Events

Kids plant: Edmonds in Bloom volunteers will help kids decorate pots and plant flowers to give their moms for Mother’s Day, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 9 at the Edmonds Farmer’s Market at Fifth Avenue and Bell Street. A $10 donation is requested. Also, a children’s Fairy Flower Parade at noon from the Edmonds Library. More info: www.edmondsinbloom.com.

Bake sale: The Camano Animal Shelter Association sponsors a bake sale and plant sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 9 at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 SE Camano Drive, Camano Island. Hot dogs, water, desserts, indoor and outdoor plants. Free coffee. All proceeds benefit CASA. More info: 360-387-1902.

National Train Day: Swamp Creek and Western Railroad Association of Edmonds hosts an open house, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 9 at the Amtrak Depot at 210 Railroad St., in celebration of National Train Day. See model trains on a layout that features 400 feet of HO-scale track. Free admission. More info: 425-879-2220.

Stepping stones: Make a concrete stepping stone, 2 p.m. May 9 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Concrete, mosaic marbles, pebbles and broken china and tiles provided. Bring your own mold (such as an 8-inch cake pan, plastic pot saucer or disposable pie plate) and any other decorations to add. All ages welcome. Registration required. More info: www.sno-isle.org, 425-493-8202.

Boating seminar: Everett Sail and Power Squadron holds a free seminar on “How to Use a Chart,” 2-4 p.m. May 9 at Cabela’s, 9810 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. More info: www.usps.org/everett.

Foraging: Dan Porcz discusses local edible plants you may see on your summer adventures, 2-4 p.m. May 9 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. More info: 360-794-7851.

Buffet brunch: 9 a.m.-noon May 10 at the Camano Island Yacht Club, 129 N. Sunset Drive. Bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, blueberry pancakes, fruit, sweet rolls, beverages for $9, $5 under age 9. Omelets $1 extra. Half-price plant sale, too.

Sunday dinner: 12-2 p.m. May 10 (second Sunday, except special holidays) at the Horseshoe Grange, 16424 Broadway in Snohomish. Home-style roast beef with fixings and homemade pie. Cost is $9, $4.50 ages 6-12. Live music. Proceeds support upkeep of the grange. More info: 425-316-1991.

Book sale: The Friends of the Arlington Library holds its annual membership drive and book sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 12-16 and 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 12-14 in the lobby of the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave. More info: 360-770-3768.

Holocaust talk: Robert Herschkowitz retraces his childhood odyssey from his homeland of Belgium to a French concentration camp and over the Alps by foot to Switzerland and safety, 12:20-1:20 p.m. May 13 in Whitehorse Hall 105 at Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St. Part of an EvCC humanities class series, “Surviving the Holocaust.” Free and open to the public. More info: 425-388-9411.

Bike to Work: The Edmonds Bicycle Advocacy Group coordinates the Edmonds Bike to Work Day. Cyclists are invited to meet 6-9 a.m. May 15 at the commute station at the Copper Pot Indian Bar and Grill’s outdoor patio near the ferry terminal. Starbucks coffee, fresh-baked scones, bike safety checks, giveaways and more. For a celebration ride to the commute station, meet by 7:30 a.m. in the produce section of the Edmonds PCC. More info: www.edmondsbicyclegroup.org.

Lip sync contest: The Sky Valley Chamber and VIC host their annual Lip Sync Contest, 7 p.m. May 15 in the Sultan High School Commons at 13715 310th Ave. SE. Fun for all ages as talented and fun-loving performers entertain. To participate, sign up from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Contestants must live in the Sultan School District; songs must be 5 minutes or less and family appropriate. Admission is $3, $2 for students. More info: 360-793-0983.

Hummingbirds: “First Flight: A Mother Hummingbird’s Story,” a free film and presentation, is set for 7 p.m. May 15 at the Northwest Stream Center at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Space is limited for this free event and reservations are required by calling 425-316-8592.

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more at 7 p.m. May 15 (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.

