Community Extra: Calendar for Nov. 25-Dec. 3, 2016

EVENTS

Vigil: The Zonta Club of Everett holds an International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women vigil, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 25 in front of J. Matheson Gifts, 2615 Colby Ave., Everett. More info: www.zontasaysno.com.

Tree lighting, Edmonds: The Edmonds Tree Lighting Ceremony runs 4:30-6 p.m. Nov. 26 at Bell Street and Fifth Avenue N in downtown Edmonds. Take photos with Santa, and enjoy cookies, cider, musical entertainment and more. Free. More info: www.edmondswa.com.

Festival of Trees: A free community open house for Providence General Foundation’s Festival of Trees runs 1-6 p.m. Nov. 30 at Tulalip Resort Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd. See holiday trees and wreaths, enjoy refreshments and watch local community groups perform. Kids can create crafts starting at 3 p.m. and meet Santa. More info: 425-258-7999.

Wintertide: The free family event runs 4-7 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave. Santa arrives at 5:30 p.m. Rotary Express train rides, giant gingerbread house, arts and crafts, photo booth, refreshments, live performances, and more. More info: everettwa.gov/832/Wintertide-Celebration.

EvCC open house: Everett Community College holds an open house for high school seniors and their families, 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at the college’s Henry M. Jackson Conference Center on the campus at 2000 Tower St. More info: 425-388-9008.

Pancakes, Edmonds: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Dec. 2 (first Friday) at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Pancakes, strawberry compote, eggs, ham, biscuits and sausage gravy, beverages. Cost is $5.

Tree lighting, Mountlake Terrace: The annual tree lighting ceremony is 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Evergreen Playfield, 22205 56th Ave. W. Choral concert by Mountlake Terrace Elementary and Terrace Park School students, a visit from Santa, and the traditional lighting of the “tree,” a lit frame atop the water tower. Donations will be accepted for the Michelle Ringler Youth Recreation Scholarship Fund. More info: 425-776-9173, www.cityofmlt.com.

Christmas Epic: “A Christmas Epic: It’s Wonderful Grinch Story on 34th Carol” is a free show from Snohomish Theater Project, with opening night 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Carnegie Building, 105 Cedar Ave. The performance combines classic Christmas stories in one wild show. Showing over two weekends, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2-3 and 9-10, 2 p.m. Dec. 4 and 11. Bring a non-perishable food item to benefit the Snohomish Food Bank. More info: 360-862-8927.

Pancakes, Bothell: 8-11 a.m. Dec. 3 (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. Dec. 3 (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.

Genealogy 101: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers a free beginning genealogy class, 10-11 a.m. Dec. 3 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. More info: 425-775-6267.

Model trains: The Swamp Creek and Western Railroad Association holds its annual holiday open house, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Edmonds Amtrak depot, 210 Railroad St. Free. Small children will have to be lifted to see the displays. Limited ADA access. More info: 425-879-2220.

Lutefisk dinner: The Bothell Sons of Norway’s annual Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner is set for 12-6 p.m. Dec. 3 at 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway. Served family style and also including boiled potatoes, coleslaw, lefse, and more. No reservations required. Cost is $25, $10 ages 12 and younger, free for children younger than age 5. Checks and cash only. More info: 425-485-9085, www.bothellsonsofnorway.org.

Santa Parade, Arlington: Arlington’s Hometown Holidays festivities on Dec. 3 include the Santa Parade, which starts at noon on Olympic Avenue. Donations for the food bank will be collected. The tree lighting ceremony follows at 12:30 p.m. at Legion Park, including caroling, a festive sweater contest, s’mores and crafts. Wagon and train rides, a vendor fair, a Snowball Drop, and much more round out this packed day. More info: www.arlingtonwa/HH.

Holiday on the Bay: The Port of Everett offers holiday activities starting at 1 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Waterfront Center, 1205 Craftsman Way. From 1-5 p.m., find family holiday photo opportunities, children’s activities, holiday music and movies, free refreshments, and fire truck rides. There also is a Toys for Tots toy drive and wreath silent auction fundraiser. At 5 p.m., there will be a tree lighting and visit from Santa. And a Mukilteo Yacht Club lighted boat parade cruises by at 5:30 p.m. More info: www.portofeverett.com.

Tree lighting, Mukilteo: The Mukilteo tree-lighting and holiday open house is set for 3-6 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave. A tradition for over 30 years. Featuring the Grinch, Santa, local performers, refreshments, crafts, and a tree lighting ceremony. Includes a view of the Mukilteo Yacht Club’s lighted boat parade. More info: mukilteochamber.org.

