Community Extra: Calendar

Published 5:12 pm Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Events

Bird Fest: The Puget Sound Bird Fest runs Sept. 11-13 in Edmonds and includes speakers, guided walks, land- and water-based field trips, exhibits, kids activities and more. More info: www.puget soundbirdfest.org.

Lighthouse Festival: The Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival runs Sept. 11-13 at Lighthouse Park, 609 Front St. Live entertainment, food, kids activities, fireworks, fishing derby and more. More info: www.mukilteolighthousefestival.com.

Breakfast, Mukilteo: Boy Scouts Troop 189 holds its annual fundraising breakfast, 8-11 a.m. Sept. 12 at Pointe of Grace Church, 5425 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Advance tickets $6 or $25 for a family of five, or $7 at the door. Entertainment, demonstrations and raffle, too.

Drag strip: The Arlington Drag Strip Reunion and Car Show runs 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Arlington Airport, 18204 59th Drive NE. Entry is $3, $1 for kids. More info: 360-652-6910.

Touch A Truck: Marysville’s Touch A Truck event is set for 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 12 at Asbery Field, 1605 Seventh St. Free. Dump trucks, backhoe, police vehicles, street sweeper, fire engines and other rigs. Train rides. Treats for sale. Donations for the food bank encouraged. No pets. More info: 360-363-8401.

Shredding event: Mill Creek offers a free community shredding event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 12 at City Hall, 15728 Main St. Up to four boxes. Donations for the food bank encouraged. More info: www.cityofmillcreek.com.

Car show: The Wheels on the Waterfront Classic Car Show runs 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Port of Everett Marina, 1205 Craftsman Way, Everett. Free to attend. Parking is $2. Vendor and entry proceeds benefit the Providence General Foundation’s Cancer Patient Assistance Fund. Beer garden, distilling tours, live music, drawings, Jetty trips, food vendors and more. More info: www.wheels onthewaterfront.com.

Carnival: A ChildStrive Family Carnival is set for 12-4 p.m. Sept. 12 at Willis Tucker Park, 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish. Free. Old-fashioned carnival games, bouncy houses and more. More info: www.childstrive.org.

Salmon bake: The Oso Firemens’ Association hosts its annual Salmon Bake and Auction, 4–7 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Oso Firehall, 21824 Highway 530 NE, Arlington. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 children. Salmon, potato salad, dessert and drinks. After dinner, there will be an auction of local donations, including loads of firewood, trees and wild blackberry pies. More info: osofire.com.

Faux’s swifts: Monroe’s annual Swift Night Out to celebrate the second-largest roost of Vaux’s swifts in America is set for 5-9 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Wagner Center, 639 W Main St. Watch thousands of birds swirl into the center’s 4 foot-square chimney in just minutes. Docents offer information. Food and drinks for purchase. Kids activities. Bring a blanket or chair. More info: www.monroeswifts.org.

Festival of Pumpkins: Watch trebuchets and air cannons fling pumpkins and The Seattle Knights joust and fight at the annual Snohomish Valley Festival of Pumpkins’ Snohomish Pumpkin Hurl and Medieval Faire, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 12 and 13 at Alexander Farm, at the corner of 43rd Avenue SE and Ebey Island Road, Everett. Admission is $8, parking is $5, or pre-pay for free parking. More info: www.festivalofpumpkins.org.

Art in the Park: Art in Legion Park is set for 9 a.m. until evening Sept. 12 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 13 at Legion Park, 114 N Olympic Ave., Arlington. Art, live music, beer and wine, raffles. More info: www.arlingtonartscouncil.net, 360-435-5866.

Buffet brunch: The Camano Island Yacht Club buffet brunch is 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 13 at 129 N Sunset Drive. Cost is $9, $5 younger than 9. Bacon, sausage, eggs, hash browns, blueberry pancakes, fruit, sweet rolls and beverages; omelets $1 extra.

