Community Calendar

Published 8:44 pm Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Meetings

Arlington Kiwanis Club: 7 p.m. at the Arlington Boys &Girls Club every first and third Wednesday at 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington.

Catholic Daughters of America, St. Rita Court of Everett: 10:30 a.m. third Saturdays at Washington Oakes Retirement Home, 1717 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Barbara, 425-514-3016, or Dorothy, 425-377-6202.

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 Central Lions Club: noon on second and fourth Wednesdays at Knights of Columbus Hall, 2913 W. Marine View Drive, Everett. 425-514-5464.

Everett Golden K Kiwanis Club: 10 a.m. Thursdays at 3120 Wetmore Ave. Room B56. A speaker at every meeting except the first Thursday of the month.

Everett Pacesetters Toastmaster Club: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays at Washington Oaks, 1717 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. A club for those interested in becoming a better speaker, listener and communicator. Heather, 425-252-7649.

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.

Everettes RV and Trailer Club: 7 p.m. Tuesday at 7251 51st Ave. NE, Marysville. Anyone interested in family camping and outdoor activities is welcome. Call for a brochure, 425-344-2919 or visit www.everetgtestrailerrv.org.

Got’Cha Referrals: A business networking group that meets from 7:15 to 8:45 a.m. Wednesdays at the Crystal Creek Cafe, 21616 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. 425 775-6295, www.gotchareferrals.com.

Kiwanis Club of Snohomish-Tillicum: 10 a.m. Mondays in the meeting hall of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1512 Pine Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-3590.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.

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

PBY Memorial Foundation: 11:30 a.m. fourth Tuesdays at the CPO Club on Ault Field Road, Oak Harbor. Speakers’ talks are related to a range of historical subjects.

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.

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. http://snohomishkiwanis.org.

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

South Everett Lions Club: 7 p.m. first and third Wednesdays at Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. 425-337-0959.

South Everett-Mukilteo Rotary: 12:15 p.m. Fridays at Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE, Everett. www.semr.org.

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.

Washington State Gourd Society: 10 a.m. Saturday at 17620 15th Place W., Lynnwood. Bring a sack lunch to the meeting where general information and the sharing of ideas for hard shell gourd art will occur. Discuss and help plan for the July festival. 425-678-8210.

Music And Theater

St. Mary Magdalen School’s production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”: 1 p.m. today and 7 p.m. Friday in the St. Mary Magdalen’s Parish Hall, 8517 7th Ave. SE, Everett, Admission is free, but the actors have asked that the audience members each bring a can of food for the St. Vincent dePaul Food Bank.

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

Events

American Cancer Society Fundraiser: 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday at 2923 Colby Ave., Everett. An Irish style fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society. Irish music, singer Cassie Correlle, Irish food and brews, raffles. 425-374-5783.

Arlington Public Schools Transportation Department Relay for Life team fundraiser: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Weston High School, 4407 172nd St. NE, Arlington. A Dunk Your Driver dunk tank will be at a car show.

Art auction: Ends at 3 p.m. Friday at the Fabric of Life Boutique, 523 Main St., Edmonds. Fabric of Life supports projects that teach capable young African women literacy and income-generating job skills. 425-775-7391 or 425-563-3925, c.schillios@verizon.net.

CASA and Community Flea Market: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 29 at the Camano Center, 141 East Camano Road, Camano Island. Jamba Juice and hot dogs will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the animal shelter will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m All proceeds benefit CASA, a local animal shelter.

Cruzin for a Cure Car and Bike Show: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Weston School, 4407 172nd St., Arlington, All proceeds will go to help the American Cancer Society. Tow Mater from the movie “Cars” and built by Jack Walkley in Lake Stevens will be at the event. sites.google.com/site/cruzinforacure/.

Endangered Species Day: 6:30 p.m. Friday at the new Wildlife Habitat Native Plant Demonstration Garden at Willow Creek Hatchery, 95 Pine St., Edmonds. Thayer Cueter of Just Frogs Toads too! Foundation will give a workshop on Frogs. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. www.pilchuckaudubon.org or susie.schaefer@pilchuckaudubon.org.

Marysville Kiwanis Club scholarship concert: 7 p.m. Saturday in the Marysville Pilchuck auditorium, 5611 108th St., Marysville. A concert featuring young musicians raising funds for student scholarships. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and $15 for families. Tickets will not be sold at the door. To order tickets or for more information call 360-653-3646.

Marysville Middle School Medieval Faire: 8 to 10:30 a.m. Friday on the Marysville Middle School football field, 4923 67th St. NE, Marysville. The event will showcase student studies of topics of choice during the medieval era.

Marysville Sons of Italy, Mille Cugini Lodge 2659 spaghetti dinner and raffle: 2 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 4200 88th St. NE, Marysville. Tickets are available at the door for $10 for adults, $5 for children 4 to 10. Children under 4 are free. Donations will be given to the Marysville Food Bank and other charities.

Mill Creek Foursquare Church community carnival: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 1415 164th St. SW, Lynnwood. Carnival games, obstacle course, car washes provided. Free. 425-742-3366, www.mc4square.org.

