Community Extra: Calendar

Events

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 ‘n’ 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.

Strawberry Festival: The Marysville Strawberry Festival kicks off with a 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. Most activities are June 19-22 at various sites. The grand parade is 7:45-10 p.m. June 20 with fireworks following. More info: www.maryfest.org.

Happy Days: A potluck and an auction to raise money for Darrington memorial dinners starts at noon June 13 at the Darrington Community Center, 570 Sauk Ave. All are welcome.

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

Buffet brunch: 9 a.m.-noon June 14 at the Camano Island Yacht Club, 129 N. Sunset Drive. Bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, blueberry pancakes, fresh fruit, sweet rolls, beverages for $9, $5 under age 9; omelets $1 extra.

Sunday dinner: 12-2 p.m. June 14 (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.

Flag disposal: Stillaguamish Valley Pioneers hold a Flag Day event, 1-3 p.m. June 14 at Pioneer Hall, 20722 67th Ave. NE, Arlington. This is the time of the ceremony to properly dispose of old or tattered U.S. flags. drop it off between 1 and 4 p.m. June 13. More info: Myrtle Rausch, 360-435-7289 or stillypioneers@frontier.com.

Cat class: The Community Cat Coalition holds its next free “Basic TNR: Trap, Neuter, Return” class 2:30-4:30 p.m. June 14 at the Everett Animal Shelter, 333 Smith Island Road. Registration is requested. More info: cccowaTNRclass@gmail.com or Penny at 425-750-2375.

Survival 101: Teens and tweens (ages 10-14) are invited to “Survival 101” with Brian Raven of Raven Science, 2-3:30 p.m. June 18 at the Lake Stevens Library, 1804 Main St. Find out how to use basic concepts in astronomy, chemistry and biology to keep yourself alive. Practice basic fire-starting techniques. More info: 425-334-1900.

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more at 7 p.m. June 19 (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.

Pancake breakfast: 8-10:30 a.m. June 20 (third Saturday) at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. Cost is $5, $3 under age 12. Proceeds benefit the center. More info: 360-794-6359.

Carnival: Refuge Church holds an End of School Carnival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 20 at 2609 Larch Way, Lynnwood. Craft fair, games, food, music and fun. Cost is $5, with family discounts. More info: 425-299-6490, christine-carter@comcast.net.

Boating class: Everett Sail and Power Squadron offers a free seminar on “Using GPS,” 2-4 p.m. June 20 in the Harbor Marine conference room, 1032 W. Marine View Drive, Everett. More info: Jim West, 425-778-0283 or phnx789@msn.com.

Ways to help

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.

Garage sale: The Lake Goodwin Community Club garage and craft sale is set for 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 13 at 17323 42nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. Pancake breakfast 8 a.m.-noon ($5, $3 kids) and lunch noon-3 p.m. ($3-$5). Raffle tickets. Proceeds benefit scholarships awarded to high school seniors in Lakewood, Arlington and Stanwood. More info: 360-652-3634, apatch_51@yahoo.com.

Mattresses, Snohomish: 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.

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.

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.

Sew Thoughtful: The next Snohomish County Clothing and Textile Advisors Sew Thoughtful event is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 19 in the Cougar room behind the WSU Extension office at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. This month’s project is tote bags for Safe Place. Kits provided. Bring sewing machine and tools and your own lunch. More info: Arlene Harris, 425-743-0118 or afharris@juno.com.

Mattresses, Monroe: The Monroe Bearcat Football Boosters hold a mattress fundraiser, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 20 at Monroe High School, 17001 Tester Road.

CASA car wash: The Camano Animal Shelter Association car wash and pet food drive is set for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 20 at the Camano Plaza parking lot near the IGA. More info: www.camanoanimalshelter.org.

Relay for Life: The Arlington Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society kicks off at noon June 20 at Arlington High School, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd. Entry fee is $10. More info: Terri Bookey, 360-631-6505 or tlbookey@gmail.com.

Foster care: Catholic Community Services seeks married couples, individuals and families of all ethnic and religious backgrounds willing to welcome one or more foster children into their home, particularly school aged siblings. More info: 425-374-6358, www.ccsww.org/fostercare.

Senior center: The Northshore Senior Center seeks volunteers to sort books for an annual sale in August. Positions are available 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays with a particular need on Mondays. Other help also is needed for the sale, including distributing flyers and security the day of the event. More info: www.northshoreseniorcenter.org or Rubbina at 425-286-1032.

Vendors: The Afton Chapter Order of Eastern Star bazaar is set for Oct. 24 at the Marysville Masonic Hall. Fee is $15 with your own table or $20 with one of the chapter’s. Proceeds benefit scholarships. More info: Helen Collins at 425-337-6493.

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.

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

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.

Bridge: The Unsanctioned Duplicate Bridge Club has a game begin at 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and at 12 p.m. Saturdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Age 50 and older. Cost is $1. More info: 425-257-8780.

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.

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 15-26 in Everett. More info: www.edcc.edu.

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. June 17 at Compass Health, 4526 Federal Ave., Building 2, Everett. No child care. More info: Debbie Patrick, 425-349-8480, Debbie.patrick@compassh.org.