Community Calendar

Mukilteo Library program for kids ages 5 to 11, 2 p.m. today, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Learn the history of local geographic names, listen to legends, make crafts. Caregiver attendance required.

Etiquette class for girls ages 11 to 17, including makeup and manicure, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today, Edmonds Parks and Recreation, 700 Main St., Edmonds. To register or for more information, call 425-771-0230 or go to www.reczone.org. Bring a sack lunch, clear nail polish and mascara.

Silversmithing classes are available at the Everett Senior Activity Center beginning in August. Advanced class begins today; beginning class begins Thursday. Both classes run 9 a.m. to noon each week for eight weeks. To sign up, call 425-257-8780. The senior center is at 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett.

Mukilteo Farmers Market, 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 5, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo.

Open mike night in Old Town Mukilteo, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Mukilteo Cafe, 619 Fourth St., Mukilteo. Mukilteo ARTS Guild opens the free event to all ages. Reserve a spot at 425-423-0450.

South County Farmers Market, 4 p.m. to sunset Wednesdays through Sept. 26, Park Ridge Chapel, 3805 Maltby Road, Bothell. 425-481-8801.

Music on the Plaza Concert Series continues from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at the Snohomish County offices campus, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. The concert series runs each Wednesday through Aug. 22. 425-388-3186.

THURSDAY

Latin band Correo Aereo is set to perform a free concert at noon Thursday at Comeford Park, 514 Delta Ave., downtown Marysville. 360-363-8400.

Children’s Carnival, a 40th annual event by Edmonds Parks and Recreation, is set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Entertainment, food, balloons. Benefits summer day campers.

Stanwood area kids age 6 and older are invited to attend “Possums and Other Perplexing Possibilities” at 11 a.m. Thursday at Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW, Stanwood. Stories, songs and activities are planned. 360-629-3132.

Everett Area Newcomers annual potluck picnic, 11:30 a.m. Thursday, American Legion Memorial Park, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett. Members are asked to bring a salad, hot dish or dessert and a wrapped prize for bingo. Event theme is 40 for the club’s 40th year. 425-513-8704.

First aid classes by North County Fire and Emergency Medical Services include cardiopulmonary resuscitation set for 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Freeborn Fire Station, 3231 300th St. NW, Stanwood. To register or for more information, call Dennis Graver at 360-387-8043.

A summer concert series planned at Alderwood mall, featuring food, music, book readings and special activities, runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 23. Go to www.alderwoodmall.com and click on “events.”

Lake Stevens Family Center offers a Teddy Bear Picnic at 11 a.m. Thursdays through August at North Cove Park, behind City Hall at 1812 Main St., Lake Stevens. Reading, activities, snacks. Free. 425-397-7433.

Snohomish Farmers Market, 3 to 8 p.m. Thursdays through September, Carnegie Library, 105 Cedar St., Snohomish.

Lake Stevens Farmers Market, 5 p.m. to sunset Thursdays through August, North Cove Park, 1806 Main St., Lake Stevens.

Open mike night for musicians and poets at Zippy’s Java Lounge, 7 p.m. Thursdays, 1804 Hewitt Ave., Everett.

Friday

Rock the Farm for Sherwood, family-friendly concert, rock-folk blues, 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, Swans Trail Farm, 7301 Rivershore Road, Snohomish. $5 donation. Benefits those with disabilities served by Sherwood.

Free outdoor showing of “An Inconvenient Truth,” dusk on Friday, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, south of Lake Stevens Frontier Village, 9613 20th St. SE, Everett. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Pick up energy-saving ideas and discount coupons for compact fluorescent light bulbs. A short film for children begins at 8:30 p.m. followed by games and activities. If it rains, the movie moves indoors. 425-334-6817.

Free First Friday Afternoon 3 to 5:30 p.m. Friday at Imagine Children’s Museum, 1502 Wall St., Everett. For more information, go to www.imaginecm.org.

Edmonds Outdoor Movie Night, at dusk Friday, Frances Anderson Center playfield, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Call Edmonds Parks and Recreation at 425-771-0230.

Movies under the Moon series, shown by the city of Monroe, Monroe Arts Council and Monroe-Sky Valley YMCA, begins Friday at Lake Tye Park on Fryelands Boulevard, Monroe. Music and children’s activities begin at 7 p.m. and the movies roll at dusk. “Whale Rider” is the movie Friday and “Grease” plays Aug. 17. 360-805-1879.

Farmers Market at Country Village, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays through September, 23718 Seventh Ave. SE, Bothell.

South County Senior Center Friday Fling and dance, 1 to 3 p.m. first and third Fridays of each month, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. 425-774-5555.

