Events
Anti-valentine: Teens are invited to an Anti-Valentine’s Day craft party, 1 p.m. today at the Mukilteo Library (4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd.) and 7 p.m. today at the Mill Creek Library (15429 Bothell-Everett Highway), Make un-valentine cards and other cynical creations. Games, snacks and door prizes, too. More info: 425-493-8202 (Mukilteo), 425-337-4822 (Mill Creek).
Norwegian Pancake Breakfast: 7:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday (and every third Saturday, September to May) at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens. Thin, rolled pancakes with strawberries and syrup, along with ham and beverages. Cost is $5; children younger than 4 are free. More info: 425-334-0421.
Pancake breakfast: 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday (and every third Saturday) at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. Pancakes, eggs, ham, sausage, coffee, milk and juice prepared and served by volunteers. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children younger than 12. Proceeds benefit the center. More information: 360-794-6359.
Lego animation: School-age children can make their own Lego movie using Clay Animation Network software on iPads, 1 p.m. Saturday at the Lake Stevens Library, 1804 Main St. For grades K-8. More info: 425-334-1900.
Fairy Tea Party: School-age children are invited to dress up as their favorite fairy or magical creature and enjoy enchanted tea, snacks, crafts and stories at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Register at www.sno-isle.org or call 425-493-8202.
Carson talk: Debbie Dimitre will present the story of Rachel Carson, the environmentalist and author of “Silent Spring,” at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at Emeritus at Stanwood, 7212 265th St. NW. The talk is free, but RSVP by Feb. 18 to reserve a seat. More info: 360-629-3445.
Lynx and Snowshoe Hare: A presentation on “Predator and Prey: Lynx and Snowshoe Hare” will be held 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Northwest Stream Center at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett, with University of Washington wildlife science professor Aaron Wirsing. Reserve a space by calling 425-316-8592. Cost is $5 for Adopt A Stream Foundation members; $7 for non-members. Proceeds benefit Streamkeeper Academy.
Tooth-Apolooza: Get free admission to the Imagine Children’s Museum and have your child visit with a dentist for a free mini dental exam, 5:30-9 p.m. Feb. 21. The museum is at 1502 Wall St. in Everett. More info: 425-258-1006.
Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more at 7 p.m. Feb. 21 (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.
Downton style: “Life in Service at Downton Abbey,” a free historical lecture, will be held 2-3:30 p.m. Feb. 22 in the auditorium at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. What was it like to be a servant at an estate like that depicted in the popular “Downton Abbey” television series? Historian and actress Tames Alan presents. More info: 425-257-7640.
Ways to help
Project Linus: Make-a-Blanket Day will be held 12-5 p.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Parish Hall, 330 Union Ave., Snohomish. Help make quilts and blankets to be donated to kids who have experienced traumatic life events in Snohomish County. Materials and equipment provided. No experience necessary, but sewers are encouraged to bring their own sewing machine. Volunteers can come anytime to help sew, iron, inspect, pin, fringe and tie. Donations of fabric, sewing supplies, and completed blankets are also welcome. More info: Diane, 425-252-4524.
Hospice volunteers: Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County, 2731 Wetmore Ave., Everett, holds its next volunteer information session on Feb. 19 (third Wednesday). More info: Joanie, 425-261-4815.
Baxter Center receptionist: The Ken Baxter Community Center, operated by Marysville Parks and Recreation at 514 Delta Ave., seeks a front-desk volunteer receptionist to add to its team. Four-hour shifts available. Duties include customer service, greeting patrons, answering phones, light clerical assignments, making coffee, center tours, giving out information and more. Some computer knowledge in Word, Publisher and Excel is preferred but not required. Two positions available until filled. More info: 360-363-8450 or mburgess@marysvillewa.gov.
Vendors wanted: The Snohomish Senior Center (506 Fourth St.) plans a spring bazaar April 12 and seeks vendors. Tables are $30 for the day. Applications are at the Senior Center and are expected to be posted to www.snohomishcenter.org. More info: Sheryl or Sharon at 360-568-0934.
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.
Food bank, Snohomish: The Snohomish Community Food Bank needs reliable volunteers to assist with various duties. More info: Elizabeth Grant at 360-568-7993 or megan@snohomishfoodbank.org.
