EVENTS
Bazaar: Immaculate Conception Church in Arlington’s Autumn Bazaar continues 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 1. The church is at 1200 E. Fifth St. Household goods, baked goods, hand crafts, tools, fishing gear, garden items and Bargain Boutique. Lunch available. Proceeds benefit a variety of church causes, including area food banks, a back-to-school backpack program, and a Kenyan student’s tuition, among others.
Christmas fair: Christ the King Lutheran Church in Snohomish holds an Alternative Christmas Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1 at 1305 Pine Ave. Local and global organizations will be selling goods or asking for donations for their causes. Buy gifts while making a difference. More info: 360-568-5704.
Bazaar: The Snohomish United Methodist Church holds its annual bazaar 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1 with lunch available 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ladies clothing boutique, bakery and jams, floral arrangements and plants, crafts, children’s make-and-take, new and used rummage sale, children’s clothing and toys, and “The Man Cave.” Proceeds benefit missionaries, the Snohomish Food Bank and the Snohomish Community Kitchen, and others. The church is at 2400 Lake Ave. More info: 360-568-5755, snohomishumc@gmail.com.
Bazaar: Temple Beth Or’s annual holiday gift bazaar is set for 12-4 p.m. Nov. 2 on the main floor of the building at 3215 Lombard Ave. in Everett. Holiday gifts, gift cards and a complete line of Hanukkah items. More info: Gerry at 206-412-3826.
Concert: Violinist Svend Ronning and pianist Lisa Bergman perform “Pan-Scan-Pan-Nordic: A Recital of Nordic Composers,” 3 p.m. Nov. 2 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 27201 99th Ave. NW, Stanwood. The concert is presented by the church and Sons of Norway Fridjov Lodge 17.
Conference: The Pacific Northwest District Council, 17th Episcopal Diocese of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World Inc., presents “Power of Unity” Nov. 6-8 at the Holiday Inn Downtown Everett, 3105 Pine St. Faith Heritage Church of Everett hosts. Speakers, worship, children’s church and more. Includes passing of the baton ceremony to Bishop Roland E. Hairston Sr. More info: www.pndc17.org.
Veterans program: The Senior Adult Ministries of the First Baptist Church of Everett invite the public to a short Veterans Day program at 1 p.m. Nov. 7. Veterans are encouraged to wear their uniforms. Cake and coffee reception follows. Free event, but donations will be taken for the Seattle VA Fisher House. The church is at 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett. More info: 425-259-9166.
Bazaar: Marysville United Methodist Church holds a holiday bazaar, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8 at 5600 64th St. NE. Proceeds benefit Kloz 4 Kidz.
Bazaar: The Freeborn Church craft fair and bazaar is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8 at 2300 300th St. NW, Stanwood. Two floors of shopping and drawings. Proceeds benefit three charities, including Matthew House in Monroe, the Friendship Houses in Mount Vernon, and Cocoon House in Everett and Arlington. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans also is matching proceeds.
Women’s Expo: The Women’s Expo, featuring 40 vendors and a coffee bar along with raffles and more, is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8 at LIFEchurch360, 3131 Smokey Point Drive, Suite 1B, Arlington. Childcare available for $10 for a two-hour block plus $1 for each additional child (registration required). More info: ilsac@LIFEchurch360.com.
Bazaar: The Warm Beach Senior Community Bazaar is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7-8 in the Beachwood Building, 20402 Marine Drive, Stanwood. Proceeds will help repair sidewalks in the nonprofit community.
Bazaar: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church holds a Holiday Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8 at 215 Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. Gift basket auction, homemade goodies and crafts, lunch and refreshments, homemade lefse, and more. Proceeds benefit All Aboard Arts, a program for disabled adults in Everett, as well as Lutheran World Relief. More info: 425-252-0413.
Recycling event: Thrivent Financial for Lutherans sponsors a free recycling and paper shredding event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8 at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 23406 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Appliances, computers, printers and more are accepted. A full list is at 1greenplanet.com. Paper shredding, too. Free but donations welcome. More info: Katherine, 425-672-9080.
