Community Extra: Calendar

Events

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.

Railroad Days: Granite Falls celebrates the 50th anniversary of its Railroad &Reunion Days on Oct. 3. Pancake breakfast at the Masonic Lodge 7 a.m.-noon, street fair 9 a.m.-4 p.m., children’s parade 11:30 a.m. and grand parade at noon, along with a big group town portrait following the parade at Stanley Street and Granite Avenue. Carnival and 5k race, too. More info: granitefallswa.com/rrday.

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.

Selma: The NAACP Snohomish County Chapter, Communities of Color Coalition and League of Education Voters offer a civic engagement series, Selma to Snohomish. The first in the series will be a screening of the film “Selma,” with a panel discussion aimed at empowering young people and others to get involved in the voting process, 1:40-4 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Northwest Music Hall, 1402 Everett Mall Way, Everett. More info: 323-445-8244, louis.harris5687@gmail.com.

Early childhood: Community discussion around the national “Raising of America: Early Childhood and the Future of Our Nation” campaign will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Camano Island Library, 848 N. Sunrise Blvd., and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. More info: raisingof america.org.

Human trafficking: A public forum, “Trafficking: Saving our youth from the sex trade,” will begin at 7 p.m. Oct. 8 in the Black Box Theatre, 20310 68th Ave. W, on the Edmonds Community College campus in Lynnwood. The event is part of the Sno-Isle Libraries Issues That Matter series. More info: sno-isle.org/issues-that-matter.

Haunted Nightmare: Haunted Nightmare at the Nile, a volunteer-driven nonprofit event benefiting the Nile Shriners, kicks off shows on Fridays and Saturdays starting Oct. 9 with an extended weekend Oct. 29 to Nov. 1 at the Nile Shrine Golf Center, 6601 244th St. SW in Mountlake Terrace. Tickets range from $15 to $20. A less-scary Family Funfest is Oct. 25 for $10. More info: www.HauntedNightmare.com.

Historical research: A free workshop, “The Basics of Historical Research,” runs 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 10 at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave. NW in Stanwood. Provided by the Washington State Archives through the Stanwood Area Historical Society. For researchers, media, teachers, homeschools, students and anyone interested in researching history, genealogy and historical places. More info: www.sahs-fncc.org.

Octoberfeast: Several local senior businesses show off some of their culinary treats with a fall theme, 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 10 at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8715.

Self-defense: The Mukilteo Police Department sponsors a free women’s self-defense workshop, 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 10 at Wicked Wraps, 11338 Mukilteo Speedway. Registration required. More info: Crime Prevention Officer Colt Davis, crimeprevention@ci.mukilteo.wa.us.

Female leaders: Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles presents “Women as Political Change Agents: From the Late 1800s to the Present,” 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 10 in Woodway Hall 202 at Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Sponsored by Humanities Washington and the Edmonds SnoKing and Everett AAUW branches. More info: aauw.esk@gmail.com.

Rain gardens: Help plant rain gardens and learn more about them in the process, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at 8324 Sierra Drive, Edmonds. The city of Edmonds, WSU Master Gardeners and Snohomish Conservation District effort will build a cluster of six of the gardens to address stormwater runoff. Coffee and refreshments provided. More info: Kate Riley, 425-377-7004.

Harvest Festival: The Mansford Grange Harvest Festival is set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Grange, 1265 Railroad Ave., Darrington. Bake sale, pumpkin carving, giant zucchini contest, “veggie critter” craft and more.

Rocktoberfest: The Marysville Rock and Gem Club annual gem and mineral show runs 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 10 at Totem Middle School, 7204 27th Ave. NE. Free admission. Kid games, displays, door prizes, silent auction, raffles and more. More info: “Marysville Rock and Gem Club” on facebook.com.

STEM Festival: The University of Washington Bothell holds an Inspire STEM Festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 10 at 18115 Campus Way NE. Entry is $15. Geared at fifth- to eighth-graders. More than 30 interactive workshops. Registration required. More info: www.bothell.washington.edu/inspire.

Raptors: Come see live raptors, including eagles, hawks, falcons and owls, with the Sarvey Wildlife educational team, 2 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. More info: 425-493-8202.

TechtoberFest: TechtoberFest runs 2-4 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. Learn more about the hardware and software available free to the public in the library’s Creative Tech Center. Green screen, digital conversion, templates for resumes and letters, and much more. Raffle. More info: sno-isle.org/creative-tech.

Sk8 Fest: The Centennial Sk8 Festival is set for Oct. 10-11 in Arlington. Longboard and skateboard races, slide jam, vendors, music, prizes, free camping and more. All ages. More info: www.facebook.com/CentennialSk8Festival.

Ways to help

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.

The Binky Patrol: A group of quilters, knitters and crocheters who make “binkies” for children in traumatic situations seeks volunteers and donations of fabric, yarn or thread. Meets next on Oct. 4 (first Sunday) in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7198.

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.

