Community Extra: Calendar for April 28 to May 6, 2017

Published 1:30 am Friday, April 28, 2017

EVENTS

Quilt show: The All in Stitches Guild holds the Everett Quilt Show “Through the Eye of the Quilter,” 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 28 and 29 at Xfinity Arena and Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave. Entry is $5. More info: www.allinstitcheswa.org.

Night sky: See the moon, planets and other outer-space objects with the Everett Astronomical Society, 6-11:30 p.m. April 28 and 29 at Harborview Park, 1621 Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. Ages 5 and older. More info: everettastro.org.

Climate March: 350 Everett organizes a People’s Climate March, 9:30 a.m. April 29. Meet at the 10th Street boat launch off W Marine View Drive. More info: 350 Everett at facebook.com.

Women’s Expo: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 29 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Vendors, demonstrations, free chair massages and salon services, prizes and more. Free to attend. More info: camanocenter.org.

Chicken dinner: A family chicken dinner is offered 12-2 p.m. April 30 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Roasted chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, coleslaw, roll, drink and dessert for $9, $8 seniors, $5 children younger than 12. Proceeds benefit senior center programs and services. Entertainment, too.

Online privacy: Learn about the different ways you are tracked as you navigate the Web and how information about you is collected, stored, indexed and shared at “Protecting Your Privacy Online,” 7 p.m. May 4 at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. More info: 425-778-2148.

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

Carnival: A Cinco de Mayo Carnvial runs May 5-7 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. Free admission and free parking. Carnival rides, vendors, margarita and beer gardens, car show, horse show, and more. More info: evergreenfair.org.

Pancakes, Bothell: 8-11 a.m. May 6 (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. May 6 (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.

Genealogy 101: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers a free beginning genealogy class, 10-11 a.m. May 6 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. More info: 425-775-6267.

Opening Day: The Mukilteo Yacht Club celebrates the Opening Day of Boating with a variety of activities May 6. A blessing of the fleet is at 11 a.m. at the Port of Everett’s South Marina Guest Dock 1. The boat parade begins at noon from the Port of Everett breakwater along the Snohomish River; the decorated boats also can be viewed at Guest Dock 1 from 1-3 p.m. More info: www.mukilteoyachtclub.com.

Discover EdCC: Learn more about Edmonds Community College at a Discover Edmonds CC open house, 1-6 p.m. May 6 at 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Also that day is a powwow, double-header baseball game and food vendors. Free to attend. More info: 425-640-1706, www.edcc.edu.

Genealogy and DNA: Genealogical researcher Mary Kozy introduces using mitochondrial and Y-DNA testing in family research, 2 p.m. May 6 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. More info: 425-257-7640.

Gem show: The Everett Rock and Gem Club holds its annual Gem Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 6 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 7 at the EvCC Walt Price Student Fitness Center, 2206 Tower St., Everett. Free admission and parking. Crystals and geodes, exhibits, demonstrations, raffles and door prizes, tools and equipment, kids activities, silent auction, dealers and snack bar. More info: www.everettrock club.com.

YOUTH

Healthy Kids Day: The YMCA of Snohomish County holds Healthy Kids Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 29 at all six YMCA family branches, in Everett, Marysville, Monroe, Mukilteo, Mill Creek and Stanwood. Activities vary by location. Kaiser Permanente will give away free bike helmets at the Mill Creek, Mukilteo and Everett locations. More info: www.ymca-snoco.org/hkd.

Girl Scouts: Learn about Girl Scouts camp offerings at a free event, 1-3 p.m. April 29 at 3224 Wetmore Ave., Everett. First-time campers can try out crafts, outdoor cooking, songs and more. RSVP appreciated. More info: aariano@girlscoutsww.org.

Paper art: School-age kids are invited to experiment with different forms of paper art, 3 p.m. May 5 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. Hexaflexagons, origami, kirigami, quilling, and Mexican paper flowers. More info: 360-568-2898.

Mental Wellness Fair: The Snohomish County Children and Youth Mental Wellness Fair is set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 6 at Evergreen Middle School, 7621 Beverly Lane, Everett. For kids, their families, teachers, social service agencies, private sector, and other interested community members. Free. Information, workshops, activities, performances, family photos, food and more. More info: 425-388-7254.

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. May 6 (first Saturday, September to May) in the teen area.

Watershed Fun Fair: The Edmonds Watershed Fun Fair is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 6 at Willow Creek Salmon Hatchery, 95 Pine St. This year’s theme is “Singin’ in the Raingarden.” Exhibits, games, crafts, nature walks, kids activities and more. Free. More info: 425-771-0227.

