Events
After-School Science: Students ages 5-11 are invited to learn about the properties of dry ice through demonstrations, games and hands-on activities, 2 p.m. Friday at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. More info: 425-493-8202.
Tree lighting: The annual Mountlake Terrace Tree Lighting Ceremony is set for 6:30-8 p.m. Friday at Evergreen Playfield, 22205 56th Ave. W., and features a concert by local students, a visit from Santa and the traditional lighting of the “tree,” a frame with more than 1,800 LED lights. The event is free, but cash donations will be accepted for the Michelle Ringler Youth Recreation Scholarship Fund. More info: 425-776-9173.
Puppet show: Everett’s South Forest Park and View Ridge-Madison neighborhood associations, along with Zion Lutheran Church, treat children to a day of fun featuring a visit from Jolly Old St. Nick as well as a puppet show with Giraffe and Staff Puppet Company. The event starts at 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, 4634 Alger Ave., Everett. The event is free. More info: 425-252-1429.
Railroad open house: The public is invited to the Swamp Creek and Western Railroad Association of Edmonds’ holiday open house, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Edmonds Amtrak Depot, 210 Railroad St. Admission is free. More info: 425-257-9343.
Winterfest: The Sky Valley Winterfest Celebration takes over Sultan High School, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. The event includes more than 40 craft booths, school performances, lunch from the Sultan Education Foundation, a business and health fair, and a visit from Santa. Attendees can “adopt” a child from the Giving Tree. The school is at 13715 310th Ave. SE, Sultan. More info: 360-793-0983.
Hometown Holidays: The Arlington community celebration takes place Saturday and features a Santa parade (noon on Olympic Avenue), followed by a tree-lighting ceremony at Legion Park. There’s a festive sweater contest, free wagon rides, holiday market, bake sale and live music, among other events. More info: 360-403-3448.
Pets and Santa: Santa will be on hand for photos with pets and families, 1-4 p.m. Saturday at The NOAH Center, 31300 Bradstrom Road, Stanwood. Photos will be $5 each; all proceeds benefit NOAH animal shelter. More info: 360-629-7055.
Papercrafts: Learn the art of Jongi Jeopgi papercraft at a free workshop, 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. The Korean art form is similar to origami. All ages. Register at www.sno-isle.org or call 425-493-8202.
Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner: 12-6 p.m. Saturday at the Bothell Sons of Norway, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway. Served family-style, with lutefisk, meatballs, boiled potatoes, coleslaw, lefse and ice cream plus coffee, tea or milk. Free parking. No reservations required. Cost is $22, $6 for children, under 5 years old free. More info: 425-485-9085.
Holidays in ‘Merrysville’: The Marysville community gathers for a Merrysville for the Holidays Winter Celebration on Saturday. An electric lights parade starts at 6:30 p.m. down State Avenue. There also will be family activities, Santa photos, craft bazaar, the lighting of the water tower, a concert, and a fireworks show. More info: marysvillewa.gov.
Buffet brunch: The nonprofit Camano Island Yacht Club holds its buffet brunch 9 a.m.-noon Sunday at the club, 129 N. Sunset Drive, Camano Island. Cost is $9, $5 for children under age 9. Omelets are $1 extra. A bake sale will be held.
Sunday dinner: 12-2 p.m. Sunday (second Sunday of the month, except when it conflicts with special holidays) at the Horseshoe Grange, 16424 Broadway in Snohomish. Home-style roast beef with mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, salad and homemade pie. Cost is $9, $4.50 for children ages 6-12. Music with the Old Time &Country Music Association as well. Proceeds support upkeep of the grange. More info: 425-316-1991.
Concert: The Kamiak High School orchestra and choir perform a holiday classics concert at 1 and 4 p.m. Sunday. The seasonal spectacular, which includes selections from Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite” and Handel’s “Messiah,” will be showcased for the first time at the Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave. Reserved seating tickets are available at the Whidbey Coffee drive-through (12620 Mukilteo Speedway) or online at www.kamiakarts.org. Tickets range from $5 to $35.
Carol sing: A Night Christmas of Jingles starts at 6 p.m. Sunday at Hidden Meadows, 11805 Springhetti Road, Snohomish. The free event includes local talent, sing-along Christmas carols, story time for kids and a visit from Santa. Refreshments will be served. Admission is a canned food item or new, unwrapped toy. Donations benefit the Snohomish Boys &Girls Club, Safe Place in Everett and the Snohomish Food Bank.
Vision event: A free, drop-in vision event sponsored by North Cascade Eye Associates will be held 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 10 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. More info: 360-387-0222.
