Community Extra: Calendar

Events

Breakfast, Edmonds: 8:30-9:30 a.m. June 5 (first Friday) at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Pancakes, strawberry compote, eggs, ham, biscuits and sausage gravy, beverages. Cost is $5.

Breakfast, Bothell: 8-11 a.m. June 6 at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell. Cost is $5. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, beverages. Proceeds benefit senior center services.

Breakfast, Snohomish: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. June 6 (first Saturday) at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. Pancakes, French toast, sausage, ham, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and more. Cost is $5, $3 for kids.

Shredding event: Free document destruction is offered 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 6 at the Northshore Senior Center Health and Wellness Center, 10212 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell. Free, but donations of non-perishable food items accepted for Northwest Harvest. Five-box limit for businesses. More info: 425-487-2441.

Art sale: The Schack Art Center’s annual Artists’ Garage Sale is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 6 at 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free admission. More than 135 artists offering seconds, old and new art at garage sale prices. More info: schack.org.

Genealogy 101: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers a free beginning genealogy class, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. June 6 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. More info: 425-775-6267.

Cops and Kids: Lynnwood police holds a Cops and Kids event, 10 a.m.-noon June 6 at the Terraces at Alderwood mall, 3000 184th St. SW. More info: www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.

Challenge Day: Marysville holds its annual Healthy Communities Challenge Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 6 at Allen Creek Elementary School, 6505 60th Drive NE. Free family fun with a focus on health and fitness. Crafts, hula hooping, food vendors, demonstrations and more. More info: 360-363-8400, www.marysvillewa.gov.

Safety fair: The Camano Island Preparedness and Safety Fair is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 6 at the Camano Multi-Purpose Center, 141 N. East Camano Drive. Equipment and safety demos, silent auction, speaker Eric Brooks, Camano Preparedness Group, hot dog lunch, mini seminars on preparedness food and emergency first aid.

Kids’ fishing derby: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 6 at Cama Beach State Park, 1880 SW Camano Drive, Camano Island. Ages 16 and younger. Free fishing on a Discover Pass-free weekend. More info: www.cwb.org/events.

Sustainamania: Bothell Public Works invites the community to the annual Sustainamania event, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 6 at the Public Works Operations Center, 21233 20th Ave. SE. Food, music, sustainable resources, touch-a-truck, wetland tours, chats with experts and much more. More info: sustainamania.org.

Trolley tour: Heritage Park holds a summer open house with free tours of Interurban Car No. 55, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 6 at 19921 Poplar Way, Lynnwood. More info: 425-670-5732, www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.

Mini Hydroplane Races: 12-6 p.m. June 6 at Thornton A. Sullivan Park, 11405 W. Silver Lake Road, Everett. Watch races and receive a pit pass to see boats up close. Free. More info: www.everettwa.gov.

Ribbon cutting: Habitat for Humanity holds a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its second Habitat Store, a home improvement thrift store, at 12:30 p.m. June 6 at 16929 Highway 99, Suite 100, Lynnwood. The store will be open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Volunteers and donations welcome. More info: www.habitatsnohomish.org.

Latino health: Celebrando a Nuestra Gente, a family-friendly event with a focus on Latino health, is set for 1-5 p.m. June 6 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. An event of Familias Unidas, a Lutheran Community Services outreach program. Reservations required. More info: Sandra Solano-Huber, 425-513-2880, shuber@lcsnw.org.

Camp Killoqua: Camp Fire Snohomish County’s Camp Killoqua holds an open house, 2-4 p.m. June 6 for prospective summer camp families. Tour the camp, meet staff and more. Call for directions. More info: 425-258-5437, www.campkilloqua.org.

Learn rowing: Adults and youth ages 11 and older are invited to learn rowing for U.S. Rowing’s Learn to Row Day, 2-4:30 p.m. June 6 at Wyatt Park, Lake Stevens. North Cascades Crew organizes the event. More info: www.facebook.com/crewnorthcascades, 888-ROW-NCC1.

Kids Bike Swap: The annual event is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 7 at Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop, 2531 Broadway, Everett. Exchange your child’s old bike for a refurbished or larger bike. Small price for some upgrades. Donations welcome. Free helmets. More info: 425-252-6952, www.sharingwheels.org.

STEM Expo: Everett School District students show off their learning in science, technology, engineering and math, 5-8 p.m. June 8 at Xfinity Conference Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Keynote speaker is Hadi Partovi of Code.org.

Hour of the Honorables: Park Place Middle School students take on roles of historical figures for a night of interactive history, 6-7 p.m. June 8. The school is at 1408 W Main St., Monroe. Guess who a student is portraying and get their autograph. More info: 360-804-4300.

Retire flags: McClain Insurance Services offers its annual flag exchange program, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 8-12 at 10410 19th Ave. SE, Everett. Retire worn U.S. flags and receive a new flag free. Retired flags will be respectfully disposed of in a ceremony held by the Boy Scouts of America. More info: 425-379-9200.

Retirees: The Monroe School District honors 21 retirees, 5-7:30 p.m. June 10 at Monroe High School’s Performing Arts Center, 17001 Tester Road. The event is free. Retirees include Superintendent Ken Hoover. For a full list, visit www.monroe.wednet.edu.

