Community calendar

Published 10:41 pm Wednesday, January 13, 2010

MEETINGS

Bipolar and depression support group: 7 p.m. second Wednesdays in Room A at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, Pacific Campus, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett. 425-388-3311, ext. 2061.

Central Whidbey Republican Women: 6 to 8 p.m. meeting and potluck today at the home of Debbie Cunningham. RSVP to Cunningham, 360-678-5678. www.cwrw.org.

Edmonds Backyard Wildlife Habitat Project: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Frances Anderson Center, Room 206, 700 Main Street, Edmonds. Find out about the community certification celebration planned for April. Participate in a discussion of habitat and sustainability goals for Edmonds and learn about volunteer opportunities including helping to plan the next Puget Sound Bird Fest in September. Sally Lider, 425-771-0227 or Laura Spehar, 425-672-2150.

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

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

Everett PROBUS Club: Meets for fellowship and a program at 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Firefighters Hall, 2411 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 425-334-4327.

Lynnwood Kiwanis Club: 7 a.m. Thursdays, Lynnwood Senior Center at Scriber Lake Shopping Center, 5800 198th St. SW., Lynnwood. 425-776-7578.

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

Mukilteo Historical Society: 7 p.m. today in the Art Room of Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. This month’s speaker is member, Christopher Summitt, who will present his program on Salish Neighborhoods.

Monroe Garden Club: 1 p.m. Monday at the Monroe United Methodist Church, 342 South Lewis St., Monroe. Horticulturist Michelle Clark will speak on “Growing Plants in Your Garden Trouble Spots.” Members and guests are invited to bring donations of food or funds for the Sky Valley Food Bank. 425-870-4597.

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

Mukilteo Arts Guild: community meeting 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at Pointe of Grace, 5425 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. The Lighthouse Historical Re-Enactment Group will present an historical twist on the early days in Mukilteo. 425-423-0450.

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.

Retired Public Employees: 1:30 p.m. first Tuesdays, Room B at Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. 425-514-5919.

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.

Small Business Breakfast Club: 7:15 a.m. Jan. 21 at 1804 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Ahmad Rashad, sportscaster and former professional football player, will be the speaker. The event is hosted by Royal Francois. Bring business cards, coupons and promotional items to exchange with the group. 206-686-1541, dream merchant72@hotmail.com.

Snohomish Kiwanis Club: Noon every Thursday at Alfy’s Pizza and Pasta restaurant, 1020 Ave. D, Snohomish. Pizza, salad and beverage for $6. A new speaker every week. snohomishkiwanis.org/kos.htm.

Snohomish Rotary Club: 7 a.m. Thursdays, Collector’s Choice Restaurant, 120 Glen Ave., Snohomish. 800-454-9715.

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Arlington Post 1561: Meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesdays at the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum, 20722 67th Ave. NE., Arlington. All veterans who have served honorably and received a combat or campaign medal are eligible to join. 425-232-8453 or 360-435-6677.

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lynnwood Post 1040: Meets first Thursdays 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. 425-774-7416, 425-697-4102 or 425-486-2637.

Zonta Club of Everett: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE., Everett. The program costs $13 and honors Amelia Earhart and women pilots. Lt. Cmdr. Stephanie McKinnie, a combat veteran of the Navy Reserve, will speak. RSVP: 425-348-3501.

MUSIC and Theater

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

Everett High School Drama Club: “The Curse of the Pharaoh Queen” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday at the Everett High School Little Theater, 2416 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $7 with ASB, and $10 without. 425-385-4417.

EVENTS

Archbishop Murphy High School annual DREAM Auction: Feb. 6 at Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW., Lynnwood. Tickets are $80 per person. 425-385-3405. www.am-hs.org.

Arlington Relay for Life Kickoff Open House: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Stillaquamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Sign up for teams, learn more about American Cancer Society. Relay is June 4 through June 5 at John C. Larson Stadium at Arlington High School. 360-435-5201.

Camano Island Crab Fest: 7 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Tickets available at the center for members are $15 and tickets for non members are $18.

Earthquake safety fair: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Harbour Pointe Fire Station, 10400 47th Place W., Mukilteo. Learn how to be prepared for the next earthquake. sites.google.com/site/earthquakebeprepared.

Lake Stevens Rowing Club: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Lake Stevens’ North Cove off Main Street in Lake Stevens. A chance to try rowing for ages 12 to 18. Spring season for Junior Rowers begins Feb. 1. 888-769-5772.

Providence Toastmasters Club: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the dining room at Providence Regional Medical Center, Colby Campus in Everett. Watch a demonstration and learn more about a structured club that meets regularly to help people improve communication. Christine Zumdahl, 425-261-3971 or christine.zumdahl-frick@providence.org or Agnes Enge, 425-261-3971 or agnes.enge@providence.org.

Senior Citizen Dinner: 5 p.m. Feb. 3 at Everett High School cafeteria, 2416 Colby Ave. in Everett. The Everett High School Leadership class is hosting the annual dinner with live music played by the EHS Jazz Band and a spaghetti dinner provided by the kitchen staff, served by the students. Prizes will be handed out throughout the night. RSVP with name, phone number and number of guests by Jan. 26. 425-385-4445.

