Community Extra: Calendar for Aug. 12-20

Published 1:30 am Friday, August 12, 2016

EVENTS

Rummage sale: The Northshore Senior Center’s Ransacked Attic Rummage Sale wraps up 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 12 and 8 a.m.-noon Aug. 13 at 10201 E Riverside Drive, Bothell. Ongoing restocking. Books, antiques, collectibles, crafts, Christmas items, toys and much more. More info: 425-487-2441.

Threshing bee: The Sky Valley Stock and Antique Tractor Club’s annual Tractor Show and Threshing Bee runs 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Aug. 12-14 at the Frohning farm, 1524-A Tualco Loop Road, Monroe. Tractor pulling contests, threshing, fast start race, food vendors, pie, root beer floats, lots of kids activities. General admission is $7; kids under age 12 are free. More info: www.skyvalleyantiquetractor.com.

Street festival: A Handmade and Homegrown Festival featuring more than 100 vendors runs 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 12 and 13 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 14 at State Avenue and Third Street in downtown Marysville. More info: www.facebook.com/marysvillestreetfestival.

Taste of Edmonds: The annual festival runs 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 12 and 13 and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Civic Playfield, 310 Sixth Ave. N. Entrance is $4 per day; ages 12 and younger are free. Vendors, beer and wine gardens, live entertainment, kids activities and more. More info: www.atasteofedmonds.com.

Skate park: The Monroe Board and Blade Skate Park has a grand reopening scheduled for 10 a.m. Aug. 13 at Lake Tye Park, 14964 Fryelands Blvd. The event coincides with INT League’s Skate the Lake waterski, wakeboard, surf, wake skate and knee board water competition. Free to spectators. More info: monroewa.gov.

Mutt Strut: Everett’s annual day for dogs is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 13 at Langus Riverfront Park, 400 Smith Island Road. Pet-friendly vendors, community dog walk, Rover Run, Pet Showcase, free microchipping for Snohomish County residents’ pets, and more. More info: everettwa.gov/muttstrut.

Model airplanes: The Barnyard Buzzards Model Airplane Club hosts a National Model Aviation Day open house, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 13 at Camp Edward, 25821 Monroe Camp Road, Snohomish. Model aircraft of all kinds will be flying. Free introductory flights. Free food. Donations accepted for the Sky Valley Food Bank. More info: www.bbmac.net, 360-348-6033.

Car show: The Collectors Car Show and Outdoor Market runs 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road. Raffle prizes, beer garden, entertainment, barbecue lunch and more. More info: camanocenter.org.

Car show: Randy’s Classic Car Round-Up runs 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 13 at Randy’s Ring and Pinion, 10411 Airport Road. Open entry, no fee. Classic, muscle, custom and hot rod cars. Kids activities. More info: www.facebook.com/events/598302397013596.

Latino Expo: 12-6 p.m. Aug. 13 at Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Children’s regional dress contest (limited space for participants; registration required), karaoke contests, Latin American cuisine, health check-ups, vendors, raffles and more. More info: www.facebook.com/events/1205693796128771.

Shellfish dinner: Sound Salmon Solutions and the Stillaguamish Clean Water District offer a free shellfish dinner, 3-7 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Flloyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. Free dinner, music and information about how to protect local water quality and shellfish harvests. More info: 425-252-6686, www.soundsalmonsolutions.org.

Rocks and Minerals: The Maplewood Rock and Gem Club of Edmonds holds a Rock and Mineral Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 13 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 14 at 8802 196th St. SW, Edmonds. Rough rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry. Free rocks for kids. More info: www.maplewoodrockclub.com.

Pow wow: The Stillaguamish Festival of the River and Pow Wow runs Aug. 13-14 at River Meadows Park, 20416 Jordan Road, Arlington. Entertainment, pow wow, live music, children’s activities. Free entry; parking is $10. More info: festivaloftheriver.com.

Buffet brunch: 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 14 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.

Sunday dinner: 12-2 p.m. Aug. 14 (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.

Football potluck: It’s “Football Fever” at Utsalady Ladies Aid’s annual Potluck Picnic and Raffle, 12 to 4 p.m. Aug. 14 at 78 Utsalady Road, Camano Island. Bring a favorite dish to share. Hot dogs, coffee, lemonade and water will be provided. Enjoy a cakewalk and games for all ages. Wear your favorite football team colors. All are welcome.

Connections: Rebecca Crichton from the Northwest Center for Creative Aging will talk about creative ways to bridge generation gaps, 1:30-3 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Registration and more info: 360-653-4551, aerbeck@stillycenter.org.

Car show: The annual Hot Rods and Muscle Car Show is set for 4-7 p.m. Aug. 17 in the parking lot outside Burgermaster and Kennelly Keys Music of Everett, 7909 and 7903 Evergreen Way, Everett. Local car clubs and cars buffs will be showing their custom cars and hot rods for public viewing. Live music. Free for spectators. Car entry is $15. More info: 425-347-5700.

