FOURTH OF JULY
Arlington: Frontier Days Fourth events include pancake breakfast 7-10 a.m. at Haller Park, various activities 12-4 p.m. at Legion Park, Kiddies Parade at 4:30 p.m. and Grand Parade at 5 p.m. on Olympic Avenue, fireworks display 9 p.m. at Boys and Girls Club. More info: arlingtonwa.gov, 360-403-3448.
Camano Island: Starts with Ladies Aid bake sale at 10 a.m. at Stanwood Street and Utsalady Road, Patriotic Walk and flag ceremony at 11 a.m. at the same location, free entertainment, veteran’s remembrance and other activities start at 3 p.m. at Terry’s Corner. More info: www.camano island.org.
Darrington: Mansford Grange Fourth of July starts with a morning parade followed by a fair at 1 p.m., including horses, mules, dunk tank, contests and more, at Old School Park, Givens Avenue and Riddle Street. More info: www.mansfordgrange.org.
Edmonds: An Edmonds Kind of Fourth includes a children’s parade at Fifth and Walnut at 11:30 a.m. followed by the grand parade at noon, Edmonds firefighters waterball competition at 2:30 p.m. at City Park, evening entertainment and food vendors from 7:30 p.m. at Civic Stadium, with fireworks at 10 p.m. More info: www.edmonds wa.com.
Everett: Colors of Freedom celebration includes downtown parade at 11 a.m., festival 1-11 p.m. at Legion Memorial Park (no parking; ride Everett Transit free), and Thunder on the Bay fireworks show at 10:20 p.m. (best viewing from Legion and Grand Avenue parks). More info: www.ci.everett.wa.us.
Gold Bar: The Gold Bar Red Hats again host a Fourth of July Community Picnic, noon at the gazebo at Fifth Street and Orchard Avenue. Bring a dish to share. There will be games and music.
Stanwood: Mini parade at 11 a.m. followed by ice cream social with fresh strawberries and ice cream at noon, also including kids games and costume contest with patriotic or U.S. history theme (younger than 12). More info: www.sahs-fncc.org.
EVENTS
Hero Quilts: “American Hero Quilts” will be on display 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 4 at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27112 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. These full-size patriotic quilts, made by the Stanwood-Camano Hero Quilters, will help wounded soldiers in Afghanistan and at Madigan Hospital. Quilters will be on hand to answer questions. Free admission.
Police open house: Everett holds a Passport to the Police event, 12-4 p.m. July 4 at 3200 Wetmore Ave. Meet detectives, crime scene investigators, robots, canine handlers and other officers. More info: www.everettwa.org.
Silly concert: School-age children are invited for some singing, dancing and, uh, polar bears with Sock Rockerz’s “Dance, Dream, Sing,” 2 p.m. July 7 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. More info: 360-794-7851.
“Over the Hedge”: See the animated movie at 7 p.m. July 8 at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Free but donations accepted. Reservations required. More info: 425-316-8592.
Catapult attack: Children ages 5 and older are invited to make a catapult, build a fort and then battle, 2 p.m. July 9 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. More info: 360-568-2898.
Survival 101: Teens are invited to learn about survival skills with Brian Raven of Raven Science, 3-4:30 p.m. July 9 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. More info: 360-794-7851.
Superhero talk: T. Andrew Wahl discusses popular superhero characters as historical lenses, 7 p.m. July 9 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. Free. More info: bit.ly/WahlsList.
Superhero Crash Course: Kids entering third to fifth grade are invited to learn what it takes to be a super crime-fighter, 630-8:30 p.m. July 10 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. Registration required. More info: www.sno-isle.org, 360-568-2898.
Arlington Street Fair: Kids’ activities, entertainment, food and shopping will be along Olympic Avenue in downtown Arlington, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. July 10-11, and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 12. More info: www.arlingtonwa.org.
Sultan Summer Shindig: July 10 to 12 at River Park, Sultan. Street fair, parade, live music and more. More info: www.skyvalley chamber.com.
