Community Extra: Calendar

Published 4:07 pm Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Events

Ocean talk: “Ocean Acidification: A Global Challenge in Washington State” will be presented by Jan Newton of the Washington Ocean Acidification Center, during the Pilchuck Audubon Society meeting, 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Everett Firefighter’s Hall, 2411 Hewitt Ave. More info: 425-610-8027, www.pilchuckaudubon.org.

Haunted Nightmare: Haunted Nightmare at the Nile, a volunteer-driven nonprofit event benefiting the Nile Shriners, kicks off shows on Fridays and Saturdays starting Oct. 9 with an extended weekend Oct. 29 to Nov. 1 at the Nile Shrine Golf Center, 6601 244th St. SW in Mountlake Terrace. Tickets range from $15 to $20. A less-scary Family Funfest is Oct. 25 for $10. More info: www.HauntedNightmare.com.

Historical research: A free workshop, “The Basics of Historical Research,” runs 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 10 at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave. NW in Stanwood. Provided by the Washington State Archives through the Stanwood Area Historical Society. For researchers, media, teachers, homeschools, students and anyone interested in researching history, genealogy and historical places. More info: www.sahs-fncc.org.

Fire open house: Kids can spray water from a fire hose, sit in the driver’s seat of a fire engine and talk with firefighters at Snohomish County Fire District 1’s Fire Prevention Month open house, 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 10 at the Training Tower (near Mariner High School), 12425 Meridian Ave. S, Everett. More info: www.firedistrict1.org.

Octoberfeast: Several local senior businesses show off some of their culinary treats with a fall theme, 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 10 at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8715.

Self-defense: The Mukilteo Police Department sponsors a free women’s self-defense workshop, 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 10 at Wicked Wraps, 11338 Mukilteo Speedway. Registration required. More info: Crime Prevention Officer Colt Davis, crimeprevention@ci.mukilteo.wa.us.

Female leaders: Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles presents “Women as Political Change Agents: From the Late 1800s to the Present,” 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 10 in Woodway Hall 202 at Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Sponsored by Humanities Washington and the Edmonds SnoKing and Everett AAUW branches. More info: aauw.esk@gmail.com.

Harvest Festival: The Mansford Grange Harvest Festival is set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Grange, 1265 Railroad Ave., Darrington. Bake sale, pumpkin carving, giant zucchini contest, “veggie critter” craft and more.

Craft show: The Marysville Senior Center Autumn Craft Show runs 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 10 at Totem Middle School, 1605 Seventh St. More than 60 vendors. Coincides with Rocktoberfest. More info: 360-363-8450.

Rocktoberfest: The Marysville Rock and Gem Club annual gem and mineral show runs 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 10 at Totem Middle School, 1605 Seventh St. Free admission. Kid games, displays, door prizes, silent auction, raffles and more. More info: “Marysville Rock and Gem Club” on facebook.com.

STEM Festival: The University of Washington Bothell holds an Inspire STEM Festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 10 at 18115 Campus Way NE. Entry is $15. Geared at fifth- to eighth-graders. More than 30 interactive workshops. Registration required. More info: www.bothell.washington.edu/inspire.

Raptors: Come see live raptors, including eagles, hawks, falcons and owls, with the Sarvey Wildlife educational team, 2 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. More info: 425-493-8202.

TechtoberFest: TechtoberFest runs 2-4 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. Learn more about the hardware and software available free to the public in the library’s Creative Tech Center. Green screen, digital conversion, templates for resumes and letters, and much more. Raffle. More info: sno-isle.org/creative-tech.

Sk8 Fest: The Centennial Sk8 Festival is set for Oct. 10-11 in Arlington. Longboard and skateboard races, slide jam, vendors, music, prizes, free camping and more. All ages. More info: www.facebook.com/CentennialSk8Festival.

Buffet brunch: 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 11 at the Camano Island Yacht Club, 129 N Sunset Drive. Cost is $9, $5 for children younger than 9, $1 extra for omelets. Bake sale, too.

