Events
Annual Chocolate Lovers’ Gala: Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County is holding its fundraiser at 5 p.m., March 23 at Comcast Arena in Everett. Event includes silent auction, chocolate tasting and live entertainment. Ticket prices are $75 for individuals, $70 per person for couples and entire tables of 10 are available for $650. Invitations and tickets are available until Saturday. For more information, call Debra Bordsen at 425-259-2827, ext. 13 or email at debra@dvs-snoco.org. You can also visit www.dvs-snoco.org/sweetauction.
Bingo marathon: Food and beverages are available for a marathon day of bingo that starts at 1 p.m., March 24, in the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. For more information call 360-568-0934.
Breakfast to benefit foundation: Everett Public Schools Foundation is hosting its annual benefit breakfast from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Thursday in the Hansen conference room at the Comcast Arena in Everett. Funds go to support program initiatives of the foundation that help Everett public school students and staff. For more information regarding foundation programs, visit www.epsfoundation.org. RSVP to Kristie Dutton at kdutton@everettsd.org or call 425-385-4695.
Buffet Brunch: Camano Island Yacht Club invites families to its buffet between 9 a.m. and noon, Saturday, at 129 N. Sunset Drive, Camano Island. Price is $8, $5 for children under 9.
Concert: Classic rock band “The Next Big Thing” is set to play from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. March 17 at Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road. Price is $10 for center members and $12 for non-members. Call 360-387-0222 for more information.
Double-deck pinochle group: Meets at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 4:30 p.m. Thursdays at Scriber Gardens/GenCare, 6024 200 St. SW, Lynnwood. For more information call Carla at 425-771-5471.
Emergency Preparedness: The Camano Center and Safe Harbor Free Clinic is offering a free presentation about personal and neighborhood emergency preparedness at 1 p.m. Saturday, 606 Arrowhead Road.
ESL Talk Time: Adults seeking to improve their English-speaking skills are invited to attend Monroe Library’s ESL Talk Time on Tuesdays. The free one-hour talks are scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Monroe Library meeting room, 1070 Village Way. For more information, call 360-794-7851.
International Dinner Out: 6 p.m. every fourth Wednesday of the month at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. The cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children younger than 12. Call 360-794-6359 for reservations.
Killer Whale tales: Adopt A Stream Foundation is showing a movie about killer whale migration at 11 a.m. Saturday, Northwest Stream Center, McCollum Park, 600 128th Street SE, Everett. Pre-register by calling 425-316-8592. $5 Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $7 non-members. Proceeds benefit the Adopt A Stream Foundation’s Streamkeeper Academy.
Know more about cougars: The Adopt A Stream Foundation invites the public to learn more about the big cats with a presentation at 7 p.m. March 15, at the Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Call 425-316-8592 to reserve your seat. Cost for foundation members is $5, and for non-members is $7. Proceeds benefit the Streamkeeper Academy. To learn more go to www.streamkeeper.org.
Learn to protect your financial assets: Free event scheduled for 10:30 a.m. March 21, at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. No reservations necessary.
Mill Creek Senior Center Waffle Breakfast: The breakfast buffet is from 8:30 to 11 a.m. March 15 at 14905 Bothell-Everett Highway in Mill Creek. Suggested donation is $10. For more information, call 425-948-7170.
Norwegian Genealogy Workshop: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 24 at 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. Cost is $20. Pre-registration is required by Saturday. Please call Selma Snaring at 425-385-2144 for further information and to register. Event organized by the Bothell Sons of Norway.
Pancake Breakfast: 8 to 10:30 a.m. third Saturday of the month, East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. Enjoy pancakes, eggs, ham, sausage, coffee, milk and juice prepared and served by volunteers. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children younger than 12. Proceeds benefit the center. 360-794-6359.
Rain Garden Tour: Learn about the importance of rain gardens by visiting seven of them during a tour in Everett. Tour starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, at Whittier Elementary School library, 916 Oakes Ave. It includes a short presentation and refreshments. To reserve, contact the WSU Extension at MG.Help@wsu.edu or 425-357-6010.
