Community Extra: Calendar for Feb. 10-18, 2017

Published 1:30 am Friday, February 10, 2017

EVENTS

Dog park opener: Lynnwood celebrates the grand opening of the Lynndale Park Off-Leash Dog Area with a celebration at 10 a.m. Feb. 11. Enter at the Skate Park to the upper parking lot at 7326 Olympic View Drive. More info: www.lynnwoodwa.gov.

Mukilteo Toastmasters: Mukilteo’s three Toastmasters clubs host an open house, 10:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 11 at Mukilteo City Hall, 11930 Cyrus Way. Special guest is Mayor Jennifer Gregerson. More info: Sandy Malone, sandy.malone85@gmail.com.

Stanwood mixer: A Community Mixer for Stanwood-Camano residents interested in getting more involved in their neighborhoods is set for 4-6 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Movie Theater Pavilion, 6996 265th St. NW. Two free drink tickets to Amigo’s and food specials sponsored by Windermere. Kids activities. More info: NextGenerationStanwoodCamano@gmail.com.

Brunch: The Camano Island Yacht Club offers a buffet brunch, 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 12 at 129 N Sunset Drive. Bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, blueberry pancakes, fresh fruit, sweet rolls, and beverages for $10, $5 under age 9.

Book sale: The Friends of the Arlington Library hold a book and bake sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 14 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 15 in the lobby of the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. Valentine’s themed door prize, too. Donations can be dropped off at the front desk.

Marvel trivia: Know your Marvel universes? Then it’s trivia time, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. All ages are invited to test their knowledge and compete for prizes, including movie passes, comics and more. More info: 360-435-3033.

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more on Feb. 17 (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. Feb. 18 (third Saturday, September to May) at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE. Cost is $6; children under age 4 are free. More info: 425-334-0421.

Pancakes, Monroe: 8-10:30 a.m. Feb. 18 (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.

Bears: Learn “All About Bears,” 1 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Learn about bears and see a Karelian bear dog in action. Cost is $5 Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $7 nonmembers. Reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.

YOUTH

Stuffy sleepover: A Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime is at 2 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Kids can leave their stuffed animal friends at the library the night before, then return for stories, songs and a scrapbook showing their stuffed animal friend’s adventures in the library. More info: 425-493-8202, ext. 3232.

Edible paper: Teens are invited to make a card so sweet it can be eaten, 3 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. Learn how to make edible paper. Edible ink provided to decorate. More info: 360-435-3033.

Upcycle: Teens age 12-18 are invited to the next “upcycling” craft project at the Lake Stevens Library. Make tiny snow-globe necklaces, key chains or charms, 3:30 p.m. Feb. 16. The library is at 1804 Main St. More info: 425-334-1900.

WAYS TO HELP

Candy for kids: Providence General Children’s Association Guild 8 will sell See’s candy Feb. 13-14 at local Providence Everett Medical Center campuses to support children’s health care. Look for Valentine’s displays in the lobby at the Pacific campus (916 Pacific Ave.) 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 13 and near the gift shop at the Colby campus (1700 13th St.) 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 13 and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 14.

Project Linus: The next Project Linus event will be 12:30-2:30 p.m. Feb. 14 (second Tuesday) at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Volunteers make quilts and blankets to donate to Snohomish County kids who have experienced traumatic life events. Materials and equipment provided. Bring a sewing machine if you have one. More info: Diane, 425-252-4524.

Make a blanket: It’s National Make-a-Blanket Day with Project Linus, 12-5 p.m. Feb. 18 at Zion Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 330 Union Ave., Snohomish. Help make quilts and blankets to benefit Snohomish County children who have experienced traumatic situations. Come for an hour or the day. Snacks and door prizes. Donations of handmade blankets also welcome at the event. More info: Diane, 425-252-4524.

Book drive: Providence General Children’s Association Guild 10 and Everett Community College nursing students hold a book drive this month to benefit Providence Everett Healthcare Clinic’s Reach Out and Read program. New or gently used children’s books can be dropped off year-round at the clinic at 930 N Broadway, Everett, or at the Volunteer Center on the Colby Campus of Providence Everett Medical Center, 1700 13th St. More info: Kathleen Gutierrez, kgutierrez1@comcast.net.

Fundraiser for Y program: The Y-Community is a program of the YMCA of Everett that serves low-income families and is run by donations. A fundraiser to help raise money is underway. Sale items include Valentine’s Day-themed jars and glasses filled with sweets for $6, rubber bracelets that say “We Love Our Community” for $3, and haircuts from a licensed barber for $10. Checks can be made out to YMCA. More info: Stephanie Green, 425-346-6979.

Shoe drive: The Alderwood Terrace, Edmonds Noon, Edmonds Daybreakers, Lynnwood, and Mill Creek Rotary clubs are collecting new shoes and socks for Clothes For Kids. The goal is 1,000 pairs. Athletic shoes are especially needed. The drive continues until Feb. 24 at several drop-off locations, listed at www.rotarycluboflynnwood.com under “Community” at “1000 Pairs of Shoes.” More info: 425-657-6015.

Auction donations: The Silvana Fair Board plans its annual auction for March 11. The auction is the main fundraiser for the free Silvana Fair each summer. Donations of new items are sought for auction. More info: 360-618-2076, 360-652-8682.

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

Speed dating: Speed Dating for Seniors age 60 and older is set for 4-6 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages included. Registration is required. More info: 425-774-5555 ext. 104.

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, Mukilteo: A one-day driving refresher course is held 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. second Wednesdays at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave. Cost is $20. The course qualifies seniors age 55 and older for insurance discounts. The instructor is Pat Ward. More info: 425-263-8180.

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 over 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

Mindfulness: Learn how to be present in the moment without judging yourself or others, 10 a.m. Feb. 11 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. More info: 360-629-3132.

Tax prep for seniors: Free assistance in preparing federal tax returns is offered to low-income and senior citizens by appointment, 1-8 p.m. Feb. 15 and Feb. 22 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Register in person at the registration desk. More info: 425-776-8722.

More tax help: United Way of Snohomish County offers free tax preparation for any households making less than $64,000. Help is offered at locations across Snohomish County. More info: www.uwsc.org/taxhelp, 425-374-5526.

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, visit 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.

Food intolerance: Naturopath Dr. Allison Apfelbaum presents “Are My Foods Making Me Sick?” at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. Learn about food intolerance and natural solutions. Registration requested. More info: 360-568-5000.

Tax prep: Edmonds Community College and United Way offer free income tax return preparation and e-filing to U.S. citizens and residents on a drop-in basis, 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 2-5:30 p.m. Fridays, through April 18, in Mountlake Terrace Hall 206 on the campus of Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. More info: edcc.edu/vita.

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 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.

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