Calendar
Published 9:00 pm Tuesday, August 15, 2006
TODAY
South County Farmers Market is 4 p.m. to sunset Wednesdays through September at Park Ridge Chapel, 3805 Maltby Road, Bothell. 425-481-8801.
THURSDAY
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NAACP “Mix &Mingle” is 5:30 p.m. Thursday, PUD Building, 2320 California St., Everett. Socialize with members of the new Snohomish County NAACP branch. Light refreshments, door prizes, business card drawing. Children welcome.
Mill Creek’s final concert in its free summer series is 6:30 Thursday at the park at Mill Creek City Hall. Soul Provider, a soul-funk revue, performs. Bring a blanket and lawn chair.
The final concert in the Music on the Lake series is 7 p.m. Thursday at North Cove Park, 1808 Main St., Lake Stevens. The local group Rocket Band is set to play.
Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society begins its annual yard sale 9 a.m. to dusk Thursday at 27230 Highway 9, Arlington, just north of Bryant Store. Proceeds benefit the society’s library. The event continues through Aug. 27.
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The Kamiak High School Cheer Squad sponsors its Junior Cheer Clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the high school’s main gym, Mukilteo. All pre-school, elementary and middle school students are welcome. A $30 registration fee includes a junior cheer T-shirt, lunch and entrance to the Mukilteo Lighthouse parade Sept. 9 to dance with the Kamiak cheer squad. E-mail KHSCheer@gmail.com to register or for more information.
Everett Parks and Recreation hosts a series of free labyrinth walks facilitated by Laurie Crawford, 5 p.m. Friday at Wiggums Hollow Park, 2808 10th St., Everett. Bring a dish to share. 425-257-8300.
SaturDAY
Saturday
Family bingo night at the Camano American Legion Post 207 is 6 p.m. every Saturday at the legion hall, 608 W. Camano Drive. Kids are welcome to attend with their families. No smoking, no alcohol. Proceeds benefit veterans and soldiers in Iraq.
Historic Everett sponsors a tour of downtown Everett at 1 p.m. Saturday from the new county plaza above the parking garage at Wall and Oakes streets. Cost is $10, $6 for members of Historic Everett. Learn more about the city’s colorful collection of historic buildings.
Everett Public Library’s family street fair is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday outside the main branch in the 2700 block of Hoyt Avenue. Learn about a variety of topics from rock climbing to animal care. Entertainment, speakers, crafts and bookmobile are scheduled.
Camano Island State Park nature programs, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, amphitheater, 2269 S. Lowell Point Road, Camano Island. Free. Saturday: “Bats Are Our Friends,” Kathleen Bander, Bats Northwest.
Haircuts and school supplies are available for kindergarten through middle school students throughout the day Saturday at Clark Park, 2400 Lombard Ave., Everett, sponsored by New Beginnings Church. 425-252-6244.
SunDAY
SunDAY
The Stillaguamish Valley Pioneers meet for their 94th annual picnic on Sunday at Pioneer Hall, 20722 67th Ave. NE, Arlington. Registration is at 10 a.m. Lunch follows at 12:30 p.m. Bring a potluck dish and your own table service. 360-435-7289.
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monday
The Versatones play for a public dance from 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays at Normanna Hall, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett. Cost is $4. 425-252-0291.
TuesDAY
TuesDAY
Nature walk, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Northwest Stream Center, Adopt-A-Stream Foundation, McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. $4, $6. Reservations, 425-316-8592.
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Skatewave Demo Tour, 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Brier City Hall, 2901 228th St. SW. Skate park demonstration.
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Fresh Paint festival of artists at work is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday on the Everett Marina promenade. Live music, art projects for kids included. A free community event sponsored by the Arts Council of Snohomish County. www. freshpaint.org.
Antique tractor show and threshing bee, sponsored by the Sky Valley Stock &Antique Tractor Club features a tractor parade, races, live entertainment, children’s activities, hay ride and pancake breakfast, Aug. 11-13 at the Frohning Farm, 19524 Tualco Loop Road, Monroe. 360-794-3101 or www.skyvalley antiquetractor.com.