Car show, Edmonds: The annual Community Car Show to benefit local charities is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 11 in the parking lot at Dick’s Drive-In, 21910 Highway 99 in Edmonds. Live entertainment, raffle. More info: Al Rutledge, 425-776-7130.
Car show, Marysville: The Rodz on Third car show is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 11 in Marysville. Over 200 classic cars on display on Third Street from State Avenue to Union Avenue. Music and food. More info: www.facebook.com/RodzOn3rd.
Poochapalooza: Snohomish County’s biggest dog event is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 11 at Asbery Field, 1605 Seventh St., Marysville. Free, but a $5 donation requested for M-DOG (Marysville Dog Owners Group) and dog park stewardship. Contests, runway shows, adoptable pets, demonstrations, vendors, food and much more. More info: poochapalooza.org.
Goatalympics: The annual goat extravaganza is set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 11 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. Admission is free, but donations are welcome to support the nonprofit New Moon Farm Goat Rescue and Sanctuary. More info: www.goatalympics.org.
Mill Creek Festival: A festival and street fair are set for 11 a.m.-6 p.m. July 11 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 12 on Main Street. Live entertainment, Kids’ Korner, arts and crafts, main stage and beer garden. Free shuttle available from Jackson High School. More info: www.millcreekfestival.com.
Kla Ha Ya Days: The Snohomish festival runs July 11-19 with a parade, kids fair, skydiving demonstrations, music, games, beer gardens, food, wine tastings, street fair, classic cars and much more. More info: www.klahayadays.com.
WAYS TO HELP
The Binky Patrol: A group of quilters, knitters and crocheters who make “binkies” for children in traumatic situations seeks volunteers and donations of fabric, yarn or thread. Meets next on July 5 (first Sunday) in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7198.
Project Homeless Connect: Volunteers are needed to help individuals and families experiencing homeless at the annual event set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 9 at Evergreen Middle School in Everett. Register to volunteer by July 3 at www.uwsc.org/phcsnoco.php. More info: Jessica Gaitan with United Way of Snohomish County at 425-374-5530, Jessica.Gaitan@uwsc.org.
Scholarship Auction: The Kiwanis Club of Arlington’s Fourth of July Scholarship Auction kicks off at 8:30 a.m. July 4 at Haller Park, 1100 West Ave. All proceeds go to student scholarships. There will be two silent auctions, followed by a live auction at 10:30 a.m. More info: Bob Nelson, nelsonbob01@yahoo.com.
Garage sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 10-11 at Zion Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 330 Union Ave., Snohomish. Lots of furniture and household items. All proceeds will be used to purchase yarn to make chemo caps.
Cystic fibrosis walk: Great Strides, a 5k walk event to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, starts at 9 a.m. July 11 at the Tulalip Amphitheater, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd. More info: fightcf.cff.org.
Drivers needed: The Camano Center has an urgent need for Meals on Wheels drivers; stop by on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday morning and talk to Nancy if interested. The Camano Center also seeks several volunteer drivers to provide seniors with rides to medical appointments. There are also a few volunteer positions available at the Second Chance Thrift Shop. More info: 360-387-0222.
School supplies: Toys for Tots of South Snohomish County seeks new backpacks and school supplies through July 24 in preparation for a Rolling Back to School giveaway event Aug. 2 in Marysville. More info: Mary Butler at butlerm39@yahoo.com, 425-309-0047.
Foster care: Catholic Community Services seeks married couples, individuals and families of all ethnic and religious backgrounds willing to welcome one or more foster children into their home, particularly school aged siblings. More info: 425-374-6358, www.ccsww.org/fostercare.
Senior center: The Northshore Senior Center seeks volunteers to sort books for an annual sale in August. Positions are available 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays with a particular need on Mondays. Other help also is needed for the sale, including distributing flyers and security the day of the event. More info: www.northshoreseniorcenter.org or Rubbina at 425-286-1032.