Mushrooms: The Snohomish County Mycological Society holds its annual Wild Mushroom Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 11 at Floral Hall at Forest Park, 802 E Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. Free. Donations accepted. A mushroom identification class is at 1 p.m. in Lions Hall. More info: 360-658-0181, www.scmsfungi.org.

Sunday dinner: 12-2 p.m. Oct. 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.

Feral cats: The next “Basic TNR: Trap Neuter Release” class with the Community Cat Coalition is set for 2:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Everett Animal Shelter, 333 Smith Island Road. Free. Registration and more info: Penny, cccofwatnr class@gmail.com or 425-750-2375.

Potato bake: Northshore Senior Center holds its annual Potato Bake, 3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 11 at 10201 E Riverside Drive, Bothell. Registration accepted but not required. Cost is $6. More info: 425-487-2441.

Everett Showcase: Community and project leaders will be on hand to talk about their projects and answer any questions at an Everett Showcase, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Casino Road Neighborhood Community Center, Experience Everett, Economic Alliance Snohomish County, Everett Music Project, Downtown Everett Association, Everett YMCA, Port of Everett. More info: epls.org.

Book sale: The Friends of the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington, hold a book sale 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 13 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 14. A special display of craft books also will be available.

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 (third Friday) at the Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington. Musicians welcome, or just come and enjoy the music. Hot coffee and refreshments provided. More info: Don King, 360-658-8107.

Goblin Splash: A costume party is set for 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Forest Park Swim Center, 802 E Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. Bring a food or monetary donation for the Volunteers of America Food Bank and enjoy a free swim session. Costumes encouraged. Enjoy poolside games, prizes and treats before changing into swim suit for fun in the water. More info: 425-257-8300 ext. 2.

Bats: Learn about bats with Sarvey Wildlife Center’s Bat Lady Barbara Ogaard, 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Northwest Stream Center in Snohomish County’s McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost is $5 Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $7 nonmembers. Registration required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Pancakes, Lake Stevens: A Norwegian Pancake Breakfast is served 7:30-10:30 a.m. Oct. 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. Oct. 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.

Pancakes, Bothell: 8-11 a.m. Oct. 17 (first and third Saturdays) at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E Riverside Drive. Cost is $5. More info: 425-487-2441.

MOMS sale: The nonprofit Snohomish County Mothers of Multiples holds its annual children’s clothing and equipment sale, 8:30 a.m.-noon Oct. 17 in the Seaview Gym at Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Cash and local checks. More info: www.snomoms.org, clubinfo@snomoms.org.

Bazaar, Arlington: The nonprofit Loyal Heights Community Club holds its annual fall bazaar, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 17 at 4305 269th Place NE, Arlington. More info: 360-435-2998.

Safety Fair: The Lynnwood Safety Fair will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 17 at Lynnwood Fire Station 15, 18800 44th Ave. W. Document shredding, prescription medicine disposal, home safety tips and demonstrations, hands-only CPR lesson, car seat checks and much more. More info: 425-670-5300, askLFD@ci.lynnwood.wa.us.

Chores: Learn why it is important for kids to do chores, how and when to get them started, and what is age appropriate at “Dishes to Doggie Duty: Getting Your Kiddos to Help with Chores” with parent coach Lauren Leiker, 11 a.m. Oct. 17 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. More info: 425-493-8202 ext. 3233.

Ways to help

Gala: The Mountlake Terrace Senior Center holds its Glitz and Glamour on the Water gala dinner and auction, 6 p.m. Oct. 17. Ticket sales close Oct. 9. Tickets are $50. Seating is limited and reservations are required. More info: www.mltseniorcenter.net.

Murder mystery: The Stillaguamish Senior Center holds a 1950s-themed murder mystery dinner fundraiser, “A Dance With Death,” 5 p.m. Oct. 10 at 18303 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Tickets are $45 members, $50 nonmembers. Dressing in 1950s attire optional. More info: 360-653-4551, director@stillycenter.com.

Project Linus: The next Project Linus event will be 12:30-2:30 p.m. Oct. 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.

