Community Extra: Calendar for Dec. 2-10

Published 1:30 am Friday, December 2, 2016

EVENTS

Pancakes, Edmonds: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Dec. 2 at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Pancakes, strawberry compote, eggs, ham, biscuits and sausage gravy, beverages. Cost is $5.

Tree lighting, Mountlake Terrace: The annual tree lighting ceremony is 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Evergreen Playfield, 22205 56th Ave. W. Choral concert by Mountlake Terrace Elementary and Terrace Park School students, a visit from Santa, and the traditional lighting of the “tree,” a lit frame atop the water tower. Donations will be accepted for the Michelle Ringler Youth Recreation Scholarship Fund. More info: 425-776-9173, www.cityofmlt.com.

Christmas Epic: “A Christmas Epic: It’s Wonderful Grinch Story on 34th Carol” is a free show from Snohomish Theater Project, with opening night 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Carnegie Building, 105 Cedar Ave. The performance combines classic Christmas stories in one wild show. Showing over two weekends, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2-3 and 9-10, 2 p.m. Dec. 4 and 11. Bring a nonperishable food item to benefit the Snohomish Food Bank. More info: 360-862-8927.

Pancakes, Bothell: 8-11 a.m. Dec. 3 (first and third Saturdays) at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E Riverside Drive. Cost is $5. More info: 425-487-2441.

Pancakes, Snohomish: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 3 (first Saturday) at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. Pancakes, French toast, sausage, ham, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and more. Cost is $5, $3 for kids.

Winter walk: Join the Friends of Camano Island Parks on a guided 2.5-mile walk through the Elger Bay Preserve. Meet at 9:50 a.m. Dec. 3 at Elger Bay Road and Dry Lake Road. No dogs. Trail booklets and maps available for suggested $1 donation. More info: www.friendsof camanoislandparks.org.

Old-fashioned Christmas: Stanwood’s Old-Fashioned Christmas is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave. NW. Free photos with Santa for all the kids along with gift bags, craft tables and treats, and tours of the Historical Society exhibits. More info: 360-629-0562, sahs-fncc.org.

Genealogy 101: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers a free beginning genealogy class, 10-11 a.m. Dec. 3 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. More info: 425-775-6267.

Model trains: The Swamp Creek and Western Railroad Association holds its annual holiday open house, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Edmonds Amtrak depot, 210 Railroad St. Free. Small children will have to be lifted to see the displays. Limited ADA access. More info: 425-879-2220.

Lutefisk dinner: The Bothell Sons of Norway’s annual Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner is set for 12-6 p.m. Dec. 3 at 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway. Served family style and also including boiled potatoes, coleslaw, lefse and more. No reservations required. Cost is $25, $10 ages 12 and younger, free for children younger than age 5. Checks and cash only. More info: 425-485-9085, www.bothellsonsof norway.org.

Santa Parade, Arlington: Arlington’s Hometown Holidays festivities on Dec. 3 include the Santa Parade, which starts at noon on Olympic Avenue. Donations for the food bank will be collected. The tree lighting ceremony follows at 12:30 p.m. at Legion Park, including caroling, a festive sweater contest, s’mores and crafts. Wagon and train rides, a vendor fair, a Snowball Drop and much more round out this packed day. More info: www.arlingtonwa/HH.

Holiday on the Bay: The Port of Everett offers holiday activities starting at 1 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Waterfront Center, 1205 Craftsman Way. From 1-5 p.m., find family holiday photo opportunities, children’s activities, holiday music and movies, free refreshments, and fire truck rides. There also is a Toys for Tots toy drive and wreath silent auction fundraiser. At 5 p.m., there will be a tree lighting and visit from Santa. And a Mukilteo Yacht Club lighted boat parade cruises by at 5:30 p.m. More info: www.portofeverett.com.

Seahawks crafts: Stop by the Stanwood Library any time between 1:30 and 5 p.m. Dec. 3 to create fun Seahawks crafts. Scarves, banners, T-shirts and more. Bring your own T-shirt for spray painting. The library is at 9701 271st St. NW. More info: 360-629-3132.

