Community Extra: Calendar for April 22-30, 2016

Published 4:24 pm Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Events

Sock monsters: Teens are invited to make sock monsters, 1-3 p.m. April 22 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Socks, supplies and snacks provided. For grades 6-12. More info: http://goo.gl/wTM1jn.

Music for the Earth: Interfaith Climate Action holds “Lifting Our Voices for the Earth: A Sno-King Gathering for Earth Day,” 7-9 p.m. April 22 at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St. Hear inspiring music, join in song and learn about climate change and opportunities for getting involved in environmental causes. More info: 425-778-2119.

Spring Fair: The Celebrate Spring Weekend at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe is set for April 22-24. Carnival rides and games, exhibits, quilt and animal shows, racing, swap meet, historical displays, bazaar, kids fishing and more. Parking is $5. Admission is free. Amusement rides by ticket through Butler Amusements; discount wristbands available through April 21. More info: www.evergreenfair.org, 360-805-6700.

Block party: Mill Creek and Community Transit celebrate Earth Week with a Mill Creek Block Party, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 23 at the Annex Building and parking lot, 5720 Main St. Double-decker bus on display, guided bicycle trail rides, arts and crafts, games, face painting, food vendors, live music and prizes. More info: www.communitytransit.org/MillCreek BlockParty.

Safety fair: Everett holds a free public safety fair for the Casino Road community, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 23 at Horizon Elementary School, 222 W Casino Road. Demonstrations, workshops, fire trucks, kitchen fire simulation, earthquake preparedness, car seat installation and more. More info: everettwa.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=1622.

Doll show: The nonprofit Seattle Doll and Toy Collector’s Club holds its annual fundraiser, the Seattle Antique and Collectible Doll and Toy Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 23 at the Nile Golf and Country Clubhouse, 6601 244th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Admission is $5, $2 children, free for ages 5 and younger. More info: tinyurl.com/hd7tr7p.

Rummage sale: American Legion Post 178 holds a rummage sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 23 to benefit scholarships. The Post is at 119 Cedar Ave., Marysville. More info: 360-653-0155.

Grumpy trash: School-age children and their families are invited to see a short play, “Rhoda and the Grumpy Trash Can,” 2 p.m. April 23 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. Visit the kingdom of ThrowAwaytia and learn how to properly recycle and the importance of waste reduction. More info: 360-568-2898 ext. 4041.

Art of Belonging: Professional organizer Rebecca Ross leads the program “Being Home: The Art of Belonging Wherever You Are,” 2-4 p.m. April 23 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. More info: 425-393-8202.

VFW celebration: Veterans of Foreign Wars Old Guard Post 2100 of Everett holds a celebration starting at 2 p.m. April 23 to mark its 85th year of service. Formal ceremony starts at 3 p.m., featuring Capt. Mark Lakamp of Naval Station Everett, Mayor Ray Stephanson, and Rep. Rick Larsen. Post 2100 was chartered April 25, 1931, by veterans from WWI and the Spanish American War. The Post is at 2711 Oakes Ave. More info: 425-252-2100.

Snohomish On The Rocks: Explore the local distillery scene at the annual Snohomish On The Rocks event, April 23 with two sessions available (2-5 p.m. or 6-8 p.m.). Tickets are $35 and include eight tastings, shot glass and $5 food truck voucher. A fundraiser for the nonprofit small business incubator GroWashington. More info: snohomishontherocks.com.

Dance performance: Reflections School of Dance presents “Celebrate Life,” an annual benefit dance performance, 7:30 p.m. April 23 at the PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett. Suggested $15 donation. Proceeds benefit programs that fight human trafficking. A silent auction precedes at 6:30 p.m. More info: 425-338-9056.

ROTC display: The Marysville School District Navy Junior ROTC plans a public performance, 6:30 p.m. April 27 at the Marysville Pilchuck High School gym, 5611 108th St. NE. The annual event is a way to thank the community for its support. Donations for the food bank are encouraged.

