Community Extra: Calendar for Dec. 23-31, 2016

EVENTS

Black and White Ball: The Camano Center’s annual Black and White Ball is set for 7-10 p.m. Dec. 30 at 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Live music to dance by, appetizers and a Champagne toast. Tickets are $15, $8 for students and $40 for a family. More info: 360-387-0222.

New Year’s Eve: Celebrate New Year’s Eve starting at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 at Normanna Lodge, 2725 Oakes Ave. in Everett. Dinner served at 7 p.m., live music with the Pickled Herring Band from 8 p.m. to midnight, Champagne toast at midnight. Reserved seats and pre-sale tickets available. Cost is $30. More info: 425-252-0291.

YOUTH

Magic show: Illusionist Brian Ledbetter performs a show for the whole family, 2 p.m. Dec. 27 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. More info: 425-493-8202, ext. 3232.

Matter: Investigate the properties of matter and experiment with non-Newtonian substances in “Solids, Liquids and Chemical Creations,” 10 a.m. Dec. 28 at the Lake Stevens Library (1804 Main St.) and 2 p.m. Dec. 28 at the Brier Library (23303 Brier Road). Registration is full for each event, which have waiting lists. More info: 360-691-6087.

Topsy Turvy: Learn the cultural, historical and scientific significance of tops, and use them to test balance, motion, gravity and energy, 10 a.m. Dec. 28 at the Sultan Library, 319 Main St., Suite 100. Registration required. More info: 425-776-8722.

Tree Treasures: Explore the cultural and environmental significance of trees and create your own treasure, 2 p.m. Dec. 28 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. Registration required. More info: 360-794-7851.

Roller coasters: Learn about potential and kinetic energy as you engineer a roller coaster model, 2 p.m. Dec. 28 at the Snohomish Library (311 Maple Ave.), 10:30 a.m. Dec. 29 at the Stanwood Library (9701 271st St. NW), 2 p.m. Dec. 30 at the Edmonds Library (650 Main St.), and 1 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Darrington Library (1005 Cascade St.). Registration is required and some classes are on a waiting list. More info: www.sno-isle.org.

Creature Features: Investigate Pacific Northwest wild mammals and their habitats, 11 a.m. Dec. 29 at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. Registration required. More info: 360-658-5000.

Countdown story time: Children ages 6 and younger are invited to count down to the New Year with a special story time, 11:30 a.m. Dec. 31 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Read, sing and dance. Caregiver required. More info: 425-493-8202, ext. 3232.

Pajama Party: Imagine Children’s Museum holds a New Year’s Eve Pajama Party, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 31. The museum is at 1502 Wall St. in Everett. Tickets are $15, $10 for members. Variety show, balloon sculptures, glow bowling, crazy glasses, scavenger hunt, family games and a grand finale ball drop. More info: www.imaginecm.org/newyearseve.

WAYS TO HELP

Benefit concert: A benefit concert to help an Oregon woman with heart transplant expenses is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. Tickets rang from $20 to $75. Portion of proceeds goes to the National Foundation for Transplants Oregon Transplant Fund. More info: http://give.transplants.org/goto/ teresahigby.

Volunteer at Habitat store: Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County seeks volunteers to help staff its stores in Everett (2302 Broadway) and Lynnwood (16929 Highway 99, Suite 100). Shifts are for four hours between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. More info: 425-405-7770, cwatkins@ habitatsnohomish.org.

Hospital gift shop, Monroe: The gift shop at EvergreenHealth 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 and Colby campus gift shops 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: Maureen Welly, 425-348-9433.

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, Lynnwood: PAWS Wildlife Center in Lynnwood seeks volunteer wildlife care assistants. More info: www.paws.org or volunteers@paws.org.

Humane Society: HappyPaws Farm Humane Society, whose shelter is at 19933 Old Burn Road in Arlington, seeks volunteers to help walk large dogs on Sunday afternoons on shelter grounds. Volunteers should be at least 18 years old and experienced with dogs. Includes friendly pit bulls. Other volunteers also are needed. More info: 360-652-5844, hmnsoc@aol.com, www.dogscats.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.

Eyeglasses, hearing aids: Lions Clubs are collecting used eyeglasses and hearing aids. Donations may be made at Everett Public Libraries, PUD main office and most opticians and eye doctors. More info: Everett Central Lions Club, Art Ruben at since1965@aol.com or 425-387-9256.