Read with Carmen and Risa: People are invited to come and read with therapy dogs at 3 p.m. Sundays at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. People will be able to read to them for 15 minutes and get a “pawtograph” as a souvenir. For more information, call the library at 425-493-8202.
Resume Workshop: Learn how to advertise your skills and build better resumes. WorkSource is giving the workshop. It starts at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling at 425-493-8202, or online at www.sno-isle.org.
Sherwood Community Services cocktail party: The nonprofit will host a cocktail party from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Swans Trail Farms, 7301 Rivershore Road, Snohomish. The event is free, and no donations are requested. For more information visit Sherwood’s website at www.sherwoodcs.org or on Facebook or Twitter.
Table tennis at the Everett senior center: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, 12:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays at 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. 425-257-8780.
Village Community Services: Friday music jam sessions, 1 to 3 p.m. at 338 N. MacLeod Ave., Arlington. Kids and adults are invited. Children younger than 16 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. 360-653-7752, ext. 14.
Women’s Connection luncheon: Between 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., March 15, at the Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Drive. Cost of the luncheon is $22. Reservations and cancellations are required by Friday. Call Connie at 425-774-4571 or by e-mail at millcreekcwc@yahoo.com.
Groups
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: 7 p.m., second Tuesday of each month at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. The group supports the Coast Guard, teaches boating safety classes and conducts free vessel examinations. Marie Porterfield, 425-629-3241, 509-949-6715 or Marie.Porterfield64@gmail.com.
Employment Network: Free help with job search, resume writing and interviewing. 10 a.m. to noon Fridays at the North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE., Mill Creek. 425-743-2386.
Family support group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. second Monday of every month, Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100 St. NE, Marysville. A group for family members of adults living with mental illness to share ideas about coping and becoming better caregivers to their loved ones. Wendy, 206-790-0162.
Lymphedema Support Group Meeting: 6 to 8 p.m. third Thursday of the month, conference room B, Providence Regional Medical Center, Pacific Campus, 916 Pacific Avenue, Everett, Kim@kimsfocus.net.
Lynnwood MS self-help group: 1 to 2:30 p.m. third Fridays in the group room at the YWCA Village, 19703 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Sharon Todd, 360-651-9720.
Marysville MS self-help group: 10:30 to noon Saturday of each month, except July and August, at Cascade Christian Reformed Church, 13908 51st Ave. NE, Marysville. Barb 360-659-7431, Linda 425-238-0849.
Monroe Running Group: 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. 360-805-1879.
Mothers and More: 7:30 to 9 p.m. third Tuesday, Spotted Cow Cream and Bean in Mill Creek Town Center. Prospective members welcome. Email membership@snohomishmoms.org.
Mukilteo Running Club: 7:30 a.m. Saturdays, above the Harbour Pointe Middle School track. All ages and abilities welcome. The group runs a 4-mile loop at a conversational pace. More info: mukrunclub@gmail.com.
Parkinson’s disease support group: 2 to 4 p.m. fourth Saturday, Rainier Room, 1330 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 425-327-9401.
Puget Sound Camera Club: 7 p.m. every second, fourth and fifth Monday at Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave. W., Edmonds. 425-776-2442.
Puget Sound Singles: A group for people older than 45. Fun, friends, family. Breakfasts on Saturdays. Judy, 425-931-1195.
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays: The Everett chapter of the national support group meets at 7 p.m. third Monday at the Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave. www.pflag.org.
Support group for parents of children with behavioral problems: 7 to 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 behaviors such as abusing drugs or alcohol, truancy or other risky behaviors. Groups are confidential and free. 888-468-2620 or www.cpsn.org.
Silvana Fair Board Auction: The fundraiser for the Silvana Fair is set to start at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Viking Hall, 1331 Pioneer Highway. For more information, visit www.silvanafair.com or call 360-652-8682.
Support group for special education parents in the Everett School District: 6:30 to 8 p.m. every third Wednesday except December at View Ridge Elementary School, 202 Alder St., Everett.
Widow support groups: Widowed Information Consultation Services has ongoing support groups for widowed men and women in Everett, Lynnwood and Monroe. 425-252-7617.
