Community Extra: Opportunities
Published 6:53 pm Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Sing: Caroling brings cheer to Sultan streets
Everybody is invited to spread cheer and holiday spirit with the annual Sultan Community Christmas Caroling event, 4-8 p.m. Dec. 20. The more the merrier.
Carolers should meet at First Baptist Church, 315 Eighth St. Then head out for singing to unsuspecting (or eagerly waiting) neighbors.
More info: 360-793-1893
Occupy: Activities for kids over winter break
Kids looking for something to do over winter break can find hands-on fun at Sno-Isle Libraries’ Winter Science Extravaganza programs. Geared at ages 5 and up.
Volts &Jolts: Explore the properties of electricity with a hair-raising Van de Graaf Generator and Tesla Coil. Presented by the Pacific Science Center.
10 a.m. Dec. 23 at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W
2:30 p.m. Dec. 23 at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave.
Science Magic: Learn about the way objects behave and the scientific reasons behind them with science magician Jeff Evans.
11 a.m. Dec. 22 at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St.
2 p.m. Dec. 22 at the Mill Creek City Hall Annex, 15720 Main St., Suite 130
Radical Reactions: Chemistry explodes onto the scene with radical reactions, where flames ignite in blue and green and rainbows exist in glass tubes. Presented by the Pacific Science Center.
1 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Darrington Library, 1005 Cascade St.
Unravel the Mysteries of Light: How does a prism work? What exactly is a neon sign? Explore the answers in this interactive program with science educator Brian Raven. For grades 2 and up.
1 p.m. Dec. 22 at the Camano Island Library, 848 N. Sunrise Blvd.
Find other ideas to beat holiday boredom in the Community Extra Calendar inside today’s Herald.
More info: sno-isle.org/events
Geek out: OrcaCon coming to Everett
OrcaCon 2016 is a new game and geek convention, set for Jan. 8-10 at the Downtown Everett Holiday Inn, 3105 Pine St. It’s organized by a group of seasoned Snohomish County geeks and gamers.
The convention will serve as a hub for all role-playing games, card and board games, and miniatures wargames. There will be scheduled games, open game areas, tournaments, and plenty of free demonstrations, along with panel discussions, trivia, Fan Table Alley and vendors. The event aims to be family friendly.
Membership is $55 until Dec. 26 and $65 at the door. Child memberships (ages 6-12) are $45. Children under age 5 are free but still require a badge along with the rest of their family.
The vendors hall is open to the public and does not require a pass.
More info: www.orcacon.org
Donate: Camano Center ornaments for large gifts
During December make a minimum $100 donation to the Camano Center and receive a limited edition gold glass ornament from Glass Quest artist Mark Ellinger.
More info: camanocenter.org, 360-387-0222
