Community Extra Calendar
Published 11:05 pm Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Meetings
Arlington Kiwanis Club: 7 p.m. at the Arlington Boys &Girls Club every first and third Wednesday at 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington.
Catholic Daughters of America, St. Rita Court of Everett: 10:30 a.m. third Saturdays at Washington Oakes Retirement Home, 1717 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Barbara, 425-514-3016, or Dorothy, 425-377-6202.
Edmonds Kiwanis Club: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. 425-771-8949
Edmonds Lions Club: 6 p.m. second and fourth Mondays at Stevens Hospital cafeteria, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. 425-774-6353.
Everett Central Lions Club: noon on second and fourth Wednesdays at Knights of Columbus Hall, 2913 W. Marine View Drive, Everett. 425-514-5464.
Everett Golden K Kiwanis Club: 10 a.m. Thursdays at 3120 Wetmore Ave. Room B56. A speaker at every meeting except the first Thursday of the month.
Everett Pacesetters Toastmaster Club: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays at Washington Oaks, 1717 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. A club for those interested in becoming a better speaker, listener and communicator. Heather, 425-252-7649.
Everett PROBUS Club: Meets for fellowship and a program at 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Firefighters Hall, 2411 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 425-334-4327.
Evergreen Republican Women’s Club: Dinner at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. May 20 at Shawn O’Donnell’s Restaurant, 122 128th St. SE, Everett. Reservations and $15 payment must be made in advance of the dinner. RSVP by Monday to 425-231-0665 or evergreenrepublicanwomen@yahoo.com.
Got’Cha Referrals: A business networking group that meets from 7:15 to 8:45 a.m. Wednesdays at the Crystal Creek Cafe, 21616 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. 425 775-6295, www.gotchareferrals.com.
PBY Memorial Foundation: 11:30 a.m. fourth Tuesdays at the CPO Club on Ault Field Road, Oak Harbor. Speakers’ talks are related to a range of historical subjects.
Retired Public Employees: 1:30 p.m. first Tuesdays at Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. 425-514-5919.
Snohomish Rotary Club: 7 a.m. Thursdays, Collector’s Choice Restaurant, 120 Glen Ave., Snohomish. 800-454-9715.
South Everett Lions Club: 7 p.m. first and third Wednesdays at Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. 425-337-0959.
South Everett-Mukilteo Rotary: 12:15 p.m. Fridays at Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE, Everett. www.semr.org.
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Arlington Post 1561: Meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesdays at the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum, 20722 67th Ave. NE, Arlington. All veterans who have served honorably and received a combat or campaign medal are eligible to join. 425-232-8453 or 360-435-6677.
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lynnwood Post 1040: Meets first Thursdays at the Alderwood Youth Club, 19619 24th Ave. W., Lynnwood. All veterans who have served honorably and received a combat or campaign medal are eligible to join. 425-774-7416, 425-697-4102 or 425-486-2637.
Whidbey Island Democratic Club: A public forum from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the Hayes Hall conference room at the Skagit Valley College, 1900 SE. Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. Craig Salins, executive director of Washington Public Campaigns, will be the quest speaker. 360-675-8318.
Music And Theater
St. Mary Magdalen School’s production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”: 1 p.m. May 20 and 7 p.m. May 21 in the St. Mary Magdalen’s Parish Hall, 8517 7th Ave. SE, Everett, Admission is free, but the actors have asked that the audience members each bring a can of food for the St. Vincent dePaul Food Bank.
Village Community Services: Friday music jam sessions, 1 to 3 p.m. at 338 N. MacLeod Ave., Arlington. Kids and adults are invited. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. 360-653-7752, ext. 14.
Events
Art auction: Ends at 3 p.m. May 21 at the Fabric of Life Boutique, 523 Main St., Edmonds. Fabric of Life supports projects that teach capable young African women literacy and income-generating job skills. 425-775-7391 or 425-563-3925, c.schillios@verizon.net.
CASA and Community Flea Market: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 29 at the Camano Center, 141 East Camano Road, Camano Island. Jamba Juice and hot dogs will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the animal shelter will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m All proceeds benefit CASA, a local animal shelter.
Cruzin for a Cure Car and Bike Show: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 23 at the Weston School, 4407 172nd St., Arlington, All proceeds will go to help the American Cancer Society. Tow Mater from the movie “Cars” and built by Jack Walkley in Lake Stevens will be at the event. sites.google.com/site/cruzinforacure/.
Endangered Species Day: 6:30 p.m. May 21 at the new Wildlife Habitat Native Plant Demonstration Garden at Willow Creek Hatchery, 95 Pine St., Edmonds. Thayer Cueter of Just Frogs Toads too! Foundation will give a workshop on Frogs. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. www.pilchuckaudubon.org or susie.schaefer@pilchuckaudubon.org.
Father Guzman and the Publicans Gospel Blues Band: Presented by Catholic Daughters of the Americas St. Rita Court at 7 p.m. Sunday at the PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door and $10 for students. Dorothy Predar, 425-337-6202 or Thelma Kane, 425-355-3714.