Volunteers, Snohomish: The Snohomish Cold Weather Shelter offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. Learn more at training workshops, 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 12 or Jan. 9 (Saturdays), or 6-8 p.m. Oct. 5, Nov. 9, Dec. 7 or Jan. 11 (Mondays). Held at Snohomish Evangelical Free Church, 210 Avenue B. Donations welcome. More info: Janet McElvaine, 360-563-2454 or jmelvaine@gmail.com.

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. 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.

Murder mystery: The Stillaguamish Senior Center holds a 1950s-themed murder mystery dinner fundraiser, “A Dance With Death,” 5 p.m. Oct. 10 at 18303 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Tickets are $45 members, $50 nonmembers. Dressing in 1950s attire optional. More info: 360-653-4551, director@stillycenter.com.

Gala: The Mountlake Terrace Senior Center holds its Glitz and Glamour on the Water gala dinner and auction, 6 p.m. Oct. 17. Tickets are $50. Seating is limited and reservations are required. More info: www.mltseniorcenter.net.

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.

Vendors, Stanwood: The Freeborn Lutheran Church bazaar is Nov. 14 and seeks vendors. Vendor fees ($15 to $25) benefit church charitable causes, including Matthew House, Friendship House and Cocoon House. More info: 360-629-3149, 425-422-2798 or kris.huston@plc215.org.

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.

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.

Soup kitchen, Everett: Salt of the Earth Soup Kitchen is held noon Tuesdays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free hot meal served to the homeless, low-income seniors and families, and kids on the street. Volunteers needed. More info: Sandra, 425-355-1042.

Food bank, Lowell: The Lowell Community Food Bank, based at River of Life Community Church in Everett, seeks volunteers and donations. Help is needed to sort produce 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays, as well as break down boxes, feed worm bins, occasionally cook and prepare food, and clean. More info: 206-240-0676.

Food bank, Arlington: Arlington Community Food Bank is open to clients for shopping 12-1 p.m. Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, and 12-1 p.m. Fridays. Volunteers needed. Donations can be mailed to 19118 63rd Ave. NE, Arlington. More info: ACFoodbank@frontier.com, or leave a message at 360-435-1631.

Food bank, Marysville: Shopping assistants are needed to help visitors select groceries at Marysville Community Food Bank, 4150 88th St. NE. Hours are 9-11:30 a.m. Mondays and Fridays, and 3-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. More info: 360-658-1054 or marysville foodbank@frontier.com.

Food bank, Snohomish: There are several volunteer opportunities in Snohomish, including a cold weather shelter group (Jackie at 425-220-2217), the Community Kitchen free meal service (425-501-6054), and the Snohomish Community Food Bank (Elizabeth Grant at 360-568-7993). More info: snohomishfoodbank.org.

Food bank, Lynnwood: The Cedar Valley Food Bank operates out of Cedar Valley Community School on selected dates. Donations can be dropped off at the Edmonds School District’s Educational Services Center, 20420 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood.

RSVP: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, 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.

Seniors

Potluck social: The Mukilteo Seniors Association holds a sunset social potluck, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave. For seniors to meet and plan group activities and other social events. More info: Darlene Conkle, 425-493-1077 or mukilteoseniors@gmail.com.

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 older than 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.

Bingo, Snohomish: Bingo games are 5:30 p.m. first Saturdays at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. Buy-in is $8. More info: 360-568-0934.

Bingo, Everett: 12:30-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. Cost is $2 for three-on. Everybody older than 50 can participate. More info: 425-257-8780.

Bingo, Edmonds: 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Cost is 25 cents per card with prizes available. More info: 425-774-5555.

Scrabble, Everett: Plays 12:15 p.m. 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 12:30 p.m. Mondays at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. All ages welcome.

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, Everett: 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, 3025 Lombard Ave. Age 50 and older. Cost is $1. More info: 425-257-8780.

Bridge, Arlington: The Arlington Bridge Club meets 12-4 p.m. Thursdays at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18218 Smokey Point Blvd. More info: 360-440-7029.

Assistance

Free bike helmets: Seattle Children’s offers free children’s bike helmets, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 10 at Kohl’s, 2909 Bickford Ave., Snohomish. One helmet per child. Wearers must be present and be fitted. Limited quantities. First come, first served. More info: www.makesurethehelmetfits.org, 206-987-3293.

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 caregivers, Arlington: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of those with memory loss meets 10:30 a.m. third Wednesdays in the community room at DSHS Home and Community Services, 3906 172nd St. NE. More info: Amy Leonard, 425-317-3482.

Alzheimer’s caregivers, Everett: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of those with memory loss meets 6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesdays at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 215 W. Mukilteo Blvd. More info: Donna Vande Kieft, 425-423-9571.?Alzheimer’s caregivers, Snohomish: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of those with memory loss meets 7-8:30 p.m. second Thursdays at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. More info: Sheri Pemberton, 425-673-3109.

Caregivers, Marysville: A support group to help those who are dealing with the challenges of unpaid care giving meets 10-11:30 a.m. first and third Tuesdays at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. More info: 360-363-8450.

Caregivers, Lynnwood: A family caregiver support group meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. second Wednesdays at Gencare Scriber Gardens, 6024 200th St. SW, Lynnwood. Refreshments provided. More info: 425-673-7111.