Events
Love banquet: Greater Trinity Missionary Baptist Church offers an Agape Love Banquet, 6-9 p.m. today at the church, 11229 Fourth Ave. W. in Everett. The event includes dinner, dessert, silent auction, baked goods, gift basket raffle and games, including the Newlywed Game, Not-so-Newlywed Game, Dating Game. Children welcome for dinner with childcare provided after the meal. Cost is $30 per couple, $15 individual, $7 child. More info: 425-355-9871.
Black History Month: Bailey African Methodist Episcopal Church of Everett offers a series of special services to mark Black History Month. The celebration continues Sunday with a walk through Black history. On Feb. 23, a movie will be shown with “taste teasers” from Craving Cajun Grill, followed by discussion and lunch at 2:30 p.m. at the Everett restaurant. More info: www.baileyamechurch.com.
Church anniversary: North Sound Church celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special all-church celebration, 5 p.m. Sunday at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 401 Fourth Ave. N. The church’s three regular morning services will be canceled so all can attend the evening event. The community also is invited to attend. More info: 425-776-9800 or northsoundchurch.com.
Kids crafts: Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road in Everett, will have a craft and art party, 1-3 p.m. Monday, a school holiday. All neighborhood children as well as adults are invited to attend. The event is free. Learn how to make yarn Easter eggs, bunnies, and other fun decorations. Signs and invitations will be created for an upcoming neighborhood egg hunt.
Faith-based nonprofit workshop: The Secretary of State’s Charity and Nonprofit Education Program is sponsoring a workshop focusing on board governance and special rules for faith-based nonprofits on Tuesday in Mount Vernon, the closest workshop to Snohomish County. The workshop will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Best Western Cotton Tree Convention Center (2300 Market St.) with lunch provided. Cost is $10. Register at www.sos.wa.gov/charities/training. More info: 360-725-0373 or teresa.glidden@sos.wa.gov.
Bridal dress swap: A bridal dress swap meet is set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 22 at Silvana’s Peace Lutheran Church (1717 Ole Larson Road) to benefit The Stephen Ministry and The Prom Dress Exchange. Those wishing to sell a dress, bridal accessories or decorations can rent a table space for $35. To drop of a dress to sell, pay a $20 fee with the balance of the sale coming back. Or donate a dress and get a tax receipt. More info: Jeanne Watanabe, 360-548-3294 or www.bridalswapmeet.weebly.com.
Wild Meat Dinner: Bethany Christian Assembly plans its Wild Meat Dinner at 6 p.m. Feb. 23. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost is $20 for adults, $12 for kids age 12 and under. The church is at 2715 Everett Ave., Everett. Speaker is Chad Schearer, host of “Shoot Straight.” Sign up at bcachurch.com/wildmeatdinner. More info: 425-339-3303.
Fashion show and tea: Catholic Daughters St. Rita Court presents a Vintage 1940s Fashion Show, Silent Auction and Afternoon Tea on March 1 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Henson Hall, 2619 Cedar St., Everett. Doors open at 11 a.m. Tickets are $20, or $18 per person for a pre-paid table of eight. Proceeds benefit St. Rita Court’s various charitable causes. More info: 425-337-3077.
Services
Unity Everett: The Rev. Julie Montague presents the lesson, “The Unifying Effect of Fairness” at 10 a.m. Sunday at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. More info: 425-258-2244.
Unity Lynnwood: The philosophy of Henry David Thoreau is the lesson this week by Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held, in this second installment of “The Transcendentalists.” The church has two services, at 9 and 11 a.m., and meets at 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. More info: 425-741-7172.
Meetings, classes
Kabbalah: Chabad Jewish Center in Lynnwood offers “Soul Maps,” a class series that focuses on the wisdom of the Kabbalah. The six-part series will be held 7:15-8:45 p.m. Tuesdays, March 4-April 8. Cost is $10 per session or $60 for the whole series ($100 for couples). A workbook is $15, or free with six-week sign-up. To register, go to www.jewishsnohomish.com.
Journey with Jesus: Immaculate Conception/Our Lady of Perpetual Help offers “Growing Together in Faith Through the Catechism” classes 7-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in Hensen Hall, 2619 Cedar St., Everett. Each meeting stands on its own. Join fellow parishioners for fellowship and lively discussion to explore the Catechism and deepen relationships with Jesus. More info: 425-349-7014.
Men’s meetings: The Men’s Forum is held 7 p.m. Tuesday nights through Feb. 25 at Word of Life Church, 9028 51st Ave. NE, Marysville. Men of all generations and Christian denominations are welcome. More info: www.hugemenofgod.org.
