EVENTS
Summer Bash: Marysville Community Church holds this free family community event, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 9 at Cedarcrest Middle School, 6400 88th St. NE. Bouncy house, inflatable obstacle course, face painting, free food, games, live music, drawings and more. Marysville Community Church, a branch of Alderwood Community Church, plans its first worship service at 9 a.m. Sept. 18 at the school. More info: www.marysvillecc.com.
Yard sale: New Heart Place holds its Giant Yard Sale fundraiser, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. July 14 (or early entrance for $5 per family from 9 a.m.-noon), 9 a.m.-7 p.m. July 15 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 16 at Westgate Chapel, 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds. Proceeds benefit the residential recovery program for men dealing with addictions. More info: 425-775-2776.
Yard sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 15-16 and July 22-23 at Delta Community Baptist Church, 2901 16th St., Everett. Proceeds benefit the community center building fund and Christmas fund. More info: 425-252-1782.
Bishop Spong: Unity in Lynnwood welcomes Bishop John Shelby Spong, 7:30 p.m. July 16 at the church, located at 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway, Lynnwood. The retired Episcopal bishop of Newark is considered a leading spokesman for liberal Christianity. Tickets are $49 at bishopspong.brownpapertickets.com, or by calling the church at 425-741-7172. Cost includes a meet-and-greet reception and book-signing following the event. More info: www.unityinlynnwood.org.
Rummage sale: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church’s annual Summer Festival, featuring picnic food, a rummage sale and a silent auction, is set for 8 a.m.-3 p.m. July 23 at 1318 E Highway 532, Camano Island. Silent auction runs until 1:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit St. Aidan’s and other local charities, including Safe Harbor Medical Clinic, Stanwood-Camano Resource Center and The Spot (Youth for Christ). More info: 360-629-3969.
Summer choir: Lutheran Choral Association of Snohomish County, an ecumenical summer choir, invites singers of all denominations to join in singing praises to God, 7-9 p.m. Mondays through Sept. 5, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 9320 Meadow Way, Everett. Concert the weekend after Labor Day. More info: LutheranChoralSnoco.org or Jean DeWitt at 425-357-0605, founder@lutheranchoralsnoco.org.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Everett: “Your Kingdom Come,” 9 a.m.-12 p.m. July 11-15 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2324 Lombard Ave. Age 3 to incoming fifth-graders. Cost is $15 per student, or $25 per family. Registration and more info: www.trinitylutheraneverett.com, 425-252-1239.
Snohomish: “Barnyard Roundup,” 9 a.m.-12 p.m. July 11-15 at Zion Lutheran Church, 330 Union Ave. Age 4 to incoming eighth-graders. Free. Registration and more info: zionsnohomish.360unite.com, 360-568-2700.
Everett: “Jubilee Junction,” 6-8 p.m. July 11-15 at Bible Baptist Church, 805 W Casino Road. Ages 4-12. Concludes with a Family Fun Night with hot dogs and bouncy house. Free, but registration encouraged. More info: 425-353-6200.
SERVICES
Unity, Lynnwood: Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held leads “Unity in the Movies: ‘Groundhog Day,’” July 10 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: Songwriter and speaker Doug Benecke gives the message, “It All Depends…,” 10 a.m. July 10 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. Music by Sallie Spirit and Terri Anson. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
MEETINGS, CLASSES
GriefShare, Marysville: Mountain View Presbyterian Church hosts the support group, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 1, at the church, 5115 100th St. NE. Workbooks are $15. More info: 360-659-7777, rachel@mtvpc.org.
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: Teachings and guided meditations in practical Buddhist methods for happiness are held 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays in room 311 of the Everett Public Market Building, 2804 Grand Ave. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 Sanctuary Covenant Church, 4502 Rucker Ave. More info: 425-252-9191.
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 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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