EVENTS
Breakfast, Edmonds: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Dec. 4 (first Friday) at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Pancakes, strawberry compote, eggs, ham, biscuits and sausage gravy, beverages. Cost is $5.
Breakfast, Snohomish: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 5 (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.
Rockin’ Paw: A Rockin’ Paw Walk ‘a’ Run 5k run or 1-mile walk for dogs and their humans is set for 10 a.m. Dec. 5 at Langus Park, 400 Smith Island Road, Everett. Cost is $20 and benefits the Everett Animal Shelter. More info: www.everettarf.org.
Genealogy 101: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers a free beginning genealogy class, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Dec. 5 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. More info: 425-775-6267.
Model trains: The Swamp Creek and Western Railroad Association of Edmonds holds its annual holiday open house, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5 at 210 Railroad St. Free. Small children will have to be lifted to see the displays. Limited ADA access. More info: 425-879-2220.
Lutefisk dinner: Bothell Sons of Norway serves its annual lutefisk and meatball dinner, 12-6 p.m. Dec. 5 at 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway. Served family style. Also includes boiled potatoes, coleslaw, lefse, ice cream and cookies, and beverage. Cost is $23, $8 ages 12 and younger, under age 5 is free. More info: 425-485-9085.
Papercraft: Learn about the Korean papercraft Jongi Jeopgi at a workshop, 2-4 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Registration required. All ages. More info: 425-493-8202, www.sno-isle.org.
HOLIDAY
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.
Santa Paws, Snohomish: Free photos for pets with Santa, 1-4 p.m. Nov. 29 at Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital, 11308 92nd St. SE, Snohomish. Donations accepted for Homeward Pet Adoption Center and nonperishable food for the Snohomish Food Bank. More info: 360-568-3113.
Festival of Trees, Tulalip: Providence General Hospital of Everett invites you to the free Festival of Trees community open house, 1-6 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Tulalip Resort, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. Refreshments, live music, kid crafts, Santa. More info: 425-640-7500.
Tree lighting, Mountlake Terrace: The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 4 at Evergreen Playfield, 22205 56th Ave. W, and features a concert by Mountlake Terrace Elementary and Terrace Park Elementary students, a visit from Santa and the traditional lighting of the “tree,” a frame with over 1,800 lights atop the water tower. Donations accepted for the Michelle Ringler Youth Recreation Scholarship Fund. More info: 425-776-9173, www.cityofmlt.com.
Old Fashioned Christmas, Stanwood: Enjoy the annual Old Fashioned Christmas at the Stanwood Historical Society’s Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave. NW. Free. Santa photos, refreshments, live music, crafts, tours and more. More info: www.sahs-fncc.org.
Tree lighting, Arlington: A Hometown Country Christmas kicks off with a Santa Parade at noon Dec. 5 through downtown Arlington, followed by a tree-lighting at Legion Park with caroling, sweater contest, Santa visits, live music, vendors and more. More info: City Calendar at www.arlingtonwa.gov.
Holiday on the Bay, Everett: Port of Everett and Everett Farmers Market presents Holiday on the Bay, 1-7 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Waterfront Center, 1600 W Marine View Drive. Bring a donation for Toys for Tots. Vendors, spirits and beer tastings, kids’ crafts, fire trucks, choirs and a tree-lighting with Santa. More info: 425-422-5656.
Tree lighting, Mill Creek: The Mill Creek Parks and Recreation event runs 4:30-6 p.m. Dec. 5 at City Hall, 15728 Main St., and includes student music performances, Santa, the Stilt Man, free carriage rides and more. More info: 425-551-7254.
Tree lighting, Lynnwood: The Lynnwood event co-presented by Silver Creek Family Church runs 5-6:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the church at 5326 176th St. SW. Free train rides, live music, doughnuts and cocoa, Santa, sing-along, snow and tree lighting. More info: www.lynnwoodchristmas.com.
