Events

Breakfast, Edmonds: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Dec. 5 (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.

Tree-lighting, Mountlake Terrace: The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 5 at Evergreen Playfield, 22205 56th Ave. W., and features a concert by Mountlake Terrace Elementary and Terrace Park Elementary students, a visit from Santa and the traditional lighting of the “tree,” a frame fitted with over 1,800 lights on top of the water tower. Cupcakes to mark the city’s 60th birthday, too. More info: 425-776-9173, www.cityofmlt.com.

Breakfast, Snohomish: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 6 (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.

Winter walk: Friends of Camano Island Parks offer a guided community walk of Elger Bay Preserve on Dec. 6. Meet at 9:50 a.m. at the junction of Dry Lake Road and Elger Bay Road. Walk is up to 2.5 miles, about two hours, rain or shine. No dogs. Trail booklets are a $1 donation. More info: www.friendsofcamanoislandparks.org.

Genealogy 101: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers a free beginning genealogy class, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Dec. 6 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. More info: 425-775-6267.

Model trains: The public is invited a holiday open house, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 6 at Swamp Creek and Western Railroad Association, 210 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Free admission. See 400 feet of HO-scale track, carrying model trains through miniature towns and detailed scenery. Limited ADA access. More info: 425-257-9343.

Tree-lighting, Arlington: A day-long Hometown Holidays celebration will be held all day starting at 10 a.m. Dec. 6 in downtown Arlington, including the annual Santa Parade at noon followed by a tree-lighting at Legion Park, 114 N. Olympic Ave. Food donations for the food bank, Festive Sweater Contest, Santa photos, hot chocolate, crafts, music and more. More info: arlingtonwa.gov.

Festival of Trees: The Cascade Valley Hospital Festival of Trees holds a free community open house, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 6 in the hospital lobby, to view the decorated trees and wreaths available at a gala auction later that night. Gala tickets are $10. The hospital is at 330 S. Stillaguamish, Arlington. More info: www.cascadevalley.org/foundation.

Tree-lighting, Everett: The Port of Everett and Everett Farms Market present Holiday on the Bay, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Waterfront Center at the Port, 1205 Craftsman Way. Free. Bring a donation for Toys for Tots. Vendors, spirits and beer tastings, kids crafts, fire truck rides, school choirs and a tree-lighting with Santa and lighted boat parade at 6 p.m. More info: everettfarmersmarket.net.

Tree-lighting, Monroe: A 6 p.m. community tree lighting caps a day-long holiday celebration, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 6 in downtown Monroe. Main stage is at Main and Lewis streets. Santa photos, tractor rides, live music, food trucks, paintball and snow. The Monroe Historical Society also has an open house, 1-4 p.m. at 207 E. Main St. More info: choosemonroe.com.

Lutefisk dinner: The Bothell Sons of Norway offers its annual lutefisk and meatball dinner, 12-6 p.m. Dec. 6 at 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway. Menu includes boiled potatoes, coleslaw, lefse, ice cream and beverages. Cost is $22, $8 ages 12 and younger, free ages 5 and under. No reservations required. More info: www.bothellsonsofnorway.org.

Holiday Happening: The Camano Schoolhouse Foundation presents an old-fashioned Holiday Happening and Open House, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 6 at the 1905 schoolhouse, 993 Orchid Road, Camano Island. Home-baked holiday sweets and treats, hot beverages, and live music by Camano Celtic and Friends. More info: Jim Turk at 360-393-3285 or jimglenturk@gmail.com, or Chuck Durland at 360-387-4598 or chuck1durland@gmail.com.

Recycled crafts: Old holiday greeting cards and calendars can become gift tags, CD sleeves, gift card holders, and fun decorations during a “Recycled Greetings Craft Party,” 2-4 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. More info: 425-493-8202.

Tree-lighting, Mukilteo: The Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce hosts an afternoon of holiday fun, 2-6 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave. Family activities, photos with Santa and Buddy the Elf, refreshments and the tree-lighting at 5:45 p.m. More info: www.mukilteo.org.

Tree-lighting, Granite Falls: Granite Falls’ annual Winterfest celebration is set for 3-7 p.m. Dec. 6 downtown. Tree-lighting takes place 4:30-5 p.m. at the Granite Falls Historical Museum, 109 E. Union. Kids crafts, 5k, carolers and more. More info: gfwinterfest.com.

