Events
Sand-sculpting contest: Watch or compete in a sand-sculpting contest, 10 a.m. July 17 at Edmonds Marina Beach, 470 Admiral Way. Judging is at noon with Bucket Awards at 12:30 p.m. More info: 425-771-0230.
Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more at 7 p.m. July 17 (third Friday) at the Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington. Musicians welcome, or just come and enjoy the music. Hot coffee and refreshments provided. More info: Don King, 360-658-8107.
Pancake breakfast: 8-10:30 a.m. July 18 (third Saturday) at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. Cost is $5, $3 under age 12. Proceeds benefit the center. More info: 360-794-6359.
Rock show: The Darrington Rock and Gem Show and sale is set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 18-19 at the Mansford Grange, 1265 Railroad Ave. Travertine field trip, raffles, door prizes, children’s activities and a free rock for kids. Free admission. More info: www.darringtonwatourism.com.
Trike races: Watch tricycle racing, 10 a.m. July 19 at Tony V’s Garage, 1712 Hewitt Ave., in downtown Everett. More info: 425-374-3567.
Story time: Kids are invited to hear about famous tall tale heroes such as Paul Bunyan, John Henry and Library Lil, then put themselves in a tall tale of their own, 2 p.m. July 21 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. More info: 360-794-7851.
Otters: See the “Season of the Otters” movie, 7 p.m. July 22 at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Free, but reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.
Tour de Terrace: The Seafair-sanctioned summer festival in Mountlake Terrace kicks off July 24 with a parade featuring the Seattle Police Motorcycle Drill team at 6:45 p.m. The parade is a kind of dress rehearsal for the Seattle Torchlight Parade. The festival continues until July 26, including a carnival and barbecue and chili competitions. More info: www.tourdeterrace.org.
Gold Dust Days: The Gold Dust Days Heritage festival July 24-26 pays tribute to the western heritage of Gold Bar. Experience real gold panning, a Civil War encampment, live music, handcrafted-only street fair, car show, parade, and motorcycle poker run. The parade is at 10 a.m. July 25.
Pancake breakfast: Start off Gold Dust Days with a pancake breakfast hosted by Martin-Osterholtz Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary, 7-9:30 a.m. July 25 at 301 Third St. Suggested donation is $5.
Aquafest: The Lake Stevens community celebration runs July 24-26. Grand parade is 1 p.m.. July 25. New this year is human foosball, Aquafest’s Got Talent, a stand-up paddle board race and more. More info: www.aquafest.org.
Pancake breakfast: 6 a.m.-noon July 25 and 26 at the Lake Stevens downtown fire station, 12409 21st St. NE, during Aquafest. Pancakes, ham and eggs, by donation.
Silvana Community Fair: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 25 at Viking Hall, 1331 Pioneer Highway. Live music at noon; food, farm animals and indoor exhibits; kids’ games. Free. More info: www.silvanafair.com.
Shredding: WSECU holds a Shred and Share event, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 25 at its Everett branch, 404 128th St. SW. Bring up to three boxes or about 150 pounds of documents for shredding. Donations will be taken for the Everett Food Bank. More info: www.wsecu.org.
Renaissance festival: Renaissance at the Farm will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 25 at Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road in Greenbank, on Whidbey Island. A celebration of the European Renaissance of the past and today’s renaissance in local artisanry and more. Entry is by donation. More info: greenbankfarm.biz.
Nubian Jam: The annual community festival is 11 a.m.-7 p.m. July 25 at Forest Park, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. A celebration of African-American culture with speakers, live performances and vendors. Free admission.
Ways to help
Yard sale: A giant yard sale to benefit New Heart Place recovery and discipleship home continues 9 a.m.-7 p.m. July 17 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 18 in the south parking lot and gym of Westgate Chapel, 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds. More info: 425-775-2776.
Donate for kids: The S. Al Wilcox Unit 234 American Legion Auxiliary will have a boot at the Tour de Terrace festival July 24-26 to accept donations of teen-size clothing, pajamas and socks for Holly House. There also will be a raffle for a patriotic quilt with proceeds benefiting the children and youth program.
Volunteers, car seats: The Lynnwood Police Department seeks volunteer car seat technicians. A four-day training (spread over two weeks) is required and provided at no cost. Technicians generally volunteer four to eight hours per month for a two-year commitment. More info: Lisa Wellington at Lwellington@ci.lynnwood.wa.us, 425-670-5635.
Buy a tile: Personalized tiles are available for purchase to support the Edmonds Historical Museum. Prices range from $100 to $1,000. More info: www.historicedmonds.org, 425-774-0900.
Volunteers, Everett: The Everett Public Schools Foundation sponsors its annual Stuff the Bus for Kids school supply drive Aug. 14-16 and seeks volunteers. Volunteers also are needed to stuff backpacks Aug. 19-21. To sign up, 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.
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.
School supplies: Toys for Tots of South Snohomish County seeks new backpacks and school supplies through July 24 in preparation for a Rolling Back to School giveaway event Aug. 2 in Marysville. More info: Mary Butler at butlerm39@yahoo.com, 425-309-0047.
Golf tourney: Work Force Development Center plans its annual charity golf tournament, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 31 at Kayak Point Golf Course in Stanwood, featuring a number of sports and music celebrities. Format is a four-man scramble with shotgun start. Fee is $160. Includes greens fees, range balls, cart, lunch, prizes, refreshments and goodie bags. Registration: wfdcgolftournament.eventbrite.com.
