Community Extra: Calendar

Published 4:53 pm Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Events

Taste of Edmonds: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 14 and 15, and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 16, at the Civic Playfield, 310 Sixth Ave. N. Food, fun, music, arts and crafts, beer garden, wine garden, kid’s area and more. Admission is $4 daily, 12 and younger free. More info: www.atasteofedmonds.com.

Tractor show: The Sky Valley Stock and Antique Tractor Club of Monroe’s annual show and threshing bee runs 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 14-16 at the Frohning farm, 19524 Tualco Loop Road, Monroe. Parades, races, hay rides, blacksmith shop, barbecue, entertainment, kids activities and more. Admission is $6, under age 12 free. Seniors free Aug. 14. Pancake breakfast is $5, 8-10 a.m. daily. More info: 360-568-6689, www.facebook.com/pages/Sky-Valley-Stock-and-Antique-Tractor-Club.

Pancake breakfast: 8-10:30 a.m. Aug. 15 (third Saturday) at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. Cost is $5, $3 under age 12. Proceeds benefit the center. More info: 360-794-6359.

This and That Sale: The Snohomish Senior Center yard and craft sale is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 15 at 506 Fourth St.

Everett Craft Beer Festival: 12-7 p.m. Aug. 15 on Hoyt and Hewitt avenues in downtown Everett. More than 100 beers from more than 30 Washington state breweries, live music and food. Cost is $20 to $25, $5 for designated drivers. More info: www.washingtonbeer.com.

Superhero talk: T. Andrew Wahl discusses popular superhero characters as historical lenses, 1:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Mini Comic-Con at Granite Falls Library, 815 E Galena St. Free. More info: bit.ly/WahlsList.

Puppet show: School-age children are invited to meet Possum, King Froggy Wartingham III and a Wishing Well at the Thistle Theatre puppet show, “Mrs. Periwinkle and Possum,” 2 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. Craft, too. More info: 360-794-7851.

Fresh Paint: The annual art fair runs Aug. 15-16 at the Port of Everett Marina. Pottery, glass, jewelry and more from more than 90 local artists. More info: www.schack.org.

Pioneer Picnic: The Stillaguamish Valley Pioneers holds its annual Pioneer Picnic, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 16 at Pioneer Hall, 20722 67th Ave. NE in Arlington, with potluck starting at 12:30 p.m. Bring a dish to share and your own table service. Cost is a $10 one-year membership. More info: 360-435-7289, stillypioneers@frontier.com.

Salmon: Watch “Salmon in the Forest” then take a tour of the elevated nature walk, 10 a.m. Aug. 17, 2 p.m. Aug. 18 or 4 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Northwest Stream Center at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. For seventh grade to adults. Seating limited. Reservations required. Cost is $7 Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $10 non-members. More info: 425-316-8592.

Car show: The Hot Rods and Muscle III Car Show is set for 4-7 p.m. Aug. 19 in the parking lot outside Burgermaster and Kennelly Keys Music, 7909-7903 Evergreen Way, Everett. Free admission ($10 to register a car). Live music. More info: 425-347-5700, evergreenburg@msn.com.

Beavers: Learn all about wetland-making, water-conserving beavers, 7 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N. East Camano Drive, Camano Island. Alex Pittman of the Snohomish Conservation District include’s the nearby beaver marsh in this public presentation. More info: 360-387-2236, www.camanowildlifehabitat.org, camanowildlifehabitat@gmail.com.

Villains: They’re bad, but that’s good. Kids ages 7 and up are invited to learn more about some of their favorite books’ villains, scoundrels, rascals and baddies, 2 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. More info: 360-568-2898 ext. 4041.

Luau: The Edmonds Senior Center holds a Hawaiian Rainbows Luau, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 20 at 220 Railroad Ave. Food, live music with ukuleles and The Sound Singers, hula dancing and more. Cost is $12 for members, $18 non-members. Reservations required. More info: 425-774-5555.

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more at 7 p.m. Aug. 21 (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.

Board bash: Watch Mill Creek Parks and Recreation’s annual skateboard competition, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 22 at Mill Creek Sports Park, 13903 North Creek Drive. Free. More info: www.cityofmillcreek.com/boardbash.

Back-to-school event: A Good to Go From Head to Toe Expo will be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 22 at Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave. Blitz from the Seattle Seahawks visits. Free immunizations and dental checks and services, blood drive, bouncy house and obstacle course, shopping, community resources, health and safety tips, and more. More info: www.cascadevalley.org.

Bingo karaoke: The Everett Senior Center Foundation’s next Sing-go bingo and karaoke event is 5:30-10 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Superhero theme. Ages 21 and older. Costume and karaoke contests, raffle, dinner available ($8). Tickets are $16 pre-paid or $20 at the door and include a bingo sheet, available at the senior center or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2024849. More info: Eric Wollan at 425-257-7082, or search “Sing-go” on facebook.com.

Beach walk: A free Moonlight Beach Adventure is planned for 7:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Edmonds Marina Beach, 650 Admiral Way S. The interpretative program highlights shore creatures. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight.

