Community Extra: Calendar for June 10-18, 2016

Events

Home safety: North County Fire and EMS discusses home safety tips, including the Smart 911 program, at 2 p.m. June 10 at Warm Beach Senior Community, 20420 Marine Drive, Stanwood. More info: 360-652-2645.

Sorticulture: Everett’s garden arts festival runs June 10-12 at Legion Memorial Park, 145 Alverson Blvd. Garden art, plants, expert advise, food vendors, live music, wine garden and more. Free admission. More info: www.everettwa.gov.

Show ‘n’ Shine: The annual car show runs 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 11 on Olympic Avenue in downtown Arlington. All makes, models and years of cars, trucks and motorcycles. More info: arlingtonwa.org.

Disaster preparedness: Lynnwood holds a Neighborhood Disaster Preparedness Workshop, 10 a.m.-noon June 11 at Fire Station 14, 18800 68th Ave. W. Learn the basics of first aid, ladder climbing and rescue cribbing, how to turn off your gas and water, how to use a fire extinguisher, and learn how to implement Map Your Neighborhood with your neighbors. To register: Misty Burke, mburke@lynnwoodwa.gov or 425-670-5302.

Disaster preparedness: Snohomish County Fire District 1 holds a ReadySnoCo Disaster Preparedness Workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 11 at the Edmonds Conference Center (North Sound Center), 201 Fourth Ave. N, Edmonds. Learn how to create an emergency kit, shut off gas and water, use a fire extinguisher, basic cribbing and lifting, and more. Register in advance at http://bit.ly/ReadySnoCoWorkshop. More info: 425-551-1240.

Bike Bash: The Snohomish County Bike Bash runs 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 11 at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Free and for all ages. Bring your bicycle and helmet. BMX track trials, guided rides, bike pop demonstration, bike rodeo, food trucks, music and more. More info: www.communitytransit.org/BikeBash.

Free helmets: Kohl’s and Seattle Children’s offer free bike helmets and fittings, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 11 at Kohl’s Marysville, 3713 116th St. NE. For kids ages 1-18, who must be present. Supplies are limited. More info: 206-987-1569.

Fishing derby: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 11 at Cama Beach State Park, 1880 SW Camano Drive, Camano Island. Age 15 and younger. No fishing license or Discover Pass required this day. More info: 360-387-9361, www.camabeachfoundation.org.

Safety fair: The Lake Stevens Fire Department’s annual Health and Safety Fair is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 11 in the parking lot at County Market, 303 91st Ave. NE. Free. Fire safety house, police boat, Lions Club mobile health clinic, bouncy house, balloons, games, music and more. Expired medications will be accepted at the police booth. More info: 425-334-3034.

Plaque dedication: The Edmonds Lions Club invites the community to its U.S. flag and memorial plaque dedication, 11 a.m. June 11, at Sierra Park Path for the Blind, 19020 82nd Ave. W, Edmonds. Following the brief ceremony, walk the trails and enjoy refreshments.

Storybook Garden: Children are invited to the garden at Arlington Library for “The Curious Garden,” including stories, crafts and hands-on activities, 11 a.m. June 11. The library is at 135 N Washington Ave. Make a pounded flower bookmark and paint a rock marker for your own garden. More info: 360-435-3033.

Pug Gala: Seattle Pug Rescue’s Pug Gala fundraiser is set for 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 11 at the Evergreen Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. Parade of rescued pugs, raffles, pug talent show and agility contest. Admission is $10, $5 ages 6-12 and seniors, free under age 6. Canine attendees are free, but only pugs and pug mixes permitted. More info: www.seattlepugs.org.

Kitchen science: Kids are invited to “Crazy Kitchen Science,” 2 p.m. June 11 at the Everett Public Library Evergreen Branch, 9512 Evergreen Way. Ages 6-13. Limited space; registration recommended. More info: 425-257-8030.

Strawberry Festival: Marysville’s week-long community festival runs June 11-19. Carnival, kids activities, arts and crafts, parades, car show, live entertainment, talent show and, of course, strawberries. More info: www.maryvest.org.

Bike Swap: The Sharing Wheels Kid’s Bike Swap is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 12 at the nonprofit shop at 2531 Broadway, Everett. Free helmet with bike. Trade your kid’s old bike for a larger one her size. Upgrades may cost $5 to $15. More info: 425-252-6952.

