EVENTS
Blood drive: Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation and Muslims for Life plan a blood drive, 10 a.m. Saturday at the church located at 8109 224th St. SW, Edmonds. Sign up to donate at www.redcrossblood.org (in the section to search for blood drives, enter ZIP code 98177). Walk-ins also are welcome, or call for availability. More info: 800-733-2767.
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 Sept. 8 film is “I’m Not There” (2007) about Bob Dylan. 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.
Jewish scribe visit: Rabbi Moshe Liberow, a Jewish scribe from Colorodo Springs, visits Sept. 10 at Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County, 18717 76th Ave. W, Lynnwood. A free hands-on workshop to learn about the work of a scribe is at 11 a.m. More info: www.jewishsnohomish.com.
Women’s luncheon: The next Mill Creek Christian Women’s Connection luncheon is 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Shawn O’Donnell’s restaurant, 122 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost is $19. Reservations due Sept. 7. Nancy Gabert shares “What’s in Your Backpack?” and Linda Paz shares about Matthew House in Monroe. More info: Connie, 425-774-4571 or millcreekcwc@gmail.com.
Day of Hope: A Day of Hope opens at 10 a.m. Sept. 16 at Arlington Municipal Airport, 17208 51st Ave. NE. Convoy of Hope and its local partners will provide free groceries, health services, haircuts, family portraits, job services, veteran services, a kids zone, a hot meal and more. No ID required. Volunteers welcome. More info: www.convoyofhope.org, 360-652-8787, snocodayofhope@gmail.com.
SERVICES
Unity, Lynnwood: Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held presents a “Back to School” lesson, Sunday 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: Interfaith minister Rev. Janet Lee Kraft presents “Spiritual Lessons for the End of Life,”10 a.m. Sunday at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
Living Interfaith: The 10:30 a.m. Sept. 9 service at Living Interfaith Church is an “Ingathering: Welcome Back to Living Interfaith.” “We will explore the implications of setting course by the star of justice and how it’s the star we steer by, not the ship we sail, that is so important.” 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.
Stanwood UMC: Back-to-school blessings will be held at the 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services Sept. 10 at Stanwood United Methodist Church, 27128 102nd Drive NW. For students, teachers and school staff. More info: 360-629-9555.
MEETINGS, CLASSES
End-of-life seminar: Interfaith minister Janet Kraft presents “Leaving Lightly: Getting Your Affairs in Order So All You Leave Behind is Love,” 1 p.m. Sunday at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. Cost is $20. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
Grief Share, Everett: Northshore Christian Church offers a Grief Share support group, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 5 to Nov. 28. The church is at 5700 23rd Drive W. A “Surviving the Holidays” event is 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 18. More info: 425-407-1119, northshorechristian.org.
Financial Peace: A Financial Peace University class series will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 14 to Nov. 9, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 9320 Meadow Way in Everett. How to get debt-free, invest and spend more wisely. More info: www.daveramsey.com/fpu/classes/1043964, 877-378- 2667 ext. 5360.
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 kitchen: 4:30-6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at St. John’s, 913 Second Ave., Snohomish. More info: 360-568-4622.
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