Community Extra: Calendar

Published 4:08 pm Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Events

Superhero Crash Course: Kids entering third to fifth grade are invited to learn what it takes to be a super crime-fighter, 630-8:30 p.m. July 10 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. Registration required. More info: www.sno-isle.org, 360-568-2898.

Marysville Carnival: The first Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce community carnival continues July 10-12 at Allen Creek Elementary School, 6505 60th Ave. NE. Free admission. Carnival rides require purchase. Open 1-11 p.m. July 10, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. July 11 and 12-10 p.m. July 12. Games, food and fun. More info: 360-659-7700.

Arlington Street Fair: Kids’ activities, entertainment, food and shopping will be along Olympic Avenue in downtown Arlington, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. July 10-11, and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 12. More info: www.arlingtonwa.org.

Sultan Summer Shindig: July 10 to 12 at River Park, Sultan. Street fair, parade, live music and more. More info: www.skyvalleychamber.com.

Car show, Edmonds: The annual Community Car Show to benefit local charities is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 11 in the parking lot at Dick’s Drive-In, 21910 Highway 99 in Edmonds. Live music.

Car show, Marysville: The Rodz on Third car show is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 11 in Marysville. Over 200 classic cars on display on Third Street from State Avenue to Union Avenue. Music and food. More info: www.facebook.com/RodzOn3rd.

Poochapalooza: Snohomish County’s biggest dog event is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 11 at Asbery Field, 1605 Seventh St., Marysville. Free, but a $5 donation requested for M-DOG (Marysville Dog Owners Group) and dog park stewardship. Contests, runway shows, adoptable pets, demonstrations, vendors, food and much more. More info: poochapalooza.org.

Goatalympics: The annual goat extravaganza is set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 11 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. Admission is free, but donations are welcome to support the nonprofit New Moon Farm Goat Rescue and Sanctuary. More info: www.goatalympics.org.

Mill Creek Festival: A festival and street fair are set for 11 a.m.-6 p.m. July 11 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 12 on Main Street. Live entertainment, Kids’ Korner, arts and crafts, main stage and beer garden. Free shuttle available from Jackson High School. More info: www.millcreekfestival.com.

Kla Ha Ya Days: The Snohomish festival runs July 11-19 with a parade, kids fair, skydiving demonstrations, music, games, beer gardens, food, wine tastings, street fair, classic cars and much more. More info: www.klahayadays.com.

Buffet brunch: 9 a.m.-noon July 12 at the Camano Island Yacht Club, 129 N. Sunset Drive. Cost is $9, $5 under age 9. Bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, blueberry pancakes, fruit, sweet rolls, beverages. Omelets $1 extra.

Sunday dinner: 12-2 p.m. July 12 (second Sunday, except special holidays) at the Horseshoe Grange, 16424 Broadway in Snohomish. Home-style roast beef with fixings and homemade pie. Cost is $9, $4.50 ages 6-12. Live music. Proceeds support upkeep of the grange. More info: 425-316-1991.

Guardians of the Sea: Children ages 6 and up are invited to learn more about how Coast Guard heroes perform search and rescue, 2 p.m. July 14 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. Kids also will construct their own boat. More info: 360-794-7851.

‘Hoot’: Watch the movie that was nominated for an Environmental Media Award, 7 p.m. July 15 at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Free but reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Backyard birds: Learn more about “Birds of the Garden,” 7 p.m. July 15 at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N East Camano Drive, Camano Island. With Skagit Audubon and Friends of Camano Island Parks’ Wildlife Habitat Project. More info: 360-387-2236.

Barbecue and shortcake: A Summer Celebration barbecue and strawberry shortcake fundraiser for the Mill Creek Senior Center is set for 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. July 16 at Brookdale Senior Living, 14905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek. All ages welcome, $10 per person all you can eat. More info: 425-948-7170, www.northshoreseniorcenter.org.

Superhero talk: T. Andrew Wahl discusses popular superhero characters as historical lenses, 7 p.m. July 16 at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. Free. More info: bit.ly/WahlsList.

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more at 7 p.m. July 17 (third Friday) at the Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington. Musicians welcome, or just come and enjoy the music. Hot coffee and refreshments provided. More info: Don King, 360-658-8107.

Pancake breakfast: 8-10:30 a.m. July 18 (third Saturday) at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. Cost is $5, $3 under age 12. Proceeds benefit the center. More info: 360-794-6359.

Ways to help

Garage sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 10-11 at Zion Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 330 Union Ave., Snohomish. Lots of furniture and household items. All proceeds will be used to purchase yarn to make chemo caps.

Ride: The 120-mile Angel Ride for Hospice to benefit the Providence Hospice and Home Care Foundation is set for July 11. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Buzz Inn in Arlington (5200 172nd St NE). Kick stands up at 10 a.m. More info: www.providence.org/phhc, 425-261-4822.

Charity race: The Run of the Mill charity 5K race is set for 9:30-11 a.m. July 11 at 15418 Main St. in the Mill Creek Town Center; registration starts 7:30 a.m. Cost is $35. More info: www.mcrunofthemill.com.

Work party: A special clean-up project is set for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 11 at Marshall Elementary School, 4407 116th St. NE in Marysville. About two dozen volunteers are needed to help clean up the northwest wooded corner of the school grounds. More info: Sam Cheyne, 360-386-8726.

Cystic fibrosis walk: Great Strides, a 5k walk event to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, starts at 9 a.m. July 11 at the Tulalip Amphitheater, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd. More info: fightcf.cff.org.

Project Linus: The next Project Linus event will be 12:30-2:30 p.m. July 14 (second Tuesday) at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Volunteers make quilts and blankets to donate to Snohomish County kids who have experienced traumatic life events. Materials and equipment provided. Bring a sewing machine if you have one. More info: Diane, 425-252-4524.

