Community Extra: Calendar for Dec. 30, 2016 to Jan. 7, 2017

Published 1:30 am Friday, December 30, 2016

EVENTS

Black and White Ball: The Camano Center’s annual Black and White Ball is set for 7-10 p.m. Dec. 30 at 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Live music to dance by, appetizers and a Champagne toast. Tickets are $15, $8 for students, and $40 for a family. More info: 360-387-0222.

New Year’s Eve: Celebrate New Year’s Eve starting at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 at Normanna Lodge, 2725 Oakes Ave. in Everett. Dinner served at 7 p.m., live music with the Pickled Herring Band from 8 p.m. to midnight, Champagne toast at midnight. Reserved seats and pre-sale tickets available. Cost is $30. More info: 425-252-0291.

Polar bear plunge, Lynnwood: The Arctic Chill gets under way with a warm-up at 12:30 p.m. and plunge at 1 p.m. sharp at Martha Lake Community Park, 16300 E Shore Drive, Lynnwood. Bonfire, hot cocoa and an award for best costume. More info: snohomishcountywa.gov.

Polar bear plunge, Edmonds: All are welcome to join Edmonds’ Uplift Society members during the 10th annual polar bear plunge, which takes place at 1 p.m. Jan. 1 at Brackett’s Landing beach, just north of the Edmonds ferry terminal. More info: 425-771-0230.

Poetry reading: Kandy Orr reads her poetry at 6 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Hibulb Cultural Center, 6410 23rd Ave. NE, Tulalip. Open mic follows. Admission is free on the first Thursday of each month. More info: 360-716-2600.

Pancakes, Edmonds: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Jan. 6 (first Friday) at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Pancakes, strawberry compote, eggs, ham, biscuits and sausage gravy, beverages. Cost is $5.

Pancakes, Bothell: 8-11 a.m. Jan. 7 (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. Jan. 7 (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: Friends of Camano Island Parks leads a guided walk Jan. 7 through Cama Beach Park. Meet at 9:50 a.m. at the junction of Ivy Road and Dry Lake Road. The 2.7-mile walk (with an option to make it 3.9 miles) follows a series of trails. No state park pass required. No dogs. More info: www.friendsofcamanoislandparks.org.

Genealogy 101: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers a free beginning genealogy class, 10-11 a.m. Jan. 7 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. More info: 425-775-6267.

Tree disposal: Boy Scouts offer Christmas tree recycling. Multiple drop-off and curbside locations are available starting in January. Find your local Troop’s program at www.dryneedles.com.

YOUTH

Roller coasters: Learn about potential and kinetic energy as you engineer a roller coaster model, 2 p.m. Dec. 30 at the Edmonds Library (650 Main St.), and 1 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Darrington Library (1005 Cascade St.). Registration is required and some classes are on a waiting list. More info: www.sno-isle.org.

Countdown story time: Children ages 6 and younger are invited to count down to the New Year with a special story time, 11:30 a.m. Dec. 31 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Read, sing and dance. Caregiver required. More info: 425-493-8202, ext. 3232.

Pajama Party: Imagine Children’s Museum holds a New Year’s Eve Pajama Party, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 31. The museum is at 1502 Wall St. in Everett. Tickets are $15, $10 for members. Variety show, balloon sculptures, glow bowling, crazy glasses, scavenger hunt, family games and a grand finale balloon drop. More info: www.imaginecm.org/newyearseve.

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. Jan. 7 (first Saturday, September to May) in the teen area.

WAYS TO HELP

Benefit concert: A benefit concert to help an Oregon woman with heart transplant expenses is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. Tickets range from $20 to $75. Portion of proceeds goes to the National Foundation for Transplants Oregon Transplant Fund. More info: http://give.transplants.org/goto/teresahigby.

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: getconnected.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, sponsored by Catholic Community Services, seeks people ages 55 and older for a variety of volunteer positions, such as Boys &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

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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, breakfast: A friendship breakfast group for singles age 60 and older meets at 9 a.m. Saturdays at the IHOP at Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way. More info: 425-374-3203.

ASSISTANCE

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

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 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.

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.