Community Extra: Calendar for March 3-11, 2017

Published 1:30 am Friday, March 3, 2017

EVENTS

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 (younger than 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: edmondssonsof norway.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.everett wa.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.

Camano 101: Snohomish Conservation District and WSU Island County Extension are sponsoring a free open house, “Living on an Island: Camano 101,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 11 at the Island County Multipurpose Center, 141 N East Camano Drive. Learn about Camano Island’s public beaches, parks and trails, shellfish, native plants, recycling and waste reduction, conserving land and more. Door prizes and refreshments. More info: kathryn@snohomishcd.org, 425-377- 7024.

Norwegian Day: The Bothell Sons of Norway holds its annual Norwegian Heritage Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 11 at 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. Barneleikarringen, a dance group from Ballard, performs at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Craft demonstrations, Viking long house, genealogist, Norsk Buhund (a Nordic breed of dog) and fjord horses, and more. Lunch available for purchase. Free admission and parking. More info: 425-485-9085 or www.bothellsonsofnorway.org.

YOUTH

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, 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.

Snap circuits: Teens are invited to experiment with electronic circuitry, 3 p.m. March 7 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. Make an alarm go off, and create a circuit that sends flying saucers in the air. Registration required. More info: www.sno-isle.org, 360-435-3033.

WAYS TO HELP

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.

Animal Shelter volunteers: The Everett Animal Shelter’s next volunteer orientation is set for 6-8 p.m. March 8 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/Volunteer ing-Fostering.

Lighthouse docent: Become a docent at the Mukilteo Lighthouse and spend one day a month this spring and summer sharing history with visitors from around the globe. The next training session to become a volunteer is 10 a.m.-noon March 11 at the Mukilteo Light Station, 608 Front St. Free. More info: info@mukilteohistorical.org, or Becky Owensby at 425-513-9602.

Dodgeball tourney: A dodgeball tournament for adults, to raise money for the Monroe Boys & Girls Club, is set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 11 at the club, 261 Sky River Parkway. Cost is $100 for a team of six players or $25 for single player registration. More info: Jeff Rasmussen, 360-794-4775 or jrasmussen@bgcsc.org.

Chili cook-off: A Team Eligh Chili Cook-off is set for 4-9 p.m. March 11 at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Chili entry is $15 per pot. Admission is $7 and includes tasting and judging. Raffle and silent auction, too. All proceeds benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Fund at Seattle Children’s Hospital. More info: 425-248-0587, http://tinyurl.com/h9yeurl.

Rowing auction: Everett Rowing Association’s annual Auction and Gala is 5-9:30 p.m. March 11 at Xfinity Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Tickets are $75. Silent auction, dinner and live auction. More info: www.everettrowing.com/auction, 425-345-5138.

Fair auction: The annual Silvana Fair Board Auction starts at 5:30 p.m. March 11 at Viking Hall in Silvana. Like the fair, admission is free. The auction is the main fundraiser for the air, set for July 29 this year. The event includes silent and live auctions and a $250 cash drawing for registered bidders. Snack bar available starting at 5 p.m. More info: www.silvanafair.com/auction.html.

Spaghetti dinner: A spaghetti luncheon fundraiser for Packs For Kids will be held 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 12 at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. Suggested donation is $10, $5 for kids. Raffle and silent auction, too. Packs For Kids provides weekend food packs for students in the Mukilteo School District.

Fabric donations: The Clothing and Textile Advisors of Snohomish County in partnership with WSU Extension 4H Youth Development seek donations of fabric, notions, trims, patterns, yarn, needlework items and related books and magazines for an annual Fabric Sale, set for June 17. Proceeds support the Camp Stitch-a-Lot youth summer program, a scholarship for a student studying apparel design and development at Seattle Central College, and other community sewing programs. More info: Arlene at 425-743-0118 or Julie at 425-835-0391.

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. 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, 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 (RSVP), 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

Retiree meeting: The Retired Public Employees Council Chapter 6 meets next at 1:30 p.m. March 7 at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. This month’s speaker is Steve Kofahl, of the Alliance for Retired Americans National Executive Board, the Washington State Alliance Executive Board, and the Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action Executive Board. Meetings are open to all but to join you must be a retiree in the state retirement system. More info: Jim Brandley, 425-337-0884.

Bingo, Arlington: 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 7 p.m. Fridays at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd. Ages 10 and older. Prizes, large pots available. Pull tabs, food. More info: 360-653-4551.