Hospice volunteers: Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County, 2731 Wetmore Ave., Everett, holds its next volunteer information session on July 15 (third Wednesday). Registration required. More info: Joanie at 425-261-4815 or Joan.Hemm@providence.org.

Yard sale: A giant yard sale to benefit New Heart Place recovery and discipleship home is set for 9 a.m.-7 p.m. July 16, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. July 17 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 18. There also is an early-shopping option for $5 per family from 9 a.m.-noon July 16. The location is the south parking lot and gym of Westgate Chapel, 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds. More info: 425-775-2776.

Volunteers, Everett: The Everett Public Schools Foundation sponsors its annual Stuff the Bus for Kids school supply drive Aug. 14-16 and seeks volunteers. Volunteers also are needed to stuff backpacks Aug. 19-21. To sign up, or to make a monetary donation, go to www.everettsd.org/epsf and click on the link. More info: Kirsten Hansen, khansen@everettsd.org or 425-385-4695.

Volunteers, Lynnwood: Clothes For Kids seeks volunteers to help prepare for its back-to-school clothing distribution event Aug. 24. Help is needed to receive and sort clothes, fill racks and stock inventory. Shifts are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, with Tuesday and Thursday evening shifts added in late August. Teens ages 16-18 welcome with parent permission; teens ages 14-15 welcome with parent. More info: 425-741-6500, nlaird@clothesforkids.org.

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.

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.

Hospital gift shop, Monroe: The gift shop at EvergreenHealth Monroe needs reliable volunteers to work three-hour shifts. The gift shop is open 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 and Colby campus gift shops 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: Maureen Welly, 425-348-9433.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stanwood Camano center: The Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center, at 9612 271st St. NW in Stanwood, seeks a variety of volunteers. No experience necessary. The Center is open 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays. More info: Michelle Griffith at 360-629-5257.

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

Volunteer: Youthville in Marysville and Everett needs volunteers for its “Incredible Years” programs, which teaches parents how to build good relationships with their children. Volunteers are needed to help prepare meals, do crafts with children or simply hold babies. Must be 18 or older. More info: 360-651-4444, johill@youthville.org.

Donate instruments: Music4Life seeks “lovingly used” musical instruments from adults who no longer need them. The nonprofit gets them fully repaired and ready to play, then gives them to participating public school districts for use by children from low-income families. More info: www.music4life.org, 206-409-3275.

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.

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.

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 also accepts donations of building materials, household items and furniture by appointment. More info: 425-903-4430 or www.habitatsnohomish.org.

Assist with equine: All Breed Equine Rez-Q in Marysville seeks a variety of 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 or volunteers@paws.org.

Book sale donations: The Friends of the Edmonds Library seeks donations to its ongoing book sale, including gently used books, CDs, videos, DVDs, sheet music, magazines and computer software. Proceeds from the ongoing sale benefit the Edmonds Library and the scholarship fund. A drop box for donations is in the foyer of the library, at 650 Main St.

Eyeglasses, hearing aids: Lions Clubs are collecting used eyeglasses and hearing aids. Donations may be made at Everett Public Libraries, PUD main office and most opticians and eye doctors. More info: Everett Central Lions Club, Art Ruben at since1965@aol.com or 425-387-9256.

Hope Unlimited: Hope Unlimited includes the Stanwood Camano Incident Support chaplains. Volunteering opportunities include teaching and cooking. More info: 360-387-1512.

Seniors

Friendship Club: A group of senior citizens meets for lunch second Thursdays, September to June, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1216 Broadway, Everett. Ages 50-plus. Lunch is $7. The group also takes monthly bus tours. More info: Jim or Polly at 425-335-4324.

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. Cost is $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 non-members. 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 non-members. 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.

Singles, Active North Sound Socials: Singles age 50 and older share in a variety of social activities, including potlucks, day trips, games, car shows and more. More info: 206-362-2773 or 425-353-6213.

Singles, Puget Sound Singles: Singles over age 50 join for fun activities, such as weekly breakfasts at 9 a.m. Saturdays at the IHOP at Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way, as well as movie nights, potlucks, day trips and dinner adventures. More info: 425-374-3203.

Assistance

Life planning, Everett: “Your Life, Your Wishes,” a free course covering the difficult decisions patients and family members have to make as illness progresses and the end of life nears, will be offered 10 a.m.-noon July 11 at The Everett Clinic Conference Center at 3830 Hoyt Ave., Everett. More info: www.everettclinic.com, 425-339-4281.

Life planning, Edmonds: “Your Life, Your Wishes,” a free course as described above, will also be offered 1-3 p.m. July 20 at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Registration required. More info: 425-774-5555.

Cocaine Anonymous: A nonprofit recovery program for those seeking sobriety or support in staying sober from cocaine and other mind-altering substances. For program information and local meeting times and locations in Snohomish County, visit www.caofwa.org. More info: 425-244-1150.

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.

Parents, behavioral: A support group for parents of children with behavioral problems meets 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.

Parents, special education: A support group for special education parents in the Everett School District meets 6:30-8 p.m. third Wednesdays, except December, at View Ridge Elementary School, 202 Alder St., Everett.

Parents, LGBTQ: The Everett chapter meets 7 p.m. third Mondays at the Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave. Group unites people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer with families, friends and allies. More info: www.pflag.org.

Foster care support: A foster care support group for private and state agency foster parents meets next 10-11 a.m. July 15 at Compass Health, 4526 Federal Ave., Building 2, Everett. No child care. More info: Debbie Patrick, 425-349-8480, Debbie.patrick@compassh.org.