EVENTS
Kid’s craft fair: Kids ages 6-13 sell their wares at the Marysville Parks and Recreation Kid’s Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. March 26 during the Easter egg hunt at Jennings Park Barn, 6915 Armar Road. More info: 360-363-8400.
World Water Day: All-ages event focused on water, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 26 at Brightwater Education Center, 22505 Highway 9, Woodinville. Art projects, outdoor exploration, science experiments. Bring your own lunch. (Family tours of the treatment plant are sold out.) More info: islandwood.org.
Easter parade: The Snohomish Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Snohomish Easter Parade, 11 a.m. March 26 down First Street in downtown Snohomish. An Easter bonnet contest immediately follows at the Carnegie Building at First Street and Cedar Avenue. Easter bunny photos are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Avenue A Gazebo for $20.
Bears: Learn “All About Bears,” 1 p.m. March 26 at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Learn about bears and see two Karelian bear dogs in action. Cost is $5 Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $7 nonmembers. Reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.
Gun safety: A free firearms safety class from the Camano Law Enforcement Support Foundation will be held 1-4:30 p.m. March 26 at the Camano Library, 848 N Sunrise Blvd. For those thinking about buying a firearm or for gun owners with questions or concerns. No live ammunition will be used. Do not bring any personal firearms. More info: 360-387-6357.
Native Culture: Skykomish Valley Indian Education holds its Evening of Native Culture and Silent Auction, starting at 6:15 p.m. March 26 at the Monroe High School Performing Arts Center, 17001 Tester Road. Storytelling, music, silent auction and refreshments. Free to attend. Auction proceeds benefit programs for Native students in the Monroe, Snohomish and Sultan school districts. More info: Mars Miller, 360-804-3353.
Rain garden help: Everett residents are invited to learn about rain gardens and how you can qualify for a $2,500 rebate to install one at a workshop set for 6:30 p.m. March 29 at Fire Station 4, 5920 Glenwood Ave. A similar workshop is 10 a.m. April 2 at Public Works, 3200 Cedar St. More info: 425-257-8992.
Vietnam Veterans Day: American Legion Post 234 and the Peter Puget Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution present a Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration event in honor of Vietnam Veterans Day, 7 p.m. March 29 at the Post, 22909 56th Ave. W, Mountlake Terrace. Entry is a $5 donation at the door. More info: www.americanlegionpost234.org.
‘Paper Tigers’: The Kamiak PTO and the Mukilteo Youth Coalition offer a free screening of the documentary “Paper Tigers,” 6:30-9 p.m. March 30 at the school’s performing arts center, 10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd. The film is made available through the Snohomish Health District. More info: 425-366-5400.
Pancakes, Edmonds: 8:30-9:30 a.m. April 1 (first Friday) at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Pancakes, strawberry compote, eggs, ham, biscuits and sausage gravy, beverages. Cost is $5.
Flea market: The Sons of Norway Lodge in Stanwood holds an indoor flea market, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 1 and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. April 2, at 9910 270th St. NW. Spaces available, $25 for one day or $40 for two days. More info: Margaret, 360-939-2437 or 360-654-4054.
Pancakes, Snohomish: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. April 2 (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.
Pancakes, Bothell: 8-11 a.m. April 2 (first and third Saturdays) at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E Riverside Drive. Cost is $5. More info: 425-487-2441.
Tech Expo: Learn about cracking passwords and the internal workings of your hard drive at a Technology Exposition, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 2 at Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Free, but reservations required. More info: infosec.edcc.edu.
Genealogy 101: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers a free beginning genealogy class, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. April 2 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. More info: 425-775-6267.
Stuffy sleepover: Children are invited to bring a stuffed animal friend to evening storytime 5 p.m. April 2 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. Let the stuffed animal stay the night for a library sleepover, then see what adventures they had at a Picnic Party, 2 p.m. April 3. More info: 360-568-2898 ext. 4041.
EGG HUNTS
Arlington: Flashlight Easter egg hunt, 9 p.m. March 25 at the football stadium at Haller Middle School, 600 E First St. Entry fee is $5. Toddler hunt at 8:30 p.m. Lights out for all-ages hunt at 9. Prizes. Bring your own flashlight.
