Community Extra: Calendar for Oct. 28-Nov. 5

Published 1:30 am Friday, October 28, 2016

EVENTS

Swamp Creatures: Learn about the voracious and gruesome eating habits of dragonfly larvae and then watch “Creature of the Black Lagoon,” 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost is $3 Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $5 nonmembers. Reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Book sale: The Friends of the Edmonds Library bargain book sale is set for 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St. Thousands of donated books, CDs and DVDs. More info: www.edmondslibraryfriends.org.

Everett Massacre: A series of events marking the centennial of the Everett Massacre continues Oct. 29, Oct. 30, Nov. 5 and Nov. 6 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Multiple afternoon programs. More info: www.epls.org.

Chicken dinner: A family chicken dinner is offered 12-2 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Roasted chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, coleslaw, roll, drink and dessert for $9, $8 seniors, $5 children under age 12. Proceeds benefit senior center programs and services.

Couponing: The Herald circulation department hosts a free couponing workshop with Maryann Collier, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Northwest Music Hall at the Everett Mall, 1402 SE Everett Mall Way. RSVP and more info: http://bit.ly/2dMinV1.

Veterans Day: Edmonds Community College, in partnership with the city of Lynnwood, the Korean Consulate General, and the Lynnwood Korean Sister City Association, hosts a Veterans Day Celebration, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 2 in the Black Box Theatre on the campus at 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. More info: edcc.edu.

Disaster preparedness: Learn how to help your neighborhood prepare for a disaster at a free Neighborhood Ambassador workshop, 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at Fire Station 17, 275 Sixth Ave. N, Edmonds. Register at http://bit.ly/MYNEdmondsNov.

Poetry reading: Washington state’s Poet Laureate Tod Marshall highlights an evening of poetry, 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Hibulb Cultural Center, 6410 23rd. Ave. NE, Tulalip. Museum admission is free on first Thursdays. More info: 360-716-2600.

Build a computer: Ever wanted to build your own computer or upgrade an old one? Come learn how at this free workshop, 7-8 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. Ages 12 and up. Space is limited. Registration required. More info: http://tinyurl.com/hg9qpdh, 425-778-2148.

Pancakes, Edmonds: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Nov. 4 (first Friday) at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Pancakes, strawberry compote, eggs, ham, biscuits and sausage gravy, beverages. Cost is $5.

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

Pancakes, Snohomish: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Nov. 5 (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.

Winter Walk: Friends of Camano Island Parks leads on a guided community walk, 9:50 a.m. Nov. 5 at Camano Island State Park. Meet at the picnic shelter near the boat ramp. The two-hour walk is rain or shine. No dogs. Trail booklets and maps available for a $1 donation. Park pass required, but temporary passes available. More info: www.friendsofcamanoislandparks.org.

Genealogy 101: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers a free beginning genealogy class, 10-11 a.m. Nov. 5 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. More info: 425-775-6267.

Storytelling: Listen to Native American stories told by Lois Landgrebe, of the Tulalip Tribes, 2 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. More info: 360-658-5000.

HALLOWEEN &HARVEST

Haunted STEM Lab: Edmonds Community College invites the community to visit the haunted STEM lab, 12-6 p.m. Oct. 28 in Monroe Hall, 6606 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Witness explosive (yet safe) demonstrations and participate in hands-on activities. Candy launches, vortex smoke rings, 3D ghost printing, laser cutting goblins and more. Free. All ages. More info: edcc.edu/stem.

Gothic horror film: “Nosferatu!,” a silent film classic, will be shown with live organ music at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at TrinityEpiscopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free, but donations welcome for the church’s music program (suggested donation is $10 per adult). Concessions available. One free door prize ticket for coming in costume, with additional tickets available for purchase. More info: www.trinityeverett.org, 425-252-4129.

