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SnoCo Movie Club
The SnoCo Movie Club will be screening “Shaolin Soccer” (2001, PG-13) at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 in the Everett Public Library auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. The runtime is 113 minutes. There will be an optional discussion after. Free admission! More info at linktr.ee/snocomovieclub
Recipe swap
A Harvest Recipe Swap event will be held Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. at the Monroe Community Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway in Monroe.
Bring one or two favorite recipes to share (you’re welcome to bring a sample – but it’s not required), and a story as to what makes this recipe so special for you and your family. A little cookbook with all of the shared recipes will be given to those who attend. $15 fee for members, $20 for guests.
Free Thanksgiving meal served by firefighters
This free Thanksgiving meal is open to the community and is provided by the Everett Firefighters Association for their 23rd annual feast. Servings will be at noon and also at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 24 at the Carl Gipson Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. in Everett. 425-818-2784.
Thanksgiving Drive-thru Dinner
Enjoy a Thanksgiving meal complete with turkey and all of the trimmings! This drive-thru event will be Friday, Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. at the Monroe Community Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway in Monroe. Cost is $10 per person. All ages are welcome. To reserve a meal for the whole family call 360-794-6359.
Christmas House donations
Snohomish Auto Licensing is collecting new children’s toys, new hats and gloves, and new teen gifts – electronics sports equipment, hair dryers, etc.
These gifts will be donated to Christmas House, a nonprofit program. Drop by with your unwrapped gift before Dec. 14 at 510 – 2nd Street Suite C, in Snohomish. Office hours are Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Radium Girls”
Glacier Peak High School theatre’s fall play is “Radium Girls,” a version of the play by D. W. Gregory about workers being poisoned by their job of painting radium onto clocks to make them have glowing dials.
Performances are
• Friday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m. showtime
• Saturday, Nov. 23, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. showtimes
• Sunday, Nov. 17, 2 p.m. showtime
Tickets are $10 for military, seniors, children, students with ASB card. $15 for adults and students without ASB card.
Tickets available through https://cur8.com/21176/project/124366
Snohomish High’s play in December will be “Elf: The Musical.”
Apprenticeship and Career Job Fair
On Thursday, Nov. 21, a free Snohomish Apprenticeship Career & Job Fair will be held at the Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center from 4 to 7 p.m. This event invites high school students, job seekers, families, and veterans to explore the world of apprenticeships and career pathways in Snohomish County. With more than 30 registered apprenticeship organizations in attendance this event offers job seekers the chance to connect with a wide variety of local career opportunities that emphasize hands-on training and growth. The Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center is at 9001 Airport Road, Everett.
Pacifica Chamber Orchestra
The Pacifica Chamber Orchestra presents an afternoon of two local young musicians who will perform their concertos, plus perform works by Warlock, Higdon, and Suk.
It will be Saturday, Dec. 7 starting at 3:30 p.m. at Everett’s Zion Lutheran Church, 4634 Alger Ave., Everett.
Tickers at the door are $25 for adults, $20 for 65-and-older and for students. For more information, go to www.pacficiachamberorchestra.org or call 206-972-7722.
Holiday Sing-Along
Thumbnail Theater and Uppercase Books presents ‘Songs of the Season’ December 8 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 4th Street in Snohomish.
Bring the whole family for a festive evening of live musical performances with host Tim Noah! Stay for the Holiday Reception hosted by Uppercase Bookshop featuring refreshments, local authors, and gift giveaways. Don’t miss the Gold Room Holiday Photo Op!
The event is free, donations gladly accepted and benefit Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater.
Seating is limited, please RSVP to thumbnailtheater.org today.
Additional parking available at 229 Ave. D and 1010 2nd Street.
“One Uncontainable Gift”
Reflections School of Dance presents its annual Christmas production, “One Uncontainable Gift,” on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish with performances at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Admission is $15 per person. It’s a family-friendly production. To get tickets, see www.reflectionsschoolof
dance.com/upcoming-events
Monroe Community Band
Join the Monroe Community Band for a free concert Saturday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. for a magical afternoon of holiday music at the Wagner Performing Arts Center, 639 W. Main St, Monroe. Celebrate the season with classic carols, festive tunes, and a few surprises!
Holiday on the Bay
The Port of Everett’s 17th annual Holiday on the Bay festival takes place Saturday, Dec. 7 in and around the Port’s Pacific Rim Plaza near Hotel Indigo (1028 13th St., Everett). The day’s festivities offer free activities for families and kids including kids’ crafts, face painting, touch-a-truck, a tree-lighting ceremony and visit from Santa, lighted boats on parade and more.
At Holiday on the Bay, The Port is seeking a variety of local vendors to showcase their wares for holiday shoppers at a vendor fair Dec. 7 noon - 6 p.m.
Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic Christmas
Geoffrey Castle is a pioneer on the electric six-string violin. The annual treat of Geoffrey Castle performing Christmas hits comes back Saturday, Dec. 7 starting at 7:30 p.m. to the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett.
Tickets are $40 general admission ($45 day-of), $30 seniors/military ($35 day-of). To get tickets, go to www.yourhet.org or call the box office at 425-258-6766.
ABBA revisited
ABBA Revisited is described as North America’s #1 tribute to ABBA. They’ll be coming to the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett on Friday, Dec. 13 starting at 7:30 p.m.
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.
“The Big Give”
Free community event Saturday, Nov. 23 to play games and learn about Snohomish area nonprofits. See page 9 of the Nov. 20 edition for more about “The Big Give” at Craven Farm.
FAFSA college funding aid time
Going to college? You’ll probably want financial aid.
This year’s FAFSA application window opens 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.
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.
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.
Samaritan’s Purse drop-off sites in November
People can contribute to the Operation Christmas Child program by dropping off goods in shoeboxes to Monroe Seventh-day Adventist Church, 14118 Chain Lake Road, Monroe; Calvary Chapel Lake Stevens, 9428 4th St. SE, Lake Stevens; or Pinehurst Baptist Church, 1902 Madison St., Everett. The drop-off dates are Nov. 18 to 25. Details on what to put in a shoebox are at www.samaritanspurse.org For questions, email occinfo@samaritan.org
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. Masks might be required, and were required prior to March 2022.
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.
