Community Extra: Calendar

Events

Taste of Retirement and Health Fair: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell. This fall festival offers lunch and more than 20 vendors offering information about housing and lifestyle options for seniors. Health screenings for cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure also will be offered. More info: Patricia Gustafson, 425-286-1072.

Free vision screening: 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Vision screening, eyeglass adjustments and minor repairs will be offered by North Cascade Eye Associates. More info: 360-387-0222.

Weekend MBA information night: 6 p.m. Wednesday in room 160 of Gray Wolf Hall at the University Center of North Puget Sound on the campus of Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St. Learn more about Western Washington University’s weekend MBA. More info: 360-650-3717 or weekendmba@wwu.edu.

Coal Trains Pro and Con: 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Everett Main Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County’s September topic weighs the coal train debate. More info: 425-259-0728.

Get the Most from Your Workout: 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Monroe/Sky Valley Family YMCA, 14033 Fryelands Blvd. Free to the community. Part of the branch’s fifth anniversary celebration. More info: www.ymca-snoco.org/monroe.

Coal Trains Pro and Con: 10 a.m. Thursday at the Pancake Haus, 530 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County’s September topic is coal trains. More info: 425-776-3071.

Fabulous High School Days: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Friday at the Lynnwood Senior Center, located at 19000 44th Ave. W. Relive your high school days. Wear your favorite clothes from your school days for a costume contest or come as you are. Cost is $8 for members, $13 for non-members. Registration is required. More info: 425-670-5050.

Fall Nature Walk: 11 a.m. Friday at the Northwest Stream Center visitors building, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Learn about native plants and their importance to fish, wildlife and people. Cost is $5 for Adopt A Stream Foundation members and $7 for non-members. Registration is required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Flick and Float: 8 p.m. Friday at the Monroe/Sky Valley Family YMCA, 14033 Fryelands Blvd. Free showing of “Finding Nemo” to the community. Part of the branch’s fifth anniversary celebration. More info: www.ymca-snoco.org/monroe.

Recycle Drive: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of Cascade High School, 801 E. Casino Road, Everett. Acceptable items: washers, dryers, dishwashers, barbecue grills, printers, chain-link fencing, weights, cable and wire, nuts and bolts, lawn mowers, metal pipes, and any other metal products. Proceeds benefit the CHS cross-country team.

Intercultural Festival: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Saint Thomas More Parish, 6511 176th St. SW, Lynnwood. Admission is free. Sample foods and see displays of costumes and artifacts from around the world. The event includes raffle prizes, folk dancing, music and kids activities, along with a multilingual Mass at 5 p.m. More info: 425-743-2929, www.stmp.org

Every Child Ready to Read and Rock!: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. Musician Charlie Hope sings interactive songs that promote “Ready Reader” skills. Free and for all ages. More info: 360-568-2898 or 877-766-4753.

Solarize Mukilteo workshop: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday at Mukilteo City Hall, 11930 Cyrus Way. Learn about a community-led initiative to bring solar energy to homes and businesses in zip code 98275 and surrounding areas. More info: www.solarizewa.org.

Poker fundraiser: 2 p.m. Sunday at Flight’s Pub, 7601 Evergreen Way, Everett. Part of the second annual John Sorensen Charity Texas Hold-em Tournaments to raise funds for Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County. More info: 425-347-6659.

Square dancing classes: 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Masonic Hall, 515 Dayton St. The Checkerboard Squares offer a free spaghetti dinner and give an introduction to square dancing. More info: Sheryl at 425-267-0775 or Roy at 206-949-0114.

Harvest Jubilee Festival &Farm Tour: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday around Stanwood, Camano and Silvana, with centralized activities at the Port Susan Farmers Market in downtown Stanwood on Viking Way. This free event, now in its sixth year, aims to inspire future farmers and food entrepreneurs, as well as to entertain and educate everyone who attends. More info: www.harvestjubilee.org, 360-629-0562.

Family Caregiver Workshop: 1-3 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Speakers are Kamilia Dunsky, mental health program manager, and Ellis Waller, a gerontologist. Registration required; contact Carmen at 425-670-8984 ext. 22 or crasmussen@lcsnw.org.