Guild C 5K Poker Walk: Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. with the walk beginning at 10 a.m. May 15 at Langus Riverfront Park, 411 Smith Island Road, Everett. Entrance fees are $25 per person, $50 a family of four and $5 each additional family member. Children age 5 and younger are free. Proceeds benefit Providence General Children’s Association. Registration deadline is May 8 to Mary, 425-355-9131.
Lake Stevens High School dinner for senior citizens: 5 p.m. tonight at Lake Stevens High School, 2908 113th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens. Hosted by high school students with live musical entertainment provided by LSHS alumni and students, as well as several games of Bingo. RSVP with number of guests to joe_cronin@lkstevens.wednet.edu or by calling 425-335-1515.
Locks of Love: A community event held by Girl Scout Troop 40830 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pilchuck Elementary, 12806 20th St. NE, Lake Stevens. Donate hair, money or time during the event. Cassandra White, 425-377-1395, whitemcmc@comcast.net.
Lynnwood Rotary Rummage Round Up and Sale: Deliver items to Meadowdale High School, 6002 168th St., Lynnwood. June 24, 25. Then shop for new treasures on from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 26. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Lynnwood. www.Lynnwood RotaryRummageSale.com or www.Lynnwood Rotary.org.
Mammo-Jam: A night of female-fronted bands to benefit breast cancer research at 7 p.m. June 18 at Pacific Rim Supper Club, 3228 Marine Dr. NE, Marysville. Tickets are $10. Bands include Paula Maya, Quarter Past 8, Bad Neighbor, Rebekah Ann Curtis All ages until 10:30 p.m. PacificRimSupperClub.com.
Marysville Kiwanis Club scholarship concert: 7 p.m. May 22 in the Marysville Pilchuck auditorium, 5611 108th St., Marysville. A concert featuring young musicians raising funds for student scholarships. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and $15 for families. Tickets will not be sold at the door. To order tickets or for more information call 360-653-3646.
Marysville Middle School Medieval Faire: 8 to 10:30 a.m. May 21 on the Marysville Middle School football field, 4923 67th St. NE, Marysville. The event will showcase student studies of topics of choice during the medieval era.
Marysville Sons of Italy, Mille Cugini Lodge 2659 spaghetti dinner and raffle: 2 to 6:30 p.m. May 22 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 4200 88th St. NE, Marysville. Tickets are available at the door for $10 for adults, $5 for children 4 to 10. Children under 4 are free. Donations will be given to the Marysville Food Bank and other charities.
Mill Creek Foursquare Church community carnival: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 22 at 1415 164th St. SW, Lynnwood. Carnival games, obstacle course, car washes provided. Free. 425-742-3366, www.mc4square.org.
Pancake Breakfast at the East County Senior Center: 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. Cost is $4 for adults and $2.75 for children under 12. Proceeds are used for the general operating funds of the center. 360-794-6359.
Silvana Fairboard bingo night: Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 6 p.m. Sunday at Viking Hall in Silvana, 1331 E. Pioneer Highway. Cost: $10. 360-652-8682.
Young at Heart auction and dinner: 6 p.m. June 25 at the South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. 425-774-5555.
Zonta installation and awards banquet: 5:30 p.m. social, 6 p.m. dinner May 20 at the Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE., Everett. Jackie Heinricher, CEO of Boo-Shoot Gardens, will speak on how to diminish the carbon footprint worldwide. Cost: $25 per person. 425-348-3501.
Zumba for the Cure: 4 to 5:30 p.m. May 22 at St. Philips Episcopal Church, 4312 84th St. NE., Marysville. All donations benefit Susan G Komen Race for the Cure. Stacy Nice, 425-327-8099.
Classes
East County Senior Center: Free writing class at 2 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each month, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. 360-794-6359.
First Aid and CPR Renewal class: 6 to 9 p.m. May 17 at the Ken Baxter Senior and Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. The class cost is $35. Registration is required. Marysville Parks and Recreation office, 360-363-8400
Third Friday of the month dance: 7:30 p.m. at the South Camano Grange, 2227 S. Camano Drive, Camano Island. Swing dance lesson included in the $8 admission. 360-387-6842.
Groups
Quilceda Carvers: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. fourth Saturday of the month in the Red Barn at Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. This nonprofit group is dedicated to promoting interest in the art of woodcarving and community service. Woodcarving class is 9 a.m. to noon. Potluck and show-and-tell from noon to 2 p.m. www.quilcedacarvers.com.
Lynnwood MS self help group: 1 to 2:30 p.m. on third Fridays in the group room at the YWCA Village, at 19703 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Meetings will held on the third Friday of every month. Sharon Todd, 360-651-9720.
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.
Mukilteo Arts Guild Writers Group: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays at Mukilteo YMCA, 10601 47th Place W., Mukilteo. A literary salon for writers seeking supportive, collaborative and honest community of friends. The group is open to writers from all genres. 425-338-0114.
