Community Focus

Clowning around to help others

Bruce Johnson, appearing as Charlie the Juggling Clown, holds a spinning plate above a young boy at a past performance.

The Church of the Good Shepherd, in Lynnwood, is hosting The Magic of Juggling, a performance by Bruce Johnson, on Saturday, Nov. 26. All proceeds from the hour-long variety show will be donated to World Vision for use in aiding victims of the recent hurricanes. The show begins at 2 p.m. The performance is part of Red Nose Relief, a grassroots organization of clowns founded after Hurricane Katrina, which raises funds to help disaster victims.

Food bank ground breaking

The Lynnwood Food Bank on Sunday celebrated the ground breaking of a new food bank building, located at 5326 176th St. SW., Lynnwood. The 4,368-square-foot food bank will cost about $450,000 to build, including donated materials and labor.

The Lynnwood Food Bank, which has been in existence for at least 26 years, serves about 3,800 people a month. That’s about 934,559 pounds of food each year. The Lynnwood Food Bank, a non-profit organization, is located at Church of the Nazarene, but it is a separate organization from the church.

For information about the food bank, call 425-745-1886.

Korean festival, cooking contest

Ever wonder how Korean kimchi is made? Is it really as spicy as people say? Want to try your hand at Korean cooking or just sample some bulgogi?

TASTE OF KOREA, a food festival, features the first ever Korean cooking contest in the Seattle area that is set up especially for non-Koreans to compete.

A prize list, worth a total of $2,900, is being offered in the Korean cooking contest for non-Koreans. The event is set for 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Morning Star Korean Culture Center, 15206 18th Ave. W., Lynnwood.

This event is sponsored by the Morning Star Korean Cultural Center, LA Korean Cultural Center, the LA aT Center, the Korean Traditional Food Tourism Association and the Korea Cooks Association.

For information or to become a contestant, download the registration form with instructions at: www.morningstarkcc.org (see events/performances section). Deadline for receipt of entry form and $20 registration fee is Dec. 2. Questions? Contact the Morning Star Korean Cultural Center at 425-745-9977 or e-mail jiyeoncheh@hotmail.com.

Lynnwood teens lead food drive

The Lynnwood Teen Advisory Group (LTAG) will host a food donation drive at the city of Lynnwood’s Civic Lights Winter Celebration.

Civic Lights is set for 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at Lynnwood’s Civic Center Campus, 19000 44th Ave. W.

Lynnwood Teen Advisory Group is represented by high school teens in the Edmonds School District. For information about LTAG or the food donation drive please contact Jennifer Savage, Teen Programs Assistant, at 425-744-6471. For information about Civic Lights Winter Celebration, visit www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us or call the Lynnwood Recreation Center at 425-771-4030.

Dec. 17 Filipino Celebration

The Filipino-American community of Lynnwood is organizing an arts festival for next month and is seeking volunteers, sponsors, artists and donations.

Celebration, a festive event to celebrate Filipino arts, dance, history and music, is set for 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Lynnwood Convention Center.

Sponsors can buy ads in the commemorative program.

For information about the event, volunteering, sponsorships or other questions, contact Pining Reyes at 425-787-0856.

Job’s daughters holiday luncheon

Bethel #5 Job’s Daughters of Edmonds will host its annual Holiday Luncheon the first Saturday in December at the Terrace View Presbyterian Church, 4700 228th St. SW., Mountlake Terrace. Proceeds will benefit the Job’s Daughters.

The event is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at the door with reservations.

For information or to place a reservation, call 206-364-5899.

Job’s Daughters International is an organization for young ladies between the ages of 10 and 20 that teaches organizational, leadership, public speaking and business skills while providing them a moral, patriotic and friendly atmosphere to grow and develop. Bethel #5 also has an active Jobie-to-Be program for young ladies ages 8 and 9, who are invited to join the older girls in all their activities and learn more about the organization.

For information about Job’s Daughters International, visit www.waiojd.org or call Linda Mock at 206-364-5899.

Monopole to be installed at city hall

A T-Mobile monopole will be put up on the Mountlake Terrace Civic Center Campus this month, the city of Mountlake Terrace announced.

This is the monopole that was denied by the Board of Adjustment for installation across the street on the east side of 58th, interim city manager Jerry Osterman explained. A back-up understanding was that the city would help provide for a monopole elsewhere. 

Installation of the monopole will be approached from the park side, the only feasible approach at this time, and any construction impacts repaired, Osterman said. The new pole will be painted green to blend in with the wooded background as much as possible.

