Community Extra: Calendar for Sept. 16-24

Published 1:30 am Friday, September 16, 2016

EVENTS

EdCC anniversary: Edmonds Community College holds a 50th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration, 4-9 p.m. Sept. 16 at Triton Field on the campus at 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Enjoy live music through the decades, refreshments, food trucks and more. More info: www.edcc.edu.

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more on Sept. 16 (third Friday) at the Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington. Celtic jam at 5 p.m., workshop at 6 p.m., circle jam at 7 p.m. Musicians welcome, or just come and enjoy the music. More info: Noel Lareau, 360-691-5907.

Pancakes, Lake Stevens: A Norwegian Pancake Breakfast is served 7:30-10:30 a.m. Sept. 17 (third Saturday, September to May) at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE. Cost is $5; children younger than 4 are free. More info: 425-334-0421.

Pancakes, Monroe: 8-10:30 a.m. Sept. 17 (third Saturday) at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway. Cost is $5, $3 younger than 12. Proceeds benefit the center. More info: 360-794-6359.

Pioneer Days: Learn about life in the Pioneer Days, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 17 at Pioneer Hall, 20722 67th Ave. NE, Arlington. The kid-friendly activities include such chores as milking a cow, washing clothes, churning butter, sawing logs and spinning yarn. Free. Entry to the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneers Museum on the same site is at regular admission. More info: 360-435-7289.

Autopsies: Forensic pathologist Dr. Carl Wigren takes us deep into the world of autopsies and crime scenes with a humorous and frank presentation, “Autopsies: Forensic Pathology and the Real World of CSI,” 2-3:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Everett Public Library auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave. More info: 425-257-7640.

Zombie Walk: Zombies and ghouls will lurch through the streets of downtown Snohomish for the annual Zombie Walk on Sept. 17. Zombies, zombie hunters and spectators are asked to bring “rations for the survivors” (food donations for the Snohomish Community Food Bank). Zombies should gather at 4:30 p.m. at 105 Cedar Ave. Walk begins at 5:30 p.m. along First Street and Avenue D. More info: www.facebook.com/events/1586832794946715.

K9 fundraiser: The Mirkwood Public House, at 117 E Division St. in Arlington, plans a police appreciation night Sept. 17 to raise money for the Arlington Police K9 program. Live music starts at 7 p.m. with a $5 cover charge. Scheduled to perform are Maiden Voyage, the Skablins, and It Gets Worse. The ska music is described as “happy and danceable.” Kids are welcome until 11 p.m. For more information, call 360-403-9020.

History and Hors d’oeuvres: A Norway-themed History and Hors d’oeuvres night is set for 4-6 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Stanwood Area Historical Society, 27108 102nd Ave. NW. The program is preceded by an open house, 1-4 p.m., to tour new and updated exhibits at the history museum, research library and D.O. Pearson House. More info: 360-629-6110.

Heroin talk: A community forum on Snohomish County’s heroin and opioid issues is set for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20 in the Orca Room at Tulalip Resort, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. The second in a series. More info: www.snohd.org/heroin.

Dog park opening: Sultan holds a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Dogs On First off-leash dog park, 11 a.m. Sept. 21 at the dog park, 703 First St. Work on the park’s expansion continues. Donations of materials and volunteers are welcome. More info: 360-793-1811, donna.murphy@ci.sultan.wa.us.

Peace cranes: The Everett Public Library is folding origami cranes to display for the International Day of Peace, with special “fold-in” parties, 4-7:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Main Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., and the Evergreen Branch, 9512 Evergreen Way. If you want to start folding early, instructions and paper can be found at both library locations. More info: 425-257-8250.

Salmon: Learn about the Pacific Coast salmon life cycle as well as protection and habitat restoration projects in the Stillaguamish watershed, 7 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N East Camano Drive, Camano Island. More info: 360-387-2236, www.camanowildlifehabitat.org.

Tweed Ride: The Snohomish Tweed Ride is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 24. Sport your finest and jaunt through the countryside in Victorian, Edwardian or even Steampunk garb — just no lycra, jeans or modern garb. Be sure to bring a picnic. Enjoy jolly diversions, teas and sweets from event organizers. The ride starts from Snohomish Carnegie Foundation, 105 Cedar Ave., and toodles along the Centennial Trail. Cost is $15 and benefits Historic Downtown Snohomish. More info: www.facebook.com/events/170401156721670.

Health fair: The public is invited to a free health fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. More than 20 vendors, flu shots, and seminars on disaster and emergency preparedness. Coffee and cookies will be served. More info: 360-568-0934.

Carnivorous terrariums: A Carnivorous Terrariums Workshop is set for 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Lake Stevens Library, 1804 Main St. Create your own terrarium to take home. Materials provided. Ages 16 and up. Registration required. More info: 425-334-1900, www.sno-isle.org/locations/lakestevens.

Sk8 Fest: The Centennial Sk8 Fest runs Sept. 24-25 in Arlington. Skateboard races, skate film show, vendors, lawn games and more. More info: www.centennialsk8fest.com.

