One author: Author Karen Joy Fowler will be the featured speaker as part of the “Two Counties, One Author” series sponsored by Sno-Isle Libraries at: 2 p.m., Edmonds Library Plaza Room, 650 Main St., Edmonds, and 7 p.m., Stanwood Performing Arts Center, 7400 272nd St. NW, Stanwood.
Holiday remembrance service: Remember those who have died, 7 tonight at Beck’s Funeral Home, 405 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. 425-771-1234.
“All That Glitters Holiday Expo and Gala”: Northwest Washington Women’s Business Center hosts its first holiday marketplace bringing women-owned businesses together for an evening gala and fundraiser, dinner and entertainment, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. expo open to public, 6 p.m. gala and dinner. $65, Edmonds Conference Center, 201 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; 425-954-4040.
Christian concert: by Steven Curtis Chapman, “MercyMe: Christmas Concert,” 7 p.m., $18 to $75, Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 866-332-8499, www.everetteventscenter.com.
What’s in the lagoon?: “Creatures of the Northwest Stream Center Black Lagoon,” 11 a.m., Northwest Stream Center and Adopt-A-Stream Foundation, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Reservations: 425-316-8592. Spend an hour watching what critters are doing under water in the winter and then make a take home insect: a mayfly, dragonfly or caddis fly.
Lunch with quilters: Camano Island Quilters annual Christmas luncheon, 11 a.m., St. Cecelia’s Catholic Church, 26900 78th Ave. NW, Stanwood. Debbie Dimitre, a patchwork of favorite Christmas tales.
New Toastmasters: Mill Creek Business Association sponsors a new Toastmasters International club, noon, Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek. Millcreektm.org.
Family ties: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society meeting, 7 p.m., Lynnwood City Council Chambers, 19100 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Marge Reid, “City Directories: An Underutilized Resource.” 6 p.m. workshop.
THURSDAY
Thursday
Labyrinth walk: Indoor canvas labyrinth Mary and Joseph walk to Bethlehem, 7-9 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Guided imagery and seasonal reflections by Laurie Crawford and Pat Warden.
Holiday bazaar: UD Annual “Helping Hands” holiday bazaar, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Everett PUD Building, 2320 California St., Everett. Helps low-income seniors pay electric bills.
Historical theme: Marcus Whitman Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, meet at 12:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett. “Christmas In The White House.”
Women’s club: Christian Women’s Club luncheon, performance of selections from the “Nutcracker” by Kristie LaMar, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $15.50. Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek; 425-775-0868, 425-338-4498.
friDAY
Friday
“The Gift”: Marysville Church of the Nazarene presents a Broadway-style Christmas musical, 7:30 p.m., through Sunday, free, $3 for reserved seats with hors d’oeuvres and dessert at 6:30 p.m. 8240 64th St. NE, Marysville; 360-659-4629.
SaturDAY
Saturday
Boeing entertains: Boeing Employees Choir concert, 4 and 7 p.m., Cascadian Place, 3915 Colby Ave. N., Everett. $5. Benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation. Reservations, 425-339-2225.
Norwegian heritage: Daughters of Norway, Ingeborg Lodge No. 43 will have their monthly meeting at 10 a.m. at the Sons of Norway Hall, 9910 270th St. NW, Stanwood. Members and guests are encouraged to gather at 9:45 a.m. for coffee before the meeting and Yuletide celebration of a traditional Scandinavian smorgasbord.
Shop with a cop: Member of the Fraternal Order of Police will help needy children shop at 10 a.m. at the Navy Support Complex in Smokey Point. Children are allowed to select $100 of merchandise for themselves or as gifts for family members.
Bike sale: Sharing Wheels offers a bike sale from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 2531 Broadway, Everett. Bikes have been donated by the community and refurbished by Sharing Wheels volunteers. Teens who need a bike can also sign up for a $30 winter break Bike Camp Dec. 19-23 where they earn their own wheels while learning to repair bicycles. For more information, call 425-252-6952.
College grads: American Association of University Women Christmas auction and fundraiser, 10 a.m., Cafe de Paris, 109 Main St., Edmonds. Benefits scholarship fund. Reservations, 425-741-1826.
Psychic fair: A Psychic and Alternative Health Fair is planned for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Triway Grange Hall, 3509 Seattle Hill Road, Mill Creek. It’s free. Find out about healing techniques, have a psychic, tarot or channeled reading, buy jewelry, oils, herbal products, books, have a numerology chart or astrology chart prepared.
American Indian crafts to be sold: Cedar Tree Native flute circles will host an American Indian arts and crafts event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 717 First St. in Snohomish. Featured items for sale will include flutes, drums, beadwork and other handmade goods.
Designer disaster craft show: Buy designer seconds, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Local 302 Union Hall, 18701 120th Ave. NE, Bothell.
Art party: Arlington High School Art Club and Future Farmers of America Winter Fest, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington. Plants, caroling, gifts and decorations for sale, music, bake sale.
