Community Extra: Calendar for May 12-20, 2017

EVENTs

Lunch, Camano Island: The Camano Island Yacht Club offers lunch during the Camano Island Art Tour, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 12 and 13 at 129 N Sunset Drive. Annual spring plant sale, too.

National Train Day: The Swamp Creek and Western Railroad Association holds a National Train Day open house, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 13 at the Edmonds Amtrak Depot, 210 Railroad St. See the model trains move along 400 feet of track through miniature towns and detailed scenery. Free. More info: 425-879-2220.

Trunk sale: The Camano Island Community Trunk Sale is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 13 in the parking lot of the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road. Rain or shine. More info: camanocenter.org/events.

Mother’s Day brunch: The Camano Island Yacht Club offers a Mother’s Day buffet brunch, 9 a.m.-noon May 14 at 129 N Sunset Drive. Cost is $10, $5 for kids younger than 9. Bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, blueberry pancakes, fresh fruit, sweet rolls and beverages. Omelets are $1 extra.

Internment talk: Author Mayumi Tsutakawa will speak about her Japanese family’s history, including internment during World War II, 12:20-1:20 p.m. May 16 at Everett Community College’s Henry M. Jackson Center Wilderness Room. The campus is at 2000 Tower St. More info: 425-388-9387.

Quilt show: The Mukilteo Lighthouse Quilters holds its annual Comfort Quilt Show, 6:45 p.m. May 16 at the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. This is its regular third Tuesday meeting time. Quilts that members have made for charity will be on display. A $5 donation is appreciated at meetings. More info: www.mlquilters.org.

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more on May 19 (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. May 20 (third Saturday, September to May) at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE. Cost is $6; children under age 4 are free. Proceeds this month benefit the community Bible school and day camp. More info: 425-334-0421.

Pancakes, Monroe: 8-10:30 a.m. May 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.

Breakfast, Bothell: A Viking Toast Breakfast runs 8 a.m. to noon May 20 at the Bothell Sons of Norway, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway. Viking (French) toast, “troll” sausage, eggs, fruit, coffee, tea and milk. Cost is $10, $7 under age 11. Cash or check. Proceeds benefit camp scholarships. More info: 425-485-9085.

Health Expo: A Health and Fitness Expo runs 9 a.m. to noon May 20 at the Edmonds Stadium, 7600 212th St. SW. Free admission. Over 50 interactive health and wellness booths, free health screenings, healthy snack samples, obstacle course, fun run, bike rodeo, family fitness stage and more. More info: www.hfexpo.edmondswa.gov.

Bazaar: A bazaar and gifts sale is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 20 at the Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW. Over 20 vendors offering a wide variety of sale items. Raffle. More info: 360-629-7403.

Techfest: Techfest is set for 2-4:30 p.m. May 20 at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. All ages are invited to learn more about robotics, 3D printing, coding and more. Drawings for prizes. More info: 360-658-5000.

Book sale: The Friends of the Stanwood Library book sale is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 20 and 1-4 p.m. May 21 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. More info: 360-629-3132.

YOUTH

Storybook garden: Meet in the garden for stories, crafts and other activities, 11 a.m. May 13 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. For children and families. More info: 360-435-3033.

Dance party: A Michah and Me Children’s Music Show is set for 11 a.m. May 13 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. For infants to age 7. Dance to upbeat versions of traditional children’s songs as well as original songs. More info: 425-493-8202 ext. 3232.

Homemade spa: Tweens and teens are invited to take a breather from end-of-school-year stress and make some skin scrubs and bath salts, 2 p.m. May 13 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. (PS: Mother’s Day is coming up.) More info: 360-568-2898.

Try hockey: Try hockey for free, 2:15 p.m. May 13 at Xfinity Community Ice Rink, 2000 Hewitt Ave. Arrive 60 to 90 minutes early. Gear provided. More info: everettyouthhockey.com.

Magic show: Louie Foxx presents “Reading is Magic,” 2 p.m. May 13 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. For families with children ages 4 and up. More info: 425-257-8000.

Transform T-shirts: Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to take an old T-shirt and make it into something new, like a scarf, bag or pillow, 3-5 p.m. May 16 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Bring a T-shirt, or use one of the library’s. More info: https://goo.gl/goGGfb.

Kids to Parks: A Kids to Parks Day event is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 20 at Haller Park in Arlington. Part of a National Park Trust event. Prizes, giveaways, games, free water and snacks. More info: www.arlingtonwa.gov.

Tie dye art: Learn about Nigerian tie dye art and make your own paper and cloth versions of traditional “adire,” 2 p.m. May 20 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. For children and their families. Cotton bandannas provided, or bring a white T-shirt. More info: 360-435-3033.