Bees: Naturalist and author Rob Sandelin presents “All About Bees: The most important insect on the planet,” 7 p.m. June 11 at the Northwest Stream Center at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost is $5 Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $7 non-members. Reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Lynndale last hurrah: Lynndale Elementary School, built in 1957, will be torn down and replaced with a new building to be completed in December 2016. The public is invited to “The Last Hurrah,” 4 p.m. June 12 at the school, 7200 191st Place SW, Lynnwood. There will be a carnival for kids and grandkids (small fee for some attractions). A barbecue hot dog dinner and potluck follows at 5:30 p.m. (bring a salad, side dish or dessert to share). More info: 425-431-7365.

Sorticulture: Everett’s garden arts festival runs 10 a.m.-8 p.m. June 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 13 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 14 at Legion Memorial Park, 145 Alverson Blvd. Garden art, plant sales, kids’ activities and gardening tips. Free admission. More info: www.enjoyeverett.org.

Car show: The annual Show and Shine Car Show is set for 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 13 along Olympic Avenue in downtown Arlington. Cars of all years and types, pancake breakfast ($4), live entertainment, kids activities, vendors and more. Bring donations for the food bank. More info: arlingtonwa.org.

Fabric sale:The Clothing and Textile Advisors of Snohomish County fabric sale runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 13 at the education building behind the WSU Extension office at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Fabric, notions, trims, patterns, books, magazines, yarn, needlework items. Proceeds support Camp Stitch-a-Lot and other community sewing programs. Sale donations can be dropped off 2-8 p.m. June 12. More info: Arlene at 425-743-0118, afharris@juno.com.

Safety fair: The Lake Stevens Fire and Police departments’ annual Health and Safety Fair is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 13 in the parking lot at County Market, 303 91st Ave. NE. Admission is free. Free raffle. More info: 425-334-3034.

Canoe races: Hui Wa’a O Puget Sound holds Hawaiian canoe races 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 13 at Thornton A. Sullivan Park on Silver Lake, 11400 W. Silver Lake Road, Everett.

Knit in Public: In celebration of World Wide Knit in Public Day, knit-ins will be held 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 13 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., and the Evergreen Branch Library, 9512 Evergreen Way. With the Snohomish County Knitters Guild. More info: 425-257-8250.

Kid’s Party: The Marysville Strawberry Festival Kid’s Party in the Park Day is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 13 at Asbery Field, Sixth Street and Union Avenue. Free admission. Games, face painting, entertainment. Food available. More info: 360-659-7664.

Superhero talk: T. Andrew Wahl discusses popular superhero characters as historical lenses, 2 p.m. June 13 at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. More info: bit.ly/WahlsList.

Ways to help

Volunteer: The Mukilteo Library seeks responsible teens who like kids and reading to help with the summer Book Buddies program. Applications are available at the library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Deadline to apply is June 12. More info: 425-493-8202.

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.

Rummage sale: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 5-6 at Clothes For Kids, 16725 52nd Ave. W, Unit B, Lynnwood. Adult clothing, dishes, knickknacks, linens, toys, tools and more. More info: www.clothesforkids.org.

Viva Color: Help the city of Everett with a Viva Color planting day June 6. Help plant flowers 9-11 a.m. along Mukilteo Boulevard. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to help. Gloves, trowels, refreshments and souvenir buttons provided. More info: www.everettwa.gov, 425-257-8300 ext. 2.

Kick Batten’s: The Kick Batten’s for Carl fun run and walk is set for 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 6 at Legion Park in Arlington, 114 N Olympic Ave. Cost is $15, $10 ages 14 and younger, T-shirts $5. More info: www.facebook.com/kickbattensforcarl.

Swap meet: The Stillaguamish Grange holds a swap meet (garage sale), 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 6 at the Stanwood Camano Fairgrounds, 6431 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood. Plant starts, collectibles, and more. Free admission and parking.

Car wash, Bothell: Boy Scout Troop 327 of Mill Creek holds a car wash fundraiser, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 6 at 17324 Bothell Way NE in Bothell, across the street from Yakima Fruit Market and Nursery. More info: “Troop 327 Car Wash” on facebook.com.

Car wash, Stanwood: Team Kaidynce raises funds and awareness for cystic fibrosis with a car wash fundraiser, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 6 at Haggen, 26603 72nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. Donations go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. More info: Cortney Olsen, 425-299-6659, cortneyo17@yahoo.com.

The Binky Patrol: A group of quilters, knitters and crocheters who make “binkies” for children in traumatic situations seeks volunteers and donations of fabric, yarn or thread. Meets next on June 7 (first Sunday) in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7198.

Project Linus: The next Project Linus event will be 12:30-2:30 p.m. June 9 (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.

Granite Falls’ One Day: June 13 at locations around Granite Falls. Join teams of volunteers to fix, paint, plant, repair and clean. More info: 360-691-7733, www.granitefallswa.com.

