Events
Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 (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.
Pancakes, Lake Stevens: A Norwegian Pancake Breakfast is served 7:30-10:30 a.m. Nov. 21 (third Saturday, September to May) at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE. Cost is $5; children younger than 4 are free. This month’s breakfast benefits Eastern Washington wildfire victims. More info: 425-334-0421.
Pancakes, Monroe: 8-10:30 a.m. Nov. 21 (third Saturday) at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway. Cost is $5, $3 younger than 12. Proceeds benefit the center. More info: 360-794-6359.
Pancakes, Bothell: 8-11 a.m. Nov. 21 (first and third Saturdays) at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E Riverside Drive. Cost is $5. More info: 425-487-2441.
Jazz: Jackson High School’s jazz band hosts the Mill Creek Jazz Festival, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21 at 1508 136th St. SE. Free. Enjoy talented high school jazz musicians from around the region. More info: 425-385-7000.
Coin show: The Everett Coin Club’s annual Fall Coin and Stamp Show is set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 21 and 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 22 at Beautiful Saviour Lutheran Church hall, 12810 35th Ave. SE, Everett. Free admission.
Turkey Trot: A 5k fun run to benefit the Lynnwood Food Bank starts at 8 a.m. Nov. 26 from the Lynnwood Park and Ride, 20100 48th Ave. W. Bring a donation (suggested donation is $15 or nonperishable food items). Organized by the Robert Burns Lodge 243 of Free and Accepted Masons. More info: robertburns243.org, 425-745-1635.
Thanksgiving dinner, Edmonds: Westgate Chapel offers a traditional homemade turkey dinner on Nov. 26, with entertainment, raffles, kids activities, bingo, family portraits, a food and clothing bank, and limited transportation (call by Nov. 23). Seatings are at 11 a.m., and at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. The church is at 22901 Edmonds Way. More info: 425-775-2776, www.westgatechapel.com.
Thanksgiving dinner, Sultan: Sultan Harvest is a community Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 26 at 701 First St. “Nobody eats alone.” Also featuring Santa, games and all the trimmings. More info: 360-793-2400.
Thanksgiving dinner, Edmonds: Annie’s Community Kitchen, a service of Edmonds Lutheran Church, hosts its annual Thanksgiving Feast, 5-6:30 p.m. Nov. 25 at the church, 23525 84th Ave. W. The program offers free community meals every Wednesday. More info: 425-744-8090.
Lunch and bingo: The Granite Falls Senior Center serves lunch at noon Nov. 26 followed by penny bingo. All ages welcome. The senior center is at 302 S Granite Ave. More info: 360-691-7177.
Tree lighting, Snohomish: Santa cruises Avenue D and First Street at 11 a.m. Nov. 28. Join him for music until 5:30 p.m. at the Avenue A Gazebo, and free photos until 4:45 p.m. The tree lighting will be at 5 p.m. More info: www.historicdowntownsnohomish.org.
Light Up Monroe: Light Up Monroe activities run 2-8 p.m. Nov. 28, with focal areas at the corner of Main and Lewis streets and Travelers Park. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by fire truck by 2 p.m. after cruising local neighborhoods. Crafts, games, free Santa photos, live music, raffles, free antique tractor-trailer rides, and snow. More info: www.choosemonroe.com.
Tree lighting, Edmonds: Enjoy hot cider, cookies and Christmas carols at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 28 in front of City Hall, 121 Fifth Ave. N, then watch Santa light a tree for the season around 5:30 p.m. More info: www.edmondsdowntown.org.
Bazaars
Everett: A Scandinavian Holiday Bazaar is set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 20 and 21 at Normanna Lodge, 2725 Oakes Ave. Bake sale, boutique bargains, raffles, auction, demonstrations, lunch, pickled herring, lefse and more. More info: 425-252-0291.
Snohomish: The annual Bali Bazaar is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 21, with a preview at 7 p.m. Nov. 20, at Cross View Church, 604 Avenue C. Handcrafted items from Bali, Indonesia, to benefit My Father’s Home, a nonprofit orphanage in Bali administered by Kim and Brian Boyer of Lake Stevens. More info: www.myfathershome.net.
