EVENTS
Pancakes, Edmonds: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Feb. 3 (first Friday) at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Pancakes, strawberry compote, eggs, ham, biscuits and sausage gravy, beverages. Cost is $5.
Eagle Festival: The 10th annual Arlington-Stillaguamish Eagle Festival runs Feb. 3-4. The family festival focused on nature includes guided tours, an art and photography show, speakers, demonstrations, live music, wagon rides and more. More info: 360-403-3448, arlingtonwa.gov/eaglefest.
Pancakes, Bothell: 8-11 a.m. Feb. 4 (first and third Saturdays) at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E Riverside Drive. Cost is $5. More info: 425-487-2441.
Pancakes, Snohomish: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Feb. 4 (first Saturday) at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. Pancakes, French toast, sausage, ham, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and more. Cost is $5, $3 for kids.
Winter walk: Friends of Camano Island Parks members guide a community walk Feb. 4 at Camano Ridge Forest Preserve. Meet at 9:50 a.m. at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 SE Camano Drive. The 3.3-mile walk includes a brief stop at Kristoferson Beaver Marsh. No dogs. More info: www.friendsof camanoislandparks.org.
Genealogy 101: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers a free beginning genealogy class, 10-11 a.m. Feb. 4 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. The group also has a meeting Feb. 1 with Gary Zimmerman speaking on “Fraternal Organizations as a Genealogy Tool,” 6:30 p.m. at 22015 48th Ave. W, Mountlake Terrace. More info: 425-775-6267.
Lunch: A soup luncheon and bake sale will be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 4 at Arlington United Church, 338 N McLeod Ave. An Arlington Eagle Festival activity will be at the church that day too. Cost of lunch and bake sale items vary. Proceeds benefit local charities and needs supported by the Arlington United Church Women. More info: 360-435-6605.
Book sale: The Friends of the Arlington Library book sale is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 7 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. Proceeds benefit the library. More info: 360-435-3033.
Beach walk: Explore the Edmonds beachfront by starlight Feb. 7 with the WSU Beach Watchers and Snohomish County Marine Resources Committee. Free. All ages. Hot beverages provided. Meet at 7:15 p.m. at the Olympic Beach Visitor Station, 200 Admiral Way. Bring a flashlight and wear warm layers, rain gear and sturdy footwear or rubber boots. More info: Yolimar Rivera, yolimar.rivera@wsu.edu or 425-357-6029.
Kevin Powell talk: Activist and author Kevin Powell leads a conversation on race and racism in America at “Triton Talk: There’s No Placed Called Careful,” 12:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at Edmonds Community College’s Black Box Theatre, 20310 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Free. Seating tickets available at the door only, starting at 11:15 a.m. More info: www.blackboxedcc.org.
Mushroom talk: The Snohomish County Mycological Society hosts Albert Garcia-Romeu at its next meeting, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 in the Baker Community Center, 1401 Poplar St., Everett. Garcia-Romeu, of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, studies the effects of psychedelic drugs in humans with a focus on psilocybin (found in some mushrooms) as an aid in the treatment of addiction. More info: www.scmsfungi.org.
YOUTH
Kidstock: Kidstock, a free arts celebration for children and families, is set for 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N. Live music with The Not-Its and Recess Monkey, Book-It theater show, cultural performances and more. Free, but reservations encouraged. More info: 425-275-9595, www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.
Sneaky art: Craft silly, shareable projects for “Random Acts of Creative Kindness,” 2 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. For school-age children. More info: 360-435-3033.
Origami hearts: All ages. Fold a bouquet of heart-flowers and other beautiful blooms, 4 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. Materials provided. More info: 360-629-3132.
Candy sushi: Teens are invited to make candy sushi, 3 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. Supplies provided. More info: 360-435-3033.
Teen Night: Schack Art Center holds free after-hours Teen Nights. The next one is 6-8 p.m. Feb. 9. Participating artists include Anna Mastronardi-Noval, Bonnie AuBuchon, Julie Perrine, and Mary Peterson. More info: www.schack.org/teen-night.
Stuffy sleepover: A Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime is at 2 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Kids can leave their stuffed animal friends at the library the night before, then return for stories, songs and a scrapbook showing their stuffed animal friend’s adventures in the library. More info: 425-493-8202, ext. 3232.
WAYS TO HELP
Help for refugees: The Snohomish County Republican Party seeks donations of blankets, coats, socks, heavy baby sleepers and other warm clothing to send to refugees from Mosul. A military chaplain deployed there will distribute the donations. Donations should be new or like new. Drop off donations by Feb. 3 to 514 State Ave., Suite 109, Marysville. Office hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cash donations also are welcome to help defray shipping costs. More info: 360-653-1100, www.snocogop.com/donate.
