Calendar

Today

“A Challenge Day,” by Oprah Winfrey, video screening at 6:30 tonight, Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave. Sponsored by Snohomish County Circle of Change and Everett School District. Call 425-303-1185.

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society, 7 tonight, Scriber Gardens Retirement Community, 6024 200th St. SW, Lynnwood. Donna Bingham Munger, “Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Using Land Records.”

Lars Glausen, author of “Straight into Gay America,” is scheduled to talk about his 1,000-mile unicycle ride for equal rights, 6:30 tonight, Darrington Public Library, 1005 Cascade St. Adults only. Call 360-436-1600.

Actress Tames Alan presents “A Look at Celtic Life,” 6:30 to 8 tonight, Granite Falls Library, 815 E. Galena St. Call 360-691-9087.

Thursday

Musicians gathering, 7 p.m. Thursday, Edmonds Library, 650 Main St., Edmonds. Musicians are invited to form a band.

Festival of Bands, middle and high school students, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jackson High School, 1508 136th St. SE, Mill Creek.

Women’s History Month panel discussion, noon Thursday, Everett Community College. To get more information or reserve a place, call 425-388-9292.

Stanwood Middle School students are set to perform a dramatic reading of Karen Hesse’s “Witness” at 7 p.m. Thursday in the school’s west gymnasium, 9405 271st St., Stanwood. Admission is free.

Friday

Drawing and painting classes by artist Bruce Edwards, 9 and 10 a.m. Fridays through April 27, Carnegie Building, First Street and Cedar Avenue, Snohomish. Call 360-568-2946.

Everett Evergreen Kiwanis Club, 7 a.m. Fridays, Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. The club is looking for new members. Call Gloria Smith at 425-742-2152.

Saturday

Spring Bingo, 6 p.m. Saturday, YMCA, 6420 60th Drive NE., Marysville. Cost is $5 for nonmembers.

Digital restoration of family photos, 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Lloyd Weller demonstrates how to restore damaged photos using Photoshop software. Free admission.

Annual Nordic Heritage Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. Food, dancing, craft demonstrations and outdoor education. Call 425-778-1665. Free admission.

NightWaves Teen Night, 8:30 p.m. to midnight, Lynnwood Recreation Center, 18900 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Music, dancing, food, movie showing, racquetball and more. Admission is $5.

Daughters of Norway, Ingeborg Lodge 43, meets at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sons of Norway Hall, 9910 270th St. NW, Stanwood. Roberta Morrow will discuss Scandinavian culture and heritage. Guests are welcome. Call 360-387-0992.

Shamrocks and Gold, 13th annual Snohomish County Bar Association auction to benefit Snohomish County Legal Services, Saturday, Holiday Inn, 3105 Pine St., Everett. $60. E-mail threesam@snocolegal.org or go to www.snobar.org.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society fundraiser, Saturday, Top Food and Drug, 1605 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett. The Everett Explosion professional basketball team will be there at 11 a.m.

Mukilteo Kiwanis second annual pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Olympic View Middle School, 2602 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo. Entertainment. Benefits youth drug summit. Cost is $5.

Marcus Whitman Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, 10 a.m. Saturday, Snohomish Public Library, 311 Maple Ave., Snohomish.

American Association of University Women, Everett branch, presents Raji Ananth talking about her experiences growing up in India. 11 a.m. Saturday, Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. Call 425-337-5220.

Kamiak High School’s dance team hosts the WIAA Northwest District Dance/Drill Competition, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, school gymnasium, 10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo.

How to Turn your Thumb Green workshop by the Arlington Garden Club, 10 a.m. Saturday, Arlington Boys &Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington. Master Gardener Marsha Hicks talks about drought-tolerant techniques.

Stanwood Coin Club, 46th annual coin show and sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St, Stanwood.

Arlington Museum celebrates its 10-year anniversary, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, 20722 67th Ave. NE, Arlington.

Dr. Mike Mallahan will talk about his trip to Guatemala to fit deaf children with hearing aids during the Hearing Loss Association of Snohomish County meeting, 11 a.m. Saturday, 2320 California St., Everett. Call 360-387-8187.

Monday

Camano Island disaster action team of the American Red Cross, Island County chapter, 7 p.m. March 12, Race Road Fire Hall, 916 Fifth St., Camano Island.

Snohomish Garden Club, 7 p.m. Monday, Snohomish High School arts center, 1316 Fifth St., Snohomish. Topic is creating garden rooms. Cost is $5 for nonmembers. Call 360-568-5960.

