Community Extra Calendar

Today

Snohomish Historical Society award presentation and reception for homeowners and businesses: The Mary Olsen Memorial Preservation Awards, sponsored by the Snohomish Historical Society, acknowledge the contributions of residents and business owners for their efforts to preserve, maintain or enhance the historic character of the community. Free. 7 p.m. today at the Waltz Building, 116 Ave. B, Snohomish.

Dine for America Day: The 5thAvenue Grill House will donate 20 percent of its proceeds todayto the American Red Cross relief fund for those affected by Hurricane Katrina. Also, a fundraising silent auction and raffle. The restaurant is at 610 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. 425-218-5996.

Dine for America Day: The Cabbage Patch Restaurant will raise funds 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today for the American Red Cross. The restaurant will donate profits and collect donations from guests and staff to help those affected by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The restaurant is at 111 Ave. A, Snohomish. 360-568-9091, www.dineforamerica.org.

Katrina and Rita fundraiser: St. Mary Magdalen School students will hold an all-school read-a-thon and math-a-thon 10-10:20 a.m. today at 8615 Seventh Ave. SE, Everett. 425-353-7559. Proceeds will go to Catholic Charities, which uses all of donations in direct support of hurricane relief efforts.

Gail Larson, CEO of Providence Everett Medical Center, speaks at the Everett Central Lions Club meeting: Noon today at the Everett Elks Club, 2731 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-252-4400.

Turning Wishes Into Stars: Gala event to honor medical professionals and individuals providing exemplary care for elderly patients. 6-8 p.m. today at Alterra Clare Bridge of Silver Lake, 2015 Lake Heights Drive, Everett. 360-652-3245, www.elderslastwish.org.

THURSDAY

thursday

Cocoon House annual butterfly celebration: Noon Thursday at Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 425-259-3342, butterfly@cocoonhouse.org.

friDAY

Oktoberfest: Food, live music, silent auction. The meal will include bratwurst, sweet and sour red cabbage, German potato salad, beer, wine, soda, pretzels and a German dessert. $10, $5 children. 6-9 p.m. Friday at Stanwood Community Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood. 360-629-7403.

Creepy, crawly critters: $4, $6. 7 p.m. Friday at Northwest Stream Center, Adopt-A-Stream Foundation, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Reservations, 425-316-8592.

Gaither homecoming tour: Bill Gaither and the Gaither Vocal Band’s 10th anniversary tour. $12.95 and $34.75. 7 p.m. Friday at Everett Events Center, Everett. 866-332-8499.

Ladies’ pampering session: Hosted by the Lake Stevens Senior Center. There will be facials and manicures at no cost. Ladies of all ages are invited. Pre-registration required. 9:30-11 a.m. Friday at the Lake Stevens Senior Community Center, 1814 Main St., Lake Stevens. 425-335-0345.

SaturDAY

Saturday

Sultan Public Library fall book and media sale: Featured items include children’s picture books, nonfiction and fiction books, paperbacks and magazines. Some CDs, cassettes and videos also will be on sale. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at 319 Main St., Sultan. 360-793-1695 or visit the Sultan Community Center at 319 Main St., Suite 100.

Benefit concert: Pearl Django and Rouge perform to benefit 90.7 FM KSER’s. $20, $16.50 advance. 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-257-8600.

St. Hilda-St. Patrick Episcopal Church fourth annual holiday craft bazaar: Preview on Friday by reservation. Event runs 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 15224 52nd Ave. W., Edmonds.425-743-4655.

Harvest of Hope, North Samaritan Counseling Center dinner-auction fund-raiser: $60. 6 p.m. Saturday, Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 360-568-8737.

“Lunch Box Makeovers” class: The class instructor, Karen Lamphere, will show how good nutrition supports better behavior, intelligence and attention span. $23. 2-4 p.m. Saturdayat the Arlington Boys &Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington. 360-403-3448.

Coupeville farmers market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday on Alexander Street, behind the Coupeville Town Library, Coupeville. 360-678-4288.

Keeping animals out of your garden: Part of How to Turn Your Thumb Green workshop series sponsored by the Arlington Garden Club. $2 donation requested. 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Boys &Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington. 360-403-7769.

Railroad history and music night: Presentation by Bob Heirman, benefits the Maltby Make Me a Blessing Food Bank. $10 suggested donation. 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Maltby Congregational Church, 21111 86th Ave. SE, Snohomish. 360-668-6011, 425-398-2412.