Tree-lighting, Mill Creek: The annual Mill Creek Holiday Tree Lighting will be held 3:45 p.m. Dec. 6. Mayor Pam Pruitt and a special guest will flip the switch at 4:30 p.m. Live music, Santa and other entertainment, including free carriage rides. More info: www.cityofmillcreek.com.

Holiday remembrance, Arlington: A Holiday Remembrance Gathering is set for 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at Weller Funeral Home, 327 N. MacLeod Ave. Words, music and fellowship. More info: 360-435-2509.

Community dinner: The Oso Fire Auxiliary and the Oso Firefighters Association host the annual Oso Community Christmas Dinner, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Oso Fire Hall, 21824 Highway 530, Arlington. Dinner is potluck style (last name A-G bring a salad, H-P dessert, Q-Z vegetable). Santa will arrive at 5:30 p.m.

Boat parade: Lighted boats from area yacht clubs will parade from the Port of Everett North Marina (at 12th Street) to Mukilteo and back Dec. 6. The boats will depart the Port of Everett about 4:45 p.m. and can be viewed from many shoreside locations along the parade route, including Mukilteo Boulevard and Lighthouse Park, with a planned arrival off Mukilteo about 5:30 p.m. The parade is held weather permitting.

Stuffy sleepover: Children ages 2-7 are invited to bring their stuffed animal to the Mukilteo Library on Dec. 6, then come back at 2 p.m. Dec. 7 to find out what the stuffed animal did during a library sleepover. The library is at 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. More info: 425-493-8202 ext. 3232.

Breakfast: The S. Al Wilcox American Legion Unit 234 Auxiliary holds its annual Santa Breakfast, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 7 at the American Legion Hall, 22909 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Cost is $5, $3 for children under age 12, free for kids under age 3. Bring donations of new children’s pajamas and toys for Holly House, too. More info: 425-778-3593.

Human trafficking talk: Robert Beiser, executive director of Seattle Against Slavery, will share stories of the local and state human trafficking trade, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at St. Hilda St. Patrick Episcopal Church, 15224 52nd Ave. W., Edmonds. He will also discuss ways to stop trafficking as well as resources to help victims and survivors of sex trafficking. Free. More info: Denice Patrick, 425-742-2249 or denicepatrick@comcast.net.

Cat class: The Community Cat Coalition’s next “Basic TNR: Trap, Neuter, Return” class is set for The next class is 1-3 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Everett Animal Shelter, 333 Smith Island Road. Free, but registration requested. More info: cccofwa@gmail.com or Phil at 425-330-2658.

Open house: Alderwood Manor Heritage Association holds a holiday open house, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 7 at 19903 Poplar Way, Lynnwood, located in Heritage Park. Tour historical buildings and meet Santa. Bring your own camera, as well as a non-perishable food item for the Lynnwood Food Bank. Coffee, hot cider, apple juice and cookies will be served. More info: Linda Myers, 360-653-6786 or Myers_23338@msn.com.

Christmas sing-along: A Night of Christmas Jingles is set for 6 p.m. Dec. 7 at Hidden Meadows, 11805 Springhetti Road, Snohomish. Bring a donation of nonperishable food or a new, unwrapped toy. The free event features Christmas carols, story tie for kids and a visit from Santa, as well as cookies and desserts.

Drop-in crafts: Families are invited to drop in from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 8 to make and take crafts at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way.

Meet Santa: Afternoon with Santa, an annual free community event, will be 2-6 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, some elves, and Mr. Bear. Make a holiday craft and decorate a Christmas cookie. Bring your camera for pictures. More info: 360-387-0222.

Teen craft: Teens are invited to decorate gingerbread houses, 3-4:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. Snacks provided, too.

Navy Band: Navy Band Northwest presents “A Gift of Music,” 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave. Free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first serve. Santa will make an appearance and the U.S. Marine Corps will be accepting donations for Toys-for-Tots.

Library birthday: The Everett Public Library’s Evergreen Branch celebrates its 25th birthday with a party, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the library, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett. Marvel at a stilt-walking one-man band, decorate your own cupcake, bash a piñata, play games and make crafts, enjoy a prize walk, and bring a can of food and a camera for the birthday photo booth. More info: 425-257-8270.

