Community Extra Calendar

Published 5:36 pm Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Events

Field Day, Stanwood: The Stanwood-Camano Amateur Radio Club’s Field Day exercise is open to the public 12-5 p.m. June 27 at the Stanwood-Camano Fairgrounds, 6431 Pioneer Highway. What happens to communications when the grid goes down? See the role of amateur (“ham”) radio in action. More info: www.scarcwa.org.

Field Day, Everett: The Snohomish County Hams Club holds a Field Day, 11 a.m. June 27 to 11 a.m. June 28 at Harborview Park, 1699 W. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. Field Day simulates emergency conditions. More info: www.wa7law.org, 425-308-8927.

Field Day, Bothell: Cascade Radio Club hosts an annual American Radio Relay League Field Day event, 11 a.m. June 27 to 11 a.m. June 28. Members will be operating from the Bothell area. More info: www.cascaderadioclub.org.

Open house: Northwest Equine Stewardship Center holds an open house and family activities, 12-6 p.m. June 27 at Cedarbrook Farms, 9812 215th Ave. SE, Snohomish. See adoptable horses and goats. Farm tours, bazaar vendors, balloon animals and more. Guest speakers Joe Tafoya and Allen Warren. More info: www.nwesc.org.

Ground-breaking: A community ground-breaking celebration for the Stanwood-Camano YMCA is scheduled for 1-4 p.m. June 27 at the building site at 7213 267th St. NW, Stanwood. For more information about the event or donating, contact Dawne Wentworth at 360-629-9622.

Magic show: Magician Louie Foxx performs his Super Magic show, 2 p.m. June 27 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Foxx demonstrates “super powers” that were inspired by characters in his favorite books. More info: 425-493-8202 ext. 3232.

Insect Safari: Children are invited to explore the sometimes creepy world of bugs, 2-3 p.m. June 27 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. Learn about exotic preserved insects and where they’re found in the world. Then see some live bugs up close and personal. More info: 360-794-7851.

Bingo karaoke: The Everett Senior Center Foundation’s next Sing-go bingo and karaoke fundraiser is set for 5:30-10 p.m. June 27 with a 1960s “Summer of Love” theme. Ages 21 and older. Karaoke starts at 6 p.m., bingo at 7. Tickets are $16 pre-paid or $20 at the door and include a bingo sheet. Costume and karaoke contests, raffle, dinner available ($8). Proceeds benefit the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett. Tickets at the senior center, 3025 Lombard Ave., or at www.brownpapertickets.com. More info: Eric Wollan, 425-257-7082.

Classic Car Show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 28 at Paine Field, 10719 Bernie Webber Drive, Mukilteo. Over 125 cars and vintage aircraft. Free to attend. More info: www.mukilteo.org.

Chicken dinner: 12-2 p.m. June 28 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Roasted chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, roll, drink and dessert for $9, $8 seniors, $5 younger than 12. Proceeds benefit senior center programs.

Memoir talk: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society presents a book reading at 1 p.m. June 28 at 19827 Poplar Way, Heritage Park, Lynnwood, by author and member Gisela Wicks who will read from her book “Born Into Hitler’s War.” More info: 425-775-6267.

Piñata party: The Monroe Library invites school-age children to a two-part Piñata Party, 2 p.m. June 30 and July 2 at 1070 Village Way. Learn the history of piñatas and make your own. Registration required at www.sno-isle.org. More info: 360-794-7851.

Heroes: Kids ages 5-11 are invited to “Everyone Can Be a Hero,” 2 p.m. July 1 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Stories, activities, and an opportunity to become a community hero by making blankets for a local animal shelter. More info: 425-493-8202.

Beavers: Learn “All About Beavers,” 7 p.m. July 1 at the Northwest Stream Center, located in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Includes the IMAX movie (31 minutes). Free; donations accepted. Reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Minecraft for teens: Tweens and teens ages 10-14 are invited to a “Minecraft Worldbuilding” program, 2 p.m. July 2 at the Lake Stevens Library, 1804 Main St. Space is limited. First come, first served. More info: 425-334-1900.

Police open house: Everett holds a Passport to the Police event, 12-4 p.m. July 4 at 3200 Wetmore Ave. Meet detectives, crime scene investigators, robots, canine handlers and other officers. More info: www.everettwa.org.

