EVENTS
Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more at 7 p.m. Aug. 21 (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.
Breastfeed: La Leche League of Everett holds “Live, Love, Latch,” a free event to celebrate breastfeeding and provide support, 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 22 at Forest Park, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. Latch On is at 11 a.m. Hula hooping lessons, photography and giveaways. More info: Meagan, LLLEverettLeader@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/LLLEverettWA.
Board bash: Watch Mill Creek Parks and Recreation’s annual skateboard competition, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 22 at Mill Creek Sports Park, 13903 North Creek Drive. Free. More info: www.cityofmillcreek.com/boardbash.
Back-to-school event: A Good to Go From Head to Toe Expo will be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 22 at Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave. Blitz from the Seattle Seahawks visits. Free immunizations and dental checks and services, blood drive, bouncy house and obstacle course, shopping, community resources, health and safety tips, and more. More info: www.cascadevalley.org.
Bingo karaoke: The Everett Senior Center Foundation’s next Sing-go bingo and karaoke event is 5:30-10 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Superhero theme. Ages 21 and older. Costume and karaoke contests, raffle, dinner available ($8). Tickets are $16 pre-paid or $20 at the door and include a bingo sheet, available at the senior center or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2024849. More info: Eric Wollan at 425-257-7082, or search “Sing-go” on facebook.com.
Beach walk: A free Moonlight Beach Adventure is planned for 7:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Edmonds Marina Beach, 650 Admiral Way S. The interpretative program highlights shore creatures. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight.
Vietnam photos: Ronan Ellis, a Vietnam veteran, visited Vietnam with friends in December 2014, including his area of operations during the Tet offensive in 1968, and will share a photo tour of the trip at 2 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Camano Island Library, 848 N. Sunrise Blvd. More info: santiagotoseattle@hotmail.com or Teri at 360-387-1665.
Forest talk: WSU Extension Forestry professor Kevin Zobrist discusses “Forest Dynamics,” 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Geared at seventh grade to adult. Cost is $5 Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $7 non-members. Reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.
Fair Days Parade: Monroe holds its annual parade along Main Street starting at 11 a.m. Aug. 29. More info: www.choosemonroe.com.
Evergreen State Fair: Opening day is Aug. 27. The fair runs through Sept. 7 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. More info: www.evergreenfair.org.
Tech Expo: Edmonds Community College hosts a Technology Exposition with workshops on Aug. 29. The all-day event is free and open to the public. Reservations required. More info: http://infosec.edcc.edu.
Wizard Festival: Wizard shows, quests, fantasy authors, magical vendors and more, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 29 at Country Village, 23718 Bothell-Everett Highway in Bothell. A Quidditch Run will be at 1 and 3 p.m. in the back field. Make a clay wand ($10 minimum shop purchase). Face painting, pony and train rides, too. More info: www.explorebothell.com.
Juggler: Kids are invited to watch Gertrude Gumstuck in a program of magic, juggling, music and lots of physical comedy, 2 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. More info: 360-568-2898 ext. 4041.
Kiwanis anniversary: The Marysville Kiwanis Club invites the public to attend an open house and dessert social to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Kiwanis International, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Rotary Ranch in Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road. More info: http://snohomishkiwanis.org/Marysville.htm.
WAYS TO HELP
Yard sale: Chapter FQ of the philanthropic society P.E.O. plan a yard sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 21 and 22 at 215 16th St., Snohomish. All proceeds go toward furthering women’s education in the form of grants, scholarships and loans. More info: http://tinyurl.com/nlxcdeu.
Square dance: The Camano Center holds a Summer Square Dance Spectacular fundraiser, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 22 at 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Proceeds support the programs and services of the Camano Center. Finger potluck. Admission is $7. More info: 360-387-0165.
Volunteers, Edmonds: Volunteers needed to be course monitors for the Sept. 19 Conquer the Hill 5k in Edmonds. Course monitors are needed from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 10 a.m. to stand at assigned spots along the course to direct participants, keep the course safe, and prevent runner-auto conflicts. More info: 425-771-0268.
Volunteers, Edmonds: Edmonds eLearning seeks retired math teachers to assist students in various levels of math. More info: Katie Bjornstad at bjornstadk@edmonds.wednet.edu.
Volunteers, Bothell: Northshore Senior Center seeks volunteers for a variety of duties, including help in its employment office connecting seniors with needed assistance. More info: Rubbina at 425-286-1032.
Donate instruments: Music4Life seeks musical instruments from adults who no longer need them. The nonprofit gets them fully repaired and ready to play, then gives them to participating public school districts for use by children from low-income families. More info: 425-330-4614.
