Community Extra: Calendar for April 8-16, 2016

Published 1:26 pm Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Events

Craft show: Marysville Parks, Culture and Recreation holds its annual Spring Craft and Garden Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 9 at the Totem Middle School gym, 1605 Seventh St. Handmade and commercial gifts for the Mother’s Day, plants and metal art, hats, art prints, jewelry, purses, garden containers and much more. Over 80 vendors plus lunch offerings from the 12th Man Grill. Pet food donations for the food bank are encouraged. Free admission. More info: 360-363-8450.

DNA Genealogy: The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society celebrates a grand opening 11 a.m.-6 p.m. April 8 at its new space, 6111 188th Place NE. A seminar on “Telling Stories with DNA from Finding Your Roots” is at 1 p.m. at Arlington Boys and Girls Club’s Hadley Hall, 18513 59th Ave. NE (free but reservations required). More info: 360-435-4838.

Minecraft challenge: Teens are invited to participate in a spring break Minecraft Build Challenge, 1-2:30 p.m. April 8 at the Lake Stevens Library, 1804 Main St. Limited space; registration required. More info: 425-334-1900, www.sno-isle.org.

Race conference: The annual North Puget Sound Conference on Race is set for 8 a.m.-2 p.m. April 9 in Discovery Hall at the University of Washington Bothell, 11122 NE 180th St. Keynote address by Fania Davis of Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth. Organized by the Communities of Color Coalition. Light breakfast, buffet lunch. Spoken Word entertainment. Free, but RSVPs requested at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2516540. More info: 206-715-1124, C3@C3Coalition.org.

Viking toast breakfast: 9 a.m.-noon April 9 at Bothell Sons of Norway, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway. Viking (French) toast, troll sausage, fruit and beverage for $8, $6 under age 11. Proceeds benefit youth summer camp scholarships. More info: 425-485-9085.

Bazaar: Garden City Grange holds a spring bazaar, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 9 at 800 Second St., Snohomish. Arts, crafts, flea market, cookbooks, and more. More info: 360-453-7146, gardencitygrange@gmail.com.

Jazz 101: Musician Charles Lambert highlights the lives of four great American jazz musicians and helps train your ear to recognize the distinctive sounds of different types of jazz, 2 p.m. April 9 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. More info: 425-393-8202.

Buffet brunch: 9 a.m.-noon April 10 at the Camano Island Yacht Club, 129 N Sunset Drive. Cost is $9, $5 under age 9. Omelets are $1 extra. Bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, blueberry pancakes, fruit, sweet rolls, beverages.

Electronics recycling: Edmonds Lutheran Church holds a free electronics recycling event with 1 Green Planet, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 10 at 23525 84th Ave. W. Bring unwanted computers, appliances, stereos, bicycles, barbecues, fitness equipment, car batteries and more. No TVs, wood, glass, chemicals, hazardous waste, paint, tires or alkaline batteries. More info: 425-744-8090.

Show ‘N Shine: Port Gardner Vintage Auto Club plans a “Meet and Greet” Show ‘N Shine, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 10 at Langus Riverfront Park, 400 Smith Island Road, Everett. Local classic and antique car enthusiasts are encouraged to drop by, show off their vehicles, and get acquainted with the club. More info: 425-334-9587.

Sunday dinner: 12-2 p.m. April 10 (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.

Sharks: School-age children, ages 5-11, are invited to learn all about sharks, both fact and fiction, at 2 p.m. April 11 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. More info: 425-493-8202 ext. 3232.

Arbor Day: Everett Parks and Recreation celebrates Arbor Day, 1:30-2:45 p.m. April 13 at Forest Park, 802 E Mukilteo Blvd. Jackson Elementary students take part. The program includes a Tree City USA designation to the city, a Tree Line Award to Snohomish County PUD, tree planting and refreshments. More info: 425-257-8300 ext. 2.

Salmon: Watch a documentary on “Salmon in the Forest” and then get a tour of an elevated nature walk, 2 p.m. April 13, 1 p.m. April 14, and 10 a.m. April 15 at the Northwest Stream Center at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost is $7 for Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $10 non-members. Reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Cats: Children in kindergarten to fifth grade are invited to learn all about cats, “from wild to mild,” 2 p.m. April 14 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. View a collection of mammal skulls and skins, make toys for the cats at PAWS Animal Shelter, and more. More info: 425-493-8202 ext. 3232.

Village dance: Village Community Services holds its next dance for adults with developmental disabilities, 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 14 at Immaculate Conception Church, 1200 E Fifth St., Arlington. Cost is $5 and includes a snack, beverage and art activity. Must be over age 18. Caregivers and volunteers free. More info: 360-653-7752 ext. 14.