Roast beef dinner: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Horseshoe Grange, 16424 Broadway Ave., Snohomish. Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, veggies, rolls, three-bean salad, coleslaw and homemade pie, served 12-2 p.m. Dancing and old-time country music starts at 10 a.m. Cost is $10. More info: jmlierman@hotmail.com.

Car show: The Edmonds Classic Car Show runs 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 13 downtown Edmonds with more than 325 classic rides. Special guests, music, food, kids activities, free movies, free pancake breakfast. More info: edmondscarshow.com.

Trail history: The Snohomish County Historic Preservation Commission’s free Centennial Trail History Walk is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 13. Kids activities, storytellers, hands-on exhibits and historic artifacts. Trailheads with activities include Nakashima (32328 Highway 9, Arlington), Bryant (26804 Highway 9, Arlington), Machias (1624 Virginia St., Snohomish), and Snohomish (Pine and Maple). More info: www.centennialtrail.com.

Sunday dinner: 12-2 p.m. Sept. 13 (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.

Cat class: The Community Cat Coalition offers its free “Basic TNR: Trap, Neuter, Release” class, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Everett Animal Shelter, 333 Smith Island Road. Registration and more info: Penny, cccofwatnrclass@gmail.com or 425-750-2375.

Breakfast fundraiser: A Lifetime Achievement Breakfast fundraiser for the Stillaguamish Senior Center honoring Chuck and Bea Randall will be held 7:30-9 a.m. Sept. 16 at the senior center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. RSVP and more info: 360-653-4551, director@stillycenter.com.

Debate viewing: The Snohomish County and Evergreen chapters of the Republican Women’s Clubs hold a viewing of the second Republican presidential debate, 6 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Moderated locally by radio talk-show host David Boze. Admission is $10. Dinner available for $5 in advance. No host bar. More info: http://tinyurl.com/oucd9wp, 206-979-2709, 425-232-3092.

Beavers: Learn “All About Beavers” at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Northwest Stream Center at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Includes a showing of the IMAX movie, “Beavers.” Free; donations accepted. Reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more at 7 p.m. Sept. 18 (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.

Norwegian Pancake Breakfast: 7:30-10:30 a.m. Sept. 19 (third Saturday, September to May) at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens. Cost is $5; children younger than 4 are free. More info: 425-334-0421.

Pancake breakfast: 8-10:30 a.m. Sept. 19 (third Saturday) at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. Cost is $5, $3 younger than 12. Proceeds benefit the center. More info: 360-794-6359.

Airport day: Airport Appreciation Day runs 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Arlington Municipal Airport, 18204 59th Ave. NE. Free rides for kids ages 8-17, displays, helicopter tours, flight simulators, tractor rides, face-painting, ice cream, fee-based rides on a B-25, and more. More info: 360-403-3470.

Model boat races: Unlimited Northwest Model Boat Races are set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 19 on Lake Tye, 14964 Fryelands Blvd., Monroe. Swimmers will be allowed in the water between races. More info: www.choosemonroe.com.

History talk: John Osmundson discusses “2,000 Years of Nature, People and Tools On and Around Camano Island” at a Camano City Schoolhouse open house and history talk event, 12-3 p.m. Sept. 19 at 993 Orchid Road. Talk is at 2 p.m. Donations welcome for preservation of the historical schoolhouse. More info: www.sahs-fncc.org.

Pioneer Days: Learn all about life in the pioneer era, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Stillaguamish Pioneer Museum, 20722 67th Ave. NE, Arlington. Milk a cow, wash clothes, churn butter, grind wheat, split shakes, play with old toys and more. More info: www.stillymuseum.org.

Dog yoga: Bring your dog and a blanket to the “Doga” (dog yoga) class sponsored by Movement Arts as a benefit for the Camano Animal Shelter Association, 2-3 p.m. Sept. 19 in the round courtyard at Terry’s Corner. Arrive 15 minutes early to sign in. All dogs must be on a leash and be both people- and dog-friendly. No yoga experience needed. Suggested $10 donation to CASA. Registration and more info: 360-629-9100, www.movementarts.com/events.

