Community Extra: Calendar for Oct. 14-22

Published 1:30 am Friday, October 14, 2016

EVENTS

Book sale: The Friends of the Arlington Library book sale and membership drive concludes 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 14 at the library, 135 N Washington Ave. More info: 360-435-3033.

Vaux’s swifts: Pilchuck Audubon Society hosts Larry Schwitters, who will present on the “Vaux’s Happening Project” at its October program meeting, 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at Everett Firefighter’s Hall, 2411 Hewitt Ave. More info: pilchuckaudubon.org.

Pancakes, Lake Stevens: A Norwegian Pancake Breakfast is served 7:30-10:30 a.m. Oct. 15 (third Saturday, September to May) at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE. Cost is $6; children younger than 4 are free. Proceeds this month benefit the Lake Stevens Community Food Bank building fund. More info: 425-334-0421.

Pancakes, Monroe: 8-10:30 a.m. Oct. 15 (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.

Pancakes, Mukilteo: The Mukilteo Firefighters Pancake Breakfast is set for 8 am.-noon Oct. 15 at Fire Station 25, 10400 47th Place W. Pancakes, ham, eggs. Fire vehicle photo opportunities and tours for kids. Proceeds benefit the Mukilteo Firefighters Benevolent Fund. Food bank donations also welcome.

Apple cider pressing: Get hands-on with the Western Heritage Center at Apple Cider Pressing Day, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 15 at 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. Enjoy apple cider fresh from the press and bring your own bottle to fill and take home. More info: www.westernher itagecenter.org, 425-232-3493.

Bazaar, Marysville: The Afton Chapter Order of Eastern Star bazaar is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Marysville Masonic Hall, 419 Columbia Ave. Vendor fees benefited scholarships.

Bazaar, Arlington: The nonprofit Loyal Heights Community Club holds its fall bazaar, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 15 at 4305 269th Place NE, Arlington. More info: 360-435-2998.

Everett Massacre Centennial: The Everett Public Library hosts several events over the next month to mark 100 years since labor strife erupted into a gunfight killing at least seven people on the Everett waterfront on Nov. 5, 1916. On Oct. 15, an introduction to the series starts at 1 p.m. followed by an overview of 1916 Everett at 1:30 p.m. and a comparison of massacre-related coverage in local mainstream and radical press at 2:30 p.m. More info: epls.org.

Shakeout talk: Sandi Doughton, author of “Full-Rip 9.0,” will give a presentation, “Shake, Rattle and Rebound,” 2 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St., and 11 a.m. Oct. 22 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. Other presentations are Oct. 27 in Mill Creek and Nov. 5 in Camano Island and Stanwood. More info: www.sno-isle.org.

Mushrooms, Everett: Learn to distinguish more than 100 different kinds of mushrooms at the annual Mushroom Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 16 in Floral Hall at Forest Park, 802 E Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. Bring your own samples for identification. Sponsored by the Snohomish County Mycological Society with Everett Parks and Recreation. More info: everettwa.gov/655/Mushroom-Show.

Turkey dinner: Utsalady Ladies Aid serves an Old Fashioned Turkey Dinner, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Ladies Aid Building, 78 Utsalady Road, Camano Island. Roast turkey with all the trimmings, vegetables, beverage and homemade pie for $14, $7 for children ages 6-10, free age 5 and younger. Take-outs available.

Civil Air Patrol: The Northshore Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol, a U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, seeks new members and holds an open house, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Army Reserve Center, 130 228th St. SW, Bothell. No military experience or obligation required. Youth ages 12-19 can learn to fly planes and gliders, fight cyber crime, prepare for disasters and more. Adult members also welcome, including pilots, outdoor enthusiasts, aviation buffs, parents and teachers. More info: www.gocivilairpatrol.com.

Bake sale: Find homemade baked goods, specialty handicrafts and gently used treasures at the annual Treats and Treasures Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 19-20 at the Lynnwood Senior Center, 19000 44th Ave. W. Proceeds benefit senior center programs. More info: 425-670-5050.

Mushrooms, Arlington: Learn about “Choice Edible Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest and Beyond” with field guide author Daniel Winkler, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. More info: www.mushroaming.com, 360-435-3033.

Disaster preparedness, Mill Creek: Mill Creek residents are invited to a free Map Your Neighborhood workshop, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 20 at Mill Creek City Hall North, Suite 201, 15720 Main St. The workshop covers the first nine steps to take immediately following a disaster. More info: NickL@cityofmill creek.com, 425-921-5775.

Spark!: An eclectic mix of 12 artists, educators and cultural advocates will give short talks at Spark!, a modern-day salon intended to exchange ideas from Snohomish County arts and culture thought-leaders, 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Snohomish County Public Utility District Auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett. Free but reservations encouraged. More info: www.snocoarts.org.

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more on Oct. 21 (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.