Merrysville, Marysville: Merrysville for the Holidays, a Marysville community celebration, runs 5-8 p.m. Dec. 5, with family activities, holiday photo booth, craft show, electric light parade, tower lighting and live music. More info: marysvillewa.gov.
Tree lighting, Sultan: A tree lighting party is slated for 6 p.m. Dec. 5 at the gazebo at Sultan River Park. Before that, enjoy the Sultan Winterfest craft show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Sultan High School, 13715 310th Ave. SE, where there will be a Giving Tree to help sponsor low-income children. More info: www.skyvalleychamber.com.
Winterfest, Granite Falls: Winterfest includes vendors, holiday decor, Santa pictures, trains, carriage rides, a tree lighting and more, Dec. 5 at the Granite Falls Historical Museum, 109 E Union St. More info: 360-691-7733.
BAZAARS
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.
Everett: The Helping Hands Bazaar is set for 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 4 in the lobby of the Snohomish County PUD Electric Building, 2320 California St. A portion of the proceeds benefits Helping Hands, which assists low-income seniors with their electric bills.
Darrington: A Christmas Bazaar is set for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Mansford Grange, 1265 Railroad Ave. More info: 360-436-1491.
Stanwood: Brookdale Stanwood holds a holiday bazaar and craft sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5 at the senior living community, 7212 265th St. NW. Vendor table rental proceeds benefit the Stanwood-Camano Food Bank; vendors are still sought ($10 per table). More info: 360-629-3445.
Lake Stevens: The Lake Stevens School District’s annual Dickens Christmas Craft Fair is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5 at Cavelero Mid High School, 8220 24th St. SE. Youth performances, too. Entry is a canned food item or monetary donation. More info: 425-335-1668.
Edmonds: The Edmonds-Woodway High School Music Boosters’ annual Craft Fair is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5 at the school, 7600 212th St. SW, Edmonds. Over 65 local artists, cooks, photographers and more. Live music. Raffle, food concessions. More info: “Edmonds-Woodway HS Music Boosters Craft Fair” at www.facebook.com.
Monroe: The Fair Foundation Holiday Bazaar is 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 5 in Commercial Building 400 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE. Crafts, displays, vendors, music, Santa and more. More info: 425-319-2933.
WAYS TO HELP
Stuff a Bus: The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 883 fundraiser will park a 35-foot Everett Transit bus from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 13 at two Fred Meyer locations: 12906 Bothell-Everett Highway (Everett) and 18805 Highway 2 (Monroe). Donations of nonperishable food, household items and new, unwrapped, non-violent toys will be accepted to benefit Volunteers of America Western Washington. More info: www.voaww.org.
Benefit concert: Hear contemporary Celtic music and support the Chase Lake Community School Safety Net Program at a benefit concert, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 30 at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 21405 82nd Place W, Edmonds. Admission is by donation of cash or non-perishable food at the door. More info: 425-778-0371.
Giving Tuesday: Giving Tuesday is Dec. 1 when many nonprofits urge holiday shoppers to also consider local needs. Among those taking part is the Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation, which supports a variety of local nonprofits. Several projects need funding, such as a veterans service office, Soap Box Derby scholarships, new windows at Pearson House, marching band instruments and more. Donate online all day. More info: www.stanwoodcamanogivingtuesday.org.
Work party: A work party to prepare kids bikes for donation to Christmas House is 6-9 p.m. Dec. 2 at Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop, 2531 Broadway, Everett. All abilities welcome. More info: 425-252-6952, www.sharingwheels.org.
Santa Run: The Arlington firefighter food drive runs 5:30-8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and 6-8 p.m. weekdays, Dec. 4-13. A decorated fire truck will escort Santa through local neighborhoods to pass out candy canes and help firefighters collect food and monetary donations for the Arlington Food Bank. See routes and get more info at santarun.net.
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. Dec. 5 (first Saturday, September to May) in the teen area.
Toys For Tots run: The Arlington Runners Club holds a Toys For Tots Christmas Run, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5, starting and ending from the Stillaguamish Athletic Club, 4417 172nd St. NE. All registration fees go to the local Toys For Tots. More info: www.arlingtonrunnersclub.org.