Norwegian Pancake Breakfast: 7:30-10:30 a.m. May 16 (third Saturday, September to May) at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens. Cost is $5; children younger than 4 are free. More info: 425-334-0421.

Pancake breakfast: 8-10:30 a.m. May 16 (third Saturday) at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. Cost is $5, $3 younger than 12. Proceeds benefit the center. More info: 360-794-6359.

Chili cook-off: The annual Chili 4 Charity cook-off fundraiser will be held 3-7 p.m. May 16 at the Stanwood American Legion Hall, 26921 88th Ave. NW. This event will include chili tasting, live music, family fun, a silent auction and a raffle. All proceeds benefit the Stanwood-Camano YMCA. More info: 360-629-2181.

Bingo karaoke: The Everett Senior Center Foundation’s next Sing-go bingo and karaoke fundraiser is set for 5:30-10 p.m. May 16 with a 1950s “Jailhouse Rock” theme. Ages 21 and older. Karaoke starts at 6 p.m., bingo at 7. Tickets are $16 prepaid or $20 at the door and include a bingo sheet. Costume and karaoke contests, raffle, dinner available ($8). Proceeds benefit the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett. Also, bring old clothing and other textiles to donate. Tickets at the senior center, 3025 Lombard Ave., or at www.brownpapertickets.com. More info: Eric Wollan, 425-257-7082.

Boat checks: The Everett Sail and Power Squadron offers free U.S. Coast Guard vessel safety checks in conjunction with National Safe Boating Week activities at the Port of Everett Marina, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 16. Free, but registration required at ESPSVSC@gmail.com. Check in at the ESPS table near the Farmer’s Market location.

Ways to help

Food drive: The United State Postal Service’s annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive is May 9. Letter carriers will collect food donations left at the mailboxes.

Komen 10k: Inspiring Hope, a benefit 10k/5k event, is set for 9-11:30 a.m. May 9 at Kamiak High School, 10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Proceeds benefit the Susan G Komen foundation. More info: www.inspiringhope.info.

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

Bike work parties: Sharing Wheels holds work parties to prepare used kids bikes for an annual swap event in June. Work parties are set for 6-9 p.m. May 14, 28 and June 4 at Sharing Wheels, 2531 Broadway, Everett. Donations of working or repairable bikes also are needed. More info: 425-252-6952.

Viva Color: Help the city of Everett with its Viva Color planting days, May 15 and June 6. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to help. Gloves, trowels, refreshments and souvenir buttons provided. The May 15 event starts at 8:30 a.m.; meet at the corner of Hewitt and Colby avenues. On June 6, help plant flowers 9-11 a.m. along Mukilteo Boulevard. More info: www.everettwa.gov/663/Viva-Color, 425-257-8300 ext. 2.

Sew Thoughtful: The next Snohomish County Clothing and Textile Advisors Sew Thoughtful event is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 15 in the Cougar classroom behind the WSU Extension office at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. This month’s project is to sew walker bags for those with mobility issues at Group Health Hospital rehabilitation. Kits provided. Bring your sewing machine, tools, threads and lunch. More info: Arlene, 425-743-0118 or afharris@juno.com.

Mattress fundraiser: Cascade Bruins football, band and color guard, sponsored by the Cascade Football and Band Boosters, holds a mattress fundraiser, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 16 at the campus at 801 E. Casino Road, Everett. Test out 25 mattresses and then order in the size you need and get home delivery within two weeks. More info: http://bit.ly/Beds4Cascade.

Seabiscuit Celebration: All Breed Equine Rez-Q holds a fundraiser 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 16 that features Windy Land, who lives at the center and is a great-great-great-grandson of Seabiscuit, the famous racehorse. Farm tours, pony rides, raffles, bake sale, fire pit for cooking hot dogs and s’mores, kids activities and more. All Breed is at 2415 116th St. NE, Marysville. More info: www.allbreedhorserescue.com.

Volunteers needed: Village Community Services seeks volunteers to help with its annual Village Gala event set for May 16 at the Medallion Hotel. Help with set-up, table decorating, greeting, registration, check-out and take-down. More info: Michelle Dietz, 360-653-7752 ext. 14.

