EVENTS
Garage sale: Zion Lutheran Church wraps up a garage sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 15 at 330 Union Ave. Proceeds will help purchase supplies to make caps for chemotherapy patients.
Bite of SMM: The Bite of St. Mary Magdalen is set for 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 15 at St. Mary Magdalen Parish, 8517 Seventh Ave. SE, Everett. A family friendly event with cultural foods, entertainment, children’s activities, car show, vendor booths and beer garden. Food and beverage prices vary. More info: 425-353-1211.
Garage sale: Delta Community Baptist Church holds a garage sale over two weekends, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 21 and 22 and July 28 and 29, in the Delta Community Center, 2901 16th St., Everett. Proceeds benefit the Christmas fund. More info: 425-252-1782, deltaeverett.org.
Garage sale: A garage sale fundraiser for New Heart Place is 9 a.m.-7 p.m. July 27 ($5 entrance fee until noon), 9 a.m.-7 p.m. July 28 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 29 at Westgate Chapel, 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds. New Heart Place is a residential recovery program for men with addictions. More info: 425-775-2776.
Film series: First Presbyterian Church’s Reel World Cinema Series follows a theme on “America’s Indigenous Music: The Secular Hymnody of American Experience.” The July 28 film is “Lady Sings the Blues” (1972) about Billie Holiday. A 6 p.m. potluck dinner is followed at 7 p.m. by the movie showing and discussion. The church is at 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 425-259-7139.
Speaker series: Arun Gandhi offers “Lessons From My Grandfather” at 7 p.m. July 28, and The Interfaith Amigos offer “Interfaith Dialogue for Challenging Times” at 7 p.m. Aug. 25, for a Last Fridays Summer Speakers series at Unity in Lynnwood, 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway, Lynnwood. Tickets are $75, which includes both events and receptions. More info: last fridays.brownpapertickets.com, 425-741-7172.
VBS &CAMPS
Everett: Camp Cascadia, 9 a.m.-2:15 p.m. July 17-20 and 1-8:30 p.m. July 21 (or overnight to 10 a.m. July 22 for older campers) at Cascade View Presbyterian Church, 1030 E Casino Road. Grades K-8. Cost is $30 for the week. After-care available free until 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday. Registration and more info: CampCascadia@gmail.com, 360-435-3743.
Everett: “Camp Out: Getting S’more of Jesus,” 9 a.m.-noon July 24-28 at Calvary Baptist Church, 3332 Colby Ave. Ages 4-12. Free. More info: 425-259-1277, 425-359-0734, www.calvarybaptisteverett.org.
Everett: “Maker Fun Factory,” 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 24-28 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 9320 Meadow Way. Ages 4 to sixth grade. Suggested donation is $15, $25 per family. More info: www.pplc.org.
Lynnwood: “SonQuest Rainforest,” 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 14-18 at New Life Church, 6519 188th St. SW. Preschool to sixth grade. Free. More info: 425-361-1817, kenalfmc@gmail.com.
Snohomish: “Mighty Fortress,” 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 17-21, starting at Snohomish Evangelical Free Church, 210 Avenue B, and ending at Zion Lutheran Church, 331 Union Ave. Age 4 to sixth grade. Free. More info: 360-568-9476, 360-568-2700.
SERVICES
Edmonds Lutheran: Mikah Meyer of Queer For Christ, a Christian organization for LGBT young adults, is the guest soloist and speaker, 10 a.m. July 16 at Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave. W. More info: 425-409-1895.
Unity, Lynnwood: Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held and interfaith clergy present “Soul Matters,” July 16 at Unity in Lynnwood, 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityinlynnwood.org.
Unity, Everett: Healer and author Candia Sanders presents “The Heart of the Matter,” 10 a.m. July 16 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. “Without ‘heart,’ nothing matters.” More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
River of Life: River of Life Church celebrates a “Sunday Funday: Church in the Park,” with an outdoor worship service at 10:30 a.m. July 30 at Lowell Park, 4605 S Third Ave., Everett. Lunch follows, along with fun and games. Free. More info: Duane at 360-862-3674, or info@rivercce.org.
