Community Extra: Calendar

Published 6:37 pm Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Events

Tour de Terrace: The Seafair-sanctioned summer festival in Mountlake Terrace kicks off July 24 with a parade featuring the Seattle Police Motorcycle Drill team at 6:45 p.m. The parade is a kind of dress rehearsal for the Seattle Torchlight Parade. The festival continues until July 26, including a carnival and barbecue and chili competitions. More info: www.tourdeterrace.org.

Gold Dust Days: The Gold Dust Days Heritage festival July 24-26 pays tribute to the western heritage of Gold Bar. Experience real gold panning, a Civil War encampment, live music, handcrafted-only street fair, car show, parade, and motorcycle poker run. The parade is at 10 a.m. July 25.

Pancake breakfast: Start off Gold Dust Days with a pancake breakfast hosted by Martin-Osterholtz Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary, 7-9:30 a.m. July 25 at 301 Third St. Suggested donation is $5.

Aquafest: The Lake Stevens community celebration continues through July 26. Grand parade is 1 p.m. July 25. New this year is human foosball, Aquafest’s Got Talent, a stand-up paddle board race and more. More info: www.aquafest.org.

Pancake breakfast: 6 a.m.-noon July 25 and 26 at the Lake Stevens downtown fire station, 12409 21st St. NE, during Aquafest. Pancakes, ham and eggs, by donation.

Silvana Community Fair: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 25 at Viking Hall, 1331 Pioneer Highway. Live music at noon; food, farm animals and indoor exhibits; kids’ games. Free. More info: www.silvanafair.com.

Shredding: WSECU holds a Shred and Share event, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 25 at its Everett branch, 404 128th St. SW. Bring up to three boxes or about 150 pounds of documents for shredding. Donations will be taken for the Everett Food Bank. More info: www.wsecu.org.

Renaissance festival: Renaissance at the Farm will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 25 at Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road in Greenbank, on Whidbey Island. A celebration of the European Renaissance of the past and today’s renaissance in local artisanry and more. Entry is by donation. More info: greenbankfarm.biz.

Nubian Jam: The annual community festival is 11 a.m.-7 p.m. July 25 at Forest Park, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. A celebration of African-American culture with speakers, live performances and vendors. Free admission.

Chicken dinner: 12-2 p.m. July 26 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 the senior center.

Villains: Kids ages 7 and older are invited to look at some of the villains, scoundrels, rascals and baddies that have made heroes from our favorite books look so good, 2 p.m. July 28 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. More info: 360-794-7851.

Drumming: “Shake, Rattle and Roll,” an African drum percussion workshop for all ages, is set for 6:30 p.m. July 28 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. With teaching artists from Gansango Dance. Outside, weather permitting. More info: 425-493-8202, ext. 3233.

Puppet show: Will Brer Fox and Brer Wolf finally give that trickster Brer Rabbit his comeuppance? Find out at this rib-tickling puppet show for ages 5 and up, 2 p.m. July 29 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. More info: 425-493-8202 ext. 3232.

Aquifer talk: Snohomish Conservation District will co-host a presentation on Camano Island’s aquifers by Doug Kelly, Island County hydrogeologist, 6-8 p.m. July 29 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road. Island County staff will also present their findings on the water quality of the Triangle Cove watershed. More info: 425-335-5634.

Hummingbirds: Watch a free showing of “First Flight: A Mother Hummingbird’s Story,” 7 p.m. July 29 at the Northwest Stream Center at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Panel about police: A panel discussion on police-community relations, including body cameras and the use of deadly force, will be held at 7 p.m. July 30 at the Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Part of the Sno-Isle Libraries “Issues That Matter” series. More info: sno-isle.org/issues-that-matter.

Food bank garden party: Learn more about the new Lowell Community Food Bank model at a barbecue potluck, 6-9 p.m. July 31 at the Lowell Community Garden, 6418 Lowell-Larimer Road, Everett. Children’s activities, garden tour, canning demonstration. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. More info: Sequoia Warner, 206-240-0676, or “Lowell Community Food Bank” on facebook.com.

