Community Extra: Calendar

MEETINGS

Catholic Daughters of America, St. Rita Court of Everett: 10:30 a.m. third Saturdays at Washington Oakes Retirement Home, 1717 Rockefeller in Everett. Order lunch at the front desk before the meeting. Dorothy, 425-377-6202, or Barbara, 425-514-3016.

Everett Garden Club: 10 a.m. Nov. 11 at Memorial Community Church 710 Pecks Drive, Everett. Free program. 425-252-6575.

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 PROBUS Club: Meets for fellowship and a program at 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Firefighters Hall, 2411 Hewitt Ave. 425-334-4327.

Lynnwood Kiwanis Club: 7 a.m. Thursdays, Lynnwood Fire Station, 18800 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. 425-776-7578.

Marysville Kiwanis: 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Village Restaurant, 224 Ash Ave., Marysville. 425-343-5310.

Monroe Kiwanis Club: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Godard Room, Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. 360-805-9457.

Mukilteo Kiwanis Club: 6:30 p.m. first Tuesdays at City Hall, 11930 Cyrus Way, Mukilteo, and second through fourth Tuesdays of every month at the Pointe Restaurant, Harbour Pointe Golf Club, Mukilteo. 425-322-4537.

Northwest Neighborhood Association Meeting: 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at the Everett Community College Jackson Center Auditorium, 2000 Tower St., Everett. The meeting will feature port commissioner candidates.

Retired Public Employees: 1:30 p.m. first Tuesdays, Room B at Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. 425-514-5919.

Silver Lake Kiwanis: 7 a.m. every Wednesday except the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Patty’s Eggnest, 6720 Evergreen Way, Everett.

Snohomish Kiwanis Club: Noon every Thursday at Alfy’s Pizza and Pasta restaurant, 1020 Ave. D, Snohomish. Pizza, salad and beverage for $6. A new speaker every week. http://snohomishkiwanis.org/kos.htm.

Snohomish Rotary Club: 7 a.m. Thursdays, Collector’s Choice Restaurant, 120 Glen Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-5629.

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Mountlake Terrace Public Library, 23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Gary Zimmerman will speak on the online resources available in the Washington State Digital Archives.

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.

MUSIC

Village Community Services: Friday music jam sessions, 1 to 3 p.m. at 338 N. MacLeod Ave., Arlington. Youths and adults are invited to participate. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. 360-653-7752, ext. 14.

EVENTS

All-you-can-eat crab feast: 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Nile Temple, Red Room, 6601 244th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Music, door prizes and drawings. Tickets are $25 adults, $15 children ages 5-12. Tickets available for purchase at the Mountlake Terrace Senior Center, 5605 235th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace, or call 425-672-2407.

Assistance League of Everett crafters’ holiday bazaar: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Firefighter’s Association Building, 2411 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Sally Joy, 425-252-3011.

Autumn Leaves bazaar: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at First Covenant Church, 4502 Rucker Ave., Everett. Craft items, bake sale, lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a chili dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. 425 252-9191.

Christmas at North Creek: 21st annual holiday boutique, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th Street SE, Mill Creek.

Christmas in October: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 9320 Meadow Way, Everett. Crafts, lefse, children’s make and take gingerbread houses, Granny’s attic and more. 425-337-6663.

Culinary Events Northwest holiday open house: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at 3105 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Lynnwood. Bring food donations to benefit the Chicken Soup Brigade and receive entry to a drawing.

Lynnwood Emblem Club craft sale: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Lynnwood Elks Club, 6620 196th Ave SW., Lynnwood. Handcrafted items, holiday decor, jewelry and more.

Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner: 11 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. seatings on Nov. 26 at Westgate Chapel, 2901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds. Featured entertainment, family photos, children’s crafts and gifts, food and clothing bank. The first 150 children at the 11 a.m. seating have a chance to win a new Nintendo Wii System. All three seatings have drawings for $50 Toys R Us gift certificates and door prizes. No reservations. 425-775-2776, www.westgatechapel.com.

Friends of the Edmonds Library book sale: 9 a.m. Saturday at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds.

Greater Everett BPW dinner banquet for Woman of Achievement 2009: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at Shawn O’Donnell’s 122 128th Street SE, Everett. Awards will be presented to Lt. Kathi Lang, Lillian Ortiz-Self, and Marvetta Toler. Tickets $29.00. Frances Stewart, 425-338-5298.

Haunted house: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31 at the Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood. $5 per person admission.

Holiday bazaar: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Masonic Hall, 419 Columbia Ave., Marysville. Presented by the Afton Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. Lunch, for a small fee, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. will benefit a scholarship fund.

Holiday craft show and gift bazaar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Free admission for bazaar, costs vary for lunch and baked goods. 360-387-0222.

Holiday craft show and tea room: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7, Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW., Stanwood. Free admission for craft show, $5 senior center members, $10 nonmembers for tea. 360-629-7403.

Pumpkins for Literacy: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 31 at The Plant Farm at Smokey Point, 15022 Twin Lakes Ave., Marysville. The Marysville Rotary pumpkin patch features hay rides, train rides, bouncy houses, an animal farm, concessions and pumpkins. Admission is free, pumpkins prices vary depending on size. Proceeds will be used to purchase dictionaries for every third-grader in Marysville, Arlington and Lakewood school districts. 425-418-9579.

Quilceda Community Service fundraiser: Wine tasting from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Wine Styles, 6608 64th St. NE, Suite A, Marysville. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased prior to the event or at the door. Proceeds benefit Willow Place, an activity center in Marysville serving adults with developmental disabilities. Hillary, 360-653-2324.