Meditation classes: “Living a Meaningful Life” meditation classes with Kadampa Buddhist teacher Ellen Morris will be held 7-8:15 p.m. Mondays, through Feb. 17, at Firewheel Community Coffeehouse, 2727 Colby Ave., Everett. Drop in on any class. Cost is $10 per class. More info: 206-526-9565 or info@meditateinseattle.org.
Torah studies: A weekly Torah class is held 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The Torah is divided into 54 portions, and one portion is studied each week. No experience necessary. Chabad of Snohomish County is at 19626 76th Ave. W., Suite B, Lynnwood. More info: 425-640-2811, jewishsnohomish.com.
River of Life: Free classes are offered at River of Life Community Church, 5218 S. Second Ave., Everett. A personal finance class, “War on Debt,” is held 12-1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of the month. Community garden planning sessions are at 1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays. Other classes also are available. The classes are free, but donations to the church food bank are encouraged.
GriefShare, Marysville: Mountain View Presbyterian Church hosts the support group 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 20-May 22. Registration is recommended. The 14-week series helps individuals cope with the death of someone close. Workbooks are $15. Mountain View is at 5115 100th St. NE in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7777, stephanie@mtvpc.org.
GriefShare, Snohomish: Cross View Church hosts the support group 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays in its library at 604 Ave. C E., Snohomish. Cost is $20. Scholarships available. To register or for more information, call 360-568-5886.
GriefShare, Everett: Northshore Christian Church, 5700 23rd Drive W. in Everett, hosts this support group Tuesdays through April 14. Sessions are 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m. Child care available at evening session with RSVP. More info: 425-407-1119.
Sharing the Caring: Spiritual support group meets at 6 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100th St. NE in Marysville. Spiritual support for families caring for disabled loved ones at home. A safe place where people can share their frustrations freely without judgment and receive encouragement and support. More info: 360-659-7777 or Katie at 360-653-0167.
Independent Bible Study: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Christian Science Reading Room, 1718 Broadway, Everett. More info: 425-252-9182.
Christian businessmen: The Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America Everett chapter meets from 6-8 a.m. Wednesdays in the cafe at the Holiday Inn, 3105 Pine St. More info: Tony, 206-948-7318.
Arts and crafts: Immaculate Conception/Our Lady of Perpetual Health holds a No Disabled Souls art class, 7-8:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. The class is designed for people with disabilities, but anyone is welcome and encouraged to join. The arts and crafts social hour will be held in Hensen Hall’s Green Room at 2619 Cedar St., Everett. More info: Carlene Nelson, 425-355-3138.
Meals, clothing
Clothing, Everett: Delta Community Baptist Church offers free clothing, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 21-22 at its new building at 29001 16th St., Everett. More info: www.deltaeverett.org.
Clothing, Clearview: A free clothing bank with clothing for men, women and children is open 10 a.m.-noon the first Tuesday of each month at the Clearview Gospel Hall, 17826 180th St. SE, Snohomish. More info: Dawn, 360-668-0836.
Clothing, Lake Stevens: Sanctuary Ministries provides gently used clothes from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursdays in its Care Center at 15533 75th St. NE, between Lake Stevens and Granite Falls. Limit two bags per visit. Donations of clothing, bedding and shoes welcome. More info: 360-386-9871.
Clothing, Marysville: Kloz 4 Kidz is a free clothing resource center for kids in north Snohomish County. Open three days a week. Located behind Marysville United Methodist Church, 5600 64th St. NE. Call for an appointment: 360-658-1021.
Loaves and Fishes: A free community supper is offered 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays at Sultan Community United Methodist Church, 212 Birch St., Sultan.
Community kitchen: 4:30-6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at St. John’s, 913 Second Ave., Snohomish. More info: 360-568-4622.
The Table: A community dinner at 6 p.m. Thursdays at Mountain View Church, 9015 44th Drive NE, Marysville. Children welcome. More info: 360-659-0445.
Community meals: 5-6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett. Free warm clothing also available. The ministry seeks donations of winter coats and food.
The Cove: A free breakfast and take-out lunch, 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at First Covenant Church, 4502 Rucker Ave., Everett. More info: 425-252-9191.
Meals, clothes, dental: Gold Creek Community Church provides a free hot meal and sack lunches, 5-6 p.m. the first, third and fifth Sunday of the month at Central Lutheran Church, 2702 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Clothes available some days. Qualified people can sign up for free urgent dental care from a dental van that comes monthly. Ask Jessica for details and how to sign up.
Salt of the Earth: Soup kitchen is open at noon Tuesdays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free sack lunches or hot meals served to the homeless, low-income seniors and families, and kids on the street. Volunteers needed. More info: Sandra, 425-355-1042.
Dinner at the Bell: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Everett First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 425-259-7139.
Dinner Bell Outreach: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 425-252-7224.
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