Community Extra: Calendar for Feb. 5-13, 2016

Published 9:46 pm Wednesday, February 3, 2016

EVENTS

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

Eagle Festival: The Arlington-Stillaguamish Eagle Festival runs Feb. 5-6, with guided tours, an art and photography show, speakers, demonstrations, live music, wagon rides, and other fun activities in and around the city and the Stillaguamish Valley. More info: arlingtonwa.gov/eaglefest.

Pancakes, Snohomish: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Feb. 6 (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.

Pancakes, Bothell: 8-11 a.m. Feb. 6 (first and third Saturdays) at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E Riverside Drive. Cost is $5. More info: 425-487-2441.

Walk: Friends of Camano Island Parks members lead a guided community walk at Camano Ridge Forest Preserve on Feb. 6. Meet at 9:50 a.m. at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N East Camano Drive. The 3.3-mile round trip walk will take about two hours. No dogs. Trail booklets available for $1 donation. More info: www.friendsofcamanoislandparks.org.

Genealogy 101: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers a free beginning genealogy class, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Feb. 6 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. More info: 425-775-6267.

Sidewalk CPR: Learn hands-only CPR in five minutes at Sidewalk CPR, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Alderwood mall food court. The free demonstrations by the Lynnwood Fire Department will be offered in multiple languages. Free blood pressure checks, too. The mall is at 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood. More info: 425-670-5333.

Awards night: The Sky Valley Community Awards Celebration is set for 5 p.m. Feb. 6 at Sultan High School, 13715 310th Ave. SE. The annual event celebrates people from civic organizations who have made a big difference to their groups and to the community. The Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event. Music, potluck dinner and social time. Free. More info: 360-793-0983.

Dawson Place talk: The Woman’s Book Club of Snohomish County hosts a panel presentation with managers from several local agencies that help abused children and their families through Dawson Place Child Advocacy Center. The free presentation is at 1 p.m. Feb. 8 in the auditorium at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. A tour of Dawson Place will be offered after the presentation.

Fungi: Jairul Ramaan speaks on “Fungi: Everything but Taxonomy” at the next meeting of the Snohomish County Mycological Society, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Baker Community Center, 1401 Poplar St., Everett. Free. More info: 360-658-0181, www.scmsfungi.org.

Opera preview: Get a preview of Seattle Opera’s “Mary Stuart” at 2 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Everett Public Library auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Free. Gaetano Donizetti’s opera focuses on two icons of English royalty, Queen Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots. More info: 425-257-7640.

Happiness project: A group of Happiness Sprinkling Project volunteers will wear bright yellow T-shirts and hold up signs with happy messages for passing motorists, 2:15-4 p.m. Feb. 12 at the intersection of Mukilteo Speedway and Paine Field Way. Anyone else who wants to help “sprinkle happiness” is welcome to join. More info: Penny Kellam, run.mukilteo@yahoo.com.

Hummingbirds: Watch the film “First Flight: A Mother Hummingbird’s Story,” 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Northwest Stream Center at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Admission is $3. Space is limited; reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Glass Quest: The Great Northwest Glass Quest returns to Stanwood and Camano Island Feb. 12-21. Search for unique hand-blown glass treasures by glass artists Mark and Marcus Ellinger. Pick up a Guide Book to find a plastic Clue Ball. Inside the plastic clue ball are instructions on where to pick up your glass treasure. Presented by the Stanwood Camano Art Guild, 8700 271st St. NW, Stanwood. More info: 360-629-ARTS.

Valentine’s tea party: Children ages 3-8 and their parents and caregivers are invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day with stories, activities and treats, 10 a.m. Feb. 13 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. Registration required. More info: www.sno-isle.org, 360-568-2898 ext. 4041.

Valentine’s High Tea: Chat with “Grandma Moses” (storyteller Debbie Demitre) and enjoy high tea, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Tickets are $12. More info: 360-653-4551.

WAYS TO HELP

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. Feb. 6 (first Saturday, September to May) in the teen area.

M*A*S*H Bash: A fundraiser for Camano Center programs and services is set for 7-10 p.m. Feb. 6. Come dressed as your favorite “M*A*S*H” character (or not) and enjoy Swingnuts jazz, appetizers, no-host bar and more. Prizes for top three costumes Tickets are $15. The Camano Center is at 606 Arrowhead Road. More info: 360-387-0222.

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 Feb. 7 (first Sunday) in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7198.

Project Linus: The next Project Linus event will be 12:30-2:30 p.m. Feb. 9 (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.

Shakaroo: The annual Shakaroo benefit for the Everett Animal Shelter is set for 7-9:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Everett Performing Arts Center. Concert, pooch parade and more. Tickets are $25 or $100 for the VIP experience. More info: www.shakaroo2016.brownpapertickets.com, 425-257-6040.

Breakfast fundraiser: Clothes For Kids holds its Transforming Lives breakfast fundraiser 7-9 a.m. Feb. 18 at the Lynnwood Convention Center. There is no charge to attend; donations will be requested at the event. Registration and more info: www.clothesforkids.org.

