The Edmonds Thrift Store located on the waterfront at 220 Railroad Ave. is best income producer at the Edmonds Senior Center. The store needs local donations to keep the many programs viable for seniors, and has “lower prices and better-quality goods then the other area thrift shops,” said Senior Center Marketing Director Dave Page. The [...]
My Edmonds News went in search of stocking stuffers Friday, and here’s what we found: Highway 99 A six-pack of athletic socks from TJ Maxx A gift card from Kafe Neo Westgate A gift certificate from Kebella’s Pizza and Pasta You can see our earlier shopping finds here: Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Note [...]
We’re coming down to the holiday shopping wire, so rest assured we have you covered. My Edmonds News — admittedly very behind in checking the items off this year’s shopping list — will continue to report on our last-minute finds Friday and (dare we say it) Saturday morning. Meanwhile, be sure to check our holiday [...]
By Harry Gatjens One of the top competitors in one of the world’s fastest sports has opened up shop in Edmonds. Scott and Shannon Raney and JW Meyers have chosen Edmonds to be the headquarters for their unlimited hydroplane race team, Unlimited Racing Group. Members of the group say they love the community and want to [...]
Our final stop for last-minute Shop Hyperlocal ideas was Arista Wine Cellars, where Ruth Arista gathered a collection of lovely stocking stuffer ideas. Take a look below. (Our purchase? The bottle of 14 Hands merlot.)
Here’s a way to give the gift of Edmonds to a friend. The Edmonds Mural Society is selling a pack of six greeting cards for $20, each featuring one of the murals that have been installed in downtown Edmonds. All proceeds from this perfect holiday stocking stuffer benefit the mural society, which is funded entirely [...]
Rebekah’s Boutique at 404 Main St. has been revitalized and is now carrying new and unusual fashions for the holidays and beyond, according to owner Rebecca Anjewierden. Tonight, Thursday, the store will feature live modeling in the windows from 6-8 p.m. for the Edmonds Artwalk. Hate to try on? See fashion live and in action! [...]
The day after Thanksgiving is the traditional the start of the holiday shopping season, with malls and other large stores opening very early on Black Friday for a few hours of specials. As a “hyperlocal” news site — meaning we only cover news and activities related directly to Edmonds — My Edmonds News would like [...]
Shopping -The Edmonds liquor store closed; Top Foods on 220th Street Southwest open 24 hours; the Safeway Store on Highway 99 open 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; Petosa’s Family Grocer at 550 5th Ave. S. , open 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Westgate QFC open until 6 p.m. PCC Natural Markets will be closed. -No home mail delivery, and [...]
The Fabric of Life store at 523 Main St. is the focus of Wayne Purser’s latest 365 Things to Do in Edmonds video. Many of us remember founder Carol Schillios’ stay on the roof of the store one year ago, to raise money for the Schillios Development Foundation. It’s a great place to shop for [...]
Enjoy First Dibs — Edmonds’ merchants annual holiday open house — during the Edmonds Art Walk this Thursday from 5-8 p.m. Entertainment includes the Dixie King Brass Band at the Edmonds Conference Center, classical flute by Deb Hutchison at Edmonds Frame Design and Ralph Baker’s instrumental at Fabric of Life. You can also enjoy the [...]
Get a head start on your holiday shopping and help support College Place Middle School at the same time. The school is hosting an Autumn Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 6, and all money raised will go toward teacher grants for much-needed classroom supplies. The bazaar runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the College Place Middle School Gym , [...]
 MyEdmondsNews urban gardening columnist Lara Alexander offers her thoughts on the true cost of the food purchases we make. I was in the check-out line of a name-brand grocery store last year when I overheard the woman in front of me talking with the clerk about the newly opened PCC Natural Market in Edmonds. “Have [...]
When it comes to variety, you can’t beat Edmonds for an incredible selection of gift ideas for the holidays. Whether your list includes the avid gardener, art aficionado, book lover, fitness enthusiast or that special tot eagerly awaiting St. Nick, you can find something for virtually everyone in our town, which, by the way, [...]
For all those men who dread holiday shopping, C’est la Vie and Arista Wine Cellars have the perfect solution lined up for 5-9 p.m. next Tuesday evening: Combine shopping with a movie, beer, wine and brats on the barbecue. According to C’est la Vie’s Michael Bowman, here’s how it works: “Women come in and fill [...]
Celebrate the sparkle of the season and take advantage of special offers and treats offered by downtown Edmonds merchants during First Dibs, which runs from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3. Here’s a list of featured items on Thursday night. (Note that many businesses also will offer specials and events Friday and through the weekend. Visit [...]
Transportation: -Community Transit is operating on Sunday schedule Thursday, and will have regular schedule Friday with the exception of no service to Boeing in Everett and the cancellation of some Seattle commuter routes. More info here. -Edmonds/Kingston ferry operating on Saturday schedule. -No Sounder service via Sound Transit on Thursday. Services: -Banks are closed. -Edmonds [...]
Heather Bansemer of Edmonds took this sweet photo of Nama’s Candy Store in downtown Edmonds, which is already decked out for the holidays. Edmonds will host its annual tree-lighting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 at the corner of 5th Avenue and Bell Street.
It’s an Edmonds Kind of Halloween! Take advantage of the fact that Halloween is on a Saturday this year and enjoy the many adventures that Edmonds businesses and organizations have put together for Edmonds families and visitors. Here’s a list of four events that the whole family will enjoy: 1. Start your afternoon at the [...]
Did you know that our own Edmonds PCC Natural Market offers terrific community events, including weekly wine tastings on Thursdays? For just $5 per person, paid at the door, you get a 1-ounce tasting of each wine being sampled that night. The featured tasting for Thursday night, Oct. 8, is “IBERIA, AGAIN — Further evidence [...]
Here’s a sure sign that summer is over: Tomorrow (Oct. 3) is the last Saturday of the season for the Downtown Edmonds Farmers Market. So be sure to stock up on fresh produce, flowers, plants, processed foods, crafts and original artwork one last time — the market will reopen again next July. The market runs [...]
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