Community Calendar

Art

Art at the Plant Farm, by the Arlington Arts Council today, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., 15022 Twin Lakes Ave., Marysville. Live music, espresso, kettle corn. 360-474-8576, gandalf6@msn.com.

Benefits

Arlington Dollars for Scholars Bingo Night, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Presidents Elementary School, 505 E Third St., Arlington. Benefits scholarships for students in Arlington School District. Games begin at 6 p.m. Gift certificates to Arlington-area restaurants. 360-435-3301.

Nick of Time annual Foundation Golf Tournament, noon Monday, Harbour Pointe Golf Club, Mukilteo. Supports awareness of sudden cardiac arrest in children and young adults. Registration online: www.nickoftime foundation.org. 425-444-1702.

Historic Snohomish Home Tour, noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 21. Tickets at downtown Snohomish businesses and at the Blackman House Museum. Advance tickets $15, $10 for seniors 62 and over. Benefits the Historic Snohomish Home Tour Society which owns and operates the Blackman House Museum and the Waltz Building Community Hall. 360-568-5235, warnerblake@ blackmanhouse.org.

Snohomish County Museum of History’s wine tasting and silent auction, 5 p.m. Thursday, Carnegie Building, 3001 Oakes Ave., Everett. $40. 425-259-2022.

Volunteers, walkers and sponsors needed for Village Community Services’ first Friendship Walk, 11 a.m. Sept. 21, 114 North Olympic Ave., Arlington. Walk begins at 1 p.m. Donate or collect $25 or more in sponsorships to receive a T-shirt. Proceeds benefit Village Community Services’ Voices of the Village. 360-653-7752, www.villagecommunity svcs.org.

Bridgeways mental health services’ gala event featuring “CSI” creator Anthony Zuiker, Oct. 16, Comcast Arena. www. bridgeways.org. 425-513-8213.

Everett Community College Foundation wine festival, Gusto! 5 p.m. Sept. 13, Hansen Conference Center at Comcast Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. $50. 866-332-8499.

Camano Island Senior and Community Center second annual gala auction, Oct. 11. To donate or sponsor, call 360-387-0222.

Classes

Y-Ren, Qigong, Pilates, yoga, karate, dance and weights classes, Sound Holistic Health, 2804 Grand Ave., Everett. 425-258-4633.

Make Your Own Biodiesel with Bio Lyle, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 27. Everett Community College, 2333 Seaway Blvd., Everett. Learn to make biodiesel fuel from waste restaurant oil. 425-267-0150 or classes@ biolyle.com.

Messy Mom and Me art, 11 a.m. to noon, six-weeks, Fridays through Oct. 17, five-weeks Oct. 24 to Nov. 21, Rosehill Community Center, Mukilteo. For ages 3 to 6 with parent or caregiver. Session I, $80 per couple; session II, $68 per couple. 425-355-2069.

Cartooning and animation. 4 to 5 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 17 and Oct. 24 to 21, Rosehill Community Center, Mukilteo. For ages kindergarten to fifth-grade. With Christine Awad Schmalzs, an illustrator for PBS television’s “Barney and Friends.” Session I $80; Session II $68. Includes supplies. 425-355-2069.

Hanji Craft Workshop, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. A hands-on class on ancient Korean paper art form, Hanji. With Young Ok Kim. For adults, kids ages 7 and up. Limited to 20. 425-493-8202.

Computers for Seniors, Everett Senior Center. Upgraded computer lab has new computers with Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007. Six, two-hour classes. $55. 425-257-8780.

Tile Painting, noon to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Ken Baxter Senior Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. Drop-ins welcome. Cost varies according to tile sizes. Average cost is $15 for an 8-inch tile. Marysville Parks and Recreation Department, 360-363-8450.

Domestic Violence Education Training, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 17, Edmonds Community College byy the South Snohomish County Domestic Violence Task Force. Open to the public and professionals. Topics include power and control, effects of domestic violence on children, strangulation, stalking, protection orders, immigration, law enforcement response and perpetrator accountability. Cost is $45, lunch included. Registration required. 425-275-4502, Hovorka@ci.edmonds.wa.us.

Festivals

Whidbey Island Kite Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 20 to 21, Casey Conference Center, 1276 S. Engle Road, Coupeville. Free. Two-day sport kite competition. Activities, raffle tent, kids’ kite-making, lessons and demonstrations. Parachuting teddy bears for kids ages 10 and under. 360-678-9358, allen.d.taylor@ verizon.net or www. whidbeykites.org.

The city of Arlington and Downtown Arlington Merchants Association “Community Day” noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Showcases local service groups, farmers market and local churches. Bounce houses and sidewalk chalk contest for kids, local talent, the Bite of Arlington, a petting zoo and a Poker Walk. 360-435-5757.

For seniors

Senior Stroll, fall prevention and education, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Everett Mall. Free. Includes organized mall walk, exercise demonstrations, blood pressure checks, hearing and vision screenings, matter of balance presentations, medication reviews and home safety information. Sponsored by the Snohomish County Fall Prevention Coalition, a new multi-agency group. 425-257-2111, LeanneB@ccsww.org, 425-290-1250, jskidmore@sssc.org.

AARP Driving Refresher classes. Mukilteo. 425-355-2065.

Variety of seniors classes including digital camera and Web site classes. Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. 360-387-0222.

Current issues discussion group, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, South Snohomish County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. 425-775-4700.

Silversmithing by Donna Harris. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays.Eight weeks. Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. 425-257-8780.

For kids

Children’s Bookshop Meet the Author W. Edmund Hood, reading and book signing, 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 27, 19720 44th Ave., W, Lynnwood. Autographed copies, and readings from Hoods latest fantasy novel, The Millionth Moon. 425-673-2416.

