Community Extra: Calendar

Events

Dragonfly show: A free presentation on that underwater predator the dragonfly, followed by a free showing of the 1954 black-and-white film “Creature of the Black Lagoon,” will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Northwest Stream Center auditorium in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Rock show: The Marysville Rock and Gem Club’s annual Rocktoberfest show is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 11-12 at Totem Middle School, 1605 Seventh St., Marysville. The show includes the Olive M. Colhour exhibit of the artist’s award-winning carvings, intarsia-mosaics and Faberge-style flowers. Free admission. More info: “Marysville Rock and Gem Club” on Facebook.com.

Brunch: The nonprofit Camano Island Yacht Club offers its monthly buffet brunch, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 12 at 129 N. Sunset Drive, Camano Island. Cost is $9, $5 for children under 9. Omelets $1 extra. Breakfast meats, scrambled eggs, hash browns, blueberry pancakes, fresh fruit, sweet rolls, beverages.

Sunday dinner: Noon-2 p.m. Oct. 12 (second Sunday, except special holidays) at the Horseshoe Grange, 16424 Broadway in Snohomish. Home-style roast beef with mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, salad and homemade pie. Cost is $9, $4.50 for children ages 6-12. Music with the Old Time and Country Music Association as well. Proceeds support upkeep of the grange. More info: 425-316-1991.

Cat class: The Community Cat Coalition’s next “Basic TNR: Trap, Neuter, Return” class is set for 1-3 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Everett Animal Shelter, 333 Smith Island Road. Free, but registration requested. More info: cccofwa@gmail.com or Phil at 425-330-2658.

Author talk, Camano: William Dietrich, author of the Ethan Gage adventurer books, speaks at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St. Dietrich also writes stand-alone thrillers with a historical bent. His talk is part of a series of mystery author talks. More info: 360-678-4911.

Author talk, Everett: Everett author Sandra Walker interviewed over 400 “silver-haired” paperboys and papergirls across America after creating a project at the Museum of History and Industry. Many local residents are featured in the resulting book, “Little Merchants.” Walker speaks at the Everett Woman’s Book Club program meeting, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave.

Teen dream boards: Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to make dream boards with goals and visions for the future, 3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Snacks and craft supplies provided. More info: Melleny Thomasson at 425-493-8202 ext. 3231, mthomasson@sno-isle.org.

Trafficking talk: Karen Shoaf-Mitchell of the League of Women Voters introduces the troubling topic of human trafficking in the Evergreen State, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. The program includes a 20-minute video, “Chosen,” by Shared Hope International of Vancouver. More info: 425-257-7640.

Camano parks: Learn more about Camano Island parks and preserves and those who promote them, 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N. East Camano Drive. Friends of Camano Island Parks celebrates 20 years. Part of a series of public presentations held the third Wednesday of each month by Camano Wildlife Habitat Project. More info: 360-387-2236, www.camanowildlifehabitat.org.

China talk: Everett Community College hosts “China Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections,” 4-8 p.m. Oct. 16 at EvCC’s Henry M. Jackson Conference Center on the campus at 2000 Tower St. The event will start with a live webcast talk by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and will be followed by a presentation about eco-villages and the environmental impact of China’s urban growth by Melinda Herrold-Menzies, associate professor of environmental analysis at Pitzer College in Claremont, Calif. Free. More info: ncuscr.org/cth.

Art for teens: Teen Nights return to the Schack Art Center. The next free Teen Night is 6-8 p.m. Oct. 16 at the art center, 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Teens can learn from professional artists and create as many as four takeaway art projects. The Oct. 16 Teen Night is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Everett. To sponsor a Teen Night, contact Carolyn Herzer at cherzer@schack.org. More info: 425-259-5050.

Happiness talk: Craig Weiner discusses research in “The Science of Happiness,” 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. Attendance is limited; registration required. More info: 360-629-3132.

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 (third Friday) at the Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington. Musicians welcome, or just come and enjoy the music. Hot coffee and refreshments provided. More info: Don King, 360-658-8107.

Bat Lady: Barbara “The Bat Lady” Ogaard gives a presentation on bats, 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Northwest Stream Center in Snohomish County’s McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Ogaard rehabilitates injured bats for the Sarvey Wildlife Center and is a researcher for Bats Northwest. Cost is $5 for Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $7 non-members. Reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Pancake breakfast: 8 to 10:30 a.m. Oct. 18 (third Saturday) at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. Pancakes, eggs, ham, sausage, coffee, milk and juice prepared and served by volunteers. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children under age 12. Proceeds benefit the center. More info: 360-794-6359.

