Latin Music festival
The organization MADRES is hosting a Latin Music Festival at Walter E. Hall Park, 1226 W. Casino Road in Everett, on July 28 from noon to 7 p.m. They are excited to present live music, amazing food, and artisan crafts. Attendees are welcome to join and encouraged to bring their own blanket or lawn chair to spend the day enjoying the event and celebrating community.

Music at Lake Tye Park
The city of Monroe is hosting music at Lake Tye Park every Friday of July. The summer concert series concludes Friday, July 26 with Hair Nation, the 80’s rock tribute band. Music at the Park is 6-9 p.m., with the band starting at 7 p.m. Free show. Grab food at a food truck on-site.

Snohomish Garden Tour July 28
The Snohomish Garden Club’s annual Garden Tour will be Sunday, July 28 from noon until 5 p.m.
The featured gardens present a diverse gardening experience. Besides enjoying an afternoon of pleasant wandering through gardens, tour-goers can count on coming away with lots of good ideas and inspiration for their own gardens.
Tickets are $20 and are available at McDaniel’s Do-It-Center, 510 Second St. in Snohomish and McAuliffe’s Valley Nursery, 11910 Springhetti Road in Snohomish. Early-bird tickets may also be purchased at www.snohomishgardenclub.com
Proceeds are used to fund community projects including grants, local youth scholarships, and the hanging flower baskets in downtown Snohomish. 

Shakespeare in the Park
Everyone can enjoy a picnic in the park while you watch Seattle Shakespeare perform “The Two Gentleman of Verona” at Wiggums Hollow Park, 2808 10th St. in Everett, Saturday, July 27, at 6 p.m.
The play tells the story of two devoted friends, Valentine and Proteus, who ultimately seek the same girlfriend.
Free performance.

Nubian Jam
Have fun at the annual Nubian Jam Community Celebration on Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Forest Park, 802 Mukilteo Blvd. in Everett.
There will be a variety of vendors selling food, wares, art, and other products. The event also features entertainment, fashion shows, activities, and games for the kids, including a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. A special ceremony to honor Black Snohomish County high school graduates will take place as well.
This is the 32nd annual Nubian Jam.
For more information, call 425-583-7739 or go to the website www.nubianjam.com

SnoCo Movie Club
The SnoCo Movie Club will be screening “Memento” (2000) at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 in the Everett Public Library auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave, Everett. The runtime is 113 minutes and it is rated R. There will be an optional discussion after. Free admission. More info at www.linktr.ee/snocomovieclub

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.

Thomas Family Farm Summer Series
Have some fun at Thomas Family Farm, 9010 Marsh Rd. in Snohomish, every Thursday -Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Aug. 25. with free admission. Featuring Kids Park (free but limited), food trucks (2-9 p.m.), pickleball, fire pits, gem mining, Rusty Nail (family-friend beer and wine bar), fire pits and more.
For more information visit www.thomasfamilyfarm.com

Wakeboard tour competition
The third stop of the Nautique Wake Series will head west to Lake Tye in Monroe July 25 – 28 for the Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships. Event is free for spectators to watch.

Midsummer Renaissance Faire
The Faire returns to a facility near Monroe, 18601 Sky Meadows Lane, for five weekends on July 19-21, 26-28 and Aug. 2-4, 9-11, 16-18. Details at www.washingtonfaire.com

Fire hose spray play day
The Everett Fire Department invites the community to the Ultimate Sprinkler Days!
They’ll be spraying fire hoses to cool off on:
• Saturday, Aug. 24 at Walter E. Hall Park, 1226 W. Casino Road, from 3-3:30 p.m.

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.

Fathers and Sons in Concert
The talents of local performers will be showcased in a special afternoon of music on Sunday, Aug. 4 at 4 p.m. at the Thumbnail Theater.
Gannon and Scott Lewallen have an eclectic taste in music from all eras leaning towards folk, rock, and Celtic with the occasional original thrown in. Chase, Kyle, and Dwaine Havens will each play a few of their favorite songs three generations from 60/70’s rock, indie, alternative and R&B. A little something for everyone from this basement family band. Doors open at 3:15 p.m. Short break between sets. Light refreshments to follow.
Admission is free, donations are welcome with all proceeds to benefit Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater.
The theater is located at 1211 Fourth St. in Snohomish. www.thumbnailtheater.org

Monroe senior center seeks new tables, chairs in fundraiser
The Monroe Community Senior Center reports that it has raised more than one-fifth of the $45,000 it is seeking to replace the tables and chairs inside.
The center’s chairs are 27 years old and some are in disrepair, the center said.
They’re looking to buy replacement tables and chairs that are commercial-grade and hardy. They’re aiming to buy 60 tables and about 250 chairs, the center said in its plea for help.
If you want to donate, contact the senior center.
A couple of options are to visit www.mcsc.org/give-now
or mail a check to:
Monroe Community Senior Center
P.O. Box 602
Monroe, WA 98272
They also have a GoFundMe online effort going at https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-monroe-senior-centers-table-and-chair-need

Sounds of Africa Festival
The Washington West African Center will host the Sounds of Africa Festival 2.0 on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Garfield Park, 2300 Walnut St, Everett. Event is free to attend. 
Explore traditional African cuisines, fashion and music. There will be a Fashion show, a dance competition and live music performances by various African bands and artists. For questions and more information, including to be a vendor at no charge, contact the Center at 425 -758-3269 or 253-235-2132 or email info@wawac.org

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. For full list, see www.everettartwalk.org

Salmon for Soldiers
The 2024 Day of Honor boater registration is now open. The event is in need of 100 volunteer boaters who wish to provide a day on the water for Veterans and Active Duty Military members. The Day of Honor is scheduled for Sept. 14 at Harbor Marine at the Port of Everett. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is provided. Launching, moorage and parking free. Send an email to salmonforsoldiers@gmail.com if interested.

Business Expo
The upcoming Business Builder Expo, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 10 at Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St., Everett, is for entrepreneurs in the pre-venture, startup and growth stages of their businesses.
The Expo offers targeted panel discussions, workshops, and resources to help entrepreneurs at every phase of business development.
General admission is $25, with discounts for members of Economic Alliance Snohomish County.
Information and registration is through the shortlink at www.tinyurl.com/busexpo2024

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 The MedShed of Snohomish is in need of durable medical equipment that is in good condition, especially wheelchairs, rolling or front wheel walkers, canes, raised toilet seats, pull-ups of all sizes (unopened), shower chairs and bedside commodes. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. MedShed is located at 210 Ave. B, in the parking lot of the Snohomish Evangelical Church. 360-213-1600.

SHS Class of 1974 Reunion
The 50th Class Reunion Celebration will be Saturday, Aug. 10. Please contact: SHS1974reunion@aol.com for more information.

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. 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.