Community Extra Calendar
Published 10:23 pm Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Today
Senior exercise at the pool, 10:45 a.m. today, Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Low-impact water fitness. Call 425-776-9173.
Story time for 2- and 3-year-olds, 10:30 a.m. today, Evergreen Branch, Everett Public Library, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett. Call 425-257-8030.
Story time for 3- to 6-year-olds, 10:30 a.m. today, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Call 425-257-8030.
Open microphone music and poetry, 7 to 9 tonight, Zippy’s Java Lounge, 1804 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Call 425-258-4940.
Mukilteo Arts Guild Writers Group, open to writers of all genres. Bring work, ideas and creativity, 7:30 to 9 tonight. Upper level in The Art Workshop Studio, 724 First St., Mukilteo. Call 425-423-0450.
The Friends of the Mill Creek Library invites people to discuss “An Inconvenient Truth” at 7 tonight at the Mill Creek Library, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek. Call 425-337-4822.
East County Senior Center offers a free writing class at 2 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each month, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. Call 360-794-6359.
Friday
Ballroom dancing for seniors, 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Call 425-774-5555.
Edmonds Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 870, post and auxiliary, noon Friday, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds.
Lynnwood Convention Center Gallery, featuring artistic works from local artists. Hosted by the Lynnwood Arts Commission every Friday. Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Call 425-778-7155.
Play group for preschoolers, a weekly play group for parents or caregivers and their young children. Babies and toddlers welcome. Meets 10 a.m. to noon Friday at the Evergreen Branch Library, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett. Call 425-257-8030.
Peace Action of Snohomish County, group discussion over coffee and tea. Attendees are encouraged to bring snacks to share. Meetings are 7 p.m. every Friday at Edmonds Christian Church, 23010 84th Ave. W., Edmonds. For more information, go to www.peaceaction.vfp143.org.
Saturday
Camp Killoqua presents its annual Earth Day Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The event is free and open to all families. Camp Killoqua, 15207 E. Lake Goodwin Rd., Stanwood. Call 425-258-5437.
The Sultan Garden Club is sponsoring its 4th Annual Community Tea. This year’s theme is “go green” and is incorporated into a slide-show presentation. The event will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Sultan High School, 13715 310th Ave. SE, Sultan.
Earth Day Celebration at the Mukilteo Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday. Mukilteo Public Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Call 425-493-8202.
The Snohomish Cooperative Preschool offers a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Snohomish Masonic Hall. The rummage sale is to raise funds for the co-op. Snohomish Masonic Hall, 602 Ave. B, Snohomish. Call 425-870-1186.
The Snohomish Parks Department and The Everett Steelhead and Salmon Club are sponsoring a Kids Fishing Event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Twin Lakes Park. The north lake is well-stocked for kids accompanied by their parents or a responsible adult. Club members will be on hand to assist. Twin Lakes Park, Arlington. For more information, call 425-745-0444.
A Health and Safety Fair will be noon to 4 p.m. at Lundeen Park, 10020 Lundeen Park Way, Lake Stevens. For more information call 425-212-3046.
A Youth for Peace rally will be from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of State Avenue and Fourth Street in Marysville. For more information, call 425-870-1631.
The Granite Falls Little League plans a pancake breakfast fundraiser from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the American Legion Post #125. $5 for adults and $4 for kids 14 and under. All you can eat. American Legion Post No. 125, 301 South Granite Ave., Granite Falls.
The Arlington Garden Club plans an April Green Thumb Workshop 10 to 11 a.m. in conjunction with Arbor Day events at Jensen Park, 7801 Jensen Park Lane, Arlington. For more information, go to www.arlingtongardenclub.org.
English Language Learners Saturday Conversation Group, for those learning the English language and wanting to practice conversation, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, sponsored by the Family Support Center. Free to the public. Held at St. Thomas More School, 6511 176th St. SW, Lynnwood. Call 425-670-8984.
Saturday Stitching, knit and crochet group, 3 to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Zippy’s Java Lounge, 1804 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Call 425-258-4940.
