EVENTS
Teen games: Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to compete for prizes in “Minute to Win It”-type games, 1-3 p.m. Friday at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. More info: 425-493-8202.
Pancake breakfast: The South Everett Lions’ annual pancake breakfast runs from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday at Cascade View Presbyterian Church (across from Cascade High School), 1030 E. Casino Road. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, ham, biscuits and gravy, juice, coffee and tea. Cost is $7 and benefits scholarships and community outreach. More info: 425-337-0959.
Shredding event, Marysville: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at Marysville City Hall, 1049 State Ave*. Up to six boxes of paper per household. Food bank donations accepted. More info: 360-651-0308.
Electronics recycling: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at McClain Insurance Services, 10410 19th Ave. SE, Everett. Recycle most electronics for free (computers, lap tops, monitors, tablets, TVs and cellphones). Other items require a $5 fee (printers, VCR players, stereos, microwaves and small household appliances). More info: 425-379-9200.
Healthy Kids Day: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at local YMCA of Snohomish County branches. The free community event aims to get kids moving and learning and families living healthier. Activities vary by branch.
Shredding event, Everett: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Mountain Pacific Bank, 3732 Broadway in Everett. Bring up to 50 pounds of documents. More info: 425-263-3500.
Dining at Downton: In “A Trial by Fork,” food historian Tames Alan demystifies the manners, menu and accoutrements of a formal 12-course dinner as would have been eaten upstairs at Downton Abbey before the outbreak of World War I, 2-3 p.m. Saturday at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. More info: 425-493-8202.
Artisan bread class: Learn to make artisan bread at a free workshop sponsored by the Monroe Library and set for 2 p.m. Saturday a few doors down at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. Registration required. More info: www.sno-isle.org or 360-794-7851.
Salmon barbecue: The Oak Harbor Lions Club offers a sockeye salmon barbecue lunch, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the park next to the Chamber of Commerce (32630 Highway 20). Salmon, baked beans, coleslaw, bread and drink for $13, or lighter lunch of salmon sandwich, chips and drink for $8. Proceeds benefit programs that help those who can’t afford vision or hearing care.
Pancake breakfast: The Edmonds Sons of Norway Lodge holds a pancake breakfast, 7:30 a.m.-noon May 3 at Edmonds Masonic Center, 515 Dayton St. Norwegian pancakes with strawberries and syrup, ham, juice, coffee, tea and milk for $7, and free for kids under age 5. Also live music, craft and bake sale, and free folk dancing lessons for kids 10 a.m.-noon. Proceeds benefit the Edmonds Food Bank, Ski For Light outings for mobility and sight-impaired skiers, scholarships and the Sons of Norway Foundation.
Quilt event: The Mukilteo Lighthouse Quilters host a Make ‘N Take event, 12-3 p.m. May 3 in the community meeting room at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Learn to make a fabric-pieced pot holder and take it home with you. All materials provided. Minimum age 10 to sew. More info: www.mlquilters.org.
Sailing seminar: The Everett Sail and Power Squadron offers a free seminar, “Sail Trim,” on how to use and adjust sails for optimum performance under a wide range of conditions, 1-3 p.m. May 3 at Cabela’s, 9810 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip.
Watercolor workshop: Create a spring nature journal with Molly Hashimoto, 2 p.m. May 3 at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. No art experience necessary. All supplies provided. Registration required at www.sno-isle.org. More info: 360-658-5000.
Dance benefit: Local dance students perform a “Celebrate Life: Africa” benefit to help fund local scholarships and Africa Outreach, 7:30-9:30 p.m. May 3 at the Snohomish County PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett. Admission is a suggested $15 donation. More info: 425-338-9056.
Rock show: The Everett Rock and Gem Club sponsors its annual Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 3 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 4 at the Everett Community College Student Fitness Center, 2206 Tower St., Everett. Free admission and parking. Hourly door prizes, exhibits, demonstrations, kids’ activities, silent auction and dealers. More info: 425-232-0809.
WAYS TO HELP
Park clean-up: Help tidy up the Evergreen Playfield complex in honor of Earth Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Volunteers should meet in the parking lot at 22205 56th Ave. W. Bring gloves and tools (no power equipment). Projects include painting, weed control, litter clean-up and debris removal. Groups should register in advance. Lunch follows. More info: Ken Courtmanch at 425-776-1811.
