Community Extra: Calendar

Events

Book sale: The Friends of the Edmonds Library holds its annual book sale, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St. Thousands of donated books, CDs, DVDs and more. Donation station for Edmonds 9/11 memorial building fund, too. More info: www.edmondslibraryfriends.org.

Gettysburg presentation: Ern Snook brings “The Story of Gettysburg” to the Monroe Library at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 25. The library is at 1070 Village Way. More info: 360-794-7851.

Microchip: The Camano Animal Shelter Association offers low-cost microchip clinic, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 25 at the shelter on the corner of East Camano Drive and Can Ku Road, Camano Island. Cost is $20 per chip. Cats must arrive in a carrier and dogs must be leashed. Also, learn about volunteer opportunities, visit animals and meet the staff at the open house. More info: 360-387-1902, camanoanimalshelter.org.

Magic show: Louis Foxx brings his magic show to the Snohomish Library at 2 p.m. Oct. 25. The library is at 311 Maple Ave. Magic, comedy, cowboy tricks, hand shadows and more. More info: 360-568-2898 ext. 4041.

Bug-eating terrarium: Kids ages 12-18 or in grades 6-12 are invited to learn how to create and care for a terrarium with a Sundew, a plant that eats bugs, 2 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St. Each participant will take home a carnivorous terrarium that will amaze friends and gross out family members. Registration required. More info: www.sno-isle.org, 425-771-1933.

Mushroom show: The Snohomish County Mycological Society holds its annual Mushroom Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 26 in Floral Hall at Forest Park, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. Free and open to the public. An identification class is at 1 p.m. More info: www.scmsfungi.org.

Chicken dinner: 12-2 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Roasted chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, roll, drink and dessert for $9, $8 seniors, $5 under age 12. Benefits senior center programs and services.

Poet laureate: Former Washington state Poet Laureate Kathleen Flenniken will speak about her personal history with the troubled Hanford nuclear site at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 29, at Everett Community College’s Whitehorse Hall critique space. Free and open to the public. The campus is at 2000 Tower St. More info: 425-388-9419.

Carnation Condensery: Bob Kosters, archivist for the Carnation-Nestle Company, will present the history of the Carnation milk brand in the area and the history of the Carnation Condensery that was at the site of the newly painted smokestack in Monroe during a special program meeting of the Monroe Historical Society, 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. Free and open to the public. More info: 360-217-7223, monroehistoricalsociety.org.

Breakfast, Snohomish: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Nov. 1 (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.

Halloween &harvest

Nite of 100 Pumpkins: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church (1318 East Highway 532, Camano Island) hosts its annual pumpkin carving event, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 24. Everything is provided free to carve pumpkins, play games, make s’mores and drink hot chocolate.

Haunted house: The Arlington High School FFA hosts a haunted greenhouse, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 24-25, with a less-scary option at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Tickets are $5, $4 with student ID, $3 for children under age 13.

Pumpkin carving: Arlington Hardware hosts the city’s annual pumpkin carving contest. Drop off decorated pumpkins and register 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 24 or 7-10:30 a.m. Oct. 25 at 215 N. Olympic Ave. Judging is at 11 a.m. Oct. 25 with a drawing for a bicycle from all entries at 11:30 a.m.

Harvest party, Arlington: Arlington United Church hosts a Harvest Party, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 25 at 338 N. McLeod Ave. Free events include a bouncy house, fun house and games.

Harvest party, Lynnwood: Floral Hills Cemetery holds its annual Harvest Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 25 at 409 Filbert Road. Pony and hay rides, pumpkin decorating, face painting, hot dogs, popcorn, photos. Free.

Trick-or-treat, Arlington: Many downtown businesses along Olympic Avenue will offer treats for trick-or-treaters, 12-1 p.m. Oct. 25. Falcon Ridge Fellowship hosts Trick-or-Trunk in the parking lot at City Hall, 238 N. Olympic Ave. And a costume contest follows at 1 p.m. at Legion Park, 114 N. Olympic Ave.

Pumpkin roll: Youth Dynamics sponsors the Arlington pumpkin roll, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the top of First Street hill. Roll starts at 2 p.m. All ages welcome.

Storytime: Hear spooky stories, sing monster songs and make ghoulish crafts at a Halloween Gathering, 2 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Costumes encouraged. For ages 5-11. More info: 425-493-8202, ext. 3232.

Costume carnival: The city of Mountlake Terrace Dance and Fitness Program and Kontagious Dance Company host the annual Costume Carnival, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 25 in the gym at Terrace Park School, 5409 228th St. SW. Harvest festival activities, costume contest, dancing and dance performances, snacks, games, crafts and more. Tickets are $5 or $10 per family (up to four people), at the door. Proceeds benefit the Mountlake Terrace Dance Company Scholarship Fund and the Kontagious Arts Foundation. More info: Chloe Davenport, cdavenport@ci.mlt.wa.us or 425-640-3107.