Edmonds: 9 a.m. March 26 at Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave. W. Over 15,000 candy-filled eggs. Children’s entertainment and refreshments. More info: thegreathunt.edmondslutheran.org, 425-744-8090.
Gold Bar: 9 a.m. March 26 at Gold Bar Elementary School, 419 Lewis Ave. Toddlers to age 12. Free raffle.
Snohomish: 9 a.m. March 26 at Snohomish Faith Church, 1220 22nd St. Pre-school to grade 6. Parking and eggs are limited. More info: 360-568-5100.
Bothell: 10 a.m. March 26 at the Doug Allen Sportsfields, 19417 88th Ave. NE. More info: 425-485-9797.
Everett: 10 a.m. March 26 at Clark Park, at 24th Street and Lombard Avenue. Bayside Neighborhood kids ages 1-10. Face painting and games, followed by 11 a.m. hunt. More info: 571-287-9024.
Everett: 10 a.m. March 26 at Bethany Christian Assembly, 2715 Everett Ave. Eggstravaganza with Easter program, prizes, games, inflatables, pony rides, snacks, Easter bunny and egg hunts. Most activities indoors. More info: 425-339-3303.
Marysville: 10 a.m. March 26 at Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road. Additional parking at Marysville Middle School, 4923 67th St. NE. Ages 8 and younger, up to eight eggs from designated areas. Easter bunny, kids activities. Bring a food bank donation. More info: 360-363-8400.
Stanwood: 10 a.m. March 26 on the grounds of the Stanwood Camano Fair, 6431 Pioneer Highway. Ages 12 and younger. Easter bunny.
Sultan: 10 a.m. March 26 block party with games and face-painting, followed by an egg hunt at noon, at the Gazebo at Main and Second streets.
Mill Creek: 10:30 a.m. March 26 at Heatherwood Middle School, 1419 Trillium Blvd. SE. Ages 1 year to fifth grade. Face painting, balloon animals, bounce houses, Easter bunny. Bring a food bank donation. More info: 425-921-5737.
Marysville: 10:45 a.m. March 26 at Cascade Christian Reformed Church, 13908 51st Ave. Ages 0-10. More info: Amy, CascadeCRC@outlook.com.
Mukilteo: 10:30 a.m. March 26 on the ball fields at Mukilteo Elementary School, 2600 Mukilteo Speedway. Ages 1-10 with covered area for ages 1-3. Easter bunny, prizes. Bring a food bank donation. More info: 425-263-8150.
Arlington: 11 a.m. March 26 at Arlington Airport Field (enter at 172nd Street and 51st Avenue). Easter bunny. Prizes. More info: 360-403-3448.
Darrington: 11 a.m. March 26 on the football field at Darrington High School, 1085 Fir St. Walkers to age 9.
Snohomish: Underwater egg hunts during the 12, 2 and 4 p.m. open swim sessions at the Snohomish Aquatic Center, 516 Maple Ave. Tickets are $6, or $1 for three-month and annual pass holders. Limited tickets. More info: 360-568-8030.
Lynnwood: 2 p.m. March 26 at Lynnwood Free Methodist Church, 6519 188th St. SW. Age-divided areas, age 1 to sixth grade. Coffee, hot chocolate. Drawings, prizes. More info: 425-775-3696, www.lynnwoodfmc.com.
WAYS TO HELP
Bike work parties: Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop holds work parties 6-9 p.m. every other Tuesday to prepare for the annual Kids Bike Swap in June. The next work party is March 29. The nonprofit is at 2531 Broadway, Everett. All mechanical abilities welcome to help transform donated bicycles into “two-wheeled jewels.” More info: 425-252-6952.
Animal shelter: The next orientation dates for prospective volunteers at the Everett Animal Shelter are set for 6-8 p.m. March 30 and 2:30-4:30 p.m. April 2 at the shelter at 333 Smith Island Road. Participants are encouraged to arrive early since space is limited. Doors open 15 minutes before class start time. More info: 425-257-6000.