YOUTH

Bubbleology: Kids in preschool to sixth grade are invited to experiment with various objects to make soap bubbles of up to 40 feet long, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 17 at the Everett Public Library Evergreen Branch, 9512 Evergreen Way. Create your own bubble maker and learn a secret bubble solution. Outdoors if weather is fair, indoors in case of rain. Limited space (first 60 kids outdoors, first 30 kids indoors). More info: 425-257-8250.

Fuse bead robots: Design and make a fuse bead robot or use a design provided, 2 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. For children and families. More info: 360-435-3033.

Adorable pandas: The Arlington Library’s Win It Wednesday for tweens and teens on Sept. 21 is all about “Adorable Pandaring,” 3 p.m. at 135 N Washington Ave. Play a fun new card game with one simple objective: to have the most adorable pandas. Every player will reap a snackish reward. More info: 360-435-3033.

WAYS TO HELP

Sew Thoughtful: This month’s charitable sewing project by the Snohomish County Clothing and Textile Advisors will be pajamas for young children served at Safe Place, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 16 in the Evergreen room behind the WSU Extension office at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Bring your machine, sewing tools, construction thread in various colors and lunch. More info: Arlene, 425-743-0118.

Park work: Volunteers are invited to help clean up Ballinger Park Sept. 17 as part of National Day of Service. The clean-up will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers should meet in the parking lot, 23000 Lakeview Drive. Wear comfortable work clothes and bring gardening gloves and tools. Rain or shine. Groups should register in advance. More info: 425-776-1811.

Day of Caring: The Puget Sound Day of Caring is Sept. 23. United Way volunteer opportunities include more than 40 projects in Snohomish County. Some projects also available Sept. 24. More info: getconnected.uwsc.org.

Driven to Give: Meadowdale High School holds a Driven to Give fundraiser and block party, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 24 at the high school campus, 6002 168th St. SW, Lynnwood. Participants test-drive a luxury Lincoln vehicle from Harris Ford, which then donates $20 per test-drive to the school. Proceeds benefit arts, music and sports programs. There also will be food, music, a classic Mustang club and blood drive during the event. More info: http://goo.gl/EjWoAa.

Friends of the Poor: The annual Friends of the Poor Walk and Run is set for 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 24 at St. Mary’s Catholic Parish, 4200 88th St. NE, Marysville. Registration is 8 a.m. Walkers, sponsors and donations welcome. Proceeds benefit Society of St. Vincent de Paul of St. Mary’s Parish, a nonprofit that helps those living in poverty with utility bills, ORCA transportation cards, beds and other needs. More info: Chris Floyd, 360-659-1810 or christinedfloyd@gmail.com.

Friendship Walk: The annual Friendship Walk, Run and Car Wash is set for Sept. 24 in Arlington. Proceeds benefit Village Community Services’ arts and music programs for disabled adults. Registration for the walk starts at 11 a.m., with 10k, 5k and 1-mile races all starting from Legion Gazebo Park, 114 N Olympic Ave. Suggested registration donation is $30. A car wash runs 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Cenex Co-Op Supply, 121 S Olympic Ave.; suggested donation is $10. More info: 360-653-7752, www.friendshipwalk2016.eventbrite.com.

Buddy Walk: The Down Syndrome Association of Snohomish County’s annual Buddy Walk is set for 2-5 p.m. Sept. 24 at Harvey Field, 9900 Airport Way, Snohomish. The national event promotes inclusion and acceptance of people with Down syndrome. Music, food trucks, carnival rides, chair massages, motorcycle and plane displays, and more. More info: dsasc.donordrive.com/event/bw2016.

Clothes For Kids: The Lynnwood nonprofit that provides disadvantaged students with clothing requests new underwear and socks, jeans sizes 6 to 12, plus-size clothing for teen girls, and other donations of new and gently used clothing. Drop off to secure bin at back door of Clothes For Kids, 16725 52nd Ave. W, Suite B, Lynnwood. More info: 425-741-6500.

Thrift volunteers: Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County seeks volunteers for the New and Again Thrift Shoppe, 3010 Grand Ave., Everett. Cashiers are needed as well as help sorting, pricing and more. More info: Stephanie Civey, stephanie@dvs-snoco.org.

Thrift volunteers: Community Thrift of Arlington seeks volunteers. The thrift store, operated by Quilceda Community Services, provides a work site for special-needs adults learning job skills and general operating funds for the nonprofit. Open Monday to Saturday. More info: 360-435-­0707.

Stanwood Camano center: The Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center, at 9612 271st St. NW in Stanwood, seeks a variety of volunteers. No experience necessary. The Center is open 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays. More info: Michelle Griffith at 360-629-5257.

Camano Center: The Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road on Camano Island, seeks a variety of volunteers. More info: 360-387-0222.

Senior center, Arlington: The Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd. in Arlington, has volunteer opportunities. More info: 360-653-4551 or program@stillycenter.com.