Norwegian Pancake Breakfast: 7:30-10:30 a.m. Oct. 18 (third Saturday, September to May) at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens. Thin, rolled pancakes with strawberries and syrup, along with ham and beverages. Cost is $5; children under age 4 are free. More info: 425-334-0421.

Recycling event: Cascade High School holds a metal and electronics recycling event, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 18 at 801 E. Casino Road, Everett. Cash donations also welcome. Proceeds benefit student activities. More info: Ian at 206-819-0308.

Microchip clinic: CASA sponsors a low-cost microchip clinic, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 18 at the shelter on the corner of East Camano Drive and Can Ku Road on Camano Island. Cost is $20 per chip. Cats and dogs only. Cats must arrive in a carrier and dogs must be leashed. More info: 360-387-1902, camanoanimalshelter.org.

Paranormal talk: Learn about the real world of paranormal investigation with Darren Thompson of Washington State Paranormal Investigation and Research, 2 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. Registration required. More info: 360-629-3132.

Bingo karaoke: The Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett holds a Zombie-Vampire Bingo Karaoke fundraiser event, 5:30-10 p.m. Oct. 18. Ages 21 and older. Tickets are $16 and include a bingo sheet. Costume contest, raffle, concessions. Tickets at the senior center, 3025 Lombard Ave., or at www.brownpapertickets.com. More info: Eric Wollan, 425-257-7082.

Bazaars

Arlington: The Stillaguamish Senior Center holds a Harvest and Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 11. Indoor shopping, free coffee, lunch available. The Senior Center is at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd. More info: 360-653-4551.

Mukilteo: Olympic View Middle School holds a holiday bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 18 in the gym and courtyard at the school, 2602 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo. Over 50 vendors selling hand-crafted art. Sponsored by Hope Club, a student service club. More info: Cheryl Phillip at phillipcm@mukilteo.wednet.edu.

Arlington: The nonprofit Loyal Heights Community Club holds its annual fall bazaar 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 18 at 4305 269th Place NE, Arlington. More info: 360-435-2998.

Lynnwood: St. Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church of Lynnwood holds its 25th annual Egyptian Indoor Festival, 12-8 p.m. Oct. 18 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. The Middle Eastern-style bazaar features Egyptian food, pastries, Papyrus art, Pharonic jewelry, souvenirs, statues, Coptic Christian art, Icons, literature and more. Free admission.

Ways to help

Winter clothes: Sisco Heights Community Club hosts its Winter Gathering, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 11 in the clubhouse at 13527 99th Ave., Arlington. Bring gently used winter clothing for the Everett Gospel Mission and receive a free dinner of spaghetti and salad.

Dance fundraiser: The Dance School, a nonprofit dance center in downtown Everett, holds a Casino Night and silent auction fundraiser, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 11 at 2821 Rockefeller Ave. Tickets are $45 and include risk-free gaming, food and a glass of champagne. Proceeds will help the school provide scholarships, create a performance group, and add a special dance program for students with sensory processing issues. More info: www.thedanceschool.org or 425-259-6861.

Blood drive: Everett Community College’s Student Life office and the Puget Sound Blood Center host a blood drive, 8:30 a.m-2:30 p.m. Oct. 13-14 in the Henry M. Jackson Center Wilderness Auditorium on the campus at 2000 Tower St. To make an appointment to donate, call 425-388-9561. Walk-in donors also welcome.

Hospice volunteers: Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County, 2731 Wetmore Ave., Everett, holds its next volunteer information session on Oct. 15 (third Wednesday). Registration required. More info: Joanie at 425-261-4815 or Joan.Hemm@providence.org.

Recovery Cafe breakfast: Planners for the Everett Recovery Cafe hold a “Transformation Breakfast: An Education of the Heart and Fundraising Event,” 7:30-9 a.m. Oct. 16 at the Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Jason Fitzgerald, operations director at Recovery Cafe of Seattle, speaks. Proceeds will help open an Everett Recovery Cafe this fall. RSVP and more info: breakfast@everettrecoverycafe.org.

