Community Extra: Calendar for Feb. 24 to March 4, 2017

Published 1:30 am Friday, February 24, 2017

EVENTS

Lynnwood history: Learn more about “Lynnwood: Past, Present and Future,” 10 a.m. Feb. 25 at the Lynnwood Senior Center, 19000 44th Ave. W. Learn about the transformation of Forest Park to Alderwood Manor to Lynnwood at this Lynnwood-Alderwood Manor Heritage Association event. More info: 425-775-4694, info@alderwood.org.

Model train show: United NorthWest Model Railroad Club will hold its annual Washington State Model Train Show and Marketplace, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 25 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. Admission is $8, $6 seniors (65 and older) and juniors (ages 10-18), and free for kids 9 and under with paid adult. All proceeds go to the Snohomish County 4-H Foundation. Admission valid both days. Free parking. More info: www.unwclub.org.

Canceled: The Port Susan Snow Goose and Birding Festival is canceled for 2017. More info: www.snowgoosefest.org.

Homelessness forum: The final “Homelessness Here” forum, a Sno-Isle Libraries Issues That Matter series, is set for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Panelists come from Housing Authority of Snohomish County, Cocoon House, and South Snohomish County Emergency Cold Weather Shelter. More info: sno-isle.org/issues-that-matter.

Gear Grab: The Everett Mountaineers holds its annual Potluck and Gear Grab, featuring Craig Romano, 6:30-9 p.m. March 1 in basement of Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave. Bring unwanted outdoor gear to sell, buy or trade. For the potluck, bring a main dish (last name A-L), side dish or salad (M-S), or dessert (T-Z). More info: www.mountaineers.org; Doris Hatton, 425-322-7595 or hikerchick55@gmail.com.

Genealogy data: David Brazier gives pointers on “Keeping Your Computer Data Updated” at the next meeting of the Sno-Isle Genealogical Society, 6:30 p.m. March 1 at the Family History Center in the LDS building, 22015 48th Ave. W, Mountlake Terrace. More info: 425-775-6267.

Poetry night: Poetry readings followed by open mic for poets is 6-7:30 p.m. March 2 at the Hibulb Cultural Center, 6410 23rd Ave. NE, Tulalip. Museum admission is free that day. Hear poets Kevin Craft and Bethany Reid. More info: 360-716-2600.

Lynx and hare: Learn about “Predator and Prey: Lynx and Snowshoe Hare,” 7 p.m. March 2 at the Northwest Stream Center at McCollumn Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. For fifth grade to adult. Cost is $7 Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $10 non-members. Reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Pancakes, Edmonds: 8:30-9:30 a.m. March 3 (first Friday) at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Pancakes, strawberry compote, eggs, ham, biscuits and sausage gravy, beverages. Cost is $5.

Pancakes, Edmonds: The Edmonds Sons of Norway pancake breakfast and bake sale is set for 7:30 a.m. to noon March 4 at the Edmonds Masonic Center, 515 Dayton St. Norwegian style pancakes and all the trimmings for $8, $5 kids 6-10 (under age 5 is free). Live music, craft and bake sale tables, free folk dance lessons for kids starting at 10 a.m. Proceeds support local charities and scholarships. More info: edmondssonsofnorway.weebly.com.

Pancakes, Bothell: 8-11 a.m. March 4 (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. March 4 (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.

Community workshop: The Everett Office of Neighborhoods and Community Engagement invites the public to a free community-building workshop, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. March 4 at Evergreen Middle School, 7621 Beverly Lane. Jim Diers leads this workshop aimed at connecting people and groups. RSVP requested at www.everettwa.gov/EngageRSVP.

Genealogy 101: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers a free beginning genealogy class, 10-11 a.m. March 4 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. More info: 425-775-6267.

Coin show: The Stanwood Coin Club holds a Coin Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 4 at the Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW. Free. Refreshments, raffle, estimates, educational materials, vendors and more. More info: 425-876-8798.

YOUTH

DIY book clutch: Transform an old book into a zippered pouch, 3 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. Ages 11-16. Registration required. More info: www.sno-isle.org, 360-794-7851 ext. 4132.