Everett Symphony Orchestra: $10 to $30. 8 p.m. Saturday at Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. 425-258-1605; www.everettsymphony.org.

Fall used book sale: Friends of the Mill Creek Library’s annual sale. $1 hard covers, 50 cents paperbacks. Saturday at Mill Creek Library, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek. 425-337-0343.

Psychic fair: Psychic professionals provide services and gift items for sale. Free admission. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Triway Grange Hall, 3509 Seattle Hill Road, Mill Creek. 425-338-3663, 425-562-4777.

Harvest party: City of Arlington-hosted event featuring games, trick or treating, children’s activities. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at York Park, 3209 180th St. NE, Smokey Point. 360-403-3448.

Free women’s car care clinic: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at 3 D Automotive Services, 14219 Smokey Point Blvd., Marysville.

Everett Branch of the American Association of University Women: Jim Shipman, historian for Evergreen Cemetery, presents his research into the backgrounds of Civil War veterans and early prominent Everett women who are buried in the cemetery. 11 a.m. Saturday at Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. 425-337-5220.

SunDAY

Joyous Occasions Fair: 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Bid on bridal gowns, fashion show. Flowers, music, caterers. $5. 360-387-0222.

Artists at the Organ series: Christa Rakich. $10. 7 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-778-2159.

Bridal fair: Second annual event features a bridal fashion show, more than 40 exhibitors, auction. $5. 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Camano Senior &Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. 360-387-0222.

Japanese drumming: Yushin Daiko, a Japanese American taiko group, performance. 2 p.m. Sunday at Country Village, Bothell. 425-483-2250.

monDAY

monday

Fun with fungi: 10 a.m. Monday at Northwest Stream Center, Adopt-A-Stream Foundation, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Reservations, 425-316-8592.

TuesDAY

“In Service: Life Downstairs,” presentation by Tames Alan: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Granite Falls Library,715 E. Galena St., Granite Falls. 360-691-6087.

wednesDAY

Dust mites, allergens and mold: Free.7-8 p.m. Wednesday at Sno-Isle Natural Foods Co-op, 2804 Grand Ave., Everett. 425-259-3798.

Basic landscape design: Presented by Pam Sinclair. $15. Registration required. 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Van Valey House, 2130 Colby Ave., Everett. 425-257-8300. http://signmeup.everettwa.org.

this week

“Quilters”: Whidbey Children’s Theater two-act musical. $10-$15. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Porter Building, 222 Anthes Ave., Langley. 360-221-8707.

Blood drives: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Everett Clinic, 3901 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 2-8 p.m. Monday, Smokey Point Community Church, 17721 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Volunteers are needed for mobile blood drives and at donation centers. Hours are flexible. Call 800-266-4033 or visit www.psbc.org.

Emery’s Garden classes: Fall bulbs for spring magic with Lynda Condon, 10 a.m. Saturday; Perennials for late season interest, noon Sunday and 1 p.m. Wednesday. 2829 164th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-743-4555, www.emerysgarden.com.

Everett Sausage Fest: The 29th annual event features live music, beer garden, dinner house, carnival, arts and crafts, farmers market, children’s activities. Noon-midnight Friday and Saturday, noon-7 p.m. Sunday at Perpetual Help Church Grounds, 2619 Cedar Ave., Everett. 425-349-7014.

Rocktoberfest: The Marysville Rock &Gem Club hosts its 31st annual event. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Marysville Jr. High School, 1605 Seventh St., Marysville. 360-435-3696.

“Chocolate, Coffee &Comedy”: Acts of God Drama Troupe. $7, $6 advance. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Monte Cristo Ballroom, 1507 Wall St., Everett; 425-355-9330.

Harvest festival: Paint a pumpkin, enter a scarecrow contest, juried craft fair, live music, wine tasting, pony rides, train rides, children’s events. $3 paint a pumpkin, $15 scarecrow building. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Country Village, 23718 Seventh Ave. SE, Bothell. 425-483-2250, www.countryvillagebothell.com.

ongoing

Mukilteo farmers market: 3-8 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 20. Ballfield behind Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. 425-750-6945, www.mukilteofarmersmarket.org.

Ballfield Farm: Ride a coach pulled by an antique tractor. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. 24030 Highway 9 NE, Arlington. 360-435-2556.

