Events
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.
Rain barrel sale: The city of Everett offers rain barrels for sale to Everett residents at a one-day event, 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 18 at the Public Works building, 3200 Cedar St. Pre-made 55-gallon barrels come with spigot, overflow and double screen. Cost is $55, cash or check. Limited to stock on hand. More info: www.everettwa.org/LetitRain.
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.
Scandinavian Cultural Day: The Daughters of Norway Ingeborg Lodge 43 holds a Scandinavian Cultural Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Sons of Norway Hall, 9910 270th St. NW, Stanwood. There will be a variety of demonstrations, displays, lunch, vendors, baked goods and sweaters. More info: 360-387-1588.
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.
Egyptian festival: 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.
Paranormal talks: 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. Thompson also speaks at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. More info: 360-629-3132 (Stanwood), 360-794-7851 (Monroe).
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 pre-paid or $20 at the door 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.
Slavery talks: Learn about the challenges and impacts of modern-day slavery in Washington state at panel discussions Oct. 21 and Oct. 23 at Everett Community College. The first panel is 9-10 a.m. Oct. 21 at EvCC’s Henry M. Jackson Conference Center, room 101. The second panel is 11 a.m.-12 p.m. in EvCC’s Baker Hall, room 120. EvCC is located at 2000 Tower St. in north Everett. More info: www.everettcc.edu.
Health forum: Debilitating health problems can strike at any age. That fact of life will be the focus of a forum, “Don’t Wait for a Crisis: Health Care, Your Way,” to be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Edmonds Center for Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N. The event, part of the Sno-Isle Libraries Issues That Matter series, is free and open to the public. More info: http://sno-isle.org/issues-that-matter.
Poetry reading: Poet Jane Wong brings “Narrative Through Imagery: A Poetry Reading and Lecture” to Edmonds Community College’s Brown Bag Lecture series, 12:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Free and open to the public. The lecture will be at the Black Box Theatre on campus, 20000 68th Ave. W. More info: www.edcc.edu/lectures, 425-640-1581.
Book sale: The Friends of the Edmonds Library holds its annual book sale, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St. Thousands of donated books, CDs, DVDs and more. Donation station for Edmonds 9/11 memorial building fund, too. More info: www.edmondslibraryfriends.org.
Gettysburg presentation: Ern Snook brings “The Story of Gettysburg” to the Monroe Library at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 25. The library is at 1070 Village Way. More info: 360-794-7851.
Magic show: Louis Foxx brings his magic show to the Snohomish Library at 2 p.m. Oct. 25. The library is at 311 Maple Ave. Magic, comedy, cowboy tricks, hand shadows and more. More info: 360-568-2898 ext. 4041.
Bug-eating terrarium: Kids ages 12-18 or in grades 6-12 are invited to learn how to create and care for a terrarium with a Sundew, a plant that eats bugs, 2 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St. Each participant will take home their very own carnivorous terrarium that will amaze friends and gross out family members. Registration required. More info: www.sno-isle.org, 425-771-1933.
Halloween &harvest
Haunted house: The Arlington High School FFA hosts a haunted greenhouse, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 17-18 and Oct. 24-25, with a less-scary option at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 18 and 25. Tickets are $5, $4 with student ID, $3 for children under age 13.
Harvest festival, Everett: Evergreen Cemetery’s Harvest Festival is set for 12-4 p.m. Oct. 18 at 4504 Broadway, Everett. Refreshments, pumpkin decorating, bouncy house, face painting, petting zoo and more. Free. More info: 425-252-2244.
Pumpkin carving: Arlington Hardware hosts the city’s annual pumpkin carving contest. Drop off decorated pumpkins and register 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 24 or 7-10:30 a.m. Oct. 25 at 215 N. Olympic Ave. Judging is at 11 a.m. Oct. 25 with a drawing for a bicycle from all entries at 11:30 a.m.
Harvest party, Arlington: Arlington United Church hosts a Harvest Party, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 25 at 338 N. McLeod Ave. Free events include a bouncy house, fun house and games.
