EVENTS
Christmas at First Presbyterian Church of Snohomish:
n Chancel Choir will sing portions of Handel’s “Messiah” during Advent, 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 4, 11, 18 and 24.
n Christmas Eve: 5 p.m. family candlelight service, 9 p.m. traditional candlelight service.
The church is at 1306 Lake View Drive, Snohomish. 360-568-6498 or www.snopres.org
Christmas show: Free performance featuring illusionist Brock Gill at 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at Edgewood Baptist Church, 20406 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. Free child care will be provided. 425-776-5104 or tlarson@ebc-edmonds.org
DivorceCare: 7 to 8:45 p.m. Mondays at First Covenant Church, 4502 Rucker Ave., Everett. Those going through divorce can find experience and healing at the weekly session. 425-252-9191 or bill.goodwin@1stcov-everett.org.
Food drive: First Church of Christ, Scientist, is sponsoring a food drive for a local food bank through Dec. 19. Drop off donations at the church, 1718 Broadway, Everett, 425-252-9182.
425-252-1239 or trinitylutheraneverett.com.
Making Christmas Memories: Free concert for seniors is planned for 1 p.m. Dec. 2 at First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett. The concert is presented by six downtown churches. Organ music, 70-voice chorale, drama, carols and Santa all are part of the event. 425-259-9166.
Pilgrims Christmas Concert: 6 p.m. Dec. 4 at Westminster Presbyterian church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Sacred yuletide music and holiday tunes for all ages from a male chorus. Reception to follow. A free-will offering will be taken to support New Horizons Ministry. 425-252-3757.
Meetings, Services
Catholic Daughters of the Americas: St. Rita Court of Everett meets at 9:45 a.m. the third Saturday of the month at Washington Oakes Retirement Home, 1717 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.
Chabad of Snohomish County: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Torah study with Rabbi Zevi Goldberg at the center, 22225 100th Ave. W., Edmonds. For services and other information, go to www.jewishsnohomish.com or call 425-967-3036.
Harvest Time Church’s temporary location: The Lynnwood church has moved to the Main Hall of the Everett Trade Building, 2810 Lombard Ave., Everett. Services are at 11 a.m. Sundays. www.harvesttimechurch.org.
Hindu Temple and Cultural Center: Open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. weekdays, and from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. weekends. The temple is at 3818 212th St. SE, Bothell. www.htccwa.org or 425-483-7115.
Homeschooling support group: Home Oriented Meaningful Education meets at 7:15 p.m. on the second Tuesdays of the month at Parkridge Community Church, 3805 Maltby Road, Bothell. For more information, contact Heidi Curnutt at gardeniapassion@yahoo.com or go to www.HOME-Wa.org.
Independent Bible Study: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Christian Science Reading Room, 1718 Broadway, Everett, 425-252-9182.
Living Interfaith Church: Services at 11 a.m. second and fourth Sundays of the month at Alderwood Middle School, 20000 28th Ave. W., Lynnwood. www.livinginterfaith.org.
Masjid Umar al-Farooq: Prayers, Islamic holiday celebrations and special events. 5507 238th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. www.farooqmasjid.org or 425-776-6162.
Mommy’s Day Out: A program for children 2 to 10 years old, to give moms time for themselves. 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Registration fee is $50, $95 charge per month. To register, call 425-334-9422.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Home School Support Group: Meetings at 6:45 p.m. every fourth Sunday at the South Everett Neighborhood Center, 6315 Fleming St., Suite B, Everett. Members visit, pray the Rosary and discuss Catholic homeschooling. Tiffany Webb, 425-397-7249 or olog@yahoogroups.com.
Sikh Center of Seattle: Satsangs are held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays at the center, 20412 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. 425-487-4878 or www.sikhcenterofseattle.org.
Support group for caregivers: Daytime group meets at 10 a.m. every first Thursday, evening group at 6 p.m. the last Wednesday of every month. Both groups meet at Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett. Prayer, brief Bible study and sharing with one another. 425-355-6005.
Free meals, clothes
Annie’s Community Kitchen: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Avenue W., Edmonds. All are invited for food and fellowship.
Everett First Covenant Church community dinner: 5 to 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at 4502 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-252-9191.
Sanctuary Care Ministries: Free clothing: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays at Sanctuary Ministries church, 15533 75th St. NE, Lake Stevens. 360-386-9871.
Community dinner at Zion Lutheran Church: 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 4634 Alger Ave., Everett. 425-252-1429 or www.zionlutheranofeverett.com.
Dinner at the Bell: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Everett First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 425-259-7139.
Community dinner at Northlake Christian Church: 6 p.m. second Thursday of each month at 19029 North Road, Bothell. 425-672-8044.
First Nazarene Church of Everett lunch: noon every Monday at 2502 Lombard Ave., Everett.
Free community lunch: Noon to 1 p.m. with social hour from 1 to 2 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month. Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett. 425-353-4758.
Dinner to feed the hungry: 6:30 p.m. Fridays at Praise Chapel, 604 Cascade Ave., Granite Falls. Saturday night jam sessions from 5 to 9 p.m. are drug- and alcohol-free events. 360-722-0636.
Food bank: 9:30 a.m. Sundays at Marysville Free Methodist Church, 6715 Grove St. All are welcome. Volunteers always needed. Bill, 360-657-3963.
Everett First Baptist Church Friday meal outreach: 5:15 p.m. every Friday at Everett First Baptist, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett.
Free community dinner at The Table: 6 p.m. Thursdays, Mountain View Church, 9015 44th Drive NE, Marysville. Children welcome. 360-659-0445.
Free community supper: Loaves and Fishes from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Sultan Community United Methodist Church, 212 Birch St., Sultan.
Interfaith Dinner Bell: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 425-252-7224.
Salt of the Earth Food Bank: Soup kitchen at noon Tuesdays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free sack lunches or hot meals are served to the homeless, low-income seniors and families, and kids on the streets. 425-355-1042.
Salvation Army of Everett fellowship meals: 5:15 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays. Recovery meetings, 6 p.m. Mondays. 2525 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-259-8129.
Snohomish community kitchen at St. John’s: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. 913 Second Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-4622.
Valley Clothing: Open from 10 a.m. to noon and from 6 to 8 p.m. first and third Wednesdays of every month at 17146 Beaton Road SE, Monroe. 360-794-7749. Donations of new and gently used clothing accepted during open hours or by arrangement. SnoValleyClothing@yahoo.com.
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