Community Extra: Calendar

Published 3:38 pm Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Events

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 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 swimsuit 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 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 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 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.

Harvest Festival: Evergreen Cemetery holds its family-friendly Harvest Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 17 at 4504 Broadway, Everett. Refreshments, pumpkin decorating, bouncy house, petting zoo, popcorn and more. Free. More info: 425-252-2244.

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.

Ecotober: Celebrate fall with family fun and free activities at Brightwater Center’s annual Ecotober event, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 17 at 22505 Highway 9, Woodinville. More info: 206-263-9412, or search “Ecotober” at www.eventbrite.com.

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.

Teen terrariums: Tweens and teens ages 10-16 are invited to create their own terrarium full of carnivorous plants, 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Everett Public Library Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way. Registration required. More info: 425-257-8030.

Turkey dinner: The Utsalady Ladies Aid’s annual roast turkey dinner is set for 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 18 at 78 Utsalady Road, Camano Island. Turkey, dressing, potatoes, gravy, veggies, rolls and homemade pie for $12, $5 ages 5-10, free for 5 and younger. Take-out available. More info: 360-387-3720.

Lutefisk: The Sons of Norway Normanna Lodge holds its annual lutefisk and meatball dinner with all the trimmings, including dessert, 12-4 p.m. Oct. 18 at 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett. Cost is $20, $10 age 12 and younger, age 6 and younger free. More info: Kevin Hegge, 425-736-5791 or kevin.hegge@comcast.net.

Tugboats: Chuck Fowler shares about “Tugboats on Puget Sound” at the next Stanwood Area Historical Society Hors D’oevres &History program, 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27030 102nd Ave. NW. More info: www.sahs-fncc.org.

Tween STEAM Club: School-age youth ages 9-13 (grades 4-8) are invited to a hands-on geometry workshop, 3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Library, . Playful math involving tape and polygons. First in a series. Registration required by Oct. 17. More info: http://goo.gl/nZXUgg.

Triangle Cove party: A Triangle Cove watershed celebration and annual meeting is set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Apple pie, cider and live music to celebrate more than two years of water quality work. Learn how to keep helping. Registration and more info: snocd.org/triangle_cove or Kathryn at 425-377-7024.

Bazaar, Mill Creek: Christmas at North Creek holiday bazaar is set for 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 22 and Oct. 23 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 24 at North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 16th St. SE. Proceeds benefit Children’s Hospice in St. Petersburg, Russia. More info: 425-745-1824.

Harvest Carnival: The Everett Family YMCA holds a Harvest Carnival, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 23 at 2720 Rockefeller Ave. Games, treats, and more. Family friendly costumes are optional. Admission is at least one non-perishable food item per person. More info: Vanessa Harrington, 425-374-5738 or vharrington@ymca-snoco.org.

Bazaar, Everett: The nonprofit Fairway Estates residence community holds its annual holiday craft bazaar and bake sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23 and 24 in the clubhouse at 1427 100th St. SW. Vendor fees benefit the community, including its charitable causes.

Christmas sale: Camano Center’s 2nd Chance Thrift Shop holds an “Everything Christmas” sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23 and 24 at 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. More info: 360-387-0222.

Horse ride: The Traildusters Prize Ride is set for Oct. 24 at the Pilchuck Tree Farm north of Arlington. Registration opens at 8 a.m., first rider out at 9 a.m., last out at 11 a.m. Costume contest, prizes, raffles. No smoking, dogs or stallions, including in parking areas. More info: www.traildusters.org, 425-308-4636.

British Bazaar: The local Thistle and Rose Chapter of the Daughters of the British Empire holds its annual British Bazaar, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave.

Pioneer history: Was your ancestor a Washington pioneer? Learn how to obtain a Pioneer Certificate at a Sno-Isle Genealogical Society class, 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 24 at 19827 Poplar Way, Lynnwood. Limited seating. Cost is $10. More info: sigs@alderwood.org, 425-775-6267.

Costume Party: The Imagine Inn Hallowe’en Costume Party is set for 10 a.m. Oct. 24 at the nonprofit Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. Cost is $6 at the door. With Tim Noah, Cyndi Soup, Gus Puppy, Rustle Crow, and the Fabadabulous Brenchleys. More info: 360-568-9412.

Harvest Festival: Floral Hills Funeral Home holds its annual community Harvest Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 24 at 409 Filbert Road, Lynnwood. Pony rides, hay rides, balloonist, train rides, pumpkin decorating, hot dogs, popcorn, photographs and more. Free. More info: Annette Stokes, 425-672-1800 or Annette.Stokes@dignitymemorial.com.

Open house: CASA sponsors free microchipping for cats and dogs, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 24 at the shelter on the corner of East Camano Drive and Can Ku Road, Camano Island. Cats must weigh more than 2 pounds and arrive in a carrier. Dogs must be leashed. Also learn about volunteer opportunities at the shelter and meet the animals and staff. More info: 360-387-1902.

Chili Cook-off: Chefs are welcome to enter a Chili Cook-off, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 24 at Grandview Village retirement community, 5800 64th St. NE, Marysville. Prizes include a $100 gift card to William Sonoma. Entry is $25 and benefits the Marysville Food Bank. More info: 360-653-2223.

