Community Extra: Calendar

Published 2:12 pm Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Events

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

TEDx: TEDxSnoIsleLibraries will be held 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts (410 Fourth Ave. N). There is a wait list for seats in Edmonds. There are live video broadcast sites at ten libraries, Arlington City Council chambers, Edmonds Community College Black Box Theatre, Everett Community College, and the Snohomish County PUD Auditorium. The all-day event combines live speakers and selected TEDTalks videos to spark discussion and connections. The theme is “Creating New Futures.” More info: sno-isle.org/tedx.

Breakfast, Snohomish: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Nov. 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.

Harvest Party: 1-4 p.m. Nov. 7 at Cascade Christian Reformed Church, 13908 51st Ave. NE, Marysville. Games, crafts, specialty vendors, treats, and a bouncy house. More info: www.facebook.com/cascadecrc.

Rock show: The Maplewood Rock and Gem Club Fall Show is set for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 8 at 8802 196th St. SW, Edmonds. Free admission. Raffles, displays, demonstrations, children’s beading, and fundraiser sale. More info: www.maplewoodrockclub.com.

Beach walk: Friends of Camano Island Parks members lead a guided community walk through Cama Beach State Park, starting at 9:50 a.m. Nov. 7 from the junction of Ivy and Dry Lake roads. Walking routes are 3 miles to 4.4 miles. Trail booklets and maps are $1 suggested donation. More info: www.friendsofcamanoislandparks.org.

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

Veteran dedication: The Daughters of the American Revolution Marcus Whitman Chapter will host a Veteran’s Dedication at the gravesite of Robert K. Beecham, a Civil War veteran who settled in Everett, at 1 p.m. Nov. 7 at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, 4504 Broadway, Everett. Refreshments follow. More info: www.marcuswhitmannsdar.org.

Camera expo: The free Kenmore Camera’s Digital Expo runs 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 7 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW. Vendors will show latest equipment, free seminars and lectures, and more. More info: www.kenmorecamera.com.

Buffet brunch: 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 8 at the Camano Island Yacht Club, 129 N Sunset Drive. Cost is $9, $5 younger than 9, omelets $1 extra.

Turkey dinner: St. Michael Church hosts its annual Turkey Dinner, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8 in the community room at the church, 1512 Pine St., Snohomish. Oven-roasted turkey dinner with all the trimmings, plus pie. Cost is $12, $8 seniors, $5 ages 3-14. Group reservations available for eight or more. More info: Joanne Howell at 425-238-1389 or Merrie Sekulich at 425-238-5989.

Sunday dinner: 12-2 p.m. Nov. 8 (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.

Vietnam War commemoration: American Legion Post 234 presents a Vietnam War 50th anniversary commemoration event, “RVN Revisited: Welcome Home Vets,” 2-5 p.m. Nov. 8 at 22909 56th Ave. W, Mountlake Terrace. Join Vietnam War and Era veterans for a spaghetti buffet dinner with special guest speakers, Vietnam War video, historical displays, music, raffle and prizes. Veterans and their families from all military branches and eras of service are welcome to attend as well as the general public. Admission is $5.

Family Bingo, Stanwood: 3:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW. Snacks and beverages available.

Tween STEAM Club: Youth ages 9-13 are invited to make favorite shapes with tape and a few thousand polygons, 3:30-5 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. With Math for Love’s Paul Gafni. Limited space. Registration required. More info: http://goo.gl/sPm5Xv.

Family Bingo, Mill Creek: Mill Creek Parks and Recreation’s Family Bingo Night is set for 6-8 p.m. Nov. 13 at Heatherwood Middle School, 1419 Trillium Blvd. SE. Cost is $2. Bring your own marker. Pizza and beverage for $2. More info: www.cityofmillcreek.com/recreation.

Beavers: Learn “All About Beavers” at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Northwest Stream Center at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Includes a showing of the IMAX movie, “Beavers.” Free; donations accepted. Reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Youth sports conference: A Youth Sports Performance Conference is set for 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Everett Community College Walt Price Student Fitness Center, 2206 Tower St. The free family event includes a fitness challenge, athletes panel discussion and workshops as well as vendor fair. More info: www.snohomish.org/sports.

Flag retiring: The Marysville American Legion Post 178 will hold a flag retirement ceremony, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14 at Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road. People can bring flags for proper disposal, or observe the process. Donations for the food bank also are encouraged. More info: 360-653-0155.

Pets with Santa: The Camano Animal Shelter Association holds its annual Pictures with Santa, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 14, with a break from 12:30-1:30 p.m., at the Skagit Farmers Country Store, 8815 272nd St. NW in Stanwood. Cost is $20 and includes a CD with four different pictures. All proceeds benefit CASA. More info: 360-387-1902, www.camanoanimalshelter.org.

