Community Extra: Calendar for May 19-27

Published 1:30 am Friday, May 19, 2017

EVENTS

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more on May 19 (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.

Pancakes, Lake Stevens: A Norwegian Pancake Breakfast is served 7:30-10:30 a.m. May 20 (third Saturday, September to May) at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE. Cost is $6; children under age 4 are free. Proceeds this month benefit the community Bible school and day camp. More info: 425-334-0421.

Pancakes, Monroe: 8-10:30 a.m. May 20 (third Saturday) at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway. Cost is $5, $3 under age 12. Proceeds benefit the center. More info: 360-794-6359.

Breakfast, Bothell: A Viking Toast Breakfast runs 8 a.m. to noon May 20 at the Bothell Sons of Norway, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway. Viking (French) toast, “troll” sausage, eggs, fruit, coffee, tea and milk. Cost is $10, $7 under age 11. Cash or check. Proceeds benefit camp scholarships. More info: 425-485-9085.

Health Expo: A Health and Fitness Expo runs 9 a.m. to noon May 20 at the Edmonds Stadium, 7600 212th St. SW. Free admission. Over 50 interactive health and wellness booths, free health screenings, healthy snack samples, obstacle course, fun run, bike rodeo, family fitness stage and more. More info: www.hfexpo.edmondswa.gov.

Bazaar: A bazaar and gifts sale is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 20 at the Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW. Over 20 vendors offering a wide variety of sale items. Raffle. More info: 360-629-7403.

Techfest: Techfest is set for 2-4:30 p.m. May 20 at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. All ages are invited to learn more about robotics, 3D printing, coding and more. Drawings for prizes. More info: 360-658-5000.

Book sale: The Friends of the Stanwood Library book sale is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 20 and 1-4 p.m. May 21 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. More info: 360-629-3132.

Motorcycle show: Abate of Washington holds its annual motorcycle show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 21 along First Street in downtown Snohomish. Free admission for visitors. Entry fees benefit the food bank and senior center. More info: www.skyvalleybikeshow.com, 360-926-4265.

Vaping forum: Mukilteo hosts a community forum to highlight the teen health and safety risks of vaping and e-cigarettes and the connection to drug prevention, 6-7:30 p.m. May 25 at City Hall, 11930 Cyrus Way. More info: mukilteowa.gov.

Beavers: Watch the IMAX movie “Beavers” and learn more about the animal’s habits, habitat requirements and see a dam on North Creek, 7 p.m. May 25 at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Admission is $3. Reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Memorial Day: Mill Creek holds a commemoration ceremony in honor of Memorial Day at 6 p.m. May 26 at the Mill Creek Veterans monument, located at Library Park, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway in Mill Creek. Remarks, prayer, National Anthem by the Mill Creek Chorale, and an opportunity to lay carnations at the monument. More info: 425-921-5732.

YOUTH

Kids to Parks: A Kids to Parks Day event is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 20 at Haller Park in Arlington. Part of a National Park Trust event. Prizes, giveaways, games, free water and snacks. More info: www.arlingtonwa.gov.

Tie dye art: Learn about Nigerian tie dye art and make your own paper and cloth versions of traditional “adire,” 2 p.m. May 20 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. For children and their families. Cotton bandannas provided, or bring a white T-shirt. More info: 360-435-3033.

Key chain craft: Tweens and teens are invited to make Shrinky Dink key chains, 3 p.m. May 25 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. Supplies (and toaster oven) provided. More info: 360-435-3033.

Splash pad opens: The Rotary Centennial Water Playground at Everett’s Forest Park is set to open at 11 a.m. May 26. The splash pad feature is scheduled to remain open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily through Sept. 24. The park is at 802 E Mukilteo Blvd. More info: 425-257-8304.

WAYS TO HELP

Viva Color: Help plant flowers and greens in decorative pots downtown Everett, 8:30-10 a.m. May 19. Meet at the corner of Hewitt and Colby avenues. Volunteers also are welcome to show up June 3 to help plant hundreds of flowering annuals along Mukilteo Boulevard near Forest Park. Catch a free shuttle from View Ridge Plaza, at Olympic and Mukilteo boulevards. More info: everettwa.gov/vivacolor, 425-257-8300 ext. 2.

