Community Extra: Calendar for Dec. 4-12, 2015

Published 9:36 pm Wednesday, December 2, 2015

EVENTS

Breakfast, Edmonds: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Dec. 4 (first Friday) at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Pancakes, strawberry compote, eggs, ham, biscuits and sausage gravy, beverages. Cost is $5.

Breakfast, Snohomish: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 5 (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.

Winter walk: Join Friends of Camano Island Parks members on a guided community walk at Elger Bay Preserve on Dec. 5. Meet at 9:50 a.m. at the junction of Dry Lake Road and Elger Bay Road. About two hours, 2 miles, 50-foot elevation gain, no dogs, trail booklets available for $1 donation. More info: www.friendsofcamanoislandparks.org.

Rockin’ Paw: A Rockin’ Paw Walk ‘a’ Run 5k run or 1-mile walk for dogs and their humans is set for 10 a.m. Dec. 5 at Langus Park, 400 Smith Island Road, Everett. Cost is $20 and benefits the Everett Animal Shelter. More info: www.everettarf.org.

Genealogy 101: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers a free beginning genealogy class, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Dec. 5 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. More info: 425-775-6267.

Model trains: The Swamp Creek and Western Railroad Association of Edmonds holds its annual holiday open house, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5 at 210 Railroad St. Free. Small children will have to be lifted to see the displays. Limited ADA access. More info: 425-879-2220.

Lutefisk dinner: Bothell Sons of Norway serves its annual lutefisk and meatball dinner, 12-6 p.m. Dec. 5 at 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway. Served family style. Also includes boiled potatoes, coleslaw, lefse, ice cream and cookies, and beverage. Cost is $23, $8 ages 12 and younger, under age 5 is free. More info: 425-485-9085.

Papercraft: Learn about the Korean papercraft Jongi Jeopgi at a workshop, 2-4 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Registration required. All ages. More info: 425-493-8202, www.sno-isle.org.

Cat adoptions: Paddywack Pet Supply and the Community Cat Coalition join paws to sponsor a cat and kitten adoption event for local rescues, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 6 and Dec. 12 at the store at 15415 Main St., Mill Creek. All cats and kittens are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, treated for parasites and microchipped. Community Cat Coalition is a Mukilteo nonprofit. More info: www.communitycatcoalitionwa.org.

Ultimate Cheapskate: Jeff Yeager, who bills himself as The Ultimate Cheapskate, will give free presentations at 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Edmonds Library (650 Main St.); 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Lynnwood Library (19200 44th Ave. W); and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Stanwood-Camano Resource Center (9612 271st St. NW, Stanwood). Offbeat humor with practical advice for living a better life. More info: www.sno-isle.org.

Soup supper: Utsalady Ladies Aid invites the public to its annual Christmas Soup ’n’ Bread Supper, 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at 78 Utsalady Road, Camano Island. Enjoy a complimentary bowl of homemade soup, dessert and beverage, and share your holiday traditions and memories with the group. More info: betty31@wavecable.com.

Cupcake Wars: “Cupcake Wars: Battle of the Books” is a cupcake competition for young culinary artists (ages 9-15), who are invited to create cupcakes inspired by their favorite books while learning about practices from professional kitchens, such as plating and mise en place, 3-4 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Lake Stevens Library, 1804 Main St. A special guest judge will award prizes for creativity and presentation. More info: 425-334-1900.

Dickens: Join the Friends of the Mukilteo Library for some 19th century-style entertainment at “Dickens in America,” 2-3 p.m. Dec. 12. The library is at 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Hear readings from Charles Dickens’ first American visit in 1842 and selections from his classics, including “A Christmas Carol.” Refreshments. More info: http://goo.gl/2J7MpP, 425-493-8202 ext. 3231.

HOLIDAY

Tree lighting, Mountlake Terrace: The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 4 at Evergreen Playfield, 22205 56th Ave. W, and features a concert by Mountlake Terrace Elementary and Terrace Park Elementary students, a visit from Santa and the traditional lighting of the “tree,” a frame with over 1,800 lights atop the water tower. Donations accepted for the Michelle Ringler Youth Recreation Scholarship Fund. More info: 425-776-9173, www.cityofmlt.com.

