Community Extra: Calendar for May 20-28, 2016

Events

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more at 7 p.m. May 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.

Community sale: The nonprofit Fairway Estates 55-plus Residence Community’s annual Carport Sale and, in the clubhouse, White Elephant Sale and Bake Sale, is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 20 and 21 at 1427 100th St. SW, Everett (just off Airport Road). Clubhouse vendor fees benefit the community as well as its charitable causes. More info: 425-610-4638.

Pancakes, Lake Stevens: A Norwegian Pancake Breakfast is served 7:30-10:30 a.m. May 21 (third Saturday, September to May) at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE. Cost is $6; children under age 4 are free. Proceeds benefit 3-month-old Emma Large, who is having heart surgery and has other ongoing medical needs. More info: 425-334-0421.

Pancakes, Monroe: 8-10:30 a.m. May 21 (third Saturday) at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway. Cost is $5, $3 under age 12. Proceeds benefit the center. More info: 360-794-6359.

Trunk Show: The Lynnwood Kiwanis Trunk Show and Flea Market is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 21 at Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave. W, Edmonds. More info: rbswengel@comcast.net.

Book sale: The Stanwood Friends of the Library annual book sale runs 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 21 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. Hardbacks and trade books $1, paperbacks 50 cents unless otherwise marked. More info: 360-652-7228.

Index tour: Join the Index Historical Society for a fun and educational guided walking tour of the Town of Index, 1-4:45 p.m. May 21. Participants will receive a commemorative plat-map guide. Cost is $5 for non-society members. Meet at the museum, 510 Avenue A. More info: 360-793-1534.

Astronomy for Everyone: Former NASA consultant and retired astronomer Kevin Manning presents his travelling astronomy show, “Astronomy for Everyone: Size and Scale of the Universe,” 2-3:30 p.m. May 21 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Ages 8 and up. More info: 425-257-7640.

Tween STEAM: Students in grades 4-8 (ages 9-13) are invited to learn more about electricity and magnetism with a hands-on learning event, 2-3:30 p.m. May 21 at the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St. Registration is encouraged. More info: www.sno-isle.org/steamclub.

Driftwood sculptures: Northwest Driftwood Artists holds its annual Driftwood Sculpture Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 21-22 in the Rosewood Room at Country Village, 23718 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. Free. Demonstrations, wood for sale, and more. More info: 360-659-6164, northwestdriftwoodartists.org.

Chicken dinner: A family chicken dinner is offered 12-2 p.m. May 22 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Roasted chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, coleslaw, roll, drink and dessert for $9, $8 seniors, $5 children under age 12. Proceeds benefit senior center programs and services. Entertainment, too.

World Turtle Day: Thayer “Frog Lady” Cueter will provide information on our native turtle species, the Western pond turtle, with an emphasis on what we can do to protect them, 1-3 p.m. May 22 at the Edmonds Wildlife Habitat Native Plant Demonstration Garden, located at the hatchery at the corner of Pine Street and Edmonds Way. Non-native turtles also will be on hand with adoption available as indoor pets. Free, but donations welcome. More info: 206-618-7232.

Document shredding: Cypress Adventist School offers a shredding event, 1-4 p.m. May 22 at 21500 Cypress Way, Suite A, Lynnwood. Suggested donation is $5 to $10 per box. More info: 425-775-3578.

Memorial Day: Edmonds Community College’s annual presentation and wreath laying ceremony is set for 10:30 a.m. to noon May 25 at the Black Box Theatre, 20310 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Reception to follow. Sponsored by the Triton Student Veteran Association. Free. More info: 425-640-1448.

Patriotic songs: The Jazzbestos offer a “Salute to the Armed Forces” performance, 3-5 p.m. May 26 at Harbour Pointe Senior Living, 10200 Harbour Place, Mukilteo. Free. More info: 425-493-8555.

Darrington Day: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 28 in Darrington (look for signs when you enter town). Smokey the Bear, music in the park, children’s activities, pulled pork, an author event at Mountain Loop Books and Coffee, a Model A Strut car tours, the 40th annual Bluegrass Festival, civic awards, art show and more. More info: www.darringtonwatourism.com.

Ways to help

Sew Thoughtful: This month’s charitable sewing project by the Snohomish County Clothing and Textile Advisors will be piecing quilts for Providence Hospital’s NICU, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 20 in the Cougar classroom behind the WSU Extension office at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Bring your machine and other sewing supplies, lunch and water. Kits provided. More info: Arlene, afharris@juno.com or 425-743-0118.

