Community Calendar

Bingo night: Fundraiser hosted by Edmonds-Woodway High School ASB. $1 per card. 6:30-9 p.m. today at 7600 212th St. SW, Edmonds. kbrossoit@comcast.net.

“Rachel’s Challenge”: This program is about the life of Rachel Scott, of one of the 13 victims of the shootings at Columbine High School. Video clips, news footage and testimonies about the lives changed through Scott’s influence challenge the audience to treat others with kindness and compassion. 7 p.m. Wednesday at Stanwood High School, 7400 272nd St. NW, Stanwood.

THURSDAY

thursday

National Day of Prayer: Noon-1 p.m. Thursday at Comeford Park, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. 360-651-1012.

National Day of Prayer: 11 a.m. Thursday at Wiggums Park, 2808 10th St., Everett. Make your own prayer in community with others.

Jazz Night at the Flying Pig: Benefits the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Donations accepted at the door. 6-10 p.m. Thursday at the Flying Pig Brewing Co., 2929 Colby Ave., Everett.

friDAY

South of the border buffet: Bring your appetite to an all-you-can-eat buffet. Strolling musicians will provide entertainment and everyone will receive a free raffle ticket to win a basket of goodies. RSVP by today. $12; children younger than 12, $5. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday at Merrill Gardens, 7212 265th St. NW, Stanwood. 360-629-3445.

SaturDAY

Saturday

Sky Valley Historical Society vintage fashion show and tea: $10, $15 at the door. 1 p.m. Saturday at Sultan High School, 13715 310th Ave. SE, Sultan. 360-799-1776.

Marysville Sons of Italy, Mille Cugini Lodge No. 2659 annual spaghetti dinner and raffle: $9, $4 ages 4-10, kids younger than 4 eat free. Benefits charities. 1-6 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 4400 88th St. NE, Marysville.

Mountlake Terrace High School garage sale: Sponsored by the MTHS Parent Group and benefits all classes by reducing the cost of their senior grad night party, a drug- and alcohol-free party hosted by the group. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at 21801 44th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. 425-670-1667, 425-486-4274.

Snohomish Kiwanis Club’s 24th annual benefit auction: 7 p.m. Saturday at the Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. $45, includes dinner. 425-337-7393.

AARP driver safety class: A one-day, eight-hour class for adults 50 and older, taught by Larry and Lynn Wilson. Washington state offers auto insurance discounts for those who complete the course. $10. 9 a.m. Saturday at Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW. 360-629-7403.

Coronation banquet for the 2006-07 Snohomish County dairy ambassador: Dinner tickets are $20. 6 p.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church Social Hall, 329 Ave. A, Snohomish. 360-403-0150.

Child and baby-sitting safety: $25, registration required. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Marysville YMCA. 360-653-9622.

Camp Killoqua open house: Tour the camp, meet the staff and enjoy Killoqua’s 185-acre facility. Killoqua offers day and resident camp programs for youths throughout the summer. 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the camp in Stanwood. 425-258-5437 or www.CampFireUSASnohomish. org/killoqua.

Surviving the symptoms of dementia: Free workshop will provide hands-on, practical tools for family caregivers of people with dementia. Learn ways to handle difficult symptoms and solve communication challenges, as well as how to plan for the future as the disease progresses. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Josephine Sunset Home, 9901 272nd Place NW, Stanwood. Speakers are Julie Shatzer and Sue Schepp of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Western and Central Washington State Chapter. Register at 360-629-2126.

Ninth annual Everett Family YMCA plant sale: To benefit Invest in Youth. Sponsored by YMCA Water Fitness participants. Volunteers needed. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday across the street from the Everett Family YMCA at the corner of Everett and Rockefeller avenues. 360-805-9713 or ggmpersons@comcast.net.

The Stanwood-Camano Community Resource Center eighth annual youth arts festival and third annual community market: Children ages 2-19 will participate in a juried art show. A limited number of free spaces are available to artists and craft-makers willing to give a two-hour hands-on demonstration of their skills. Vendor spaces are available to reserve for the community market. Cost is $25. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. 360-629-5257.

SunDAY

StoryBook Theater: “Rumplestiltskin,” a musical comedy for kids ages 3-9. 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday. $8. Everett PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett. 877-827-1100, www.studio-east.org.

monDAY

monday

Snohomish Garden Club meeting: Featured speaker is Rose Marie Nichols-McGee from Nichols Garden Nursery in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. She will discuss her book, “The Bountiful Container,” a complete guide to growing vegetables, herbs, fruits and edible flowers in containers. $5 fee for nonmembers. 7 p.m. Monday at Snohomish High School, 1316 Fifth St. 360-568-5960, verbena8115@yahoo.com.

TuesDAY

Plant pressing and nature walk: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Northwest Stream Center, Adopt-A-Stream Foundation, McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Reservations, $6. 425-316-8592.

wednesDAY

The Foundation Brass performs: Professional ensemble will perform classical and sacred literature. Hosted by Heritage Baptist Church. 7 p.m. Wednesday at the North Sound Christian School, 17931 64th Ave. W., Lynnwood.

Mother’s Day tea and weekenders fashion presentation and sale: Tea and refreshments compliments of Merrill Gardens. RSVP by Monday. 3 p.m. Wednesday at Merrill Gardens, 7212 265th St. NW, Stanwood. 360-629-3445.

