Events
Interfaith talk: “Islam, Christianity and Friendship,” a three-part dinner and lecture series, presents “What have Muslims Contributed to Civilization,” 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave. W. Featuring Tarek Dawoud with the Muslim Association of Puget Sound. RSVP requested. Free. More info: 425-744-8090.
Dog blessings: Marysville Dog Owners Group and St. Philips Episcopal Church host a Blessing of the Dogs, 1-2 p.m. Oct. 2 at Strawberry Fields for Rover Off-Leash Park, 6100 152nd St. NE. There also will be a pet balloon memorial. More info: m-dog.org.
Revival: The Rev. and Mrs. James B. Keaton Sr. lead preaching and singing at revival services set for 7 p.m. daily Oct. 3-7. Everyone is welcome. Sponsored by Marysville Grace Holiness Church and held at Marysville Church of the Nazarene, 8240 64th St. NE. More info: Julie Phillips, 425-512-3640.
Sausage Fest: The Bavarian-themed Everett Sausage Festival runs Oct. 7-9 at Perpetual Help Church grounds at Everett Avenue and Cedar Street. The 40th annual event raises money for Catholic education at Immaculate Conception-Our Lady of Perpetual Help School. Hours are noon to midnight Oct. 7 and 8, noon to 7 p.m. Oct. 9. More info: www.everettsausagefest.com.
Porch Party: Faith Lutheran Church operates a food bank that is in need of a rebuilt front porch. Volunteers are needed for a work party, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 8. The church is at 6708 Cady Road. Bring tools and gloves. More info: 425-971-0402.
Women’s luncheon: The next Mill Creek Christian Women’s Connection luncheon is 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at Shawn O’Donnell’s restaurant, 122 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost is $17. Reservations due Oct. 6. Music guest and luncheon speaker is Wanda Lehmkuhl on “Bloom Where You are Planted.” More info: Connie, 425-774-4571 or millcreekcwc@gmail.com.
SERVICES
Jewish High Holidays: Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County in Lynnwood plans its Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services. Local Jews are welcome to participate in activities and services. Reservations required. More info: 425-741-9633, www.jewishsnohomish.com.
Blessing of the Pets, Lynnwood: Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held leads “Pet Blessing Sunday,” Oct. 2 at Unity in Lynnwood, 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. Bring your pet or a photo for this special blessing service. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityinlynnwood.org.
Living Interfaith: “Honoring the Hijrah” is at Living Interfaith Church, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 8 at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 6915 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Services are second and fourth Saturdays (except July, August and December) and focus on a variety of faith traditions. More info: livinginterfaith.org.
Blessing of Pets, Edmonds: Edmonds Lutheran Church holds a Blessing of Pets service, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 9 at 23525 84th Ave. W, Edmonds. Music and biblical readings centered on creation and animals, pet blessing, and refreshments for humans and animals alike afterward. Pet food donations for Edmonds Food Bank encouraged. More info: 425-744-8090.
MEETINGS, CLASSES
Buddhist 8-step: Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave., offers a Buddhist eight-step recovery program retreat, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 1. More info: karenf81092@gmail.com.
GriefShare, Everett: Northshore Christian Church, 5700 23rd Drive W, hosts this support group Tuesdays through Dec. 6. Sessions are 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m. Child care available at evening session with RSVP. A special “Surviving the Holidays” class is 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 19. More info: 425-407-1119.
GriefShare, Marysville: Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100th St. NE, hosts this support group 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursdays through Jan. 12. Registration requested. Workbooks are $15. More info: 360-659-7777, office@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.
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.
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. Seeking to free people from addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors through the power of Jesus. More info: Pastor John Simpson, 425-330-7900.
Celebrate Recovery, Mukilteo: 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.
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