Saturday

Pancake and waffle breakfast to benefit the Snohomish Seniors, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish, in the lower level small hall. Cost is $4 for adults and $3 for children. Breakfast includes pancakes, waffles and French toast with strawberries and whipped cream, eggs, biscuits and gravy, ham or sausage, juice and coffee or tea. Proceeds support the 41 programs and services offered at the Snohomish Senior Center.

Bring your own picnic basket to Summerfest ‘07, set for 10 a.m. to dusk Saturday, Lake Tye Park on Fryelands Blvd., Monroe. The free event includes crafts, kids activities and a basketball tournament. 360-794-5488.

Sno-King International Folk Dance Club, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Cedar Valley Grange, 206th Street and 52nd Avenue W., Lynnwood. 425-454-6529.

Mukilteo Free Summer Concert Series, 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Harbour Pointe Village Center, 12101 Greenhaven, Mukilteo. Bands, brews, raffles, kids activities. Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce.

Help protect yourself from identity theft by shredding confidential documents at a Shred-a-Thon presented by Verity Credit Union, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 18530 33rd Ave. W., across the street from J.C. Penney at Alderwood mall, Lynnwood. For a $5 donation to local schools, Verity Credit Union will shred your documents. For information, go to www.veritycu.com.

Snohomish Chalet Summer Festival, 32nd annual event, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Delta Rehabilitation Center, Snohomish Chalet, 1705 Terrace Ave., Snohomish. Call 360-568-2168.The free festival features food, prizes and games. Snohomish Chalet has about 120 residents with traumatic brain injuries. It holds the festival as a way to thank the community for its support.

Magic show for kids presented by Castro the Magician, set for 2 p.m. Saturday, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. You must pick up free tickets in advance. 425-257-8030.

Snohomish Idol auditions, set for noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Top Food &Drug, 1301 Ave. D, Snohomish. Limited to the first 20 who register by going to the store’s guest services counter or by calling 360-568-1395. The winner sings the national anthem at the Everett AquaSox baseball game set for 7 p.m. Aug. 21.

Variety House’s Evergreen Idol semifinals competition is set for 8 p.m. Saturday at 328 N. Olympic, Arlington. Two singers will be chosen to sing at the Evergreen State Fair. 360-435-7846.

The Future of Flight Aviation Center offers a “Day of Learning” 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 8415 Paine Field Blvd. Mukilteo. For information and tickets, call 800-464-1476 or go to www.futureofflight.org.

Out of the Blue Aviation plans a Flying Poker Run on Saturday. Aviators are invited to fly to five different airports to pick up poker cards and return them to Out of the Blue at Arlington Airport for prizes. Prizes will be given away during a barbecue at the end of the day. Call 360-474-1060 for details and to enter the event.

Edmonds Museum Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 28, Bell Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues, Edmonds. 425-774-0900.

Saturday Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 1. Tulalip Amphitheatre in Quil Ceda Village, 10400 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. 360-654-2605.

Camano Island State Park Summer Nature Programs, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Camano Island State Park amphitheater, 2269 S. Lowell Point Road, Camano Island. Free.

Sunday

First Congregational United Church of Christ has welcomed the Rev. Dr. Steven Hanning as its new interim pastor. His first sermon is set to be delivered at 10 a.m. Sunday, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. A reception after the worship follows in the fellowship hall.

Looking to adopt a cat or kitten? Check out Purr in the Parking Lot, set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, 2732 36th St., Everett. The event brings hundreds of cats and kittens of different ages, sizes and breed types together for an adoption extravaganza sponsored by several animal welfare groups. The Everett Animal Shelter also plans to offer free microchips and registration to all cats living in Snohomish County. Free refreshments and information, as well as the opportunity to license your pets.

The second annual Lynnwood Rotary Car Show is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. The event benefits Clothes for Kids. The Vintage Vehicle television show plans to film the car show for a future broadcast. Live music planned and food available.

Lynnwood and Halls Lake Sunday Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood.

Everett Farmers Market, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, 1600 W. Marine View Drive, Everett.

Sundays on the Waterfront, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 2, 200 W. Dayton St., Edmonds. Free family entertainment.

Monday

Suitcase stories and other travel adventures for ages 5 to 11, 2 p.m. Monday, Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. 425-776-8722.

Tuesday

National Night Out Against Crime in Lake Stevens is set for 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday on Main Street in downtown Lake Stevens. Police and fire departments offer information on safety, drug-and-alcohol prevention, child identification and more. Free festivities for the family.

First Tuesday Brown Bag Book Discussion, noon Tuesday, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Drop in and talk with others about what you are reading. Call Scott Condon, 425-257-7638.

Community barbecue, presented by Snohomish Seniors, is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hill Park, 1610 Park Ave., Snohomish. Enjoy burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, beverages and dessert for $5.

The Snohomish County Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Puget Sound Blood Center are taking blood donations between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. or from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday For more information or to sign up, call 425-252-4103, ext. 18. The Puget Sound Blood Center’s mobile unit will be stationed in the Red Cross parking lot, 2530 Lombard Ave., Everett.

