Community Extra: Calendar

Events

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 (third Friday) at the Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington. Musicians welcome, or just come and enjoy the music. Hot coffee and refreshments provided. More info: Don King, 360-658-8107.

Daddy-daughter dance: Lynnwood Parks, Arts and Recreation holds a Ties and Tiaras Winter Ball, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Cedar Valley Grange Hall, 20526 52nd Ave. W. Girls ages 3 and up are invited to dance the night away with dads, grandpas, uncles or other important male figures as their escorts. Cost is $10 per person, and advance purchase is recommended since space is limited. An earlier session, 5-7 p.m., was sold out earlier this week. More info: www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us, 425-670-5732.

Bingo karaoke: The Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett’s next Sing-go event, a mix of bingo, karaoke and more, is set for 5:30-10 p.m. Feb. 21 with a pirates theme. Ages 21 and older. Karaoke starts at 6 p.m., bingo at 7. Tickets are $16 pre-paid or $20 at the door and include a bingo sheet. Costume contest, raffle, and dinner available (half a chicken for $8). Tickets at the senior center, 3025 Lombard Ave., or at www.brownpapertickets.com. More info: Eric Wollan, 425-257-7082.

Norwegian pancake breakfast: 7:30-10:30 a.m. Feb. 21 (third Saturday, September to May) at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens. Cost is $5; children under age 4 are free. More info: 425-334-0421.

Pancake breakfast: 8-10:30 a.m. Feb. 21 (third Saturday) at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. Cost is $5, $3 younger than 12. Proceeds benefit the center. More info: 360-794-6359.

Gem show: Washington Prospectors hosts its 20th anniversary Gold, Gem and Mineral Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 21-22 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave SE, Monroe. Admission is $5, free to ages 13 and under. Free parking. Special appearance by a Discovery Channel “Gold Rush” personality. Learn to pan or bring in rock or ore to be analyzed, plus much more. More info: www.washingtonprospectors.org.

Chicken dinner: 12-2 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Roasted chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, roll, dessert. Cost is $9, $8 seniors, $5 children under 12.

Cat class: The Community Cat Coalition offers a free “Basic TNR: Trap, Neuter, Return” class, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. Registration requested. More info: cccofwaTNRclass@gmail.com, or Nancy at 425-330-2658.

Tech fair: Everett School District students show projects in the fields of technology at “Celebration of Innovation,” a student technology fair, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 25 at Cascade High School, 801 E. Casino Road. More info: www.everettsd.org.

Black History Month: A Black History Month Celebration is planned for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at Fire Station 15, 18800 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Speeches, music, poetry, light refreshments, safety demonstrations and more. Free. More info: 425-670-5023.

The Streamkeeper: Author Tom Murdoch helps those interested in learning about the ecological condition of local salmon and trout streams at this free event, 7 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Northwest Stream Center at Snohomish County’s McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Geared at adults and mature youth. Reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.

Racism talk: “Defeating Racism Today: What Does it Take?” with Eva Abram will be held 11 a.m.-noon Feb. 28 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. More info: 425-493-8202.

Storytelling: Listen to Native American stories told by Lois Landgrebe of the Tulalip Tribe, 2 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Landgrebe will sing and play her hand drum, tell stories and talk about the history behind them. Make a canoe craft to take home. For children and their families. More info: 425-493-8202.

Ways to help

Sew Thoughtful: Join the Snohomish County Clothing and Textile Advisors for its next charitable Sew Thoughtful event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Cougar Room behind the WSU Extension office at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. This month the group makes tote bags for foster children served by Safe Place. Kits provided. Bring a sewing machine, a color variety of thread, sewing tools, a beverage and lunch. More info: Arlene Harris, 425-743-0118 or afharris@juno.com.