Bags needed: The YWCA of Snohomish County needs department store shopping bags for its Women’s Working Wardrobe program. Bags may be dropped off at the YWCA at 3301 Broadway in Everett. More info: Vicki Von Stubbe, 425-258-2766 ext. 150 or vvonstubbe@ywcaworks.org.

Vendors: The Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center holds an indoor Winter Flea Market on Feb. 27 and seeks vendors. Cost is $15 per space. More info: 425-672-2407, mltexec@gmail.com.

Vendors: The Snohomish Senior Center seeks vendors for its Spring Bazaar, which is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 16. Cost is $40 per table. Applications available online at snohomishseniorcenter.com. More info: carolstultz@frontier.com.

Event volunteers: Marysville Parks and Recreation seeks volunteers for its senior dance work crews, which will help set up and tear down the new monthly dances that start Feb. 16. Set up and break down tables and chairs, greet people, or help with other tasks. Dances will be held 1-3:30 p.m. third Tuesdays at the Marysville Opera House. Volunteers will be needed for before, during and after the dance, shift depending. More info: Maryke Burgess, 360-363-8400 or mburgess@marysvillewa.gov.

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.

Soup kitchen, Everett: Salt of the Earth Soup Kitchen is held noon Tuesdays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free hot meal served to the homeless, low-income seniors and families, and kids on the street. Volunteers needed. More info: Sandra, 425-355-1042.

Food bank, Lowell: The Lowell Community Food Bank, based at River of Life Community Church in Everett, seeks volunteers and donations. Help is needed to sort produce 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays, as well as break down boxes, feed worm bins, occasionally cook and prepare food, and clean. More info: 206-240-0676.

Food bank, Arlington: Arlington Community Food Bank is open to clients for shopping 12-1 p.m. Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, and 12-1 p.m. Fridays. Volunteers needed. Donations can be mailed to 19118 63rd Ave. NE, Arlington. More info: ACFoodbank@frontier.com, or leave a message at 360-435-1631.

Food bank, Marysville: Shopping assistants are needed to help visitors select groceries at Marysville Community Food Bank, 4150 88th St. NE. Hours are 9-11:30 a.m. Mondays and Fridays, and 3-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. More info: 360-658-1054 or marysvillefoodbank@frontier.com.

Food bank, Snohomish: There are several volunteer opportunities in Snohomish, including a cold weather shelter group (Jackie at 425-220-2217), the Community Kitchen free meal service (425-501-6054), and the Snohomish Community Food Bank (Elizabeth Grant at 360-568-7993). More info: snohomishfoodbank.org.

Food bank, Lynnwood: The Cedar Valley Food Bank operates out of Cedar Valley Community School on selected dates. Donations can be dropped off at the Edmonds School District’s Educational Services Center, 20420 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood.

RSVP: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), sponsored by Catholic Community Services, seeks people ages 55 and older for a variety of volunteer positions, in food banks and community gardens, driving and tutoring, and more. Volunteer locations are across the county with varying days and times of commitment. More info: John McAlpine at johnm@ccsww.org, 425-374-6374 or 888-240-8572.

SENIORS

Yoga: New yoga classes have started at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Classes are held at noon Mondays and 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Cost is $4 per session, billed monthly. Register at the front desk. Bring a yoga mat if you have it. Chair yoga also offered. More info: 425-257-8780.

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 $2 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 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

Essential tremor: Swedish Edmonds holds a community talk about essential tremor, a movement disorder often confused with Parkinson’s disease or dystonia, from 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 4 in Auditorium B-C at the hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W, Edmonds. Light dinner provided. Free but registration required. More info: 206-320-7151.

Advanced care planning: A free “Your Life, Your Wishes” advanced care planning workshop will be held 1-3 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Education on healthcare decisions people need to make now for the end of life. Registration required. More info: 425-774-5555.

Tax aid, Arlington: AARP tax aides will be at the Stillaguamish Senior Center 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays (walk-ins 11 a.m.-1 p.m.) through Feb. 14 to offer free help with preparing taxes. The senior center is at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. More info: 360-653-4551.

Tax aid, Camano Island: AARP tax aides will be at the Camano Center (606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island) to help older adults who either find it difficult to complete a tax return or wish to learn how to fill out a return. Free to seniors, disabled and low-income folks. Appointment required. More info: 360-387-0222.

Tax aid, Marysville: AARP tax aides will be at American Legion Post 178, 4-8 p.m. Mondays (walk-ins 5-7 p.m.) and 1-7 p.m. Wednesdays (walk-ins 2-6 p.m.) through April 18 to help with tax preparation and filing. The Post is at 119 Cedar Ave., Marysville. More info: 360-653-0155, 425-220-4940.

Electric bill aid: The Snohomish County PUD offers discounts for low-income customers and senior citizens age 62 and older based on income. Application required. More info: 425-783-1000. Customers also can seek assistance of up to $125 per year from Project Pride, a program of St. Vincent de Paul. Interview required. More info: 425-374-1243. One-time help also is available each winter from the Snohomish County Office of Weatherization and Energy Assistance. More info: 425-388-3880.

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, 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.