Mukilteo Historical Society Decoration Day Ceremony: 1 to 2 p.m. May 30 at the Mukilteo Pioneer Cemetery, 513 Webster St., Mukilteo. There will be music and Mukilteo history reenactors to honor veterans. A reception is planned after the ceremony at the Hogland House, 917 Webster St. Van service will be available between the Rosehill Community Center and the cemetery. Diane Tinsley, diane@mukilteohistorical.org or the Mukilteo Lighthouse, 425-513-9602.

Young at Heart auction and dinner: 6 p.m. June 25 at the South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. 425-774-5555.

Zonta installation and awards banquet: 5:30 p.m. social, 6 p.m. dinner tonight at the Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE., Everett. Jackie Heinricher, CEO of Boo-Shoot Gardens, will speak on how to diminish the carbon footprint worldwide. Cost: $25 per person. 425-348-3501.

Zumba for the Cure: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Philips Episcopal Church, 4312 84th St. NE., Marysville. All donations benefit Susan G Komen Race for the Cure. Stacy Nice, 425-327-8099.

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.

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.

Lynnwood MS self help group: 1 to 2:30 p.m. on third Fridays in the group room at the YWCA Village, at 19703 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Meetings will held on the third Friday of every month. Sharon Todd, 360-651-9720.

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. 425-357-1417 or 360-659-1024.

Parkinson’s disease support group: 2 to 4 p.m. fourth Saturdays in the Rainier Room at 1330 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 425-327-9401.

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.

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. the 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.

Support group for special education parents in the Everett School District: 6:30 to 8 p.m. every third Thursday at the ARC of Snohomish County, 2500 Hewitt Ave., Suite 300, Everett. www.arcsno.org.

Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers: 1 to 3 p.m. second Tuesdays at 2720 Heller Road, Oak Harbor. Lyle Zimmerman, 360-675-5565, zimlj@verizon.net, or Ruth Hancock, 360-675-4086, randr.hancock@verizon.net.

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.

Everett Public Library: Free evening and Saturday computer classes at the library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. These classes are intended to help beginners become familiarized with computers, computer programs and the Internet. Registration required. 425-257-8000

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

Lake Stevens Friends of the Library: 6:30 p.m. tonight at the Lake Stevens Community Center, 1812 Main Street, Lake Stevens. Resident historian for the Everett Library, David Dilgard, will be the guest speaker at the quarterly meeting of Lake Stevens Friends of the Library.

Mountlake Terrace Library: Free computer classes at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Tuesday, and May 29 at the library, 23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Computer Basics II is a follow-up to the Computer Basics class that teaches mouse and basic navigation skills. Registration is required. 425-776-8722.

Mountlake Terrace Library: Free toddler play-and-learn group, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Activities include open play, making friends, art, stories and music. Children ages 18 months to 3 years with caregiver are invited. 425-776-8722.

Mukilteo Library Scrapbooking Laboratory: 4 p.m. Thursdays through June 3 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. A teen program open to all ages. 425-493-8202.

Ongoing

Daughters of the American Colonists: The Pilchuck Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Colonists meets six times a year. The objectives of the DAC are educational, patriotic and historical. 425-743-5030 or e-mail resOt2ic@verizon.net.

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 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. 425-257-8780.

Lynnwood Emblem Club: 7:30 p.m. second Wednesdays except July and August at the Lynnwood Elks Lodge, 6620 196th St. SW, Lynnwood.

Mill Creek Seniors Club: Potlucks in the community room at 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: 7 to 8:30 p.m. the 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.

Snohomish City Toastmasters: 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Fridays, Collector’s Choice Restaurant, 120 Glen Ave., Snohomish. Visitors welcome. 425-971-3218.

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society: 6 p.m. first Wednesdays except July and August at the Alderwood Manor Heritage Cottage at Heritage Park, 19903 Poplar Way, Lynnwood. Brick-wall session begins at 6 p.m., the meeting is at 6:30 p.m. and the program is at 7 p.m. The genealogical research library, 19827 Poplar Way, Lynnwood, is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. 425-775-6267.

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

You Can Help

Clothing and Textile Advisors of Snohomish County Community Sew Days: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. third Saturdays in the Evergreen Room at the Washington State University Extension Office, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Work on charitable projects, such as tote bags for Pathways for Women or fleece jackets and hats for foster kids. 425-338-2400, ext. 5545, http://[/URL]campstitchalot.blogspot.com;http://campstitchalot.blogspot.com[URL].

Humane Society: Volunteer help needed to clean and socialize cats for one to two hours any late afternoon of the week in Stanwood. Volunteers in the construction trades also needed. 360-652-5844, hmnsoc@aol.com.

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.

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.

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.

Stanwood Therapeutic Riding: A volunteer orientation at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Stanwood Equestrian Center, 28119 Old Pacific Highway, Stanwood. Volunteers are needed for horse grooming, leading horses and acting as side walkers for disabled riders. 360-348-7425.

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]