Community Extra Calendar

Today

Karaoke time: Share your singing talent with everyone at South County Senior Center. Free; courtesy of Larry Nicholson of Larry-Oke Karaoke. 12:30 p.m. today at South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. 425-774-5555.

Children’s program: Those 6 years old and older are invited to have fun with potions, puzzles, coats of arms and crafts during a free program. 2 p.m. today at the Marysville Public Library, 6120 Grove St., Marysville.

Richard Whit of Boeing speaks at the Everett Central Lions Club meeting: Noon today at the Everett Elks Club, 2731 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-252-4400.

THURSDAY

thursday

Unicorn crafts program: For ages 1 and older. 2 p.m. Thursday at Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. 425-257-8030.

friDAY

Wellness talk: “Making Your Habits Work For You, Not Against You”: Bill Wallace of Human Resources Communications will speak at this free informational talk. No selling involved. Free refreshments. Registration is requested but not required. 10 a.m. Friday at the South Snohomish County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds.425-774- 5555.

Lake Stevens Junior Athletic Association cheerleading program coaches clinic: $30. 5 p.m. Friday at Lake Stevens Boys &Girls Club, 1609 E. Lakeshore Dr., Lake Stevens. Eteamz.com/lscheer.

SaturDAY

Saturday

Draw manga-style comics: An Everett Public Library free event for children fourth grade and older. 1 p.m. Saturday at Evergreen branch; 4 p.m. Saturday, main branch, registration required. Main: 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen: 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250.

First-aid basics: $25. 8 a.m.-noon Saturday at Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington. 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.

Lynnwood Firefighters pancake breakfast: Enjoy pancakes and ham cooked by Lynnwood firefighters. Money from donations is used to support various community activities. Breakfast runs 8 a.m.-noon at 188th Street SW and 44th Avenue W., Lynnwood. A blood drive for the Puget Sound Blood Bank will be from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 425-744-6435, iforbes@ci.lynnwood.wa.us.

Lake Stevens Junior Athletic Association cheer clinic: $30. 9 a.m. Saturday at Lake Stevens High School, 2908 113th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens. Eteamz.com/lscheer.

Skykomish Old Timers Picnic: Classes from 1945, ‘55, ‘65, ‘75, ‘85 and ‘95. Fun for the entire family, games for children, and the annual raffle ticket fundraiser with special giveaways. Bring your favorite old photos and memories to share with old timers. Bring a picnic lunch. All day Saturday at Skykomish Ball Park.

Fall vegetables class: 10 a.m. Saturday at Emery’s Garden, 2829 164th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-743-4555, www.emerysgarden.com.

Summer pruning of Japanese maples: Free classes offered. Registration suggested. 11 a.m. Saturday at Sunnyside Nursery, 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville. 425-334-2002.

Tri-Valley Rose Society rose show: 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at Sunnyside Nursery, 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville. 425-334-2002.

SunDAY

Vines – clematis and more: Noon Sunday at Emery’s Garden, 2829 164th St. SW., Lynnwood. 425-743-4555, www.emerysgarden.com.

Container camp, hands-on: Fee is cost of materials, registration required. 1 p.m. Sunday at Sunnyside Nursery, 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville. 425-334-2002.

Edmonds in Bloom: A self-guided tour of award-winning private gardens. $15. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday in Edmonds. 425-771-2631, www.edmondsinbloom.com.

The Washington State “Oorahmoms” Marine Moms Support Group meeting: Casual, new members welcome. Bring a potluck item, as well as pictures and stories of your Marine. 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the King County Library Service Center, 960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah. E-mail Oorahmoms@comcast.net.

monDAY

monday

Insect safari: An Everett Public Library free event for ages 4 and older. 4 p.m. Monday at the Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett. 7 p.m. Monday at the main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. 425-257-8030. 425-257-8250.

