Community Extra: Calendar

Events

Shoreline workshop: Snohomish County and Camano Island residents can learn how to protect and maintain their shoreline property in Port Susan at a free workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 28 at the Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW. Hosted by the Snohomish County Marine Resources Committee and the Northwest Straits Foundation. Includes a beach walk. Registration required. More info: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Snoho1, or Heidi Lehman at 360-733-1725, lehman@nwstraits.org.

Book sale: The Friends of the Monroe Library holds its annual spring book sale, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. March 28 at the library, 1070 Village Way.

Safe computing: Edmonds Community College hosts a “Safe Computing in the Digital Age” event, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. March 28. Hear experts talk about cybersecurity, information security, high technology investigations, computer forensics and phone forensics. The campus is at 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Admission is free but registration is required. More info: wahtcia.org/safe computing.html.

Fiction workshop: Be a fiction magician with Deb Lund’s “Card Tricks and Tips for Writers,” 2-3:30 p.m. March 28 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. For teens and adults. Bring a manuscript or idea, laptop or writing materials, and come ready to write. More info: 425-493-8202.

Bingo karaoke: The Everett Senior Center Foundation’s next Sing-go bingo and karaoke fundraiser is set for 5:30-10 p.m. March 28 with a 1980s 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 and karaoke contests, raffle, dinner available (sloppy joes, $7). Proceeds benefit the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett. Tickets at the senior center, 3025 Lombard Ave., or at www.brownpapertickets.com. More info: Eric Wollan, 425-257-7082.

Native Culture: Skykomish Valley Indian Education presents an Evening of Native Culture and silent auction, 6:15 p.m. March 28 at Monroe High School, 17001 Tester Road. Lummi violinist Swil Kanim performs at 7 p.m. Free admission and refreshments. Family friendly. Auction proceeds benefit graduation and merit awards, cultural activities, an annual pow wow, and more. More info: Mars Miller at 360-804-2554, millerm@monroe.wednet.edu.

Chicken dinner: 12-2 p.m. March 29 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Roasted chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, coleslaw, roll, drink and dessert for $9, $8 seniors, $5 kids under age 12. Proceeds benefit the senior center.

Meatloaf cook-off: Mighty Meatloaf Madness, a cook-off between chefs from various Mukilteo groups, will be held 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 1 at Harbour Pointe Retirement, 10200 Harbour Place. Taste the five entries and cast your vote. Meal also includes mashed potatoes and peas. More info: 425-493-8555.

Conservation Showcase: Celebrate the accomplishments of local people who are improving the environment locally and internationally at the Snohomish Conservation District’s Better Ground Conservation Showcase, 5-7:30 p.m. April 1 at the Rosehill Center, 304 Lincoln Ave. in Mukilteo. Speakers include Camano Island farmer Jon Stevens and University of Washington professor John Marzluff. Free. More info: 425-335-5634.

Hiking seminar: The Everett Mountaineers hold a “Hike Essentials” seminar, 7 p.m. April 1 in Room F107 of the Bob Drewel Building on the Snohomish County campus, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Free. Learn what to put in your pack, how to dress for comfort and safety, and more. More info: www.everettmountaineers.org.

Breakfast, Edmonds: 8:30-9:30 a.m. April 3 (first Friday) at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Pancakes, strawberry compote, eggs, ham, biscuits and sausage gravy, beverages. Cost is $5.

Breakfast, Snohomish: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. April 3 (first Saturday) at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. Pancakes, French toast, sausage, ham, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and more. Cost is $5, $3 for kids.

Genealogy 101: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers a free beginning genealogy class, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. April 4 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. More info: 425-775-6267.

Easter parade: The city of Snohomish Easter Parade starts at 11 a.m. downtown. Other parade day events include an Easter bonnet contest immediately following the parade at First Street and Cedar Avenue, egg hunts (see below), and photos with the Easter bunny at the Avenue A gazebo. More info: 425-344-8533.

