Community Extra: Calendar for Nov. 11-19
Published 1:30 am Friday, November 11, 2016
EVENTS
Veterans Day concert: A Veterans Day concert to honor military is set for 7 p.m. Nov. 11 at First Presbyterian Church of Everett, 2936 Rockefeller Ave. Featuring the church’s chancel and handbell choirs and guest vocalists. Refreshments to follow. More info: 425-259-7139.
Buffet brunch: 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 12 at the Camano Island Yacht Club, 129 N Sunset Drive. Cost is $9, $5 younger than 9. Omelets are $1 extra. Bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, blueberry pancakes, fruit, sweet rolls, beverages.
Santa photos, NOAH: Bring family and pets to meet Santa, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 12 at The NOAH Center, 31300 Brandstrom Road, Stanwood. Photos are $10 per pose. Proceeds benefit the animal shelter. Cookies, cocoa and puppy treats provided. More info: 360-629-7055, www.thenoahcenter.org.
Santa photos, CASA: Bring family and pets to meet Santa, 10 a.m-4:30 p.m. Nov. 12 (except for an hour-long lunch break at 12:30 p.m.) at the Country Store, 8815 272nd St. NW, Stanwood. Cost is $20 for a CD with four photos. Proceeds benefit the Camano Animal Shelter Association. More info: 360-387-1902, www.camanoanimalshelter.org.
Rock and gem show: The Maplewood Rock and Gem Club’s annual Fall Show runs 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 12 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 13 at 8802 196th St. SW, Edmonds. Free admission. Displays, demonstrations, children’s activities and more. More info: www.maplewoodrockclub.com, 425-338-4184.
Turkey dinner: St. Michael Catholic Church holds its annual Turkey Dinner, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 13 in the parish’s Large Hall, 1512 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Turkey dinner with all the fixings, plus homemade pie. More info: 360-568-0821.
Sunday dinner: 12-2 p.m. Nov. 13 (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.
Disaster preparedness: Learn how to help your neighborhood prepare for a disaster at a free Neighborhood Ambassador workshop, 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Fire Station 12, 3525 108th St. SE, Everett. Register at http://bit.ly/MYNHiltonLakeNov2016.
“The Long Night”: A free special screening of Tim Matsui’s award-winning 2015 documentary filmed in Seattle is set for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at Edmonds Unitarian Universalist, 8109 224th St. SW. The showing is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County. The subject is minors forced into the sex trade. Filmmaker Matsui will be at the screening.
Beavers: Watch the IMAX movie “Beavers” and learn more about the animal’s habits and habitat requirements, 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost is $5 Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $7 non-members. Reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.
Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more on Nov. 18 (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. Nov. 19 (third Saturday, September to May) at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE. Cost is $6; children younger than 4 are free. More info: 425-334-0421.
Pancakes, Monroe: 8-10:30 a.m. Nov. 19 (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.
BAZAARS
Bazaar, Darrington: A Holiday Bazaar is set for 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11 and 12 at the Cascade Senior Center, 1115 Darrington St. Gift baskets, handcrafted holiday ornaments, bake sale and much more. More info: 360-436-0646.
Craft fair, Lynnwood: The Lynnwood Eagles Auxiliary holds its annual Craft Fair, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 12 at 19223 Highway 99, Lynnwood. More info: 425-776-8075.
Bazaar, Lake Stevens: A Holiday Bazaar is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Lake Stevens Senior Center, 2302 Soper Hill Road. Arts, crafts, gifts, food, music and more. More info: 425-335-0345.
Celebrating Hope: The annual Celebrating Hope Holiday Bazaar to benefit the American Cancer Society is set for 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 12 at Totem Middle School, 1605 Seventh St., Marysville. Specialty gifts, homemade items, independent consultants, door prizes and more. More info: 503-930-1628.
Bazaar, Camano Island: The annual Camano Center Holiday Craft and Gift Bazaar runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 19 at 606 Arrowhead Road. Locally handmade crafts and gifts, Holiday Lunch Café, and bake sale. More info: 360-387-0222.