Chili cook-off: The 20th annual Chili and Chowder Cook Off is 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Music, raffles, chili and chowder. Vote for your favorites. Admission is $10 at the door for 10 tastings. More info: 425-350-5448.

Dance performance: Sixth Day Dance Company performs its annual (Ab)Normality dance performance, which showcases people with a variety of disabilities, 3 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Snohomish County PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett. Tickets are $15 or $20 at the door. Kids age 10 and younger free. More info: www.sixthdaydance.org.

Concert: Voices of the Village and The Pin Drops perform the annual all-ages Voices Among Us concert, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 14 at Northwest Music Hall, 1402 SE Everett Mall Way, in the mall next to Macy’s. Suggested donation is $10. Supported by Macy’s and the Rotary Club of Arlington. Proceeds help fund the Village Community Services band. More info: www.villagecommunitysvcs.org.

Veterans Day

Veterans Day is Nov. 11. Ceremonies and events are listed by community.

Arlington: The annual Veterans Day parade starts at 11 a.m. along Olympic Avenue through downtown. Sponsored by the local American Legion. More info: commanderpost76@gmail.com.

Everett: The Snohomish County Central Memorial Committee holds its annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at the eternal flame on the Snohomish County Courthouse campus, 3000 Rockefeller Ave. More info: 425-258-4201.

Everett: The Fleet Reserve Association Ladies Auxiliary Unit 170 sponsors a Veteran’s Day luncheon of soup and sandwiches, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 6802 Beverly Blvd., Everett.

Everett: The Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett invites veterans older than 50 from all wars to its 10th annual USO dance, 1-5 p.m. Nov. 11. Attendees are welcome to bring guests to this free event. Limited space. To reserve a spot, call 425-257-8780, or stop by the senior center at 3025 Lombard Ave.

Lynnwood: The Lynnwood Veterans Day ceremony is set for 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at Veterans Park, 44th Avenue West and Veterans Way (194th Street SW). Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1040, Mayor Nicola Smith, and the Northwest Junior Pipe Band are to participate.

Marysville: The Marysville American Legion Post 178 holds a Veterans Day open house, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 119 Cedar Ave. A short ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Veterans and their families and friends are invited. More info: 360-653-0155.

Mill Creek: A city Day of Honor Gathering starts with a ceremony at 9 a.m. at Veteran’s Monument at Library Park, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway. A parade follows at 11 a.m., starting from LA Fitness on Main Street through Town Center to Starbucks. More info: www.cityofmillcreek.com.

Bazaars

Stanwood: The Warm Beach Senior Community bazaar runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 6 and Nov. 7 at 20420 Marine Drive. Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, bake sale, farmers market, Christmas House, ceramics, books, toys, homemade pie and coffee.

Camano Island: The Camano Island Women’s Republican Club bazaar and bake sale runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Lost Lake Clubhouse, 1469 Lake Drive. Holiday decor, crafts and more. More info: 360-387-5886.

Bothell: The Bothell Sons of Norway annual bazaar, bake sale and luncheon runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 at 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway. Norwegian crafts, sweaters, wreaths, table arrangements, Seahawks gear, Victorian scarves, jewelry and more. More info: 425-485-9085.

Mukilteo: The Mukilteo School District staff hold their annual Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Mariner High School gym, 200 120th Ave. W, Everett, with 80 vendors. Table fee and raffle proceeds benefit scholarships.

Mountlake Terrace: The Mountlake Terrace High School Holiday Bazaar runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7 at 21801 44th Ave. W. More than 70 local vendors with handcrafted items and gifts. Food available for purchase. Benefits the PTSA. More info: mthsbazaar@gmail.com.

Bothell: The Woodinville Holiday Craft Fair to benefit special education programs in the Northshore School District runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7 at Woodmoor Elementary School, 12225 NE 160th St. More than 80 vendors. More info: www.sepacnsd.org.

Darrington: A holiday bazaar is set for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Mansford Grange, 1265 Railroad Ave. More info: Annette, 360-436-1491.

Lake Stevens: Twas the Fair Before Christmas craft fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 9613 20th St. SE. Vendors, entertainment. Vendor proceeds benefit local charities supported by the church. More info: 425-334-6817, www.myhclc.org.

Snohomish: Alternative Christmas Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1305 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Supporting local and global nonprofit and mission groups. Cash and checks only.

Everett: The Assistance League of Everett Kitty Young Auxiliary holiday bazaar is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7 at Evergreen Middle School, 7621 Beverly Lane. Gifts for every age, and pets too. More info: 425-252-3011.

