TODAY
YMCA executive director Jerry Beavers: Beavers will speak to the Everett Central Lions Club at noon today at the Everett Elks Club, 2731 Rucker Ave. 425-252-4400.
Forty-something: Strategies for healthy living as you enter your middle years. Registration required. 7-8:30 p.m. today at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. 425-640-4066.
THURSDAY
An original musical about the Mukilteo Lighthouse: Staged by fourth-grade students at 7 p.m. Thursday at Endeavor Elementary School, 12300 Harbour Pointe Blvd. The play, written by Mukilteo resident Linda Wooding for the lighthouse’s 100th anniversary, is about the early lighthouse keepers and their families. 425-356-6696.
FRIDAY
“Cinderella Kids”: Village Theatre’s Kidstage Sky Theatre. $5. 7 p.m. Friday at Stanwood High School Performing Arts Center, 7400 272nd St. NW, Stanwood. 425-257-8600.
SATURDAY
Granite Falls High School track team car wash: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Oso Lumber, 21015 Highway 9, Arlington.
Talk and exhibit on Somali tribeswomen: 6-9 p.m. Saturday at Front Room, Bayview Cash Store, Langley, Whidbey Island. 360-321-4145.
“Springtime in Paris”: Cascade High School Band and Color Guard boosters 14th annual auction. Live and silent auction, dinner, music by the school’s jazz band. $46. 5 p.m. Saturday at the Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave. 425-337-1745.
All-you-can-eat pancake feast: $5 per plate. Fundraiser for the youth mission summer outreach. 8 a.m.-noon at Snohomish Free Methodist Church, 604 Ave. C.
SUNDAY
“Rough Crossing”: New Everett Theatre presents Tom Stoppard’s play about two failing playwrights struggling to get their next Broadway blockbuster ready for performance upon their arrival at New York. 2 p.m. Sunday at Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. 425-258-6766, www. everetttheatre.org.
MONDAY
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 throughThursday at 15622 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek. 425-745-3474.
TUESDAY
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.
WEDNESDAY
Yoga and pilates classes: Offered by West Coast Family Aquatic Center. $5 per class. All classes taught by certified instructors. Morning and evening classes Mondays through Thursdays at 15622 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek. 425-745-3474.
THIS WEEK
Emery’s Garden classes: Worms, 10 a.m. Saturday; rockery plants and other early perennials, noon Sunday, 1 p.m. March 29. 2829 164th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-743-4555, www.emerysgarden.com.
Snohomish Master Gardeners series: Free 20-minute discussions at noon. Saturday: trees for small lots. Sunday: growing deer-resistant plants. Sunnyside Nursery, 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville. 425-334-2002.
Wight’s Home and Garden class: “But I already have a rhododendron.” 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. Sunday at 5026 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-775-3636.
ONGOING
Everett Public Library events: All children’s events are free and held at the library locations, unless otherwise marked. Some classes require registration. Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett, 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250.
* Drop-in play group for parents and children, 10 a.m.-noon Fridays, Evergreen branch; 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, main branch.
* Preschool story time, 2- and 3-year-olds: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at main branch, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at Evergreen.
* Early literacy story time, 3- to 6-year-olds, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at main branch through March 30, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Evergreen through March 29.
* “Paws to Read” program, second- to fifth-graders, 3-5 p.m. Mondays through May 22, Evergreen, 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays, April 2 and 23, May 7 and 21, main branch.
* Puppet show, “The Little Mermaid,” 2 p.m. April 1, main branch.
* Craft programs, baskets, 3-5 p.m. April 27, main and Evergreen branches.
“No Fear: Overcoming Fear and Anxiety”: Jody Monahan of the Vajralama Buddhist Center will lead a guided meditation, a short talk and a question-and-answer session. Each class is $10 ($5 students and seniors). Everyone is welcome to attend the drop-in class, regardless of experience or belief. 7:30-9 a.m. Thursdays through March 30 at Anabel’s Framing and Gallery, 2531 Broadway, Everett. 206-526-9565, jodymonahan@yahoo.com, www.meditateinseattle.org.
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.
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 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@ EverettExchangeClub.org.
Ballroom dance: Dancing and live band. $4. 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays at Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell. 425-487-2441.
Open gym: Offered by the city of Mountlake Terrace. Cost is $3 per person. 9-11:30 a.m. Saturdays at Terrace Park School, 5409 228th St. SW. 425-640-3101.
