Community Extra: Calendar

Events

Racism film: The YWCA Stand Against Racism event features a screening of “Race: The Power of Illusion” followed by discussion about discrimination in housing, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 24 at Everett Music Hall, inside the Everett Mall, 1402 SE Everett Mall Way. Free. More info: 425-258-2766, lkunz@ywcaworks.org.

World-building for writers: Young adult fantasy author Janet Lee Carey leads a “World Building Workshop” for teen and adult writers, 1-3 p.m. April 24 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. More info: www.sno-isle.org, 425-493-8202.

Shredding: Navy Federal Credit Union holds a free shredding event, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 25 at its Marysville location on the Navy Family Support Complex, 13910 45th Ave. NE, Room 821. Up to four 12-by-24 boxes of paper accepted.

Save the Frogs Day: A fun workshop for all frog lovers with Thayer “Frog Lady” Cueter is set for 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 25 at the Edmonds Wildlife Habitat Native Plant Demonstration Garden at Willow Creek Hatchery, 95 Pine St., Edmonds. Free. Presented by Pilchuck Audubon. More info: 425-771-8165, garden@pilchuckaudubon.org.

Earth Day: The Adopt A Stream Foundation plans an Earth Day event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 25 at Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. Plant trees and learn more about how to protect local salmon habitat, making every day Earth Day. Free T-shirts for the first 200 people. More info: 425-316-8592.

Solar tour: A free solar power workshop and tour will be held April 25. The event starts with the workshop, 10 a.m.-noon at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Participants will receive a map of solar-powered homes for the tour, which runs 12-2 p.m. RSVP required. More info: Joan@FMSolar.com, 360-387-9589.

Healthy Kids Day: YMCA of Snohomish County holds the free family event 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 25 at all five Y branches. Healthy Kids Day includes activities, safety demonstrations, health screenings and more. More info: www.ymca-snoco.org/hkd.

Shredding: Mountain Pacific Bank holds a free shredding event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 25 at 3732 Broadway, Everett. Up to 50 pounds. More info: 425-263-3500.

Camp open house: Camp Fire Snohomish County’s Camp Killoqua invites families to an open house, 2-4 p.m. April 25, to tour the camp, meet staff and learn more about summer camp options. No reservations required. Call for directions. More info: 425-258-5437, www.campkilloqua.org.

Barn photos: “Old Barn Show,” a slide presentation of photos featuring barns in Arlington, Stanwood and Camano Island by Jerry Magelssen, is set for 7-9 p.m. April 25 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 615 E. Highland Drive, Arlington. Free. Refreshments at 6:30 p.m. More info: 360-474-1117.

Quilt show: The Busy Bee Quilter’s Guild holds its Bee-utiful Quilts show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 25-26 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Building 400, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. Free admission. Fairground parking fee. Vote for your favorite quilt, charity projects, raffles, demonstrations and classes, and more. More info: www.busybeequilters.com.

Chicken dinner: 12-2 p.m. April 26 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Roasted chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, coleslaw, roll, drink and dessert for $9, $8 seniors, $5 kids under age 12. Proceeds benefit the senior center.

Cougars: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife scientist Brian Kertson gives an entertaining and informative lecture on cougars, 7 p.m. April 26 at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. For sixth-grade on up. Reservations required. Cost is $5 Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $7 non-members, and benefit Streamkeeper Academy. More info: 425-316-8592.

Holocaust talk: Peter Metzelaar and his mother were hidden on a small farm in the Netherlands, in a cave in the forest and in a home in The Hague through the Dutch Underground. He shares his story 12:20-1:20 p.m. April 29 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.

Rap 101: Eric Davis presents “Rap 101: The Message Behind the Music,” 12:30 p.m. April 29 in the Whitehorse Hall Critique Space on the campus of Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St. Part of a Mass Media Speakers Series. Free and open to the public. More info: 425-388-9419, awahl@everettcc.edu.

Matchbox rockets: Teens are invited to make miniature matchbox rockets, 3-5 p.m. April 30 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. See which one flies the farthest; winner gets a prize. More info: 360-794-7851.

Breakfast, Edmonds: 8:30-9:30 a.m. May 1 (first Friday) at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Pancakes, strawberry compote, eggs, ham, biscuits and sausage gravy, beverages. Cost is $5.

