Community Extra: Calendar for April 29 to May 7, 2016

Published 1:13 pm Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Events

Tween STEAM: Students in grades 4-8 (ages 9-13) are invited to learn more about electricity and magnetism with a hands-on learning event, 3-4:30 p.m. April 29 at the Sultan Boys and Girls Club, 705 First St. Hosted by the Sultan Library. Registration is encouraged. More info: www.sno-isle.org/steamclub.

Rummage sale: The Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett holds a rummage sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 29, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 30, at 3025 Lombard Ave. Donations of gently used items will be accepted April 25-28. Proceeds benefit the Senior Center. More info: 425-257-8780.

Healthy Kids Day: The YMCA celebrates Healthy Kids Day, a free community event, at its branches in Everett, Marysville, Monroe, Mukilteo and Mill Creek. Activities focus on healthy eating, reading, sports, volunteer opportunities, and sleep. More info: www.ymca-snoco.org/hkd.

Spring Fling: A Spring Fling gift and vendor fair is set for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 30 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 9613 20th St. SE, Lake Stevens. More info: 425-334-6817.

Arlington Expo: A Community Connects Family Expo is set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 30 at 730 E Highland Drive, Arlington. Learn what’s available for kids and families in the area. Booths, raffles, building workshop and more.

Women’s Expo: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 30 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. A free public event featuring a fashion show, dancing, cooking, martini bar and raffles. Over 80 vendors. Mobile mammograms by Swedish Mobile Mammography Coach by appointment (mammappointment.swedish.org or 206-320-2500). More info: 360-387-0222.

Park reopening: Everett celebrates the reopening of Senator Henry M. Jackson Park with a ceremony and celebration starting at 1 p.m. April 30 at the park at 1700 State St. See the new playground, gathering shelter, restrooms, community gardens, basketball courts and more. More info: everettwa.gov.

Rock show: The Everett Rock and Gem Club Jewelry and Mineral Show is set for 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 30 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 1 at the Everett Community College Student Fitness Center, 2206 Tower St. Hourly door prizes, kids activities, exhibits, local dealers, demonstrations, refreshments, free admission, disabled access and free adjacent parking. More info: www.everettrockclub.com.

Alpaca shearing: Longneckers Ranch hosts shearing days, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. April 30 and May 1 at 9506 131st Ave. NE, Lake Stevens. See how fiber animals are sheared and fiber is prepared for processing into yarn and clothes. Bring your boots and cameras. Alpaca and llama owners can bring their animals in for their annual cuts; shearing and pedicure $35. More info: Marlene at 425-773-8860 or Laura at 360-652-8742.

Gaming: Teens are invited to an afternoon of hi-tech and lo-tech gaming, 3:30-5 p.m. May 4 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. Wii U, Xbox, board games and snacks. More info: 360-568-2898 ext. 4041.

Oppressed groups: Edmonds Community College presents Tunnel of Intersections, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 4 and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 5 in Woodway Hall 202 on the campus at 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Participants walk through several interactive exhibits designed to express the oppression of marginalized groups. Free and open to the public. More info: www.edcc.edu.

Hibulb free day: Hibulb Cultural Center is free on first Thursdays. The next free day is 10 a.m.-8 p.m. May 5. Enjoy a poetry event that evening, 6-7:30 p.m., with “The Poetry of Protest.” The museum is at 6410 23rd Ave. NE, Tulalip. More info: 360-716-2600.

Pancakes, Edmonds: 8:30-9:30 a.m. May 6 (first Friday) at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Pancakes, strawberry compote, eggs, ham, biscuits and sausage gravy, beverages. Cost is $5.

Pancakes, Snohomish: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. May 7 (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.

Pancakes, Bothell: 8-11 a.m. May 7 (first and third Saturdays) at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E Riverside Drive. Cost is $5. More info: 425-487-2441.

