Community Extra: Calendar

Published 7:45 pm Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Events

Food bank garden party: Learn more about the new Lowell Community Food Bank model at a barbecue potluck, 6-9 p.m. July 31 at the Lowell Community Garden, 6418 Lowell-Larimer Road, Everett. Children’s activities, garden tour, canning demonstration. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. More info: Sequoia Warner, 206-240-0676, or “Lowell Community Food Bank” on facebook.com.

Powwow: The Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe’s Celebration of Generations Powwow is July 31-Aug. 2 at 5318 Chief Brown Lane, Darrington. Grand Entry begins Friday evening. Free entry. Vendors will be on hand selling arts and crafts, food, beverages. Stick games and ceremonial events. Alcohol- and drug-free event. More info: Rachel Matory, 360-436-0333 or rachel@sauk-suiattle.com, or search “Sauk-Suiattle” on facebook.com.

Fair: The Stanwood-Camano Community Fair is set for 9 a.m. to midnight July 31-Aug. 1 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Stanwood-Camano Fairgrounds, 6431 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood. Youth agriculture exhibits and competitions, live entertainment. Free parking at Stanwood High School, 7400 272nd St. NW with free shuttle. Entry is $7 to $10 daily, free ages 5 and younger. More info: 360-629-4121, www.stanwoodcamanofair.org.

Car show: The Granite Falls Show N’ Shine is set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 1 on Granite Avenue. More than 100 cars, trucks and motorcycles; food and craft vendors; inflatables for kids. Free. More info: 360-691-7733, www.granitefalls wa.com.

Breakfast, Snohomish: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 1 (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.

New library: The new Camano Island Library, a part of the Sno-Isle Libraries system, celebrates a grand opening ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 1 at its newly renovated location in the Terry’s Corner complex at 848 N. Sunrise Blvd. The facility replaces an interim library that operated on a pilot basis for seven years. More info: 360-387-5150.

Genealogy 101: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers a free beginning genealogy class, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Aug. 1 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. More info: 425-775-6267.

Index festival: The Index Arts Festival starts at 10 a.m. Aug. 1 and continues all day and into the night with artist booths, poetry readings, children’s activities, live music and more. Admission and parking are free. Food vendors available. More info: www.indexartsfestival.org.

Mukilteo festival: The Mukilteo Arts Festival is set for 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave. Free admission. More info: 425-423-0450, www.mukilteoarts.org.

Trolley tour: Heritage Park holds an open house and tours of Interurban Car No. 55, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 1 at 19921 Poplar Way, Lynnwood. More info: 425-670-5732, www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.

Bay Day: Port Susan Bay Day is set for 1-4 p.m. Aug. 1. Come visit The Nature Conservancy preserve at 9800 Boe Road, Stanwood. Free. Explore the landscape; learn from scientists about preservation, wildlife, estuaries and climate change; and bird-watch. Games, face-painting and ice cream, too. More info: washingtonnature.org/portsusanbayday.

Night Out, Granite Falls: The community’s National Night Out event will be held 4-8 p.m. Aug. 4 in the field next to the IGA on Granite Avenue. Free hot dogs and soda, a Marine Unit demonstration, Smokey the Bear, police and fire vehicles, and more.

Night Out, Snohomish: National Night Out will be celebrated by Snohomish County from 5-8 p.m. Aug. 4 at Willis Tucker Community Park, 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish. The annual free event features emergency vehicles — including the arrival of a Sheriff’s Office search-and-rescue helicopter — and booths with safety tips. New this year is a K-9 unit demonstration. Free hot dogs and other treats, kids games, and much more. More info: www.snohomishcounty wa.gov/3061.

Night Out, Sultan: The community’s National Night Out event is 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Volunteers of America “A” frame, 617 First St. Enjoy free hot dogs and soda, games and prizes, children’s activities and more.

Night Out, Stanwood: The Stanwood National Night Out event is set for 6-9 p.m. Aug. 4 in the parking lot of the former Thrifty Foods, 27200 90th Ave. NW. A search-and-rescue helicopter will fly in, joining deputies from Stanwood Police. Also, a K-9 unit demonstration, live music, free food and face painting, and more.

Night Out, Mountlake Terrace: The Mountlake Terrace National Night Out celebration runs 6-9 p.m. Aug. 4 at Evergreen Playfield, 22205 56th Ave. W. Magic show, music, water walking, bouncy house,life-size foosball, free food, K-9 unit demonstration, public safety tours, safety tips and more. More info: 425-744-6206.

Night Out, Gold Bar: The community’s National Night Out event is 6:30-9 p.m. Aug. 4 at Gold Bar Elementary School, 419 Lewis Ave. A parade will head out from the school and a community celebration with food and drinks will follow.

Whidbey Island Fair: The Whidbey Island Fair (formerly the Island County Fair) is set for 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 6, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Aug. 7-8, and 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 9 at 819 Camano Ave., Langley. There will be 4-H activities, art displays. Admission is $5-$8 daily, free up to age 5. More info: www.islandcountyfair.com.

Marysville Street Festival: Handmade and Homegrown will be held 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 7-8 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 9 at State Avenue and Third Street in Marysville. Free admission. Music, local vendors, kids activities and food. More info: www.facebook.com/marysvillestreetfestival.