Breakfast, Edmonds: The Edmonds Sons of Norway holds a pancake breakfast and craft and bake sale, 7:30 a.m.-noon May 2 at the Edmonds Masonic Center, 515 Dayton St. Norwegian pancakes with strawberries and syrup, ham, beverages for $8; kids under age 5 eat free. Live music. Free folk-dance lessons for kids 10 a.m.-noon.

Breakfast, Snohomish: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. May 2 (first Saturday) at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. Pancakes, French toast, sausage, ham, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and more. Cost is $5, $3 for kids.

Boat checks: The Everett Sail and Power Squadron offers free USCG Vessel Safety Checks in conjunction with Opening Day of Boating activities at the Port of Everett Marina, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 2. Registration required at ESPSVSC@gmail.com.

Camano walk: Join Friends of Camano Island Parks members on a guided community walk, starting at 9:50 a.m. May 2 from Iverson Spit Preserve, 3 Iverson Road. The walk also will go through Kristoferson Creek Habitat and English Boom Historical Park. No dogs. Trail booklets and maps available for $1 suggested donation. More info: www.friendsofcamanoislandparks.org.

Genealogy 101: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers a free beginning genealogy class, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. May 2 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. More info: 425-775-6267.

Women’s Expo: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 2 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Free admission. Fashion show, dozens of vendors, demonstrations, food and beverages available. Swedish Hospital also offers Swedish Breast Care Express at the Expo; appointments recommended. More info: www.camanocenter.org, 360-387-0222.

Kangaroos: Learn about kangaroos and meet a joey, as well as a bearded dragon, 2 p.m. May 2 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. Cameras are OK. Quiet required. More info: 360-794-7851.

Driftwood art: The Northwest Driftwood Artists Show is set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 2-3 at Courtyard Hall at Country Village, 23718 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. Free admission. More info: www.northwestdriftwoodartists.org.

Ways to help

Park clean-up: Mountlake Terrace holds a volunteer clean-up event 9 a.m.-noon April 25 at Ballinger Park, 23000 Lakeview Drive. Bring gloves and tools (no power equipment). Weed control, litter clean-up and debris removal. Groups should register in advance. Lunch provided. More info: 425-776-1811.

Metal recycling: Boy Scout Venturing Crew 148 holds a metal recycling drive, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 25 in parking lot of the Monroe Lowe’s, 1939 Tjerne Place SE. Acceptable items include barbecues, cans, metal fencing, bikes, hot water tanks, lawn mowers (fluids must be drained), washers, dryers, and more. No refrigerators, freezers, vehicles or electronics. More info: 148Fundraiser@gmail.com.

Earth Day event: Lynnwood holds an Earth Day National Day of Service, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 25 at the Stolja Ali Ethnobotanical Garden in Gold Park, 6421 200th St. SW. Remove invasive plants, plant new ones and enjoy good food. More info: anna.michel@edcc.edu.

Help kittens: The Camano Animal Shelter Association (CASA) holds its annual Little Whiskers Open House, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 25 at 198 Can Ku Road, Camano Island. Guests are encouraged to bring a donation from CASA’s kitten wish list, such as kitten-specific wet or dry food, KMR Kitten Milk Replacement formula, kitten feeding bottles or a monetary donation. Learn about kitten fostering, meet adoptable cats and dogs, and enter a raffle. More info: 360-387-1902, www.camanoanimalshelter.org.

Benefit concert: Local singer-songwriter Mycle Wastman, who appeared on NBC’s “The Voice,” performs a benefit concert to raise money for Mukilteo student scholarships, 7 p.m. April 25 at Kamiak High School, 10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Tickets are $12. More info: wastmanml@mukilteo.wednet.edu, 425-356-1215.

Creek clean-up: Help plant native trees to enhance salmon habitat along Catherine Creek in Lake Stevens, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 25 and 26. Funded by the Adopt A Stream Foundation. All tools, gloves, light refreshments and water provided. More info and RSVP: lisa@soundsalmonsolutions.org, 425-252-6686.

Bike work parties: Sharing Wheels holds work parties to prepare used kids bikes for an annual swap event in June. Work parties are set for 6-9 p.m. April 30, May 14, 28 and June 4 at Sharing Wheels, 2531 Broadway, Everett. Donations of working or repairable bikes also are needed. More info: 425-252-6952.

