Opportunities

Brew: Learn the basics of making beer, more: A free workshop on “Craft Brewing Basics” is offered from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Don Roberts, of Everett’s Homebrew Heaven, draws on 25 years of experience with brewing to fill you in on what you need and how to get started making your own craft beer, cider or wine.

More info: Cameron Johnson, 425-257-7640

Knit: Needles fly at worldwide event: Those who crochet, knit or want to know how are welcome at World Wide Knit in Public Day, to be celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Everett Public Library’s Evergreen Branch, 9512 Evergreen Way.

All ages are welcome at this free workshop, though younger children should be accompanied by an adult. If you’re coming to learn, bring a ball or skein of plain three- or four-ply yarn (no fuzzy yarn) and a J or H crochet hook or size 8, 9 or 10 knitting needles.

If you get hooked, check out the Crochet and Knit Club, which meets monthly at the library.

More info: 425-257-8250

Dance: Pirates welcome at fundraiser: A Pirate and Community Dance Party to benefit the Northshore Senior Center’s Northshore Wranglers Program will be held from 5:30-8 p.m. June 21 at the senior center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell. All ages and abilities welcome.

There will be a live band. Dress nice — or like a pirate. Entry is $7 in advance or $10 at the door. Parents and caregivers are free.

The Northshore Wranglers Program serves people with special needs and their caregivers by offering special recreation options and other inclusive opportunities.

More info: 425-488-4821, www.northshorewranglers.org

Adopt: Adult cats need homes: The Lynnwood-based PAWS animal shelter honors Adopt-A-Cat Month by waiving adoption fees for every cat over age 3 on Thursdays in June.

The PAWS Companion Animal Services shelter is at 15305 44th Ave. W. in Lynnwood, and PAWS’ Cat City location is at 5200 Roosevelt Way NE in Seattle.

More info: www.paws.org

Dash: Family fun run for Camano Center: The annual Crab Dash 5k/10k Family Fun Run is set for 9 a.m. June 21, with registration and check-in from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Proceeds support programs and services at the Camano Center.

Registration is $15, $40 per family of up to four; and kids ages 8 and under are free. Shirts available for $10. There also will be prizes for the best costumes.

To register: www.camanocenter.org or at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island

Screen: Mobile mammograms at Relay: Cascade Valley Hospital Foundation and Cascade Valley Hospital and Clinics will be hosting a free mammogram event at Arlington’s Relay for Life, to be held June 21 at Arlington High School, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd.

Mammograms will be offered from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 360-618-7848.

The race starts with an opening ceremony at 1 p.m. and continues through the night until a closing ceremony at 8 a.m.

More info: www.cascadevalley.org or www.relayforlife.org

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