Community Extra: Calendar for Jan. 22-30, 2016

Events

Way of Whales: Orca Network’s annual Ways of Whales Workshop will be held 9:30 a.m.-4:20 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Coupeville Middle School Performing Arts Center, 501 S Main St., Coupeville, Whidbey Island. Presentations, environmental education displays. Cost is $35, $25 students and seniors. More info: www.orcanetwork.org, 360-331-3543.

Daddy Does Hair: Marysville Parks, Culture and Recreation offers a “Daddy Does Hair” class, 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 23 at the Rotary Ranch in Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Road. Dads of little girls can learn hair care basics, including pony tails and braids. Cost is $10 for registration and $10 for materials. Registration required. More info: marysvillewa.gov, 360-363-8400.

Pajama party: Parents can discover library resources to enhance their child’s bedtime routine while kids in kindergarten to fifth grade enjoy an evening full of stories, songs, crafts, treats and a pajama fashion show, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Kids can wear their favorite PJs and are encouraged to bring a sleeping bag and flashlight. Registration required. More info: www.sno-isle.org, 425-493-8202.

Rug sale: The 2nd Chance Thrift Shop’s annual rug sale is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Rugs in all shapes, sizes, colors and textures. Proceeds benefit the Camano Center. More info: 360-387-0222.

Cat class: The Community Cat Coalition offers its free “Basic TNR: Trap, Neuter, Return” class, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Everett Animal Shelter, 333 Smith Island Road. Registration requested. More info: Penny, cccowaTNRclass@gmail.com or 425-750-2375.

Hepatitis C: Sascha Larsen-Helbing of Sea Mar Health Centers gives a free class on the hidden specter of “Hepatitis C: What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You,” 6:30-7:45 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., and 6:30-7:45 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Evergreen Branch Library, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett. People born from 1945 to 1965 in particular should be tested for infection. More info: 425-257-7640.

‘Paper Tigers’: Students, staff, first-responders and community members are invited to a free screening of the documentary film “Paper Tigers,” 7 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Marysville-Pilchuck High School auditorium, 5611 108th St. NE. “Paper Tigers” follows a year in the life of students at Lincoln High School, an alternative high school in Walla Walla. More info: www.mtunited.org.

Budgeting 101: Learn how to make a budget and live within it through a simulation with a BECU representative, 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. For teens and young adults ages 15-24. More info: 360-794-7851.

Mushrooms: Learn which of the common mushrooms are edible and which ones to avoid at “Wild Mushrooms: Fun With Fungi,” 7 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Camano Island Multipurpose Center, 141 N East Camano Drive. Free. Presented by Scott Chase, Island County Shore Stewards coordinator. More info: tskorheim@wavecable.com, 360-572-4130.

ORCA info: Everett Community College’s Ocean Research College Academy (ORCA) will host a program information session at 6 p.m. Jan. 28 at its waterfront location, 1205 Craftsman Way, Suite 203, in Everett. Visitors and prospective students can see student work, meet faculty, learn about the program and see the facility, including the oceanography research lab and 120-gallon seawater tank. More info: 425-267-0156, everettcc.edu/ORCA.

Swans, geese: Martha Jordan of the Northwest Swan Conservation Association presents “White Birds of Winter,” 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Northwest Stream Center in Snohomish County’s McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Learn about the trumpeter and tundra swans and snow geese who have migrated to feed at local farm fields. Cost is $5 for Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $7 non-members. Registration required. More info: 425-316-8592.

GroundFrog Day: GroundFrog Day runs 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Avenue A Gazebo, 21 Avenue A in downtown Snohomish, highlighted by Snohomish Slew predicting whether we’ll get an early spring or not. New this year is a frog race at 2 p.m. down the lazy river at the Snohomish Aquatic Center to benefit Swim for Life. Numbered floating frogs are $5 each; race winner gets a slew of prizes. More info: www.groundfrogday.com.

Star Wars: Families with young Jedi Knights are invited to a “Star Wars” Galactic Adventure, 1-3 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. Games, activities, and visits from characters with Garrison Titan Vader’s 501st Legion. Costumes encouraged, but no weaponry. More info: 360-568-2898 ext. 4041.

Ways to help

Point in Time help: Volunteers are needed to help with this year’s Point in Time Count of local homeless populations on Jan. 28. There will be a short training session, followed by group efforts to gather surveys at specific locations. Donations of hygiene products, hand warmers and flashlights also are welcome. More info: snohomishcountywa.gov/2857/Point-In-Time.

Comedy Night: Edmonds Comedy Night to benefit Edmonds School District schools will be held across two nights with comedians Kermer Apio, David Crowe, Jackie Kashian and Andrew Rivers. The popular benefit event is set for 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave N. Tickets for each show are $25. More info: www.edmondscomedynight.com.

Event volunteers: Marysville Parks and Recreation seeks volunteers for its senior dance work crews, which will help set up and tear down the new monthly dances that start Feb. 16. Set up and break down tables and chairs, greet people, or help with other tasks. Dances will be held 1-3:30 p.m. third Tuesdays at the Marysville Opera House. Volunteers will be needed for before, during and after the dance, shift depending. More info: Maryke Burgess, 360-363-8400 or mburgess@marysvillewa.gov.

Library volunteers: The Arlington Library seeks volunteers for a variety of tasks. “Read” the shelves, put book carts in order, find lost books, gain job experience, earn school community service hours, adopt a shelf. Flexible days and hours. Ask for Michele or Debbie at the service desk of the library, 135 N Washington Ave. More info: 360-435-3033.

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, 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

Yoga: A new yoga for seniors class series starts soon at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. A free demonstration class will be offered at noon Jan. 25. Future classes $4 each. Bring a yoga mat if you have one. More info: 425-257-8780.

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, Lake Stevens: 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.

Lunch, Granite Falls: Noon Thursdays at the Granite Falls Senior Center, 302 S Granite Ave. Cost is $3 seniors and disabled, $6 others. Penny bingo follows. More info: 360-691-7177.

Gift shop: The Carl Gipson Senior Center gift shop is open to all, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Find Seahawks items, handmade cards and inexpensive and nice gifts for anniversaries, baby showers, birthdays and more. 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 three libraries. First-come, first-served with WithinReach staff. Mountlake Terrace Library: 2:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 22 and 29. Marysville Library: 3-5 p.m. Jan. 27. Lynnwood Library: 2-4 p.m. Mondays through Jan. 25. More info: 360-651-7081.

Financial aid: Get help applying for financial aid for college at an Everett Community College workshop, set for 6 p.m. Jan. 27 at the East County Campus (14090 Fryelands Blvd. SE, Suite 283 in Monroe) and 10 a.m. Jan. 30 in Shuksan Hall room 141 on the main campus at 2000 Tower St., Everett. More info: everettcc.edu/CollegeGoal.

Free groceries: Molina Healthcare will give away 100 bags of groceries in reusable bags on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 10 a.m. Jan. 28 at ConcertoHealth Clinic, 2322 196th St. SW, Lynnwood.

Diabetes talk: Learn how to avoid or live with diabetes and gain insight into people you know who have the disease at a free class with Sascha Larsen-Helbing of Sea Mar Community Health Centers, 2-3:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., and 2-3:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Evergreen Branch Library, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett. More info: 425-257-7640.

New support groups: The YWCA Family Village at Lynnwood offers three eight-week support groups starting Feb. 2 at Verdant Community Wellness Center (4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood), including new groups for men. Free. Groups include art therapy, general men’s group, and dads of kids with special needs. Registration required. More info: Arlen, 425-412-2364 or afrazie@ywcaworks.org.

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: 360-435-8049.

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.