EVENTS
Jazz Connection: The Rotary Club of Edmonds Daybreakers is sponsoring the annual Edmonds Jazz Connection Festival, to be held Saturday in downtown Edmonds. Proceeds from the event go to scholarships, clinics and instrument and instruction costs for promising young musicians. The festival highlights award-winning high school jazz programs from the area. More info: www.jazzconnection.org.
Nature walk: Tour the wetlands at the headwaters of Narbeck Creek, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at the Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary in Everett. Register in advance by calling 425-316-9892. Cost is $5 for Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $7 for non-members.
Magic of music Join composer and pianist Amy Rubin for an exploration of the creative process through an interactive concert, culminating in a group-directed improvisation with Rubin at the piano, 2-3 p.m. Saturday at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. More info: 425-493-8202.
Cruzin to Colby: The nonprofit Seattle Rod-tiques car club hosts this annual event that benefits local charities. See hot rods, customs, trucks, classics and bikes in the Car Show and Shine along Colby Avenue in downtown Everett from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday. The event is free. More info: www.seattlerod-tiques.com.
Rock on: Snohomish High School Jam Club presents “60 Years of Rock … and more,” 7 p.m. May 30 in the Performing Arts Center at Snohomish High School, 1316 Fifth St. Members of the club will be performing songs from every decade since the birth of rock-n-roll in 1954. Tickets are $5 at the door. The bulk of the proceeds will benefit Oso mudslide victims.
Waterfront Festival: The Edmonds Rotary Waterfront Festival, a fundraiser for charitable projects of the Edmonds Rotary Club, is set for 3-10 p.m. May 30, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. May 31 and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. June 1 at the Port of Edmonds Marina, 336 Admiral Way. Admission is $3, with children age 12 and under free. Entertainment, demonstrations, food, rides, arts and crafts, marine industry vendors and more. More info: www.edmondswaterfrontfestival.com.
CASA Flea Market: CASA, the Camano Animal Shelter Association, holds its annual Flea Market fundraiser, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 31 at the Camano Center, 141 E. Camano Drive on Camano Island. Treasures for sale, hot dogs available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and animal shelter tours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More info: www.camanoanimalshelter.org, 360-387-1902.
Cemetery tour: Local historian Warner Blake offers a guided tour of the GAR Cemetery, 10-11:30 a.m. May 31 at 8601 Riverview Road, Snohomish. Suggested donation is $10 and benefits the Snohomish Historical Society. The tour will discuss the famous founders of Snohomish along with some surprises.
Fishing derby: The Sultan Sportsmen’s Club holds its annual fishing derby for kids ages 2-14, 10 a.m.-noon May 31 at Ed Boucher’s ponds located on East Wisteria Lane in Sultan. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Prizes will be given. More info: 360-793-7764.
Darrington Day: The annual Darrington Day festival is set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 31. There will be music and a craft market in Old School Park, historical walks, business specials including pulled pork sandwiches, an art show at Mansford Grange and more. Signs will be posted showing events. More info: darringtonwatourism.com.
Bazaar and Downton fashion: Stanwood Senior and Community Center is presenting a spring bazaar along with a Tea Luncheon and Downton Abbey fashion show, noon-2 p.m. May 31 for $10. Reservations required for the tea and fashion show. The center is at 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood. More info: 360-629-7403.
Community Day: Naval Station Everett will host a Community Day on May 31, inviting the community to tour three U.S. Navy ships from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Entry to the event and ship tours will be free and open to the public. For security details and more information, call 425-304-5665 or go to www.facebook.com/NavalStationEverett.
Watershed Fun Fair: Explore Edmonds Marsh, a native plant demonstration garden, a low-tide beach walk, geocaching, kids activities and more at the annual Edmonds Watershed Fun Fair, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 31. Multiple locations with shuttle bus transportation every 20 minutes. Park downtown or at the Willow Creek Fish Hatchery, 95 Pine St. Free. More info: www.discovery.edmondswa.gov.
