Community Extra: Calendar

Halloween &harvest

Howloween: Kids are invited to trick or treat 12-4 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Everett Animal Shelter, 333 Smith Island Road. Pick up treats for your pets, too. Photo booth. More info: www.everettwa.gov/animals.

Haunted STEM lab: Edmonds Community College invites the community to visit the haunted STEM lab, 12-6 p.m. Oct. 30 in Monroe Hall, 6606 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. See explosive (but safe) demonstrations and participate in hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering and math. Free. All ages. More info: www.edcc.edu/stem.

Lagoon creature: Learn more about the dragonfly, an underwater predator, then watch the 1954 black and white film the “Creature From the Black Lagoon,” 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost is $3 Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $5 nonmembers. Reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Hometown Halloween: Arlington holds a Hometown Halloween celebration Oct. 31 with a pumpkin decorating contest at Arlington Hardware (1 p.m.), harvest party at Arlington United Church (11 a.m.-3 p.m.), trick or treating along Olympic Avenue (12-1 p.m.), costume contest at Legion Park (1 p.m.), pumpkin roll on First Street Hill (1:30 p.m.) and more. More info: arlingtonwa.gov.

Treats, Snohomish: Trick or treat in historic downtown Snohomish, 3-5 p.m. Oct. 31 with a Kids Haunted House, 4-7 p.m. More info: www.historicdown townsnohomish.org.

Treats, Marysville: Trick or treat the merchants in downtown Marysville, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Costumes optional but bring a container to collect goodies.

Treats, Mill Creek: Treats on Main Street runs 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 31 along Main Street at Mill Creek Town Center. The road will be closed for the event.

Treats, Edmonds: Trick or treat downtown, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31. Streets will be closed around the fountain to cars and participating merchants will hand out treats from the front of their businesses. Music, fun and goodies. More info: 425-670-1496.

Treats, Bothell: Bothell will close Main Street downtown for safe trick or treating among local businesses, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31 between Highway 527 and 102nd Avenue NE.

Pool party: A Halloween Spooktakular runs 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Snohomish Aquatic Center, 516 Maple Ave. Costume contest, apple bobbing, photo booth, swimming and more. Tickets are $7, at the door. More info: 360-568-8030.

Halloween Festival: The Lake Stevens Family Center hosts a Downtown Safe Halloween, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 31 along Main Street with a costume parade, not-so-haunted house, carnival games, trick or treating and more. More info: www.lakestevensfamily center.org/events.html.

Party, Darrington: The Darrington Halloween Party will be held 5-11 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Mansford Grange, 1265 Railroad Ave. Bring a potluck dish. Music, dancing, costume contest and creative dish contest. All ages.

Fall Festival: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at Zion Church, 330 Union Ave., Snohomish. Games, prizes, candy and snacks. All are welcome. Free.

Trunk or Treat, Mill Creek: Mill Creek and Canyon Creek Church hold a Trunk or Treat event, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 31 in the Mill Creek City Hall Annex Parking Lot, 15720 Main St.

Harvest Party: 1-4 p.m. Nov. 7 at Cascade Christian Reformed Church, 13908 51st Ave. NE, Marysville. Games, crafts, specialty vendors, treats, and a bouncy house. More info: www.facebook.com/cascadecrc.

Events

Housing Hope tour: The Monroe Family Village officially opens Oct. 30 and a ceremony and tours will be held starting at 12 p.m. The new 47-unit housing complex, at 17428 W Main St., will serve homeless and low-income families with children. More info: 425-347-6556.

Candy buy-back: Bourne Orthodontics will pay $4 per pound of Halloween candy, with $2 going to the local Boys &Girls Club and YMCA. The candy will be donated to overseas troops, homeless shelters and others. The buy-back is Nov. 2 and 4 at the Marysville office (815 State Ave., Suite 3) and Nov. 3 and 5 in Lake Stevens (9633 Market Place, Suite 104). Limit 25 pounds per person. More info: 360-659-0211 or 425-334-4053.

Family Bingo: 3:30 p.m. Nov. 1 and Nov. 8 at the Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW. Snacks and beverages available.

Candy buy-back: Lynnwood Kids Dentist will pay $1 per pound of Halloween candy during a buy-back, 4-6 p.m. Nov. 5 at 18833 28th Ave. W, Suite B. Limit 5 pounds per child; candy must be unopened. Candy will be donated to troops serving overseas through Operation Gratitude. The Tooth Fairy also will be in attendance. More info: 425-361-0136.