Hospice volunteers: Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County, 2731 Wetmore Ave., Everett, holds its next volunteer information session on May 20 (third Wednesday). Registration required. More info: Joanie at 425-261-4815 or Joan.Hemm@providence.org.

Vendors: Cruzin to Colby seeks vendors for its annual Memorial Day weekend event. Food, craft and information booth vendors welcome. Costs vary from $50 to $150 and benefit the nonprofit Seattle Rod-tiques car club, which in turn supports various charities. Applications are at www.seattlerod-tiques.com. More info: 425-710-7406 or 425-337-9335.

Volunteers, Lynnwood: Food Revolution Snohomish County seeks volunteers to help at the Celebration of Food Festival, set for May 17 at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Tasks include set-up, tear-down, greeting, and more. Must be 18 or older or accompanied by a parent. Most shifts are four hours. More info: tinyurl.com/lynnfoodfest, heidy.valles@email.edcc.edu.

Donate fabric: The Clothing and Textile Advisors of Snohomish County in partnership with Washington State University Extension 4H Youth Development seeks donations of fabric, notions, trims, patterns, related books, magazines, yarn, and needlework items for its annual Fabric Sale on June 13. The proceeds from the sale go to support Camp Stitch-a-Lot and other community sewing programs. To donate, contact Rita at 425-483-3594 (Woodinville, Bothell, Duvall); Julie at 425-835-0391 or Jodi at 573-579-2311 (south Everett); Carol at 360-651-8423 (north Everett, Marysville); Arlene at 425-743-0118 (Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace); or Donna at 206-633-1496 (north and central Seattle).

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

Peer support group: Meets next 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 13 (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. May 14 (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 May 14 (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.

Mill Creek Seniors Club: Potluck meeting is planned for noon May 18 (first and third Mondays) in the City Hall community room, 15728 Main St. More info: 425-357-1260.

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

Legal clinic: A free civil legal clinic will be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 9 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Northwest Justice Project and Snohomish County Legal Services offer answers to questions about foreclosure, family law, housing, bankruptcy and more. Financial eligibility and other restrictions apply. To confirm eligibility, contact Karly Stevens at 206-464-1519. Walk-ins welcome.

Health checks: Free health screenings and mammograms will be available at a Health and Fitness Expo set for 9-11:30 a.m. May 16 at the Edmonds School District stadium, 7600 212th St. SW. Free and open to the public. Over 45 booths, recipes, snack samples, kids activities and much more. To qualify for the free mammogram, call 888-651-8931. More info: www.hfexpo.edmondswa.gov, 425-771-0268.

Cocaine Anonymous: A nonprofit recovery program for those seeking sobriety or support in staying sober from cocaine and other mind-altering substances. For program information and local meeting times and locations in Snohomish County, visit www.caofwa.org. More info: 425-244-1150.

Drug abuse family support: A support group for those affected by someone else’s drug addiction meets 9 a.m. Saturdays in the Monte Cristo Room at Providence Regional Medical Center’s Pacific Campus, 900 Pacific Ave., Everett. More info: www.nar-anon.org.

Parents, behavioral: A support group for parents of children with behavioral problems meets 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays at Zion Lutheran Church, 4634 Alger Ave., Everett. Peer-to-peer support for parents struggling with children exhibiting risky behaviors such as drug or alcohol use. Confidential and free. More info: 888-468-2620 or www.cpsn.org.

Parents, special education: A support group for special education parents in the Everett School District meets 6:30-8 p.m. third Wednesdays, except December, at View Ridge Elementary School, 202 Alder St., Everett.

Parents, LGBTQ: The Everett chapter meets 7 p.m. third Mondays at the Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave. Group unites people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer with families, friends and allies. More info: www.pflag.org.

Foster care support: A foster care support group for private and state agency foster parents meets next 10-11 a.m. May 13 at Compass Health, 4526 Federal Ave., Building 2, Everett. No child care. More info: Debbie Patrick, 425-349-8480, Debbie.patrick@compassh.org.