Events
Chinese New Year Festival: Immerse in the Chinese culture with fireworks, crafts, games like “The Chopstick Challenge”and Mah-jongg, and dip fortune cookies into a chocolate fountain, 2 p.m. today at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. For ages 8 and older. More info: 425-493-8202.
Concert: A concert to benefit faith-based charity Legacy Outreach Center of Everett is set for 7 p.m. today at Jonn Laurenz Fine Cuts, 2802 Colby Ave., Everett. The family-friendly show features jazz, Latin, spoken word, positive hip hop and gospel artists. Suggested donation is $8. More info: Mary Butler, 425-344-0359.
Community breakfast: 8-10 a.m. Saturday (first Saturday of each month) at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. Cost is $5. Ham, sausage, eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and more. More info: 360-568-0934.
Antique sale: The Lake Stevens Senior Center holds an antique and collectibles sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Antiques, jewelry, dolls, glassware, paper dolls and more. The Senior Center is at 2302 Soper Hill Road. More info: Nola at 425-645-9528, or the Senior Center at 425-335-0345.
Model railroad show: The United NorthWest Model Railroad Club holds its annual Model Train Show and Marketplace to benefit the Snohomish County 4-H Foundation, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe. Admission is $8, $6 ages 10-17 and seniors 65 and older, and kids 9 and younger are free with paid adult. Admission is good for both days. All proceeds go to 4-H. More info: www.unwclub.org.
Movie: Watch “Hoot” at 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Northwest Stream Center, located in Snohomish County’s McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. The show is free but reservations are required by calling 425-316-8592.
Crafternoon: Families are invited to drop in from 2-4 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave., to create valentines. Special papers and embellishments provided. More info: 360-568-2898.
Genetics lecture: Come discover or review the basics of DNA, genetics and heredity at an open lecture, 3 p.m. Feb. 8 in the community room at Hadley Hall, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington. The city of Arlington Recreation class is free, and registration is not required. Led by NWBio Community instructor Candace Ronhaar. More info: 360-403-3448.
Ways to help
Blood drive: Archbishop Murphy High School will host a blood drive in its gym today and students and adults are encouraged to sign up. The annual blood drive is in memory of teacher Dawn Lawrence, who lost her battle with ovarian cancer in 2011. More info: 425-379-6363.
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 Sunday (first Sunday of each month) in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7198.
Coaches vs. Cancer: The Snohomish-Arlington high school basketball game at 7 p.m. Tuesday will double as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Halftime activities at the “Put Your PINK On” event will feature a half-court shoot-out and pop-a-shot. T-shirts and raffle tickets will be for sale. Pink pompoms also will be handed out. Arlington hosts the game; the campus is at 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd. More info: 360-618-6300.
Vendors wanted: The Snohomish Senior Center (506 Fourth St.) plans a spring bazaar April 12 and seeks vendors. Tables are $30 for the day. Applications are at the Senior Center and are expected to be posted to www.snohomishcenter.org. More info: Sheryl or Sharon at 360-568-0934.
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.
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 megan@snohomishfoodbank.org.
Salt of the Earth: 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.
Hands of Hope: 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: Volunteers are needed to help sort food (10 a.m.-noon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday), serve clients groceries (9-11 a.m. Monday and Friday and 3-6 p.m. Tuesday), pick up groceries and other tasks at Marysville Community Food Bank. The food bank is at 4150 88th St. NE, Marysville. More info: 360-658-1054, http://marysvillefoodbank.org.
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.
Baby items needed: The YWCA of Snohomish County seeks donations of disposable diapers, baby wipes, baby lotion, formula, food and baby and toddler toys. Drop donations off at the YWCA Family Village of Lynnwood, 19703 68th Ave. W. More info: Cheryl, 425-770-5931.
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.
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 volunteers for lunch clean-up, driving for Medical Rides and Meals on Wheels, and to help at the Thrift Shop. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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. More info: Amber Guinotte at 425-404-2227 or amber.guinotte@cancer.org. Drivers also are needed to get cancer patients to treatments and appointments. Road to Recovery volunteers use their own vehicles and get mileage reimbursement. More info: Jerri Wood, 425-404-2199 or jerri.wood@cancer.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.
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.
Veterans center: Healing Hearts In Hope Veteran Retreat Center seeks volunteers to help clean trails and organize fundraisers, among other things. The nonprofit helps veterans by providing a retreat. It is located at 28902 Mountain Loop Highway, Granite Falls. More info: Teresa, 360-691-6284 or hhhvrcfounder@netzero.com.
Seniors
Bingo: An evening of bingo, open to the public, will be held Saturday at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. Doors open at 4, early-bird at 5:15 and session starts at 5:30 p.m. Buy-in is $8 for regular games. Cafe open at 4 p.m. More info: 360-568-0934.
Diabetes workshop: A six-week workshop on “Living Well with Diabetes” will be held 1-3:30 p.m. Thursdays (Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 and March 6, 13) at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. The Senior Services of Snohomish County program is free, but space is limited. To register: Jamie, 425-265-2283.
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 at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. in Everett. No experience needed. The next five-week session starts Feb. 6. More info: 425-257-8780.
Peer support group: With Karen DeGuzman from Snohomish County Senior Services, 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 group: Plays at 12:20 p.m. the fourth Thursday 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: Edward, 425-493-2588.
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
Free clinic: The Stanwood Lions Club brings its free mobile health clinic 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Feb. 15 to the parking lot at Skagit Valley Health Clinic, 9631 269th St. NW, Stanwood. Testing will be offered for hearing, sight, glaucoma, diabetes and blood pressure. Reservations by bus from area retirement and nursing homes, individual reservations, and walk-in service will be available to anyone who can make it there. More info: 425-870-7384, www.safeharborfreeclinic.org.
Free dentistry: Lynnwood Kids Dentist and national nonprofit Dentistry from the Heart offer free dental services on Feb. 8 for children whose families cannot afford dental care. Registration is required. To sign up, call 425-774-1285 or email service@kidsdentist.com with your phone number and a description of why your family could use free dental care.
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.
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.
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. Feb. 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. Feb. 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 Feb. 8 (second Saturday) at Cascade Christian Reformed Church, 13908 51st Ave. NE. More info: Nancy Toth, 360-435-6111.
Ostomy Support Group: The United Ostomy Associations of America, Snohomish County Chapter, meets next at 1-3 p.m. Feb. 10 (second Monday) 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, 425-337-7221.
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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