Old Fashioned Christmas, Stanwood: Enjoy the annual Old Fashioned Christmas, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Stanwood Historical Society’s Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave. NW. Free. Santa photos, refreshments, live music, crafts, tours and more. More info: www.sahs-fncc.org.

Tree lighting, Arlington: A Hometown Country Christmas kicks off with a Santa Parade at noon Dec. 5 through downtown Arlington, followed by a tree-lighting at Legion Park with caroling, sweater contest, Santa visits, live music, vendors and more. More info: City Calendar at www.arlingtonwa.gov.

Holiday on the Bay, Everett: Port of Everett and Everett Farmers Market presents Holiday on the Bay, 1-7 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Waterfront Center, 1600 W Marine View Drive. Bring a donation for Toys for Tots. Vendors, spirits and beer tastings, kids’ crafts, fire trucks, choirs and a tree-lighting with Santa. More info: 425-422-5656.

Festivities, Mill Creek: The Santa Parade starts at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and runs down Main Street at Mill Creek Town Center. Festivities run 1-7 p.m., mostly at City Hall, 15728 Main St., and include the tree lighting at 4:30 p.m., student music performances, Santa, the Stilt Man, free carriage rides and more. More info: 425-551-7254, cityofmillcreek.com.

Tree lighting, Lynnwood: The Lynnwood event co-presented by Silver Creek Family Church runs 5-6:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the church at 5326 176th St. SW. Free train rides, live music, doughnuts and cocoa, Santa, sing-along, snow and tree lighting. More info: www.lynnwoodchristmas.com.

Merrysville, Marysville: Merrysville for the Holidays, a Marysville community celebration, runs 5-8 p.m. Dec. 5, with family activities, holiday photo booth, craft show, electric light parade, tower lighting and live music. More info: marysvillewa.gov.

Tree lighting, Mukilteo: Rosehill Community Center presents the Mukilteo Tree Lighting and other holiday activities, 5:45-9 p.m. Dec. 5 at 304 Lincoln Ave. Free photos with Santa and the Grinch, local performers, refreshments, and family crafts. More info: 425-263-8180, www.ci.mukilteo.wa.us.

Tree lighting, Sultan: A tree lighting party is slated for 6 p.m. Dec. 5 at the gazebo at Sultan River Park. Before that, enjoy the Sultan Winterfest craft show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Sultan High School, 13715 310th Ave. SE, where there will be a Giving Tree to help sponsor low-income children. More info: www.skyvalleychamber.com.

Tree lighting, Brier: Santa arrives at 6 p.m. Dec. 5 at Brier Park, 2903 228th St. SW to kick off a community tree-lighting event that also includes carols with the Brier Elementary School choir, hot chocolate, cookies and candy canes. Bring a donation for the Concern for Neighbors Food Bank. More info: www.ci.brier.wa.us.

Winterfest, Granite Falls: Winterfest includes vendors, holiday decor, Santa pictures, trains, carriage rides, a tree lighting and more, Dec. 5 at the Granite Falls Historical Museum, 109 E Union St. More info: 360-691-7733.

Santa Breakfast: The American Legion S. Al Wilcox 234 Auxiliary holds its annual Santa Breakfast, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 6 at the American Legion Hall, 22909 56th Ave. W, Mountlake Terrace. Ham, scrambled eggs, pancakes and juice. Cost is $5, $3 under age 12, free under age 3. Santa pictures, raffle. Bring a donation of children’s pajamas or toys for Holly House. All other proceeds benefit programs for children and veterans. More info: 425-778-3593.

Tree lighting, Bothell: Santa Claus rides into downtown Bothell on a fire engine at 5 p.m. Dec. 6 for the tree-lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Festivities include treats and activities in Main Street shops, a community giving tree, Santa’s Mailbox, and carolers.

Carols for Tots: South Snohomish County Toys for Tots holds a Christmas Winter Rhapsody, 3-7 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Entry is a new, unwrapped toy or monetary donation for the local Toys for Tots. Caroling, arts and crafts, free Santa pictures, door prizes, and a performance of “Emmanuel: The Christmas Story.” More info: Mary Butler, butlerm39@yahoo.com.