Vendors: The Afton Chapter Order of Eastern Star bazaar is set for Oct. 24 at the Marysville Masonic Hall. Fee is $15 with your own table or $20 with one of the chapter’s. Proceeds benefit scholarships. More info: Helen Collins at 425-337-6493.
Golf tourney: Work Force Development Center plans its annual charity golf tournament, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 31 at Kayak Point Golf Course in Stanwood, featuring a number of sports and music celebrities. Format is a four-man scramble with shotgun start. Fee is $135 per person before June 17, $160 after. Includes greens fees, range balls, cart, lunch, prizes, refreshments and goodie bags. Registration: wfdcgolftournament.eventbrite.com.
SENIORS
Mill Creek Seniors Club: Potluck meeting is planned for noon July 6 (first and third Mondays) in the City Hall community room, 15728 Main St. More info: 425-357-1260.
Peer support group: Meets next 10:30-11:30 a.m. July 8 (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. July 9 (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.
Friendship Club: A group of senior citizens meets for lunch second Thursdays, September to June, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1216 Broadway, Everett. Lunch costs $7. The group also takes monthly bus tours. More info: Jim or Polly at 425-335-4324.
Walking club: Step Out Edmonds walking club meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 25, starting from the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Registration is $10 and includes a T-shirt. Maps vary each week. Walk at your own pace. Ages 50 and up. More info: 425-774-5555.
Singles, Active North Sound Socials: Singles age 50 and older share in a variety of social activities, including potlucks, day trips, games, car shows and more. More info: 206-362-2773 or 425-353-6213.
Singles, Puget Sound Singles: Singles 50 and older join for fun activities, such as weekly breakfasts at 9 a.m. Saturdays at the IHOP at Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way, as well as movie nights, potlucks, day trips and dinner adventures. More info: 425-374-3203.
Bridge: The Unsanctioned Duplicate Bridge Club has a game begin at 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and at 12 p.m. Saturdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Age 50 and older. Cost is $1. More info: 425-257-8780.
Driving safety class: A “55 Alive” defensive driving class is offered 9 a.m.-1 p.m. the second Tuesday to Wednesday of each month at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Cost is $12 AARP members, $14 non-members. To sign up, call 360-653-4551.
Lunch: A light lunch for seniors is served at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at the Lake Stevens Senior Center, 2302 Soper Hill Road. Cost is $3 for members, $4 for non-members on Wednesdays, 50 cents more on Fridays. 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.
ASSISTANCE
Boat safety: Members of Everett Flotilla 18, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, will promote recreational boating safety and perform free vessel safety checks, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 3 at West Marine 1716 West Marine Drive, Everett. More info: Randy Jergensen, 425-387-2582.
First-time renters: “Leaving the Nest: Housing Rental for Beginners” will be held at 2 p.m. July 6 at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. The free program features housing specialists from the Volunteers of America Dispute Resolution Center. More info: 360-658-5000.
Life planning: “Your Life, Your Wishes,” a free course covering the difficult decisions patients and family members have to make as illness progresses and the end of life nears, will be offered 10 a.m.-noon July 11 at The Everett Clinic Conference Center at 3830 Hoyt Ave., Everett. More info: www.everettclinic.com, 425-339-4281.
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, Arlington: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of those with memory loss meets 10:30 a.m. third Wednesdays in the community room at DSHS Home and Community Services, 3906 172nd St. NE. More info: Amy Leonard, 425-317-3482.
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 6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesdays at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 215 W. Mukilteo Blvd. More info: Donna Vande Kieft, 425-423-9571.
Alzheimer’s caregivers, Snohomish: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of those with memory loss meets 7-8:30 p.m. second Thursdays at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. More info: Sheri Pemberton, 425-673-3109.
Caregivers, Marysville: A support group to help those who are dealing with the challenges of unpaid care giving meets 10-11:30 a.m. 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 6:30-7:30 p.m. second Wednesdays at Gencare Scriber Gardens, 6024 200th St. SW, Lynnwood. Refreshments provided. More info: 425-673-7111.
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