TODAY
Mukilteo Farmers Market, 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo.
Master gardener clinic, 3 to 7 p.m. today, Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo.
Open mike night in Old Town Mukilteo, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Mukilteo Cafe, 619 Fourth St., Mukilteo. Mukilteo ARTS Guild opens free event to all ages. Reserve a spot at 425-423-0450.
Mill Creek Community Association, 6 tonight, 15714 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek. 425-316-3344.
Youth Leadership Council meets 3 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center, 9620 271st St. NW, Stanwood. Participating teens help plan activities for youth in the community. 360-629-5257.
John Lombard, author of “Saving Puget Sound,” 7 tonight, Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 East Camano Drive. Camano Wildlife Habitat Project and Friends of Camano Island Parks, sponsors. 360-387-2236 or e-mail camanobwh@yahoo.com.
Lake Stevens Historical Society meeting,7 tonight, Lake Stevens School District Educational Service Center, 12309 22nd St. NE, Lake Stevens. Author Dave Larson plans to talk about “Northwest Baseball Teams of Yester Years.”
THURSDAY
Snohomish Farmers Market, 3 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, old Carnegie Library, 105 Cedar St., Snohomish.
Lake Stevens Farmers Market, 5 p.m. to sunset Thursdays, North Cove Park, downtown Lake Stevens.
Open mike night for musicians and poets at Zippy’s Java Lounge, 7p.m. Thursdays, 1804 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Hear poetry featured in the underground literary arts magazine “Tyro Libre” written by Cascade High School students.
Lynnwood Branch of the American Association of University Women, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Squire Mobile Home Park Clubhouse, 4512 176th St. SW, Lynnwood. Potluck.
Variety House talent hall offers a karaoke contest at 7 p.m. Thursdays through July 19 at 328 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington. 360-435-7846.
Third Thursday Art Walk in downtown Edmonds, 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at various locations. Maps are available at www.edmondswa.com.
FRIDAY
Farmers Market at Country Village, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays, 23718 Seventh Ave. SE, Bothell.
Teen night, 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays, Lake Stevens Boys &Girls Club, 1609 E. Lakeshore Drive, downtown Lake Stevens.
Pike Place Market folk music busker Jim Hinde plans to play a benefit for “bike4peace” 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Zippy’s Java Lounge, 1804 Hewitt Ave., Everett.
Dance to Camano Junction, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Tickets, $5 per person. 360-387-0222.
Fans of Jimmy Buffett are forming a ParrotHead club and have scheduled an information meeting for 6:30 p.m. Friday at Flyers restaurant, 32295 Highway 20, Oak Harbor. 360-929-4115.
Deadline is Friday to sign up to participate in the Edmonds Idol and Edmonds Jr. Idol competition sponsored by Edmonds Parks and Recreation. Auditions are set for June 23 and 30, and the competition is scheduled for July 29. Entry is limited to the first 60 applicants, and only Edmonds residents can apply. 425-771-0230.
SATURDAY
Edmonds Museum Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Bell Street between Fifth and Sixth streets, Edmonds.
Camano Island State Park Summer Nature Programs, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Camano Island State Park amphitheater, 2269 S. Lowell Point Road, Camano Island. Free. Next program is “Leave No Trace: Kayaking and Camping,” by Jen Chapin, Washington State University Beach Watcher program.
Walk-A-Thon for Children’s Regional Hospital and Medical Center, 8 a.m. Saturday, Post Middle School, 1220 E. Fifth St., Arlington. Sponsored by American Legion Family Post 76. Call Bill Lloyd, 360-435-3248.
Steak dinner and dance music, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Stanwood Eagles Aerie 3041, 6419 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood. Music by Rock DeVille. 360-629-3224.
A trash cleanup and ivy removal at Picnic Point Park by People for Puget Sound, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the park, 12001 Picnic Point Road, Edmonds. Tools, beverages and snacks provided. Bring water and lunch. 425-252-6686 or e-mail dhira@stillysnofish.org.
