MEETINGS

Bipolar and Depression Support Group: 7 p.m. second Wednesdays in Room A at Providence Hospital, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett. 425-388-3311, ext. 2061.

Daughters of Norway Thelma Lodge 26: 10 a.m. Dec. 19 at St. Paul’s Church, 2005 Colby Ave., Everett. There will be a white elephant silent auction and potluck brunch. Guests are welcome. Membership in Thelma Lodge is open to women over age 13 of Scandinavian descent.

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.

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. snohomishkiwanis.org/kos.htm.

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

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 AND THEATER

Christmas concert: 7 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Archbishop Murphy High School gym, 12911 39th Ave., Everett. Admission $3 per person at the door. Sponsored by the school’s Fine Arts Council, event proceeds benefit all fine arts programs at Archbishop Murphy. 425-379-6363, www.am-hs.org.

First Baptist Church Christmas Concert for Seniors: 1:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett. Christmas carols, choir music and more. Hosted by the Senior Adult Ministries of Everett Baptist Church. 425-259-9166.

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

EVENTS

Darrington PTSA holiday bazaar: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5 at Darrington Elementary, 1075 Fir St., Darrington. Delayne Haldeman at 425-330-8493 or delaynehaldeman@yahoo.com.

Earthquake Safety Fair: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Harbour Pointe Fire Station, 10400 47th Place W., Mukilteo. Learn how to be prepared for the next earthquake. sites.google.com/site/earthquakebeprepared.

Edmonds-Woodway High School holiday arts and crafts fair: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 5 at Edmonds Woodway High School, 7600 212th St. SW, Edmonds. Sponsored by the EWHS Music Boosters. Proceeds benefit the high school’s music programs.

Festival of Trees: A weeklong holiday event at the Hansen Conference Center at Comcast Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Opening night and silent auction 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Community open house: noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Gala dinner and auction: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Teddy bear breakfast 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 5. Proceeds from the events benefit Providence Children’s Center. 425-258-7999.

Free community Thanksgiving dinner: 11 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. seatings today at Westgate Chapel, 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds. Featured entertainment, family photos, children’s crafts and gifts, food and a 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.

Greg Woodman Memorial Toys for Tots 5K walk or 10K run: 11 a.m. Dec. 5 at Stillaguamish Athletic Club, 4417 172nd St. NE., Arlington. All proceeds are donated to the Marines Toys for Tots. Register by Friday for $15. Day-of-race registration is from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. for $20. 425-359-0868 or will@arlingtonrunnersclub.org.

Grandview Community Center winter holiday fair: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 11506 Smokes Road, Arlington. Holiday treasures, crafts, bake sale, live music and Santa photos from noon to 2 p.m. Lynn, 360-435-4256.

Langley’s holiday parade: 11 a.m. Dec. 5 at the corner of Sixth Street and Cascade Avenue, Langley.

Marysville-Pilchuck High School baby-sitting night: 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Marysville-Pilchuck High School Cafeteria, 5611 108th St. NE., Marysville. Cost is $15 per child, ages 3 and up. Proceeds support the class of 2013. 360-653-0600.

Mountlake Terrace High School holiday bazaar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5 at Mountlake Terrace High School, 21801 44th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. The event is sponsored by the school PTSA with the goal to provide a safe, alcohol and drug-free senior graduation night party.

Puget Sound Artists’ gift show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staurday at the ArtWorks Building, Second Avenue S. and Dayton Street, Edmonds. One-of-a-kind gifts made by local artists.

Rudolph Run: A 5K run-walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 12 at the Civic Track and Field on Sixth Avenue in Edmonds. The proceeds from the run will benefit Old Dog Heaven. Download registration forms at www.runninginmotion.com. 425-774-0737, frank@ runninginmotion.com.

Santa pony pictures: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and Dec. 5 and 6 at Equine Rescue Association, 2415 116th St. NE., Marysville. Pictures are $8 and pony rides are $4. All proceeds go toward the care of 30 rescued horses. 360-658-5494.

Social-Resource Fair: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 9 at the Mill Creek Senior Center, 15720 Main St., Mill Creek. Learn about the programs and activities offered at the Mill Creek Senior Center. 425-948-7170.

CLASSES

First-time homebuyer seminar: Dec. 5 at Network Mortgage Services, 3726 Broadway, Suite 304, Everett. A free seminar put on in conjunction with the Washington State Housing Financing Commission. Down-payment assistance available. Snacks and beverages provided. Register: Steve Swanson, 425-238-1231.

Square Dance Lessons: 6 to 8 p.m. beginning Jan. 3 at the Edmonds Masonic Hall, 515 Dayton St., Edmonds. Checkerboard Squares invite everyone to begin or brush up on their square-dancing skills with a free lesson. 425-267-0775 or 206-949-0114.

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.

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.

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 or 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 Book Group: 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave., Arlington. Join the book group to discuss “Cold Sassy Tree” by Olive Burns. 360-435-3033.

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

Friends of the Arlington Library: 3:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave., Arlington. The Friends raise funds for library programs for children, teens, and adults. New members welcome. 360-435-3033.

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

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 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 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 $25. 360-653-4551.

Mill Creek Seniors Club: Potlucks in the community room at Mill Creek 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: 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.

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 or e-mail valleyspinnersguild@gmail.com, .

YOU CAN HELP

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

Hungry Bowl pet food drive: Donations accepted Tuesday through Dec. 12 at Safeway, 4128 Rucker Ave., Everett. The drive is hosted by 2 Dogs &A Cat LLC and benefits the homeless pets of PAWS.

Keep ‘em Warm blanket drive: TOPS No. 349 Washington of Marysville is collecting good new or used blankets for the Gospel Mission. Drop off donations Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. and noon at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4312 84th St. NE, Marysville. Ada, 425-923-6025 or Marnie, 360—691-7022.

Matthew House food bank drive: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 18 at 179th Avenue SE and Main Street, Monroe. Every cash donation will help families receive a holiday meal courtesy of Schwan’s Food Co.

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.

Mukilteo Food Bank drive: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 9 at Glenwood Avenue and Mukilteo Boulevard, Everett. Every cash donation will help families receive a holiday meal courtesy of Schwan’s Food Co.

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

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

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.

Stanwood Food Bank drive: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 4 at Sterling Bank, 39818 Highway 532, Stanwood. Every cash donation will help families receive a holiday meal courtesy of Schwan’s Food Co.

Thanksgiving food drive: Food and monetary donations collected at Marysville Chiropractic, 1617 Grove St., Marysville. Chiropractor Bob DeFever will match the total collected. 360-659-6241.

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.

Washington Army National Guard: The storefront located at 3333 184th St. SW. in Lynnwood is accepting nonperishable canned food items for local food banks through Dec. 29. More info: www.washingtonguard.org.

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.