Community Calendar
Published 9:00 pm Wednesday, November 8, 2006
Sky Valley Food Bank’s 30th anniversary celebration is 5 to 7 p.m. today at 784 Village Way, Monroe. Call 360-794-7959 for more information.
Bake sale and lunch to benefit Village Mission, by Mill Creek Christian Women’s Club, is 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today, Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Drive. Call 425-775-0868 for cost and information.
Home League, a Salvation Army women’s group, meets 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at 2525 Rucker Ave., Everett. Open to women 18 and older.
Naval Station Everett offers its annual Veterans Day celebration in honor of armed forces members past, present and future. The celebration begins at 10 a.m. today at the Commons’ Grand Vista Ballroom, 2000 W. Marine View Drive, Everett. Participants can buy lunch after the ceremony. All veterans are invited. Those attending should arrive at the main gate by 9:45 a.m. Inform the gate guards that you are there for the Veterans Day program, and you will be directed to the Commons parking lot. No special ID is required.
Marcus Whitman Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, meets 12:30 p.m. today, Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett.
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friDAY
Open Ministries, sixth annual gala dinner and auction to benefit those affected by AIDS, 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Embassy Suites Hotel, 20610 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Call 425-788-2289.
The summer blockbuster “Cars” will be shown at 6 p.m. Friday at Northlake Christian Church, 19029 North Road, Bothell. Refreshments by donation. Call 425-672-8044.
Free child car seat checks by certified safety technicians are offered by appointment Friday at Martha Lake Fire Station, 16819 13th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Call Snohomish County Fire District 1 at 425-551-1250 to make an appointment.
Gold Bar Senior Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Friday, Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 301 Third St, Sultan.
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Saturday
The 18th annual Egyptian Festival is 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St., Mill Creek. Sponsored by St. Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church. Dinner available. Call 425-337-4831.
Mill Creek Jazz Festival, an all day event beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Henry M. Jackson High School, 1508 136th St. SE, Everett. Sponsored by band and arts boosters, the event features performances by 20 middle, junior high and high school jazz ensembles from around the region. Free.
A jazz concert to benefit the Everett High School band program is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the little theater at the high school, on Hoyt Avenue behind the science building. The concert features the group Harmonic Horizon, with Gary Evans, Henk Sikkenga, Kevin Christopher and Christine Hansen. Cost is $10.
The 11th annual Chili and Chowder Cookoff at the Camano Senior and community Center is 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, 606 Arrowhead Road. Admission is $10. Sponsored by Camano Island Chamber of Commerce. Steve Harris and Friends provide the entertainment.
An 18-piece big band plays swing tunes from the 1940s at a free USO dance for veterans and their families. The event is 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. Military uniforms, old photos and a World War II era Willys Jeep will be displayed. Refreshments will be served. Volunteers and loans of World War II era clothing are still needed. To help, call 425-257-8780.
Square dance, hosted by Fern Bluff Squares, is 7 p.m. Saturday at Fern Bluff Grange, U.S. 2 and Cascade View Drive, Sultan. Call 360-793-2848.
All U.S. and Canadian military veterans, including retired and active duty military from both countries, will be given free admission to the Future of Flight Aviation Center and Boeing Tour from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Bring military identification. Tours operate every half hour until 3:30 p.m. The museum is open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day at 8415 Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo. Call 425-438-8100 or go to www.futureofflight.org.
Dinner and auction to benefit Everett Christian School begins at 5 p.m. Saturday at 2221 Cedar St., Everett. Cost is $25 at the door. Call 425-259-3213.
Sisco Heights Community Club free spaghetti dinner, noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington. Bring warm clothing and blankets to donate to the homeless. Call 360-403-0816.
Daughters of Norway, Ingeborg Lodge No. 43, 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Sons of Norway Lodge, 9910 270th St. NW, Stanwood. Demonstration involves making a gingerbread house.
American Association of University Women, 10 a.m. Saturday, Edmonds Community College, room 304A, Snohomish Hall, 20000 68th Ave. W., Edmonds. Retired state Superior Court Judge John Rutter talks about “death with dignity.” Book sale and refreshments.
Everett Branch of the American Association of University Women, 11 a.m. Saturday, Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. Past national president Jackie DeFazio of Camano Island is the speaker.
Open microphone is 6 p.m. Saturday at Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, corner of Avenue D and Fourth Street, Snohomish. For all ages. Call 360-794-8348.
Goldwing Road Riders Association breakfast social begins at 8 a.m. Saturday at Pacific Avenue and Broadway, Everett.
Hearing Loss Association of Snohomish County features “A Hospital Packet for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing” at its meeting 11 a.m. Saturday, 2320 California, Everett. Call 360-653-6746 or e-mail dklpearson @gmail.com.
