By Janette Turner Brush up on your Michael Jackson moves – we’re talking Moon Walk here – and join the “Thriller” flash mob on Halloween at the Edmonds Fountain. For details of that and more seasonal events, read on. Friday: Holy Rosary School Fall Festival A previous Holy Rosary celebration (image from church website). Holy…
By Michael Schindler If you are a veteran, your chances of getting hired may be improving, according to JP Morgan Chase. Chase, which along with 10 other companies formed the 100,000 Jobs Mission, states that “76 companies in the 100,000 Jobs Mission have hired 28,186 veterans through the third quarter of 2012. This number is…
Publisher’s note: In our ongoing effort to give our teenagers and young adults space for their writing, My Edmonds News is pleased to present “Edmonds Beauty,” a column written by a recent Meadowdale High School grad. By Aygin Ghorbani What’s not to love about fall? The weather, the warm drinks, the FASHION. Everyone knows they…
By Janette Turner You might want to practice your pick-up lines because Edmonds is now the place to mingle. For details on the first Singles Meet-n-Walk, a milestone birthday party, and more Third Thursday Art Walk events, read on. Thursday: First Singles Meet-n-Walk All guys and gals interested in joining the first Edmonds Singles…
By Michael Schindler The way Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are diagnosed and treated is about to get a major overhaul. Or at least that is the hope as the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense announced they are investing more than $100 million in research to…
By Janette Turner Folks in the know mark October on their calendars as “Arts Crush.” If you’ve never heard of Arts Crush, then you may be unaware we are in the midst of “31 days of creative adventures,” with numerous events statewide. We pared the list to the primo ones. All of which happen to…
By Michael Schindler Talk about a confusing time – the Consumer Confidence Index rose in September to its highest level in seven months, despite the Business Roundtable (which is a conglomerate of U.S. chief executives headed up by James McNerney Jr., CEO of Boeing) stating that “only 29 percent of its member CEOs plan to…
By Janette Turner Sunshine and warm temperatures may be drawing folks outside. But savvy Edmonds residents are turning indoors for the annual Write on the Sound (WOTS) conference and other cultural activities. Here is a crash course on upcoming events. Friday: Grammy winner Dianne Reeves kicks-off ECA season Edmonds Center for the Arts opens its…
By Elaine Mattson This year, Banned Books Week is Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2012, and celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Freedom to Read. Once again, I feel the need to say: “Thanks, Mom!” She never censored what we read as we were growing up. I’m not saying that she didn’t suggest good and/or better books…
By Michael Schindler I’m all for creativity, but has the Obama team gone too far with their desire to “fundamentally transform America” by rebranding the face of our flag? “A poster to say there are no red states or blue states, only the United States.” This tweet, according to the Obama campaign, offers an explanation…
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By Janette Turner The old Cheesemonger’s shop has moved to new pastures on Fifth Avenue. And recently the shop’s old Main Street space was spiffed up and now offers sunglasses and costume jewelry for under $10 in a setting called Kate Alise Boutique. Let’s just say Cory Fisher and his new store sell art of…
By Michael Schindler Over the years, my wife and I have been involved in several alcohol-related interventions involving family members. Each one brought with it a certain degree of anxiety as we were never certain what the outcome would be — would our loved one fight it or go along? Would he/she resent us? Those…
By Janette Turner The good news is Main Street’s newly-exposed pipes are not in the way of strollers doing the Third Thursday Art Walk. Even better news is you can combine your art appreciation with a restaurant stop and double your bliss. To assist, here’s a peek at Art Walk events running Thursday from…
Publisher’s note: In our ongoing effort to give our teenagers and young adults space for their writing, My Edmonds News is pleased to present “Edmonds Beauty,” a column written by a recent Meadowdale High School grad. By Aygin Ghorbani Summer is coming to an end, meaning our skin probably has more damage than ever. It’s…
By Janette Turner The annual Edmonds Arts Studio Tour (EAST) running this weekend gives you the opportunity to see artists in their natural habitat surrounded by easels, paint tubes, and still-life settings. If this is your first time doing the drive-yourself tour, here is a head’s up: You will be impressed by the dedication of…
By Michael Schinder With employment stagnant and small business loans virtually impossible to obtain, colleges can expect an influx of new recruits this fall – as a matter of fact, a record 590,000 veterans are expected to be enrolled in universities and two-year colleges this fall season under the new GI bill. That being said,…
By Janette Turner This weekend we honor the winged animals that cross our skies each day. To celebrate those feathered friends, Puget Sound Birdfest is hosting a free kickoff event, “Owls of Washington,” with keynote speaker Paul Bannick in the Edmonds Library Plaza, Friday, 7-8 p.m. His book, “The Owl and the Woodpecker,” was one…
By Michael Schindler What a mess. At least that’s the opinion of several individuals I’ve had discussions with over the past few weeks when it comes to our troops still being in Afghanistan. It seems the general consensus is that most folks want us out of Afghanistan – including Senate hopeful Michael Baumgartner, who is…
By Elaine Mattson I know we’re not ready to talk about it, and we are still holding out hope that the tomatoes will actually ripen, but really, in the shade you can tell… ready or not, here comes fall! Don’t get me wrong – I do love September, I’m just never quite ready to let…
By Janette Turner Visitors to Edmonds businesses this Labor Day weekend are encouraged to look for something usually signifying danger: the skull-and-crossbones symbol. But this weekend the warning sign indicates holiday bargains and a chance for a pirate’s ransom during the Downtown Edmonds Sidewalk Sale & Treasure Hunt. Starting Friday, visit your favorite shop for…
By Michael Schindler In some ways, I wish the title of this article was misleading, but truth be told, it is accurate. With Army suicides on the rise — 38 in the month of July — leadership is willing to test new science in order to buy time before a long-term solution is found. Suicides…
By Janette Turner An Edmonds kind of town is one that appreciates the arts. That’s why we have the sun dial pictured above, the school of metal fish at the pier, and other pieces of public art around. You can thank your fellow citizens and leaders for recognizing the benefits of investing in art, which…
By Michael Schindler One can’t watch TV today without seeing some celebrity on some show trying to prove their abilities outside of their trade, whether it be acting, sports or whatever. In my mind, they have nothing to prove, and I’d prefer to see the common Joe compete on a reality show. I hold this…
By Janette Turner Third Thursday Art Walk kicks off with the grand opening of Embellished, starting at 4 p.m. Food, wine, beer and soda are promised, along with a ribbon-cutting by Mayor Dave Earling at 4:30 p.m. Expect a crowd for this anticipated opening. To keep the party going, enjoy complimentary wine tasting, 5-8 p.m.,…
By Michael Schinder The economic landscape of our country could be transformed in a matter of months if more companies and small businesses hired veterans…and government got out of the way. Efficiencies would rise, creative thinking would improve, water cooler time would drop and production would increase. Months back I was privileged to talk with…