Ways to help
Arlington Food Bank: Looking for Arlington-area businesses and community groups interested in hosting a food drive. Dori, 360-435-1631. Volunteers also needed.
Arlington Kids’ Kloset: Looking for 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. 360-435-4875.
Auction to help Maltby Food Bank: The seventh annual charity auction and dinner to benefit the food bank is scheduled for March 24 at Willows Lodge, 14580 NE 145th St. The food bank is looking for sponsors and donations of auction items. People who wish to help can contact Kristine Willson at 206-854-1182 or kristiwillson@msn.com.
Binky Patrol: The Binky Patrol, a group of quilters, knitters and crocheters who make binkies for children in traumatic situations, is looking for volunteers and donations of fabric, yarn or thread. Meetings are on the first Sunday of each month in Marysville. For more information, call 360-659-7198.
Cancer Resource Center at the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: Looking for 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. 425-322-1114.
Food Bank seeking hosts: Volunteers at the Arlington Community Food Bank are looking for Arlington-area businesses and community groups interested in hosting a food drive. For more information, call Dori, 360-435-1631.
Get certified as a volunteer: Get certification and help people who live in adult family homes through training from the Snohomish County Long Term Care Ombudsman. The training is the days of April 18, 19, 24 and 25. Volunteers are asked to volunteer four hours a week, attend in-service meetings and submit an activity report. For more information and an application packet, contact 425-388-7393 or july.andre@snoco.org. Applications may be printed directly from the county’s website at www1.co.snohomish.wa.us. In the “Search for” box, type “ombudsman”.
Graffiti paint-out: Marysville is organizing its second Graffiti Paint Out from 9 a.m., to noon, April 13, starting at Cedarcrest Middle School, 6400 88th St. The event consist of painting over walls that have graffiti. To sign up or for more information, contact parks maintenance manager Mike Robinson at 360-363-8406 or by email at mrobinson@marysvillewa.gov.
Hands of Hope Food Bank: Help your neighbors in need by volunteering at the food bank or making a donation. For more information on volunteering, call and ask for the director. 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. 425-355-5985.
Hospice volunteers needed: Hospice &Home Care of Snohomish County is looking for volunteers to help in a multitude of ways that could include visiting patients, delivering supplies, working in the office, helping with events, etc. Information sessions are held at either 2 to 4 p.m. or 6 to 8 p.m. hird Wednesday of each month. Please call 425-261-4815 to register and for dates and times.
Humane Society: The organization is seeking volunteers to transport bags of cat litter and pet food from Arlington and Stanwood. It can be done by more than one person. Sometimes transport for animals is also needed. Call 360-652-5844 or email hmnsoc@aol.com if interested.
Humane Society Fundraiser: The Humane Society in Arlington is holding a benefit dinner and auction from 1:30 to 5 p.m., Sunday at The Old Spaghetti Factory, 2509 SW 196th St., Lynnwood. The cost is $26. For more information call 360-652-5844, or email hmnsoc@aol.com.
Kiwanis Club of Snohomish 30th Annual Auction: 5 p.m., March 24, at Hidden Meadows, 11805 Springhetti Road, Snohomish. If you would like to be a community sponsor, or would like to attend, please contact Jay Van Assche at 425-343-2971.
Knitting to Make a Difference: From 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Mondays, at Lynnwood Senior Center, 19000 44th Ave. W. People of all skill levels come together to make blankets, hats and scarves for babies and homeless children. Needles and yarn provided. The fee is $5. For more information, call 425-670-5050.
Kloz 4 Kidz: The free clothing center for kids in need in the Marysville area is seeking donations of clean, gently used clothing and cash donations. Call for an appointment or volunteer information. 360-659-8521.
Marysville Community Food Bank: Looking for volunteers to help with a variety of jobs including food sorters and drivers at 4150 88th St. NE, Marysville. 360-658-1054 or 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. Teri, 360-658-4472.
Mentoring Children of Promise: A community-based mentoring program for children with incarcerated parents is looking for committed, dependable adults, 21 and older, to have fun and be positive role models to at-risk children. Other volunteer opportunities also available. Wendi, 425-259-2973, ext. 2717 or mcp@voaww.org.