Arlington Garden Club meets at 10 a.m. Saturday, Boys and Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington. $2 donation requested. Call 360-403-7769. Topic is “Putting your lawn and gardens to bed for the winter.”
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SunDAY
Muslim community center opening ceremony is 2 p.m. Sunday at 19212 Highway 99, Lynnwood. Call 425-778-1861.
Works by Brahams, Bach and Faure are performed as part of the Concerts at the Floyd series, 2 p.m. Sunday, Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27108 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. Sponsored by Stanwood Area Historical Society.
Mariner High School’s Winter Choir Concert, Dessert and Auction is 6 p.m. Sunday in the school commons, 200 120th SW, Mukilteo.
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monday
Puget Sound Camera Club, 7 p.m. Monday, Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave. W., Edmonds. Call 425-776-2442.
Lynnwood Library Book Club meets 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Lynnwood Library meeting room, 19200 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Call 245-778-2148.
Monroe Garden Club meets 1 p.m. Monday at Monroe United Methodist Church, 342 S. Lewis St., Monroe. Call 425-338-0705.
Deadline is Monday to apply to be a baseball or softball team manager with the junior division of Alderwood Little League. Call 425-775-5437.
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TuesDAY
Preschool storytime 10 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Edmonds Public Library, 650 Main St., Edmonds. Call 425-771-1933.
Mill Creek Garden Club meets at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Dr., Mill Creek. Call 425-918-1669.
Dine Out for Kids to support the Everett Public Schools Foundation is Tuesday at 13 local restaurants. To participate, present a certificate with purchase. A portion of the bill goes to the foundation. To obtain a certificate and a list of restaurants, call 425-337-7542f or go to www.epsf. org. Scholarships and classroom grants are among the beneficiaries of the proceeds of the event.
Communities of Color Coalition meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Everett Station, Room 311, 3201 Smith Ave., Everett. For information, e-mail CommunitiesofColorCoalition @gmail.com.
Coping with the holidays is the topic of a discussion at 10 a.m. Tuesday at South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Call 425-774-5555.
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wednesDAY
“Noises Off” is performed by the Marysville-Pilchuck High School Drama Club at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 through 18 in the school auditorium, 5611 108th St. NE, Marysville. Tickets are $5 at the door.
Snohomish County chapter of United Ostomy Association meets 7 p.m. Nov. 15, First United Methodist Church, 3530 Colby, Everett. Call 425-337-7221.
Friends of Camano Island Parks plays host to wildlife habitat programs at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 East Camano Drive. Call 360-387-2236 or e-mail camanobwh@yahoo.com.
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this week
Poppies to honor veterans will be sold by the Edmonds Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8870 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at grocery stores including Edmonds QFC, 100th Ave. W. and Edmonds Way; Safeway Marketplace, Highway 99 and 238th; TOP Food &Drug, Highway 99 and 220th St. SW, Edmonds.
Monroe Drama at Monroe High School performs “Kid Purple” for the community at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and Nov. 8-9 in the school’s Performing Arts Center, 17001 Tester Road, Monroe. Tickets at the door are $7 or $5 with an ASB card. Call 360-863-4000.
Rotary Hispanic Center is open 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, New Beginnings Church, 21705 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace.
The annual rock and gem show at Maplewood Rick Club is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the group’s clubhouse, 8802 196th St. SW, Edmonds. Go to www.maplewoodrockclub.com.
Evergreen Middle School Drama presents “School House Rock Live!” at 7 p.m. tonight through Saturday at the school 7621 Beverly Lane, Everett. Tickets, $5, are available at the door. Call 425-385-5700.
Lakewood High School presents “The Spitfire Grill” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Nov. 17 and 18 at Lakewood High School theater, 17023 11th Ave NE, Arlington. Tickets are $7 for general admission or $5 with an ASB card.
Stanwood High School presents its fall play “Rumors” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Nov. 16 to 18, in the school’s Performing Arts Center, 7400 272nd NW, Stanwood.
Mountlake Terrace High School presents “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Nov. 16 through 18, in the school’s theater, 21801 44th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Tickets available at the door. $8 general admission, $6 seniors and students with ASB card.
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Valley Spinner’s Guild, meets 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1512 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Call 425-402-8899. The guild brings together wool and fiber producers, spinners, weavers and other fiber artists. Visitors welcome.
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.
Overeaters Anonymous. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Only requirement for joining is a desire to stop eating compulsively. Five meetings in the Everett area. For times and locations, call425-259-9123.
Through May, the Mill Creek Women’s Club meets the third Wednesday of the month at Mill Creek Country Club. 425-948-1441.
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.
Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) of Snohomish County meets at 7 p.m. every third Monday, First Congregational Church, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 360-863-8222.
Home League, the women’s group of the Salvation Army of Everett, meets at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Salvation Army building, 2525 Rucker Ave., Everett, to work on service projects.
