EVENTS
Tour of Lights: The annual Holiday Tour of Lights continues 5:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 9-10, 15-17 and 19-22 at Cedarcrest Golf Course, 6810 84th St. NE, Marysville. First come, first served. The Marysville Noon Rotary train takes participants on a 20-minute light-filled tour. Also enjoy hot cocoa, holiday music, roast marshmallows and enjoy a free s’more. Admission is free; donations accepted. More info: marysvillewa.gov, 360-363-8400.
Hour of Code: Celebrate Computer Science Education Week by spending one hour learning to code, 10 a.m. Dec. 10 at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. Use free online tools to design your own game, create artwork, or start a website from scratch. Space is limited. Registration required. More info: www.sno-isle.org/events, 425-778-2148.
Buffet brunch: 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 11 at the Camano Island Yacht Club, 129 N Sunset Drive. Cost is $9, $5 younger than 9. Omelets are $1 extra. Bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, blueberry pancakes, fruit, sweet rolls, beverages. Bake sale, too.
Sunday dinner: 12-2 p.m. Dec. 11 (second Sunday, except special holidays) at the Horseshoe Grange, 16424 Broadway in Snohomish. Home-style roast beef with fixings and homemade pie. Cost is $9, $4.50 ages 6-12. Live music. Proceeds support upkeep of the grange. More info: 425-316-1991.
Star Wars trivia: The Force is Strong at the Stanwood Library at 3 p.m. Dec. 11 when “Star Wars” fans are invited to come (costumes encouraged) to test their knowledge and enjoy refreshments. Prizes, giveaways, photo opps. The library is at 9701 271st St. NW. More info: 360-629-3132.
Candlelight Remembrance: Victim Support Services holds its annual Candlelight Remembrance, 4-6 p.m. Dec. 11 at 2411 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Gather with survivors in love and remembrance, and light a candle in memory of loved ones lost to homicide. Bring a dish to share for a potluck. More info: 888-288-9221.
Christmas Jingles: Enjoy the annual “Night of Christmas Jingles,” starting at 6 p.m. Dec. 11 at Hidden Meadows, 11805 Springhetti Road, Snohomish. Free admission. Bring donations of nonperishable food and new, unwrapped toys to benefit the Snohomish Food Bank, Snohomish Boys &Girls Club, and Hand in Hand of Everett.
Afternoon with Santa: A Camano Island tradition is set for 2-6 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road. Sip hot cocoa, decorate a Christmas cookie and make a Christmas craft. Bring a camera for pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus and visit with the festive Mr. Bear. More info: 360-387-0222.
Book sale: The Friends of the Arlington Library book sale is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 13 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 14 at 135 N Washington Ave. Proceeds benefit the library. More info: 360-435-6863.
Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more on Dec. 16 (third Friday) at the Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington. Celtic jam at 5 p.m., workshop at 6 p.m., circle jam at 7 p.m. Musicians welcome, or just come and enjoy the music. More info: Noel Lareau, 360-691-5907.
Pancakes, Lake Stevens: A Norwegian Pancake Breakfast is served 7:30-10:30 a.m. Dec. 17 (third Saturday, September to May) at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE. Cost is $6; children younger than 4 are free. More info: 425-334-0421.
Pancakes, Monroe: 8-10:30 a.m. Dec. 17 (third Saturday) at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway. Cost is $5, $3 younger than 12. Proceeds benefit the center. More info: 360-794-6359.
Pancakes, Bothell: 8-11 a.m. Dec. 17 at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 East Riverside Drive. Cost is $5. Cooked to order pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, tea, juice. More info: 425-487-2441.
Pancakes, Stanwood: Enjoy Breakfast with Santa, 9-11 a.m. Dec. 17, sponsored by the Stanwood Lions Club and hosted by the Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW. Cost is $5. Pancakes, kids crafts, Santa photo opps. More info: 360-629-7403, www.stanwoodseniorcenter.org.
Christmas cruise: The public is invited to participate in the annual Freestyle Christmas Lights Cruise, 6-7 p.m. Dec. 17 on First and Second streets in downtown Snohomish. Any street-legal vehicle that’s decorated and lighted can join. Cruise for a few laps or the whole hour. Or simply come watch. Hosted by Historic Downtown Snohomish. More info: www.facebook.com/events/204184866689188.
BAZAARS
Bazaar and crafts: A Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 10 at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. Crafts, jewelry, wooden items, decorations, bake sale and more. More info: 360-794-6359.
Bake sale: Ebenezer Lutheran Church holds a bake sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 10 at 2111 117th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens. Baked goods include pies, cakes, cookies, fudge, jam, breads, Scandinavian desserts and more. Also, gift items, lunch, raffle, door prizes. A portion of proceeds benefits Housing Hope and Little Hungry Hearts. More info: 425-334-0421.