Ways to help

Business support: The Maltby Food Bank seeks donations from local businesses for its charity auction and dinner set for Sept. 12. Donations must be received by Aug. 14. More info: Kristine Willson at 206-854-1182 or auctionchair@maltbyfoodbank.org; bit.ly/MaltbyAuction2015.

Memorial walk: The 3.6-mile Brett Jensen Memorial Walk and Run 7 is set for 9 a.m. Aug. 15 at American Legion Memorial Park, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett. The fee is $25. The event is in memory of Brett Jensen, a Cascade grad who died in 2002 in a fall at his fraternity at the University of Washington. Proceeds benefit a scholarship fund. More info: brettjensen.wordpress.com.

Dog wash: The Camano Animal Shelter Association holds a Dog Wash fundraiser, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 15 at the shelter located on the corner of Can Ku Road and East Camano Drive. Cost is $8 to $12, depending on the size of the dog. For an additional fee, pups can have a manicure. Souvenir bandana included. More info: 360-387-1902, www.camano animalshelter.org.

Guide dog benefit: Tracy Alan Moore, a member of Machinists Union District Lodge 751 who works Boeing in Everett, will perform an Elvis tribute show with his band Rising Sun, 8 p.m., Aug. 15. at Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. The show is a benefit for Guide Dogs of America. Tickets are $12-$25 at historiceveretttheatre.org. More info: 425-258-6766.

Help cats: The next “Basic TNR: Trap, Neuter, Release” class by the Community Cat Coalition is set for 2:30-4:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Everett Animal Shelter, 333 Smith Island Road. Free but reservations required. More info: Penny, cccofwatnrclass@gmail.com or 425-750-2375.

Taste of the Center: The Community and Senior Center at Stanwood holds its annual Taste of the Center fundraiser, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 20 at 7430 276th St. NW. Tickets are $12. More info: Kathy Ahern, 360-629-7403 ext. 123.

School supplies, Monroe: The Sky Valley Food Bank is collecting school supplies for its Supplies 4 Success back-to-school drive. Needed are backpacks, binders and other school supplies. Drop off donations 8-11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday or 5:30-7 p.m. Monday by mid-August at the food bank, 233 Sky River Parkway. More info: 360-794-7959.

School supplies, Everett: The Everett Public Schools Foundation sponsors its annual Stuff the Bus for Kids school supply drive Aug. 14-16. To volunteer, or to make a monetary donation, go to www.everettsd.org/epsf and click on the link. More info: Kirsten Hansen, khansen@everettsd.org or 425-385-4695.

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.

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.

Vendors: Vendors are needed for an Oct. 10 Community Health Fair and a Nov. 21 Holiday Bazaar, both at the Snohomish Senior Center. Bazaar tables are $40. More info: 360-568-0934 or carolstultz@frontier.com.

Volunteers, Lynnwood: Clothes For Kids seeks volunteers to help prepare for its back-to-school clothing distribution event Aug. 24. Help is needed to receive and sort clothes, fill racks and stock inventory. Shifts are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, with Tuesday and Thursday evening shifts added in late August. Teens ages 16-18 welcome with parent permission; teens ages 14-15 welcome with parent. More info: 425-741-6500, nlaird@clothesforkids.org.

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.

Seniors

Wellness Fair: The Mill Creek Senior Center hosts a free Senior Wellness Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 19 at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Workshops include “Understanding Medicare,” “Healthy and Safe While Living Alone,” and “Help Your Provider Take Care of You, Best.” Help filling out emergency response forms. Free food samples. More info: 425-948-7170.

Walking club: Step Out Edmonds walking club meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 25, starting from the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Registration is $10 and includes a T-shirt. Maps vary each week. Walk at your own pace. Ages 50 and up. More info: 425-774-5555.

Driving safety class: 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.

Lunch: A light lunch for seniors is served at 11:20 a.m. every Wednesday at the Lake Stevens Senior Center, 2302 Soper Hill Road. Cost is $2.50 for members, $3.50 for non-members. More info: 425-335-0345.

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.

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

Table tennis: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, 12:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays and 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Five tables with paddles and balls provided. Cost is $1 per session. For ages 50 and older. More info: 425-257-8780.

Bridge: The Unsanctioned Duplicate Bridge Club has a game begin at 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and at 12 p.m. Saturdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Age 50 and older. Cost is $1. More info: 425-257-8780.

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

My First Job: Teens ages 16-18 are invited to sign up for a free four-day introduction to career options in construction and advanced manufacturing, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 17-20 at the Arlington Municipal Airport, 18204 59th Drive NE. Lunch provided. Drive a cement mixer, operate a crane simulator, bend sheet metal, design airplane parts and more. More info: www.workforcesnohomish.org/advance/cfutures.

Job fair: An aerospace and manufacturing job fair is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 20 at Everett Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing Training and Education Center, 909 N Broadway, Everett. Free. More info: Bill Gable, 425-921-3448 or bill.gable@workforcesnohomish.org.

Mammograms: The EvergreenHealth Mobile Mammography will make a stop 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 28 and Sept. 22 at EvergreenHealth Primary Care Sultan, 615 W. Stevens Ave., and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at EvergreenHealth Primary Care Monroe, 14841 179th Ave. SE. To make an appointment: 425-899-2831, evergreenhealth.com/breastcenter.

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.

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.