Fruit talk: “Ripe for the Telling: Surprising Stories of Washington Fruit” with anthropologist Julia Harrison will be held at 2 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. Suspense, tragedy, triumph, heroism — even some romance. More info: 360-794-7851.

Zombie walk: Zombies and ghouls are invited to lurch through downtown Snohomish, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 19. Check in at 5 p.m. at 110 Cedar Ave. for instructions and guidelines; walk starts at 5:30 p.m. Free with a donation to the Snohomish Food Bank. More info: “Snohomish Zombie Walk” on facebook.com, or Sara Dylan Jensen at 425-280-4150.

Bingo karaoke: The Everett Senior Center Foundation’s next Sing-go bingo and karaoke event is 5:30-10 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Western theme. Ages 21 and older. Costume and karaoke contests, raffle, dinner available ($9, brisket). Tickets are $16 prepaid or $20 at the door and include a bingo sheet, available at the senior center or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2252624. More info: Eric Wollan at 425-257-7082, or search “Sing-go” on facebook.com.

Night creatures: Take a night-time tour on the Northwest Stream Center’s elevated boardwalk and learn more about bats, insects and other creatures of the night, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19. The Stream Center is at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost is $7 Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $10 non-members. Reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Kite Festival: The Whidbey Island Kite Festival and Sportkite Competition runs Sept. 19-20 at Camp Casey. Kite lessons, teddy bear drop, kids kite-making, games, mass ascensions, and sport competitions. Indoor kite competition at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19. Free. Parking is $1 donation to Boys and Girls Club of Coupeville. More info: www.whidbeykites.org.

Ways to help

9/11 Fundraiser: A spaghetti dinner fundraiser to support the 9/11 Memorial at Arlington Fire Station 46 will be held 5-7 p.m. Sept. 11 at the station, 137 N Macleod Ave. Tickets are $10, available at City Hall, 238 N Olympic Ave.

Back to School: Snohomish Education Foundation holds a 5k Fun Run-Walk and Street Fair fundraiser Sept. 12. Register at 7 a.m. for $30. Event kicks off at 8 a.m. with Kids Dash and 8:30 a.m. with 5k from the Snohomish Carnegie grounds, 105 Cedar Ave. More info: sef5K.eventbrite.com.

Scrap metal drive: The Everett High School Seagull Band Boosters hold a scrap metal drive, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at 2416 Colby Ave. Items must be empty of oil, gas, water, propane, etc. No tires, glass, plastic, wood, TVs or monitors. Proceeds will go toward vital instrument repair. More info: Jenny Bowen, 425-422-3988 or jen.a.bowen@gmail.com.

Park cleanup: A parks volunteer cleanup day is scheduled for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 12 in Mountlake Terrace. Volunteers should meet at 9 a.m. at the Lake Ballinger Community Center parking lot in comfortable work clothes, with gardening gloves and tools in hand. The community center is at 23000 Lakeview Drive. Groups should register. More info: 425-776-1811.

Raffle: The Edmonds Lions Club is selling raffle tickets to raise money for the food bank. Lions will be at the Edmonds Classic Car Show on Sept. 13, the third Thursday art walk on Sept. 17 and other locations. Tickets are $1 for a chance at a variety of gift certificates to local businesses. Drawing is Nov. 23. More info: Jim Forgey at 206-406-2063 or Vern Woods at 425-239-0242.

Blood donation: A blood drive will be held 12-4:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at Jenny Craig, 305 SE Everett Mall Way. More info: redcrossblood.org, 800-733-2767.

Sew Thoughtful: The Snohomish County Clothing and Textile Advisors’ next charity sewing event is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 18 in the Cougar room behind the WSU Extension office at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Help make pajamas for Safe Place. Kits provided. Bring your sewing machine, variety of thread, sewing tools, beverage and lunch. More info: Arlene, 425-743-0118 or afharris@juno.com.