WAYS TO HELP

Cancer fundraiser: A silent auction fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 12 in the lobby of Providence Regional Cancer Center, 1717 13th St., Everett. Free popcorn for shoppers. Winners will be called for item pick-ups, or buy at full price and take home the same day. More info: 425-418-0423.

CASA fundraiser: A bake and plant sale is set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 13 at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 E Camano Drive, Camano Island. Hot dog lunch, too. Proceeds benefit the Camano Animal Shelter Association. While visiting, cast your vote for a dog and cat art contest by Utsalady and Elger Bay elementary students. More info: camanoanimalshelter.org.

Yarn, fabric sale: A sale of yarn, fabric and other sewing items to benefit Project Linus is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 13 at Zion Lutheran Parish Hall, 330 Union Ave., Snohomish. More info: 425-252-4524.

Docents needed: The Adopt A Stream Foundation seeks volunteer docent naturalists to lead tours of kids and adults past the trout stream exhibit and along the elevated nature trail at the Northwest Stream Center. Orientation sessions for interested volunteers are 1-3 p.m. May 15 or 7-9 p.m. May 16 at the Center, located at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Full training is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 19 or 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 20. More info: 425-316-8592.

Bike benefit: A concert featuring Jason Webley, Zelda Starfire and Steel Beans to benefit the Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop Kids Swap is set for 5-7 p.m. May 13 at Cafe Zippy, 1502 Rucker Ave., Everett. Tickets are $15. More info: http://sharingwheels.bpt.me.

Food drive: The U.S. Postal Service Letter Carriers Food Drive is May 13. Leave donations by your mailbox.

Food bank benefit: A comedy show and silent auction to benefit the Marysville Community Food Bank is set for May 20 at the Marysville Opera House. Tickets are $40 and include appetizers and desserts. Social hour and silent auction at 6 p.m. Comedy show by Upfront Theatre Improv at 7:30 p.m. More info: 360-658-1054, amy.mcfb@frontier.com.

Toiletry drive: The YWCA is collecting donations of hygiene supplies in preparation for this year’s Project Homeless Connect. Needed are full-size body wash, 2-in-1 shampoo, lotion, deodorant, toothpaste, washcloths, and razors for shaving. Drop off donations by June 22 to YWCA locations at 3301 Broadway in Everett or 6027 208th St. SW in Lynnwood. More info: 425-258-2766, vvonstubbe@ywcaworks.org.

Fabric donations: The Clothing and Textile Advisors of Snohomish County in partnership with WSU Extension 4H Youth Development seek donations of fabric, notions, trims, patterns, yarn, needlework items and related books and magazines for an annual Fabric Sale, set for June 17. Proceeds support the Camp Stitch-a-Lot youth summer program, a scholarship for a student studying apparel design and development at Seattle Central College, and other community sewing programs. More info: Arlene at 425-743-0118 or Julie at 425-835-0391.

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

Snohomish dinner: Snohomish and Glacier Peak high schools invite Snohomish senior citizens to a free dinner and a show May 18. A meal will be served along with student entertainment. Snohomish High School’s Night of Arts also will be available to tour after 5 p.m. Dinner is scheduled from 4-5 p.m. at Snohomish High School, 1316 Fifth St. RSVP: 360-563-4001.

Opioid seminar: A seminar on “Opioid Awareness in Older Adults” is set for 4-6 p.m. May 23 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Todd Redd of Stillaguamish Behavioral Health and a panel of local Arlington community leaders speak. More info: 360-653-4551.

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, Mukilteo: A one-day driving refresher course is held 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. second Wednesdays at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave. Cost is $20. The course qualifies seniors age 55 and older for insurance discounts. The instructor is Pat Ward. More info: 425-263-8180.

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.

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: Kaiser Permanente 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.

ASSISTANCE

Learn CPR: Free hands-only CPR training from the American Red Cross is offered at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. May 13 at the Tulalip Resort Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. Registration required. More info: 425-740-2323, http://fw.to/oUOnDXL.

Spot Alzheimer’s: Learn the 10 warning signs of the onset of Alzheimer’s disease to help with early detection and diagnosis, 2 p.m. May 13 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. More info: 425-257-8000.

Resource Day: Get free, confidential help in the areas of medicine, health care, law, food, housing and more at a Resource Day, 1:30-3:30 p.m. May 16 at the Evergreen Branch Library, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett. Free. First come, first served. More info: 425-257-8250.

Legal advice: Get free legal advice at a “Lawyer in the Library” drop-in session, 2-4 p.m. May 17 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Provided by Snohomish County Legal Services and the Northwest Justice Project. More info: 425-257-8000.

Map Your Neighborhood: A Mill Creek “Map Your Neighborhood” disaster planning event is set for 6:30-8 p.m. May 17 at City Hall, 15728 Main St. Free. Registration required. More info: cityofmillcreek.com/mapyourneighborhood.

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 & 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.