Here’s how you can help those affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Reconstruction items needed: Blake Sekulich of Snohomish and a friend who is a firefighter in Mississippi will move debris, fix homes and cut trees in the disaster area. Sekulich is looking for donations of rakes, shovels, brooms, chain saws, ladders and bottled food and water for the Mississippi clean-up effort. He plans to leave Snohomish on Friday. He can be reached at 425-314-1409.
Coffee proceeds: Broadway Coffee, 8300 Beverly Blvd., Everett, will donate all tips and 30 percent of its profits to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund today. For more information, call 425-348-6446.
Barbecues in the park: A free barbecue with kids games, fishing and face painting will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. every Sunday in September in Everett’s Forest Park to raise donations for Hurricane Katrina victims. Half of the donations will go to the Red Cross, a quarter to missing children’s funds and a quarter to two displaced families. For more information, call Lori Scheffler at 425-290-1927 or 206-362-6200.
Family center: The Lake Stevens Family Center will collect clothes, toiletries and other necessities through Sept. 20 for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Items may be dropped off at the Family Center, 1803 123rd Ave. NE, Lake Stevens. For more information, call the Family Center 425-397-7433 or Vincent McGruder at 425-335-4664.
Southern-style fish fry: Merrill Gardens Retirement and Assisted Living in Marysville will host a Southern-style fish feed from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday to raise money for the Red Cross’ hurricane relief effort. A minimum $10 donation will be required. For more information, call 360-659-1279.
Corn maze: Employees at Bob’s Corn Maze in Snohomish will volunteer their time Saturday so all proceeds collected for admission may be donated to the Red Cross for the Katrina relief fund. Bob’s Corn Maze is located at 10917 Elliott Road, Snohomish. For more information, call 866-bobscorn or write bobscorn@hotmail.com
Bake sale: The Monroe High School volleyball team is having a bake sale from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday outside the high school’s gym in the foyer area. All donations will be sent to the American Red Cross for hurricane disaster relief efforts.
Garage sale: Employees of Snohomish TOP Foods are having a benefit garage sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the store, 1301 Ave. D. All proceeds will go to the American Red Cross.
Roadhouse event: One-Eyed Jack’s Roadhouse, 14019 Highway 99, is holding a fundraiser for victims of Hurricane Katrina from 6 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturday. Five percent of all beverage sales will go to the Red Cross. The event will include a hypnosis show and blind auctions of T-shirts, gift certificates and other items. Bartenders’ tips and proceeds from a voluntary $5 cover charge after 9 p.m. will go to the Red Cross. Donations of nonperishable food will go to local food banks. For more information, call 425-743-5570.
Candlelight devotional: The Baha’i Faith Community Center of Everett will hold a Candlelight Devotional for Hurricane Katrina victims at 7 p.m. Friday at the center, 2913 West Marine View Drive. The event is open to the public and people of all faiths and backgrounds. For more information, call 425-438-0202 or 425-303-3314.
Church fund: Episcopal Relief and Development is accepting donations for Hurricane Katrina victims. For more information, call 800-334-7626 or go to www.er-d.org.
Spa clinics: Ashmead College in Everett will host two spa clinics to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina on Sunday and Sept. 25. Third- and fourth-term students will administer various forms of spa treatments. All treatments are $40 in cash or school supplies. To schedule an appointment, call 425-388-0294. Ashmead College is located at 3019 Colby Ave.
Psychic fair: The Church of Divine Man of Everett will donate the proceeds from its psychic fair on Saturday to the American Red Cross to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. The event will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. at the church, 2402 Summit Ave. Admission to the event is free; readings and workshops are each. For more information, call 425-258-1449 or e-mail cdm@c-d-m.org.
High school concert: Stanwood High School will put on a concert at 8 p.m. Sept. 23 to raise money for Hurricane Katrina victims. The school’s choirs (concert, women’s, men’s and jazz ensemble), drama program and bands will all participate. Tickets will be available for $1, $5, $10, and there is no limit on how many can be purchased.
Collecting items: Dan Duplantier of Mukilteo will depart Sept. 23 for Baton Rouge, La., with donations for Hurricane Katrina victims. Clothing, bedding supplies, nonperishable food items and first-aid supplies are sought. Items may be dropped off at 9132 50th Place W., Mukilteo. For more information, call Dan and Joanie Duplantier at 425-353-9387.
October concert: Bands will play from noon Oct. 15 to 1:30 a.m. at the Jet Deck Bar and Grill, 10203 31st Ave. W., Everett, near Paine Field. Proceeds from a suggested $10 donation will go to the American Red Cross’ Hurricane Katrina relief fund. Food and clothing will also be accepted. For more information, call 425-353-0770.
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