Salt of the Earth: The Everett soup kitchen seeks volunteer drivers. Vehicle provided. Volunteers must be licensed and insured. Help is needed on various days. More info: Sandra, 425-355-1042.
Hands of Hope: Hands of Hope, a Volunteers of America Food Bank, at 9021 Evergreen Way in Everett, seeks volunteers and donations. Send checks to P.O. Box 839, Everett, WA 98206. Food donation and client hours are 2-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. More info: Leann Geiger, senior director of Basic Services, at 425-259-3191.
Food bank, Lowell: The Lowell Community Food Bank, based at River of Life Community Church in Everett, seeks volunteers and donations. Help is needed to sort produce 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays, as well as break down boxes, feed worm bins, occasionally cook and prepare food, and clean. More info: 206-240-0676.
Food bank, Arlington: Arlington Community Food Bank seeks donations and volunteers. The food bank is at 18810 59th Drive NE. Send checks to 16821 Smokey Point Blvd., PMB 224, Arlington, WA 98223. More info: acfoodbank@frontier.com, or leave a message at 360-435-1631.
Food bank, Marysville: Volunteers are needed to help sort food (10 a.m.-noon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday), serve clients groceries (9-11 a.m. Monday and Friday and 3-6 p.m. Tuesday), pick up groceries and other tasks at Marysville Community Food Bank. The food bank is at 4150 88th St. NE, Marysville. More info: 360-658-1054, http://marysvillefoodbank.org.
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.
Help with wardrobes: 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.
Baby items needed: The YWCA of Snohomish County seeks donations of disposable diapers, baby wipes, baby lotion, formula, food and baby and toddler toys. Drop donations off at the YWCA Family Village of Lynnwood, 19703 68th Ave. W. More info: Cheryl, 425-770-5931.
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, Arlington: Sarvey Wildlife Care Center, located in Arlington, seeks volunteers to help in its wildlife care clinic. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. More info: www.sarveywildlife.org or info@sarveywildlife.org.
Help wildlife, Lynnwood: PAWS Wildlife Center in Lynnwood seeks volunteer wildlife care assistants. More info: www.paws.org/wildlife-volunteer-care-assistant.html or volunteers@paws.org.
Humane Society: HappyPaws Farm, a no-kill, farm-like shelter in Arlington, has a variety of volunteer opportunities. Donations also are accepted, such as gift cards to pet stores, dog heating pads, pet food and more. More info: 360-652-5844, hmnsoc@aol.com, www.saveourdogsandcats.org.
Stanwood Camano center: The Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center, at 9612 271st St. NW in Stanwood, seeks a variety of volunteers. No experience necessary. The Center is open 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays. More info: Janet at 360-629-5257 or janet@stanwoodcamanoresources.org.
Camano Center: The Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road on Camano Island, seeks volunteers for lunch clean-up, driving for Medical Rides and Meals on Wheels, and to help at the Thrift Shop. More info: 360-387-0222.
Senior center, Arlington: The Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd. in Arlington, has volunteer opportunities. More info: 360-653-4551 or program@stillycenter.com.
RSVP: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), sponsored by Catholic Community Services, seeks people ages 55 and older to volunteer at schools, food banks, homeless shelters, the court system and more. More info: John McAlpine at johnm@ccsww.org, 425-374-6374 or 888-240-8572.
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.
Volunteer Chore Services: This program of Catholic Community Services seeks volunteers to assist with household chores and more, enabling elders 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: Cherisse Webb, 425-374-6323 or cherissew@ccsww.org.
Assist cancer patients: The Cancer Resource Center at the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership seeks volunteers to work weekly four-hour shifts meeting with cancer patients and caregivers to provide support. More info: Amber Guinotte at 425-404-2227 or amber.guinotte@cancer.org. Drivers also are needed to get cancer patients to treatments and appointments. Road to Recovery volunteers use their own vehicles and get mileage reimbursement. More info: Jerri Wood, 425-404-2199 or jerri.wood@cancer.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.
Help out at Habitat store: Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County seeks volunteers to help staff the store in four-hour shifts between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The store is at 2302 Broadway, Everett. The store also accepts donations of building materials, household items and furniture by appointment. More info: 425-903-4430 or www.habitatsnohomish.org.
