Sew: Make-A-Blanket Day is Sunday
Project Linus “blanketeers” seek help to make quilts, afghans and fleece blankets to be donated to Snohomish County children who have experienced traumatic life events. No experience is required.
Volunteers are needed any time between 12 and 5 p.m. Sunday to help sew, iron, pin, fringe and tie at Pacific Fabrics, 10203 Evergreen Way, Everett.
Materials and equipment are provided. Sewers are encouraged to bring their own sewing machine. Snacks and door prizes are provided.
Can’t come? Make a quilt, afghan or fleece blanket and drop it off at the store any time. Donations of fabric, yarn and sewing supplies also are always welcome.
More info: www.projectlinus.org or Diane at 425-252-4524
Adopt: It’s PAWty time at shelters
Pawsitive Alliance holds its statewide open house event Oct. 4. Local animal shelters will hold special events aimed at raising awareness and increasing animal adoptions.
The Everett Animal Shelter (333 Smith Island Road), HappyPaws Farm Humane Society of Arlington (19933 Old Burn Road), NOAH Center in Stanwood (31300 Brandstrom Road), and PAWS of Lynnwood (15305 44th Ave. W.) are taking part.
The HappyPaws Farm Humane Society’s open house and adoption event will include a yard sale of mainly new and used animal items, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
There also will be refreshments and a giveaway of 100 tennis balls while they last.
More info: www.pawsitivealliance.org
Volunteer: Foster care group seeks help
Youthville in Marysville and Everett needs volunteers for its “Incredible Years” programs, which teaches parents how to build good relationships with their children.
Parents are served a family-style meal then go to class while their children are cared for by trained volunteers.
Youthville seeks volunteers who are interested in helping prepare meals, do crafts with children or simply hold babies.
Must be 18 or older.
More info: 360-651-4444, johill@youthville.org
Help: Growing theater needs more hands
The Historic Everett Theatre seeks more volunteers to help out as ushers, serve concessions and staff the bar.
“We’re getting busier and busier. We’re in dire need of volunteers,” said Darlene Wascher, volunteer coordinator.
To help, contact Wascher at darlenechuc@aol.com or 360-658-1311.
More info: www.historiceveretttheatre.org, 425-258-6766
Eat: Lobster feed for Camano Center
The Camano Center’s annual “Lobsta Mania!” fundraiser is set for 4-7 p.m. Oct. 11 at 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island.
Cost is $25 and includes one whole fresh Maine lobster, side dishes, and dessert.
There also will be live entertainment by Swingnuts Jazz. Beverages, including beer and wine, will be available for purchase.
Tickets are limited to 350.
More info: 360-387-0222
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