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

Art

Pastels: Abstract pastel paintings of the natural world by Kathleen Moore. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Edmonds Library gallery, 650 Main St. Free. Information: 425-771-0228.

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.

Washington Artist's Group Show: Over 60 paintings in oil and pastels by Northwest artists.; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays through April 13, Cole Gallery and Artists Supplies, 107 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. Free. Information: 425-697-2787 or www.colegallery.net.

Artist Dorothy Bonneau: Paintings of chickens and farm animals. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 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.

Children

Camp Splash: Ages 7-11 can learn water-safety skills, play water games and get swimming instruction. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, March 31-April 4, Lynnwood Parks and Recreation, 18900 44th Ave. W. Cost: $90. Registration: 425-771-4030.

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.

Classes

Whales: Whale expert and author Monika Wieland will give a talk and slide show about local whales. 7 p.m. April 2, Everett Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Free. Information: 425-257-8000.

Decorative T-shirt painting: Learn how to paint the Telemark style of rosemaling onto T-shirts. 10 a.m. April 8, Bothell Sons of Norway, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. Cost: $22, includes T-shirt, and supplies. Registration: 425-822-4404 or www.bothellsonsofnorway.org.

Clothing and textile-adviser training: For those interested in teaching sewing and textile arts to Snohomish County residents. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, April 14-May 19, WSU Snohomish County Extension, 600 128th St. S.E., Everett. Cost: $75; $50 refunded after 50 hours of completed volunteer time. Register by April 1: 425-338-2400, ext. 5545.

Lifeguard certification: Ages 15 and up can learn how to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies and use lifesaving skills. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, March 31-April 4, Lynnwood Parks and Recreation, 18900 44th Ave. W. Cost: $85 plus books and materials. Participants must pass a swim test the first day. Registration: 425-771-4030.

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.

Fundraisers

Remote-Control Model Plane Silent Auction: Raising money to provide financial-assistance grants to people with multiple sclerosis in the state of Washington. Bidding, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today-Saturday. Winning bids posted at 3 p.m. Saturday. MS Helping Hands Donor Closet, 409 Howell Way, Edmonds. Information: 425-712-1804.

Gardening

Plants for problem places: How to choose plants to solve common landscape problems. 1 p.m. today, Emery's Garden, 2829 164th St. S.W., Lynnwood. Free. Information: 425-743-4555 or www.emerysgarden.com.

Joys of Gardening: Information on vegetable gardening, including preparing soil and how to grow a healthy organic garden. 6:30 p.m. April 9, Everett Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free. Information: 425-257-8000.

Music

Electric violin: A performance by violinist Geoffrey Castle. 8 p.m. Saturday, New Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Cost: $16-$20. Tickets: www.geoffreycastle.com.

Peru Negro: A band of more than 30 dancers, choreographers and musicians will perform black Peruvian music. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Forth Ave. N. Cost: $30. Tickets: www.ec4arts.org.

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. April 4, 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. April 5, Snohomish Senior Center at St. Michael Catholic Church, 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Cost: $3-$4. Information: 360-568-0934.

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, lifeguard and 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.

Travel tips

Village Italy: Information on travel through villages and small towns in Italy. 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, 130 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Free. Registration: 425-771-8303, ext. 298, or www.ricksteves.com.

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.