Tree lighting, Monroe: Light Up Monroe festivities are set for Dec. 3, starting at 3 p.m. with caroling and live music and a tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m., downtown at the corner of Lewis and Main streets. Starting at 1 p.m., find Santa and Mrs. Claus at the nearby Monroe Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center, 125 S Lewis St. More info: choosemonroe.com.

Santa Parade, Mill Creek: Mill Creek holds holiday festivities Dec. 3, starting with a Santa Parade at 3:30 p.m. down Main Street through Town Center. A holiday tree lighting follows at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall, 15728 Main St. Free carriage rides and train rides round out the fun. More info: www.cityofmillcreek.com.

Merrysville: Marysville turns into Merrysville for the Holidays with a community celebration 5-8 p.m. Dec. 3 at Comeford Park, 514 Delta Ave. Family activities, photo booth, food, vendors, bonfire, live music, an electric lights parade and the annual lighting of the water tower. Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. The tower lighting and a concert follow, at about 7 p.m. More info: www.marysvillewa.gov.

BAZAARS

Country Christmas: The Whidbey Island Fair Association holds its “Country Christmas at the Fair” bazaar, 2-7 p.m. Nov. 25, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 26, Nov. 27 and Dec. 3-4 in the Coffman Building at the fairgrounds, 819 Camano Ave. Local artisans, lunch available for purchase, Santa, kids’ activities. More info: 360-221-4677.

Vendor Splendor: The Lynnwood High School PTSA’s annual Vendor Splendor event is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 26 at the high school, 18218 North Road, Bothell. Over 80 vendors, hourly door prizes, photos with Santa on a Harley, and free admission. Benefits the PTSA’s graduation night party for graduating seniors. More info: vendorsplendor@juno.com.

Christmas Flair: A Christmas Flair craft boutique runs 12-6 p.m. Dec. 2 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3 at ArtWorks, 200 Dayton St., Edmonds. A portion of sales benefits the Foundation for the Edmonds School District scholarship fund. Ornaments, wreaths, jewelry, gift baskets, quilts, runners, vintage collectibles, food and more.

Craft and Vendor Fair: The Seattle Hill Elementary PTO Craft and Vendor Fair runs 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3 at the school, 12711 51st Ave. SE, Everett. More info: www.facebook.com/events/1827058720846689.

Sultan Winterfest: Over 40 craft booths, local student performances, Santa and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3 at Sultan High School, 13715 310th Ave. SE. The Sultan Education Foundation offers chili and soup for sale as well. More info: 360-793-0983.

Farmers Market: The Port of Everett and Everett Farmers Market offer a Holiday Craft Fair, 12-6 p.m. Dec. 3 and 12-4 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Waterfront Center, 1205 Craftsman Way, Everett. Large covered and heated tents will be set up with 35 vendors selling wares. More info: everettfarmersmarket.net/holiday-craft-fair.

Gift shop: The Carl Gipson Senior Center gift shop is open to all, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Christmas cards on sale for 10 cents each until gone. Men’s corner, Seahawks items, and more. The senior center is at 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8780.

WAYS TO HELP

Cat adoptions: The Community Cat Coalition holds a Home for the Holidays cat adoption event, kicking off 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 25 and continuing 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 26 to Dec. 18, at Harbour Pointe Shopping Center, 11700 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo. Father Christmas will be available for photos. More info: www.communitycatcoalitionwa.org.

Stuff the Bus: Everett Transit and Community Transit buses will be parked outside local Fred Meyer stores for a Stuff the Bus charity drive to benefit local families served by Volunteers of America Western Washington. Bring toys and non-perishable food items between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Nov. 26-27, Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 10-11 to Fred Meyer Everett (Murphy’s Corner), 12906 Bothell-Everett Highway, or Fred Meyer Monroe, 18805 Highway 2. More info: voaww.org.

Food drive: Marysville Firefighters Local 3219 and Santa plan to gather food for the Marysville Community Food Bank, 3-7 p.m. Nov. 29, Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and Dec. 2 at Safeway, 1258 State Ave. Donations of unwrapped, new toys and cash donations for the Food Bank also are welcome. more info: 360-658-1054.

Santa Run: The Arlington Fire Department Santa Run food drive runs Dec. 2-11. A decorated fire truck will escort Santa through local neighborhoods on select days to pass out candy canes and help firefighters collect food and monetary donations for the Arlington Food Bank. See routes and get more info at santarun.net.

Holiday 5K: The Edmonds Police Foundation holds a Holiday 5K fun run through downtown Edmonds Dec. 3 to raise money to purchase a new PRISM shooting simulator, a major training tool. Registration is available at www.edmondspolicefoundation.org. Race-day registration starts at 8 a.m.; the run starts at 9 a.m. More info: 206-335-9665.

