EVENTS
Summer Blast: Marysville Foursquare Church holds the free community event, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 22 at 11911 State Ave. Live music, games, pony rides, free food and more for all ages. Free. More info: www.m4church.com.
Rock the Church: The free music festival runs 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 22 at Langus Riverfront Park, 400 Smith Island Road, Everett. Performances of local talent, including Christian rap, gospel-rock, bluegrass, hip-hop, dancing and poetry readings on two stages. Hot dogs and snacks. Bring a chair. More info: www.rockthechurch.me, 425-308-3652.
Pianist reception: A reception honoring Amanda Stanfield and her 25 years as pianist follows the morning service Aug. 23 at Gospel Light Church, 2801 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Stanfield has been the church pianist since she was a teenager in the youth group. More info: 425-252-8244.
Fiesta: Arlington United Church holds a community fiesta, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 26 at 338 N MacLeod Ave., behind Playa Bonita restaurant. Food, fun and music. More info: 360-435-3259, www.auc1.org.
Sr. Campbell visit: The Greening Congregations of Whidbey Island host Sr. Simone Campbell at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 at St. Augustine in the Woods Episcopal Church, 5217 Honeymoon Bay Road, Freeland. An informal reception is at 6:30 p.m. Campbell is a religious leader, attorney and poet who advocates for social justice issues. She is perhaps best known for her national Nuns on the Bus tours. More info: Elizabeth Guss at St. Hubert Church, 360-221-7953 or elizabeth@sthubertschurch.org.
Film series: First Presbyterian Church of Everett wraps up its Reel World Cinema film series on Aug. 28. This year’s series highlighted the work of David Lean. The last film screening is the second part of “Doctor Zhivago,” 7 p.m. Aug. 28 at the church at 2936 Rockefeller Ave. Potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Discussion after the showing. More info: 206-356-8872.
Pipe organ concert: Westminster Presbyterian Church hosts a pipe organ concert by Halden Toy, 6 p.m. Aug. 30 at 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Freewill offering to assist Toy with his university studies in organ performance. Reception to follow. More info: 425-252-3757.
Labyrinth walk: Everett Christian Church has organized a walking labyrinth for each of the city’s five north-end neighborhoods this summer. The last walk is 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 5 in the Northwest Neighborhood. Lunch provided for those who RSVP. More info: Rebecca Sumner at 425-750-8002, rebeccajoysumner@gmail.com.
Choir invite: Singers are invited to join the summer choir Lutheran Choral Association of Snohomish County, a Christian ecumenical choir, rehearsing 7-9 p.m. Mondays through Labor Day. Concert to take place the weekend after Labor Day. Rehearsals are at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 9320 Meadow Way, Everett, near Costco. More info: lutheranchoralsnoco.org, jean.dewitt@comcast.net.
SERVICES
Evergreen Unitarian: Sedro-Woolley City Council member Germaine Kornegay discusses “Children in Poverty,” 10:30 a.m. Aug. 23 at Evergreen Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1607 Fourth St., Marysville. More info: evergreenuu.org or 360-695-6621.
Unity, Everett: Kevin Hart presents “As Within, So Without,” 10 a.m. Aug. 23 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. Hart is an author, musician and yoga teacher. Peter Acosta is special music guest. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
Unity, Lynnwood: The Rev. Michael Bogar, spiritual director at Bainbridge Island Spiritual Enrichment Center and noted teacher and speaker on spirituality and psychology, is the guest speaker Aug. 23 at Unity Church in Lynnwood. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. at 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityinlynnwood.org.
Outdoor: Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 615 E Highland Drive in Arlington, holds its annual outdoor worship service and salmon barbecue, starting at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 30. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and your own table setting. Free to guests. More info: 360-435-8921.
MEETINGS, CLASSES
Psychic abilities: Learn meditation techniques to enhance clairvoyance at this psychic abilities demonstration, 1-2 p.m. Aug. 22 at CDM Spiritual Center, 2402 Summit Ave., Everett. Open donation. More info: 425-258-1449, stacyr@c-d-m.org.
‘Living Free’: Krysta Gibson and Kevin Hart present the class “Breaking the Cycles of Limitation: How any addiction can become a gift,” 1-3 p.m. Aug. 23 at Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
Aging: Jim Turrell presents “The Vibrant Life: Redefining the Aging Process,” 7 p.m. Aug. 28 at Unity Church in Lynnwood, 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. Turrell will teach participants to anticipate death, “our inescapable departure,” without fear, depression or confusion. Cost is $25. More info: 425-742-7172, www.unityinlynnwood.org.