Haunted candy house: Teens ages 13-18 are invited to create faux gingerbread houses at a Haunted Edible Candy Houses event, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 29 at Hadley Hall, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington. Free. Sponsored by the Arlington Arts Council. Register by calling 360-403-3448.

FrankenToys: Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to make monsters using old, broken or discarded toys, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Snacks and prizes. More info: 425-493-8202 ext. 3231.

Haunted science: Edmonds Community College invites the community to visit the haunted STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) lab, 12-6 p.m. Oct. 31 in Monroe Hall, 6606 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Explosive (but safe) demonstrations, hands-on activities, candy launches and vortex smoke rings. Free. All ages. More info: www.edcc.edu/stem.

Trunk-or-treat: Mill Creek Parks and Recreation and Canyon Creek Church hold a Trunk-or-Treat event, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Mill Creek Annex parking lot, 15720 Main St. Admission is a nonperishable food item, per person, for donation to the Mill Creek Food Bank. Ages 12 and under.

Bazaars

Everett: The nonprofit Fairway Estates Residence Community holds its annual holiday craft bazaar and bake sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 24-25 in the Clubhouse at 1427 100th St. SW. Vendor fees benefit the community, including its charitable causes.

Mill Creek: North Creek Presbyterian Church’s annual Artisan and Craft Sale holiday boutique continues, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 24 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 25. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Hospice in St. Petersburg, Russia. The church is at 621 164th St. SE, Mill Creek. More info: 425-745-1824.

Marysville: The Afton Chapter Bazaar will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Marysville Masonic Hall, 419 Columbia Ave.

Edmonds: Daughters of the British Empire’s annual charity bazaar is set for 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Bake sale, gift items, vintage and more. Bangers and mash lunch served 11 a.m.-1 p.m. More info: 206.762.8247, www.dbeinwa.org.

Arlington: Immaculate Conception Church in Arlington holds its Autumn Bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 1. The church is at 1200 E. Fifth St. Household goods, baked goods, hand crafts, tools, fishing gear, garden items and Bargain Boutique. Lunch available. Proceeds benefit a variety of church causes, including area food banks, a back-to-school backpack program, and a Kenyan student’s tuition, among others.

Bothell: The Bothell Sons of Norway holds its annual bazaar, bake sale and luncheon, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1 at 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway. Norwegian crafts, wreaths, table arrangements, handmade items, Nordic baked goods and more. Free admission and parking. More info: 425-485-9085, www.bothellsonsofnorway.org.

Snohomish: The Snohomish United Methodist Church holds its annual bazaar 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1 with lunch available 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ladies clothing boutique, bakery and jams, floral arrangements and plants, crafts, children’s make-and-take, new and used rummage sale, children’s clothing and toys, and “The Man Cave.” Proceeds benefit missionaries, the Snohomish Food Bank and the Snohomish Community Kitchen, and others. The church is at 2400 Lake Ave. More info: 360-568-5755, snohomishumc@gmail.com.

Snohomish: Christ the King Lutheran Church holds an Alternative Christmas Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1 at 1305 Pine Ave. Local and global organizations will be selling goods or asking for donations for their causes. Buy gifts while making a difference. More info: 360-568-5704.

Mukilteo: The Holiday Art Mart is set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave. Shop unique gift items made by Washington artists. Free parking. Vendor fees went to the Mukilteo Arts Guild’s high school scholarship fund. More info: www.mukilteoarts.org.

Ways to help

Breast cancer 5K: The Arlington Taking Steps to Beat Breast Cancer 5K walk is Oct. 25. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with a Zumba warm-up and application of pink hair extensions. The walk begins at 10 a.m. and follows Olympic Avenue and the Centennial Trail. Jesse Taylor performs country music in the gazebo 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Hot dogs and brats, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., along with beer tasting starting at noon. Playa Bonita Restaurant will donate 15 percent of its proceeds for the day to the American Cancer Society. Register online at http://arlingtontakingsteps.wix.com/taking-steps. More info: stepstobeatbreastcancer@gmail.com.

MAP run: The Monroe-Sky Valley YMCA holds a Sky Valley Classic 10k, 5k or 1-mile course at 9 a.m. Oct. 25 along Main Street near Highway 203 in Monroe. Proceeds benefit the YMCA Minority Achievers Program. Register online or at any YMCA of Snohomish County branch. Youth participants “pay your age.” Shorter routes are dog and stroller friendly. Costume contest, too. More info: 360-804-2162, ymca-snoco.org/svclassic.