Bike rodeo volunteers: Edmonds Bicycle Advocacy Group and Cascade Bicycle Club seek volunteers for a Bike Rodeo, to be held at the Edmonds Health and Fitness Expo on May 20. Volunteers are needed 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More info: www.cascade.org/volunteerportal, or Rachel Osias at 510-909-1306.

Kids club auction: The Tulalip Tribes and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Snohomish County hold a fundraising auction, 5 p.m. May 20 at the Tulalip Resort Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd. Proceeds will help expand the Tulalip Club. Tickets are $200. More info: www.tulalipkids.com.

Food bank benefit: A comedy show and silent auction to benefit the Marysville Community Food Bank is set for May 20 at the Marysville Opera House. Tickets are $40 and include appetizers and desserts. Social hour and silent auction at 6 p.m. Comedy show by Upfront Theatre Improv at 7:30 p.m. More info: 360-658-1054, amy.mcfb@frontier.com.

Benefit concert: A multilingual concert with Shankar Mahadevan is set for 5 p.m. May 21 at Xfinity Arena in Everett. Tickets range from $29 to $199. Proceeds benefit AIM for Seva, a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit that provides education and housing to underprivileged children in India. More info: www.aimforsevausa.org/seattle.

Festival volunteers: The Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival seeks volunteers to help prepare for the Sept. 8-10 event. The next monthly planning meeting is 7 p.m. May 24 at the Chamber of Commerce, 4902 76th St. SW. More info: 425-353-5516.

Sew Thoughtful: This month’s charitable sewing project by the Snohomish County Clothing and Textile Advisors will be sewing baby quilts for the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 25 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.

Poppies: Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 9417 holds its annual Buddy Poppy campaign, selling the silk flowers to benefit disabled veterans, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 26 and 27 at the Gold Bar Family Grocer. Elsewhere, Post 9417 will be at the Fred Meyer store in Monroe and at the QFC in Bothell, May 26-27. Sultan Post 2554 will be at the Red Apple in Sultan, May 26-28.

Flags for our Fallen: Monroe Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7511 hosts a Flags for our Fallen 5k run and walk event, 9:30 a.m. May 27 at Lake Tye Park, 14964 Fryelands Blvd. In honor of Memorial Day. Proceeds will benefit the Post. More info: www.groupon.com/deals/1979.

Plant flags: Local Scouts will help place flags on military graves at 10 a.m. May 27 at Floral Hills Cemetery, 409 Filbert Road in Lynnwood. Volunteers are welcome to help. More info: 425-672-1800.

IT volunteers: Meadowdale High School hopes to draw enough computer science professionals to volunteer as instructors to offer an Advanced Placement computer science course in Java programming for the 2017-18 school year. Training, curriculum and support are provided by Technology Education and Literacy in Schools (TEALS). More info: madisonm@edmonds.wednet.edu, www.tealsk12.org/volunteers.

Toiletry drive: The YWCA is collecting donations of hygiene supplies in preparation for this year’s Project Homeless Connect. Needed are full-size body wash, 2-in-1 shampoo, lotion, deodorant, toothpaste, washcloths, and razors for shaving. Drop off donations by June 22 to YWCA locations at 3301 Broadway in Everett or 6027 208th St. SW in Lynnwood. More info: 425-258-2766, vvonstubbe@ywcaworks.org.

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

“Que Sera, Sera”: Kristi King presents Doris Day’s life stories and greatest hits with Hans Brehmer on the piano, 4 p.m. May 20 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Tickets are $20, by phone, in person, or at the door. Includes snacks; wine bar available. More info: 360-653-4551.

Opioid seminar: A seminar on “Opioid Awareness in Older Adults” is set for 4-6 p.m. May 23 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Todd Redd of Stillaguamish Behavioral Health and a panel of local Arlington community leaders speak. More info: 360-653-4551.

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

Al-anon and Alateen: A support group for friends and families who have been affected by someone else’s drinking. More than 23 meeting locations in Snohomish County. Find a list on the “Meeting Directory” page at www.dist23.org. More info: 425-348-7828.

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: A trained presenter hosts an information and discussion group on “Constructive 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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