Community Extra: Calendar

Published 6:19 pm Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Events

Zentangle: Teens are invited to create art by drawing structured patterns, 1-3 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. “Even if you think you can’t draw, you can do this.” For grades 6-12. Registration required. More info: http://goo.gl/klP3O7.

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more at 7 p.m. Jan. 16 (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.

Beavers: Learn “All About Beavers,” 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Northwest Stream Center, located in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. See the IMAX movie “Beavers,” learn about beaver habits, and see a beaver dam on North Creek. Free but reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Norwegian Pancake Breakfast: 7:30-10:30 a.m. Jan. 17 (third Saturday, September to May) at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens. Cost is $5; children younger than 4 are free. More info: 425-334-0421.

Pancake breakfast: 8-10:30 a.m. Jan. 17 (third Saturday) at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. Cost is $5, $3 under age 12. Proceeds benefit the center. More info: 360-794-6359.

Boating seminar: The nonprofit Everett Sail and Power Squadron offers a free GPS Seminar for boaters, 2-4 p.m. Jan. 17 in the conference room at Cabela’s, 9810 Quil Ceda Blvd., Marysville. More info: www.usps.org/localusps/everett.

Bingo karaoke: The Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett holds a Margaritaville Bingo Karaoke fundraiser event, 7-10 p.m. Jan. 17 with doors open at 5:30 p.m. Ages 21 and older. Tickets are $16 pre-paid or $20 at the door and include a bingo sheet. Costume contest, raffle, and dinner available. Tickets at the senior center, 3025 Lombard Ave., or at www.brownpaper tickets.com. More info: Eric Wollan, 425-257-7082.

Starlight Beach Walk: All ages are invited to walk Olympic Beach in Edmonds at low tide under the stars (or clouds), 7:30-9 p.m. Jan. 17 at 200 Admiral Way. Bring a flashlight, and dress for the weather. Hot beverages follow. From Edmonds Discovery Programs, WSU Snohomish County Extension Beach Watchers, Snohomish County Marine Resources Advisory Committee, and Surface Water Management Division. More info: 425-771-0227.

MLK Celebration: Bailey African Methodist Episcopal Church will recognize and celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., 11 a.m. Jan. 18. Music, excerpts from King’s “Letters from the Birmingham Jail,” and a sermon by the Rev. W. Eugene Square Sr. recognizing King’s gifts to humanity. The church is at 2908 12th St., Everett. More info: 425-252-9447.

Native plant seminar: Camano Wildlife Habitat Project hosts public presentations the third Wednesday of each month. The next is on “Native Plants in Your Yard,” 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N. East Camano Drive, Camano Island. More info: 360-387-2236, www.camanowildlifehabitat.org.

Finals Cafe: Teens are invited to Finals Cafe, 4-8 p.m. Jan. 22 and Jan. 25 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. Come to study or relax, take a game and snack break, and ask library staff for help. More info: 360-794-7851.

Birds movie: A free showing of the film “Winged Migration” will be held 7 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592, www.streamkeeper.org.

Ursulmas: The Barony of Aquaterra for the Society for Creative Anachronism holds its annual Ursulmas Medieval Faire, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 24 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. Cost is $20 per day, $15 seniors and military, free to ages 17 and younger; or $25 for the weekend, $20 seniors and military. Historical displays, demonstrations of everyday living in the Middle Ages, marketplace, entertainers and musicians, archery and spear throwing, and combat demonstrations. More info: www.aquaterra.antir.sca.org/Ursulmas.

Genealogy talk: The Chronos Society’s Jeremiah Karpowicz gives a guided tour of the present and future of family history at 2 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Learn how to effectively track, record, organize and preserve your information. A follow-up session Feb. 28 will focus on interviewing family members about old family photos. More info: 425-257-7640.

Family dance party: Families are invited to an afternoon of twisting, shaking and boogying on down, 3 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. Come dance those winter blues away together, learn some fun dances, make a flower for your “date,” and stop by a photo booth for some goofy fun. Formal attire optional. More info: 360-568-2989.

Pajama party: Children in kindergarten to fifth grade are invited to enjoy an evening full of stories, songs, crafts, treats and a pajama fashion show, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Wear your favorite pajamas and bring a sleeping bag and flashlight. Registration required. More info: www.sno-isle.org, 425-493-8202.

Ways to help

Clothes recycling: The Lynnwood Elementary School PTO holds a textile recycling fundraiser, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Jan. 17 at the school, 18638 44th Ave. W. Drop off clothing, shoes and other textiles, from stuffed animals to quilts, in any condition. For a complete list of what’s accepted, go to www.clothesforthecause fundraising.com.