Kids and chores: Edmonds Lutheran Church offers a free parenting workshop, “Dishes to Doggie Duty: Encouraging your kids to help at home,” 7-8:30 p.m. April 14. Led by church learning center director and certified parent coach Lauren Leiker. The church is at 23525 84th Ave. W. RSVP requested. More info: 425-744-8090.

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more at 7 p.m. April 15 (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.

Pancakes, Lake Stevens: A Norwegian Pancake Breakfast is served 7:30-10:30 a.m. April 16 (third Saturday, September to May) at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE. Cost is $6; children under age 4 are free. Proceeds benefit an upcoming VBS program. More info: 425-334-0421.

Pancakes, Monroe: 8-10:30 a.m. April 16 (third Saturday) at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway. Cost is $5, $3 under age 12. Proceeds benefit the center. More info: 360-794-6359.

Pancakes, Everett: 8 a.m.-noon April 16 at Cascade View Presbyterian Church, 1030 E Casino Road. The South Everett Lions Club event is a fundraiser for scholarships to benefit Cascade and Mariner students. Pancakes and syrup, eggs, ham, biscuits and gravy, and beverages for $8; children 5 and under free. More info: 425-337-0959.

April Pools Day, Terrace: Get water safety tips at April Pools Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 16 at the Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St. SW. Free pool activities follow from 5-6 p.m. Those who go through all the water stations get a free pass to the 6:15 p.m. recreation swim session that follows. More info: 425-776-9173.

Bazaar: The Snohomish Senior Center holds a spring bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 16. The senior center is at 506 Fourth St. Over 40 vendors, bake sale, cafe open for food purchases. More info: 360-568-0934.

Kittens, microchips: The Camano Animal Shelter Association holds its annual Little Whiskers Open House, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 16. A “baby shower for the kittens who will flood the shelter during ‘kitten season.’” Donations of kitten food, formula, bottles and cash are welcome. Also at CASA that day, get $10 microchips for your cat or dog (cash only). The shelter is at East Camano Drive and Can Ku Road, Camano Island. More info: 360-387-1902, camanoanimalshelter.org.

Rain barrels: Rain barrels will be for sale 12-3 p.m. April 16 at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 1318 Highway 532, Camano Island. The pre-assembled barrels are $50 plus tax. More info: Kathryn, 425-377-7024.

April Pools Day, Everett: Forest Park Swim Center holds an April Pools Day water safety event, 12:30-2 p.m. April 16 at 802 E Mukilteo Blvd. Admission is a canned food or monetary donation. Get tips and practice, inflatable boat rides with safety lessons, a look at police marine operations, and more. The city of Everett facility is set to reopen April 11, following renovations. More info: 425-257-8309.

Techfest: Techfest 2016 runs 1-4 p.m. April 16 at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. Learn the difference between crowdsourcing and crowdfunding, get a free profile picture, learn digital photo editing, create in the “gadget gallery,” and go on a techie scavenger hunt to be entered in a drawing for a Kindle Fire. More info: 360-568-5000.

Tin cans: Learn about the historical value of the lowly tin can at a talk with Doug Rhoades, author of “Labels, Leadville and Lore,” 3 p.m. April 16 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. More info: 360-568-2898.

Ways to help

Walk MS: Walk MS Snohomish County takes place April 9 at the Tulalip Amphitheatre. Proceeds benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Northwest Chapter. To participate or volunteer, go to nmss.org. More info: 855-372-1331 (participate), 800-344-4867, press 2 then ext. 40205 (volunteer).

Pirate event: A pirate-themed April Fools Shipwreck Ball and Auction by Tongue in Cheek Productions, with proceeds going to Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County, starts at 5 p.m. April 9 at Senor California Mexican Grill, 4305 Rucker Ave., Everett. Tickets are $25. More info: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2505393.

Benefit concert: The Marysville Nazarene youth hold a benefit concert featuring Brothers In Arms and special guest Nathaniel Chapman, 7-9 p.m. April 9 at Marysville Church of the Nazarene, 8240 64th St. NE. Proceeds benefit teen Haylie Nordstrom, who is battling leukemia. Free admission. Donations accepted at www.gofundme.com/qvgcmwx8. More info: 360-659-4629.

Edmonds volunteers: Learn about volunteer opportunities in Edmonds at an open house, 1-4 p.m. April 10 at the Edmonds Historical Museum, 118 Fifth Ave. Meet folks from a wide variety of local organizations, events and causes seeking help in what they do. More info: 425-774-0900.

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

Bike work parties: Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop holds work parties 6-9 p.m. every other Tuesday to prepare for the annual Kids Bike Swap in June. The next work party is April 12. The nonprofit is at 2531 Broadway, Everett. All mechanical abilities welcome to help transform donated bicycles into “two-wheeled jewels.” Bike donations also welcome. More info: 425-252-6952.

