Events
K-9 event: Watch police dogs in action and help support the Lynnwood Police K-9 Unit at the Leader of the Pack Day, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 26 at Veterans Park, Veteran Way and 44th Avenue W in Lynnwood. Custom stuffed toys for sale, raffle and more. Proceeds will help the unit acquire future dogs, customized ballistic dog vests, and handler training. More info: dbyrd@ci.lynnwood.wa.us.
Salmon celebration: The annual Return of the Salmon Celebration is set for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 26 at Osprey Park, 801 First St., Sultan. Native welcoming ceremony and demonstrations, Master Gardener clinic, wagon rides, fish viewing, food vendors, kids activities, raffle and more. More info: www.sky valleychamber.org, 425-359-8936.
Sculpture dedication: The Camano Island Library dedicates the “Pillar of Wisdom” sculpture, 2-4 p.m. Sept. 26 at 848 N. Sunrise Blvd. More info: 360-387-5150.
Flute songs: Peter Ali performs Native flute songs and tells their stories at 3 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. All ages. More info: 425-493-8202, ext. 3233.
Glass pumpkins: The Schack Art Center’s Schack-toberfest with glass pumpkin patch runs through Sept. 27 at 2921 Hoyt Ave. Everett. Admission is free. For $50, make your own glass pumpkin (reservations recommended). More info: www.schack.org.
Hot rods: The Snohomish Classic Car and Hot Rod Display comes to downtown Snohomish, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sept. 27. Free to attend. More info: www.cityofsnohomish.com.
Everett discussion: “North and South Everett: What’s the Difference?” is held 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. It follows a similar presentation at the Evergreen branch farther south. Part of the Making Connections series. More info: 425-257-8021.
Mushrooms: Daniel Winkler presents “Mushroaming,” about edible mushrooms and their toxic look-alikes, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. More info: 360-794-7851.
4-H info: Learn more about more than two dozen local youth 4-H programs, from rabbits to computes, at a free information session, 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 29 in the 4-H building at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe. More info: Phoebe Bachleda, 425-357-6007 or bachleda@wsu.edu.
Elks program: The Everett Elks share information about their child therapy program, coupled with a spaghetti dinner ($8), 5:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at 2802 Hoyt Ave. RSVP requested. More info: 425-252-4179, elks479@aol.com.
Hummingbirds: See a free showing of “First Flight: A Mother Hummingbird’s Story,” 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Northwest Stream Center at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.
Breakfast, Edmonds: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Oct. 2 (and every Friday) at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Pancakes, strawberry compote, eggs, ham, biscuits and sausage gravy, beverages. Cost is $5.
Breakfast, Edmonds: The Edmonds Sons of Norway Lodge holds its annual pancake breakfast and bake sale, 7:30 a.m.-noon Oct. 3 at the Edmonds Masonic Center, 515 Dayton St. Norwegian pancakes with strawberries, ham, juice, coffee or tea for $8, $5 for kids ages 6-10, free for kids age 5 and younger. Live music, craft and bake sale. Free folk dancing lessons for kids, 10 a.m.-noon. Proceeds support Edmonds Food Bank, Ski For Light, scholarships and more. More info: 425-882-2212.
Breakfast, Snohomish: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Oct. 3 (first Saturday) at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. Pancakes, French toast, sausage, ham, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and more. Cost is $5, $3 for kids.
Art sale: The annual Previously Loved Art Sale is set for 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 3 at ArtWorks, 200 Dayton St., Edmonds. Paintings, drawings, sculpture, art posters, crafts, art books, art supplies and more. Tax-deductible sale donations also welcome. More info: 425-774-6049.
Genealogy 101: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers a free beginning genealogy class, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Oct. 3 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. More info: 425-775-6267.
Harvest Party: Schaefer- Shipman’s annual free Harvest Party is set for 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 3 at 804 State Ave., Marysville. Bouncy house, petting zoo, hay rides, pumpkin crafts, hot dogs, popcorn and more. Rain or shine. More info: 360-659-3711.
Viking Fest: The Historic Downtown Arlington Business Association and the city of Arlington host the first Viking Fest and Pub Tour, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 3. Pancake breakfast, Nordic games, Viking camp, kids activities, history center and more. Cost ranges from $5 to $10. More info: arlingtonviking fest.com.
