The Snohomish County’s Veterans Homelessness Committee invites the community to join in honoring and remembering those who have tragically lost their lives while experiencing homelessness at the 2023 Annual Homeless Memorial Vigil, with an emphasis on veterans. According a news release, this event is scheduled for 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, at the county’s outdoor…
Fill your heart with holiday cheer on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Lynnwood Event Center’s second Annual Jingle Bell Breakfast and Craft Fair. This jolly celebration includes breakfast, a meet and greet with real reindeer, and photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Bring your loved ones to celebrate…
Since 2019, Lynnwood resident Patrick Crosby has been honoring Gold Star families and military veterans who were killed in action with a Christmas tree memorial on his front yard at 6406 208th St. S.W. In previous events, families and individuals had submitted photos, cards and letters to him which were then adorned on the tree….
Several hundred people gathered in downtown Edmonds Saturday for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, produced by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce and presented by Comstock Jewelers. Richard Taylor Jr. served as emcee for the traditional event, which featured live music, vendors selling treats and soup, visit from Santa and — of course — the ceremonial…
Over 150 members of the Sound Steppers walking club braved Saturday morning’s chilly weather to participate in this year’s Turkey Trot, benefiting the Edmonds Food Bank. The event consisted of two 5K loop walks: one from the Edmonds Food Bank to the Waterfront Center, returning through downtown Edmonds; and a new route from the food…
FairVote Washington will be holding its Snohomish County chapter meeting from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. The meeting will be held over Zoom. According to Fair Vote Washington, with ranked-choice voting, you rank candidates in order of preference. You’d rank the candidate you want most first, rank your second choice second, and so on. When…
Come for the live band rocking out holiday favorites and stay for a magical community celebration of the season. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, produced by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce and presented again this year by Comstock Jewelers, will be at Centennial Plaza in downtown Edmonds Saturday, Nov. 25. The ceremony will be emceed…
The Edmonds Floretum Garden Club will welcome speaker Greg Ferguson, co-lead of the Edmonds Stewards Restoration Planning Team, at its meeting Monday, Nov. 20 meeting. Ferguson’s topic will be “Native Plant Restoration in Edmonds Parks.” The Edmonds stewards are working on removing invasive species and replacing them with native plants in Edmonds Parks. This talk…
If you plan to attend the tree lighting in downtown Edmonds Saturday, Nov. 25, remember to bring clothing for children in need. Clothes for Kids, which provides school wardrobes for children in the Edmonds School District, will be collecting donations during the event. The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce-sponsored tree lighting is scheduled for 3-5 p.m….
Starting in January, the Snohomish County Master Gardener Foundation is hosting its 21st annual Winter Speaker Series, with lectures featuring eight celebrity gardeners, authors and experts sharing their knowledge on a variety of gardening subjects. All lectures will be at the Everett Station, Weyerhaeuser Room, 4th floor, 3201 Smith Ave., Everett. Cost is $20 for…
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Sound Steppers on Saturday, Nov. 25 will host their 36th annual Turkey Trot benefiting Edmonds Food Bank. Sound Steppers is a Washington state walking club under the umbrella of the American Volkssport Association (AVA) and has been hosting group walks in Edmonds for the last 20 years. Founded in 1976, the AVA includes more than…
The Haus of Dogs in Firdale Village is hosting an adoption event Sunday, Nov. 19, from 1-3 p.m. Six dogs will be up for adoption — Tim, Zeno and Zena from 1-2 p.m. and Jim, Trigger and Missy from 2-3 p.m. You can learn more about the dogs and see photos here. The address is…
The Beverly Elementary School PTA is sponsoring a holiday market from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. The school is located at 5221 168th St. S.W. in Lynnwood. The event will feature a Children’s Makers Market, with Beverly Elementary student entrepreneurs setting up their own booths and selling handmade items. Some of the…
Sno-Isle Genealogical Society is offering researchers another opportunity to get help with their “brick wall” problems on Saturday, Nov. 18, at the society’s research library, 19827 Poplar Way, Heritage Park, Lynnwood. To make a reservation, call 425-775-6267 to leave a message. Your call will be returned later to confirm your appointment. Margaret Summitt is an…
Election Day is over and Edmonds Civic Roundtable has invited Mike Rosen, the anticipated winner of the mayoral race, to speak at its Thursday, Nov. 16 meeting. Bring your questions. The meeting will run from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Edmonds Waterfront Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. To register, click here. There is no fee for…
UW Bothell and Cascadia College will be hosting their annual Crow Watch from 4-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the North Creek Events Center (18225 Campus Way Northeast, Bothell), according to a news release. This free event features birdwatching as well as talks from faculty crow experts, the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, local…
Updated with correct date. Dave McCoy — a guide, outfitter owner, photographer, conservationist and FFI-certified casting instructor — will be speaking on water safety during the Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds next meeting Tuesday, Nov. 14 at Lake Ballinger Center, 23000 Lakeview Dr., Mountlake Terrace. Those who fly fish or anyone who spends time on…
Edmonds School District youth are invited to a free discovery night with Girl Scouts at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15. Bring a friend and enjoy games and treats while meeting new friends. Adults will have a chance to ask questions and meet other families as new troops are being formed. The location is the New…
Edmonds-based VFW Post 8870 will be hosting a 1 p.m. ceremony on Veterans Day — Saturday, Nov. 11 — at the Edmonds Veterans Plaza to dedicate newly inscribed concrete benches to honor the late Jim Traner and Post member Ron Clyborne. Both men were instrumental in fundraising efforts for the Edmonds Veterans Plaza, which was…
The Holy Rosary Edmonds Holiday Fair sponsored by the Women’s Association is set for Nov. 10-12 at the church’s pastoral center, 630 7th Ave. N., Edmonds. All are invited to browse new and gently used treasures featuring Christmas decorations, household goods, handcrafted items, collectables, jewelry, games, toys and more. Homemade pies and baked goods will…
The sixth annual Edmonds International Women’s Day is set for March 8, 2024 with a two-part celebration. On Friday, March 8, there will be a Ladies Who Brunch event at the Edmonds Waterfront Center from 11:10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and a group outing to the Seattle Kraken’s Women In Hockey Night at Climate Pledge…
More than 200 people attended Friday night’s Dia de Los Muertos celebration at the Edmonds Waterfront Center, which was a sponsor and co-host with the Lynnwood-based Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI). “We continue our commitment to becoming a multicultural, multigenerational community hub where everyone is welcome,” said Waterfront Center President and CEO Daniel Johnson. Marisol…
The ninth season of the Edmonds Holiday Market kicked off at 10 a.m. Saturday morning amid squalls and thundershowers, but the inclement weather did nothing to stop market fans from showing up and checking out the scores of stalls offering everything from produce to food to holiday gift items. By 11 a.m. the rain had…
How do we reconcile our love of outdoor adventure with the inevitability of loss in high-risk sports? Author and professional climber Graham Zimmerman will talk about this during the latest Edmonds Waterfront Center author and speaker series event, set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 Still in his 30s, Zimmerman has made first ascents from…
Vendor registrations are now being accepted for the Mountlake Terrace High School Holiday Bazaar, sponsored by the MTHS Boosters Saturday, Dec. 2. Set up is at 7:30 a.m. and the bazaar is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors are asked to complete the electronic form to specify their needs: 2023 Holiday Bazaar Request Form. Make…
