Community Extra Calendar

Published 9:00 pm Tuesday, September 26, 2006

League of Women Voters, “Justice at Stake: Defending the Merits of Impartial Courts,” 7 tonight, Embassy Suites Hotel Rainier Room, 20610 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood.

Mukilteo YMCA Youth Karate program is accepting students for classes at Harbor Pointe Middle School, 6:30 p.m. today. For information about this or other classes and meeting places, visit the Mukilteo Family YMCA, 10601 47th Place W., or call 425-353-9622.

THURSDAY

Fall kick-off recruitment event for Camp Fire USA is 7 p.m. Thursday, Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. Planned are children’s activities including games and crafts, along with a club information meeting for parents. 425-258-5437.

Tames Alan, actress, historian and fashion history teacher, performs 7 p.m. Thursday, Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Free. Roles of women in ancient societies. 425-493-8202.

Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson will attend the Boulevard Bluffs Neighborhood Association meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, Glenwood Fire Station No. 4, Everett. 425-290-9119.

Mukilteo’s last summer bash art walk and open mike begins at 4 p.m. Thursday at Whidbey Coffee and Cafe, 619 Fourth St., Mukilteo.

Tambark Creek Community Park open house is 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the Willis D. Tucker Community Room, 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish. Learn about plans for the park site. 425-388-6616.

FRIDAY

Writing Your Story, a class taught by Catherine Alexander, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. For fees and information, call 425-774-5555.

SATURDAY

Special Olympics Tip-A-Cop, noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Red Robin restaurants. Law enforcement officers will serve, tips go to Special Olympics Washington.

Arlington Chapter of Dollars for Scholars Bingo night begins at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at President’s School, 505 E. Third St, Arlington. Wear a funny hat to be judged for the grand prize. 360-435-3301.

Camp Fire USA recruitment and information event is 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at South Lake Stevens Grange, 2109 103rd Ave. SE. Lake Stevens, Snohomish and Monroe families are invited. Children’s activities are planned.

Edmonds Watershed Fun Fair is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Yost Park, 9535 Bowdoin Way, Edmonds. Guided walks, nature crafts, face-painting, informational exhibits, storytelling in the giant turtle tent. Bring a picnic lunch.

Ethnic Elders Resource Fair, which provides health screenings and resources for elderly immigrant residents, is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW. 425-514-3185.

SUNDAY

Granite Falls Historical Society Museum is open noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at 109 E. Union St., Granite Falls. 360-691-2603 or go online to www.gfhistory.org.

MONDAY

Ballroom dancing sponsored by the Boeing Employee’s Big Band Dance Club includes swing, cha-cha, rumba, samba, waltz, foxtrot and tango. Beginners start at 6:45 p.m., intermediate at 7:45 p.m. Mondays. Cost is $4. Everett Boeing Recreation Center, 6400 36th Ave. W., Everett. 425-334-2746.

TUESDAY

Stanwood Area Historical Society volunteer gathering is 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, Stanwood. Anyone interested in volunteering is asked to attend. 360-629-6110.

WEDNESDAY

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society meets 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4, Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Curtis Roselle of the National Archives talks about military records of the Civil War and Spanish American War era.

Camano Island Quilters morning group meets 10 a.m. Oct. 4, Odd Fellows Hall, 96 S. Camano Ridge Road, Camano Island. The evening group meets 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5, Stanwood High School, 7400 272nd St. NW, Stanwood. Art quilter Joan Colvin speaks at both meetings.

THIS WEEK

Yard sale in memory of Gail Jubie, benefits Marysville Community Food Bank, Thursday through Saturday, Marysville YMCA, 6518 60th Drive NE, Marysville. 360-659-0527.

Free English class, 9 a.m. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Thursdays, beginning Oct. 3 and 5, Zion Lutheran Church, 330 Union Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-2700.

Bowenwork Practitioners chapter meeting is 7 to 9 p.m. The second Thursday of each month. 360-658-6071.

Marysville Lions Club meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at the Village Restaurant, 220 Ash St., Marysville. 360-659-8484.

Support groups for recently bereaved men and women. Widowed Information and Consultation Services of Snohomish County offers help for those who have lost a spouse. 425-252-7617.

Home League, the women’s group of the Salvation Army of Everett, 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.

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 anyone 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.

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 Washington National Guard Armory, 2730 Oakes Ave., 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.

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.

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.

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 21 or older, have insurance, a valid driver’s license and a safe running vehicle. Call John McAlpine 425-257-2111, ext. 3374.

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.

The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisers HelpLine is seeking new volunteers in Snohomish County to help offer information on Medicare. To volunteer, contact James Pham at 425-290-1256 or e-mail jpham@sssc.org. The Snohomish SHIBA HelpLine office is at 8221 44th Ave. W., Mukilteo. Volunteers must be able to assure confidentiality to clients and cannot be affiliated with any insurance company, product or service. Training is offered. The HelpLine is sponsored by the state Office of the Insurance Commissioner.

Senior Services of Snohomish County is looking for volunteers for its Senior Peer Counseling program. Volunteers 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.