Christmas Jingles: Hear Christmas carols and sing along at the annual A Night of Christmas Jingles, 6 p.m. Dec. 6 at Hidden Meadows, 11805 Springhetti Road, Snohomish. Bring canned food or a new, unwrapped toy for a child. The free community event also includes story time for kids, a visit from Santa, cookies and desserts, and more.

Santa, Camano: Enjoy an Afternoon with Santa, 2-6 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Free community event. Hot cocoa, cookie decorating, crafts and more. Bring a camera for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. More info: 360-387-0222, www.camanocenter.org.

Tour of Lights: The city of Marysville’s Holiday Tour of Lights runs 6-9 p.m. Dec. 10-12, 17-19 and 21-23 with a grand finale Dec. 26 at Cedarcrest Golf Course, 6810 84th St. NE. Ride the Marysville Noon Rotary train for a 20-minute tour of lighted holiday displays. Hot chocolate, music, s’mores and more. Suggested donation is $5, $3 children, $20 family. More info: marysvillewa.gov, 360-363-8400.

Trees for Salmon: The Adopt A Stream Foundation holds its annual sale of 200 live Holiday Trees for Salmon, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Northwest Stream Center at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Trees cost $35 to $50 and 3 to 5 feet tall. After the holidays, trees that are returned to the Stream Center will be planted next to local streams to help next year’s salmon runs. More info: 425-316-8592, www.streamkeeper.org.

Santa at the Lighthouse: Santa will be at the Mukilteo Lighthouse, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 12, 608 Front St. The gift shop also will be open 12-4 p.m. Dec. 5 and Dec. 12, with free gift wrapping for all purchases. Proceeds support educational outreach and the preservation of the lighthouse and Mukilteo history.

Hometown Holiday, Darrington: Whitehorse Farmers Market hosts a Hometown Holiday Celebration, 3:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at 1080 Seeman St. Bonfire for roasting marshmallows and hot dogs, caroling, and cocoa and cider. Bring your own roasting stick. Santa also will visit.

Concert: A Boeing Employees Choir Christmas Concert is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at Cedar Cross United Methodist Church, 1210 132nd St. SE, Mill Creek. Classical and seasonal songs, ballads and spirituals. Freewill offering. More info: 425-338-7845.

‘Wonderful Life’: The Lakewood High School Drama Club presents the holiday favorite, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at 17023 11th Ave. NE, Arlington. Tickets are $6 to $8, cash or check at the door.

BAZAARS

Everett: The Helping Hands Bazaar is set for 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 4 in the lobby of the Snohomish County PUD Electric Building, 2320 California St. A portion of the proceeds benefits Helping Hands, which assists low-income seniors with their electric bills.

Darrington: A Christmas Bazaar is set for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Mansford Grange, 1265 Railroad Ave. More info: 360-436-1491.

Stanwood: Brookdale Stanwood holds a holiday bazaar and craft sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5 at the senior living community, 7212 265th St. NW. Vendor table rental proceeds benefit the Stanwood-Camano Food Bank; vendors are still sought ($10 per table). More info: 360-629-3445.

Lake Stevens: The Lake Stevens School District’s annual Dickens Christmas Craft Fair is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5 at Cavelero Mid High School, 8220 24th St. SE. Youth performances, too. Entry is a canned food item or monetary donation. More info: 425-335-1668.

Edmonds: The Edmonds-Woodway High School Music Boosters’ annual Craft Fair is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5 at the school, 7600 212th St. SW, Edmonds. Over 65 local artists, cooks, photographers and more. Live music. Raffle, food concessions. More info: “Edmonds-Woodway HS Music Boosters Craft Fair” at www.facebook.com.

Monroe: The Fair Foundation Holiday Bazaar is 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 5 in Commercial Building 400 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE. Crafts, displays, vendors, music, Santa and more. More info: 425-319-2933.