Volunteer: Youthville in Marysville and Everett needs volunteers for its “Incredible Years” programs, which teaches parents how to build good relationships with their children. Volunteers are needed to help prepare meals, do crafts with children or simply hold babies. Must be 18 or older. More info: 360-651-4444, johill@youthville.org.

Tutor: Everett Community College’s Adult Literacy Center seeks volunteers who can tutor adult learners two or more hours per week in reading, writing, basic math and English as a second language. Volunteers must be patient, have good literacy skills and be sensitive to a variety of learning styles and cultural backgrounds. Tutoring times and locations are flexible. Training is free with a six-month commitment. More info: vlp@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9524.

Assist cancer patients: The Cancer Resource Center at the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership seeks volunteers to work weekly four-hour shifts meeting with cancer patients and caregivers to provide support. Drivers also are needed to get cancer patients to treatments and appointments. Volunteers use their own vehicles and get mileage reimbursement. More info: Jerri Wood, 425-322-1114 or jerri.wood@cancer.org.

SENIORS

Health fair: A Senior Healthy Living Fair is set for 12-3 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Mill Creek YMCA, 13723 Puget Park Drive, Everett. Expert information, free health screenings and flu shots, mini lectures, fitness assessments, scam and identity theft information, financial and retirement planning, and more. More info: 425-357-3023.

Coffee time: Marysville Parks and Recreation features Café Baxter, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays (except holidays) at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. Free coffee, pastries and conversation. Open to seniors and their adult friends. More info: 360-363-8450.

Friendship Club: A group of senior citizens meets for lunch second Thursdays, September to June, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1216 Broadway, Everett. Ages 50-plus. Lunch is $7. The group also takes monthly bus tours. More info: Jim or Polly at 425-335-4324.

Mill Creek Seniors Club: Potluck meetings are noon first and third Mondays in the City Hall community room, 15728 Main St. More info: 425-357-1260.

Hilltoppers: The Hilltoppers of Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, a senior social group, meets 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth Tuesdays at the church, 4514 84th St. SW, Mukilteo. The luncheon costs $7. For reservations, call Sheila McGillivray at 425-348-3056.

Singles, Active North Sound Socials: Singles age 50 and older share in a variety of social activities, including potlucks, day trips, games, car shows and more. More info: 206-362-2773 or 425-353-6213.

Singles, Puget Sound Singles: Singles older than 50 join for fun activities, such as weekly breakfasts at 9 a.m. Saturdays at the IHOP at Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way, as well as movie nights, potlucks, day trips and dinner adventures. More info: 425-374-3203.

ASSISTANCE

Free clothing: The next Everybody’s Closet event, which offers free clothing to Snohomish County residents, is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. All are welcome.

Depression Bipolar: The Support Alliance meets 7-8:30 p.m. the second, third and fourth Mondays in the Rainier Room of the Medical Office Building at Providence Hospital Colby Campus, 1700 13th St., Everett. Supporting those with depression or bipolar disorder as well as their family and friends. More info: www.dbsasnoco.org, 425-405-0786.

Mental illness: A National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection recovery support group meets 7-8:30 p.m. second Thursdays at Verdant Health, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Free, confidential and safe support for those living with mental health challenges. More info: Cher Hill, 425-417-2109, my3ts@comcast.net.

Mental illness, family support: Meets 7-8:30 p.m. second Mondays at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100th St. NE, Marysville. A NAMI group for family members of adults living with mental illness to share ideas about coping and becoming better caregivers for their loved ones. More info: Wendy, 206-790-0162, wendyha@isomedia.com.

Mental illness, family support: For parents and caregivers of youth and adolescents up to age 20 living with mental illness, including ADHD. Meets 7 p.m. first Tuesdays at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Look for “NAMI Basics” sign. More info: Carolyn or Michael, 425-347-5365, namicontact@gmail.com.

Suicide Loss: A Survivors of Suicide Loss support group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. For those grieving and surviving suicide loss. More info: Angie Drake, 425-622-3313 or scsuicideprevention.org.

Grief group: The Stillaguamish Senior Center offers a drop-in grief group, 2-3:30 p.m. every other Wednesday in the annex building of the Arlington Community Resource Center located behind the senior center at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. More info: 360-653-4551 ext. 234.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): Several local chapters of this nonprofit weight-loss club meet at different days and times across Snohomish County. Meetings include a private weigh-in, peer support, information and awards for progress. First meeting is free. More info: www.tops.org, or area captain Darlene Wascher at 360-658-1311.

Celiac support: A Celiac Disease Foundation support group meets 1 p.m. third Saturdays at the Camano Island Multi Purpose Center, 141 N East Camano Drive. Free. More info: Stanwood@celiac.org.

Self-management: Trained presenter James Luark hosts an information and discussion group on “Construction Self-Management,” 1-3 p.m. Mondays at the Center For Healthy Living, 4100 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Suite 1, Lynnwood. Join anytime. Free. Coffee and tea provided. More info: 425-330-2860.

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