Haunted House, Stanwood: Take an elevator ride down into the basement of terror if you dare, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 28-29 at the Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW. Cost is $5. Photos and costumes encouraged. More info: 360-629-7403.

Haunted House, Arlington: Air Force Junior ROTC from Arlington High School hosts a “Something Wicked This Way Comes” Haunted House, 7:30-10 p.m. Oct. 28 and 7:30-9 p.m. Oct. 29 at Arlington Vision Therapy, 5906 Cemetery Road. Suggested donation is $5. More info: 360-888-7555.

Hometown Halloween: Events happen across downtown Arlington for a Hometown Halloween, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 29. Pumpkin decorating contest at Arlington Hardware, pumpkin roll down Fourth Street hill, harvest party at Arlington United Church, trick-or-treating along Olympic Avenue, and a costume contest at Legion Park. More info: www.arlingtonwa.gov.

Dog-O-Ween: Brier hosts its annual Dog-O-Ween, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 29 at the off-leash Bobcat Park, 3140 236th St. SW. Dress up your dog and yourself for a costume parade. Prizes for winners. Pet and people food drive to benefit Concern for Neighbors Food Bank. More info: http://ci.brier.wa.us.

Trunk-or-Treat, Everett: Kids through fifth grade are invited to a Harvest Festival and Trunk-or-Treat event, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 29 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2324 Lombard Ave., Everett. Bouncy house, carnival games, hot dog dinner, pumpkin patch. More info: 425-252-1239.

Costume Carnival: The Mountlake Terrace dance and fitness program and Kontagious Performing Company host the 10th annual Costume Carnival, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 29 at Terrace Park School, 5409 228th St. SW. Harvest festival activities, snacks, costumes, dancing and dance performances. Admission is $5, or $10 per family up to four people, and benefit the Mountlake Terrace Dance Company Scholarship Fund and Kontagious Arts Foundation. More info: Chloe Davenport, cdavenport@ci.mlt.wa.us or 425-640-3107.

Trick-or-Treat, Snohomish: Trick-or-treat at Historic Downtown businesses, 3-5 p.m. Oct. 31.

Trunk-or-Treat, Sultan: Local businesses and others take part in this free family event, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 31 along Main Street. Special appearance by the Headless Horseman.

Treats, Mill Creek: Local businesses offer trick-or-treating, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 31 on Main Street in Mill Creek Town Center. More info: www.millcreektowncenter.biz.

Trick-or-Treat, Edmonds: Trick-or-treat downtown Edmonds, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31. Costume contests for kids, adults and pets. Bring food or clothing donations for local charities. More info: www.edmondshalloween.com, 425-776-6711.

Trunk-or-Treat, Everett: Life Church and Healing Hearts Ministries holds a Fall CAR-nival, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at 1703 Madison St. Decorated cars with trunks full of candy for trick-or-treating, carnival games, prizes, chili, hot apple cider, and more. Free family fun. More info: www.facebook.com/LifeChurch220.

Harvest Festival: Mariner High School students hold a Harvest Festival, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at the high school campus, 200 120th St. SW, Everett. Kids can enjoy game booths with prizes and candy. Bring a donation for the food bank. More info: MarinerHarvestFest@gmail.com.

Fall Festival: A Halloween Fall Festival is set for 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at Zion Church, 330 Union Ave., Snohomish. Games, prizes, candy and snacks. Free.

Pumpkin Patch Party: 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Bethany Christian Church, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett. Games, inflatables, magic show and, of course, candy. More info: 425-339-3303, bcachurch.com.

Trunk-or-Treat, Mill Creek: Canyon Creek Church and the city of Mill Creek hold this annual event, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 31 in the Mill Creek City Hall Annex parking lot, 15720 Main St. Ages 12 and younger. More info: cityofmillcreek.com/trt.

Library style: Trick or Treat with Mother Goose, 6:45 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. Come in costume for this family story time with lots of treats. More info: 360-629-3132.

