Community Extra: Calendar

Events

Bike to Work: The Edmonds Bicycle Advocacy Group coordinates the Edmonds Bike to Work Day. Cyclists are invited to meet 6-9 a.m. May 15 at the commute station at the Copper Pot Indian Bar and Grill’s outdoor patio near the ferry terminal. Starbucks coffee, fresh-baked scones, bike safety checks, giveaways and more. For a celebration ride to the commute station, meet by 7:30 a.m. in the produce section of the Edmonds PCC. More info: www.edmondsbicyclegroup.org.

Lip sync contest: The Sky Valley Chamber and VIC host their annual Lip Sync Contest, 7 p.m. May 15 in the Sultan High School Commons at 13715 310th Ave. SE. Fun for all ages as talented and fun-loving performers entertain. To participate, sign up from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Contestants must live in the Sultan School District; songs must be 5 minutes or less and family appropriate. Admission is $3, $2 for students. More info: 360-793-0983.

Hummingbirds: “First Flight: A Mother Hummingbird’s Story,” a free film and presentation, is set for 7 p.m. May 15 at the Northwest Stream Center at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Space is limited for this free event and reservations are required by calling 425-316-8592.

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more at 7 p.m. May 15 (third Friday) at the Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington. Musicians welcome, or just come and enjoy the music. Hot coffee and refreshments provided. More info: Don King, 360-658-8107.

Norwegian Pancake Breakfast: 7:30-10:30 a.m. May 16 (third Saturday, September to May) at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens. Cost is $5; children under age 4 are free. Proceeds this month benefit Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue. More info: 425-334-0421.

Pancake breakfast: 8-10:30 a.m. May 16 (third Saturday) at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. Cost is $5, $3 12 and younger. Proceeds benefit the center. More info: 360-794-6359.

Chili cook-off: The annual Chili 4 Charity cook-off fundraiser will be held 3-7 p.m. May 16 at the Stanwood American Legion Hall, 26921 88th Ave. NW. This event will include chili tasting, live music, family fun, a silent auction and a raffle. All proceeds benefit the Stanwood-Camano YMCA. More info: 360-629-2181.

Bingo karaoke: The Everett Senior Center Foundation’s next Sing-go bingo and karaoke fundraiser is set for 5:30-10 p.m. May 16 with a 1950s “Jailhouse Rock” theme. Ages 21 and older. Karaoke starts at 6 p.m., bingo at 7. Tickets are $16 pre-paid or $20 at the door and include a bingo sheet. Costume and karaoke contests, raffle, dinner available ($8). Proceeds benefit the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett. Also, bring old clothing and other textiles to donate. Tickets at the senior center, 3025 Lombard Ave., or at www.brownpapertickets.com. More info: Eric Wollan, 425-257-7082.

Boat checks: The Everett Sail and Power Squadron offers free U.S. Coast Guard vessel safety checks in conjunction with National Safe Boating Week activities at the Port of Everett Marina, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 16. Free, but registration required at ESPSVSC@gmail.com. Check in at the ESPS table near the Farmer’s Market location.

Elwha film: A free showing of “Return of the River: Changing Course is Possible” is set for 7-9 p.m. May 16 at Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church, 8109 224th St. SW. Co-director John Gussman will be on hand for discussion following the documentary. More info: Nancy Dolan, 425-891-8728 or nandol@comcast.net.

Motorcycle show: ABATE (A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments) of Washington Sky Valley Chapter holds its Antique and Classic Motorcycle Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 17 on First Street in downtown Snohomish. Free to watch; live music and vendors. More info: 360-568-7820.

Feral cats: The Community Cat Coalition offers its next “Basic TNR: Trap, Neuter, Return” class, 1:30-3:30 p.m. May 17 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. Free but registration requested. More info: cccowaTNRclass@gmail.com or Penny at 425-750-2375.

Oso photos: Photographer Phil Eidenberg-Noppe displays photos of Oso before and after the slide and answers questions, 3-5 p.m. May 17 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. More info: 425-257-7640.

Sea shanties: The Stanwood Area Historical Society welcomes folksinger and historian Hank Cramer for its next H&H (Hors d’oeuvres and History) Program, 4 p.m. May 17 at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave. NW. All ages. Free. More info: 360-629-6110.

Holocaust Remembrance: Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County and the city of Lynnwood hold a Holocaust Remembrance Day, 4-5:30 p.m. May 18 at the Lynnwood Senior Center, 19000 44th Ave. W. Hear from Mayor Nicola Smith, Rabbi Berel Paltiel and third-generation Holocaust survivor Arik Cohen. More info: Rosamaria.Grazinani@ci.lynnwood.wa.us.

Multicultural crafts: Children ages 6 and up are invited to learn about different cultures and make fun crafts, 3:30-4:30 p.m. May 22 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. More info: 360-794-7851.