Baby story time, hosted by Granite Falls Library, Mondays through March 26, 815 E. Galena St., Granite Falls. Call 360-691-6087.

Snohomish County NAACP chapter, 7 p.m. Monday, 11224 Fourth Ave. W., Everett. Call 425-344-9238.

Tuesday

German-American Partnership Program potato bar fundraiser, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Lake Stevens Boys &Girls Club, 1609 E. Lakeshore Dr., Lake Stevens. Cost is $10 for adults and $4 for kids 10 and younger. Proceeds go toward an educational trip to Germany.

This week

An art show at South County Senior Center is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 7 through 9, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Member artists are featured. Reception is scheduled for 10 a.m. March 7. A portion of the proceeds benefits center programs.

Sultan High School performs “Guys and Dolls,” 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, in the school commons, 13715 310th Ave. SE, Sultan. Tickets are $5.

Everett High School performs “Guys and Dolls,” 7:30 p.m. March 9, 10, 16, 17 and 2:30 p.m. March 17, in the school’s Little Theater, 2416 Colby Ave., Everett. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain time. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for students and seniors. Call 425-385-4510.

Edmonds-Woodway High School music and drama departments perform “Bye Bye Birdie,” 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Mountlake Terrace High School theater, 21801 44th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Tickets are $7.

Snohomish High School MCJROTC annual blood drive, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 7 and 8, school gym, 1316 Fifth St., Snohomish.

South County Senior Center Art Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today through Friday, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. A portion of the proceeds from art sales goes to center programs.

Ongoing

Everett Evergreen Kiwanis Club, 7 a.m. Fridays, Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. The club is looking for new members. Call Gloria Smith at 425-742-2152.

Lake Stevens American Legion Post 181 meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at the Lake Stevens Senior Center, 1812 124th Ave. NE, next to city hall and the library in downtown Lake Stevens. Call 425-334-6520.

Swedish pancake breakfast, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second Saturday of each month, Normanna Lodge, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett. Cost is $6 for adults and $5 for children.

Senior dance, 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through March 28, Everett Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2711 Oakes Ave., Everett.

Mill Creek Lions Club, 7 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, Mitzel’s Restaurant, 303 128th St. SW, Everett. Call 425-481-0462.

Rotary Hispanic Center, 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, New Beginnings Church, 21705 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace.

Everett Area Newcomers. Dates, locations and activities vary. Monthly newsletter available. 425-513-8704.

Socrates Cafe, a philosophical discussion group where “community conversation occurs without convincing, correcting or condemning,” is at 7 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Monroe Public Library, 1070 Village Way, Monroe. 425-344-7673.

Information on foster parenting: Catholic Community Services and Compass Health host information meetings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month through May at the Volunteers of America Community Room, 2802 Broadway, Everett. 425-232-7933.

Marysville American Legion meets the third Thursday of each month at the American Legion Hall, Second Street and Cedar Avenue, Marysville. 360-653-5357.

Old Snohomish Antique and Classic Motorcycle Show. Help organize the largest one-day bike show in the state. Meetings are 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the New Red Lotus Restaurant, Snohomish. 360-568-7820.

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers drop-in beginning genealogy classes during open hours. Located in Heritage Park, 19827 Poplar Way, Lynnwood. The library is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. The society meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Lynnwood Public Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. Problem-solving session at 6 p.m. Call 425-775-6267.

Valley Spinners Guild meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1512 Pine Ave., Snohomish. The guild brings together wool and fiber producers, spinners, weavers and other fiber artists. Visitors are welcome. 206-931-7200.

MG Car Club Northwest meeting: Open to anyone interested in MG automobiles or other British sports cars, 7 p.m. first Tuesday of each month at Elmer’s Restaurant, 3471 184th St. SW, Lynnwood. 206-228-5665.

Overeaters Anonymous. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. The only requirement for joining is a desire to stop eating compulsively. Five meetings are held in the Everett area. For times and locations, call 425-259-9123.

Through May, the Mill Creek Women’s Club will meet the third Wednesday of the month at the Mill Creek Country Club. 425-948-1441.

Bowenwork Practitioners chapter meeting is from 7 to 9 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. 360-658-6071.

Support groups for recently bereaved men and women. Widowed Information and Consultation Services of Snohomish County offers help for those who have lost a spouse. 425-252-7617.

Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays of Snohomish County meets at 7 p.m. every third Monday, First Congregational Church, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 360-863-8222.

