Community Extra Calendar

Published 9:00 pm Tuesday, January 24, 2006

TODAY

Eric Christensen, Snohomish County PUD attorney, speaks: To the Everett Central Lions Club. Noon today at the Everett Elks Club, 2731 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-252-4400.

Everett Community College instructor Margaret Riordan presents a free poetry reading: Inspired by the Irish bardic tradition of words as living entities, Riordan writes to give voice to these concerns. Free; sponsored by the Possession Sound Writer’s Series for 2005-06. 2 p.m. today at EvCC’s Northlight Gallery, in the Parks Student Union Building, 2000 Tower St., Everett. 425-388-9395, kcraft@everettcc.edu.

East County Senior Center’s annual open house: 1:30-3:30 p.m. today at 824 Village Way, Monroe. The center will provide information about its classes, groups, clubs and activities. Harp music; desserts and punch. 360-794-6359.

Card-making workshop: Led by students from Snohomish High School’s ROSS (Reach Out to Snohomish Seniors) Group. Bring scissors, pictures to make the cards more personal, and any other craft supplies. 3 p.m. today at Snohomish Senior Center, temporarily located at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1514 Pine Ave., in the lower level small hall. 360-568-0934.

THURSDAY

Senior Services of Snohomish County volunteer orientation: 10 a.m. Thursday at Senior Services, 8221 44th Ave. W., Suite E, Mukilteo. 425-290-1252.

Newborn care: $30, registration required. 7-9 p.m. Thursday at The Pavilion for Women and Children, Providence Everett Medical Center, 900 Pacific Ave., Everett. 425-304-6047.

Informal talk about quilting and quilts: Friends of the Lake Stevens Library invite adults to join Everett author, quilt-maker and instructor Mary Hickey. 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Lake Stevens School District Administration Building, 12309 22nd St. NE.

Granite Falls Voices of Youth Summit: Dessert buffet and beverages will be served. 6:30 p.m. at Granite Falls Middle School, 205 N. Alder St. 360-691-1121; info@ gfallscoalition.org.

Chinese New Year Party: A fundraiser for South County Senior Center. Chinese food and live entertainment by the Senior Swingers band. Donations. 3 p.m. Thursday at Sunrise Senior Living of Edmonds, 750 Edmonds Way, Edmonds.

The Public Church: From Charity to Justice: Workshop. 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 9613 20th St. SE, Everett. www.thewac.org.

FRIDAY

Clay Crosse concert: Free. 7 p.m. Friday at Cedar Park Church, 16300 112th Ave. NE, Bothell. 425-488-3600.

Volunteer event for trail construction project: 9 a.m.-noon Friday at Willis Tucker Community Park, Snohomish. 425-388-6604.

SATURDAY

Laces Baseball Academy clinic: Offers hitting instruction and training in vision, speed, strength and agility. 9-10:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday in Lake Stevens. 425-299-7501, 360-653-7442.

Infant safety and CPR: $30, registration required. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday at The Pavilion for Women and Children, Providence Everett Medical Center, 900 Pacific Ave., Everett. 425-304-6047.

A Night in Vienna: A benefit dance for Kamiak High School Orchestra. $7, $5 for students and seniors. 6 p.m. lesson, 7 p.m. dance. Saturday at Kamiak High School Commons, 10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo.

“Water Music”: Everett Symphony performs. $10-$30. 8 p.m. Saturday at Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. 425-258-1605, www.everettsymphony.org.

CHIPS, Child Identification Program: Receive packets containing a family information card on which to store fingerprints, a dental bite and saliva sample; a 3-to-5 minute video; and a DNA swab for parents to store. Free. By Masons and community sponsors. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Ancients Arts Family Karate Academy, 3131 Smokey Point Drive, Arlington.

Crab feed: By Angel of the Winds Casino and the Camano Senior and Community Center. Entertainment by Crow Island Dixieland Band. 3-7 p.m. Saturday at Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $14, $7 children. 360-387-0222.

Retirement Savings Time Bomb and How to Defuse It: 10 a.m. Saturday at South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. 425-774-5555.

John Wilkins memorial benefit: Presented by Olympic Ballet Theatre. Saturday at Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. 425-774-7570, www.olympicballet.com.

SUNDAY

Vespers service with Bach: Artists at the Organ. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-778-2159, www.trinitylutheranchurch.com.

St. Petersburg Classic Ballet: Presented by Everett Civic Music. $40, $20 students. Sunday. 425-252-6258, 360-341-2459; www.everettcivicmusic.org.

MONDAY

The Bottom Line Duo: 7 p.m. Monday at UW Bothell, The Commons, 18115 Campus Way NE, Bothell.

TUESDAY

Information session for elementary-education programs: Thinking about teaching the elementary grades? Western Washington University offers both degree-completion and post-baccalaureate programs in elementary education at its Everett Community College site. 6-8 p.m. Tuesday in Conference Rooms A, B, and C in the Parks Building at EvCC. 425-339-3808, ext. 10, Karen.Box@wwu.edu.

WEDNESDAY

Blood drive: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, WSIRC, 2121 W. Casino Road, Everett. Volunteers are needed for mobile blood drives and at donation centers. Hours are flexible. 800-266-4033, www.psbc.org.

THIS WEEK

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

Emery’s Garden classes: A world of small conifers, 10 a.m. Saturday; Early season pruning tips, noon Sunday and 1 p.m. Wednesday at 2829 164th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-743-4555, www.emerysgarden.com.

Blood drives: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Stanwood High School, 7400 272nd St. NW, Stanwood; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St., Everett, 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Lakewood High School, 17022 11th NE, Arlington; 1-7 p.m. Monday, 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.

ONGOING

Boeing Retiree Group (Bluebills): Dedicated to providing opportunities to volunteer time and experience to enhance individual lives and improve the quality of life in the community. Activities include volunteer opportunities, informative speakers and social events. Meets the fourth Thursday of the month at Boeing Activity Center. 425-717-3755.

The City of Lynnwood offers a Skills and Drills Cheer Clinic: Sessions are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6 p.m. Begins Tuesday throughFeb. 16. For boys and girls in grades 1-6. Cost is $55 for residents; $60 for nonresidents. 425-771-4030.

The City of Lynnwood offers a kung fu class: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Sessions begin Feb. 6 and run through March 1. For ages 12-19. Cost is $37 for Lynnwood residents and $32 for nonresidents. 425-771-4030.

“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 and 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.

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.- 1 p.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, 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 St., 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, 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

Hospice volunteers needed: Seeking volunteers in Seattle, East King County and Snohomish county to stay with patients in their homes and offer support to terminally ill patients and their families. Training sessions March 27-29. Registration deadline March 17; 888-954-2509.

Catholic Community Services seeks volunteer drivers: For transporting clients to and from doctor’s appointments. Clients can get in and out of the car by themselves. Drive every day or schedule to fit your free time. Mileage reimbursement is provided. Must be over 21, have insurance, a valid driver’s license and a safe-running vehicle. 425-257-2111, ext. 3374; johnm@ccsww.org.

The Lynnwood Police Department is recruiting men and women for its Police Cadet program: Cadets perform duties such as clerical and data entry tasks, community presentations, crowd control and parks patrol. Applications are available at City Hall, 19100 44th Ave. W. or at www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us. 425-775-1971.

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 people. 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 and 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.