Community Extra: Calendar

TODAY

Rebecca Villareal, director of Northwest Washington Women’s Business Center, is the speaker at the Everett Soroptimist club meeting at noon today, Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd Ave., Everett. New members welcome. 425-388-7046.

Controlling moles, voles and gophers is the topic of a Washington State University Snohomish County Extension program set for 10 a.m. today at 600 128th St. SE, Everett. For costs and more information, call 425-338-2400.

“Agricultural Entrepreneurship – Tilling the Soil of Opportunity,” and “Livestock Adviser Training: Raising Livestock 101,” classes begin at 6 p.m. today Everett Station, 3201 Smith Ave, Everett. For costs, call Washington State University Snohomish County Extension, 425-338-2400.

Readers are invited to join a book group at Mukilteo Library. The group meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. 425-493-8202.

THURSDAY

College-bound students who need money for school can attend a free financial aid workshop set for 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. 425-493-8202.

Widowed Information and Consultation Services of Snohomish County, 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, Trinity Lutheran Church, room 203, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-776-8073.

Diabetes workshop, healthy eating and fitness, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Lake Forest Park City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park. Register by calling Diabetes Wellness Group, 425-836-4315.

FRIDAY

Teen Night at Edmonds Boys &Girls Club, 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays, 310 Sixth Ave. N., Edmonds. 425-774-3022.

Teen Night at Alderwood Boys &Girls Club, 9 p.m. to midnight Fridays, 19719 24th Ave. W., Lynnwood. 425-774-3022.

Friday Night Out, sponsored by Edmonds Parks and Recreation, is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Feb. 2, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Drop off the kids and enjoy an evening out. Kids get stories, activities and snack. Cost is $18. To register, call 425-771-0230.

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.

Snohomish Seniors memoir writing group, 10 a.m. Fridays, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, lower level small hall, 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-0934. Newcomer adults of all ages are welcome.

SATURDAY

“WinterBlast,” a family festival, is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Northshore Christian Church, 5700 23rd Drive W., Everett. For families with children in sixth grade or younger. Indoor festival with inflatable slides, bounce rooms, carnival games, face painting, refreshments and more. $20 per family or $5 each. Kids under 2, free. 425-407-1119.

Volunteer potting party by the Stilly-Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Kamiak High School, Mukilteo. Help put native trees and shrubs in pots for future riverside plantings. 425-252-6686.

Stanwood Community and Senior Center has scheduled a “winter wonderland tea” fundraiser, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood. Tea, scones, sandwiches and sweets are on the menu. Cost is $8. 360-629-7403, ext. 114.

A cheerleading clinic offered by the Mountlake Terrace High School cheer squad is set for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday in the school gym, 21801 44th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Registration is available at the door. 425-431-5596.

An intuitive psychic fair is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Eagles Club, 1216 Broadway, Everett. Vendors, readers.

Saturday night senior dance, 6 p.m. lessons, 7 p.m. potluck, 7:30 p.m. dance to Eddy Fukano Band. Cover charge is $5. Everett Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2711 Oakes Ave., Everett.

SUNDAY

A Religious Founder’s Day conference is set for 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Center, 19212 Highway 99, Lynnwood. Panelists include clergy from several religions. 425-778-1861.

University of Washington professor John Marzluff shows slides and talks about his new book, “In the Company of Crows and Ravens,” 2 p.m. Sunday, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. 425-257-8000.

MONDAY

Stories, games and songs for children ages 3-5 are provided Mondays through Feb. 12 at the Granite Falls Library. The free events are scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Feb. 5 and Feb. 12 at the library, 815 E. Galena St., Granite Falls. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. 360-691-6087.

TUESDAY

“Stories and Songs,” a program for preschoolers and elementary school children presented by Deb Lund, author of the picture books “Dinosailors” and “All Aboard the Dinotrain.” 1 p.m. Tuesday, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. 425-257-8030.

Harlem Gospel Choir kicks off the Everett Community College 2007 Artist and Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. The performance is free.

Edmonds Writers Group, 7 to 9 p.m. fourth and second Tuesdays. For information and location, call 425-778-8314.

English as a second language class, offered free of charge, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 27, Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center, 9620 271st St. NW, Stanwood. Child care provided. 360-629-5257 to register.

WEDNESDAY

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. Jan. 31, Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St., Everett.

THIS WEEK

Museum of Snohomish County History, “Industry on Parade: Early Enterprise in Snohomish County,” 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 1913 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 425-259-2022.

Everett Community College celebrates the grand opening of Whitehorse Hall, the new arts, sciences and journalism building. The official opening is 1 p.m. Friday, with tours from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. An open house and self-guided tours are set to run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 2000 Tower St., Everett. 425-388-9535.

Snohomish Seniors group rummage sale is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Eagles Building, 606 Maple Ave., Snohomish. Proceeds support construction of a new Snohomish Senior Center. 360-568-0934.

Medieval tournament, sponsored by the Barony of Aquaterra, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Everett State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. Cost is $13 for adults, $8 for kids, 6-17.

ONGOING

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

Socrates Cafe, a philosophical discussion group where “community conversation occurs without convincing, correcting or condemning,” is at 7 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Monroe Public Library, 1070 Village Way. 425-344-7673.

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.

Marysville American Legion meets the third Thursday of each month at the American Legion Hall, Second Street and Cedar Avenue, Marysville. 360-653-5357.

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.

Valley Spinners Guild meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1512 Pine Ave., Snohomish. The guild brings together wool and fiber producers, spinners, weavers and other fiber artists. Visitors are welcome. 206-931-7200.

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.

Through May, the Mill Creek Women’s Club will meet the third Wednesday of the month at Mill Creek Country Club. 425-948-1441.

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.

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.

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.

Boeing Retiree Group (Bluebills): Dedicated to providing opportunities to volunteer time and experience to improve the quality of life in the community. Activities include volunteer opportunities, speakers and social events. Meets the fourth Thursday of each month at the Boeing Activity Center. 425-717-3755.

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.

Social club: Razzmatazz Dance and Social Club holds smoke-free events with dancing and a DJ. Fourth Saturday of each month at Laurelwood Reception Hall and Event Center, 123 N. Blakeley St., Monroe. 360-794-8317.

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

Tango lessons: With Ina and Jon Howe. 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.

Auto and work injury class: Chiropractic massage, nutrition. Registration required. 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Auto and Work Injury Clinic, Marysville. 360-653-8307.

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.

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.

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.

Pilchuck Treasure Hunting Club: A club for those dedicated to metal detecting. Meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Washington National Guard Armory, 2730 Oakes Ave., Everett. 425-481-1484.

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.

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.

Volunteer to work on the Iron Goat Trail west of Stevens Pass. For information, go to www.trailvolunteers.org or call 206-517-3019.

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.