Edmonds: The Sculptors Workshop pottery cooperative holds its holiday sale, 1-8 p.m. Nov. 20 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Dayton St. More info: sculptorsworkshop1967@gmail.com.
Arlington: The Arlington Garden Club’s Holiday Garden Art and Crafts sale is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Gleneagle Country Club, 7619 E Country Club Drive.
Snohomish: The Snohomish Senior Center annual Holiday Bazaar is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21 at 506 Fourth St. Over 40 vendors inside and outside, concessions available, bake sale, and quilt and cash raffle. More info: 360-568-0934.
Mountlake Terrace: The Brighton School PTO holiday bazaar runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21 at 21705 58th Ave. W. Winter-themed photo opportunity, crafters, bakers, vendors. More info: 425-640-7067.
Mountlake Terrace: The Holiday Festival by the Lake arts and crafts bazaar and community event is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center, 23000 Lakeview Drive. Arts, crafts, gifts, baked goods, music, caroling, face painting, raffles, door prizes, lunch available, and a community breakfast 8-10 a.m. More info: 425-672-2407, holidayfestivalbythelake@gmail.com.
Camano Island: The annual Camano Center Holiday Craft and Gift Bazaar is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21 at 606 Arrowhead Road. Locally handmade crafts and gifts, lunch, bake sale. More info: 360-387-0222.
Monroe: Northwest Equine Stewardship Center’s Holiday Art and Craft Bazaar is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21 at First Baptist Church, 17922 149th St. SE, Monroe. Arts, crafts, baked goods, hot food, silent auction, raffles, kids activities, tack sale, and photos with the Santa Pony. More info: info@nwesc.org, 206-940-8589.
Stanwood: The Stillaguamish Grange Holiday Fair is set for 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 27 and 28 at 6521 Pioneer Highway. Fifty vendors, live music, food, and visits from Santa and Olaf. More info: 425-220-3903, www.facebook.com/StillaguamishGrange1058.
Whidbey: The Whidbey Island Fair Association’s annual Country Christmas at the Fair runs 2-7 p.m. Nov. 27, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 28, 29 and Dec. 5 and 6 at the Island County Fairgrounds, 819 Camano Ave., Langley. Handcrafted gifts and collectibles. Lunch available for purchase.
Bothell: Lynnwood High School Class of 2016 holds its Vendor Splendor sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 28 at 18218 North Road. Over 50 vendors, raffles, door prizes, Santa pictures. More info: 206-920-9231, vendorsplendor@juno.com.
Ways to help
Sew Thoughtful: The next Snohomish County Clothing and Textile Advisors Sew Thoughtful charity project is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 20 in the Cougar Room behind the WSU Extension office at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Help make tote bags for Safe Place. Bring machine, threads, tools and lunch. Kits provided. More info: Arlene Harris, 425-743-0118 or afharris@juno.com.
Kettle Kick Off: The Salvation Army of Marysville-Tulalip kicks off its Christmas Kettle drive with a celebratory event, 10 a.m. Nov. 20 at the Marysville Fred Meyer, 9925 State Ave. Christmas music, cookies and hot cocoa. The annual drive seeks donations of money, toys and food. Volunteers are needed to help ring the silver bell throughout the season. More info: 360-926-2228, volunteer.usawest.org.
Trail work party: The Snohomish Parks Foundation seeks volunteers for a Centennial Trail “Thanksgiving” work party, 9-11 a.m. Nov. 21 on the trail between Second and Third streets in Snohomish, rain or shine. Help transplant, plant and weed for as much time as you have. Bring gloves and gardening tools. Water provided. More info: Paul Kaftanski, 425-238-3455.
Clothing drive: Bring unwanted textiles for a Clothes for the Cause fundraiser to benefit the Everett High School Class of 2016, 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 21 at Everett Downtown Storage, 3615 McDougal Ave. Clothing, shoes, purses, belts, household items. More info: 425-239-6478.
