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CrossFit North Sound grand opening Jan. 5

Edmonds resident Connor Nelson announced a grand opening celebration of his gym, CrossFit North Sound, set for Jan. 5, 2013, from 1 to 4 p.m. The new gym is located in Everett’s Empire Industrial Park at 12432 Highway 99, Suites 80/81. According to Nelson, “CrossFit North Sound is committed to forging elite fitness, building a…

Update from Carol Schillios, Fabric of Life

Carol Schillios of Fabric of Life boutique provided this update on foundation efforts. First of all, thank you to all our friends who have contacted us to express concern over the situation in Mali and its impact on Hèrè jè Center and the young women who have graduated. We are especially grateful for those of you…

Group for moms of 5-12 month olds starts Sept. 10

PEPS, the Program for Early Parent Support, is offering Mountlake Terrace/Edmonds Baby Peppers – a group for moms of 5-12- month-old babies starting Sept. 10 at the Parent Trust Classroom, Hall Creek Office Park, 6912 220th St. S.W., Mountlake Terrace. In a PEPS group, parents meet (with their babies), share, and learn in sessions facilitated by…

Reminder: Healthy Living Fair at Edmonds Senior Center Friday

The Edmonds Senior Center is the place to be Friday, April 27 for the 14th annual Healthy Living Fair. The free fair which runs between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. , is sponsored by the Verdant Health Commission. The event will feature free health screenings and giveaways by local businesses. The Edmonds Senior Center is…

PEPS Support group for parents of 5-12 month olds starts April 23

PEPS — the Program for Early Parent Support — has a Baby Peppers Program starting April 23 at the Mountlake Terrace Parent Trust office.  Baby Peppers is a program for parents of babies 5-12 months old. Some families have participated in the popular PEPS Newborn group program but many are new to PEPS. In a…

“Sing Noel!” at Edmonds United Methodist Church

Looking for a festive, family-friendly musical experience this holiday season? The Music & Arts Ministries at Edmonds United Methodist Church present its annual Christmas concerts this weekend Saturday, December 10 at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 11 at 3:00 p.m. This year’s concert is titled “Sing Noel!” and features musicians, from 2nd grade through adult, singing, playing bells, percussion,…

Edmonds United Methodist Church announces 2011-2012 Benefit Concert Series

The Music & Arts Ministries of Edmonds United Methodist Church has announced the 2011-2012 Benefit Concert Series. The concerts and artists for this year’s series are: Sunday, Oct. 23: “Brass & Bratwurst” with The Bavarian Village Band. Bratwurst lunch begins at 11:45 a.m. followed by the concert at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at 6…

A sincere ‘thank you’ from Clothes for Kids

Clothes for Kids would like to thank the many community members for the role they played in helping us provide a record number of wardrobes to children in need: Over 5,200 during the 2009-10 school year to children throughout Snohomish County. Just two years ago, we provided 3,500 wardrobes for children in need. We have…

Port Report for June 14

During their June 14 commission meeting, Port of Edmonds commissioners heard an informal report from Philip B. Lovell, associated with the College of Engineering at the University of Washington, on ways advanced UW students might be able to help with visualizing the Port’s various potential Harbor Square redevelopment scenarios. The Port also approved a resolution…

Edmonds girls need your help to feed Seattle’s homeless

Three Edmonds sisters — Lainey, Molly and Madeline — will be running a food drive at Edmonds PCC Natural Foods on Saturday, May 1, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. This food (and clothing) drive benefits The Bread of Life Mission, a homeless mission in downtown Seattle. This event is sponsored by EveryDayOneThing.Org, a Seattle…

The recent Fire District 1 sale and the city budget: an analogy

Publisher’s note: The following was submitted by Steven David of Edmonds Let’s all think we are shareholders in a company that has been around for over a century. We are a major manufacture of widgets in Edmonds and have many people employed in the various service levels of this popular and family friendly business. The…