Community Extra: Calendar

EVENTS

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.

Dance benefit: The Mariner High School dance program performs its Spring Rep, 7 p.m. May 22 in the gym on the campus at 200 120th St. SW, Everett. Admission is $5 at the door. Children ages 5 and younger free. All proceeds benefit Camp Korey. Concessions and DVD sales will support the cost of the show.

Poppies: Veterans groups across Snohomish County plan to hand out red artificial poppies the weekend of May 22-24 in preparation for Memorial Day on May 25. In Gold Bar, Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary 9417 will hand out “Buddy” poppies 12-6 p.m. May 22 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 23 at the Family Grocer.

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.

Cruzin’ to Colby: The annual event starts with a cruise, 1-5 p.m. May 24, along Colby Avenue in downtown Everett. Then, the Show ’n’ Shine runs 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 25. Free to watch. Live music, vendors, and lots of cool cars. More info: www.seattlerod-tiques.com.

Breakfast, bazaar: The Everett Elks hold a Memorial Day breakfast, bazaar and bake sale, 8-11 a.m. May 25 at 2802 Hoyt Ave. Proceeds will be used for a fishing trip for disabled veterans.

Holocaust talk: Eva Tannenbaum Cummins will perform a play she wrote about the growing effects of Hitler’s destruction before she and her mother were able to escape from Germany to Seattle just weeks before World War II began, 12:20-1:20 p.m. May 27 in Whitehorse Hall 105 at Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St. Part of an EvCC humanities class series, “Surviving the Holocaust.” Free and open to the public. More info: 425-388-9411.

Grrl power: Jennifer K. Stuller speaks on “Using Their Powers for Good: How Geektivists, Geek Grrls, and Gaymers are Creating More Inclusive Communities,” 12:30 p.m. May 27 in the Whitehorse Hall Critique Space on the campus of Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St. Part of a Mass Media Speaker Series. Free and open to the public. More info: 425-388-9419, awahl@everettcc.edu.

Commencement: The public is invited to the Work Force Development Center graduation ceremony, starting with an open house at 11:30 a.m. followed by the ceremony at noon May 28 at 11215 47th Ave. W, Mukilteo. WFDC is a nonprofit vocational training organization specializing in preparing at-risk and disadvantaged high school juniors and seniors. More info: www.wfdcenter.org.

Talent auditions: The Marysville Strawberry Festival Talent Show auditions will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 28-29 at Marysville Pilchuck High School, 5611 108th St. NE. Deadline to enter is May 27. The talent show will be June 18. More info: www.maryfest.org, or Marcy at 360-653-6584.

STEM Magic: Edmonds Community College invites students, parents and teachers to the STEM Magical Mashup, 7-8:30 p.m. May 29 in the Black Box Theatre in Mukilteo Hall on campus, 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Engineering and chemistry students will showcase their most magical demonstrations on stage, including robot battles and fireballs. First 150 kids under age 12 get a goodie bag. Free. Limited seating. Reservations recommended. More info: www.blackboxedcc.org.

Edmonds Waterfront Festival: 3 to 10 p.m. May 29, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 30, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 31 at the Port of Edmonds Marina, 336 Admiral Way. Children’s activities, arts and crafts, music, beer garden, classic yacht show. Admission is $3, free for ages 12 and younger. More info: www.edmondswaterfrontfestival.com.

Geocaching: “Geocaching for Beginners” will be held 9 a.m.-noon May 30 at Jennings Park Rotary Ranch, 6915 Armar Road. The Marysville Parks and Recreation program is free, but registration is required. More info: akingsford@marysvillewa.gov, 360-363-8400.

Flea market: The Camano Animal Shelter Association’s annual Flea Market and open house will be held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 30 at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 E. Camano Drive, Camano Island. Hot dog lunch available 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Shelter open for visiting 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Donations of sale items welcome. More info: Rochelle Skinner, 206-919-8074 or catterrific@gmail.com.

Touch-A-Truck: The annual Touch-A-Truck family event is set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 30 at Monroe Christian School, 1009 W. Main St. Big rigs, fire engines, police cars, construction trucks. Horn-free hour 10-11 a.m. Admission is $5 or $25 for a family of up to 8. More info: Molly Daniels, 360-421-1118 or mcstouchatruck@outlook.com.

Darrington Day: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 30 at locations around Darrington. Market, gift shop and vendors, live music in Old School Park, and more. More info: www.darringtonwatourism.com.

Camano fest: The Camano Island Chamber of Commerce hosts The Art of Beer, Bratz, Biz and More, a community festival, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 30 at Freedom Park, by Terry’s Corner between E. North Camano Drive and Highway 532. Featuring local businesses, beer garden, bratwursts, raffles, children’s activities, all-ages jam and live music. More info: www.camanoisland.org.

MEMORIAL DAY

Memorial Day is May 25. Ceremonies are listed by community.

Arlington: A Memorial Day parade sponsored by American Legion Post 76 starts at 10 a.m. along Olympic Avenue downtown.

Edmonds: The Edmonds Cemetery and Columbarium Board holds an observance, 11 a.m.-noon at the cemetery, 820 15th St. SW. Bring a lawn chair. Refreshments will be served.

