocheters who make "binkies" for children in traumatic situations. The group is looking for volunteers and donations of fabric, yarn or thread. Meetings are on the first Sunday of each month in Marysville. 360-659-7198.
Cancer Resource Center at the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: Looking for volunteers to work weekly four-hour shifts meeting with cancer patients and caregivers, and providing support. Drivers for the Road to Recovery program also are needed. The program provides rides for cancer patients to their treatments and appointments. Volunteers use their own vehicles and get mileage reimbursement. 425-322-1114.
Celebration of Lights: Edmonds is accepting donations for its Youth Scholarship Fund. People can give at least $5 to help fund the scholarship and for a light on the fir tree on display at the Frances Anderson Center until Jan. 3. People wanting to participate can call 425-771-0230 to order a form, or stop at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds.
Christmas Tree recycling and food drive: The Darrington Boy Scout Troop 47 is conducting a non-perishable food, paper and personal products drive to benefit local Darrington area food banks through Dec. 20. Donations can be dropped at
Darrington IGA on 1090 Seeman St., Cascade Senior Center on 1115 Darrington St., Coastal Community Bank in 1220 Highway 530 and Bank of America , 1075 Darrington St.
They are also offering Christmas Tree recycling, including pick up in the Darrington city limits on New Years Day. For more information, contact Gretchen Vincent at 360-436-0413 or 425-870-2516.
Hands of Hope Food Bank: Help serve your neighbors in need by volunteering at the food bank or making a donation. For more information on volunteering, call and ask for the director. To make a donation, send checks to 9506 Seventh Ave. SE, Everett, WA 98208, or bring in your food donation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 425-355-5985.
Holiday Food Basket Program: Advent Lutheran Church in Mill Creek, is looking for volunteers interested to pack food and deliver it to people in need from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, at the church, 4306 132nd St. S.E., Mill Creek. For more information, call the church at 425-337-5373.
Kloz 4 Kidz: The free clothing center for kids in need in the Marysville area is seeking donations of clean, gently used clothing and cash donations. Call for an appointment or volunteer information. 360-659-8521.
Marysville Community Food Bank: Looking for volunteers to help with a variety of jobs including food sorters and drivers at 4150 88th St. NE., Marysville. 360-658-1054 or www.marysvillecommunityfb.com.
Marysville Community Lunch: Volunteers are needed to help buy, prepare and serve food from 1 to 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Evergreen Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1607 Fourth St., Marysville. Teri, 360-658-4472.
Mentoring Children of Promise: A community-based mentoring program for children with incarcerated parents is looking for committed, dependable adults, 21 and older, to have fun and be positive role models to at-risk children. Other volunteer opportunities also available. Wendi, 425-259-2973, ext. 2717 or mcp@voaww.org.
Mittens for Kittens: Snohomish Boys & Girls Club and Snohomish Chamber of Commerce are collecting gloves, scarves and hats to give to children for this winter until Dec. 9. People can drop off donations at different locations. They are the Boys & Girls Club, 405 Second Street; Snohomish Community Food Bank, 1330 Ferguson Park Road and at Columbia Bank, 167 Lincoln Ave. Cash donations may also be made at the Snohomish Boys & Girls Club. More information: www.cityofsnohomish.com.
Partners in Palliative Care: Seeks volunteer listeners for its support program. 425-261-4769.
Road to Recovery: American Cancer Society program seeking volunteer drivers for cancer patients. Jerri Wood, 425-322-1114 or jerri.wood@cancer.org.
Pet Pictures with Santa: Helping Hands Veterinary Clinic is bringing Santa to have his picture taken with pets from 9 a.m. to noon. Saturday at 18415 33rd W, Suite R, Lynnwood. Pictures cost $5. Proceeds are to benefit Toys for Tots and the Lynnwood PAWS Animal Shelter. The clinic is also currently accepting toys donations to benefit Toys for Tots, and pet food for the shelter. For more info: call 425-672-4343 or visit www.helpinghandsvet.com.
Volunteer through the Retired and Senior Volunteers Program: The program matches volunteers 55 and older with dozens of opportunities throughout Snohomish County. Sponsored by Catholic Community Services. Katie Owen, 425-374-6323.
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-Camano Community Resource Center: Volunteer opportunities for youth and adults, including working in the bookstore and doing grounds maintenance, 9620 271st St. NW, Stanwood, 360-629-5257.
Stillaguamish Senior Center needs volunteers for various positions, from sorting clothes to, driving a bus, to helping in the kitchen. DJ, 360-653-4551, ext. 228. The center is at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington.
Toys for Tots: Western Washington Medical group Family Medicine is partnering up with U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign by accepting toys donations until Dec. 14. People can donate toys from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, at the third floor of Silver Lake Medical Center, 12728 19th Ave. SE, Suite 300, Everett. To learn more about the toy drive visit healthyyouwwmg.blogspot.com.
Drop off unwrapped new toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign at the Everett Golf and Country Club on the corner of 52nd and Colby. Hours of operation are, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday.
VGAL: Snohomish County Volunteer Guardian ad Litem program needs Spanish-speaking volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the dependency court area. Contact the VGAL Program for a volunteer application at 425-388-7854.
Volunteer Chore Services: A program of Catholic Community Services is seeking volunteers to help low-income senior clients with everyday household chores, such as washing dishes, vacuuming and laundry. Debra Bordsen, 425-257-2101, ext. 3323.
Willow Place: Three-hour activity sessions for older teens and adults with developmental disabilities. Exercise, crafts, games, music. The sessions are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at 1402 State Ave., Marysville. $10 for those with caregivers, $15 for those who come by themselves. 360-653-2324.
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