Candy buy-back: Bourne Orthodontics will pay $4 per pound of Halloween candy turned in, including $2 to the treat-giver and $2 to either the Marysville YMCA or Lake Stevens Boys and Girls Club. Buy-backs are during regular business hours Nov. 1 and 3 at the Marysville office, 815 State Ave., Suite 3, and Nov. 2 and 7 at the Lake Stevens office, 9633 Market Place, Suite 104. Candy is sent to military bases, homeless shelters and other charitable causes. More info: 360-659-0211, 425-334-4053.

Trail run: A Trash Your Costume Trail Run to support Camp Fire programs is set for 10 a.m. Nov. 5 at Camp Killoqua in Stanwood. Check-in starts at 9:30 a.m. All ages welcome and encouraged to come in costume. Cost is $35 or $90 per family, or $40 and $100 the day of the run. More info: 425-258-5437.

BAZAARS

Bazaar, Everett: The nonprofit Fairway Estates, a 55-plus residential community, holds its annual bake sale and holiday craft bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 28-29 in the clubhouse at 1427 100th St. SW.

Bazaar, Everett: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 29 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 9320 Meadow Way. Local vendors, homemade crafts, lefse and lefse demonstrations, children’s make-and-take gingerbread houses, and more. Proceeds benefit local charities. More info: 425-337-6663.

Bazaar, Stanwood: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 4-5 in the Beachwood Building at Warm Beach Senior Community, 20420 Marine Drive.

Bazaar, Bothell: A Holiday Marketplace runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 4 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E Riverside Drive. Art, crafts, jewelry, gifts, baked goods, soups, and more. More info: 425-487-2441.

Craft Fair, Everett: The Mukilteo Schools Craft Fair runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5 in the gym at Mariner High School, 200 120th Ave. W, in south Everett. Proceeds from table fees and a raffle support scholarships. Features 80 vendors.

Holiday Garden: Arlington Garden Club holds a Holiday Garden Art and Crafts show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 5 at Gleneagle Country Club, 7619 E Country Club Drive. Featuring local artists.

Sons of Norway: The Bothell Sons of Norway’s annual bazaar, bake sale and luncheon is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 5 at 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway. Norwegian crafts, sweaters, Raggedy Ann dolls, wreaths, and much more. Free admission and parking. More info: 425-485-9085, www.bothellsonsofnorway.org.

Autumn Bazaar, Arlington: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5 at Immaculate Conception Church, 1200 E Fifth St. Baked goods, handcrafts, lunch.

Bazaar, Everett: The Everett Elks bazaar and bake sale runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5 at Lodge 479, 2802 Hoyt Ave. Table fees benefit Sebastian Place. More info: 425-252-4179.

Bazaar, Mountlake Terrace: Mountlake Terrace High School holds a holiday bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5 at 21801 44th Ave. W. Over 70 local vendors with handcrafted items, gifts and more.

Alternative Christmas Fair: Local and global organizations will be selling goods or asking for donations for their causes at the Alternative Christmas Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 5 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1305 Pine Ave., Snohomish. More info: 360-568-5704.

Holiday Marketplace: The Assistance League of Everett Kitty Young Auxiliary’s Holiday Marketplace runs 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5 at 5107 Evergreen Way, Everett. Artists, crafters and treats. More info: 425-252-3011.

Craft fair, Lake Stevens: Twas the Fair Before Christmas craft fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 9613 20th St. SE. A variety of crafts and vendors. Prospective vendors welcome to contact church. More info: 425-334-6817, www.myhclc.org.

Bazaar and tea: The Stanwood Community and Senior Center holds its annual Holiday Bazaar and Tea Room on Nov. 5 at 7430 276th St. NW. The bazaar runs 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with over 20 vendors. The tea room luncheon runs 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., costs $10, and requires reservations. More info: 360-629-7403.