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“Caine Mutiny Court Martial”: A World War II courtroom drama based on Herman Wouk’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Through Saturday. Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. 360-679-2237, www.whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Rummage and plant sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church, 8109 224th St. SW, Edmonds. 425-501-0705, 425-776-9322.

Snohomish seniors’ spring fling craft bazaar: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish.

Auditions for the 2006 Marysville Strawberry Festival talent show: The categories include vocal, dance, instrumental, drama and comedy. Contestants of all ages, solo or in groups, are welcome. 5:45-7:45 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Marysville-Pilchuck High School auditorium, 5611 108th St. NE. The show is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. June 15. 360-653-6584.

Letters of Joy festival: Write On Calligraphers presents the 24th annual event for calligraphers and paper artists. $68, registration required. 5:30-10 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Edmonds Community College, Lynnwood. 425-355-1896.

International Astronomy Day activities: Observing sessions at Harborview Park, 8:30 p.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday; Everett Astronomical Society presentations and activities, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday at Everett Public Library. 425-486-9733, 425-257-8000.

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Bingo: 12 p.m. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 12 p.m. Thursdays. Senior lunch followed by penny bingo at Granite Falls Senior Center, 302 S. Granite Ave., Granite Falls. 360-691-7177, 360-691-4297.

Call for performing artists: Anyone interested in performing can call 425-423-0450 or sign up at Whidbey Coffee, 619 Fourth St., Mukilteo. Categories include: spoken word, acoustic music, poetry and eclectic performance art. The program will run 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, beginning May 18, throughout the summer months. Open mic night is hosted by the Mukilteo Arts Guild.

Eyewitnesses to Horror: Surviving the Holocaust: Everett Community College’s spring forums, now in their seventh year, are part of EvCC’s Humanities 150 class, “Surviving the Holocaust.” The forums include written, filmed and personal accounts from eyewitnesses. The presentations are open to the public and are from noon-2 p.m. May 10 and 24 in EvCC’s Baker Hall 120, Everett. 425-388-9411.

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 in Lynnwood, 15305 44th Ave. W. The fee for each six-week session is $100. 425-787-2500, ext. 820; www.paws.org.

Beginning sewing for women who are immigrants, refugees or learning English: Learn the basics of hand sewing and machine sewing, creating easy-to-make, useful items. Bring your own sewing machine or use one provided. Free child care will be available. 10 a.m.-noon Fridays through May 26 at Whispering Pines Community Room, 18201 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood. 425-670-8984.

Green thumbs: Workshop series sponsored by the Arlington Garden Club. $2 donation requested. 10-11:30 a.m. second Saturdays through May at the Boys &Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington. 360-403-7769.

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 enhance lives and 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. 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 10:10-11:30 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.

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 11 a.m.-1 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Petosa’s, 3121 Broadway, Everett. 425-268-7145.

Ballroom dance: Dancing and live band. $4. 1-3 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. 6-9 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.-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.

Cheese tastings: Weekly cheese tastings, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Cheese classes, 6 p.m. first Thursday of each month. Resident Cheesemonger, 405 Main St., Edmonds. 425-640-8949.

Ethnic cooking classes: Registration required, $5 suggested donation. 5-7 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.-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. 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Lynnwood; 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Everett. 425-774-9843, ext. 223.

Childbirth preparation: $75. 7-9 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. 8:25-9:20 a.m. and 10:40-11:30 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. 8:30-11:30 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. 8-11 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 kids 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 in 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.

Jazz jam: 4-6 p.m. Sundays with the Tony Chop Jazz Trio. Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish. 360-568-2472.

Native American flute gathering: 10 a.m.-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, 6:30-9:45 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 mic: 9 p.m. Wednesday at The Jet Deck at Paine Field, 10203 31st Ave. W., Everett. 425-353-0770.

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

Open mic: 7-11 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 chores. 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-ups 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.-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 4:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays or from 8:30 a.m.-noon Fridays. Mail cash donations to the Sultan Food Bank, P.O. Box 1181, Sultan, WA 98294.

Stilly Valley Little League is looking for volunteers to umpire baseball games: Call 425-239-2875.

Operation Lookout National Center for Missing Youth: Positions for interns, volunteers and work study students in data entry, skip tracing, online research, criminal justice, social services, media and marketing. Positions are part-time, weekdays at 6320 Evergreen Way, Suite 201, Everett. Send your resume to hrofficemanager@operation lookout.org or call 425-771-7335.

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 this spring. Donations are tax-deductible. 425-397-8965.

Catholic Community Services seeks volunteer drivers: People are needed to take clients to and from doctor’s appointments. Clients can get in and out of the car by themselves. Drive every day or schedule to fit your free time. Mileage reimbursement provided. Must be 21 or older and have insurance, a valid driver’s license and a safe, running vehicle. 425-257-2111, ext. 3374; johnm@ccsww.org.

The Lynnwood Police Department is recruiting men and women for its police cadet program: Cadets perform duties such as clerical and data-entry tasks, community presentations, crowd control and park patrols. Applications are available at City Hall, 19100 44th Ave. W., or by calling 425-775-1971.