Gift shop: The Carl Gipson Senior Center gift shop is open to all, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Christmas cards on sale for 10 cents each until gone. Men’s corner, Seahawks items, and more. The senior center is at 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8780.
YOUTH
DIY Lab: Drop in and make one of several random yet awesome craft projects — just in time for the holidays — 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Lake Stevens Library, 1804 Main St. Ages 10 and up. More info: 425-334-1900.
Bath bombs: Teens and tweens are invited to make bath bombs, 3 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. Supplies and instruction provided. More info: 360-435-6863.
Jedi Academy: Discover your secret Jedi name, build your dexterity and skill with Jedi mind tricks, make Jabba the Hut slime, and more, 4:30-6 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. Bring a camera and get your photo taken with local cosplayers. For young Jedi and their families. More info: 360-658-5000.
Terrariums: Teens are invited to make a carnivorous terrarium, 2 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. Registration required. Ages 11-18. More info: www.sno-isle.org, 360-794-7851 ext. 4132.
Board games: Bored? Come for board games and other interactive pursuits, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Ages 5-11. More info: 425-776-8722.
WAYS TO HELP
Santa breakfast: The Mukilteo Family YMCA holds a breakfast fundraiser by reservation, 8-10:30 a.m. Dec. 10 at Anthony’s Seafood Grill at Alderwood mall. Tickets are $20, $5 for children. Meet Santa, eat breakfast, decorate cookies, make ornaments, enjoy carolers and more. Reservations: 425-771-4665.
Star Wars food drive: BobaKahn Toys and Collectibles holds its annual food drive with costumed members of Vader’s 501st Garrison Titan — oh, and Santa — 12-4 p.m. Dec. 10 at 500 SE Everett Mall Way, Unit A-1, Everett. Bring at least two nonperishable food items to benefit the Volunteers of America Food Bank, then enjoy the photo opps. More info: 425-258-3582.
Stuff the Bus: Everett Transit and Community Transit buses will be parked outside local Fred Meyer stores for a Stuff the Bus charity drive to benefit local families served by Volunteers of America Western Washington. Bring toys and nonperishable food items between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 10-11 to Fred Meyer Everett (Murphy’s Corner, 12906 Bothell-Everett Highway), Fred Meyer Monroe (18805 Highway 2), or Fred Meyer Snohomish (2801 Bickford Ave.). More info: voaww.org.
Project Linus: The next Project Linus event will be 12:30-2:30 p.m. Dec. 13 (second Tuesday) at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Volunteers make quilts and blankets to donate to Snohomish County kids who have experienced traumatic events. Materials and equipment provided. Bring a sewing machine if you have one. More info: Diane, 425-252-4524.
Gift donations: The YMCA Y-Community offers free or reduced fee activities to families in emergency and transitional shelters. The program plans a Dec. 17 Christmas celebration for participants with games and prizes. Organizers also would like to send each child home with at least one gift, and they’re asking for help with donations. The program serves about 50 children. Donations are needed by Dec. 15. More info: Stephanie Green, sgreen@ymca-snoco.org or 425-346-6979.
Stair Climb fundraiser: A gift wrap fundraiser is set for 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 17 at Camano Island Fire Station 4, 273 NW Camano Drive. By donation. Proceeds go to the Scott Firefighter Stairclimb to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. More info: Holly Bodeen, hbodeen@yahoo.com.
Gifts for foster kids: The Snohomish County Volunteer Guardian ad Litem program seeks donations to help bring holiday cheer to foster children. Donate a new unwrapped gift, a gift card valued at $20 or more, or make a cash donation payable to the Snohomish County VGAL program by Dec. 21 to Snohomish County VGAL Program, located at 2801 10th St., Everett, WA 98201. More info: 425-388-7854.
Help cancer patients: Magic Shears, at 306 N. Olympic Ave. in Arlington, seeks donations through Dec. 21 of lap blankets, hats, activity books, stationary and pens, coloring books, toys and other small activities. Monetary donations also welcome. Items will be donated to Cascade Valley Hospital in Arlington for cancer patients and their families. More info: 360-435-3833.
Stuffed toy drive: Goldwing Touring Association Chapter C, based in Everett, holds a stuffed animal toy drive through Dec. 12. Donations of new or like-new stuffed toys can be dropped off Tuesdays through Saturdays in the light blue barrel inside Everett Powersports, 215 SW Everett Mall Way, Everett. Pick-up service is available for larger donations. More info: Kathy Leon, 206-940-4990 or kathy-Leon@comcast.net.
Santa Run: The Arlington Fire Department Santa Run food drive runs through Dec. 11. A decorated fire truck will escort Santa through local neighborhoods on select days to pass out candy canes and help firefighters collect food and monetary donations for the Arlington Food Bank. See routes and get more info at santarun.net.
