TODAY
Everett Elks Lodge 479 plans a brief ground-breaking ceremony set for 10 a.m. today at the site of the new Elks building at 2802 Hoyt Ave., Everett.
Everett General Hospital employees reunion, noon to 2 today, Jennings Park barn, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville.
Spanish classes resume today at Everett Senior Center, 3015 Lombard Ave., Everett. Beginning Spanish is at 9 a.m. and intermediate classes are at noon. Cost is $15 a month, and classes run through January.
Guitar competition for youth, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Variety House, 328 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington. Call 360-435-7846.
Line dance class, taught by former Rockette Eleanor Leight as part of Snohomish Senior Center’s health and wellness programs, 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 26, lower level small hall, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Call 360-568-0934.
Sno-Isle Genealogical Society meets 7 tonight at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Local author David Dilgard is scheduled to talk about new resources and techniques for the researcher. Prior to the meeting, Margaret Summitt presents a continuing workshop, “Breaking through Brick Walls,” for genealogists of all skill levels. Help also is available at the society’s offices in Humble House at Heritage Park, 19827 Poplar Way, Lynnwood. Call 425-775-6267.
Mukilteo Farmers Market, 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 5, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo.
Open mike night in Old Town Mukilteo, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Mukilteo Cafe, 619 Fourth St., Mukilteo. Mukilteo ARTS Guild opens the free event to all ages. Reserve a spot at 425-423-0450.
South County Farmers Market, 4 p.m. to sunset Wednesdays through Sept. 26, Park Ridge Chapel, 3805 Maltby Road, Bothell. 425-481-8801.
THURSDAY
Zonta Club of Everett, business meeting 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE, Everett. Reservations and membership information may be obtained by calling 425-348-3501 or e-mailing info@zontaeverett.org.
The Silver Lake Neighborhood Association is set to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Bethany at Silver Lake, 2235 Lake Heights Drive, Everett. Call 425-337-4602.
Whisker City cat rescue and adoption organization fundraiser, 5 p.m. Thursday, Getaway sports bar, 24309 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. E-mail whiskercity@comcast.net.
Snohomish Farmers Market, 3 to 8 p.m. Thursdays through September, Old Carnegie Library, 105 Cedar St., Snohomish.
Lake Stevens Farmers Market, 5 p.m. to sunset Thursdays through August, North Cove Park, 1806 Main St., Lake Stevens.
Open mike night for musicians and poets at Zippy’s Java Lounge, 7 p.m. Thursdays, 1804 Hewitt Ave., Everett.
FRIDAY
South County Senior Center Friday Fling Dance, 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Call 425-774-5555.
New exhibit at Edmonds Historical Museum set to open 1 p.m. Saturday, 118 Fifth Ave. N., Edmonds. “Carnegie’s Library Legacy” is the exhibit.
Farmers Market at Country Village, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays through September, 23718 Seventh Ave. SE, Bothell.
SATURDAY
Historic Everett Homes tour, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 8. Tour of eight homes. Tickets, $15 each, at Matheson Kitchen and Gourmet, 2609 Colby Ave., Everett, or on Saturday at the Hartley Mansion, 2320 Rucker Ave., Everett.
Snohomish County Extension Master Gardener Clinic, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Arlington Hardware and Lumber, 215 Olympic Ave., Arlington.
Hot Autumn Nights car show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, downtown Edmonds. Sponsored by Edmonds Chamber of Commerce. More than 300 cars and trucks expected. Call 425-670-1496, ext. 3.
Military retiree seminar, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, free. Widows encouraged to attend. Call 360-257-NAVY.
Hearing Loss Association of Snohomish County, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, PUD building, 2320 California St. Learn about hearing loss and hearing aids. E-mail heariam@wavecable.com.
A glass-blowing demonstration by several glass artists is set for noon to 7 p.m. Saturday in downtown Lakewood, 1528 172nd St. NE, Marysville. Sponsored by Trev’s Glass, 360-652-8642.
