Events

Rummage sale: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2100 in Everett plans a rummage sale fundraiser Aug. 22-24 at the Post, 2711 Oakes Ave.

Benefit sale: A garage sale fundraiser is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 22-24 at 1723 93rd Drive SE, Lake Stevens. Proceeds benefit Sarah’s Hope, a team participating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day 60-mile walk for breast cancer research. Monetary donations also welcome. More info: Kirk, 425-232-0756.

Mini Comic-Con: A Mini Comic-Con and Zombie Walk event is set for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Granite Falls Library, 815 E. Galena St. More info: 360-691-6087.

Board Bash: Watch skateboarders in action at Mill Creek’s Board Bash, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Mill Creek Sports Park, Skate Park, 13903 North Creek Drive. Free. More info: 425-921-5736.

Heroine talk: Author and pop-culture historian Jennifer K. Stuller will explore the significance of superwomen, cinematic warriors and heroines in modern-day mythology, 1:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Granite Falls Library, 815 E. Galena St. Free.

Raptor show: Kestrel SkyHawk of the Sarvey Wildlife Center brings a golden eagle called Hu Iyake and a supporting cast of several owls and hawks for “Raptors on the Wing,” 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Northwest Stream Center at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost is $7 for Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $10 for non-members. Proceeds benefit the Sarvey Wildlife Center and the Adopt A Stream Foundation’s Streamkeeper Academy. Registration required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Pancake breakfast: The Mill Creek Senior Center holds a waffle and pancake breakfast fundraiser, 8:30-11 a.m. Aug. 28 at Emeritus at Mill Creek, 14905 Bothell-Everett Highway. Waffles, pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, coffee, tea, and juice. Suggested donation is $10. More info: 425-948-7170.

Art fest: The Mukilteo Arts Guild’s Waterfront Art Festival is set for 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave. Meanwhile, artists are also sought for a Nov. 1 Art Mart. Vendor fees for both events benefit a scholarship fund. More info: www.mukilteoarts.org.

Open house: Dragons of Heaven Tattoo Studio at 16108 Ash Way, Suite 104, Lynnwood, holds a grand opening party and fundraiser. Admission is $5, with proceeds benefitting the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Also attending are local recording artist Champagne Honeybee; “Project Runway” contestant Joshua Christensen; and stylist Clorae Baca. More info: 425-743-4188.

Ways to help

Fill the Boot: Lake Stevens Firefighters’ Local 3235 concludes its Fill the Boot for MDA drive, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 22 at the intersection of Market Place and 91st Avenue.

Supply drive: Members of Junior Girl Scouts Troop 44549 are earning their Bronze Award by collecting school and art supplies for the Seattle Children’s Hospital Child Life Department. Scout volunteers will be collecting donations of new and unwrapped supplies, games and gift cards 2-4:30 p.m. Aug. 24 and 4-6:30 p.m. Aug. 26-27 outside the Mill Creek Staples, 16232 Bothell-Everett Highway. A party and supply drive also will be held 1-4 p.m. Sept. 6 at North Creek Park, 1011 183rd St. SE. For the party, RSVP by Aug. 31 to corriewilder@gmail.com.

Blood drive: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Call 800-398-7888 to make an appointment to donate.

Vendors: The Stillaguamish Senior Center’s annual bazaar is set for Oct. 11. Potential vendors can contact DJ Winebrinner for rental forms. The Senior Center is at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. More info: 360-653-4551 ext. 228.

Crafters: Crafters are wanted for the Assistance League of Everett, Kitty Young Auxiliary’s holiday bazaar, to be held Nov. 8 at Evergreen Middle School, 7621 Beverly Lane, Everett. More info: Shirley Olsen at contact@assistanceleagueofeverett.org.

Bird Fest: The Puget Sound Bird Fest returns to Edmonds Sept. 5-7 and seeks volunteers to help at the registration table, to monitor speakers and help with kids activities. More info: Sally Lider, 425-771-0227, sally.lider@edmondswa.gov.

Camano Center: The Camano Center is in need of several volunteer drivers to provide seniors with rides to medical appointments, and some to deliver Meals-on-Wheels. A volunteer with general medical knowledge also is 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.

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.

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: The Snohomish Community Food Bank needs reliable volunteers to assist with various duties. More info: Elizabeth Grant at 360-568-7993 or volunteer@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 to volunteer at schools, food banks, homeless shelters, the court system and more. More info: John McAlpine at johnm@ccsww.org, 425-374-6374 or 888-240-8572.

Seniors

Medicare 101: Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisor Hal Howard will discuss Medicare and the the various Medicare Advantage plans, Medigap and prescription drug plans, 1 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Find out what’s new for 2015 or changes that might be coming. Register by calling 360-653-4551 or sign up at the reception desk.

Senior Center Month: The Stillaguamish Senior Center kicks off Senior Center Month (September) at 11 a.m. Aug. 29 with Snohomish County Executive John Lovick as guest speaker. The Senior Center is at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. More info: 360-653-4551.

Balance class: Learn about fall hazards and change your thinking about inactivity at a free, eight-session “Matter of Balance” workshop, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays through Sept. 8 at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 East Riverside Drive, Bothell. Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes. The class is designed for anyone who has become less active due to fear of falling, uses assistive devices or has had a fall. Registration is required. More info: Glen at 425-286-1029.

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. The current session began July 31. Non-Group Health Medicare members can take the class for $30 (three days a week for five weeks). More info: 425-257-8780.

Driving safety class, Arlington: A “55 Alive” defensive driving class is offered 9 a.m.-1 p.m. the third Tuesday and Wednesday of each month 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.

Peer support group: 10:30-11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. More info: 360-653-4551.

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.

Scrabble, Snohomish: A group plays at 12:30 p.m. every Monday at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. All ages welcome.

Scrabble group: Plays at 12:15 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Age 50 and older. More info: 425-334-2878.

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.

Friendship Club: A group of senior citizens meets for lunch the second Thursday of each month 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.

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.

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. Aug. 26 (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. Sept. 2 (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.

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.