TuesDAY

Make a wizard’s hat or princess hat: An Everett Public Library free event for children 1 and older. 2 p.m. Tuesday at Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett. 425-257-8250.

wednesDAY

Birds of Prey: An Everett Public Library free event for ages 4 and older. 7 p.m. Wednesday at the main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. 425-257-8030.

this week

55 Alive driver safety program: Sponsored by the Snohomish Senior Center. Participants will learn defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws and rules of the road. Graduates will receive a certificate that entitles them to reduced auto insurance premiums. They must attend both sessions to qualify for the discount. $10, course materials provided. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the Snohomish Fire and Rescue station, 1525 Ave. D, Snohomish. 360-568-0934.

Blood drives: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today at Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St., Everett; 2-8 p.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, 1306 Lakeview Ave., Snohomish; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday at DSHS, 840 N. Broadway, Building A, Suite 200, Everett; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday at Travis Industries, 4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday at Stanwood-Camano Medical Center, 9631 269th St. NW, Stanwood. Volunteers are needed for mobile blood drives and at donation centers. Hours are flexible. 800-266-4033, www.psbc.org.

Kla Ha Ya Days Festival: Carnival, parade, balloon glow, street fair, games and contests, live entertainment and children’s activities. Thursday through Sunday in Snohomish. 360-568-7076, www. klahayadays.com.

Art by the Bay: Annual celebration of art, arts and crafts, children’s activities, live entertainment. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Utsalady Elementary School, 608 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. www.stanwoodarts.com.

Darrington Bluegrass Festival: Three-day music festival featuring IIIrd Tyme Out, Country Current, Sons of the Tarheels, Rural Delivery, Looking Glass, Four Chords of Wood, Knaughty Pine and more. Tickets are $10-$35, camping available. Friday-Sunday at Darrington Music Park, three miles west of Darrington. 800-422-3048, www.ticketsnw.com, www.glacierview.net/bluegrass.

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Country Village farmers market music Free music performances. Vladimir Sanchez, Friday; Paul Fedorowicz, July 22; Jeanette Alexander, July 29; Diego Coy, Aug. 5; Charlie Spring, Aug. 12; Sibling Strings, Aug. 19; Vladimir Sanchez, Aug. 26; Charlie Spring, Sept. 9; Paul Fedorowicz, Sept. 16; Sandy and Chuck, Sept. 23; Diego Coy, Sept. 30. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 30 at Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell.

Music in the Park: Free concerts. Tim Casey &the Bluescats with the Eastside Alleycats Dancers, Friday; Kings of Swing, July 22; Latigo Lace, July 29; King Bees of the Bayou, Aug. 5; Suffering Gaels, Aug. 12; Total Experience Gospel Choir, Aug. 19; Johnny Limbo of the Lugnuts, Aug. 26. 6:30-8 p.m. Fridays at Bothell Landing, 9919 NE 180th St., Bothell.425-486-7430.

Family concerts: Free outdoor concerts for all ages. Adefua, West African dance and music, July 21; Cowboy Buck and Elizabeth, songs from “Making Friends Along the Trail,” July 28; Steven the Pretty Good, magic and comic, Aug. 4. 11:30 a.m. Thursdays at Frances Anderson Center Amphitheater, 700 Main St., Edmonds. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/ artscommission/summer.stm.

Concerts in City Park: Free outdoor concerts. Uptown Swing &Jazz, 1920-’40s classics, Sunday; Campbell Road, celtic, July 24; Amauta, music of the Andes, July 31; Dunton Sisters, bluegrass, Aug. 7; Smilin’ Scandinavians, polka and waltz, Aug. 14; Tingstad &Rumbel, instrumental, Aug. 21. 3 p.m. Sundays at City Park, Third and Pine streets, Edmonds. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/ artscommission/summer.stm.

Children’s concert series: The Blues Berries, blues for kids, Tuesday; Linda Severt’s Juggletunes, music, juggling, puppets, July 26; Lois LaFond &Chico Meira, world music, Aug. 2; Tim Noah, Aug. 9; Brian Waite, jam, Aug. 16; Alleyoop, games, songs, Aug. 23; The Fabulous Filucies, music, humor, Aug. 30. Free outdoor performances for kids presented by Everett Parks &Recreation. Noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays at Legion Memorial Park, Alverson Avenue and W. Marine View Drive, Everett. 425-257-8322.