Safety training: Monroe Fire District No. 3 offers first aid and CPR training, 9 a.m., 163 Village Court, Monroe. $30. 360-794-7666.
Tour vet clinic: Quil Ceda Veterinary Clinic, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 1263 State Ave., Marysville. See behind the scenes at a veterinary clinic, the remodeled facility, meet the new owner and staff, get Santa pictures with pets, door prizes, refreshments, sample pet care products. Pet photos benefit Sarvey Wildlife Center in Arlington.
Go to the snow: The Gold Creek Community Church Snow Day is planned for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 4326 148th St. SE, Mill Creek.
Syrup and juice: A pancake breakfast is planned for 9 a.m.-noon at Columbia Elementary School, 10520 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Santa on hand for pictures. $5, $20 family.
Stuff a Bus: Amalgamated Transit Union Local 883 and Everett Transit annual Stuff a Bus campaign to collect toys and food for those in need via Volunteers of America and Catholic Community Services, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fred Meyer, 12906 Bothell-Everett Highway, Everett.
SunDAY
Sunday
Police breakfast: Everett Police Officers’ Association annual Christmas dinner celebration (and food drive) is free to seniors 55 and older. Seating times will be noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m., (200 guests per seating time), at the Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett.
Aerocar program: Museum of Snohomish County History, “A Drive in the Clouds – The Story of the Aerocar,” is planned for 2 p.m. at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free. Aviation expert Jake Schultz will show original Kodachrome images of the Aerocar designed by Longview resident Molt Taylor.
Candles for a child: Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting, 7 p.m., light a candle for all children who have died. Worldwide program.
monDAY
Monday
Family crafts program: Make holiday tree decorations, Everett Library main branch; 3-5p.m., 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-257-8030.
TuesDAY
Tuesday
Holiday pageant: “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”: Driftwood Players alternative stage, ends today. Barbara Robinson’s holiday classic about a family Christmas pageant gone wrong is back by popular demand. Wade James Theater, 950 Main St., Edmonds; 425-774-9600, www.driftwoodplayers.com.
wednesDAY
Wednesday
Make a wreath: Wreath making demonstrations, 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. daily, through Dec. 23. Emery’s Garden, 2829 164th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-743-4555, www.emerys garden.com.
this week
this week
“The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”: Jackson High School Theatre Society’s production of C.S. Lewis’ classic, 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, $7, $5 students, $3 ages 10 and younger. 1508 136th St. SE, Mill Creek; kguffey@everett.wednet.edu.
Pictures with Santa: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, bring own camera, Molbak’s, 13625 NE 175th St.; Woodinville. 866-466-5225, www.molbaks.com.
Craft show: Starving Housewives Last Chance Holiday Craft Show, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Bothell Knights of Columbus, 24324 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell.
Everett Dance Theatre: “Storybook Nutcracker” specifically for children, 9:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, $12, $10 children, seniors and military. 7207 Evergreen Way, Suite K, Everett; 425-348-5955, www.everett dancetheatre.com.
holiday events
Holiday events
Breakfast with Santa: Tickets are available for Breakfast with Santa, which will start at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Santa and his elves, clowns, face painters and a balloon man will be there to entertain kids. Pictures with Santa will be available for $10. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children, available at the center and at the center’s thrift store on Highway 532.
Annual Brier lights: Timberline Park Holiday Lights: A Brier neighborhood transformed into a winter wonderland, 5-10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, 5-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Dec. 31, cash and food donations for local food bank encouraged. 3700 and 3800 blocks of 228th Place SW, Brier; www.brierlights.org.
Supports food bank: The fifth annual Christmas spectacular in support of the Volunteers of America Food Bank, 7 p.m. Dec. 17, Historic Everett Theater, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Music.
Club dance: Jubilee Reveleers Dance Club Holiday Dance, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 21, Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE, Everett. $65. Trish Hatley Ensemble. 425-348-0468.
Create decorations: Blow your own ornament: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 18, $20 per ornament, Mongrain Glass Studio, 724 First St., Mukilteo; 206-818-9795, www.glassart bysteve.com.
Kids decorating parties: Children are invited to show off their decorating and arts and crafts skills in exchange for a free kids’ meal and hot chocolate, 2-5 p.m. Dec. 10, 11, 17, 18. Ivar’s Seafood Bar, 1520 41st St., Everett; www.ivars.net.
Molbak’s: Festival of poinsettias, through Dec. 24. 13625 NE 175th St., Woodinville; 425-483-5000, www.molbaks.com.
“Christmas Carol”: Dinner and dessert theater, today and Saturday, Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 15-17, 21-23, Sunday dessert matinees Dec. 18, registration required. Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood; 800-228-6724, 360-652-7575, www.warmbeach.com.
“A Christmas Story”: Jean Shepard’s play is a holiday classic about a 1940s Christmas, complete with the gift to be cherished forever: a genuine Red Ryder BB gun, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sunday, $16, $14 seniors, students and military, $9 ages 12 and younger. Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-258-6766, www.everetttheatre.org.
