Community Extra Calendar

TODAY

The Assistance League of Everett will have an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. to commemorate having served 50,000 people in Snoho­mish County through Operation School Bell during the past 43 years. The Assistance League of Everett, 5107 Evergreen Way, Everett. Call 425-355-0427.

Senior exercise at the pool, 10:45 a.m. today, Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Low-impact water fitness. Call 425-776-9173.

Story time for 2- and 3-year-olds, 10:30 a.m. today, Evergreen Branch, Everett Public Library, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett. Call 425-257-8030.

Story time for 3- to 6-year-olds, 10:30 a.m. today, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Call 425-257-8030.

Open microphone music and poetry, 7 to 9 tonight, Zippy’s Java Lounge, 1804 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Call 425-258-4940.

Mukilteo Arts Guild Writers Group, open to writers of all genres. Bring work, ideas and creativity, 7:30 to 9 tonight. Upper level in The Art Workshop Studio, 724 First St., Mukilteo. Call 425-423-0450.

Preschool story times, 10 and 11 a.m. today and each Thursday in March, Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Call 425-493-8202.

Stitch in Time, 1:30 to 3 p.m. to­day, Mountlake Terrace Senior Cen­ter, 5605 235th St. SW, Mount­lake Terrace. Make hats and scarves for Clothes for Kids. Yarn provided, bring needles. Call 425-672-2407.

FRIDAY

Ballroom dancing for seniors, 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Call 425-774-5555.

Edmonds Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 870, post and auxiliary, noon Friday, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., ­Edmonds.

Lynnwood Convention Center Gallery, featuring artistic works from local artists. Hosted by the Lynnwood Arts Commission every Friday. Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Call 425-778-7155.

The Snohomish County Center for Battered Women will host its 16th annual Chocolate Lovers Gala on Friday. A silent auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 7 p.m. The gala will be at the Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. For more information, call 425-259-2827.

Play group for preschoolers, a weekly play group for parents or caregivers and their young children. Babies and toddlers welcome. Meets 10 a.m. to noon Friday at the Evergreen Branch Library, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett. Call 425-257-8030.

Peace Action of Snohomish County, group discussion over coffee and tea. Attendees are encouraged to bring snacks to share. Meetings are 7 p.m. every Friday at Edmonds Christian Church, 23010 84th Ave. W., Edmonds. For more information go to www.peaceaction.vfp143.org.

SATURDAY

English Language Learners Saturday Conversation Group, for those learning the English language and wanting to practice conversation, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, sponsored by the Family Support Center. Free to the public. Held at St. Thomas More School, 6511 176th St. SW, Lynn­wood. Call 425-670-8984.

Kamiak High School has set its Big Band Dance for Saturday. Dance lessons begin at 5:30 p.m. by professional instructor Lynn Gross. Dancing will be 7 to 10 p.m. Adults $10, seniors and students with ASB card $7.

Saturday Stitching, knit and crochet group, 3 to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Zippy’s Java Lounge, 1804 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Call 425-258-4940.

MONDAY

Snohomish Senior Center weekly Scrabble group meets 1 p.m. Monday, St. Michael’s Church, 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Call 360-568-0934 to sign up.

Family story time series in Korean, 7 p.m. Mondays through March, Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo.

TUESDAY

Everett Chess Club, 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett.

Story time for 2- and 3-year-olds, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Call 425-257-8030.

Mukilteo Library story time in March: 10 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays for infants up to 18 months; and 7 p.m. Tuesdays for toddlers up to 3 years. Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Call 425-493-8202.

WEDNESDAY

Line dancing classes are offered 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the Snohomish Senior Center, lower-level small hall of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1514 Pine Ave., Snoho­mish. Taught by former Radio City Rockette Eleanor Leight. Drop-in rates are available. Call 360-568-0934.

Story time for 3- to 6-year-olds, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Evergreen Branch, Everett Public Library, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett.

Open mike night, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Mukilteo Cafe, 619 Fourth St., Mukilteo. Mukilteo ARTS Guild opens the free event to all ages. Reserve a spot by calling 425-423-0450.

Mukilteo Library story times in March: 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesdays for toddlers up to age 3, and 7 p.m. Wednesdays for preschoolers up to age 5. Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Call 425-493-8202.

THURSDAY

East County Senior Center offers a free writing class at 2 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each month, at 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. Call 360-794-6359.

