Faith calendar

EVENTS

Carnival: Calvary Chapel Edmonds holds a free afternoon of fun and games with a bouncy house, dunk tank, cotton candy, game booths, $3 lunches and more, 12-3 p.m. today. The church is at 8330 212th St. SW, Edmonds. More info: 425-672-4377.

Bike rally: Arlington Assembly of God holds a free Bike Rally, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. The church is at 201 N. Stillaguamish Ave. There will be a show including cruising, touring, sport and custom motorbikes, along with a free breakfast, bike blessing service, free barbecue lunch and a 2 p.m. ride. Non-bike owners welcome. More info: www.arlingtonassembly.com, 360-435-8981.

Hymn sing: Pastor Terry Ollar and the Hymn Sing Orchestra lead a night of gospel music, 6 p.m. July 28 at Bethany Christian Assembly, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett. The event combines congregational singing of great hymns with some of the Northwest’s finest groups ministering in song. Seating is first come, first served.

Family Fun Fair: Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road in Everett, 6708 Cady Road in Everett, wraps up this free series, 6-8 p.m. July 31. The Ross Jazz Band plays. There also will be games and a free picnic-style dinner.

Animal show: Predators of the Heart, a wildlife show with a live eagle, cobra, skunk, wolf pup, turtle and more, comes to South Everett Community Church, 9:45-11:45 a.m. Aug. 4. The church is at 1 W. Casino Road. More info: 425-353-2719.

Quartet: The local Crossroads Quartet will sing, 11 a.m. Aug. 4 at Everett First Church of the Nazarene, 2502 Lombard Ave.

Benefit car show: Faith Lutheran Church of Lakewood holds its Hot August Car Show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 10. All proceeds go to local food banks. The show will be next to Lakewood High School at 11424 172nd St. NE, Marysville. Free to the public. Participants pay $20. More info: Jane Hogland at 425-501-9414 or 360-652-9545.

FOR THE KIDS

VBS, Everett: South Everett Community Church, 1 W. Casino Road, wraps up its last vacation Bible school program, “Kingdom Chronicles: Putting on the Armor of God,” 9:45-11:45 a.m. Sunday, for children age 4 through sixth grade. Bible class, upbeat music, games, crafts, snacks and gifts. More info: 425-353-2719.

VBS, Everett: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2521 Lombard Ave., holds a free vacation Bible school program, “Tell it on the Mountain,” 9 a.m.-noon the week of Aug. 5-9. For ages 3-12. Register at www.immanueleverett.org. More info: 425-252-7038.

VBS, Everett: Bible Baptist Church, 805 W. Casino Road, holds a free vacation Bible school program, “Treasure Island,” 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Aug. 10-31. For ages 5-12. To register: 425-353-6200.

Warm Beach: The Christian conference center, at 20800 Marine Drive in Stanwood, offers a variety of summer camps. The last Natural Wonders Day Camp is set for Aug. 12-16. The last Special Friends Day Camp is Aug. 6-9. Swim classes offered throughout the summer. More info: www.warmbeach.com, 360-652-7575, 800-228-6724.

SERVICES

U.S. House chaplain visit: The Rev. Pat Conroy, chaplain for the U.S. House of Representatives, will be the guest preacher Aug. 4 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 9613 20th St. SE, Lake Stevens. Conroy is a native of Everett and a Snohomish High School graduate. Summer worship is at 9:30 a.m. More info: 425-334-6817.

Unity Everett: The Rev. Anna Shouse will give a sermon, “I Give Up!”, at 10 a.m. Sunday at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. The lesson draws from Matthew 8:5-13. More info: 425-258-2244.

MEETINGS, CLASSES

Christian businessmen: The Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America Everett chapter meets 6-8 a.m. Wednesdays in the cafe at the Holiday Inn, 3105 Pine St. More info: Tony, 206-948-7318.

Torah studies: “Fowl Play: Lessons from the Signs of a Kosher Bird” is the topic of the next class in this series held 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Cost is $10 per class. Chabad of Snohomish County is at 19626 76th Ave. W., Suite B, Lynnwood. More info: 425-640-2811, jewishsnohomish.com.