Privacy: Alex Alben explores “Privacy in the Digital Age,” 6:30 p.m. April 27 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Free. More info: 425-257-7640.

Wolverines: Robert Long of Woodland Park Zoo presents “Wolverines in the North Cascades: Conserving wildlife beyond the Zoo,” 7 p.m. April 27 at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 NE Camano Drive, Camano Island. Free; sponsored by Island County Sound Water Stewards. More info: tskorheim@wavecable.com.

EdCC open house: Learn more about Edmonds Community College at an open house, 5-8 p.m. April 28 in the campus courtyard. The college is at 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. It caps a week of programs highlighting college activities. More info: www.edcc.edu/celebratecommunity.

Rummage sale: The Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett holds a rummage sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 29, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 30, at 3025 Lombard Ave. Donations of gently used items will be accepted April 25-28. Proceeds benefit the Senior Center. More info: 425-257-8780.

Spring Fling: A Spring Fling gift and vendor fair is set for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 30 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 9613 20th St. SE, Lake Stevens. More info: 425-334-6817.

Arlington Expo: A Community Connects Family Expo is set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 30 at 730 E Highland Drive, Arlington. Learn what’s available for kids and families in the area. Booths, raffles, building workshop and more.

Women’s Expo: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 30 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. A free public event featuring a fashion show, dancing, cooking, martini bar and raffles. More than 80 vendors. Mobile mammograms by Swedish Mobile Mammography Coach by appointment (mammappointment.swedish.org or 206-320-2500). More info: 360-387-0222.

Park reopening: Everett celebrates the reopening of Senator Henry M. Jackson Park with a ceremony and celebration starting at 1 p.m. April 30 at the park at 1700 State St. See the new playground, gathering shelter, restrooms, community gardens, basketball courts and more. More info: everettwa.gov.

Rock show: The Everett Rock and Gem Club Jewelry and Mineral Show is set for 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 30 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 1 at the Everett Community College Student Fitness Center, 2206 Tower St. Hourly door prizes, kids activities, exhibits, local dealers, demonstrations, refreshments, free admission, disabled access and free adjacent parking. More info: www.everettrockclub.com.

Alpaca shearing: Longneckers Ranch hosts shearing days, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. April 30 and May 1 at 9506 131st Ave. NE, Lake Stevens. See how fiber animals are sheared and fiber is prepared for processing into yarn and clothes. Bring your boots and cameras. Alpaca and llama owners can bring their animals in for their annual cuts; shearing and pedicure $35. More info: Marlene at 425-773-8860 or Laura at 360-652-8742.

Ways to help

Blood drive: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 22 in the Arlington City Hall parking lot, 238 N Olympic Ave.

Park cleanup: An Earth Day cleanup work part is set for 9 a.m.-12 p.m. April 23 at Ballinger Park, 23000 Lakeview Drive, Mountlake Terrace. Bring your gloves and garden tools to help with weed control, litter cleanup and debris removal. No power equipment. More info: 425-776-1811.

Benefit concert: Hope Rises, a benefit concert for the Carlton Complex fire survivors, featuring the Mosaic Choir and Orchestra, will be held at 6 p.m. April 24 at North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE, Mill Creek. More info: www.northcreekpres.org.

Donation drive: A donation drive to support CedarWood Food Pantry will be held 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 25-29 at Bethel Chapel, 23010 66th Ave. W, Mountlake Terrace. Clothing, shoes, linens, books and small household items (no furniture). More info: Adam Shephard, 417-880-0542 or adams@worldforjesus.org.

Neighborhood Ambassadors: Learn how to help your neighborhood prepare for a disaster by attending a free Neighborhood Ambassador workshop offered by Snohomish County Fire District 1, 6-7:30 p.m. April 27 in Everett (register at http://bit.ly/MYNASEverett) or April 28 in Edmonds (http://bit.ly/EdmondsMYN428). Space is limited. Ambassadors play a safety role in times of disaster. More info: www.firedistrict1.org.

