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Events

Ransacked Attic Sale: The annual Northshore Senior Center rummage sale runs 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 6 and 7, and 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 8, at 10201 E Riverside Drive, Bothell. Granny’s Kitchen open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bake sale, too. More info: 425-286-1024.

Whidbey Island Fair: The Whidbey Island Fair (formerly the Island County Fair) continues 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Aug. 7 and 8, and 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 9, at 819 Camano Ave., Langley. There will be 4-H activities, art displays. Admission is $5-$8 daily, free up to age 5. More info: www.islandcountyfair.com.

Marysville Street Festival: Handmade and Homegrown runs 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 7 and 8, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 9, at State Avenue and Third Street in Marysville. Free admission. Music, local vendors, kids activities and food. More info: www.facebook.com/marysville streetfestival.

Surplus sale: The city of Stanwood holds an outdoor surplus sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 8 at Ovenell Park, 10520 Saratoga Drive. Open to the public. Priced-to-sell items, such as desks, filing cabinets, cubicles, chairs and more. More info: www.ci.stanwood.wa.us, 360-629-2181 ext. 100.

Mutt Strut: The annual dog-lover’s event is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 8 at Langus Riverfront Park, 400 Smith Island Road, Everett. Free admission. Community dog walk, competitions, vendors, free dog and cat microchipping, “Canine Good Citizenship” evaluations and more. More info: everettwa.gov/656/Mutt-Strut.

Pennies for Puppies: A fundraiser kickoff to build a K-9 unit for the Arlington Police Department is set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Arlington Municipal Airport, 18204 59th Drive NE. A 3-on-3 basketball tournament is also scheduled there that day. Meet a K-9 handler, tour a police car, view a demonstration. More info: www.policepuppies.org, or www.facebook.com/Arlington CrimePreventionLeague.

Car show: The Camano Center’s annual Car Show and Outdoor Market is set for 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Free admission. Music, food, art show, vendors, raffles, beer garden. More info: camanocenter.org.

Book sale: The Friends of the Camano Island Library hold a book sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 8 at the new library, 848 N. Sunrise Blvd.

Stories in the garden: A free children’s event, including story time, art and a garden activity, is set for 11 a.m. Aug. 8 at the Arlington Community Garden, across from the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave.

Warm Beach festival: Summerfest will be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 8 at Warm Beach Community Association Park, 19016 94th Drive NW, Stanwood. Chicken Poop Bingo, Junquefest, silent auction, kids activities, bake sale, snow cones, burgers and hot dogs, and more. New this year is a beer garden.

Guns ‘n’ Hoses: Lake Stevens police and firefighters square off for a Guns ‘n’ Hoses softball challenge, 3 p.m. Aug. 8 at Lake Stevens High School, 2908 113th Ave. NE. Before that, from 2-4 p.m., enjoy a barbecue brats and hot dog lunch for $5. Donations of composition notebooks for the Lake Stevens Family Center also will be accepted. More info: 425-212-3046.

Rocks, gems: A rock and gem sale by the Maplewood Rock and Gem Club of Edmonds is set for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 8 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 9 at 8802 196th St. SW. Free admission. Free rock for each child. More info: www.maplewood rockclub.com.

Powwow: The Stillaguamish Festival of the River and Pow Wow is set for Aug. 8-9 at River Meadows Park, 20416 Jordan Road, Arlington. Entertainment, pow wow, live music, children’s activities. Gates open at 10 a.m. Admission is free; parking is $10. More info: www.stillaguamish.nsn.us.

Buffet brunch: 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 9 at the Camano Island Yacht Club, 129 N. Sunset Drive. Bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, blueberry pancakes, fruit, sweet rolls and beverages for $9, $5 younger than 9; omelets $1 extra.

Sunday dinner: 12-2 p.m. Aug. 9 (second Sunday, except special holidays) at the Horseshoe Grange, 16424 Broadway in Snohomish. Home-style roast beef with fixings and homemade pie. Cost is $9, $4.50 ages 6-12. Live music. Proceeds support upkeep of the grange. More info: 425-316-1991.

