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EVENTS

Jehovah’s Witnesses convention: Hundreds of Jehovah’s Witnesses from the Everett area will be among those attending conventions at the Tacoma Dome, held again this weekend and again July 19-21. All are invited. There is no admission and no collection will be taken. Events include a talk on “What Is Truth?,” drama and baptisms. Local Everett halls — at 2530 Harrison Ave., 11422 Airport Road, and 1730 Madison Ave. — hold Bible study classes at 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sundays for those seeking to learn more or get involved. More info: jw.org or John Morley, elder of the west Everett congregation, at 425-218-1010.

Garage sale: Zion Lutheran Church, 330 Union Ave. in Snohomish, holds a garage sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today. There will be a lot of furniture available. Proceeds from the sale will help a family reroof their house.

Riverside Ecclesia Festival: 12:30-6 p.m. today on Jetty Island in Everett. The faith festival organized by Grapevine Ecclesia, a downtown Everett church, includes a family picnic, live music, swimming and volleyball, covenant ceremonies, baptisms and more. A pedestrian ferry runs from the 10th Street Marina boat launch on the waterfront; reservations or early arrival are recommended. Parking at the boat launch is $3. More info: www.grapevinecc.com/riverside.

Pedaling the Priesthood: Fr. Bryan Dolejsi of the Archdiocese of Seattle and Fr. Gary Zender of St. Anthony in Renton are riding their bikes for 150 miles over three days from Blaine to Renton to promote vocations to the priesthood. Their tour includes a stop to celebrate mass and give a presentation at 6 p.m. July 20 at St. Mary Magdalen Parish, 8517 Seventh Ave. SE in Everett. All are welcome, especially those discerning vocations and those who want to promote vocations. If you would like to ride for some part of the journey, contact Dolejsi at bryan.dolejsi@seattlearch.org or 206-382-4880.

Yard sale: New Heart Place Giant Yard Sale is set for 9 a.m.-7 p.m. July 25 and 26 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 27 in the south parking lot and gym at Westgate Chapel, 22901 Edmonds Way in Edmonds. There is a $5 entrance fee per family from 9 a.m.-noon July 25. More info: 425-775-2776.

FOR THE KIDS

VBS, Everett: Delta Community Baptist Church, 2901 16th St., holds a free vacation Bible school program, 6-8 p.m. July 22-26, featuring “Rick the Brick” with “Construction Inc.” For age 3 to sixth grade. More info: 425-252-1782.

VBS, Everett: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 9320 Meadow Way, holds vacation Bible school, “God’s Backyard,” 6-8:30 p.m. July 21-25. More info: 425-337-6663 or www.pplc.org.

VBS, South Everett: South Everett Community Church, 1 W. Casino Road, holds a vacation Bible school program, “Kingdom Chronicles: Putting on the Armor of God,” 9:45-11:45 a.m. Sundays through July 28, for children age 4 through sixth grade. Bible class, upbeat music, games, crafts, snacks and gifts. More info: 425-353-2719.

Lutherwood Day Camp: Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church hosts Lutherwood Day Camp July 15-19. A week of songs, games, crafts and team-building activities, the day camp will be led by trained staff from Camp Lutherwood on Lake Samish. Kids ages 6-11 are invited. Camp runs from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-noon Friday. Lunch and snacks provided. Cost is $50, or $45 each if two or more siblings are enrolled. The church is at 615 E. Highland Drive, Arlington. More info: 360-435-8921, office@arlingtonwachurch.org.

Warm Beach: The Christian conference center, at 20800 Marine Drive in Stanwood, offers a variety of summer camps. The last Natural Wonders Day Camp is set for Aug. 12-16. Remaining Special Friends Day Camps are July 16-19, July 23-26, and Aug. 6-9. Swim classes also are offered throughout the summer. More info: www.warmbeach.com, 360-652-7575, 800-228-6724.

MEETINGS, CLASSES

Torah studies: “Retracting Your Magnum Opus: The Courage to Sacrifice for the Truth” is the topic of the next class in this series held 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Cost is $10 per class. Chabad of Snohomish County is at 19626 76th Ave. W., Suite B, Lynnwood. More info: 425-640-2811, jewishsnohomish.com.

Arts and crafts: Immaculate Conception/Our Lady of Perpetual Health will hold a No Disabled Souls art class, meeting 7-8:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month starting Aug. 6. The class is designed for persons with special needs, but anyone is welcome to join. The arts and crafts social hour will be held in the Hensen Hall Green Room at 2619 Cedar St., Everett. More info: 425-349-7014.