Holiday Art Mart: The Mukilteo Arts Guild’s annual Holiday Art Mart is set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. Fine gifts, art, jewelry, clothing and more made by local artists. Vendor booth proceeds benefit scholarships for art students. More info: www.mukilteoarts.org.

NW Artists: The annual Northwest Artists’ Holiday Show is set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 5-6 at Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church, 8109 224th St. SW. Award-winning artists sell paintings, prints, pottery, jewelry, glass, candles, wearable art, and gourmet food in over 50 booths. Admission is free but donations are appreciated. More info: info@NWArtshow.org.

Gift shop: The Carl Gipson Senior Center gift shop is open to all, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Christmas cards on sale for 10 cents each until gone. Men’s corner, Seahawks items, and more. The senior center is at 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8780.

YOUTH

Duct tape crafts: Teens are invited to create duct tape crafts, 3 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. Tape provided. More info: 360-629-3132.

Day of the Dead: Learn new folds and share your expertise at a Dia de los Muertos-themed origami workshop, 4 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. Make other traditional Mexican paper crafts and decorate a sugar skull to take home, too. Materials provided. For school-age children. More info: 360-629-3132.

Caspar Babypants: The children’s musician performs at 2 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. More info: 360-568-2898 ext. 4040.

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

WAYS TO HELP

Fun Run: The Monroe YMCA Sky Valley Classic Family Fun Run, with 5k, 10k and 1-mile courses, is set to start at 10 a.m. Oct. 29 on Main Street near Highway 203. Proceeds benefit YMCA youth programs. Chip timing, costume contest, dog and stroller friendly, awards for top racers. Visit ymca-snoco.org/svc for race pricing and details. More info: Tania Price, 360-804-2172 or tprice@ymca-snoco.org.

Bingo: A bingo fundraiser to benefit Saint Joseph’s House, a community clothing bank, is set for 7-10 p.m. Oct. 29 at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 4200 88th St. NE, Marysville. Bring cash for bingo cards, snacks and raffles. More info: 360-651-8246.

Blood drive: 1-6 p.m. Nov. 3 at Seed Church, 20610 Cypress Way, Lynnwood. More info: redcrossblood.org, 800-733-2767.

Cuba band fundraiser: “To Cuba!,” a fundraiser for the Edmonds Community College salsa band, is set for 7-10 p.m. Nov. 3 in the Black Box Theatre at Edmonds Community College, 20310 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Tickets are $12. The band is slated to attend the Fiesta del Tambor in Havana in March 2017 with other collegiate bands. More info: http://tinyurl.com/EdCCToCuba, 425-640-1448.

Blood drive: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 5 at Gold Creek Community Church, 4326 148th St. SE, Mill Creek. More info: redcrossblood.org, 800-733-2767.

Toy drive: A Mighty 12’s Alliance Stuff-a-Truck event to benefit the USMC South Snohomish County Toys For Tots is set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 5 at Toys R Us, 1325A SE Everett Mall Way, Everett. Monetary donations also welcome. Raffle of autographed Seahawks items, kids karaoke, vendors, food, Seahawks-themed vehicles. More info: www.facebook.com/events/300292906995646.

Soup-er Bowl: The Maltby Food Bank’s annual charity auction and dinner “Soup-er Bowl of Giving” is set for 4:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at The Golf Club at Echo Falls. Registration and more info: http://bit.ly/MaltbyFoodBank2016, 206-854-1182.

Heybrook Hoedown: An event to benefit new trails in Heybrook Ridge County Park is set for 5-10 p.m. Nov. 5 at the River House, 444 Avenue A, Index. Food, auction, and dancing to live bluegrass music. Tickets are $25 at the door. More info: www.heybrookridge.org.

Edmonds Heritage Days: “All Aboard: Steaming a path through history,” a Heritage Days benefit for the Edmonds Museum, will be held 6-9 p.m. Nov. 5. Keynote speaker will be KING 5 personality and train enthusiast Glenn Farley. Tickets are $80. More info: www.historicedmonds.org, 425-774-0900.

