Community calendar

Audioslave, Seether: $37.50. 7:30 p.m. tonight at Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 866-332-8499.

South County Farmers Market: 4 p.m. to dusk Wednesday at 3805 Maltby Road, Bothell. www.parkridgechapel.com/ farmersmarket.

Kickoff of construction on the Edmonds Center for the Arts: Edmonds travel writer and TV host Rick Steves will speak. Pearl Django, a gypsy jazz band, will play from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. 425-775-7724, www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.

Pete Carfagna, executive vice president of the Everett Aqua Sox: Carfagna will speak to the Everett Central Lions Club at noon today at the Everett Elks Club, 2731 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-252-4400.

“Calling All Bird-watchers”: By naturalist Candy Brown, Adopt-A-Stream Foundation. $4 members, $6 nonmembers. 11 a.m. today at Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. 425-316-8592.

Lake Stevens Library story time: With songs and stories for youngsters 3 to 5 years old. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. 11 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the library, 1804 Main St., Lake Stevens.

Sky River Medical Center open house: The Valley General Hospital Foundation will have its annual classic car raffle and open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at 14841 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. 360-794-1411.

THURSDAY

thursday

Snohomish farmers market: 5 p.m. to dusk Thursday at 105 Cedar St, Snohomish. www.snohomishmarkets.com.

Author appearance: Stevanne Auerbach, a speaker and author on child development and the power of play, will discuss her list of 100 best toys and sign her book. For adults; free. 7 p.m. Thursday at the Imagine Children’s Museum at 1502 Wall St., Everett.

“Writing Down the River”: With slides and narration, author Kathleen Jo Ryan presents a visual and literary journey down the Colorado River into the heart of the Grand Canyon. Ryan, a photographer, television producer and visual storyteller, is the author of “Writing Down the River,” an award-winning book. 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Mill Creek Library, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek. 425-337-4822 or 425-743-5544.

friDAY

Diego Coy performs: Free. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell.

Bothell Country Village farmers market: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at 238th Street SE and Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. www.countryvillagebothell.com.

SaturDAY

Saturday

The American Solar Energy Society’s 2005 National Solar Tour: Organized by Solar Washington, this features green buildings including solar electric, passive, hot water and energy-efficiency technologies installed in homes and buildings that exhibit net metering and off-grid systems and ones utilizing resource conservation measures. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at tour sites statewide. www.solarwashington.org.

Central Market Mill Creek first-anniversary-birthday bash celebration: Event begins with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a salmon barbecue and numerous samplings throughout the market. Robbie Jordon performs live music with Blues Union and the Everett Youth Jazz Group from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also, Daisy the Clown, Bouncy House, face painting, drawing for prizes and other giveaways. 11a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 15605 Main St., Mill Creek. 425-3257-3240, ext. 16; jim_huffman@agsea.com.

Diversity celebration: Sponsored by the Monroe Family YMCA and the Monroe School District. Entertainment, food booths and other activities. Free. 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Park Place Middle School, 1408 West Main St., Monroe. 360-805-1879, pcudaback@ymca-snoco.org.

Norwegian pancake breakfast: An Edmonds Sons of Norway event. Plus coffee, tea, orange juice, strawberries and musical entertainment. $5. 7:30 a.m.-noon Saturday at the Masonic Center, 515 Dayton St., Edmonds.

Skykomish Valley Indian Education Parent Organization Fall garage sale: Benefits scholarship fund. Donations of clean, gently used clothing, household items and furniture will be accepted, after 5 p.m. Friday or after 7:30 a.m. Saturday. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 14912 179th Ave. SE, Monroe.

Snohomish Seniors annual bazaar and auction: In addition to bazaar gift and craft items, there will be a silent auction of goods and services, a bake sale, vendors, a raffle for three quilts, lunch, doughnuts and coffee. Proceeds will benefit the senior center. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at St. Michaels Church, 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-0934.

Children’s author Nina Laden discusses her latest book, “Romeow &Drooliet”: Laden will discuss how she got started as an author, show a book she made in fourth grade, read from her work and give a presentation on character creation. The interactive event is free. 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. 425-493-8202.

Wine and Beer Fest: Country Cottage Wine Merchants third annual show features representatives from 15 wineries and 12 breweries. $30, $25 advance. 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. 425-481-5444.

Doll, teddy bear and toy show and sale: $5, $4 seniors. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Snohomish County PUD Building, 2320 California St., Everett. 360-794-9772.

