Community Extra: Calendar for Dec. 16-24

Published 1:30 am Friday, December 16, 2016

EVENTS

Tour of Lights: The annual Holiday Tour of Lights continues 5:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 16-17 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.

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more on Dec. 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. Dec. 17 (third Saturday, September to May) at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE. Cost is $6; children under age 4 are free. Proceeds this month benefit the Lake Stevens Food Bank. More info: 425-334-0421.

Pancakes, Monroe: 8-10:30 a.m. Dec. 17 (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.

Pancakes, Bothell: 8-11 a.m. Dec. 17 at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 East Riverside Drive. Cost is $5. Cooked to order pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, tea, juice. More info: 425-487-2441.

Pancakes, Stanwood: Enjoy Breakfast with Santa, 9-11 a.m. Dec. 17, sponsored by the Stanwood Lions Club and hosted by the Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW. Cost is $5. Pancakes, kids crafts, Santa photo opps. More info: 360-629-7403, www.stanwoodseniorcenter.org.

Christmas cruise: The public is invited to participate in the annual Freestyle Christmas Lights Cruise, 6-7 p.m. Dec. 17 on First and Second streets in downtown Snohomish. Any street-legal vehicle that’s decorated and lighted can join. Cruise for a few laps or the whole hour. Or simply come watch. Hosted by Historic Downtown Snohomish. More info: www.facebook.com/events/204184866689188.

Chicken dinner: A family chicken dinner is offered 12-2 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Roasted chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, coleslaw, roll, drink and dessert for $9, $8 seniors, $5 children under age 12. Proceeds benefit senior center programs and services. Entertainment, too.

Santa visits Darrington: The town of Darrington’s first “Santa’s Can-to-Cane Exchange” is set for 5 p.m. Dec. 20. Santa will ride through town on a fire engine collecting cans for the local food bank and giving out candy canes. Pictures with Santa, a bonfire and hot cocoa are scheduled after the food drive, from 7:30 to 8 p.m. at 4-Corners Cafe, 1080 Seeman St. More info: 360-436-1131.

YOUTH

Terrariums: Teens are invited to make a carnivorous terrarium, 2 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. Registration required. Ages 11-18. More info: www.sno-isle.org, 360-794-7851 ext. 4132.

Board games: Bored? Come for board games and other interactive pursuits, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Ages 5-11. More info: 425-776-8722.

Fossilology: Examine how fossils form, decipher different types of fossils, and use clues to investigate their origins, 10 a.m. Dec. 19 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. Registration required. More info: 360-435-3033.

Matter: Investigate the properties of matter and experiment with non-Newtonian substances in “Solids, Liquids and Chemical Creations,” 2 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Granite Falls Library, 815 E Galena St. Registration required. More info: 360-691-6087.

Optical illusions: Learn the science behind optical illusions and experience the tricks our brains can play on us, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Camano Island Library (848 N Sunrise Blvd.), 4 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Stanwood Library (9701 271st St. NW), and 10 a.m. Dec. 22 at the Lynnwood Library (19200 44th Ave. W). Registration required. More info: www.sno-isle.org.

Gingerbread houses: Build miniature gingerbread houses using graham crackers, 2-4 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. Building materials provided. More info: 360-435-6863.

Topsy Turvy: Learn the cultural, historical and scientific significance of tops, and use them to test balance, motion, gravity and energy, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Registration required. More info: 425-776-8722.

WAYS TO HELP

Sew Thoughtful: This month’s charitable project by the Snohomish County Clothing and Textile Advisors will be sewing walker bags for Group Health rehabilitation patients, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 16 in the Cougar classroom behind the WSU Extension office at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Bring your machine and other sewing supplies, lunch and water. Kits provided. More info: Arlene, afharris@juno.com or 425-743-0118.

Stair Climb fundraiser: A gift wrap fundraiser is set for 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 17 at Camano Island Fire Station 4, 273 NW Camano Drive. By donation. Proceeds go to the Scott Firefighter Stairclimb to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. More info: Holly Bodeen, hbodeen@yahoo.com.

