Community Extra Calendar

Today

Edmonds Historical Museum, 1 to 4 p.m. today, 118 Fifth Ave. N., Edmonds. Call 425-774-0900. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children. Exhibits are “The Changing Face of Edmonds” and “Our Maritime Heritage.”

Northwest Boychoir, 7:30 tonight, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students.

Mill Creek Toastmasters Club, 8 a.m. Wednesdays, Mill Creek Country Club, 15550 Country Club Drive. Call 425-482-9529.

Rep. Brian Sullivan, D-Lynnwood, joins the Rotary Club of Everett-Port Gardner today to end the club’s year with an update and look at the upcoming legislative session. The program starts at 7:15 a.m. at the Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE, Everett.

THURSDAY

Creative Hands Holiday Happenings, handcrafted gifts by senior women with disabilities, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 10030 51st Ave. NE, Marysville.

Scott Paper and Kimberly-Clark Retirees Christmas party, 11 a.m. Thursday, Everett Elks Lodge, 2731 Rucker Ave., Everett. $10. Reservations: 360-659-9542.

Last day to donate (until 4 p.m.) to Toys for Tots at the Everett City Concierge, Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., downtown Everett.

Third Thursday Art Walk is set for 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Edmonds shops. Maps are available at participating locations. For information, call 425-776-3778.

The South County Senior Center Christmas lunch has been rescheduled for noon Thursday at 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Call 425-774-5555 to find out whether seats are available. The Sound Singers will perform at 11 a.m. South County Senior Center will be closed Christmas Day and Tuesday.

FRIDAY

NW Plus Credit Union charity fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 2821 Hewitt Ave., Everett. African crafts.

The Magic of Christmas lights, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Kiwanis Chalet, 1705 Terrace Ave., Snohomish; $5 for 1 photo, $10 for 2 and wallet-size pictures.

SATURDAY

Christmas House continues to help families in need. Donations will be accepted through Saturday at the Everett Boys &Girls Club, 2316 12th St., Everett.

SUNDAY

The Sharing Tree to help area families in need will be up for its final day Christmas Eve by the fountain near Macy’s, Alderwood mall, Lynnwood. Go to www.alderwoodmall. com.

Last day to get your presents wrapped by the Meadowdale Music Boosters Club. The group, which supports music programs at Meadowdale High School, will wrap gifts during the day at Fred Meyer, 44th Avenue W. and 196th Street SW, Lynnwood.

MONDAY

Merry Christmas!

TUESDAY

An acting class at Camano Senior and Community Center is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Call 360-387-0222.

WEDNESDAY

Field trip to the Bellevue Botanical Garden by the Mountlake Terrace Senior Center, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 27. Meet at the center, 5605 235th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Call 425-672-2407 for cost and registration information.

THIS WEEK

Free movies for kids, Everett Public Library auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. G and PG movies for children, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 27. PG movies for older kids, 2 p.m. Dec. 28 and 29. For movie titles and more information, call 425-257-8030.

The Lights of Christmas – more than a million outdoor lights, plus train rides, music, drama performances and refreshments, 5 to 10 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, Dec. 22-23 and Dec. 26-28, Warm Beach Christian Camps, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood. Call 360-652-7575 or go to www. warmbeach. com/index.php.

ONGOING

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

Everett Area Newcomers. Dates and locations vary. 425-513-8704.

Old Snohomish Antique and Classic Motorcycle Show. Join the fun of putting on 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.

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

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@everett exchangeclub.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.

Meeting of the Everett chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Petosa’s, 3121 Broadway, Everett. 425-337-4131.

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.

Ballroom dance: Dancing and live band. $4. 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell. 425-487-2441.

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.

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.

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.scms fungi.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.

Bluegrass open mike: 7 to 10 p.m. last Saturday of each month, Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish. 360-568-2472.

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.

Native American flute gathering: 10 a.m. to noon last Saturday of the month, 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

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 e-mail 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. cpeabody@emilitary.org.

Volunteer to work on the Iron Goat Trail west of Stevens Pass. For more 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.

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.

Evergreen REACT seeks new members: The nonprofit organization uses radio communications resources to help the public and community organizations and events. It meets at 7 p.m. the last Sunday of the month at Fire District 1 headquarters in Everett. E-mail evergreenreact2869@yahoo. com.

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.

Operation Lookout National Center for Missing Youth: Positions for interns, volunteers and work-study students in data entry, skip tracing, online research, criminal justice, social services, media and marketing. Positions are part-time on weekdays at 6320 Evergreen Way, Suite 201, Everett. Send your resume to hrofficemanager@ operationlookout.org or call 425-771-7335.

Foster homes for dogs needed: Can you provide a home for a dog for a few months and provide some basic training? If so, the Humane Society in Arlington needs your help. A 6-foot fence is necessary. The shelter in Arlington also is looking for volunteer workers. E-mail hmnsoc@aol.com, call 360-652-5844 or go to www.save ourdogs.com.

Join Fire Corps: The volunteer organization supports the Lynnwood Fire Department through community outreach and education events. Volunteers will assist with promoting fire safety and installing smoke detectors. 425-744-6436.

The Lake Stevens Senior Center is accepting donated items for its first estate sale. Donations are tax-deductible. 425-397-8965.

Catholic Community Services is looking for volunteers to drive clients to and from doctor appointments and other essential errands. Drive daily or schedule a time. Drivers are reimbursed for mileage. CPR and defensive driving classes are provided. Clients can enter and exit the car on their own. Be 21 or older, have insurance, a valid driver’s license and a safe, running vehicle. John McAlpine, 425-257-2111, ext. 3374.

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.

The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisers HelpLine is seeking new volunteers in Snohomish County to help offer information on Medicare. To volunteer, contact James Pham at 425-290-1256 or e-mail jpham@sssc.org. The Snohomish SHIBA HelpLine office is at 8221 44th Ave. W., Mukilteo. Volunteers must be able to ensure confidentiality to clients and cannot be affiliated with any insurance company, product or service. Training is offered. The help line is sponsored by the state Office of the Insurance Commissioner.

Senior Services of Snohomish County is looking for volunteers for its senior peer counseling program. Volunteers 55 and older will provide counseling support to senior citizens struggling to cope with life transitions. No previous counseling experience is necessary. Training, supervision and mileage are provided. 425-290-1252.