Community Extra: Calendar for April 14-22, 2017

Published 1:30 am Friday, April 14, 2017

EVENTS

Pancakes, Lake Stevens: A Norwegian Pancake Breakfast is served 7:30-10:30 a.m. April 15 (third Saturday, September to May) at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE. Cost is $6; children younger than 4 are free. Proceeds this month benefit the Against Malaria Foundation. More info: 425-334-0421.

Pancakes, Monroe: 8-10:30 a.m. April 15 (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.

Pancakes, Marysville: A free community pancake breakfast is served 8 a.m. to noon April 15 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 7215 51st Ave. NE. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and beverages. Free parking for the city’s annual Easter egg hunt at Jennings Park. More info: 360-659-2022.

Iceland heritage: Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson will talk about his family’s Icelandic roots at a Daughters of Norway program, starting at 10 a.m. April 15 at Normanna Hall, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett. Attendees are advised to come early to get a seat. More info: www.daughters ofnorway.org.

Easter parade: The Snohomish Easter Parade starts at 11 a.m. April 15 down First Street downtown. An Easter bonnet contest follows at the Snohomish Historical Society’s Waltz Building, 116 Avenue B. All ages, and pets, welcome. No registration required. More info: snohomishchamber.com.

Red cedar: Whidbey Island naturalists Martha and Steve Ellis present “Western Red Cedar: Tree of Life,” 7 p.m. April 19 at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N East Camano Drive, Camano Island. More info: 360-387-2236, www.camanowildlifehabitat.org.

Earth Day celebration: Everett’s Earth Day Celebration is set for 1-2 p.m. April 21 at Johnston Kelly Park, located at 49th Street SW and Forest Drive. Students from View Ridge Elementary School will help city staff with a work party at this environmental learning park. More info: 425-257-8304.

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more on April 21 (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.

Sasquatch: Author David George Gordon presents “Sasquatch: Man-Ape or Myth?” at 6 p.m. April 21 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. Learn how to become an effective “citizen scientist” in gathering credible evidence on this mysterious creature. More info: 360-629-3132.

Racism: “Promises to Keep: Environmental Racism,” the annual North Puget Sound Conference on Race by the Communities of Color Coalition, is set for 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. April 22 at the Jackson Conference Center at Everett Community College. Registration required. Free. More info: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2880167.

Earth Day: Marysville has several events planned for Earth Day, April 22. A Shred-A-Thon for city residents runs 9 a.m. to noon at City Hall, 1049 State Ave. The Ebey Waterfront Trail grand opening is 10 a.m.-noon at the park, 1404 First St., and help plant trees, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Strawberry Fields Athletic Complex, 6100 152nd St. NE. More info: marysvillewa.gov.

Genealogy workshop: A Norwegian Genealogy Workshop will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 22 at the Bothell Sons of Norway, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway. Jill Morelli presents. Bring a sack lunch, and laptop if desired. Cost is $25, $40 per family. Register before April 20. More info: Gary Ramstad, 206-365- 6913 or ramslfp@hotmail.com, or www.bothellsonsof norway.org.

Bicycle tour: Local bicycling enthusiast Tyler Rourke leads a “Tour de E.F.D.,” a scenic tour that passes by each of Everett’s fire departments, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 22. Meet at 9:15 a.m. at Fire Station 1, 3619 Rucker Ave. More info: https://goo.gl/rDoML8.

Earth Day walk: An Earth Day walk in downtown Snohomish starts at 1 p.m. April 22 from 230 Avenue B. Hear inspirational words at the riverfront deck at First Street and Avenue B at about 1:30 p.m., then continue the walk along the river and Centennial Trail. More info: karenguzak@gmail.com.

Victorian cyclists: Learn about the “Fascinating Ways Victorian Cyclists Changed Our World,” 2 p.m. April 22 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Sarah and Gabriel Chrisman, who live a Victorian-era lifestyle in Port Townsend, are the presenters. More info: 425-257-7640.

Eating meat: “The Ethics of Eating Meat on a Small Planet” is set for 2-4 p.m. April 22 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. An Earth Day conversation with philosopher and Gonzaga University fellow Brian Henning. More info: https://goo.gl/F1Ejdv.