Payne Fifield presents his “Wizard’s Mystery Magic,” fun for all ages, 1 p.m. Saturday, Evergreen Branch, Everett Public Library, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett, and 3:30 p.m. Saturday, main library,2702 Hoyt Ave, Everett. Pick up free tickets in advance at the location of the show. 425-257-8030.
The Walkers for Knockers Pink Ribbon Shopping Extravaganza is set for noon to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Tri-Way Grange, corner of 35th Avenue SE and Seattle Hill Road, Mill Creek. Proceeds benefit breast cancer research through the 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk.
Multi-family garage sale, with proceeds to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 1918 Oakes Ave., Everett.
Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 9320 Meadow Way, Everett. Proceeds to benefit local charities.
Everett Gardens of Merit Tour, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Everett. The self-guided tour includes stops at the Evergreen Arboretum at Legion Park, 145 Alverson Blvd., and a peek at seven private gardens in the city. Tickets are $10 and available at J. Matheson Gifts, Pacific Stone or online at evergreenarboretum.com/tickets.asp.
Whidbey Island Garden Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 360-321-4191 or go online to www.wigt.org.
SUNDAY
Blues for Lake Stickney, benefit concert, 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Normanna Hall, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett. Proceeds benefit Lake Stickney Improvement Association efforts to preserve wetlands. 425-745-4553.
Lynnwood and Halls Lake Sunday Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood.
Everett Farmers Market, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, 1600 W. Marine View Drive, Everett.
Sundays on the Waterfront, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 2, 200 W. Dayton St., Edmonds. Free family entertainment.
Senior cats for senior folks, cat adoption event, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 24, Merrill Gardens, 14905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek. Purrfect Pals plans to help seniors pick out an older cat.
MONDAY
Stephen Sizer, an Anglican vicar from Surrey, England, plans to talk about “Middle East Peacemaking and Christian Zionism” at 7 p.m. Monday at Everett First Presbyterian Church,2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. His experience includes work as an evangelist in the Middle East.
Camano Senior and Community Center Chess Club 1 p.m. Monday, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. 360-387-0222.
Try your hand at being a DJ. For kids in grades 5 through high school. Set for 7 p.m. Monday, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave, Everett. Call 425-257-8030 to sign up.
TUESDAY
Providence Hospice and Home Care volunteer appreciation dinner is set for Tuesday in Everett. For information and reservations, call 425-261-4766.
Jazzinators community jazz ensemble, open to all instruments and ability levels, meets for rehearsals beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Arlington. To join the fun and learn the rehearsal schedule and location, call 360-589-3330 or e-mail jazzinators@earthlink.net.
WEDNESDAY
“The Tansy Invasion,” workshop 6 p.m. June 27, Horseshoe Grange, 15223 Broadway Ave. SW, Snohomish. Free. To register, contact Snohomish Conservation District, workshops@snohomishcd.org.
Old Town Mukilteo Art Walk, 6 to 8 p.m. June 27, various locations, maps available at 724 First St., Mukilteo. Sponsored by Mukilteo ARTS Guild. 425-423-0450.
Mukilteo Library evening book group, discussion about “Dark Star Safari” by Paul Theroux, 7 to 8:30 p.m. June 27, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo.
Snohomish County Chapter of the American Red Cross annual meeting is set for 5:45 p.m. June 27 at the chapter house, 2530 Lombard Ave., Everett. The chapter will elect its officers and board of directors.
Snohomish Seniors, free eight-week collage art class, 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 22, Snohomish Senior Center, St. Michael’s Church, 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish.
THIS WEEK
Kiwanis garage sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Ben Franklin parking lot, 19505 U.S. 2, Monroe. Benefits service projects. Tables, 360-805-6304.
Charity rummage sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Clothes for Kids, 16725 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood. All proceeds help provide a quality clothing program for low-income children in the Edmonds School District and Head Start programs.
Rotary Ranch Petting Zoo, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 19, Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. 360-363-8404.
Forest Park’s Animal Farm, the city-run petting zoo, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Aug. 19 at 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. Activities include pony rides and educational programs. To register for programs, call 425-257-8300 or go to the Everett Parks and Recreation Department Web site, www.everettwa.org/parks.