Bats: Bat Lady Barbara Ogaard pays a visit at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 to the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Ogaard rehabilitates injured bats for Sarvey Wildlife Center. Learn how bats are helpful to humans — and even cute. Cost is $5 Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $7 nonmembers. Reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Christmas sale: 2nd Chance Thrift Shop holds an “Everything Christmas” sale of second-hand, used and vintage Christmas decor, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 21-22 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Proceeds benefit the expansion project. More info: 360-387-0222.

Sound Living: WSU Snohomish County Extension Beach Watchers present “Sound Living: From Snowcaps to Whitecaps,” a one-day series of classes about our local environment, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 22 at Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, 4514 84th St. SW. Keynote by retired KING 5 chief meteorologist Jeff Renner on “Sound Challenges, Sound Voices.” Register by Oct. 14. Cost is $20. More info: www.wsusoundliving.org/2016.

Nordic Faire: A Nordic Faire highlighting cultural traditions is set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Sons of Norway Hall, 9910 270th St. NW, Stanwood. Lefse and krumkake demonstrations, baked goods, vendors, lunch available. Sponsored by the Daughters of Norway Ingeborg Lodge 43. More info: 360-387-9146.

Family history: Genealogist Mary Kircher Roddy presents “The Evergreen State: Researching Your Washington State Ancestors,” 10:30 a.m. Oct. 22 at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. Registration encouraged. More info: www.sno-isle.org, 360-658-5000.

YOUTH

Goblin Splash: Everett Parks and Recreation holds its annual Goblin Splash, 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Forest Park Swim Center, . Bring canned food items for the Volunteers of America Everett Food Bank or pay regular admission to boost the Park Scholarship Fund. The spook-tacular event includes games, prizes, refreshments and swim time. More info: everettwa.gov/643/Goblin-Splash.

Candy experiments: Loralee Leavitt leads hands-on experiments using candy, 2 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Everett Public Library Evergreen Branch, 9512 Evergreen Way. Bubbling Warheads, colorful M&Ms, shrinking marshmallows, and more. Stir, squash and submerge candy, all in the name of science. Ages 7-17. Limited space. More info: 425-257-8030.

Zombie Games: Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to see how long they’d survive a zombie apocalypse, 3-5 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Games, crafts, and prizes. Snacks provided. More info: 425-493-8202 ext. 3231.

Mad scientists: Experiment with disembodied brains, vampire blood, frankenworms, exploding ghosts and more at a Mad Scientists Laboratory, 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. For school-age children. More info: 360-629-3132.

Halloween Party: Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to a Halloween Party, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Mill Creek Library, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway. “Minute to Win It” games, board games, snacks and a costume contest. Space is limited; registration required. More info: www.sno-isle.org, 425-337-4822.

Read and Rock: Charlie Williams and Nancy Stewart present “The Chancy and Narly Show,” 10 a.m. Oct. 22 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. What happens when sweet songs meet nutty noises? Get ready for phonetic fun, as Stewart sings and Williams zings. For ages 0 to 5 with an adult caregiver. More info: 425-493-8202 ext. 3232.

Live-Action Clue: Figure out which favorite fictional character stole stories from the library in a game of Live-Action Clue, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to come dressed as a favorite character from a book or movie. Registration is encouraged. More info: www.sno-isle.org, 360-658-5000.

Spooky Science: Explore oozing pumpkins and Halloween slime, 2 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. Mix up a batch of fake blood and learn about chemical reactions. For school-age children and their caregivers. More info: 360-435-3033.

WAYS TO HELP

Making Strides: Making Strides of Snohomish County, a walk fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society, is set for Oct. 15 at the Port of Everett’s Jetty landing, 600 10th St. Registration is at 8 a.m. The walk starts at 9 a.m. More info: http://bit.ly/2dCXU4x.

Arlington work party: Volunteers are invited to help spruce up downtown Arlington during a work party set for 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 15. Meet at the gazebo at Legion Memorial Park, 114 N Olympic Ave. Arlington Assembly participates. Equipment and lunch provided. More info: 360-403-3459.

Green Everett Day: Help plant trees and celebrate the Green Everett Partnership during Green Everett Day, 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 15 at Howarth Park, 1127 Olympic Blvd. Register online. More info: everettwa.gov/796/Green-Everett-Partnership.

Toy drive: A Mansu Family Car Club Community Toy Drive to benefit Toys for Tots of South Snohomish County is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 15 at Toys R Us, 1325A SE Everett Mall Way. More info: 425-249-6486.

Bingo: The Granite Falls Senior Center holds a bingo fundraiser, with two play times, 2-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Oct. 15 at 302 S Granite Ave. Family friendly. Buy-in is $5; $3 for extras. Three extra games at $1 each. Prizes for winners.

Art benefit: A Fall Into Art auction to raise money for public art in Arlington is set for Oct. 15 at Gleneagle Country Club. Tickets are $35 and available at Flowers By George, 335 N. Olympic Ave.