Family music Free outdoor concerts presented by Everett Parks &Recreation. Stone Road, bluegrass, folk, Celtic, Sunday; Riley &Maloney, folk, July 31; Scott Lindenmuth Group, jazz, Aug. 7; File Gumbo, zydeco, Aug. 14; Karin Kajita Quintet, swing, Aug. 21; Hettel Street Blues, jazz, rhythm, blues, Aug. 28. 1:30-3 p.m. Sundays at Forest Park, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. 425-257-8322.

Waterfront concerts: Free outdoor concerts presented by Comcast and Everett Parks &Recreation. Shambala, Three Dog Night tribute, July 21; Expression Latina, salsa, July 28; Locust Street Taxi, folk-rock, comedy improv, Aug. 4; Jude Bowerman Band, funk, groove, Aug. 11; Little Big Man, reggae, Aug. 18; Taarkastra, folk, jazz, Aug. 25. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at Port Gardner Landing, 1700 W. Marine View Drive, Everett. 425-257-8322.

Sounds of Summer (Wednesday): A series of free outdoor lunchtime concerts. July 20, Rick Scriven, rock, jazz, folk; July 27, Craicmore, Celtic; Aug. 3, Eric Herman &the Invisible Band, swing, jazz; Aug. 10, Resurrected Swing, swing, jazz; Aug. 17, Sandy Sanderson &the Rhythm Riders, country. Noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Comeford Park, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. 360-363-8400.

Sounds of Summer (Friday): Friday, Hettle Street, blues, jazz, rock; July 22, The Silverbacks, rock, rhythm, blues; July 29, The Encounters, rock; Aug. 5, Geezer, rock; Aug. 12, The Jim Basnight Band, rock, original music; Aug. 19, The Mark Whitman Band, rhythm, blues. A series of free outdoor concerts. 7-9 p.m. Fridays at Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. 360-363-8400.

Concerts in the Park: The New Blues Brothers. 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 11 behind Mill Creek City Hall, 15728 Main St., Mill Creek. 425-745-1891.

Kids concerts at Library Park: A series of concerts. Aug. 3, Nancy Stewart; Aug. 10, Zucchini Brothers; Aug. 17, Buck &Elizabeth. Noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays next to Mill Creek Library, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek.

Water painting class: For adults. Cost for six two-hour classes is about $10. Up to 15 students can register for. 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays through July and Aug. 18 and 25 at Arts of Snohomish Gallery, 105 Cedar Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-2946, 360-568-2988.

Camano Island outdoor cinema series: Features classic films and cartoons shown outdoors on a big screen in 16mm. Begins at dusk every Friday, through Sept. 2. Free. Located at the end of Lewis Lane, Camano Island. 360-387-4579, www.chumleigh.com.

Arlington outdoor cinema series: Series of free outdoor movies features classic films and cartoons shown on a big screen in 16mm. Begins at dusk Thursdays through July 28 at Terrace Park, 809 E. Fifth St., Arlington. 360-387-4579, www.chumleigh.com.

Everett neighborhood tours: Historic Everett continues its series of self-guided neighborhood tours. Tour the Bayside-Northwest neighborhood on Saturday (tickets at Grand Avenue Park, Grand Avenue and 16th Street); Lowell neighborhood on Aug. 6 (tickets at Lowell Church, 5218 S. Second Ave.); and Port Gardner-Rucker Hill on Sept. 10 (tickets at Providence Hospital, Pacific campus, 916 Pacific Ave.). $12, $10 for Historic Everett members, and are available from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on the day of the events. Tour hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 425-303-0733.

An evening of one acts: Everett Theatre Society presents “Lone Star,” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Saturday through July 24. Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. 425-258-6766, www.everetttheatre.org.

“Hand Off”: Original stage play written and directed by Jeff Stilwell. $8 advance, $10 at the door. Runs Saturday, July 23, 29, 30, Aug. 5, 6 at Artworks, Second and Dayton streets, Edmonds. 425-776-3778.

“The Music Man”: Village Theatre’s presentation of Meredith Wilson’s American musical. $26-$42. 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 7 p.m. Sundays, through July 24 at Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-257-8600.