ACT! program for overweight youth: 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays starting Sept. 24 at the Mill Creek YMCA, 13723 Puget Park Drive. This nutrition, activity and self-improvement program is aimed at children ages 8 to 11 who are overweight or at risk of becoming overweight. More info: Jeralin Olson, 425-357-3033 or www.ymca-snoco.org/act.

R-74 panel discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Part of the Sno-Isle Libraries’ “Issues That Matter” series. Referendum 74 is on the November ballot and seeks to nullify the state’s recent law legalizing same-sex marriage. More info: www.sno-isle.org/explore/issuesthatmatter/.

Twilight Rain Garden Tour: 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Jackson Conference Center at Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St. Join the Snohomish Conservation District on an autumn stroll through Everett’s Northwest Neighborhood to see seven rain gardens installed to combat neighborhood flooding problems. Free tour but registration requested at http://twilighttoureverett.eventbrite.com or call 425-357-6010.

21 Acres Food Hub informational meeting: 8-10 a.m. Sept. 25 at the 21 Acres Center for Local Food and Sustainable Living, 13701 NE 171st Ave. in Woodinville. Local farmers are invited to learn about this new aggregation and distribution site for Seattle and Tacoma deliveries. More info: www.21acres.org.

ACT! program for overweight youth: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays starting Sept. 25 at the Mukilteo YMCA, 10601 47th Place W. This nutrition, activity and self-improvement program is aimed at children ages 8 to 11 who are overweight or at risk of becoming overweight. More info: Laurie George, 425-493-2407 or www.ymca-snoco.org/act.

Life Care Planning Issues for Senior and Their Families: 10-11 a.m. Sept. 26 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. This free “Getting Your Ducks in a Row” seminar is presented by Jim Dolan of the Jones, Butler, Dolan law firm. More info: Ginny, of Senior Services of Island County, at 360-387-6201.

Snohomish County 4-H informational meeting: 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 27 in the Beef Pavilion at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. Learn about the many different clubs available to youth in kindergarten to 12th grade, including livestock, electronics, motorcycles and performing arts, among many more. Registration is appreciated: 425-357-6044.

Apple Bake-off: 12 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Monroe/Sky Valley Family YMCA, 14033 Fryelands Blvd. Free to the community. Part of the branch’s fifth anniversary celebration. More info: www.ymca-snoco.org/monroe.

R-74 panel discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Part of the Sno-Isle Libraries’ “Issues That Matter” series. Referendum 74 is on the November ballot and seeks to nullify the state’s recent law legalizing same-sex marriage. More info: www.sno-isle.org/explore/issuesthatmatter/.

Fall Holiday Gem Bazaar: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 28-29 at Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. This Everett Rock and Gem Club-sponsored event features different sellers each day. Free admission and refreshments. More info: www.everettrockclub.com.

Barbecue: 4-7 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Monroe/Sky Valley Family YMCA, 14033 Fryelands Blvd. Free to the community. Part of the branch’s fifth anniversary celebration. More info: www.ymca-snoco.org/monroe.

Schack-toberfest: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 29 and 12-5 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave. in Everett. This art festival features a glass pumpkin patch, live glass blowing and activities for kids. Admission is free. More info: 425-259-5050, www.schack.org.

Young at Heart dinner and auction: 5:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Cost is $40, available at the center’s administrative office. More info: 425-774-5555.

Beer and Brat Night: 6-9 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave. A 21-and-older event featuring an auction, live music, local beers, bratwursts and hard cider, as well as a demonstration by master glass blower James Mongrain. Tickets are $20 for Schack members, $25 for non-members and $30 at the door, souvenir pint glass included. More info: 425-259-5050, www.schack.org.

Pumpkin-carving contest: 1-4 p.m. Sept. 29 at the gazebo at North Cove Park, 1812 Main St. in downtown Lake Stevens. Avoid the mess at home and carve your pumpkins at this Oktoberfest celebration. Contest entry fee is $2 per pumpkin, or $5 per family. Markers, paints and foam stickers provided for younger participants. More info: www.lakestevenschamber.com.

Lobsta Mania: 4-7 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road. Come and enjoy lobsters shipped directly from Maine. Cost is $25. More info: 360-387-0222.

