Community Extra: Calendar for Sept. 9-17

Published 1:30 am Friday, September 9, 2016

Events

Lighthouse Festival: The Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival runs Sept. 9-11 at Lighthouse Park, 609 Front St. Live entertainment, food, children’s activities, fireworks, fishing derby and more. More info: www.mukilteolighthousefestival.com.

Bird Fest: The Puget Sound Bird Fest in Edmonds runs Sept. 9-11. Speakers, guided bird walks, field trips, exhibits, kids activities and more. More info: www.pugetsoundbirdfest.org.

Garage sale: The NOAH Center’s “Howling Big” garage sale runs 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 11 at 31300 Brandstrom Road, Stanwood. All proceeds benefit the shelter. More info: 360-629-7055.

Car show: The Arlington Drag Strip Reunion and Car Show runs 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Arlington Airport, 18204 59th Drive NE, Arlington. Spectator admission is $3, $1 for kids. More info: www.arlingtondragstripreunion.com.

Fair on 44th: Lynnwood holds a health and safety community block party, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 10 on 44th Avenue between 188th and 194th streets. Family games and activities, touch-a-truck, K-9 demonstration, SWAT robot, bicycle rodeo, disaster preparation information, food trucks, giveaways and much more. More info: www.lynnwoodwa.gov/FairOn44.

Car show: The Wheels on the Waterfront Classic Car Show runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Waterfront Center, 1205 Craftsman Way, Everett. Car entry fees benefit the Providence General Foundation Cancer Patient Assistance Fund. Admission for spectators is free. Parking is $2. More info: www.wheelsonthewaterfront.com.

Car show: The Wings and Wheels Car Show benefiting Special Olympics Washington is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 10 at First Air Field, 13812 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. Free admission for spectators. Kid zone, beer garden, vendors, music and food, Seahawks car club, prizes and more. More info: 360-794-6300.

Trail history: Centennial Trail History Day will lead cyclists and walkers through Snohomish County’s past, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 10. The free event will include kids activities, hands-on interactive exhibits, historic artifacts and more at key trailheads along the 30-mile historic rail line and at Legion Park, 114 N Olympic Ave. in Arlington. More info: www.centennialtrail.com.

BBQ Fest: The Josephine BBQ Festival Competition is set for 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 10 in downtown Stanwood. Live music from Nick Vigarino, barbecue samples, kids activities, vendors, beer. Free admission. More info: 360-386-3112.

Adult story time: Seattle Public Library reader services librarian David Wright reads short stories for “Thrilling Tales: Story Time for Adults,” 2 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. More info: 425-257-8000.

Swifts Night Out: View the return of the Vaux swift birds to the chimney at the Wagner Center, 639 W Main St., Monroe. The annual Swifts Night Out celebration runs 4 p.m. to dusk Sept. 10. Free to attend. Spaghetti dinner available for $6.50. More info: www.pilchuckaudubon.org.

Buffet brunch: 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 11 at the Camano Island Yacht Club, 129 N Sunset Drive. Cost is $9, $5 younger than 9. Omelets are $1 extra. Bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, blueberry pancakes, fruit, sweet rolls, beverages.

Pancakes, Edmonds: North Sound Church serves up a free pancake breakfast 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 11 during the Edmonds Classic Car Show. Breakfast will be served at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Bell Street. Church services are 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. at 404 Bell St. More info: 425-776-9800, northsoundchurch.com.

9/11 ceremony: Snohomish County Fire District 1 Local 1828 holds a 9/11 ceremony, 9:11 a.m. Sept. 11 at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial, 275 Sixth Ave. N, Edmonds.

Car show: The Edmonds Classic Car Show runs 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 11 on downtown streets. More than 300 classic cars. Free pinewood derby car kits for kids to paint and race. Vote for your favorite ($2 per vote to benefit the Edmonds Food Bank). Seahawks game on the screen at the Edmonds Theater. More info: www.edmondswa.com.

Sunday dinner: 12-2 p.m. Sept. 11 (second Sunday, except special holidays) at the Horseshoe Grange, 16424 Broadway in Snohomish. Home-style roast beef with fixings and homemade pie. Cost is $9, $4.50 ages 6-12. Live music. Proceeds support upkeep of the grange. More info: 425-316-1991.