Human Rights Day: Snohomish County residents are invited to celebrate International Human Rights Day, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at Evergreen Middle School, 7621 Beverly Lane, Everett. Hosted by the Snohomish County Human Rights Commission, the celebration theme is “Fifty years of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: the Unfinished Agenda.” The family-friendly event also includes performances by local students and activity bags for kids. More info: www.everettsd.org.

For grandparents: Singer-songwriter Nancy Stewart presents the last “Read and Sing With Your Grandkids,” 4:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Brush up on nursery rhymes, songs and favorite picture books, and more. More info: www.sno-isle.org.

Art projects: Brightwater Center in the Maltby area holds a Winter Art Extravaganza, 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 13 at 22505 Highway 9, Woodinville. Create seasonal art projects with recycled materials and natural forest objects. Free, but reservations required. More info: 206-263-8862, islandwood.org.

Bazaars

Everett: The Snohomish PUD holds a Helping Hands Holiday Bazaar, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5 at 2320 California St. Over 50 vendors sell arts and crafts. Vendor fees support Helping Hands, a program that assists low-income seniors with their winter electric bills. More info: Brenda Young at 425-783-8204 or blyoung@snopud.com.

Everett: The Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett holds its annual holiday bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5 at 3025 Lombard Ave. Handmade crafts and treasures from more than 50 vendors. Refreshments available for purchase. More info: 425-257-8780.

Arlington: Cascade Valley Hospital Booster Assocation holds a “Seasons of Giving” craft fair, 1-7 p.m. Dec. 5 in the Rainier Room at the hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish. From 5-7 p.m. down the hall at Cascade Cafe, have free pictures with Santa and see a fire engine up close. Bring food donations for local food banks. More info: Kathie, 360-618-7874.

Lake Stevens: The Lake Stevens School District’s Community Education Program’s annual Dickens Fair is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6 at Cavelero Mid High School, 8220 24th St. SE, Lake Stevens. More than 90 vendors, including many dressed in Dickens-era clothing. Children’s performances. Santa photos. Admission is a can of food or monetary donation for the Lake Stevens Food Bank. More info: 425-335-1501.

Edmonds: The Edmonds-Woodway Music Boosters Craft Fair is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6 at the high school, 7600 212th St. SW. Artisans and gifts, holiday decor, food and EWHS music performances. More info: “EdmondsWoodway HS Music Boosters Craft Fair” on Facebook.com.

Everett: A holiday bazaar to benefit Volunteers of America is set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 6 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 7 at a home at 1802 93rd Drive SE, Everett. Have your photo taken with Santa for $5. Raffles, drawings, stocking stuffers, gifts, vendors and free gift wrapping.

Ways to help

Fill the Bus: The Stanwood-Camano School District Transportation Center holds its annual Fill the Bus food drive event, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Stanwood QFC, Stanwood Haggen and Camano Plaza IGA. Or donate online at www.stanwoodcamanofoodbank.org.

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. Dec. 6 (first Saturday, September to May) in the teen area.

Pets with Santa: The NOAH Center offers Santa photos for pets, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 6 at the training building, 31300 Brandstrom Road, Stanwood. Proceeds benefit the animals at NOAH. Cost is $10. Kids can have pictures too. More info: 360-629-7055 or thenoahcenter.org.

SVIE fundraiser: The Skykomish Valley Indian Education program in Monroe offers its annual “make and take” and family photo event, 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Wagner Center gym, 639 W. Main St. There is a $10 suggested donation for family photos and no admission charge. The Native Youth Council also holds a food drive. More info: Mars Miller, 360-804-2554 or millerm@monroe.wednet.edu.

Food drive: Residents of Lake Ki hold their 10th annual food drive at 2 p.m. Dec. 6. Residents leave donations on their docks, and a crew motors around in a boat to pick it all up. There also are drop-off locations at Roadhouse Bar and Grill, 4915 Lakewood Road in Stanwood, or at Country Burger, 3110 Lakewood Road in Arlington.

Benefit concert: North Sound Church presents “Christmas in Edmonds,” featuring the Mosaic Arts Northwest Choir and Orchestra, with performances at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. The concert is a benefit for the Foundation for Edmonds School District’s Nourishing Network. Tickets are $12 at the ECA Box Office (425-275-9595 or online at ec4arts.org). Bring a food donation or monetary gift, too. More info: www.northsoundchurch.com.