Oso Mudslide Benefit Run: The Arlington Runners Club hosts a 10K, 5K and 1-mile fun run to benefit three organizations assisting in Oso mudslide relief efforts. The event opens at 9 a.m. Saturday, with a moment of silence at 10:37 a.m. and the start at 10:45 a.m. All proceeds go to Darrington Family Support Services, Oso Mudslide Relief (Oso Community Chapel), and Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue. More info: www.ArlingtonRunnersClub.org/Oso.
Oso motorcycle ride: A benefit ride of 78 miles each way starts with breakfast, 8 a.m. Saturday at Hubb’s Pizza and Pasta, 21102 67th Ave. NE, Arlington, then heads to Darrington for a barbecue fundraiser. More info: Kristie McBride at kristie@cruzn4acure.com or 425-971-1380.
Oso Strong fundraiser: 2-9 p.m. Saturday at Buzz Inn Steak House, 5200 172nd St. NE, Arlington. Auction, raffle and performances by Jesse Taylor, Martin James and Latigo Lace.
Donations sought: A benefit dinner and silent auction are planned for Sunday at Nature’s Connection Place in Arlington. Organizers are looking for donations via businesses, help with the event and food donations. More info: 530slidebenefit@gmail.com.
Pizza for scholarships: Arlington Dollars for Scholars holds a benefit pizza party, 5-8 p.m. April 30 at Boston’s Restaurant at Smokey Point, 16918 Twin Lakes Ave., Marysville. Both pick-up orders and seating for dinner will benefit Arlington Dollars for Scholars scholarships. More info: George Boulton, flobgeo@premier1.net or 360-435-3301.
Craft vendors wanted: The nonprofit Lake Goodwin Community Club seeks craft vendors for its annual craft and garage sale, scheduled for 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 14, the same day as the annual Seven Lakes area garage sales. Cost is $30 for a six-foot table space. More info: Roger, 360-652-8025.
Dog vendors wanted: Scrub-A-Mutt will holds its annual dog wash fundraiser Aug. 16 and seeks dog-related vendors and organizations for an accompanying fair. Cost for a 10-by-10 booth space is $50 for businesses and free for nonprofit and rescue groups. More info: www.scrub-a-mutt.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.
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. May 10, 6-9 p.m. May 22, 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- and 24-inch wheels. More info: 425-971-0199.
Lake monitors needed: Snohomish County Surface Water Management seeks volunteers to collect water quality samples and record data this summer for one of the following lakes: Bryant, Cassidy, Chain, Meadow, Riley and Wagner. Training and equipment will be provided except for a boat and anchor. Volunteers would commit to a few hours each month from May through October. More info: Jennifer Oden at 425-388-3464, or www.lakes.surfacewater.info.
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.
SENIORS
Healthy Living Fair: Edmonds Senior Center hosts a CarePartners Healthy Living Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday. Free admission, screenings and giveaways, with first 200 seniors also getting a free lunch. The Senior Center is at 220 Railroad Ave. More info: Michelle at 425-774-5555, ext. 108.
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. No experience needed. The current session runs through May 21. 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
Mobile CSO: The state Department of Social and Health Services Mobile Community Service Office is coming to Everett on Monday. DSHS and Division of Child Support staff will be on hand for application interviews for food and cash as well as yearly reviews, and to answer questions on active cases or about any other DSHS services. The van will be on hand 12-5 p.m. at the Department of Corrections, 8625 Evergreen Way, Suite 108, Everett.
Advance care planning: The Snohomish County Health Leadership Coalition offers “Your Life, Your Wishes” palliative care workshops at local YMCA branches. Space is limited and registration is required. The last session is set for 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. May 2 at the Mukilteo YMCA (425-493-9622).
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.
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. May 6 (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.
NAMI Connection: A National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection recovery support group will begin meeting 7-8:30 p.m. May 8 (second Thursday) in the conference room at Lake Stevens Fire Station 82, 9811 Chapel Hill Road, to serve northeastern Snohomish County. NAMI Connection offers free, confidential and safe support for those living with mental health challenges. More info: Kathy, 206-218-6449.
Parkinson’s disease support group: Meets next from 2-4 p.m. April 26 (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.
* Correction, April 25, 2014: This article originally included an incorrect location for the shredding event.
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