Music and wine: ‘Tis the Season, an evening with Daun Brown and Friends, is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at Port Gardner Bay Winery, 2802 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. A night of live music, singing, dancing, humor, rock-a-roakie and raffles raises funds for the Providence Foundation’s Cancer Patient Assistance Fund. Winery opens at 4:30 p.m., wine-tasting cocktail hour is 6-7 p.m., main show starts at 7 p.m. Free admission. More info: 425-308-5711.
New park: A ribbon-cutting for the new Lake Stickney Community Park is slated for 10 a.m. Dec. 14 in the main parking lot on the west side of the lake at 13521 Manor Way, Lynnwood. More info: Lake Stickney Conservancy President Joyce Altaras, 425-745-4553.
Cookie sale: PEO Chapter IM Everett holds its annual Christmas cookie sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 14 at J. Matheson Gifts, 2615 Colby Ave., Everett. Cookies and confections will be sold. The Philanthropic Educational Organization is a women’s group focused on women’s issues. All proceeds go to PEO projects, such as scholarships, grants, awards, loans and more.
Free Sew: Quilters and quilter wannabes are invited to join Busy Bee Quilters for a Free Sew, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. Anyone interested in quilting can visit, watch, learn, sew, or quilt. Bring your own equipment and supplies. More info: www.busybeequilters.com, or Karen at 360-568-7980.
BAZAARS
Holiday bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday at Bethany at Pacific, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett. The bazaar will benefit the residents’ activities.
Holiday bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Grandview Village, 5800 64th St. NE, Marysville. Homemade crafts, local vendors, bake sale, free coffee and door prizes. Vendor fees benefit the Marysville Food Bank. More info: 360-653-2223.
PTA craft fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Stanwood Middle School, 9405 271st St. NW. More than 50 local artists and crafters selling unique gifts, ornaments, décor, jewelry, woodworking and more. Lunch and baked goods also for sale. Silent auction from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. includes more than 100 items, including vacations, gift baskets, local activities, sports, dining, art and beauty. Vendor space rental fees, lunch and bake sale proceeds, and silent auction sales all benefit Stanwood Middle School PTO and Elger Bay Elementary PTA. Admission is free. Donations will be taken for the local food bank.
Dickens Fair: The Lake Stevens School District’s Community Education program hosts the 27th annual Dickens Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Cavelero Mid High School, 8220 24th St. SE, Lake Stevens. Admission is a can of food or monetary donation for the Lake Stevens Food Bank. More than 90 vendors, some in Dickens-era clothes, sell handmade wares while school children sing carols. All proceeds support a school district volunteer celebration. More info: 425-335-1501.
Craft fair: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds-Woodway High School, 7600 212th St. SW, Edmonds. The Edmonds-Woodway Music Boosters sale features more than 75 tables of handmade crafts, art and food. More info: ewhsmusic.com.
Gift For Life: The Park Avenue Agents sample sale benefitting Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) is set for 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, through Jan. 12, at 22824 100th Ave. W., Edmonds. Donated toys, books, home accessories, gifts and more at wholesale prices. Closed holidays. More info: www.giftforlife.org.
WAYS TO HELP
Tip a firefighter: Lake Stevens firefighters will bus tables for extra tips, 5 p.m. Saturday at Ixtapa, 303 91st Ave. NE in Lake Stevens. Tips will help purchase Christmas gifts for deserving children in the Lake Stevens community. More info: 425-308-3642.
Blood drive: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday at St. Cecilia’s Church, 26900 78th Ave. NW, Stanwood. For the Puget Sound Blood Center and sponsored by the Stanwood-Camano Knights of Columbus. No appointment necessary. Photo ID required. More info: 425-629-3091.
Food drive: Marysville firefighters (Local 3219 and Association) and Santa plan to gather food again this year for the Marysville Community Food Bank, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 9-11 at Safeway, 1258 State Ave. Donations of food, cash and unwrapped toys will be accepted.
Camano Center: The Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road on Camano Island, seeks volunteer drivers for Meals on Wheels and medical rides. More info: 360-387-0222.
Toy drive: 10-year-old Abbey Aney of Monroe kicks off another toy drive, starting Saturday and continuing until Dec. 16. Donations of new, unwrapped toys and clothing for babies to 18-year-olds can be dropped off 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at local Monroe businesses (Albertson’s, Ben Franklin, Dollar Tree, and Grow With Me) or at the Sky Valley Food Bank, 17288 Beaton Road SE, Monroe. Donations will be given to the food bank to distribute to local children in need. More info: 425-346-5939.