Mukilteo Little League: Sign up for baseball and softball with Mukilteo Little League. Teams for boys and girls ages 5-18 living within the Mukilteo School District boundaries begin forming in February with games starting in March. Register from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mukilteo City Hall, 11930 Cyrus Way, Mukilteo. www.MukilteoLittleLeague.com.

Snohomish County Vikings Cheer Squad auditions: 5:20 to 8 p.m. Feb. 9 and 11 at Edmonds PUD, 21018 Highway 99, Edmonds. Applicants must be 18 and pay a $5 audition fee. The Vikings are an adult semi-pro football team and cheer squad. 425-346-5397, snoco.viking.spirit@gmail.com.

Winter Snowshoe Fun: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 24 in the Cascades. The cost is $46 per person and includes: transportation from the Marysville Court parking lot at 1015 State Ave. and snowshoe equipment. Participants must register by Friday. Marysville Parks and Recreation office, 360-363-8400 for registration information.

CLASSES

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.

Homebuyer tax credit workshop: 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at Home Realty’s Everett South office, 12811 Eighth Ave. W., Suite C201, Everett. Tom Lasswell will review and explain the First Time Homebuyers tax credits available in Snohomish County. Register to secure a seat. Denise, 425-931-8497.

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. 360-387-6842.

GROUPS

Quilceda Carvers: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. fourth Saturday of the month in the Red Barn at Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. This nonprofit group is 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.

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.

Mukilteo Arts Guild Writers Group: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays at Mukilteo YMCA, 10601 47th Place W., Mukilteo. A literary salon for writers seeking supportive, collaborative, and honest community of friends. The group is open to writers from all genres. 425-338-0114.

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

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.

Puget Sound Singles: A group of 45 or older singles who have a variety of interests to share with others. Potlucks, dine outs, cards and more. Call 425-745-2250.

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.

Support group for caregivers: Daytime group at 10 a.m. every first Thursday. Evening group at 6 p.m. last Wednesday of every month. Both groups meet at Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett. Prayer, brief Bible study and sharing with one another. 425-355-6005.

Traumatic brain injury and stroke survivors support group: 6:30 to 8:30 Jan. 21 at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. Call Lou Nash at 425-776-7264.

Widow support group: Widowed Information Consultation Services has ongoing support groups for widowed men and women in Everett, Lynnwood and Monroe. 425-252-7617.

LIBRARIES

Arlington Library: Book group 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave., Arlington. 360-435-3033.

Friends of the Monroe Library: 7 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Monroe Library, Help raise funds for library programs for children, teens and adults. 1070 Village Way, Monroe. 360-794-7851.

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

Lynnwood Library: Neurodevelopmental educator Becky Blake will speak at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. 425-778-2148.

Mukilteo Library: Learn about Snohomish County 4-H programs at 1 p.m. Friday at the library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. kcombs@sno-isle.org.

Mukilteo Library: The second of three workshops about digital photography from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Join award-winning photographer Charlie Beck to learn about digital photography. Additional class on Jan. 23. No registration. 425-493-8202.

Mukilteo Library: Keepin’ Knit Real meets at 10 a.m. to noon today and Jan. 28 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Knitters of all ages and skill levels are welcome to come and work on their own project, or knit an item for Families for Kids, a non-profit organization serving foster and adoptive families of Washington. Beginners should bring apair of number 8 or 9 needles and a skein of worsted-weight yarn.

Snohomish Library: The first of three de-cluttering programs at 11 a.m. Saturday at the library, 311 Maple Ave., Snohomish. The free session will focus on ways to organize your tax papers by setting up filing systems. 360-568-2898.

ONGOING

AARP Tax-Aide Program: 4 to 8:30 p.m. beginning every Thursday Feb. 2 through April 15 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Free tax preparation for middle- to low-income taxpayers, especially those ages 60 and older. 425-776-8722 to make an appointment.

AARP Tax-Aide Program: 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays beginning Feb. 2 through April 15 at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Free E-filing held at the Lynnwood Public Library sponsored and put on by AARP. 425-778-2148 to make an appointment.

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.

Everett Emblem Club: 11 a.m. the second Monday of each month at Everett Elks Lodge, 2802 Hoyt Ave., Everett.

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.

Everett Senior Center: Table tennis noon to 3 p.m. Mondays, 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon Fridays at the Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. 425-257-8780.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Intermec Toastmasters: Noon to 1 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays each month, 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.

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

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. Alice Lake, 360-668-8196 or e-mail valleyspinnersguild@gmail.com, [URL]valleyspinners guild.wordpress.com;http://valleyspinnersguild.wordpress.com[URL].

YOU CAN HELP

Low-income pet food drive: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at Haggen Food and Drug in Arlington or any time via the Pet Giving Tree at Marysville’s Haggen. Cash donations or donations over 100 pounds accepted through the Humane Society. The pet food is distributed to people with low incomes through the Humane Society’s Animal Food Bank. 360-652-5844 or hmnsoc@aol.com.

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. 425-771-7335.

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

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.

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.

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.

YWCA Working Women’s Wardrobe Program: Needs clothing-store shopping bags for clothing 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.[/URL]