Community Extra Calendar

Published 9:06 pm Wednesday, July 29, 2009

MEETINGS

Edmonds Lions Club: 6 p.m. second and fourth Mondays at Stevens Hospital cafeteria, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. 425-774-6353.

Edmonds Kiwanis Club: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. 425-771-8949.

Lynnwood Kiwanis Club: 7 a.m. Thursdays, Lynnwood Fire Station, 18800 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. 425-776-7578.

Marysville Kiwanis: 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Village Restaurant, 224 Ash Ave., Marysville. 425-343-5310.

Monroe Kiwanis Club: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Godard Room, Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, Monroe; 360-805-9457.

Mukilteo Kiwanis Club: 6:30 p.m. first Tuesdays at City Hall, 11930 Cyrus Way, Mukilteo, and second through fourth Tuesdays of every month at the Pointe Restaurant, Harbour Pointe Golf Club, Mukilteo. 425-322-4537.

Silver Lake Kiwanis: 7 a.m. every Wednesday except the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Patty’s Eggnest, 6720 Evergreen Way, Everett.

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lynnwood Post 1040: Meets the first Thursday of each month at the Alderwood Youth Club, 19619 24th Ave. W., Lynnwood. All veterans who have served honorably and received a combat or campaign medal are eligible to join the organization. 425-774-7416, 425-697-4102 or 425-486-2637.

MUSIC

Village Community Services: Friday Music Jam Sessions from 1 to 3 p.m. at 338 N. MacLeod Ave., Arlington. Youths and adults are invited to participate. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. 360-653-7752, ext. 14.

Free entertainment and artwork: In old Mukilteo, 6 to 8 p.m., Lincoln Courtyard area. Open microphone, Whidbey Coffee and Cafe, 619 Fourth St. Presented by Mukilteo Arts Guild. 425-423-0450.

EVENTS

National Night Out Against Crime: On Tuesday evening, police departments throughout Snohomish County plan to sponsor activities to foster police-community partnerships. Go to the southeast corner of the Top Foods parking lot, 1605 SE Everett Mall Way, in Everett; Main Street in downtown Lake Stevens; and in Lynnwood call 425-670-5635.

Oak Harbor Lions Club: Fresh fruit sale beginning 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily while supplies last, in the yellow trailer in the Rite-Aid parking lot, 31645 Highway 20. Proceeds support community projects. 360-240-9483.

A free moonlight beach adventure: Edmonds Parks and Recreation Department offers an interpretive program set for 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at Marina Beach, sound end of Admiral Way, Edmonds. Parking is limited. See and touch creatures from the deep, brought to shore by volunteer scuba divers. All ages. Bring a flashlight. 425-771-0227.

Parkview Services benefit concert: David Grisman Quintet, 8 p.m. Saturday, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N. Cost is $45 a ticket. 800-838-3006 or 425-299-6020. Parkview Services provides affordable housing options for people with disabilities. www.parkviewservices.org.

Classes

Everett Rock and Mineral Club: Interested in learning about the rocks and minerals in your own back yard? George Burkhardt plans a class from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Lynnwood Senior Center. Bring two rocks for identification. 425-670-5050.

Third Friday of the Month Dance: 7:30 p.m. at the South Camano Grange, 2227 S. Camano Drive, Camano Island. Swing dance lesson included in the $8 admission price. 360-387-6842.

GROUPS

Laughter Club: meets noon to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Movement Arts at 3502 204th St. NE, Arlington. 425-501-8894.

Quilceda Carvers: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. fourth Saturday of the month in the Red Barn, Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. This is a nonprofit group dedicated to promoting interest in the art of woodcarving and community service. Woodcarving class is 9 a.m. to noon. Potluck and show-and-tell from noon to 2 p.m. www.quilcedacarvers.com.

Puget Sound Camera Club: 7 p.m. every second, fourth and fifth Monday of the month at Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave. W., Edmonds. 425-776-2442.

Monroe Running Group: 9:30 a.m. Saturdays and 6 p.m. Wednesdays at the YMCA, 14033 Fryelands Blvd., Monroe. Runners of all ages and skill levels can attend. YMCA membership is not required. 360-805-1879.

Snohomish Antique Study Club: 6:30 p.m. every fourth Wednesday in the meeting room at Snohomish City Library, 311 Maple Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-8095.

Nonsmoking Single 60s Group: Bowl every Thursday morning. Other activities include card games, tours and movies. 425-776-0229 or 360-659-1024.

LIBRARIES

Granite Falls Library: Family story time at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Granite Falls Library, 815 E. Galena St., Granite Falls. 360-691-6087.

