Sew: Charitable effort helps rehab patients
This month’s charitable project by the Snohomish County Clothing and Textile Advisors will be sewing walker bags for Group Health rehabilitation patients. The sewing party is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday in the Cougar classroom behind the Washington State University Extension office at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett.
Bring your sewing machine and other supplies, your lunch and beverage. Kits are provided.
More info: Arlene, afharris@juno.com or 425-743-0118
Jam: Play or listen
Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more Friday — and every third Friday — at the Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington. There’s a Celtic jam at 5 p.m., a workshop at 6 p.m., and circle jam at 7 p.m. Musicians are welcome, or just come and enjoy the music.
More info: Noel Lareau, 360-691-5907
Eat: Pancake breakfast supports food bank
Ebenezer Lutheran Church serves up its monthly Norwegian pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday. The church is at 2111 117th Ave. NE. Proceeds this month benefit the Lake Stevens Food Bank. Cost is $6; children under age 4 eat free. The breakfast is scheduled for the third Saturday of each month, from September to May.
More info: 425-334-0421
Build: Gingerbread houses in Arlington
Kids are invited to build miniature gingerbread houses using graham crackers, 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. Building materials will be provided.
More info: 360-435-6863
Dance: Ball rings in New Year a day early
The Camano Center’s annual Black &White Ball will run from 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 30 this year, rather than ringing in the New Year at midnight as in the past. Other things won’t change — live music to dance by, appetizers and a Champagne toast. Tickets are $15, $8 for students, and $40 for a family. The Camano Center is at 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island.
More info: 360-387-0222
Sign up: Health insurance help
Learn more about Washington Healthplanfinder and Apple Health at health insurance application assistance sessions, set for 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23 and Dec. 30 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. This is a free drop-in event.
More info: 425-776-8722
Learn: Classes for Edmonds seniors
The Edmonds Senior Center offers two workshops starting in the New Year.
“Living Well with Chronic Pain” will be held 12:30-3 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 23 to March 6. Learn to manage fatigue, sleep better, deal with depression and manage medications. To register, call 425-265-2283.
“Aging Mastery” will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays, Feb. 3 to March 3. The program from the National Council on Aging explores navigating longer lives, physical activity, sleep, financial fitness, advance planning, falls prevention and more. Cost is $15. To register, call 425-774-5555.
More info: 425-774-5555
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