Tips for Firefighters: Lake Stevens Firefighter Local 3235 will help host the tables and collect extra tips at the Lake Stevens Ixtapa for Tips for Firefighters, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 6. Proceeds will go towards purchasing Christmas presents for deserving children in the community who have been identified by the Lake Stevens Family Center.

Tree sales: The Snohomish Carnegie Foundation will sell about 200 Christmas trees Dec. 6-7 from its home in the historic Snohomish Carnegie Library building at Cedar Avenue and First Street in Snohomish for a fundraiser to help with further restoration efforts. The trees were donated by Puget Sound Energy from old tree-farm land it just cleared in Pierce County.

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 Dec. 7 (first Sunday) in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7198.

Book sale: The Friends of the Arlington Library hold a book and bake sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 10 at the library, 105 N. Washington Ave.

Blood drive: Puget Sound Blood Center will be at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 10. Call 800-398-7888 to make an appointment to donate.

Darth Vader photos: Bobakhan Toys again offers photos with Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Stormtroopers, Imperial Officers and more in a fundraiser for the Volunteers of America, 12-4 p.m. Dec. 13 at 2916 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Cost is a can of food for the food bank. More info: “Bobakhan Food Drive” on Facebook.com.

Trees for Salmon: The Adopt A Stream Foundation again offers its wild Holiday Trees for Salmon sale, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Northwest Stream Center, located in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. There will be 200 trees of different varieties, from 3 to 6 feet, with costs raging from $35 to $50. Trees returned after the holiday season will be planted next to salmon streams in spring 2015. Purchase includes a 2015 membership to Adopt A Stream Foundation. More info: www.streamkeeper.org.

Hunt for Hunger: A scavenger hunt in Marysville to raise money for Operation Marysville Community Christmas and the Marysville Food Bank is set to kick off at 3 p.m. Dec. 13 from Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Road. Find 30 places on a map to rack up points. Cost is $10 per individual, $15 per team. More info: 425-238-6273, www.runningtogivewa.com.

Cookies: The Chapter IM P.E.O. annual Christmas cookie sale is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 13 and 12-3 p.m. Dec. 14 at J Matheson Gifts Kitchen and Gourmet, 2615 Colby Ave., Everett. Proceeds benefit the local Philanthropic Educational Organization’s projects, including an educational loan fund, International Peace Scholarship, continuing education program, Scholar Awards, Star Scholarship and Cottey College.

Hospice volunteers: Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County, 2731 Wetmore Ave., Everett, holds its next volunteer information session on Dec. 17 (third Wednesday). Registration required. More info: Joanie at 425-261-4815 or Joan.Hemm@providence.org.

Toy drive: The Everett Fire Department’s annual toy drive to benefit Christmas House is underway. Drop off new, unwrapped toys through Dec. 17 at local fire stations (3619 Rucker Ave., 2201 16th St., 1600 Madison St., 5920 Glenwood Ave., 9520 Evergreen Way and 11221 Silver Lake Road).

Santa photos: A popup Santa Photo Shop will be available weekends in December (12-6 p.m. Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Sundays) at 111 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Photo packages cost from $15 to $45. Proceeds benefit the Edmonds Food Bank. More info: Pam Stuller at Walnut Street Coffee, 206-914-1753, or Kimberly Koenig at Rogue Boutique, 206-679-2182.

Tree sales: The Oak Harbor Lions Club’s Christmas tree sale fundraiser runs daily, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. through Dec. 23 — or when sold out — at the park across from the Chamber of Commerce, 32630 Highway 20.

Wreath sales: ReNewWorks Home and Decor Store is making and selling wreaths for the holiday season. Wreaths can be purchased online at www.renewwrks.com/Wreaths. Buyers can choose between a basic wreath ($20) or a deluxe wreath ($30). Both are about 20 inches and made with live branches. Portions of the proceeds go to support local nonprofit Housing Hope and HopeWorks Social Enterprises. More info: 425-347-6556.

Jail volunteers: The Snohomish County Corrections facility seeks volunteers for a variety of roles, including leading Bible studies and facilitating Alcoholic Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings. A questionnaire, application and criminal and background check are required, as well as an orientation. More info: Susie McQueen, 425-388-3295.