Sunday dinner: 12-2 p.m. June 12 (second Sunday, except special holidays) at the Horseshoe Grange, 16424 Broadway in Snohomish. Home-style roast beef with fixings and homemade pie. Cost is $9, $4.50 ages 6-12. Live music. Proceeds support upkeep of the grange. More info: 425-316-1991.

World Hunger Event: Learn more about how hunger impacts the United States and the world at an event sponsored by Everett High School’s AVID class of 2017, 4-6 p.m. June 14 in the Norm Lowery Auxiliary Gym, 2416 Wetmore Ave., Everett. RSVP: Amy Stifter, astifter@everettsd.org.

ESSA talk: Join the state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction at a Washington Regional Forum to learn more about the new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), 6-8 p.m. June 14 at the Everett School District Community Resource Center, 3900 Broadway. More info: Jami.Peterson@k12.wa.us.

Swamp Creatures: “Swamp Creatures of Dusk,” an interpretive tour before sunset along an elevated nature walk through forest and wetland, will be held at 7:30 p.m. June 14 at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost is $7 Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $10 nonmembers. Reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Book sale: A Friends of the Library book sale and canned food drive is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 14 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 15 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. Donate canned food for the Arlington Food Bank and get a free book.

Douglas firs: Learn about Douglas firs, Douglas squirrels, Steller’s jays and other wildlife of the Douglas fir forest, 7 p.m. June 15 at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N East Camano Drive. The Camano Wildlife Habitat Project, sponsored by Friends of Camano Island Parks, hosts public presentations the third Wednesday of the month. More info: 360-387-2236, www.camanowildlifehabitat.org.

Percussion: Kids are invited to clap, stomp and find Brazil’s Olympic beat with percussionist Ian Dobson, 3 p.m. June 16 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. More info: 360-629-3132.

Beavers: Watch the IMAX movie “Beavers” and learn more about the animal’s habits, habitat requirements and see a dam on North Creek, 7 p.m. June 16 at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost is $3. Reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more at 7 p.m. June 17 (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.

‘Seven’: The University of Washington Women’s Center brings “Seven,” a collaboration of seven award-winning female playwrights, to Everett at 7:30 p.m. June 17 at the PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St. Admission is $20, $15 students and seniors. More info: Search “Zonta Club of Everett” at www.eventbrite.com.

Edmonds Arts Festival: The annual festival runs 10 a.m.-8 p.m. June 17 and 18 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 19 at the Frances Anderson Center campus, 700 Main St. Artist booths, juried art galleries, amphitheater with live entertainment, food court, student art exhibit, kid crafts and more. Shuttle bus service and admission are free. More info: www.edmondsartsfestival.com.

Pancakes, Monroe: 8-10:30 a.m. June 18 (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.

Soap Box Derby: The annual Stanwood Camano Island Soap Box Derby is set for 8 a.m.-6 p.m. June 18 outside the Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW. Watch kids ages 7-17 race homemade cars in a bid for the national race in Akron, Ohio. More info: www.stanwoodcamanoresources.org, 360-629-5257.

Sewing sale: The Clothing and Textile Advisors of Snohomish County’s annual Fabric Sale of needlework supplies is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 18 at McCollum Park, 600 128th St SE, Everett. Proceeds support scholarships, Camp Stitch-a-Lot and other community sewing programs. Donations for the sale welcome. More info: Arlene at 425-743-0118 or Julie at 425-835-0391.

Juneteenth: NAACP Snohomish County and Everett Community College’s Black Student Union hold a Juneteenth celebration, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 18 at Henry M. Jackson Park, 1700 State St., Everett. Community potluck, free hot dogs, family friendly music and entertainment, field games for kids and teens, and an educational focus on desegregation of Boston schools. More info: juneteenth@naacp-snoco.org.

Firearms safety: Learn best practices for protecting yourself and your family at a free seminar, “Personal and Firearms Safety Tips,” 1-4 p.m. June 18 at Mountlake Terrace City Council Chambers, 6100 219th St. SW, Suite 220. Free. Reservations required. More info: Megan Johnson, mjohnson@ci.mlt.wa.us or 425-670-8260.