Green Everett Day: Bring friends, some sturdy shoes and join the planting party for Green Everett Day, 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 18 at Thornton A. Sullivan Park located on Silver Lake at 11405 W. Silver Lake Road. RSVP by email to greeneverett@forterra.org. More info: Joanna Nelson de Flores at Forterra, 425-238-0065.

Murder Mystery: The Stillaguamish Senior Center holds a Murder Mystery Dinner Show fundraiser, 5 p.m. Oct. 18 at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Spirits, dinner, raffles, no-host bar. Cost is $45 members, $50 non-members. RSVP required. More info: 360-653-4551.

Shelter fundraiser: Purrfect Pals Cat Shelter and Sanctuary in Arlington holds a Black Cat Ball and auction fundraiser on Oct. 25 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Tickets (starting at $100) and donations at www.purrfectpals.org. More info: 360-652-9611, Janice@PurrfectPals.org.

Amelia’s goals: Amelia Bauer-Lane is turning 5 years old and to celebrate her birthday is asking people to donate to a pair of her favorite causes, including Toys for Tots of South Snohomish County and PAWS animal shelter. Funds are set up at www.youcaring.com.

Jackson robotics: Jack in the Bot, a robotics team at Jackson High School, is working on converting a portable classroom into a machine shop and seeks donations to help make it happen. Donations of machine items as well as monetary donations are welcome. A full list of requests is to be posted at www.frcteam2910.org. To donate, mail to FRC Team 2910, Henry M. Jackson High School, 1508 136th St. SE, Mill Creek, WA 98012. More info: coach Maggie Thorliefson at mthorleifson@everettsd.org or 425-385-7183.

Volunteer: Youthville in Marysville and Everett needs volunteers for its “Incredible Years” programs, which teaches parents how to build good relationships with their children. Volunteers are needed to help prepare meals, do crafts with children or simply hold babies. Must be 18 or older. More info: 360-651-4444, johill@youthville.org.

Toy drive: The Goldwing Touring Association Chapter C, an Everett-based motorcycle club known as the Evergreen Wings, holds its annual Stuffed Animal Drive to benefit Christmas House through Dec. 13. Donations of new or gently used stuffed toys (no tears, stains, broken or missing parts) of any size, shape or species can be dropped off in the blue bin at Everett Powersports, 215 SW Everett Mall Way, Everett (open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday). For pickup of larger items, contact Kathy Leon at 206-362-4250 or Kathy-Leon@comcast.net.

Vendors, Mukilteo: Applications from vendors are now being accepted for the Mukilteo School District Craft Fair, which is one of the biggest craft fairs in the south Everett area. Proceeds go toward educational scholarships for graduating seniors. The event will be held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8 at Mariner High School. More info: http://tinyurl.com/MSDfairapp.

Vendors, Marysville: The Afton Chapter bazaar is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Marysville Masonic Hall, 419 Columbia Ave. Vendor fees are $20 and benefit scholarships. More info: Helen Collins at 425-337-6493.

Vendors, Everett: Emblem Club No. 523 of Everett plans a bazaar for Nov. 15 and seeks vendors. Tables are $25. The event is set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Everett Elks Lodge, 2802 Hoyt Ave. More info: Judy Hohn at 425-334-2513.

Vendors, Camano: The Camano Center plans a holiday craft and gift bazaar 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 22. Vendor applications are at the Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, or online at www.camanocenter.org.

Seniors

Driving safety class: A “55 Alive” defensive driving class is offered 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 14-15 (second Tuesday and Wednesday) at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Cost is $12 AARP members, $14 non-members. To sign up, call 360-653-4551.

Defensive driving: The Ken Baxter Community Center is taking registrations for an upcoming defensive driving course open to adults age 55 and above. Cost is $15 for current AARP members and $20 for non-AARP members. The two-day classroom course is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 15-16 at Marysville Fire Station 66, 7217 40th St. NE. Registration required. More info: 360-363-8450.

Legal planning: Retired attorney Anne Counts from the nonprofit Legal Voice presents legal and medical information for making key decisions in advance for later years and end-of-life, 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Mercy Housing Woodlake Manor community room, 1018 13th St., Snohomish. Free. More info: Joan Schrammeck, workshop coordinator, at 206-399-8401 or Joan.LegalVoice@gmail.com.

Oktoberfest: The Edmonds Senior Center holds an Oktoberfest event, 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at 220 Railroad Ave. Hearty meal, live music and singing. Cost is $8 members, $12 non-members. Reservations: 425-774-5555.