Killer whales: Hear some Killer Whale Tales, 11 a.m. Oct. 3 at the Northwest Stream Center at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost is $5 Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $7 non-members, benefiting Streamkeeper Academy. Registration required. More info: 425-316-8592.
Ways to help
Friendship Walk: Village Community Services holds a Friendship Walk, 5k and Car Wash on Sept. 26 at 114 N Olympic Ave., Arlington. Car wash runs 11 a.m.-3 p.m. At 11:30 a.m., registration opens and the live entertainment begins, including music by Voices of the Village, a reptile show, dove release, face painting and $5 hot dog lunch. A 1-mile Friendship Walk and a 5k route start at 1 p.m. Suggested donation is $25. More info: www.friendshipwalk2015.eventbrite.com.
Bowl for kids: Bowl for Kids’ Sake to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Snohomish County is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 27 at Glacier Lanes, 9630 Evergreen Way, Everett. More info: www.bbbs-snoco.org/2015BFKS.
Mill Creek volunteers: The city of Mill Creek seeks residents to serve as Mill Creek Neighborhood Ambassador Volunteers, who work with neighbors in times of disaster or crisis. A free Map Your Neighborhood training event is set for 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 29 at City Hall, 15728 Main St. More info: Tom Gathmann, 425-921-5722.
Bike maintenance: Sharing Wheels is holding work parties to ready used children’s bikes for giveaway through Christmas House. Work parties are set for 6-9 p.m. Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct. 14 (free pizza), Oct. 21 and Oct. 28. Volunteer incentives. Sharing Wheels is at 2531 Broadway, Everett. More info: 425-252-6952.
Teen service hours: Middle school students (grades 6-8) can earn community service credit by helping out at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Volunteers will prepare crafts for library programs, pick up and clean up, sort books, and more. No need to sign up. Meet 10:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 3 (first Saturday, September to May) in the teen area.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s: 8-11:30 a.m. Oct. 3 at the Port of Everett Fisherman’s Tribute Plaza on the Everett waterfront. Benefits the Alzheimer’s Association. More info: http://tinyurl.com/py55yme or Laura Beausoleil, 206-529-3898 or WAevents@alz.org.
Make-a-Blanket Day: Project Linus seeks volunteers to help make quilts, afghans and fleece blankets for local children at Make-a-Blanket Day, 12-5 p.m. Oct. 3 at Valley View Bible Church, 9717 31st Ave. SE, Everett. Materials and equipment provided. Bring a sewing machine if you have one. Snacks, door prizes. Donations of supplies also welcome. More info: www.projectlinus.org or Diane, 425-252-4524.
Barbershop concert: A local Sweet Adelines Barbershop women’s chorus performs a concert at 6 p.m. Oct. 3 at 92nd Street Church of Christ, 4226 92nd St. NE in Marysville. Donations will be taken to benefit Operation Smile. More info: 360-653-2578.
Holiday food: The Snohomish Community Food Bank is in the planning stages for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Services with expectations for feeding 350 families for each holiday. The food bank seeks groups of people who would like to pledge and collect an item and bring in 100, 200 or 350 quantity of that item, such as canned apple sauce and boxed stuffing. More info: Elizabeth Grant, 360-568-7993.
Dog walkers: The Humane Society in Arlington seeks dog walkers to volunteer one to two hours a week Sunday afternoons (switching to Saturday afternoons in October). More info: 360-652-5844, www.dogscats.org.
Vendors, Marysville: Marysville Parks and Recreation’s Autumn Craft Show is Oct. 10 and vendor spots are still available for $50. For an application, email mburgess@marysvillewa.gov or call 360-363-8450.
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.
Vendors, Stanwood: The Stanwood Community and Senior Center holds a bazaar on Nov. 7 and seeks vendors. Tables are $25. More info: 360-629-7403.
Vendors, Camano Island: The Camano Center seeks vendor registrations for the Holiday Craft and Gift Bazaar set for Nov. 21. Forms available online or in person at 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. More info: camanocenter.org, 360-387-0222.
Vendors, Bothell: The Northshore Senior Center seeks vendors for its Holiday Marketplace Nov. 6-7. More info: www.northshoreseniorcenter.org, s.lippmann@frontier.com or 425-488-1599.
