EVENTS

Pancakes, Edmonds: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Jan. 6 (first Friday) at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Pancakes, strawberry compote, eggs, ham, biscuits and sausage gravy, beverages. Cost is $5.

Pancakes, Bothell: 8-11 a.m. Jan. 7 (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. Jan. 7 (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 leads a guided walk Jan. 7 through Cama Beach Park. Meet at 9:50 a.m. at the junction of Ivy Road and Dry Lake Road. The 2.7-mile walk (with an option to make it 3.9 miles) follows a series of trails. No state park pass required. No dogs. More info: www.friendsofcamanoislandparks.org.

Genealogy 101: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers a free beginning genealogy class, 10-11 a.m. Jan. 7 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. More info: 425-775-6267.

Sunday dinner: 12-2 p.m. Jan. 8 (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.

Preparedness talk: The Camano Preparedness Group plans a workshop on plate tectonics and the Cascadia fault, “Map Your Neighborhood,” and CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), 6-8 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. More info: 360-387-0222.

Beach walk: The WSU Beach Watchers lead a Starlight Beach Walk, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Jan. 10 in Mukilteo. Meet in the shelter next to the restrooms at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park, 609 Front St. Parking is $2, or free for Mukilteo residents with pass. Free. More info: yolimar.rivera@wsu.edu, 425-357-6029.

Book sale: The Arlington Friends of the Library monthly book sale runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 10 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. Theme is “Pamper Yourself.” More info: 360-435-3033.

MLK talk: Edmonds Community College hosts a free Martin Luther King Jr. celebration Jan. 12 with Joy DeGruy, who will speak at 12:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre, 20310 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. DeGruy is the author of “Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America’s Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing.” Reservations are strongly recommended. Reserve a free ticket at blackboxedcc.org. More info: 425-640-1448, blackboxtheatre@edcc.edu.

YOUTH

Hogwarts: A Hogwarts Gala Reunion is set for 6 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. A family program for all ages. Look up your old professors and indulge in Honeydukes sweets, brush up on potions, flaunt your house colors and cop a memento or two. More info: 360-629-3132.

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. Jan. 7 (first Saturday, September to May) in the teen area.

LED bracelets: Teens and tweens are invited to create a cuff bracelet that, when snapped on, lights up, 3 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. Materials provided. More info: 360-435-3033.

Roller coasters: Learn about potential and kinetic energy as you engineer a roller coaster model, 1 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Darrington Library, 1005 Cascade St. Registration required. More info: www.sno-isle.org.

Games: Bored? Play board games, Twister and more, 2 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Ages 5-11. More info: 425-493-8202, ext. 3232.

WAYS TO HELP

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 Jan. 8 (usually first Sundays) in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7198.

Project Linus: The next Project Linus event will be 12:30-2:30 p.m. Jan. 10 (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 life events. Materials and equipment provided. Bring a sewing machine if you have one. More info: Diane, 425-252-4524.

Bags of Blessings: Help make yarn from plastic bags and crochet sleeping mats to benefit the homeless. The next yarn work party is 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Jan. 12 (second and fourth Thursdays through May) at Hope Foursquare Church, 5002 Bickford Ave., Snohomish. Bring scissors and a Q crochet hook. Volunteers also needed to crochet mats from home. More info: 425-397-6465.

MLK volunteers: Adult volunteers are needed to assist local middle and high school students with service projects Jan. 16 for a Day of Service in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Service hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A training session is 5:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at United Way, 3120 McDougall Ave., Everett. More info: John McAlpine, johnm@ccsww.org or 425-374-6374.

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 ID 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 & 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

Chronic pain: Senior Services of Snohomish County offers a free six-week workshop on “Living Well with Chronic Pain” starting in January, with sessions available in Everett (9-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Jan. 9-Feb. 13), Edmonds (12:30-3 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 23-Feb. 27), and Arlington (9:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Jan. 26-March 2). Registration required. More info: 425-265-2283.

Bingo, Arlington: 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 7 p.m. Fridays at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd. Ages 10 and older. 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

Health insurance: SeaMar Community Health Center will help you see if you qualify for free or low-cost health coverage at a free open enrollment workshop, 2-4 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. Bring dates of birth, Social Security numbers, pay stubs or a 2015 income tax return, and proof of residency. More info: 425-244-7440.

Mindfulness: The YWCA offers a free eight-week workshop, “Introduction to Mindfulness: Skill-building and weekly practice,” 5-6:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 23 to March 13, at the Verdant Community Wellness Center, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Registration required by the second week. More info: Arlen, 425-412-2364 or afrazie@ywcaworks.org.

Grief and Loss: The YWCA offers a free “Grief and Loss” healing process support group over eight weeks, 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 24 to March 14, at the Verdant Community Wellness Center, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Registration required by the second week. More info: Arlen, 425-412-2364 or afrazie@ywcaworks.org.

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.

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 care giving 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.

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