Surplus sale: The city of Stanwood holds an outdoor surplus sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 8 at Ovenell Park, 10520 Saratoga Drive. Open to the public. Priced-to-sell items, such as desks, filing cabinets, cubicles, chairs and more. More info: www.ci.stanwood.wa.us, 360-629-2181 ext. 100.

Family bike ride: The Marysville Family YMCA holds an All-In Family Bike Ride, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 8 on Centennial Trail. The poker ride also features family-friendly activities at the trail head all day. Routes are 8, 16, 36, 48, or 60 miles, plus a 2-mile training wheel ride. Prizes for best poker hand, decorated bike and costume. Information and registration: ymca-snoco.org/all-in.

Car show: The Camano Center’s annual Car Show and Outdoor Market is set for 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Free admission. Music, food, art show, vendors, raffles, beer garden. More info: camanocenter.org.

Book sale: The Friends of the Camano Island Library hold a book sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 8 at the new library, 848 N. Sunrise Blvd.

Warm Beach festival: Summerfest will be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 8 at Warm Beach Community Association Park, 19016 94th Drive NW, Stanwood. Chicken Poop Bingo, Junquefest, silent auction, kids activities, bake sale, snow cones, burgers and hot dogs, and more. New this year is a beer garden.

Rocks, gems: A rock and gem sale by the Maplewood Rock and Gem Club of Edmonds is set for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 8 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 9 at 8802 196th St. SW. Free admission. Free rock for each child. More info: www.maplewood rockclub.com.

Powwow: The Stillaguamish Festival of the River and Pow Wow is set for Aug. 8-9 at River Meadows Park, 20416 Jordan Road, Arlington. Entertainment, pow wow, live music, children’s activities. Gates open at 10 a.m. Admission is free; parking is $10. More info: www.stillaguamish.nsn.us.

Ways to help

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 Aug. 2 (first Sunday) in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7198.

Housing Hope fundraiser: An Evening at Adam’s is set for 6 p.m. Aug. 3 at Adam’s Northwest Bistro, 104 N. Lewis St., Monroe. Tickets are $100 and benefit Housing Hope, which opens its Monroe Family Village this fall. More info: Kelsey, 425-347-6556 ext. 279 or kelseytaylor@housinghope.org.

Textile drive: A textile collection event is set for 3-7 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Everett Mall to help raise money for automated external defibrillators for local schools. The Nick of Time Foundation Hero Mobile will give CPR demonstrations, Everett firefighters will be on hand, and the first 50 people to donate will receive a $10 Everett Mall gift card. Donate clothing, shoes, hats, gloves, quilts, purses, belts, stuffed animals and more.

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.

Volunteers, car seats: The Lynnwood Police Department seeks volunteer car seat technicians. A four-day training (spread over two weeks) is required and provided at no cost. Technicians generally volunteer four to eight hours per month for a two-year commitment. More info: Lisa Wellington at Lwellington@ci.lynnwood.wa.us, 425-670-5635.

Buy a tile: Personalized tiles are available for purchase to support the Edmonds Historical Museum. Prices range from $100 to $1,000. More info: www.historicedmonds.org, 425-774-0900.

Volunteers, Everett: The Everett Public Schools Foundation sponsors its annual Stuff the Bus for Kids school supply drive Aug. 14-16 and seeks volunteers. Volunteers also are needed to stuff backpacks Aug. 19-21. To sign up, 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.

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.

Senior center: The Northshore Senior Center seeks volunteers to sort books for an annual sale in August. Positions are available 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays with a particular need on Mondays. Other help also is needed for the sale, including distributing fliers and security the day of the event. More info: www.northshoreseniorcenter.org or Rubbina at 425-286-1032.

Vendors: The Afton Chapter Order of Eastern Star bazaar is set for Oct. 24 at the Marysville Masonic Hall. Fee is $15 with your own table or $20 with one of the chapter’s. Proceeds benefit scholarships. More info: Helen Collins at 425-337-6493.

Seniors

Medicaid, Medicare talk: The Northshore Senior Center celebrates the 50th anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare with a Q-and-A with Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, 1:30-2:30 p.m. July 31 at 10201 East Riverside Drive, Bothell. Open to both members and nonmembers. More info: 425-487-2441, www.northshoresenior center.org.

Bingo, Snohomish: Bingo games are held 5:30 p.m. Aug. 1 (first Saturday) at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. Buy-in is $8. More info: 360-568-0934.

Bingo, Everett: 12:30-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. Cost is $2 for three-on. Everybody older than 50 can participate. More info: 425-257-8780.

Bingo, Edmonds: 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Cost is 25 cents per card with prizes available. More info: 425-774-5555.

Mill Creek Seniors Club: Potluck meeting is planned for noon Aug. 3 (first and third Mondays) in the City Hall community room, 15728 Main St. More info: 425-357-1260.

Luau: The Mountlake Terrace Senior Center holds a Swinging Summer Luau, 4:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at 23000 Lakeview Drive. Cost is $20, or $17 before July 25. Food, tiki drinks, hula dancing, raffle. More info: 425-672-2407.

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.

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.

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

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