Costume Carnival: The city of Mountlake Terrace Dance and Fitness Program and Kontagious Dance Company host their annual Costume Carnival, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 24 at Terrace Park School gym, 5409 228th St. SW. Harvest festival activities, costume contest, dancing and dance performances. Admission is $5 or $10 per family up to four people. Proceeds benefit a dance scholarships and programs. More info: Chloe Davenport, cdavenport@ci.mlt.wa.us or 425-640-3107.

Spook and Splash: The Lynnwood Recreation Center pool holds a Spook and Splash event, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 24 at 18900 44th Ave. W. Ages 1 and up. Cost is $6. More info: 425-670-5732.

Bazaar, Bothell: The nonprofit Woodcrest Estates holds an arts and crafts fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 24 and 25 at 11808 NE 172nd St.

Ways to help

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. 21 and Oct. 28. 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 greeneverett@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.

Homeless student fundraiser: The Port Susan Middle School Builders Club, a branch of the Kiwanis Club, hosts a silent auction, 4-6 p.m. Oct. 22 in the cafeteria at Port Susan Middle School, 7506 267th Place NW, Stanwood. Funds raised will purchase grocery cards and bus passes for students in the Stanwood-Camano School District who are homeless.

Carnival of Caring: A Carnival of Caring to benefit Sherwood Community Services is set for 6-9 p.m. Oct. 22 in the Xfinity Arena Ballroom, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Tickets are $85. Adults can enjoy midway games and prizes, gourmet food, raffles, live auction and more. Registration and more info: www.sherwoodcs.org.

Rollergirls fundraiser: The Jet City Rollergirls host a Comedy Night, 8-10 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. Stand-up comedy by Susan Jones, Joe Vespaziani, Brett Hamil and Geoff Brousseau. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. for a silent auction and full bar. Proceeds will help the roller derby team purchase equipment and obtain track time. More info: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1686613.

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.

Future of Flight fundraiser: A Back to the Future of Flight gala and auction is set for 5:30-10 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Future of Flight Aviation Center, 8415 Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo. Tickets are $125 to $150. More info: www.futureof flight.org/gala-auction.

Jump for Jake: A fundraiser to help defray cancer treatment expenses for 12-year-old Jake Eastwood will be held during the Oct. 20 Jackson High School volleyball games. Attendees are asked to wear yellow. Matches start at 5:15 and 7 p.m. in the gym at 1508 136th St. SE, Mill Creek. Entrance fees are $6, $3 children and seniors, free for students. More info: jacksonvolleyball@outlook.com, www.4teamjake.com.

Sew Thoughtful: The next Snohomish County Clothing and Textile Advisors Sew Thoughtful charity project is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 23 in the Cougar Room behind the WSU Extension office at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Help make baby quilts for Providence Hospital NICU. Bring machine, threads, tools and lunch. Quilt kits provided. More info: Arlene, 425-743-0118 or afharris@juno.com.

Creek volunteers: The Adopt A Stream Foundation seeks volunteers to help plant several hundred trees and shrubs next to Catherine Creek, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 24 in a field next to the stream at 2547 Grade Road, Lake Stevens. More info: 425-316-8592.

Food bank volunteers: Concern For Neighbors Food Bank in Mountlake Terrace seeks volunteers to work in the warehouse, the office and to drive or ride food bank trucks to help pick up grocery store donations. Drivers and riders should be able to lift at least 40 pounds. Some warehouse volunteers will need to handle hand-trucks and pallet jacks, especially when unloading product on Monday and Tuesday mornings. More info: 425-778-7227, Concern4NeighborsFoodBank@yahoo.com.

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, Lake Stevens: The Lake Stevens Senior Center holds a holiday bazaar and swap meet 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14. Vendors are invited. Costs are $15 to $25. More info: 425-335-0345.

Vendors, Marysville: The Afton Chapter Order of Eastern Star bazaar is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Marysville Masonic Hall, 419 Columbia Ave. Vendor fees are $15 to $20 and benefit scholarships. More info: Helen Collins, 425-337-6493.

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.

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.

Donate instruments: Music4Life seeks musical instruments from adults who no longer need them. The nonprofit gets them fully repaired and ready to play, then gives them to participating public school districts for use by children from low-income families. More info: 425-330-4614.

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

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, Puget Sound Singles: Singles older than 50 join for fun activities, such as weekly breakfasts at 9 a.m. Saturdays at the IHOP at Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way, as well as movie nights, potlucks, day trips and dinner adventures. More info: 425-374-3203.

Assistance

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 who weigh more than two pounds. Cats must arrive in a carrier. More info: 360-387-1902.

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.

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 or call 425-405-0786.

Mental illness, family support: Meets 7-8:30 p.m. second Mondays at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100th St. NE, Marysville. A 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.

Mental illness, NAMI: A National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection recovery support group meets 7-8:30 p.m. second Thursdays in the conference room at Lake Stevens Fire Station 82, 9811 Chapel Hill Road. NAMI Connection offers free, confidential and safe support for those living with mental health challenges. More info: Kathy, 206-218-6449.

Employment Network: 10 a.m.-noon Fridays at the North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE., Mill Creek. Free help with job searches, resume writing and interviewing. More info: 425-743-2386.

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.

Self-management: Trained presenter James Luark hosts a discussion group, “Understanding Self and Training Self in Desirable Habits,” 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays at the Center For Healthy Living, 4100 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Suite 1, Lynnwood. Join anytime. Free information, discussion, coffee and tea. More info: 425-330-2860.