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Community Extra: Calendar for Nov. 4-12

Published 1:30 am Friday, November 4, 2016

EVENTS

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.

Everett Massacre: A series of events marking the centennial of the Everett Massacre concludes with programs starting at 2 p.m. Nov. 5 and 1 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. More info: www.epls.org.

Book sale: The Friends of the Arlington Library book sale runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. More info: 360-435-3033.

Salute to America concert: The Everett Chorale and the Shoreline Concert Band perform a “Salute to America” concert, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Edmonds Performing Arts Center, 410 Fourth Ave. N. Guest passes at Coldwell Banker Bain in Edmonds (108 Fifth Ave. S) or Lynnwood (4100 194th St. SW, #135), or general seating opens at 7:15 p.m. Free, but donations requested. More info: 425-771-1000, 425-771-6444.

Santa photos, NOAH: Bring family and pets to meet Santa, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 12 at The NOAH Center, 31300 Brandstrom Road, Stanwood. Photos are $10 per pose. Proceeds benefit the animal shelter. Cookies, cocoa and puppy treats provided. More info: 360-629-7055, www.thenoahcenter.org.

Santa photos, CASA: Bring family and pets to meet Santa, 10 a.m-4:30 p.m. Nov. 12 (except for an hour-long lunch break at 12:30 p.m.) at the Country Store, 8815 272nd St. NW, Stanwood. Cost is $20 for a CD with four photos. Proceeds benefit the Camano Animal Shelter Association. More info: 360-387-1902, www.camanoanimalshelter.org.

Rock and gem show: The Maplewood Rock and Gem Club’s annual Fall Show runs 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 12 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 13 at 8802 196th St. SW, Edmonds. Free admission. Displays, demonstrations, children’s activities and more. More info: www.maplewoodrockclub.com, 425-338-4184.

VETERANS DAY

Veterans Day is Nov. 11. Events and ceremonies in this section 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 Providence Military Resource Group hosts a ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 11 outside the cafeteria at the Colby campus of Providence Regional Medical Center, 1700 13th St. Employees, patients, family and the community are welcome. More info: 425-258-7953.

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, city staff and the Northwest Junior Pipe Band pay tribute.

Marysville: The Marysville American Legion Post 178 holds a Veterans Day open house, 10 a.m.-3 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 Veterans Memorial Gathering runs 9-10 a.m. at Library Park, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway. A parade down Main Street follows from 11 a.m. to noon. More info: www.cityofmillcreek.com, 425-551-7254.

Tulalip: A Veterans Day Gathering of Remembrance and Honoring is set for 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Hibulb Cultural Center, 6410 23rd Ave. NE. Free admission for veterans and active military and their families. Cost for all others is regular admission price. The 11 a.m. ceremony is followed by a light lunch at noon, followed by other activities, including a Veterans Healing Forum at 2 p.m. More info: www.hibulbculturalcenter.org.

BAZAARS

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.

Bazaar, Everett: The Everett Elks bazaar and bake sale that was scheduled for Nov. 5 has been canceled.

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.

Bazaar, Edmonds: A Holiday Bazaar runs 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Over 30 vendors selling wide variety of gifts, bake sale, lunch available. More info: 425-774-5555 ext. 104 or 108.

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.

Bazaar, Darrington: A Holiday Bazaar is set for 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11 and 12 at the Cascade Senior Center, 1115 Darrington St. Gift baskets, handcrafted holiday ornaments, bake sale and much more. More info: 360-436-0646.

Craft fair, Lynnwood: The Lynnwood Eagles Auxiliary holds its annual Craft Fair, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 12 at 19223 Highway 99, Lynnwood. More info: 425-776-8075.

Bazaar, Lake Stevens: A Holiday Bazaar is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Lake Stevens Senior Center, 2302 Soper Hill Road. Arts, crafts, gifts, food, music and more. More info: 425-335-0345.

