Community Extra: Calendar for May 27 to June 4, 2016

Events

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.

Tween STEAM: Students in grades 4-8 (ages 9-13) are invited to learn more about chemistry with a hands-on learning event, 2-3:30 p.m. May 28 at the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St. Registration is encouraged. More info: www.sno-isle.org/steamclub.

Cruzin’ to Colby: The main Show ‘n’ Shine event is set for 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 30 in downtown Everett with stage entertainment, cruise and car show. Free for spectators. More info: www.seattlerod-tiques.com.

Board games: Teens are invited to participate in a Board Game Olympics, 3:30 p.m. June 1 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. More info: 360-568-2898 ext. 4041.

Vibrations launch: Everett Community College and the Graphic Arts program hold a launch party for the release of the student-run arts publication, Vibrations, 2-4 p.m. June 2 at Whitehorse Hall on the campus at 2000 Tower St. Light refreshments and copies of Vibrations 16. More info: 206-719-7993.

EvCC honors grads: Everett Community College’s 2016 honors program graduates will present their final projects and Grammy-nominated composer Ron Jones will speak at the college’s honors forum, 5-7 p.m. June 2 in the Henry M. Jackson Center at the college campus, 2000 Tower St. More info: www.everettcc.edu/honors.

Education Summit: Academic Link Outreach holds a reception and forum with candidates for the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, 5:30-8 p.m. June 2 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. Cost is $20. Light refreshments. Registration requested. More info: www.eventbrite.com (search “Snohomish County Education Summit”).

PM open house: Edmonds Community College holds a Discover Project Management open house 6:30-9 p.m. June 2 in Woodway Hall 202, 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Free and open to the public. Learn how to earn project management-related certificates. More info: 425-640-1604, www.edcc.edu/pm.

Pancakes, Edmonds: 8:30-9:30 a.m. June 3 (first Friday) at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Pancakes, strawberry compote, eggs, ham, biscuits and sausage gravy, beverages. Cost is $5.

Waterfront Festival: The Edmonds Waterfront Festival runs 3 to 10 p.m. June 3, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. June 4 and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. June 5 at the Port of Edmonds Marina, 336 Admiral Way. Children’s activities, arts and crafts, music, beer garden, classic yacht show. Admission is $3, 12 and younger free. Free shuttle from several locations. More info: www.edmondswaterfrontfestival.org.

Pancakes, Snohomish: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. June 4 (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. June 4 (first and third Saturdays) at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E Riverside Drive. Cost is $5. More info: 425-487-2441.

Fishing derby: The Monroe Rod and Gun Club holds its annual Kids Fishing Derby, 9-11 a.m. June 4. Head south on Highway 203 (just over Lewis Street bridge) and look for signs. Ages 12 and younger. Bring your own fishing gear. Free prizes, hot dogs and pop for kids. More info: 360-794-6317.

City hike: The Sound Steppers Volkssport Club celebrates National Trails Day with a stroll through local Edmonds parks and sidewalks, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. June 4. Start from the Edmonds Community College courtyard, 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. More info: neil.smith@comcast.net, 206-214-5274.

Garage sale: An Artists’ Garage Sale is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 4 along Hoyt Avenue outside the Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett. More info: schack.org.

Flea market: The Camano Animal Shelter Association holds its annual flea market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4 at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 E Camano Drive, Camano Island. Hot dogs available 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Shelter open starting at 11 a.m. Donations and volunteers also welcome. More info: www.camanoanimalshelter.org, 360-387-1902.

Genealogy 101: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers a free beginning genealogy class, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. June 4 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. More info: 425-775-6267.

Cops and Kids: The Lynnwood Police hold a Cops and Kids event, 10 a.m.-noon June 4 at Alderwood mall, 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood. See police cars, motorcycles and other specialty police vehicles, meet officers, and hear the Seattle Police Pipes and Drums Band. More info: www.lynnwoodwa.gov/police.