Baylor Farm: Wagon rides, u-pick pumpkins. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. 28511 Ben Howard Road, Monroe. 360-793-0822.

Biringer Farms: Features a corn maze and the Pumpkin Country patch. This year’s maze is the shape of a giant salmon the size of 12 football fields, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, through Oct. 31, $7. Fright nights on the farm, 7-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14-29, $10. Pumpkin Country, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, through Oct. 30, $7. No frills u-pick pumpkin patch, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. 4625 40th Place NE, Everett. 425-259-0255, www.biringerfarm.com.

Bob’s Corn: Corn maze, open 10 a.m. to dusk daily, evening by appointment, pumpkin patch open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Barn-themed 10-acre corn maze, u-pick pumpkin patch with 20 varieties, hay rides on weekends in October. Daytime admission: $5, $4 ages 5-12, $20 family. After dark: $7, $6 ages 5-12, $25 family. 10917 Elliott Road, Snohomish. 360-668-2506.

Carleton Farm: Open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. Four acre “Windmills” corn maze and farm animals daily. Hay rides and pumpkin cannon on weekends. 830 Sunnyside Blvd. SE, Everett; 425-334-2297.

Country Pickin’s pumpkin patch: U-pick pumpkins. Country Village, 23804 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. 425-485-0191.

Craven Farm pumpkin patch: Open 9:30 a.m. to dusk daily through Oct 31. Story-time tours, 20 acres of pumpkins, baby farm animals, 10-acre corn maze with an Alice In Pumpkinland theme, nursery rhyme scenes, tractor-drawn hay rides from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, scarecrow-making, pumpkin slinger, $5. 13817 Short School Road, Snohomish. 360-568-2601, www.cravenfarm.com.

Fairbank Farm: A hands-on animal and pumpkin farm, school group tours, $2.50, $5 school group tour includes pumpkin. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through October, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday through October. 15308 52nd Ave. W., Edmonds. 425-743-3694.

The Farm: Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. Washington State Corn Maze is 12 acres and features state landmarks with educational rest stations, scavenger hunt, $5, $20 family. Features pumpkin patch, petting farm, 18-hole putting course, barn maze, wagon rides and hay maze, $2 hay maze. 7301 Rivershore Road, Snohomish. 425-334-4124, www.thefarm1.com.

Foster’s Produce and corn maze: Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through October. Features five-acre “Charlie Brown and the Search for the Great Pumpkin” corn maze, $4, and u-pick pumpkin patch. Animal barn, antique row, fall nursery, gift barn, Kidz Corral and Spooktacular Hay Maze. 5818 Highway 530 NE, Arlington. 360-435-5095, www.fosterscornmaze.com.

Kurt’s Produce: U-pick pumpkins. Open 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. 17819 Highway 203, Monroe. 360-794-5940.

Pumpkin Place: 8203 Marsh Road, Snohomish; 425-314-2436. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, through Oct. 31. U-pick pumpkins. Fourth annual Snohomish Festival of Pumpkins, through Oct. 31.

Pumpkins for Literacy: U-pick pumpkins. Free hay rides, petting zoo, train rides and bouncy house on weekends. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. Smokey Point Plant Farm, 16622 Twin Lakes Road, Arlington. 360-659-6236.

Shuh Farms: Open 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. U-pick pumpkin. Features eight acre “Statue of Liberty” corn maze, $7.50, $4 ages 6-17 and seniors. 9828 Highway 532, Stanwood. 360-629-6455.

Stocker Farms: Open 4-9 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4-10 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 30, 4-10 p.m. Oct. 31. Help the Silvertips “check hunger” in this 10-acre Silvertips-logo shaped corn maze, $7, $1 off admission with canned food item. “Field of Screams,” 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Oct. 29 and Oct. 31. U-pick pumpkin patch at Stocker Farms Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, until Oct. 31. U-pick pumpkin patch at corn maze, Saturdays and Sundays, through Oct. 31. $1 pedometer rental benefits the Snohomish Food Bank. 8705 Marsh Road, Snohomish. 360-568-7391.

Williams Pioneer pumpkin patch: U-pick pumpkins, straw bales, hayrides on weekends. Open noon-dusk Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-dusk Saturday and Sunday, daily through Oct. 31. Located off Highway 532, west of Stanwood, before the bridge to Camano Island. 360-629-3580.