GriefShare, Everett: Northshore Christian Church hosts the support group 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 1 through Dec. 1, at 5700 23rd Drive W. Must RSVP for childcare, available at evening sessions only. More info: 425-407-1119, northshorechristian.org.
GriefShare, Marysville: Mountain View Presbyterian Church hosts the support group 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 3. Join anytime. Registration recommended. Workbooks are $15. The church is at 5115 100th St. NE. More info: 360-659-7777, rachel@mtvpc.org. Celebrate Recovery: Mukilteo Four Square hosts a Celebrate Recovery group 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Free dinner, large group teaching and testimony, small gender-based share groups, kids church. “Open to all who have hurts, habits, and hang-ups.” The church is at 4424 Chennault Beach Road. More info: mukilteofoursquare.org.
Chenrezig study group: The Chenrezig Project, a Tibetan Buddhist study and practice group, meets 7-8:45 p.m. Tuesdays in Monroe. More info: info@ chenrezigproject.org.
Meditation: Teachings and guided meditations in practical Buddhist methods for happiness are held 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays in room 311 of the Everett Public Market Building, 2804 Grand Ave. Enter through Sno-Isle Food Co-op (take elevator). Suggested donation is $10, $5 for seniors, students and the unemployed. More info: 206-526-9565.
Journey with Jesus: Immaculate Conception/Our Lady of Perpetual Help offers “Growing Together in Faith Through the Catechism” classes from 7-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in Hensen Hall, 2619 Cedar St., Everett. Each meeting stands on its own. More info: 425-349-7014.
River of Life: Free classes are offered at River of Life Community Church, 5218 S. Second Ave., Everett. A personal finance class, “War on Debt,” is held 12-1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of the month. Community garden planning sessions are at 1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays. Other classes also are available. The classes are free, but donations to the church food bank are encouraged.
Christian businessmen: The Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America Everett chapter meets from 6-8 a.m. Wednesdays in the cafe at the Holiday Inn, 3105 Pine St. More info: Tony, 206-948-7318.
MEALS, CLOTHING
Friday Night Outreach: Hot meals, sandwiches, fruit, clothes and haircuts are offered 5-6:30 p.m. Fridays at First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett. Toiletries twice a month. More info: 425-259-9166.
Clothing, Clearview: A free clothing bank with clothing for men, women and children is open 10 a.m.-noon the first Tuesday of each month at the Clearview Gospel Hall, 17826 180th St. SE, Snohomish. More info: Dawn, 360-668-0836.
Clothing, Lake Stevens: Cornerstone Bible Church provides gently used clothes 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursdays in its Care Center at 15533 75th St. NE, between Lake Stevens and Granite Falls. Limit two bags per visit. Donations welcome. More info: 360-386-9871. Clothing, Marysville: Kloz 4 Kidz is a free clothing resource center for kids in north Snohomish County. Open three days a week. Located behind Marysville United Methodist Church, 5600 64th St. NE. Call for an appointment: 360-658-1021.
Meals and food, Everett: A Dinner Bell meal is served at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave. Volunteers welcome. Food pantry is open 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. the last two Mondays of each month. Donations welcome. More info: 425-252-7224.
Breakfast, Everett: The Cove serves a free hot sit-down breakfast, open to all, 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays at Everett First Covenant Church, 4502 Rucker Ave.
Community meals, Everett: 5-6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett.
Loaves and Fishes: A free community supper is offered 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays at Sultan Community United Methodist Church, 212 Birch St., Sultan.
Community kitchen: 4:30-6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at St. John’s, 913 Second Ave., Snohomish. More info: 360-568-4622.
The Table: A community dinner at 6 p.m. Thursdays at Mountain View Church, 9015 44th Drive NE, Marysville. Children welcome. More info: 360-659-0445.
Soup kitchen: Salt of the Earth serves free hot meals, noon Tuesdays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., to the homeless, low-income seniors and families, and kids on the street. Volunteers needed. More info: Sandra, 425-355-1042.
Meals, clothes: Gold Creek Community Church provides a free hot meal and sack lunches, 5-6 p.m. the first, third and fifth Sunday of the month at Central Lutheran Church, 2702 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.
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