Community Calendar

TODAY

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Everett Symphony open house: 1-7 p.m. today at Everett Symphony Headquarters, 2710 Colby Ave., Everett. 425-258-1605, www.everettsymphony.org.

THURSDAY

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The Stanwood Area Historical Society’s annual holiday party and program: The party, which serves as part of the society’s monthly meeting, will include Christmas cookies and Norwegian specialties. 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27112 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood.

Water painting workshop for Christmas cards with Northwest artist Bruce Edwards: $15-$20. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday at the Carnegie Building at the corner of First Street and Cedar Avenue, Snohomish. 360-568-2946.

friDAY

Stanwood Middle School PTA Christmas bazaar: 4-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 9405 271st St. NW, Stanwood. Tables, $15. 360-629-2368.

Holiday festival: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday at Providence Everett Medical Center, 1321 Colby Ave., Everett.

Mountlake Terrace tree-lighting ceremony: Presented by Terrace-Brier Lions Club. Includes caroling, cocoa and a visit from Santa. 6:30 p.m. Friday at Evergreen Playfield, 22205 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. 425-776-9173.

Bothell Winterfest: Children’s hay rides, holiday carolers, lighting of the holiday tree and the arrival of Santa. 6:30 p.m. Friday at Bothell Landing, 9919 NE 180th St., Bothell. 425-486-7430.

SaturDAY

Saturday

Holiday bazaar: Featuring hand-crafted items, pictures with Santa, a book fair, entertainment by the school chorus and a snack bar. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Mountlake Terrace Elementary School, 22001 52nd Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. 425-670-7894.

Pilchuck Dance Academy open house and holiday bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 7513 43rd Ave. NE, Marysville.

Alderwood Manor Youth Club 37th annual holiday bazaar: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at 19719 24th Ave. W., Lynnwood. 425-776-9654, malindad1b@aol.com.

Homespun Holidays 2005 bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett.

Holiday craft bazaar and silent auction: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 215 Mukilteo Blvd., Everett.

Grandview holiday fair: Raffles, bake sale, music, pictures with Santa, arts and crafts. Take donations for Arlington Food Bank. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Grandview Community Center, 11506 Smokes Road, Arlington. 360-435-4256.

Silvana Community Association’s annual Christmas potluck dinner: The association will accept donations for a senior center food bank. Appetizers at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Saturday at Viking Hall, 1331 Pioneer Highway, Silvana.

Dickens tea: Sponsored by the women at St. John’s Episcopal Church. An afternoon of relaxed, friendly conversation. Guests will sip tea and nibble on tarts, cakes and tea sandwiches amid a backdrop of holiday decorations and festive music. $5. 2-5 p.m. Saturday at 913 Second St., Snohomish. 360-668-2324.

Everett Yacht Club’s annual lighted boat parade: Begins at the Everett Marina at 5:30 p.m. Saturday and proceeds up the river, then back by the marina and on to Mukilteo. Anyone is invited to participate (sail or power). Registration is from 3-4 p.m. at the club. Everett. 425-879-4188.

Cookie walk-Christmas bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, 4515 84th St. SW, Mukilteo.

Edmonds-Woodway High School annual arts and crafts fair: Proceeds will benefit vocal and instrumental music programs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the school, 7600 212th St. SW, Edmonds.

Silver Lake craft show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at 12320 35th Ave. SE, Everett.

Old-fashioned Christmas in Stanwood: Sponsored by the Stanwood Chamber of Commerce. Includes free pictures with Santa, craft tables, music, tours of the Stanwood Area Historical Society’s museum, a Center of Wooden Boats display, cookies and cocoa. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27112 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood.

Adult first aid and CPR recertification: $25, current card required. 8 a.m.-noon Saturday at Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington. 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.

Santa breakfast at Alderwood: Enjoy a children’s breakfast and sing-along in the Food Court at Alderwood mall. Suggested donation of $5. 10 a.m. Saturday at 3000 184th St. SW, Suite 145, Lynnwood. 425-771-1121.

Tree lighting and Santa’s arrival: Caroling, train and pony rides and Santa’s arrival to welcome the children and the season, with a traditional Christmas tree lighting. 7 p.m. Saturday at Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. 425-483-2250.

Tree lighting: Santa arrives to help light the tree while coffee, cocoa, cookies and candy canes are served and carolers sing. 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Brier Park, 2903 228th St. SW, Brier. 425-775-5440.

SunDAY

Christmas bazaar: Tables, $15-$20. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at Everett Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 13 Ladies Auxiliary, 1216 N. Broadway, Everett. 425-252-5713, ext. 6.

monDAY

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Northshore Christian Academy second and third grade Christmas concert: 6:30 p.m. Monday at 5700 23rd Drive W., Everett. 425-407-1119.

