Launching their first in-store presence, Dawg Outfitters will have their one-of-a-kind UW hoodies available at Rogue in downtown Edmonds beginning Saturday, Feb. 25 — and families can register their child to read with a therapy dog that same day. Dawg Outfitters was founded by University of Washington senior and Edmonds-Woodway High School graduate Madeline Oliver….
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Tips for keeping kids safe
Following several recent child abduction attempts in Bothell, I was asked to give parents some guidance for talking to their children about safety. I am a child safety expert with over 35 years of experience teaching these skills. I was the Crime Prevention Officer for the Lynnwood Police Department for 20 years, and am the…
Applications now being accepted for the Working Families Tax Credit
The Washington State Department of Revenue has begun accepting applications for the Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC). Up to 400,00 eligible Washington workers and their families may receive money back this year. The new program returns a portion of sales tax paid each year and is modeled after the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)…
Reminder: Jingle Bell Breakfast and Craft Fair Dec. 3 at Lynnwood Convention Center
The Lynnwood Convention Center is ringing in the holiday spirit with its first annual Jingle Bell Breakfast and Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 3. This festive event will kick off the month of December with a delicious breakfast, merry musical performances, fun craft activities for kids and a holiday craft fair featuring goods from over…
Reminder: All ages invited to learn about bird-friendly gardening Oct. 1-2
Edmonds Floretum Garden Club and Kruckeberg Botanic Garden in Shoreline are offering a new fall youth and family event Oct. 1-2, and this time it’s all about birds. Learn how the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden cares for its feathered friends and ways you can make your home and garden bird-friendly this winter. This event features fun…
Doing genealogy research? Sno-Isle Genealogical Society can help
Have you been away from researching your family history or maybe just now have time to do this? Sno-Isle Genealogical Society (SIGS) is here to help with this important and fun research. Free in- person as well as Zoom sessions are now being offered. There is a Monday morning workshop on Zoom, an evening Zoom…
Free South County Fire kids camps Aug. 18 in Edmonds, Lynnwood
South County Fire is hosting two free Kids Fire Camps on Aug. 18 with fun safety activities for the whole family: – Edmonds Fire Camp, 1-2 p.m., downtown fire station 17, 275 6th Ave. N. – Lynnwood Fire Camp, 6-7 p.m., Lynndale Park, 18927 72nd Ave. W. (before Sandlot Cinemas in the Park). Kids can…
Youth Day planned for Ballinger Park July 16
Youth Day at Lake Ballinger is family-friendly environmental event scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 16, at Ballinger Park, 23000 Lakeview Dr., in Mountlake Terrace. Learn how to help protect the streams and lakes around you – as well as the people, plants and animals that enjoy them. Designed for ages pre-K through…
Outdoor free movies scheduled at four Edmonds parks, starting July 15
The Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department is offering free movie nights on Friday evenings this summer. Movies will begin at approximately 15 minutes before sunset. Friday, July 15 – Encanto at the Frances Anderson Center Friday, July 22 – The Mighty Ducks at Seaview Park Friday, July 29 – Luca at Hickman Park Friday, Aug….
Where’s Waldo scavenger hunt returns to Edmonds Bookshop July 5-25
The Edmonds Bookshop is bringing the Where’s Waldo scavenger hunt back to downtown Edmonds during the month of July. From July 5-25, scavenger-hunters can pick up a passport at any participating business or organization, get it stamped after finding the Waldo figure “hiding” at each location, then present the passport to Edmonds Bookshop to collect…
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Summer reading with Sno-Isle Libraries begins June 20
Summer reading at Sno-Isle Libraries — an annual event for all children and teens — begins June 20 and continues through Sept. 11. After reading or being read to for 10 hours, each participant receives a free book provided through the generous support of the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation and Friends of the Library groups. The…
Sound Transit asks public to weigh in on proposed free youth fares
Sound Transit is asking for public feedback on a proposed policy change to implement free fares for passengers age 18 and younger. The Sound Transit Board is expected in July to consider a proposal to make fares free for youth. The change would be implemented by Sept. 1, 2022, before the start of the school…
Family art workshop at Edmonds’ Cascadia Art Museum June 4
A family art workshop exploring the works of Pacific Northwest artist Howard Duell is scheduled for noon-1 p.m. and 1-2 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at Cascadia Art Museum in Edmonds. The workshop is being presented by Cascadia Team Ambassadors, a group of six high school students who volunteer at the Cascadia Art Museum. Howard Duell’s works, showcased…
