Community Extra: Calendar

Published 5:53 pm Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Events

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.

Garage sale: The Salvation Army of Marysville-Tulalip holds a garage sale to benefit its wildfire relief work, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 18 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 19 at 7227 44th Ave. NE, Marysville. More info: 360-926-2228.

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

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

Pancakes, Bothell: 8-11 a.m. Sept. 19 (first and third Saturdays) at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E Riverside Drive. Cost is $5. More info: 425-487-2441.

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.stilly museum.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.

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 pre-paid 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 &Girls Club of Coupeville. More info: www.whidbeykites.org.

History talk: The next Hors d’oeuvres &History event by the Stanwood Area Historical Society focuses on Silvana-area schools, 4 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27030 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. Learn about all five schoolhouses, including the first that opened in 1884. Appetizers and sparkling juices served. More info: www.sahs-fncc.org.

Salmon presentation: A “Salmon in the Forest” event with a film followed by a nature walk is set for 10 a.m. Sept. 22, 4 p.m. Sept. 23, and 2 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Northwest Stream Center 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.

Glass pumpkins: The Schack Art Center’s Schack-toberfest with glass pumpkin patch runs Sept. 24-27 at 2921 Hoyt Ave. Everett. Admission is free. For $50, make your own glass pumpkin (reservations recommended). More info: www.schack.org.

Salmon celebration: The annual Return of the Salmon Celebration is set for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 26 at Osprey Park, 801 First St., Sultan. Native welcoming ceremony and demonstrations, Master Gardener clinic, wagon rides, fish viewing, food vendors, kids activities, raffle and more. More info: www.skyvalleychamber.org, 425-359-8936.

Sculpture dedication: The Camano Island Library dedicates the “Pillar of Wisdom” sculpture, 2-4 p.m. Sept. 26 at 848 N. Sunrise Blvd. More info: 360-387-5150.

Flute songs: Peter Ali performs Native flute songs and tells their stories at 3 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. All ages. More info: 425-493-8202, ext. 3233.

Ways to help

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.

Mattress fundraiser: Arlington High School girls soccer holds a mattress sale fundraiser, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 20 at 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd. More info: nancy.morawski@gmail.com.

Blood donation: A blood drive will be held 1-6 p.m. Sept. 24 at Avalon Brandemoor, 3333 164th St. SW, Lynnwood. More info: redcrossblood.org, 800-733-2767.

Beer and Brat Night: The Schack Art Center fundraiser is set for 5-9 p.m. Sept. 24 at 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Tickets are $25 ($20 members). More info: www.schack.org/events.

Friendship Walk: Village Community Services holds a Friendship Walk, 5k and Car Wash on Sept. 26 at 114 N Olympic Ave., Arlington. Car wash runs 11 a.m.-3 p.m. At 11:30 a.m., registration opens and the live entertainment begins, including music by Voices of the Village, a reptile show, dove release, face painting and $5 hot dog lunch. A 1-mile Friendship Walk and a 5k route start at 1 p.m. Suggested donation is $25. More info: www.friendshipwalk2015.eventbrite.com.

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: 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.northshoreseniorcenter.org, s.lippmann@frontier.com or 425-488-1599.

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 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: 425-330-4614.

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.

Seniors

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.

End-of-life planning: A free community class on end-of-life decisions will be held 1-3 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center, 23000 Lakeview Drive. Sign up at the welcome desk. More info: 425-672-2407.

Balance workshop: A balance and fall-prevention workshop for seniors, including a free balance test, is set for 1-3 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Free. More info: Ginny Berube, 360-387-6201.

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.

Mill Creek Seniors Club: Potluck meetings are noon first and third Mondays in the City Hall community room, 15728 Main St. More info: 425-357-1260.

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

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 older than 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

Estate planning: Learn about estate planning and legacy giving at a workshop, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E Riverside Drive. Free to members. More info: 425-487-2441.

Mammograms: The EvergreenHealth Mobile Mammography will make a stop 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.

Visually impaired: Learn more about the Washington Council of the Blind and the Greater Everett Area Council of the Blind at an open house, 12-4 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Everett Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Light refreshments, speakers, door prizes and more. More info: Danette Dixon, 425-238-4560.

Depression Bipolar: The Support Alliance meets 7-8:30 p.m. the second, third and fourth Mondays in the Rainier Room of the Medical Office Building at Providence Hospital Colby Campus, 1700 13th St., 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.

Mental illness, family support: Meets 7:30-9 p.m. second Mondays at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100th St. NE, Marysville. A group for family members of adults living with mental illness to share ideas about coping and becoming better caregivers for their loved ones. More info: Wendy, 206-790-0162.

Mental illness, NAMI: A National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection recovery support group meets 7-8:30 p.m. second Thursdays in the conference room at Lake Stevens Fire Station 82, 9811 Chapel Hill Road. NAMI Connection offers free, confidential and safe support for those living with mental health challenges. More info: Kathy, 206-218-6449.

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.

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.

Self-management: Trained presenter James Luark hosts a discussion group, “Understanding Self and Training Self in Desirable Habits,” 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays at the Center For Healthy Living, 4100 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Suite 1, Lynnwood. Join anytime. Free information, discussion, coffee and tea. More info: 425-330-2860.