Health challenge: Marysville’s Healthy Communities Challenge Day is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 4 at Allen Creek Elementary, 6505 60th Drive NE. Activities, demonstrations, educational information. Free. More info: www.marysvillewa.gov.

Touch-A-Truck: A Touch-A-Truck family event is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4 at Monroe Christian School, 1009 W Main St. Construction, police and other vehicles, plus face-painting, pony rides and more. Horn-free hour from 10-11 a.m. Admission is $5, kids younger than 2 are free. More info: www.mcstouchatruck.com.

Hydroplanes: Watch mini hydroplane races on Silver Lake, 12-6 p.m. June 4 at Thornton A Sullivan Park, 11405 W Silver Lake Road, Everett. Free to watch. More info: www.everettwa.gov.

Music therapy: Music YoU-HERE, a free community event showcasing music therapy, is set for 3-6 p.m. June 4 at the Northwest Music Hall inside the Everett Mall near Macy’s, 1402 SE Everett Mall Way. Free. More info: info@scmusicproject.org, 425-258-1605.

Fishing derby: The Edmonds Salmon Chapter of Trout Unlimited holds an open house and kids fishing event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4-5 at the Willow Creek Hatchery, 95 Pine St. Ages 14 and younger. More info: 425-771-5970, edmondstu@gmail.com.

Ways to help

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.

Relay for Life: Relay for Life of Arlington is set for 12-6 p.m. June 4 at Legion Memorial Park, 114 N Olympic Ave., with a Luminaria Ceremony at 3 p.m. to honor survivors and those lost to cancer. The event benefits the American Cancer Society. More info: relayforlife.org/ArlingtonWA.

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 June 5 (first Sunday) in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7198.

Tutors: Everett Community College’s Volunteer Literacy Program seeks volunteers who can tutor adult learners two or more hours per week in reading, writing, basic math and English-language skills. Training is free with a six-month commitment. More info: Chan Beattie, cbeattie@everettcc.edu or 425-388-9085.

Volunteers: Equestrian Crossings seeks volunteers to help with an all-inclusive horsemanship program for multiple sclerosis patients, Thursdays starting June 2 on Whidbey Island. No prior horse experience required. Training and time commitments are flexible. More info: www.equestriancrossings.org, 360-331-2418.

Trail work party: Darrington’s National Trail Day is set for all day June 4. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Darrington Ranger Station, 1405 Emens Ave. N, then head out to work on the trails. A community potluck follows at about 4:30 p.m. Sign-up required through The Mountaineers. More info: www.mountaineers.org, 206-521-6001.

Viva Color: Help plant flowers along Mukilteo Boulevard during the annual Everett Parks and Recreation volunteer event, 9-11 a.m. June 4. Meet at Forest Park, 802 E Mukilteo Blvd., or catch a free shuttle from View Ridge Plaza, at the intersection of Olympic and Mukilteo boulevards and Dogwood Drive. More info: everettwa.gov, 425-257-8300 ext. 2.

Book buddies: The Mukilteo Library seeks teens entering grades 8-12 and graduating seniors to volunteer as summer book buddies to second- and third-graders who struggle with reading. Deadline to apply is June 20. Training is 3-4 p.m. June 30. Book Buddy group sessions are 3-4:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 7 to Aug. 11. More info: 425-493-8202.

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.

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

Farmers markets: The Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program applications are now available at www.sssc.org and at local senior centers. Eligible low-income seniors receive $40 worth of checks to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at authorized farmers markets or farm stands. Deadline to apply is June 6. More info: 425-347-1229.

Oral health: The Stillaguamish Senior Center offers free oral health assessments, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 14 at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. A seminar on “Smile Power for Seniors: Taking Charge” runs 1:30-2:30 p.m. Low-cost dental hygiene cleanings will be available July 19 and every first Tuesday following. 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. In June, everything is 10 percent off. Shop closed July and August. 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

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 12-3 p.m. second Mondays (except July and an annual picnic in August) at the Buzz Inn restaurant, 3121 Broadway, 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.