Community Extra Calendar

Published 9:00 pm Tuesday, January 17, 2006

TODAY

Elderhostel travel: Nora Martinez of Elderhostel will discuss the organization’s upcoming travel programs in 90 countries. One follows the locations from the novel “The DaVinci Code” from Paris to London and Scotland, and another celebrates Mozart’s birthday in several European locales. Elderhostel has a variety of new programs. 2 p.m. today at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. 425-493-8202.

Rick Bart, Snohomish County Sheriff, speaks to Everett Central Lions Club: Noon at the Everett Elks Club, 2731 Rucker Ave. 425-252-4400.

Friends of Camano Island Parks: Jake Jacobsen, Watershed Steward for Snohomish County Surface Water Management, will review the characteristics and habitats of beavers. 7 p.m. today at Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 East Camano Drive, Camano Island.

Picnic Point Park cleanup: The Washington Conservation Corps is hosting a volunteer beach cleanup. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. today at Edmonds. 425-508-6709.

THURSDAY

Stir-fry and other dishes with Asian flair, presented by Well Aware Cooking School: Registration recommended. 1 and 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Haggen Food &Pharmacy, Marysville.

Travel show, Hike Across England: Trips, computer classes, meals, crafts, cards, dances, games, language study, social services. 5 p.m. Thursday at South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. 425-774-5555.

Mukilteo Arts Guild “Meet and Critique”: 7 p.m. Thursday at Mukilteo Library conference room, 4675 Harbour Pointe Boulevard, Mukilteo.

Everett Marina Boatowners Association: Featuring Dick Troberg, Electrolysis and Corrosion in the Marine Environment. 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Milltown Sailing Association Building, 410 14th St., Everett.

Tim Lawson of the Snohomish County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services speaks. Meeting of the Stanwood-Camano Amateur Radio Club. Lawson is expected to bring the RACES emergency communications van, which acts as a mobile communications unit for relief workers and public safety agencies during emergencies. 7 p.m. Thursday at the Twin Cities Sportsman’s Club, Stanwood. 360-387-2561.

Kick-off event for anyone interested in forming a team for Relay for Life: 6-8 p.m. Thursday at The Everett Clinic’s Gunderson Building in the Monte Cristo Room at the corner of Rucker and 39th Street, Everett. 425-322-1118.

FRIDAY

“It’s All About Winning”: A one-act play festival presented by the Edmonds-Woodway Players. $3. 7 p.m. Friday at Edmonds Woodway Theater, 7600 212th St. SW, Edmonds. 425-670-7311, ext. 6251.

SATURDAY

Friends of Camano Island Parks free field trip: Saturday at Kristoferson Creek and at Iverson Spit Preserve. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Beach Watcher Office, 121 N. East Camano Drive, next to the Camano Island Annex.

King’s Kaper Winter Carnival: From Star Search karaoke to a super-hero obstacle course; fun for the entire family. Sponsored by the King’s High School Class of 2006 to benefit graduation night festivities, there will be more than 15 booths of classic games such as the dunk tank and cake walk plus new favorites like a gigantic inflatable slide and castle bounce house. Hamburgers, Caesar salad and desserts. 4-8 p.m. Saturday in King’s Schools’ Mike Martin Gym, 330 N. 190th St., Shoreline. 206-713-7515.

Cinder-Ellas, Fire District 19 Auxiliary, benefit bingo: Support the Silvana volunteer fire department. Door prizes, snacks available. 7 p.m. Saturday at Viking Hall, 1331 Pioneer Highway, Silvana.

All-you-can-eat Norwegian pancakes with strawberries, maple syrup, sliced ham, beverages: $5. Children 3 and younger eat for free.7:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens.

Steak dinner: Hosted by The Knights of Columbus. $10, $8 seniors, $3 children. 7 p.m. Saturday at the Holy Cross Catholic Church parish hall, Granite Falls. 360-691-5198.

Levi Burkle &Friends: Saturday at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. 360-221-8268, 800-638-7631, www.wicaonline.com.

SUNDAY

Jazz jam: 4-6 p.m. Sundays with the Tony Chop Jazz Trio. Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish. 360-568-2472.

MONDAY

Everett Sail &Power Squadron: Boat Smart course teaches safety, boat handling skills, navigation. 7 p.m. Monday (additional class times announced at first session) at Snohomish PUD, 2320 California St., Everett. 425-259-9556, www.usps.org/localusps/everett.