A workshop on using small greenhouses is scheduled for 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 8 at the Arlington Boys &Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE. Arlington Garden Club is sponsoring the event. Donation of $2 suggested. Call 360-403-7769.
Rummage and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 8 at Community United Methodist Church, Third and Birch streets, Sultan.
Snohomish Seniors fall bake sale, 9 a.m. until the goods are gone, Saturday at McDaniels Do-It Center, 510 Second St., Snohomish. Proceeds benefit the Snohomish Senior Center programs and services. Call 360-568-0934.
Touch a Truck, staged by the city of Marysville lets kids see, touch and get behind the wheel of public works big rigs, police and fire vehicles. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Marysville Junior High School’s Asbery Field, 1605 Seventh St., Marysville. Admission is free. Entertainment, food and beverages are planned.
Daughters of Norway, Ingeborg Lodge 43, 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Sons of Norway Hall, 9910 270th St. NW, Stanwood. Don Hansen, talks about Viking history and culture. Call 360-387-0992.
Edmonds Museum and Summer Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through October, Bell Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues, Edmonds. Call 425-774-0900.
Sno-King International Folk Dance Club, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Cedar Valley Grange, 206th Street and 52nd Avenue W., Lynnwood. Call 425-454-6529.
Marysville Historical Society barbecue fundraiser, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, 6805 Armar Road, Marysville. $25, $5 children, younger than 6 eat free. No tickets at the door. 360-659-3090.
SUNDAY
Let’s Celebrate Community Picnic, 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Terrace View Presbyterian Church, 4700 228th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Free food, music, kids’ activities. Call 425-672-4407.
Second Sunday Film Series, 2 p.m. Sunday, main auditorium, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., downtown Everett. “Mother of Mine,” directed by Kaus Haro. Call 425-257-8000. Free.
A race of rubber ducks down the river to support the Sultan Sportsmen Club’s building fund is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, but the day begins with free hot dogs served to the first 400 people who show up at noon at Sportsmen’s Park at the end of the Sultan River bridge on U.S. 2. For more information on the fundraiser or to buy Quack Packs of race tickets, call 360-793-7764.
Edmonds Masonic Lodge pancake breakfast, 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, 515 Dayton St., Edmonds.
Everett Farmers Market, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 30, 1600 W. Marine View Drive, Everett.
Award-winning author David Lubar plans to talk to teen readers about his new book, “The Curse of the Campfire Weenies,” 1 p.m. Sunday, Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Call 425-493-8202.
MONDAY
Puget Sound Camera Club, 7 p.m. Monday, Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave. W., Edmonds. Call 425-776-2442.
Bingo, 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays, Everett Senior Center, 3015 Lombard Ave. Everett.
Children’s story times are planned at the Granite Falls Library. The free events, for children ages 3 to 5, are scheduled for 11 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays through Oct. 1 at the library, 815 E. Galena St. Call the library at 360-691-6087 or go to www.sno-isle.org.
TUESDAY
Second Tuesday Book Discussion Group, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Call 425-776-8722.
Tai chi class, 11 a.m. to noon Tuesdays through Nov. 27, as part of health and wellness programs at Snohomish Senior Center, lower level small hall, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Call 360-568-0934.
Marysville Parks and Recreation bowling class, open to youth, ages 6 to 17, 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Strawberry Lanes, 1067 Columbia Ave., Marysville. Call 360-363-8400.
Supervised bridge games, noon to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island.
Stanwood and Camano Island churches plan a 24-hour vigil for peace beginning at 8 p.m. Sunday at St Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 1318 E. Highway 532 at the north end of Camano Island. Call 360-629-0132.
Edmonds Branch of the American Association of University Women, “Welcome Back Potluck,” 10 a.m. Sept. 11, private home. Call 425-774-1969 for directions. Author and radio host Mary Lou Sanelli talks about her new book.
Toddler and Preschool-Ready Readers, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays for ages 2 to 5 at Mill Creek Library, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway. Caregiver required. 425-337-4822.