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. Dec. 3 (first Saturday, September to May) in the teen area.

Music therapy fundraiser: The Snohomish County Music Project hosts a dinner gala at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3 inside the Northwest Music Hall, 1402 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett, to benefit music therapy and community outreach programs. Live music, catered dinner, violin silent auction, and more. Tickets are $60. More info: scmusicproject.org.

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 Dec. 4 (first Sunday) in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7198.

Lights of Love: Honor your pet with a special light on the Camano Animal Shelter Association’s Lights of Love Tree. Donate $5 and a Christmas tag with your pet’s name will be hung on the tree at Mark’s Camano Pharmacy at Camano Plaza. Proceeds help the dogs and cats at CASA. Forms available at the shelter, 198 Can Ku Road, or at www.camanoanimalshelter.org.

Marysville donations: The Marysville Community Food Bank and Toy Store seeks donations of food, books, coats and new toys. Red giving barrels are at locations across the city. Volunteers also are needed. More info: 360-658-1054.

Relief Society volunteers: The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society seeks volunteers for its Thrift Shop, including cashiers and those who can perform a variety of tasks. The Thrift Shop, in Marysville, is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. More info: Terry Evans or Robin Rosander, 425-304-3203.

Hospital gift shop, Monroe: The gift shop at EvergreenHealth Monroe needs reliable volunteers to work three-hour shifts. The gift shop is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. More info: Janie, vghgiftshop@gmail.com.

Hospital gift shop, Everett: The nonprofit Providence General Children’s Association needs volunteers at the Providence Regional Medical Center Pacific and Colby campus gift shops for four-hour shifts, day or evening, one or more times per month. Gift shop proceeds benefit Northwest children in need. Must complete hospital volunteer forms, TB test, background check and training. More info: Maureen Welly, 425-348-9433.

Community meal help: Annie’s Community Kitchen is a service of Edmonds Lutheran Church that provides a free hot meal to the community 5 p.m. Wednesdays. Volunteers are needed every day of the week, but especially Wednesdays, to help with the program. The church is at 23525 84th Ave. W. More info: Bob Snyder, 425-772-0561.

Stuffed toy drive: Goldwing Touring Association Chapter C, based in Everett, holds a stuffed animal toy drive through Dec. 12. Donations of new or like-new stuffed toys can be dropped off Tuesdays through Saturdays in the light blue barrel inside Everett Powersports, 215 SW Everett Mall Way, Everett. Pick-up service is available for larger donations. More info: Kathy Leon, 206-940-4990 or kathy-Leon@comcast.net.

Drivers: Concern For Neighbors Food Bank in Mountlake Terrace seeks volunteers to drive or ride on its trucks to pick up grocery store donations. Drivers and riders should be at least 25 years old, able to lift at least 40 pounds, and have a good driving record. Drivers are needed 7:30-11 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays and some Saturdays. Volunteers also are needed at the food bank warehouse Monday or Tuesday mornings. More info: 425-778-7227, Concern4NeighborsFoodBank@yahoo.com.

Light a Light: Donate $5 per light on a living fir tree at the Frances Anderson Center to benefit the city of Edmonds Youth Scholarship Fund. Call 425-771-0268 to have a donation form sent to you, or pick one up at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. The tree will be lit the week of Thanksgiving through Jan. 2.

Bell ringers: The Salvation Army of Marysville-Tulalip seeks volunteers to ring bells by its red kettles. Part-time pay available for those who need a job. Donations of food boxes and gifts also needed. More info: 360-926-2228, https://volunteer.usawest.org.

Bike work parties: Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop holds weekly Christmas House Work Parties, 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays at 2531 Broadway, Everett. Help clean and fix kids bikes for low-income kids served by Christmas House. No mechanical experience necessary, just a willingness to get greasy. More info: 425-252-6952.

Volunteer at Habitat store: Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County seeks volunteers to help staff its stores in Everett (2302 Broadway) and Lynnwood (16929 Highway 99, Suite 100). Shifts are for four hours between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. More info: 425-405-7770, cwatkins@habitatsnohomish.org.

Assist with equine: All Breed Equine Rez-Q in Marysville seeks a variety of volunteers. More info: 425-263-6390, 206-933-0327, allbreedhorserescue.com.

Help wildlife, Lynnwood: PAWS Wildlife Center in Lynnwood seeks volunteer wildlife care assistants. More info: www.paws.org or volunteers@paws.org.