How to work a bazaar: 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 29 at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. Marysville Parks and Recreation offers a one-day workshop on “How to Sell Crafts at Bazaars, Fairs and Festivals.” Cost is $25 plus $6 for materials. More info: 360-363-8450 or www.marysvillewa.gov.

Downloading Free eBooks and Audiobooks: 10:30 a.m.-noon Sept. 29 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Learn how to install software, search for and check out e-books and audiobooks, and transfer them to your device. Register at www.sno-isle.org or by phone at 425-493-8202.

The Secret Life of Cats: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Everett Animal Shelter, 333 Smith Island Road. This special adoption event includes reduced rates and prizes, as well as fun activities, such as feline tarot card readings and tattoos.

Snohomish Classic Car and Hot Rod Display: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 30 in downtown Snohomish. The free car show celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. More info: www.cityofsnohomish.com or 360-568-2526.

Supercalifragalistic Vintage Fashion Show: 2 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell. The Kenmore Senior Center presents this sentimental fashion journey. Light refreshments will be served. Advance ticket sales of $10 per person, available at the Northshore Senior Center reception desk. More info: www.northshoreseniorcenter.org.

Lunch: 12-2 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd. in Arlington. Cost is $7 for seniors; $8 for adults; $5 for children under 12 years old. More info: 360-653-4551.

Citizenship class: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 1 to Nov. 5, at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. A free six-week class preparing participants for the history and civics examination, a requirement for naturalization. Registration required, but late registrations welcome. To register: www.sno-isle.org/?ID=1840 or 360-568-2898.

Rosemaling class: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 1, 8, 15 and 29 at the Bothell Sons of Norway, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway. Beginners as well as advanced rosemalers are welcome. Cost is $95 for lodge members and $105 to non-members, plus cost of supplies. Registration is required. More info: Selma Snaring, 425-385-2144.

ACT! program for overweight youth: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays starting Oct. 2 at the Monroe YMCA, 14033 Fryelands Blvd. This nutrition, activity and self-improvement program is aimed at children ages 8 to 11 who are overweight or at risk of becoming overweight. More info: Lynnette Monpas, 360-804-2162 or www.ymca-snoco.org/act.

Putting the Garden to Bed: 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 3 in the Mill Creek City Council Chambers, 15728 Main St. The Snohomish Conservation District offers this fall yard care class. Register at http://millcreek.eventbrite.com. More info: 425-335-5634 ext. 4.

Small Business Accounting Workshop: 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave. in Marysville. Marysville Parks and Recreation offers this one-day workshop for those interested in learning small business accounting. Cost is $25. Great class for crafters, small shop owners and others. To register: 360-363-8450 or www.marysvillewa.gov.

Elegant High Tea: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 6 at Garden Court Retirement Center, 520 112th St. SW in Everett. This Mill Creek Garden Club event benefits its “Giving Through Gardening” school grants program. Tickets are $15. Reserve by Sept. 28. More info: Mary Ann, 425-316-8305, www.millcreekgardenclub.com.

WAYS TO HELP

Sew quilts for traumatized kids: Project Linus and United Way plan a Day of Caring Quilting Bee from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Parish Hall, 330 Union St. in Snohomish. Drop in anytime to help sew, iron, inspect, pin, fringe and tie, or to donate completed blankets, fabric and sewing supplies. More info: Diane, 425-252-4524.

Friendship Walk and Car Wash: 11 a.m. Saturday at the Legion Park gazebo, 114 N. Olympic Ave. in Arlington. People can walk a one-mile route and get their car washed to benefit Village Community Services and its Village Music and Arts program. Suggested donation for the walk is $25; for the car wash, $10. A resource mini-fair, food and live music round out the event. More info: 360-653-7752 ext. 14 or www.villagecommunitysvcs.org.

Benefit for Costa Rican charity: 8 a.m. Saturday at Northshore Christian Church, 5700 23rd Drive W. in Everett. This 3.3-mile run-walk fundraiser benefits the Children’s Feeding Center in Costa Rica. More info: www.firstgiving.com/loveatwork/northshore-race-4-more.