THIS WEEK

Bingo, 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett.

ONGOING

Grandview Community Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month through May, 11506 Smokes Road, Arlington. The club hosts community activities and the hall is available for rent. Call 360-435-4256.

Mothers and More, 7:30 to 9 p.m., every third Tuesday, Spotted Cow Cream and Bean in Mill Creek Town Center. Prospective members are welcome. For information, e-mail membership@snohomishmoms.org.

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. For information, call 360-658-7435.

Everett Chess Club, 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett.

Grandview Community Club acoustic music jam, 2 p.m. second Sundays, 11506 Smokes Road, Arlington. Call 360-691-5907 or e-mail dlthomas@fastmail.fm.

Stanwood Eagles, FOE 3041, a nonprofit organization, meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays, Stanwood Eagles, 6419 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood. Call 360-629-3224. Go to www.foe.com/3041.

Valley Spinners Guild meets 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1512 Pine St., Snohomish. Learn to spin wool and about other fiber-related arts. All fiber enthusiasts welcome. Call 360-793-0962.

Mill Creek Seniors Club meets for a potluck at noon Monday in the community room at Mill Creek City Hall, 15728 Main St. The group meets the first and third Monday of each month.

Sultan’s Early Words Toastmasters, 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, Sultan Community Center, 319 Main St., Sultan. Toastmasters teaches confidence in public speaking and overall communication skills. Visitors welcome. Call Donna Murphy at 425-346-7077.

Mill Creek Toastmasters Club, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Mill Creek City Hall Annex, large community room, 15728 Main St., Mill Creek. Call 425-218-1661.

Everett Public Library brown-bag book discussion, noon, the first Tuesday of each month, in the main library training room, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Call 425-257-8000.

Beginning genealogy class offered by Sno-Isle Genealogy Society, 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the society’s library, 19827 Poplar Way, Lynnwood. Call 425-775-6267. The society’s monthly meetings are at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace.

Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers, 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month, 2720 Heller Road, Oak Harbor. Contact Lyle Zimmerman at zimlj@verizon.net.

Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society meeting, 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the society’s library, 135 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington. It’s not necessary to have roots in Snohomish County to participate in the Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society. Call the SVGS library at 360-435-4838.

Greater Everett Area Council of the Blind meets 2 to 4 p.m. the second Saturday of the month except July and August, at Patty’s Egg Nest, 6720 Evergreen Way, Everett. Call 425-335-4031.

VFW Post 1040 of Lynnwood meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Alderwood Youth Club, 19619 24th Ave. W., Lynn­wood. For information call Post Commander Martin Spani at 425-774-7416 or Post Quartermaster John Beam at 425-486-2637.

Rotary Hispanic Center, 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, New Beginnings Church, 21705 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace.

Marysville Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays, Village Restaurant, Marysville. Call 360-659-8484.

Golden K Kiwanis of Everett, 10 a.m. Thursdays at Everett Senior and Activity Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. For information, call 360-653-7239.

Edmonds Kiwanis Club, 10 a.m. Tuesdays, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds.

The Improved Order of Redmen, an organization that had its beginnings at the Boston Tea Party, second and fourth Wednesdays in Everett. Call 360-387-9888.

Mill Creek Senior Walking Group, 10 a.m. Thursdays, meets behind Zinnia Restaurant on Main Street near the University Bookstore to walk the North Creek Trail, Mill Creek. 425-337-6970.

OPPORTUNITIES

Mill Creek Senior Center Foundation is looking for volunteers to help raise money to build a senior center near the Mill Creek County Club. For more information or to volunteer, call 425-742-9125.

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

Volunteers of America Western Washington Everett Food Bank takes donations from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at Volunteers of America, 1230 Broadway, Everett.

Snohomish Community Food Bank needs volunteers to help with a variety of jobs, including food processing and lifting assistance, on weekday mornings. Must be 16 or older. For information or to volunteer, call 360-568-7993.

Lake Stevens Family Support Center needs volunteers to assist with a variety of jobs, including clerical work, reception, programs, special-event planning, committee work and child-program assistance. For information or to volunteer, call 425-397-7433.

NOAH animal center offers free spay and neuter services for feral cats on Mondays. The nonprofit organization northeast of Stanwood also needs volunteers. For information, call 360-629-7055.