Hospital gift shop, Monroe: The gift shop at Valley General Hospital in 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 campus gift shop, located at the Women’s and Children’s Pavilion, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett, 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: PGCA president Julie Dickson, 425-339-1398.
Veterans center: Healing Hearts In Hope Veteran Retreat Center seeks volunteers to help clean trails and organize fundraisers, among other things. The nonprofit helps veterans by providing a retreat. It is located at 28902 Mountain Loop Highway, Granite Falls. More info: Teresa, 360-691-6284 or hhhvrcfounder@netzero.com.
Seniors
Planning for retirement: A class called “How Do I Keep from Running Out of $$$ During Retirement?” will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. Mickey Monroe presents an overview of four general income generating options for retirees and soon-to-be retirees. More info: 360-658-5000.
AARP tax assistance: An AARP tax aide will be available Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 15 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. By appointment only, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. More info: 360-653-4551.
Driving safety class: A 55 Alive Drive Safe class will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. the third Tuesday and Wednesday of each month. To sign up, call 360-653-4551.
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 at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. in Everett. No experience needed. The five-week session started Feb. 6. Non-Group Health Medicare members can take the class for $30 (three days a week for five weeks). More info: 425-257-8780.
Coffee time: Marysville Parks and Recreation features Café Baxter, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays (except holidays) at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. Free coffee, pastries and conversation. Open to seniors and their adult friends. More info: 360-363-8450.
Peer support group: With Karen DeGuzman from Snohomish County Senior Services, 10:30-11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. More info: 360-653-4551.
Table tennis: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, 12:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays and 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Five tables with paddles and balls provided. Cost is $1 per session. For ages 50 and older. More info: 425-257-8780.
Scrabble group: Plays at 12:20 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Age 50 and older. More info: 425-334-2878.
Bingo: 12:30-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Cost is $2 for three-on. Everybody older than 50 can participate. More info: 425-257-8780.
Friendship Club: A group of senior citizens meets for lunch the second Thursday of each month at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 216 Broadway, Everett. Lunch costs $7. The group also takes monthly bus tours. More info: Edward, 425-493-2588.
Double-deck pinochle: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 4 p.m. Thursdays at Scriber Gardens/GenCare, 6024 200th St. SW, Lynnwood. More info: Carla, 425-771-5471.
Assistance
Free clinic: The Stanwood Lions Club brings its free mobile health clinic 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday to the parking lot at Skagit Valley Health Clinic, 9631 269th St. NW, Stanwood. Testing will be offered for hearing, sight, glaucoma, diabetes and blood pressure. Reservations by bus from area retirement and nursing homes, individual reservations, and walk-in service will be available to anyone who can make it there. More info: 425-870-7384, www.safeharborfreeclinic.org.
Swedish/Edmonds: A variety of free support groups and fee-based health classes are offered at the hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. More info: www.swedish.org/classes.
Amputee support group: Meets next at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 (fourth Thursday) at New Life Church, 6830 Highland Drive in Everett. Support and information for people who have experienced or are facing amputation. Families and friends also invited. More info: Maurine at 425-338-1395, or Betsy at 206-321-2997.
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance: Meets 7-8:30 p.m. the second, third and fourth Monday of each month in the Monte Cristo rooms at Providence Pacific Campus, 916 Pacific Ave., 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.
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.
Lymphedema support group: Meets next from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 20 (third Thursday) in conference room B at Providence Regional Medical Center, Pacific Campus, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett. More info: kim@kimsfocus.net.
MS self-help group, Lynnwood: Meets next from 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 21 (third Friday) in the group room at the YWCA Village, 19703 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. More info: Sharon Todd, 360-651-9720.
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays: The Everett chapter meets next at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 (third Monday) at the Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave. More info: www.pflag.org.
Parkinson’s disease support group: Meets next from 2-4 p.m. Feb. 22 (fourth Saturday) at the Rainier Room, 1330 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 425-327-9401.
Support group for parents of children with behavioral problems: 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.
Support group for special education parents in the Everett School District: Meets next from 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 19 (third Wednesday, except December) at View Ridge Elementary School, 202 Alder St., Everett.
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.
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