Community Extra: Calendar

Published 2:11 pm Wednesday, March 26, 2014

EVENTS

Save a Life Saturday: American Red Cross Snohomish County Chapter with Premera Blue Cross offer 30-minute compression-only CPR classes at 8, 9 and 10 a.m. Saturday at Embassy Suites Hotel, 20610 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Free to the first 500 people. Participants will learn hands-only CPR, care for choking victims, 911 emergency services, and information on how to stay safe during emergencies. Register at www.redcross.org/snoco.

Declutter class: Professional organizer Monika Kristofferson gives the free class, “Declutter Your Home and Decrease Stress,” 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. More info: 360-658-5000.

Microchip clinic: CASA, Camano Animal Shelter Association, offers a low-cost microchip clinic, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the shelter at East Camano Drive and Can Ku Road. Cost is $20 per chip. Cats and dogs only. Cats must arrive in a carrier and dogs must be leashed. More info: 360-387-1902, www.camanoanimalshelter.org.

Health literacy: An introduction to health literacy basic concepts, their prevalence and importance will be offered at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Hadley Hall community room, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington. Presented by NWBio community instructor Danielle Deardorff. Free class through the city’s recreation program. Registration not required. More info: 360-403-3448.

Pancake breakfast: The North County Firefighters Association pancake breakfast is set for 6-11 a.m. Sunday at Stanwood Fire Station 99, 8117 267th St. NW. Tours of the trucks, public safety information and a bouncy house as well as the breakfast. Breakfast is by donation. Proceeds benefit firefighter training, Fire Explorers program, community outreach and more. More info: 360-652-1246.

Chicken dinner: The Stillaguamish Senior Center’s next chicken dinner is set for 12-2 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $9, $8 seniors, $5 ages 12 and younger. Proceeds benefit programs and services to senior citizens. Meal includes roasted chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, roll, drink and dessert. The Senior Center is at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington.

Dragon puppets: School-age children are invited to make a dragon puppet and learn about other projects they can make at home, 2 p.m. March 31 at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave. More info: 360-435-3033.

Glacial history: Explore “Puget Sound Glacial History” with geologist Jon Riedel of North Cascades National Park, 7 p.m. April 2 at Mukilteo City Hall, 11930 Cyrus Way. The free public seminar is part of the Explore Puget Sound series. More info: Chrys Bertolotto at Chrys@wsu.edu or 425-357-6020.

Breakfast, Edmonds: The Edmonds Senior Center offers a community breakfast, 8:30-9:30 a.m. April 4. The Senior Center is at 220 Railroad Ave. Menu includes pancakes, strawberry compote, eggs, ham, biscuits, sausage gravy, juice, coffee or tea. All are welcome. Cost is $5.

Breakfast, Snohomish: The Snohomish Senior Center holds a community breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m. April 5. Cost is $5 and includes bacon, ham, sausage, eggs, pancakes, French toast, biscuits and gravy, plus beverages. The Senior Center is at 506 Fourth St.

Killer Whale Tales: The San Juan killer whale show with biologist and photographer Jeff Hogan returns at 11 a.m. April 5 to the Northwest Stream Center, located in Snohomish County’s McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost is $5 Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $7 non-members. Registration required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Boating seminar: The Everett Sail and Power Squadron offers a free seminar, “Partner in Command,” 2:45-4:45 p.m. April 5 at Cabela’s, 9810 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. An introduction to boating for crew members who need basic information and who may or may not have taken a boating course. More info: Jim West at 425-778-0283 or phnx789@msn.com.

Bingo: The Snohomish Senior Center (506 Fourth St.) holds a Community Bingo Bonanza, with doors opening at 4:30 p.m. April 5. All are welcome. Buy-in is $8. Early bird game at 5:15 p.m., regular session at 5:30 p.m. Cafe open at 4:30 p.m.

Storytelling: Northwest Heritage Resources presents a performance of Native American storytelling by Roger Fernandes and Lois Landgrebe, 7 p.m. April 5 at Sultan City Hall, 319 Main St., in partnership with the Sultan Historical Society, the Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Ethic Heritage Council. Fernandes is a member of the Lower Elwha Band of S’Klallam. Landgrebe is from Tulalip and of largely Snohomish heritage. Admission is $5 at the door. More info: 360-793-0983.