Salmon barbecue: 5-6:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Salmon, salad, fruit, dessert and beverage. Cost is $9 members, $13 non-members. Reservations required. More info: 425-774-5555.

Trout: A showing of the 1969 16 mm film “The Way of Trout” will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 11 and 4 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Northwest Stream Center at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Followed by a viewing of the local Trout Stream Exhibit. Cost is $5 Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $7 non-members. Registration required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Edmonds birthday: Edmonds celebrates its 125th anniversary with a celebration starting at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 11 on Fifth Avenue N between City Hall and the Historical Museum. Live music, dance and theater performances, visits from mayors past and present, dedication of a new plaza, and presentation of a time capsule. More info: www.bit.ly/edmonds125.

Catapult Attack: Kids ages 5 and up are invited to create a catapult, build a fort, and prepare to do battle, 2 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. More info: 360-794-7851.

Science show: “Outrageous and True,” with funny facts, awesome animals and super science experiments, will be held at 2 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Ages 5-11. More info: 425-493-8202 ext. 3232.

Beavers: Learn “All About Beavers,” 7 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Northwest Stream Center, located at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Includes a short IMAX film and local presentation. Free, but reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.

SeaScare: Brier’s annual SeaScare Parade starts at 7 p.m. Aug. 12 on Brier Road between 232nd Street SW and 238th Street SW. See scary sea creatures, octopi, pirates, boats and more for the Brier Realty Porch Light Parade. A salmon derby, pie eating contest and other entertainment follow. Earlier, a KidsScare is set for noon Aug. 7. More info: seascare.com.

Village dance: Village Community Services’ next Evening with the Arts Dance, for adults who have developmental disabilities (18 and older only), is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at Immaculate Conception Church, 1200 E. Fifth St., Arlington. Hawaiian theme. Cost is $5 and includes snacks. Caregivers and volunteers may attend for free. More info: 360-653-7752 ext. 14.

Taste of Edmonds: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 14 and 15, and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 16, at the Civic Playfield, 310 Sixth Ave. N. Food, fun, music, arts and crafts, beer garden, wine garden, kid’s area and more. Admission is $4 daily, 12 and younger free. More info: www.atasteofedmonds.com.

Tractor show: The Sky Valley Stock and Antique Tractor Club of Monroe’s annual show and threshing bee runs 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 14-16 at the Frohning farm, 19524 Tualco Loop Road, Monroe. Parades, races, hay rides, blacksmith shop, barbecue, entertainment, kids activities and more. Admission is $6, younger than 12 free. Seniors free Aug. 14. Pancake breakfast is $5, 8-10 a.m. daily. More info: 360-568-6689, www.facebook.com/pages/Sky-Valley- Stock-and-Antique-Tractor-Club.

Pancake breakfast: 8-10:30 a.m. Aug. 15 (third Saturday) at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. Cost is $5, $3 younger than 12. Proceeds benefit the center. More info: 360-794-6359.

Superhero talk: T. Andrew Wahl discusses popular superhero characters as historical lenses, 1:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Mini Comic-Con at Granite Falls Library, 815 E Galena St. Free. More info: bit.ly/WahlsList.

Puppet show: School-age children are invited to meet Possum, King Froggy Wartingham III and a Wishing Well at the Thistle Theatre puppet show, “Mrs. Periwinkle and Possum,” 2 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. Craft, too. More info: 360-794-7851.

Fresh Paint: The annual art fair runs Aug. 15-16 at the Port of Everett Marina. Pottery, glass, jewelry and more from more than 90 local artists. More info: www.schack.org.

Ways to help

Textile drive: A textile collection event is set for 3-7 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Everett Mall to help raise money for automated external defibrillators for local schools. The Nick of Time Foundation Hero Mobile will give CPR demonstrations, Everett firefighters will be on hand, and the first 50 people to donate will receive a $10 Everett Mall gift card. Donate clothing, shoes, hats, gloves, quilts, purses, belts, stuffed animals and more.

Yard sale: A yard sale to support veterinary care at the Humane Society in Arlington is set for 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 8 at 6326 Lakewood Road, Stanwood. Items are from an estate and also include many new and used animal items. More info: hmnsoc@aol.com.