Dance fundraiser: The Dance School of Everett holds a luncheon fundraiser, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 28 at 2821 Rockefeller Ave. Suggested donation is $100. More info: 425-259-6861, www.thedanceschool.org.

Arbor Day: Help plant trees and plants, 10 a.m. April 30 at Stipek Park, 1800 242nd St. SE, Bothell. Bring gloves and shovels if you have them. RSVP and more info: 425-806-6760.

Balloon-O-Grams: Nana’s Foundation, which provides toiletries to needy populations, will deliver Mother’s Day balloon-o-grams on May 7 for a $20 donation (or another day for an additional $10). Proceeds will help the Arlington nonprofit purchase items from its toiletries list. Deliveries must be within 15 miles of Marysville. More info: nanasfoundation.org, 360-474-7057.

Volunteer: Volunteers are needed at the annual Village Gala fundraiser for set up, decorating, registration, wine auction, live auction and clean up. Volunteer for two or more hours between 2 and 9 p.m. on May 14 at Legion Memorial Golf Course Clubhouse in Everett. More info: Michelle at 360-653-7752 ext. 14.

Vendors, Edmonds: The Lynnwood Kiwanis plan a Trunk Show and Flea Market on May 21 and seek vendors. Each 10-by-15-foot space is $40. Proceeds benefit Kiwanis charitable causes. More info: 425-478-0270.

Toiletry drive: The YWCA is collecting donations of hygiene supplies in preparation for this year’s Project Homeless Connect. Needed are full-size containers and versions of body wash, 2-in-1 shampoo with conditioner, body lotion, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, washcloths, and razors for shaving. Drop off donations by June 16 to YWCA Everett Regional Center, 3301 Broadway, or YWCA Pathways for Women, 6027 208th St. SW in Lynnwood. More info: 425-258-2766, vvonstubbe@ywcaworks.org.

Raffle for park: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8870 holds a raffle to raise money to help finish the Edmonds Veteran Plaza. Two pieces of original artwork by Post member and Fallen Heroes artist Michael Reagan will be raffled. Both feature current and former Seahawks players and coaches, who also autographed the works. A drawing will be held July 4 after the parade. Tickets are $5 each. Mail a check to VFW Post 8870, P.O. Box 701, Edmonds, WA 98020. Include your name, address and the word “raffle” in the memo line. Raffle tickets will be mailed back to you. More info: 425-245-8545.

Volunteer at Habitat store: Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County seeks volunteers to help staff its stores in Everett (2302 Broadway) and Lynnwood (16929 Highway 99, Suite 100). Shifts are for four hours between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. More info: 425-405-7770, cwatkins@habitatsnohomish.org.

Hospital gift shop, Monroe: The gift shop at EvergreenHealth Monroe needs reliable volunteers to work three-hour shifts. The gift shop is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. More info: Janie, vghgiftshop@gmail.com.

Hospital gift shop, Everett: The nonprofit Providence General Children’s Association needs volunteers at the Providence Regional Medical Center Pacific and Colby campus gift shops for four-hour shifts, day or evening, one or more times per month. Gift shop proceeds benefit Northwest children in need. Must complete hospital volunteer forms, TB test, background check and training. More info: Maureen Welly, 425-348-9433.

Assist with equine: All Breed Equine Rez-Q in Marysville seeks a variety of volunteers. More info: 425-263-6390, 206-933-0327, allbreedhorserescue.com.

Help wildlife, Lynnwood: PAWS Wildlife Center in Lynnwood seeks volunteer wildlife care assistants. More info: www.paws.org or volunteers@paws.org.

Book sale donations: The Friends of the Edmonds Library seeks donations to its ongoing book sale, including gently used books, CDs, videos, DVDs, sheet music, magazines and computer software. Proceeds from the ongoing sale benefit the Edmonds Library and the scholarship fund. A drop box for donations is in the foyer of the library, at 650 Main St.