Water fun: Hear some storytelling about water, explore the aquatic ecosystems at Brightwater Treatment Plant, and then create inspired writing and a journal, at “Storms, Stories and Scribbles,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 25. Rain or shine. For families with children age 6-12. Free. Registration required. More info: islandwood.org/event/storms-stories-and-scribbles-brightwater, 206-263-9524.

Family Fest: North Sound Macaroni Kid holds a free North Sound Family Fest, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 4 at the Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW. Kids activities, vendors, live demonstrations, a visit from Webbly and more. More info: www.northsound.macaronikid.com.

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. March 4 (first Saturday, September to May) in the teen area.

WAYS TO HELP

Blood drive, Lynnwood: The American Red Cross holds a blood drive, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at Seed Church, 20610 Cypress Way. Appointments and more info: redcrossblood.org, 800-733-2767.

Sneaker Soirée: Girls on the Run of Snohomish County holds a “Sneaker Soirée” fundraiser, 7-10 p.m. March 3 at Thomas Family Farm. Age 21 and older. Kelly Tysland shares her story as a member of the bronze medal-winning 2006 U.S. Olympic ice hockey team. Tickets are $44. More info: www.girlsontherunsnoco.org.

Animal Shelter volunteers: The Everett Animal Shelter’s next volunteer orientation is set for 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 4 at the shelter at 333 Smith Island Road. No registration required; just show up. Volunteers will have to pass a background check. More info: everettwa.gov/178/Volunteering-Fostering.

Tuba fundraiser: The Mill Creek Lions Club holds a fundraiser at 4 p.m. March 4 at Sip Dip-n-Doodle in Mill Creek. Participants can enjoy wine and painting, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Lions. The Lions Club is raising money to purchase a new concert tuba for the Jackson High School music program. Tickets are $40 and reservations are due March 1; attendees must be age 21 or older. Tickets and more info: www.sipdipndoodle.com.

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 March 5 (first Sunday) in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7198.

Volunteer at Habitat store: Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County seeks volunteers to help staff its stores in Everett (2302 Broadway) and Lynnwood (16929 Highway 99, Suite 100). Shifts are for four hours between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. More info: 425-405-7770, cwatkins@habitatsnohomish.org.

Hospital gift shop, Monroe: The gift shop at EvergreenHealth Monroe needs reliable volunteers to work three-hour shifts. The gift shop is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. More info: Janie, vghgiftshop@gmail.com.

Hospital gift shop, Everett: The nonprofit Providence General Children’s Association needs volunteers at the Providence Regional Medical Center Pacific and Colby campus gift shops for four-hour shifts, day or evening, two or more times per month. Gift shop proceeds benefit Northwest children in need. Must complete hospital volunteer forms, TB test, background check and training. More info: www.providence.org/volunteereverett, mwelly@frontier.com.

Assist with equine: All Breed Equine Rez-Q in Marysville seeks a variety of volunteers. More info: 425-263-6390, 206-933-0327, allbreedhorserescue.com.

Help wildlife, Lynnwood: PAWS Wildlife Center in Lynnwood seeks volunteer wildlife care assistants. More info: www.paws.org or volunteers@paws.org.

Humane Society: HappyPaws Farm Humane Society, whose shelter is at 19933 Old Burn Road in Arlington, seeks volunteers to help walk large dogs on Sunday afternoons on shelter grounds. Volunteers should be at least 18 years old and experienced with dogs. Includes friendly pit bulls. Other volunteers also are needed. More info: 360-652-5844, hmnsoc@aol.com, www.dogscats.org.

Book sale donations: The Friends of the Edmonds Library seeks donations to its ongoing book sale, including gently used books, CDs, videos, DVDs, sheet music, magazines and computer software. Proceeds from the ongoing sale benefit the Edmonds Library and the scholarship fund. A drop box for donations is in the foyer of the library, at 650 Main St.

Eyeglasses, hearing aids: Lions Clubs are collecting used eyeglasses and hearing aids. Donations may be made at Everett Public Libraries, PUD main office and most opticians and eye doctors. More info: Everett Central Lions Club, Art Ruben at since1965@aol.com or 425-387-9256.

