Community Extra: Calendar for March 10-18, 2017

Published 1:30 am Friday, March 10, 2017

EVENTS

Pancakes, Mukilteo: The Mukilteo Kiwanis Club holds its annual pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon March 11 at Olympic View Middle School, 2602 Mukilteo Speedway. There also will be entertainment and a raffle. Proceeds benefit scholarships. Cost is $7, $6 seniors, $30 families up to five.

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, 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.

Book sale: The Friends of the Arlington Library hosts its two-day lobby book sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 14 and 15 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. This month’s theme is gardening. A piece of artwork, “Garden Girl,” donated by a local artist, is included in a door prize basket. All proceeds support the Arlington Library.

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more on March 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.

Quilt show: The nonprofit Quilters Anonymous holds its three-day quilt show, “All Quilts Wild and Wonderful,” March 17-19 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. Admission is $8, good all three days. More than 500 quilts, vendors, demonstrations, member sales. Concessions available from Cascade High School Booster Club. Free parking. More info: www.quiltersanonymous.org.

Pancakes, Lake Stevens: A Norwegian Pancake Breakfast is served 7:30-10:30 a.m. March 18 (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. March 18 (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.

Open house: The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society Library has expanded and holds an open house to celebrate, 12-4 p.m. March 18 at 6111 188th Place NE, Arlington. The society enlarged a conference room, added an additional room for the library collection, and added two new desktop computers to better serve patrons. More info: www.stillygen.org.

YOUTH

InspireHER: Girls in grades 8-12 are invited to a free InspireHER Law and Justice Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 11 at the Alderwood Boys & Girls Club. Register at http://tinyurl.com/inspireher or at 9:30 a.m. the day of the event. Pizza lunch provided.

Show Biz Kids 4-H: Meets next 6:30-8 p.m. March 14 (second Tuesdays) at the Horseshoe Grange, 16424 Broadway Ave., Snohomish. Students in grades K-12 explore various areas of performing arts. More info: 360-668-6681 or 425-357-6044.

Upcycle: Teens age 12-18 are invited to the next “upcycling” craft project at the Lake Stevens Library. Make your own buttons, 3:30 p.m. March 16. The library is at 1804 Main St. More info: 425-334-1900.

Teen Night: Schack Art Center (2921 Hoyt Ave.) holds free after-hours Teen Nights. The next one is 6-8 p.m. March 16. More info: www.schack.org/teen-night.

Youth Forum: The Edmonds Diversity Commission holds a “Your Voice Matters” Youth Forum, 1:30-3:30 p.m. March 17 in the plaza room above the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St. Middle- and high-schoolers are invited to hear an inspirational message, enjoy entertainment, and discuss relevant topics with each other. Reserve your seat by March 10 to misha.carter@edmondswa.gov.

St. Patrick’s Day: Learn about the history of Saint Patrick’s Day, hear stories from the Emerald Isle, experiment to create a rainbow of color and take home some treasure of your own at this holiday celebration, 2 p.m. March 18 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Green attire is encouraged. More info: 425-493-8202.

Middle Eastern art: School-age children and their families are invited to explore radial symmetry through printmaking, find out what a tessellation is, and color geometric designs, 2 p.m. March 18 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. More info: 360-435-3033.

WAYS TO HELP

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 or 1-3 p.m. March 18 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 annual fair, 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.

Project Linus: The next Project Linus event will be 12:30-2:30 p.m. March 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.

EarthCorps volunteers: An information session on helping EarthCorps and the Port of Everett restore Union Slough Salt Marsh is set for 6:30 p.m. March 15 at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Snacks provided. Register at www.earthcorps.org. More info: Mariska Kecskes, mariska@earthcorps.org or 206-322-9296 ext. 204.

Sew Thoughtful: This month’s charitable sewing project by the Snohomish County Clothing and Textile Advisors will be tote bags for young children served at Safe Place, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 17 in the education building behind the WSU Extension office at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Bring your machine, thread, sewing tools and your own lunch. Kits provided. More info: Arlene, afharris@juno.com or 425-743-0118.

St. Patty’s dinner: A St. Patty’s Day Dinner to benefit the Sultan Boys & Girls Club and Volunteers of America is set for 6-8 p.m. March 17 at the Sky Valley Senior Center, 617 First St. Cost is $10, $25 per family. Corn beef, cabbage, potatoes and carrots. Grilled cheese available on request. More info: 360-793-2400.

Theatre fundraiser: The Historic Everett Theatre Preservation Society holds a comedy show fundraiser, “You Just Gotta Laugh,” 7:30 p.m. March 17 at The Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. Proceeds go to the preservation and repair of the theater. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Group rate available. More info: www.historiceveretttheatre.org, 425-258-6766.

Hockey for food: Snohomish County sponsors a March Against Hunger Night at the Silvertips for the 7:05 p.m. March 18 game. Purchase your ticket through http://tinyurl.com/zwhg6h5, and $5 will go to Volunteers of America to fight hunger. Bring a nonperishable food donation to the game, and get a coupon good at the team store.

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.

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

Aging Mastery: The Stillaguamish Senior Center offers a 10-week “Aging Mastery” class series starting March 22. The class, developed by the National Council on Aging, encourages small steps to improve overall well-being. Classes are 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesdays. Deadline to sign up is March 15. More info: 360-653-4551.

Driving safety, Everett: A one-day refresher course on defensive driving skills is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 18 at Normanna Lodge, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett. Cost is $18. Qualifies seniors age 55 and older for insurance discounts. Registration required. More info: 800-462-3728.

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 older than 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., 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

EdCC application: Complete both college and FAFSA applications and Edmonds Community College will waive its $35 admissions fee during Free Application Week at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. Check the library’s online calendar or call 425-778-2148 ext. 3030 for dates and times. More info: https://tinyurl.com/zng6yb4.

NAMI class: The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Snohomish County is taking applications for its 12-week “Family to Family” class, which provides support to family and friends of those with mental illness. The free series runs Friday evenings, March 24 to June 9 in Everett, and later in March in Edmonds. More info: www.namisnohomishcounty.org, 425-339-3620.

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.

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.

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.

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