Music fundraiser: Hell’s Belles, a female AC/DC cover band, headlines the Northwest Music Foundation Concert Fundraiser, 9 p.m. June 13 at Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. Doors open 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Reserved seating by donation. Proceeds help the nonprofit continue its grants to local school music programs. More info: www.nwmusicfoundation.org, 425-737-5144.

Mattress fundraiser: Snohomish High School Panther Football boosters hold a mattress sale fundraiser, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 13 at the school, 1316 Fifth St.

Bingo for Parkinson’s Cure: A dinner and bingo fundraiser to benefit the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation will be held at 5 p.m. June 14 at Silvana Viking Hall, 1331 Pioneer Highway. Baked potato and hot dog dinner is $5; bingo is $10 for 15 games. Door prizes and more. More info: 425-239-4630.

Hospice volunteers: Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County, 2731 Wetmore Ave., Everett, holds its next volunteer information session on June 17 (third Wednesday). Registration required. More info: Joanie at 425-261-4815 or Joan.Hemm@providence.org.

Donations: The YWCA of Seattle King Snohomish County seeks donations of personal care products to hand out to individuals during the upcoming Project Homeless Connect event on July 9. Needed items include soap, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, washcloths, shampoo, conditioner, and deodorant. Drop off donations at the YWCA Pathways for Women shelter, 6027 208th St. SW, Lynnwood, the YWCA office in Everett at 3301 Broadway, or at the YWCA Family Village of Lynnwood, 19703 68th Ave. More info: 425-258-2766 ext. 150.

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 $135 per person before June 17, $160 after. Includes greens fees, range balls, cart, lunch, prizes, refreshments and goodie bags. Registration: wfdcgolftournament.eventbrite.com.

Guardian at Litems: The Volunteer Guardian ad Litem program of Snohomish County seeks adults, 21 years and older, to serve as advocates for children who have been removed from their homes due to alleged abuse, neglect or abandonment. Qualified individuals from all walks of life are encouraged to submit an application and begin the interviewing process for the next training scheduled for July 18, 20, and 22. More info: 425-388-7854, csu@snoco.org.

Medical relief donations: Everett Community College nursing students are raising money and collecting donations of supplies for the college’s annual trip to the Dominican Republic to provide care for impoverished families. Students seek donations of over-the-counter medications, hygiene supplies and money to purchase medications, such as antibiotics. Supplies can be dropped off at Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St., outside Liberty Hall 361 or Parks Student Union room 209. More info: Candace Whedon, cwhedon@everettcc.edu or 425-388-9462.

Beach docents: Edmonds Parks and Recreation seeks volunteer beach docents this summer at the Olympic Beach Visitor Station. Application deadline is June 16 and training begins June 23. More info: Sally Lider, 425-771-0227 or sally.lider@edmondswa.gov.

Textile drives:Several local groups hold clothing and textile drives to raise funds for a variety of causes. They include churches, schools, and school sports teams. More info: “Clothes for the Cause” events page on Facebook.com.

Seniors

Bingo, Snohomish: Bingo games are held 5:30 p.m. June 6 (first Saturday) at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. Buy-in is $8. More info: 360-568-0934.

Bingo, Everett: 12:30-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. Cost is $2 for three-on. Everybody older than 50 can participate. More info: 425-257-8780.

Bingo, Edmonds: 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Cost is 25 cents per card with prizes available. More info: 425-774-5555.

Peer support group: Meets next 10:30-11:30 a.m. June 10 (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. June 11 (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.

Friendship Club: A group of senior citizens meets for lunch June 11 (second Thursday) at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1216 Broadway, Everett. Lunch costs $7. The group also takes monthly bus tours. More info: Jim or Polly at 425-335-4324.

Driver training: A AAA Driver Improvement refresher course in defensive driving skills for drivers age 55 and older will be held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 17 at Garden Court Retirement, 520 112th St. SW, Everett. Cost is $18. Registration required. More info: 800-462-3728.

SHIBA: The Ken Baxter Community Center (514 Delta Ave., Marysville) now takes appointments for senior health insurance benefits advisors, trained volunteers from Senior Services of Snohomish County who help guide seniors through a variety of supplemental health care options, open enrollment periods and other health insurance concerns. By appointment. More info: 360-363-8450.

Farmers market checks: Applications for the Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program are now available at www.sssc.org and at local senior centers. Eligible low-income seniors receive $40 worth of checks to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at authorized farmers markets or farm stands. The deadline to apply is June 5. More info: 425-347-1229.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Assistance

Life skills: Edmonds Community College and Housing Hope offer “Transitional Pathways Life Skills” two-week courses. Class start dates are three times a month: once at the EdCC Gateway Building and twice in Everett. Free to qualified students. The next courses run June 8-19 in Lynnwood and June 15-26 in Everett. More info: www.edcc.edu.

Caregiving event: Caring for a loved one with dementia? Join Maxine Brink as she reads from her poetry “Chapbook: Living with Dementia,” and encourages caregivers to share their stories, 10:30-11:30 a.m. June 6 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Even when the links of memory and cognition crumble, joy and creativity may continue to bless the life of the individual, the caregiver, family and friends. More info: 425-493-8202.

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.