Tree lighting, Mukilteo: The Mukilteo tree lighting and holiday open house is set for 3-6 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave. A tradition for more than 30 years. Featuring the Grinch, Santa, local performers, refreshments and crafts. Includes a view of the Mukilteo Yacht Club’s lighted boat parade. More info: mukilteochamber.org.

Tree lighting, Monroe: Light Up Monroe festivities are set for Dec. 3, starting at 3 p.m. with caroling and live music and a tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m., downtown at the corner of Lewis and Main streets. Starting at 1 p.m., find Santa and Mrs. Claus at the nearby Monroe Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center, 125 S Lewis St. More info: choosemonroe.com.

Santa Parade, Mill Creek: Mill Creek holds holiday festivities Dec. 3, starting with a Santa Parade at 3:30 p.m. down Main Street through Town Center. A holiday tree lighting follows at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall, 15728 Main St. Free carriage rides and train rides round out the fun. More info: www.cityofmillcreek.com.

Merrysville: Marysville turns into Merrysville for the Holidays with a community celebration 5-8 p.m. Dec. 3 at Comeford Park, 514 Delta Ave. Family activities, photo booth, food, vendors, bonfire, live music, an electric lights parade and the annual lighting of the water tower. Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. The tower lighting and a concert follow, at about 7. More info: www.marysvillewa.gov.

Tree lighting, Bothell: Bothell’s Tree Lighting Festival is at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 4 on Main Street downtown. In 1962, Life magazine named Bothell’s the world’s largest living Christmas tree. It has since been considerably topped. But the tree will be festooned with lights again this year. Activities, refreshments, Santa and more. More info: www.bothelltreelightingfestival.com.

Tapas and Topics: The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County hosts a “Tapas and Topics” gathering to network, discuss current issues and learn about the activities of the League, 4:30-6 p.m. Dec. 6 at The Vintage Cafe, 1510 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Tapas provided; attendees order their own beverages. Topics include health care, money in politics, sustainable agriculture, and other concerns. Women and men welcome. Reservations: Janet Chalupnik, 425-776-5544.

Origami books: Create miniature origami books that unfold into stars, 5 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. Materials provided. More info: 360-629-3132.

Pearl Harbor Day: The Snohomish County Central Memorial Committee holds a short Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony, 11 a.m. Dec. 7 at the eternal flame on the Snohomish County Courthouse campus, 3000 Rockefeller Ave. Wreath laying and prayer. More info: 425-258-4201.

Tour of Lights: The annual Holiday Tour of Lights runs 5:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 8-10, 15-17 and 19-22 at Cedarcrest Golf Course, 6810 84th St. NE, Marysville. First come, first served. The Marysville Noon Rotary train takes participants on a 20-minute light-filled tour. Also enjoy hot cocoa, holiday music, roast marshmallows and enjoy a free s’more. Admission is free; donations accepted. More info: marysvillewa.gov, 360-363-8400.

Hour of Code: Celebrate Computer Science Education Week by spending one hour learning to code, 10 a.m. Dec. 10 at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. Use free online tools to design your own game, create artwork, or start a website from scratch. Space is limited. Registration required. More info: www.sno-isle.org/events, 425-778-2148.

BAZAARS

Holiday craft fair: The Carl Gipson Senior Center holds its 40th holiday craft fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 2 at 3025 Lombard Ave. More than 45 vendors. Lunch available for purchase. More info: 425-257-8780.

Christmas Flair: A Christmas Flair craft boutique runs 12-6 p.m. Dec. 2 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3 at ArtWorks, 200 Dayton St., Edmonds. A portion of sales benefits the Foundation for the Edmonds School District scholarship fund. Ornaments, wreaths, jewelry, gift baskets, quilts, runners, vintage collectibles, food and more.

