EVENTS
Bazaar, Marysville: Proverbs 31 Craft and Vendor Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21 at Reset Church, 1410 Eighth St.
Bazaar, Edmonds: The Holiday Fair at Holy Rosary Parish in Edmonds will be 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 21 and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 22 at 630 Seventh Ave. N. Handcrafted items, baked goods, lots of New Again items, Christmas decorations, housewares, books, puzzles, games and tools. Lunch available Nov. 21. More info: holyrosaryedmonds.com.
Bazaar, Snohomish: The annual Bali Bazaar is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 21 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.
Bazaar, Everett: The MOPS Boutique is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21 at New Life Church, 6830 Highland Drive. Over 50 vendors, free raffle, free coffee. Booth proceeds benefit the Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group. More info: newlifemopsboutique.wordpress.com.
Bazaar, Marysville: Crafters and vendors from the Marysville area will be selling their crafts and small business wares at the Proverbs 31 Craft and Vendor Fair, Nov. 21 at Reset Church, 1410 Eighth St. More info: 425-344-9569, info@reset-church.org.
Concert: Cornell Family and Friends performs a “Fantasy and the Animal Kingdom” concert at 2 p.m. Nov. 21 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood to benefit the church’s Neighbors in Need ministry, which seeks to address local poverty issues through an emergency cold weather shelter, Saturday support group and more. Freewill offering. The church is at 6215 196th St. SW. More info: 425-778-2159.
Concert: Aaron Strumpel performs at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Hosted by Way Student Ministries. Freewill donation. More info: 425-778-2159, www.waystudentministries.org.
Pre-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.
Giving thanks: Edmonds area churches will come together for a night of worship, prayer and thanksgiving, 7 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N. Free. Donations will be taken for Clothes For Kids. More info: prayedmonds.org.
Thanksgiving dinner, Edmonds: Westgate Chapel offers a traditional homemade turkey dinner on Nov. 26, with entertainment, raffles, kids activities, bingo, family portraits, and food and clothing bank, and limited transportation (call by Nov. 23). Seatings are at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The church is at 22901 Edmonds Way. More info: 425-775-2776, www.westgatechapel.com.
Christmas Festival: Convent of the Meeting of the Lord and its Quiet Light Candles Gift Shop holds its annual Christmas Festival, Nov. 27 through Dec. 24, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays at 29206 64th Ave. NW, Stanwood. Candle-making tours, home-baked cookies, Bethlehem Nativity cave, and shopping. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit convent. More info: 360-629-0285, www.quietlightcandles.com.
Bazaar, Everett: Immaculate Conception Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School holds a holiday bazaar, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 28 at St. Mary’s Hall at ICOLPH, 2508 Hoyt Ave. Raffle, vendors, crafts and more. More info: Search “Holiday Bazaar Fundraiser for ICOLPH School” at facebook.com.
The Gather Event: Help raise money to provide physical relief and offer hope to the hundreds of thousands of refugees streaming across Europe, watch a presentation by Samaritan’s Purse, then step into a winter wonderland and shop a silent auction at The Gather Event, 2-5 p.m. Nov. 28 at Calvary Fellowship, 23302 56th Ave. W, Mountlake Terrace. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. More info: www.thegatherevent.com.
St. Nicholas Fair: Learn about St. Nicholas at an annual fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave. This special event includes a puppet show about St. Nicholas, a chance to meet “St. Nicholas,” crafts, music, craft and gift fair, bake sale, tea room and a St. Nicholas Train display. More info: 425-252-4129.
SERVICES
Unity, Lynnwood: The series “Your Owner’s Manual” continues Nov. 22 with the presentation of “The Law of Compensation” by Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. at 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityinlynnwood.org.
Unity, Everett: Author and international lecturer Raphael Cushnir presents “The Royal Road to Self-Realization,” 10 a.m. Nov. 22 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
Living Interfaith: Steven Greenebaum leads the Nov. 28 service, “Why Give Thanks?”, exploring “why gratitude is not only important but why our spiritual paths keep nagging us about it!” Living Interfaith meets at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 6915 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Services are held the second and fourth Saturdays (except in summer) and focus on a variety of faith traditions. More info: livinginterfaith.org.
MEETINGS, CLASSES
Cushnir workshop: Author and international lecturer Raphael Cushnir leads a workshop, “Set Your Heart on Fire,” 12:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 22, following his Sunday lesson at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. “Learn how to fall in love with every moment of your life.” Suggested love offering of $25. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.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. GriefShare, Marysville: Mountain View Presbyterian Church hosts the support group, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursdays through Jan. 21 at the church, 5115 100th St. NE. Workbooks are $15. More info: 360-659-7777, rachel@mtvpc.org.
GriefShare, Everett: Northshore Christian Church hosts the support group 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays 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, Snohomish: CrossView Church hosts the support group 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 8 in the library at the church, 604 Ave. C East. Materials fee is $15. Registration and more info: 360-568-5886.
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.
Coffee Break: Cascade Christian Reformed Church in Marysville holds a Coffee Break women’s Bible study, 9:45-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, September through June. Story hour and nursery available for children. A men’s basketball group also meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays in the gym. The church is at 13908 51st Ave. More info: Amy, CascadeCRC@outlook.com.
Youth help: Trinity Lutheran Church’s Neighborhood Youth Alliance provides a safe environment for homeless and low-income school-age children to help build basic education and life skills, while their families engage in support services, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at the church, 6215 196th St. SW. For youth ages 6 to 16 from families who are homeless or low-income. More info: 425-778-2159.
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
Cold Weather Shelter: The South Snohomish County Emergency Cold Weather Shelter opens when the temperature is forecast to fall below 34 degrees for four or more hours overnight at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood, 6215 196th St. SW. For updates, call 425-778-2159 ext. 8. More info: www.weallbelong.org.
Neighbors in Need: Breakfast, clothing, groceries and showers are offered 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. More info: 425-778-2159.
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.
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, 4-5 p.m. the first, third and fifth Sunday of the month at Central Lutheran Church, 2702 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.
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