Edmonds Kiwanis Club, 10 a.m. Tuesdays, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds.
Everett Chess Club, 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., downtown Everett.
WEDNESDAY
Dine out to benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 12, La Hacienda restaurant, 621 Highway 9, Lake Stevens. American Cancer Society gets 20 percent of dinner bills. Mention the fundraiser.
THIS WEEK
Great Garden Garage Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 415 Alverson Blvd., Everett. Go to www.evergreenarboretum.com.
Clothes for Kids shoe drive through Saturday. Donate a new pair of shoes at the Maytag store, 3105 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Lynnwood.
Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival, Friday through Sunday, old town Mukilteo. Art show, live music, children’s activities and more. Go to www.mukilteofestival.org or call 425-353-5516.
The grand opening events for the Sen. Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson American Legion Post 6 are set for 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the new post headquarters, 1212 California St. Speakers on Friday are scheduled to include Peter Jackson, son of the late senator. Dancing to live music is set to start at 9 p.m.
Friends of the Oak Harbor Library semiannual book sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Proceeds support library programs. 360-675-5115.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church senior high youth group has set its annual garage sale for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the church gym, corner of 51st Avenue NE and Grove Street, Marysville. Proceeds from the event will help fund the youth group’s trip to northern California for service projects next summer.
ONGOING
Marysville Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays, the Village restaurant, Marysville. Call 360-659-8484.
Support groups for widowed men and women, Everett. Call 425-252-7617 or 360-659-7861.
Everett Area Newcomers, monthly social activities. Dates and locations vary. Newsletter available. Call 425-513-8704.
Community Yarn Creations, 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays at Main Street Yarn, Mill Creek Town Center. The knit and crochet group creates items to donate to local agencies. All levels welcome. 425-787-0736.
Teens in Action, sponsored by the Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center, meets from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW, Stanwood. The group is working to make improvements to the Stanwood skate park. 360-629-5257.
Valley Spinners Guild meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1512 Pine St., Snohomish. Learn to spin wool and lots of other fiber-related arts. All fiber enthusiasts welcome. Call Gretchen Wilson 360-793-0962.
Mill Creek Senior Walking Group, 10 a.m. Thursdays, meet behind Zinnia Restaurant on Main Street near University Bookstore to walk the North Creek Trail, Mill Creek. 425-337-6970.
Nursing Mamas Circle, breast-feeding information and assistance, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sno-Isle Co-op, 2804 Grand Ave., Everett. Pregnant women welcome. 425-422-9911.
OPPORTUNITIES
Historic Everett Homes Tour, set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 8, needs volunteer chaperones at the homes on the tour. Call David Chrisman at 425-530-2722.
Mill Creek Senior Center Foundation is looking for volunteers to help raise money to build a new senior center near the Mill Creek County Club. For more information or to volunteer, call 425-742-9125.
Angel Care Breast Cancer Foundation seeks volunteer drivers. www.angelcarefoundation.org, 877-417-3484.
Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center, 9620 271st St. NW, Stanwood, has volunteer opportunities for youths and adults, including working in the bookstore and doing grounds maintenance. 360-629-5257.
The Everett Food Bank is taking donations from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at Volunteers of America, 1230 Broadway.
The Sultan Food Bank needs volunteers. Especially needed are drivers. Gas costs are reimbursed. No experience is necessary and hours are short and flexible. Call 360-799-0861 or 360-793-8609 or apply in person from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays or 10 a.m. to noon Fridays at 710 First St., Sultan.
Snohomish Community Food Bank needs volunteers to assist with a variety of jobs, including food processing and lifting assistance, on weekday mornings. Must be 16 or older. For information or to volunteer, call 360-568-7993.
Lake Stevens Family Support Center needs volunteers to assist with a variety of jobs, including clerical work, reception, programs, special-event planning, committee work and child-program assistance. For information or to volunteer, call 425-397-7433.
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