Coastal Gathering: The ninth annual Everett Community College Coastal Gathering features the dedication of the new killer whale and thunderbird totem pole, dance performances, local artists and vendors. 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Parks Student Union Multipurpose Room, 2000 Tower St., Everett. 425-388-9268.

SunDAY

Emery’s Garden class: “Small trees.” Noon Sunday at 2829 164th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-743-4555, www.emerysgarden.com.

monDAY

monday

Foster’s Produce and corn maze: Features farm animals, ice cream, European antiques, flower garden, gift barn, goat walk and hay maze. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through October. 5818 Highway 530 NE, Arlington. 360-435-5095, www.fosterscornmaze.com.

TuesDAY

Fall and winter containers class: Presented by Jean Van Hollebeke; sponsored by the Everett Parks and Recreation Department. $10, registration required.7-8 p.m. Tuesday at Van Valey House, 2130 Colby Ave., Everett. 425-257-8300, http://signmeup.everettwa.org.

wednesDAY

Snohomish Historical Society award presentation and reception for homeowners and businesses: The Mary Olsen Memorial Preservation Awards, sponsored by the Snohomish Historical Society, acknowledge the contributions of residents and business owners for their efforts to preserve, maintain or enhance the historic character of the community. Free. 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Waltz Building, 116 Ave. B, Snohomish.

this week

DjangoFest Northwest: Gypsy jazz festival. $12-$34. today-Sunday in Langley. 360-221-8262, www.wicaonline.com.

Emery’s Garden classes: “Planning and planting fabulous winter containers,” 10 a.m. Saturday; “Lovely seasonal containers,” 1 p.m. Wednesday. 2829 164th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-743-4555, www.emerysgarden.com.

A Farmers Market Harvest Faire: Indoor and outdoor vendor booths. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Viking Hall, 1331 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood. 360-652-5708, www.holidayfaire.com.

ongoing

“Quilters”: Whidbey Children’s Theater two-act musical. $10-$15. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Oct. 9, Porter Building, Langley. 360-221-8707.

Coupeville farmers market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 8. Alexander Street, behind the Coupeville Town Library, Coupeville. 360-678-4288.

Mukilteo farmers market: 3 to 8 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 20. Ballfield behind Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. 425-750-6945, www.mukilteofarmersmarket.org.

Ballfield Farm: Ride a coach pulled by an antique tractor. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. 24030 Highway 9 NE, Arlington. 360-435-2556.

Baylor Farm: Wagon rides, u-pick pumpkins. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. 28511 Ben Howard Road, Monroe. 360-793-0822.

Biringer Farms: Features a corn maze and the Pumpkin Country patch. This year’s maze is the shape of a giant salmon the size of 12 football fields, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, through Oct. 31, $7. Fright nights on the farm, 7 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14 through 29, $10. Pumpkin Country, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, through Oct. 30, $7. No frills u-pick pumpkin patch, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 4625 40th Place N.E., Everett. 425-259-0255, www.biringerfarm.com.

Bob’s Corn: Corn maze, open 10 a.m. to dusk daily, evening by appointment, pumpkin patch open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Barn-themed 10-acre corn maze, u-pick pumpkin patch with 20 varieties, hay rides on weekends in Oct. Daytime admission: $5, $4 ages 5 through 12, $20 family. After dark: $7, $6 ages 5 through 12, $25 family. 10917 Elliott Road, Snohomish. 360-668-2506. Carleton Farm: Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. Four acre “Windmills” corn maze and farm animals daily. Hay rides and pumpkin cannon on weekends. 830 Sunnyside Blvd. SE, Everett; 425-334-2297.

Country Pickin’s pumpkin patch: U-pick pumpkins. Country Village, 23804 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. 425-485-0191.

Craven Farm pumpkin patch: Open 9:30 a.m. to dusk daily Saturday-Oct 31. Story-time tours, 20 acres of pumpkins, baby farm animals, 10-acre corn maze with an Alice In Pumpkinland theme, nursery rhyme scenes, tractor-drawn hay rides from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, scarecrow-making, pumpkin slinger, $5. 13817 Short School Road, Snohomish. 360-568-2601, www.cravenfarm.com.

Fairbank Farm: A hands-on animal and pumpkin farm, school group tours, $2.50, $5 school group tour includes pumpkin. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through October, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday Oct. 4-31. 15308 52nd Ave. W., Edmonds. 425-743-3694.