MLK Day of Service: Join EarthCorps’ Puget Sound Stewards and the Port of Everett for an MLK Weekend of Service project, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 17. Help with restoration efforts at Union Slough in the Snohomish River Estuary. The project site is just north of Everett off the east side of Highway 529 at 37th Street. Volunteers must be 16 years old or accompanied by an adult. Sign up online at www.earthcorps.org. More info: volunteer@earthcorps.org, 206-322-9296.

Hospice volunteers: Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County, 2731 Wetmore Ave., Everett, holds its next volunteer information session on Jan. 21 (third Wednesday). Registration required. More info: Joanie at 425-261-4815 or Joan.Hemm@providence.org.

Benefit concert: Local musician Annemarie Russell hosts a free concert, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 22, to benefit Everett-based nonprofit Housing Hope. The show will be at the Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Attendees 21 and over can enjoy cocktails provided by Bluewater Organic Distilling. More info: www.housinghope.org.

Homeless count: Snohomish County seeks volunteers to help with the annual Point In Time Homeless count Jan. 22. Volunteers work three-hour shifts between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Training and materials are provided, and volunteers can choose to work in various parts of the county. To volunteer for the PIT count, contact an area leads: East County, Sharon Paskewitz, 425-212-3211 or spaskewitz@voaww.org; South County, Rebecca Lang, 425-387-8920 or rlang@ywcaworks.org; Central County, John Stevens, 425-374-6330 or JohnSt@ccsww.org; North County, Tami Krell, 425-231-3575 or TamiKrell@housinghope.org.

Mattress fundraiser: The Everett High School Band holds a mattress sale fundraiser, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 24 on the campus at 2416 Colby Ave. Proceeds will help band groups get to out-of-state competitions. Try out 25 types of mattresses and then place an order; prices are 30 to 60 percent below retail. More info: Nancy Morawski, 360-913-8870 or nancy.morawski@gmail.com.

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 Jan. 19 (first and third Mondays) in the City Hall community room, 15728 Main St. More info: 425-357-1260.

Scrabble, Everett: Plays next at 12:15 p.m. Jan. 22 (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.

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.

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.

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

Pet arthritis: Do you have a creaky cat or a doddering dog? Local veterinarian Dr. Frank Bousaid of Harmony Animal Wellness Center shares the what, why and how of arthritis, 7-8 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way, part of the library’s Tip Top Pets Animal Health series. More info: 360-794-7851.

Pain management: Northshore Senior Center offers a free class series on chronic pain self-management, 1-3:30 p.m. Fridays, Jan. 23-Feb. 27, at 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell. Registration required. More info: Glen, 425-286-1029.

College financial aid: Get help applying for financial aid for college at workshops Jan. 24 in Everett and Jan. 26 in Monroe. Everett Community College hosts the College Goal Washington programs, which help students fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Everett workshop is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 24 at Shuksan Hall room 141 on EvCC’s campus at 2000 Tower St. The Monroe workshop is 6-8 p.m. Jan. 26 at EvCC’s East County Campus at 14090 Fryelands Blvd. SE, Suite 373. More info: www.everettcc.edu/collegegoal or call 425-388-9280.

Advance care planning: “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.

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.

Alzheimer’s caregivers, Arlington: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of those with memory loss meets next at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 21 (third Wednesday) in the community room at DSHS Home and Community Services, 3906 172nd St. NE. More info: Amy Leonard, 425-317-3482.

Alzheimer’s caregivers, Everett: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of those with memory loss meets next at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27 (fourth Tuesday) at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 215 W. Mukilteo Blvd. More info: Donna Vande Kieft, 425-423-9571.

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. Jan. 20 (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.

MS self-help group, Lynnwood: Meets next from 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 16 (third Friday) in the group room at the YWCA Village, 19703 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. More info: Sharon Todd, 360-651-9720.

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays: The Everett chapter meets next at 7 p.m. Jan. 19 (third Monday) at the Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave. More info: www.pflag.org.

Parkinson’s disease support group: Meets next from 2-4 p.m. Jan. 24 (fourth Saturday) at the Rainier Room, 1330 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 425-317-9103.

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.

Support group for special education parents in the Everett School District: Meets next from 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 21 (third Wednesday, except December) at View Ridge Elementary School, 202 Alder St., Everett.

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.

Vision Loss Support Group: A group for the blind and visually impaired meets next at 10 a.m. Jan. 19 (third Monday) at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8780.