Genealogy conference: The Northwest Genealogy Conference will be held Aug. 17-20 at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington. A free day geared at beginners is 1-5 p.m. Aug. 17. Registration for the remainder of the conference is online at stillygen.org, or at the door for a higher price. Costs range from $70 to $185. More info: stillygen.org.

Distillery event: Washington On the Rocks, a distillery event to benefit GroWashington, is set for Aug. 19 at the Everett Yacht Club, 404 14th St. General admission is 3-5 p.m. for $40 and includes eight tastings and appetizers. Tickets and more info: www.waontherocks.com.

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more at 7 p.m. Aug. 19 (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: Lana Kapustik, 425-765-6058.

Taste of Music: Snohomish Taste of Music, including the semi-finals of the International Blues Challenge, runs Aug. 19-21 at the Carnegie Education Center outdoor plaza, 105 Cedar Ave. Tickets are $10 per day or $25 for all three days. Proceeds support revitalization of downtown Snohomish. More info: snohomishtasteofmusic2016.brownpapertickets.com.

Pancakes, Monroe: 8-10:30 a.m. Aug. 20 (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.

Car show: The Bill Baker Memorial Steel and Wheel SuperShow is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 20 at Machinists Union District Lodge 751’s Everett Union Hall, 8729 Airport Road. Custom cars and motorcycles, food, live music and the 1979 National Hot Road Association champion top-fuel dragster, The Assassin. Registration fees benefit Guide Dogs of America. More info: www.facebook.com/IAM751.

Ubuntu: The Snohomish County NAACP presents “Ubuntu: A Multi-Cultural Arts Expose,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 20 at Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Visual arts, performances, vendors, and information on health, wellness, financial literacy and access to higher education. More info: www.naacp-snoco.org/ubuntu.

Dog wash: The Camano Animal Shelter Association’s 10th annual Dog Wash runs 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 20 at the corner of Can Ku Road and East Camano Drive on Camano Island. Nail clipping by professional groomers; free bandana. Proceeds benefit CASA. More info: 360-387-1902.

Open Barn: Equine Aid Horse and Donkey Rescue holds an Open Barn event, 12-4 p.m. Aug. 20 at 11726 257th Ave. SE, Monroe. Meet the herd. Food, music, horseshoe decorating contest, donkey kissing booth. Free admission. More info: www.equineaid.org.

Beer Fest: The Everett Craft Beer Festival is set for 12-7 p.m. Aug. 20 on Hoyt and Hewitt avenues in downtown Everett. More than 100 beers from over 30 state breweries. Live music, food vendors. Tickets are $20 to $25; $5 for designated drivers. More info: www.washingtonbeer.com.

Beach adventure: Join Edmonds Ranger naturalists and volunteer beach docents for a Moonlight Beach Adventure, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at Marina Beach Park, 470 Admiral Way. Stories, songs, touch tanks with underwater creatures. Bring a flashlight. All ages. Free. More info: 425-771-0227.

Fresh Paint: Purchase art fresh off the easel at Everett’s waterfront art festival presented by the Schack Art Center, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 20 and 21 at the Port of Everett Marina, 1700 W Marine View Drive. Free admission. Over 135 artist booths, glassblowing, woodcarving and pottery demonstrations, live entertainment, food vendors. Float find Aug. 20 on Jetty Island (ferry reservations recommended). More info: www.schack.org/events/fresh-paint.

YOUTH

Storybook Garden: Stories, crafts and hands-on activities for “Sammy and Sally’s Search for Salmon,” 11 a.m. Aug. 13 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. More info: 360-435-3033.

Knight Life: The Knights of Veritas demonstrate combat techniques with real swords while teaching kids about medieval life, 2-3 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Ages 7 and up. More info: 425-257-8030.

Balloons: Science experiments, games and fun with lots of balloons, 2 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Ages 5 and up with caregiver. More info: 425-493-8202, ext. 3232.

WAYS TO HELP

School supplies, Everett: The Everett Public Schools Foundation holds its annual Stuff the Bus for Kids school supply drive, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 12-14 at QFC stores (2615 Broadway and 4919 Evergreen Way), Fred Meyer (12906 Bothell-Everett Highway) and Staples (4920 Evergreen Way). More info: www.everettsd.org/epsf, khansen@everettsd.org or 425-385-4695.

School supplies, Everett: Sleep Train outlets hold a school supply drive for foster kids through Sept. 4. Bring donations to Sleep Train, 1130 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett. Most requested items include backpacks, three-ring binders, notebooks, flash drives, pens and pencils. More info: www.sleeptrainfosterkids.org.

