CHURCH EGG HUNTS
Egg hunt, Edmonds: Edmonds Lutheran Church plans its Great Hunt for Easter eggs, 9 a.m. Saturday. More than 20,000 plastic Easter eggs, 400 baskets, 300 golden eggs, refreshments and children’s music by Eric Ode. Free event. The church is at 23525 84th Ave. W. More info: 425-744-8090.
Egg hunt, Everett: Bethany Christian Assembly plans a candy-filled Eggstravaganza for children, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. An Easter program is followed by prizes, egg hunts, activities, inflatables, pony rides, cotton candy and popcorn, prizes and more. Everything is free. The church is at 2715 Everett Ave. More info: 425-339-3303.
Egg hunt, Lynnwood: Eggapalooza is at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at LifePoint Church, 3223 164th St. SW, Lynnwood.
Egg hunt, Everett: Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road in Everett, hosts this community egg hunt at 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday . Games, balloon hats, free popsicles and more than 3,000 eggs. View Ridge Madison Neighborhood Association, South Everett Neighborhood Center and Transcold Distribution are also sponsors. Volunteers invited to arrive at 10:30 a.m.
Egg hunt, Lake Stevens: An egg hunt for children through fifth grade will be held 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens.
Egg hunt, Mill Creek: Egg hunts follow the 8:30 and 10 a.m. Sunday services at Advent Lutheran Church, 4306 132nd St. SE, Mill Creek.
Egg hunt, Mukilteo: Pointe of Grace Lutheran Church, 5425 Harbour Pointe Blvd. in Mukilteo, hosts an Easter egg hunt at 9 a.m. Sunday, followed by worship at 9:30 with a fruit and pastry brunch following.
Egg hunt, Arlington: 10 a.m. Sunday at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 615 E. Highland Dr., Arlington. Toddlers up to fifth grade. A breakfast precedes the hunt at 9 a.m. Worship service follows at 10:30 a.m. More info: 360-435-8921.
Egg hunt, Everett: 10 a.m. Sunday at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 215 Mukilteo Blvd., Everett.
Egg hunt, Everett: 10 a.m. Sunday at Zion Lutheran Church, 4634 Alger Ave., Everett. Worship service follows at 10:30 a.m.
Egg hunt, Everett: 10 a.m. Sunday at Grace Lutheran Church, 8401 Holly Drive, Everett.
Egg hunt, Stanwood: 10:15 a.m. Sunday in between the 9 and 10:45 a.m. worship services at Stanwood United Methodist Church, 27128 102nd Drive NW. More info: 360-629-9555.
Egg hunt, Edmonds: 10:15 a.m. Sunday at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds, with “Eggstravaganza” crafts and activities for kids at regular 9 and 11 a.m. services.
Egg hunt, Everett: 11:15 a.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2324 Lombard Ave., Everett.
EVENTS
Prom fair: Queen, It’s a New Day and Elle Marie Hair Studio offer a Teen, It’s a New Day Prom Fair, 6-8 p.m. April 22 at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. The event is free and offers hundreds of free prom dresses (first come, first served) and information from flower, limo and other vendors. Suggested donation of $10 to Queen, It’s a New Day. More info: www.EllesAngels.org.
Oso Tribute: Oso Chapel leads a community “Oso Tribute” service, 5 p.m. April 26. This will be a time to honor first responders, to thank the many public servants and helpers, and to remember those killed by the slide. All are welcome. A large tent will be brought to the Oso Chapel (22318 Highway 530, Oso). Food will be served. More info: Pastor Gary Ray at 360-862-3550.
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
Marysville: 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 1 at Reset Church, 1410 Eighth St., Marysville.
Mill Creek: noon May 1 at the flag pole outside the Mill Creek Jamba Juice, 15603 Main St., hosted by North Creek Presbyterian Church. Singing, followed by prayer. All are welcome, even for a few minutes.
Stanwood: noon May 1 in the west parking lot at Haggen Food and Pharmacy, 26603 76th Ave. NW, Stanwood, hosted by Stanwood-Camano churches.