Story times at Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave., Snohomish. 10:30 a.m. Mondays, for babies up to 18 months. 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays for ages 18 months to 3 years and caregivers. 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays for ages 3 to 5 and caregivers. 360- 568-2898.

Everett Eagles Youth Football registration. Kindergarten to eighth grade. Practice in Everett. Compete against Edmonds, Lynnwood, Lake Stevens, Meadowdale, Marysville, Mountlake Terrace and Stanwood teams. 425-299-6707 or e-mail teachdj@yahoo.com or www.everett eagles.org.

Ready Readers family story time. 7 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 25. Stories, songs and activities to help develop reading readiness. For ages 18 months and up with a caregiver. Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave., Arlington. 360-435-3033.

Story time for kids ages 3 to 5. 11 a.m. Mondays through Sept. 29. Stories, songs, rhymes and early literacy skills. Granite Falls Library. 815 E. Galena, Granite Falls. 360-691-6087.

Baby Story time, 11 a.m. Thursdays through Sept. 25. Sultan Library. Book-based playtime with songs, rhymes and activities for ages up to 2 and caregivers. 360.793.1695, dkaestner@ sno-isle.org.

Early Learning Resources Open House, Saturday, Sultan Library. Demonstrations of early learning resources and essential pre-reading skills to get kids ready to succeed in school. 360.793.1695, dkaestner@ sno-isle.org.

Meetings

Sky River Natural Health Center Open House, 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, 311 U.S. 2, Sultan. Meet new therapists Alice Buehring of Lifeforce Natural Healing Alternatives and Karen Joy of Quantum Biofeedback. Refreshments and food. 360-793-0206.

Soroptimist International of Marysville “Get Acquainted” open house 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Let’s Dish, 11605 State Ave., Marysville. 360-651-1605.

Island and Snohomish County Meet Republican Candidates, 7 p.m. Sept. 23, Lost Lake Community Center, 169 West Lake Drive, Camano Island. Sponsored by the Camano Island Republican Women. Refreshments served.

Red Cross Live, What is the Red Cross doing here and around the U.S.? 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17. Free. Hear about the Snohomish County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Lunch included. 425-740-2323.

Marysville Community Playhouse, 7 p.m. Sept. 24, Marysville Library. Meets to discuss forming a performing arts venue and using local talent to serve the surrounding communities. Board members needed. 360-653-3402, www.marysville playhouse.org.

Snohomish Kiwanis, 11:45 a.m. Thursdays at Alfy’s Pizza, 1020 Ave. D, Snohomish, with Senior Services of Snohomish County. Timothy Loney, U.S. Navy Fleet and Family support, Sept. 25. 425-422-5970.

Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers, 1 to 3 p.m. second Tuesdays monthly, at the fire station, 2720 Heller Road. In January, the group plans to feature Sarah Thorson Little, professor of genealogy at the UW. Refreshments and door prizes. 360-675 5565 or 360-675-4086 or zimlj@verizon.net or randr.hancock@verizon.net.

Bring-your-own-book group, 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, University Book Store, 15311 Main St., Mill Creek. Friends of the Mill Creek Library. 425-337 4822.

Mill Creek Evening Book Group, “Red Tent.” 7 p.m. Thursday, Mill Creek Library, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek.

Thelma Lodge No. 26, Daughters of Norway, 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul’s Church, 2005 Colby Ave, Everett.

The Genealogical Society of South Whidbey Island, 1 p.m. second Mondays, Trinity Lutheran Church, 18341 Highway 525, Freeland, Whidbey Island. www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wagsswi. 360-579-2352 or 360-331-5715.

Friends of the Sultan Library, 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Sultan Library. All are welcome. 360.793.1695, dkaestner@ sno-isle.org.

Music

Flute Quest, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21, Country Village, 23718 7th Ave. SE, Bothell. Music festival celebrating the Native American flute, drums and the didgeridoo with internationally acclaimed flutists, local musicians. 425-235-0400, lisa.gillotti@waflutecircle.com, www.flutequest.com.

Open Mike Night for musicians, bands, poets and performers. 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Whidbey Coffee and Cafe, 6129 Fourth St., Mukilteo. 425-423-0450 or theartworkshop7@aol.com.

Fourth Corner Exchange potluck 4 p.m. today. Poetry Open Mike Night. 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Talk with the Pirates, preview of a performance, 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, The Dandelion Greens-Americano-roots music, 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday. Green Everett, 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 21. Weekly stitching from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Zippy’s Java Lounge, 1804 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 425 258-4940.

Music, open mike sessions, author visits. A Gathering Grove, spiritual books, coffee and music. 2820 Oakes Ave., Suite. C, Everett. 425.512.8845. www.agatheringgrove.com.

Programs

Monroe Historical Society. “Wagner to High Rock: Monroe Logging History,” with logging historian and author Eric Erickson. 6:30 p.m., Thursday Tualco Grange, 18933 Tualco Road, Monroe. 360-793-0636 or www.monroehistoricalsociety.org.

Reunions

Stanwood All School Reunion, today, 360-629-3170.

Marysville High School, class of 1968, Sept. 26 to 27. 360-435-7264 or 360-659-2785.

Bothell High School, class of 1978, Oct. 10 and 11. 206-200-1853.

Cascade High School, class of 1978, Oct. 11. triplej327@msn.com.

Volunteering

Volunteer “Travel Counselors” needed to help tourists discover Everett and Snohomish County, Snohomish County Tourism Bureau, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Three- to four-hour shifts, Mondays to Saturdays, extra shifts for special events. Knowledge of Everett and surrounding area helpful but not required. Call 425-322-2646, or e-mail mj@ snohomish.org.

Compassionate volunteers, free information session at Providence Hospice and Home Care 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. 425-261-4815 by Monday.

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