“The King and I”: The Rogers and Hammerstein musical is WICA’s holiday show, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17, $15, $12 seniors, $10 youth, $8 matinees. Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley; 360-221-8268, 800-638-7631, www.wicaonline.com.
“Oliver!”: Driftwood Players, through Dec. 18. The company’s holiday show is the popular musical based on Charles Dickens’ novel. Wade James Theater, 950 Main St., Edmonds; 425-774-9600, www.driftwoodplayers.com.
Arts Council of Snohomish County: Holiday art show, through Dec. 29. Monte Cristo Hotel, 1507 Wall St., Everett; 425-257-8380. Trunk show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. today.
Caroling: Santa Claus and Riverside neighbors in Everett will sing carols and spread holiday cheer at 6 p.m. Dec. 17 in the neighborhood. Songbooks, bells and candles will be provided. Call Judy Corcoran at 425-339-1150.
“Nutcracker” concert: By Madison Elementary School fourth and fifth graders, 7 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. Friday, 616 Pecks Drive, Everett.
Olympic Ballet Theatre: 2 and 6 p.m. Dec. 18, Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett; 425-774-7570, www.olympicballet.com.
“Lux: Winter Lights”: Seattle Pro Musica’s holiday concert, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Bastyr University chapel, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Bothell, $5-$23; 206-781-2766, www.seattlepromusica.org.
ongoing
ongoing
Ballroom dance: Dancing with a live band, 1-3 p.m. every Wednesday. $4. Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell; 425-487-2441.
Buddhist meditation classes: 7:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 8-22, Anabel’s Framing and Gallery, 2531 Broadway, Everett; 206-526-9565.
Everett Chess Club: 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Free, all ages and skill levels. Espresso Americano, Everett Public Library, main branch, auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-514-3209, bradchess@hotmail.com.
Buy real candles: Annual Christmas festival at Quiet Light Candle sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 17 and 24, Convent, 29206 64th Ave. NW, Stanwood. Pour your own beeswax candle or buy one, cookies.
Friday night singles dance: Smoke-free, DJ’d dancing, 8 p.m.-midnight first Friday of each month, $8, 21 and older only. Laurelwood Reception Hall and Event Center, 123 N. Blakeley St., Monroe; 360-794-8317.
Hula dance: Beginning hula lessons with Dottie Knehr, noon-1 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard St., Everett; 425-339-3676.
Lindbeck dance: Harry Lindbeck plays smooth dance music, 1-4 p.m. every Thursday. $5. Normanna Hall, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett; 425-252-0291.
Public dance: Sno-King International Folk Dance Club, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, $5, $3 members. Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-454-6529, 425-889-0541.
Social club: Razzmatazz Dance and Social Club hosts a smoke-free, DJ’d dancing, fourth Saturday of each month. 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, 6 p.m. every Wednesday, 1 p.m. every Saturday. Small donation. Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard St., Everett; 425-257-8780.
opportunities
opportunities
Costumers needed: Everett Community College’s Theatre Department: Seeking volunteer costumers for two upcoming theater productions. 425-388-9525, bpeterson@everettcc.edu.
Call for artists: Downtown Merchants Association of Edmonds hosts a monthly art walk and is accepting submissions from artists in all media. For information and applications, contact Manya at 425-776-3778 or visit www.kindredcircle.com.
Call for artists: Arts of Snohomish Gallery seeks artist applications for openings in the cooperative fine art gallery, $35 month. 360-568-8648, www.artsofsnohomish.org.
Call for artists: Mukilteo Old Town Business Association seeks works for its H’art Walk. 425-347-8480.
Call for artists: Seeking entries for the “Reflections of Local History” juried show or original artwork that reflects the local history of Edmonds and its surroundings. Deadline Feb. 9. 425-771-0228, gillespie@ ci.edmonds.wa.us.
Patient pictures: The national group, Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, has a local service that provides a free portrait to families of babies who are not expected to survive or have just died. The family receives a DVD slideshow of all their images set to their own music and a CD of the images. Photographer Jen Eagan, of Everett, began volunteering for the project after losing her own daughter when she was 5 months old and having few portraits of her. 425-971-8271 or nowilayme downtosleep.org.
Catholic gifts: The Holiday Giving Project, a service of Catholic Community Services is designed to provide low-income families with gifts, grocery gift certificates and food baskets during the holiday season. Volunteers are needed to “adopt” a person or family. This year, more than 200 community members still need assistance. For more information, call Sharon Paskewitz or Lisa Broxson at 425-257-2111.
Adopt a family: Compass Health, a non-profit behavioral health agency, needs hosts for 300 in its “Adopt a Family” program. Call 425-349-7333 to sponsor a family or donate a new, unwrapped toy. Each person on the list has expressed something they really need this winter, as well as something they really want to have but can’t afford.
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