Medicare help: Representatives from Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors will be at the Camano Center (606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island) to provide one-on-one assistance with Medicare Open Enrollment, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 28. Appointments are required. More info: 800-422-2024 or 425-513-1900.

Volunteer: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), sponsored by Catholic Community Services, seeks people age 55 and over for a variety of volunteer opportunities, and specifically to help in schools as tutors, mentors or coaches. More info: John McAlpine at johnm@ccsww.org, 425-374-6374 or toll-free 888-240-8572.

Assistance

Dental care: Gold Creek Community Church sponsors an event 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 11 for adults who don’t have dental insurance. Patients with the most urgent needs will be served first. Dental checks, cleanings, X-rays, fillings and minor extractions provided. One free dental service per person. The church is at 4326 148th St. SE in Mill Creek. For services, just show up or reserve an appointment by calling 425-312-5595.

Dementia film: The Stillaguamish Senior Center hosts a free film presentation, “Senior Gems” by Teepa Snow, 1:30-3 p.m. Oct. 15. The film gives caregivers of those with dementia a better understanding of how to improve communication and mutual undertanding while managing stress. The Senior Center is at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Registration required. More info: 425-248-5276, caregiver@stillycenter.com.

Cocaine Anonymous: A nonprofit recovery program for those seeking sobriety or support in staying sober from cocaine and other mind-altering substances. For program information and local meeting times and locations in Snohomish County, visit www.caofwa.org. More info: 425-244-1150.

Depression Bipolar Support Alliance: Meets 7-8:30 p.m. the second, third and fourth Monday of each month in the Rainier Room of the Medical Office Building at Providence Hospital Colby Campus, 1700 13th St., Everett. Supporting those with depression or bipolar disorder as well as their family and friends. More info: www.dbsasnoco.org or call 425-405-0786.

Drug abuse family support: A support group for those affected by someone else’s drug addiction meets 9 a.m. Saturdays in the Monte Cristo Room at Providence Regional Medical Center’s Pacific Campus, 900 Pacific Ave., Everett. More info: www.nar-anon.org.

Employment Network: 10 a.m.-noon Fridays at the North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE., Mill Creek. Free help with job searches, resume writing and interviewing. More info: 425-743-2386.

Family support group: Meets next from 7:30-9 p.m. Oct. 13 (second Monday) at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100th St. NE, Marysville. A group for family members of adults living with mental illness to share ideas about coping and becoming better caregivers for their loved ones. More info: Wendy, 206-790-0162.

Lymphedema support group: Meets next from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 16 (third Thursday) in conference room B at Providence Regional Medical Center, Pacific Campus, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett. More info: kim@kimsfocus.net.

MS self-help group, Lynnwood: Meets next from 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 17 (third Friday) in the group room at the YWCA Village, 19703 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. More info: Sharon Todd, 360-651-9720.

MS self-help group, Marysville: Meets next from 10:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 11 (second Saturday) at Cascade Christian Reformed Church, 13908 51st Ave. NE. More info: Nancy Toth, 360-435-6111.

Ostomy Support Group: The United Ostomy Associations of America, Snohomish County Chapter, meets next at 1-3 p.m. Oct. 13 (second Monday, except July) at the United Methodist Church, 3530 Colby Ave., Everett. The group’s purpose is to help in the rehabilitation of people with ostomies. More info: Cathryn, 425-610-3770.

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays: The Everett chapter meets next at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 (third Monday) at the Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave. More info: www.pflag.org.

Support group for parents of children with behavioral problems: 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays at Zion Lutheran Church, 4634 Alger Ave., Everett. Peer-to-peer support for parents struggling with children exhibiting risky behaviors such as drug or alcohol use. Confidential and free. More info: 888-468-2620 or www.cpsn.org.

Support group for special education parents in the Everett School District: Meets next from 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 15 (third Wednesday, except December) at View Ridge Elementary School, 202 Alder St., Everett.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): Several local chapters of this nonprofit weight-loss club meet at different days and times across Snohomish County. Meetings include a private weigh-in, peer support, information and awards for progress. First meeting is free. More info: www.tops.org, or area captain Darlene Wascher at 360-658-1311.

Vision Loss Support Group: A group for the blind and visually impaired meets next at 10 a.m. Oct. 20 (third Monday) at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. A therapist from SightConnection will be the guest speaker. More info: 425-257-8780.