Sultan: noon May 1 in front of Sultan City Hall, 319 Main St., or down the block at the Veteran’s Memorial if the crowd is large.
Monroe: 7 to 8 p.m. May 1 at Monroe Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 14118 Chain Lake Road, Monroe, hosted by Sky Valley churches.
Arlington: 7 to 9 p.m. May 1 at Jake’s House Church, 18824 Smokey Point Blvd., Suite 5, Arlington. In conjunction with Destiny International Prayer School.
SUNDAY EASTER Services
Stanwood-Camano: 7 a.m. community sunrise service at the Camano Country Club clubhouse, 1243 Beach Drive, Camano Island. A light breakfast follows.
Snohomish: 7 a.m. sunrise service and 10:30 a.m. festival service at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 9225 212th St. SE, Maltby. Breakfast served 8-9 a.m. Sunday school is 9:15-10:15 a.m.
Everett: 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 215 Mukilteo Blvd., Everett, with breakfasts at 8 a.m. and noon.
Lynnwood: 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 6511 176th St. SW, Lynnwood.
Everett: 7:30 and 11 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 8401 Holly Drive, Everett. Breakfast served between services.
Mill Creek: 7:30 a.m. outdoor sunrise service and 8:30 and 10 a.m. celebration services at Advent Lutheran Church, 4306 132nd St. SE, Mill Creek.
Lynnwood: 7:45, 9 and 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW in Lynnwood. Nursery care at 8:45 a.m. for ages 3 and younger.
Everett: Mass of the Resurrection at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 8517 Seventh Ave. SE, Everett.
Everett: 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and noon at Mars Hill Everett, 2730 Oakes Ave., Everett.
Lake Stevens: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. with special music starting a half-hour prior to each service, at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens.
Mukilteo: Mass of the Resurrection at 9 a.m. at St. John Mission, 829 Third St., Mukilteo.
Stanwood: 9 a.m. traditional and 10:45 a.m. contemporary services at Stanwood United Methodist Church, 27128 102nd Drive NW, Stanwood.
Everett: 9 and 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett. Children’s activities at both services.
Lynnwood: 9 and 11 a.m. services exploring the archetypes of betrayal, crucifixion and resurrection, at Unity Lynnwood, 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. Special music with guest artist Rafe Pearlman.
Edmonds: 9 and 11 a.m. at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds. Music includes bells, timpani, choirs and brass.
Marysville: 9 and 11 a.m. at Calvary Chapel Marysville, 1224-B Cedar Ave. Regular children’s ministry programs provided.
Mukilteo: 9:30 a.m. at Pointe of Grace, 5425 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Child care at 9 a.m.
Everett: 10 a.m. at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave.
Everett: 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2324 Lombard Ave., Everett. An Easter breakfast, by goodwill offering, precedes from 8-10 a.m. An egg hunt follows.
Everett: 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 4634 Alger Ave., Everett.
Everett: 10:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, preceded at 9 a.m. by a free pancake breakfast.
Everett: 10:30 a.m. at South Everett Community Church, 1 W. Casino Road. Special music.
Everett: 10:30 a.m. at Spirit of Grace United Methodist Church, 3530 Colby Ave., Everett.
Arlington: 10:30 a.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 615 E. Highland Dr., Arlington. Easter breakfast at 9 a.m. Easter brunch at 11:45 a.m.
Lynnwood: 10:30 a.m. at LifePoint Church, 3223 164th St. SW, Lynnwood.
Camano Island: Community brunch and worship starts at noon at an as-yet unnamed new church at 788 Smith Road, Camano Island.
Meetings, classes
Apologetics Forum: The next meeting of the Apologetics Forum of Snohomish County will be held at 7 p.m. April 25 at Atonement Free Lutheran Church, 6905 172nd St. NE, Arlington. Phil Fernandes, president of the Institute of Biblical Defense, will speak on “Evidence For Jesus’ Resurrection.” Refreshments, books and DVDs available. More info: apologeticsforum.org.
