Community Extra: Calendar for Jan. 20-28

Published 1:30 am Friday, January 20, 2017

EVENTS

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more Jan. 20 (third Friday) at the Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington. Celtic jam at 5 p.m., workshop at 6, circle jam at 7. 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. Jan. 21 (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. Jan. 21 (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.

Homelessness forum: The next “Homelessness Here” forum, a Sno-Isle Libraries Issues That Matter series, is set for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Lake Stevens School District administration building, 12309 22nd St. NE. Panelists come from Housing Authority of Snohomish County, Cocoon House, Arlington Community Resource Center, Lake Stevens Family Center, and Granite Falls Family Support Center. More info: sno-isle.org/issues-that-matter.

Beavers: Watch the IMAX movie “Beavers” and learn more about the animal’s habits, habitat requirements and see a dam on North Creek, 7 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. All ages. Cost is $5 Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $7 nonmembers. Reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.

GroundFrog Day: The farcical fun returns to Snohomish, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Gazebo at First Street and Avenue A. Meet Snohomish Slew and Princess Frogalina, take in live youth entertainment, race a frog at the Aquatic Center, and more. More info: www.groundfrogday.com.

Bicycle safety: Mill Creek Police hold a pedestrian, runner and bicycle safety event, 11 a.m. Jan. 28 at City Council Chambers, 15728 Main St. Learn rights and responsibilities, laws, emergency calls via mobile devices, visibility and more. More info: 016@cityofmillcreek.com.

Medieval Faire: The Ursulmas Medieval Faire runs 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 28 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. An annual event of the Society for Creative Anachronism. Admission is $20, $25 seniors and military, free for youth age 17 and younger with paid adult. More info: www.aquaterra.antir.sca.org/Ursulmas.

YOUTH

Brain teasers: Kids are invited to enjoy an hour of games, puzzles and activities, 2 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Granite Falls Library, 815 E Galena St. Encourages logic and puzzle-solving skills. More info: 360-691-6087.

Duct-tape wallets: Teens are invited to make wallets out of funky duct tape, 3 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. Part of the Make-It Thursday series. More info: 360-435-3033.

DIY book binding: Tweens and teens are invited to create their own handmade books, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Granite Falls Library, 815 E Galena St. More info: 360-691-6087.

Drip art: Children in kindergarten to fifth grade are invited to register for a drip art workshop, set for 2-3:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. Learn concepts of color, line and form, using acrylic paint on canvas. Taught by Creative Hands Art School. Registration required. More info: http://tinyurl.com/hgazzk4.

Secret agent training: Students in grades 4-8 can complete super-secret training to earn a personalized secret agent badge, 3-4:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. Break a code, crawl through a “laser” maze, and more. Registration required. More info: http://tinyurl.com/zbpk4wp.

Duct-tape crafts: Make colorful duct-tape crafts, such as wallets and flowers, 11 a.m. Jan. 28 at the Brier Library, 23303 Brier Road. Ages 9-14. More info: 425-483-0888.

WAYS TO HELP

Sew Thoughtful: This month’s charitable sewing project by the Snohomish County Clothing and Textile Advisors will be pajamas for young children served at Safe Place, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 20 in the Cougar classroom behind the WSU Extension office at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Bring your machine, assortment of colors of construction thread and other sewing supplies, and your own lunch. More info: Arlene, afharris@juno.com or 425-743-0118.

Salsa dance: Club Caja, a salsa dance fundraiser to support the Edmonds Community College jazz band’s upcoming trip to Cuba, is set for 7-10 p.m. Jan. 27 in the Black Box Theatre on the campus at 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Starts with a salsa lesson, followed by live music and a silent auction. Tickets are $20. More info: 425-640-1448.

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

Chronic pain: Senior Services of Snohomish County offers a free six-week workshop on “Living Well with Chronic Pain” in Edmonds (12:30-3 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 23-Feb. 27), and Arlington (9:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Jan. 26-March 2). Registration required. More info: 425-265-2283.

Alzheimer’s: Hazel Borden of the Alzheimer’s Association of Washington State presents “Alzheimer’s: Healthy Living for the Brain and Body,” 2 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. How to reduce your risk of developing the disease. More info: 425-257-8000.

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

Free clothing: Enjoy a day with food and conversation and shop for free clothing at Everybody’s Closet, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Open to the public. More info: 425-257-8780.

Mindfulness: The YWCA offers a free eight-week workshop, “Introduction to Mindfulness: Skill-building and weekly practice,” 5-6:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 23 to March 13, at the Verdant Community Wellness Center, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Registration required by the second week. More info: Arlen, 425-412-2364 or afrazie@ywcaworks.org.

Grief and Loss: The YWCA offers a free “Grief and Loss” healing process support group over eight weeks, 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 24 to March 14, at the Verdant Community Wellness Center, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Registration required by the second week. More info: Arlen, 425-412-2364 or afrazie@ywcaworks.org.

Women’s group: The YWCA offers a free “Empowerment through Transitions” support group for women, 10-11:45 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 25 to March 29, at the Family Village, 19703 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Limited child care available. More info: Arlen, 425-412-2364 or afrazie@ywcaworks.org.

Career fair: Edmonds Community College plans an internship and career fair, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 26 in Woodway Hall 202 on the campus at 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. More than 40 local employers with full- and part-time employment opportunities will be represented. Free. More info: edcc.edu/careerfair.

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.

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