Community Extra Calendar

TODAY

Free restorative yoga class, 1 to 3 p.m. today, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Bring mats, blankets and donations to the Snohomish Food Bank. Register at https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/home.asp or call 360-568-1000.

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

A free matinee movie and popcorn are planned at 1 p.m. today at the Marysville senior center, 514 Delta Ave. in Comeford Park, Marysville. Call 360-363-8450.

THURSDAY

Winter Extravaganza: Brothers from Different Mothers, 11 a.m. Thursday, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island.

Open mike night for musicians and poets at Zippy’s Java Lounge, 7 p.m. Thursdays, 1804 Hewitt Ave., Everett.

“The Shoemaker and the Elf” marionette show is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Friends of the Lynnwood Library is the sponsor. Call 425-778-2148.

“Create Your Own Picture Book” class, 2 p.m. Thursday at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave, Snohomish. The free class helps people learn how to make their own picture book. Taught by local children’s author Bonny Becker. Call 360-568-2898.

The Pacific Science Center’s traveling planetarium is scheduled to be at the Stanwood Library at 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Thursday. Inside an inflatable dome, participants can view the moon, stars and deep-space objects. The exhibit is best for children 5 and older. To register for the event, call 360-629-3132 or stop by the library, 9701 271st St. NW, Stanwood.

SATURDAY

Sno-Isle Libraries bookmobile on location from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays at Voyager Middle School, 11711 Fourth Ave W., Everett.

Sno-King International Folk Dance Club, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood. Go to www.sno-king.org.

Jingle Bell Rock with Clay Martin, 1 p.m. Saturday, Sultan Library, 319 Main St., Suite 100, Sultan. Get in the spirit of the season with an entertaining puppet extravaganza from a master puppeteer.

The Pacific Science Center’s traveling planetarium is scheduled to be at the Marysville Library at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 6120 Grove St., Marysville. Inside an inflatable dome, participants can view the moon, stars and deep-space objects.

SUNDAY

The Everett Symphony’s 13th annual Night Before New Year’s Eve celebration is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Tony Ventrella is the master of ceremonies for the event, which kicks off with a reception. Call 425-258-1605, go to everettsymphony.org or stop by the arts center box office for ticket information.

MONDAY

MoNDAY

Camano Senior and Community Center Black and White Ball, 8 p.m. Monday, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island, $15 includes refreshments and champagne toast. Music by Camano Junction. Reservations, Betty Dorotik, 360-387-0148.

New Year’s Eve party, 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. Party favors and refreshments provided. Dance music by Jim Toivenen. Tickets are $5. Call 425-257-8780.

TUESDAY

Happy new year!

WEDNESDAY

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society, 7 p.m. Jan. 2, Lynnwood Fire Station, 18818 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Show and tell. Silent auction.

Parents can get their children’s safety seats checked free from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 2 at the Mountlake Terrace Police Department parking garage, 5906 232nd St. SW. The city’s police and fire departments are teaming up to offer the free seat checks. The seat checks are planned to continue during the first Wednesday of each month. Appointments last about 30 minutes. People are asked to bring the manuals for their vehicles and safety seats. For more information, call 425-551-1250 or e-mail kthorstenson@firedistrict1.org.

THIS WEEK

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

The Lights of Christmas, 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood. Call 360-652-7575 or 800-228-6724 or go to www.warmbeach.com.

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Snohomish Kiwanis Club, 11:45 a.m. Thursdays, Alfy’s Pizza, 1020 Ave. D, Snohomish.

Senior coffee hour, 9 to 11 a.m. Thursdays at the community center, First Baptist Church of Everett, 3120 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Call 425-259-9166.

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.

Sons of Italy of Marysville meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Jennings Park, 7027 51st St. NE, Marysville. Call 360-435-6878.

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

Support groups for widowed men and women, Everett. Call 425-252-7617 or 360-659-7861.

Community Yarn Creations, 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays at Main Street Yarn, Mill Creek Town Center. The knitting and crocheting group creates items to donate to local agencies. All skill levels welcome. 425-787-0736.

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.

South County Senior Center Friday Fling and dance, 1 to 3 p.m. first and third Fridays of each month, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Call 425-774-5555.

Peace Action of South Snohomish County, 6 p.m. third Fridays, Edmonds Christian Church, 23010 84th Ave. W., Edmonds. Coffee provided.

OPPORTUNITIES

Operation Lookout of the Foundation for Missing Children, the Everett-based provider of services for abducted and runaway children, seeks help with a volunteer eBay project and a volunteer office assistant. Both require data entry and basic office experience. Call 425-771-7335 or e-mail oladmin@operationlookout.org.

Kamiak High School’s student body association is looking for artists interested in volunteering to paint murals at Kamiak. Interested artists are asked to contact the Kamiak student leaders at kamiakasb@gmail.com.

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.

Angel Care Breast Cancer Foundation seeks volunteer drivers, www.angelcarefoundation.org or 877-417-3484.

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.

The Everett Food Bank is taking 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 Mondays. The nonprofit organization east of Stanwood also needs volunteers. For information, call 360-629-7055.