Make-A-Blanket Day: Help make quilts and blankets, to be donated to local children who have experienced traumatic life events, at a Project Linus National Make-A-Blanket Day event, 12-5 p.m. Feb. 21 at Zion Lutheran Parish Hall, 330 Union Ave., Snohomish. Materials and equipment provided. No experience necessary. Drop in any time. Donations of fabric, supplies and completed blankets also welcome. More info: Diane, 425-252-4524.

Big Climb: Wine, Dine and Climb for the Cure, an event to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, is set for 5 p.m. Feb. 21 at Port Gardner Bay Winery, 2802 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Wine, appetizers and live music to raise money for the Big Climb Seattle. Cost is $20 at the door and includes six wine tastings, appetizers, silent auction and more. More info: Gail Goetz, 360-322-0680 or vulcans@comcast.net.

Alzheimer’s dance: The Alzheimer’s Benefit Dance is set for 1-4 p.m. Feb. 22 at Edmonds Masonic Hall, 515 Dayton Ave., Edmonds. All donations benefit Alzheimer’s research programs at the University of Washington and Rush University Medical Center. Local square dance groups organize the event. More info: www.remembertodance.org.

Games Day: American Association of University Women (AAUW) Edmonds SnoKing chapter holds a Games Day fundraiser, 1-4 p.m. Feb. 23 at Fairwinds-Brighton Court, 6520 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Enjoy bridge, mah jongg and more. Suggested donation is $7 and helps fund scholarships for local women. More info: 206-546-4237, aauw.esk@gmail.com.

Pet food drive: The CASA Winter Pet Food Drive is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 28 at IGA at Camano Plaza. A wish list will be available at the store and shelter representatives will offer information and answer questions. More info: www.camanoanimalshelter.org.

Cafe Zippy: “For the Love of Our Community,” a fundraiser to benefit the new Cafe Zippy Cooperative as well as the Everett YMCA Minority Achievers program and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Snohomish County is set for 5-8 p.m. Feb. 28 at Cafe Zippy, 2811 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Cost is $10 in advance, $13 at the door. More info: zippycommunity.bpt.me.

Stanwood Camano center: The Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center, at 9612 271st St. NW in Stanwood, seeks a variety of volunteers. No experience necessary. The Center is open 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays. More info: Michelle Griffith at 360-629-5257.

Camano Center: The Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road on Camano Island, seeks a variety of volunteers. More info: 360-387-0222.

Senior center, Arlington: The Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd. in Arlington, has volunteer opportunities. More info: 360-653-4551 or program@stillycenter.com.

Volunteer: Youthville in Marysville and Everett needs volunteers for its “Incredible Years” programs, which teaches parents how to build good relationships with their children. Volunteers are needed to help prepare meals, do crafts with children or simply hold babies. Must be 18 or older. More info: 360-651-4444, johill@youthville.org.

Tutor: Everett Community College’s Adult Literacy Center seeks volunteers who can tutor adult learners two or more hours per week in reading, writing, basic math and English as a second language. Volunteers must be patient, have good literacy skills and be sensitive to a variety of learning styles and cultural backgrounds. Tutoring times and locations are flexible. Training is free with a six-month commitment. More info: vlp@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9524.

Assist cancer patients: The Cancer Resource Center at the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership seeks volunteers to work weekly four-hour shifts meeting with cancer patients and caregivers to provide support. Drivers also are needed to get cancer patients to treatments and appointments. Volunteers use their own vehicles and get mileage reimbursement. More info: Jerri Wood, 425-322-1114 or jerri.wood@cancer.org.

Help out at Habitat store: Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County seeks volunteers to help staff the store in four-hour shifts between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The store is at 2302 Broadway, Everett. The store also accepts donations of building materials, household items and furniture by appointment. More info: 425-903-4430 or www.habitatsnohomish.org.

Hospital gift shop, Monroe: The gift shop at Valley General Hospital in Monroe needs reliable volunteers to work three-hour shifts. The gift shop is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. More info: Janie, vghgiftshop@gmail.com.