WAYS TO HELP

Oso donations: If you wish to help victims of the Oso mudslide, cash donations are preferred. The American Red Cross is no longer collecting items. Go to http://redcross.org/snoco to donate. People also can text “RedCross” to 90999 to make a $10 donation. United Way of Snohomish County also is gathering donations for a special fund; visit http://uwsc.org.

Oso fundraiser: The Spring Fling Fashion Show in Darrington now will be a fundraiser for the slide victims. The event is set for 5:30 to 8 p.m. April 12 and is $5 per person. Darrington youth will model fashions alongside an auction. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be served. For tickets, call 425-320-6996.

Oso benefit: Sidekicks in Everett will host a benefit 8 p.m. to close Saturday with all donations going to mudslide victims in coordination with local nonprofit Christmas House. Music, auction, and more. Family friendly. More info: www.facebook.com/sidekicks.everett.

Senior Center auction: The Cascade Seniors Center’s annual “Happy Day” auction is set for Saturday at the Darrington Community Center, 570 Sauk Ave., with a potluck starting at noon. Arrive early and browse the many handmade items offered. Proceeds go to support funeral dinners. Bring your favorite dish to share with friends. More info: 360-436-1217.

Relay for Life fundraisers: The Camano Center plans a pair of fundraising events to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. A Line Dance for Life dance fundraiser is set for 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Suggested donation is $5. A garage sale will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 5. Donations for the sale also welcome. More info: 360-387-0222.

Swim-a-Thon: West Coast Aquatics swimmers plan a Swim-a-Thon to raise funds that will help cover the nonprofit facility’s maintenance costs, save toward resurfacing the pool decks and offer swim scholarships. Swimmers ages 7 to 17 will swim for two hours or up to 200 lengths of the pool starting at 6 p.m. April 4. The pool facility, which also is used by local schools, is at 15622 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek. More info: www.westswimteam.com.

The Farm thrift store: The Farm Outreach in Snohomish seeks a new location for its Farm Outreach Store, a pay-what-you-can thrift shop. Donated property that the nonprofit has been using so far has since been sold. More info: Vicki Stevens-Karr, 425-238-0200.

Easter bonnet volunteers: The Snohomish Chamber of Commerce Easter Parade Committee seeks volunteers to help organize the 2014 Easter Bonnet Contest, which will immediately follow the April 19 Snohomish Easter Parade. Volunteers are needed to help with the Easter Bonnet Making Workshop, assist with prize donations and awards, and do parade day contest registration and judging. More info: Pam Osborne, 425-344-8533 or manager@cityofsnohomish.com.

Egg hunt volunteers: Faith Lutheran Church seeks volunteers for a Community Easter Egg Hunt, to be held April 19 at the church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett. People are needed to help with set up, sign-in table, balloon twisting, face painting, hiding eggs, games, food table and clean-up. The church also seeks wrapped candy donations, cookies, and other snacks. More info: 425-353-4758, or “Community Easter Egg Hunt in Everett” at www.facebook.com.

Easter pledges: The Snohomish Community Food Bank seeks pledges for Easter meals. Deadline is April 11. More info: Elizabeth Grant at 360-568-7993 or visit snohomishfoodbank.org.

Mentors needed: Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center’s Davis Place Teen Center seeks volunteer mentors to work with teens and young adults with disabilities in its job-training program. To learn more about the program and how to become a volunteer, contact Davis Place Teen Center at 360-629-5257 or quicha@stanwoodcamanoresources.org.

Vendors wanted, Marysville: The Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville, plans a Spring Craft Show on April 12. The city seeks vendors for hand-made gifts and plants, among more. This is a juried show. Space is $50 inside and $35 outside. For an application, call 360-363-8450 or email mburgess@marysvillewa.gov.

