Community Extra Calendar

Published 9:00 pm Tuesday, February 7, 2006

TODAY

Women’s health screening: Free screenings and mammograms for uninsured and underinsured women, mammograms also available for women with insurance, Medicare and Medicaid. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today at Granite Falls Red Apple, 115 N. Granite Ave., Granite Falls. 888-651-8931.

Snohomish volleyball sign-ups: Snohomish volleyball league is for girls in fourth through eighth grades and is organized through the school district. 6:30-8 p.m. today at the Snohomish Freshman Campus. Season begins in March and ends in June. Registration is $50 per student, family discounts available. 425-870-7415.

THURSDAY

Edmonds Follies: Performances by barbershop group The Four of Yore Plus Four, dueling pianists and Bob DeCou Brass Bunch. Show is a benefit for Hospice of Snohomish County. $2 donation. 2 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church social hall, 2324 Lombard Ave., Everett. 425-775-2195, 425-778-3760.

Free personal emergency preparedness class: Offered by the Marysville Parks and Recreation Department. Designed to teach adults how to prepare their homes, vehicles and work areas for a potential disaster, and then instruct others. Registration required. 7-8 p.m. Thursday at the library, 6122 Grove St., Marysville. 360-363-8400.

Sensual desserts: $17, registration required. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. 425-257-8300.

FRIDAY

Concert by The Afters, Sanctus Real, Mainstay: $14. 7 p.m. Friday at Calvary Chapel, 9428 Fourth St. SE, Lake Stevens. 425-335-4819.

Steve Harris concert: 7 p.m. Friday at Brindle’s Marketplace, Camano Commons, 848 N. Sunrise Blvd., Camano Island. www.bigquack.com.

SATURDAY

“Peter &The Wolf”: $20, $15 ages 10 and younger. Saturday at Olympic Ballet Theatre, Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-774-7570, www.olympicballet.com.

Everett SHARKS Swim Club bake sale: The SHARKS lost their practice space after a recent fire at the Forest Park Swim Center. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday in the Clairmont Shopping Center, 4917 Evergreen Way, Everett.

The Daughters of Norway, Ingeborg Lodge No. 43, holds its monthly meeting: Saturday at the Sons of Norway Lodge. After meeting for coffee at 9:45 a.m. at the lodge, 9910 270th St. NW, the group will tour the Stanwood Area History Museum and the D. O. Pearson House. 360-387-0992, 360-387-3375.

Psychic and alternative health fair: Learn about Raiki and other healing techniques; have a psychic, tarot or channeled reading; check out jewelry, essential oils, herbal products, books and crafts; or have a numerology or astrology chart prepared. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the Triway Grange Hall, 3509 Seattle Hill Road, Mill Creek. 425-338-3663.

Cupid’s Valentine Victorian Tea: Sponsored by the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department. Featuring Susan Springer’s tea and etiquette presentation and Betty Martin’s Elegant Catering Northwest. Children and teenagers are welcome to attend when accompanied by an adult. $25 per participant. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Boys &Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington. 360-403-3448.

Meeting of the Everett branch of the American Association of University Women: Karen Carpenter, a retired elementary school teacher and Fulbright exchange teacher, will speak about her experiences teaching and assisting women and girls around the world. She also will show photos from her adventures. 11 a.m. Saturday at the Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. 425-337-5220.

Annual valentine gala benefit: Kidsdream of Snohomish County presents “That’s Amore – Give Your Heart to a Child.” Prize drawings, live and silent auctions. John Keister, host of “Almost Live,” is the emcee; smooth jazz recording artist Darren Motademy; comedy magician Darrel Fisher; dance music with Becca Atterberry and Soul Intention. Ages 21 and older, cocktail attire. 5:30-11:30 p.m. Saturday at the Everett Events Center, ballrooms 1 and 2.

The Interfaith Association of Snohomish County’s 10th annual charity dinner and benefit auction: An evening of food, games, prizes and celebrity appearances. An African safari, VIP suites to local sporting events, luxury vacation packages, gift baskets, signed sports memorabilia and other items will be up for auction. Dinner is filet mignon and petite salmon. Tickets are $50 per person or $450 for a table of 10. 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the Everett Holiday Inn, 3105 Pine St. 425-252-6672, www.tiasc.com.

North Everett Little League baseball and softball registration: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Garfield Park, Everett. 425-258-3149, www.northeverettll.org.

Xeriscaping – drought-tolerant gardening with Marsha Hicks: How to Turn Your Thumb Green workshop series, sponsored by the Arlington Garden Club. $2 donation requested. 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Boys &Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington. 360-403-7769.

SUNDAY

Analia Chapter of Eastern Star annual breakfast: All-you-can-eat pancakes served with ham, fruit compote and juice. $5 for adults, $4 for children age 12 and younger. 8 a.m.-noon Sunday at the Edmonds Masonic Temple, 515 Dayton St.

Second annual soccer auction and banquet: Presented by Northwest Nationals Premier Soccer Club. 4:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday at Everett Events Center. 206-465-4383.