Bags of Blessings: Help make yarn from plastic bags and chrochet sleeping mats to benefit the homeless. The next yarn work party is 10 a.m.-12 p.m. April 14 (second and fourth Thursdays through May) at Hope Foursquare Church, 5002 Bickford Ave., Snohomish. Bring scissors and a Q crochet hook. Volunteers also needed to crochet mats from home. More info: 425-397-6465.

NOAH benefit: The Laugh Your Tail Off comedy show and silent auction to benefit Stanwood-based NOAH Center for Animals is set for 6:30-9 p.m. April 15 at Tulalip Resort and Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd. Tickets are $95. More info: 360-629-7055, www.thenoahcenter.org.

Teddy bear drive: Drop off teddy bears 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 16 at the Silver Lake Bartell Drugs, 11020 19th Ave. SE, Everett. Part of the drug store chain’s Teddy Bear Patrol benefit, which will distribute the bears to local first responders to give children in traumatic situations. No bears over 12 inches. More info: 425-379-5390.

Paint and wine: Assistance League of Everett Kitty Young Auxiliary holds a “Corks and Canvas” spring fundraiser, noon to 3 p.m. April 16. Get step-by-step help creating your own painting as you sip quality wines. Registration required. Tickets are $35. Seating is limited. More info: Gwen Duffy, duffyclanevt@comcast.net.

Latino education: The Latino Educational Training Institute’s annual dinner and dance fundraiser is set for 5-10 p.m. April 16 at Edmonds Community College’s Woodway Hall, 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Tickets are $85 in advance, $95 at the door. More info: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2516599, 425-775-2688.

Fundraiser: The Community Foundation of Snohomish County holds its annual Human Services Breakfast in Honor of Bob Drewel on April 20. For details and RSVP, contact MaryCait@cf-sc.org or 425-212-4056. More info: www.cf-sc.org.

Vendors: The Camano Center plans a Women’s Expo on April 30. Vendors welcome. More info: camanocenter.org, 360-387-0222.

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, volunteerinfo@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

Driving safety, Arlington: 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.

Driving safety, Camano: The Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, offers the AARP “Smart Driver” class. The course is 8 hours and designed for the driver over 50. Cost is $15 AARP members, $20 non-members. Bring a sack lunch. Current schedule and more info: 360-387-0222.

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.

Parkinson’s movement: The Edmonds Senior Center helps support a movement and exercise class along- with Parkinson School For Change to help Parkinson’s patients get control of their movement again, 3-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The senior center is at 220 Railroad Ave. Classes are $5 members, $8 non-members. More info: jennifer@ParkinsonSchoolForChange.org or 206-920-1151.

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

Career fair: The Snohomish County Career Fair is set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 12 in the Orca Ballroom at the Tulalip Resort Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd. Free. More info: www.snococareerfair.com.

Men’s group: YWCA’s weekly discussion and support group for men is being offered again for 16 weeks, 6-7:30 p.m. April 12 to July 26, at 19703 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Free. Registration required. Boundaries, power, masculinity, vulnerability, competition, sexuality, family of origin, children and other topics. More info: Arlen, 425-412-2364, afrazie@ywcaworks.org.

Parenting class: YWCA offers a free “Building Family Strengths through Positive Discipline” class, 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays, April 13 to June 1, at Verdant Community Wellness Center, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Sign-ups required. More info: Arlen, 425-412-2364, afrazie@ywcaworks.org.

NAMI class: The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Snohomish County is accepting applications for a “Family to Family” class, to be held evenings April 14 to June 30 at North Sound Church in Edmonds. The program is for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. More info: 425-339-3620, namisnohomishcounty.org.

Care planning: EvergreenHealth Monroe offers a free two-hour advance care planning workshop, 11 a.m. April 16. The workshop covers how to make decisions on end-of-life care and share your choices with others. Reservations required. More info: 360-794-1489.

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, Lynnwood: Edmonds Community College and United Way offer free income tax return preparation and e-filing help on a drop-in basis, 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 2-5:30 p.m. Fridays in Mountlake Terrace Hall 212 on the EdCC campus, 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. More info: www.edcc.edu/vita.

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.

Better Breathers: The Better Breathers Club for those with pulmonary disease meets at 1 p.m. April 22 in the Godard Room at EvergreenHealth Monroe, 14701 179th Ave. SE. Free but reservations required. Family and friends also welcome. More info: 360-794-1489.

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, visit 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.

Parenting: A drop-in parenting group meets 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays at the YWCA Family Village at 19703 68th Ave. W in Lynnwood. Discuss common parenting challenges, ask questions, practice new techniques. More info: 425-412-2360 ext. 2435 or 2433.

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.