Organizing papers: Professional organizer Cindy Jobs holds a free session on how to manage the paper in our lives, whether by tossing, filing or shredding, 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Everett Public Library auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave. More info: 425-257-7640.

Book and bake sale: The Friends of the Arlington Library holds a book and bake sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 13 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 14 in the lobby of the library at 135 N Washington Ave. Entry to door prize with purchase.

Heroin talk: A community forum on Snohomish County’s heroin and opioid issues is set for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at Cavalero Middle School, 8220 24th St. SE, Lake Stevens. The first in a series. More info: www.snohd.org/heroin.

Make a rain barrel: Make your own rain barrel at a city of Everett Public Works workshop, 7-8 p.m. Sept. 15 at North Middle School, 2514 Rainier Ave. Cost is $40 per barrel, including 55-gallon barrel, parts and class. More info: 425-257-8992, www.everettwa.gov/rainbarrels.

EdCC anniversary: Edmonds Community College holds a 50th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration, 4-9 p.m. Sept. 16 at Triton Field on the campus at 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Enjoy live music through the decades, refreshments, food trucks and more. More info: www.edcc.edu.

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more on Sept. 16 (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. Sept. 17 (third Saturday, September to May) at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE. Cost is $5; children younger than 4 are free. More info: 425-334-0421.

Pancakes, Monroe: 8-10:30 a.m. Sept. 17 (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.

Pioneer Days: Learn about life in the Pioneer Days, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 17 at Pioneer Hall, 20722 67th Ave. NE, Arlington. The kid-friendly activities include such chores as milking a cow, washing clothes, churning butter, sawing logs and spinning yarn. Free. Entry to the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneers Museum on the same site is at regular admission. More info: 360-435-7289.

Autopsies: Forensic pathologist Dr. Carl Wigren takes us deep into the world of autopsies and crime scenes with a humorous and frank presentation, “Autopsies: Forensic Pathology and the Real World of CSI,” 2-3:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Everett Public Library auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave. More info: 425-257-7640.

Zombie Walk: Zombies and ghouls will lurch through the streets of downtown Snohomish for the annual Zombie Walk on Sept. 17. Zombies, zombie hunters and spectators are asked to bring “rations for the survivors” (food donations for the Snohomish Community Food Bank). Zombies should gather at 4:30 p.m. at 105 Cedar Ave. Walk begins at 5:30 p.m. along First Street and Avenue D. More info: www.facebook.com/events/1586832794946715.

Gift shop: The Carl Gipson Senior Center gift shop has reopened. The shop is open to all, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays. 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.

Youth

Touch-A-Truck: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 10 at Asbery Field, Totem Middle School, 1605 Seventh St. NE., Marysville. Trucks, fire engines and police vehicles, with horns and sirens from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring a donation for the Marysville Community Food Bank. More info: www.marysvillewa.gov.

Book club: Teen girls and their mother, grandmother or other female adult partner are invited to a Mother-Daughter Book Club, 2-3 p.m. second Saturdays at the Mill Creek Library, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway. The Sept. 10 meeting will discuss “Everything, Everything” by Nicola Yoon. Grades 6-9. Copies of the book to keep available while supplies last. More info: 425-337-4822.

Pumpkins: The next Children’s Storybook Garden focuses on the story of pumpkins, 11 a.m. Sept. 10 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. Story and crafts. More info: 360-435-3033.

Squishy circuits: Tweens and teens are invited to play with electrical conductivity in play-clay form, 3 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. More info: 360-435-3033.

Bubbleology: Kids in preschool to sixth grade are invited to experiment with various objects to make soap bubbles of up to 40 feet long, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 17 at the Everett Public Library Evergreen Branch, 9512 Evergreen Way. Create your own bubble maker and learn a secret bubble solution. Outdoors if weather is fair, indoors in case of rain. Limited space (first 60 kids outdoors, first 30 kids indoors). More info: 425-257-8250.

Fuse bead robots: Design and make a fuse bead robot or use a design provided, 2 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. For children and families. More info: 360-435-3033.

Ways to help

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 Sept. 11 (normally first Sundays) in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7198.

Project Linus: The next Project Linus event will be 12:30-2:30 p.m. Sept. 13 (second Tuesday) at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Volunteers make quilts and blankets to donate to Snohomish County kids who have experienced traumatic life events. Materials and equipment provided. Bring a sewing machine if you have one. More info: Diane, 425-252-4524.