Human trafficking talk: Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles will discuss “Human Trafficking in Washington: From the Historic Mercer Maids to Sexual Exploitation in Internet Ads,” 7:15 p.m. May 31 at Embassy Suites, 20610 44th Ave., Lynnwood. The Humanities Washington program is sponsored by the League of women Voters of Snohomish County. Free and open to the public. More info: For more information contact: Michelle Valentine at 425-350-5969 or emvalentin@aol.com.
WAYS TO HELP
Clothes donations: Lowell Community Food Bank seeks donations of clothing for a fundraiser. Following the clothing drive, Clothes for the Cause will pick up the donations and provide the food bank with the total of its fundraising effort, measured in dollars per pound. Drop off donations 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 14 or Tuesdays by appointment. The food bank is in the basement of River of Life Community Church at 5218 S. Second Ave., Everett. More info: lowellfoodbank@gmail.com.
Viva Color: The annual volunteer planting event runs 9-11 a.m. May 31 on Mukilteo Boulevard near Forest Park. A shuttle will run from View Ridge Plaza, at the intersection of Olympic and Mukilteo boulevards and Dogwood Drive. Register on site on the day of event. More info: everettwa.org/parks and click “events” or call 425-257-8300 ext. 2.
Oso rescuers: Local, Loyal and Oso Caring, a fundraiser to benefit the Oso Fireman’s Association’s Oso Mudslide 2014 Fund, is set for 1-7 p.m. May 31 at Rhodes River Ranch, 22016 Entsminger Road, Arlington. Live music, silent auction and more. More info: osocaring.com.
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 June 1 (first Sunday) in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7198.
Bike work parties: Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop will be having the Kids Bike Swap on June 8 and seeks volunteers to help at a series of work parties (no experience required): 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 1, and 6-9 p.m. June 4. Snacks provided. Donations of kids’ bikes also are needed, especially ones with 20-inch wheels. More info: 425-971-0199.
Beach docents: Edmonds Parks and Recreation seeks volunteer Beach Docents this summer at the Olympic Beach Visitor Station. The station is open 12-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and weekdays if staffing is available. Meet and share ideas with visitors, help preserve Edmonds’ waterfront beauty, and learn about tidepool plants and animals. Application deadline is June 16 and training begins June 19. If interested, contact Sally Lider at 425-771-0227 or sally.lider@edmondswa.gov.
Arts Festival volunteers: Volunteers are needed to help with the Edmonds Arts Festival, which is set for June 13-15. Help is needed with a variety of tasks before, during and after the festival, as well as planning throughout the year. More info: www.edmondsartsfestival.com/volunteers.
Host families: Host families are needed for high school foreign exchange students attending school locally in 2014-15 through the nonprofit International Student Exchange and Cultural Academic Student Exchange programs. More info: Robin Scott at 425-231-3220 or robinlscott@hotmail.com.
Drivers needed: Concern for Neighbors Food Bank seeks volunteers with good driving records to help with collecting food donations. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license, be at least 25 years old and able to lift about 40 pounds. More info: 425-778-7227, Concern4NeighborsFoodBank@yahoo.com.
Fabric donations: The Clothing and Textile Advisors of Snohomish County seek donations of fabric, notions, trims, patterns, related books, magazines, yarn and needlework items for its fourth annual Fabric Sale on June 21 to benefit Camp Stitch-a-Lot and other community sewing programs. Donations will be accepted 2-8 p.m. June 20 in the McCollum Park Education building behind the WSU Extension office at 600 128th St. SE, Everett. To donate ahead of time, contact Rita at 425-483-3594 (south Snohomish County), Julie at jameanor@gmail.com (central Snohomish County), or Midge at 425-319-3351 (north Snohomish County).
Stanwood Camano center: The Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center, at 9612 271st St. NW in Stanwood, seeks a variety of volunteers. No experience necessary. The Center is open 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays. More info: Janet at 360-629-5257 or janet@stanwoodcamanoresources.org.