Pizza for PTA: Hazelwood Elementary School PTA holds a pizza fundraiser, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 18 at Domino’s, 2027 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. The restaurant will donate 30 percent of all sales to the school. More info: 425-744-0303.

Chili cook-off: A Chili Throw Down between six local retirement communities is set for 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 19 at Garden Court Retirement, 520 112th St. SW, Everett. Lunch is $5, plus $5 more if you want to vote. Proceeds benefit local fire foundations. More info: 425-438-9080.

Bike work parties: Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop holds weekly Christmas House Work Parties, 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays at 2531 Broadway, Everett. Help clean and fix kids bikes for low-income kids served by Christmas House. No mechanical experience necessary, just a willingness to get greasy. More info: 425-252-6952.

Meadowdale plays: The Meadowdale Arts and Music Boosters Organization holds its annual “Boys vs. Girls” fundraiser performances, 7 p.m. Oct. 20 and 8 p.m. Oct. 21 at the school’s Blackbox Theatre, 6002 168th St. SW, Lynnwood. See two comedic, one-act plays, one with an all-female cast and other with an all-male cast. Donate to your favorite; the play with the most donations wins. Admission is free. More info: www.mhsmambo.org.

Sew Thoughtful: This month’s charitable sewing project by the Snohomish County Clothing and Textile Advisors will be tote bags for children served at Safe Place, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 21 in the Evergreen Room behind the WSU Extension office at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Bring your machine, thread, other sewing supplies and lunch. Kits provided. More info: Arlene, afharris@juno.com or 425-743-0118.

Horse benefit: All Breed Equine Rez-Q holds a Pumpkins and Ponies Octoberfest fall fundraiser, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 22 at 2415 116th St. NE, Marysville. Pony rides for $5. U-pick pumpkins for $7. Baked goods and popcorn, games, raffle, draft horse rides, farm tours and more. More info: 425-263-6390.

Oktoberfest: Northshore Senior Center holds an Oktoberfest fundraiser, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 22 at 10201 Riverside Drive. Music, beer and brats, kids activities, raffle and more. Tickets are $25, $5 for children. More info: www.northshoreoktoberfest.com.

Comedy bash: A Laugh Out Loud comedy bash featuring the Upfront Theatre Troupe is set for 6 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Proceeds benefit center programs and services. Tickets are $30 members, $35 non-members. Drinks, snacks, silent auction and raffle for a one-week stay in Oahu. More info: 360-653-4551.

Socktoberfest: Central Lutheran Church and Emmaus Community are collecting new adult pairs of socks to donate to homeless and low-income families at an Oct. 23 event. Donation bins are at Trinity Lutheran Church (2324 Lombard Ave.), Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (215 Mukilteo Blvd.), Central Lutheran Church (2702 Rockefeller Ave.), and the Everett Public Library (2702 Hoyt Ave.). Cash donations toward the purchase of more new socks also welcome to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, PO Box 2927, Everett, WA 98213. More info: tinyurl.com/2016Socktoberfest.

Shelter fundraiser: The Family Shelter, a program of The Interfaith Association of NW Washington, provides temporary housing for local families experiencing homelessness. An annual fundraiser, Always a Time to Bloom, is set for 6-9 p.m. Oct. 25 at Floral Hall, located at Forest Park, 802 E Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. Gourmet food, live jazz, silent auction and more. Buy tickets ($50) or donate online at www.interfaithwa.org/bloom. More info: 425-252-6672.

Harvest Fest sponsors: Mariner High School students are planning a Harvest Festival for Oct. 31 and seek sponsors to help make the popular community event a success. Last year’s event saw 1,500 attendees and brought in more than 10,000 nonperishable food items for local hunger efforts. Sponsorship levels range from $50 to $300. More info: MarinerHarvest Fest@gmail.com.

Stuffed toy drive: Goldwing Touring Association Chapter C, based in Everett, holds a stuffed animal toy drive through Dec. 12. Donations of new or like-new stuffed toys can be dropped off Tuesdays through Saturdays in the light blue barrel inside Everett Powersports, 215 SW Everett Mall Way, Everett. Pick-up service is available for larger donations. More info: Kathy Leon, 206-940-4990 or kathy-Leon@comcast.net.

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.

Yoga: Yoga classes are held at noon Mondays, 2 p.m. Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. Wednesdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. All levels welcome. 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

Homebuyer workshop: Homebuyers workshop: ReMax Real Estate hosts a free Washington State Housing Finance Commission homebuyer workshop, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at 2707 Colby Ave., Suite 1001, Everett. Call to confirm seating. More info: 425-770-5504, www.wshfc.org.

Career fair: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 18 in Woodway Hall 202 on the campus of Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. More info: edcc.edu/careeractioncenter.

ORCA Lift: Households that meet certain lower income requirements can qualify for the ORCA Lift program, which offers discounts on regional transit fares. Enrollment events are set for 2:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 21 and 28 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. More info: parenthelp123.org/orca-lift.

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, go to 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 & 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.

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