Giving trees, Arlington: American Legion Post 76 and other local service clubs and businesses are raising money and collecting new, unwrapped gifts for children served by the Arlington Food Bank and the Arlington Boys and Girls Club this year. Banks and credit unions in Arlington, Darrington and Smokey Point will gave giving trees where you can choose a tag or make a donation. Donations will be accepted until Dec. 16. More info: Tina Davis, 360-631-2159 or Davis2060@hotmail.com.
Giving trees, Edmonds: Stop by Edmonds City Hall (121 Fifth Ave. N) or the Frances Anderson Center (700 Main St.) to select a tag with the name of a person in need and their gift suggestion. Purchase a gift and return the wrapped gift to either location by Dec. 11. Tags provided by Volunteers of America Western Washington.
Bruin food drive: Cascade High School students hold their annual food drive, Nov. 30 to Dec. 14. Last year’s effort brought in over 90,000 food items. Students will be at area businesses throughout the coming weeks. There also will be bins for donations. Donations also can be dropped off at the main office at the school, 801 E Casino Road.
CASA lights: Honor your pet with a light on the Camano Animal Shelter Association’s Lights of Love Tree, to be set up Dec. 1 at Mark’s Camano Pharmacy at the Camano Plaza. Donate $5 and a Christmas tag with your pet’s name will be hung on the tree. Donations help the dogs and cats at CASA. Donations can be made through Dec. 24. Forms are at the shelter or at www.camanoanimalshelter.org.
Socks drive: The Snohomish County Tourism Bureau is collecting new socks of all sizes through Dec. 18 at its Visitor Information Centers at Lynnwood’s Heritage Park (19921 Poplar Way) and at 1301 First St. in Snohomish. Donated socks will go to kids and teens in Snohomish County through the in-home youth services program of the nonprofit Pioneer Human Services. More info: www.snohomish.org.
Adopt A YWCA Family: Gifts go directly to a YWCA family that has faced poverty, violence or homelessness. There are still many families in need of “adoption” for the holidays. More info: Luanne Kunz, 425-258-2766 ext. 150 or lkunz@ywcaworks.org.
Blankets, sleeping bags: The Mountlake Terrace Senior Center (23000 Lakeview Drive) 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 stands at the entrance of the Frances Anderson Center (700 Main St.) through 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. 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.
Kettle Kick Off: The Salvation Army of Marysville-Tulalip is holding its Christmas Kettle drive, which 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.
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.
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.
Volunteer at Habitat store: Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County seeks volunteers to help staff its stores in Everett (2302 Broadway) and Lynnwood (16929 Highway 99, Suite 100). Shifts are for four hours between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. More info: 425-405-7770, cwatkins@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
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. Get your holiday shopping done faster with no crowds and no lines. The senior center is at 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8780.
ASSISTANCE
Health insurance: People wishing to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act will find assistance through January at the Lynnwood, Marysville and Mountlake Terrace libraries. Individuals and families can meet, first-come, first-served, with WithinReach staff. Mountlake Terrace Library: 2:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 20; Dec. 4, 11 and 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29. Marysville Library: 3-5 p.m. Dec. 16 and 30; Jan. 13 and 27. Lynnwood Library: 2-4 p.m. Mondays through Jan. 25. More info: 360-651-7081.
Dental Clinic: The Sno-Isle Technical Dental Clinic in Everett will be open Wednesdays and Thursdays through March 31. Limited openings by appointment at 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. for reduced-cost services. For $75 (cash or check only) per appointment, clients will receive full mouth X-rays, an exam from a licensed dentist, and a cleaning. Cavities diagnosed may be composite restored in a follow-up appointment for an additional $75. More info: 425-348-2240.
Employment Network: 10 a.m.-noon Fridays at the North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE., Mill Creek. Free help with job searches, resume writing and interviewing. More info: 425-743-2386.
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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