Help out at Habitat store: Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County seeks volunteers to help staff the store in four-hour shifts between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The store is at 2302 Broadway, Everett. The store also accepts donations of building materials, household items and furniture by appointment. More info: 425-903-4430 or www.habitatsnohomish.org.
Hospital gift shop, Monroe: The gift shop at EvergreenHealth Monroe needs reliable volunteers to work three-hour shifts. The gift shop is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. More info: Janie, vghgiftshop@gmail.com.
Hospital gift shop, Everett: The nonprofit Providence General Children’s Association needs volunteers at the Providence Regional Medical Center Pacific and Colby campus gift shops for four-hour shifts, day or evening, one or more times per month. Gift shop proceeds benefit Northwest children in need. Must complete hospital volunteer forms, TB test, background check and training. More info: Maureen Welly, 425-348-9433.
Assist with equine: All Breed Equine Rez-Q in Marysville seeks a variety of volunteers. More info: 425-263-6390, 206-933-0327, allbreedhorserescue.com.
Help wildlife, Arlington: Sarvey Wildlife Care Center, located in Arlington, seeks volunteers to help in its wildlife care clinic. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. More info: www.sarveywildlife.org or info@sarveywildlife.org.
Help wildlife, Lynnwood: PAWS Wildlife Center in Lynnwood seeks volunteer wildlife care assistants. More info: www.paws.org or volunteers@paws.org.
Book sale donations: The Friends of the Edmonds Library seeks donations to its ongoing book sale, including gently used books, CDs, videos, DVDs, sheet music, magazines and computer software. Proceeds from the ongoing sale benefit the Edmonds Library and the scholarship fund. A drop box for donations is in the foyer of the library, at 650 Main St.
Eyeglasses, hearing aids: Lions Clubs are collecting used eyeglasses and hearing aids. Donations may be made at Everett Public Libraries, PUD main office and most opticians and eye doctors. More info: Everett Central Lions Club, Art Ruben at since1965@aol.com or 425-387-9256.
Hope Unlimited: Hope Unlimited includes the Stanwood Camano Incident Support chaplains. Volunteering opportunities include teaching and cooking. More info: 360-387-1512.
Seniors
Defensive driving, Marysville: 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, $20 non-members. The two-day day classroom course is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 14-15 at Marysville Fire Station 66. Register or more info: 360-363-8450.
Defensive driving, Camano: The Camano Center offers an AARP Smart Driver class, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Oct. 8 for drivers over age 50. Cost is $15 AARP members, $20 non-members. Registration and more info: 360-387-0222.
Defensive driving, Arlington: 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.
Peer support group: Meets 10:30-11:30 a.m. second and fourth Wednesdays at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. More info: 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.
Gift shop: The Carl Gipson Senior Center gift shop is open to all, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Lots of baby, kitchen, jewelry, books and sports items to pick from and homemade cards. The senior center is at 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8780.
Assistance
Drug take-back: The Mountlake Terrace Police Department will participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Sept. 26. City residents may drop off unwanted or unused prescription medications to Police Department staff between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the police station, 5906 232nd St. SW. More info: Commander Doug Hansen, 425-670-8260.
Visually impaired: Learn more about the Washington Council of the Blind and the Greater Everett Area Council of the Blind at an open house, 12-4 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Everett Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Light refreshments, speakers, door prizes and more. More info: Danette Dixon, 425-238-4560.
Teen jobs: Workforce Snohomish, Snohomish County Labor Council and other local groups have developed Trade UP, a free two-day experience to connect teens ages 16-18 with area employers and apprenticeship programs, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 26 and 27 at the Arlington Airport, 18204 59th Drive NE. Register online at www.workforcesnohomish.org. More info: 425-921-3435.
Head injury support group: Meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. first Tuesdays on the second floor of Swedish/Edmonds Medical Center, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. Group supports brain-incident survivors and their caregivers. More info: Lou Nash, 425-776-7264 or lou_nash@frontier.com.
Lymphedema support group: Meets 6-8 p.m. third Thursdays 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 1-2:30 p.m. third Fridays 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 10:30 a.m. to noon second Saturdays 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 1-3 p.m. second Mondays, 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.
Parkinson’s disease: A support group meets 2-4 p.m. fourth Saturdays at the Rainier Room, 1330 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 425-317-9103.
Vision Loss Support Group: A group for the blind and visually impaired meets 10 a.m. third Mondays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8780.
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