Shakespeare in the Park: A series of free outdoor performances presented by the city of Lynnwood Arts Commission and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department. Bring a picnic and a jacket. “Macbeth,” Wednesday and Thursday, Wooden O Theatre; “Twelfth Night,” July 20 and 21, Wooden O Theatre; “Henry V,” July 28, GreenStage; “Tempest,” Aug. 4, GreenStage. Shows run 7 p.m. at Lynndale Park Amphitheater, 18927 72nd Ave. W., Lynnwood. 425-771-4030, www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us, click on Parks, Recreation and Arts.

Wonderstage: A series of free outdoor performances for children ages 5-11 years and their parents. Wednesday, Mario Lorenz, magic, comedy; July 20, Cowboy Buck &Elizabeth, songs from “Making Friends Along the Trail”; July 27, The Reptile Man; Aug. 3, Breaking Point Dance Company, breakdancing; Aug. 10, Brothers from Different Mothers, juggling; Aug. 17, Rene Bibaud, world jump rope champion. Noon Wednesdays at Lynndale Park Amphitheater, 18927 72nd Ave. W., Lynnwood. 425-771-4030.

Forest Park animal farm: A variety of animal-related programs, including barnyard birthday parties, a bunny bank, minicamps and volunteer activities. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily through summer. Forest Park, 802 Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. 425-257-8300.

Rotary Ranch petting zoo: Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, through Aug. 21 at Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. 360-363-8400.

Jetty Island Days: The annual event features environmental discoveries, special group tours, campfire programs, nature walks, children’s crafts, interpretive hut and puppet show. Shuttle to and from the island departs approximately every half-hour from 10th Street boat launch. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 4. 425-257-8300.

Tiny tots: The Marysville Parks and Recreation Department is offering a morning playgroup for children up to age 4. Youngsters will play with a variety of toys, play games, do crafts, sing songs, paint and more. Parents or caregivers must stay with their children. $45. 9-9:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays until Aug. 18 at Marysville Junior High School, 1605 Seventh St. NE, Marysville. 360-363-8400.

Horse Country Farm: Sign up to be a working student where you learn to ride for a reduced cost in exchange for work caring for horses, ages 10 up. 8507 Highway 92, Granite Falls. 360-691-7509, 425-335-4773; www.horsecountryfarm.com.

Lavender Hills Farm: Farm open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays through Aug. 28. 7508 108th St. NE, Marysville. 360-651-2086.

Bayview farmers’ summer market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through September. Indoor market in Bayview Hall, Bayview Road, Whidbey Island. www. bayviewfarmersmarket.com.

Bothell Country Village farmers market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays, through Sept. 30. 238th Street and Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. www.countryvillagebothell.com.

Coupeville farmers market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 8 (except Aug. 13). Alexander Street, behind the Coupeville Town Library, Coupeville. 360-678-4288.

Edmonds Museum summer market: 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 24. Bell Street between Fifth and Sixth streets, Edmonds. www.historicedmonds.org/ market/market.htm.

Everett downtown market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 21. Across from the courthouse, 3000 Rockefeller St., Everett.

Everett farmers market: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 25 at Everett Marina at Port Gardner Landing, W. Marine View Drive, Everett. www.everettfarmersmarket.com.

Fobes Monday market: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 5 at 5128 Fobes Road, Snohomish. 425-377-1405.

Foster’s Produce and Corn Maze: Features farm-animal barn, ice cream, European antiques, flower garden, gift barn, goat walk and hay maze. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through October. 5818 Highway 530 NE, Arlington. 360-435-5095, www. fosterscornmaze.com.

Lake Stevens farmers market: 5 p.m.-sunset Fridays through September. North Cove Park, 1812 Main St., Lake Stevens.

Marysville farmers market: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 24. Comeford Park, Fifth Street and State Avenue, Marysville.

Monroe Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 13. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. www. monroefarmersmarket.com.

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

Snohomish farmers market: 5 p.m.-dusk Thursdays through Sept. 29. 105 Cedar St, Snohomish. www.snohomishmarkets.com.

South County farmers market: 4 p.m.-dusk Wednesdays through September at 3805 Maltby Road, Bothell. www.parkridgechapel.com/ farmersmarket.