Patriotic quilts: A local branch of Quilts of Valor celebrates the group’s National Sew Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 4 at Quality Sewing and Vacuum, 10121 Evergreen Way, Everett. Help sew patriotic quilts to give to local service members and veterans. More info: valor.quilters@yahoo.com.
Teen service hours: Middle school students (grades 6-8) can earn community service credit by helping out at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Volunteers will prepare crafts for library programs, pick up and clean up, sort books, and more. No need to sign up. Meet 10:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 4 (first Saturday, September to May) in the teen area.
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 Feb. 5 (first Sunday) in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7198.
Open house: Boy Scout Troop 1 holds an open house, 5-7 p.m. Feb. 8, as it seeks to raise money to renovate its 1950s-era building. The Troop building is just east of the intersection of 34th and Nassau streets in Everett. Look for signs and balloons. More info: www.facebook.com/troop1adventures.
School art fundraiser: View Ridge Elementary School PTA holds an Art Walk and silent auction, 5-7 p.m. Feb. 9 at the school, 202 Alder St., Everett. View and bid on class art projects to support the school’s art docent program. Refreshments, giveaways, and more. More info: viewridgepta.org.
Schools fundraiser: Humanity First USA Seattle Chapter holds a “Knowledge for Life” fundraiser dinner, 5 p.m. Feb. 11 at Abode of Kindness mosque, 23515 Old Owen Road, Monroe. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit’s efforts to help children in developing countries through schools it has built. Free to attend. Register at fundraise.humanityfirst.org/seattle2017. More info: Suleman Mubarik, 425-623-3508.
Foundation fundraiser: Pilchuck Foundation holds a “Hearts of Gold” gala fundraiser, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Granite Falls Boys and Girls Club, 110 S Alder Ave. Dancing, buffet, silent auction and more. Tickets are $35. More info: pilchuckfoundation.org, 360-925-0669.
Shoe drive: The Alderwood Terrace, Edmonds Noon, Edmonds Daybreakers, Lynnwood, and Mill Creek Rotary clubs are collecting new shoes and socks for Clothes For Kids. The goal is 1,000 pairs. Athletic shoes are especially needed. The drive continues until Feb. 24 at several drop-off locations, listed at www.rotarycluboflynnwood.com under “Community” at “1000 Pairs of Shoes.” More info: 425-657-6015.
Auction donations: The Silvana Fair Board plans its annual auction for March 11. The auction is the main fundraiser for the free Silvana Fair each summer. Donations of new items are sought for auction. More info: 360-618-2076, 360-652-8682.
Volunteer: Looking to volunteer but don’t know where or how? The United Way of Snohomish County website, Get Connected, connects volunteers with a variety of opportunities throughout the county. More info: get connected.uwsc.org.
Women’s shelter: YWCA Pathways for Women shelter in Lynnwood is in need of cleaning and laundry supplies in addition to full-size and twin-size sheets and mattress covers. It also seeks the following food items:peanut butter, juice, canned chicken and ham, hearty soups, cooking oil, Betty Crocker complete dinners, canned fruits and vegetables, snack food, cereal and condiments. Donations can be taken to the shelter at 6027 208th St. SW in Lynnwood. More info: 425-774-9843.
Soup kitchen, Everett: Salt of the Earth Soup Kitchen is held noon Tuesdays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free hot meal served to the homeless, low-income seniors and families, and kids on the street. Volunteers needed. More info: Sandra, 425-355-1042.
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 is open to clients for shopping 12-1 p.m. Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, and 12-1 p.m. Fridays. Volunteers needed. Donations can be mailed to 19118 63rd Ave. NE, Arlington. More info: ACFoodbank@frontier.com, 360-435-1631.
Food bank, Marysville: Shopping assistants are needed to help visitors select groceries at Marysville Community Food Bank, 4150 88th St. NE. Hours are 9-11:30 a.m. Mondays and Fridays, and 3-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. More info: 360-658-1054, marysvillefoodbank@frontier.com.
Food bank, Mill Creek: The Mill Creek Community Food Bank, sponsored by Hope Creek Charitable Foundation, is open 5-7 p.m. Thursdays at Gold Creek Community Church, 4326 149th St. SE. Serving the 98012 area. Bring a photo I.D. and a recent piece of mail. More info: 425-876-7158.
Food bank, Snohomish: There are several volunteer opportunities in Snohomish, including a cold weather shelter group (Jackie at 425-220-2217), the Community Kitchen free meal service (425-501-6054), and the Snohomish Community Food Bank (Elizabeth Grant at 360-568-7993). More info: snohomishfoodbank.org.
Food bank, Lynnwood: The Cedar Valley Food Bank operates out of Cedar Valley Community School on selected dates. Donations can be dropped off at the Edmonds School District’s Educational Services Center, 20420 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood.