Business support: The Maltby Food Bank seeks donations from local businesses for its charity auction and dinner set for Sept. 12. Donations must be received by Aug. 14. More info: Kristine Willson at 206-854-1182 or auctionchair@maltbyfoodbank.org; bit.ly/MaltbyAuction2015.

Project Linus: The next Project Linus event will be 12:30-2:30 p.m. Aug. 11 (second Tuesday) at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Volunteers make quilts and blankets to donate to Snohomish County kids who have experienced traumatic life events. Materials and equipment provided. Bring a sewing machine if you have one. More info: Diane, 425-252-4524.

Memorial walk: The 3.6-mile Brett Jensen Memorial Walk and Run 7 is set for 9 a.m. Aug. 15 at American Legion Memorial Park, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett. The fee is $25. The event is in memory of Brett Jensen, a Cascade grad who died in 2002 in a fall at his fraternity at the University of Washington. Proceeds benefit a scholarship fund. More info: brettjensen.wordpress.com.

Dog wash: The Camano Animal Shelter Association holds a Dog Wash fundraiser, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 15 at the shelter located on the corner of Can Ku Road and East Camano Drive. Cost is $8 to $12, depending on the size of the dog. For an additional fee, pups can have a manicure. Souvenir bandana included. More info: 360-387-1902, www.camano animalshelter.org.

Guide dog benefit: Tracy Alan Moore, a member of Machinists Union District Lodge 751 who works Boeing in Everett, will perform an Elvis tribute show with his band Rising Sun, 8 p.m., Aug. 15. at Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. The show is a benefit for Guide Dogs of America. Tickets are $12-$25 at historiceveretttheatre.org. More info: 425-258-6766.

Help cats: The next “Basic TNR: Trap, Neuter, Release” class by the Community Cat Coalition is set for 2:30-4:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Everett Animal Shelter, 333 Smith Island Road. Free but reservations required. More info: Penny, cccofwatnrclass@gmail.com or 425-750-2375.

Hospice volunteers: Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County, 2731 Wetmore Ave., Everett, holds its next volunteer information session on Aug. 19 (third Wednesday). Registration required. More info: Joanie at 425-261-4815 or Joan.Hemm@providence.org.

School supplies, Monroe: The Sky Valley Food Bank is collecting school supplies for its Supplies 4 Success back-to-school drive. Needed are backpacks, binders and other school supplies. Drop off donations 8-11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday or 5:30-7 p.m. Monday by mid-August at the food bank, 233 Sky River Parkway. More info: 360-794-7959.

School supplies, Everett: The Everett Public Schools Foundation sponsors its annual Stuff the Bus for Kids school supply drive Aug. 14-16. To volunteer, or to make a monetary donation, go to www.everettsd.org/epsf and click on the link. More info: Kirsten Hansen, khansen@everettsd.org or 425-385-4695.

Donate instruments: Music4Life seeks musical instruments from adults who no longer need them. The nonprofit gets them fully repaired and ready to play, then gives them to participating public school districts for use by children from low-income families. More info: 425-330-4614.

Volunteers, Lynnwood: Clothes For Kids seeks volunteers to help prepare for its back-to-school clothing distribution event Aug. 24. Help is needed to receive and sort clothes, fill racks and stock inventory. Shifts are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, with Tuesday and Thursday evening shifts added in late August. Teens ages 16-18 welcome with parent permission; teens ages 14-15 welcome with parent. More info: 425-741-6500, nlaird@clothesforkids.org.

Chores, errands: Volunteer Chore and Transportation Services, a program of Catholic Community Services, seeks volunteers to assist with household chores, yard care and transportation enabling elders, veterans 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: 425-257-2111, volunteer info@ccsww.org.

Seniors

Luau: The Mountlake Terrace Senior Center holds a Swinging Summer Luau, 4:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at 23000 Lakeview Drive. Cost is $20, or $17 before July 25. Food, tiki drinks, hula dancing, raffle. More info: 425-672-2407.

Peer support group: Meets next 10:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 12 (second and fourth Wednesdays) at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. More info: 360-653-4551.