The Noiseguy: Families are invited to hear some fluent onomatopoeia from Charlie “The Noiseguy” Williams, 2 p.m. June 18 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. Young readers will be coached on a more meaningful form of expression when reading out loud at this fun and funny story show. More info: 360-568-2898 ext. 4041.

Camp open house: Learn more about Camp Fire Snohomish County’s Camp Killoqua’s day and resident camp programs at an open house, 2-4 p.m. June 18. No reservations required but call for directions. More info: 425-258-5437, www.campkilloqua.org.

Ways to help

Sale: The Cascade View Presbyterian Church Women’s Association holds its annual Treasures Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 10 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 11 at the church, 1030 E Casino Road, Everett. Proceeds benefit a variety of causes, including Matthew House, Cocoon House, Pathways for Women, and Shower to the People. More info: Kathleen, 425-239-3097.

One Day: Granite Falls’ One Day of community service is June 11. Help fix, paint, plant, repair and clean the city. To sign up or suggest a project, go to www.granitefallswa.com or www.fathershousegf.org. More info: 360-691-7733.

Work party: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 11 at the Northwest Equine Stewardship Center at Cedarbrook Farms, 9812 215th Ave. SE, Snohomish. More info: volunteer@nwesc.org.

Mattresses, Snohomish: The Panther Mom’s Booster Club holds a mattress sales fundraiser for Snohomish High School football, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 12 at SHS, 1316 Fifth St. More info: http://bit.ly/Beds4Snohomish2.

Project Linus: The next Project Linus event will be 12:30-2:30 p.m. June 14 (second Tuesday) at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Volunteers make quilts and blankets to donate to Snohomish County kids who have experienced traumatic life events. Materials and equipment provided. Bring a sewing machine if you have one. More info: Diane, 425-252-4524.

Lighthouse volunteers: The Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival seeks volunteers. Learn about volunteer opportunities at 7 p.m. June 15 at the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce, 4902 76th St. SW, or call 425-353-5516. The Lighthouse festival is scheduled Sept. 9, 10 and 11. More info: mukilteolighthousefestival.com.

Mattresses, Monroe: The Bearcat Football Boosters hold a mattress sales fundraiser for Monroe High School football, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 18 at MHS, 17001 Tester Road. More info: http://bit.ly/Beds4Monroe2.

Car wash: A car wash and pet food drive to benefit the Camano Animal Shelter Association is set for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 18 in the parking lot near the Camano Plaza IGA, 370 NE Camano Drive, Camano Island. Volunteers also are needed. More info: www.camanoanimalshelter.org, 360-387-1902.

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.

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.

Work clothing, YWCA: The YWCA Working Women’s Wardrobe program is in need of personal care and feminine hygiene products and also large department store clothing bags. The items may be dropped off at 3301 Broadway, Everett. Working Wardrobe provides interview- or work-appropriate clothing free to more than 1,100 women a year. More info: 425-258-2766.

Donate clothing: Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road in Everett, seeks help with its Community Meals program through donations of gently used or new cold-weather clothing, including boots, shoes, sweaters, coats, gloves and warm socks for both kids and adults. Children’s books and magazines also are needed. All donations appreciated.

Kid clothes, Lynnwood: Clothes For Kids, a Lynnwood nonprofit that provides wardrobes for low-income families, seeks volunteers to help sort clothes, stock shelves, assist shoppers and more. Available shifts are 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday or Friday, or 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday or Thursday. More info: www.clothesforkids.org or Nancy Laird Burris at 425-741-6500.

Kid clothes, Arlington: Arlington Kids’ Kloset, a north county nonprofit that provides school wardrobes for low-income students twice yearly, seeks volunteers to help in all aspects of the organization. Clothing donations can be dropped off 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 135 S. French Ave. (back of building). More info: Kimberly Meno, 360-435-4875.

Chores, errands: Volunteer Chore and Transportation Services, a program of Catholic Community Services, seeks volunteers to assist with household chores, yard care and transportation enabling elders, veterans and adults with disabilities to remain independent in their own homes. Volunteers can help the same person each week or be listed for on-call assistance. More info: 425-257-2111, volunteerinfo@ccsww.org.

Donate cellphones: Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County recycles cellphones, iPads and iPhones. Donate at the New and Again Thrift Shoppe, 3116 Rucker Ave., Everett. For other sites or more information, go to www.dvs-snoco.org or call 425-259-2827 ext. 13.