School supplies, Monroe: Healthy Family Chiropractic in Monroe offers free consultation, exam and X-rays to new patients during the month of August in exchange for $20 worth of school supplies for a Fill the Bus drive. More info: 360-794-3376, healthyfamilychiropracticpc.com.

School supplies, Monroe: Sky Valley Food Bank’s Supplies 4 Success drive seeks backpacks, binders and all the normal school supplies to fill them up for local students. Drop off donations during regular donation hours, 8-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays at 233 Sky River Parkway. Monetary donations welcome at www.svfoodbank.org or to P.O. Box 724, Monroe, WA 98272. More info: 360-794-7959.

Food, women’s shelter: YWCA Pathways for Women shelter in Lynnwood is in need of the following food items: canned chicken and ham, hearty soups, spaghetti sauce, cooking oil, minute rice, Betty Crocker complete dinners, canned fruits and vegetables, snack food, cereal and condiments. Donations can be taken to the shelter at 6027 208th St. SW in Lynnwood. More info: 425-774-9843.

Sew doll clothes: Quality Sewing and Vacuum hosts a free Open Sew event to benefit Christmas House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 13 at 10121 Evergreen Way. Bring your machine and supplies and help sew 18-inch doll outfits. More info: Betty or Margaret at 425-290-8000.

Barn party: Thomas Family Farm plans a Give it the Boot Barn Party, including dinner, dancing with a live band and a silent auction, 5-10 p.m. Aug. 13. Ages 21 and over. A fundraiser for a local woman battling stage 4 cancer. Admission is $20. The farm is at 9010 Marsh Road in Snohomish. More info: 360-568-6945, www.facebook.com/events/1047153528711099.

Foster a pet: The Everett Animal Shelter holds a training session for prospective foster pet owners, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 17. Foster homes are needed for adult cats mostly, but also kittens and puppies. The shelter is at 333 Smith Island Road. More info: everettwa.gov/181/Foster-a-Pet.

Work party: Dig in at a volunteer work party for Green Everett Partnership, 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 20 at Thornton A. Sullivan Park, 11405 Silver Lake Road. Help restore and protect one of Everett’s urban forests. More info: 425-238-0065, greeneverett@forterra.org.

Storage needed: Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop seeks a garage, warehouse space or other storage area for the next several months to store over 100 bicycles that will be given to disadvantaged children in December through Christmas House. The storage area must be accessible with bikes swapped in and out. More info: 425-252-6952, sharingwheels@gmail.com.

Hospice volunteers: Hospice of the Northwest seeks volunteer companions for hospice patients in Snohomish County. The next three-day training session is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 23, 30 and Oct. 7, at Hospice of the Northwest, 227 Freeway Drive, Suite A, Mount Vernon. Background and health checks are required, and space fills quickly, so apply early. More info: Julie Pryor Barr, 360-814-5588 or jbarr@hospicenw.org.

Vendors: Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County plans a Celebrating Women Expo, Sept. 30-Oct. 1 at Xfinity Arena and seeks vendors highlighting women-owned businesses. More info: Jenny Wieland, 425-259-2827 ext. 1025 or jenny@dvs-snoco.org.

Vendors: The Afton Chapter Order of Eastern Star bazaar is set for Oct. 15 in Marysville. Spaces are $15 with your own table, $20 with table provided. Benefits a scholarship fund. More info: Helen Collins, 425-337-6493.

Work clothing, YWCA: The YWCA Working Women’s Wardrobe program is in need of personal care and feminine hygiene products. 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, 3010 Grand Ave., Everett. For other sites or more information, go to www.dvs-snoco.org or call 425-259-2827 ext. 13.

SENIORS

Everett center closed: The Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett will be closed through Aug. 27 while crews remodel the restrooms. More info: everettwa.gov/seniorcenter, 425-257-8780.

Medicare: Senior Services of Snohomish County holds a free “Welcome to Medicare” seminar, 2-3:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at Verdant Health Commission, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. More info: 425-290-1276.

Aging Mastery: The Stillaguamish Senior Center seeks adults age 55 and older for the Aging Mastery program, 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 14-Nov. 16. The 10-week program is designed to inform, encourage and support older adults as they take steps to improve their health and stay engaged in their communities. Incentives and rewards for completion. The Stillaguamish Senior Center is at 18301 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Registration and more info: Adele, 360-653-4551 or aerbeck@stillycenter.org.

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.

Dental cleanings: Low-cost dental hygiene cleanings will be available 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 19 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Costs range from $85 to $125. Appointments and more info: 360-653-4551.

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.

ASSISTANCE

Sports physicals: Group Health medical staff members offer free sports physicals, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 13 in the gym at Everett High School, 2416 Colby Ave. Any middle or high school student who is participating in fall sports is eligible. A completed sports physical form from the student’s school is required.

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.