Hope Unlimited: Hope Unlimited includes the Stanwood Camano Incident Support chaplains. Volunteering opportunities include teaching and cooking. More info: 360-387-1512.

SENIORS

Gift shop: The Carl Gipson Senior Center gift shop is open to all, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Men’s corner, Seahawks items, handmade cards, and inexpensive and nice gifts for anniversaries, baby showers, birthdays and more. The senior center is at 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8780.

Support groups: A peer support group meets 9:50-10:50 a.m. second and fourth Wednesdays at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. A grief support group meets 2-3 p.m. Wednesdays. More info: 360-653-4551.

Lunch, Lake Stevens: A light lunch for seniors is served at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Lake Stevens Senior Center, 2302 Soper Hill Road. Cost is $3 for members, $4 for non-members. Come early and socialize. More info: 425-335-0345.

Lunch, Granite Falls: Noon Thursdays at the Granite Falls Senior Center, 302 S Granite Ave. Cost is $3 seniors and disabled, $6 others. Penny bingo follows. More info: 360-691-7177.

Memory loss book club: An Edmonds Senior Center book club aimed at those with early stage memory loss meets fourth Mondays at the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St. Cost is $5 for Edmonds Senior Center members, $10 nonmembers. More info: 425-774-5555.

String players: A String Players Music Group begins meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Those who have ever played violin, viola, or cello are welcome to join when available. “Just for fun and brushing up, no performances.” More info: Larry, 425-330-4614.

Yoga: Yoga classes are held at noon Mondays, 2 p.m. Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. Wednesdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. All levels welcome. Cost is $4 per session, billed monthly. Registration starts the last Tuesday of the month (1 p.m. by phone, 1:30 p.m. in person). Bring a yoga mat. Beginning levels and chair yoga. More info: 425-257-8780.

ASSISTANCE

Free dental: Just Smile Dental offers one cleaning, one routine extraction or one filling for free to anyone who shows up during its annual “Holiday Cheer Day,” 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 23. First come, first served. The dental office is at 11802 Evergreen Way, Suite 104, in Everett. More info: 425-405-7301.

Health insurance: Learn more about Washington Healthplanfinder and Apple Health at health insurance application assistance sessions, set for 1:30-4:30 p.m. Dec. 23 and 30 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Drop-in event. Free. More info: 425-776-8722.

Mobile CSO: The state Department of Social and Health Services mobile community services office will be in place 3:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 28 at Annie’s Kitchen, located at Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave. W, Edmonds. The Division of Child Support will be on the truck to answer questions. Clients also can apply for benefits, drop off paperwork, and more. More info: www.dshs.wa.gov.

Employment class: Housing Hope and Edmonds Community College offer “Tools for Employment and Education Success,” a free two-week class series, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays on select dates in Everett and Lynnwood. The class is offered Jan. 16-27 in Gateway Hall 103 at Edmonds Community College, 6600 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, and Jan. 9-20 in the Mount Bakerview Apartments classroom, 3210 18th St., Everett. More info: 425-640-1451, penny.robins@email.edcc.edu.

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 6:30-8:30 p.m. first Tuesdays 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, Edmonds: The MS Sno-Flakes meets 1-2:30 p.m. fourth Thursdays at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St. For people with multiple sclerosis and their family, caregivers and friends. More info: Bill Brayer, 206-718-0894, wbrayer@comcast.net.

MS self-help group, Lynnwood: Meets 1-2:30 p.m. third Fridays in the group room at the YWCA Village, 19703 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. More info: Sharon Todd, 360-651-9720.

MS self-help group, Marysville: Meets 10:30 a.m. to noon second Saturdays 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 12-3 p.m. second Mondays (except July and an annual picnic in August) at the Buzz Inn restaurant, 3121 Broadway, Everett. The group’s purpose is to help in the rehabilitation of people with ostomies. More info: Cathryn, 425-610-3770.

Parkinson’s disease: A support group meets 2-4 p.m. fourth Saturdays at the Rainier Room, 1330 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 360-435-8049.

Vision Loss Support Group: A group for the blind and visually impaired meets 10 a.m. third Mondays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8780.

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