Edmonds: The Edmonds Senior Center bazaar is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7 at 220 Railroad Ave. Vendors, bake sale, lunch available, Santa pictures ($5 for a 5-by-7), Ginger’s Pet Rescue. More info: 425-774-5555 ext. 104.

Mukilteo: The Holiday Art Mart returns, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave. Shop and enjoy original art by Washington artists. Vendor rental proceeds benefit the Mukilteo Arts Guild’s scholarship fund. More info: www.mukilteoarts.org.

Stanwood: The Stanwood Community and Senior Center fall tea luncheon, bazaar and bake sale runs Nov. 7 at 7430 276th St. NW. Sales run 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A tea room luncheon, including tea, scone, sandwich, holiday dessert and fruit, is available for $10 by reservation only (call 360-629-7403).

Edmonds: The Senior Housing Assistance Group (SHAG) Ballinger Court residents plan a fall bazaar Nov. 7 at 22707 76th Ave. W. Their varied crafts include jewelry, photographs, paintings, cards, tote bags, baked goods and more. More info: 425-771-7083.

Edmonds: The Northwest Artists’ Holiday Show runs 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7 and 8 at Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church, 8109 224th St. SW. More than 50 artists will offer their work. Admission is $3 and includes parking and childcare. More info: www.NWArtShow.org.

Arlington: A Harvest and Holiday Bazaar is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd. Local artisans, lunch available, free coffee. More info: 360-653-4551.

Everett: The Cascade High School Choir Boosters holds its annual Fall Gift Fair and Bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14 at Cascade High School, 801 East Casino Road. More info: 425-385-6002.

Lake Stevens: The Lake Stevens Senior Center (2302 Soper Hill Road) holds a holiday bazaar and swap meet 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14. Gifts, crafts, food, antiques, collectibles, vintage, bake sale. Vendors invited to apply. More info: 425-335-0345.

Mill Creek: The Mill Creek Lions Club Holiday Bazaar is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 14 at Penny Creek Elementary School, 4117 132nd St., Everett. More than 50 crafters, food, free raffle ticket (extra tickets $1 each). More info: www.millcreeklions.org.

Everett: Old Time and Country Music Association’s annual holiday bazaar is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Baker Heights Community Center, 1401 Poplar St. Gifts, arts and crafts, and live musical entertainment. Proceeds support local food banks. More info: Cee Johnson, 425-334-5769.

Stanwood: The Freeborn Lutheran Church bazaar is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14 at 2304 300th St. NW. Vendors, raffle, locally grown vegetables, bake sale, $6 soup luncheon, lefse and krumkake. Vendor proceeds and raffle and refreshment sales benefit local charities. More info: 360-629-3149.

Everett: The Celebrate Hope Holiday Bazaar is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Snohomish County PUD, 2320 California St. Booth sales benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life.

Ways to help

Food drive: The Marysville All-City Food Drive runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 to benefit the Marysville Community Food Bank. Donate money, food and unused toys at collection points at local stores, look for red barrels throughout the season, or drop off at the food bank at 4150 88th St. NE (mailing address P.O. Box 917, Marysville, WA 98270). Another collection day is Nov. 14 at Walmart, 8713 64th St. NE. More info: Tara Mizell, tmizell@marysvillewa.gov or 360-363-8404.

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

Gala fundraiser: Safe Harbor Free Clinic’s annual Gala Fundraising Dinner is set for 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. Free admission with request for donation at the event. More info: 425-870-7384, www.safeharborfreeclinic.org.

Project Linus: The next Project Linus event will be 12:30-2:30 p.m. Nov. 10 (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.

Mukilteo schools: The Mukilteo Schools Foundation’s annual fundraising breakfast, featuring author Deb Caletti and GeekWire’s Todd Bishop, is set for 7:30 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Future of Flight gallery, 8415 Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo. Tickets are $50. More info: www.mukilteoschoolsfoundation.org.

Green Everett: The Green Everett Partnership is a community-based effort to restore and care for all 354 acres of Everett’s forested parks. Learn how to help at an indoor-outdoor orientation, 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 14. Location to be determined. Sign up at www.surveymonkey.com. More info: forterra.org, 425-238-0065.

Auction: The Snohomish Garden Club’s annual auction is set for 6 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. Silent auction, live auction, dessert dash. More info: Laura Hartman, 360-794-9121 or laurahartman@wildblue.net.

Donate candy: Bring unwanted Halloween candy through Nov. 16 to Scrub City, 7430 Evergreen Way, Suite 102, Everett, as part of Operation Gratitude, which sends candy to troops serving overseas. Written letters and pictures also welcome. Pickup available. More info: 425-903-3901.

