Community Extra: Calendar

Meetings

American Legion Post 58: 7 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month at the Odd Fellows Building, 610 Lewis St., Monroe. Bob, 360-863-3544 or www.american legionmonroe.org.

American Legion Post 6: 7 p.m. second Thursday of e

very month at the VFW Hall, 2711 Oakes Ave., Everett. Marvin, 425-224-4137.

Arlington Kiwanis Club: 7 p.m. at the Arlington Boys & Girls Club, every first and third Wednesday at 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington.

Arlington Relay For Life: 5:30 p.m. first Tuesday of every month at the Still

aguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. committee meeting, 7 to 8 p.m. team rally meeting. Kay Duskin, 360-435-5201 or Kay.Duskin@comcast.net.

Boeing Bluebills: 12:30 p.m. social, 1 p.m. meeting every fourth Thursday at the Boeing Wellness Center, 6400 3

6th Ave. W., Everett. The group is for Boeing retiree volunteers. 425-347-3598. www.bluebills.org/snoking.html.

Early Opinions Toastmasters: 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays at the Mukilteo YMCA, 10601 47th Place W., Mukilteo. 425-347-5428.

Edmonds Kiwanis Club: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. 425-771-8949.

Edmonds Lions Club: 6 p.m. second and fourth Mondays at Stevens Hospital cafeteria, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. 425-774-6353.

Everett Central Lions Club: Noon on the second and fourth Wednesdays at Knights of Columbus Hall, 2913 W. Marine View Drive, Everett. 425-514-5464.

Everett Golden K Kiwanis Club: 10 a.m. Thursdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. 360-653-7239.

Everett Pacesetters Toastmaster Club: 7 p.m. Thursdays at Washington Oaks, 1717 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. www.everettpace setters.org.

Everett PROBUS Club: Meets for fellowship and a program at 9:30 a.m., the third Wednesday of each month at Firefighters Hall, 2411 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 425-334-4327.

Evergreen District of the Washington Federation of Garden Clubs: 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 18 at the Blue Ridge Fire Station community room, 18800 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Wildlife specialist Laura Spehar is scheduled to talk on creating a backyard wildlife habitat.

Exchange Club of Edmonds weekly breakfast: 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Pancake Haus, 530 Fifth Ave. S. in Edmonds. 425-478-8983. The Exchange Club of Edmonds strives to provide meaningful and beneficial services to the community by sponsoring a variety of service projects throughout the year. Join them for breakfast to learn more about the organization.

Gold Prospectors Association of America, Everett chapter: 7 p.m. second Friday of the month at Patty’s Eggnest, 6720 Evergreen Way, Everett. Vinny Grasso, 425-583-2550 or ecgpaa@yahoo.com.

Good Guy Sams RV Club: 11 a.m. third Friday of each month at the Marysville Golden Corral, 1065 State Ave. Go to http://good guysams.org or call 360-652-0488.

Jeremiah Center: After-school activities and counseling for ages 13 through 20. Open 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8330 212th St. SW, Edmonds. Counseling line is 425-954-5641. www.jeremiahcenter.org.

Kiwanis Club of Lake Stevens: 6:30 a.m. first, second and third Wednesday of every month at Buzz Inn, 1801 Main Street; 6:30 p.m. every fourth Wednesday at the Lake Stevens Boys & Girls Club, 1609 E. Lakeshore Drive in Lake Stevens. 425-308-2976.

Kiwanis Club of Snohomish-Tillicum: 10 a.m. Mondays in the meeting hall of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1512 Pine Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-3590.

Lynnwood Kiwanis Club: 7 to 8 a.m. Thursdays at the Lynnwood Senior Center, 5800 198th St. SW No. 9. On third Thursdays of the month the club meets at 7 p.m. at Rock Wood-Fired Pizza Restaurant, 4010 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-776-7578.

Marysville Kiwanis: 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Village Restaurant, 224 Ash Ave., Marysville. 425-343-5310.