Share your garden surplus: The Everett Food Bank would love to accept donations of fruits and vegetables from local gardens. Donate directly at 1230 Broadway in Everett, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays. The Trestle Homeschool Association Kids Care Club also is collecting garden donations, through Sept. 24, with a collection bin at the Sno-Isle Food Co-op, 2804 Grand Ave., Everett, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Volunteer with United Way: The United Way of Snohomish County is looking for volunteers, projects and nonprofits that wish to be part of the 19th annual Days of Caring. The event is scheduled for Friday and Saturday. Volunteers were to sign up for projects earlier this month. More info: 425-374-5549, www.uwsc.org/daysofcaring.php.

Big Brothers Big Sisters auction: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Snohomish County seeks sponsors and items to auction at its annual Dream Builders Auction on Sept. 29 at the Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW. More info: 425-252-2227, mjohnson@bbbs-snoco.org, http://auction.bbbs-snoco.org.

Project Linus Make A Blanket Day: 12-5 p.m. Sept. 30 at Pacific Fabrics, 10203 Evergreen Way, Everett. Drop in anytime to help sew, iron, inspect, pin, fringe and tie, or to donate completed blankets, fabric and sewing supplies. More info: Diane, 425-252-4524.

Blankets needed for victims of domestic violence: Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County seeks new or slightly used twin blankets and towels for victims of domestic abuse and their children. Bring donations to New and Again Thrift Shoppe, 3116 Rucker Ave. in Everett. More info: Stephanie Civey, 425-259-2827 ext. 13 or stephanie@dvs-snoco.org.

Help out at Habitat Store: Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County is looking for volunteers to help staff its store. The Christian organization seeks volunteers for four-hour shifts from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. The store is located at 2302 Broadway Ave. in Everett More info: 425-903-4430 or www.habitatsnohomish.org.

Center needs drivers: The Mill Creek Senior Center seeks volunteers to help drive members for the center’s weekly trips. Volunteers choose what trips to help. Lunch is provided. Call 425-948-7170 to set an interview appointment.

Vet center needs help: Healing Hearts In Hope Veteran Retreat Center seeks volunteers to help clean trails and organize fundraisers, among other things. The nonprofit helps veterans by providing a retreat. It is located at 28902 Mountain Loop Highway, Granite Falls. More info: Teresa, 360-691-6284 or hhhvrcfounder@netzero.com.

Assist cancer patients: The Cancer Resource Center at the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership seeks volunteers to work weekly four-hour shifts meeting with cancer patients and caregivers to provide support. Drivers for the Road to Recovery program also are needed. The program provides rides for cancer patients to their treatments and appointments. Volunteers use their own vehicles and get mileage reimbursement. More info: 425-322-1114.

Volunteer Chore Services: This program of Catholic Community Services seeks volunteers to assist with household chores and more, enabling elders and adults with disabilities to remain independent in their own homes. Volunteers can help the same person each week or be listed for on-call assistance. More info: Cherisse Webb, 425-374-6323.

The Binky Patrol: A group of quilters, knitters and crocheters who make “binkies” for children in traumatic situations seeks volunteers and donations of fabric, yarn or thread. Meetings are on the first Sunday of the month in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7198.

Kids’ Kloset: Arlington Kids’ Kloset seeks volunteers to work weekly, three-hour shifts helping needy families shop for school clothing. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to noon and 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon and 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays. Donations of gently used clothing and books also are needed. More info: 360-435-4875.

Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County: Volunteers are needed to visit patients, deliver supplies, work in the office and help with events. Information sessions are held from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at 2731 Wetmore Ave., Everett. More info: 425-261-4815.

Knitting to Make a Difference: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays at the Lynnwood Senior Center, 19000 44th Ave. W. The group is accepting people from all skills levels to make blankets, hats and scarves for babies and homeless children. Needles and yarn provided. The fee is $5. More info: 425-670-5050.

Role models needed for at-risk youth: Volunteers of America Western Washington is looking for committed, dependable adults, 21 and older, for the Mentoring Children of Promise program. More info: mcp@voaww.org.

Soup kitchen volunteers: The Salt for the Earth Soup Kitchen needs volunteers to help prepare, cook, serve and clean up starting at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Westminster Presbyterian Church. 2531 Hoyt Ave. Everett. Volunteers must be able to lift 25 pounds and go up and down stairs. The group also is looking for a box truck to pick up food for food banks in Snohomish County. More info: Sandra, 425-355-1042.