Diaper drive: Volunteers with Machinists Union District Lodge 751 are collecting diapers and wipes to benefit domestic violence victims, Pregnancy Aid of Snohomish County in Everett, and other groups that help low-income mothers. Through March, drop off donations at any IAM 751 union hall, including the Everett Union Hall at 8726 Airport Road. More info: 425-355-8821.
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. April 2 (first Saturday, September to May) in the teen area.
Soroptimist brunch: Soroptimist of Sno-King holds its annual Awards Brunch, featuring Jan Steves as guest speaker, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 2 at Nile Shrine Center, 6601 224th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Cost is $30. Buffet brunch, shopping, dessert dash. More info: cyndicc@aol.com or 425-771-7797.
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 April 3 (first Sunday) in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7198.
MS cause volunteers: The MS Helping Hands Donor Closet is in urgent need of volunteers, especially those with retail experience or who can drive to make deliveries and pickups of donations. The all-volunteer Edmonds nonprofit aids people with limited finances who suffer multiple sclerosis. More info: www.mshh-donorcloset.com, or Richard at 425-778-3762.
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
Driving class: The AAA Driver Improvement defensive driving class is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 30 at the Sons of Norway Normanna Hall, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett. Cost is $18. Registration required. More info: 800-462-3728.
Aging Mastery: The Stillaguamish Senior Center offers a 10-week “Aging Mastery” program for baby boomers and older adults, starting April 13. Sign-ups due by April 6. The goal of the program is to improve health, independence and wellbeing. The senior center is at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. More info: 360-653-4551.
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. Men’s corner, 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.
Memory loss book club: An Edmonds Senior Center book club aimed at those with early stage memory loss meets fourth Mondays at the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St. Cost is $5 for Edmonds Senior Center members, $10 nonmembers. More info: 425-774-5555.
Yoga: Yoga classes are held at noon Mondays, 2 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, and 9 a.m. second and fourth Saturdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Cost is $4 per session, billed monthly. Registration starts the last Tuesday of the month (1 p.m. by phone, 1:30 p.m. in person). Bring a yoga mat. Beginning levels and chair yoga. More info: 425-257-8780.
ASSISTANCE
Dental clinic: Medical Teams International hosts a mobile dental clinic 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 25 at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Free and low-cost urgent dental care services for those who lack dental insurance. Screening and appointments required. More info: 425-774-5555 ext. 104 or 108.
Home buyers: The free Washington State Housing Finance Commission Home Buyer Workshop will be hosted by ReMax Real Estate and Homestreet Bank, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 26 at the Northview Business Park in Lynnwood. Buying, financing and maximizing tax credits. To confirm seating and more info: 206-817-5532.
LGBTQQIA teens: A support group for youth ages 13-17 who self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex or asexual meets 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 5 to May 24, at Verdant Community Wellness Center, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Sign-ups required. More info: Arlen, 425-412-2364, afrazie@ywcaworks.org.
Tax aid, Camano Island: AARP tax aides will be at the Camano Center (606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island) to help older adults who either find it difficult to complete a tax return or wish to learn how to fill out a return. Free to seniors, disabled and low-income folks. Appointment required. More info: 360-387-0222.
Tax aid, Lynnwood: Edmonds Community College and United Way offer free income tax return preparation and e-filing help on a drop-in basis, 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 2-5:30 p.m. Fridays in Mountlake Terrace Hall 212 on the EdCC campus, 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. More info: www.edcc.edu/vita.
Tax aid, Marysville: AARP tax aides will be at American Legion Post 178, 4-8 p.m. Mondays (walk-ins 5-7 p.m.) and 1-7 p.m. Wednesdays (walk-ins 2-6 p.m.) through April 18 to help with tax preparation and filing. The Post is at 119 Cedar Ave., Marysville. More info: 360-653-0155, 425-220-4940.
Dental Clinic: The Sno-Isle Technical Dental Clinic in Everett is open Wednesdays and Thursdays through March 31. Limited openings by appointment at 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. for reduced-cost services. Cost is $75 (cash or check only) for 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.
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.
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