Dahlia show, an annual free event sponsored by the Snohomish County Dahlia Society, is 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 19, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 20 in Floral Hall, Forest Park, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. See award-winning dahlias. 360-659-8687, 425-486-6163, or www.everettwa.org/parks.
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Support Groups for recently bereaved men and women. Widowed Information and Consultation Services of Snohomish County offers help for those who have lost their spouse. 425-252-7617.
Home League, the Salvation Army of Everett’s women’s group meets 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Salvation Army building, 2525 Rucker Ave., Everett, to work on service projects.
Socrates Cafe, a philosophical discussion group where “community conversation occurs without convincing, correcting or condemning,” is 7 p.m. each third Wednesday of the month at Monroe Public Library, 1070 Village Way. 425-344-7673.
Open mike 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at Whidbey Coffee, 619 Fourth St., Mukilteo, Sponsored by the Mukilteo Arts Guild, the event features performance art, poetry and acoustic music.
Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers drop-in beginning genealogy classes during open hours. Located in Heritage Park, 19827 Poplar Way, Lynnwood, the library is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. 425-775-6267.
Homicide survivor peer support group offers a safe setting to share following the homicide of a loved one. Presented by Families and Friends of Violent Crime Victims, the group meets the first Thursday of each month. 800-346-7555 for time and location.
Bingo: 11 a.m. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, noon Thursdays. Senior lunch followed by penny bingo at the Granite Falls Senior Center, 302 S. Granite Ave., Granite Falls. 360-691-7177, 360-691-4297.
PAWS dog-training classes: For puppies and dog 3 months and older. Classes are limited to seven dogs and are offered throughout the spring and summer at PAWS, 15305 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. The fee for each six-week session is $100. 425-787-2500, ext. 820; www.paws.org.
Yoga and Pilates classes: Offered by West Coast Family Aquatic Center. $5 per class. All classes taught by certified instructors. Morning and evening classes Monday-Thursday at 15622 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek. 425-745-3474.
Boeing Retiree Group (Bluebills): Dedicated to providing opportunities to volunteer time and experience to improve the quality of life in the community. Activities include volunteer opportunities, speakers and social events. Meets the fourth Thursday of each month at the Boeing Activity Center. 425-717-3755.
Everett Exchange Club meetings: 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Vintage Cafe, 1508 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 360-658-0461, info@everettexchangeclub.org.
MG Car Club Northwest meeting: Open to all with an interest in MG automobiles or British sports cars. 7 p.m. first Tuesday of each month at Elmer’s Restaurant, 3471 184th St. SW, Lynnwood. 206-228-5665.
Senior exercise: $2. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 10:10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Arbor Place, Silver Lake, 12806 Bothell-Everett Highway, Everett. 425-338-3227.
Meeting of the Everett chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: The third Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Petosa’s, 3121 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. Meets 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Denny’s Restaurant, 2903 Pacific Ave., Everett. 425-268-7145.
Ballroom dance: Dancing and live band. $4. 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell. 425-487-2441.
Bingo: 11 a.m. Tuesdays and 7 p.m. Fridays at Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington.
Everett Chess Club: Free, all ages and skill levels. 6 to 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: Dancing, DJ. $8. 21 and older. 8 p.m. to midnight first Friday of each month, Laurelwood Reception Hall and Event Center, 123 N. Blakeley St., Monroe. 360-794-8317.
Lindbeck dance: Harry Lindbeck plays smooth dance music. $5. 1 to 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.
Ethnic cooking classes: Registration required, $5 suggested donation. 5 to 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at Grandview Community Center, 716 Linden St., Everett. 425-252-6672.
Adult first-aid and CPR recertification: $25, current card required. 8 a.m. to 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 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Lynnwood; 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Everett. 425-774-9843, ext. 223.