Fill a Bus: The Stanwood-Camano School District transportation department is holding a Fill a Bus food drive for the Stanwood-Camano Food Bank. Donations will be accepted from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the Stanwood Haggen’s, Stanwood QFC and Camano Plaza IGA grocery stores. Frosty the Snowman and Santa will make appearances.
Calling stitchers: Volunteers of all ages are needed to help Project Linus make quilts and blankets to be donated to Snohomish County kids who have experienced traumatic events. The group meets next from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Dec. 10 (second Tuesday) at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. in Everett. Materials and equipment provided. No experience required, but sewers are encouraged to bring their own sewing machines. More info: Diane, 425-252-4524.
Light a Light: A living fir tree is strung with lights and placed at the entrance of the city of Edmonds’ Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St. Donate $5 per light to benefit the city’s Youth Scholarship Fund. The tree will be lit through Jan. 2, then planted in Pine Ridge Park. More info: 425-771-0230.
Santa breakfast: Alderwood mall’s Santa will be at Anthony’s Seafood Grill, 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday and Dec. 14. Tickets are $5 for kids, $10 for adults, with $5 of each ticket going to the Snohomish County Boys &Girls Club of Alderwood. Reservations available from 8-9:15 a.m. Limited seating. The restaurant is in the Terrace area of Alderwood mall, 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood. More info: 425-771-4665.
Firefighter toy drive: The Everett Fire Department is collecting unwrapped toys for Christmas House. Donations can be brought through Dec. 17 to Everett fire stations at 3619 Rucker Ave., 2201 16th St., 1600 Madison St., 5920 Glenwood Ave., 9520 Evergreen Way and 11221 Silver Lake Road.
Cans For Christmas: The Allen family of Everett is holding a metal recycling drive to benefit Cocoon House. Donate aluminum cans and other metals through Dec. 31. All proceeds go to the Everett-based shelter for homeless and at-risk youth. To donate, contact Catherine Allen at 425-760-5037 or drop off donations directly at ACE Metal Co., 11110 Mukilteo Speedway in Mukilteo, and mention “Cans For Christmas.”
Food and toys needed: The Marysville Community Food Bank and Toy Store seeks donations of food and new toys. Red giving barrels will be at more than 60 participating locations. Turkeys, hams, new toys, stocking stuffers, cash cards, candy, and wrapping supplies also can be dropped off 8 a.m.-noon Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays or 2-6 p.m. Tuesdays at the food bank, 4150 88th St. NE. Unwrapped gifts for newborns to teenagers also can be left at Tree of Giving locations around the city. Volunteers also are needed at the food bank (360-658-1054) and holiday toy store (360-659-4659).
Food bank pledges: Snohomish Community Food Bank seeks pledges for holiday meals and gifts. Christmas gifts need pledges of 25 quantity, by age and gender of a child, with delivery by Dec. 12. Christmas food pledges of 100, 200 or 400 quantity of an item are needed, with delivery by Dec. 19. More info: Elizabeth, 360-568-7993.
Farm volunteers: The Farm Outreach, 11212 92nd St. SE in Snohomish, plans its Miracle on 92nd Street Christmas program Sunday for homeless children and their families and seeks volunteers to help set up and serve at the event. The event runs 1-4 p.m. and volunteers need to show up by 9 a.m. Donations of gently used, warm coats, hats and gloves for children and teens also are needed; deliver to 1001 Avenue D. More info: Pam, 425-319-2196.
Toy drive: The Goldwing Touring Association Chapter C’s annual toy drive to benefit Christmas House runs through Dec. 13. Donations can be dropped off at Everett Powersports, 215 SW Everett Mall Way, Everett. Toys must be new or like-new. Pick-up service available. More info: Kathy Leon, 206-362-4250 or Kathy-Leon@comcast.net.
Food bank, Snohomish: The Snohomish Community Food Bank needs reliable volunteers to assist with various duties. More info: Megan Kuehl at 360-568-7993 or megan@snohomishfoodbank.org.
Salt of the Earth: The Everett soup kitchen seeks volunteer drivers. Vehicle provided. Volunteers must be licensed and insured. Help is needed on various days. More info: Sandra, 425-355-1042.
Food bank, Everett: Hands of Hope, a Volunteers of America Food Bank, at 9021 Evergreen Way in Everett, seeks volunteers and donations. Send checks to P.O. Box 839, Everett, WA 98206. Food donation and client hours are 2-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. More info: Leann Geiger, senior director of Basic Services, at 425-259-3191.
