EVENTS
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.
PED talk: Archbishop Murphy High School hosts a free presentation from the Taylor Hooton Foundation on the dangers of using performance-enhancing drugs, 7 p.m. Nov. 3 in the gym, on the campus at 12911 39th Ave. SE, Everett. More info: 425-379-6363.
Veterans assembly: A live webcast of a Veterans Day assembly at Northshore Christian Academy in Everett will be held at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 5. The assembly includes a slideshow, student choir and orchestra, and guest speaker Billy Wheeler, an Everett Fire chaplain, Calvary Everett pastor and former Marine. More info: www.northshorechristianacademy.org/livewebcast.
Safety talk: Dara Salmon of the Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management presents “Safety Strategies: Preparing for Winter Storm Weather,” 7-8 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. More info: 360-794-7851.
Cinema talk: “American Indians in Cinema: Portrayals and Participation, Onscreen and Behind the Scene” with Lance Rhoades will be held 5:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Hibulb Cultural Center, 6410 23rd Ave. NE, Tulalip. Free. More info: www.hibulbculturalcenter.org or Mary Jane Topash at 360-716-2657.
Breakfast, Edmonds: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Nov. 7 (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.
Flannel boards: Learn how to make favorite stories come to life with fun flannel shapes at a Flannel Story Workshop, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 7 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. Materials and preschool activities provided. For children and families. More info: 360-794-7851.
Veterans program: The Senior Adult Ministries of First Baptist Church of Everett invites the public to a short Veterans Day program, 1 p.m. Nov. 7. Veterans are encouraged to wear their uniforms. Cake and coffee reception follows. Free; donations accepted for the Seattle VA Fisher House. The church is at 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett. More info: 425-259-9166.
Boeing talk: “Trailblazers: The Women of The Boeing Company,” a presentation and panel discussion based on the book by Betsy Case, will be held 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Nov. 8 in Woodway Hall, room 202 at Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Free. Sign up at www.edcc.edu/events. Complimentary coffee and refreshments will be served.
Recycling event: Thrivent Financial for Lutherans sponsors a free recycling and paper shredding event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8 at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 23406 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Appliances, computers, printers and more are accepted. A full list is at http://1greenplanet.com. Paper shredding, too. Free but donations welcome. More info: Katherine, 425-672-9080.
Family concert: Joe and Paula McHugh perform “Shakin’ Down the Acorns,” a show with captivating stories and toe-tapping fiddle and banjo tunes, 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. More info: 360-568-2898 ext. 4041.
Crab feed: The Lake Stevens Lions Club holds a crab feed, 4:30-7 p.m. Nov. 8 at North Lake Middle School, 2202 123rd Ave. NE, Lake Stevens. Tickets are $30, available at the door.
HALLOWEEN &HARVEST
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. Cool 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.
Scarecrow winners: Winners of the Edmonds Scarecrow Festival will be announced at a special reception, 6 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Edmonds Historical Museum, 118 Fifth Ave. N. Light refreshments. Voting wraps up at 6 p.m. Nov. 1 at www.historicedmonds.org.
BAZAARS
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.
Everett: Temple Beth Or’s annual gift bazaar is set for 12-4 p.m. Nov. 2 at 3215 Lombard Ave. Holiday gifts, gift cards and a complete line of Hanukkah items. More info: Gerry at 206-412-3826.
Darrington: A Thanksgiving and Christmas bazaar is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Mansford Grange, 1265 Railroad Ave. Booths, Santa pictures, prize drawings, raffle.
Stanwood: The Warm Beach Senior Community bazaar is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7-8 at 20420 Marine Drive. Books, bake shop, farmers market, gifts, Christmas House toys, and Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, plus homemade pie and coffee. Proceeds will help repair sidewalks in the nonprofit community.
Everett: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church holds a Holiday Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8 at 215 Mukilteo Blvd. Gift basket auction, homemade goodies and crafts, lunch and refreshments, homemade lefse, and more. Proceeds benefit All Aboard Arts, a program for disabled adults in Everett, as well as Lutheran World Relief. More info: 425-252-0413.
Everett: The annual Mukilteo School District Craft Fair, with more than 80 vendors, is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8 at Mariner High School, 200 120th Ave. W. Admission is 50 cents. Proceeds from admission, table fees and a raffle benefit scholarships for Mukilteo School District high school seniors.
Edmonds: The Edmonds Senior Center holiday bazaar is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8. Unique and handmade items, jewelry, clothing, crocheted and knits, photography, household decor and more. Lunch available. The senior center is at 220 Railroad Ave.
Everett: The Assistance League of Everett Kitty Young Auxiliary’s holiday bazaar is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8 at Evergreen Middle School, 7621 Beverly Lane. Fifty vendors on hand. Proceeds benefit the league’s charitable work to help Snohomish County school kids.
Marysville: Marysville United Methodist Church holds a holiday bazaar, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8 at 5600 64th St. NE. Proceeds benefit Kloz 4 Kidz.
Stanwood: The Stanwood Community and Senior Center holds its annual holiday crafts, gifts and baked goods sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8. The center is at 7430 276th St. NW. Also, reserve a spot at the Tea Room with refreshments, Faux Fashion Creations, and Stanwood’s Sewing Club. More info: 360-629-7403.
WAYS TO HELP
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.
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.
Park fundraiser: The Camano Island Chamber of Commerce and sponsor Angel of the Winds Casino hold a Chili Chowder Cook-Off, 3-7 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road. Admission is $10 at the door for 10 tastings and more. Proceeds from a live auction benefit upkeep and maintenance of Freedom Park, a nonprofit community park. Free shuttle from the parking lot at Utsalady Elementary School. More info: 360-629-7136.
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 Nov. 9 in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7198.
Housing Hope fundraiser: An Evening at Emory’s for ChildHope is set for Nov. 11 at Emory’s on Silver Lake. Tickets are $100 and benefit Housing Hope’s child development program serving homeless and low-income children and families in Snohomish County. Reservations required. More info: Kelsey Dosen at kelseydosen@housinghope.org or 425-347-6556 ext. 279, or www.housinghope.org.
Volunteer, Marysville: The Ken Baxter Community Center operated by Marysville Parks and Recreation seeks a front desk volunteer receptionist to add to the team. Four-hour shifts available. Duties include greeting patrons, answering phones, light clerical assignments, making coffee, center tours, giving out information and more. For more information, a position description and to request a volunteer form, call 360-363-8450 or email Maryke Burgess at mburgess@marysvillewa.gov.
Vendors: The Camano Center plans a craft and gift bazaar on Nov. 22. Prospective vendors should call 360-387-0222.
Clothing drive: Integrated Rehabilitation Group holds a clothing drive to benefit One Warm Coat and Clothes For Kids. Bring clean, gently used warm coats and pants and jeans (sizes 4-16 and all juniors sizes) to any of the business’ locations through Nov. 12. For a list of locations, go to www.irgpt.com/clinics/north.
ASSISTANCE
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: A family caregiver support group meets next from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 12 (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, to go 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. Nov. 10 (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.
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.
MS self-help group, Marysville: Meets next from 10:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 8 (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. Nov. 13 (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. Nov. 10 (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.
SENIORS
Driving class, Marysville: The Ken Baxter Community Center sponsors a defensive driving course open to adults age 55 and above, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 17 at Marysville Fire Station 66. Cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 non-AARP members. Registration required. More info: 360-363-8450.
Driving class, Arlington: A “55 Alive” defensive driving class is offered 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 11-12 (second Tuesday and Wednesday) at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Cost is $12 AARP members, $14 non-members. Registration required. More info: 360-653-4551.
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