Turtles: A “Save the Turtles Day” workshop is set for 1-3 p.m. May 23 at the Edmonds Wildlife Habitat Native Plant Demonstration Garden, 95 Pine St. Free and family friendly. Donations welcome to support turtle care.

Ways to help

Viva Color: Help the city of Everett with its Viva Color planting days, May 15 and June 6. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to help. Gloves, trowels, refreshments and souvenir buttons provided. The May 15 event starts at 8:30 a.m.; meet at the corner of Hewitt and Colby avenues. On June 6, help plant flowers 9-11 a.m. along Mukilteo Boulevard. More info: www.everettwa.gov/663/Viva-Color, 425-257-8300 ext. 2.

Sew Thoughtful: The next Snohomish County Clothing and Textile Advisors Sew Thoughtful event is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 15 in the Cougar classroom behind the WSU Extension office at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. This month’s project is to sew walker bags for those with mobility issues at Group Health Hospital rehabilitation. Kits provided. Bring your sewing machine, tools, threads and lunch. More info: Arlene, 425-743-0118 or afharris@juno.com.

Blood drive: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 16 at Haller Park, 154 W. Cox St., Arlington.

Mattress fundraiser, Everett: Cascade Bruins football, band and color guard, sponsored by the Cascade Football and Band Boosters, holds a mattress fundraiser, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 16 at the campus at 801 E. Casino Road, Everett. Test out 25 mattresses and then order in the size you need and get home delivery within two weeks. More info: http://bit.ly/Beds4Cascade.

Volunteers needed: Village Community Services seeks volunteers to help with its annual Village Gala event set for May 16 at the Medallion Hotel. Help with set-up, table decorating, greeting, registration, check-out and take-down. More info: Michelle Dietz, 360-653-7752 ext. 14.

Mattress fundraiser, Marysville: The Marysville Pilchuck High School Tomahawk Boosters holds a mattress fundraiser, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 17 at Marysville Pilchuck High School, 5611 108th St NE. More info: www.facebook.com.

Fundraiser: The Stanwood Community and Senior Center holds a spaghetti dinner fundraiser, 1-4 p.m. May 17, to raise money for staff member Tracy Sandman, who is expecting a bone marrow transplant. Donations will help with medical bills. The community center is at 7430 276th St. NW. Suggested minimum donation is $10. Silent auction, too. More info: 360-629-7403.

Hospice volunteers: Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County, 2731 Wetmore Ave., Everett, holds its next volunteer information session on May 20 (third Wednesday). Registration required. More info: Joanie at 425-261-4815 or Joan.Hemm@providence.org.

Benefit concert: Students from Fernwood Elementary School in Bothell play a benefit concert with Seattle jazz pianist Overton Berry at 7 p.m. May 21 at the Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell. Proceeds will help build literacy centers in Uganda. Suggested donation is $15. More info: Katherine Berry, kberry@nsd.org or 425-408-4563.

Flea market items: Spring cleaning? The Camano Animal Shelter Association’s annual Flea Market will be held May 30 and sale items are needed. More info: Rochelle Skinner, 206-919-8074 or catterrific@gmail.com.

Medical relief donations: Everett Community College nursing students are raising money and collecting donations of supplies for the college’s annual trip to the Dominican Republic to provide care for impoverished families. Students seek donations of over-the-counter medications, hygiene supplies and money to purchase medications, such as antibiotics. Supplies can be dropped off at Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St., outside Liberty Hall 361 or Parks Student Union room 209. More info: Candace Whedon, cwhedon@everettcc.edu or 425-388-9462.

Volunteers, Camano Island: Meals-on-Wheels drivers will be needed this winter at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road. Stop by on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday morning and talk to Nancy if interested. The Camano Center also seeks several volunteer drivers to provide seniors with rides to medical appointments. There are also a few volunteer positions available at the Second Chance Thrift Shop. More info: 360-387-0222.

Beach docents: Edmonds Parks and Recreation seeks volunteer beach docents this summer at the Olympic Beach Visitor Station. Application deadline is June 16 and training begins June 23. More info: Sally Lider, 425-771-0227 or sally.lider@edmondswa.gov.

Donate fabric: The Clothing and Textile Advisors of Snohomish County in partnership with Washington State University Extension 4H Youth Development seeks donations of fabric, notions, trims, patterns, related books, magazines, yarn, and needlework items for its annual Fabric Sale on June 13. The proceeds from the sale go to support Camp Stitch-a-Lot and other community sewing programs. Donations can be dropped off 2-8 p.m. June 12 at the education building behind the WSU Extension office at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. To donate earlier, contact Julie at 425-835-0391 or Jodi at 573-579-2311 (south Everett); Carol at 360-651-8423 (north Everett, Marysville); Arlene at 425-743-0118 (Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace).