Martin Luther King III speaks: About how his father’s work continues today in “My Father’s Dream, My Mission.” This is part of Central Washington University’s Presidential Lecture Series and Edmonds Community College’s evening speaker series. $10 general, $7 students and seniors. 7 p.m. Monday at the Lynnwood Convention Center, 3819 196th St SW, Lynnwood. 425-640-1313.

TUESDAY

Pacific Crest Red Hatters entertains with a singing program: Sponsored by the Snohomish Senior Center. Also, the Flat Foot Floozies will present a Dixieland act with a tribute to New Orleans. Lunch is $4 for nonmembers, $3 for members. Entertainment is free. Lunch at 11:15 a.m., program to follow. Lower level small hall at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-0934.

WEDNESDAY

Meditation hour: Weekly meditation to learn techniques in group setting. Donations accepted. 7 p.m. Wednesdays at CDM Psychic Institute, 2401 Summit Ave., Everett. 425-258-1449.

THIS WEEK

Emery’s Garden: Heavenly hellebores, 1 p.m. today; Favorite indoor plants, 10 a.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Jan. 25; Soils 101, noon Sunday. 2829 164th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-743-4555, www.emerysgarden.com.

REI classes: Winter sports injuries, causes and prevention; 7 p.m. today. Showshoeing 101; 7 p.m. Jan. 25. Alderwood mall, 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-640-6200, www.rei.com.

ONGOING

“Cats”: Village Theatre presents Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical about some talented junkyard cats. Through Jan. 29 at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-257-8600, www.villagetheatre.org.

“Little Shop of Horrors”: Northwest Savoyards presents the story of a nerdy florist who finds love with the help of a giant, man-eating plant in this light-hearted spoof, through Feb. 5. PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett. 425-303-8902, www.northwestsavoyards.org.

“Social Security”: Edge of the World Theatre presents Andrew Bergman’s comedy about the world’s most annoying mother-in-law. $19 through $22. 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Sundays, through Feb. 4. 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds. 206-542-7529.

Parenting: 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 at the Family Support Center of Snohomish County, 6330 195th St. SW, Lynnwood. 424-670-8984, ext. 4.

Open gym: Offered by the City of Mountlake Terrace. Cost is $3 per person. 9-11:30 a.m. Saturdays at Terrace Park School. 425-640-3101.

Open gym: Offered by the City of Edmonds. Cost is $3. Noon-2 p.m. weekdays at the Frances Anderson Center. 425-771-0230.

Everett Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation meeting: The third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Petosa’s on Broadway, Everett. 425-337-4131.

Blood drives: Noon-6 p.m. Thursday, United Methodist Church, Seventh and Main streets, Coupeville; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Skagit Valley College, 1900 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St., Everett; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Stanwood High School, 7400 272nd St. NW, Stanwood; 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Lakewood High School, 17022 11th NE, Arlington; 1-7 p.m. Jan. 30, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 7215 51st Ave. NE, Marysville. Volunteers are needed for mobile blood drives and at donation centers. Hours are flexible. 800-266-4033, www.psbc.org.

Families For Kids training classes: A program of Lutheran Community Services Northwest, providing support services for Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Care Providers in the State of Washington. Anyone is welcome to come. Meets 11 a.m.- 1p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Petosa’s On Broadway, 3121 Broadway, Everett. 425-268-7145.

Green thumbs: Workshop series sponsored by the Arlington Garden Club. $2 donation requested. 10-11:30 a.m. second Saturdays, through May at the Boys &Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington. 360-403-7769.

Smoke-free bingo: 11 a.m. Tuesdays and 7 p.m. Fridays at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington.

Ballroom dance: Dancing with a live band. $4. 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays at Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell. 425-487-2441.

Everett Chess Club: Free, all ages and skill levels. 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays at Espresso Americano, Everett Public Library, main branch, auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. 425-514-3209, bradchess@hotmail.com.

Friday night singles dance: Smoke-free, DJ’d dancing. $8, 21 and older only. 8 p.m.-midnight first Friday of each month, Laurelwood Reception Hall and Event Center, 123 N. Blakeley St., Monroe. 360-794-8317.

