EVENTS
Pumpkin Patch Party: 4-6:45 p.m. Oct. 31 at Bethany Christian Assembly, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett. Dress up and collect treats while enjoying bouncy houses, cotton candy, popcorn, pony rides. Games run 4-6 p.m., followed by a reptile show from Predators of the Heart. All ages. Free. More info: www.bcachurch.com.
Harvest Party: 1-4 p.m. Nov. 7 at Cascade Christian Reformed Church, 13908 51st Ave. NE, Marysville. Games, crafts, specialty vendors, treats, and a bouncy house. More info: www.facebook.com/cascadecrc.
Fall Festival: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at Zion Church, 330 Union Ave., Snohomish. Games, prizes, candy and snacks. All are welcome. Free.
40 Days for Life: Christians who oppose abortion are invited to participate in this prayer-based protest and vigil which continues daily through Nov. 1. More info: www.40DaysForLife.com/Everett.
Bazaar, Marysville: Holiday Craft Bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 7215 51st Ave. NE. Crafters, artists and food. Food bank donations accepted. More info: 360-659-2022.
Bazaar, Snohomish: Holiday Treasure Bazaar and rummage sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 at Snohomish United Methodist Church, 2400 Lake Ave. Ravioli or soup lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Clothing, baked goods, plants, crafts, children’s make-and-take, toys, Man Cave. More info: 360-568-5755.
Bazaar, Snohomish: Alternative Christmas Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1305 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Supporting local and global nonprofit and mission groups. Cash and checks only.
Bazaar, Lake Stevens: Twas the Fair Before Christmas craft fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 9613 20th St. SE. A variety of vendors and entertainment. Prospective vendors and performers welcome to contact church. More info: 425-334-6817, www.myhclc.org.
School auction: Everett Christian School holds its “Winter Wonderland” benefit dinner and auction starting at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the school, 2221 Cedar St. Dinner, raffle, restaurant wall, silent auction and live auction. Cost is $30. More info: 425-259-3213, www.everettchristian.org.
Turkey dinner: St. Michael Church hosts its annual Turkey Dinner, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8 in the community room at the church, 1512 Pine St., Snohomish. Join church members, community families, neighbors and friends for a home-cooked oven-roasted turkey dinner with all the trimmings, plus pie. Cost is $12, $8 seniors, $5 ages 3-14. Group reservations available for eight or more. More info: Joanne Howell at 425-238-1389 or Merrie Sekulich at 425-238-5989.
Bazaar, Stanwood: The Freeborn Lutheran Church bazaar is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14 at 2304 300th St. NW. Vendors, raffle, locally grown vegetables, bake sale, $6 soup luncheon, lefse and krumkake. More info: 360-629-3149.
SERVICES
Unity, Lynnwood: “Your Owner’s Manual,” a weekly series describing five metaphysical laws, begins Nov. 1 with “The Law of One,” presented by Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. at 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityinlynnwood.org.
Unity, Everett: Dr. Joel and Michelle Levey speak on “Contemplative Science and Practice in VUCA Times,” 10 a.m. Nov. 1 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. VUCA stands for volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
MEETINGS, CLASSES
Intro to Islam: Retired Pacific Lutheran University religions professor Paul Ingram will lead a class series giving “An Introduction to Islam,” 11 a.m. Sunday mornings, Nov. 1-22 at Pointe of Grace, a Christian congregation, at 5425 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Free. No reservations required. More info: 425-263-8730.
Meditation: Western Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Khedrub speaks on “Meditation and Modern Life,” 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at 2804 Grand Ave., Room 311, Everett. Suggested donation is $10, $5 for seniors, students and the unemployed. More info: 206-526-9565.
Youth help: Trinity Lutheran Church’s Neighborhood Youth Alliance provides a safe environment for homeless and low-income school-age children to help build basic education and life skills, while their families engage in support services, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at the church, 6215 196th St. SW. For youth ages 6 to 16 from families who are homeless or low-income. More info: 425-778-2159.
Marriage class: Matt Saban leads a “Love and Respect” DVD marriage class series, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through October at Bethany Christian Assembly, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett. Free. Childcare provided. More info: 425-750-4745.
GriefShare, Marysville: Mountain View Presbyterian Church hosts the support group, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursdays through Jan. 21 at the church, 5115 100th St. NE. Workbooks are $15. More info: 360-659-7777, rachel@mtvpc.org.
GriefShare, Everett: Northshore Christian Church hosts the support group 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 1, at 5700 23rd Drive W. Must RSVP for childcare, available at evening sessions only. More info: 425-407-1119, northshorechristian.org. GriefShare, Snohomish: CrossView Church hosts the support group 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 8 in the library at the church, 604 Ave. C East. Materials fee is $15. Registration and more info: 360-568-5886.
Celebrate Recovery: Mukilteo Four Square hosts a Celebrate Recovery group 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Free dinner, large group teaching and testimony, small gender-based share groups, kids church. “Open to all who have hurts, habits, and hang-ups.” The church is at 4424 Chennault Beach Road. More info: mukilteofoursquare.org.
Chenrezig study group: The Chenrezig Project, a Tibetan Buddhist study and practice group, meets 7-8:45 p.m. Tuesdays in Monroe. More info: info@ chenrezigproject.org.
Coffee Break: Cascade Christian Reformed Church in Marysville holds a Coffee Break women’s Bible study, 9:45-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, September through June. Story hour and nursery available for children. A men’s basketball group also meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays in the gym. The church is at 13908 51st Ave. More info: Amy, CascadeCRC@outlook.com.
Journey with Jesus: Immaculate Conception/Our Lady of Perpetual Help offers “Growing Together in Faith Through the Catechism” classes from 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.
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.
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.
MEALS, CLOTHING
Neighbors in Need: Breakfast, clothing, groceries and showers are offered 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. More info: 425-778-2159.
Friday Night Outreach: Hot meals, sandwiches, fruit, clothes and haircuts are offered 5-6:30 p.m. Fridays at First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett. Toiletries twice a month. More info: 425-259-9166. 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: Cornerstone Bible Church 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. Limit two bags per visit. Donations 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.
Meals and food, Everett: A Dinner Bell meal is served at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave. Volunteers welcome. Food pantry is open 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. the last two Mondays of each month. Donations welcome. More info: 425-252-7224.
Breakfast, Everett: The Cove serves a free hot sit-down breakfast, open to all, 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays at Everett First Covenant Church, 4502 Rucker Ave.
Community meals, Everett: 5-6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett.
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.
Soup kitchen: Salt of the Earth serves free hot meals, noon Tuesdays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., to the homeless, low-income seniors and families, and kids on the street. Volunteers needed. More info: Sandra, 425-355-1042.
Meals, clothes: 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.
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