Hospital gift shop, Everett: The nonprofit Providence General Children’s Association needs volunteers at the Providence Regional Medical Center Pacific and Colby campus gift shops for four-hour shifts, day or evening, one or more times per month. Gift shop proceeds benefit Northwest children in need. Must complete hospital volunteer forms, TB test, background check and training. More info: Maureen Welly, 425-348-9433.

Assist with equine: All Breed Equine Rez-Q in Marysville seeks a variety of volunteers. More info: 425-263-6390, 206-933-0327, allbreedhorserescue.com.

Help wildlife, Arlington: Sarvey Wildlife Care Center, located in Arlington, seeks volunteers to help in its wildlife care clinic. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. More info: www.sarveywildlife.org or info@sarveywildlife.org.

Help wildlife, Lynnwood: PAWS Wildlife Center in Lynnwood seeks volunteer wildlife care assistants. More info: www.paws.org/wildlife-volunteer-care-assistant.html or volunteers@paws.org.

Book sale donations: The Friends of the Edmonds Library seeks donations to its ongoing book sale, including gently used books, CDs, videos, DVDs, sheet music, magazines and computer software. Proceeds from the ongoing sale benefit the Edmonds Library and the scholarship fund. A drop box for donations is in the foyer of the library, at 650 Main St.

Eyeglasses, hearing aids: Lions Clubs are collecting used eyeglasses and hearing aids. Donations may be made at Everett Public Libraries, PUD main office and most opticians and eye doctors. More info: Everett Central Lions Club, Art Ruben at since1965@aol.com or 425-387-9256.

Hope Unlimited: Hope Unlimited includes the Stanwood Camano Incident Support chaplains. Volunteering opportunities include teaching and cooking. More info: 360-387-1512.

Seniors

Dinner: The last day to register for Everett High School’s annual Senior Citizen’s Dinner is Feb. 20. The event is set for 4 p.m. Feb. 27 at Everett High School, 2416 Colby Ave. Free spaghetti dinner, live music, pictures and door prizes. RSVP to 425-385-4448.

Hilltoppers: The Hilltoppers of Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, a senior social group, meets next at 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 24 (fourth Tuesday) at the church, 4514 84th St. SW, Mukilteo. The luncheon costs $7. For reservations, call Sheila McGillivray at 425-348-3056.

Peer support group: Meets next 10:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 25 (second and fourth Wednesdays) at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. More info: 360-653-4551.

Scrabble, Everett: Plays next at 12:15 p.m. Feb. 26 (second and fourth Thursdays) at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Age 50 and older. More info: 425-334-2878.

Scrabble, Snohomish: Plays at 12:30 p.m. Mondays at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. All ages welcome.

Lunch: A light lunch for seniors is served at 11:20 a.m. every Wednesday at the Lake Stevens Senior Center, 2302 Soper Hill Road. Cost is $2.50 for members, $3.50 for non-members. More info: 425-335-0345.

Coffee time: Marysville Parks and Recreation features Café Baxter, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays (except holidays) at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. Free coffee, pastries and conversation. Open to seniors and their adult friends. More info: 360-363-8450.

Ceramics: An informal ceramics group with a volunteer instructor meets 9-11 a.m. Thursdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Paints, glazes, tools, bisque, greenware and kiln provided. Cost is $2 a month, or $1 if one visit. Ages 50 and up. More info: Terry, 425-337-6922 or 425-337-5198 (cell).

Enhance Fitness: Group Health Medicare members are invited to take a low-impact aerobics class for free. The class, for ages 50 and older, runs 8:45-9:45 a.m. weekdays in five-week sessions at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. in Everett. No experience needed. Non-Group Health Medicare members can take the class for $30 (three days a week per five-week session). More info: 425-257-8780.

Table tennis: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, 12:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays and 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Five tables with paddles and balls provided. Cost is $1 per session. For ages 50 and older. More info: 425-257-8780.