Dickens Fair: The annual Dickens Fair runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 at Cavelero Mid High School, 8220 24th St. SE, Lake Stevens. More than 130 vendors, local student band and choir performances and Santa. Admission is a monetary donation or nonperishable food item for the Lake Stevens Food Bank. Shuttle service by the Lake Stevens Kiwanis Club available by donation from Lake Stevens Middle School and Hillcrest Elementary School. More info: www.lkstevens.wednet.edu/domain/903.

Craft and Vendor Fair: The Seattle Hill Elementary PTO Craft and Vendor Fair runs 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3 at the school, 12711 51st Ave. SE, Everett. More info: www.facebook.com/events/1827058720846689.

Sultan Winterfest: More than 40 craft booths, local student performances, Santa and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3 at Sultan High School, 13715 310th Ave. SE. The Sultan Education Foundation offers chili and soup for sale as well. More info: 360-793-0983.

Farmers Market: The Port of Everett and Everett Farmers Market offer a Holiday Craft Fair, 12-6 p.m. Dec. 3 and 12-4 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Waterfront Center, 1205 Craftsman Way, Everett. Large covered and heated tents will be set up with 35 vendors selling wares. More info: everettfarmersmarket.net/holiday-craft-fair.

Christmas bazaar: Cascade View Presbyterian Church holds its annual Christmas bazaar, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at 1030 E Casino Road, Everett. Gifts, ornaments, handmade goods, food, artwork, cards and more. Proceeds benefit the Salvation Army, Cocoon House, Pathways for Women, Matthew House and Shower to the People. More info: 425-355-5352.

Bazaar and crafts: A Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 10 at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. Crafts, jewelry, wooden items, decorations, bake sale and more. More info: 360-794-6359.

Bake sale: Ebenezer Lutheran Church holds a bake sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 10 at 2111 117th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens. Baked goods include pies, cakes, cookies, fudge, jam, breads, Scandinavian desserts and more. Also, gift items, lunch, raffle, door prizes. A portion of proceeds benefits Housing Hope and Little Hungry Hearts. More info: 425-334-0421.

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

LED Cards: Tweens and teens are invited to create pop-up cards with LED light circuits, 3 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. More info: 360-435-6863.

Book Art: Turn an old, discarded book into a work of art, 3-5 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. You’ll learn how to make book hedgehogs, art journals, blackout poetry, holiday ornaments, and more. Snacks and craft supplies provided. For teens (grades 6-12). More info: 425-493-8202.

Teen Night: Schack Art Center holds free after-hours Teen Nights. The next one is 6-8 p.m. Dec. 8. Participating artists include Anna Mastronardi Novak, Bonnie AuBuchon, Ruth Lee, and Shannon Danks. More info: www.schack.org/teen-night.

DIY Lab: Drop in and make one of several random yet awesome craft projects — just in time for the holidays — 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Lake Stevens Library, 1804 Main St. Ages 10 and up. More info: 425-334-1900.

WAYS TO HELP

Santa breakfast: The Mukilteo Family YMCA holds breakfast fundraisers by reservation, 8-10:30 a.m. Dec. 3 and 10 at Anthony’s Seafood Grill at Alderwood mall. Tickets are $20, $5 for children. Meet Santa, eat breakfast, decorate cookies, make ornaments, enjoy carolers and more. Reservations: 425-771-4665.

Holiday 5K: The Edmonds Police Foundation holds a Holiday 5K fun run through downtown Edmonds Dec. 3 to raise money to purchase a new PRISM shooting simulator, a major training tool. Registration is available at www.edmondspolicefoundation.org. Race-day registration starts at 8 a.m.; the run starts at 9 a.m. More info: 206-335-9665.

Teen service hours: Middle school students (grades 6-8) can earn community service credit by helping out at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Volunteers will prepare crafts for library programs, pick up and clean up, sort books, and more. No need to sign up. Meet 10:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 3 (first Saturday, September to May) in the teen area.

Music therapy fundraiser: The Snohomish County Music Project hosts a dinner gala at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3 inside the Northwest Music Hall, 1402 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett, to benefit music therapy and community outreach programs. Live music, catered dinner, violin silent auction, and more. Tickets are $60. More info: scmusicproject.org.