Sunday
The South Everett Lions Club Pancake Breakfast is set for 8 a.m. to noon Sunday. Funds go to high school scholarships, sight and hearing assistance, and other community projects. $6 for adults, kids five and under eat free. The breakfast will be held at Cascade View Presbyterian Church, 1030 E. Casino Rd., Everett.
Monday
The Lake Stevens Arts Commission plans a reception for local artist Christina Harvey from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday at City Hall. Meet the artist and view her paintings and prints. Lake Stevens City Hall, 1812 Mains St., Lake Stevens.
Snohomish Senior Center weekly Scrabble group meets 1 p.m. Monday, St. Michael’s Church, 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Call 360-568-0934 to sign up.
Tuesday
The Sno-Isle Natural Foods Co-op presents the Everett Earth Day Block Party, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will feature booths from local crafters and conservation groups. The party will be held at the 2800 block of Grand Avenue, Everett. Call 425-259-3798.
Everett Chess Club, 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett.
Story time for 2- and 3-year-olds, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Call 425-257-8030.
Mukilteo Library story time in April: 10 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays for infants up to 18 months, and 7 p.m. Tuesdays for toddlers up to 3 years. Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Call 425-493-8202.
Wednesday
The Lake Stevens Family Center is offering a free job preparation class to students who are 14 to 18 years old. The class will be from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Lake Stevens Boys &Girls Club. For more information, call 425-397-7433.
Line dancing classes are offered 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the Snohomish Senior Center, lower-level small hall of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Taught by former Radio City Rockette Eleanor Leight. Drop-in rates are available. Call 360-568-0934.
Story time for 3- to 6-year-olds, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Evergreen Branch, Everett Public Library, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett.
Open mike night, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Mukilteo Cafe, 619 Fourth St., Mukilteo. Mukilteo ARTS Guild opens the free event to all ages. Reserve a spot by calling 425-423-0450.
Thursday
The Adopt-A-Stream Foundation plans a presentation titled “In The Company of Crows and Ravens,” with professor John Marzluff. The presentation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 24 at the Northwest Stream Center, McCollum Park, 600 128th St., SE Everett.
This week
The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society and Library offers a garage sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday 28230 Highway 9 NE, north of Arlington near the Bryant Store. Call 360-435-2720.
The Adopt-A-Stream Foundation is offering free stream surveys for landowners. After the survey is complete, the AASF will work with he landowner. For more information, call 425-316-8592. Meetings will be held at:
7 tonight at Carol Edwards Center, Evergreen Room, 17401 133rd Ave. NE, Woodinville.
7 p.m. Tuesday, Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St., Everett.
7 p.m. Wednesday, Marysville Fire District, Training Room, 1635 Grove St., Marysville.
The Edmonds-Woodway Players’ 1960s version of Shakespeare’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream” will be performed at 7 tonight, Friday, Wednesday and April 24 and 25 at the Edmonds-Woodway Theater, 7600 212th St. SW, Edmonds.
Prices are $6 general admission, $5 for students with ASB card, and $3 for seniors and children under 12. Tickets are available at the door. Call 425-431-6000.
Bingo, 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett.
Ongoing
The Sons of Italy of Marysville invites all Italian Americans to their monthly get-togethers on the third Wednesday of every month. Meetings are at 7 p.m. at The Big Red Barn at Jennings Park, Marysville. For more information, call 360-435-6878.
New Fit for Life Class, 2 to 3 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. The cost for all eight classes is $22. Classes to be held at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Call 360-653-4551.
Pocahuntas Tribe 11 meets at 7 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday at the Redman Hall, 6814 Washington Ave., Everett. Call 425-259-4567.
Grandview Community Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month through May, 11506 Smokes Road, Arlington. The club plays host to community activities and the hall is available for rent. Call 360-435-4256.
Mothers and More, 7:30 to 9 p.m., every third Tuesday, Spotted Cow Cream and Bean in Mill Creek Town Center. Prospective members are welcome. For information, e-mail membership@snohomishmoms.org.
Everett Rock and Gem Club, 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month, First United Methodist Church, 3530 Colby Ave., Everett. Families are encouraged to attend. For information, call 360-658-7435.
Everett Chess Club, 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett.
