Community Extra: Calendar

Published 5:08 pm Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Events

Spaghetti feed: The Everett High School Band Boosters holds its Jazz Dinner, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the school, 2416 Colby Ave. The spaghetti feed includes a performance by the jazz band and benefits the band program. Cost is $8 or $25 per family, at the door. More info: 425-422-3988.

Santa Breakfast: American Legion Post 234 and its auxiliary group host their annual Santa Breakfast, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday at American Legion Hall, 22909 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Cost is $5, $3 for children under 12, free for children under 3. Santa pictures and a raffle will be offered. Proceeds benefit children and youth programs and special services for veterans. More info: 425-778-3593.

After-School Science: Students ages 5-11 are invited to learn about the properties of dry ice through demonstrations, games and hands-on activities, 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. More info: 425-493-8202.

Papercrafts: Learn the art of Jongi Jeopgi papercraft at a free workshop, 2-4 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. The Korean art form is similar to origami. All ages. Register at www.sno-isle.org or call 425-493-8202.

Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner: 12-6 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Bothell Sons of Norway, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway. Served family-style, with lutefisk, meatballs, boiled potatoes, coleslaw, lefse and ice cream plus coffee, tea or milk. Free parking. No reservations required. Cost is $22, $6 for children, under 5 years old free. More info: 425-485-9085.

BAZAARS

Country Christmas at the Fair: 2-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Dec. 7-8 at the Island County Fairgrounds, 819 Camano Ave., Langley. More than 40 vendors will offerhandcrafted gifts and vintage collectibles. Organized by the nonprofit Island County Fair Association.

St. Matthew’s Advent Market Faire: Before and after the 10 a.m. service Dec. 1 at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Profits will benefit those who are hurting. Booths include products from Ethical Choices, free-trade coffee from Zippy’s and Tierra Nueva, Syrian crosses made by refugees, Heifer International, and more. More info: 425-259-7139.

Holiday bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 7 at Grandview Village, 5800 64th St. NE, Marysville. Homemade crafts, local vendors, bake sale, free coffee and door prizes. Vendor fees benefit the Marysville Food Bank. More info: 360-653-2223.

Dickens Fair: The Lake Stevens School District’s Community Education program hosts the 27th annual Dickens Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 7 at Cavelero Mid High School, 8220 24th St. SE, Lake Stevens. Admission is a can of food or monetary donation for the Lake Stevens Food Bank. More than 90 vendors, some in Dickens-era clothes, sell handmade wares while school children sing carols. All proceeds support a school district volunteer celebration. More info: 425-335-1501.

Craft fair: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 7 at Edmonds-Woodway High School, 7600 212th St. SW, Edmonds. The Edmonds-Woodway Music Boosters sale features more than 75 tables of handmade crafts, art and food. More info: ewhsmusic.com.

Gift For Life: The Park Avenue Agents sample sale benefitting Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) is set for 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, through Jan. 12, at 22824 100th Ave. W., Edmonds. Donated toys, books, home accessories, gifts and more at wholesale prices. Closed holidays. More info: www.giftforlife.org.

WAYS TO HELP

Light a Light: A living fir tree is strung with lights and placed at the entrance of the city of Edmonds’ Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St. Donate $5 per light to benefit the city’s Youth Scholarship Fund. The tree will be lit through Jan. 2, then planted in Pine Ridge Park. More info: 425-771-0230.

Santa breakfast: Alderwood mall’s Santa will be at Anthony’s Seafood Grill, 8-9:30 a.m. Dec. 7 and 14. Tickets are $5 for kids, $10 for adults, with $5 of each ticket going to the Snohomish County Boys &Girls Club of Alderwood. Reservations available from 8-9:15 a.m. Limited seating. The restaurant is in the Terrace area of Alderwood mall, 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood. More info: 425-771-4665.

Firefighter toy drive: The Everett Fire Department is collecting unwrapped toys for Christmas House. Donations can be brought through Dec. 17 to Everett fire stations at 3619 Rucker Ave., 2201 16th St., 1600 Madison St., 5920 Glenwood Ave., 9520 Evergreen Way and 11221 Silver Lake Road.

The Binky Patrol: A group of quilters, knitters and crocheters who make “binkies” for children in traumatic situations seeks volunteers and donations of fabric, yarn or thread. Meets next Dec. 1 (first Sunday) in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7198.

Fill a Bus: The Stanwood-Camano School District transportation department is holding a Fill a Bus food drive for the Stanwood-Camano Food Bank. Donations will be accepted from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Stanwood Haggen’s, Stanwood QFC and Camano Plaza IGA grocery stores. Frosty the Snowman and Santa will make appearances.

