Community Extra: Calendar for March 17-25, 2017

Published 1:30 am Friday, March 17, 2017

EVENTS

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. Over 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.

Addiction forum: Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson hosts a “Beyond the Streets Addiction Forum,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 23 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. Panelists will discuss the complexities of drug addiction, the range of treatment options and how the community can best respond. More info: everettwa.gov.

World Water Day: Brightwater Center hosts a day of tours and family activities to celebrate World Water Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 25, starting from the Brightwater Education Center, 22505 Highway 9, Woodinville. Art projects, science experiments. Close-toed shoes required for tours; must be at least age 9 for tours. Free, but registration required. More info: http://tinyurl.com/z7c6l78.

Crazy Politics: Political science professor Cornell Clayton discusses “Crazy Politics: Populism, Conspiracy Theories, and Paranoia in America,” 2-4 p.m. March 25 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Clayton’s talk explains the rise of today’s populist and conspiratorial politics, draws parallels to earlier periods, and describes how populism on the left and right differ today. More info: https://goo.gl/lpNFtE.

Historic Camano: Free self-guided tours of Camano Island’s historic sites run March 25-26 with interactive exhibits, contests, dances, live music and meals. Maps and information will be available 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27108 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. Schedule and more info: camanohistoricsites.com.

YOUTH

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.

Sassy cross stitch: Teens are invited to immortalize their favorite snarky phrase in fabric form with some sassy cross stitching, 3 p.m. March 23 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. Supplies and patterns provided. More info: 360-435-3033.

WAYS TO HELP

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.

Theater 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.

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 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.

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.

Docent naturalist: Adopt A Stream Foundation seeks docent naturalists to give interpretive tours at its Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. This 20-acre natural area gives visitors a view of forests, wetlands, streams, fish and wildlife. An orientation for interested docents is 1-3 p.m. March 20 or 7-9 p.m. March 21. Required training runs 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 24 or 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 25. Application required. More info: www.streamkeeper.org, 425-316-8592.

Lighthouse help: The Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival seeks volunteers to help prepare for the Sept. 8-10 event. The next monthly planning meeting is 7 p.m. March 22 at the Chamber of Commerce, 4902 76th St. SW. More info: 425-353-5516.

Food for Thoughts: A “Food for Thoughts” event will discuss ways to help schools, churches, food banks and others work together to better feed students from low-income families through after-school and weekend emergency feeding programs. The event is set for 9 a.m. to noon March 23 at Swan’s Trail Farm, 7301 Rivershore Road, Snohomish. More info: 425-261-3344.

Hugs for Ghana: Hugs for Ghana, a nonprofit run by Kamiak High School students, holds its annual Culture Night fundraiser, 7-9 p.m. March 24 at the Rosehill Community Center, 303 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. Cost is $20 at the door. Cultural performances and ethnic food. Proceeds benefit indigent Ghanaian communities. More info: www.hugsforghana.org.

Fashion and justice: A Fashion SOULstice runway show to benefit Seattle-based nonprofit Justice and Soul Foundation is set for 6:30 p.m. March 25 at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Admission includes appetizers and a drink ticket. Silent auction, too. Tickets start at $50. More info: fashionsoulstice.brownpapertickets.com.

Gospel Mission help: The Everett Gospel Mission seeks volunteers to help with its Easter meals. More info: janderson@egmission.org.

Bingo callers: Volunteer callers are needed for the Carl Gipson Senior Center’s regular bingo games, which are held from 12:30-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The senior center is at 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. More info: 425-257-8780.

Vendors: Marysville Parks, Culture and Recreation seeks vendors for its annual Spring Craft and Garden Show, set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 8. Cost for a table is $50. No food items. More info: dmulligan@marysvillewa.gov, 360-363-8450.

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.

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

Resource fair: A 55+ Resource Fair is set for 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 25 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Find resources on health, exercise, transportation, estate planning, housing, leisure, volunteer opportunities and more. Free admission and free lunch. More info: 360-387-0222.

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

Grandparents Safety Class: Learn the basics of keeping infants and toddlers safe around grandma and grandpa’s home, 6-8 p.m. March 21 at Providence’s Pavilion for Women and Children, 900 Pacific Ave., Everett. Topics include safe sleep, falls, car seats, choking, poisoning and more. Sign up: 425-304-6047.

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.

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. More info: 425-330-2860.

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