Mexican Dinner Night: 5 to 6:30 p.m. every third Thursday of the month at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. The cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children younger than 12. Call 360-794-6359 for reservations.

Mukilteo Kiwanis Club: 6:30 p.m. first Tuesdays at City Hall, 11930 Cyrus Way, Mukilteo, and second through fourth Tuesdays of every month at the Pointe Restaurant, Harbour Pointe Golf Club, Mukilteo. 425-322-4537.

Marysville Rotary Club: noon Wednesdays at Jumbo Buffet, 318 State St., Marysville. 425-238-5232.

Marysville Soroptimist: 7 a.m. first and third Tuesdays of the month at Fanny’s Restaurant, 505 Cedar Ave. A1, Marysville. Renae, 425-971-0031.

Mukilteo Lions Club: 7 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce office, 4902 76th St. SW.

Pancake Breakfast: 8 to 10:30 a.m. every third Saturday of the month at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway in Monroe. Enjoy a meal of pancakes, eggs, ham, sausage, coffee, milk and juice prepared and served by volunteers. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Proceeds benefit the center. 360-794-6359.

Rotary Club of Edmonds: 11:30 a.m. lunch, noon meeting every Tuesday at the Edmonds Conference Center, 201 Fourth Ave. N. Guests welcome. 425-745-1540 or 425-773-1540. www.edmondsrotary.org.

Silver Lake Kiwanis: Noon every Tuesday at Alfy’s Pizza, 9620 19th Ave. SE., Everett.

Snohomish Kiwanis Club: Noon first and third Thursdays of the month at the new Collector’s Choice Restaurant, 215 Cypress Ave., Snohomish. http://snohomish kiwanis.org.

South Everett Lions Club: 7 p.m. first and third Wednesdays at Patty’s Eggnest at Chuckwagon Inn, 6720 Evergreen Way Everett. 425-337-0959.

South Everett-Mukilteo Rotary: 12:15 p.m. Fridays at Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE, Everett. www.semr.org.

Snohomish City Toastmasters: 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Fridays, Collector’s Choice Restaurant, 215 Cypress Ave. Snohomish. Visitors welcome. 425-876-3232 or snohomishcitytoastmasters@gmail.com. Go to [URL]snohomishcity toastmasters.blogspot.com.;http://snohomishcitytoastmasters.blogspot.com[URL]

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): 9 a.m. Fridays at the Arlington Boys & Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE. Cathy, 425-308-3150.

The Gipson Gabbers Toastmasters Open House: 10 to 11:15 a.m. Feb. 12 at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. 425-257-8780.

Tulalip Lions Club: Noon second and fourth Wednesdays January through October at the Tulalip Resort Casino Canoes Cabaret, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. Keith Osburn, 360-658-8877.

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Arlington Post 1561: Meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesdays at the American Legion Hall, 115 Olympic Ave., Arlington. All veterans who have served honorably and received a combat or campaign medal are eligible to join. 425-232-8453 or 360-435-6677.

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lynnwood Post 1040: Meets first Thursdays at the Alderwood Youth Club, 19619 24th Ave. W., Lynnwood. All veterans who have served honorably and received a combat or campaign medal are eligible to join. 425-774-7416, 425-697-4102 or 425-486-2637.

EVENTS

All you can eat pancake breakfast: 7 to 11 a.m. March 26 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE in Lake Stevens. Cost is $6 per person with all proceeds donated to Lake Stevens Relay for Life, planned for May 14 and 15 at the Lake Stevens High School Football Stadium. The breakfast is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Lake Stevens. Jonell Welch, 425-293-8082.

Everett Gospel Mission Auxilliary Sale: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at 1401 Poplar St., Everett. Easter dresses, decorations, baskets, clothes, toys, household items and more. Bag sale is at 1:30 p.m.