Arts and crafts: Immaculate Conception/Our Lady of Perpetual Health will hold a No Disabled Souls art class, meeting 7-8:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month starting Aug. 6. The class is designed for persons with disabilities, but anyone is welcome and encouraged to join. The arts and crafts social hour will be held in Hensen Hall’s Green Room at 2619 Cedar St., Everett. More info: Carlene Nelson, 425-355-3138.

GriefShare: Mountain View Presbyterian Church offers a summer session of its GriefShare support group, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 5. GriefShare helps individuals cope with the death of someone close. The public is invited. Workbooks are $15. The church is at 5115 100th St. NE in Marysville. Registration is recommended: 360-659-7777.

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. Spiritual support to families caring for disabled loved ones at home. A safe place where people can share their frustrations freely without judgment and receive encouragement and support. More info: 360-659-7777 or Katie at 360-653-0167.

Independent Bible Study: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Christian Science Reading Room, 1718 Broadway, Everett. More info: 425-252-9182.

Christ-based recovery group: Harbor Light Church, 132 112th St. SW in Everett, hosts a recovery group at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Open to all. More info: 425-353-2837 or 206-427-5123.

MEALS, CLOTHING

Back-to-School Give Away: The Caring Place will give away free backpacks, school supplies and gently used clothing to needy families by appointment throughout August. Appointments can be made during the School is Cool summer learning program or by contacting Stanwood Foursquare Church at 360-629-9258 or Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church at 360-629-3767. Donations also may be dropped off, by Aug. 1, to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 27201 99th Ave NW in Stanwood. More info: 360-629-9258.

Sanctuary Ministries: Provides gently used clothes 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursdays in its Care Center at 15533 75th St. NE, between Lake Stevens and Granite Falls. More info: 360-386-9871.

Loaves and Fishes free community supper: 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays at Sultan Community United Methodist Church, 212 Birch St., Sultan.

Community kitchen at St. John’s: 4:30-6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at the church at 913 Second Ave., Snohomish. More info: 360-568-4622.

Kloz 4 Kidz: 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.

The Table community dinner: 6 p.m. Thursdays at Mountain View Church, 9015 44th Drive NE, Marysville. Children welcome. More info: 360-659-0445.

Breakfast in Everett: First Covenant Church holds The Cove, a free breakfast and take-out lunch, 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays. The church is at 4502 Rucker Ave. More info: 425-252-9191.

Meals in Everett: 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 in the parking lot of Central Lutheran Church, 2702 Rockefeller Ave. Clothes available some days. Qualified persons can sign up for free urgent dental care from a dental van that comes monthly. Ask Jessica for details and how to sign up.

Salt of the Earth soup kitchen: Noon Tuesdays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free sack lunches or hot meals served to the homeless, low-income seniors and families, and kids on the street. Volunteers needed to help cook, set up, serve and clean up. More info: Sandra, 425-355-1042.

Dinner at the Bell: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Everett First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 425-259-7139.

Dinner Bell Outreach: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 425-252-7224.

Faith Lutheran community meals: Lunches are held noon to 1 p.m. the fourth Thursday. Everyone is welcome to attend. Kids activities are held. Referrals to other community services are also available. Faith Lutheran is at 6708 Cady Road, Everett. Volunteers are also needed. More info: 425-353-4758.

Zion Lutheran meals: Flapjacks start flipping at 9 a.m. the first Saturday of every month. A community dinner is held 6 p.m. Wednesdays with worship following at 7 p.m. The church is at 4634 Alger Ave., Everett. More info: 425-252-1429 or www.zionlutheranofeverett.com.

First Nazarene lunch: Noon Mondays at 2502 Lombard Ave., Everett.

First Baptist meal outreach: 5:15 p.m. Fridays at First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett.

Salvation Army fellowship meals: 5:15 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Recovery meetings held at 6 p.m. Mondays. The Salvation Army is at 2525 Rucker Ave., Everett. More info: 425-259-8129.

Annie’s Community Kitchen: 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave. W. All are invited for food and fellowship.

Community dinner in North Creek: 6 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at Northlake Christian Church, 19029 North Road, Bothell. More info: 425-672-8044.

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