Edmonds resident Andrew Young recently completed his Eagle Scout Project by improving trail access at Lynnwood’s Gold Park. Young and his volunteer crew improved the park’s existing nature trail system and made it more accessible. In addition, they constructed a connecting trail from the parking lot to the nature trail. Young has been coordinating his…
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Maplewood Presbyterian Church offering free wood chips to community
Maplewood Presbyterian Church at 19523 84th Ave. W. has free wood chips. Bring your truck over and help yourself to as much as you’d like. The chips can be found next to the community garden in the northwest corner of the property. Any questions? Contact Harriet Fuji at 206-854-7042.
Edmonds, Lynnwood, MLT residents invited to UW Community Night football game
Residents from Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Edmonds and the surrounding areas are invited to University of Washington’s Husky Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, for Community Night: the university’s first home football game of the season. Participating communities and individuals will receive special discounted tickets and get the chance to represent their own community at the game…
Peoples Bank invites local nonprofits to apply for $25,000 Impact Grant
People’s Bank is accepting applications for its annual Impact Grant through Aug. 31. The Peoples Bank Impact Grant provides a maximum of $25,000 to a single organization for a specific project, use, capital expense or identified purpose that will have a long-lasting, positive impact on the community. New this year, an additional grant of up…
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office accepting donations for Ukrainian and Afghan refugees
The Snohomish County Sheriffs office is coordinating donations for local Ukrainian and Afghan refugees. The department is asking for new items only at this time. The most requested donations are household items such as towels, pillows, laundry detergent, cookware and diapers. The donation center is located at the Carl Gipson Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett,…
YWCA Pathways for Women shelter seeking donations of household items
The YWCA Pathways for Women shelter in Lynnwood is seeking donations of household cleaning products and gently used bedding, especially twin/full sheets. These donations allow the shelter to ensure funds can be used to directly support clients. Also needed are other household items such as can openers, pots and pans, silverware, potholders, oven cookware, glasses,…
Gesa Credit Union opens applications for Local Heroes grant program
Gesa Credit Union is accepting applications for its 2022 Local Heroes grant program, open to any local organization that supports local heroes in Washington, including firefighters, health care workers, law enforcement, teachers and veterans. Grants of up to $50,000 are available, and the application process is open through July 31, 2022. Funds for the grants are generated…
Viola players wanted for Edmonds-area quartet
Do you play the viola? A group of people is forming a new viola quartet and is looking for intermediate-level players to participate. If you are interested or have questions, contact Jeanne Mazzoni at jeanne.mazzoni@gmail.com.
Four professionals join Leadership Snohomish County board of directors
Leadership Snohomish County (LSC) welcomes four new members to its board of directors. The new members were approved by the current board and will serve three-year terms. They are: DeLon Lewis Everett Community College LSC Young Professionals Program, 2021 Garry Clark Economic Alliance Snohomish County Sandra Huber Verdant Health LSC Leadership for Racial Equity Cohort,…
Pathways for Women shelter in Lynnwood seeks donations of household items
YWCA Pathways for Women shelter in Lynnwood needs gently used household items including can openers, pots and pans, silverware, potholders, oven cookware, glasses, kitchen utensils, twin/full sheets, and throw rugs (non-slip) along with full size bottles of shampoo and lotion, bleach, laundry soap, and dish washing sponges and brushes. Gas cards are also always appreciated….
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Petanque Club tournament raises record amount for Edmonds Food Bank
During last month’s Edmonds Food Bank Petanque Tournament, the Edmonds Petanque Club collected a record-setting $12,500 in donations for the food bank. This total includes cash gifts, sponsorships from Edmonds businesses, gifts in kind of durable food goods, and the proceeds of an auction, raffle and ticket sales. An earlier announcement cited the value of…
Hazel Miller Foundation announces award of 10 grants
The Hazel Miller Foundation Board of Directors has approved 10 grants to the following organizations working to engage youth, celebrate the arts, and alleviate poverty. Cascade Bicycle Club will focus their grant from Hazel Miller on their Let’s Go Edmonds youth program. This program provides teachers across 20 Edmonds elementary school, four middle schools, and…