Foster a pet: The Everett Animal Shelter holds a training session for prospective foster pet owners, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 14. Foster homes are needed for adult cats mostly, but also kittens and puppies. The shelter is at 333 Smith Island Road. More info: everettwa.gov/181/Foster-a-Pet.

Bike work party: The next Sharing Wheels work party is 6:30-9 p.m. Sept. 15 (third Thursday) at the shop, 2531 Broadway, Everett. Help the nonprofit fix bikes, organize and clean. More info: 425-252-6952.

Park work: Volunteers are invited to help clean up Ballinger Park Sept. 17 as part of National Day of Service. The clean-up will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers should meet in the parking lot, 23000 Lakeview Drive. Wear comfortable work clothes and bring gardening gloves and tools. Rain or shine. Groups should register in advance. More info: 425-776-1811.

Clothes For Kids: The Lynnwood nonprofit that provides disadvantaged students with clothing requests new underwear and socks, jeans sizes 6 to 12, plus-size clothing for teen girls, and other donations of new and gently used clothing. Drop off to secure bin at back door of Clothes For Kids, 16725 52nd Ave. W, Suite B, Lynnwood. More info: 425-741-6500.

Hotline volunteers: Victim Support Services seeks volunteers to help answer its 24-hour hotline. Training starts Sept. 10 and continues on the Sept. 11, 17 and 18. Details are at www.victimsupportservices.org. More info: Julie, julie@victimsupportservices.org or 425-252-6081.

Thrift volunteers: Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County seeks volunteers for the New and Again Thrift Shoppe, 3010 Grand Ave., Everett. Cashiers are needed as well as help sorting, pricing and more. More info: Stephanie Civey, stephanie@dvs-snoco.org.

Thrift volunteers: Community Thrift of Arlington seeks volunteers. The thrift store, operated by Quilceda Community Services, provides a work site for special-needs adults learning job skills and general operating funds for the nonprofit. Open Monday to Saturday. More info: 360-435-­0707.

Library help: Friends of the Lynnwood Library, a group that raises money to enhance the services of the Lynnwood Library, seeks volunteers to join the effort. Help is needed with the ongoing book sale in particular. Short meetings are held monthly, except for summer. More info: Librarian Michael Delury, MDelury@sno-isle.org.

Storage needed: Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop seeks a garage, warehouse space or other storage area for the next several months to store more than 100 bicycles that will be given to disadvantaged children in December through Christmas House. The storage area must be accessible with bikes swapped in and out. More info: 425-252-6952, sharingwheels@gmail.com.

Tax aides: AARP Tax-Aide, a free, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service, seeks volunteers for tax counseling positions. Volunteers help people file tax returns electronically Feb. 1-April 15. Training is in December and January. More info: www.aarp.org/taxaide, or Gordon Alexander at gja52@hotmail.com or 360-931- 3100.

Vendors: The Camano Center seeks vendors for its Holiday Craft and Gift Bazaar on Nov. 19. More info: camanocenter.org, 360-387-0222.

Vendors: Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County plans its Celebrating Women Expo for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 and seeks vendors highlighting women-owned businesses. More info: Jenny Wieland, 425-259-2827 ext. 1025 or jenny@dvs-snoco.org.

Vendors: The Everett Elks plan a holiday bazaar and bake sale Nov. 5 and seek vendors. Table fees are $30. Vendor fees benefit Sebastian Place. More info: 425-252-4179, seagull3@msn.com.

Work clothing, YWCA: The YWCA Working Women’s Wardrobe program is in need of personal care and feminine hygiene products. 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, 3010 Grand Ave., Everett. For other sites or more information, go to www.dvs-snoco.org or call 425-259-2827 ext. 13.

Seniors

Aging Mastery: The Stillaguamish Senior Center seeks adults age 55 and older for the Aging Mastery program, 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 14-Nov. 16. The 10-week program is designed to inform, encourage and support older adults as they take steps to improve their health and stay engaged in their communities. Incentives and rewards for completion. The Stillaguamish Senior Center is at 18301 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Registration and more info: Adele, 360-653-4551 or aerbeck@stillycenter.org.

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 50 and older. 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

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, go to 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.