Grandview Community Club acoustic music jam, 2 p.m. second Sundays, 11506 Smokes Road, Arlington. Call 360-691-5907 or e-mail dlthomas@fastmail.fm.
Stanwood Eagles, FOE 3041, meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays, Stanwood Eagles, 6419 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood. Call 360-629-3224. Go to www.foe.com/3041.
Valley Spinners Guild meets 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1512 Pine St., Snohomish. Learn to spin wool and get information about other fiber-related arts. All fiber enthusiasts welcome. Call 360-793-0962.
Mill Creek Seniors Club meets for a potluck at noon Monday in the community room at Mill Creek City Hall, 15728 Main St. The group meets the first and third Monday of each month.
Sultan’s Early Words Toastmasters, 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, Sultan Community Center, 319 Main St., Sultan. Toastmasters teaches confidence in public speaking and overall communication skills. Visitors welcome. Call Donna Murphy at 425-346-7077.
Mill Creek Toastmasters Club, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Mill Creek City Hall Annex, large community room, 15728 Main St., Mill Creek. Call 425-218-1661.
Everett Public Library brown-bag book discussion, noon, the first Tuesday of each month, in the main library training room, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Call 425-257-8000.
Sno-Isle Genealogy Society meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the Mountlake Terrace public library, 23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Visit the society’s research library 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, or 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The research library is at 19827 Poplar Way, Lynnwood. Call 425-775-6267.
Arlington Library Book Group to meet 7 p.m. at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave., Arlington. The book group meets the second Tuesday of the month. New members always welcome.
Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers, 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month, 2720 Heller Road, Oak Harbor. Contact Lyle Zimmerman at zimlj@verizon.net.
Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society meeting, 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the society’s library, 135 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington. It’s not necessary to have roots in Snohomish County to participate in the Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society. Call the SVGS library at 360-435-4838.
Greater Everett Area Council of the Blind meets 2 to 4 p.m. the second Saturday of the month except July and August at Patty’s Egg Nest, 6720 Evergreen Way, Everett. Call 425-335-4031.
VFW Post 1040 of Lynnwood meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Alderwood Youth Club, 19619 24th Ave. W., Lynnwood. For information call Post Commander Martin Spani at 425-774-7416 or Post Quartermaster John Beam at 425-486-2637.
Rotary Hispanic Center, 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, New Beginnings Church, 21705 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace.
Marysville Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays, Village Restaurant, Marysville. Call 360-659-8484.
Golden K Kiwanis of Everett, 10 a.m. Thursdays at Everett Senior and Activity Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. For information, call 360-653-7239.
Edmonds Kiwanis Club, 10 a.m. Tuesdays, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds.
The Improved Order of Redmen, an organization that had its beginnings at the Boston Tea Party, second and fourth Wednesdays in Everett. Call 360-387-9888.
Mill Creek Senior Walking Group, 10 a.m. Thursdays, meets behind Zinnia Restaurant on Main Street near the University Bookstore to walk the North Creek Trail, Mill Creek. 425-337-6970.
Opportunities
Mill Creek Senior Center Foundation is looking for volunteers to help raise money to build a senior center near the Mill Creek County Club. For more information or to volunteer, call 425-742-9125.
Stanwood-Camano Community Resource Center, 9620 271st St. NW, Stanwood, has volunteer opportunities for youths and adults, including working in the bookstore and doing grounds maintenance. Call 360-629-5257.
Volunteers of America Western Washington Everett Food Bank takes donations from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at Volunteers of America, 1230 Broadway, Everett.
Snohomish Community Food Bank needs volunteers to help with a variety of jobs, including food processing and lifting assistance, on weekday mornings. Must be 16 or older. For information or to volunteer, call 360-568-7993.
Lake Stevens Family Support Center needs volunteers to assist with a variety of jobs, including clerical work, reception, programs, special-event planning, committee work and child-program assistance. For information or to volunteer, call 425-397-7433.
NOAH animal center offers free spay and neuter services for feral cats on Mondays. The nonprofit organization northeast of Stanwood also needs volunteers. For information, call 360-629-7055.