Scrabble, Everett: Plays next at 12:15 p.m. Aug. 13 (second and fourth Thursdays) at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Age 50 and older. More info: 425-334-2878.

Scrabble, Snohomish: Plays at 12:30 p.m. Mondays at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. All ages welcome.

Walking club: Step Out Edmonds walking club meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 25, starting from the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Registration is $10 and includes a T-shirt. Maps vary each week. Walk at your own pace. Ages 50 and older. More info: 425-774-5555.

Driving safety class: A “55 Alive” defensive driving class is offered 9 a.m.-1 p.m. the second Tuesday to Wednesday of each month at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Cost is $12 AARP members, $14 non-members. To sign up, call 360-653-4551.

Lunch: A light lunch for seniors is served at 11:20 a.m. every Wednesday at the Lake Stevens Senior Center, 2302 Soper Hill Road. Cost is $2.50 for members, $3.50 for non-members. More info: 425-335-0345.

Coffee time: Marysville Parks and Recreation features Café Baxter, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays (except holidays) at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. Free coffee, pastries and conversation. Open to seniors and their adult friends. More info: 360-363-8450.

Enhance Fitness: Group Health Medicare members are invited to take a low-impact aerobics class for free. The class, for ages 50 and older, runs 8:45-9:45 a.m. weekdays in five-week sessions at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. in Everett. No experience needed. Non-Group Health Medicare members can take the class for $30 (three days a week per five-week session). More info: 425-257-8780.

Ceramics: An informal ceramics group with a volunteer instructor meets 9-11 a.m. Thursdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Paints, glazes, tools, bisque, greenware and kiln provided. Cost is $2 a month, or $1 if one visit. Ages 50 and up. More info: Terry, 425-337-6922 or 425-337-5198 (cell).

Table tennis: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, 12:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays and 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Five tables with paddles and balls provided. Cost is $1 per session. For ages 50 and older. More info: 425-257-8780.

Bridge: The Unsanctioned Duplicate Bridge Club has a game begin at 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and at 12 p.m. Saturdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Age 50 and older. Cost is $1. More info: 425-257-8780.

Singles, Active North Sound Socials: Singles age 50 and older share in a variety of social activities, including potlucks, day trips, games, car shows and more. More info: 206-362-2773 or 425-353-6213.

Singles, Puget Sound Singles: Singles over age 50 join for fun activities, such as weekly breakfasts at 9 a.m. Saturdays at the IHOP at Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way, as well as movie nights, potlucks, day trips and dinner adventures. More info: 425-374-3203.

Assistance

Mammograms: The EvergreenHealth Mobile Mammography will make a stop 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 10 and Sept. 14 at EvergreenHealth Primary Care Monroe, 14841 179th Ave. SE, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 28 and Sept. 22 at EvergreenHealth Primary Care Sultan, 615 W. Stevens Ave. To make an appointment: 425-899-2831, evergreenhealth.com/breastcenter.

Swedish/Edmonds: A variety of free support groups and fee-based health classes are offered at the hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. More info: www.swedish.org/classes.

Alzheimer’s caregivers, Arlington: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of those with memory loss meets 10:30 a.m. third Wednesdays in the community room at DSHS Home and Community Services, 3906 172nd St. NE. More info: Amy Leonard, 425-317-3482.

Alzheimer’s caregivers, Everett: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of those with memory loss meets 6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesdays at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 215 W. Mukilteo Blvd. More info: Donna Vande Kieft, 425-423-9571.?Alzheimer’s caregivers, Snohomish: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of those with memory loss meets 7-8:30 p.m. second Thursdays at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. More info: Sheri Pemberton, 425-673-3109.

Caregivers, Marysville: A support group to help those who are dealing with the challenges of unpaid care giving meets 10-11:30 a.m. first and third Tuesdays at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. More info: 360-363-8450.

Caregivers, Lynnwood: A family caregiver support group meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. second Wednesdays at Gencare Scriber Gardens, 6024 200th St. SW, Lynnwood. Refreshments provided. More info: 425-673-7111.

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