History event: Historic Everett holds a buffet dinner and program, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Anchor Pub, 1001 Hewitt Ave. Steve Bertrand discusses “The Everett Massacre: Evolution of a Class War.” Trivia, open mic and a walk to the foot of Hewitt Avenue accompanied by bagpipe music follows. Cost is $20. Drink specials for union members. More info: www.historiceverett.org.

Breakfast, Edmonds: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Nov. 6 (and every Friday) at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Pancakes, strawberry compote, eggs, ham, biscuits and sausage gravy, beverages. Cost is $5.

TEDx: TEDxSnoIsleLibraries will be held 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts (410 Fourth Ave. N). There is a wait list for seats in Edmonds. There are live video broadcast sites at ten libraries, Arlington City Council chambers, Edmonds Community College Black Box Theatre, Everett Community College, and the Snohomish County PUD Auditorium. The all-day event combines live speakers and selected TEDTalks videos to spark discussion and connections. The theme is “Creating New Futures.” More info: sno-isle.org/tedx.

Breakfast, Snohomish: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Nov. 7 (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.

Rock show: The Maplewood Rock and Gem Club Fall Show is set for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 8 at 8802 196th St. SW, Edmonds. Free admission. Raffles, displays, demonstrations, children’s beading, and fundraiser sale. More info: www.maplewood rockclub.com.

Genealogy 101: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers a free beginning genealogy class, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Nov. 7 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. More info: 425-775-6267.

Veteran dedication: The Daughters of the American Revolution Marcus Whitman Chapter will host a Veteran’s Dedication at the gravesite of Robert K. Beecham, a Civil War veteran who settled in Everett, at 1 p.m. Nov. 7 at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, 4504 Broadway, Everett. Refreshments follow. More info: www.marcuswhitmannsdar.org.

Bazaars

Stanwood: The Warm Beach Senior Community bazaar runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 6 and Nov. 7 at 20420 Marine Drive. Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, bake sale, farmers market, Christmas House, ceramics, books, toys, homemade pie and coffee.

Camano Island: The Camano Island Women’s Republican Club bazaar and bake sale runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Lost Lake Clubhouse, 1469 Lake Drive. Holiday decor, crafts and more. More info: 360-387-5886.

Bothell: The Bothell Sons of Norway annual bazaar, bake sale and luncheon runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 at 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway. Norwegian crafts, sweaters, wreaths, table arrangements, Seahawks gear, Victorian scarves, jewelry and more. More info: 425-485-9085.

Mountlake Terrace: The Mountlake Terrace High School Holiday Bazaar runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7 at 21801 44th Ave. W. Over 70 local vendors with handcrafted items and gifts. Food available for purchase. Benefits the PTSA. More info: mthsbazaar@gmail.com.

Bothell: The Woodinville Holiday Craft Fair to benefit special education programs in the Northshore School District runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7 at Woodmoor Elementary School, 12225 NE 160th St. More than 80 vendors. More info: www.sepacnsd.org.

Darrington: A holiday bazaar is set for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Mansford Grange, 1265 Railroad Ave. More info: Annette, 360-436-1491.

Snohomish: Alternative Christmas Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1305 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Supporting local and global nonprofit and mission groups. Cash and checks only.

Everett: The Assistance League of Everett Kitty Young Auxiliary holiday bazaar is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7 at Evergreen Middle School, 7621 Beverly Lane. Gifts for every age, and pets too. More info: 425-252-3011.

Edmonds: The Edmonds Senior Center bazaar is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7 at 220 Railroad Ave. Vendors, bake sale, lunch available, Santa pictures ($5 for a 5-by-7), Ginger’s Pet Rescue. More info: 425-774-5555 ext. 104.

Mukilteo: The Holiday Art Mart returns, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave. Shop and enjoy original art by Washington artists. Vendor rental proceeds benefit the Mukilteo Arts Guild’s scholarship fund. More info: www.mukilteo arts.org.

Stanwood: The Stanwood Community and Senior Center fall tea luncheon, bazaar and bake sale runs Nov. 7 at 7430 276th St. NW. Sales run 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A tea room luncheon, including tea, scone, sandwich, holiday dessert and fruit, is available for $10 by reservation only (call 360-629-7403).

Edmonds: The Senior Housing Assistance Group (SHAG) Ballinger Court residents plan a fall bazaar Nov. 7 at 22707 76th Ave. W. Their varied crafts include jewelry, photographs, paintings, cards, tote bags, baked goods and more. More info: 425-771-7083.