Food bank, Arlington: Arlington Community Food Bank seeks donations and volunteers. Volunteers are needed for varied tasks. The food bank is at 18810 59th Drive NE. Send checks to 16821 Smokey Point Blvd., PMB 224, Arlington, WA 98223. More info: acfoodbank@frontier.com, or leave a message at 360-435-1631.
Work clothing, YWCA: The YWCA Working Women’s Wardrobe program is in need of personal care and feminine hygiene products and also large department store clothing bags. The items may be dropped off at 3301 Broadway, Everett. Working Wardrobe provides interview- or work-appropriate clothing free to over 1,100 women a year. More info: 425-258-2766.
Donate clothing: Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road in Everett, seeks help with its Community Meals program through donations of gently used or new cold-weather clothing, including boots, shoes, sweaters, coats, gloves and warm socks for both kids and adults. Children’s books and magazines also are needed. All donations appreciated.
Help with wardrobes: Clothes For Kids, a Lynnwood nonprofit that provides wardrobes for low-income families, seeks volunteers to help sort clothes, stock shelves, assist shoppers and more. Available shifts are 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday or Friday, or 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday or Thursday. More info: www.clothesforkids.org or Nancy Laird Burris at 425-741-6500.
Baby items needed: The YWCA of Snohomish County seeks donations of disposable diapers, baby wipes, baby lotion, formula, food and baby and toddler toys. Drop donations off at the YWCA Family Village of Lynnwood, 19703 68th Ave. W. More info: Cheryl, 425-770-5931.
Assist with equine: All Breed Equine Rez-Q in Marysville seeks a variety of volunteers. More info: 425-263-6390, 206-933-0327, allbreedhorserescue.com.
Help wildlife, Arlington: Sarvey Wildlife Care Center, located in Arlington, seeks volunteers to help in its wildlife care clinic. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. More info: www.sarveywildlife.org or info@sarveywildlife.org.
Help wildlife, Lynnwood: PAWS Wildlife Center in Lynnwood seeks volunteer wildlife care assistants to perform a variety of tasks. More info: www.paws.org/wildlife-volunteer-care-assistant.html or volunteers@paws.org.
Humane Society: HappyPaws Farm, a no-kill, farm-like shelter in Arlington, has a variety of volunteer opportunities. Donations also are accepted, such as gift cards to pet stores, dog heating pads, pet food and more. More info: 360-652-5844, hmnsoc@aol.com, www.saveourdogsandcats.org.
Senior center, Arlington: The Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd. in Arlington, has a variety of volunteer opportunities. More info: 360-653-4551 or program@stillycenter.com.
RSVP: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), sponsored by Catholic Community Services, seeks people ages 55 and older for a variety of volunteer opportunities at schools, food banks, homeless shelters, the court system and more. More info: John McAlpine at johnm@ccsww.org, 425-374-6374 or 888-240-8572.
Tutor: Everett Community College’s Adult Literacy Center seeks volunteers who can tutor adult learners two or more hours per week in reading, writing, basic math and English as a second language. Volunteers must be patient, have good literacy skills and be sensitive to a variety of learning styles and cultural backgrounds. Tutoring times and locations are flexible. Training is free with a six-month commitment. More info: vlp@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9524.
Volunteer Chore Services: This program of Catholic Community Services seeks volunteers to assist with household chores and more, enabling elders and adults with disabilities to remain independent in their own homes. Volunteers can help the same person each week or be listed for on-call assistance. More info: Cherisse Webb, 425-374-6323 or cherissew@ccsww.org.
Assist cancer patients: The Cancer Resource Center at the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership seeks volunteers to work weekly four-hour shifts meeting with cancer patients and caregivers to provide support. Drivers also are needed to get cancer patients to treatments and appointments. Volunteers use their own vehicles and get mileage reimbursement. More info: Jerri Wood, 425-322-1114 or jerri.wood@cancer.org.
Donate cellphones: Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County recycles cellphones, iPads and iPhones. Donate at the New and Again Thrift Shoppe, 3116 Rucker Ave., Everett. For other sites or more information, go to www.dvs-snoco.org or call 425-259-2827 ext. 13.
Help out at Habitat store: Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County seeks volunteers to help staff the store in four-hour shifts between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The store is at 2302 Broadway, Everett. The store also accepts donations of building materials, household items and furniture by appointment. More info: 425-903-4430 or www.habitatsnohomish.org.
Hospital gift shop, Monroe: The gift shop at Valley General Hospital in Monroe needs reliable volunteers to work three-hour shifts. The gift shop is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. More info: Janie, vghgiftshop@gmail.com.