Cat adoptions: The Community Cat Coalition holds a Home for the Holidays cat adoption event, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 18 at Harbour Pointe Shopping Center, 11700 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo. Father Christmas will be available for photos. More info: www. communitycatcoalitionwa.org.
Lights of Love: Honor your pet with a special light on the Camano Animal Shelter Association’s Lights of Love Tree. Donate $5 and a Christmas tag with your pet’s name will be hung on the tree at Mark’s Camano Pharmacy at Camano Plaza. Proceeds help the dogs and cats at CASA. Forms available at the shelter, 198 Can Ku Road, or at www.camanoanimalshelter.org.
Marysville donations: The Marysville Community Food Bank and Toy Store seeks donations of food, books, coats and new toys. Red giving barrels are at locations across the city. Volunteers also are needed. More info: 360-658-1054.
Relief Society volunteers: The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society seeks volunteers for its Thrift Shop, including cashiers and those who can perform a variety of tasks. The Thrift Shop, in Marysville, is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. More info: Terry Evans or Robin Rosander, 425-304-3203.
Light a Light: Donate $5 per light on a living fir tree at the Frances Anderson Center to benefit the city of Edmonds Youth Scholarship Fund. Call 425-771-0268 to have a donation form sent to you, or pick one up at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. The tree will be lit the week through Jan. 2.
Bell ringers: The Salvation Army of Marysville-Tulalip seeks volunteers to ring bells by its red kettles. Part-time pay available for those who need a job. Donations of food boxes and gifts also needed. More info: 360-926-2228, https://volunteer.usawest.org.
Work clothing, YWCA: The YWCA Working Women’s Wardrobe program is in need of personal care and feminine hygiene products. 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.
Kid clothes, Lynnwood: 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.
Kid clothes, Arlington: Arlington Kids’ Kloset, a north county nonprofit that provides school wardrobes for low-income students twice yearly, seeks volunteers to help in all aspects of the organization. Clothing donations can be dropped off 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 135 S. French Ave. (back of building). More info: Kimberly Meno, 360-435-4875.
Chores, errands: Volunteer Chore and Transportation Services, a program of Catholic Community Services, seeks volunteers to assist with household chores, yard care and transportation enabling elders, veterans 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: 425-257-2111, volunteerinfo@ccsww.org.
Donate cellphones: Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County recycles cellphones, iPads and iPhones. Donate at the New and Again Thrift Shoppe, 3010 Grand Ave., Everett. For other sites or more information, go to www.dvs-snoco.org or call 425-259-2827 ext. 13.
SENIORS
Driving safety, Arlington: A “55 Alive” defensive driving class is offered 9 a.m.-1 p.m. the second Tuesday to 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.
Driving safety, Camano: The Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, offers the AARP “Smart Driver” class. The course is 8 hours and designed for the driver older than 50. Cost is $15 AARP members, $20 non-members. Bring a sack lunch. Current schedule and more info: 360-387-0222.
Dental cleanings: Low-cost dental hygiene cleanings are available 9 a.m.-4 p.m. first Tuesdays at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Costs range from $85 to $125. Appointments and more info: 360-653-4551.
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. Non-Group Health Medicare members can take the class for $30 (three days a week per five-week session). More info: 425-257-8780.
Parkinson’s movement: The Edmonds Senior Center helps support a movement and exercise class along with Parkinson School For Change to help Parkinson’s patients get control of their movement again, 3-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The senior center is at 220 Railroad Ave. Classes are $5 members, $8 non-members. More info: jennifer@ParkinsonSchoolFor
Change.org or 206-920-1151.
ASSISTANCE
Health insurance, Marysville: Get help from experts enrolling in free or low-cost health insurance, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. Appointments also available 1-4 p.m. Dec. 12 and 4-7 p.m. Dec. 14. Bring proof of household income, Social Security numbers, and other documents. More info: www.sno-isle.org/events, 360-788-6594.
Health insurance, Mountlake Terrace: Learn more about Washington Healthplanfinder and Apple Health at health insurance application assistance sessions, set for 1:30-4:30 p.m. Dec. 9, 16, 23 and 30 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Drop-in event. Free. More info: 425-776-8722.
Toys for Tots: Toys for Tots of South Snohomish County is open to toy requests from qualifying families and nonprofits. The Marysville-based nonprofit’s service area extends from Shoreline to Smokey Point and from Everett to Monroe. Request forms are at everett-wa.toysfor tots.org. Military families also are welcome to inquire directly. For more information, contact Mary Butler at butlerm39@yahoo.com.
Employment class: Housing Hope and Edmonds Community Collee 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.
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.
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