Powwow: The Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe’s Celebration of Generations Powwow is July 31-Aug. 2 at 5318 Chief Brown Lane, Darrington. Grand Entry begins Friday evening. Free entry. Vendors will be on hand selling arts and crafts, food, beverages. Stick games and ceremonial events. Alcohol- and drug-free event. More info: Rachel Matory, 360-436-0333 or rachel@sauk-suiattle.com, or search “Sauk-Suiattle” on facebook.com.

Fair: The Stanwood-Camano Community Fair is set for 9 a.m. to midnight July 31-Aug. 1 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Stanwood-Camano Fairgrounds, 6431 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood. Youth agriculture exhibits and competitions, live entertainment. Free parking at Stanwood High School, 7400 272nd St. NW with free shuttle. Entry is $7 to $10 daily, free ages 5 and younger. More info: 360-629-4121, www.stanwoodcamanofair.org.

Car show: The Granite Falls Show N’ Shine is set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 1 on Granite Avenue. More than 100 cars, trucks and motorcycles; food and craft vendors; inflatables for kids. Free. More info: 360-691-7733, www.granitefallswa.com.

Breakfast, Snohomish: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 1 (first Saturday) at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. Pancakes, French toast, sausage, ham, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and more. Cost is $5, $3 for kids.

New library: The new Camano Island Library, a part of the Sno-Isle Libraries system, celebrates a grand opening ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 1 at its newly renovated location in the Terry’s Corner complex at 848 N. Sunrise Blvd. The facility replaces an interim library that operated on a pilot basis for seven years. More info: 360-387-5150.

Genealogy 101: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers a free beginning genealogy class, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Aug. 1 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. More info: 425-775-6267.

Index festival: The Index Arts Festival starts at 10 a.m. Aug. 1 and continues all day and into the night with artist booths, poetry readings, children’s activities, live music and more. Admission and parking are free. Food vendors available. More info: www.indexartsfestival.org.

Mukilteo festival: The Mukilteo Arts Festival is set for 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave. Free admission. More info: 425-423-0450, www.mukilteoarts.org.

Trolley tour: Heritage Park holds an open house and tours of Interurban Car No. 55, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 1 at 19921 Poplar Way, Lynnwood. More info: 425-670-5732, www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.

Bay Day: Port Susan Bay Day is set for 1-4 p.m. Aug. 1. Come visit The Nature Conservancy preserve at 9800 Boe Road, Stanwood. Free. Explore the landscape; learn from scientists about preservation, wildlife, estuaries and climate change; and bird-watch. Games, face-painting and ice cream, too. More info: washingtonnature.org/portsusanbayday.

Ways to help

Donate for kids: The S. Al Wilcox Unit 234 American Legion Auxiliary will have a boot at the Tour de Terrace festival July 24-26 to accept donations of teen-size clothing, pajamas and socks for Holly House. There also will be a raffle for a patriotic quilt with proceeds benefiting the children and youth program.

Trail work: The Snohomish Parks Foundation holds a Centennial Trail work party, 8-11 a.m. July 25 on the trail between Bowen and Second streets in Snohomish, rain or shine. Volunteers are invited to help weed, prune, pick up trash or weed-whack for a half-hour or more. Bring gloves and gardening tools. Water, coffee and doughnuts provided. More info: Paul Kaftanski, 425-238-3455.

Garage sale: The Friends of the Arlington Library hold a garage sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 25 at the corner of Second Street and Washington Avenue. Proceeds benefit library programs.

Concert fundraiser: Vision for a Cure presents its annual Concert in the Garden at 5 p.m. July 25 at Winding Path Gardens, 15530 Highway 9, Arlington. Tickets are $60 and include dinner, three drinks and live entertainment by Pat Cashman, Rabbit Wilde and Ian McFeron Band. Proceeds benefit those with Usher syndrome. More info: www.visionforacure.com.