Vendors wanted, Snohomish: The Snohomish Senior Center (506 Fourth St.) plans a spring bazaar April 12 and seeks vendors. Tables are $30 for the day. Applications are at the Senior Center and are expected to be posted to www.snohomishcenter.org. More info: Sheryl or Sharon at 360-568-0934.

Food bank, Arlington: 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.

Food bank, Marysville: Volunteers are needed to help sort food (10 a.m.-noon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday), serve clients groceries (9-11 a.m. Monday and Friday and 3-6 p.m. Tuesday), pick up groceries and other tasks at Marysville Community Food Bank. The food bank is at 4150 88th St. NE, Marysville. More info: 360-658-1054, http://marysvillefoodbank.org.

Work clothing, YWCA: The YWCA Working Women’s Wardrobe program needs personal care and feminine hygiene products and also 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.

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.

RSVP: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), sponsored by Catholic Community Services, seeks people ages 55 and older to volunteer 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.

SENIORS

Enhance Fitness: Group Health Medicare members are invited to take a low-impact aerobics class for free. The class, for ages 50 and older, runs 8:45-9:45 a.m. weekdays in five-week sessions at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. in Everett. No experience needed. The current session runs through April 16; the next session is April 17-May 21. Non-Group Health Medicare members can take the class for $30 (three days a week for five weeks). More info: 425-257-8780.

Scrabble: A group plays at 12:30 p.m. every Monday at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. All ages welcome.

AARP tax assistance: An AARP tax aide will be available Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 15 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. By appointment only, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. More info: 360-653-4551.

Driving safety class, Arlington: A “55 Alive” defensive driving class is offered 9 a.m.-1 p.m. the third Tuesday and Wednesday of each month at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Cost is $12 AARP members, $14 non-members. To sign up, call 360-653-4551.

Coffee time: Marysville Parks and Recreation features Café Baxter, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays (except holidays) at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. Free coffee, pastries and conversation. Open to seniors and their adult friends. More info: 360-363-8450.

Peer support group: 10:30-11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. More info: 360-653-4551.

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, Snohomish: A group plays at 12:30 p.m. every Monday at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. All ages welcome.

Scrabble, Everett: Plays at 12:20 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Age 50 and older. More info: 425-334-2878.

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.

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.

ASSISTANCE

Mudslide support: Free counseling is available from the Red Cross around-the-clock at 800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746.

Advance care planning: The Snohomish County Health Leadership Coalition offers “Your Life, Your Wishes” palliative care workshops at local YMCA branches. Space is limited and registration is required. Remaining sessions are set for 1:30-3:30 p.m. April 3 at the Monroe YMCA (360-805-1879), and 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. May 2 at the Mukilteo YMCA (425-493-9622).

Tax help: Free tax return preparation for people of low and moderate income is available at seven Sno-Isle Libraries. The one-on-one assistance with individual federal tax returns is offered through the AARP Tax-Aide program at the Coupeville, Edmonds, Freeland, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Oak Harbor and Snohomish libraries. Priority is given to age 60 and over. AARP membership is not required. More info: www.sno-isle.org/taxtime.

Health care and tax help: The Monroe Library hosts Tammy Rothwell of Liberty Tax Service for a free class on how to reduce your tax bill, 1 p.m. April 3. The library is at 1070 Village Way. No registration required. More info: 360-794-7851.

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.

Caregiver support: A family caregiver support group meets next from 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 9 (second Wednesday) at Gencare Scriber Gardens, 6024 200th St. SW, Lynnwood. Refreshments provided. More info: 425-673-7111.

Depression Bipolar Support Alliance: Meets 7-8:30 p.m. the second, third and fourth Monday of each month in the Monte Cristo rooms at Providence Pacific Campus, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett. Supporting those with depression or bipolar disorder as well as their family and friends. More info: www.dbsasnoco.org or call 425-405-0786.

Drug abuse family support: A support group for those affected by someone else’s drug addiction meets 9 a.m. Saturdays in the Monte Cristo Room at Providence Regional Medical Center’s Pacific Campus, 900 Pacific Ave., Everett. More info: www.nar-anon.org.

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.

Head injury support group: Meets next from 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 1 (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.

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.