Community Extra Calendar

TODAY

Carol Whitehead, Everett schools superintendent, talks about the No Child Left Behind Act at the Everett-Port Gardner Rotary Club meeting set for 7:15 a.m. today, Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St., Everett.

THURSDAY

Conversation Cafe, hosted by Everett Community College, 1 to 2:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays, Parks Student Union, EvCC, Everett. Topic Thursday is the environment. 425-388-9292.

Mothers of Preschoolers, 9:30 a.m. first and third Thursdays, Grace Lutheran Church, 8401 Holly Drive, Everett. 425-353-1852.

Winter story time for preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave. Stories, songs, flannel board activities.

Foster parenting informational meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, Volunteers of America, 2802 Broadway, Everett. By Compass Health, Catholic Community Services and Volunteers of America. 425-232-7933.

Register by Thursday for the South County Senior Center’s Valentine’s Day luncheon, set for noon Feb. 14. Call 425-774-5555 or visit 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds.

Senior walking group meets 10 a.m. Thursdays behind Zinnia Restaurant on Main Street, Mill Creek, to walk the North Creek Trail. 425-337-6970.

Everett High School choir Valentines solo concert night, 7 p.m. Thursday, Everett Civic Auditorium, 2416 Colby Ave., Everett. Free.

FRIDAY

Let the Games Begin, for ages 5-11, 4 p.m. Friday, Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. 425-778-2148.

Everett Senior Activity Center and Jean Hansen of Visiting Nurse Services of the Northwest plan to present a multiple-month series highlighting strategies to boost the immune system and bust disease. At 10 a.m. Friday, the health series will explore the benefits of humor and socialization The free sessions are at 3025 Lombard St., Everett. 425-257-8780.

Backpack Kids, a free cooperative play group for preschool children and their parents is set for 10 a.m. Fridays, Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. 360-629-5257.

Preschool playgroup is at 10 a.m. to noon every Friday, Evergreen Branch Library, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett. Children play with the library’s educational toys. 425-257-8030

Community breakfast, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. 425-774-5555. Cost is $4.

SATURDAY

Try Rowing Day by the Lake Stevens Rowing Club is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Lake Stevens Boat House, located on Main Street next to the Lake Stevens Library. Adults and older youths can try out and discover what rowing is about. A $10 fee covers insurance. For information, call 888-ROW-LSRC or e-mail info@lakestevensrowing.com.

A mask-making class by the Monroe Arts Council is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, at the Ben Franklin store, 19505 U.S. 2, Monroe. Class participants can create masks in the Mardi Gras tradition in preparation for the arts council’s Arty Gras Gala Auction on Feb. 17. The class is open to the public and is free, with a $5 donation request for materials. To register, call 360-794-7844.

The monthly pancake and waffle breakfast offered by the Snohomish Senior Center is set for 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Cost is $4 for adults and $3 for children. Proceeds help support programs and services.

Evergreen Branch Library grand re-opening party is set for 11 a.m. Saturday, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett. Professional face painter Jacqueline Brulotte and a Merry Makers balloon artist will be on hand until 3 p.m. The library has been freshly painted and carpeted and has new furniture.

Lynnwood Magic Club is set to perform a benefit show for the Burned Children Recovery Foundation at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Historic Everett Theater, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Titled “Smoke and Mirrors: An Evening of Magic and Mystery,” the event features magicians from throughout Snohomish County. Tickets, available at the door, are $15 for adults and $12 for children.

SUNDAY

A free concert of African-American spirituals by bass vocalist Ted Hutchinson is set for 3 p.m. Sunday at Everett Public Library, Everett and Hoyt avenues, Everett. In honor of Black History Month.

Super Bowl widows have options such as attending a fashion show at 3 p.m. Sunday at Three Cats Cafe in the Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road, Langley. Fashions from a number of Langley’s clothing stores will be ready for viewing.

TUESDAY

Sno-King Multiple Sclerosis Support Group is set to meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds. Subject is care management.

Teens in Action group meets 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Stanwood-Camano Community Resource Center, 9620 271st St. NW, Stanwood. The group is working to improve the Stanwood skateboard park. 360-629-5257.