ONGOING
Mill Creek Senior Walking Group, 10 a.m. Thursdays, meet behind Zinnia Restaurant on Main Street near University Bookstore to walk the North Creek Trail, Mill Creek. 425-337-6970.
Snohomish County Mycological Society activities include educational events, field trips, shows and classes. Meetings are 7:30 p.m., second Wednesday of the month, Baker Heights Community Center, 14th and Poplar streets, Everett. www.scmsfungi.org.
Stanwood Eagles FOE 3041, meets second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6419 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood. 360-629-3224. For more information about charities and events, go to www.foe.com/3041.
Snohomish County Music Teachers Association meets at 9:15 a.m. third Mondays, Dorothy Jayne Dance Studio, 2931 Bond St., Everett. Go to www.scmta.wsmta.net.
Senior dance, 6 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday, 2711 Oakes Ave., Everett. Free.
Mill Creek Garden Club, 11 a.m. second Tuesdays, Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Drive.
Everett Evergreen Kiwanis Club, 7 a.m. Fridays, Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. The club is looking for new members. Gloria Smith, 425-742-2152.
Lake Stevens American Legion Post 181 meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at the Lake Stevens Senior Center, 1812 124th Ave. NE, next to City Hall and the library in downtown Lake Stevens. 425-334-6520.
Mill Creek Lions Club, 7 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, Mitzel’s Restaurant, 303 128th St. SW, Everett. 425-481-0462.
Rotary Hispanic Center, 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, New Beginnings Church, 21705 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace.
Marysville American Legion meets the third Thursday of each month at the American Legion Hall, Second Street and Cedar Avenue, Marysville. 360-653-5357.
Building family strengths: Free parenting class offered by Pathways for Women YWCA, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Lynnwood; 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Everett. 425-774-9843, ext. 223.
Childbirth preparation: $75. 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. 360-794-1411.
Fitness: Balance, flexibility, strength, aerobics. $25 members, $30 nonmembers; bring mat or towel. 8:25 to 9:20 a.m. and 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell. 425-487-2441.
Foot-care clinic for seniors: $10 per person, registration required. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. every other Tuesday at Cascade Valley Hospital Wound Care Center, 875 Wesley St., Suite 210, Arlington. 360-435-8158.
Infant-child CPR: Two-year certification. $25 per family. 8 to 11 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington. 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.
Edmonds Bicycle Advocacy Group: Meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. 425-744-6588.
Pilchuck Audubon: Birding trips and education. Meets at 7 p.m. the second Friday of each month at 2820 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-252-0926.
Support groups for recently bereaved men and women. Widowed Information and Consultation Services of Snohomish County offers help for those who have lost a spouse. 425-252-7617.
Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays of Snohomish County meets at 7 p.m. every third Monday, First Congregational Church, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 360-863-8222.
Home League, the women’s group of the Salvation Army of Everett, meets at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Salvation Army building, 2525 Rucker Ave., Everett, to work on service projects.
OPPORTUNITIES
Lake Stevens Family Support Center needs volunteers to assist with a variety of jobs including clerical, reception, program facilitation, special-event planning, committee work and child program assistance. For information or to volunteer, call 425-397-7433.
Providence Everett Medical Center has volunteer opportunities for people 15 and older. For more information, call 425-261-4580 or 425-258-7301, or go to www.providence.org/everett.
Information on foster parenting: Catholic Community Services and Compass Health host monthly information meetings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month through May at the Volunteers of America Community Room, 2802 Broadway, Everett. 425-232-7933.
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.
Volunteer to work on the Iron Goat Trail west of Stevens Pass along U.S. 2. For more information, go to www.trailvolunteers.org or call 206-517-3019.
MS Helping Hands seeks volunteers and donations: The Donor Closet carries and accepts donations of items that help people with disabilities. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. 425-712-1804.
The all-volunteer Sultan Food Bank needs donations: Food and money are needed to continue helping families in Sultan, Gold Bar, Index, Baring and other communities. Drop off food at 703 First St., Sultan, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays or 8:30 a.m. to noon Fridays. Mail cash donations to the Sultan Food Bank, P.O. Box 1181, Sultan, WA 98294.
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