Cans For Christmas: The Allen family of Everett is holding a metal recycling drive to benefit Cocoon House. Donate aluminum cans and other metals through Dec. 31. All proceeds go to the Everett-based shelter for homeless and at-risk youth. To donate, contact Catherine Allen at 425-760-5037 or drop off donations directly at ACE Metal Co., 11110 Mukilteo Speedway in Mukilteo, and mention “Cans For Christmas.”

Typhoon relief: The city of Lynnwood and the Diversity Commission are collecting personal hygiene products such as soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and shampoo and first aid kits for the Philippine victims of Typhoon Haiyan. Drop-off bins are at the Lynnwood Recreation Center (18900 44th Ave. W.) and the Lynnwood Library (19200 44th Ave. W.) through the end of November. The supplies will be delivered to the Filipino Community Center of Seattle for shipment to Tocloban, Philippines.

Bikes for kids: Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop is helping to get children’s bicycles ready to deliver to the nonprofit Christmas House, which in turn will give them to kids in Snohomish County. Volunteers are needed at a work party 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 7. All levels of mechanical abilities are welcome. The shop is at 2525 Broadway, Everett. More info: 425-252-6952.

Giving Trees, Edmonds: The city of Edmonds is sponsoring Giving Trees for the Volunteers of America Western Washington at the Frances Anderson Center (700 Main St.) and City Hall (121 Fifth Ave. N.). Each tree is decorated with tags bearing the names of needy people. Just pull the tag and return the wrapped gift by Dec. 13. More info: 425-771-0231.

Tax preparers: United Way of Snohomish County seeks volunteers for its IRS-approved free tax preparation program in 2014. Volunteers receive training from United Way and will become certified by the IRS. Volunteer greeters and intake screeners also are needed. The deadline for volunteer registration is Saturday. Training will be held in December and January. Each volunteer will be asked to contribute three to five hours a week from Jan. 21 until April 15. More info: uwsc.org and click on “Volunteer.”

Giving Trees: The Salvation Army seeks individuals and groups to host Giving Trees, which collect new, unwrapped gifts for needy children in the area. More info: SalvationArmyNW.org.

Coat drive: The Edmonds Yacht Club is holding a coat drive through December. Bring new or gently used coats, hats, scarves, gloves or socks to 326 Admiral Way, Edmonds. Donations benefit Clothes For Kids, a Lynnwood-based nonprofit. Infant, child and youth sizes are needed.

Host families: The nonprofit International Student Exchange and Cultural Academic Student Exchange seeks host families for foreign exchange students attending Snohomish County high schools from January to June and for the 2014-15 school year. Families provide a bed and meals. More info: Area Coordinator Robin Scott at 425-231-3220 or robinlscott@hotmail.com.

Food and toys needed: The Marysville Community Food Bank and Toy Store seeks donations of food and new toys. Red barrels will be at more than 60 participating locations. Turkeys, hams, new toys, stocking stuffers, cash cards, candy and wrapping supplies also can be dropped off from 8 a.m.-noon Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays or 2-6 p.m. Tuesdays at the food bank, 4150 88th St. NE. Unwrapped gifts for newborns to teenagers can be left at Tree of Giving locations around the city. Volunteers also are needed at the food bank (360-658-1054) and holiday toy store (360-659-4659).

Food bank pledges: Snohomish Community Food Bank seeks pledges for holiday meals and gifts. Christmas gifts need pledges of 25 quantity, by age and gender of a child, with delivery by Dec. 12. Christmas food pledges of 100, 200 or 400 quantity of an item are needed, with delivery by Dec. 19. More info: Elizabeth, 360-568-7993.

Farm volunteers: The Farm Outreach, 11212 92nd St. SE in Snohomish, plans its Miracle on 92nd Street Christmas program Dec. 8 for homeless children and their families and seeks volunteers to help set up and serve at the event. The event runs 1-4 p.m. and volunteers need to show up by 9 a.m. Donations of gently used, warm coats, hats and gloves for children and teens are needed; deliver to 1001 Avenue D. More info: Pam, 425-319-2196.

Toy drive: The Goldwing Touring Association Chapter C’s annual toy drive to benefit Christmas House runs through Dec. 13. Donations can be dropped off at Everett Powersports, 215 SW Everett Mall Way, Everett. Toys must be new or like-new. Pick-up service available. More info: Kathy Leon, 206-362-4250 or Kathy-Leon@comcast.net.

Food bank, Snohomish: The Snohomish Community Food Bank needs reliable volunteers. More info: Megan Kuehl at 360-568-7993 or megan@snohomishfoodbank.org.

Salt of the Earth: The Everett soup kitchen seeks volunteer drivers. Vehicle provided. Volunteers must be licensed and insured. More info: Sandra, 425-355-1042.