Camano Center: The Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road on Camano Island, seeks a variety of volunteers. More info: 360-387-0222.
Senior center, Arlington: The Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd. in Arlington, has volunteer opportunities. More info: 360-653-4551 or program@stillycenter.com.
Tutor: Everett Community College’s Adult Literacy Center seeks volunteers who can tutor adult learners two or more hours per week in reading, writing, basic math and English as a second language. Volunteers must be patient, have good literacy skills and be sensitive to a variety of learning styles and cultural backgrounds. Tutoring times and locations are flexible. Training is free with a six-month commitment. More info: vlp@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9524.
Assist cancer patients: The Cancer Resource Center at the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership seeks volunteers to work weekly four-hour shifts meeting with cancer patients and caregivers to provide support. Drivers also are needed to get cancer patients to treatments and appointments. Volunteers use their own vehicles and get mileage reimbursement. More info: Jerri Wood, 425-322-1114 or jerri.wood@cancer.org.
Help out at Habitat store: Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County seeks volunteers to help staff the store in four-hour shifts between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The store is at 2302 Broadway, Everett. The store also accepts donations of building materials, household items and furniture by appointment. More info: 425-903-4430 or www.habitatsnohomish.org.
Hospital gift shop, Monroe: The gift shop at Valley General Hospital in Monroe needs reliable volunteers to work three-hour shifts. The gift shop is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. More info: Janie, vghgiftshop@gmail.com.
Hospital gift shop, Everett: The nonprofit Providence General Children’s Association needs volunteers at the Providence Regional Medical Center Pacific campus gift shop, located at the Women’s and Children’s Pavilion, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett, for four-hour shifts, day or evening, one or more times per month. Gift shop proceeds benefit Northwest children in need. Must complete hospital volunteer forms, TB test, background check and training. More info: PGCA president Julie Dickson, 425-339-1398.
Assist with equine: All Breed Equine Rez-Q in Marysville seeks a variety of volunteers. More info: 425-263-6390, 206-933-0327, allbreedhorserescue.com.
Help wildlife, Arlington: Sarvey Wildlife Care Center, located in Arlington, seeks volunteers to help in its wildlife care clinic. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. More info: www.sarveywildlife.org or info@sarveywildlife.org.
Help wildlife, Lynnwood: PAWS Wildlife Center in Lynnwood seeks volunteer wildlife care assistants. More info: www.paws.org/wildlife-volunteer-care-assistant.html or volunteers@paws.org.
Humane Society: HappyPaws Farm, a no-kill, farm-like shelter in Arlington, has a variety of volunteer opportunities. Donations also are accepted, such as gift cards to pet stores, dog heating pads, pet food and more. More info: 360-652-5844, hmnsoc@aol.com, www.saveourdogsandcats.org.
Book sale donations: The Friends of the Edmonds Library seeks donations to its ongoing book sale, including gently used books, CDs, videos, DVDs, sheet music, magazines and computer software. Proceeds from the ongoing sale benefit the Edmonds Library and the scholarship fund. A drop box for donations is in the foyer of the library, at 650 Main St.
SENIORS
Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program applications are now available at www.sssc.org and at local senior centers. Eligible low-income seniors receive $40 worth of checks to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at authorized farmers markets or farm stands. Applications must be postmarked by June 13 and will be distributed by random selection. More info: Senior Services Nutrition Program at 425-347-1229.
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 started Thursday. 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.
Double-deck pinochle: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 4 p.m. Thursdays at Scriber Gardens/GenCare, 6024 200th St. SW, Lynnwood. More info: Carla, 425-771-5471.
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. May 27 (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 Monte Cristo rooms at Providence Pacific Campus, 916 Pacific Ave., 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. June 3 (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. May 24 (fourth Saturday) at the Rainier Room, 1330 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 425-327-9401.
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.
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