Emergency storage: The Lynnwood Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints holds an “Emergency Home Food Storage Basics” open house event, 2-6 p.m. Nov. 8 at the church’s Home Storage Center in Mukilteo, 4215 C Russell Road. The public is invited to learn how to prepare for emergencies with home food storage of such basics as beans, rice, wheat, flour, sugar, oats and other items. Some of these items have a 30-year shelf life when stored in a dry, cool place in No. 10 metal cans. Demonstrations and a tour.
Veterans Day concert: An ensemble from the Everett Chorale along with the Trinity Lutheran College choir and the First Presbyterian Church Chancel and hand bell choirs, will participate in a Veterans Day Memorial Concert, 6 p.m. Nov. 9 at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. The concert of patriotic songs and anthems honors those who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. military. The program, sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Everett, will also include organist Gary Norris, and a massed choir. Admission is free.
Auction: Everett Christian School’s “Texas Rodeo Round-Up” auction fundraiser is set for Nov. 15 at 2221 Cedar St. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Cost is $25, or $30 after Nov. 7, and includes appetizers and dinner. Silent auction, restaurant wall and live auction. More info: 425-259-3213.
SERVICES
Edmonds Lutheran Church: Friends and neighbors are invited to celebrate All Saints Day and All Souls Day at services Nov. 2 at Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave. W. The services will remember, honor and celebrate the dead. Traditional worship service is 8:30 a.m., celebration worship service is 10:30 a.m. More info: 425-744-8090.
Evergreen Unitarian Universalist: Evergreen Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets next at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 2. As seasons shift into autumn and harvest, the Rev. Carmen TenEyck-McDowell’s sermon, “A Body of Earth,” invites us to acknowledge how much we have been given and the scope of our interdependence. More info: evergreenuu.org or 360-659-6621.
Spirit of Grace: The Rev. Kim Poole on Nov. 2 gives the message “Backyard Beatitudes” at Spirit of Grace United Methodist Church, 3530 Colby Ave., Everett. Service time is 10:30 a.m. More info: 425-259-7233.
Unity Everett: The Rev. Julie Montague’s Nov. 2 message is “Love is How You Walk in Gratitude.” Service is at 10 a.m. at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
Unity Lynnwood: “The Amazing Beatitudes” will be presented Nov. 2 by Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. at 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. More info: 425-741-7172 or www.unityinlynnwood.org.
MEETINGS, CLASSES
Chenrezig study group: The Chenrezig Project, Florida’s fastest-growing Tibetan Buddhist study and practice group, has expanded to Snohomish County. The Chenrezig Project meets 7-8:45 p.m. Tuesdays in Monroe. More info: info@chenrezigproject.org.
Women’s Bible study: A woman’s Bible study of “In One Thousand Gifts” by Ann Voskamp, led by Nell Waldrop, is held 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 18, at Gospel Light Church, 2801 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. This study invites women to embrace God’s blessings and develop a lifestyle of gratitude and service for others. The study started Sept. 30. More info: 425-252-8244.
Meditation: Teachings and guided meditations in practical Buddhist methods for happiness are held 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays in room 311 of the Everett Public Market Building, 2804 Grand Ave., Everett. Enter through Sno-Isle Food Co-op (take elevator). Suggested donation is $10, $5 for seniors, students and the unemployed. More info: 206-526-9565.
Divorce care class: A divorce care support group meets 6:30 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 13, in room 205 at Bethany Christian Assembly, 2715 Everett Ave. The class is an ongoing ministry aimed at those who are separated, presently going through a divorce, or have been divorced for an extended period of time and find themselves struggling when trying to put their life back together. More info: 425-339-3303.
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.
GriefShare, Everett: Northshore Christian Church hosts the support group at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 2. Child care is provided at the evening session; RSVP required. The church is at 5700 23rd Drive W., Everett. More info: 425-407-1119, www.northshorechristian.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
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: 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. 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.
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.
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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