GriefShare: Mountain View Presbyterian Church offers a summer session of its GriefShare support group, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 5. GriefShare helps individuals cope with the death of someone close. The public is invited. Workbooks are $15. The church is at 5115 100th St. NE in Marysville. Registration is recommended: 360-659-7777.

Sharing the Caring: Spiritual support group meets at 6 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100th St. NE in Marysville. Spiritual support to families caring for disabled loved ones at home. A safe place where people can share their frustrations freely without judgment and receive encouragement and support. More info: 360-659-7777 or Katie at 360-653-0167.

Independent Bible Study: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Christian Science Reading Room, 1718 Broadway, Everett. More info: 425-252-9182.

Christ-based recovery group: Harbor Light Church, 132 112th St. SW in Everett, hosts a recovery group at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Open to all. More info: 425-353-2837 or 206-427-5123.

SERVICES

Unity Everett: Rev. Julie Montague will lead the service at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. Montague, one of two candidates for the church’s minister position, will lead a workshop afterward. More info: 425-258-2244.

MEALS, CLOTHING

Back-to-School Give Away: The Caring Place will give away free backpacks, school supplies and gently used clothing to needy families by appointment throughout August. Appointments can be made during the School is Cool summer learning program or by contacting Stanwood Foursquare Church at 360-629-9258 or Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church at 360-629-3767. Donations also may be dropped off, by Aug. 1, to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 27201 99th Ave NW in Stanwood. More info: 360-629-9258.

Sanctuary Ministries: Provides gently used clothes 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursdays in its Care Center at 15533 75th St. NE, between Lake Stevens and Granite Falls. More info: 360-386-9871.

Loaves and Fishes free community supper: 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays at Sultan Community United Methodist Church, 212 Birch St., Sultan.

Community kitchen at St. John’s: 4:30-6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at the church at 913 Second Ave., Snohomish. More info: 360-568-4622.

Kloz 4 Kidz: A free clothing resource center for kids in north Snohomish County. Open three days a week. Located behind Marysville United Methodist Church, 5600 64th St. NE. Call for an appointment: 360-658-1021.

The Table community dinner: 6 p.m. Thursdays at Mountain View Church, 9015 44th Drive NE, Marysville. Children welcome. More info: 360-659-0445.

Breakfast in Everett: First Covenant Church holds The Cove, a free breakfast and take-out lunch, 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays. The church is at 4502 Rucker Ave. More info: 425-252-9191.

Meals in Everett: Gold Creek Community Church provides a free hot meal and sack lunches, 5-6 p.m. the first, third and fifth Sunday of the month in the parking lot of Central Lutheran Church, 2702 Rockefeller Ave. Clothes available some days. Qualified persons can sign up for free urgent dental care from a dental van that comes monthly. Ask Jessica for details and how to sign up.

Salt of the Earth soup kitchen: Noon Tuesdays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free sack lunches or hot meals served to the homeless, low-income seniors and families, and kids on the street. Volunteers needed to help cook, set up, serve and clean up. More info: Sandra, 425-355-1042.

Dinner at the Bell: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Everett First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 425-259-7139.

Dinner Bell Outreach: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 425-252-7224.

Faith Lutheran community meals: Lunches are held noon to 1 p.m. the fourth Thursday. Everyone is welcome to attend. Kids activities are held. Referrals to other community services are also available. Faith Lutheran is at 6708 Cady Road, Everett. Volunteers are also needed. More info: 425-353-4758.

Zion Lutheran meals: Flapjacks start flipping at 9 a.m. the first Saturday of every month. A community dinner is held 6 p.m. Wednesdays with worship following at 7 p.m. The church is at 4634 Alger Ave., Everett. More info: 425-252-1429 or www.zionlutheranofeverett.com.

First Nazarene lunch: Noon Mondays at 2502 Lombard Ave., Everett.

First Baptist meal outreach: 5:15 p.m. Fridays at First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett.

Salvation Army fellowship meals: 5:15 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Recovery meetings held at 6 p.m. Mondays. The Salvation Army is at 2525 Rucker Ave., Everett. More info: 425-259-8129.

Annie’s Community Kitchen: 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave. W. All are invited for food and fellowship.

Community dinner in North Creek: 6 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at Northlake Christian Church, 19029 North Road, Bothell. More info: 425-672-8044.

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