Bike maintenance: Sharing Wheels is holding work parties to ready used children’s bikes for giveaway through Christmas House. Work parties are set for 6-9 p.m. Oct. 14 (free pizza), Oct. 21 and Oct. 28. Volunteer incentives. Sharing Wheels is at 2531 Broadway, Everett. More info: 425-252-6952.

Making Strides: A Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraiser walk is set for Oct. 17 at the Port of Everett, 1620 W Marine View Drive. Check-in is 8-9 a.m. Cost is $35. Benefits the American Cancer Society. More info: 425-404-2235, http://tinyurl.com/q6ztq5r.

Run for Hope: The Arlington Runner Club holds a 5k and 10k Airport Run for Hope fundraiser for Housing Hope, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Stillaguamish Athletic Club, 4417 172nd St. NE, Arlington. More info: 425-359-0868, www.arlingtonrunnersclub.org.

Green Everett Day: Help plant trees for Green Everett Day on Oct. 17. A work party kicks off at 9 a.m. at the picnic shelter next to Cedar Hall at Forest Park, 802 E Mukilteo Blvd. All ages welcome. Refreshments provided. Drawings for prizes, too. RSVP to green everett@forterra.org. More info: visitgreeneverett.org.

Scandinavian Cultural Day: The Daughters of Norway Ingeborg Lodge hold a Scandinavian Cultural Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Sons of Norway Hall, 9910 270th St. NW, Stanwood. Cooking and craft demonstrations, vendors, bake sale. Lunch available. More info: 360-387-9146.

Mattress sale: The Meadowdale High School Arts Booster Club holds a mattress sale fundraiser, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 17 at 6002 168th St. SW, Lynnwood.

Elks fundraiser: The Everett Elks Lodge 479 holds “An Evening of Remembrance and Hope” dinner and silent auction with music and dancing, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at 2802 Hoyt Ave. Tickets are $20. Benefits Children’s Hospital’s uncompensated care fund. More info: elks479@aol.com, 425-252-4179.

Holiday food: The Snohomish Community Food Bank is in the planning stages for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Services with expectations for feeding 350 families for each holiday. The food bank seeks groups of people who would like to pledge and collect an item and bring in 100, 200 or 350 quantity of that item, such as canned apple sauce and boxed stuffing. More info: Elizabeth Grant, 360-568-7993.

Vendors, Stanwood: The Freeborn Lutheran Church bazaar is Nov. 14 and seeks vendors. Vendor fees ($15 to $25) benefit church charitable causes, including Matthew House, Friendship House and Cocoon House. More info: 360-629-3149, 425-422-2798 or kris.huston@plc215.org.

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

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.

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 older. More info: Terry, 425-337-6922 or 425-337-5198 (cell).

Assistance

College scholarships: Trisha Roberts walks students and parents step-by-step through the maze of college scholarship application forms, essays and deadlines in this free workshop, 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. More info: 425-257-8000.

Job fair: Edmonds Community College hosts a Fall Career Fair, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 14 in Woodway Hall 202 on the college campus at 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Free.

Free cat microchips: CASA sponsors a free microchip clinic for cats only, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 17 at the shelter on the corner of East Camano Drive and Can Ku Road, Camano Island. For privately owned pet cats over two pounds. Cats must arrive in a carrier. More info: 360-387-1902.

Free bike helmets: Seattle Children’s offers free children’s bike helmets, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 10 at Kohl’s, 2909 Bickford Ave., Snohomish. One helmet per child. Wearers must be present and be fitted. Limited quantities. First come, first served. More info: www.makesurethehelmetfits.org, 206-987-3293.

Shoreline landowners: Snohomish County and Camano Island residents who want to learn how they can protect and maintain and their shoreline property in Port Susan are invited to attend a free workshop, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Lake Goodwin Community Club, 17323 42nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. Registration and more info: http://svy.mk/1OW6YjI, or Heidi Lehman, 360-733-1725 or lehman@nwstraitsfoundation.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, 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 starting Oct. 14 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.