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Snohomish Freestyle Christmas Lights Cruise
The 2024 Freestyle Christmas Light Cruise in Snohomish will be Saturday, Dec. 21 at 5:30 p.m. Light up your vehicle and participate or come to watch!
Pilchuck Audubon conducting bird count Dec. 28
For the 125th year, the National Audubon Society is organizing the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). On Dec. 14 and Dec.28, birders and nature enthusiasts in Snohomish County will join this tradition that has lasted over 12 decades. Data collected by participants over the years contribute to one of only two large existing pools of information notifying ornithologists and conservation biologists of what conservation action is required to protect birds and the places they need.
To sign up for a local count, visit www.pilchuckaudubon.org/christmas-bird-count
There is no fee to participate.
Winter Solstice Walk
The annual Snohomish Winter Solstice Walk will be Saturday, Dec. 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. on the Snohomish Riverfront Trail next to First Street. Walk along the soft luminary lights placed beside the trail and think of peace.
Free Santa photos
Galaxy Theatres Monroe is rolling out the red carpet for the guy in red. Stop by Galaxy Theatres Monroe for free photos with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 21, and Sunday, Dec. 22, from noon to 5 p.m. in the theatre’s newly renovated lobby.
The theatre also is showing “It’s a Wonderful Life” starring Jimmy Stewart on Sunday, Dec 22 at noon and 6 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec 24 at noon and 6 p.m. Theater ticket costs apply to see movies.
County homeless remembrance vigil
The county will commemorate the deceased Friday, Dec. 20 with a vigil at 5:15 p.m. at the county campus. It is tied to National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, which is held on the longest night of the year, Dec. 21. 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Look for a podium. Seating is along the steps. More information.
Wintertide lights
A free special Solstice Luminary Walk will take place Dec. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. with singalongs with Marco and storytimes at 5 p.m., 5:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Arboretum, 145 Alverson Blvd. at Legion Park, Everett.
Season-long, the Evergreen Arboretum Wintertide Light Walk provides a self-guided walk through a series of holiday light displays.
The arboretum lights are open through Dec. 31.
International New Year’s Eve Party
The Lake Stevens Senior Center is ringing in 2025 with an International New Year’s Eve Party being held Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 1-4 p.m. Join to ring in the New Year across the globe! Enjoy international food, games, music, and a champagne toast at 3 p.m. (alternative of sparkling cider available.) Festive New Year’s attire is encouraged. Cost is $10 per person. Please call 425-335-0345 to sign up and pay by Friday, Dec. 27. The center is at 2302 Soper Hill Road.
Ukulele playing
Play ukulele on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Tim Noah Thumbnail Theatre, Fourth and D in Snohomish. Request is a $5 donation. Beginners Welcome. Music handouts provided. No signup or registration required. For further information, please contact Ted Lombard at tedsonofted@gmail.com
FAFSA college funding aid time
Going to college? You’ll probably want financial aid.
This year’s FAFSA application window opened Dec. 1.
Church Food Bank
The Snohomish Seventh Day Adventist Church hosts a food bank for the community every Tuesday from Noon to 4 p.m. The church is located at 505 Ave. D, additional parking available at the back of the church. Donations are also accepted, contact Rachel at 360-563-2624.
Donate your living tree
If you are planning to purchase a Christmas tree, consider purchasing a living tree. If you purchase a living tree in a container, and you don’t intend to plant it on your own property, you may donate it to the City of Monroe to be planted around the city. Everyone will get to enjoy your tree for years to come.
You may find suitable living Christmas trees for sale at the following local Monroe businesses:
If you have any questions, please call the Monroe Parks Department at 360-863-4559.
Busy Bee Quilters
Busy Bee Quilters are a local guild that is now meeting at the South Lake Stevens Grange, 2109 103rd Ave. SE in Lake Stevens, on the third Thursday of each month.
A day meeting from noon to 2 p.m. ends with a Quilt Show and Tell. Open sew starts at 10 a.m. and continues through the day with an evening meeting starting at 6:30 p.m.
For more information on the guild, visit www.BusyBeeQuilters.com or call Diane at 425-334-3341.
Meet Snohomish Mayor
Have an informal chat with Snohomish Mayor Linda Redmon on the second Wednesday of the month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. inside the Haggen supermarket (Avenue D) or on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 4th St., Snohomish.
Food trucks
Food trucks serve up local favorites in downtown Everett at Village Theatre Plaza, 2710 Wetmore Ave., on Tuesdays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. through mid-September.
Engage Snohomish
Network with fellow businesses at Engage Snohomish! The group meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Location varies.
Engage Everett
Do business networking at Engage Everett each month. Each second Wednesday of the month. Location varies.
ABBA tribute band -- revised date!
ABBA Revisited is described as North America’s #1 tribute to ABBA. They have rescheduled and will be coming to the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
ABBA Revisited recreates the magic of ABBA with authentic costumes, spectacular harmonies, and note-perfect musicianship taking their audience!
Tickets are $60 general admission ($65 day-of), $55 seniors/military ($60 day-of). To get tickets, go to www.yourhet.org or call the box office at 425-258-6766.
Life Jackets at Lake Tye
There is a new Life Jacket Loaner Cabinet at Monroe’s Lake Tye. Infant, youth, and adult life jackets are available on loan at no charge. When finished using the life jacket, it is asked that you return it to the cabinet.
Everett Art Walk
The Everett Art Walk always takes place downtown on the third Thursday of the month.