MEETINGS, CLASSES
Meditation session: A free meditation class is held 6:30-8 p.m July 19 at Seattle Meditation Center, 21910 44th Ave. W, Mountlake Terrace. Donations appreciated. Shoes will need to be removed; dress modestly. More info: 206-658-3093.
Men’s breakfast: A free men’s breakfast is offered 8:30 a.m. third Saturdays at River of Life Church, 5218 S Second St., Everett. Meet other men and share food, fellowship and encouragement. More info: Duane at 360-862-3674, or info@rivercce.org.
Celebrate Recovery, Snohomish: Snohomish Church of the Nazarene offers a Celebrate Recovery group, a free support program for those overcoming many kinds of “hurts, habits and hang-ups.” The church is at 1017 13th St. More info: snoaz.org/CR.
Celebrate Recovery, Everett: Bethany Christian Assembly holds a Celebrate Recovery group 6-8:30 p.m. Thursdays in the activity center at the church, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett. Seeking to free people from addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors through the power of Jesus. More info: Pastor John Simpson, 425-330-7900.
Knitting: Knitters and crocheters are invited to help with monthly charitable projects, 10-11 a.m. first Saturdays at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett. More info: 425-252-4129, administrator@trinityeverett.org.
Meditation: Buddhist meditation classes are held 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the Everett Public Market Building, 2804 Grand Ave., above the Sno-Isle Food Co-op. Suggested donation is $10, $5 for seniors, students and the unemployed. More info: 206-526-9565.
Healing circle: Happy Hearts Healing Circle is a weekly gathering open to all to lend support through the ups and downs of life, 7:15 p.m. Mondays at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
Drum circle: Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave. W, hosts a free monthly drum circle at 10 a.m. third Saturdays. More info: John Bumanglag, jtbsfo@gmail.com or 206-719-6449.
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.
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.
Bethany Christian Assembly: The downtown Everett church offers a wide variety of classes, support groups and Bible studies for men, women, children, singles, seniors, widows and others. The church is at 2715 Everett Ave. More info: bcachurch.com/classes, 425-339-3303.
Mental illness: A National Alliance on Mental Illness spiritual support group for those living with mental illness and their family and friends meets at 7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays at North Sound Church, 404 Bell St., Edmonds. This is an interfaith group. More info: Ronn Larpenteur, 206-679-8892 or ronnlarpenteur@msn.com.
Overcoming addiction: “Eight-Step Recovery: Using Buddha’s Teaching to Overcome Addiction” is offered 6-7:30 p.m. Sundays at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. In partnership with Northwest Buddhist Recovery. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
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, Lynnwood. For youth ages 6 to 16 from families who are homeless or low-income. More info: 425-778-2159.
MEALS, CLOTHING
Snohomish County: Find a comprehensive list of Snohomish County food banks, meal programs, clothing services and more, including many churches, via the Snohomish Community Food Bank’s website, tinyurl.com/SnohCoHelp. More info: Dial 211.
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 and vegetables, clothes and toiletries are offered 5-6:30 p.m. Fridays at First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett. 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.
Clothing, Snohomish: The King’s Clothing Closet is open to the public 10 a.m.-1 p.m. third Saturdays at Christ The King, 825 Avenue D. Free clothing for men, women and children. More info: 360-568-7271.
Clothing, Everett: Trinity Lutheran Church now offers free clothes for men, women and children at The Clothes Rack clothing closet, open 10 a.m. to noon second Tuesdays in the church’s administration building, 2324 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-252-1239.
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.
Meals and showers, Everett: First Presbyterian Church of Everett holds Dinner at the Bell, a hot meal, 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The church is at 2936 Rockefeller Ave. A shower trailer also is available. Toiletries offered second and fourth Wednesdays. Occasional laundry service. More info: 425-259-7139.
Community meals, Everett: 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays at Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett. A small food and clothing bank with fresh produce also is offered 12-2 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Community meals, Mountlake Terrace: Bethesda Community Table is a free meal served 5:30 p.m. Mondays at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 23406 56th Ave. W. Breakfast is 9-10 a.m. Free groceries available many Sundays as well. More info: 425-778-6390.
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 the first, third and fifth Sunday of the month at Central Lutheran Church, 2702 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Dinners are at 5 p.m. during daylight saving time and at 4 p.m. during standard time.
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