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Published 10:12 pm Saturday, June 6, 2009

Benefits

  • Cancer Benefit Picnic for Chuck Gilbert, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 20, American Legion Park, 11611 Three Lakes Road, Snohomish. Barbecue, games, music. Organizers need auction and potluck items. 425-377-8694. South County Senior Center Red Hot Patio Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Italian dinner, 5 p.m. Saturday, 220 Railroad Ave. S., Edmonds. 425-774-5555.

    Hogs for Hearts Ride, begins 9 a.m. Saturday, Sound Harley-Davidson, 16212 Smokey Point Blvd., Marysville. Benefits American Heart Association. 425-220-5784.

    Under the Red Umbrella, &Clune Brothers Music presents: The First Annual Summer Solstice Festival Benefiting Cocoon House teen shelter, noon to 8 p.m. June 27, 1502 Rucker Ave., Everett. $15, $5 children, www.brownpapertickets.com, 800-838-3006. Music, entertainment, clowns, raffles.

    Marysville Strawberry Festival Fashion Show and Luncheon at Leifer Manor, noon June 16, 12511 State Ave., Marysville. 425-923-4519.

    Taste of Decadence Hawaii, 6:30 p.m. June 26, Smokey Point Community Church, 17721 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. For Village Community Services. Food, entertainment, auction, guest speaker. Donation. 360-653-7752, ext. 14.

    South Whidbey Friends of the National Rifle Association Banquet and Auction, by Holmes Harbor Rod and Gun Club, 4 p.m. June 27, 3334 Brooks Hill Road, Langley. $40. 360 221 8494, 360 221 7574.

    An Evening of Dessert, Comedy and Magic: A Benefit for Matthew House, 7 p.m. June 13, North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE, Mill Creek. Entertainment, magic, dessert. Helps families of those who are incarcerated. $25. 360-794-8720.

    Art Celebrates Conservation, Garden Party and Art Auction, 3 p.m. July 19, Four Springs Preserve, 585 Lewis Lane, Camano Island. Benefits Whidbey Camano Land Trust. $40. 360-222-3310.

    Impact Youth Group Summer Camp Fundraiser Car Wash, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 19, Harbor Light Open Bible Church, 132 112th St. SW, Everett.

    Classes

  • Resume Writing Workshop with Don Burrows, 10 a.m. Wednesday and June 20, Uppercase Books and Collectables, 611 Second St., Snohomish. $10 donation to Seattle Children’s Hospital. Free drink from Manifesto Espresso. 360-568-5987, uppercasebooks@yahoo.com. Burrows has 35 years of experience with human resources, recruiting, training and resume writing.

    Rain Gardens, Rain Barrels and your Backyard, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. $10. www.reczone.org, 425-771-0230.

    Your Money: Don’t Get Scammed, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Smokey Point Home &Community Services, 3906 172nd St. NE, Arlington; 1 p.m. June 15, WSU Extension Building, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. By Senior Services of Snohomish County. Free. Register: 425-388-737, J.Frasu@co.snohomish.wa.us.

    Grow Your Own Groceries, 10 a.m. Saturday, Arlington Boys &girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington. Free.

    Dinner

  • Salmon barbecue, 4 p.m. Saturday, Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. wild salmon, coleslaw, baked potato, rolls and dessert. Music by Sentimental Journey. $17, $15 members, 360-387-0222.

    Meetings

  • Snohomish County Chapter of the American Red Cross Annual Meeting. 6 p.m. June 17, Chapter House, 2530 Lombard Ave., Everett.

    Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers, 1 p.m. Tuesday, fire station, 2720 N. Heller Road, Oak Harbor.

    Stanwood-Camano Hero Quilters, 10 a.m. Saturday, Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St NW, Stanwood. Sew quilts for wounded soldiers. www.americanheroquilts.com. Sharon Szekely, 360-387-4800, sharonsseams2b@peoplepc.com.

    Party

  • Camano Senior and Community Center’s annual card party, 11 a.m. Thursday, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $20 members, $25 non members, includes lunch and beverage. All proceeds go to purchase new card tables for the Center. Sponsored by Angel of the Winds casino.

    Programs

  • Arc of Snohomish County, to empower people with disabilities, 2500 Hewitt Ave., Suite 300, Everett. 425-258-2459, ext 104, Jamie@arcsno.org. Connecting Families, by Richard Beck, IRS, 7 p.m. Monday. 425-258-2459, ext. 105; Glacier Lanes Family Bowling, 3:30 p.m. June 14, 9630 Evergreen Way, Everett. $10. Register by Wednesday. Jessie@arcsno.org, 425-258-2459, ext. 105

    Learn about 4-H, 7 p.m. June 22, WSU Snohomish County Extension, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. 425-357-6044.

    Monroe Historical Society, 6:30 p.m. June 18, Tualco Grange, 18933 Tualco Road, Monroe. Mining history and strawberry social.

    Bingo Friends and Family Night, 6:30 p.m. Monday, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. $16 in advance, $20 door.

    Volunteers

  • AARP tax aide leader needed. 425-931-3103.

    Drivers for the American Cancer Society. Take cancer patients to appointments. 425-322-1114.

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