Stroll downtown from 5 to 9 p.m. that third Thursday to see art in spots such as The Lucky Dime, Port Gardner Bay Winery, Artisans PNW and Zamarama Gallery.
College entrance help
Casino Road community members ages 16 to 29 needing help with applying for college or career advising can set 1-on-1 meetings in English and Spanish with an adviser through Connect Casino Road. This is free. Make an appointment with Vilma Alvarado Garcia at 206-531-3022 (call/text) or email vilma@nweducationaccess.org Assistance is offered the first and third Tuesdays from 1-4 p.m. Meet at The Village on Casino Road center, 14 E. Casino Road, Everett.
Free paint recycling
Snohomish’s Benjamin Moore (located in Panther Square next to Subway, 723 Ave. D.) is now also a paint recycling center. This service is offered absolutely free with a 10 gallon per customer per day limit. No rattle cans, paint thinners, mineral spirits or paint strippers.
Cribbage and cards
Artisans Books and Coffee, in the Hodges Building at 1802 Hewitt Ave., Everett, offers cribbage and card playing every second and fourth Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m.
Bike repair clinic
Sharing Wheels, an Everett nonprofit, is providing free bicycle repairs at Bike Clinics at the Evergreen Branch Library on the second Tuesday of the month.
Mechanics can also help repair scooters, walkers, and other wheeled mobility devices! No registration required.
The library is at 9512 Evergreen Way.
Don’t grieve alone
Have you lost a loved one to substance addiction? You don’t have to grieve alone. Meetings are the first Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St.
For more information visit www.grasphelp.org or email the local contact at seameruok@msn.com
MedShed calls for equipment donors
Flag retirement service
The Monroe Police Department accepts flags that are soiled, torn, worn, or otherwise unable to be displayed. Police front desk personnel will personally accept your retired US flag.
If requested and available, Officer Shaun Van Eaton can assist in folding the flags to a regulation triangle.
For any questions, please contact the Monroe Police Department at 360-794-6300 or reach out to Officer Van Eaton at SVanEaton@MonroeWA.gov. The front desk hours are from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Blood donations still urgently needed
Blood banks are continuing to ask for the public’s help to ensure local blood doesn’t go short on supply.
To donate:
With the Red Cross: Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment at its center or find a blood drive near you.
With Bloodworks Northwest, 2703 Oakes Ave., Everett: Same-day appointments are available. Appointments required at www.bloodworksnw.org or 1-800-398-7888.
Afterschool fun
Drop into the Evergreen Branch library in Everett each Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. to play video and board games, make crafts, hang with friends, and share snacks. For ages 9-18. The library is at 9512 Evergreen Way.
Wednesday Bingo
Bugu Brewing of Monroe does “music bingo” every Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. The music theme of the night varies each week. No cost to play, and open to all ages.
The microbrewery is in the Kelsey Place plaza at 14751 North Kelsey St. in building No. 107. Questions, call 360- 243-3364.
Grief recovery
GRASP, Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing, was created to help provide sources of help, compassion and most of all, understanding for families who have had a loved one die through substance use. This is a peer-led group. The local GRASP group meets the first Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m at the Marysville library room, 6120 Grove St, Marysville. For more information please contact Cathy 425-344-3520.
Everett Poetry Night
The weekly public spoken word event (with occasional features) is each Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m.at Sisters Restaurant, 2804 Grand Ave., Everett, Signups are on site.
Seed library
The Everett Public Library has introduced a seed library. Borrow seeds to spread. It’s on the second floor of the Main Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
The Alzheimer’s Support group meets the 2nd Thursday of every month from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. in Snohomish.
It is sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, but is open to anyone caring for someone living with any form of dementia whether it is a spouse, parent, etc. Learning how to navigate the difficult journey of dementia can be a challenge, but knowing you are not alone and maybe learning from other’s experiences can be so beneficial. For more information, contact Megan Maples, Support Group Facilitator, 425-501-6444 or email megantm@comcast.net.
Open Mic
The Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater holds Open Mic nights on Fridays. Sign up on Fridays from 6:30-7:15 p.m.; showtime is at 7:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $5 general, $3 for performers. All content must be family-friendly.
The Theater is located at 1211 Fourth St. in Snohomish. 360-568-9412.
Ballroom dancing
Enjoy ballroom dancing every Thursday from 1-3 p.m. at the Normanna Lodge, 2725 Oakes Ave. in Everett.
Music by Bob’s Dance Band. Admission is $7 (or $10 when bartender is present). For ages 21+, partners not necessary.
For more information, 425-252-0291 or www.sonsofnorway.com
USO Military Seats of Honor program
The USO Military Seats of Honor program provides local active-duty military and dependents with two free tickets to the Everett Historic Theatre plus a dinner for two at one of Everett’s finest restaurants, a $25 concessions card for the theatre, and a $25 gift certificate for the Funko store.
Tickets are distributed via the Historic Everett Theatre’s website www.yourhistorictheatre.org and social media. Recipients will be chosen randomly from entries received. Military ID must be shown at the box office on show night to claim tickets
If you would like to contribute to this program to thank local military families for their dedication, service and sacrifice, you can make a tax-deductible donation by visiting www.yourhistorictheatre.org.
Life jacket loaner program
Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue participates in a Life Jacket Loaner program. If you need to borrow a life jacket for a day or the weekend, visit Fire Station 31, 163 Village Court in Monroe, to get fitted and check one out for free.
You are not alone. Need to talk?
The National Suicide Hotline is 1-800-273-8255, or text GO to 741741 to connect with someone. Free.