Cancer fundraiser: The annual Aloha Luau to benefit the American Cancer Society is set for 2-8 p.m. Sept. 19 at The Fireplace Bar, 2320 Everett Ave., Everett. Barbecue, silent auction and raffle. Must be 21 or older. Donations for silent auction accepted up to the day of the event. More info: 425-330-4917, casper.t@comcast.net.

Dog walkers: The Humane Society in Arlington seeks dog walkers to volunteer one to two hours a week Sunday afternoons (switching to Saturday afternoons in October). More info: 360-652-5844, www.dogscats.org.

5k expertise: The Humane Society in Arlington seeks people experienced in 5k walking and running events to help organize an event for the nonprofit next year. More info: 360-652-5844, www.dogscats.org.

Volunteers, Edmonds: Volunteers needed to be course monitors for the Sept. 19 Conquer the Hill 5k in Edmonds. Course monitors are needed from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 10 a.m. to stand at assigned spots along the course to direct participants, keep the course safe, and prevent runner-auto conflicts. More info: 425-771-0268.

Volunteers, Edmonds: Edmonds eLearning seeks retired math teachers to assist students in various levels of math. More info: Katie Bjornstad at bjornstadk@edmonds.wednet.edu.

Vendors, Camano Island: The Camano Center seeks vendor registrations for the Holiday Craft and Gift Bazaar set for Nov. 21. Forms available online or in person at 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. More info: camanocenter.org, 360-387-0222.

Vendors, Bothell: The Northshore Senior Center seeks vendors for its Holiday Marketplace Nov. 6-7. More info: www.northshore seniorcenter.org, s.lippmann@frontier.com or 425-488-1599.

Work clothing, YWCA: The YWCA Working Women’s Wardrobe program is in need of 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.

Kid clothes, Lynnwood: 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.

Kid clothes, Arlington: Arlington Kids’ Kloset, a north county nonprofit that provides school wardrobes for low-income students twice yearly, seeks volunteers to help in all aspects of the organization. Clothing donations can be dropped off 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 135 S. French Ave. (back of building). More info: Kimberly Meno, 360-435-4875.

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.

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.

Seniors

Magic show: Magician and illusionist Brian Ledbetter performs Sept. 17 at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Spaghetti dinner. Cost is $10 members, $15 non-members. Reservations required. More info: 425-774-5555.

Defensive driving: AAA Driver Improvement Program offers a refresher course on defensive driving skills, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Sons of Norway Normanna Hall, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett. Cost is $18. Ages 55 and older. Registration required. More info: 800-462-3728.

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.

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).

Assistance

Dental care: Free dental assessments, cleanings, X-rays, fillings and minor extractions will be offered 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 12 at Gold Creek Community Church, 4326 148th St. SE, Mill Creek. Adult patients. Most urgent needs served first. One free service per person. Simply show up. More info: 425-312-5595.

Recovery rally: Recovery Reigns Rally for Recovery is set for 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 12 at Thornton A Sullivan Park, Camp Patterson (Silver Lake Beach Park), 11405 Silver Lake Road, Everett. Family friendly with a focus on behavioral health. Speakers, resources, games, door prizes, live music and food. More info: www.facebook.com/recoveryreigns.

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

Employment readiness: YWCA Pathways to Work offers its “Employment Readiness” class, 1-4 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 17 to Oct. 15, at Verdant Community Wellness Center, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Just show up. More info: 425-258-2766 ext. 226.

Renters: “Leaving the Nest: Housing Rental for Beginners” is at 6 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. Taught by specialists fro the Volunteers of America Dispute Resolution Center. More info: 360-794-7851.

School clothes: Clothes For Kids provides school wardrobes to children who qualify for free or reduced price meals in Snohomish County school districts and the Northshore School District. Request a “Clothes For Kids Requisition for Clothing” form at your local school office. Donations also welcome. More info: www.clothesforkids.org.

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, go to 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.

Grandparents: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren meets 6 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Stevens, 1609 E. Lakeshore Drive. Childcare provided. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. More info: Kelli Lynn, 425-212-1919 or KelliLynnEvents@gmail.com.

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.