RSVP: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), sponsored by Catholic Community Services, seeks people ages 55 and older for a variety of volunteer positions, such as Boys and Girls Club mentors, volunteer drivers, food bank workers, tax preparers and more. Volunteer locations are across the county with varying days and times of commitment. More info: John McAlpine at johnm@ccsww.org, 425-374-6374 or 888-240-8572.
SENIORS
Bingo, Arlington: 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 7 p.m. Fridays at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd. Ages 10 and up. Prizes, large pots available. Pull tabs, food. More info: 360-653-4551.
Bingo, Everett: 12:30-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. Cost is $2 for three-on. Daubers available for purchase. Age 50 and older. More info: 425-257-8780.
Bingo, Edmonds: 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Cost is 25 cents per card with prizes available. More info: 425-774-5555.
Bingo, Granite Falls: 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays ($6 buy-in) and 50-cent sessions 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays at the Granite Falls Senior Center, 302 S Granite Ave. Also, penny bingo follows Thursday lunches (lunch is $3). More info: 360-691-7177.
Bingo, Lake Stevens: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fridays at the Lake Stevens Senior Center, 2302 Soper Hill Road. Free coffee and desserts. More info: 425-335-0345.
Bingo, Snohomish: 6:30 p.m. first Saturdays at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. Doors open at 5 p.m., early-bird session is 6:15 p.m. Buy-in is $8. All ages. More info: 360-568-0934.
Bridge, Arlington: The Arlington Bridge Club meets 12-4 p.m. Thursdays at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18218 Smokey Point Blvd. More info: 360-440-7029.
Bridge, Edmonds: The Friends of the Edmonds Library bridge group meets 10 a.m. first Mondays in the plaza room at the library, 650 Main St. Cost is $15 for the year. Play 20 hands. Prizes awarded in May. All ages. More info: Kyleene Perry, 208-440-5982.
Bridge, Everett: The Unsanctioned Duplicate Bridge Club plays 12 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. Party bridge is 12:30 p.m. Fridays, 8:45 a.m. Tuesdays. Age 50 and older. Cost is $1. More info: 425-257-8780.
Bridge, Mukilteo: Party Bridge at 10 a.m. second and fourth Mondays, with practice bridge with limited lessons at 9 a.m., at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave. All ages. More info: Mamta at 425-789-1106 or Patti at 425-280-4940.
Scrabble, Everett: Plays 12:15 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Age 50 and older. More info: 425-334-2878.
Scrabble, Snohomish: Plays 12:30 p.m. Mondays at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. All ages welcome.
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 $2 per session. For ages 50 and older. More info: 425-257-8780.
ASSISTANCE
Parenting class: The YWCA offers a free “Building Family Strengths” parenting class series, 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 7 to March 28, in Lynnwood. Limited child care and kids activities is available. Registration is required. More info: Arlen, 425-412-2364 or afrazie@ywcaworks.org.
College planning: High school students and their families can learn how to plan early for college applications at a college planning seminar, 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Free. More info: 425-257-8000.
Mindfulness: Learn how to be present in the moment without judging yourself or others, 10 a.m. Feb. 11 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. More info: 360-629-3132.
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.
Memory Café: Local nonprofit Snohomish County Music Project hosts monthly Memory Café events for individuals suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, 12:30-2 p.m. second Fridays at the Northwest Music Hall, located inside the Everett Mall. Suggested donation is $10. Space is first-come, first-served, and RSVPs are requested. More info: info@scMusicProject.org, 425-258-1605.
Alzheimer’s, Arlington: An Alzheimer’s Support Group meets fourth Saturdays at Smokey Point Community Church. More info: Lou Ann, 360-722-1471.
Alzheimer’s caregivers, Everett: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of those with memory loss meets 3-5 p.m. fourth Tuesdays in the Monte Cristo Conference Room at The Everett Clinic, 3830 Hoyt Ave. More info: Paula Townsell, 425-346-8687.
Alzheimer’s caregivers, Snohomish: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of those with memory loss meets 7-8:30 p.m. second Thursdays at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. More info: Sheri Pemberton, 425-252-6873.
Caregivers, Marysville: A support group to help those who are dealing with the challenges of unpaid caregiving meets 10-11:30 a.m. third Tuesdays at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. More info: 360-363-8450.
Caregivers, Lynnwood: A family caregiver support group meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. second Wednesdays at Gencare Scriber Gardens, 6024 200th St. SW, Lynnwood. Refreshments provided. More info: 425-673-7111.
Chronic pain: A support group for those with chronic pain meets 1 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Led by Michelle Reitan, MSW and Sue Shearer, RN, BSN. More info: 425-774-5555.
To submit a calendar item, email newstips@heraldnet.com.
Talk to us
> Give us your news tips.
> Send us a letter to the editor.
> More Herald contact information.