Wood carving: The nonprofit Quilceda Carvers club holds its annual “Artistry in Wood” Carving Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 22 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 23 at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. A $5 donation is requested; free to children younger than 12, active duty military and Scouts in uniform. More info: www.quil cedacarvers.org.

Stanwood tea: The Stanwood Area Historical Society plans its annual Spring Tea and Vintage Fashion Exhibit, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 29 at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Hall. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased by April 21. More info: 360-629-6110, www.sahs-fncc.org.

EGG HUNTS

Egg hunts are listed by community.

Arlington: The city’s Easter Egg Hunt is set for 11 a.m. April 15 at Arlington Airport Field. Enter at 51st Avenue and 172nd Street. Easter Bunny, emergency vehicles, prizes and refreshments. More info: 360-403-3448.

Edmonds: An egg hunt is set for 10 a.m. April 15 at Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave. W. Over 15,000 candy-filled eggs, Easter Bunny, entertainment. More info: thegreathunt.edmondslutheran.org.

Edmonds: 10 a.m. April 15 at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 16431 52nd Ave. W. More info: 425-743-2323.

Everett: Faith Lutheran Church hosts a community egg hunt, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 15 at Madison Elementary School, 616 Pecks Drive. Carnival games, egg hunts by ages, face painting, balloons and treats. Food bank donations welcome. More info: 425-353-4758.

Marysville: Marysville’s free Easter Egg Hunt featuring more than 12,000 eggs is 10-11 a.m. April 15 at Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road. Additional parking at Marysville Middle School, 4923 67th St. NE. Ages 0-8 can collect up to eight eggs in age-specific areas. Kids activities, Easter Bunny. Non-perishable food donations requested for Marysville Food Bank. More info: marysvillewa.gov.

Marysville: An egg hunt for kids ages 10 and younger starts promptly at 11 a.m. April 15 at Cascade Christian Reformed Church, 13908 51st Ave. NE. Registration starts at 10:45 a.m. and ends at 11 a.m. Hot dog lunch follows. More info: 360-659-4136.

Mill Creek: The annual Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt begins at 10:30 a.m. April 15 at Heatherwood Middle School, 1419 Trillium Blvd. SE. Face painting, balloon animals, bounce houses, age-divided egg hunts, Easter Bunny. Nonperishable food donations requested for the Mill Creek Community Food Bank. More info: www.cityofmillcreek.com/events.

Mukilteo: The Mukilteo Firefighters’ annual Easter Egg Hunt starts at 10:30 a.m. April 15 at the ball fields at Mukilteo Elementary School, 2600 Mukilteo Speedway. Hunt areas grouped by age. Hidden prizes, Easter Bunny, emergency vehicles. Donations requested for the Mukilteo Food Bank. More info: mukilteowa.gov.

Snohomish: Canyon Creek Church holds an egg hunt at 10 a.m. April 15 at Bob’s Corn and Pumpkin Farm, 10917 Elliott Road. Egg hunts start at 11 a.m. with 20,000 eggs. Bounce houses, carnival games, toddler experience, cow train, tractor rides, Easter Bunny, face painting, laser tag and more. More info: info@canyoncreekonline.com.

Snohomish: The Lake Roesiger Fire Department holds an Easter egg hunt at noon April 15 at 1205 S Lake Roesiger Road. More info: 360-568-1954.

Stevens Pass: Mountain-wide egg hunts start at 9 a.m., and at 9:30 a.m. for ages 12 and younger outside Tye Creek Lodge. More info: www.stevens pass.com.

YOUTH

Amazing Inventors: Learn about some of history’s great and unknown inventors, then brainstorm your own inventions, 3 p.m. April 14 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. For school-age kids. More info: 360-568-2898.

April Pools Day: A water safety fair is held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 15 in the lobby of the Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion pool, 5303 228th St. SW. Free safety activities in the pool will be held 5-6 p.m. Participants in pool activities can get a free pass for the recreation swim session that follows, 6:15-7:45 p.m. More info: www.mltrec.com, 425-776-9173.

College planning: Learn how to plan for college applications early and be a stand-out candidate at a college planning workshop, 2-3:30 p.m. April 15 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. For families with students in grades 8-11. Registration required. More info: https://goo.gl/n0xQ6x, 425-493-8202.

