Community Extra: Calendar for May 5-13, 2017

Events

Pancakes, Bothell: 8-11 a.m. May 6 (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. May 6 (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.

Book sale, Sultan: The Friends of the Sultan Library hold a book, media and bake sale, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. May 6, with bag sales starting at 3 p.m., at the Sultan Library, 319 Main St., Suite 100.

Genealogy 101: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers a free beginning genealogy class, 10-11 a.m. May 6 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. More info: 425-775-6267.

Opening Day: The Mukilteo Yacht Club celebrates the Opening Day of Boating with a variety of activities May 6. A blessing of the fleet is at 11 a.m. at the Port of Everett’s South Marina Guest Dock 1. The boat parade begins at noon from the Port of Everett breakwater along the Snohomish River; the decorated boats also can be viewed at Guest Dock 1 from 1-3 p.m. More info: www.mukilteoyachtclub.com.

Watershed Fun Fair: The Edmonds Watershed Fun Fair is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 6 at Willow Creek Salmon Hatchery, 95 Pine St. This year’s theme is “Singin’ in the Raingarden.” Exhibits, games, crafts, nature walks, kids activities and more. Free. More info: 425-771-0227.

Discover EdCC: Learn more about Edmonds Community College at a Discover Edmonds CC open house, 1-6 p.m. May 6 at 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Also that day is a powwow, double-header baseball game and food vendors. Free to attend. More info: 425-640-1706, www.edcc.edu.

Genealogy and DNA: Genealogical researcher Mary Kozy introduces using mitochondrial and Y-DNA testing in family research, 2 p.m. May 6 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. More info: 425-257-7640.

Gem show: The Everett Rock and Gem Club holds its annual Gem Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 6 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 7 at the EvCC Walt Price Student Fitness Center, 2206 Tower St., Everett. Free admission and parking. Crystals and geodes, exhibits, demonstrations, raffles and door prizes, tools and equipment, kids activities, silent auction, dealers and snack bar. More info: www.everettrockclub.com.

Dead people: Dr. Carl Wigren gives a humorous and frank presentation, “Autopsies: Forensic Pathology and the Real World of CSI,” 2 p.m. May 7 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Volunteers from the audience will be invited to help with a mock crime scene and autopsy. More info: 425-257-7640.

Book sale, Arlington: Spring is the theme for this month’s Friends of the Arlington Library book sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 9 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 10 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. More info: 360-435-3033.

Fake news: Four Everett Community College faculty members and the editor of the student newspaper will lead a discussion about fake news, bias, filter bubbles and finding real information at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. May 9 in the Henry M. Jackson Center’s Wilderness Room. The campus is at 2000 Tower St. More info: www.everettcc.edu.

Evening with the Arts: A Fiesta-themed dance for adults with developmental disabilities is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 11 at Immaculate Conception Church, 1200 E Fifth St., Arlington. Cost is $5 and includes a snack, beverage, and arts and crafts activity. Must be over age 18 to attend. Caregivers and volunteers attend for free. More info: 360-653-7752, ext. 14.

Hummingbirds: Watch the film “First Flight: A Mother Hummingbird’s Story,” 7 p.m. May 11 and see a hummingbird nest 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.

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.

YOUTH

Paper art: School-age kids are invited to experiment with different forms of paper art, 3 p.m. May 5 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. Hexaflexagons, origami, kirigami, quilling, and Mexican paper flowers. More info: 360-568-2898.

Mental Wellness Fair: The Snohomish County Children and Youth Mental Wellness Fair is set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 6 at Evergreen Middle School, 7621 Beverly Lane, Everett. For kids, their families, teachers, social service agencies, private sector, and other interested community members. Free. Information, workshops, activities, performances, family photos, food and more. More info: 425-388-7254.

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. May 6 (first Saturday, September to May) in the teen area.

Camp open house: Learn more about Camp Killoqua at an open house, 2-4 p.m. May 6. Also, an overnight camp experience for moms and kids is May 5-6. More info: 425-258-5437, www.campkilloqua.org.

Show Biz Kids 4-H: Meets next 6:30-8 p.m. May 9 (second Tuesdays) at the Horseshoe Grange, 16424 Broadway Ave., Snohomish. Students in grades K-12 explore various areas of performing arts. More info: 360-668-6681 or 425-357-6044.

Teen Night: Schack Art Center (2921 Hoyt Ave.) holds free after-hours Teen Nights. The last one for this school year is 6-8 p.m. May 11. More info: www.schack.org/teen-night.

Dig in: Learn about soil, composting and plants, build your own worm farm to take home, and help plant flowers and seeds in the library gardens, 3 p.m. May 12 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. Registration is required. More info: www.sno-isle.org, 360-568-2898.

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.

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 May 7 (first Sunday) in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7198.

Project Linus: The next Project Linus event will be 12:30-2:30 p.m. May 9 (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.

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.

Camp Justice: Camp Justice, a dinner and auction fundraiser for Snohomish County Legal Services, is set for 5 p.m. May 13 at Floral Hall in Everett. Tickets are $50. More info: www.snocolegal.org/camp-justice-2017.

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.

Dog park fences: The nonprofit Marysville Dog Owners Group seeks donations to replace deteriorating fences at Strawberry Fields for Rover Off-Leash Park. More info: www.gofundme.com/dog-park-fence-replacement-project.

Vendors: Everett seeks vendors for its annual Mutt Strut event, set for Aug. 12. Vendor booths range from $60 to $90. More info: 425-257-7346, mburgess@everettwa.gov.

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: getconnected.uwsc.org.

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, 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

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: 360-653-4551 or 360-540-9129.

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

Caregiver class: Parents and caregivers of a child or adolescent with mental health issues are invited to a free six-week course from the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Snohomish County, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, May 9-30 and June 13 and 20, at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Class size limited. Registration required. More info: 206-229-1572, mickismithnami@yahoo.com.

Apprenticeship: Learn about apprenticeship programs at “Entry to Apprenticeship,” 6 p.m. May 10 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Space is limited; registration required. More info: www.sno-isle.org/events, 425-776-8722.

Positive parenting: YWCA offers the free class series “Positive Discipline: Raising our Children with Love and Firmness,” 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, May 10-31 and June 7 and 14, at the YWCA Family Village, 19703 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Free light supper and free child care for potty-trained children. Registration required. More info: 425-387-1271.

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.

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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