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Free entertainment for kids by the Bee-Boppin’ Bugs kicks off the Mill Creek Children’s Concert Series, noon to 1 p.m. today at the Mill Creek Library Park, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek.

THURSDAY

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Historian David Dilgard talks about Mukilteo’s past at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Room 102 at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. His program is part of a Mukilteo Historical Society meeting, which also has on its agenda work at the Mukilteo Light Station.

Webbly, the Everett Aquasox mascot, has a special appearance at 11:45 a.m. Thursday at the South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Call 425-774-5555

Family story time, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Evergreen Branch, Everett Public Library, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett.

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A community Western-style barbecue is 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood, behind Stanwood High School. Cost is $6. Entertainment is included. Proceeds benefit the senior center.

SaturDAY

Saturday

Garage sale, barbecue and raffle, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, John L. Scott, 1241 State Ave., Marysville, to help benefit Lakewood High School student Meggi Ward, 17, who was seriously injured in a crash May 13. Call 425-330-1931.

Camano Island State Park nature programs, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Amphitheater, 2269 S. Lowell Point Road, Camano Island. Free. Next program is “Crows and Ravens and the Myths About Them,” by Hazel Shipman, Washington State University Island County Beach Watcher.

Snohomish city tour, offered by the Historic Everett group, is led by historian David Dilgard at 10 a.m. Saturday beginning at the Snohomish Visitor Center on First Street at the bridge. Learn the local lore and landmarks of the county’s oldest city. Cost is $12 or $8 for Historic Everett members.

SunDAY

Edmonds in Bloom self-guided garden tour, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For tour directions, go online to www.edmondsinbloom.com or call 425-771-2631. Cost is $15.

monDAY

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Summer Bible camp is 9 a.m. to noon beginning Monday at North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE, Mill Creek. Call 425-743-2386.

Vacation Bible school is 9:30 a.m. to noon starting Monday at First Baptist Church of Snohomish, 2500 Lake Ave. Go online to www. mybaptistchurch.org.

TuesDAY

Oak Harbor Lions Club will be sell Wenatchee peaches, apricots and cherries from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Rite Aid parking lot, 31645 Highway 20, Oak Harbor. Proceeds support the club’s three scholarships, eye glasses and hearing aids programs, Camp Horizon and Special Olympics.

wednesDAY

“Are You Prepared?” is the title of a free program set for 10 a.m. July 19 at South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Learn five actions to help make a difference in an emergency. Call 425-774-5555.

Friends of Camano Island Parks leads a tour of gardens at Four Springs Lakes Preserve, a demonstration garden of the Camano Wildlife Habitat Project, at 7 p.m. July 19 starting from the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N. East Camano Drive, Camano Island. Call 360-387-2236.

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Snohomish Senior Center sponsors an AARP 55 Alive driver safety program from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the center, temporarily housed in the lower level of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Cost is $10. Call 360-568-0934 to register.

Art by the Bay annual celebration of art is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Utsalady Elementary School, 608 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Go online to www.stanwoodarts.com.

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

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

Open mike 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at Whidbey Coffee, 619 Fourth St., Mukilteo, Sponsored by the Mukilteo Arts Guild, the event features performance art, poetry and acoustic music.

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 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. 425-775-6267.

A peer support group for families and friends of homicide victims: If you are a loved one of a homicide victim and want support, compassion and guidance in a safe, confidential setting, contact Families and Friends of Violent Crime Victims, which meets 7 to 9 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in Everett. A teen support group meets the first Monday of each month, also in Everett. 800-346-7555.

Bingo: Noon 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.

PAWS dog-training classes: For puppies 3-5 months old and dogs and puppies 5 months and older. Classes are limited to seven dogs and are offered throughout the spring and summer at PAWS, 15305 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. The fee for each six-week session is $100. 425-787-2500, ext. 820; www.paws.org.

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-Thursday at 15622 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek. 425-745-3474.

Boeing Retiree Group (Bluebills): Dedicated to providing opportunities to volunteer time and experience to improve the quality of life in the community. Activities include volunteer opportunities, speakers and social events. Meets the fourth Thursday of each month at the Boeing Activity Center. 425-717-3755.

Everett Exchange Club meetings: 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Vintage Cafe, 1508 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 360-658-0461, info@everett exchangeclub.org.

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

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: The third Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Petosa’s, 3121 Broadway, Everett. 425-337-4131.

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.

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 first Friday of each month, Laurelwood Reception Hall and Event Center, 123 N. Blakeley St., Monroe. 360-794-8317.

Lindbeck dance: Harry Lindbeck plays smooth dance music. $5. 1-4 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 hosts smoke-free events with dancing and a DJ. Fourth Saturday of each month at Laurelwood Reception Hall and Event Center, 123 N. Blakeley 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.

Ethnic cooking classes: Registration required, $5 suggested donation. 5 to 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at Grandview Community Center, 716 Linden St., Everett. 425-252-6672.