Humane Society: HappyPaws Farm Humane Society, whose shelter is at 19933 Old Burn Road in Arlington, seeks volunteers to help walk large dogs on Sunday afternoons on shelter grounds. Volunteers should be at least 18 years old and experienced with dogs. Includes friendly pit bulls. Other volunteers also are needed. More info: 360-652-5844, hmnsoc@aol.com, www.dogscats.org.

Book sale donations: The Friends of the Edmonds Library seeks donations to its ongoing book sale, including gently used books, CDs, videos, DVDs, sheet music, magazines and computer software. Proceeds from the ongoing sale benefit the Edmonds Library and the scholarship fund. A drop box for donations is in the foyer of the library, at 650 Main St.

Eyeglasses, hearing aids: Lions Clubs are collecting used eyeglasses and hearing aids. Donations may be made at Everett Public Libraries, PUD main office and most opticians and eye doctors. More info: Everett Central Lions Club, Art Ruben at since1965@aol.com or 425-387-9256.

Hope Unlimited: Hope Unlimited includes the Stanwood Camano Incident Support chaplains. Volunteering opportunities include teaching and cooking. More info: 360-387-1512.

SENIORS

Support groups: A peer support group meets 9:50-10:50 a.m. second and fourth Wednesdays at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. A grief support group meets 2-3 p.m. Wednesdays. More info: 360-653-4551.

Lunch, Lake Stevens: A light lunch for seniors is served at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Lake Stevens Senior Center, 2302 Soper Hill Road. Cost is $3 for members, $4 for non-members. Come early and socialize. More info: 425-335-0345.

Lunch, Granite Falls: Noon Thursdays at the Granite Falls Senior Center, 302 S Granite Ave. Cost is $3 seniors and disabled, $6 others. Penny bingo follows. More info: 360-691-7177.

Memory loss book club: An Edmonds Senior Center book club aimed at those with early stage memory loss meets fourth Mondays at the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St. Cost is $5 for Edmonds Senior Center members, $10 nonmembers. More info: 425-774-5555.

String players: A String Players Music Group begins meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Those who have ever played violin, viola, or cello are welcome to join when available. “Just for fun and brushing up, no performances.” More info: Larry, 425-330-4614.

Yoga: Yoga classes are held at noon Mondays, 2 p.m. Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. Wednesdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. All levels welcome. Cost is $4 per session, billed monthly. Registration starts the last Tuesday of the month (1 p.m. by phone, 1:30 p.m. in person). Bring a yoga mat. Beginning levels and chair yoga. More info: 425-257-8780.

ASSISTANCE

Health insurance: Learn about Washington Healthplanfinder, the new online health plan marketplace and Apple Health at a free application assistance workshop, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. This is a free drop-in event. More info: 425-776-8722.

Cat class with ASL interpretation: The next Community Cat Coalition “TNR: Trap, Neuter, Return” class is set for 2-4 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. American Sign Language interpretation will be offered. Registration is requested; the class is free. More info: Nancy, cccofwaTNRclass@gmail.com or 425-330-2658.

Employment Network: 10 a.m.-noon Fridays at the North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE., Mill Creek. Free help with job searches, resume writing and interviewing. More info: 425-743-2386.

Head injury support group: Meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. first Tuesdays on the second floor of Swedish/Edmonds Medical Center, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. Group supports brain-incident survivors and their caregivers. More info: Lou Nash, 425-776-7264 or lou_nash@frontier.com.

MS self-help group, Edmonds: The MS Sno-Flakes meets 1-2:30 p.m. fourth Thursdays at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St. For people with multiple sclerosis and their family, caregivers and friends. More info: Bill Brayer, 206-718-0894, wbrayer@comcast.net.

MS self-help group, Lynnwood: Meets 1-2:30 p.m. third Fridays in the group room at the YWCA Village, 19703 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. More info: Sharon Todd, 360-651-9720.

MS self-help group, Marysville: Meets 10:30 a.m. to noon second Saturdays at Cascade Christian Reformed Church, 13908 51st Ave. NE. More info: Nancy Toth, 360-435-6111.

Ostomy Support Group: The United Ostomy Associations of America, Snohomish County Chapter, meets 12-3 p.m. second Mondays (except July and an annual picnic in August) at the Buzz Inn restaurant, 3121 Broadway, Everett. The group’s purpose is to help in the rehabilitation of people with ostomies. More info: Cathryn, 425-610-3770.

Parkinson’s disease: A support group meets 2-4 p.m. fourth Saturdays at the Rainier Room, 1330 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 360-435-8049.

Vision Loss Support Group: A group for the blind and visually impaired meets 10 a.m. third Mondays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8780.

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