Grinch run: Chase the Grinch out of Sno-Who-Mish at this annual fun run Dec. 4, starting and ending at 405 Third St., Snohomish. Benefits historic downtown revitalization efforts. Check-in starts at 7:30 a.m. Kids dash at 8:15, 5k and 10k starts at 9. Bring an unopened toy for the Snohomish Boys &Girls Club. Cost is now $50-$65. More info: www.databarevents.com/chasethegrinch.

Santa breakfast: The American Legion Auxiliary of S. Al Wilcox Unit 234 and the Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center hold an annual Santa Breakfast to benefit local children, 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 4 at the Senior Center, 23000 Lakeview Drive. Ham, eggs, pancakes, fruit and drinks, plus a raffle and Santa. Cost is $6, $4 ages 3-10, free for kids younger than 3. Donations will be accepted for Holly House (requests include teen-size pajamas, footballs, basketballs and soccer balls). More info: 425-776-5490.

The Binky Patrol: A group of quilters, knitters and crocheters who make “binkies” for children in traumatic situations seeks volunteers and donations of fabric, yarn or thread. Meets next on Dec. 4 (first Sunday) in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7198.

Home tour: The Holiday Tour by Assistance League of Everett to support Operation School Bell is 12-7 p.m. Dec. 5. Tour six homes decorated for the holidays. Tickets are $30 advance, $35 on tour day. More info: www.assistance leagueofeverett.org.

Stuff the Bus: Everett Transit and Community Transit buses will be parked outside local Fred Meyer stores for a Stuff the Bus charity drive to benefit local families served by Volunteers of America Western Washington. Bring toys and nonperishable food items between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 10-11 to Fred Meyer Everett (Murphy’s Corner, 12906 Bothell-Everett Highway) or Fred Meyer Monroe (18805 Highway 2), or 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 10-11 at Fred Meyer Snohomish (2801 Bickford Ave.). More info: voaww.org.

Bags of Blessings: Help make yarn from plastic bags and crochet sleeping mats to benefit the homeless. The next yarn work party is 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Dec. 8 (second and fourth Thursdays through May) at Hope Foursquare Church, 5002 Bickford Ave., Snohomish. Bring scissors and a Q crochet hook. Volunteers also needed to crochet mats from home. More info: 425-397-6465.

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.

Santa Run: The Arlington Fire Department Santa Run food drive runs through Dec. 11. A decorated fire truck will escort Santa through local neighborhoods on select days to pass out candy canes and help firefighters collect food and monetary donations for the Arlington Food Bank. See routes and get more info at santarun.net.

Cat adoptions: The Community Cat Coalition holds a Home for the Holidays cat adoption event, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 18 at Harbour Pointe Shopping Center, 11700 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo. Father Christmas will be available for photos. More info: www. communitycatcoalitionwa.org.

Lights of Love: Honor your pet with a special light on the Camano Animal Shelter Association’s Lights of Love Tree. Donate $5 and a Christmas tag with your pet’s name will be hung on the tree at Mark’s Camano Pharmacy at Camano Plaza. Proceeds help the dogs and cats at CASA. Forms available at the shelter, 198 Can Ku Road, or at www.camano animalshelter.org.

Marysville donations: The Marysville Community Food Bank and Toy Store seeks donations of food, books, coats and new toys. Red giving barrels are at locations across the city. Volunteers also are needed. More info: 360-658-1054.

Relief Society volunteers: The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society seeks volunteers for its Thrift Shop, including cashiers and those who can perform a variety of tasks. The Thrift Shop, in Marysville, is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. More info: Terry Evans or Robin Rosander, 425-304-3203.

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.

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.

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.

Volunteer: Looking to volunteer but don’t know where or how? The United Way of Snohomish County website, Get Connected, connects volunteers with a variety of opportunities throughout the county. More info: get connected.uwsc.org.

