Community Extra: Calendar for May 13-21, 2016

Published 1:48 pm Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Events

Pancakes, Edmonds: The Edmonds Sons of Norway Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale is set from 7:30 a.m. to noon May 14 at the Edmonds Masonic Center, 515 Dayton St. Norwegian pancakes with strawberries and syrup, ham and beverage for $8, $5 ages 6-10 (younger than 5 are free). Live music, craft and bake sale tables, and free folk dancing lessons for kids starting at 10 a.m. More info: 425-882-2212.

Health expo: A Health and Fitness EXPO is set for 9 a.m.-noon May 14 at the Edmonds School District Stadium, 7600 212th St. SW, Edmonds. Free admission. More than 50 interactive health and wellness booths, free health screenings, healthy snack samples and plenty of opportunities to be active in the obstacle course, kids fun run, bike rodeo and more. New additions this year include a 5K, junior football clinic, four square and basketball. More info: www.HFExpo.edmondswa.gov.

Train Day: Swamp Creek and Western Railroad Association celebrates National Train Day with its annual Open House, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 14 at the Edmonds Amtrak Depot, 210 Railroad St. Free. See 400 feet of HO-scale track that passes through miniature towns and detailed scenery as it follows an actual surveyed route over White Pass from Yakima to Vancouver. More info: 425-879-2220.

Killer whales: Hear some Killer Whale Tales, 11 a.m. May 14 at the Northwest Stream Center at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost is $5 for Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $7 nonmembers, benefiting Streamkeeper Academy. Registration required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Climate change: Dr. Ken Lans, a retired physician with the Climate Reality Project, counts the present and future health costs of human-induced climate change in “Climate Change and Health,” 2-3:30 p.m. May 14 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. More info: 425-257-7640.

Tween STEAM: Students in grades 4-8 (ages 9-13) are invited to learn more about physics with a hands-on learning event, 2-3:30 p.m. May 14 at the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St. Registration is encouraged. More info: www.sno-isle.org/steamclub.

Boating seminar: A free “Partner in Command” seminar taught by the Everett Sail and Power Squadron is set for 2-4 p.m. May 14 at Cabela’s, 9810 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. An introduction to boating for crew members who need essential information to assist a skipper in the safe operation of a recreational boat. More info: www.usps.org/everett.

Kora music Sean Gaskell will give an educational demonstration and performance about the kora, an ancient 21-string harp from West Africa, 3-4 p.m. May 14 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., and again at 4 p.m. May 16 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. More info: 425-493-8202 (Mukilteo), 360-568-2898 (Snohomish).

Hoedown:Marysville Rotary presents A Good Old-Fashioned Community Hoedown, a fundraiser to benefit the Marysville Historical Society finish its new museum, 4-8 p.m. May 14 at the society’s building at 6805 Armar Road. Judge a chili cook-off. Free admission. More info: 360-659-3090.

Motorcycle show: An Antique and Classic Motorcycle Show is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 15 along First Street in downtown Snohomish. Free to watch. Live music, vendors and more. More info: 360-926-4265, www.sky valleybikeshow.com.

Public Works Week: A Snohomish County celebration of Public Works Week is set for 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. May 18 at the Snohomish County Plaza, on Wall Street between Wetmore and Oakes avenues. The free event will have trucks and equipment to check out, information about the different divisions of Snohomish County Public Works, photo station and more. More info: www.snohomishcountywa.gov/NPWW2016, 425-388-3126.

Rube Goldberg teens: Teens are invited to build cool gadgets and Rube Goldberg-like machines using littleBits and other props, 3:30 p.m. May 18 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. More info: 360-568-2898 ext. 4041.

Service Academy info: Information about the application process for military service academies will be available at an information night, 6:30-8 p.m. May 18 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2100, 2711 Oakes Ave., Everett. The application deadline for a Congressional nomination to one of the four service academies is Nov. 4. More info: 425-252-3188, larsen.house.gov.

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more at 7 p.m. May 20 (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.

Manga: Learn about Japanese art, culture and history at the free Japanese Anime and Manga Arts Festival, May 20-21 at Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St. The festival runs 12-8:30 p.m. May 20 and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 21. Cosplay parade, movie, art sale, kabuki performance, tea and more. More info: everettcc.edu/JAMAF.

Pancakes, Lake Stevens: A Norwegian Pancake Breakfast is served 7:30-10:30 a.m. May 21 (third Saturday, September to May) at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE. Cost is $6; children younger than 4 are free. Proceeds benefit 3-month-old Emma Large, who is having heart surgery and has other ongoing medical needs. More info: 425-334-0421.

Pancakes, Monroe: 8-10:30 a.m. May 21 (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.

Trunk Show:The Lynnwood Kiwanis Trunk Show and Flea Market is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 21 at Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave. W, Edmonds. More info: rbswengel@comcast.net.

Book sale: The Stanwood Friends of the Library annual book sale runs 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 21 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. Hardbacks and trade books $1, paperbacks 50 cents unless otherwise marked. More info: 360-652-7228.

Index tour: Join the Index Historical Society for a fun and educational guided walking tour of the Town of Index, 1-4:45 p.m. May 21. Participants will receive a commemorative plat-map guide. Cost is $5 for non-society members. Meet at the museum, 510 Avenue A. More info: 360-793-1534.

Astronomy for Everyone: Former NASA consultant and retired astronomer Kevin Manning presents his travelling astronomy show, “Astronomy for Everyone: Size and Scale of the Universe,” 2-3:30 p.m. May 21 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Ages 8 and older. More info: 425-257-7640.