Nonsmoking Single 60s Group: Bowl every Thursday morning. Other activities include card games, tours and movies. 425-357-1417 or 360-659-1024.
Parkinson’s disease support group: 2 to 4 p.m. fourth Saturdays in the Rainier Room at 1330 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 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. 425-776-2442.
Snohomish Antique Study Club: 6:30 p.m. every fourth Wednesday in the meeting room at Snohomish City Library, 311 Maple Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-8095.
Support group for caregivers: Daytime group at 10 a.m. every first Thursday. Evening group at 6 p.m. the last Wednesday of every month. Both groups meet at Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett. Prayer, brief Bible study and sharing with one another. 425-355-6005.
Support group for special education parents in the Everett School District: 6:30 to 8 p.m. every third Thursday at the ARC of Snohomish County, 2500 Hewitt Ave., Suite 300, Everett. www.arcsno.org.
Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers: 1 to 3 p.m. second Tuesdays at 2720 Heller Road, Oak Harbor. Lyle Zimmerman, 360-675-5565, zimlj@verizon.net, or Ruth Hancock, 360-675-4086, randr.hancock@verizon.net.
Widow support group: Widowed Information Consultation Services has ongoing support groups for widowed men and women in Everett, Lynnwood and Monroe. 425-252-7617.
Libraries
Granite Falls Library: Family story time at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Granite Falls Library, 815 E. Galena St., Granite Falls. 360-691-6087.
Mountlake Terrace Library: Free computer classes at 8:30 a.m. May 11, 22, 25, and 29 at the library, 23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Computer Basics II is a follow-up to the Computer Basics class that teaches mouse and basic navigation skills. Registration is required. 425-776-8722.
Mukilteo Library: Book discussion of “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien, 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. 425-493-8202.
Snohomish Library Kids Cook: 11 a.m. Saturday at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave., Snohomish. All school-age children and caregivers are welcome to come make snacks and their own recipe book. 360-568-2898.
Stanwood Library Book Sale: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW, Stanwood. Sponsored by the Stanwood Camano Friends of the Library. Proceeds from the book sale fund educational programs and informational resources at the Stanwood Library. 360-629-3132.
Ongoing
Daughters of the American Colonists: The Pilchuck Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Colonists meets six times a year. The objectives of the DAC are educational, patriotic and historical. 425-743-5030 or e-mail resOt2ic@verizon.net.
Everett Area Newcomers: Welcomes women new to the area. The group has 10 to 15 different activities available on a monthly basis. Newsletter upon request. 360-320-1773.
Everett Emblem Club: 11 a.m. the second Monday of each month at Everett Elks Lodge, 2802 Hoyt Ave., Everett.
Everett Rock and Gem Club: 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month, First United Methodist Church, 3530 Colby Ave., Everett. Families are encouraged to attend. 360-658-7435.
Everett Senior Center: Table tennis noon to 3 p.m. Mondays, 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon Fridays at 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. 425-257-8780.
Lynnwood Emblem Club: 7:30 p.m. second Wednesdays except July and August at the Lynnwood Elks Lodge, 6620 196th St. SW, Lynnwood.
Mill Creek Seniors Club: Potlucks in the community room at City Hall, 15728 Main St., Mill Creek. The group meets at noon on the first and third Monday of each month. 425-357-1260.
Mill Creek Toastmasters: 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at Merrill Gardens, 14905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek. Call 425-753-0542.
Mothers and More: 7:30 to 9 p.m. every third Tuesday at Spotted Cow Cream and Bean in Mill Creek Town Center. Prospective members are welcome. For information, e-mail membership@snohomishmoms.org.
Pocahontas Tribe 11: 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Redman Hall, 6814 Washington Ave., Everett. 425-259-4567.
Genealogical Society of South Whidbey Island: Meets 1 p.m. the second Monday of the month through June at Trinity Lutheran Church, 18341 Highway 525, Freeland. 360-579-2352.
Intermec Toastmasters: Noon to 1 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays each month, 6001 36th Ave. W., Everett. 425-265-2395.
Salt of the Earth Food Bank: Soup kitchen at noon Tuesdays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free sack lunches or hot meals are served to the homeless, low-income seniors and families, and kids on the streets. 425-355-1042.
Snohomish City Toastmasters: 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Fridays, Collector’s Choice Restaurant, 120 Glen Ave., Snohomish. Visitors welcome. 425-971-3218.
Sno-Isle Genealogical Society: 6 p.m. first Wednesdays except July and August at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Brick-wall session begins at 6 p.m., the meeting is at 6:30 p.m. and the program is at 7 p.m. The genealogical research library, 19827 Poplar Way, Lynnwood, is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. 425-775-6267.
Sultan’s Early Words Toastmasters: 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, Sultan Community Center, 319 Main St., Sultan. Visitors welcome. 425-346-7077.
Valley Spinners Guild: 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1512 Pine St., Snohomish. Learn to spin wool. Alice Lake, 360-668-8196, e-mail valleyspinnersguild@gmail.com or http://valleyspinners guild.wordpress.com