2005 Sky Valley youth forum: The annual forum helps develop communication among youths, local officials, businesses and others to make Monroe a safe and healthy place for teenagers. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday at Monroe High School, 17001 Tester Road, Monroe. 360-794-4775.

TuesDAY

Christmas ship visits Edmonds for caroling: It will stop at the fishing pier at the foot of Dayton Street. Refreshments will be served. 7-7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Edmonds. 425-771-0230.

wednesDAY

Holiday remembrance service: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Beck’s Funeral Home, 405 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. 425-771-1234.

this week

Holiday craft bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Lake Ki RV Resort, 2904 Lakewood Road, Arlington.

Stanwood Middle School PTA Christmas bazaar: 4-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 9405 271st St. NW, Stanwood.

Stanwood Senior Center’s holiday arts and crafts show: Craft tables available for $10 per day for members, $12 for others. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday at the center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood. 360-629-7403.

Wreath-making classes: Free; registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Sunnyside Nursery at 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville. 425-334-2002.

Holiday craft bazaar: Mill Creek Lions Club hosts this event, featuring crafts and a food, kitchen and bake sale. Photos with Santa for a nominal fee. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Tri-Way Grange Hall, 3509 Seattle Hill Road, Mill Creek. millcreeklions.org.

Christmas rummage sale and bazaar: Treasures “old and new,” baked goods, homemade chocolates and candy, Christmas gifts, recycled cards, crafts, white elephant sale, jewelry and more. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Soundview Apartments, 417 Third Ave. S., Edmonds.

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Lavender Hills Farm: Enjoy hot spiced apple cider and lavender treats. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays-Sundays until Dec. 18. 7508 108th St. NE, Marysville. 360-651-2086. www.lavenderhillsfarm.com.

“The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”: Jackson High School Theatre Society’s production of C.S. Lewis’ classic. $7, $5 students, $3 ages 10 and younger. 6:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 10 at 1508 136th St. SE, Mill Creek. kguffey@everett.wednet.edu.

holiday events

Timberline Park holiday lights: A Brier neighborhood transformed into a winter wonderland. Cash and food donations for local food bank encouraged. 5-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, 5-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 31. 3700 and 3800 blocks of 228th Place SW, Brier. www.brierlights.org.

Arts Council of Snohomish County holiday art show: Through Dec. 29 at Monte Cristo Hotel, 1507 Wall St., Everett. 425-257-8380.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”: Driftwood Players’ alternative stage, through Dec. 13. 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.

“The King and I”: The Rogers and Hammerstein musical is Whidbey Island Center for the Arts’ holiday show, through Dec. 17. Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. 360-221-8268, 800-638-7631, www.wicaonline.com.

“A Christmas Story”: Jean Shepard’s play is a holiday classic about a 1940s Christmas, complete with the big gift to be cherished forever: a genuine Red Ryder BB gun. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 11, $16, $14 seniors, students and military, $9 ages 12 and younger. Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. 425-258-6766, www.everetttheatre.org.

“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.

Wreath-making demonstrations: Wreath making demonstrations, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. daily through Dec. 23. Emery’s Garden, 2829 164th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-743-4555, www.emerysgarden.com.

Santa photos in Everett: At Everett Mall, daily through Dec. 24, hours vary.

Santa photos in Lynnwood: Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 11. Wight’s Home &Garden, 5026 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-775-3636.

Santa sighting in Brier: 5-10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, 5-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 31, 3700 and 3800 blocks of 228th Place SW, Timberline Park, Brier. www.brierlights.org.

Angels Touch holiday gift show: Browse a variety of hand-crafted gifts and decorations. Refreshments available. 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 and 9, 10 a.m-6 p.m. Dec. 10 at 9012 115th Ave. SE, Snohomish.

opportunities

New &Again needs furniture: This thrift shop supporting the Snohomish County Center for Battered Women needs your clean, gently used furniture. The nonprofit charity is located at 3116 Rucker Ave. in Everett. 425-258-4428.

Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County is seeking volunteers: For general office duties. Hospice will give volunteers references for future jobs upon request. 425-261-4808.

Volunteer as a city concierge 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.

Blankets, sleeping bags, tents and cash donations are being collected: By the Pakistan Association to help earthquake survivors in Pakistan. Donations for the Pakistan Earthquake Relief Fund can be deposited at any US Bank branch, and items can be dropped off at 818 W. Casino Road in Everett. 425-750-8833.