Christmas Spectacular: The Dorothy Jayne Foundation’s annual Christmas Spectacular with singers, dancers and musicians is set for 5:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave. Portion of proceeds benefits Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington. Tickets are $20. Non-perishable food items also will be collected for the food bank. More info: www.thechristmasspectacular.com.

Blood drive: 1-6 p.m. Dec. 20 at Avalon RockMeadow, 19905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. More info: redcrossblood.org, 800-733-2767.

Gifts for foster kids: The Snohomish County Volunteer Guardian ad Litem program seeks donations to help bring holiday cheer to foster children. Donate a new unwrapped gift, a gift card valued at $20 or more, or make a cash donation payable to the Snohomish County VGAL program by Dec. 21 to Snohomish County VGAL Program, located at 2801 10th St., Everett, WA 98201. More info: 425-388-7854.

Help cancer patients: Magic Shears, at 306 N. Olympic Ave. in Arlington, seeks donations through Dec. 21 of lap blankets, hats, activity books, stationary and pens, coloring books, toys and other small activities. Monetary donations also welcome. Items will be donated to Cascade Valley Hospital in Arlington for cancer patients and their families. More info: 360-435-3833.

Cat adoptions: The Community Cat Coalition wraps up its Home for the Holidays cat adoption event, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 17 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 18 at Harbour Pointe Shopping Center, 11700 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo. Father Christmas will be available for photos. More info: www.communitycatcoalitionwa.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.

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

Open house: Northshore Senior Center (10201 East Riverside Drive, Bothell) holds a Newcomer’s Orientation, 3-4:30 p.m. Dec. 21. See what the senior center offers for the $35 annual membership fee, which also is good at the Health and Wellness Center, Mill Creek Senior Center, and Kenmore Senior Center. Orientation is free. More info: 425-487-2441.

ASSISTANCE

Health insurance: Learn more about Washington Healthplanfinder and Apple Health at health insurance application assistance sessions, set for 1:30-4:30 p.m. Dec. 16, 23 and 30 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Drop-in event. Free. More info: 425-776-8722.

Free stockings: Molina Healthcare holds a free Holiday Party event, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 17 at Molina Medial Clinic, 15 SW Everett Mall Way, Everett. Hot beverages, stockings with stocking stuffers, raffles. First 100 families get a free family photo. More info: 877-665-4623.

Food bank distribution: Sky Valley Food Bank of Monroe will distribute holiday foods and toys to registered clients 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dec. 19 (last names A-L), 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dec. 21 (last names M-Z), and 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 21 for daytime working and school-going clients. Closed Dec. 22-27 and Jan. 2. More info: 360-794-7959.

Mobile clinic, Snohomish: The DSHS Mobile CSO visits 2-5:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Snohomish Community Food Bank, 1330 Ferguson Park Road. Apply for cash, basic food and medical assistance, drop off paperwork, and more. More info: 877-501-2233.

Mobile clinic, Lynnwood: The DSHS Mobile CSO visits 2-5:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Lynnwood Food Bank, 5320 176th St. SW. Apply for cash, basic food and medical assistance, drop off paperwork, and more. More info: 877-501-2233.

Free dental: Just Smile Dental offers one cleaning, one routine extraction or one filling for free to anyone who shows up during its annual “Holiday Cheer Day,” 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 23. First come, first served. The dental office is at 11802 Evergreen Way, Suite 104, in Everett. More info: 425-405-7301.

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.toysfortots.org. Military families also are welcome to inquire directly. For more information, contact Mary Butler at butlerm39@yahoo.com.

Employment class: Housing Hope and Edmonds Community Collee 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 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.

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 and fourth Thursdays at Verdant Health, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Free, confidential and safe support for those living with mental health challenges. No registration necessary. More info: Kathy Chiles, 206-218-6449 or k.chiles22@live.com.

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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