Friends of the Monroe Library book sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 26 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. Books, DVDs, CDs and more. Five-Bucks-a-Bag from 3 to 4 p.m. All proceeds benefit Friends of the Monroe Library. 360-794-7851

Pilchuck Audubon Society: 7 p.m. March 11 at the Everett Firefighters Hall, 2411 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Join longtime birder and owl specialist Jamie Acker as he shares information about the territory, numbers and distribution of Barred owls and Northern Saw-Whet Owl migration. 425-252-0926 or check [/URL]www.pilchuck audubon.org;http://www.pilchuckaudubon.org[URL].

SnoIsle Unit 22 Retired Educators: Special meeting at noon March 15 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 215 Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. Luncheon and Goodwill Fashion Show to benefit the scholarship fund. For reservations, call 360-652-9052 by March 12. $20 includes luncheon, fashion show and scholarship donation.

Music and Theater

“The Frog Prince”: Performances by Lowell Elementary students are at 3 and 5:30 p.m. March 26th at the Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children. Those over 65 get in free. Tickets will be available at the door. 425-385-5300.

“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels:” Musical by the Edmonds-Woodway music and drama departments is at 7 p.m. March 10 through 12 and at 3 p.m. March 13 at Mountlake Terrace High School, 21801 44th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. General admission is $8.

Dance classes: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St., Snohomish. All ages welcome at a class taught by Eleanor Leight. Cost is $30 per person for a six-week session. 360-568-0934.

Old Time and Country Music Association free jam session: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. second and fourth Fridays of the month at the Everett Housing Authority’s BakerView, 1401 Poplar St., Everett. 360-659-9713.

Third Friday of the month dance: 7:30 p.m. at the South Camano Grange, 2227 S. Camano Dr., Camano Island. Swing dance lesson included in the $8 admission. 360-387-6842.

Village Community Services: Friday music jam sessions, 1 to 3 p.m. at 338 N. MacLeod Ave., Arlington. Kids and adults are invited. Children younger than 16 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. 360-653-7752, ext. 14.

Classes

English Language Learner classes: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Faith Formation Building behind Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 2617 Cedar St., Everett. Classes are open anyone who wants to learn English. Juanita Clifford, 425-355-6005.

Groups

Daughters of Penelope: 7:30 p.m. first Thursdays of the month at the Firefighters Hall, 2411 Hewitt Ave., Everett. A Greek women’s club that welcomes any woman interested in social and philanthropic work. 425-252-7229.

Employment Network: Free help with job search, resume writing and interviewing. 10 a.m. to noon Fridays at the North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE., Mill Creek. 425-743-2386.

Greater Everett Business and Professional Women: A meeting celebrating Black History Month is scheduled from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Feb. 28 at Denny’s Restaurant, 232 128th St. SE, Everett. The public is invited.

Lynnwood MS self-help group: 1 to 2:30 p.m. third Fridays in the group room at the YWCA Village, at 19703 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Meetings held on the third Friday of every month. Sharon Todd, 360-651-9720.

Monroe Running Group: 9:30 a.m. Saturdays and 6 p.m. Wednesdays at the YMCA, 14033 Fryelands Blvd., Monroe. Runners of all ages and skill levels can attend. YMCA membership is not required. 360-805-1879.

Nonsmoking Single 60s Group: Bowl every Thursday morning. Other activities include card games, tours and movies. 425-357-1417 or 425-348-5158.

Parkinson’s disease support group: 2 to 4 p.m. fourth Saturdays in the Rainier Room at 1330 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 425-327-9401.

Puget Sound Camera Club: 7 p.m. every second, fourth and fifth Monday of the month at Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave. W., Edmonds. 425-776-2442.

Puget Sound Singles: A group for people over age 45. Fun, friends, family. Breakfasts on Saturdays. Judy, 425-931-1195.

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays: The Everett chapter of the national support group meets at 7 p.m. third Mondays at the Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave. [/URL]www.pflag.org;http://www.pflag.org[URL].