Relay For Life: The Stanwood-Camano Relay For Life to benefit the American Cancer Society is May 21 at the Stanwood Fair Grounds. A Bingo Night fundraiser is set for 5-8 p.m. May 15 at Viking Hall, 1331 Pioneer Highway, Silvana. Cost is $10. Another fundraiser is 5-9 p.m. May 18 at Amigos Restaurant, 6996 265th St. NW in Stanwood, which will donate 20 percent of meal tickets with coupon. More info: www.stanwoodcamanorelay.org.

Blood drive: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 21 in the parking lot at Arlington City Hall, 238 N Olympic Ave. More info: www.bloodworksnw.org.

Breakfast benefit: The Snohomish Education Foundation celebrates 30 years at its annual breakfast fundraiser, set for 7:30 a.m. May 24 at Glacier Peak High School, 7401 144th Place SE, Snohomish. Visit classroom grant exhibits, a display of student artwork, and hear from teachers and students. More info: www.snoed.org.

Flea market donations: The Camano Animal Shelter Association seeks donations of quality used goods to sell at its annual flea market, set for June 4. Proceeds from the event benefit services to the animals. Volunteers also are needed the day of the event. More info: Rochelle Skinner, 206-919-8074 or catterrific@gmail.com.

Bike work parties: Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop holds work parties 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 4, to prepare for the annual Kids Bike Swap on June 12. Volunteers also are needed the day of the event. The nonprofit is at 2531 Broadway, Everett. All mechanical abilities welcome to help transform donated bicycles into “two-wheeled jewels.” Bike donations also welcome, especially 24-inch and 20-inch. More info: 425-252-6952.

Puppy pads: Everett Animal Shelter seeks donations of puppy pee pads. The shelter is at 333 Smith Island Road. More info: 425-257-6000.

Sewing supplies: The Clothing and Textile Advisors of Snohomish County seek donations of fabric, notions, trims, patterns, yarn, needlework items and related books and magazines for its annual Fabric Sale, set for June 18. Proceeds from the sale support scholarships, Camp Stitch-a-Lot and other community sewing programs. More info: Arlene at 425-743-0118 or Julie at 425-835-0391.

Toiletry drive: The YWCA is collecting donations of hygiene supplies in preparation for this year’s Project Homeless Connect. Needed are full-size containers and versions of body wash, 2-in-1 shampoo with conditioner, body lotion, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, washcloths, and razors for shaving. Drop off donations by June 16 to YWCA Everett Regional Center, 3301 Broadway, or YWCA Pathways for Women, 6027 208th St. SW in Lynnwood. More info: 425-258-2766, vvonstubbe@ywcaworks.org.

Raffle for park: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8870 holds a raffle to raise money to help finish the Edmonds Veteran Plaza. Two pieces of original artwork by Post member and Fallen Heroes artist Michael Reagan will be raffled. Both feature current and former Seahawks players and coaches, who also autographed the works. A drawing will be held July 4 after the parade. Tickets are $5 each. Mail a check to VFW Post 8870, P.O. Box 701, Edmonds, WA 98020. Include your name, address and the word “raffle” in the memo line. Raffle tickets will be mailed back to you. More info: 425-245-8545.

Shopping bags: YWCA of Snohomish County seeks large department store shopping bags for its Women’s Working Wardrobe program. Bags can be dropped off at 3301 Broadway in Everett. More info: Vicki Von Stubbe, 425-258-2766 ext. 150 or vvonstubbe@ywcaworks.org.

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.

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.

Assistance

Caregivers event: The Family Caregiver Support Program of Snohomish County presents “A Prescription for Caregivers: Take Care of Yourself” with Wendy Lustbader, 2-4 p.m. May 25 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. RSVP by May 23. More info: 425-248-5276.

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: 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: Cher Hill, 425-417-2109, my3ts@comcast.net.

Mental illness, family support: Meets 7-8:30 p.m. second Mondays at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100th St. NE, Marysville. A NAMI 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, wendyha@isomedia.com.

Mental illness, family support: For parents and caregivers of youth and adolescents up to age 20 living with mental illness, including ADHD. Meets 7 p.m. first Tuesdays at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Look for “NAMI Basics” sign. More info: Carolyn or Michael, 425-347-5365, namicontact@gmail.com.

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 the Camano Island Multi Purpose Center, 141 N East Camano Drive. Free. More info: Stanwood@celiac.org.

Self-management: Trained presenter James Luark hosts an information and discussion group on “Construction Self-Management,” 1-3 p.m. Mondays at the Center For Healthy Living, 4100 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Suite 1, Lynnwood. Join anytime. Free. Coffee and tea provided. More info: 425-330-2860.