Group leaders needed: The Alzheimer’s Association seeks local volunteers to facilitate Family Caregiver Support Groups in Smokey Point, Mount Vernon and Stanwood. A one-year commitment is required. More info: Linda Whiteside at 800-848-7097, 206-529-3875 or lwhitesi@alzwa.org.

Volunteers needed: Annie’s Community Kitchen, which serves free community meals Wednesday nights at Edmonds Lutheran Church, seeks volunteers. More info: annieskitchen.edmondslutheran.org, 425-744-8090.

Holiday food: The Snohomish Community Food Bank seeks groups of people to pledge and collect a holiday food 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.

Soup kitchen, Everett: Salt of the Earth Soup Kitchen is held noon Tuesdays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free hot meal served to the homeless, low-income seniors and families, and kids on the street. Volunteers needed. More info: Sandra, 425-355-1042.

Food bank, Lowell: The Lowell Community Food Bank, based at River of Life Community Church in Everett, seeks volunteers and donations. Help is needed to sort produce 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays, as well as break down boxes, feed worm bins, occasionally cook and prepare food, and clean. More info: 206-240-0676.

Food bank, Arlington: Arlington Community Food Bank is open to clients for shopping 12-1 p.m. Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, and 12-1 p.m. Fridays. Volunteers needed. Donations can be mailed to 19118 63rd Ave. NE, Arlington. More info: ACFoodbank@frontier.com, or leave a message at 360-435-1631.

Food bank, Marysville: Shopping assistants are needed to help visitors select groceries at Marysville Community Food Bank, 4150 88th St. NE. Hours are 9-11:30 a.m. Mondays and Fridays, and 3-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. More info: 360-658-1054 or marysvillefoodbank@frontier.com.

Food bank, Snohomish: There are several volunteer opportunities in Snohomish, including a cold weather shelter group (Jackie at 425-220-2217), the Community Kitchen free meal service (425-501-6054), and the Snohomish Community Food Bank (Elizabeth Grant at 360-568-7993). More info: snohomishfoodbank.org.

Food bank, Lynnwood: The Cedar Valley Food Bank operates out of Cedar Valley Community School on selected dates. Donations can be dropped off at the Edmonds School District’s Educational Services Center, 20420 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood.

RSVP: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), sponsored by Catholic Community Services, seeks people ages 55 and older for a variety of volunteer positions, in food banks and community gardens, driving and tutoring, and more. Volunteer locations are across the county with varying days and times of commitment. More info: John McAlpine at johnm@ccsww.org, 425-374-6374 or 888-240-8572.

Assistance

Suicide awareness: A free SafeTALK workshop will be held 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 7 at Fire Station 99, 8117 267th St. NW, Stanwood. Ages 15 and up. Learn how to provide practical help to people with thoughts of suicide. More info: www.scsuicideprevention.org.

Diabetes management: “Managing Diabetes During the Holidays” will be held 2-3:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Warm Beach Senior Community Center, 20420 Marine Drive, Stanwood. Free. More info: Jennifer Wilkins, 360-652-4593 or jwilkins@warmbeach.org.

Dental Clinic: The Sno-Isle Technical Dental Clinic in Everett will be open Wednesdays and Thursdays through March 31. Limited openings by appointment at 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. for reduced-cost services. For $75 (cash or check only) per appointment, clients will receive full mouth X-rays, an exam from a licensed dentist, and a cleaning. Cavities diagnosed may be composite restored in a follow-up appointment for an additional $75. More info: 425-348-2240.

Swedish/Edmonds: A variety of free support groups and fee-based health classes are offered at the hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. More info: www.swedish.org/classes.

Alzheimer’s caregivers, Arlington: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of those with memory loss meets 10:30 a.m. third Wednesdays in the community room at DSHS Home and Community Services, 3906 172nd St. NE. More info: Amy Leonard, 425-317-3482.

Alzheimer’s caregivers, Everett: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of those with memory loss meets 6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesdays at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 215 W. Mukilteo Blvd. More info: Donna Vande Kieft, 425-423-9571.?Alzheimer’s caregivers, Snohomish: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of those with memory loss meets 7-8:30 p.m. second Thursdays at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. More info: Sheri Pemberton, 425-673-3109.

Caregivers, Marysville: A support group to help those who are dealing with the challenges of unpaid care giving meets 10-11:30 a.m. first and third Tuesdays at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. More info: 360-363-8450.

Caregivers, Lynnwood: A family caregiver support group meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. second Wednesdays at Gencare Scriber Gardens, 6024 200th St. SW, Lynnwood. Refreshments provided. More info: 425-673-7111.