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 Nov. 6 (first Sunday) in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7198.

Bell ringers: The Salvation Army of Marysville-Tulalip seeks volunteers to ring bells by its red kettles. Part-time pay available for those who need a job. Donations of food boxes and gifts also needed. More info: 360-926-2228, https://volunteer.usawest.org.

Poinsettias: Providence General Children’s Association is selling white, red and pink poinsettias ($15 each), wreaths ($26) and swags ($17) for a fundraiser. Deadline to place orders is Nov. 8. More info: 425-231-4044, 425-743-1047, blacks2424@aol.com.

Hospital gift shop, Everett: The nonprofit Providence General Children’s Association needs volunteers at the Providence Regional Medical Center Pacific and Colby campus gift shops for four-hour shifts, day or evening, one or more times per month. Gift shop proceeds benefit Northwest children in need. Must complete hospital volunteer forms, TB test, background check and training. More info: Maureen Welly, 425-348-9433.

Hospital gift shop, Monroe: The gift shop at EvergreenHealth Monroe needs reliable volunteers to work three-hour shifts. The gift shop is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. More info: Janie, vghgiftshop@gmail.com.

Stuffed toy drive: Goldwing Touring Association Chapter C, based in Everett, holds a stuffed animal toy drive through Dec. 12. Donations of new or like-new stuffed toys can be dropped off Tuesdays through Saturdays in the light blue barrel inside Everett Powersports, 215 SW Everett Mall Way, Everett. Pick-up service is available for larger donations. More info: Kathy Leon, 206-940-4990 or kathy-Leon@comcast.net.

Bike work parties: Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop holds weekly Christmas House Work Parties, 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays at 2531 Broadway, Everett. Help clean and fix kids bikes for low-income kids served by Christmas House. No mechanical experience necessary, just a willingness to get greasy. More info: 425-252-6952.

Volunteer at Habitat store: Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County seeks volunteers to help staff its stores in Everett (2302 Broadway) and Lynnwood (16929 Highway 99, Suite 100). Shifts are for four hours between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. More info: 425-405-7770, cwatkins@habitatsnohomish.org.

Assist with equine: All Breed Equine Rez-Q in Marysville seeks a variety of volunteers. More info: 425-263-6390, 206-933-0327, allbreedhorserescue.com.

Help wildlife, Lynnwood: PAWS Wildlife Center in Lynnwood seeks volunteer wildlife care assistants. More info: www.paws.org or volunteers@paws.org.

Humane Society: HappyPaws Farm Humane Society, whose shelter is at 19933 Old Burn Road in Arlington, seeks volunteers to help walk large dogs on Sunday afternoons on shelter grounds. Volunteers should be at least 18 years old and experienced with dogs. Includes friendly pit bulls. Other volunteers also are needed. More info: 360-652-5844, hmnsoc@aol.com, www.dogscats.org.

Book sale donations: The Friends of the Edmonds Library seeks donations to its ongoing book sale, including gently used books, CDs, videos, DVDs, sheet music, magazines and computer software. Proceeds from the ongoing sale benefit the Edmonds Library and the scholarship fund. A drop box for donations is in the foyer of the library, at 650 Main St.

Eyeglasses, hearing aids: Lions Clubs are collecting used eyeglasses and hearing aids. Donations may be made at Everett Public Libraries, PUD main office and most opticians and eye doctors. More info: Everett Central Lions Club, Art Ruben at since1965@aol.com or 425-387-9256.

Hope Unlimited: Hope Unlimited includes the Stanwood Camano Incident Support chaplains. Volunteering opportunities include teaching and cooking. More info: 360-387-1512.

SENIORS

String players: A String Players Music Group begins meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Those who have ever played violin, viola, or cello are welcome to join when available. “Just for fun and brushing up, no performances.” More info: Larry, 425-330-4614.