Kids Plant for Mom: Edmonds in Bloom hosts its annual Kids Plant for Mom’s Day event, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 7 at the Edmonds Farmer’s Market, on Bell Street north of Fifth Street. Kids can decorate a beach pail and then plant it with blooming annuals with help from volunteers for a Mother’s Day gift. A $10 donation is requested. Other events that day include a Children’s Fairy Flower Parade starting at noon from the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St. More info: www.edmondsinbloom.com.

Genealogy 101: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers a free beginning genealogy class, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. May 7 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. More info: 425-775-6267.

Touch-a-Truck: Touch-a-Truck in Stanwood runs 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 7 along 271st Street NW in east downtown as well as the parking lot at the Farmer’s Supply County Store, 8815 272nd St. NW. Excavators, semi trucks, quads, motorcycles, a double-decker bus and more. Bouncy house, tricycle race, soap box derby cars, drawings and much more. More info: www.discoverportsusan.com.

Standing Together: A Children and Youth Mental Wellness Fair is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 7 at Evergreen Middle School, 7621 Beverly Lane, Everett. Former NFL player Trent Shelton speaks, and Caspar Babypants and the Bubbleman perform. Puppet story times and a movie for the kids, while parents learn about parenting topics. Free pizza, family photos, basketball, information vendors. All families welcome. More info: www.snohomishcountywa.gov.

Opening Day: The Opening Day of Boating is May 7 and the Mukilteo Yacht Club plans a day of events, including a Blessing of the Fleet at 11 a.m. at the South Marina Guest Dock 1 at the Port of Everett, followed at noon by an Under the Sea boat parade that will head over to the Mukilteo Lighthouse and back (weather permitting). To participate, contact Jeremy Court and Deryn Doverty at myc@mukilteoyachtclub.com or 425-931-3384. More info: 425-218-3359.

Tween STEAM: Students in grades 4-8 (ages 9-13) are invited to learn more about dry ice with a hands-on learning event, 2-3:30 p.m. May 7 at the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St. Registration is encouraged. More info: www.sno-isle.org/steamclub.

Boat checks: The Everett Sail and Power Squadron offers free vessel safety checks by qualified examiners for local recreational boaters. “Make sure your boat is safely equipped and you are ready for the season.” Safety checks are set for May 7 and 21 at the Port of Everett’s South marina. The service is free but reservations are required. Contact Renee at ESPSVSC@gmail.com.

Ways to help

Donation drive: A donation drive to support CedarWood Food Pantry concludes 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 29 at Bethel Chapel, 23010 66th Ave. W, Mountlake Terrace. Clothing, shoes, linens, books and small household items (no furniture). More info: Adam Shephard, 417-880-0542 or adams@worldforjesus.org.

Arbor Day: Help plant trees and plants, 10 a.m. April 30 at Stipek Park, 1800 242nd St. SE, Bothell. Bring gloves and shovels if you have them. RSVP and more info: 425-806-6760.

Mattresses: The Marysville Pilchuck High School Tomahawk Boosters hold a mattress sales fundraiser, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 1 at the high school, 5611 108th St. NE. More info: cfsteamseattle@gmail.com.

HappyPaws benefit: A spring dinner auction to benefit the Humane Society at HappyPaws Farm of Arlington is set for 3:15-6:15 p.m. May 1 at the Old Spaghetti Factory banquet hall, 2509 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Tickets are $36 and only offered in advance. An adult-only event. More info: www.dogscats.org, hmnsoc@aol.com, 360-652-5844.

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

Book fair for DVS: A Barnes and Noble Book Fair to benefit Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County runs May 3-9 at the Lynnwood store, 19401 Alderwood Mall Parkway, or online at bn.com/bookfairs with Bookfair ID 11831443. A celebration is set for 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 7 at the store. Sheriff Ty Trenary will read to kids to kick off the event. More info: www.dvs-snoco.org.

Bake sale: The Camano Animal Shelter Association plans a plant and bake sale fundraiser, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 7 at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 E Camano Drive, Camano Island. Hot dogs for sale, too. More info: www.camanoanimalshelter.org, 360-387-1902.