WAYS TO HELP

Rummage sale: The Carl Gipson Senior Center plans its annual rummage sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 28 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 29 at 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. More info: 425-257-7087.

Sew Thoughtful: This month’s charitable sewing project by the Snohomish County Clothing and Textile Advisors will be walker bags for Kaiser Permanente rehabilitation programs, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 28 in the education building behind the WSU Extension office at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Bring your machine and other sewing supplies, and your own lunch. Kits provided. More info: Arlene, afharris@juno.com or 425-743-0118.

Arbor Day: Bothell celebrates Arbor Day, 10 a.m. April 29 at Pioneer Cemetery, at 108th Avenue NE and Valley View Road. All ages are welcome to help plant trees and shrubs. Bring gloves and shovels. Groups of 10 or more should call ahead. More info: 425-806-6760.

Make a blanket: Project Linus Snohomish County Chapter invites volunteers to Make-A-Blanket Day, 12-5 p.m. April 29 at Valley View Bible Church, 9717 31st Ave. SE, Everett. Help make quilts and blankets for kids who have experienced traumatic life events. No experience required, but sewers are encouraged to bring their own sewing machine. Other materials and equipment provided. More info: Diane, 425-252-4524.

School auction: The Lynnwood High School Booster Club holds a silent auction, 6:30-9 p.m. April 29 at the campus at 18218 North Road, Bothell. Dessert bar, refreshments. Benefits student programs. Cost is $10 at the door. More info: lhsroyal boosters.com.

Benefit concert: A spring benefit concert featuring Paul Erickson and Los Pastores Cantantes is set for 7 p.m. April 29 at Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett. By donation. Proceeds benefit the church’s food bank and other programs. More info: 425-971-0402.

Salvation Army: The Salvation Army plans its Hands of Hope dinner and auction, 6 p.m. May 4 at the Marysville Opera House. Tickets are $25. Reservations and more info: 360-926-2228, michelle.rutherford@usw.salvationarmy.org.

Work party: Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop holds work parties to help prepare bicycles for its annual Kids Bike Swap in June. May work parties are 6-9 p.m. May 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 21, and 6-9 p.m. May 18. The shop is at 2531 Broadway, Everett. More info: www.sharingwheels.org or 425-252-6952.

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 May 7 (first Sunday) in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7198.

Camp Justice: Camp Justice, a dinner and auction fundraiser for Snohomish County Legal Services, is set for 5 p.m. May 13 at Floral Hall in Everett. Tickets are $50. More info: www.snoco legal.org/camp-justice-2017.

Dog park fences: The nonprofit Marysville Dog Owners Group seeks donations to replace deteriorating fences at Strawberry Fields for Rover Off-Leash Park. More info: www.gofundme.com/dog-park-fence- replacement-project.

Vendors: Everett seeks vendors for its annual Mutt Strut event, set for Aug. 12. Vendor booths range from $60 to $90. More info: 425-257-7346, mburgess@everettwa.gov.

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/volunteer everett, 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

Aging Mastery: A five-week workshop on “Aging Mastery” by the National Council on Aging is set for 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursdays starting April 27 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Lunch included. Free. More info: Adele or Dana at 360-653-4551 or aerbeck@stillycenter.org.

Health fair: A Healthy Living Fair is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 28 at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Free admission, screenings, giveaways and lunch. More info: 425-774-5555.

Open house: The Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center holds an open house and reception to celebrate the center’s 20th anniversary and the 90th birthday of Virginia Lincoln, one of the founding members, 2-5 p.m. April 29 at 23000 Lakeview Drive. More info: 425-672-2407, www.mlt seniorcenter.net.

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

Stroke awareness: Providence Regional Medical Center Everett hosts a stroke awareness event, 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 28 at the Colby campus main entrance, 1700 13th St., Everett. Learn how to quickly identify stroke symptoms. Ambulance tours, too. More info: Lisa.Shumaker@providence.org.

Cat class: The Community Cat Coalition offers its next “Basic TNR: Trap, Neuter, Return” class, 3-5 p.m. April 29 at the Everett Animal Shelter, 333 Smith Island Road. Free. Registration requested. More info: cccofwa TNRclass@gmail.com or Nancy at 425-330-2658.

Caregiver class: Parents and caregivers of a child or adolescent with mental health issues are invited to a free six-week course from the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Snohomish County, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, May 9-30 and June 13 and 20, at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Class size limited. Registration required. More info: 206-229-1572, mickismith nami@yahoo.com.

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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