The Farm: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. Washington State Corn Maze is 12-acres and features state landmarks with educational rest stations, scavenger hunt, $5, $20 family. Features pumpkin patch, petting farm, 18-hole putting course, barn maze, wagon rides and hay maze, $2 hay maze. 7301 Rivershore Road, Snohomish. 425-334-4124, www.thefarm1.com.

Foster’s Produce and corn maze: Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Saturday-Oct. 31. Features five-acre “Charlie Brown and the Search for the Great Pumpkin” corn maze, $4, and u-pick pumpkin patch. Animal barn, antique row, fall nursery, gift barn, Kidz Corral and Spooktacular Hay Maze. 5818 Highway 530 NE, Arlington. 360-435-5095, www.fosterscornmaze.com.

Kurt’s Produce: U-pick pumpkins. Open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. 17819 Highway 203, Monroe. 360-794-5940.

Pumpkins for Literacy: U-pick pumpkins. Free hay rides, petting zoo, train rides and bouncy house on weekends. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily Oct. 8-31. Smokey Point Plant Farm, 16622 Twin Lakes Road, Arlington. 360-659-6236.

Shuh Farms: Open 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. U-pick pumpkin. Features eight-acre “Statue of Liberty” corn maze, $7.50, $4 ages 6-17 and seniors. 9828 Highway 532, Stanwood. 360-629-6455.

Stocker Farms: Open 4-9 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4-10 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 30, 4-10 p.m. Oct. 31. Help the Silvertips “check hunger” in this 10-acre Silvertips-logo shaped corn maze, $7, $1 off admission with canned food item. “Field of Screams,” 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 7-29 and Oct. 31. U-pick pumpkin patch at Stocker Farms Market, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 30-Oct. 31. U-pick pumpkin patch at corn maze, Saturdays and Sundays, through Oct. 31. $1 pedometer rental benefits the Snohomish Food Bank. 8705 Marsh Road, Snohomish. 360-568-7391.

Williams Pioneer pumpkin patch: U-pick pumpkins, straw bales, hayrides on weekends. Open noon to dusk Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to dusk Saturday and Sunday, daily through Oct. 31. Located off Highway 532, west of Stanwood, before the bridge to Camano Island. 360-629-3580.

opportunities

The Stillaguamish Senior Center needs volunteers: For its bingo program on Tuesdays and Fridays. 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. 360-653-4551, ext. 228.

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Snohomish County is seeking drivers: For driving its clients to and from doctor’s appointments. Help your neighbor maintain an independent lifestyle. Drive every day or schedule to fit your free time. Mileage reimbursement is provided. Drivers must be at least 21, have insurance, a valid driver’s license and a safe, running vehicle. 425-257-2111, ext. 3374 or JohnM@ccsww.org.

Catholic Community Services needs volunteers: To help the elderly and disabled with yard work or light house work in Snohomish County throughout the year. Pick your day and time; work in a group or one-on-one. A group can be two to 10 people with one group leader. The group leader or the individual will need to fill out an application, which consists of a background check and three references. 425-257-2111, ext. 3359.

Girl Scouts need volunteers: If you’re a young professional between the ages of 18 and 29, or a nonparent, grandparent or father, you could be an adviser. 800-767-6845, www.girlscoutstotem.org/ Volunteer/volops.htm.

The Lynnwood Police Department is looking for volunteers to assist police: Volunteers in Public Safety seeks men and women to perform duties to help the community, including house checks for residents who plan to be away from their homes. Volunteers also help when residents lock themselves out of their vehicles or run out of gas, help police direct traffic after vehicle accidents and patrol parks and schools. 425-744-6938.

The Snohomish County Literacy Coalition needs volunteers: Give two or more hours a week to help adults improve their reading, writing and English-speaking skills. Training classes are beginning at Everett Community College. Registration is required. 425-388-9539.

The Carol Rowe Memorial Food Bank at Edmonds United Methodist Church is seeking food and cash to keep its shelves stocked. Items needed are: peanut butter, cans of tuna, luncheon meats, cheese and powdered baby formula. 425-778-5833.

Lynnwood police are asking for donations of new or gently used stuffed animals: Police use the stuffed animals to help comfort children who have been involved in traumatic incidents. The stuffed animals may be brought to the Lynnwood Police Department at 19321 44th Ave. W. The station is open 24 hours daily. No other toys will be accepted. 425-744-6900.

Stanwood Senior Center seeks volunteers for bingo events: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays and 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sundays at the center. Also seeking volunteers to sort donated items and be cashiers at the thrift store from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. 360-629-7403.