EVENTS
Basketball: The Seattle Mountaineers, a Christian semi-pro basketball club, plays at Everett Community College. The public is invited to watch the games and cheer the team on. Free admission. The next home game is 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28 against the British Columbia “SB Battle.” The college is at 2000 Tower St. More info: www.seattle-mountaineers.org.
Film series: First Presbyterian Church’s 30th Reel World Cinema film series focused on famous artists continues March 4 with the 2002 film “Frida,” starring Selma Hayek. Potluck meal at 6 p.m., movie at 7 p.m. discussion to follow. Movies are every other Friday through March. The church is at 2936 Rockefeller Ave. More info: Dana Wright, 206-356-8872 or danarwright@msn.com.
World Day of Prayer: World Day of Prayer, an ecumenical movement of women from many Christian traditions, is March 4 and led this year by a Cuban delegation with the theme “Receive Children, Receive Me.” The local celebration is set for 10 a.m. March 4 at Bailey African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church, 2908 12th St., Everett. Sponsored by the Sno-Isle Unit of Church Women United. Women and men invited. More info: Jeannie Lish, 360-652-9227, majel45@cedarcomm.com.
Men’s conference: Men’s Advance, presented by Warm Beach Camp and HUGE Men of God, is set for March 4-6 at the Stanwood retreat center. Keynote speaker is Ted DiBiase, former professional wrestler, manager and ordained minister. Costs range from $98 to $327. More info: www.warmbeach.com, 800-228-6724.
Women’s luncheon: The next Mill Creek Christian Women’s Connection luncheon is 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 14 at Shawn O’Donnell’s restaurant, 122 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost is $17. Reservations due by March 10. Leanna Olmsted discusses identity theft. Music by Janine Elf. Judy Hoff speaks on “Healing the Hole in Your Heart.” More info: Connie, 425-774-4571 or millcreekcwc@gmail.com.
SERVICES
Living Interfaith: Cathy Merchant leads a service focused on “The Great Prayer Festival” of Tibetan Buddhism, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 27 at Living Interfaith, which meets at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 6915 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Services are second and fourth Saturdays (except summer and December) and focus on a variety of faith traditions. More info: livinginterfaith.org.
Unity, Lynnwood: Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held presents “My Lessons in Truth, Part 3,” Feb. 28 at Unity Church in Lynnwood, 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityinlynnwood.org.
Unity, Everett: Ordained Unity Mnister Sherry Schultz presents the lesson “Learning to Live,” 10 a.m. Feb. 28 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. Learn powerful insights from Jesus as he considered the end of his earthly life. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
MEETINGS, CLASSES Overcoming addiction: A new ongoing program in “Eight-Step Recovery: Using Buddha’s Teaching to Overcome Addiction” is offered 6-7:30 p.m. Sundays at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. In partnership with Northwest Buddhist Recovery. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
Mental illness support: A National Alliance on Mental Illness spiritual support group for those living with mental illness and their family and friends meets at 7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays at North Sound Church, 404 Bell St., Edmonds. This is an interfaith group. More info: Ronn Larpenteur, 206-679-8892 or ronnlarpenteur@msn.com. GriefShare, Everett: Northshore Christian Church hosts the support group 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through April 26. The church is at 5700 23rd Drive W. Child care at evening session with RSVP. More info: 425-407-1119.
GriefShare, Marysville: Mountain View Presbyterian Church hosts the support group, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursdays through May 12 at the church, 5115 100th St. NE. Workbooks are $15. More info: 360-659-7777, rachel@mtvpc.org.
GriefShare, Snohomish: CrossView Church hosts the support group 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays through April 5 in the library at the church, 604 Ave. C East. The materials fee is $15. Registration requested. More info: 360-568-5886.
Knitting: Knitters and crocheters are invited to help with monthly charitable projects, 10-11 a.m. first Saturdays at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett. More info: 425-252-4129, administrator@trinityeverett.org.
Celebrate Recovery: Mukilteo Four Square hosts a Celebrate Recovery group 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Free dinner, large group teaching and testimony, small gender-based share groups, kids church. “Open to all who have hurts, habits, and hang-ups.” The church is at 4424 Chennault Beach Road. More info: mukilteofoursquare.org.