Strings of Light concert: Donations will help support Providence Everett Medical Center’s therapeutic harp program, which helps patients experience rest, relaxation and relief from pain and anxiety. 2-3 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett. 425-261-4550.

Cascade Chamber Concert, Feb. 12. Cascade Symphony, Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds; 425-745-5921, www.cascadesymphony.org.

MONDAY

Snohomish Garden Club meeting: English gardener and author Karen Platt, the “queen of color,” will speak. $5 fee for nonmembers. 7 p.m. Monday at the Snohomish High School cafeteria, 1316 Fifth St., Snohomish. 360-568-5960, verbena8115@yahoo.com.

EdCC Symphonic Choir: $7, $5 seniors and students. 7:30 p.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-640-1313.

TUESDAY

Blood drive: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday at Kamiak High School, 10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo.

WEDNESDAY

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

THIS WEEK

Bareroot planting: 10 a.m. Saturday, noon Sunday, 1 p.m. Feb. 15 at Emery’s Garden, 2829 164th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-743-4555, www.emerysgarden.com.

ONGOING

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”: Edmonds Community College presents the Shakespeare classic. $8, $5 students and seniors. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15-18, 2 p.m. Feb. 19 at Triton Union Building, Room 202, 20200 68th Ave. W., Edmonds. 425-640-1313.

“A Murder is Announced”: An Agatha Christie classic whodunit adapted for the stage. Through Feb. 25 at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. 360-221-8268, 800-638-7631, www.wicaonline.com.

“Picasso at the Lapin Agile”: Driftwood Players present comedian Steve Martin’s play about a fictional meeting of Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein in a Parisian cafe in 1904. $20, $17 seniors. Through Feb. 26 at Wade James Theater, 950 Main St., Edmonds. 425-774-9600, www.driftwoodplayers.com.

“Steel Magnolias”: The sentimental comedy-drama follows the lives of a group of women in a Southern beauty shop. Through Feb. 18 at Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. 360-679-2237, www.whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Blood drives: 1-7 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, 1050 SE Ireland St., Oak Harbor. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 20, Oak Harbor VFW, 3037 N. Goldie Road, Oak Harbor. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 28, Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100th St. NE, Marysville. 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 28, Cascade High School, 801 E. Casino Road, Everett. Noon-4 p.m. Feb. 28, PUD, 2401 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Volunteers are needed for mobile blood drives and at donation centers. Hours are flexible. Call 800-266-4033 or visit www.psbc.org.

Seven-A-Side spring soccer league registration: Sponsored by the Marysville Parks and Recreation Department. Registration is open until Feb. 25. The soccer program is for kids 7-14. Cost is $44 for the first family member and $38 for additional family members. Registrations can be turned in from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays at the parks and recreation office in Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road. The office will stay open until 8 p.m. Feb. 22 and from 8 a.m.-noon Feb. 25. 360-363-8400.

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

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.

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

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, 700 Main St. 425-771-0230.

Meeting of the Everett chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: The third Thursday of each month, 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 Washington. Everyone is welcome to attend. Meets from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Petosa’s, 3121 Broadway, Everett. 425-268-7145.

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

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

Friday night singles dance: Smoke-free, dancing, DJ. $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 and Social Club hosts smoke-free events with dancing and a DJ. 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. Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Saturdays at Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., 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. Ongoing exhibits are “The Changing Face of Edmonds” and “Our Maritime Heritage.” 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, permanent displays focusing on the first residents, schools and history of Lake Stevens, and 350 historical photographs. 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-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 and 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; 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Everett. 425-774-9843, ext. 223.

Childbirth preparation: $75. 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. the 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 classes for beginners at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays. Kids Climbing, an ongoing youth climbing program, is at 6 p.m. Thursdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays for youths ages 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 include saltwater outings and kayaking classes. Meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in Walter E. Hall Golf Course meeting room, Everett. 425-423-0883. http://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 at 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 and 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 gathering: 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 St., 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 Internet Coffeehouse, 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

The city of Mountlake Terrace has an opening on its volunteer Civil Service Commission: The panel reviews and makes recommendations on police department administrative matters such as entry and lateral hiring rules and promotional exams. The three-member board meets on an as-needed basis. The deadline to apply is Feb. 17. 425-744-6242, mkarl@ci.mlt.wa.us.

The Lake Stevens Senior Center seeks donated items: For its first estate sale this spring. Donations are tax deductible. 425-397-8965.

Hospice volunteers needed: Seeking volunteers in Snohomish County, Seattle and east King County to stay with patients in their homes and offer support to terminally ill patients and their families. Registration deadline is March 17. Training sessions are March 27-29. 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 and 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 patrols. Applications are available at City Hall, 19100 44th Ave. W., or by calling 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. 425-238-1498.

New &Again needs items: This thrift shop supporting the Snohomish County Center for Battered Women needs clean, gently used furniture, housewares and home furnishing items. 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 the needs of 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 throughout 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.