Bingo, Everett: 12:30-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. Cost is $2 for three-on. Daubers available for purchase. Age 50 and older. More info: 425-257-8780.

Bingo, Edmonds: 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Cost is 25 cents per card with prizes available. More info: 425-774-5555.

Bingo, Granite Falls: 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays ($6 buy-in) and 50-cent sessions 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays at the Granite Falls Senior Center, 302 S Granite Ave. Also, penny bingo follows Thursday lunches (lunch is $3). More info: 360-691-7177.

Bingo, Lake Stevens: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fridays at the Lake Stevens Senior Center, 2302 Soper Hill Road. Free coffee and desserts. More info: 425-335-0345.

Bingo, Snohomish: 6:30 p.m. first Saturdays at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. Doors open at 5 p.m., early-bird session is 6:15 p.m. Buy-in is $8. All ages. More info: 360-568-0934.

Bridge, Arlington: The Arlington Bridge Club meets 12-4 p.m. Thursdays at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18218 Smokey Point Blvd. More info: 360-440-7029.

Bridge, Edmonds: The Friends of the Edmonds Library bridge group meets 10 a.m. first Mondays in the plaza room at the library, 650 Main St. Cost is $15 for the year. Play 20 hands. Prizes awarded in May. All ages. More info: Kyleene Perry, 208-440-5982.

Bridge, Everett: The Unsanctioned Duplicate Bridge Club plays 12 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. Party bridge is 12:30 p.m. Fridays, 8:45 a.m. Tuesdays. Age 50 and older. Cost is $1. More info: 425-257-8780.

Bridge, Mukilteo: Party Bridge at 10 a.m. second and fourth Mondays, with practice bridge with limited lessons at 9 a.m., at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave. All ages. More info: Mamta at 425-789-1106 or Patti at 425-280-4940.

Scrabble, Everett: Plays 12:15 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Age 50 and older. More info: 425-334-2878.

Scrabble, Snohomish: Plays 12:30 p.m. Mondays at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. All ages welcome.

Table tennis: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, 12:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays and 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Five tables with paddles and balls provided. Cost is $2 per session. For ages 50 and older. More info: 425-257-8780.

ASSISTANCE

Conscious Fathering: This program, funded by Parent Trust for Western Washington Children, will being offered 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 4 at Providence’s Pavilion for Women and Children, 900 Pacific Ave., Everett. Cost is $30. More info: Alana Brudvik, 425-304-6047 or alana.brudvik @providence.org.

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.

NAMI classes: The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Snohomish County is taking applications for several upcoming classes. All are free. A 10-week “Peer to Peer” class, focused on self-care for individuals with a mental health diagnosis, runs Wednesday evenings, March 8 to May 10 in Everett. A 12-week “Family to Family” class, providing support to family and friends of those with mental illness, runs Friday evenings, March 24 to June 9 in Everett, and later in March in Edmonds. More info: www.namisnohom ishcounty.org, 425-339-3620.

Memory Café: Local nonprofit Snohomish County Music Project hosts monthly Memory Café events for individuals suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, 12:30-2 p.m. second Fridays at the Northwest Music Hall, located inside the Everett Mall. Suggested donation is $10. Space is first-come, first-served, and RSVPs are requested. More info: info@scMusicProject.org, 425-258-1605.

Alzheimer’s, Arlington: An Alzheimer’s Support Group meets fourth Saturdays at Smokey Point Community Church. More info: Lou Ann, 360-722-1471.

Alzheimer’s caregivers, Everett: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of those with memory loss meets 3-5 p.m. fourth Tuesdays in the Monte Cristo Conference Room at The Everett Clinic, 3830 Hoyt Ave. More info: Paula Townsell, 425-346-8687.

Alzheimer’s caregivers, Snohomish: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of those with memory loss meets 7-8:30 p.m. second Thursdays at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. More info: Sheri Pemberton, 425-252-6873.

Caregivers, Marysville: A support group to help those who are dealing with the challenges of unpaid care giving meets 10-11:30 a.m. third Tuesdays at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. More info: 360-363-8450.

Caregivers, Lynnwood: A family caregiver support group meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. second Wednesdays at Gencare Scriber Gardens, 6024 200th St. SW, Lynnwood. Refreshments provided. More info: 425-673-7111.

Chronic pain: A support group for those with chronic pain meets 1 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Led by Michelle Reitan, MSW and Sue Shearer, RN, BSN. More info: 425-774-5555.

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