Senior center: The Northshore Senior Center seeks volunteers to sort books for an annual sale in August. Positions are available 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays with a particular need on Mondays. Other help also is needed for the sale, including distributing flyers and security the day of the event. More info: www.northshoreseniorcenter.org or Rubbina at 425-286-1032.
Vendors: The Afton Chapter Order of Eastern Star bazaar is set for Oct. 24 at the Marysville Masonic Hall. Fee is $15 with your own table or $20 with one of the chapter’s. Proceeds benefit scholarships. More info: Helen Collins at 425-337-6493.
Soup kitchen, Everett: Salt of the Earth Soup Kitchen is held noon Tuesdays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free hot meal served to the homeless, low-income seniors and families, and kids on the street. Volunteers needed. More info: Sandra, 425-355-1042.
Food bank, Lowell: The Lowell Community Food Bank, based at River of Life Community Church in Everett, seeks volunteers and donations. Help is needed to sort produce 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays, as well as break down boxes, feed worm bins, occasionally cook and prepare food, and clean. More info: 206-240-0676.
Food bank, Arlington: Arlington Community Food Bank is open to clients for shopping 12-1 p.m. Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, and 12-1 p.m. Fridays. Volunteers needed. Donations can be mailed to 19118 63rd Ave. NE, Arlington. More info: ACFoodbank@frontier.com, or leave a message at 360-435-1631.
Food bank, Marysville: Shopping assistants are needed to help visitors select groceries at Marysville Community Food Bank, 4150 88th St. NE. Hours are 9-11:30 a.m. Mondays and Fridays, and 3-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. More info: 360-658-1054 or marysvillefoodbank@frontier.com.
Food bank, Snohomish: There are several volunteer opportunities in Snohomish, including a cold weather shelter group (Jackie at 425-220-2217), the Community Kitchen free meal service (425-501-6054), and the Snohomish Community Food Bank (Elizabeth Grant at 360-568-7993). More info: snohomishfoodbank.org.
Food bank, Lynnwood: The Cedar Valley Food Bank operates out of Cedar Valley Community School on selected dates. Donations can be dropped off at the Edmonds School District’s Educational Services Center, 20420 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood.
Work clothing, YWCA: The YWCA Working Women’s Wardrobe program is in need of personal care and feminine hygiene products and also large department store clothing bags. The items may be dropped off at 3301 Broadway, Everett. Working Wardrobe provides interview- or work-appropriate clothing free to more than 1,100 women a year. More info: 425-258-2766.
Donate clothing: Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road in Everett, seeks help with its Community Meals program through donations of gently used or new cold-weather clothing, including boots, shoes, sweaters, coats, gloves and warm socks for both kids and adults. Children’s books and magazines also are needed. All donations appreciated.
Kid clothes, Arlington: Arlington Kids’ Kloset, a north county nonprofit that provides school wardrobes for low-income students twice yearly, seeks volunteers to help in all aspects of the organization. Clothing donations can be dropped off 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 135 S. French Ave. (back of building). More info: Kimberly Meno, 360-435-4875.
Volunteer Chore Services: This program of Catholic Community Services seeks volunteers to assist with household chores and more, enabling elders 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: Cherisse Webb, 425-374-6323 or cherissew@ccsww.org.
Donate cellphones: Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County recycles cellphones, iPads and iPhones. Donate at the New and Again Thrift Shoppe, 3116 Rucker Ave., Everett. For other sites or more information, go to www.dvs-snoco.org or call 425-259-2827 ext. 13.
RSVP: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), sponsored by Catholic Community Services, seeks people ages 55 and older for a variety of volunteer positions, but especially to help in food banks and community gardens. Volunteer locations are across the county with varying days and times of commitment. More info: John McAlpine at johnm@ccsww.org, 425-374-6374 or 888-240-8572.
Seniors
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 up. 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.
Friendship Club: A group of senior citizens meets for lunch second Thursdays, September to June, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1216 Broadway, Everett. Ages 50-plus. Lunch is $7. The group also takes monthly bus tours. More info: Jim or Polly at 425-335-4324.
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
Life planning, Edmonds: “Your Life, Your Wishes,” a free course covering the difficult decisions patients and family members have to make as illness progresses and the end of life nears, will be offered 1-3 p.m. July 20 at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Registration required. More info: 425-774-5555.
Depression Bipolar: The Support Alliance meets 7-8:30 p.m. the second, third and fourth Mondays in the Rainier Room of the Medical Office Building at Providence Hospital Colby Campus, 1700 13th St., Everett. Supporting those with depression or bipolar disorder as well as their family and friends. More info: www.dbsasnoco.org or call 425-405-0786.
Mental illness, family support: Meets 7:30-9 p.m. second Mondays at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100th St. NE, Marysville. A group for family members of adults living with mental illness to share ideas about coping and becoming better caregivers for their loved ones. More info: Wendy, 206-790-0162.
Mental illness, NAMI: A National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection recovery support group meets 7-8:30 p.m. second Thursdays in the conference room at Lake Stevens Fire Station 82, 9811 Chapel Hill Road. NAMI Connection offers free, confidential and safe support for those living with mental health challenges. More info: Kathy, 206-218-6449.
Employment Network: 10 a.m.-noon Fridays at the North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE., Mill Creek. Free help with job searches, resume writing and interviewing. More info: 425-743-2386.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): Several local chapters of this nonprofit weight-loss club meet at different days and times across Snohomish County. Meetings include a private weigh-in, peer support, information and awards for progress. First meeting is free. More info: www.tops.org, or area captain Darlene Wascher at 360-658-1311.
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