Bingo: 12:30-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Cost is $2 for three-on. Everybody older than 50 can participate. More info: 425-257-8780.

Assistance

Kids dental: Imagine Children’s Museum in Everett holds its annual Tooth-Apolooza event with free mini dental check-ups for children, 5:30-9 p.m. Feb. 21 at 1502 Wall St. Sugar aware experiments with Dr. Science, goody bags and free admission to the museum. More info: 425-258-1006, www.imaginecm.org.

Dementia film: The Stillaguamish Senior Center offers a free showing of the film, “Why Do They Do That? Understanding the Symptoms and Behaviors of Alzheimer’s and Dementia” with Teepa Snow, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 25. For caregivers. Registration required. The Senior Center is at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. More info: 425-248-5276, caregiver@stillycenter.com.

Tax prep: United Way of Snohomish County offers free tax preparation at six sites in Everett, Lynnwood, Marysville and Monroe. The free service is for households earning $53,000 or less and does not serve taxpayers with rental, royalty, partnership income or who are business owners. First-come, first-served. More info: www.uwsc.org/freetaxpreparationcampaign.php or call 211.

Health workshop: “Living Healthy,” a free six-week workshop, will be presented at 9-11:30 a.m. Fridays, March 6 to April 10 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Learn about living with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, chronic pain, or cancer. Registration is required. More info: 360-387-6201, bolinnancy@yahoo.com.

Swedish/Edmonds: A variety of free support groups and fee-based health classes are offered at the hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. More info: www.swedish.org/classes.

Alzheimer’s caregivers, Everett: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of those with memory loss meets next at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24 (fourth Tuesday) at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 215 W. Mukilteo Blvd. More info: Donna Vande Kieft, 425-423-9571.

Alzheimer’s caregivers, Smokey Point: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of those with memory loss meets next 10:30 a.m.-noon Feb. 27 at The Everett Clinic, 2901 174th St. NE. More info: Amy Leonard, 425-317-3482.

Cocaine Anonymous: A nonprofit recovery program for those seeking sobriety or support in staying sober from cocaine and other mind-altering substances. For program information and local meeting times and locations in Snohomish County, visit www.caofwa.org. More info: 425-244-1150.

Depression Bipolar Support Alliance: Meets 7-8:30 p.m. the second, third and fourth Monday of each month in the Rainier Room of the Medical Office Building at Providence Hospital Colby Campus, 1700 13th St., Everett. Supporting those with depression or bipolar disorder as well as their family and friends. More info: www.dbsasnoco.org or call 425-405-0786.

Drug abuse family support: A support group for those affected by someone else’s drug addiction meets 9 a.m. Saturdays in the Monte Cristo Room at Providence Regional Medical Center’s Pacific Campus, 900 Pacific Ave., Everett. More info: www.nar-anon.org.

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

Head injury support group: Meets next from 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 3 (first Tuesday) on the second floor of Swedish/Edmonds Medical Center, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. Group supports brain-incident survivors and their caregivers. More info: Lou Nash, 425-776-7264 or lou_nash@frontier.com.

MS self-help group, Lynnwood: Meets next from 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 20 (third Friday) in the group room at the YWCA Village, 19703 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. More info: Sharon Todd, 360-651-9720.

Parkinson’s disease support group: Meets next from 2-4 p.m. Feb. 28 (fourth Saturday) at the Rainier Room, 1330 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 425-317-9103.

Support group for parents of children with behavioral problems: 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays at Zion Lutheran Church, 4634 Alger Ave., Everett. Peer-to-peer support for parents struggling with children exhibiting risky behaviors such as drug or alcohol use. Confidential and free. More info: 888-468-2620 or www.cpsn.org.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): Several local chapters of this nonprofit weight-loss club meet at different days and times across Snohomish County. Meetings include a private weigh-in, peer support, information and awards for progress. First meeting is free. More info: www.tops.org, or area captain Darlene Wascher at 360-658-1311.