Marysville: The Marysville Getchell High School Holiday Bazaar runs 5:45-8:30 p.m. Dec. 11 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 12 at 8301 84th St. NE. More info: 360-965-2603, www.facebook.com/MghsBazaars.

Everett: Everett-Chapter IM P.E.O.’s annual Christmas Cookie Sale is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 12 at J Matheson Gifts Kitchen &Gourmet, 2615 Colby Ave. P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization for women’s causes.

Everett: The Carl Gipson Senior Center gift shop is open to all, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Get your holiday shopping done faster with no crowds and no lines. The senior center is at 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8780.

WAYS TO HELP

Volunteers: Volunteers are welcome to assist at the Help-Portrait Everett event, which will provide free professional portraits to low-income individuals, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5 at Baker Heights, 1401 Poplar St., Everett. The event welcomes photographers, greeters, photo editors, photo printers, child care workers, makeup artists, hair stylists, and others to help out. More info: www.help-portrait-everett.com.

Teen service hours: Middle school students (grades 6-8) can earn community service credit by helping out at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Volunteers will prepare crafts for library programs, pick up and clean up, sort books, and more. No need to sign up. Meet 10:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 5 (first Saturday, September to May) in the teen area.

Toys For Tots run: The Arlington Runners Club holds a Toys For Tots Christmas Run, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5, starting and ending from the Stillaguamish Athletic Club, 4417 172nd St. NE. All registration fees go to the local Toys For Tots. More info: www.arlingtonrunnersclub.org.

Socks on Saturday: The Arlington Community Resource Center seeks donations of heavy warm socks. Drop off donations between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 5 during Hometown Holidays at either Action Sports (340 N Olympic Ave.) or Arlington Hardware (215 N Olympic Ave.). Donations also will be accepted through Dec. 31 at City Hall, 238 N Olympic Ave., or at ACRC, at the northwest side of the senior center complex at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd. More info: 360-386-7989.

Tips for Firefighters: Lake Stevens Firefighters Local 3235 and the Lake Stevens Firefighters Association will help host the tables and collect extra tips 5-9 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Lake Stevens Ixtapa, 303 91st Ave. NE. Proceeds will help buy Christmas presents for deserving children identified by the Lake Stevens Family Center. A fire engine and medic unit also will be available in the restaurant parking lot, calls permitting, to collect donations of unwrapped children’s gifts. Checks can be made out to “Local 3235.”

Humane Society auction: The HappyPaws Farm Humane Society’s annual holiday dinner and auction featuring The Dickens Carolers is set for 3-7 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Bothell. Tickets are $55 with dinner choice of chicken, sirloin steak, Northwest salmon, or vegetarian tortellini. Dress code is informal. Reservations: 360-652-5844, hmnsoc@aol.com, www.dogscats.org.

The Binky Patrol: A group of quilters, knitters and crocheters who make “binkies” for children in traumatic situations seeks volunteers and donations of fabric, yarn or thread. Meets next on Dec. 6 (first Sunday) in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7198.

Project Linus: The next Project Linus event will be 12:30-2:30 p.m. Dec. 8 (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.

Star Wars food drive: BobaKhan Toys and Garrison Titan Vader’s 501st Legion hold a food drive for Volunteers of America of Western Washington, 12-4 p.m. Dec. 12 at the toy store, 500 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite A-1, Everett. Bring non-perishable food donations and have your photo taken with a Star Wars character. More info: 425-258-3582.

Santa Run: The Arlington firefighter food drive runs 5:30-8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and 6-8 p.m. weekdays, Dec. 4-13. A decorated fire truck will escort Santa through local neighborhoods to pass out candy canes and help firefighters collect food and monetary donations for the Arlington Food Bank. See routes and get more info at santarun.net.

Stuff a Bus: The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 883 fundraiser will park a 35-foot Everett Transit bus from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 13 at two Fred Meyer locations: 12906 Bothell-Everett Highway (Everett) and 18805 Highway 2 (Monroe). Donations of nonperishable food, household items and new, unwrapped, non-violent toys will be accepted to benefit Volunteers of America Western Washington. More info: www.voaww.org.