Partners in Palliative Care: Seeks volunteer listeners for its support program. 425-261-4769.
PTA auction: Stanwood Elementary School will hold its annual PTA auction and dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday at the school gym, 10227 273rd Place NW, Stanwood. Ticket costs are $5 pre-sale or $10 at the door. Free child care will be provided for school-age children. For more information, contact the office at 360-629-1250.
Road to Recovery: American Cancer Society program seeking volunteer drivers for cancer patients. Jerri Wood, 425-322-1114 or jerri.wood@cancer.org.
Rotary Club dinner and auction: The Rotary Club of South Everett will host a fundraiser dinner and live auction at 5 p.m. March 24 at the Tulalip Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd. Tulalip. Tickets cost $90 per person. For more information contact Terri Stefnik at 425-231-1426.
Rummage Sale: Snohomish Historical Society is organizing a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, at the Waltz Building, 116 Ave. B, in Snohomish. Money raised will go to support the Blackman House Museum. For more information, people can call Darlene Huntington at 360-568-5400.
Seeking older people to help veterans: People are needed to help veterans find the services available to them online or over the phone. About 20 volunteers, working about an hour a week, are needed for the project. Special training for these volunteers is to be made available through Catholic Community Services RSVP and the U.S. Department of Labor/Veterans Affairs. For more information, call 425-374-6374.
Sew Thoughtful: The Clothing &Textile Advisors of Snohomish County plans to sew flannel pajamas for kids at Safe Place in Everett. The group meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 16, at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE., Everett . Materials will be provided. Please bring your sewing machine and basic sewing tools. If you want to help but can’t bring a sewing machine, group needs help cutting and pressing also. Contact Carla Peery at 206-595-9717, or go to Facebook page for more information. Please bring your own lunch.
St. Patrick’s Day Fling: Dinner and auction to help the Humane Society in Arlington are scheduled for Saturday afternoon at the Old Spaghetti Factory, 2509 SW 196th St., Lynnwood. Cost is $26 per person. The Snohomish County Firefighters Pipe and Drum Band is set to be at the event. For more information, call 360-652-5844 or email hmnsoc@aol.com.
Stanwood-Camano Community Resource Center: Volunteer opportunities for youth and adults, including working in the bookstore and doing grounds maintenance, 9620 271st St. NW, Stanwood, 360-629-5257.
Stillaguamish Senior Center: Needs volunteers for various positions, from sorting clothes to, driving a bus, to helping in the kitchen. DJ, 360-653-4551, ext. 228. The center is at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington.
Volunteer at All Breed Equine Rez-Q: Non-profit horse rescue in Marysville needs volunteers. They are open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., seven days a week. All Breed Equine Rez-Q is located at 2415 116th St. NE, Marysville. They need help cleaning stalls and with other horse care needs. It doesn’t matter if you can only commit one day per week, or for a few hours. For more information call Dale at 425-263-6390 or visit All Breed Equine Rez-Q’s website at www.allbreedhorserezq.com.
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.
Volunteer Chore Services: A program of Catholic Community Services is seeking volunteers to help low-income senior clients with everyday household chores, such as washing dishes, vacuuming and laundry. Katie Owen, 425-374-6323.
Volunteer drivers needed for the Meals on Wheels program of Island County Senior Services. The group delivers meals to homebound seniors on Camano Island. The program operates from Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, from about 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Drivers choose what days work best for them. For more information call 360-387-0222 and ask to speak to the folks in the kitchen.
Volunteer at the Visitor Center: The Marysville Tulalip Visitor Center is looking for 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. For more information, contact Sylvia Johnston at 360-659-7700.
Willow Place: Three-hour activity sessions for older teens and adults with developmental disabilities. Exercise, crafts, games, music. The sessions are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at 9610 48th Dr. NE, Marysville. $10 for those with caregivers, $15 for those who come by themselves. 360-653-2324.
YWCA seeks beautician: The YWCA of Snohomish County is looking for a licensed beautician willing to provide free haircuts for women using the clothing program. Free haircuts would be offered from 4 to 7 p.m. on two Thursdays a month. For more information, contact Luanne Kunz at 425-259-2766 ext. 150.
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