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Artfully Edmonds: Shows, auditions and volunteer opportunities for everyone
Nomeda Lukoseviciene’s work is based on the Lithuanian tradition of Verbos, the creation of palms for Palm Sunday. Available at Gallery North.
By Ellen Chappelle
As January turns to February, the arts continue to keep Edmonds warm with new art shows and performances. And for those who like to get involved, we’ve got some auditions and volunteering opportunities just for you!
“Ink, Paper, Paint and Nature,” Gallery North’s February show, features three gifted local artists: painter Jurate Harrison, photographer Jeff Harrison and Verbos artist Nomeda Lukoseviciene.
Jurate …
Business Spotlight
Sno-King Massage offering fitness, team sports specials
Sno-King Massage and Skin Care, located at 236th Street SW and Edmonds Way, is offering a 45-minute Swedish fitness massage for $45.
The Teen Sports massage is perfect for the teen athlete or musician — 30 minutes for $30.
Try the “Anti-Aging” 20-minute galvanic face massage at the special price of $20. This treatment increases deep-tissue cleansing, circulation, and stimulates collagen production to decrease fine lines and pores.
We are credentialed with most major health plans, L & I, Auto PIP coverage, and accept massage prescriptions for Veterans Administration military members.
The clinic is open for appointments Tuesday-Saturday. Please call 425-771-4455 to
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Helping Hands — yours and ours!
How would you like to financially assist someone with special needs: for example, pay their late or overdue rent/mortgage payment, PUD bill, medical bill, provide a food gift card, or help him/her get a durable medical or mobility item from the MSHH Donor Closet?
That is exactly what your donation will be used for when you participate in the “MSHH 5th Annual MS Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon” on Saturday May 19, 2012 at Robin Hood Lanes in Edmonds, WA (Westgate). All the proceeds (donations) from this event will be used to provide financial …
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WRECKED – by a car? – I CAN HELP!
Local attorney Robert Wrixton Warren has more than 20 years of experience representing and helping personal injury and wrongful death victims.
If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you need an experienced attorney looking out for your interests and demanding the compensation you deserve.
The sooner you can consult with an attorney following an accident, the better. Call us today for a free consultation.
Robert Wrixton Warren
8311 212th St. SW
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We buy GOLD…at J. Rankin Jewellers!
Less than a month ago, the “spot price” for gold hit a record of over $1,900 an ounce. Over the last two years, gold prices have risen about 70 percent. Even though the price has dipped since reaching those record highs, gold still shines.
The high price for the precious metal is spurring people to think seriously about selling their gold jewelry. It could be the right time for you to recycle those heavy gold chains and bracelets that were so popular in the 1970s. Other gold you …
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Edmonds-area high school sports roundup for Friday
Boys basketball
Edmonds-Woodway 58, Mariner 34
Sir Stephen Jackson was named the Revelations Yogurt Player of the Game during the Warriors’ win over Mariner in the E-W gym Friday night. You can listen to the audio archive of the game on Warrior Radio.
Shorecrest 59, Meadowdale 48
Matt Hirsch scored 16 points and Brian Feldhaus added 9 in Meadowdale’s loss to Shorecrest.
Meadowdale scoreboard: Charlie White 2, Barrett Carlow 3, Tyler Ackerman 0, Spencer Linton 7, Matt Hirsch 16, Brian Feldhaus 9, Torin Dooley 11, Collin Costello 0.
Girls basketball
Edmonds-Woodway …
Barhoum’s sensational performance leads Lady Mavs past Scots and into District playoffs
By Quint Turner
With three games to go in the regular season, the Lady Mavs have clinched a spot in the Wesco district playoffs, thanks to a stellar performance by Margreet Barhoum. Barhoum had 32 points, leading all scorers and netting over half the Mavs’ points, to help Meadowdale earn a 62-38 win over the Shorecrest Scots Friday night. Not only did she shoot the ball well, the whole team did. They went 10 for 18 from three-point range to get way out in front of …
Reminder: Edmonds’ own Snohomish Slew ready for GroundFrog Day Saturday
Snohomish Slew
Move over, Punxsutawney Phil. Edmonds has Snohomish Slew, who is ready for this Saturday’s annual GroundFrog Day celebration, with a uniquely West Coast adaptation of Ground Hog day folklore.
Official “Keeper of Slew,” Thayer “Frog Lady” Cueter, released this photo of the GroundFrog Day frognosticator extraordinaire taken last week at his Edmonds home in the Just Frogs Amphibian Center at 300 Admiral Way, Ste. 104, Edmonds.