Hope Unlimited: Hope Unlimited includes the Stanwood Camano Incident Support chaplains. Volunteering opportunities include teaching and cooking. More info: 360-387-1512.

SENIORS

Gift shop: The Carl Gipson Senior Center gift shop is open to all, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Men’s corner, Seahawks items, handmade cards, and inexpensive and nice gifts for anniversaries, baby showers, birthdays and more. The senior center is at 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8780.

Support groups: A peer support group meets 9:50-10:50 a.m. second and fourth Wednesdays at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. A grief support group meets 2-3 p.m. Wednesdays. More info: 360-653-4551.

Lunch, Lake Stevens: A light lunch for seniors is served at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Lake Stevens Senior Center, 2302 Soper Hill Road. Cost is $3 for members, $4 for non-members. Come early and socialize. More info: 425-335-0345.

Lunch, Granite Falls: Noon Thursdays at the Granite Falls Senior Center, 302 S Granite Ave. Cost is $3 seniors and disabled, $6 others. Penny bingo follows. More info: 360-691-7177.

Memory loss book club: An Edmonds Senior Center book club aimed at those with early stage memory loss meets fourth Mondays at the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St. Cost is $5 for Edmonds Senior Center members, $10 nonmembers. More info: 425-774-5555.

ASSISTANCE

Cat class: The Community Cat Coalition offers its next “Basic TNR: Trap, Neuter, Return” class, 1:15-3:15 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Free. Registration requested. A social gathering with cake follows until 4:45 p.m. More info: cccofwaTNRclass@gmail.com or Nancy at 425-330-2658.

Hero’s Journey: YWCA Pathways offers a free “Healing Through Art and Meditation” support group, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, March 7 to May 2, at Verdant Community Wellness Center, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. All are welcome. No child care. Enrollment closes after second week. More info: Arlen, 425-412-2364 or afrazie@ywcaworks.org.

Disaster preparedness: Marysville offers free Community Emergency Response Team training, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, March 8 to April 26, at Marysville Fire Station 66. Registration deadline is Feb. 28. More info: www.marysvillewa.gov/758/CERT, 360-363-8096, drose@marysvillewa.gov.

Tax prep for seniors: Free assistance in preparing federal tax returns is offered to low-income individuals and seniors by appointment, 1-8 p.m. Wednesdays through April 12 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Register in person at the registration desk. More info: 425-776-8722.

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.

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.

Employment Network: 10 a.m.-noon Fridays at the North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE., Mill Creek. Free help with job searches, resume writing and interviewing. More info: 425-743-2386.

Head injury support group: Meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. first Tuesdays on the second floor of Swedish/Edmonds Medical Center, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. Group supports brain-incident survivors and their caregivers. More info: Lou Nash, 425-776-7264 or lou_nash@frontier.com.

MS self-help group, Edmonds: The MS Sno-Flakes meets 1-2:30 p.m. fourth Thursdays at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St. For people with multiple sclerosis and their family, caregivers and friends. More info: Bill Brayer, 206-718-0894, wbrayer@comcast.net.

MS self-help group, Lynnwood: Meets 1-2:30 p.m. third Fridays in the group room at the YWCA Village, 19703 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. More info: Sharon Todd, 360-651-9720.

MS self-help group, Marysville: Meets 10:30 a.m. to noon second Saturdays at Cascade Christian Reformed Church, 13908 51st Ave. NE. More info: Nancy Toth, 360-435-6111.

Ostomy Support Group: The United Ostomy Associations of America, Snohomish County Chapter, meets 1-3 p.m. second Mondays (except July and an annual picnic in August) at the Buzz Inn restaurant, 3121 Broadway, Everett. The group’s purpose is to help in the rehabilitation of people with ostomies. More info: Cathryn, 425-610-3770.

Parkinson’s disease: A support group meets 2-4 p.m. fourth Saturdays at the Rainier Room, 1330 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 360-435-8049.

Vision Loss Support Group: A group for the blind and visually impaired meets 10 a.m. third Mondays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8780.

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