Community Extra: Calendar

Events

12th Man Rally: The Snohomish County Sea Hawkers and KRKO 1380 AM hold a 12th Man Rally at 4 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Snohomish County plaza, at Wall Street and Oakes Avenue in downtown Everett. Featuring former Hawks players, the mayor and county executive, and support from the Silvertips and Aquasox. More info: “KRKO-AM 1380” on Facebook.com.

Native trees: Sound Salmon Solutions, a local nonprofit, hosts a free community workshop about backyard wildlife, native plants and how to select the right tree for your property, 9 a.m.-noon Jan. 31 at the PUD South County Office, 21018 Highway 99, Edmonds. Guests receive two free native trees and a “Native Trees for Small Yards” guide. Light refreshments. RSVP is suggested. More info: 425-252-6686, andy@soundsalmonsolutions.org.

Wildlife: Camano Wildlife Habitat Project naturalists talk about the common animals and birds we find in our yards, 1-4 p.m. Jan. 31 in the store and Whale Room at Cama Beach State Park (Discovery Pass or day pass required), 1880 Southwest Camano Drive, Camano Island. Many of the park’s bird mounts, nests, animal skulls and pelts will be on display. Weather permitting, a scope will be available to observe shorebirds. For adults and children. More info: 360-387-2236, www.camanowildlifehabitat.org.

Tsunami talk: University of Washington geologist Brian Atwater discusses “The Orphan Tsunami of 1700,” 2-3:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. The Cascadia subduction zone that spawned a massive earthquake and tsunami in 1700 is a probable source for a future “big one.” More info: 425-257-7640.

Breakfast, Edmonds: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Feb. 6 (first Friday) at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Pancakes, strawberry compote, eggs, ham, biscuits and sausage gravy, orange juice, coffee and tea. Cost is $5.

Breakfast, Snohomish: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Feb. 7 (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.

Genealogy 101: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers a free beginning genealogy class, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Feb. 7 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. More info: 425-775-6267.

Radar seminar: The nonprofit Everett Sail and Power Squadron holds a free radar seminar, 2-4 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Harbor Marine Conference Room, 1032 10th St., Everett. How radar functions, radar selection, operation under various conditions, and more. More info: www.usps.org/everett.

Ways to help

Big Band: Kamiak High School’s jazz band presents a Big Band Dance fundraiser, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. Swing dance instruction runs 6-7 p.m. There also will be a dance contest with cash prizes. Tickets are $10 and include food. Beer and wine available for sale. More info: www.kamiakarts.org.

The Binky Patrol: A group of quilters, knitters and crocheters who make “binkies” for children in traumatic situations seeks volunteers and donations of fabric, yarn or thread. Meets next Feb. 1 (first Sunday) in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7198.

Donate blood: Everett Community College’s Student Life office and the Puget Sound Blood Center host a blood drive 8:30 a.m-2:30 p.m. Feb. 3 and 4 at or outside the Henry M. Jackson Center Wilderness Auditorium on the campus at 2000 Tower St. To make an appointment to donate, call 425-388-9561. Walk-in donors also welcome.

Open house: Learn more about Lynnwood-based nonprofit Clothes For Kids at an open house event, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at 16725 52nd Ave. W. in Lynnwood. RSVP to office@clothesforkids.org or call 425-741-6500.

Band fundraiser: Everett High School’s jazz band has been selected to play at the Swing Central Jazz High School Jazz Band Competition and Workshop in March in Savannah, Georgia. A benefit concert to help them get there will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave. in Everett. Donations also can be made to the booster club, at https://app.snap-raise.com/fundraisers/1967.

Variety show: The Meadowdale High School music and arts students put on a variety show, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 6, to raise money for the boosters club. There also will be a silent auction. Appetizers served. Beer and wine available for purchase. The event will be held at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Tickets are $15. More info: mhsartsandmusic.brownpapertickets.com.

Volunteer info: The Snohomish Cold Weather Shelter’s next information days for those interested in volunteering at the shelter are set for 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 7 and 6-8 p.m. Feb. 9 at Snohomish Evangelical Free Church, 210 Avenue B. RSVP to Lana at 360-563-6065 or snellerfam@comcast.net.

Recycling event: Dutch Hill Elementary School holds a free recycling event, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 7 at the school, 8231 131st Ave. SE, Snohomish. For a list of accepted items, go to 1greenplanet.com/recycle.html. Monetary donations accepted for the PTA.

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. Feb. 7 (first Saturday, September to May) in the teen area.

Benefit concert: The South End String Band, purveyors of old-time fiddle music and dubious historical commentary, play an annual fundraiser for the Stanwood Area Historical Society, 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. Finger food and appetizers will be served. Libations available for purchase. Suggested donation is $15. More info: 360-629-6110.

MPHS fund: A secure, online donation site for the Marysville Pilchuck High School Recovery Fund is at mphsrecoveryfund.org. The fund was established following the Oct. 24 school shootings as a way to support the families, victims, students and school. The Marysville Rotary Education Foundation manages the fund. Donations can also continue to be made at Heritage Bank, 1031 State Ave. in Marysville (360-657-3100), or mailed to the Rotary Education Foundation, P.O. Box 1875, Marysville, WA 98270.