Summer art class for kids ages 6 to 10, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 28, Edmonds Parks and Recreation, 700 Main St., Edmonds. To register or for more information, call 425-771-0230 or go to www.reczone.org. Students have the chance to learn about a famous artist and then create works of art in that person’s style. $25. Supplies included.

Rotary Ranch Petting Zoo, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 19, Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. 360-363-8404.

Toddler and Preschool-Ready Readers. 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays for ages 2 to 5 at Mill Creek Library, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway. Caregiver required. 425-337-4822.

Wednesday

URS Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Healing the Children, shotgun start at 8 a.m. Aug. 8, Harbour Pointe Golf Course, Mukilteo. Single golfers will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis. Entry fee is $150 per golfer or $600 per team and includes 18 holes of golf, cart rental, buffet lunch and prizes. For more information, call Healing the Children at 425-252-4505.

The Wolf’s Tale, a kids’ comedy show presented free by Last Leaf Theater, is set for 2 p.m. Aug. 8, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. 425-257-8030.

Suitcase stories, travel adventures for kids, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 8, Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. 425-493-8202.

Brier SeaScare and Porchlight Parade, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 8, near the Brier Library, 23303 Brier Road, Brier. Food, games, book sale, entertainment, outdoor cinema, food drive, pie-eating contest. 425-775-5440.

Friends of the Mill Creek Library meeting, 9 a.m. second Wednesday of the month, Mill Creek Library, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek. 425-402-0342.

This week

Stanwood-Camano Community Fair, with live entertainment, animal exhibits, fair food, children’s activities, Friday through Sunday, 64th Street NW and Pioneer Highway, Stanwood. Call 360-629-4121 or go to www.stanwoodcamanofair.com.

Stanwood Eagles Aerie 3041 offers food and entertainment during Stanwood Community Fair Days, Thursday through Sunday, 6419 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood. For more information about events and membership, go to www.foe.com/3041.

Golden Agers Scaling Down sale and bazaar, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, community room, Soundview Apartments, 417 Third Ave. S., Edmonds.

Hot August Hoops three-on-three Street Ball Tournament, Saturday and Sunday, Weston High School, 4407 172nd St. NE, Arlington. Sponsored by Arlington Boys AAU Basketball. Call 360-435-9628 or go to www.atownhoops.com.

Junior Naturalists day camp for kids, offered by Edmonds Parks and Recreation, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 6-10. Cost is $94 per child. Call 425-771-0230 or register at www.reczone.org.

Jetty Island Days, 10 a.m. to 5:25 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5:25 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 2. Foot ferry to the island runs from the 10th Street boat launch, just west of W. Marine View Drive, Everett. Call 425-257-8300 or go to www.everettwa.org/ parks. Donations accepted.

Ongoing

Community Yarn Creations, 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays at Main Street Yarn, Mill Creek Town Center. The knit and crochet group creates items to donate to local agencies. All levels welcome. 425-787-0736.

Valley Spinners Guild meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1512 Pine St., Snohomish. Learn to spin wool and lots of other fiber-related arts. All fiber enthusiasts welcome. Call Gretchen Wilson 360-793-0962.

Mill Creek Senior Walking Group, 10 a.m. Thursdays, meet behind Zinnia Restaurant on Main Street near University Bookstore to walk the North Creek Trail, Mill Creek. 425-337-6970.

Nursing Mamas Circle, breastfeeding information and assistance, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sno-Isle Co-op, 2804 Grand Ave., Everett. Pregnant women welcome. 425-422-9911.

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.

Opportunities

Snohomish Food Community Bank needs volunteers to assist with a variety of jobs, including food processing and lifting assistance, on weekday mornings. Must be 16 or older. For information or to volunteer, call 360-568-7993.

Children’s Home Society of Washington continues to need volunteers to help at the 20th Seattle Street of Dreams Luxury Home and Garden Tour at Quinn’s Crossing in Snohomish County through Aug. 19. The nonprofit agency receives donations from Seattle Street of Dreams in exchange for providing 1,200 volunteer hosts who greet visitors, manage traffic flow in the homes and answer questions. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and be available for four hours. Every volunteer host receives one complimentary pass per shift to the 2007 Street of Dreams. For more information about volunteering at the Seattle Street of Dreams, contact Trish Knox at 360-668-0189 or trishk@chs-wa.org or go to www.childrenshomesociety.org.

Lake Stevens Family Support Center needs volunteers to assist with a variety of jobs, including clerical work, reception, programs, special-event planning, committee work and child program assistance. For information or to volunteer, call 425-397-7433.

Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center, 9620 271st St. NW, Stanwood, has volunteer opportunities for youths and adults, including working in the bookstore and doing grounds maintenance. 360-629-5257.