Vendors: Cruzin to Colby seeks vendors for its annual Memorial Day weekend event. Food, craft and information booth vendors welcome. Costs vary from $50 to $150 and benefit the nonprofit Seattle Rod-tiques car club, which in turn supports various charities. Applications are at www.seattlerod-tiques.com. More info: 425-710-7406 or 425-337-9335.

Bike work parties: Sharing Wheels holds work parties to prepare used kids bikes for an annual swap event in June. Remaining work parties are set for 6-9 p.m. May 28 and June 4 at Sharing Wheels, 2531 Broadway, Everett. Donations of working or repairable bikes also are needed. More info: 425-252-6952.

Volunteers, Bothell: The Northshore Senior Center seeks volunteers for its Volunteer Employment Office, which connects seniors with needed assistance. Training provided. Three-hour shifts available. More info: Rubbina, 425-286-1032.

Textile drives: Several local groups hold clothing and textile drives to raise funds for a variety of causes. They include churches, schools, and school sports teams. More info: “Clothes for the Cause” events page on Facebook.com.

Seniors

Peer support group: Meets next 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 13 (second and fourth Wednesdays) at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. More info: 360-653-4551.

Scrabble, Everett: Plays next at 12:15 p.m. May 14 (second and fourth Thursdays) at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Age 50 and older. More info: 425-334-2878.

Scrabble, Snohomish: Plays at 12:30 p.m. Mondays at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. All ages welcome.

Friendship Club: A group of senior citizens meets for lunch May 14 (second Thursday) at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1216 Broadway, Everett. Lunch costs $7. The group also takes monthly bus tours. More info: Jim or Polly at 425-335-4324.

Mill Creek Seniors Club: Potluck meeting is planned for noon May 18 (first and third Mondays) in the City Hall community room, 15728 Main St. More info: 425-357-1260.

Defensive driving: The Ken Baxter Community Center offers a defensive driving course open to adults age 55 and above, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 18 at Marysville Fire Station 66, 7217 40th St. NE. Cost is $15 for current AARP members, $20 non-members. More info: 360-363-8450.

Farmers market checks: Applications for the Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program are now available at www.sssc.org and at local senior centers. Eligible low-income seniors receive $40 worth of checks to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at authorized farmers markets or farm stands. The deadline to apply is June 5. More info: 425-347-1229.

Driving safety class: A “55 Alive” defensive driving class is offered 9 a.m.-1 p.m. the second Tuesday to Wednesday of each month at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Cost is $12 AARP members, $14 non-members. To sign up, call 360-653-4551.

Lunch: A light lunch for seniors is served at 11:20 a.m. every Wednesday at the Lake Stevens Senior Center, 2302 Soper Hill Road. Cost is $2.50 for members, $3.50 for non-members. More info: 425-335-0345.

Coffee time: Marysville Parks and Recreation features Café Baxter, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays (except holidays) at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. Free coffee, pastries and conversation. Open to seniors and their adult friends. More info: 360-363-8450.

Ceramics: An informal ceramics group with a volunteer instructor meets 9-11 a.m. Thursdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Paints, glazes, tools, bisque, greenware and kiln provided. Cost is $2 a month, or $1 if one visit. Ages 50 and up. More info: Terry, 425-337-6922 or 425-337-5198 (cell).

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 in five-week sessions at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. in Everett. No experience needed. Non-Group Health Medicare members can take the class for $30 (three days a week per five-week session). More info: 425-257-8780.

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.

Assistance

Health checks: Free health screenings will be available at a Health and Fitness Expo set for 9-11:30 a.m. May 16 at the Edmonds School District stadium, 7600 212th St. SW. To qualify for a free mammogram, call 888-651-8931. Free admission and other activities. Over 45 booths, recipes, snack samples, kids activities and much more. More info: www.hfexpo.edmondswa.gov, 425-771-0268.

Job Club: A drop-in Job Club will be held 3-4:30 p.m. May 21 at the Sultan Library, 319 Main St. Get advice from a WorkSource employment specialist that you can add to your resume. Food, beverage and door prizes. Free.

Depression Bipolar: The Support Alliance meets 7-8:30 p.m. the second, third and fourth Mondays in the Rainier Room of the Medical Office Building at Providence Hospital Colby Campus, 1700 13th St., Everett. Supporting those with depression or bipolar disorder as well as their family and friends. More info: www.dbsasnoco.org or call 425-405-0786.

Mental illness, family support: Meets 7:30-9 p.m. second Mondays 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.

Mental illness, NAMI: A National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection recovery support group meets 7-8:30 p.m. second Thursdays in the conference room at Lake Stevens Fire Station 82, 9811 Chapel Hill Road. NAMI Connection offers free, confidential and safe support for those living with mental health challenges. More info: Kathy, 206-218-6449.

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.

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.