YWCA seeks donations: The YWCA of Snohomish County is gathering personal care products. Donations can be dropped off at the YWCA of Seattle-King-Snohomish office, 3301 Broadway in Everett. More info: Luanne Kunz, 425-258-2766, ext. 150.

Service classes: The Mill Creek Senior Center, at 15720 Main St., Suite 210, offers free classes in training, resource referral and counseling for older adults in need of care and their families. To get started or for more information, call Lee Gresko at 425-948-7183.

Arlington Food Bank: Arlington-area businesses and community groups are needed to hold food drives. Volunteers also are needed. More info: Dori, 360-435-1631.

Collect water samples: Snohomish County Surface Water Management seeks volunteers to collect water quality samples in Lake Goodwin, Lost Lake and Lake Shoecraft. All training and equipment is provided except for a boat. Volunteers need to commit to a few hours each month from May through October. For more information, call Marisa Burghdoff at 425-388-3464, or go to www.lakes.surfacewater.info, or go to www.snoco.org and search for “Lakes.”

Hands of Hope Food Bank: Help your neighbors in need by volunteering at the food bank or making a donation. To make a donation, send checks to 9506 Seventh Ave. SE, Everett, WA 98208, or bring in your food donation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. More info: 425-355-5985.

Humane Society: Volunteers are needed to transport bags of cat litter and pet food, and the occasional animal, from Arlington and Stanwood. More info: 360-652-5844, hmnsoc@aol.com.

Kloz 4 Kidz: The free clothing center for kids in need in the Marysville area seeks donations of clean, gently used clothing and cash donations. Call 360-659-8521 for an appointment or volunteer information.

Marysville Community Food Bank: Volunteers are needed to help sort food, drive and other tasks. The food bank is at 4150 88th St. NE, Marysville. More info: 360-658-1054, www.marysvillecommunityfb.com.

Marysville community lunch: Volunteers are needed to help buy, prepare and serve food from 1 to 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Evergreen Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1607 Fourth St., Marysville. More info: Teri, 360-658-4472.

Mentoring Children of Promise: A community-based mentoring program for children with incarcerated parents seeks committed, dependable adults, 21 and older, to have fun and be positive role models to at-risk children. Other volunteer opportunities also available. More info: Wendi, 425-259-2973 ext. 2717 or mcp@voaww.org.

Partners in Palliative Care: Seeks volunteer listeners for its support program. More info: 425-261-4769.

Road to Recovery: American Cancer Society program seeks volunteer drivers for cancer patients. More info: Jerri Wood, 425-322-1114 or jerri.wood@cancer.org.[URL]

Stanwood-Camano Community Resource Center: Volunteer opportunities for youth and adults, including working in the bookstore and doing grounds maintenance at the center at 9620 271st St. NW, Stanwood. More info: 360-629-5257.

Stillaguamish Senior Center: ;http://www.marysvillecommunityfb.com[URL]Needs volunteers for various positions, including sorting clothes, driving a bus and helping in the kitchen. The center is at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. More info: DJ, 360-653-4551, ext. 228.[/URL]

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VGAL: Snohomish County Volunteer Guardian ad Litem program needs Spanish-speaking volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the dependency court area. Contact the VGAL Program for a volunteer application at 425-388-7854.

;http://www.allbreedhorserezq.com[URL]Volunteer at the visitor center: The Marysville Tulalip Visitor Center seeks volunteers to work at least once a week for up to four hours at a time, any day of the week. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. More info: Sylvia Johnston at 360-659-7700.

Groups

Amputee support group: 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at New Life Church, 6830 Highland Drive in Everett. This group provides support and information to people who have experienced or are facing amputation. Families and friends are invited. More info: Maurine at 425-338-1395 or maurinemoyer@aol.com, or Betsy at 206-321-2997.

Bingo: 12:30-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Cost is $2 for three-on. Everybody older than 50 can participate. More info: 425-257-8780, [/URL]www.ci.everett.wa.us/seniors;http://www.ci.everett.wa.us/seniors[URL].

Double-deck pinochle: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 4:30 p.m. Thursdays at Scriber Gardens/GenCare, 6024 200 St. SW, Lynnwood. More info: Carla, 425-771-5471.