Women’s shelter: YWCA Pathways for Women shelter in Lynnwood is in need of cleaning and laundry supplies in addition to full-size and twin-size sheets and mattress covers. It also seeks the following food items:peanut butter, juice, canned chicken and ham, hearty soups, cooking oil, 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.

Soup kitchen, Everett: Salt of the Earth Soup Kitchen is held noon Tuesdays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free hot meal served to the homeless, low-income seniors and families, and kids on the street. Volunteers needed. More info: Sandra, 425-355-1042.

Food bank, Lowell: The Lowell Community Food Bank, based at River of Life Community Church in Everett, seeks volunteers and donations. Help is needed to sort produce 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays, as well as break down boxes, feed worm bins, occasionally cook and prepare food, and clean. More info: 206-240-0676.

Food bank, Arlington: Arlington Community Food Bank is open to clients for shopping 12-1 p.m. Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, and 12-1 p.m. Fridays. Volunteers needed. Donations can be mailed to 19118 63rd Ave. NE, Arlington. More info: ACFoodbank@frontier.com, 360-435-1631.

Food bank, Marysville: Shopping assistants are needed to help visitors select groceries at Marysville Community Food Bank, 4150 88th St. NE. Hours are 9-11:30 a.m. Mondays and Fridays, and 3-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. More info: 360-658-1054, marysvillefoodbank@frontier.com.

Food bank, Mill Creek: The Mill Creek Community Food Bank, sponsored by Hope Creek Charitable Foundation, is open 5-7 p.m. Thursdays at Gold Creek Community Church, 4326 149th St. SE. Serving the 98012 area. Bring a photo ID and a recent piece of mail. More info: 425-876-7158.

Food bank, Snohomish: There are several volunteer opportunities in Snohomish, including a cold weather shelter group (Jackie at 425-220-2217), the Community Kitchen free meal service (425-501-6054), and the Snohomish Community Food Bank (Elizabeth Grant at 360-568-7993). More info: snohomishfoodbank.org.

Food bank, Lynnwood: The Cedar Valley Food Bank operates out of Cedar Valley Community School on selected dates. Donations can be dropped off at the Edmonds School District’s Educational Services Center, 20420 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood.

RSVP: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), sponsored by Catholic Community Services, seeks people ages 55 and older for a variety of volunteer positions, such as Boys and Girls Club mentors, volunteer drivers, food bank workers, tax preparers and more. Volunteer locations are across the county with varying days and times of commitment. More info: John McAlpine at johnm@ccsww.org, 425-374-6374 or 888-240-8572.

SENIORS

Bingo, Arlington: 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 7 p.m. Fridays at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd. Ages 10 and up. Prizes, large pots available. Pull tabs, food. More info: 360-653-4551.

Bingo, Everett: 12:30-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. Cost is $2 for three-on. Everybody older than 50 can participate. More info: 425-257-8780.

Bingo, Edmonds: 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Cost is 25 cents per card with prizes available. More info: 425-774-5555.

Bingo, Granite Falls: 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays ($6 buy-in) and 50-cent sessions 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays at the Granite Falls Senior Center, 302 S Granite Ave. Also, penny bingo follows Thursday lunches (lunch is $3). More info: 360-691-7177.

Bingo, Lake Stevens: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fridays at the Lake Stevens Senior Center, 2302 Soper Hill Road. Free coffee and desserts. More info: 425-335-0345.

Bingo, Snohomish: 6:30 p.m. first Saturdays at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. Doors open at 5 p.m., early-bird session is 6:15 p.m. Buy-in is $8. All ages. More info: 360-568-0934.

Bridge, Arlington: The Arlington Bridge Club meets 12-4 p.m. Thursdays at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18218 Smokey Point Blvd. More info: 360-440-7029.

Bridge, Edmonds: The Friends of the Edmonds Library bridge group meets 10 a.m. first Mondays in the plaza room at the library, 650 Main St. Cost is $15 for the year. Play 20 hands. Prizes awarded in May. All ages. More info: Kyleene Perry, 208-440-5982.