Fourth of July

Arlington: Frontier Days Fourth events include pancake breakfast 7-10 a.m. at Haller Park, various activities 12-4 p.m. at Legion Park, Kiddies Parade at 4:30 p.m. and Grand Parade at 5 p.m. on Olympic Avenue, fireworks display 9 p.m. at Boys and Girls Club. More info: arlingtonwa.gov, 360-403-3448.

Camano Island: Starts with Ladies Aid bake sale at 10 a.m. at Stanwood Street and Utsalady Road, Patriotic Walk and flag ceremony at 11 a.m. at the same location, free entertainment, veteran’s remembrance and other activities start at 3 p.m. at Terry’s Corner. More info: www.camanoisland.org.

Darrington: Mansford Grange Fourth of July starts with a morning parade followed by a fair at 1 p.m., including horses, mules, dunk tank, contests and more, at Old School Park, Givens Avenue and Riddle Street. More info: www.mansfordgrange.org.

Edmonds: An Edmonds Kind of Fourth includes a children’s parade at Fifth and Walnut at 11:30 a.m. followed by the grand parade at noon, Edmonds firefighters waterball competition at 2:30 p.m. at City Park, evening entertainment and food vendors from 7:30 p.m. at Civic Stadium, with fireworks at 10 p.m. More info: www.edmondswa.com.

Everett: Colors of Freedom celebration includes downtown parade at 11 a.m., festival 1-11 p.m. at Legion Memorial Park (no parking; ride Everett Transit free), and Thunder on the Bay fireworks show at 10:20 p.m. (best viewing from Legion and Grand Avenue parks). More info: www.ci.everett.wa.us.

Gold Bar: The Gold Bar Red Hats again host a Fourth of July Community Picnic, noon at the gazebo at Fifth Street and Orchard Avenue. Bring a dish to share. There will be games and music.

Stanwood: Mini parade at 11 a.m. followed by ice cream social with fresh strawberries and ice cream at noon, also including kids games and costume contest with patriotic or U.S. history theme (young than 12). More info: www.sahs-fncc.org.

Ways to help

Work party: Housing Hope hosts a volunteer party at the Team HomeBuilding site French Creek Bluff, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 26 at 16717 10th Place SE, Snohomish. Help with landscaping, trim work, painting and general cleaning of the site. Volunteers over age 16 of all skill levels welcome. More info: Michelle Papenfus at michelle papenfus@housinghope.org, 425-347-6556 ext. 230.

Project Homeless Connect: Volunteers are needed to help individuals and families experiencing homeless at the annual event set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 9 at Evergreen Middle School in Everett. Register to volunteer by July 3 at www.uwsc.org/phcsnoco.php. More info: Jessica Gaitan with United Way of Snohomish County at 425-374-5530, Jessica.Gaitan@uwsc.org.

Scholarship Auction: The Kiwanis Club of Arlington’s Fourth of July Scholarship Auction kicks off at 8:30 a.m. July 4 at Haller Park, 1100 West Ave. All proceeds go to student scholarships. There will be two silent auctions, followed by a live auction at 10:30 a.m. More info: Bob Nelson, nelsonbob01@yahoo.com.

Drivers needed: The Camano Center has an urgent need for Meals on Wheels drivers; stop by on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday morning and talk to Nancy if interested. The Camano Center also seeks several volunteer drivers to provide seniors with rides to medical appointments. There are also a few volunteer positions available at the Second Chance Thrift Shop. More info: 360-387-0222.

Donate: Clothes For Kids is appealing for donations to finish its year on budget in preparation for the 2014-15 school year, when it expects to distribute school wardrobes to more than 3,170 low-income students. Contributions can be sent to Clothes For Kids, 16725 52nd Ave. W, Unit B, Lynnwood, WA 98037 or at www.clothesforkids.org.

Hobbies and Hotrods: The Road Back to Life holds its first Hobbies and Hotrods fundraiser, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 27-28 at Mariner High School, 200 120th St. SW, Everett. The group offers free mentoring to anyone affected by kidney failure. Free admission. Featuring a car show with 200 vehicles and over 80 vendors. More info: 206-953-6168.

Foster care: Catholic Community Services seeks married couples, individuals and families of all ethnic and religious backgrounds willing to welcome one or more foster children into their home, particularly school aged siblings. More info: 425-374-6358, www.ccsww.org/fostercare.

Senior center: The Northshore Senior Center seeks volunteers to sort books for an annual sale in August. Positions are available 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays with a particular need on Mondays. Other help also is needed for the sale, including distributing flyers and security the day of the event. More info: www.northshoreseniorcenter.org or Rubbina at 425-286-1032.