A drop-in knitting club meets 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Stanwood-Camano Community Resource Center, 9620 271st St. NW, Stanwood. For beginning and experienced knitters. 360-629-5257.

First Tuesday Brown Bag Book Discussion is set for noon Tuesday, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Drop in and talk about what you are reading. 425-257-7638.

Ikebana, Japanese flower arranging, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $50 for four-week class, includes flowers for first two classes. 360-387-0222.

WEDNESDAY

Everett High School Jazz Band concert with guest artist Nathan Eklund, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7, Everett Civic Auditorium, 2416 Colby Ave., Everett. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. 425-750-8238.

THIS WEEK

Mariner High School’s Theater Group plans to stage “Ask Any Girl” at 7 p.m. Feb. 2, 3, 9 and 10 in the school’s little theater, 200 120th St. SW, Everett. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students, $3 for seniors and children under 14. Sunday matinee tickets are $3 for shows set for 2 p.m. Feb 4 and 11. 425-356-1700.

“Dames at Sea” is on at the Edmonds Homeschool Resource Center. The spoof of 1930s musicals, with a cast of 30, is set to be performed at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the center, 23200 100th Ave. W., Edmonds. Tickets, $5 each, are available at the door. 425-670-7840.

ONGOING

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

Everett Area Newcomers. Dates, locations and activities vary. Monthly newsletter available. 425-513-8704.

Information on Foster Parenting: Catholic Community Services and Compass Health host monthly information meetings, 7 to 8:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month through May at Volunteers of America Community Room, 2802 Broadway, Everett. 425-232-7933.

Old Snohomish Antique and Classic Motorcycle Show. Help organize the largest one-day bike show in the state. Meetings are 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the New Red Lotus Restaurant, Snohomish. 360-568-7820.

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers drop-in beginning genealogy classes during open hours. Located in Heritage Park, 19827 Poplar Way, Lynnwood. The library is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. 425-775-6267. The society meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Lynnwood Public Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. Problem-solving session at 6 p.m.

MG Car Club Northwest meeting: Open to anyone interested in MG automobiles or British sports cars, 7 p.m. first Tuesday of each month at Elmer’s Restaurant, 3471 184th St. SW, Lynnwood. 206-228-5665.

Overeaters Anonymous. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. The only requirement for joining is a desire to stop eating compulsively. Five meetings are held in the Everett area. For times and locations, call 425-259-9123.

Bowenwork Practitioners chapter meeting is from 7 to 9 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. 360-658-6071.

Marysville Lions Club meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at the Village Restaurant, 220 Ash St., Marysville. 360-659-8484.

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.

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.

Open mike is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at Whidbey Coffee, 619 Fourth St., Mukilteo. Sponsored by the Mukilteo Arts Guild, the event features performance art, poetry and acoustic music.

Homicide survivor peer support group offers a safe setting for sharing after the homicide of a loved one. Presented by Families and Friends of Violent Crime Victims, the group meets the first Thursday of each month. Call 800-346-7555 for time and location.

Bingo: 11 a.m. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, noon Thursdays. Senior lunch followed by penny bingo at the Granite Falls Senior Center, 302 S. Granite Ave., Granite Falls. 360-691-7177, 360-691-4297.

Yoga and Pilates classes: Offered by West Coast Family Aquatic Center. $5 per class. All classes taught by certified instructors. Morning and evening classes Monday through Thursday at 15622 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek. 425-745-3474.

Everett Exchange Club meetings: 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Vintage Cafe, 1508 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 360-658-0461, info@everettexchangeclub.org.

Senior exercise: $2. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 10:10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Arbor Place, Silver Lake, 12806 Bothell-Everett Highway, Everett. 425-338-3227.

Families for Kids training classes: A program of Lutheran Community Services Northwest, providing support services for foster, adoptive and kinship-care providers in Washington. Meets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Denny’s restaurant, 2903 Pacific Ave., Everett. 425-268-7145.

Bingo: 11 a.m. Tuesdays and 7 p.m. Fridays at Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington.