Hula dance: Beginning hula lessons with Dottie Knehr. Noon-1 p.m. Mondays and Fridays at Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard St., Everett. 425-339-3676.

Lindbeck dance: Harry Lindbeck plays smooth dance music. $5. 1-4 p.m. Thursdays at Normanna Hall, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett. 425-252-0291.

Public dance: Sno-King International Folk Dance Club. $5, $3 members. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays at Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood. 425-454-6529, 425-889-0541.

Social club: Razzmatazz Dance &Social Club hosts a smoke-free event with DJ’d dancing. Fourth Saturday of each month at Laurelwood Reception Hall and Event Center, 123 N. Blakeley St., Monroe. 360-794-8317.

Scottish country dancing: No partner needed. Every Wednesday at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. 425-438-8977.

Tango lessons: With Ina and Jon Howe. Small donation. 6 p.m. every Wednesday, 1 p.m. every Saturday at Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard, Everett. 425-257-8780.

Cheese tastings: Weekly cheese tastings, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Cheese classes, 6 p.m. first Thursday of each month. Resident Cheesemonger at 405 Main St., Edmonds. 425-640-8949.

Edmonds Historical Museum: $2 adults, $1 children; group tours available. “The Changing Face of Edmonds” and “Our Maritime Heritage,” ongoing. 1-4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday at 118 Fifth Ave. N., Edmonds City Hall, Edmonds. 425-774-0900, www.historicedmonds.org.

Lake Stevens Historical Museum: Exhibits include a house built in 1903 by the Rucker brothers, various permanent displays focusing on the first residents, schools and history of Lake Stevens, 350 historical photographs on permanent display. Group tours by appointment. 1-4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 1802 124th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens. 425-334-3873.

Monroe Historical Society Museum: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Old City Hall, 207 E. Main St., Monroe. 360-794-7382.

Ethnic cooking classes: Registration required, $5 suggested donation. 5-7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at Grandview Community Center, 716 Linden, Everett. 425-252-6672.

Museum of Snohomish County History: Current exhibit: “Industry on Parade: Early Enterprise in Snohomish County.” $2, $1 children. 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays at 1913 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 425-259-2022, www.snocomuseum.org.

Stanwood Area History Museum: The museum and D.O. Pearson House feature historical exhibits. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays, 1-4 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays at 27112 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. 360-629-6110.

Adult first aid-CPR recertification: $25, current card required. 8 a.m.-noon the first Saturday of each month at Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington. 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.

Auto and work injury class: Chiropractic massage, nutrition. Registration required. 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Auto and Work Injury Clinic, Marysville. 360-653-8307.

Building family strengths: Free parenting class offered by Pathways for Women YMCA. 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Lynnwood or 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Everett. 425-774-9843, ext. 223.

Childbirth preparation: $60. 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays at Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. 360-794-1411.

Fitness: Balance, flexibility, strength, aerobics. $25 members, $30 nonmembers; bring mat or towel. 8:25-9:20 a.m. and 10:40-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell. 425-487-2441.

Foot care clinic for seniors: $10 per person, registration required. 8:30-11:30 a.m. every other Tuesday at Cascade Valley Hospital Wound Care Center, 875 Wesley St., Suite 210, Arlington. 360-435-8158.

Infant-child CPR: Two-year-certification. $25 per family. 8-11 a.m. second Saturday of each month at Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington. 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.

Senior exercise: $2. 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 10:10-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at Arbor Place, Silver Lake, 12806 Bothell-Everett Highway, Everett. 425-338-3227.

Cascade Crags: Indoor rock climbing. $40. Ongoing beginners classes at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays. Also, “Kids climbing.” This is an ongoing youth climbing program at 6 p.m. Thursdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays for children and teenagers 8-19. $10 members, $25 nonmembers. 2820 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-258-3431, www.cascadecrags.com.

Edmonds Bicycle Advocacy Group: Meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Frances Anderson Center, Room 111, 700 Main St., Edmonds. 425-744-6588.

North Sound Sea Kayaking Association: Activities range from saltwater outings to kayaking classes. Meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Walter E. Hall Golf Course meeting room, Everett. 425-423-0883. nsseakayaker.homestead.com.

Pilchuck Audubon: Birding trips and education. Meets at 7 p.m. the second Friday of each month at Cascade Crags, 2820 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-252-0926.