USDA: Keeping infants safe in midst of formula shortages
There are few things that worry a parent more than their children’s health and safety. The ongoing infant formula shortage due to supply chain issues, which worsened due to a major formula recall in February, has left many caregivers feeling concerned and anxious about their options for safely feeding their infants, the USDA Food and Nutrition…
Girl Scouts sponsoring carnival at Alderwood Boys and Girls Club April 24
Girl Scouts of the Edmonds School District invite families to drop by their carnival on Sunday, April 24 at the Aderwood Boys and Girls Club, 19719 24th Ave. W., Lynnwood, from 1-3 p.m. The event will feature games, prizes, face painting and popcorn. Learn and see what Girl Scouts are all about; including information on the…
St. Alban’s sponsoring community Easter egg hunt April 16
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Edmonds will hold a community Easter egg hunt at the church on Saturday, April 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. The event will be accessible for kids of all ages, abilities and physical modalities, the church said. Bags will be provided for those collecting the plastic eggs containing tasty Easter…
Parent Leadership Training Institute open for registration
Parents and their children are invited to learn leadership skills that can be put to use in their school and their community. Offered in conjunction with Everett Community College, the Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) is a free, virtual, 12-week courses that teach civic and community leadership in a supportive group environment. Parents receive five free…
‘Baby Buck’ from Edmonds-based Buck Academy earns blue ribbon
Baby Buck, by Dustin and Febyolla Goss of Edmonds-based Buck Academy, received a blue ribbon from Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, the trade magazine for homeschool educators. It was named the most favorite book for preschoolers in the year 2021. The authors have written and illustrated a variety of children’s books on the subject of money, — how to spend…
Verdant features classes for families, teens in October
In October,the Verdant Health Commission is offering an array of classes that include two focused on supporting families and teens and a grief and loss support group. These virtual classes require pre-registration. Learn more or pre-register for classes by visiting Verdant’s website at verdanthealth.org. Virtual – Sports Nutrition for the Teen Athlete With the return…
Downtown Edmonds businesses sponsoring Spacewalk event for families starting Sept. 19
Downtown businesses are hosting a scavenger hunt for school-age children and their families to encourage safe fun while supporting local. Starting this Saturday, September 19, 2020 NASA Space Facts will be displayed in the storefronts of participating businesses. To accommodate COVID-19 concerns, the hunt can be entirely contactless. Participants will print Spacewalk Passports at home and…
Cline Jewelers presents Fun with Gems: Games and activities for kids during quarantine
Are your kids, grandkids, nieces or nephews in need of some entertainment at home? Then check out these fun grade-specific, gem-related activity packets from Cline Jewelers and Roger Dery Gem Design. Download HERE:https://bit.ly/2wV6bji According to the Cline Jewelers website, Roger Dery’s holistic and ethical practices are backed up by 36 trips to Africa, visits to…
Books for kids, little to big
Publisher’s note: In these days of social distancing, many parents may be looking for ways to keep their kids engaged at home. Edmonds resident and retired teacher Barbara Chase offered to share her own list of reading recommendations for children of all ages. Ever since I started teaching many moons ago, I noticed that schools seemed…
Edmonds-based Frog Lady (and her frog) participating in annual GroundFrog Day celebration Feb. 1
This Saturday, Feb. 1, the City of Snohomish will again be hosting GroundFrog Day, and the 15th anniversary of Edmonds’ own Snohomish Slew making his Spring Frognostication. You can join the celebration at 12:30 p.m. in downtown Snohomish, at 1st Street and Avenue A. Escorting Snohomish Slew is Edmonds Frog Lady Thayer Cueter, who will be on…
City of Edmonds offering Fall Discovery day camps on non-school days
Registration is now open for City of Edmonds Fall Discovery day camps for ages 6-12 on two upcoming non-school days — Oct. 18 and Nov. 27. The first, on Friday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. is Owls of Edmonds. Get to know owls and their unique adaptations such as binocular vision, silent flight, and asymmetrical ears. Learn…
Reminder: Edmonds Library Family Storytime in the Park continues July 23
The Edmonds Library continues its family storytime at Edmonds parks at 11 a.m. Tuesdays in July. The remaining dates and places are: July 23 Mathay-Ballinger Park, 24100 78th Pl. W July 30 Edmonds City Park, 3rd Avenue South and Howell Way. Funny stories, action songs and creative activities will make you giggle and move while getting…