Ballinger Court Apartments opens

The South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce will help Ballinger Court Apartments celebrate its grand opening with an open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30. Ballinger Court Apartments is located at 22707 76th Ave. W. in Edmonds.

This Senior Housing Assistance Group-affiliated community maintains affordable housing for age- and income-qualified senior residents.

For information about Ballinger Court Apartments, visit www.housing4seniors.com/edmonds.php or call 425-778-6187.

For information about the grand opening or about the South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce, visit www.s2c3.com or call 425-774-0507.

Drive seniors to doctor, errands

Catholic Community Services seeks drivers for transporting clients to and from doctor’s appointments and the like. Clients are able to get in and out by themselves. Help your neighbor maintain an independent lifestyle. Drive every day or schedule to fit your free time.

Mileage reimbursement provided. You must be over 21, have insurance, a valid drivers license and a safe running vehicle. This is a volunteer position.

Interested? Call John McAlpine at (425) 257-2111 ext 3374 today or e-mail JohnM@ccsww.org

MS group looks for help

MS Helping Hands is collecting dolls and stuffed animal donations to send to the children of the hurricane survivors for Christmas. The group currently have about 100. Donors can drop off gifts on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the MSHH Donor Closet, 409 Howell Way, Edmonds, Wash. 98020, located behind Petosa’s Family Grocer and under the Pancake Haus. The group intend to ship the donations during the first week of December. For information, call (206) 718-0894. Dental checkups available for youth

Drivers wanted in senior program

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Snohomish County is seeking drivers for driving its clients to and from doctor’s appointments. Help your neighbor maintain an independent lifestyle.

Mileage reimbursement provided. Drivers must be at least 21, have insurance, a valid driver’s license and a safe, running vehicle. Contact 425-257-2111, ext. 3374 or JohnM@ccsww.org for more information.

Assist elderly with home, yard work

Catholic Community Services needs volunteers to help the elderly and disabled with yard work or light housework in Snohomish County throughout the year. Group leader or the individual will need to fill out an application, which requires a background check and three references. For more information call 425-257-2111, ext. 3359.

Girls Scouts look for a few helpers

Girl Scouts need volunteers. If you’re a young professional between the ages of 18 and 29, an adult, parent or grandparent, you could be an adviser. For more information contact 800-767-6845 or visit www.girlscoutstotem.org/ Volunteer/volops.htm.

Food needed for homeless families

Pathways for Women YWCA is experiencing a shortage of non-perishable food items to fill emergency food boxes for homeless families. They are seeking hearty soups, canned meats, box dinners, Jell-O gelatin and pudding, canned chili, dried or flaked potatoes, cereal, honey, bake mixes, peanut butter, jams and jellies, dry beverages (i.e., hot chocolate, instant coffee), popcorn, candy, snack foods and gift cards to local grocery stores for purchasing perishable food. All donations are tax deductible.

Drop off items at Pathways for Women YWCA, 6027 – 208th Street SW, Lynnwood, or call 425-774-9843, ext. 245, or 425-258-2766, ext. 150, for information.

Pathways for Women YWCA is a non-profit, multi-service agency providing shelter, employment and counseling services to women, children and families throughout Snohomish County.

Holiday Toy Shop needs more helpers

The Holiday Toy Shop collected and distributed toys to about 800 children last year.

South County food banks and YWCA Pathways for Woman, which organizes the annual event, needs volunteers, monetary donations and donated gifts for this year’s Holiday Toy Shop, which is set for Dec. 9 at the Mountlake Terrace Church of Christ.

In particular, they are seeking volunteers, new/unwrapped gifts for infants, kids and teens, gift cards or cash donations for postage, storage and other expenses.

For information, contact Luanne Kunz, Pathways for Women, by e-mail at lkunz@ywcaworks.org or by phone at (425) 774-9843.

Register for parks classes online

Anyone wishing to register for city of Lynnwood parks and recreation classes can now do so online. A new Web page, recconnect.ci.lynnwood.wa.us, allows customers to browse and search for classes, sign up and pay with a Visa or MasterCard. For information, go to the Web site or call 425-771-4030.

Club talks business over breakfast

Looking to expand your business? The nonprofit Business Breakfast Club (BBC) currently has openings for a number of trades and professions. The group of business and professional people meets informally to exchange business referrals and support each other’s business development and professional growth. Meetings are 7:30 a.m. Tuesday mornings at A.P. Barbara’s Restaurant, 4025 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Guests are welcome. For information, contact: Debbie Carlson-Gould at sparkleyone@aol.com or 425-308-8363.