Eyeglasses, hearing aids: Lions Clubs are collecting used eyeglasses and hearing aids. Donations may be made at Everett Public Libraries, PUD main office and most opticians and eye doctors. More info: Everett Central Lions Club, Art Ruben at since1965@aol.com or 425-387-9256.

Hope Unlimited: Hope Unlimited includes the Stanwood Camano Incident Support chaplains. Volunteering opportunities include teaching and cooking. More info: 360-387-1512.

Seniors

Peer support group: Meets 10:30-11:30 a.m. second and fourth Wednesdays at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. More info: 360-653-4551.

Lunch, Lake Stevens: A light lunch for seniors is served at 11:20 a.m. every Wednesday at the Lake Stevens Senior Center, 2302 Soper Hill Road. Cost is $2.50 for members, $3.50 for non-members. More info: 425-335-0345.

Lunch, Granite Falls: Noon Thursdays at the Granite Falls Senior Center, 302 S Granite Ave. Cost is $3 seniors and disabled, $6 others. Penny bingo follows. More info: 360-691-7177.

Gift shop: The Carl Gipson Senior Center gift shop is open to all, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Men’s corner, Seahawks items, handmade cards, and inexpensive and nice gifts for anniversaries, baby showers, birthdays and more. The senior center is at 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8780.

Memory loss book club: An Edmonds Senior Center book club aimed at those with early stage memory loss meets fourth Mondays at the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St. Cost is $5 for Edmonds Senior Center members, $10 nonmembers. More info: 425-774-5555.

Yoga: Yoga classes are held at noon Mondays, 2 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, and 9 a.m. second and fourth Saturdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Cost is $4 per session, billed monthly. Registration starts the last Tuesday of the month (1 p.m. by phone, 1:30 p.m. in person). Bring a yoga mat. Beginning levels and chair yoga. More info: 425-257-8780.

Assistance

Estate planning: The Everett Public Schools Foundation offers a free estate planning seminar, 6:30-8 p.m. April 27 at the Community Resource Center, 3900 Broadway. Space is limited. Registration required. More info: www.epsfoundation.org.

CPR training: Premera Blue Cross and American Red Cross have partnered to offer south Snohomish County residents free hands-only CPR training, 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. April 30 at the Lynnwood Embassy Suites. Free first aid kit. Registration required. More info: www.redcross.org, 425-740-2323.

Mill Creek help: Hope Creek Charitable Foundation, an arm of Gold Creek Community Church, holds a community service day May 14 and seeks projects in the Mill Creek-Silver Lake area. Those who need help can submit a project request at hopecreekcf.org/dayofhope. Volunteers also welcome. More info: volunteer@hopecreekcf.org, 425-876-7161.

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.

Head injury support group: Meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. first Tuesdays on the second floor of Swedish/Edmonds Medical Center, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. Group supports brain-incident survivors and their caregivers. More info: Lou Nash, 425-776-7264 or lou_nash@frontier.com.

MS self-help group, Lynnwood: Meets 1-2:30 p.m. third Fridays in the group room at the YWCA Village, 19703 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. More info: Sharon Todd, 360-651-9720.

MS self-help group, Marysville: Meets 10:30 a.m. to noon second Saturdays at Cascade Christian Reformed Church, 13908 51st Ave. NE. More info: Nancy Toth, 360-435-6111.

Ostomy Support Group: The United Ostomy Associations of America, Snohomish County Chapter, meets 1-3 p.m. second Mondays, except July, at the United Methodist Church, 3530 Colby Ave., Everett. The group’s purpose is to help in the rehabilitation of people with ostomies. More info: Cathryn, 425-610-3770.

Parkinson’s disease: A support group meets 2-4 p.m. fourth Saturdays at the Rainier Room, 1330 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 360-435-8049.

Vision Loss Support Group: A group for the blind and visually impaired meets 10 a.m. third Mondays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8780.