Veteran’s appreciation dinner: 5:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Everett Elks Lodge, 2802 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Dinner of Swiss steak with mashed potatoes, veggie and dessert arranged by the Veteran’s Committee. Dinners provided by Dan Wolf and Wayne Axtman, Cost: $8 for non-veterans. Carl, 425-308-6133.

Vintage fashion show and catered luncheon: 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 31 at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 8717 Seventh Ave. SE, Everett. Classic 1800s to 1940s vintage fashion show presented by Catholic Daughters of America, Court St. Rita. Tickets are $20 per person. Register by Monday. Barbara, 425-514-3016, or Dorothy, 425-377-6202.

Zonta Club of Everett: 33rd annual fundraising auction Pirates’ Plunder at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Silent, live and dessert auctions. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Tickets are $80. Reservations: 425-348-3501. www.zontaeverett.org.

CLASSES

First time homebuyer seminar: Nov. 7 at Network Mortgage Services, 3726 Broadway Ste 304, Everett. A free seminar put on in conjunction with the Washington State Housing Financing Commission. Snacks and beverages provided. Register: Steve Swanson, 425-238-1231.

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

GriefShare: A support program for anyone grieving the death of a loved one meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Marysville Church of the Nazarene, 8240 64th St. NE, Marysville. The program runs every Wednesday through Dec. 9. Participants can begin at any week in the series. 360-659-4629.

Laughter Club: Meets noon to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Movement Arts at 3502 204th St. NE, Arlington. 425-501-8894.

Quilceda Carvers: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. fourth Saturday of the month in the Red Barn at Jennings 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.

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.

Nonsmoking Single 60s Group: Bowl every Thursday morning. Other activities include card games, tours and movies. 425-776-0229 or 360-659-1024.

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.

Puget Sound Singles: A group of 45 and older singles who have a variety of interests to share with others. Potlucks, dine-outs, cards and more. Call 425-745-2250.

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. 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.

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

Arlington Library: Book group 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave., Arlington. 360-435-3033.

Friends of the Monroe Library: 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way, Monroe. Friends help raise funds for library programs for children, teens and adults. 360-794-7851.

Granite Falls Library: Family story time at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Granite Falls Library, 815 E. Galena St., Granite Falls. 360-691-6087.

Mukilteo Library: Keepin’ Knit Real, 10 a.m. today at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Knitters of all ages and skill levels welcome. 425-493-8202.

Mukilteo Library: Ghosthunter, 11 a.m. Oct. 31 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Shannon Stidman shares methods used to investigate the paranormal, shows images from true cases and debunks myths. For Adults and teens; content inappropriate for children. 425-493-8202.

ONGOING

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.

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 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 the Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. 425-257-8780.

Fit for Life Class: 2 to 3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. The cost for eight classes is $22. 360-653-4551.

Marysville Parks and Recreation: Yoga classes from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesdays and 6 to 7:15 p.m. Thursdays at the Ken Baxter Senior and Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. Yoga is ongoing. Punch cards are available; $80 for 10 visits or $45 for five visits. 360-363-8400.

Mill Creek Toastmasters: Second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at Merrill Gardens, 14905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek. Call 425-753-0542.

Pocahontas Tribe 11: 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Redman Hall, 6814 Washington Ave., Everett. 425-259-4567.

Snohomish County Toastmaster’s Club 690: Learn more at snohomish.freetoasthost.org or attend a weekly meeting, 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, except county holidays, Snohomish County Administration Building East, Room 6A04. vppr@snohomish.freetoasthost.org.

The 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.

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.

Sno-Isle Genealogy Society: 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Visit the society’s research library 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 19827 Poplar Way, Lynnwood. 425-775-6267.

Stanwood Eagles FOE 3041: 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays at 6419 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood. Call 360-629-3224 or go to www.foe.com.

Start a Neighborhood Watch: The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office teaches residents of unincorporated Snohomish County how to protect their homes and reduce the risk of becoming a crime victim by forming a neighborhood watch. E-mail neighborhoodwatch@snoco.org or call 425-388-7375.

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. 360-793-0962.

YOU CAN HELP

Drive to benefit Christmas House: The Goldwing Touring Association Chapter C is collecting new socks and underwear for children through Dec. 1. Donated items may be dropped off at Everett Powersports, 215 SW Everett Mall Way, Everett. 206-940-4990.

Food Drive for Everett Gospel Mission: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 30 at 1600 Madison St., Everett, Every monetary donation will help families receive a holiday meal courtesy of Schwan’s Food Company.

Mill Creek Senior Center: Seeks volunteer instructors for its computer classes. The center offers a variety of classes for seniors in the computer lab at the Washington State University Extension Office in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. 425-357-6002.

Operation Lookout: A provider of services for abducted and runaway children seeks energetic and committed people to be volunteer project assistants in Everett. 425-771-7335.

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

Quilceda Community Service fundraiser: Order holiday wreaths made from fresh evergreens for $25. Wreaths are available for pick up or delivery after Nov. 21. Proceeds benefit Willow Place, an activity center in Marysville serving adults with developmental disabilities. Hillary, 360-653-2324.

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

Snohomish Community Food Bank: Needs volunteers to help with a variety of tasks, including food processing and lifting assistance on weekday mornings. Must be 16 or older. 360-568-7993.

Volunteers of America Western Washington Everett Food Bank: Accepts donations 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at Volunteers of America, 1230 Broadway, Everett.

YWCA Working Women’s Wardrobe Program: Needs clothing-store shopping bags for clothing that is donated to the program. Free clothing is available to low-income women who are in need of interview or work-appropriate clothing. The program also needs personal care items such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, washcloths and feminine hygiene products. The program is at the YWCA, 3301 Broadway, Everett. 425-258-2766.

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