Home League, the women’s group of the Salvation Army of Everett, meets at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Salvation Army building, 2525 Rucker Ave., Everett, to work on service projects.

Homicide survivors peer support group offers a safe setting for sharing after the homicide of a loved one. Presented by Families and Friends of Violent Crime Victims, the group meets the first Thursday of each month. Call 800-346-7555 for time and location.

Bingo: 11 a.m. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, noon Thursdays. Senior lunch followed by penny bingo at the Granite Falls Senior Center, 302 S. Granite Ave., Granite Falls. 360-691-7177, 360-691-4297.

Yoga and Pilates classes: Offered by West Coast Family Aquatic Center. $5 per class. All classes taught by certified instructors. Morning and evening classes Monday through Thursday at 15622 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek. 425-745-3474.

Senior exercise: $2. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 10:10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Arbor Place, Silver Lake, 12806 Bothell-Everett Highway, Everett. 425-338-3227.

Meeting of the Everett chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Petosa’s, 3121 Broadway, Everett. 425-337-4131.

Families for Kids training classes: A program of Lutheran Community Services Northwest, providing support services for foster, adoptive and kinship-care providers in Washington. Meets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Denny’s restaurant, 2903 Pacific Ave., Everett. 425-268-7145.

Ballroom dance: Dancing and live band. $4. 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell. 425-487-2441.

Bingo: 11 a.m. Tuesdays and 7 p.m. Fridays at Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington.

Everett Chess Club: Free, all ages and skill levels. 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Espresso Americano, Everett Public Library auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. 425-514-3209, bradchess@hotmail.com.

Friday night singles dance: Dancing, DJ. $8; 21 and older; 8 p.m. to midnight the first Friday of each month, Laurelwood Reception Hall and Event Center, 123 N. Blakely St., Monroe. 360-794-8317.

Lindbeck dance: Harry Lindbeck plays smooth dance music. $5; 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays at Normanna Hall, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett. 425-252-0291.

Public dance: Sno-King International Folk Dance Club; $5, $3 members; 7:30 p.m. Saturdays at Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood. 425-454-6529, 425-889-0541.

Social club: Razzmatazz Dance and Social Club holds smoke-free events with dancing and a DJ. Fourth Saturday of each month at Laurelwood Reception Hall and Event Center, 123 N. Blakely St., Monroe. 360-794-8317.

Scottish country dancing: No partner needed. Every Wednesday at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. 425-438-8977.

Tango lessons: With Ina and Jon Howe. Small donation; 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Saturdays at Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. 425-257-8780.

Building family strengths: Free parenting class offered by Pathways for Women YWCA. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Lynnwood; 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Everett. 425-774-9843, ext. 223.

Childbirth preparation: $75. 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. 360-794-1411.

Fitness: Balance, flexibility, strength, aerobics. $25 members, $30 nonmembers; bring mat or towel. 8:25 to 9:20 a.m. and 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell. 425-487-2441.

Infant-child CPR: Two-year certification. $25 per family. 8 to 11 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington. 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.

Edmonds Bicycle Advocacy Group: Meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. 425-744-6588.

North Sound Sea Kayaking Association: Activities include saltwater outings and kayaking classes. Meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Walter E. Hall Golf Course meeting room, Everett. 425-423-0883. http://nsseakayaker. homestead.com.

Pilchuck Audubon: Birding trips and education. Meets at 7 p.m. the second Friday of each month at 2820 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-252-0926.

Open electric and acoustic jam session: Downbeat electric and jazz. 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Stewart’s of Snohomish, 709 First St., Snohomish. 360-568-4684.

Opportunities

Providence Everett Medical Center has volunteer opportunities for youths (at least 15 years old) and adults. For more information, call the Volunteer Services office at 425-261-4580 or 425-258-7301, or go to www.providence.org/everett.

South County Senior Center is looking for a volunteer to be a network administrator. The center needs someone available during the day who can install software and hardware and troubleshoot network problems. Contact Farrell Fleming at 425-774-5555 or execdirector@ scscedmonds.org.

Volunteer to work on the Iron Goat Trail west of Stevens Pass. For more information, go to www.trailvolunteers.org or call 206-517-3019.

Downsizing? Moving? New &Again, a nonprofit thrift shop supporting the Snohomish County Center for Battered Women, needs your clean, gently used furniture. Pickup is not available; drop off items at 3116 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-258-4428.