Arlington Library: Book group 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave. Teen advisory group, 3 p.m. Aug. 11 at the library. 360-435-3033.

Mukilteo Library: Teens can enjoy movies and free popcorn at 2 p.m. Aug. 6, 13 and 20 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. One lucky viewer wins a DVD. 425-493-8202.

ONGOING

Snohomish County Toastmaster’s Club 690: Learn more at snohomish.freetoasthost.org or attend a weekly meeting, 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, except county holidays, Snohomish County Administration Building East, Room 6A04. vppr@snohomish.freetoasthost.org.

Start a Neighborhood Watch: The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office teaches residents of unincorporated Snohomish County how to protect their homes and reduce the risk of becoming a crime victim by forming a neighborhood watch. E-mail neighborhoodwatch@snoco.org or call 425-388-7375.

The Intermec Toastmasters: Noon to 1 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays each month at 6001 36th Ave. W., Everett. 425-265-2395.

Salt of the Earth Food Bank: Soup Kitchen at noon Tuesdays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free sack lunches or hot meals are served to the homeless, low-income seniors and families, and kids on the streets. 425-355-1042.

Everett Area Newcomers: Welcomes women new to the area. The group has 10 to 15 different activities available on a monthly basis. Newsletter upon request. 360-320-1773.

The Genealogical Society of South Whidbey Island: Meets 1 p.m. the second Monday of the month through June at Trinity Lutheran Church, 18341 Highway 525, Freeland. 360-579-2352.

Mothers and More: 7:30 to 9 p.m. every third Tuesday at Spotted Cow Cream and Bean in Mill Creek Town Center. Prospective members are welcome. For information, e-mail membership@snohomishmoms.org.

Everett Emblem Club: 11 a.m. the second Monday of each month at Redman Hall, 6814 Washington Ave., Everett.

Widowed Information and Consultation Services: Support groups for widowed men and women in Everett, Lynnwood and Sultan. 425-252-7617.

Marysville Parks and Recreation: Yoga classes from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesdays and from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Thursdays at the Ken Baxter Senior and Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. The six-week sessions are $48. 360-363-8400.

East County Senior Center: Free writing class at 2 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each month, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. 360-794-6359.

Fit for Life Class: 2 to 3 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. The cost for eight classes is $22. 360-653-4551.

Pocahontas Tribe 11: 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Redman Hall, 6814 Washington Ave., Everett. 425-259-4567.

Mill Creek Toastmasters: Second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at Merrill Gardens, 14905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek. Call 425-753-0542.

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. 360-658-7435.

Stanwood Eagles FOE 3041: 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays at 6419 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood. Call 360-629-3224.

Valley Spinners Guild: 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1512 Pine St., Snohomish. Learn to spin wool. 360-793-0962.

Mill Creek Seniors Club: Potlucks in the community room at Mill Creek City Hall, 15728 Main St., Mill Creek. The group meets at noon on the first and third Monday of each month. 425-357-1260.

Sultan’s Early Words Toastmasters: 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, Sultan Community Center, 319 Main St., Sultan. Visitors welcome. 425-346-7077.

Sno-Isle Genealogy Society: 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 at 19827 Poplar Way, Lynnwood. 425-775-6267.

YOU CAN HELP

The Mill Creek Senior Center: Seeks volunteer instructors for its computer classes. The center offers a variety of classes for seniors in the computer lab at the Washington State University Extension Office in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. 425-357-6002.

Operation Lookout: A provider of services for abducted and runaway children, seeks energetic and committed people to be volunteer project assistants in Everett. 425-771-7335.

Partners in Palliative Care: Seeks volunteer listeners for its support program. 425-261-4769.

Mill Creek Senior Center Foundation: Seeks volunteers to help raise money to build a senior center near the Mill Creek Country Club. 425-742-9125.

Stanwood-Camano Community Resource Center: Volunteer opportunities for youths and adults, including working in the bookstore and doing grounds maintenance, 9620 271st St. NW, Stanwood, 360-629-5257.

Volunteers of America Western Washington Everett Food Bank: Accepts donations 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at Volunteers of America, 1230 Broadway, Everett.

Snohomish Community Food Bank: Needs volunteers to help with a variety of tasks, including food processing and lifting assistance on weekday mornings. Must be 16 or older. 360-568-7993.

The YWCA Working Women’s Wardrobe Program: Needs clothing-store shopping bags for clothing that is donated to the program. Free clothing is available to low-income women who are in need of interview or work-appropriate clothing. The program also needs personal care items such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, washcloths and feminine hygiene products. The program is at the YWCA, 3301 Broadway, Everett. 425-258-2766.