Meditation: Teachings and guided meditations in practical Buddhist methods for happiness are held 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays in room 311 of the Everett Public Market Building, 2804 Grand Ave. Enter through Sno-Isle Food Co-op (take elevator). Suggested donation is $10, $5 for seniors, students and the unemployed. More info: 206-526-9565.
Chenrezig study group: The Chenrezig Project, a Tibetan Buddhist study and practice group, meets 7-8:45 p.m. Tuesdays in Monroe. More info: info@ chenrezigproject.org.
Coffee Break: Cascade Christian Reformed Church in Marysville holds a Coffee Break women’s Bible study, 9:45-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, September through June. Story hour and nursery available for children. A men’s basketball group also meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays in the gym. The church is at 13908 51st Ave. More info: Amy, CascadeCRC@outlook.com.
Youth help: Trinity Lutheran Church’s Neighborhood Youth Alliance provides a safe environment for homeless and low-income school-age children to help build basic education and life skills, while their families engage in support services, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at the church, 6215 196th St. SW. For youth ages 6 to 16 from families who are homeless or low-income. More info: 425-778-2159. Journey with Jesus: Immaculate Conception/Our Lady of Perpetual Help offers “Growing Together in Faith Through the Catechism” classes from 7-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in Hensen Hall, 2619 Cedar St., Everett. Each meeting stands on its own. More info: 425-349-7014.
River of Life: Free classes are offered at River of Life Community Church, 5218 S. Second Ave., Everett. A personal finance class, “War on Debt,” is held 12-1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of the month. Community garden planning sessions are at 1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays. Other classes also are available. The classes are free, but donations to the church food bank are encouraged.
MEALS, CLOTHING
Cold Weather Shelter: The South Snohomish County Emergency Cold Weather Shelter opens when the temperature is forecasted to fall below 34 degrees for four or more hours overnight at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood, 6215 196th St. SW. For updates, call 425-778-2159 ext. 8. More info: www.weallbelong.org.
Cold Weather Shelter: The Snohomish Cold Weather Shelter offers overnight shelter on nights when the temperatures drop below freezing at Snohomish Evangelical Free Church, 210 Avenue B. More info: 425-405-7007, “Snohomish Cold Weather Shelter” on Facebook.com.
Neighbors in Need: Breakfast, clothing, groceries and showers are offered 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. More info: 425-778-2159.
Friday Night Outreach: Hot meals, sandwiches, fruit, clothes and haircuts are offered 5-6:30 p.m. Fridays at First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett. Toiletries twice a month. More info: 425-259-9166.
Clothing, Clearview: A free clothing bank with clothing for men, women and children is open 10 a.m.-noon the first Tuesday of each month at the Clearview Gospel Hall, 17826 180th St. SE, Snohomish. More info: Dawn, 360-668-0836.
Clothing, Lake Stevens: Cornerstone Bible Church provides gently used clothes 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursdays in its Care Center at 15533 75th St. NE, between Lake Stevens and Granite Falls. Limit two bags per visit. Donations welcome. More info: 360-386-9871. Clothing, Marysville: Kloz 4 Kidz is a free clothing resource center for kids in north Snohomish County. Open three days a week. Located behind Marysville United Methodist Church, 5600 64th St. NE. Call for an appointment: 360-658-1021.
Meals and food, Everett: A Dinner Bell meal is served at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave. Volunteers welcome. Food pantry is open 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. the last two Mondays of each month. Donations welcome. More info: 425-252-7224.
Breakfast, Everett: The Cove serves a free hot sit-down breakfast, open to all, 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays at Everett First Covenant Church, 4502 Rucker Ave.
Community meals, Everett: 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays at Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett. A small food and clothing bank with fresh produce also is offered 12-2 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Community kitchen: 4:30-6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at St. John’s, 913 Second Ave., Snohomish. More info: 360-568-4622.
The Table: A community dinner at 6 p.m. Thursdays at Mountain View Church, 9015 44th Drive NE, Marysville. Children welcome. More info: 360-659-0445.
Soup kitchen: Salt of the Earth serves free hot meals, noon Tuesdays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., to the homeless, low-income seniors and families, and kids on the street. Volunteers needed. More info: Sandra, 425-355-1042.
Meals, clothes: Gold Creek Community Church provides a free hot meal and sack lunches, 4-5 p.m. the first, third and fifth Sunday of the month at Central Lutheran Church, 2702 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.
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