Snohomish Antique Study Club: 6:30 p.m. every fourth Wednesday in the meeting room at Snohomish City Library, 311 Maple Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-8095.

Snohomish County Republican Women’s Club: 11 a.m. second Thursday of the month at Shawn O’Donnell’s Restaurant, 122 128th St. SE, Everett. 425.259.2735.

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society: first Wednesday of the month at the Alderwood Manor Heritage Cottage in Heritage Park, 19903 Poplar Way, Lynnwood. Brickwall session and announcements at 6:30, program at 7 p.m. The genealogical research library, 19827 Poplar Way, Lynnwood, is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. 425-775-6267.

Support group for caregivers: Daytime group at 10 a.m. every first Thursday. Evening group at 6 p.m. the last Wednesday of every month. Both groups meet at Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett. Prayer, brief Bible study and sharing with one another. 425-355-6005.

Support group for family caregivers: 5 to 6 p.m. first and third Tuesday of each month at GenCare at Scriber Gardens, 6024 200th St. SW, Lynnwood. The free group is facilitated by a family caregiver specialist from the Family Center of South Snohomish County. Carmen, 425-670-8984, ext. 22.

Support group for parents of children with behavioral problems: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays at Zion Lutheran Church, 4634 Alger Ave. Everett. The network offers peer-to-peer support for parents struggling with children exhibiting behaviors such as abusing drugs or alcohol, truancy or other risky behaviors. Groups are confidential and free. 888-468-2620 or [/URL]www.cpsn.org;http://www.cpsn.org[URL].

Support group for special education parents in the Everett School District: 6:30 to 8 p.m. every third Wednesday of the month except December, at View Ridge Elementary School, 202 Alder Street, Everett.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly in Lakewood: 9 a.m. Wednesdays at Faith Lutheran Church, 1424 172nd Ave. NE, Arlington. Deborah, 425-422-3648.

The 449 Club: A nonprofit alcohol-free dance and social club, “bumpin’ to the tunes of old-school R&B.” Volunteers needed. 425-445-5224.

Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers: 1 to 3 p.m. second Tuesdays at 2720 Heller Road, Oak Harbor. Lyle Zimmerman, 360-675-5565, zimlj@verizon.net, or Ruth Hancock, 360-675-4086.

Widow support groups: Widowed Information Consultation Services has ongoing support groups for widowed men and women in Everett, Lynnwood and Monroe. 425-252-7617.

You Can Help

Compassionate volunteers needed: A free information session to review volunteer opportunities at Providence Hospice and Home Care is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. March 16 in downtown Everett. To register and to get directions, call 425-261-4815 by March 13.

Clean out your closets and drop off clothing and household items at The Big Blue Truck donation station at Albertsons, 303 91st Ave. NE, Lake Stevens. The station is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For a list of accepted items go to [/URL]www.bigbluetruck.org;http://www.bigbluetruck.org[URL] or call 800-992-2060. Donations are tax-deductible. Donors get a $3 Value Village coupon.

Emerald Hills Healthcare Center: Volunteers are needed to provide residents with simple conversation and participate in activities including arts and crafts, book club, bingo and board games. Those with special talents may play music, sing, dance or teach a class. The Emerald Hills Healthcare Center is at 5821 188th St. SW in Lynnwood. 425-776-5512.

Hands of Hope Food Bank: Help serve your neighbors in need by volunteering at the food bank or making a donation. For more information on volunteering, call and ask for the director. To make a donation, send checks to 9506 Seventh Ave. SE, Everett, WA 98208, or bring in your food donation 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 425-355-5985.

Kloz 4 Kidz: The free clothing center for kids in need in the Marysville area is seeking donations of clean, gently used clothing and cash donations. Call for an appointment or volunteer information. 360-659-8521.

Willow Place: Three-hour activity sessions for older teens and adults with developmental disabilities. Exercise, crafts, games, music. The sessions are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at 1402 State Ave., Marysville. $10 for those with caregivers, $15 for those who come by themselves. 360-653-2324.