Cystic fibrosis fundraiser: Twist Yoga and Dr. Judith Babcock sponsor a fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Connor’s Cure Finders, in honor of Babcock’s grandson, 9:30-11 a.m. May 2 at Twist Yoga, 122 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. More info: bobbhamilton@comcast.net.

Teen service hours: Middle school students (grades 6-8) can earn community service credit by helping out at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Volunteers will prepare crafts for library programs, pick up and clean up, sort books and more. No need to sign up. Meet 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 2 (first Saturday, September to May) in the teen area.

Luncheon fundraiser: Clothes For Kids holds a Celebrate the Children luncheon and auction May 2 at Westgate Chapel in Edmonds. There is a Cinco de Mayo theme. Tickets are $12. More info: 425-741-6500, office@clothesforkids.org.

Dance fundraiser: Celebrate Life, a fundraiser benefiting Casino Road Kids Ministries and Youth Unlimited’s Reflections School of Dance Outreach Fund, is set for 7:30 p.m. May 2 at the PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett. Suggested donation is $15 at the door. More info: 425-338-9056.

Volunteers needed: The annual Letter Carriers Food Drive is set for May 9, and volunteers and food donations are needed to make the annual event a success. Volunteers are needed to sort food at four post offices — two in Everett, one in Edmonds and one in Lynnwood. Volunteers can learn more and sign up at t.uwsc.org/fooddrivevolunteer.

Volunteers, Arlington: Village Community Services seeks volunteers to help with the Village Gala event, set for May 16 at the Medallion Hotel in Arlington. Tasks include set-up, decorating, greeting, registration, check-out and take-down. More info: Michelle Dietz at 360-653-7752 ext. 14 or resource@villagecommunitysvcs.org.

Volunteers, Bothell: Northshore Senior Center seeks volunteers to wash dishes and serve as dining room attendants for its Community Dining project, which provides meals weekdays. Food handler’s card required; assistance provided to obtain the card. Shifts are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. More info: Rubbina, 425-286-1032.

Volunteers, Lynnwood: Food Revolution Snohomish County seeks volunteers to help at the Celebration of Food Festival, set for May 17 at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Tasks include set-up, tear-down, greeting, and more. Must be 18 or older or accompanied by a parent. Most shifts are four hours. More info: tinyurl.com/lynnfoodfest, heidy.valles@email.edcc.edu.

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. To donate, contact Rita at 425-483-3594 (Woodinville, Bothell, Duvall); 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); or Donna at 206-633-1496 (north and central Seattle).

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

Healthy Living Fair: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 24 at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Free admission, screenings and giveaways. Lunch provided for up to 200 seniors. More info: 425-774-5555.

Hilltoppers: The Hilltoppers of Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, a senior social group, meets next at 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m. April 28 (fourth Tuesday) at the church, 4514 84th St. SW, Mukilteo. The luncheon costs $7. For reservations, call Sheila McGillivray at 425-348-3056.

Bingo, Snohomish: Bingo games are held 5:30 p.m. May 2 (first Saturday) at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. Buy-in is $8. More info: 360-568-0934.

Bingo, Everett: 12:30-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. Cost is $2 for three-on. Everybody older than 50 can participate. More info: 425-257-8780.

Bingo, Edmonds: 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Cost is 25 cents per card with prizes available. More info: 425-774-5555.

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.

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.

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.

Assistance

Resume help: 10 a.m. April 28 at the Lake Stevens Library, 1804 Main St., with WorkSource Snohomish County. For the job seeker who has never created a resume. Registration required. More info: 425-334-1900.

Career fair: Edmonds Community College hosts a career fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 29 in Woodway Hall 202 on the campus at 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. More than 45 local employers with full-time, part-time and seasonal positions will be represented. Free admission. More info: www.edcc.edu/careerfair.

Caregiver film: The Stillaguamish Senior Center hosts a screening of “Why Do They Do That? Understanding the Symptoms and Behaviors of Alzheimer’s and Dementia,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 29. The Senior Center is at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Geared at unpaid caregivers caring for loved ones. Registration required. More info: Debbie Cook at 425-248-5276 or caregiver@stillycenter.com.

Estate planning: The Everett Public Schools Foundation holds a free estate planning seminar, 6:30-8 p.m. April 29 at the school district’s Community Resource Center, 3900 Broadway. Space is limited. Registration required. More info: www.epsfoundation.org.

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.