Community Extra: Calendar

Events

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) atthe 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.

Sunday dinner: 12-2 p.m. Feb. 8 (second Sunday, except special holidays) at the Horseshoe Grange, 16424 Broadway in Snohomish. Home-style roast beef with fixings and homemade pie. Cost is $9, $4.50 ages 6-12. Live music. Proceeds support upkeep of the grange. More info: 425-316-1991.

Project Linus: The next Project Linus event will be 12:30-2:30 p.m. Feb. 10 (second Tuesday) at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Volunteers make quilts and blankets to donate to Snohomish County kids who have experienced traumatic life events. Materials and equipment provided. Bring a sewing machine if you have one. More info: Diane, 425-252-4524.

Hummingbird story: “First Flight: A Mother Hummingbird’s Story” will be shown at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. The 45-minute film is god for the whole family. The event is free, but reservations are required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Ways to help

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.

Shakaroo: Everett Animal Shelter is once again teaming up with local reggae-rock band Nigel Mustafa for the annual Shakaroo benefit concert, 7-9:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave. Tickets are $25. To make reservations, email shakaroo@everettwa.gov, go to www.everettarf.org, call 425-257-6040, or visit the Everett Animal Shelter at 333 Smith Island Road.

Hospice volunteers: Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County, 2731 Wetmore Ave., Everett, holds its next volunteer information session on Feb. 18 (third Wednesday). Registration required. More info: Joanie at 425-261-4815 or Joan.Hemm@providence.org.

Ombudsman training: Snohomish County offers a four-day training session in March for people interested in serving others as a long-term care ombudsman. The training is scheduled for March 16, 18, 23 and 24. For more information and an application, go to http://bit.ly/1y76r6g. More info: July André, 425-388-7404 or july.andre@snoco.org.

Stanwood Camano center: The Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center, at 9612 271st St. NW in Stanwood, seeks a variety of volunteers. No experience necessary. The Center is open 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays. More info: Michelle Griffith at 360-629-5257.

Camano Center: The Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road on Camano Island, seeks a variety of volunteers. More info: 360-387-0222.

Senior center, Arlington: The Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd. in Arlington, has volunteer opportunities. More info: 360-653-4551 or program@stillycenter.com.

Volunteer: Youthville in Marysville and Everett needs volunteers for its “Incredible Years” programs, which teaches parents how to build good relationships with their children. Volunteers are needed to help prepare meals, do crafts with children or simply hold babies. Must be 18 or older. More info: 360-651-4444, johill@youthville.org.

Tutor: Everett Community College’s Adult Literacy Center seeks volunteers who can tutor adult learners two or more hours per week in reading, writing, basic math and English as a second language. Volunteers must be patient, have good literacy skills and be sensitive to a variety of learning styles and cultural backgrounds. Tutoring times and locations are flexible. Training is free with a six-month commitment. More info: vlp@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9524.

Assist cancer patients: The Cancer Resource Center at the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership seeks volunteers to work weekly four-hour shifts meeting with cancer patients and caregivers to provide support. Drivers also are needed to get cancer patients to treatments and appointments. Volunteers use their own vehicles and get mileage reimbursement. More info: Jerri Wood, 425-322-1114 or jerri.wood@cancer.org.

Help out at Habitat store: Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County seeks volunteers to help staff the store in four-hour shifts between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The store is at 2302 Broadway, Everett. The store also accepts donations of building materials, household items and furniture by appointment. More info: 425-903-4430 or www.habitatsnohomish.org.

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.

Assist with equine: All Breed Equine Rez-Q in Marysville seeks a variety of volunteers. More info: 425-263-6390, 206-933-0327, allbreedhorserescue.com.

Help wildlife, Arlington: Sarvey Wildlife Care Center, located in Arlington, seeks volunteers to help in its wildlife care clinic. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. More info: www.sarveywildlife.org or info@sarveywildlife.org.

Help wildlife, Lynnwood: PAWS Wildlife Center in Lynnwood seeks volunteer wildlife care assistants. More info: www.paws.org/wildlife-volunteer-care-assistant.html or volunteers@paws.org.

Book sale donations: The Friends of the Edmonds Library seeks donations to its ongoing book sale, including gently used books, CDs, videos, DVDs, sheet music, magazines and computer software. Proceeds from the ongoing sale benefit the Edmonds Library and the scholarship fund. A drop box for donations is in the foyer of the library, at 650 Main St.

Eyeglasses, hearing aids: Lions Clubs are collecting used eyeglasses and hearing aids. Donations may be made at Everett Public Libraries, PUD main office and most opticians and eye doctors. More info: Everett Central Lions Club, Art Ruben at since1965@aol.com or 425-387-9256.

Hope Unlimited: Hope Unlimited includes the Stanwood Camano Incident Support chaplains. Volunteering opportunities include teaching and cooking. More info: 360-387-1512.

Seniors

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.

Peer support group: Meets next 10:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 11 (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. Feb. 12 (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 Feb. 12 (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.

Driving safety class: A “55 Alive” defensive driving class is offered 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 10-11 (second Tuesday to Wednesday) 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: 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

Parenting class: YWCA offers a parenting class with Verdant Community Wellness Center in Lynnwood. Classes require registration and a short phone intake process. The “Building Family Strengths” series is set for 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 11 to April 8. Child care is available for this class. More info: 425-412-2364.

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.

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. Feb. 18 (third Wednesday) in the community room at DSHS Home and Community Services, 3906 172nd St. NE. More info: Amy Leonard, 425-317-3482.

Caregivers, 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. 17 (first and third Tuesdays) at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. More info: 360-363-8450.

Caregivers, Lynnwood: A family caregiver support group meets next from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 (second Wednesday) at Gencare Scriber Gardens, 6024 200th St. SW, Lynnwood. Refreshments provided. More info: 425-673-7111.

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.

MS self-help group, Marysville: Meets next from 10:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 14 (second Saturday) at Cascade Christian Reformed Church, 13908 51st Ave. NE. More info: Nancy Toth, 360-435-6111.

NAMI Connection: A National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection recovery support group meets 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 12 (second Thursday) 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.

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.

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays: The Everett chapter meets next at 7 p.m. Feb. 16 (third Monday) at the Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave. More info: www.pflag.org.

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.

Special education parents in the Everett School District: A support group meets next from 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 18 (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. Feb. 16 (third Monday) at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8780.