Edmonds: The Northwest Artists’ Holiday Show runs 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7 and 8 at Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church, 8109 224th St. SW. More than 50 artists will offer their work. Admission is $3 and includes parking and childcare. More info: www.NWArtShow.org.

Ways to help

Mattress fundraiser: The Glacier Peak Band Boostes hold a mattress sale fundraiser, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 31 at Glacier Peak High School, 7401 144th Place SE, Snohomish. More info: 360-913-8870.

Boo Hop: A classic rock dance benefit for Christmas House is set for 9 p.m. Oct. 31 at Senor California restaurant, 4305 Rucker Ave. Bring an unwrapped toy. Costume contest, raffle, mini auction. All proceeds go to Christmas House. More info: tongueincheekprod@yahoo.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 on Nov. 1 (first Sunday) in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7198.

Food drive: The Marysville All-City Food Drive runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 to benefit the Marysville Community Food Bank. Donate money, food and unused toys at collection points at local stores, look for red barrels throughout the season, or drop off at the food bank at 4150 88th St. NE (mailing address P.O. Box 917, Marysville, WA 98270). 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. 7 (first Saturday, September to May) in the teen area.

Gala fundraiser: Safe Harbor Free Clinic’s annual Gala Fundraising Dinner is set for 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. Free admission with request for donation at the event. More info: 425-870-7384, www.safeharborfreeclinic.org.

Clickathon: The Everett Public Schools Foundation holds an All in for Kids Clickathon online fund drive through Oct. 31, available through www.epsfoundation.org.

Mukilteo schools: The Mukilteo Schools Foundation’s annual fundraising breakfast, featuring author Deb Caletti and GeekWire’s Todd Bishop, is set for 7:30 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Future of Flight gallery, 8415 Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo. Tickets are $50. More info: www.mukilteoschoolsfoundation.org.

Auction: The Snohomish Garden Club’s annual auction is set for 6 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. Silent auction, live auction, dessert dash. More info: Laura Hartman, 360-794-9121 or laurahartman@wildblue.net.

Donate candy: Bring unwanted Halloween candy through Nov. 16 to Scrub City, 7430 Evergreen Way, Suite 102, Everett, as part of Operation Gratitude, which sends candy to troops serving overseas. Written letters and pictures also welcome. Pickup available. More info: 425-903-3901.

Volunteers needed: Annie’s Community Kitchen, which serves free community meals Wednesday nights at Edmonds Lutheran Church, seeks volunteers. More info: annieskitchen.edmonds lutheran.org, 425-744-8090.

Clothing needed: Clothes For Kids seeks groups to hold clothing drives to replenish its supplies of new underwear, socks, winter coats and jeans for school-age children. More info: www.clothes forkids.org.

Holiday food: The Snohomish Community Food Bank is in the planning stages for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Services with expectations for feeding 350 families for each holiday. The food bank seeks groups of people who would like to pledge and collect an item and bring in 100, 200 or 350 quantity of that item, such as canned apple sauce and boxed stuffing. More info: Elizabeth Grant, 360-568-7993.

Seniors

Bingo, Snohomish: Bingo games are 5:30 p.m. first Saturdays at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. Buy-in is $8. More info: 360-568-0934.

Bingo, Everett: 12:30-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. Cost is $2 for three-on. Everybody older than 50 can participate. More info: 425-257-8780.

Bingo, Edmonds: 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Cost is 25 cents per card with prizes available. More info: 425-774-5555.

Scrabble, Everett: Plays 12:15 p.m. 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 12:30 p.m. Mondays at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. All ages welcome.

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.

Bridge, Everett: The Unsanctioned Duplicate Bridge Club has a game begin at 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and at 12 p.m. Saturdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. Age 50 and older. Cost is $1. More info: 425-257-8780.

Bridge, Arlington: The Arlington Bridge Club meets 12-4 p.m. Thursdays at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18218 Smokey Point Blvd. More info: 360-440-7029.

Assistance

Suicide loss: A Survivors of Suicide Loss support group meets the first and third Wednesday of the month starting 6-8 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. More info: www.scsuicideprevention.org.

Suicide awareness: A free SafeTALK workshop will be held 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 7 at Fire Station 99, 8117 267th St. NW, Stanwood. Ages 15 and up. Learn how to provide practical help to people with thoughts of suicide. More info: www.scsuicideprevention.org.

Mental illness, NAMI: A National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection recovery support group meets 7-8:30 p.m. second Thursdays at Verdant Health, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Free, confidential and safe support for those living with mental health challenges. More info: Kathy Chiles, 206-218-6449.