Vendors: The Afton Chapter Order of Eastern Star bazaar is set for Oct. 24 at the Marysville Masonic Hall. Fee is $15 with your own table or $20 with one of the chapter’s. Proceeds benefit scholarships. More info: Helen Collins at 425-337-6493.

School supplies: Toys for Tots of South Snohomish County seeks new backpacks and school supplies through July 24 in preparation for a Rolling Back to School giveaway event Aug. 2 in Marysville. More info: Mary Butler at butlerm39@yahoo.com, 425-309-0047.

Donations: The YWCA of Seattle King Snohomish County seeks donations of personal care products to hand out to individuals during the upcoming Project Homeless Connect event on July 9. Needed items include soap, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, washcloths, shampoo, conditioner, and deodorant. Drop off donations at the YWCA Pathways for Women shelter, 6027 208th St. SW, Lynnwood, the YWCA office in Everett at 3301 Broadway, or at the YWCA Family Village of Lynnwood, 19703 68th Ave. More info: 425-258-2766 ext. 150.

Golf tourney: Work Force Development Center plans its annual charity golf tournament, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 31 at Kayak Point Golf Course in Stanwood, featuring a number of sports and music celebrities. Format is a four-man scramble with shotgun start. Fee is $135 per person before June 17, $160 after. Includes greens fees, range balls, cart, lunch, prizes, refreshments and goodie bags. Registration: wfdcgolftournament.eventbrite.com.

Guardian at Litems: The Volunteer Guardian ad Litem program of Snohomish County seeks adults, 21 years and older, to serve as advocates for children who have been removed from their homes due to alleged abuse, neglect or abandonment. Qualified individuals from all walks of life are encouraged to submit an application and begin the interviewing process for the next training scheduled for July 18, 20, and 22. More info: 425-388-7854, csu@snoco.org.

Seniors

July Fourth seats: Trinity Lutheran College, at 2802 Wetmore Ave. in downtown Everett, again offers reserved, covered seats for senior citizens at the city of Everett’s annual Fourth of July parade. Water, coffee, snacks and access to rest rooms will be available. The seating area will open at 10 a.m., just ahead of the 11 a.m. parade. Reservations due July 1 to Deb Wendt at 425-249-4716.

Walking club: Step Out Edmonds walking club meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 25, starting from the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Registration is $10 and includes a T-shirt. Maps vary each week. Walk at your own pace. Ages 50 and up. More info: 425-774-5555.

Bridge: The Unsanctioned Duplicate Bridge Club has a game begin at 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and at 12 p.m. Saturdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Age 50 and older. $1. More info: 425-257-8780.

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

Lunch: A light lunch for seniors is served at 11:20 a.m. every Wednesday at the Lake Stevens Senior Center, 2302 Soper Hill Road. Cost is $2.50 for members, $3.50 for nonmembers. More info: 425-335-0345.

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.

Ceramics: An informal ceramics group with a volunteer instructor meets 9-11 a.m. Thursdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Paints, glazes, tools, bisque, greenware and kiln provided. Cost is $2 a month, or $1 if one visit. Ages 50 and up. More info: Terry, 425-337-6922 or 425-337-5198 (cell).

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. Non-Group Health Medicare members can take the class for $30 (three days a week per five-week session). More info: 425-257-8780.

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.

Assistance

Head injury support group: Meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. first Tuesdays 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.

Lymphedema support group: Meets 6-8 p.m. third Thursdays in conference room B at Providence Regional Medical Center, Pacific Campus, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett. More info: kim@kimsfocus.net.

MS self-help group, Lynnwood: Meets 1-2:30 p.m. third Fridays in the group room at the YWCA Village, 19703 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. More info: Sharon Todd, 360-651-9720.

MS self-help group, Marysville: Meets 10:30 a.m. to noon second Saturdays at Cascade Christian Reformed Church, 13908 51st Ave. NE. More info: Nancy Toth, 360-435-6111.

Ostomy Support Group: The United Ostomy Associations of America, Snohomish County Chapter, meets 1-3 p.m. second Mondays, except July, 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, 425-610-3770.

Parkinson’s disease: A support group meets 2-4 p.m. fourth Saturdays at the Rainier Room, 1330 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 425-317-9103.

Vision Loss Support Group: A group for the blind and visually impaired meets 10 a.m. third Mondays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8780.