Faith Calendar for Oct. 28 to Nov. 11, 2017

EVENTS

Socktoberfest: The Emmaus Community, a mission arm of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Everett, holds its annual Socktoberfest donation drive. Donate new pairs of adult-size socks through October at collection bins around Everett, or at the church at 215 Mukilteo Blvd. Monetary donations also welcome. More info: emmauscommunity.wordpress.com, leashabloomfield@hotmail.com, 425-293-3896.

Bazaar, Everett: A Christmas Bazaar is held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 28 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 9320 Meadow Way, Everett. Local vendors, homemade crafts, baked goods, kids craft activities, gingerbread house, lefse and lefse demonstrations, raffle, and more. Proceeds benefit local charities. More info: 425-337-6663.

Pumpkin Festival: The Freeborn Pumpkin Festival is set for 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28 at Freeborn Lutheran Church’s Bonhoeffer Botanical Gardens in Stanwood, at I-5 and Exit 215. Pumpkin carving, crafts, games, hot drinks, food and trick-or-treating in the gardens at 6 p.m. Free. More info: www.freebornchurch.org.

Reformation concert: “Reformed and Reforming: Celebrating the Past, the Present, and the Future” will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Featuring reSound, a Northwest Chamber Ensemble, and other guests, as well as a premier of “From Death to New Life: A Requiem Mass for the Church. Free; donations accepted. More info: www.trinitylutheranchurch.com.

Trek or Treat: 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at New Life Church, 6830 Highland Drive. Carnival games, bouncy houses, themed rooms, candy and prizes. Ages 3 to fifth grade. Free. More info: newlifeeverett.org/trekortreat.

Harvest Festival: A Harvest Festival will be held 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at Calvary Fellowship, 23302 56th Ave. W, Mountlake Terrace. Cost is $1, or $3 per family, at the door with food and drinks included. Candy, face painting, pie eating contest, games and prizes. More info: 425-775-3422.

Trunk or Treat: A Trunk or Treat street party runs 6 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Madison Community Church, 6900 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Bouncy house, fishing boat, games. Sponsored by Madison Community and Pinehurst Baptist churches. More info: 425-353-2293.

Pumpkin Patch Party: 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Bethany Christian Assembly, 2715 Everett Ave. Games, candy, bouncy houses, laser tag and Mad Science Show. Free. More info: bcachurch.com/ppp.

Quarter Craze: St. Michael Catholic School holds a Quarter Craze and Bazaar, 3-9 p.m. Nov. 3. The parish school is at 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Open shopping, with auction at 6 p.m. Cost is $5 for a bidding paddle, plus quarters for bidding. More info: www.smpschool.org, 360-568-5309.

Film series: First Presbyterian Church’s current Reel World Cinema Series takes up a “Demagoguery and Democracy” theme. The Nov. 3 film is “All the King’s Men” (1949). 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: Dana Wright, 206-356-8872.

Bazaar, Arlington: Immaculate Conception Church holds an Autumn Country Bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 4 at 1200 E Fifth St., Arlington. Handcrafted arts, Bargain Boutique, purses, and lunch and baked goods also available. More info: 360-435-8565.

Bazaar, Marysville: A Holiday Show craft bazaar is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 4 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 7215 51st Ave. NE. Crafters, artists, food. Food bank donations accepted. More info: 360-659-2022.

Bazaar, Snohomish: A Global and Local Bazaar that seeks gift giving with a purpose runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1305 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Buy gifts while supporting causes. More info: 360-568-5704.

Bazaar, Snohomish: A Holiday Blessing Bazaar and Rummage Sale is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4 at Snohomish United Methodist Church, 2400 Lake Ave. Lunch served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ladies boutique, children’s boutique, man cave, crafts, children’s activities, baked goods and more. Proceeds go to missions. More info: 360-568-5755.

Chemistry show: Families are invited to enjoy The Amazing Chemistry Show, 4-5 p.m. Nov. 4 at Arlington Free Methodist Church, 730 E Highland Drive, Arlington. Free. More info: 360-435-8986, www.theamazingchemistryshow.com.

Smartypants concert: Enjoy songs, fun and antics by Captain Smartypants and Sensible Shoes, the comedy troupe members of the Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus, 7-9:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at Evergreen Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1607 Fourth St., Marysville. Suggested $15 donation. More info: 360-659-6621.