Shriners Hospitals benefit: The Nile Shriners hold a Golf Ball Drop fundraiser at 2 p.m. July 26 at the Nile Golf Course, 6601 244th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Tickets are $5 each. Prizes range from $200 to $1,000. Tickets are tax-deductible and you don’t need to present to win. Proceeds benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children. More info: 425-774-9611.

Sherwood fundraiser: Dinner in the Field, a fundraiser for Sherwood Community Services, will be held 5:30-9 p.m. July 26 at Swans Trail Farm, 7301 Rivershore Road, Snohomish. Tickets are $100. More info: 425-334-4071, www.sherwoodcs.org.

Housing Hope fundraiser: An Evening at Adam’s is set for 6 p.m. Aug. 3 at Adam’s Northwest Bistro, 104 N. Lewis St., Monroe. Tickets are $100 and benefit Housing Hope, which opens its Monroe Family Village this fall. More info: Kelsey, 425-347-6556 ext. 279 or kelseytaylor@housinghope.org.

Business support: The Maltby Food Bank seeks donations from local businesses for its charity auction and dinner set for Sept. 12. Donations must be received by Aug. 14. More info: Kristine Willson at 206-854-1182 or auctionchair@maltbyfoodbank.org; bit.ly/MaltbyAuction2015.

Police Explorers: The Lynnwood Police Department seeks youth members ages 14-19 for its Explorers Post 911 program. Police Explorers are students with an interest in law enforcement who meet three times per month, get training and volunteer. More info: www.lpdexplorer911.com, 425-670-5600.

Volunteers, car seats: The Lynnwood Police Department seeks volunteer car seat technicians. A four-day training (spread over two weeks) is required and provided at no cost. Technicians generally volunteer four to eight hours per month for a two-year commitment. More info: Lisa Wellington at Lwellington@ci.lynnwood.wa.us, 425-670-5635.

Buy a tile: Personalized tiles are available for purchase to support the Edmonds Historical Museum. Prices range from $100 to $1,000. More info: www.historicedmonds.org, 425-774-0900.

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.

Chores, errands: Volunteer Chore and Transportation Services, a program of Catholic Community Services, seeks volunteers to assist with household chores, yard care and transportation enabling elders, veterans 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: 425-257-2111, volunteer info@ccsww.org.

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 $160. Includes greens fees, range balls, cart, lunch, prizes, refreshments and goodie bags. Registration: wfdcgolftournament.eventbrite.com.

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.

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.

Camano Center: The Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road on Camano Island, seeks a variety of volunteers. More info: 360-387-0222.

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.

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.

Assist with equines: 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

Hilltoppers: The Hilltoppers of Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, a senior social group, meets next at 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m. July 28 (fourth Tuesday) at the church, 4514 84th St. SW, Mukilteo. The luncheon costs $7. For reservations, call Sheila McGillivray at 425-348-3056.

Medicaid, Medicare talk: The Northshore Senior Center celebrates the 50th anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare with a Q-and-A with Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, 1:30-2:30 p.m. July 31 at 10201 East Riverside Drive, Bothell. Open to both members and nonmembers. More info: 425-487-2441, www.northshoreseniorcenter.org.

Bingo, Snohomish: Bingo games are held 5:30 p.m. Aug. 1 (first Saturday) at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. Buy-in is $8. More info: 360-568-0934.

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

Bingo, Edmonds: 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Cost is 25 cents per card with prizes available. More info: 425-774-5555.

Luau: The Mountlake Terrace Senior Center holds a Swinging Summer Luau, 4:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at 23000 Lakeview Drive. Cost is $20, or $17 before July 25. Food, tiki drinks, hula dancing, raffle. More info: 425-672-2407.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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

Mammograms: The EvergreenHealth Mobile Mammography will make a stop 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 28, Aug. 28 and Sept. 22 at EvergreenHealth Primary Care Sultan, 615 W. Stevens Ave., and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 10 and Sept. 14 at EvergreenHealth Primary Care Monroe, 14841 179th Ave. SE. To make an appointment: 425-899-2831, evergreenhealth.com/breastcenter.

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.