There are so many new books featuring sisters and many of them are getting great reviews. I felt the need to make a list! Many of these titles are fairly new; there are of course, a few classics. The list is mostly fiction, with a couple of non-fiction titles thrown in; and mostly adult titles,…
A reminder for those who didn’t get the word earlier: The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce has canceled the annual Edmonds Kind of Fourth of July celebration, due to the COVID-19 outbreak. It’s the first time since World War II that the parade has been canceled. When announcing the cancellation in May, the chamber said that…
Planning to celebrate the 4th of July in Edmonds? You’ll find a day filled with fun, starting with a 5K run/walk, two patriotic parades, entertainment and fireworks — courtesy of the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce. Here’s what you need to know: Reserved handicapped parking In response to requests from the Edmonds community for reserved handicapped parking…
The deadline is quickly approaching to register to drive or march in the Edmonds Chamber 4th of July Main Parade. Last chance to secure your spot is Thursday, June 27. Those who wish to participate in the Main parade must register through the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce website www.EdmondsFourth.com . Each year more than 18,000…
An estimated 50 attendees filled the back room at Edmonds’ Salt and Iron restaurant Thursday to honor Teresa Wippel, recently selected as Edmonds’ 2019 Citizen of the Year. A tradition going back to 1994, the Citizen of the Year is chosen from nominations drawn from the community by a selection committee comprised of Edmonds Kiwanis…
Some major changes are slated for the 36th annual Edmonds Chamber of Commerce’s food tasting and entertainment extravaganza set to commence Aug. 10 this year. Expect to see an all-new layout when you gather to graze the multitude of food vendors. This year, it won’t be the same old Taste. In fact, even the name…
Final preparations are being made from Edmonds Kind of Fourth of July festivities, and here are a few reminders, plus a call for volunteers. For runners, this is the second year of the Baby Brackett 1K event — perfect for families with small children. This race will start at about 9:50 a.m. with the main…
It’s almost time for the annual Edmonds Kind of Fourth of July celebration, which is a big deal with a small-town feel. Here’s what you need to know: Come chase ol’ man Brackett through the streets of Edmonds during the Beat Brackett 5K — named after Edmonds’s founder, the bearded George Brackett. The run begins…
The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce extends an invitation to one and all to march in the Edmonds Kind of Fourth of July parade. Families, groups and businesses are welcome to march in the parade to the delight of 18,000-plus of spectators. There are six different awards categories, from Most Patriotic to Best Decorated. To march…
The Edmonds Diversity Commission held its annual retreat along with its monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 2, at the Edmonds Senior Center. All commissioners were present, with the exception of Donnie Griffin, Sarah Mixson and Brian Potter, along with staff, council liaison Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, and four community members. Following public comments, Communities of Color Coalition…
The Edmonds-based Hazel Miller Foundation has awarded the Edmonds Chamber Foundation a $35,000 grant to support this year’s “An Edmonds Kind of 4th of July celebration. Annually, the Edmonds Chamber Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) presents the event, which is managed by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce. According to a chamber announcement, the Hazel Miller Foundation…
Local mental health counselor Peggy Farah recently found herself doing an art rotation as a parent volunteer at the Maplewood Parent Co-op. It seemed like an unlikely fit for her, but she took to it with enthusiasm and found it so interesting, that earlier this year she enrolled at ArtWorks in an art journaling class…
I sat down with Driftwood Theatre’s production manager Anabel Hovig to discuss the progress of their upcoming production To Kill a Mockingbird, slated to open Feb. 9. Hovig has had the good fortune to be able to see this project through from the beginning. Having the opportunity to follow a play from its selection to…
When Lillyan Hendershot graduated with a fine art degree from Western Washington University, she began actively promoting and selling her original works of art at galleries and art fairs. As she tried to get her work included in publications of current artists, she would always run up against hefty application fees that essentially prohibited her…
We continue our review of top stories from 2017. This installment covers July-September. You can see January-March here and April-June here. July Climate change resolution commits Edmonds to 100 percent renewable energy by 2025 July 1 When the Edmonds City Council passed its June 27 resolution supporting the Paris agreement on climate change, it also…
We continue our review of top stories from 2017. This installment covers April-June. You can see January-March here. April City Council OKs Option M for marsh buffers; moves crumb rubber ban extension forward April 4 The Edmonds City Council agreed on a response to the Washington State Department of Ecology that would address the appropriate…
For the next week, we will review the top stories from 2017, starting with the first three months, January through March: January Festive start for 10th anniversary Polar Bear Plunge Jan. 1 Undeterred by brisk winds and patches of snow still clinging to the driftwood, several hundred intrepid souls joined members of the Edmonds Uplift…
Two lattes between us, I sat with Julie Malcolm and we chatted about the last nine years and the orange truck that’s become a popular provider in the Edmonds food scene. “Bang! Bang!” This is what Malcolm, owner of Here and There Grill, calls her experiences restaurant hopping in San Antonio with her family and…
This weekend, Edmonds’ biggest annual three-day community event will take place in the form of a food festival that simply must be experienced — if you love whipped cream-topped strawberry shortcake, dripping-with-messiness barbecue short ribs, fried-onion-stacked hamburgers, and a delicious display of dishes from around the world. Artfully Edmonds is referring, of course, to A…