Music and mead: Trinity Episcopal Church and Pacific MusicWorks Underground present “Bach’s Coffeehouse,” a new fun and informal concert series that blends Baroque music by Bach, Vivaldi and their contemporaries with beer, wine and mead tastings and innovative multimedia program notes. The series kicks off with a program they call “Bach: All in the Family,” 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at the church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Tickets are $25, $20 students and seniors, under age 18 free. More info: pacificmusicworks.org.

Craft fair, Bothell: The St. Brendan School PTO Holiday Craft Fair is set for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 11 and 12-4 p.m. Nov. 12 at St. Brendan Catholic School, 10049 NE 195th St. Over 110 vendors, selected by jury from a pool of over 400 applicants. Raffle, refreshments, bake sale and Santa. Free admission. More info: 425-483-8300.

Turkey dinner: St. Michael’s Church holds its annual Community Turkey Dinner, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 12 at the church at 1512 Pine St., Snohomish. Cost is $15, $12 seniors, $8 ages 6-12, free for kids under age 6, and $40 for a family of four. Reservations encouraged. Volunteers also welcome. More info: 425-238-1389 or 425-238-5989.

Women’s luncheon: The next Mill Creek Christian Women’s Connection luncheon is 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at Shawn O’Donnell’s restaurant, 122 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost is $19. Reservations due Nov. 9. Darien Parsons shares “You Can Have Your Cake and Eat It Too.” More info: Connie, 425-774-4571 or millcreekcwc@gmail.com.

Baha’i event: Baha’is of Snohomish County hold a follow-up event to their Light of Unity Festival with a free showing of the “Light to the World” documentary, 4-6 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Northwest Music Hall, 1402 Everett Mall Way. The short film about the Baha’i faith will be followed by light refreshments and conversation. More info: www.facebook.com/LightofUnityWA.

School auction: Everett Christian School’s “Island Time” dinner and auction fundraiser starts at 4 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Everett Yacht Club. Reservations due by Nov. 10. Tickets are $45. More info: www.everettchristian.org.

SERVICES

Living Interfaith: Patrick McKenna explores why the “season of death” holds within it an honoring of life in “Celebrating Samhain,” 10:30 a.m. Oct. 28 at Living Interfaith Church. The church meets 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.

Gospel Light anniversary: Gospel Light Church celebrates 75 years of ministry in downtown Everett in October. Special services wrap up with fourth-generation pastor Rev. Jared Waldrop from Tennessee (Oct. 29). The church is at 2801 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 425-252-8244.

Unity, Lynnwood: Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held presents the lesson “Who Am I,” Oct. 29 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: Yoga instructor and author Rev. Roy Holman presents “What Would Jesus Do?” at 10 a.m. Oct. 29 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.

MEETINGS, CLASSES

Mindfulness workshop: Joel and Michelle Levey, authors of “Living in Balance,” hold a workshop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 29 at 230 Avenue B, Snohomish. Vegan lunch included. Cost is $125. Register at www.yogacirclestudio.com/events. More info: Karen Guzak, 360-568-1000.

Surviving the Holidays, Marysville: Mountain View Presbyterian Church offers a Grief Share support group “Surviving the Holidays” event, 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 4. The church is at 5115 100th St. NE. Workbooks are $5 at the door. More info: 360-659-7777, office@mtvpc.org.

Surviving the Holidays, Everett: Northshore Christian Church offers a Grief Share support group “Surviving the Holidays” event, 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 18. The church is at 5700 23rd Drive W. More info: 425-407-1119, northshorechristian.org.

Addiction help: Park Ridge New Heart Ministry offers a free potluck-style supper 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, followed by a casual meeting at 7 p.m., offering recovery strategies for people struggling with addiction issues and their loved ones. Everyone is welcome. No church background required. Held at Park Ridge Community Church, 3805 Maltby Road in Bothell. More info: 425-893-9609.

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 meditations and teachings are held 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the Everett Public Market Building, 2804 Grand Ave., above the Sno-Isle Food Co-op. A branch class of Kadampa Meditation Center of Seattle. 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.

Buddhist study group: The Chenrezig Project, a Tibetan Buddhist study and practice group, meets online 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays (real-time and collaborative) and in person 6-8 p.m. Thursdays in Monroe. All are welcome. More info: www.chenrezigproject.org, 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 meal, Edmonds: Annie’s Community Kitchen, a service of Edmonds Lutheran Church, provides a free hot meal 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The church is at 23525 84th Ave. W. Volunteers welcome; help is needed each day of the week. More info: Bob Snyder, 425-772-0561.

Community meal, 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 meal, Lake Stevens: The free Lake Stevens Community Supper is served 5-6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE. More info: supper@ebenezerlakestevens.org.

Community meal, 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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