Events
Opera preview: Get a preview of Seattle Opera’s “Mary Stuart” at 2 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Everett Public Library auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Free. Gaetano Donizetti’s opera focuses on two icons of English royalty, Queen Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots. More info: 425-257-7640.
Happiness project: A group of Happiness Sprinkling Project volunteers will wear bright yellow T-shirts and hold up signs with happy messages for passing motorists, 2:15-4 p.m. Feb. 12 at the intersection of Mukilteo Speedway and Paine Field Way. Anyone else who wants to help “sprinkle happiness” is welcome to join. More info: Penny Kellam, run.mukilteo@yahoo.com.
Antipodean V’s Day: Teens are invited to an Antipodean Valentine’s Day party, 3-4 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Lake Stevens Library, 1804 Main St. Anti-mush activities like black duct tape roses, bad breath-inducing snacks, mocking of commercial stereotypes of romance, and candy-based games with prizes. More info: 425-334-1900, sno-isle.org.
Hummingbirds: Watch the film “First Flight: A Mother Hummingbird’s Story,” 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Northwest Stream Center at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Admission is $3. Space is limited; reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.
Spain park: Traveler and photographer Dan Logen shares his experiences at Picos de Europa National Park at the next Pilchuck Audubon meeting, 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Everett Firefighter’s Hall, 2411 Hewitt Ave. More info: 425-610-8027.
Glass Quest: The Great Northwest Glass Quest returns to Stanwood and Camano Island Feb. 12-21. Search for unique hand-blown glass treasures by glass artists Mark and Marcus Ellinger. Pick up a Guide Book to find a plastic Clue Ball. Inside the plastic clue ball are instructions on where to pick up your glass treasure. Presented by the Stanwood Camano Art Guild, 8700 271st St. NW, Stanwood. More info: 360-629-ARTS.
Valentine’s tea party: Children ages 3-8 and their parents and caregivers are invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day with stories, activities and treats, 10 a.m. Feb. 13 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. Registration required. More info: www.sno-isle.org, 360-568-2898 ext. 4041.
Valentine’s High Tea: Chat with “Grandma Moses” (storyteller Debbie Demitre) and enjoy high tea, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Tickets are $12. More info: 360-653-4551.
Brunch: The Camano Island Yacht Club’s next buffet brunch is 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 14 at 129 N. Sunset Drive, Camano Island. Cost is $9, $5 ages 8 and younger. Bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, blueberry pancakes, fruit, sweet rolls, beverages; omelets for $1 extra.
Sunday dinner: 12-2 p.m. Feb. 14 (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.
‘Subirdia’: John Marzluff shares his book “Welcome to Subirdia: Sharing Our Neighborhoods with Wrens, Robins, Woodpeckers, and Other Wildlife” at the next Friends of the Everett Public Library meeting, 2 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Drawing for an iPad, too. More info: 425-257-8000.
TEDx: Sno-Isle Libraries will offer live streaming of the TED2016 Dream conference in Vancouver, B.C., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Darrington Library, 1005 Cascade St. To register, email ABryson@sno-isle.org. More info: 360-436-1600, sno-isle.org/tedx/live.
CPR to Go: Fire District 1 will teach hands-only CPR in 10-minute sessions between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Feb. 16 at Red Onion Burgers, 21005 44th Ave. W, Mountlake Terrace. In conjunction with the Seniors on the Move fundraiser. More info: www.firedistrict1.org.
Bald eagles: Learn about the breeding and winter ecology of the bald eagle, 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N East Camano Drive, Camano Island. With state wildlife research scientist Jim Watson. A Camano Wildlife Habitat Project event. More info: 360-387-2236, www.camanowildlifehabitat.org.
Otters: Watch the “Season of Otters” movie followed by discussion on local river otters, 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Northwest Stream Center at McCullum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost is $3. Reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.
Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 (third Friday) at the Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington. Musicians welcome, or just come and enjoy the music. Hot coffee and refreshments provided. More info: Don King, 360-658-8107.
Pancakes, Lake Stevens: A Norwegian Pancake Breakfast is served 7:30-10:30 a.m. Feb. 20 (third Saturday, September to May) at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE. Cost is $6; children under age 4 are free. More info: 425-334-0421.