Adult first-aid and CPR recertification: $25, current card required. 8 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of each month at Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington. 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.

Auto and work injury class: Chiropractic massage, nutrition. Registration required. 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Auto and Work Injury Clinic, Marysville. 360-653-8307.

Building family strengths: Free parenting class offered by Pathways for Women YMCA. 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.

Foot-care clinic for seniors: $10 per person, registration required. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. every other Tuesday at Cascade Valley Hospital Wound Care Center, 875 Wesley St., Suite 210, Arlington. 360-435-8158.

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.

Cascade Crags: Indoor rock climbing. $40. Classes for beginners at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays. Climbs for youths ages 8-19 are at 6 p.m. Thursdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays. $10 members, $25 nonmembers. 2820 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-258-3431, www.cascadecrags.com.

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 Cascade Crags, 2820 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-252-0926.

Pilchuck Treasure Hunting Club: A club for those dedicated to metal detecting. Meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Firefighters Museum, 923 13th St., Everett. 425-481-1484.

Snohomish County Mycological Society: Activities include educational events, field trips, shows and classes. Meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Baker Heights Community Center, 14th and Poplar streets, Everett. www.scmsfungi.org.

Washington Bass Association: Meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Meadowdale Community Center, 6801 N. Meadowdale Road, Lynnwood.

Bluegrass and Country Music Makers Association: Bluegrass jam sessions, free. Dinner following, donation requested. 1 p.m. the second Sunday of each month at Darrington Community Center. 360-436-1179, 360-436-1006.

Native American flute gathering: 10 a.m. to noon last Saturday of the month, Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish. 360-568-2472.

Old Time &Country Music Association: Free jam sessions, 6:30 to 9:45 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of each month. Baker Hi-Rise, 1401 Poplar St., Everett. 425-334-5769.

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.

Open mike: 9 p.m. Wednesday at The Jet Deck at Paine Field, 10203 31st Ave. W., Everett. 425-353-0770.

Open mike: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish. 360-568-2472.

Open mike: 7 to 11 p.m. Friday at The Candy Cane Restaurant, 523 W. Stevens Ave., Sultan. 425-799-2416.

Washington Old-Time Fiddlers Association: Jam sessions the second and fourth Fridays of each month. 5 p.m., Celtic group; 6 p.m., workshop; 7 p.m., circle jam. Youth jam at 7 p.m. second Fridays. Free. Old Arlington High School, 135 S. French St., Arlington. 360-691-5907, noelula@aol.com.

OPPORTUNITIES

The Military Family Network seeks a full-time volunteer: Someone is needed to expand the group’s national community volunteer network. Work includes writing a nationally syndicated military family column, recruiting and managing volunteers and other tasks. cpeabody@ emilitary.org.

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

MS Helping Hands seeks volunteers and donations: The Donor Closet carries and accepts donations of items that help people with disabilities. It is currently collecting dolls and stuffed animals for children affected by Hurricane Katrina. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. 425-712-1804.

Evergreen REACT seeks new members: The nonprofit organization uses multiple radio communications resources to help the public and community organizations and events. It meets at 7 p.m. the last Sunday of the month at Fire District 1 headquarters in Everett. evergreenreact2869@yahoo.com.

The all-volunteer Sultan Food Bank needs donations: Food and money are needed to continue helping families in Sultan, Gold Bar, Index, Baring and other communities. The food bank, which is now separate from the Sky Valley Food Bank in Monroe, feeds about 200 families a week. Drop off food at 703 First St. from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays or 8:30 a.m. to noon Fridays. Mail cash donations to the Sultan Food Bank, P.O. Box 1181, Sultan, WA 98294.

Foster homes for dogs needed: Can you provide a home for a dog for a few months and provide some basic training? If so, the Humane Society in Arlington needs your help. A 6-foot fence is necessary. The shelter in Arlington also is looking for volunteer workers. hmnsoc@aol.com, 360-652-5844, www.saveourdogs.com.

Join Fire Corps: The volunteer organization supports the Lynnwood Fire Department through community outreach and education events. Volunteers will assist with promoting fire safety and installing smoke detectors. 425-744-6436.

The Lake Stevens Senior Center is accepting donated items for its first estate sale. Donations are tax-deductible. 425-397-8965.

The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisers HelpLine is seeking new volunteers in Snohomish County to help offer information on Medicare. To volunteer, contact James Pham at 425-290-1256 or e-mail jpham@sssc.org. The Snohomish SHIBA HelpLine office is at 8221 44th Ave. W., Mukilteo. Volunteers must be able to assure confidentiality to clients and cannot be affiliated with any insurance company, product or service. Training is offered. The HelpLine is sponsored by the state Office of the Insurance Commissioner.

Senior Services of Snohomish County is looking for volunteers for its Senior Peer Counseling program. Volunteers age 55 and older will provide counseling support to senior citizens struggling to cope with life transitions. No previous counseling experience is necessary. Training, supervision and mileage are provided. 425-290-1252.