Childbirth preparation: $75. 7 to 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 to 9:20 a.m. and 10:40 to 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 to 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 to 11 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington. 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.
Cascade Crags: Indoor rock climbing. $40. Classes for beginners at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays. Climbs for youths ages 8-19 are at 6 p.m. Thursdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays. $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, 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 at 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 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. www.scmsfungi.org.
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. Dinner following, donation requested. 1 p.m. the second Sunday of each month at Darrington Community Center. 360-436-1179, 360-436-1006.
Bluegrass open mike: 7 to 10 p.m. last Saturday of each month, Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish. 360-568-2472.
Jazz jam: 4 to 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. to 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 to 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 mike: 9 p.m. Wednesday at The Jet Deck at Paine Field, 10203 31st Ave. W., Everett. 425-353-0770.
Open mike: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish. 360-568-2472.
Open mike: 7 to 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
OPPORTUNITIES
The Military Family Network seeks a full-time volunteer: Someone is needed to expand the group’s national community volunteer network. Work includes writing a nationally syndicated military family column, recruiting and managing volunteers and other tasks. cpeabody@emilitary.org.
Catholic Community Services is looking for volunteers to drive clients to and from doctor’s appointments and other essential errands. Drive daily or schedule. Mileage reimbursed. CPR and defensive driving classes provided. Clients can enter and exit the car on their own. Be over 21, have insurance, a valid driver’s license and a safe running vehicle. Call John McAlpine at 425-257-2111, ext. 3374.
Volunteer to work on the Iron Goat Trail near Stevens Pass. Go to www.trailvolunteers.org or call 206-517-3019 for details.
Downsizing? Moving? New &Again, a nonprofit thrift shop supporting the Snohomish County Center for Battered Women, needs your clean, gently used furniture. Pick-up of items not available; drop off items at 3116 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-258-4428.
MS Helping Hands seeks volunteers and donations: The Donor Closet carries and accepts donations of items that help people with disabilities. It is currently collecting dolls and stuffed animals for children affected by Hurricane Katrina. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. 425-712-1804.
Evergreen REACT seeks new members: The nonprofit organization uses multiple radio communications resources to help the public and community organizations and events. It meets at 7 p.m. the last Sunday of the month at Fire District 1 headquarters in Everett. evergreenreact2869@yahoo.com.
The all-volunteer Sultan Food Bank needs donations: Food and money are needed to continue helping families in Sultan, Gold Bar, Index, Baring and other communities. The food bank, which is now separate from the Sky Valley Food Bank in Monroe, feeds about 200 families a week. Drop off food at 703 First St. from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays or 8:30 a.m. to noon Fridays. Mail cash donations to the Sultan Food Bank, P.O. Box 1181, Sultan, WA 98294.
Operation Lookout National Center for Missing Youth: Positions for interns, volunteers and work-study students in data entry, skip tracing, online research, criminal justice, social services, media and marketing. Positions are part-time, weekdays at 6320 Evergreen Way, Suite 201, Everett. Send your resume to hrofficemanager@operationlookout.org or call 425-771-7335.
Foster homes for dogs needed: Can you provide a home for a dog for a few months and provide some basic training? If so, the Humane Society in Arlington needs your help. A 6-foot fence is necessary. The shelter in Arlington also is looking for volunteer workers. hmnsoc@aol.com, 360-652-5844, www.saveourdogs.com.
Join Fire Corps: The volunteer organization supports the Lynnwood Fire Department through community outreach and education events. Volunteers will assist with promoting fire safety and installing smoke detectors. 425-744-6436.
The Lake Stevens Senior Center is accepting donated items for its first estate sale. Donations are tax-deductible. 425-397-8965.
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 park patrols. Applications are available at City Hall, 19100 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. 425-775-1971.
Senior Services of Snohomish County is looking for volunteers for its Senior Peer Counseling program. Volunteers age 55 and older will provide counseling support to senior citizens struggling to cope with life transitions. No previous counseling experience is necessary. Training, supervision and mileage are provided. 425-290-1252.