Bazaar, Bothell: The Kennard Community Club holds its annual “ABC: Arts, Bake and Craft Sale,” 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Kennard Mobile Estates clubhouse, 2200 196th St. More info: 425-273-1013, laureluhlig1@gmail.com.
Bazaar, Mountlake Terrace: A Holiday Bazaar is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 19 at Vineyard at Mountlake Terrace, 23008 56th Ave. W. Table fees, quilt raffles, door prizes and bake sale proceeds benefit Holly House. More info: 425-678-6008.
Artist Gift Show: The Puget Sound Artists’ Gift Show runs 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 19 at ArtWorks, 201 Second Ave. S, Edmonds. Local professional artists offer unique gifts. Free parking and admission. More info: www.childspottery.com/puget-sound-artists-gift-show.
Bazaar, Tulalip: A Tulalip Native Christmas Bazaar runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 19 and 20 at the Don Hatch Jr. Youth Center, 6700 Totem Beach Road. Native art, drums, beaded jewelry, carvings, prints, cedar baskets, clothing. Also, Indian tacos and fry bread, chili and pastries to support the Tulalip Lions Club.
Oddmall: The Emporium of the Weird returns 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 19 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 20 at Holiday Inn Downtown Everett, 3105 Pine St. Free admission. More info: www.facebook.com/OddmallSeattle, 425-233-2337.
Gift shop: The Carl Gipson Senior Center gift shop is open to all, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Christmas cards on sale for 10 cents each until gone. Men’s corner, Seahawks items, and more. The senior center is at 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8780.
YOUTH
Flip books: Learn about the history of flip books, how they work and design or color your own to take home at “Flip Books: Paper Movies,” 2 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. More info: 360-435-3033.
Try hockey: Everett Youth Hockey Booster Club invites boys and girls to a “Try Hockey for Free” clinic, 3:15 p.m. Nov. 12 at Xfinity Community Ice Rink, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Ages 4 to 9. Come an hour early to get fitted for hockey gear. Registration and more info: www.tryhockeyforfree.com/6678, 425-422-5365.
Steam Tunnel: School-age children are invited to explore the amazing math and physics of music, then create a composition to perform as a group, at “Steam Tunnel: Where Science and Arts Collide,” 4 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. More info: 360-629-3132.
Ozobots: Teens are invited to compete at putting these tiny robots through mazes and obstacles, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. More info: 360-568-2898, ext. 4040.
Uncanny valley: Teens are invited to turn a photo of themselves into a sculpture using modeling clay in an exercise that illustrates “the uncanny valley,” 3 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. More info: 360-435-3033.
Hogwarts 101: Celebrate the world of Harry Potter by taking a trip to Hogwarts for an evening course on witchcraft and wizardry, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Become sorted, acquire a wand, get spell certified and more, all while competing for the house cup. For tweens and teens. Registration required. More info: 360-568-2898, ext. 4040.
Harry Potter trivia: Come get sorted into houses for a trivia game that’s all Harry Potter, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. All ages. Prizes include a copy of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” and movie tickets for “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” More info: 360-435-3033.
WAYS TO HELP
Forget-Me-Not: Volunteers with Disabled American Veterans Snohomish County Chapter 13 will accept donations to help local disabled veterans, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Nov. 11-13 at QFC, 11700 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo. The blue silk flowers are sold as part of DAV Forget-Me-Not Day.
Bike work party: Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop holds a work party, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 13, in addition to weekly 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.
Food drive: The Snohomish 89ers Red youth football team holds a food drive, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Snohomish Fred Meyer, 2801 Bickford Ave., to benefit the Volunteers of America Sultan backpack program.
DVS luncheon: Help “Take a Bite Out of Domestic Violence” at a luncheon fundraiser, noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Outback Steakhouse in Everett. Cost is $15. A portion of proceeds benefit Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County. More info: Stephanie Civey, stephanie@dvs-snoco.org or 425-259-2827, ext. 1013.