World record attempt: The National Safe Boating Council is organizing a world record attempt for the most life jackets inflated and worn on a single day. The Port of Everett and the Everett Sail and Power Squadron are taking part in the Wear It! event. Come wearing a life jacket at 3:30 p.m. May 21 at the South Marina. Free vessel safety checks also are offered, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. that day. More info: PFDprettyfancydude@yahoo.com, www.readysetwearit.com.

Driftwood sculptures: Northwest Driftwood Artists holds its annual Driftwood Sculpture Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 21-22 in the Rosewood Room at Country Village, 23718 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. Free. Demonstrations, wood for sale, and more. More info: 360-659-6164, northwestdriftwoodartists.org.

Ways to help

Viva Color: It’s time to fill downtown Everett planters with bright flowers again at Viva Color, May 13. All ages are welcome to help Everett Parks and Recreation employees plant hundreds of blooming plants and greens in large containers. Meet at 8:30 a.m. on the corner of Colby and Hewitt avenues. Gloves, trowels, safety vests, refreshments and souvenir buttons are provided. More info: everettwa.gov, 425-257-8300 ext. 2.

Rock opera: “In His Hands,” a Christian rock opera by local composer Susan Olmos, runs May 13-15 at the Mountlake Terrace High School auditorium, 21801 44th Ave. W. The Holy Rosary Edmonds Church event benefits the Edmonds-based Washington Kids in Transition nonprofit. Tickets are $20-$25. More info: inhishands.brownpapertickets.com.

Cleanup day: A Smokey Point Clean Up Day is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 14, with check-in at 9:30 a.m., in the parking lot of Safeway, 3532 172nd St. Volunteers will clean up four signs. Safeway will provide lunch for volunteers. Sign-ups and more info: Jennifer Smith, 360-840-8099 or amorcwatch@gmail.com.

Food drive: The annual Letter Carriers Food Drive is May 14. Mail carriers will leave yellow collection bags on porches the week of May 9; filled bags can be left on porches for pickup May 14. Volunteers are needed to sort food at four post offices: two in Everett and one each in Edmonds and Lynnwood. More info: www.voaww.org/special-events-groups.

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.

St. Jude’s benefit: Horse Country Farm holds a Saddle Up for St. Jude’s fundraiser and summer camp open house, 1-4 p.m. May 15. The farm is on Highway 92 between Granite Falls and Lake Stevens. Half of all proceeds go to the research hospital. Sign up for day camp, enjoy a half-hour trail ride or riding lesson, lease a horse, give a little one a pony ride — or have a family member dump a muck bucket for a $5 donation. More info: www.horsecountryfarm.com, 360-691-7509.

Audubon fundraiser: The annual Barn Dance and Chili Feed to benefit the Smart Growth Program of Pilchuck Audubon Society is set for 3-7 p.m. May 15 at Craven Farm, 13817 Short School Road, Snohomish. Music by the CD Woodbury Band, chili dinner, wine and beer available. RSVP to execdirector@pilchuckaudubon.org. Cost is $20 at the door, kids under age 12 free. More info: 425-923-8625.

Sew Thoughtful: This month’s charitable sewing project by the Snohomish County Clothing and Textile Advisors will be piecing quilts for Providence Hospital’s NICU, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 20 in the Cougar classroom behind the WSU Extension office at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Bring your machine and other sewing supplies, lunch and water. Kits provided. More info: Arlene, afharris@juno.com or 425-743-0118.

Relay For Life: The Stanwood-Camano Relay For Life to benefit the American Cancer Society is May 21 at the Stanwood Fair Grounds. A Bingo Night fundraiser is set for 5-8 p.m. May 15 at Viking Hall, 1331 Pioneer Highway, Silvana. Cost is $10. Another fundraiser is 5-9 p.m. May 18 at Amigos Restaurant, 6996 265th St. NW in Stanwood, which will donate 20 percent of meal tickets with coupon. More info: www.stanwoodcamano relay.org.

Blood drive: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 21 in the parking lot at Arlington City Hall, 238 N Olympic Ave. More info: www.bloodworksnw.org.

Golden Paw Gala: The Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) of Everett will host the third annual Golden Paw Gala, 6-9:30 p.m. May 21 at the Everett Golf and Country Club. Proceeds benefit the animals of the Everett Animal Shelter. Tickets are $65. More info: www.everettarf.org, 425-257-6273.

Puppy pads: Everett Animal Shelter seeks donations of puppy pee pads. The shelter is at 333 Smith Island Road. More info: 425-257-6000.

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: rbswengel@comcast.net.

Vendors, Marysville: Marysville Parks and Recreation seeks vendors for its “Junk in the Trunk” flea market, set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 9 at the Municipal Courthouse, 1015 State Ave. Sell garage sale items, household items, tools, vintage items, antiques, collectibles, crafts and more. Park your car in one space and then sell from the open space next to it for $25. More info: 360-363-8450, mburgess@marysvillewa.gov.

Vendors, Marysville: The 10th annual Marysville Poochapalooza seeks pet-related vendors and business sponsors for Snohomish County’s biggest summer-time outdoor dog event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 9 at Asbery Field, 1605 Seventh St. Sponsored by Marysville Dog Owner Group. Spaces range from $110 to $250. More info: poochapalooza.org.

Bike work parties: Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop holds work parties 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 4, to prepare for the annual Kids Bike Swap on June 12. Volunteers also are needed the day of the event. The nonprofit is at 2531 Broadway, Everett. All mechanical abilities welcome to help transform donated bicycles into “two-wheeled jewels.” Bike donations also welcome, especially 24-inch and 20-inch. More info: 425-252-6952.

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.

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.

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

Healthy living tips: “Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research” is set for 11 a.m. May 21 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Information and hands-on tools to help you plan for healthy aging. More info: 425-493-8202.

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 nonmembers. 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 nonmembers. 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 older. More info: Terry, 425-337-6922 or 425-337-5198 (cell).

Assistance

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.