Harvest party, Lynnwood: Floral Hills Cemetery holds its annual Harvest Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 25 at 409 Filbert Road. Pony and hay rides, pumpkin decorating, face painting, hot dogs, popcorn, photos. Free.
Trick-or-treat, Arlington: Many downtown businesses along Olympic Avenue will offer treats for trick-or-treaters, 12-1 p.m. Oct. 25. Falcon Ridge Fellowship hosts Trick-or-Trunk in the parking lot at City Hall, 238 N. Olympic Ave. And a costume contest follows at 1 p.m. at Legion Park, 114 N. Olympic Ave.
Pumpkin roll: Youth Dynamics sponsors the Arlington pumpkin roll, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the top of First Street hill. Roll starts at 2 p.m. All ages welcome.
Storytime: Hear spooky stories, sing monster songs and make ghoulish crafts at a Halloween Gathering, 2 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Costumes encouraged. For ages 5-11. More info: 425-493-8202, ext. 3232.
Costume carnival: The city of Mountlake Terrace Dance and Fitness Program and Kontagious Dance Company host the annual Costume Carnival, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 25 in the gym at Terrace Park School, 5409 228th St. SW. Harvest festival activities, costume contest, dancing and dance performances, snacks, games, crafts and more. Tickets are $5 or $10 per family (up to four people), at the door. Proceeds benefit the Mountlake Terrace Dance Company Scholarship Fund and the Kontagious Arts Foundation. More info: Chloe Davenport, cdavenport@ci.mlt.wa.us or 425-640-3107.
Bazaars
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.
Mill Creek: North Creek Presbyterian Church holds its annual Artisan and Craft Sale holiday boutique, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 23-24 and to 4 p.m. Oct. 25. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Hospice in St. Petersburg, Russia. The church is at 621 164th St. SE, Mill Creek. More info: 425-745-1824.
Marysville: The Afton Chapter Bazaar will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Marysville Masonic Hall, 419 Columbia Ave.
Ways to help
Graffiti clean-up: Mariner High School students are leading the charge on a Community Cleanup day, 8-11 a.m. Oct. 18, and the public is invited to help. The anticipated cleanup area includes Fourth Avenue SW from 128th Street to Evergreen Way and side streets. The primary goals are to clean up graffiti and pick up litter. Barbecue lunch for volunteers follows. Donations of materials also requested. More info: Principal Brent Kline, 425-366-5710.
Pedalathon: The Mill Creek Family YMCA holds a Pedaling for Parkinson’s Pedalathon, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 18. Donate to the cause, or grab a few friends, form a team and register to raise money while pushing the pedals on stationary bikes. Cost is $20 per person. More info: Gael Thomson, 425-357-3033, gthomson@ymca-snoco.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.
Tree planting: Volunteers are needed to plant native trees 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 18 for the last phase of a salmon habitat restoration project along Jim Creek near Arlington. No experience necessary. Training, gloves and tools provided. Rain or shine. More info: lisa@soundsalmonsolutions.org or 425-252-6686.
Mattress fundraiser: The Jackson High School girls soccer team holds a mattress fundraiser sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 18 at the high school, 1508 136th St. SE, Mill Creek. A variety of mattresses at savings off retail. More info: 360-913-8870, nancy.morawski@gmail.com.
Pumpkins for ponies: All Breed Equine Rez-Q holds its annual Fall Festival fundraiser, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 18 at 2415 116th St. NE, Marysville. Have your photo taken with a horse or pony (bring your own camera), bake sale, pumpkins and apple cider for sale, games for kids. More info: 425-263-6390.
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.
Student veterans: Edmonds Community College is in the final stretch of its Boots to Books and Beyond campaign to support student veterans and their families. A pair of fundraisers are set for 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 20 with cookies and coffee and from 5-7 p.m. with wine and cheese, both at the Veterans Resource Center in Lynnwood Hall on the college campus at 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. More info: www.edcc.edu/foundation/veterans, 425-640-1512 or boots2booksandbeyond@edcc.edu.
