Community Extra: Calendar for Feb. 19-27, 2016

Events

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 younger than 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 younger than 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.

Streamkeeper: Learn about the ecological condition of local salmon and trout streams and how to “adopt” one at “The Streamkeeper,” 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Northwest Stream Center at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Free but registration required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Teen chocolate fest: A chocolate festival for teens in grades 6-12 is set for 1-3 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Games, crafts, prizes and lots of chocolate. More info: 425-493-8202.

Flea market: The Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center holds a Ballinger Treasures Indoor Winter Flea Market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 27. The center is at 23000 Lakeview Drive. Pancake breakfast and chili feed lunch available for $5 each. More info: 425-672-2407, mltexec@gmail.com.

Kids and chores: “Dishes to Doggie Duty: Getting Your Kiddos to Help with Chores” is set for 11 a.m. Feb. 27 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Learn why it’s important for kids to do chores, how and when to get them started, and what is age-appropriate. With Lauren Leiker. More info: 425-393-8202.

Guide dogs: Clark Roberts, who was blinded at age 24, talks about guide dogs and is accompanied by his sixth such dog, Aurelia, 2 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. More info: 425-257-7640.

Model train show: The United Northwest Model Railroad Club’s annual Washington State Train Show and Marketplace is set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 27 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. Admission is $8, $6 for ages 10-18 and 65 and older, and free to kids ages 9 and younger with paid adult. Admission proceeds benefit the Snohomish County 4-H Foundation. Free parking. More info: www.unwclub.org/unwshow.

Ways to help

Make-a-Blanket Day: The local Project Linus National Make-a-Blanket Day is set for noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 20 at Zion Lutheran Parish Hall, 330 Union Ave., Snohomish. Help make quilts and blankets to donate to kids who have experienced traumatic life events in Snohomish County. Materials and equipment provided. No experience necessary. If you have a machine, bring it along. Fabric donations also welcome. More info: Diane, 425-252-4524.

Blood drive: A blood drive is set for 12:30-5:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at the American Red Cross Snohomish County Chapter, 2530 Lombard Ave., Everett. Any healthy adult (or ages 16-17 with signed parental consent) and weighing at least 110 pounds is eligible to donate. More info: 800-RED-CROSS, www.redcrossblood.org (sponsor code “EverettCommunity”).

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 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.

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: Michelle Griffith at 360-629-5257.

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.

Volunteer: Youthville in Marysville and Everett needs volunteers for its “Incredible Years” programs, which teaches parents how to build good relationships with their children. Volunteers are needed to help prepare meals, do crafts with children or simply hold babies. Must be 18 or older. More info: 360-651-4444, johill@youthville.org.

Donate instruments: Music4Life seeks musical instruments from adults who no longer need them. The nonprofit gets them fully repaired and ready to play, then gives them to participating public school districts for use by children from low-income families. More info: 425-330-4614.

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.

Seniors

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.

Friendship Club: A group of senior citizens meets for lunch second Thursdays, September to June, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1216 Broadway, Everett. Ages 50-plus. Lunch is $7. The group also takes monthly bus tours. More info: Jim or Polly at 425-335-4324.

Mill Creek Seniors Club: Potluck meetings are noon first and third Mondays in the City Hall community room, 15728 Main St. More info: 425-357-1260.

Hilltoppers: The Hilltoppers of Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, a senior social group, meets 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth TuesdayS at the church, 4514 84th St. SW, Mukilteo. The luncheon costs $7. For reservations, call Sheila McGillivray at 425-348-3056.

Singles, Active North Sound Socials: Singles age 50 and older share in a variety of social activities, including potlucks, day trips, games, car shows and more. More info: 206-362-2773 or 425-353-6213.

Singles, Puget Sound Singles: Singles older than 50 join for fun activities, such as weekly breakfasts at 9 a.m. Saturdays at the IHOP at Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way, as well as movie nights, potlucks, day trips and dinner adventures. More info: 425-374-3203.

Assistance

Autism, women: An Autism Women’s Network social meetup is set for 3 p.m. Feb. 27 at Firewheel Community Coffee House, 2727 Colby Ave., Everett. Run by and for autistic women. More info: Lei Wiley-Mydske, 425-791-0869 or lei@autismwomensnetwork.org.

Depression Bipolar: The Support Alliance meets 7-8:30 p.m. the second, third and fourth Mondays in the Rainier Room of the Medical Office Building at Providence Hospital Colby Campus, 1700 13th St., 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.

Mental illness: A National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection recovery support group meets 7-8:30 p.m. second Thursdays at Verdant Health, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Free, confidential and safe support for those living with mental health challenges. More info: Cher Hill, 425-417-2109, my3ts@comcast.net.

Mental illness, family support: Meets 7-8:30 p.m. second Mondays at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100th St. NE, Marysville. A NAMI 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, wendyha@isomedia.com.

Mental illness, family support: For parents and caregivers of youth and adolescents up to age 20 living with mental illness, including ADHD. Meets 7 p.m. first Tuesdays at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Look for “NAMI Basics” sign. More info: Carolyn or Michael, 425-347-5365, namicontact@gmail.com.

Suicide Loss: A Survivors of Suicide Loss support group meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. For those grieving and surviving suicide loss. More info: Angie Drake, 425-622-3313 or scsuicideprevention.org.

Grief group: The Stillaguamish Senior Center offers a drop-in grief group, 2-3:30 p.m. every other Wednesday in the annex building of the Arlington Community Resource Center located behind the senior center at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. More info: 360-653-4551 ext. 234.

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.

Celiac support: A Celiac Disease Foundation support group meets 1 p.m. third Saturdays at Mountain View Assembly of God Church at Lakewood Crossing, 907 Lakewood Road, Arlington. Free. More info: Stanwood@celiac.org.

Self-management: Trained presenter James Luark hosts an information and discussion group on “Construction Self-Management,” 1-3 p.m. Mondays at the Center For Healthy Living, 4100 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Suite 1, Lynnwood. Join anytime. Free. Coffee and tea provided. More info: 425-330-2860.