Everett Chess Club: Free, all ages and skill levels. 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Espresso Americano, Everett Public Library auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. 425-514-3209, bradchess@hotmail.com.

Friday night singles dance: Dancing, DJ. $8; 21 and older; 8 p.m. to midnight first Friday of each month, Laurelwood Reception Hall and Event Center, 123 N. Blakeley St., Monroe. 360-794-8317.

Lindbeck dance: Harry Lindbeck plays smooth dance music; $5; 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays at Normanna Hall, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett. 425-252-0291.

Public dance: Sno-King International Folk Dance Club; $5, $3 members; 7:30 p.m. Saturdays at Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood. 425-454-6529, 425-889-0541.

Scottish country dancing: No partner needed. Every Wednesday at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. 425-438-8977.

Tango lessons: Small donation; 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Saturdays at Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. 425-257-8780.

Adult first aid and CPR training: $25, current card required. 8 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of each month at Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington. 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.

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.

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.

North Sound Sea Kayaking Association: Activities include saltwater outings and kayaking classes. Meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Walter E. Hall Golf Course meeting room, Everett. 425-423-0883. http://nsseakayaker.homestead.com.

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.

Snohomish County Mycological Society: Activities include mushroom educational events, field trips, shows and classes. Meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Baker Heights Community Center, 1401 Poplar St., Everett. www.scmsfungi.org.

Washington Bass Association: Meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Meadowdale Community Center, 6801 N. Meadowdale Road, Lynnwood.

Bluegrass and Country Music Makers Association: Bluegrass jam sessions, free. Dinner following, donation requested. 1 p.m. the second Sunday of each month at Darrington Community Center. 360-436-1179, 360-436-1006.

Jazz jam: 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays with the Tony Chop Jazz Trio. Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish. 360-568-2472.

Old Time &Country Music Association: Free jam sessions, 6:30 to 9:45 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of each month. Baker Heights Community Center, 1401 Poplar St., Everett. 425-334-5769.

Open electric and acoustic jam session: Downbeat electric and jazz. 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Stewart’s of Snohomish, 709 First St., Snohomish. 360-568-4684.

Open mike: 9 p.m. Wednesday at The Jet Deck at Paine Field, 10203 31st Ave. W., Everett. 425-353-0770.

Open mike: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish. 360-568-2472.

Open mike: 7 to 11 p.m. Friday at The Candy Cane Restaurant, 523 W. Stevens Ave., Sultan. 425-799-2416.

Washington Old-Time Fiddlers Association: Jam sessions the second and fourth Fridays of each month. 5 p.m., Celtic group; 6 p.m., workshop; 7 p.m., circle jam. Youth jam at 7 p.m. second Fridays. Free. Old Arlington High School, 135 S. French St., Arlington. 360-691-5907, noelula@aol.com.

OPPORTUNITIES

Stanwood-Camano Community Resource Center, 9620 271st St. NW, Stanwood, has volunteer opportunities for youth and adults. 360-629-5257.

South County Senior Center is looking for a volunteer to be a network administrator. The center needs someone available during the day who can install software and hardware and troubleshoot network problems. Contact Farrell Fleming at 425-774-5555 or execdirector@scscedmonds.org.

The Military Family Network is seeking a full-time volunteer: Someone is needed to expand the group’s national community volunteer network. Work includes writing a nationally syndicated military family column, recruiting and managing volunteers and other tasks. E-mail cpeabody@emilitary.org.

Downsizing? Moving? New &Again, a nonprofit thrift shop supporting the Snohomish County Center for Battered Women, needs your clean, gently used furniture. Pickup is not available; drop off items at 3116 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-258-4428.

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. The food bank, which is now separate from the Sky Valley Food Bank in Monroe, feeds about 200 families a week. Drop off food at 703 First St. 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.

The Lynnwood Police Department is recruiting men and women for its police cadet program. Cadets perform duties such as clerical and data-entry tasks, community presentations, crowd control and park patrols. Applications are available at City Hall, 19100 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. 425-775-1971.