Pilchuck Treasure Hunting Club: A club for those dedicated to the hobby of metal detecting. Meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Firefighters Museum, 923 13th St., Everett. 425-481-1484.

Snohomish County Mycological Society: Activities include educational events, field trips, shows and classes. Meets 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Baker Heights Community Center, 14th and Poplar streets, Everett. 425-337-5077.

Washington Bass Association: Meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Meadowdale Community Center, 6801 N. Meadowdale Road, Lynnwood.

Bluegrass &Country Music Makers Association: Bluegrass jam sessions. Free, everyone welcome. Dinner following session, donation requested. 1 p.m. the second Sunday of each month at Darrington Community Center. 360-436-1179, 360-436-1006.

Bluegrass open mic: 7-10 p.m. last Saturday of each month, Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish. 360-568-2472.

Jazz jam: 4-6 p.m. Sundays with the Tony Chop Jazz Trio. Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish. 360-568-2472.

Native American flute gather: 10 a.m.-noon last Saturday of the month, Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish. 360-568-2472.

Old Time &Country Music Association: Free jam sessions 6:30-9:45 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of each month. Baker Hi-Rise, 1401 Poplar, Everett. 425-334-5769.

Open electric and acoustic jam session: Downbeat electric and jazz. 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Stewart’s of Snohomish, 709 First St., Snohomish. 360-568-4684.

Open mic: 9 p.m. Wednesday at The Jet Deck at Paine Field, 10203 31st Ave. W., Everett. 425-353-0770.

Open mic: 6-9 p.m. Friday at Wired &Unplugged On-line Coffee House, 717 First St., Snohomish. 360-568-2472.

Open mic: 7-11 p.m. Friday at The Candy Cane Restaurant, 523 W. Stevens Ave., Sultan. 425-799-2416.

Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association: Jam sessions the second and fourth Fridays of each month. 5 p.m. Celtic group, 6 p.m. workshop, 7 p.m. circle jam. Youth jam at 7 p.m. second Fridays. Free. Old Arlington High School, 135 S. French St., Arlington. 360-691-5907, noelula@aol.com.

OPPORTUNITIES

Homes for players: Housing is needed for 18-U and 17-U Connie Mack baseball players from Alaska who will be in the area in June and July. Stipend paid. Call Don Moe at 425-238-1498.

New &Again needs furniture: This thrift shop supporting the Snohomish County Center for Battered Women needs clean, gently used furniture. The nonprofit charity is located at 3116 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-258-4428.

Concierges needed at the Everett Events Center: Volunteers are needed for four to eight hours per week. Knowledge about the city and county is helpful but not required. 425-322-2658.

Food donations: Sky Valley Food Bank in Monroe seeks food or money to meet needs of needy families in the community. 360-794-7959, endhunger@ svfoodbank.org.

Baby boomer volunteers: The Corporation for National and Community Service encourages baby boomers to volunteer. Those born before 1951 can enroll as RSVP volunteers by calling John McAlpine at Catholic Community Services. RSVP has hundreds of volunteer opportunities available covering all of Snohomish County. RSVP volunteers receive free supplemental insurance during all RSVP volunteer activities, a recognition banquet and more. 425-257-2111, ext. 3374, JohnM@ccsww.org.

Matthew House needs help: Matthew House, which assists the families of people incarcerated in Washington’s prisons, is asking for donations. Donations dwindle over the summer months and the nonprofit ministry would appreciate a donation of any size. Donations can be mailed to: Matthew House, P.O. Box 201, Monroe, WA 98272. Mathew House is located at 16207 177th Ave. SE. 360-794-8720.

Earn service credits: Local middle school students are invited to earn community service credits by participating in work parties at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. 425-493-8202.

MS Helping Hands: The Donor Closet carries and accepts donations of mobility items and other items for disabled persons. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays. Currently collecting dolls and stuffed animals for children affected by Hurricane Katrina. Seeking volunteers. 409 Howell Way, Edmonds. 425-712-1807.

Volunteer with the Port Susan Snow Goose Festival: Runs Feb. 25-26. 360-629-3631.

Everett Community College’s Theatre Department needs help: Seeking volunteer costumers for two upcoming theatre productions. 425-388-9525, bpeterson@everettcc.edu.