Support groups: A peer support group meets 9:50-10:50 a.m. second and fourth Wednesdays at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. A grief support group meets 2-3 p.m. Wednesdays. More info: 360-653-4551.

Lunch, Lake Stevens: A light lunch for seniors is served at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Lake Stevens Senior Center, 2302 Soper Hill Road. Cost is $3 for members, $4 for non-members. Come early and socialize. More info: 425-335-0345.

Lunch, Granite Falls: Noon Thursdays at the Granite Falls Senior Center, 302 S Granite Ave. Cost is $3 seniors and disabled, $6 others. Penny bingo follows. More info: 360-691-7177.

Memory loss book club: An Edmonds Senior Center book club aimed at those with early stage memory loss meets fourth Mondays at the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St. Cost is $5 for Edmonds Senior Center members, $10 nonmembers. More info: 425-774-5555.

Yoga: Yoga classes are held at noon Mondays, 2 p.m. Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. Wednesdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. All levels welcome. Cost is $4 per session, billed monthly. Registration starts the last Tuesday of the month (1 p.m. by phone, 1:30 p.m. in person). Bring a yoga mat. Beginning levels and chair yoga. More info: 425-257-8780.

ASSISTANCE

ORCA Lift: Households that meet certain lower income requirements can qualify for the ORCA Lift program, which offers discounts on regional transit fares. An enrollment event is set for 2:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. More info: parenthelp123.org/orca-lift.

Holiday blues: YWCA plans a free support group, “Strategies for Managing the Holiday Blues,” 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 1 to Jan. 3, at Verdant Community Wellness Center, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Registration is required by Nov. 8. More info: Arlen, 425-412-2364 or afrazie@ywcaworks.org.

ITT info: Edmonds Community College hosts an information session for former students of ITT Technical Institute, 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 1 in Meadowdale Hall 124 on the campus at 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. To RSVP, email admissions@edcc.edu, go to edcc.edu/itt, or call 425-640-1706.

Heart screenings: Health screens of students ages 14-24 will be available from the Nick of Time Foundation, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 2 by appointment only at Kamiak High School, 10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Deadline to sign up is Oct. 28. Space is limited. Cost is $25 donation. More info: 425-366-5470, flanaganka@mukilteo.wednet.edu.

College careers: Learn about career opportunities at Puget Sound region community and technical colleges at a diversity career fair, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St. More info: jhoward@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9232.

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.

Head injury support group: Meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. first Tuesdays on the second floor of Swedish/Edmonds Medical Center, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. Group supports brain-incident survivors and their caregivers. More info: Lou Nash, 425-776-7264 or lou_nash@frontier.com.

MS self-help group, Edmonds: The MS Sno-Flakes meets 1-2:30 p.m. fourth Thursdays at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St. For people with multiple sclerosis and their family, caregivers and friends. More info: Bill Brayer, 206-718-0894, wbrayer@comcast.net.

MS self-help group, Lynnwood: Meets 1-2:30 p.m. third Fridays in the group room at the YWCA Village, 19703 68th Ave. W. More info: Sharon Todd, 360-651-9720.

MS self-help group, Marysville: Meets 10:30 a.m. to noon second Saturdays at Cascade Christian Reformed Church, 13908 51st Ave. NE. More info: Nancy Toth, 360-435-6111.

Ostomy Support Group: The United Ostomy Associations of America, Snohomish County Chapter, meets 12-3 p.m. second Mondays (except July and an annual picnic in August) at the Buzz Inn restaurant, 3121 Broadway, Everett. The group’s purpose is to help in the rehabilitation of people with ostomies. More info: Cathryn, 425-610-3770.

Parkinson’s disease: A support group meets 2-4 p.m. fourth Saturdays at the Rainier Room, 1330 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 360-435-8049.

Vision Loss Support Group: A group for the blind and visually impaired meets 10 a.m. third Mondays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8780.

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