Seniors

Oral health, hearing: The Stillaguamish Senior Center offers free oral health assessments, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 14 at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Call for appointment. Hearing tests are 10:30 a.m. to noon. Appointments available. More info: 360-653-4551.

Resource Fair: A Senior Resource Fair is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 17 at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E Riverside Drive, Bothell. Workshops, resources and more. Free. More info: 425-487-2441.

Medicare: Are you or someone you know turning 65 or preparing to enroll in Medicare? A free seminar, “Welcome to Medicare,” is set for 2-3:30 p.m. June 17 at Verdant Health Commission, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. From Senior Services of Snohomish County. Free. No registration required. More info: 425-290-1276.

Driving safety, Arlington: A “55 Alive” defensive driving class is offered 9 a.m.-1 p.m. the second Tuesday to Wednesday of each month at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Cost is $12 AARP members, $14 non-members. To sign up, call 360-653-4551.

Driving safety, Camano: The Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, offers the AARP “Smart Driver” class. The course is 8 hours and designed for the driver over 50. Cost is $15 AARP members, $20 non-members. Bring a sack lunch. Current schedule and more info: 360-387-0222.

Enhance Fitness: Group Health Medicare members are invited to take a low-impact aerobics class for free. The class, for ages 50 and older, runs 8:45-9:45 a.m. weekdays in five-week sessions at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. in Everett. No experience needed. Non-Group Health Medicare members can take the class for $30 (three days a week per five-week session). More info: 425-257-8780.

Parkinson’s movement: The Edmonds Senior Center helps support a movement and exercise class along with Parkinson School For Change to help Parkinson’s patients get control of their movement again, 3-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The senior center is at 220 Railroad Ave. Classes are $5 members, $8 non-members. More info: jennifer@ParkinsonSchoolForChange.org or 206-920-1151.

Ceramics: An informal ceramics group with a volunteer instructor meets 9-11 a.m. Thursdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Paints, glazes, tools, bisque, greenware and kiln provided. Cost is $2 a month, or $1 if one visit. Ages 50 and up. More info: Terry, 425-337-6922 or 425-337-5198 (cell).

Assistance

Homebuyer workshop: A Washington State Housing Finance Commission Homebuyer Workshop will be hosted by ReMax Real Estate and held 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 11 at New American Funding, 2707 Colby Ave., Suite 1002, Everett. More info: 425-770-5504.

Grief, loss: Snohomish County YWCA facilitates “Grief and Loss: A Healing Process Group,” 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, June 14 to Aug. 9, at Verdant Community Wellness Center, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Register and begin by week two. More info: Arlen, 425-412-2364 or afrazie@ywcaworks.org.

Cocaine Anonymous: A nonprofit recovery program for those seeking sobriety or support in staying sober from cocaine and other mind-altering substances. For program information and local meeting times and locations in Snohomish County, visit www.caofwa.org. More info: 425-244-1150.

Drug abuse family support: A support group for those affected by someone else’s drug addiction meets 9 a.m. Saturdays in the Monte Cristo Room at Providence Regional Medical Center’s Pacific Campus, 900 Pacific Ave., Everett. More info: www.nar-anon.org.

Grandparents: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren meets 6 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Stevens, 1609 E. Lakeshore Drive. Childcare provided. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. More info: Kelli Lynn, 425-212-1919 or KelliLynnEvents@gmail.com.

Parenting: A drop-in parenting group meets 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays at the YWCA Family Village at 19703 68th Ave. W in Lynnwood. Discuss common parenting challenges, ask questions, practice new techniques. More info: 425-412-2360 ext. 2435 or 2433.

Parents, behavioral: A support group for parents of children with behavioral problems meets 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays at Zion Lutheran Church, 4634 Alger Ave., Everett. Peer-to-peer support for parents struggling with children exhibiting risky behaviors such as drug or alcohol use. Confidential and free. More info: 888-468-2620 or www.cpsn.org.

Parents, special education: A support group for special education parents in the Everett School District meets 6:30-8 p.m. third Wednesdays, except December, at View Ridge Elementary School, 202 Alder St., Everett.

Parents, LGBTQ: The Everett chapter meets 7 p.m. third Mondays at the Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave. Group unites people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer with families, friends and allies. More info: www.pflag.org.