Giving trees, Arlington: American Legion Post 76 and other local service clubs and businesses are raising money and collecting new, unwrapped gifts for children served by the Arlington Food Bank and the Arlington Boys and Girls Club this year. Banks and credit unions in Arlington, Darrington and Smokey Point will gave giving trees where you can choose a tag or make a donation. Donations will be accepted until Dec. 16. More info: Tina Davis, 360-631-2159 or Davis2060@hotmail.com.

Giving trees, Edmonds: Stop by Edmonds City Hall (121 Fifth Ave. N) or the Frances Anderson Center (700 Main St.) to select a tag with the name of a person in need and their gift suggestion. Purchase a gift and return the wrapped gift to either location by Dec. 11. Tags provided by Volunteers of America Western Washington.

Bruin food drive: Cascade High School students hold their annual food drive through Dec. 14. Last year’s effort brought in over 90,000 food items. Students will be at area businesses throughout the coming weeks. There also will be bins for donations. Donations also can be dropped off at the main office at the school, 801 E Casino Road.

CASA lights: Honor your pet with a light on the Camano Animal Shelter Association’s Lights of Love Tree at Mark’s Camano Pharmacy at the Camano Plaza. Donate $5 and a Christmas tag with your pet’s name will be hung on the tree. Donations help the dogs and cats at CASA. Donations can be made through Dec. 24. Forms are at the shelter or at www.camanoanimalshelter.org.

Socks drive: The Snohomish County Tourism Bureau is collecting new socks of all sizes through Dec. 18 at its Visitor Information Centers at Lynnwood’s Heritage Park (19921 Poplar Way) and at 1301 First St. in Snohomish. Donated socks will go to kids and teens in Snohomish County through the in-home youth services program of the nonprofit Pioneer Human Services. More info: www.snohomish.org.

Adopt A YWCA Family: Gifts go directly to a YWCA family that has faced poverty, violence or homelessness. There are still many families in need of “adoption” for the holidays. More info: Luanne Kunz, 425-258-2766 ext. 150 or lkunz@ywcaworks.org.

Blankets, sleeping bags: The Mountlake Terrace Senior Center (23000 Lakeview Drive) is collecting new socks and underwear and pajamas for Holly House. More info: 425-672-2407.

Light a light: A living fir tree strung with lights stands at the entrance of the Frances Anderson Center (700 Main St.) through Jan. 2 before being planted at Yost Park. Donate $5 per light in honor of someone and the donation will be posted on the main floor bulletin board. Proceeds go to the city’s Youth Scholarship Fund for parks and recreation programs. More info: 425-771-0268.

Volunteers: Providence Intervention Center for Assault and Abuse in Everett seeks volunteers to assist in the office, be on-call or crisis line advocates, intern, or specialize in short-term projects, such as website design and resource material design. Training provided. Background check required. More info: Michelle, 425-297-5782.

Holiday help, Monroe: Sky Valley Food Bank anticipates helping about 400 families this Christmas and seeks food, money and unwrapped toys. Donations can be dropped off 8-11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, or 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, at 233 Sky River Parkway. Or mail to Sky Valley Food Bank, PO Box 724, Monroe, WA 98272. More info: www.svfoodbank.org.

Holiday help, Marysville: The Marysville Community Food Bank and Toy Store seeks donations of holiday food and unused toys and gifts, cash cards and more for the holidays. Drop off donations at red barrels placed throughout the city, or during open hours at the food bank, 4150 88th St. NE. Giving trees are at a few local businesses. Volunteers needed, too. More info: 360-658-1054.

Holiday help, Snohomish: The Snohomish Community Food Bank seeks groups of people to pledge and collect a holiday food item and bring in 100, 200 or 350 quantity of that item. More info: Elizabeth Grant, 360-568-7993.

Red kettles: The Salvation Army of Marysville-Tulalip holds its Christmas Kettle drive, which seeks donations of money, toys and food. Volunteers are needed to help ring the silver bell throughout the season. More info: 360-926-2228, volunteer.usawest.org.