Pancakes, Monroe: 8-10:30 a.m. Feb. 20 (third Saturday) at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway. Cost is $5, $3 under age 12. Proceeds benefit the center. More info: 360-794-6359.
Geology talk: David Tucker presents from his book “Geology Underfoot in Western Washington,” 2 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. More info: 360-568-2898.
Ways to help
Breakfast fundraiser: Clothes For Kids holds its Transforming Lives breakfast fundraiser 7-9 a.m. Feb. 18 at the Lynnwood Convention Center. There is no charge to attend; donations will be requested at the event. Registration and more info: www.clothesforkids.org.
Breakfast fundraiser: The Everett Public Schools Foundation’s annual breakfast fundraiser is at 7 a.m. March 9 at the Xfinity Center. The suggested minimum donation to attend is $100. More info: www.everettsd.org/epsf.
Vendors: The Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center holds an indoor Winter Flea Market on Feb. 27 and seeks vendors. Cost is $15 per space. More info: 425-672-2407, mltexec@gmail.com.
Vendors: The Snohomish Senior Center seeks vendors for its Spring Bazaar, which is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 16. Cost is $40 per table. Applications available online at snohomishseniorcenter.com. More info: carolstultz@frontier.com.
Event volunteers: Marysville Parks and Recreation seeks volunteers for its senior dance work crews, which will help set up and tear down the new monthly dances that start Feb. 16. Set up and break down tables and chairs, greet people, or help with other tasks. Dances will be held 1-3:30 p.m. third Tuesdays at the Marysville Opera House. Volunteers will be needed for before, during and after the dance, shift depending. More info: Maryke Burgess, 360-363-8400 or mburgess@marysvillewa.gov.
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, 3116 Rucker 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 over 50. Cost is $15 AARP members, $20 non-members. Bring a sack lunch. Current schedule and more info: 360-387-0222.
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@ParkinsonSchoolForChange.org or 206-920-1151.
Ceramics: An informal ceramics group with a volunteer instructor meets 9-11 a.m. Thursdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Paints, glazes, tools, bisque, greenware and kiln provided. Cost is $2 a month, or $1 if one visit. Ages 50 and up. More info: Terry, 425-337-6922 or 425-337-5198 (cell).
Assistance
CPR certification: Learn CPR, first aid and AED at a certification class, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 13 at Fire District 1, 12425 Meridian Ave. S, Everett. Cost is $70. Classes are offered each month. Registration and more info: www.firedistrict1.org.
Tax aid, Arlington: AARP tax aides will be at the Stillaguamish Senior Center 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays (walk-ins 11 a.m.-1 p.m.) through Feb. 14 to offer free help with preparing taxes. The senior center is at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. More info: 360-653-4551.
Tax aid, Camano Island: AARP tax aides will be at the Camano Center (606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island) to help older adults who either find it difficult to complete a tax return or wish to learn how to fill out a return. Free to seniors, disabled and low-income folks. Appointment required. More info: 360-387-0222.
Tax aid, Marysville: AARP tax aides will be at American Legion Post 178, 4-8 p.m. Mondays (walk-ins 5-7 p.m.) and 1-7 p.m. Wednesdays (walk-ins 2-6 p.m.) through April 18 to help with tax preparation and filing. The Post is at 119 Cedar Ave., Marysville. More info: 360-653-0155, 425-220-4940.
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.
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.
Grandparents: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren meets 6 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Stevens, 1609 E. Lakeshore Drive. Childcare provided. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. More info: Kelli Lynn, 425-212-1919 or KelliLynnEvents@gmail.com.
Parenting: A drop-in parenting group meets 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays at the YWCA Family Village at 19703 68th Ave. W in Lynnwood. Discuss common parenting challenges, ask questions, practice new techniques. More info: 425-412-2360 ext. 2435 or 2433.
Parents, behavioral: A support group for parents of children with behavioral problems meets 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.
Parents, special education: A support group for special education parents in the Everett School District meets 6:30-8 p.m. third Wednesdays, except December, at View Ridge Elementary School, 202 Alder St., Everett.
Parents, LGBTQ: The Everett chapter meets 7 p.m. third Mondays at the Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave. Group unites people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer with families, friends and allies. More info: www.pflag.org.
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