Egg hunts

Arlington: 11 a.m. April 4 at the Arlington Airport field (enter from 51st and 172nd). Bring a camera for photos with the Easter bunny. More info: 360-403-3448.

Brier: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 4 at Brier Park, 2903 228th St. SW. By age groups, up to 10 years old. More info: 425-775-5440.

Edmonds: 9 a.m. April 4 at Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave. W. Over 20,000 eggs and 300 “golden” eggs. Entertainment by children’s music artist Eric Ode. More info: thegreathunt.edmondslutheran.org.

Edmonds: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. April 4 at the Frances Anderson Center field, 700 Main St. Sponsored by the Edmonds Daybreakers Rotary Club. Ages 3-10 with hunts by age groups. Easter bunny, fire trucks. Bring a donation for the food bank. More info: 425-771-1744.

Everett: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 4 at the Pecks Community Center in the parking lot of Memorial Community Church at the corner of Pecks Drive and Cady Road. Sponsors include Faith Lutheran Church and View Ridge-Madison Neighborhood Association. Carnival games, face painting, free fruit ice pops. More info: “Community Easter Egg Hunt in Everett” at facebook.com.

Lake Stevens: 4-6 p.m. March 28 at the Lake Stevens High School pool, 2908 113th Ave. NE. Games, prizes and eggs during open swim. Children under age 7, or those using a personal flotation device, must be accompanied by an adult in the water at all times. Cost is $5 per person. More info: 425-335-1526.

Marysville: 10 a.m. April 4 at Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Road, with additional parking at Marysville Middle School, 4923 67th St. NE. Ages 8 and younger collect up to eight eggs in designated age-specific areas. Easter bunny visit and children’s craft fair, too. Bring a donation for the food bank. More info: 360-363-8400.

Mill Creek: The annual Flashlight Egg Hunt is set for 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 27 in the gym at Heatherwood Middle School, 1419 Trillium Blvd. School-age children are invited to bring their flashlights and enjoy this event, complete with prizes and candy. Free. More info: 425-921-5779.

Mill Creek: 10:30 a.m. April 4 on the field at Heatherwood Middle School, 1419 Trillium Blvd. Age 1 to fifth grade. Admission is a nonperishable food donation for the food bank. Face painting, balloon animals, bounce houses, Easter bunny. More info: www.cityofmillcreek.com.

Monroe: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. April 4 at Lake Tye Park, 14964 Fryelands Blvd. Easter bunny, face painting, games. More info: 360-794-5488.

Mountlake Terrace: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 4 at the Nile Shrine Golf Course, 6601 244th St. SW. More info: 425-744-9611.

Mountlake Terrace: An adults-only flashlight egg hunt is set for 7-10 p.m. April 3 at Red Onion Burgers, 21005 44th Ave. W. Prizes include lottery tickets. Advance tickets are $8, $10 at the door. Proceeds benefit the restaurant founders’ CheeseBurger Babies Foundation, which supports local community events. More info: 425-678-8340.

Snohomish: 9 a.m. April 4 at Faith Assembly Church, 1220 22nd St. Preschool to sixth grade. Limited parking and eggs.

Snohomish: 10 a.m. April 4 at Bob’s Corn, 10917 Elliot Road, hosted by Canyon Creek Church. Hay rides, face-painting, trike races, petting zoo and more. Admission and activities are free. Food trucks take cash only. More info: 425-582-2366.

Snohomish: 4 p.m. April 4 at the Snohomish Aquatic Center, 516 Maple Ave. This is an underwater egg hunt. Cost is $6 per guest. More info: 360-568-8030.

Ways to help

Bike work parties: Sharing Wheels holds work parties to prepare used kids bikes for an annual swap event in June. Work parties are set for 6-9 p.m. April 2, 16, 30, May 14, 28 and June 4 at Sharing Wheels, 2531 Broadway, Everett. More info: 425-252-6952.