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

Animal shelter: The next volunteer orientation for those looking to help out at the Everett Animal Shelter is set for 2:30-4:30 p.m. May 7. The shelter is at 333 Smith Island Road. Organizers suggest arriving early to ensure you get a seat. More info: everettwa.gov/sheltervolunteer.

Balloon-O-Grams: Nana’s Foundation, which provides toiletries to needy populations, will deliver Mother’s Day balloon-o-grams on May 7 for a $20 donation (or premium delivery for an additional $10). Proceeds will help the Arlington nonprofit purchase items from its toiletries list. Deliveries must be within 15 miles of Marysville. More info: nanasfoundation.org, 360-474-7057.

Volunteer: Volunteers are needed at the annual Village Gala fundraiser for set up, decorating, registration, wine auction, live auction, and clean up. Volunteer for two or more hours between 2 and 9 p.m. on May 14 at Legion Memorial Golf Course Clubhouse in Everett. More info: Michelle at 360-653-7752 ext. 14.

Vendors, Edmonds: The Lynnwood Kiwanis plan a Trunk Show and Flea Market on May 21 and seek vendors. Each 10-by-15-foot space is $40. Proceeds benefit Kiwanis charitable causes. More info: rbswengel@comcast.net.

Bike work parties: Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop holds work parties 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays to prepare for the annual Kids Bike Swap on June 12. The nonprofit is at 2531 Broadway, Everett. All mechanical abilities welcome to help transform donated bicycles into “two-wheeled jewels.” Bike donations also welcome, especially 24-inch and 20-inch. More info: 425-252-6952.

Toiletry drive: The YWCA is collecting donations of hygiene supplies in preparation for this year’s Project Homeless Connect. Needed are full-size containers and versions of body wash, 2-in-1 shampoo with conditioner, body lotion, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, washcloths, and razors for shaving. Drop off donations by June 16 to YWCA Everett Regional Center, 3301 Broadway, or YWCA Pathways for Women, 6027 208th St. SW in Lynnwood. More info: 425-258-2766, vvonstubbe@ywcaworks.org.

Raffle for park: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8870 holds a raffle to raise money to help finish the Edmonds Veteran Plaza. Two pieces of original artwork by Post member and Fallen Heroes artist Michael Reagan will be raffled. Both feature current and former Seahawks players and coaches, who also autographed the works. A drawing will be held July 4 after the parade. Tickets are $5 each. Mail a check to VFW Post 8870, P.O. Box 701, Edmonds, WA 98020. Include your name, address and the word “raffle” in the memo line. Raffle tickets will be mailed back to you. More info: 425-245-8545.

Work clothing, YWCA: The YWCA Working Women’s Wardrobe program is in need of personal care and feminine hygiene products and also large department store clothing bags. 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, 3116 Rucker Ave., Everett. For other sites or more information, go to www.dvs-snoco.org or call 425-259-2827 ext. 13.

Seniors

Gift shop: The Carl Gipson Senior Center gift shop is open to all, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Shop for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, baby showers, birthdays and more. The senior center is at 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8780.

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, 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.

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.

Ceramics: An informal ceramics group with a volunteer instructor meets 9-11 a.m. Thursdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Paints, glazes, tools, bisque, greenware and kiln provided. Cost is $2 a month, or $1 if one visit. Ages 50 and up. More info: Terry, 425-337-6922 or 425-337-5198 (cell).

Assistance

CPR training: Premera Blue Cross and American Red Cross have partnered to offer south Snohomish County residents free hands-only CPR training, 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. April 30 at the Lynnwood Embassy Suites. Free first aid kit. Registration required. More info: www.redcross.org, 425-740-2323.

Mill Creek help: Hope Creek Charitable Foundation, an arm of Gold Creek Community Church, holds a community service day May 14 and seeks projects in the Mill Creek-Silver Lake area. Those who need help can submit a project request at hopecreekcf.org/dayofhope. Volunteers also welcome. More info: volunteer@hopecreekcf.org, 425-876-7161.

Suicide Loss: A Survivors of Suicide Loss support group now 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.

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.

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.