Mattress sale: Marysville Arts and Technology High School Class of 2016 holds a mattress sale fundraiser, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 21 at 7204 27th Ave. NE.
Band auction: Jackson High School’s Bands Together dinner and auction fundraiser is set for 5:30-10 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Drive. Tickets are $38 in advance, $40 at the door. Italian dinner, no-host bar, auction and live music by students. More info: jacksonhsbandboosters@gmail.com.
Blood drive: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 23 and 24 in the Wilderness Auditorium of the Henry M. Jackson Center at Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St. To make an appointment, call 425-388-9561. Walk-in donors also welcome.
Adopt A YWCA Family: Gifts go directly to a YWCA family that has faced poverty, violence or homelessness. There are still 300 YWCA families in need. More info: Luanne Kunz, 425-258-2766 ext. 150 or lkunz@ywcaworks.org.
Blankets, sleeping bags: The Mountlake Terrace Senior Center is collecting blankets and sleeping bags for Here and There Grill’s Survive the Streets event to help the homeless on Thanksgiving day. Drop off donations in the lobby of the senior center, 23000 Lakeview Drive. The senior center also is collecting new socks and underwear and pajamas for Holly House. More info: 425-672-2407.
Light a light: A living fir tree strung with lights at the entrance of the Frances Anderson Center (700 Main St.) will be lit the week of Thanksgiving to Jan. 2 before being planted at Yost Park. Donate $5 per light in honor of someone and the donation will be posted on the main floor bulletin board. Proceeds go to the city’s Youth Scholarship Fund for parks and recreation programs. More info: 425-771-0268.
Volunteers: Providence Intervention Center for Assault and Abuse in Everett seeks volunteers to assist in the office, be on-call or crisis line advocates, intern, or specialize in short-term projects, such as website design and resource material design. Training provided. Background check required. More info: Michelle, 425-297-5782.
Holiday help, Monroe: Sky Valley Food Bank anticipates helping about 400 families this Christmas and seeks food, money and unwrapped toys. Donations can be dropped off 8-11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, or 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, at 233 Sky River Parkway. Or mail to Sky Valley Food Bank, PO Box 724, Monroe, WA 98272. More info: www.svfoodbank.org.
Holiday help, Marysville: The Marysville Community Food Bank and Toy Store seeks donations of holiday food and unused toys and gifts, cash cards and more for the holidays. Drop off donations at red barrels placed throughout the city, or during open hours at the food bank, 4150 88th St. NE. Giving trees are at a few local businesses, and the Marysville Police hold a collection drive 4:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 21 at Walmart, 8713 64th St. NE. Volunteers needed, too. More info: 360-658-1054.
Holiday help, Snohomish: The Snohomish Community Food Bank seeks groups of people to pledge and collect a holiday food 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.
Clothes For Kids: Edmonds holds a clothing drive to benefit Clothes For Kids. Drop off new and gently used clothing for kids and teenagers through November at the Log Cabin Visitor’s Center, 121 Fifth Ave. N, or during the city’s tree-lighting ceremony, 4:30 p.m. Nov. 28. Clothes For Kids’ biggest needs are new underwear and socks size 4T to teen. More info: www.clothesforkids.org.
Coat drive: The public is invited to donate new or gently used coats for kids at Washington Energy Services, 3909 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, to benefit Clothes For Kids. The store is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. More info: 800-398-4663.
Soap for Hope: The AAA Cruise and Travel Store, 3000 196th St. SW, is taking donations of unused travel- and full-size soap and other toiletries to benefit Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County. More info: www.aaa.com/SoapForHope.
Shelter volunteers: The South Snohomish County Emergency Cold Weather Shelter opens at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood when the temperature is forecasted to fall below 34 degrees for four or more hours overnight. Volunteers are needed to help open the shelter, stay overnight, prepare meals, drive the shelter van, or offer security screening. More info: 425-778-2159 ext. 8 or www.trinitylutheranchurch.com.