Bridge, Everett: The Unsanctioned Duplicate Bridge Club plays 12 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. Party bridge is 12:30 p.m. Fridays, 8:45 a.m. Tuesdays. Age 50 and older. Cost is $1. More info: 425-257-8780.

Bridge, Mukilteo: Party Bridge at 10 a.m. second and fourth Mondays, with practice bridge with limited lessons at 9 a.m., at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave. All ages. More info: Mamta at 425-789-1106 or Patti at 425-280-4940.

Scrabble, Everett: Plays 12:15 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Age 50 and older. More info: 425-334-2878.

Scrabble, Snohomish: Plays 12:30 p.m. Mondays at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. All ages welcome.

Table tennis: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, 12:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays and 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Five tables with paddles and balls provided. Cost is $2 per session. For ages 50 and older. More info: 425-257-8780.

ASSISTANCE

Cat class with ASL interpretation: The next Community Cat Coalition “TNR: Trap, Neuter, Return” class is set for 2-4 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. American Sign Language interpretation will be offered. Registration is requested; the class is free. More info: Nancy, cccofwaTNRclass@gmail.com or 425-330-2658.

Employment class: Housing Hope and Edmonds Community College offer “Tools for Employment and Education Success,” a free two-week class series, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays on select dates in Everett and Lynnwood. The class is offered Dec. 5-16 and Jan. 16-27 in Gateway Hall 103 at Edmonds Community College, 6600 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, and Jan. 9-20 in the Mount Bakerview Apartments classroom, 3210 18th St., Everett. More info: 425-640-1451, penny.robins@email.edcc.edu.

Diabetes 101: A class series for newly diagnosed diabetics or prediabetics is offered 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 7-28, at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. Registration encouraged. For adults and teens. More info: 360-658-5000.

Health insurance: Get help from experts enrolling in free or low-cost health insurance, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. Appointments also available 1-4 p.m. Dec. 12 and 4-7 p.m. Dec. 14. Bring proof of household income, Social Security numbers, and other documents. More info: www.sno-isle.org/events, 360-788-6594.

Toys for Tots: Toys for Tots of South Snohomish County is open to toy requests from qualifying families and nonprofits. The Marysville-based nonprofit’s service area extends from Shoreline to Smokey Point and from Everett to Monroe. Request forms are at everett-wa.toysfor tots.org. Military families also are welcome to inquire directly. For more information, contact Mary Butler at butlerm39@yahoo.com.

Swedish/Edmonds: A variety of free support groups and fee-based health classes are offered at the hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. More info: www.swedish.org/classes.

Memory Café: Local nonprofit Snohomish County Music Project hosts monthly Memory Café events for individuals suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, 12:30-2 p.m. second Fridays at the Northwest Music Hall, located inside the Everett Mall. Suggested donation is $10. Space is first-come, first-served, and RSVPs are requested. More info: info@scMusicProject.org, 425-258-1605.

Alzheimer’s, Arlington: An Alzheimer’s Support Group meets fourth Saturdays at Smokey Point Community Church. More info: Lou Ann, 360-722-1471.

Alzheimer’s caregivers, Everett: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of those with memory loss meets 3-5 p.m. fourth Tuesdays in the Monte Cristo Conference Room at The Everett Clinic, 3830 Hoyt Ave. More info: Paula Townsell, 425-346-8687.

Alzheimer’s caregivers, Snohomish: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of those with memory loss meets 7-8:30 p.m. second Thursdays at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. More info: Sheri Pemberton, 425-252-6873.

Caregivers, Marysville: A support group to help those who are dealing with the challenges of unpaid care giving meets 10-11:30 a.m. third Tuesdays at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. More info: 360-363-8450.

Caregivers, Lynnwood: A family caregiver support group meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. second Wednesdays at Gencare Scriber Gardens, 6024 200th St. SW, Lynnwood. Refreshments provided. More info: 425-673-7111.

Chronic pain: A support group for those with chronic pain meets 1 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Led by Michelle Reitan, MSW and Sue Shearer, RN, BSN. More info: 425-774-5555.

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