Community Extra: Calendar

Events

BFF Valentine’s: The Mukilteo Library holds a BFF (Best Friend or Family) Valentine’s Celebration, 2 p.m. Feb. 13 at 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Celebrate with crafts, snacks and stories. Ages 5 and up. More info: 425-493-8202.

Murrelet talk: Pilchuck Audubon’s next program meeting on “Rare Bird: Pursuing the Mystery of Marbled Murrelet,” which celebrates the world of the seabird with author Maria Mudd Ruth, will be held 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Everett Firefighters Hall, 2411 Hewitt Ave. More info: 425-252-0926, pilchuckaudubon.org.

High tea: A Valentine’s High Tea and Chat with Eleanor Roosevelt (played by storyteller Debbie Dimitre) will be held at 1 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Tickets are $12 and available at the senior center. Refreshments will be served. More info: 360-653-4551.

Queen of Hearts: Last Leaf Productions performs “Who Stole the Queen of Heart’s Tarts?,” 2 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. A fun and interactive “whodunit” with characters from the classic story including the White Rabbit, The Mad Hatter and Alice. For families. More info: 360-568-2898.

Stamp show: The Sno-King Stamp Club’s annual stamp show is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 15 at Holiday Inn, 3105 Pine St., Everett. Free. More info: Steve LaVergne, 206-361-3774, StampingSteve42@hotmail.com.

Bradbury talk: Writer Gregory Wolfe will speak about the role of faith in science fiction author Ray Bradbury’s stories at 10 a.m. Feb. 17 at Everett Community College’s Jackson Center, Room 101, on the campus at 2000 Tower St. Free and open to the public. No reservations required. Wolfe is a writer in residence at Seattle Pacific University. More info: 425-388-9930.

Bingo karaoke: The Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett holds a Bingo Karaoke Pirates fundraiser event, 6-10 p.m. Feb. 21. 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 (half a chicken for $8). Tickets at the senior center, 3025 Lombard Ave., or at www.brownpapertickets.com. More info: Eric Wollan, 425-257-7082.

Ways to help

Blood drive: Emerald City Harley hosts Puget Sound Blood Center for a blood drive, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 14 at 5711 188th St. SW, Lynnwood. To donate, contact Erika Elder at 425-921-1100 or eelder@seattleharley.com.

Volunteer on Camano: Find out more about unique volunteer opportunities that match your interests and talents at a volunteer event, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N. East Camano Drive. Several groups on Camano Island who are working together to make Camano a better place will be on hand to share educational and research opportunities at local parks and beaches. More info: Scott Chase, schase@wsu.edu.

Red and White Ball: Feather Ballroom sponsors a semi-formal Red and White Ball to benefit the Snohomish Boys &Girls Club, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at Blanc and Rouge, 801 First St., Suite 202. Tickets are $60 or $100 per couple and include dinner, dessert, cocktails, live music and dancing. More info: www.brownpapertickets.com, 360-568-0850.

Shakaroo: Everett Animal Shelter and local reggae-rock band Nigel Mustafa host 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.

Relay For Life: A Relay For Life of Everett kickoff party is set for 6-8 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Everett Yacht Club, 404 14th St. Free. Find out how to sign up and help. The “Relay Like It’s 1985” event is set for June 6. More info: Deb Moore, 425-953-3019, moore1deb@yahoo.com.

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.

Teach: Sky Valley Community Schools, sponsored by the Monroe School District, seeks local residents to share their interests and skills with the community. Instructors forms are due Feb. 20. Class sessions begin in March. More info: 360-804-2571, thompsont@monroe.wednet.edu.

Sew Thoughtful: Join the Snohomish County Clothing and Textile Advisors for its next charitable Sew Thoughtful event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Cougar Room behind the WSU Extension office at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. This month the group makes tote bags for foster children served by Safe Place. Kits provided. Bring a sewing machine, a color variety of thread, sewing tools, a beverage and lunch. More info: Arlene Harris, 425-743-0118 or afharris@juno.com.

Make-A-Blanket Day: Help make quilts and blankets, to be donated to local children who have experienced traumatic life events, at a Project Linus National Make-A-Blanket Day event, 12-5 p.m. Feb. 21 at Zion Lutheran Parish Hall, 330 Union Ave., Snohomish. Materials and equipment provided. No experience necessary. Drop in any time. Donations of fabric, supplies and completed blankets also welcome. More info: Diane, 425-252-4524.

Big Climb: Wine, Dine and Climb for the Cure, an event to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, is set for 5 p.m. Feb. 21 at Port Gardner Bay Winery, 2802 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Wine, appetizers and live music to raise money for the Big Climb Seattle. Cost is $20 at the door and includes six wine tastings, appetizers, silent auction and more. More info: Gail Goetz, 360-322-0680 or vulcans@comcast.net.

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

Dance: The Edmonds Senior Center’s regular Friday dance with a live band takes a “Valentine’s in Venice” theme, 1-3 p.m. Feb. 13 at 220 Railroad Ave. Partners are not necessary. Refreshments. Cost is $4. More info: 425-774-5555.

Mingle: A Valentine’s Senior Single Mingle is set for 2 p.m. Feb. 14 at Grandview Village, 5800 64th St., Marysville. Entertainment by Dennis Sakowski, plus refreshments. More info: 360-653-2223.

Mill Creek Seniors Club: Potluck meeting is planned for noon Feb. 16 (first and third Mondays) in the City Hall community room, 15728 Main St. More info: 425-357-1260.

Italian dinner: Seniors are invited to Viva Italia, an evening of Italian cuisine and entertainment presented by the Glacier Peak and Snohomish high school student leaders, 5 p.m. Feb. 17 in the commons at Snohomish High School, 1316 Fifth St. Free. More info: Vince Ivelia, 360-563-4001, Vince.Ivelia@sno.wednet.edu.

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

Job fair: The Aerospace-Advanced Manufacturing Career Fair is set for 11 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Future of Flight Aviation Center, 8415 Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo. Free. Presented by Workforce Snohomish. More info: worksourceonline.com/careerfair.

Kids dental: Imagine Children’s Museum in Everett holds its annual Tooth-Apolooza event with free mini dental check-ups for children, 5:30-9 p.m. Feb. 21 at 1502 Wall St. Sugar aware experiments with Dr. Science, goody bags and free admission to the museum. More info: 425-258-1006, www.imaginecm.org.

Dementia film: The Stillaguamish Senior Center offers a free showing of the film, “Why Do They Do That? Understanding the Symptoms and Behaviors of Alzheimer’s and Dementia” with Teepa Snow, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 25. For caregivers. Registration required. The Senior Center is at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. More info: 425-248-5276, caregiver@stillycenter.com.

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.

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. Feb. 24 (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. Feb. 17 (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.

Lymphedema support group: Meets next from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 19 (third Thursday) 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 next from 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 20 (third Friday) 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 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.

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.

Parkinson’s disease support group: Meets next from 2-4 p.m. Feb. 28 (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. 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.