Soup kitchen, Everett: 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.

Soup kitchen, Everett: Salt of the Earth Food Bank and Soup Kitchen seeks donated storage space that is dry, about 20-by-20 feet, and rodent free. The nonprofit serves meals from an Everett church and needs space to keep its nonperishable foods and freezers. The soup kitchen is held noon Tuesdays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free hot meal served to the homeless, low-income seniors and families, and kids on the street. Volunteers needed to help cook, set up, serve and clean up. 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, 425-259-3191.

Food bank, Lowell: The Lowell Community Food Bank, based at River of Life Community Church in Everett, seeks volunteers and donations. Help is needed to sort produce 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays, as well as break down boxes, feed worm bins, occasionally cook and prepare food, and clean. More info: 206-240-0676.

Food bank, Arlington: Arlington Community Food Bank seeks volunteers weekdays at varying times to assist with food pick-up and delivery, sorting, and shopping assistants. The food bank is open to clients for shopping 12-1 p.m. Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, and 12-1 p.m. Fridays. Donations can be mailed to 19118 63rd Ave. NE, Arlington. More info: ACFoodbank@frontier.com, or leave a message at 360-435-1631.

Food bank, Marysville: Shopping assistants are needed to help visitors select groceries at Marysville Community Food Bank, 4150 88th St. NE. Hours are 9-11:30 a.m. Mondays and Fridays, and 3-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. More info: 360-658-1054 or marysvillefoodbank@frontier.com.

Food bank, Snohomish: There are several volunteer opportunities in Snohomish, including a cold weather shelter group (Jackie at 425-220-2217), the Community Kitchen free meal service (425-501-6054), and the Snohomish Community Food Bank (Elizabeth Grant at 360-568-7993). More info: snohomishfoodbank.org.

Food bank, Lynnwood: The Cedar Valley Food Bank operates out of Cedar Valley Community School on selected dates. Donations can be dropped off at the Edmonds School District’s Educational Services Center, 20420 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood.

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 more than 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.

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.

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.

RSVP: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), sponsored by Catholic Community Services, seeks people ages 55 and older for a variety of volunteer positions, but especially those who could volunteer at schools as tutors, mentors or coaches. Volunteer locations are across the county with varying days and times of commitment. More info: John McAlpine at johnm@ccsww.org, 425-374-6374 or 888-240-8572

Seniors

Mill Creek Seniors Club: Potluck meeting is planned for noon Feb. 2 (first and third Mondays) in the City Hall community room, 15728 Main St. More info: 425-357-1260.

Bingo: Bingo games are held 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7 (first Saturday) at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. Buy-in is $8. More info: 360-568-0934.

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.

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: Perry, 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

Advance care planning, Edmonds: “Your Life, Your Wishes,” a free advanced care planning workshop, will be held 1-3 p.m. Jan. 30 in the library at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Registration encouraged. More info: 425-744-5555.

Advance care planning, Everett: “Respecting Choices,” a free advanced care planning workshop, will be held 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Jan. 31 at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 215 W. Mukilteo Blvd. More info: 425-252-0413, snocohealth.org.

Dental care: Lynnwood Kids Dentist offers free dental services to local families, Jan. 31. The office is at 18833 28th Ave. W., Suite B. By appointment. More info: service@kidsdentist.com, 425-774-1285.

Free hearing event: The Camano Center hosts a free drop-in hearing event, 1-3 p.m. Feb. 4 at 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Hearing exams and basic cleaning of hearing aids. No registration required. Sponsored by Connect Hearing of Stanwood.

Tax prep: United Way of Snohomish County offers free tax preparation at six sites in Everett, Lynnwood, Marysville and Monroe. The free service is for households earning $53,000 or less and does not serve taxpayers with rental, royalty, partnership income or who are business owners. First-come, first-served. More info: www.uwsc.org/freetaxpreparationcampaign.php or call 211.

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.

Caregiver support, Marysville: A support group to help those who are dealing with the challenges of unpaid care giving meets next 10-11:30 a.m. Feb. 3 (first and third Tuesdays) at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. More info: 360-363-8450.

Cocaine Anonymous: A nonprofit recovery program for those seeking sobriety or support in staying sober from cocaine and other mind-altering substances. For program information and local meeting times and locations in Snohomish County, visit www.caofwa.org. More info: 425-244-1150.

Depression Bipolar Support Alliance: Meets 7-8:30 p.m. the second, third and fourth Monday of each month 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.

Drug abuse family support: A support group for those affected by someone else’s drug addiction meets 9 a.m. Saturdays in the Monte Cristo Room at Providence Regional Medical Center’s Pacific Campus, 900 Pacific Ave., Everett. More info: www.nar-anon.org.

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. Feb. 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.

Head injury support group: Meets next from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 3 (first Tuesday) 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.

Ostomy Support Group: The United Ostomy Associations of America, Snohomish County Chapter, meets next at 1-3 p.m. Feb. 9 (second Monday, 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.

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.