Open gym: Offered by the city of Edmonds. Cost is $3. Noon-2 p.m. weekdays at Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. 425-771-0230.
Immerse Yourself in Puget Sound: Beach Watcher training, 3:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays in Jennings Park, 7027 51st Ave. N., Marysville. 360-333-7977, 425-357-6020, chrys@wsu.edu.
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.
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.
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.
Edmonds Historical Museum: $2 adults, $1 children; group tours available. Ongoing exhibits are “The Changing Face of Edmonds” and “Our Maritime Heritage.” 1-4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday at 118 Fifth Ave. N., Edmonds City Hall. 425-774-0900, www. historicedmonds.org.
Lake Stevens Historical Museum: Exhibits include a house built in 1903 by the Rucker brothers, permanent displays focusing on the first residents, schools and history of Lake Stevens, and 350 historical photographs. Group tours by appointment. 1-4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 1802 124th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens. 425-334-3873.
Monroe Historical Society Museum: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Old City Hall, 207 E. Main St., Monroe. 360-794-7382.
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.
Museum of Snohomish County History: Current exhibit: “Industry on Parade: Early Enterprise in Snohomish County.” $2, $1 children. 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays at 1913 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 425-259-2022, www. snocomuseum.org.
Stanwood Area History Museum: The museum and D.O. Pearson House feature historical exhibits. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays, 1-4 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays at 27112 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. 360-629-6110.
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.
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.
Cascade Crags: Indoor rock climbing. $40. Classes for beginners at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays. Kids climbs are at 6 p.m. Thursdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays for ages 8-19. $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. 425-337-5077.
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.
Bluegrass open mic: 7-10 p.m. last Saturday of each month, Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish. 360-568-2472.
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 all-volunteer Sultan Food Bank needs donations: Of food and money to continue helping families in need 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 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. This is part-time, weekdays at 6320 Evergreen Way, Suite 201, Everett. Send your resume to hrofficemanager@ operationlookout.org or call 425-771-7335.
Foster homes for dogs needed: Can you foster 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 needed. The shelter in Arlington also is looking for volunteer workers. hmnsoc@aol.com, 360-652-5844, www.saveourdogs.com.
Applicants sought for the 2006-07 Bob Drewel Human Services Scholarship: The scholarship will provide funding for educational advancement to an individual who has dedicated himself or herself to the service of others. Deadline is May 1. Call 425-252-1244 or request an online application by e-mailing humansc@msn.com.
Join Fire Corps: This 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: For transporting 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 parks patrols. Applications are available at City Hall, 19100 44th Ave. W., or by calling 425-775-1971.
Homes for players: Housing is needed for 18-U and 17-U Connie Mack baseball players from Alaska who will be in the area in June and July. Stipend paid. Call Don Moe at 425-238-1498.
New &Again needs items: The thrift shop supporting the Snohomish County Center for Battered Women needs clean, gently used furniture, housewares and home furnishing items. The nonprofit charity is located at 3116 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-258-4428.
Concierges needed at the Everett Events Center: Volunteers are needed for four to eight hours per week. Knowledge about the city and county is helpful but not required. 425-322-2658.
Food donations: Sky Valley Food Bank in Monroe seeks food or money to meet the needs of families in the community. 360-794-7959, endhunger@svfoodbank.org.
Baby boomer volunteers: The Corporation for National and Community Service encourages baby boomers to volunteer. Those born before 1951 can enroll as RSVP volunteers by calling John McAlpine at Catholic Community Services. RSVP has hundreds of volunteer opportunities throughout Snohomish County. RSVP volunteers receive free supplemental insurance during all RSVP activities, a recognition banquet and more. 425-257-2111, ext. 3374, johnm@ccsww.org.
Matthew House needs help: Matthew House, which assists the families of people incarcerated in Washington’s prisons, is asking for donations. The nonprofit ministry would appreciate a donation of any size. Donations can be mailed to: Matthew House, P.O. Box 201, Monroe, WA 98272. Matthew House is located at 16207 177th Ave. SE. 360-794-8720.
Earn service credits: Local middle school students are invited to earn community service credits by participating in work parties at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. 425-493-8202.
MS Helping Hands: The Donor Closet carries and accepts donations of items that help people with disabilities. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays. Currently collecting dolls and stuffed animals for children affected by Hurricane Katrina. Seeking volunteers.
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