Clothes For Kids: Edmonds holds a clothing drive to benefit Clothes For Kids. Drop off new and gently used clothing for kids and teenagers through November at the Log Cabin Visitor’s Center, 121 Fifth Ave. N. Clothes For Kids’ biggest needs are new underwear and socks size 4T to teen. More info: www.clothesforkids.org.

Shelter volunteers: The South Snohomish County Emergency Cold Weather Shelter opens at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood when the temperature is forecasted to fall below 34 degrees for four or more hours overnight. Volunteers are needed to help open the shelter, stay overnight, prepare meals, drive the shelter van, or offer security screening. More info: 425-778-2159 ext. 8 or www.trinitylutheranchurch.com.

Group leaders needed: The Alzheimer’s Association seeks local volunteers to facilitate Family Caregiver Support Groups in Smokey Point, Mount Vernon and Stanwood. A one-year commitment is required. More info: Linda Whiteside at 800-848-7097, 206-529-3875 or lwhitesi@alzwa.org.

SENIORS

Bingo, Arlington: 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 7 p.m. Fridays at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd. Ages 10 and up. Prizes, large pots available. Pull tabs, food. More info: 360-653-4551.

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.

Bingo, Granite Falls: 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays ($6 buy-in) and 50-cent sessions 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays at the Granite Falls Senior Center, 302 S Granite Ave. Also, penny bingo follows Thursday lunches (lunch is $3). More info: 360-691-7177.

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

Scrabble, Everett: Plays 12:15 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Age 50 and older. More info: 425-334-2878.

Scrabble, Snohomish: Plays 12:30 p.m. Mondays at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. All ages welcome.

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, Everett: 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, 3025 Lombard Ave. Age 50 and older. Cost is $1. More info: 425-257-8780.

Bridge, Arlington: The Arlington Bridge Club meets 12-4 p.m. Thursdays at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18218 Smokey Point Blvd. More info: 360-440-7029.

ASSISTANCE

Health insurance: People wishing to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act will find assistance through January at the Lynnwood, Marysville and Mountlake Terrace libraries. Individuals and families can meet, first-come, first-served, with WithinReach staff. Mountlake Terrace Library: 2:30-5:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29. Marysville Library: 3-5 p.m. Dec. 16 and 30; Jan. 13 and 27. Lynnwood Library: 2-4 p.m. Mondays through Jan. 25. More info: 360-651-7081.

Vitamin D: Warm Beach Senior Community dietitian Cary Anderson leads a discussion on the benefits of vitamin D and how it can improve your health, 1-2 p.m. Dec. 8 at the senior community, 20420 Marine Drive, Stanwood. Open to the public. Free. More info: 360-652-4593.

Dental Clinic: The Sno-Isle Technical Dental Clinic in Everett will be open Wednesdays and Thursdays through March 31. Limited openings by appointment at 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. for reduced-cost services. For $75 (cash or check only) per appointment, clients will receive full mouth X-rays, an exam from a licensed dentist, and a cleaning. Cavities diagnosed may be composite restored in a follow-up appointment for an additional $75. More info: 425-348-2240.

Swedish/Edmonds: A variety of free support groups and fee-based health classes are offered at the hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. More info: www.swedish.org/classes.

Alzheimer’s caregivers, Arlington: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of those with memory loss meets 10:30 a.m. third Wednesdays in the community room at DSHS Home and Community Services, 3906 172nd St. NE. More info: Amy Leonard, 425-317-3482.

Alzheimer’s caregivers, Everett: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of those with memory loss meets 6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesdays at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 215 W. Mukilteo Blvd. More info: Donna Vande Kieft, 425-423-9571.?Alzheimer’s caregivers, Snohomish: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of those with memory loss meets 7-8:30 p.m. second Thursdays at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. More info: Sheri Pemberton, 425-673-3109.

Caregivers, Marysville: A support group to help those who are dealing with the challenges of unpaid care giving meets 10-11:30 a.m. first and third Tuesdays at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. More info: 360-363-8450.

Caregivers, Lynnwood: A family caregiver support group meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. second Wednesdays at Gencare Scriber Gardens, 6024 200th St. SW, Lynnwood. Refreshments provided. More info: 425-673-7111.