Cueter said the …
Reminder: Get to know Edmonds School District at annual F.A.C.E. event Saturday
The Edmonds School District is hosting its annual F.A.C.E. (Families and Communities Engaged) event from 9 a.m.-noon this Saturday, Jan. 28, at Meadowdale Middle School, 6500 168th St. S.W., Lynnwood.
F.A.C.E. features something for all ages:
- All schools & programs
- Community groups
- Kindergarten registration packets (Children age 5 by Aug. 31, 2012 are eligible)
- Middle & high school opportunities
- Gates Grant preschool providers
You can attend special sessions that include:
The Transfer Process
Highly Capable
Graduation Requirements
Replacement Levy Information
Tips for Successful Parenting for School Success
For more information, call 425-431-7044 or …
Soon, it will be easier to ‘scoop the poop’ in Edmonds
Attention: Edmonds.dog walkers. The City of Edmonds soon will make it easy for you to clean up after your pooch by providing “doggie poop dispensers” in various areas of the city, Councilmember Diane Buckshnis said in an email Friday.
Thanks to City Stormwater Engineer Program Manager Jerry Shuster and Recycling Coordinator Steve Fisher, the city secured a stormwater education grant to purchase 4,000 collection bags. Then Shuster convinced the firm of Custom …
Our newest sponsor: Sno-King Massage and Skin Care
Welcome to our newest sponsor, Sno-King Massage and Skin Care, located at 236th Street Southwest and Edmonds Way.
Sno-King Massage is offering several specials, suitable for every member of the family. You can learn more through their Business Spotlight here.
The clinic is open for appointments Tuesday-Saturday. To learn more, call 425-771-4455.
Share your thoughts on future of Citizens Economic Development Commission
By the Communications Subcommittee of the Citizens Economic Development Commission:
M. Zagorski, D. Haug, B. O’Rourke, R. Senderoff
Two and a half years ago, the City Council created the Citizens Economic Development Commission (CEDC) with a sunset date of Dec. 31, 2010. Having found the work of the CEDC useful but unfinished, the council extended its life for another year. At the end of 2011, finding itself with inadequate time to consider whether to end or continue the commission, the council voted to extend its life …
In Memoriam: Robert (Bob) Walker
Robert (Bob) H. Walker, an Edmonds resident for 46 years, passed away on Jan. 22, 2012 in the hospital at the age of 72 from ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
Born on January 18, 1940 in Ballard, he grew up in the Seattle area and lived in Edmonds most of his adult life. Bob was a PE teacher, football and baseball coach and house painter in the summer. He lived life …
Edmonds Heights K-12 to present ‘Starmites’ Feb. 3-5
Edmonds Heights K-12 (formerly Edmonds Homeschool Resource Center) will present “Starmites,” Feb. 3-5.
“Starmites,” written by Stuart Ross and Barry Keating, tells the story of Eleanor, a rebellious and reclusive teenager who is mysteriously thrust into the world of her favorite comic book. In Innerspace, she discovers that she is the legendary Milady, a teen superhero who must team up with the Starmites to save the Universe from the forces of evil. Standing in her way is a colorful assortment of villains. With the help of …
Galloping Gourmet gives lessons for healthier eating
Swedish/Edmonds dietician Megan Ellison listens as Graham Kerr gives cooking tips at Cedar Valley Community School Thursday night.
Story and photo by Lara Alexander
The lunchroom of Cedar Valley Community School in Lynnwood was full Thursday night with parents, children and community members ready to learn about healthy foods. Co-sponsored by Swedish/Edmonds and the Edmonds School District, Healthier Choices is a series of free family events aimed at helping families learn fun …
Oak Harbor jumper in final seconds sinks Mavs
By Quint Turner
For the Mavs, this was one of the most important games of the season. They had to win two of the season’s final two games, starting tonight, to get into districts. However, the Oak Harbor Wildcats had different plans, as they earned a two-game lead on Meadowdale in the standings, and are practically a lock for districts, thanks to Michael Washington Jr.’s 17 points, including a game-winning jumper to give the Wildcats a 43-42 win Thursday.
On the Meadowdale side, Spencer Linton had his …
E-W wrestlers beat Jackson to clinch Wesco South championship
By Mike Cooper
The Edmonds-Woodway wrestlers completed their Wesco South dual meet season undefeated by beating Jackson 62-12. The Warriors started the night with three first-round pins by seniors — Zack Perez, Jordan Barnes and Kris Delaney — and never looked back. Also winning by a pin were juniors Marq Brown and Wes Korbein. The Timberwolves only won two matches during the night at 106 and 145.
It was a special night for the Warrior seniors competing in the final dual meet of their high school career. …
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