Tiny art: Teens are invited to create tiny works of art on 2-inch canvas, fingernails and other tiny spaces, 3-5 p.m. April 18 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Supplies and snacks provided. For teens in grades 6-12. More info: https://goo.gl/mD1iDR.

Stick bombs: Explore the science and art of kinetic energy by construction stick bombs and make a mesmerizing mobile to take home, 4 p.m. April 18 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. More info: 360-629-3132.

WAYS TO HELP

Bingo Night: Arlington Dollars for Scholars holds a Bingo Night fundraiser, 6 p.m. April 15 at Presidents Elementary School, 505 E. Third St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Entry fee is $15 for 10 games. Concessions available. Silent auction. Proceeds benefit a scholarship fund for Arlington School District graduates. More info: George Boulton, flobgeo@netscape.net or 425-501-1103.

Work party: Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop holds work parties to help prepare bicycles for its annual Kids Bike Swap in June. The next work parties are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 16 and 6-9 p.m. April 20. The nonprofit also seeks donations of working or repairable kids’ bicycles. A $5 donation is appreciated with each bike to help cover the costs of replacement parts. Bikes with 20-inch size wheels are especially needed. The shop is at 2531 Broadway, Everett. More info: www.sharingwheels.org or 425-252-6952.

Volunteer training: Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County offers community education and volunteer training classes beginning April 17. Classes are held 5:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays through May 15 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 6 in downtown Everett. Classes are free to those willing to commit to 10 hours of volunteering. More info: Stephanie Civey, 425-259-2827 ext. 1013, stephanie@dvs-snoco.org.

Earth Day, MLT: An Earth Day work party is set for 9 a.m. to noon April 22 at Ballinger Park in Mountlake Terrace. Meet at 9 a.m. in the parking lot of the senior center, 23000 Lakeview Drive. Weed control, litter clean-up, debris removal. More info: 425-776-1811.

Earth Day, Marysville: Adopt A Stream Foundation leads a tree planting event, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 22 at Marysville Strawberry Fields Athletic Park, 6100 152nd Ave. NE. Registration requested but not required. More info: 425-316-8592, aasf@streamkeeper.org.

Open house: The Camano Animal Shelter Association holds its Little Whiskers Open House, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 22 at the shelter on East Camano Drive. This “baby shower” collects items needed to handle the higher numbers of kittens expected this time of year. Also learn about kitten fostering, and meet adoptable cats and dogs. More info: 360-387-1902, www.camanoanimalshelter.org.

Open Barn: Equine Aid Horse and Donkey Rescue holds an Open Barn event, 12-4 p.m. April 22 at 11726 257th Ave. SE, Monroe. Meet the horses and donkeys, learn about rehabilitation and rescue efforts, and explore adoption and volunteer opportunities. More info: www.equineaid.org.

Foundation breakfast: Washington State University President Kirk Schulz will speak at the Everett Community College Foundation benefit breakfast, 7:30 a.m. April 25. To attend, RSVP by April 20, online at everettcc.edu/foundation or by email to foundation@everettcc.edu.

Vendors sought: Marysville Poochapalooza seeks pet-related vendors and business sponsors for its July 8 event. Early bird vendor rates until May 1. Proceeds benefit needs at Marysville’s Strawberry Fields for Rover Off-Leash Dog Park. More info: http://poochapalooza.org, 425-268-5285.

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.

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.

SENIORS

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

Helper self-care: Victim Support Services offers “Emotional Wellness: Self-Care for Helping Professionals,” 10 a.m. to noon April 18 in Everett. Cost is $20. Reservations required. More info: 425-252-6081, julie@ victimsupportservices.org.

Career fair: The Snohomish County Career Fair runs 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 19 in the Orca Ballroom at Tulalip Resort Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd. More than 50 hiring companies. More info: snococareerfair.com.

Managing emotions: The YWCA and Verdant Community Wellness Center offer a free class series on “Managing Difficult Emotions,” 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays, April 19 to June 7, at Verdant Community Wellness Center, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Registration and more info: Arlen, 425-412-2364 or afrazie@ywcaworks.org.

Pet microchips: CASA, the Camano Animal Shelter Association, offers a low-cost microchip clinic, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 22 at the shelter on East Camano Drive. Cost is $10 per chip. Cats must arrive in a carrier; dogs must be leashed. More info: 360-387-1902.

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 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.

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.