Food bank, Everett: Hands of Hope, a Volunteers of America Food Bank, at 9021 Evergreen Way in Everett, seeks volunteers and donations. Send checks to P.O. Box 839, Everett, WA 98206. Food donation and client hours are 2-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. More info: Leann Geiger, senior director of Basic Services, at 425-259-3191.

Food bank, Arlington: The Arlington Community Food Bank seeks donations and volunteers. The food bank is at 18810 59th Drive NE. Send checks to 16821 Smokey Point Blvd., PMB 224, Arlington, WA 98223. More info: acfoodbank@frontier.com, or leave a message at 360-435-1631.

Work clothing, YWCA: The YWCA Working Women’s Wardrobe program is in need of personal care and feminine hygiene products and large department store clothing bags. The items may be dropped off at 3301 Broadway, Everett. Working Wardrobe provides interview- or work-appropriate clothing free to more than 1,100 women a year. More info: 425-258-2766.

Donate clothing: Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road in Everett, seeks help with its Community Meals program through donations of gently used or new cold-weather clothing, including boots, shoes, sweaters, coats, gloves and warm socks for both kids and adults. Children’s books and magazines also are needed. All donations appreciated.

Help with wardrobes: Clothes For Kids, a Lynnwood nonprofit that provides wardrobes for low-income families, seeks volunteers to help sort clothes, stock shelves, assist shoppers and more. Available shifts are 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday or Friday, or 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday or Thursday. More info: www.clothesforkids.org or Nancy Laird Burris at 425-741-6500.

Baby items needed: The YWCA of Snohomish County seeks donations of disposable diapers, baby wipes, baby lotion, formula, food and baby and toddler toys. Drop donations off at the YWCA Family Village of Lynnwood, 19703 68th Ave. W. More info: Cheryl, 425-770-5931.

Assist with equine: All Breed Equine Rez-Q in Marysville seeks volunteers. More info: 425-263-6390, 206-933-0327, allbreedhorserescue.com.

Help wildlife, Arlington: Sarvey Wildlife Care Center, located in Arlington, seeks volunteers to help in its wildlife care clinic. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. More info: www.sarveywildlife.org or info@sarveywildlife.org.

Help wildlife, Lynnwood: PAWS Wildlife Center in Lynnwood seeks volunteer wildlife care assistants. More info: www.paws.org/wildlife-volunteer-care-assistant.html or volunteers@paws.org.

Humane Society: HappyPaws Farm, a no-kill, farm-like shelter in Arlington, has a variety of volunteer opportunities. Donations are accepted, such as gift cards to pet stores, dog heating pads, pet food and more. More info: 360-652-5844, hmnsoc@aol.com, www.saveourdogsandcats.org.

Camano Center: The Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road on Camano Island, has a variety of volunteer opportunities and needs. More info: 360-387-0222.

Senior center, Arlington: The Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd. in Arlington, has a variety of volunteer opportunities. More info: 360-653-4551 or program@stillycenter.com.

RSVP: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), sponsored by Catholic Community Services, seeks people ages 55 and older for volunteer opportunities at schools, food banks, homeless shelters, the court system and more. More info: John McAlpine at johnm@ccsww.org, 425-374-6374 or 888-240-8572.

Tutor: Everett Community College’s Adult Literacy Center seeks volunteers who can tutor adult learners two or more hours per week in reading, writing, basic math and English as a second language. Volunteers must be patient, have good literacy skills and be sensitive to a variety of learning styles and cultural backgrounds. Tutoring times and locations are flexible. Training is free with a six-month commitment. More info: vlp@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9524.

Volunteer Chore Services: This program of Catholic Community Services seeks volunteers to assist with household chores and more, enabling elders and adults with disabilities to remain independent in their own homes. Volunteers can help the same person each week or be listed for on-call assistance. More info: Cherisse Webb, 425-374-6323 or cherissew@ccsww.org.

Assist cancer patients: The Cancer Resource Center at the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership seeks volunteers to work weekly four-hour shifts meeting with cancer patients and caregivers to provide support. Drivers also are needed to get cancer patients to treatments and appointments. Volunteers use their own vehicles and get mileage reimbursement. More info: Jerri Wood, 425-322-1114 or jerri.wood@cancer.org.

Donate cellphones: Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County recycles cellphones, iPads and iPhones. Donate at the New and Again Thrift Shoppe, 3116 Rucker Ave., Everett. For other sites or more information, go to www.dvs-snoco.org or call 425-259-2827 ext. 13.

Help out at Habitat store: Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County seeks volunteers to help staff the store in four-hour shifts between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The store is at 2302 Broadway, Everett. The store accepts donations of building materials, household items and furniture by appointment. More info: 425-903-4430 or www.habitatsnohomish.org.

Hospital gift shop, Monroe: The gift shop at Valley General Hospital in Monroe needs volunteers to work three-hour shifts. The gift shop is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. More info: Janie, vghgiftshop@gmail.com.