Marysville Community Food Bank: Looking for volunteers to help with a variety of jobs including food sorters and drivers at 4150 88th St. NE., Marysville. 360-658-1054 or [/URL]www.marysville communityfb.com;http://www.marysvillecommunityfb.com[URL].

Marysville Free Methodist Church food bank: Volunteers always needed. Bill, 360-657-3963.

Marysville Community Lunch: Volunteers are needed to help buy, prepare and serve food 1 to 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Evergreen Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1607 4th St., Marysville. Teri, 360-658-4472.

Mentoring Children of Promise: A community-based mentoring program for children with an incarcerated parent is looking for committed, dependable adults, 21 and over, to have fun and be a positive role model and mentor to a child. Joell, 425-259-2973, ext. 2717 or mcp@voaww.org.

Partners in Palliative Care: Seeks volunteer listeners for its support program. 425-261-4769.

Snohomish Community Food Bank: Needs volunteers to help with a variety of tasks, including food processing and lifting assistance on weekday mornings. Must be 16 or older. 360-568-7993.

Sno-King Stamp Club: Meetings from 7:30 to 9 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Snohomish County PUD, 2320 California St., Everett. Meetings usually include a program. Family Night: 7 to 9 p.m. third Friday of each month at the South County Senior Center, 220 S Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Silent auction, free refreshments and plenty of stamps to buy and sell. Everyone is welcome. [/URL]sno-kingstampclub.freehostia.com;http://sno-kingstampclub.freehostia.com<a href="http://valleyspinnersguild@wordpress.com[/URL].

Everett Area Newcomers: Welcomes women new to the area. The group has 10 to 15 different activities available on a monthly basis. Newsletter upon request. 360-320-1773.

Mill Creek Seniors Club: Potlucks in the community room at City Hall, 15728 Main St., Mill Creek. The group meets at noon on the first and third Monday of each month. 425-357-1260.”>.

Stanwood-Camano Community Resource Center: Volunteer opportunities for youths and adults, including working in the bookstore and doing grounds maintenance, 9620 271st St. NW, Stanwood, 360-629-5257.

TOPS 325: 10 a.m. Mondays at Memorial Community Church, 710 Pecks Drive, Everett.

VGAL: Snohomish County Volunteer Guardian ad Litem program needs Spanish-speaking volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the dependency court area. Contact the VGAL Program for a volunteer application: 425-388-7854.

Volunteer through the Retired and Senior Volunteers Program: The program matches volunteers 55 and older with dozens of opportunities throughout Snohomish County. Sponsored by Catholic Community Services. John McAlpine, johnm@ccsww.org, 425-257-2111, ext. 3374 or toll free 888-240-8572.

Volunteer Chore Services: A program of Catholic Community Services is seeking volunteers to help low-income senior clients with everyday household chores, such as washing dishes, vacuuming and laundry. Debra Bordsen, 425-257-2101, ext. 3323.

Ongoing

Mothers and More: 7:30 to 9 p.m. third Tuesdays at Spotted Cow Cream and Bean in Mill Creek Town Center. Prospective members welcome. membership@snohomishmoms.org.

Snohomish City Toastmasters: 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Fridays, Collector’s Choice Restaurant, 120 Glen Ave., Snohomish. Visitors welcome. 425-971-3218.

Sultan’s Early Words Toastmasters: 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, Sultan Community Center, 319 Main St., Sultan. Visitors welcome. 425-346-7077.

Table tennis at the Everett senior center: noon to 4 p.m. Mondays, 12:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays at 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. 425-257-8780.

Valley Spinners Guild: 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at The Bridge Church, 2500 Lake Street, Snohomish. Alice Lake, 360-668-8196, e-mail valleyspinners guild@gmail.com or [URL]valleyspinnersguild@wordpress.com