Front Porch
Published 1:30 am Friday, November 2, 2018
WAYS TO HELP
Marysville sets out red barrels
Marysville’s All City Food Drive will kick off 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at local grocery stores. Red barrels go out the same weekend at a variety of locations to receive donations of nonperishable food, unwrapped toys, and new books throughout the holiday season. Donations also can be dropped off at the Marysville Community Food Bank, 4150 88th St. NE, or at any city building.
More info: Tara Mizell, tmizell@marysvillewa.gov or 360-363-8404
Teen volunteer hour
Middle and high school students in grades 6-12 can earn community service credit by helping out at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday (first Saturday, September to May). Help prepare crafts for library programs, pick up and clean up, sort books and more. No need to sign up. Meet in the teen area.
More info: 425-493-8202
Forest work party
The next Green Everett work party will be 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Rotary Park, 3505 Lowell Snohomish River Road. All tools provided. RSVP requested.
More info: greeneverett@forterra.org, 425-238-0065
BAZAARS
Arlington: The Stillaguamish Senior Center Holiday Bazaar will run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd. Lunch and baked goods available for sale.
Everett: The Mukilteo School District FUN Committee’s annual Craft Fair will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Mariner High School, 200 120th Ave. W. Over 100 vendors. Proceeds from table fees and a raffle support scholarships.
Lake Stevens: Twas the Fair Before Christmas bazaar will run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 9613 20th St. SE. Event proceeds benefit the church’s food pantry.
Everett: Fairway Estates will hold its annual Holiday Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the clubhouse at 1427 100th St. SW. Proceeds benefit charity. Donations also welcome for Toys for Tots.
Marysville: A Holiday Bazaar will run 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Marysville United Methodist Church, 5600 64th St. NE. Handcrafted items, baked goods and potato bar. Proceeds benefit disaster relief efforts.
Snohomish: Santaville Bazaar and Rummage Sale will run 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Snohomish United Methodist Church, 2400 Lake Ave. Lunch will be served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Handcrafts, baked goods, clothing and a make-and-take. Proceeds benefit local charities and food banks.
Everett: Assistance League of Everett Kitty Young Auxiliary will hold its annual Holiday Crafter’s Marketplace, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the thrift shop, 5107 Evergreen Way.
Help with health care
The Sikh Center of Seattle in Bothell plans a free health care event called Service of Core Humanity from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Services include nutritionists, mammograms and women’s care. This year adds vision and dental options as well. People also can donate blood. The center is at 20412 Bothell Everett Highway.
More info: 425-931-8280, 206-799-7067
