EVENTS
CROP Walk, Snohomish: The Snohomish CROP Hunger Walk will start at 1:15 p.m. Oct. 12, with registration starting at 12:45 p.m. The five-mile route starts and ends at First Presbyterian Church of Snohomish, located at the corner of 13th Street and Lake View Avenue. The walk raises money for global and local causes that fight hunger. More info: Pat Sanvik, 425-760-9540.
Flute concert: Circle of Flutes gives a free concert to celebrate the release of its new album, “Rain and Blue Skies,” 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Classical, jazz, folk and sacred music composed and arranged for C flute, piccolo, and alto, bass and contrabass flute. More info: www.circleofflutes.com.
Women’s lunch: The next Mill Creek Christian Women’s Connection luncheon is set for 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 20610 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Reservations and cancellations required by Oct. 13. Cost is $22. Annual fundraiser and fall bazaar and speaker Tanja Gorham. More info: Connie at 425-774-4571 or millcreekcwc@gmail.com.
Simchat Torah: Chabad of Snohomish County marks the turn of the annual Torah reading cycle with a celebration at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16. Hot Kiddush buffet, “hakafot” dancing. The Jewish Center is at 19626 76th Ave. W., Suite B, Lynnwood. More info: 425-741-9633, www.jewishsnohomish.com.
Egyptian bazaar: St. Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church of Lynnwood holds its 25th annual Egyptian Indoor Festival, 12-8 p.m. Oct. 18 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. The Middle Eastern-style bazaar features Egyptian food, pastries, papyrus art, pharonic jewelry, souvenirs, statues, Coptic Christian art, icons, literature and more. Free admission.
Open house: An open house followed by a dedication and installation of new leaders for the Salvation Army Marysville outpost will be held at Oct. 18. The open house starts at 3 p.m., with worship, dedication and installation following at 5:30 p.m. The Marysville outpost is at 7227 44th Ave. NE. More info: 360-926-2228.
Earth care: An “Interfaith Dialogue: Caring for the Earth” event is set for 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4312 84th St. NE, Marysville. A Buddhist, a Muslim and a Christian give their perspectives on caring for the Earth, the second in a three-part series. Light refreshments afterward provided by the local Nichiren Buddhist Community. More info: www.saint-philips.org.
Mission fundraiser: “Not in Our Backyard,” a fund-raising breakfast for the Everett Gospel Mission, is set for 7:30-9:30 a.m. Oct. 21 in the Grand Ballroom at the Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave. State Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self speaks. Admission is free. RSVP requested. More info: www.egmission.org/breakfast, 425-740-2500.
Shelter fundraiser: “Always a Time to Bloom,” a fundraiser for the Interfaith Association’s Family Shelter, is set for 6-9 p.m. Oct. 21 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Tickets are $35, or $245 for a table of eight. Registration required. More info: 425-252-6672, www.interfaithwa.org.
Artisan sale: North Creek Presbyterian Church holds its annual Artisan and Craft Sale holiday boutique, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 23-24 and to 4 p.m. Oct. 25. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Hospice in St. Petersburg, Russia. The church is at 621 164th St. SE, Mill Creek. More info: 425-745-1824.
Human rights celebration: All men and women are invited to participate in the annual Church Women United Human Rights Celebration on Oct. 24 at Spirit of Grace United Methodist Church, 3530 Colby Ave. Everett. Registration starts at 10 a.m. with the program at 11 a.m., followed by a potluck salad lunch. Mary Ellen Wood, executive director of the Interfaith Association of Northwest Washington, is the featured speaker. More info: Jeannie Lish, 360-652-9227.
SERVICES
Evergreen Unitarian: The Rev. Carmen TenEyck-McDowell shares some of her favorite “Comfort Poems,” 10:30 a.m. Oct. 12 at Evergreen Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1607 Fourth St., Marysville. “Some poems are lovely, like hot chocolate and a warm hug. Some poems are also lifesaving, like shelter and food, and can change a life.” More info: www.evergreenuu.org or 360-659-6621.
Living Interfaith: Living Interfaith’s next service, “Columbus Day: Whose Country is This?” is at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 11 at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 6915 196th St. SW in Lynnwood. Services are every other Saturday and focus on a variety of faith traditions. More info: livinginterfaith.org.
Unity Everett: The Rev. Julie Montague’s Oct. 12 message is “Authentic Power.” 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: “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, Very Bad Day” is presented Oct. 12 by Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held, continuing an exploration of universal spiritual ideas found in children’s stories. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. at 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. More info: 425-741-7172 or www.unityinlynnwood.org.
MEETINGS, CLASSES
Apologetics Forum: The next meeting of the Apologetics Forum of Snohomish County is at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Atonement Free Lutheran Church, 6905 172nd St. NE, Arlington. Spike Psarris, a former engineer in the U.S. military space program, will speak on “Debunking the Big Bang.” Refreshments, books and DVDs. More info: apologeticsforum.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. No class Oct. 22. 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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