Food drive: Granite Falls High School student leaders have launched their annual food drive. Drop off donations at the high school (1401 100th St. NE) during regular school hours. Checks should be made payable to “Granite Falls High School Food Drive.” More info: fooddrive@gfalls.wednet.edu or Eric Dinwiddie at edinwidd@gfalls.wednet.edu or 360-283-4393.

Pajamas, gifts: Holly House seeks donations for both boys and girls of new pajama bottoms (ages 8-17), new and unwrapped gifts including sports equipment (ages 6-17), and stocking stuffers (ages 6-12). Donations can be brought to any drop box location. Volunteers also needed for the Dec. 13 distribution event. More info: hollyhouseforkids.blogspot.com.

Toy drive: The Edmonds Historical Museum is accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots through Dec. 13. The toy drive coincides with a “Toys of Yesteryear” exhibit. The museum is open 1-4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday at 118 Fifth Ave. N. More info: www.historicedmonds.org.

Christmas House: Volunteers are needed for Christmas House, particularly on weekdays in December and on move-out day, Dec. 27. Learn more at www.christmas-house.org. Cash donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 717, Everett, WA 98206. More info: 425-338-2273.

Blanket drive: Visitor information centers at Heritage Park, 19921 Poplar Way in Lynnwood, and in Snohomish, 1301 First St., are collecting new, warm blankets. Collection boxes are located in the lobbies. More info: Stacey Pfeiffer, stacey@snohomish.org.

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.

Holiday help: The Marysville Community Food Bank seeks volunteers as well as donations for its Christmas food baskets and Christmas toy store. More info: 360-658-1054, or Cha at 360-659-4659 to volunteer at the December toy store.

Light a light: Donate $5 per light on a living fir tree to benefit the City of Edmonds Youth Scholarship Fund. The fundraiser runs through Jan. 2. Donation forms are available by calling 425-771-0268, or pick up a form from the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds.

Food drive: Maris and Associates holds a winter food drive through Dec. 23 from its office, open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays at 10512 19th Ave. SE, Suite 101, Everett. Food, paper goods, cleaning supplies, personal care items, pet food, toys, gift cards and monetary donations all benefit the Volunteers of America Everett Food Bank. Perishable food accepted 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Cans for Christmas: Aluminum and steel cans as well as other scrap metals can be taken to Ace Metal Recycling, 11110 Mukilteo Speedway in Mukilteo, with proceeds donated to Cocoon House in Everett. Mention “Cans for Christmas.” The Allen family of Everett organizes this annual fundraiser. More info: 509-760-6423.

Drivers: The kitchen at the Camano Center (606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island) is in need of a volunteer on Wednesdays. The Camano Center is in need of several volunteer drivers to provide seniors with rides to medical appointments. A volunteer with general medical knowledge is also needed for the Adult Day Program, and there are a few volunteer positions available at the Second Chance Thrift Shop. More info: 360-387-0222.

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: The Salt of the Earth 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, senior director of Basic Services, at 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 donations and volunteers. The food bank is at 18810 59th Drive NE. Send checks to 16821 Smokey Point Blvd., PMB 224, Arlington, WA 98223. 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.

Assistance

Hats for Kids: Lowell Community Food Bank will distribute hats for kids, from newborns to teens, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 6 at 5218 S. Second Ave., Everett. Families of children who need a warm hat for winter are invited to come. More info: 206-240-0676, lowellfoodbank@gmail.com.

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. Dec. 16 (first and third Tuesdays) with a trained family care giver specialist at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. More info: 360-363-8450.

Caregiver support, Lynnwood: A family caregiver support group meets next from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 (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. Dec. 8 (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, Lynnwood: Meets next from 1-2:30 p.m. Dec. 19 (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 Dec. 13 (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. Dec. 11 (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. Dec. 8 (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.

Vision Loss Support Group: A group for the blind and visually impaired meets next at 10 a.m. Dec. 15 (third Monday) at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8780.

Seniors

Peer support group: Meets next 10:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 10 (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. Dec. 11 (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 Dec. 11 (second Thursday) at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 216 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. Dec. 9-10 (second Tuesday and 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.

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.