Meditation: Teachings and guided meditations in practical Buddhist methods for happiness will be held 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays in room 311 of the Everett Market Place Building, 2804 Grand Ave., Everett. Drop-ins welcome. Cost is $10, $5 for seniors, students and the unemployed. Sponsored by Kadampa Meditation Center in Seattle. More info: 206-526-9565.
Journey with Jesus: Immaculate Conception/Our Lady of Perpetual Help offers “Growing Together in Faith Through the Catechism” classes 7-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in Hensen Hall, 2619 Cedar St., Everett. Each meeting stands on its own. More info: 425-349-7014.
Torah studies: A weekly Torah class is held 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The Torah is divided into 54 portions, and one portion is studied each week. No experience necessary. Chabad of Snohomish County is at 19626 76th Ave. W., Suite B, Lynnwood. More info: 425-640-2811, jewishsnohomish.com.
River of Life: Free classes are offered at River of Life Community Church, 5218 S. Second Ave., Everett. A personal finance class, “War on Debt,” is held 12-1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of the month. Community garden planning sessions are at 1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays. Other classes also are available. The classes are free, but donations to the church food bank are encouraged.
GriefShare, Marysville: Mountain View Presbyterian Church hosts the support group 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursdays through May 22. Registration is recommended. The 14-week series helps individuals cope with the death of someone close. Workbooks are $15. Mountain View is at 5115 100th St. NE in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7777, stephanie@mtvpc.org.
GriefShare, Snohomish: Cross View Church hosts the support group 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays in its library at 604 Ave. C E., Snohomish. Cost is $20. Scholarships available. To register or for more information, call 360-568-5886.
Sharing the Caring: Spiritual support group meets at 6 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100th St. NE in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7777 or Katie at 360-653-0167.
Independent Bible Study: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Christian Science Reading Room, 1718 Broadway, Everett. More info: 425-252-9182.
Christian businessmen: The Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America Everett chapter meets from 6-8 a.m. Wednesdays in the cafe at the Holiday Inn, 3105 Pine St. More info: Tony, 206-948-7318.
Arts and crafts: Immaculate Conception/Our Lady of Perpetual Health holds a No Disabled Souls art class, 7-8:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Class is held in Hensen Hall’s Green Room at 2619 Cedar St., Everett. More info: Carlene Nelson, 425-355-3138.
Meals, clothing
Clothing, Clearview: A free clothing bank with clothing for men, women and children is open 10 a.m.-noon the first Tuesday of each month at the Clearview Gospel Hall, 17826 180th St. SE, Snohomish. More info: Dawn, 360-668-0836.
Clothing, Lake Stevens: Sanctuary Ministries provides gently used clothes from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursdays in its Care Center at 15533 75th St. NE, between Lake Stevens and Granite Falls. Limit two bags per visit. Donations of clothing, bedding and shoes welcome. More info: 360-386-9871.
Clothing, Marysville: Kloz 4 Kidz is a free clothing resource center for kids in north Snohomish County. Open three days a week. Located behind Marysville United Methodist Church, 5600 64th St. NE. Call for an appointment: 360-658-1021.
Loaves and Fishes: A free community supper is offered 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays at Sultan Community United Methodist Church, 212 Birch St., Sultan.
Community kitchen: 4:30-6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at St. John’s, 913 Second Ave., Snohomish. More info: 360-568-4622.
The Table: A community dinner at 6 p.m. Thursdays at Mountain View Church, 9015 44th Drive NE, Marysville. Children welcome. More info: 360-659-0445.
Community meals, Faith Lutheran: 5-6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett. Free warm clothing also available. The ministry seeks donations of winter coats and food.
The Cove: A free breakfast and take-out lunch, 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at First Covenant Church, 4502 Rucker Ave., Everett. More info: 425-252-9191.
Meals, clothes, dental: Gold Creek Community Church provides a free hot meal and sack lunches, 5-6 p.m. the first, third and fifth Sunday of the month at Central Lutheran Church, 2702 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Clothes available some days. Qualified people can sign up for free urgent dental care from a dental van that comes monthly. Ask Jessica for details and how to sign up.
Dinner at the Bell: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Everett First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 425-259-7139.
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