Top Picks | Getting Out Activities to go, do and see

Art

Chinese art: Paintings of landscapes and imaginary elements by Vivian Chao. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through April 24. Lynnwood Library Gallery, 19200 44th Ave. W. Free. Information: 425-744-6459.

Artist Dorothy Bonneau: Paintings of chickens and farm animals. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, through April 17, Arts Council of Snohomish County Gallery Store, 1507 Wall St., Everett. Free. Information: 425-257-8380 or www.artscouncilofsnoco.org.

"Delicate Yet Vibrant Art": More than 40 pieces of pastel art based on Northwest landscapes and still lifes by six local artists. Artists reception, 5-8 p.m. April 12; exhibit, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, through April 30, Arts of Snohomish Gallery, 105 Cedar Ave., Snohomish. Free. Information: 360-568-8648 or www.artsofsnohomish.org.

Sand mandala: Watch the monks of the Namgyal Monastery create a Buddha of Compassion sand mandala. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, April 8-11. Monte Cristo Hotel Lobby, 1507 Wall St., Everett. Free. Information: 425-257-8380 or www.artscouncilofsnoco.org.

Children

Baby-sitting training: Ages 11-18 can learn about first aid, CPR and how to handle difficult situations to become a certified baby-sitter. 5-9 p.m. April 18 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 19, Lynnwood Parks and Recreation, 18900 44th Ave. W. Cost: $57-$59. Registration: 425-771-4030.

Teen movie night: View a Japanese anime movie, enjoy snacks and design a temporary tattoo. 7 p.m. Monday, Everett Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Free. Information: 425-257-8030.

Creative ballet: Ages 3-5 can dance to rhythm and music and create shapes and lines. 4-4:40 p.m. Wednesdays, April 23-June 4 or June 18-July 23, Mill Creek City Hall community room, 15728 Main St. Cost: $48-$55. Registration: 425-745-1891.

Classes

The Intrepid Victorian Traveler: View clothing from the 1850s through the early 1860s and discuss their function and how they were made. 2 p.m. Saturday, Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Free. Registration: 425-493-8202.

Decorative T-shirt painting: Learn how to paint the Telemark style of rosemaling onto T-shirts. 10 a.m. Tuesday, Bothell Sons of Norway, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. Cost: $22, includes T-shirt and supplies. Registration: 425-822-4404 or www.bothellsonsofnorway.org.

Mixed-fiber braided cords: Learn simple Japanese braiding techniques to create custom jewelry or sewing trims. 6-9 p.m. April 24, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Cost: $33. Registration: 425-771-0230 or www.RecZone.org.

eBay: Information on auction-selling basics, including smart pricing, photos and using keywords. 6-9 p.m. Fridays, April 18 and 25, Lynnwood Parks and Recreation, 18900 44th Ave. W. Cost: $41-$43. Registration: 425-771-4030.

Pediatric CPR: American Heart Association course covering infant and child CPR. 9 a.m.-noon April 19, Lynnwood Parks and Recreation, 18900 44th Ave. W. Cost: $15. Registration: 425-771-4030.

Mother and Daughter Personal Safety Training: Learn how to increase awareness of your surroundings, obey instincts and employ proactive safety strategies. 9 a.m.-noon April 26, Mill Creek City Hall small community room, 15728 Main St. For moms and their teenage daughters 14 and up. Cost: $59-$68. Registration: 425-745-1891.

Sports / outdoors

Night orienteering: Bring a flashlight and explore the park by searching for checkpoints on a map. 6:30-8:30 registration, 7:30-9 p.m. orienteering, April 12, Lynndale Park, 18927 72nd Ave. W., Lynnwood. Cost: $5-$10. Information: 425-778-7202 or www.CascadeOC.org.

April Pools Day: Water games, contests, safety presentations and entertainment. 1-5 p.m. April 19, Lynnwood Parks and Recreation, 18900 44th Ave. W. Cost: $1.75-$2.75. Ages under 7 must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Information: 425-771-4030.

Theater

"Dorothy and Friends": A musical puppet-show version of the "Wizard of Oz." 2 p.m. April 26, Everett Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free. Information: 425-257-8030.

Seniors

Senior social and resource fair: Join other seniors for coffee, tea and goodies while learning about resources and activities the Mill Creek Senior Center has to offer. 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Senior Office at WSU Extension, 600 128th St. S.E., Everett area. Free. Information: 425-357-6002.

Pancake/waffle breakfast: For seniors and their friends and families. 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday, Snohomish Senior Center at St. Michael Catholic Church, 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Cost: $3-$4. Information: 360-568-0934.

Elder Fair: Information on services for seniors, entertainment and refreshments. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 1, Comcast Arena at Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Free. Information: 425-259-5508.

Compiled by Times Snohomish County bureau lead news assistant Laurie Dunlap. Send calendar items to The Times of Snohomish County, 1133 164th St. S.W., Suite 101, Lynnwood, WA 98087. Fax: 425-745-7723. E-mail: north@seattletimes.com.