Hospital gift shop, Everett: The nonprofit Providence General Children’s Association needs volunteers at the Providence Regional Medical Center Pacific campus gift shop, located at the Women’s and Children’s Pavilion, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett, for four-hour shifts, day or evening, one or more times per month. Gift shop proceeds benefit Northwest children in need. Must complete hospital volunteer forms, TB test, background check and training. More info: PGCA president Julie Dickson, 425-339-1398.
Veterans center: Healing Hearts In Hope Veteran Retreat Center seeks volunteers to help clean trails and organize fundraisers, among other things. The nonprofit helps veterans by providing a retreat. It is located at 28902 Mountain Loop Highway, Granite Falls. More info: Teresa, 360-691-6284 or hhhvrcfounder@netzero.com.
SENIORS
Enhance Fitness: Group Health Medicare members are invited to take a low-impact aerobics class for free. The class, for ages 50 and older, runs 8:45-9:45 a.m. weekdays through Dec. 31 at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. in Everett. No experience needed. The current five-week session started Nov. 27. More info: 425-257-8780.
A Very Senior Christmas: The dessert social is set for 1 p.m. Friday at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. No cover for seniors. Sweets, cakes, pies, cookies, soft drinks and local entertainers.
Defensive driving: The Ken Baxter Community Center is taking registrations for an upcoming Defensive Driving Course open to adults age 55 and above. Cost is $12 for current AARP members and $14 for non-AARP members. The two-day classroom course runs 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 11-12. Spaces fill up quickly and registration is required. The class will be held at Marysville Fire Station 66. More info: 360-363-8450.
Social time: The Ken Baxter Community Center offers a free weekly coffee, pastry and social time, 9:30-11 a.m. Mondays (except holidays). The community center is at 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. Open to seniors who want to sit, relax and enjoy each other’s company. Sponsored by the Cottages at Marysville. More info: 360-363-8450.
Stretch and Tone: This class includes stretching and strengthening exercises for an effective workout from the safety of a seated position, 10-10:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Cost is $1 per class. More info: 425-257-8780.
Double-deck pinochle: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 4 p.m. Thursdays at Scriber Gardens/GenCare, 6024 200th St. SW, Lynnwood. More info: Carla, 425-771-5471.
Table tennis: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, 12:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays and 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Five tables with paddles and balls provided. Cost is $1 per session. For ages 50 and older. More info: 425-257-8780.
Scrabble group: Plays at 12:15 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8780.
Bingo: 12:30-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Cost is $2 for three-on. Everybody older than 50 can participate. More info: 425-257-8780.
Friendship Club: A group of senior citizens meets for lunch the second Thursday of each month at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 216 Broadway, Everett. Lunch costs $7. The group also takes monthly bus tours. More info: Edward, 425-493-2588.
ASSISTANCE
Swedish/Edmonds: A variety of free support groups and fee-based health classes are offered at the hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. More info: www.swedish.org/classes.
Employment Network: 10 a.m.-noon Fridays at the North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE., Mill Creek. Free help with job searches, resume writing and interviewing. More info: 425-743-2386.
Family support group: Meets next from 7:30-9 p.m. Dec. 9 (second Monday) at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100th St. NE, Marysville. A group for family members of adults living with mental illness to share ideas about coping and becoming better caregivers for their loved ones. More info: Wendy, 206-790-0162.
MS self-help group, Marysville: Meets next from 10:30 a.m. to noon Dec. 14 (second Saturday) at Cascade Christian Reformed Church, 13908 51st Ave. NE. More info: Nancy Toth, 360-435-6111.
Ostomy Support Group: The United Ostomy Associations of America, Snohomish County Chapter, meets next at 1-3 p.m. Dec. 9 (second Monday) at the United Methodist Church, 3530 Colby Ave., Everett. The group’s purpose is to help in the rehabilitation of people with ostomies. More info: Cathryn, 425-337-7221.
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays: Meets next at 7 p.m. Dec. 16 (third Monday) at the Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave. This is the Everett chapter of the national support group. More info: www.pflag.org.
Support group for parents of children with behavioral problems: 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays at Zion Lutheran Church, 4634 Alger Ave., Everett. Peer-to-peer support for parents struggling with children exhibiting risky behaviors such as drug or alcohol use. Confidential and free. More info: 888-468-2620 or www.cpsn.org.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): Several local chapters of this nonprofit weight-loss club meet at different days and times across Snohomish County. Meetings include a private weigh-in, peer support, information and awards for progress. First meeting is free. More info: www.tops.org, or area captain Darlene Wascher at 360-658-1311.
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