Hospital gift shop, Everett: The nonprofit Providence General Children’s Association needs volunteers at the Providence Regional Medical Center Pacific campus gift shop, located at the Women’s and Children’s Pavilion, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett, for four-hour shifts, day or evening, one or more times per month. Gift shop proceeds benefit Northwest children in need. Must complete hospital volunteer forms, TB test, background check and training. More info: PGCA president Julie Dickson, 425-339-1398.

Veterans center: Healing Hearts In Hope Veteran Retreat Center seeks volunteers to help clean trails and organize fundraisers, among other things. The nonprofit helps veterans by providing a retreat. It is located at 28902 Mountain Loop Highway, Granite Falls. More info: Teresa, 360-691-6284 or hhhvrcfounder@netzero.com.

SENIORS

Enhance Fitness: The low-impact aerobics class for ages 50 and older runs 8:45-9:45 a.m. weekdays through Dec. 31 at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. in Everett. No experience needed. The current session started Nov. 27. Cost for the five-week session is $45 if attending five days each week, $30 if attending three days each week. Group Health Medicare members can take the class for free. More info: 425-257-8780.

A Very Senior Christmas: The dessert social is set for 1 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. No cover for seniors. Sweets, cakes, pies, cookies, soft drinks and local entertainers.

Outdoor recreation preview: The Lynnwood Senior Center gives an overview of winter seasonal hikes and cross-country ski and snowshoe trips at a preview session, 1-2:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Senior Center, 19000 44th Ave. W. The preview is free but registration is required: 425-670-5050.

Defensive driving: The Ken Baxter Community Center is taking registrations for an upcoming Defensive Driving Course open to adults age 55 and above. Cost is $12 for current AARP members and $14 for non-AARP members. The two-day classroom course runs 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 11-12. Spaces fill up quickly and registration is required. The class will be held at Marysville Fire Station 66. More info: 360-363-8450.

Social time: The Ken Baxter Community Center offers a free weekly coffee, pastry and social time, 9:30-11 a.m. Mondays (except holidays). The community center is at 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. Open to seniors who want to sit, relax and enjoy each other’s company. Sponsored by the Cottages at Marysville. More info: 360-363-8450.

Stretch and Tone: This class includes stretching and strengthening exercises for an effective workout from the safety of a seated position, 10-10:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Cost is $1 per class. More info: 425-257-8780.

Double-deck pinochle: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 4 p.m. Thursdays at Scriber Gardens/GenCare, 6024 200th St. SW, Lynnwood. More info: Carla, 425-771-5471.

Table tennis: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, 12:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays and 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Five tables with paddles and balls provided. Cost is $1 per session. For ages 50 and older. More info: 425-257-8780.

Scrabble group: Plays at 12:15 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8780.

Bingo: 12:30-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Cost is $2 for three-on. Everybody older than 50 can participate. More info: 425-257-8780.

Friendship Club: A group of senior citizens meets for lunch the second Thursday of each month at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 216 Broadway, Everett. Lunch costs $7. The group also takes monthly bus tours. More info: Edward, 425-493-2588.

ASSISTANCE

Swedish/Edmonds: A variety of free support groups and fee-based health classes are offered at the hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. More info: www.swedish.org/classes.

Head injury support group: Meets next from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 3 (first Tuesday) on the second floor of Swedish/Edmonds Medical Center, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. Group supports brain-incident survivors and their caregivers. More info: Lou Nash, 425-776-7264 or lou_nash@frontier.com.

Employment Network: 10 a.m.-noon Fridays at the North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE., Mill Creek. Free help with job searches, resume writing and interviewing. More info: 425-743-2386.

Family support group: Meets next from 7:30-9 p.m. Dec. 9 (second Monday) at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100th St. NE, Marysville. A group for family members of adults living with mental illness to share ideas about coping and becoming better caregivers for their loved ones. More info: Wendy, 206-790-0162.

Ostomy Support Group: The United Ostomy Associations of America, Snohomish County Chapter, meets next at 1-3 p.m. Dec. 9 (second Monday) at the United Methodist Church, 3530 Colby Ave., Everett. The group’s purpose is to help in the rehabilitation of people with ostomies. More info: Cathryn, 425-337-7221.

Support group for parents of children with behavioral problems: 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays at Zion Lutheran Church, 4634 Alger Ave., Everett. Peer-to-peer support for parents struggling with children exhibiting risky behaviors such as drug or alcohol use. Confidential and free. More info: 888-468-2620 or www.cpsn.org.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): Several local chapters of this nonprofit weight-loss club meet at different days and times across Snohomish County. Meetings include a private weigh-in, peer support, information and awards for progress. First meeting is free. More info: www.tops.org, or area captain Darlene Wascher at 360-658-1311.