Teen service hours: Middle school students (grades 6-8) can earn community service credit by helping out at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Volunteers will prepare crafts for library programs, pick up and clean up, sort books, and more. No need to sign up. Meet 10:30-11:30 a.m. April 4 (first Saturday, September to May) in the teen area.

Grief support volunteers: The Stillaguamish Senior Center seeks volunteers to lead both day and evening grief support groups. Hospice of Snohomish County provides training. The first training workshop is set for 1 p.m. April 17. More info: Adele, 360-653-4551 ext. 234.

Event volunteers: The Northshore Senior Center in Bothell seeks volunteers to help with special events this spring and summer, including an art show and book sale, as well as to help hand out event flyers once a month. More info: Rubbina, 425-286-1032.

Textile drives: Several local groups hold clothing and textile drives to raise funds for a variety of causes. They include churches, schools, and school sports teams. More info: “Clothes for the Cause” events page on Facebook.com.

Donate fabric: The Clothing and Textile Advisors of Snohomish County in partnership with Washington State University Extension 4H Youth Development seeks donations of fabric, notions, trims, patterns, related books, magazines, yarn, and needlework items for its annual Fabric Sale on June 13. The proceeds from the sale go to support Camp Stitch-a-Lot and other community sewing programs. To donate, contact Rita at 425-483-3594 (Woodinville, Bothell, Duvall); Julie at 425-835-0391 or Jodi at 573-579-2311 (south Everett); Carol at 360-651-8423 (north Everett, Marysville); Arlene at 425-743-0118 (Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace); or Donna at 206-633-1496 (north and central Seattle).

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.

Donate instruments: Music4Life seeks “lovingly used” musical instruments from adults who no longer need them. The nonprofit gets them fully repaired and ready to play, then gives them to participating public school districts for use by children from low-income families. More info: www.music4life.org, 206-409-3275.

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

Resource fair: Learn about services, programs and activities tailored to the 55 and over age group at the 55+ Resource Fair, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 28 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Vendors, speakers and lunch. Free admission. More info: www.camanocenter.org, 360-387-0222.

Bingo, Snohomish: Bingo games are held 5:30 p.m. April 4 (first Saturday) at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. Buy-in is $8. More info: 360-568-0934.

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

Bingo, Edmonds: 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Cost is 25 cents per card with prizes available. More info: 425-774-5555.

Farmers market checks: Applications for the Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program are now available at www.sssc.org and at local senior centers. Eligible low-income seniors receive $40 worth of checks to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at authorized farmers markets or farm stands. The deadline to apply is June 5. More info: 425-347-1229.

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

Health insurance: Information sessions on the Affordable Care Act and Washington Apple Health will be held at 3 p.m. March 27 and 30 at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. After a 30-minute presentation, see if you qualify for free health insurance through the state. More info: 360-658-5000.

Life skills: Edmonds Community College and Housing Hope offer “Transitional Pathways Life Skills” two-week courses. Class start dates are offered three times a month: once at EdCC in Lynnwood and twice at Mount Bakerview Apartments in Everett. Upcoming classes are 9 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays April 6-17 and April 20-May 1 in Everett and April 13-24 in Lynnwood. Free. More info: 425-347-6556.

Caregiving class: The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers a free six-week course for caregivers of individuals under age 18 who are living with a mental illness. The course, “Basics,” offers education, support and coping tools specifically for caregivers. Starts April 6. More info: 425-339-3620, nami.snohomish.county@gmail.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.

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.

Caregivers, Marysville: A support group to help those who are dealing with the challenges of unpaid care giving meets next 10-11:30 a.m. April 7 (first and third Tuesdays) at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. More info: 360-363-8450.

Caregivers, Lynnwood: A family caregiver support group meets next from 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 8 (second Wednesday) at Gencare Scriber Gardens, 6024 200th St. SW, Lynnwood. Refreshments provided. More info: 425-673-7111.

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: The 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. April 7 (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.

Parents, behavioral: A support group for parents of children with behavioral problems meets 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.

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

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.