P.E.O. tea: Storyteller Debbie Dimitre portrays former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt at a traditional English Tea, 1 -3 p.m. Oct. 25 at Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave. Tickets are $12. All proceeds will benefit the local P.E.O., a philanthropic organization dedicated to providing educational financial aid for women. More info: Judy Hammond, 425-347-6842 or PEOChapterET@aol.com.

Socktoberfest: The annual Socktoberfest celebration is set for 6 p.m. Oct. 26 at Trinity Lutheran College, 2802 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Local residents and members of the homeless community are invited to gather to enjoy live music, bratwurst, locally brewed root beer, door prizes and more. Socks will be distributed to all in need that evening, as well as gently used shoes. Showers also will be available. New adult pairs of socks and cash donations may be donated for this year’s Socktoberfest event at locations in Everett and Stanwood. More info: www.socktoberfest.org.

Food drive: Volunteers from several organizations will kick off the Marysville All City Food Drive from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1 by collecting donations of money, food and unused toys at several local grocers and retail stores. Year-to-date food and financial donations at the food bank are down, while the number of families coming to the food bank is up 5 percent. Red barrels will stay out through the holiday season. Donations can also be dropped off at the Marysville Community Food Bank, located at 4150 88th St. NE behind St. Mary’s Catholic Church. More info: Tara Mizell, tmizell@marysvillewa.gov or 360-363-8404.

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. Nov. 1 (first Saturday, September to May) in the teen area.

Zonta auction: The Zonta Club of Everett Foundation holds its annual auction Nov. 1 at the Holiday Inn Downtown Everett. Proceeds benefit scholarships to women and grants to nonprofits working to improve women’s lives. More info: www.zontaeverett.org.

United Way: United Way of Snohomish County seeks volunteers to serve on several important internal committees. More information and a “Volunteer Inquiry Form” are online at www.uwsc.org/committees.php. Individuals interested in serving are also encouraged to attend an open house, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at United Way’s offices, 3120 McDougall Ave., Suite 200, Everett.

Vendors, Camano: The Camano Center is accepting applications for its annual holiday craft and gift bazaar, set for 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 22. Registration forms are at the Center (606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island), or online at www.camanocenter.org. More info: 360-387-0222.

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 Nov. 9 in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7198.

Bike work parties: Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop, an Everett-based nonprofit, will again give refurbished kids bikes to Christmas House and seeks help making the used bikes like new. Work parties are set for 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 10, as well as 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 15 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 6. Over 100 bikes are awaiting work. All mechanical abilities welcome. Seasoned mechanics and cleaner-uppers needed. Food provided. Sharing Wheels is at 2525 Broadway. More info: 425-252-6952, www.sharingwheels.org.

Toy drive: The Goldwing Touring Association Chapter C, an Everett-based motorcycle club known as the Evergreen Wings, holds its annual Stuffed Animal Drive to benefit Christmas House through Dec. 13. Donations of new or gently used stuffed toys (no tears, stains, broken or missing parts) of any size, shape or species can be dropped off in the blue bin at Everett Powersports, 215 SW Everett Mall Way, Everett (open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday). For pickup of larger items, contact Kathy Leon at 206-362-4250 or Kathy-Leon@comcast.net.

Camano Center: The Camano Center is in need of several volunteer drivers to provide seniors with rides to medical appointments; drivers are reimbursed 50 cents per mile. 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: Wendy, 360-387-0222.

Seniors

Medicare help: Representatives from Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors will be at the Camano Center (606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island) to provide one-on-one assistance with Medicare Open Enrollment, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 28. Appointments are required. More info: 800-422-2024 or 425-513-1900.

Flu clinic: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Medicare Part B accepted. Cash price is $31.99, exact change or check payable to Rite Aid. No credit cards. More info: 360-387-0222.

Volunteer: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), sponsored by Catholic Community Services, seeks people age 55 and over for a variety of volunteer opportunities, and specifically to help in schools as tutors, mentors or coaches. More info: John McAlpine at johnm@ccsww.org, 425-374-6374 or toll-free 888-240-8572.

Assistance

Flu shots: Flu shots will be offered 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 24 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Bring your insurance or Medicare card. Sign up at the front desk receptionist. More info: 360-653-4551.

College planning: A free seminar on financially planning for college is set for 1 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Stawood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. Registration required. More info: 360-629-3132.

Alzheimer’s caregiver support: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of those with memory loss meets 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 28 (fourth Tuesday) at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 215 W. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. More info: Donna Vande Kieft, 425-423-9571.

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.

Head injury support group: Meets next from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 4 (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.

Parkinson’s disease support group: Meets next from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 25 (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.

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.