Group leaders needed: The Alzheimer’s Association seeks local volunteers to facilitate Family Caregiver Support Groups in Smokey Point, Mount Vernon and Stanwood. A one-year commitment is required. More info: Linda Whiteside at 800-848-7097, 206-529-3875 or lwhitesi@alzwa.org.
Volunteers needed: Annie’s Community Kitchen, which serves free community meals Wednesday nights at Edmonds Lutheran Church, seeks volunteers. More info: annieskitchen.edmondslutheran.org, 425-744-8090.
Stanwood Camano center: The Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center, at 9612 271st St. NW in Stanwood, seeks a variety of volunteers. No experience necessary. The Center is open 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays. More info: Michelle Griffith at 360-629-5257.
Camano Center: The Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road on Camano Island, seeks a variety of volunteers. More info: 360-387-0222.
Senior center, Arlington: The Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd. in Arlington, has volunteer opportunities. More info: 360-653-4551 or program@stillycenter.com.
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.
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.
Tutor: Everett Community College’s Adult Literacy Center seeks volunteers who can tutor adult learners two or more hours per week in reading, writing, basic math and English as a second language. Volunteers must be patient, have good literacy skills and be sensitive to a variety of learning styles and cultural backgrounds. Tutoring times and locations are flexible. Training is free with a six-month commitment. More info: vlp@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9524.
Assist cancer patients: The Cancer Resource Center at the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership seeks volunteers to work weekly four-hour shifts meeting with cancer patients and caregivers to provide support. Drivers also are needed to get cancer patients to treatments and appointments. Volunteers use their own vehicles and get mileage reimbursement. More info: Jerri Wood, 425-322-1114 or jerri.wood@cancer.org.
Seniors
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.
Friendship Club: A group of senior citizens meets for lunch second Thursdays, September to June, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1216 Broadway, Everett. Ages 50-plus. Lunch is $7. The group also takes monthly bus tours. More info: Jim or Polly at 425-335-4324.
Mill Creek Seniors Club: Potluck meetings are noon first and third Mondays in the City Hall community room, 15728 Main St. More info: 425-357-1260.
Hilltoppers: The Hilltoppers of Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, a senior social group, meets 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth TuesdayS at the church, 4514 84th St. SW, Mukilteo. The luncheon costs $7. For reservations, call Sheila McGillivray at 425-348-3056.
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 older than 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
Suicide loss event: International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day will be marked 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 21 at Verdant Community Wellness Center, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. More info: survivorday.org, or Jennifer Piplic at 425-582-8600 or jennifer.piplic@verdanthealth.org.
Holiday blues: CrossView Church offers a “Surviving the Holidays” recovery and support group session, 5 p.m. Nov. 22 at 604 Ave. C East, Snohomish. Materials fee is $5. To register, call 360-568-5886 or email office@mycrossview.com.
Thanksgiving groceries: Molina Healthcare give away reusable grocery bags filled with Thanksgiving-related food items, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 23 at ConcertoHealth Clinic, 2322 196th St. SW, Suite 100, Lynnwood. First come, first served and while supplies last. More info: 562-506-9208.
Food distribution: The Sky Valley Food Bank will hand out Thanksgiving food to clients 9-11:30 a.m. Nov. 23 (last names M-Z), 9-11:30 a.m. Nov. 24 (last names A-L), and 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 23 (working or students only). Closed the rest of the week. Re-opening Nov. 30. More info: 360-794-7959.
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 7-8:30 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 at Verdant Health, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Free, confidential and safe support for those living with mental health challenges. More info: Kathy Chiles, 206-218-6449.
Suicide Loss: A Survivors of Suicide Loss support group meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. For those grieving and surviving suicide loss. More info: Angie Drake, 425-622-3313 or scsuicideprevention.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.
Celiac support: A Celiac Disease Foundation support group meets 1 p.m. third Saturdays at Mountain View Assembly of God Church at Lakewood Crossing, 907 Lakewood Road, Arlington. Free. More info: Stanwood@celiac.org.
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.
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