Everett: The Central Memorial Committee hosts a ceremony at 11 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, 4504 Broadway, commemorating the 50th anniversary commemoration of the Vietnam war. Guest speakers are Cmdr. Jeff Caulk of Naval Station Everett and Michael Reagan, artist and Vietnam veteran. Local youth also take part. A meatloaf luncheon ($5) follows, 12:30-2 p.m. at Fleet Reserve Association Branch 170, 6802 Beverly Blvd.

Lake Stevens: American Legion Post 181 hosts a ceremony at 10 a.m. at the War Veterans Memorial, 1808 124th Ave. NE. Speaker, a reading of the names on the memorial, playing of taps.

Lynnwood: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1040 hosts a ceremony at 11 a.m. at Veterans Park, 19200 44th Ave. W.

Marysville: American Legion Post 178 hosts a ceremony at 11 a.m. at Marysville Cemetery, 8801 State Ave., where more than 250 donated veterans’ burial flags will be flown. State Sen. John McCoy speaks. Also includes Marysville-Pilchuck High School band, Navy Junior ROTC, honor guard, and rifle salute to the fallen. Open house follows 12-2 p.m. at the Post Hall, 119 Cedar Ave.

Mukilteo: The Mukilteo Historical Society hosts a program at 11 a.m. at Pioneer Cemetery, 513 Webster St. Official welcome from Mukilteo co-founder Jacob Fowler (portrayed by Christopher Summitt); patriotic music by the MPC Brass; flag raising by the Veterans of Foreign Wars; and remarks by Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson.

Snohomish: American Legion Post 181 hosts a ceremony at noon at the Machias Cemetery on 135th Avenue SE at 12th Street SE/Silva Street. Includes a 21-gun salute and playing of taps.

Stanwood: Frank H. Hancock American Legion Post 92 hosts a ceremony at 11 a.m. at Anderson Cemetery, 7370-7816 Pioneer Highway.

Sultan: Stoehr-Glidden Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2554 hosts this year’s ceremony, 11 a.m. at the Sultan Cemetery, located at the east end of Cascade View Drive. The post also will put flags out on Main Street for the day.

WAYS TO HELP

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.

Auction: Academic Link Outreach holds an Educational Gala and Dinner Auction, 6 p.m. May 29 at the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. Tickets are $85. Proceeds will help put the nonprofit’s learning labs in middle schools. More info: academiclinkoutreach.maestroweb.com.

Relay for Life: The Stanwood-Camano American Cancer Society Relay for Life is set for 11 a.m. May 30 at the Stanwood Fairgrounds, 6431 Pioneer Highway. Food, games, activities and entertainment during this organized overnight community fundraising walk. More info: www.relayforlife.org/stanwood.

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 and Colby campus gift shops 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: Maureen Welly, 425-348-9433.

Guardian at Litems: The Volunteer Guardian ad Litem program of Snohomish County seeks adults, 21 years and older, to serve as advocates for children who have been removed from their homes due to alleged abuse, neglect or abandonment. Qualified individuals from all walks of life are encouraged to submit an application and begin the interviewing process for the next training scheduled for July 18, 20, and 22. More info: 425-388-7854, csu@snoco.org.

Viva Color: Help the city of Everett with a Viva Color planting day June 6. Help plant flowers 9-11 a.m. along Mukilteo Boulevard. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to help. Gloves, trowels, refreshments and souvenir buttons provided. More info: www.everettwa.gov/663/Viva-Color, 425-257-8300 ext. 2.

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).

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

SHIBA: The Ken Baxter Community Center (514 Delta Ave., Marysville) now takes appointments for senior health insurance benefits advisors, trained volunteers from Senior Services of Snohomish County who help guide seniors through a variety of supplemental health care options, open enrollment periods and other health insurance concerns. By appointment. More info: 360-363-8450.

Hilltoppers: The Hilltoppers of Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, a senior social group, meets next at 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m. May 26 (fourth Tuesday) at the church, 4514 84th St. SW, Mukilteo. The luncheon costs $7. For reservations, call Sheila McGillivray at 425-348-3056.

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

Head injury support group: Meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. first Tuesdays on the second floor of Swedish/Edmonds Medical Center, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. Group supports brain-incident survivors and their caregivers. More info: Lou Nash, 425-776-7264 or lou_nash@frontier.com.

Lymphedema support group: Meets 6-8 p.m. third Thursdays in conference room B at Providence Regional Medical Center, Pacific Campus, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett. More info: kim@kimsfocus.net.

MS self-help group, Lynnwood: Meets 1-2:30 p.m. third Fridays in the group room at the YWCA Village, 19703 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. More info: Sharon Todd, 360-651-9720.

MS self-help group, Marysville: Meets 10:30 a.m. to noon second Saturdays 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 1-3 p.m. second Mondays, except July, 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, 425-610-3770.

Parkinson’s disease: A support group meets 2-4 p.m. fourth Saturdays at the Rainier Room, 1330 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 425-317-9103.

Vision Loss Support Group: A group for the blind and visually impaired meets 10 a.m. third Mondays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8780.