Celebrating Hope: The annual Celebrating Hope Holiday Bazaar to benefit the American Cancer Society is set for 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 12 at Totem Middle School, 1605 Seventh St., Marysville. Specialty gifts, homemade items, independent consultants, door prizes and more. More info: 503-930-1628.

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

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 10:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 5 (first Saturday, September to May) in the teen area 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.

Open Studio Night: Schack Art Center holds free after-hours Open Studio Nights for Teens. The next one is 6-8 p.m. Nov. 10 (second Thursday). Artists participating in November include Anna Mastronardi Novak, Ruth Lee, Shannon Danks and Juliette Lagman. More info: www.schack.org/teen-night.

Flip books: Learn about the history of flip books, how they work and design or color your own to take home at “Flip Books: Paper Movies,” 2 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. More info: 360-435-3033.

Try hockey: Everett Youth Hockey Booster Club invites boys and girls to a “Try Hockey for Free” clinic, 3:15 p.m. Nov. 12 at Xfinity Community Ice Rink, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Ages 4 to 9. Come an hour early to get fitted for hockey gear. Registration and more info: www.tryhockeyforfree.com/6678, 425-422-5365.

Sno-Isle ComicCon: Teens are invited to the Sno-Isle ComicCon, a day of booths, panels, gaming, cosplay, live music, fandoms, comics and more, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. The Lake Stevens and Monroe libraries also co-sponsor the event. More info: 360-568-2898.

WAYS TO HELP

Food drive: The Marysville Community Food Bank and Toy Store seeks donations of food, books, coats and unused toys. Events officially kick off with the All City Food Drive, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 5 at more than 75 locations across the city. Volunteers welcome. More info: 360-658-1054.

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.

Project Linus: The next Project Linus event will be 12:30-2:30 p.m. Nov. 8 (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.

Pizza for PTA: Hilltop Elementary School PTA holds a pizza fundraiser, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 8 at Domino’s, 2027 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. The restaurant will donate 30 percent of all sales to the school. More info: 425-744-0303.

Teddy Bear Breakfast: Tickets are on sale through Nov. 8 for Providence General Children’s Association’s Teddy Bear Breakfast, a fundraiser set for 8:30-10:30 a.m. Dec. 3 at the Tulalip Resort. Proceeds support the health care needs of children in the community. Tickets are $30. More info: 425-317-9825, teddybearbreakfast@gmail.com.

Bags of Blessings: Help make yarn from plastic bags and crochet sleeping mats to benefit the homeless. The next yarn work party is 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Nov. 10 (second and fourth Thursdays through May) at Hope Foursquare Church, 5002 Bickford Ave., Snohomish. Bring scissors and a Q crochet hook. Volunteers also needed to crochet mats from home. More info: 425-397-6465.

Forget-Me-Not: Volunteers with Disabled American Veterans Snohomish County Chapter 13 will accept donations to help local disabled veterans, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Nov. 11-13 at QFC, 11700 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo. The blue silk flowers are sold as part of DAV Forget-Me-Not Day.

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.

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: Looking to volunteer but don’t know where or how? The United Way of Snohomish County website, Get Connected, connects volunteers with a variety of opportunities throughout the county. More info: getconnected.uwsc.org.

Women’s shelter: YWCA Pathways for Women shelter in Lynnwood is in need of cleaning and laundry supplies in addition to full-size and twin-size sheets and mattress covers. It also seeks the following food items:peanut butter, juice, canned chicken and ham, hearty soups, cooking oil, Betty Crocker complete dinners, canned fruits and vegetables, snack food, cereal and condiments. Donations can be taken to the shelter at 6027 208th St. SW in Lynnwood. More info: 425-774-9843.

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, 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, marysvillefoodbank@frontier.com.

Food bank, Mill Creek: The Mill Creek Community Food Bank, sponsored by Hope Creek Charitable Foundation, is open 5-7 p.m. Thursdays at Gold Creek Community Church, 4326 149th St. SE. Serving the 98012 area. Bring a photo I.D. and a recent piece of mail. More info: 425-876-7158.