Gospel Mission breakfast: Everett Gospel Mission holds its annual Community Breakfast fundraiser, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Oct. 21 at the Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave. State Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self speaks. Admission is free. RSVP requested. More info: www.egmission.org/breakfast, 425-740-2500.
Shelter fundraiser: “Always a Time to Bloom,” a fundraiser for the Interfaith Association’s Family Shelter, is set for 6-9 p.m. Oct. 21 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Tickets are $35, or $245 for a table of eight. Registration required. More info: 425-252-6672, www.interfaithwa.org.
Sherwood fundraiser: Sherwood Community Services holds a dinner auction fundraiser to benefit its services to children and adults with disabilities, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Xfinity Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Cost is $95. More info: http://tinyurl.com/SherwoodDinner.
Breast cancer 5K: The Arlington Taking Steps to Beat Breast Cancer 5K walk is Oct. 25. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with a Zumba warm-up and application of pink hair extensions. The walk begins at 10 a.m. and follows Olympic Avenue and the Centennial Trail. Jesse Taylor performs country music in the gazebo 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Hot dogs and brats, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., along with beer tasting starting at noon. Playa Bonita Restaurant will donate 15 percent of its proceeds for the day to the American Cancer Society. To get a T-shirt, register online by Oct. 19 at http://arlingtontakingsteps.wix.com/taking-steps. More info: stepstobeatbreastcancer@gmail.com.
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.
MAP run: The Monroe-Sky Valley YMCA holds a Sky Valley Classic 10k, 5k or 1-mile course at 9 a.m. Oct. 25 along Main Street near Highway 203 in Monroe. Proceeds benefit the YMCA Minority Achievers Program. Register online or at any YMCA of Snohomish County branch. Youth participants “pay your age.” Shorter routes are dog and stroller friendly. Costume contest, too. More info: 360-804-2162, ymca-snoco.org/svclassic.
Camano Center: The Camano Center is in need of several volunteer drivers to provide seniors with rides to medical appointments; drivers are reimbursed 50 cents per mile. A volunteer with general medical knowledge is also needed for the Adult Day Program, and there are a few volunteer positions available at the Second Chance Thrift Shop. More info: Wendy, 360-387-0222.
Bike work parties: Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop, an Everett-based nonprofit, will again give refurbished kids bikes to Christmas House and seeks help making the used bikes like new. Work parties are set for 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 10, as well as 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 15 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 6. Over 100 bikes are awaiting work. All mechanical abilities welcome. Seasoned mechanics and cleaner-uppers needed. Food provided. Sharing Wheels is at 2525 Broadway. More info: 425-252-6952, www.sharingwheels.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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
Soup kitchen, Everett: The Everett soup kitchen seeks volunteer drivers. Vehicle provided. Volunteers must be licensed and insured. Help is needed on various days. More info: Sandra, 425-355-1042.
Seniors
Peer support group: Meets next 10:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 22 (second and fourth Wednesdays) at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. More info: 360-653-4551.
Scrabble, Everett: Plays next at 12:15 p.m. Oct. 23 (second and fourth Thursdays) at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Age 50 and older. More info: 425-334-2878.
Scrabble, Snohomish: Plays at 12:30 p.m. Mondays at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. All ages welcome.
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
Flu shots: Flu shots will be offered 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 24 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Bring your insurance or Medicare card. Sign up at the front desk receptionist. More info: 360-653-4551.
College planning: A free seminar on financially planning for college is set for 1 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Stawood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. Registration required. More info: 360-629-3132.
Swedish/Edmonds: A variety of free support groups and fee-based health classes are offered at the hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. More info: www.swedish.org/classes.
Alzheimer’s caregiver support: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of those with memory loss meets 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 28 (fourth Tuesday) at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 215 W. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. More info: Donna Vande Kieft, 425-423-9571.
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.
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.
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.
Parkinson’s disease support group: Meets next from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 25 (fourth Saturday) at the Rainier Room, 1330 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 425-317-9103.
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.
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.
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