Employment Network: 10 a.m.-noon Fridays at the North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE., Mill Creek. Free help with job searches, resume writing and interviewing. More info: 425-743-2386.

ESL Talk Time: Adults seeking to improve their English-speaking skills are invited to attend ESL Talk Time at local libraries. The free one-hour talks are scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the Monroe Library meeting room, 1070 Village Way, and at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. More info: call 360-794-7851 (Monroe) or 425-493-8202 (Mukilteo).

Family support group: 7:30-9 p.m. the second Monday of the month at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100th St. NE, Marysville. A group for family members of adults living with mental illness to share ideas about coping and becoming better caregivers for their loved ones. More info: Wendy, 206-790-0162.

Snohomish Library Genealogy Workgroup: 10 a.m. the fourth Saturday of the month, starting Oct. 27, and excluding December. Geared at those interested in genealogy and makes use of the library’s extensive genealogical collection.

Lymphedema support group meeting: 6-8 p.m. the third Thursday of the month in conference room B at Providence Regional Medical Center, Pacific Campus, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett. More info: Kim@kimsfocus.net.

Mothers and More: 7:30-9 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at Spotted Cow Cream and Bean, 15118 Main St. in Mill Creek Town Center. Prospective members welcome. More info: membership@snohomishmoms.org.

MS self-help group, Lynnwood: 1-2:30 p.m. the third Friday of the month in the group room at the YWCA Village, 19703 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. More info: Sharon Todd, 360-651-9720.

MS self-help group, Marysville: 10:30 a.m.-noon the second Saturday of the month, except July and August, at Cascade Christian Reformed Church, 13908 51st Ave. NE, Marysville. More info: Linda, 425-238-0849.

Mukilteo Library Knitting Group: 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays starting Sept. 13 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Knitters of all skill levels are welcome. Beginners: bring a pair of No. 8 or No. 9 needles and a skein of worsted-weight yarn.

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays: 7 p.m. the third Monday of the month at the Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave. This is the Everett chapter of the national support group. More info: [/URL]www.pflag.org;http://www.pflag.org[URL].

Parkinson’s disease support group: 2-4 p.m. the fourth Saturday of the month at the Rainier Room, 1330 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 425-327-9401.

Puget Sound Camera Club: 7 p.m. every second, fourth and fifth Monday of the month at Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave. W., Edmonds. More info: 425-776-2442.

Puget Sound Singles: An active group of single people over age 50 join for fun activities, such as movie nights, car races, oldies car show, potlucks, day trips, dinner adventures and weekly breakfasts at 9 a.m. Saturday at Denny’s, 132 128th St. SW, Everett. More info: Marsha, 206-713-7102.

Running club, Mukilteo: 7:30 a.m. Saturdays at Harbour Pointe Middle School, 5000 Harbour Pointe Blvd. All ages and abilities welcome. The group runs a 4-mile loop at a conversational pace. More info: mukrunclub@gmail.com.

Running group, Monroe: 9:30 a.m. Saturdays and 6 p.m. Wednesdays at the YMCA, 14033 Fryelands Blvd., Monroe. Runners of all ages and skill levels can attend. YMCA membership is not required. More info: 360-805-1879.

Support group for parents of children with behavioral problems: 7-9:30 p.m. Thursdays at Zion Lutheran Church, 4634 Alger Ave., Everett. The network offers peer-to-peer support for parents struggling with children exhibiting risky behaviors such as drug or alcohol use. Groups are confidential and free. More info: 888-468-2620 or [/URL]www.cpsn.org;http://www.cpsn.org[URL].

Support group for special education parents in the Everett School District: 6:30-8 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month, except December, at View Ridge Elementary School, 202 Alder St., Everett.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the Port of Everett Conference Center, 404 14th St., Everett. The group supports the Coast Guard, teaches boating safety classes and conducts free vessel examinations. More info: Marie Porterfield, 425-629-3241, 509-949-6715 or Marie.Porterfield64@gmail.com.

Widow support groups: Widowed Information Consultation Services has ongoing support groups for widowed men and women in Everett, Lynnwood and Monroe. More info: 425-252-7617.[/URL]