Dance fundraiser: The Kamiak High School dance team plans a dinner fundraiser through Olive Garden, 4:30-7 p.m. Nov. 17 in the school commons, 10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Tickets are $18 — or $30 for two — and $12 for senior citizens and children age 12 and younger. Tickets are available at the door. Take-out also available.
PTSA dinner: The Post Middle School PTSA holds a fundraiser dinner and auction, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 18 at Immaculate Conception Church, 1200 E Fifth St., Arlington. Adults only. Tickets are $15, or $25 per couple. For tickets, email kimnicole8@aol.com or stop by the main office at the school, 1220 E Fifth St.
Operation Gratitude: Mill Creek is collecting donations of snacks, entertainment, gifts, letters and more to send to Operation Gratitude. Donations welcome through 5 p.m. Nov. 17 at City Hall, 15728 Main St. The mission is to lift the spirits and meet the evolving needs of active duty and veteran communities. More info: www.operation gratitude.com.
Coat drive: The Marysville Police Department will collect coats, hats and gloves that will be distributed to families in need, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at Fred Meyer (9925 State Ave.) and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 19 at Walmart (8713 64th St. NE).
Fun run: The Edmonds Community College Foundation holds its inaugural 5K Walk and Run on Nov. 19 to support student scholarships, emergency assistance funds, and innovation grants. Registration is $40 through Nov. 18, $45 after. Team registration is $500 and due Nov. 12. More info: edcc.edu/ foundation5K.
Drivers: Concern For Neighbors Food Bank in Mountlake Terrace seeks volunteers to drive or ride on its trucks to pick up grocery store donations. Drivers and riders should be at least 25 years old, able to lift at least 40 pounds, and have a good driving record. Drivers are needed 7:30-11 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays and some Saturdays. Volunteers also are needed at the food bank warehouse Monday or Tuesday mornings. More info: 425-778-7227, Concern4NeighborsFoodBank@yahoo.com.
Adopt a Family: The YWCA is in need of sponsors for its Adopt-a-Family program. Gifts go directly to a YWCA family that has faced poverty, violence or homelessness. More info: Vicki Von Stubbe, 425-258-2766 ext. 150 or vvonstubbe@ywcaworks.org.
Light a Light: Donate $5 per light on a living fir tree at the Frances Anderson Center to benefit the city of Edmonds Youth Scholarship Fund. Call 425-771-0268 to have a donation form sent to you, or pick one up at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. The tree will be lit the week of Thanksgiving through Jan. 2.
Tax aides: AARP Tax-Aide seeks local volunteers for tax counseling positions. Volunteers receive comprehensive training in December and January in cooperation with, and using training material provided by, the Internal Revenue Service. More info: 888-687-2277, www.aarp.org/taxaide, or Gordon Alexander at gja52@hotmail.com or 360-931-3100.
Bell ringers: The Salvation Army of Marysville-Tulalip seeks volunteers to ring bells by its red kettles. Part-time pay available for those who need a job. Donations of food boxes and gifts also needed. More info: 360-926-2228, https://volunteer.usawest.org.
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.
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
Advanced care planning: The Edmonds Senior Center offers a “Your Life, Your Wishes” advanced care planning seminar, 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 15 at 220 Railroad Ave. Free. Registration requested. More info: 425-774-5555.
Driving safety, Everett: The AAA Driver Improvement Program, a refresher course on defensive driving skills, is offered 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 16 at Garden Court Retirement Community, 520 112th St. SW, Everett. Cost is $18. Registration required. More info: 800-462-3728.
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 older than 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 are available 9 a.m.-4 p.m. first Tuesdays at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Costs range from $85 to $125. Appointments and more info: 360-653-4551.
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.
ASSISTANCE
Detecting Alzheimer’s: The Alzheimer’s Association presents “Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease: Early Detection Matters,” 10:30 a.m. Nov. 12 at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. Free. More info: 360-658-5000.
Mobile clinic: The Department of Social and Health Services mobile clinic plans a stop 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Lake Stevens Family Support Center, 1803 123rd Drive. Apply for cash assistance, basic food assistance, medical assistance, drop off paperwork and more.
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 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 KelliLynn Events@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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