RSVP: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), sponsored by Catholic Community Services, seeks people ages 55 and older for a variety of volunteer positions, in food banks and community gardens, driving and tutoring, and more. Volunteer locations are across the county with varying days and times of commitment. More info: John McAlpine at johnm@ccsww.org, 425-374-6374 or 888-240-8572.
Volunteers, Lynnwood: Clothes For Kids seeks volunteers to help prepare for its back-to-school clothing distribution event Aug. 24. Help is needed to receive and sort clothes, fill racks and stock inventory. Shifts are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, and Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Teens ages 16-18 welcome with parent permission; teens ages 14-15 welcome with parent. More info: 425-741-6500, nlaird@clothesforkids.org.
Vendors: Vendors are needed for an Oct. 10 Community Health Fair and a Nov. 21 Holiday Bazaar, both at the Snohomish Senior Center. Bazaar tables are $40. More info: 360-568-0934 or carolstultz@frontier.com.
Chores, errands: Volunteer Chore and Transportation Services, a program of Catholic Community Services, seeks volunteers to assist with household chores, yard care and transportation enabling elders, veterans and adults with disabilities to remain independent in their own homes. Volunteers can help the same person each week or be listed for on-call assistance. More info: 425-257-2111, volunteerinfo@ccsww.org.
SENIORS
Hilltoppers: The Hilltoppers of Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, a senior social group, meets next at 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 25 (fourth Tuesday) at the church, 4514 84th St. SW, Mukilteo. The luncheon costs $7. For reservations, call Sheila McGillivray at 425-348-3056.
Driving safety class: A “55 Alive” defensive driving class is offered 9 a.m.-1 p.m. the second Tuesday to Wednesday of each month 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.
Lunch: A light lunch for seniors is served at 11:20 a.m. every Wednesday at the Lake Stevens Senior Center, 2302 Soper Hill Road. Cost is $2.50 for members, $3.50 for non-members. More info: 425-335-0345.
Coffee time: Marysville Parks and Recreation features Café Baxter, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays (except holidays) at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. Free coffee, pastries and conversation. Open to seniors and their adult friends. More info: 360-363-8450.
Enhance Fitness: Group Health Medicare members are invited to take a low-impact aerobics class for free. The class, for ages 50 and older, runs 8:45-9:45 a.m. weekdays in five-week sessions at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. in Everett. No experience needed. Non-Group Health Medicare members can take the class for $30 (three days a week per five-week session). More info: 425-257-8780.
Ceramics: An informal ceramics group with a volunteer instructor meets 9-11 a.m. Thursdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Paints, glazes, tools, bisque, greenware and kiln provided. Cost is $2 a month, or $1 if one visit. Ages 50 and up. More info: Terry, 425-337-6922 or 425-337-5198 (cell).
Table tennis: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, 12:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays and 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Five tables with paddles and balls provided. Cost is $1 per session. For ages 50 and older. More info: 425-257-8780.
Bridge: The Unsanctioned Duplicate Bridge Club has a game begin at 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and at 12 p.m. Saturdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Age 50 and older. Cost is $1. More info: 425-257-8780.
Singles, Active North Sound Socials: Singles age 50 and older share in a variety of social activities, including potlucks, day trips, games, car shows and more. More info: 206-362-2773 or 425-353-6213.
Singles, Puget Sound Singles: Singles over age 50 join for fun activities, such as weekly breakfasts at 9 a.m. Saturdays at the IHOP at Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way, as well as movie nights, potlucks, day trips and dinner adventures. More info: 425-374-3203.
ASSISTANCE
Mammograms: The EvergreenHealth Mobile Mammography will make a stop 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 28 and Sept. 22 at EvergreenHealth Primary Care Sultan, 615 W. Stevens Ave., and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at EvergreenHealth Primary Care Monroe, 14841 179th Ave. SE. To make an appointment: 425-899-2831, evergreenhealth.com/breastcenter.
Self-management: Trained presenter James Luark hosts a discussion group, “Understanding Self and Training Self in Desirable Habits,” 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays at the Center For Healthy Living, 4100 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Suite 1, Lynnwood. Join anytime. Free information, discussion, coffee and tea. More info: 425-330-2860. Depression Bipolar: The Support Alliance meets 7-8:30 p.m. the second, third and fourth Mondays 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.
Mental illness, family support: Meets 7:30-9 p.m. second Mondays 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.
Mental illness, NAMI: A National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection recovery support group meets 7-8:30 p.m. second Thursdays in the conference room at Lake Stevens Fire Station 82, 9811 Chapel Hill Road. NAMI Connection offers free, confidential and safe support for those living with mental health challenges. More info: Kathy, 206-218-6449.
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.
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.
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