A free fitness class is offered from 6-7 p.m. every Thursday at the Verdant Community Wellness Center, 4710 196th St. S.W., Lynnwood. The class combines the elements of dance choreography…
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Reminder: Join Washington State Parks for First Day Hikes Jan. 1
Ring in the New Year with Washington State Parks and First Day Hikes. Ranger- and staff-led hikes are offered at 40-plus parks on New Year’s Day. When you are done,…
Verdant Health offering free Zumba fitness class every Monday in Lynnwood
The Verdant Health Commission is offering a free women’s Zumba fitness class from 6:30-7:30 p.m. every Monday at the Verdant Community Wellness Center. The next class is Jan. 6. No…
Girls on the Run Snohomish County seeking applicants for new youth advisory board
Girls on the Run Snohomish County has launched a youth advisory board aimed at helping guide the nonprofit’s work in ways that better serve young people in the community —…
Washington named America’s most bike-friendly state
There is no state more supportive of people who travel by bike than Washington, according to one of the nation’s largest bicycle advocacy organizations. Washington leads U.S. states in fostering…
Reminder: 37th annual Turkey Trot to benefit Edmonds Food Bank Nov. 30
Sound Steppers will host their 37th annual Turkey Trot on Saturday, Nov. 30, benefiting the Edmonds Food Bank. Each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the Sound Steppers walking club…
Longtime bike-to-school advocate Peter Hallson receives Cascade Bicycle Club’s Doug Walker award
Edmonds bicycle advocate Peter Hallson was honored this month with the Cascade Bicycle Club’s 2024 Doug Walker Award in recognition of his more than 25 years tirelessly working to advocate…
Next Walk with a Latina Doc Nov. 9 at Meadowdale Middle School
The Verdant Health Commission, in partnership with the Latino Educational Training Institute, is sponsoring Walk with a Latina Doc — a free program offering a unique walking and learning experience…
Have your cake and work out too: Ribbon cutting for Planet Fitness Edmonds Oct. 25
Planet Fitness will celebrate the grand opening of its Edmonds club with an open house, ribbon cutting and cake on Friday, Oct. 25. The location is 22515 Highway 99 in the…
Next Walk with a Latina Doc Oct. 19 at Meadowdale Middle School
The Verdant Health Commission, in partnership with the Latino Educational Training Institute, is sponsoring Walk with a Latina Doc — a free program offering a unique walking and learning experience…
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Walk with a Latina Doc breaks down health care barriers
At 9 a.m. sharp on Saturday, Dr. Alina Urriola stood by Lynnwood’s Meadowdale Middle School wearing a tracksuit, neon sneakers and a broad smile. Together with Verdant Health Commission and…
South County Walks starts July 8 in Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace
This summer, the Verdant Health Commission is teaming up with local cities to coordinate volunteer-led community walks for individuals and families in South Snohomish County. The cities of Edmonds, Lynnwood…
Sponsor spotlight: Meet Shannon Foran of Foran Fitness
Shannon Foran is a certified group fitness health instructor and has been teaching health and fitness classes since 2014. She also was a NCAA track athlete in college so she…
Welcome to new advertising sponsor Foran Fitness
Shannon Foran has been an athlete and dancer all of her life. She was an NCAA athlete and is ACE certified in Group Fitness. She’s been teaching Zumba, dance cardio…
Students jump-start school day through Move 60! program
Four days a week, Edmonds School District students get their bodies moving through a before- or after- school 60-minute exercise program, Move 60! The program seeks to increase opportunities for…
Turkey Trot generates donations for Edmonds Food Bank
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…
Sno-Park permits now on sale
Washington Sno-Park permits are now on sale. The State Parks Winter Recreation Program manages over 130 recreation sites, or Sno-Parks, across the state for recreators to enjoy during the winter…
Homage launching Engage Mind and Body campaign Sept. 2
Homage Senior Services will be launching its Engage Mind & Body campaign with an in-person kickoff on Sept. 2 in Lynnwood. Engage Mind & Body is Lynnwood-based Homage’s biggest fundraising…
Travel: Kids biking in campgrounds? Follow these tips from Washington State Parks
Gone are the days where packs of kids ride bikes down urban and suburban streets until dark, a treasured memory from many Boomer, Gen X and early Millennial childhoods. But…
Yost Pool gearing up for summer swim season
Thanks to a partnership between Cascade Swim Club and the City of Edmonds, the only thing that closed at Yost Pool this winter was a large tree that fell in…
Reminder: Take a morning ride with city staff May 19 to celebrate Bike to Work Day
The City of Edmonds is inviting the public to celebrate national Bike to Work Day Friday, May 19 with a morning bike ride that includes Mayor Mike Nelson, members of…
First Edmonds Bike to School Day draws a crowd
More than 200 students, parents and teachers from Sherwood Elementary School joined city and school district officials for the first ever Bike to School Day event, organized by the City…
Girls on the Run seeking volunteer coaches for spring 2023 season
Girls on the Run (GOTR) of Snohomish County is looking for coaches for their spring 2023 season, and also has opportunities for those who want to bring the program to…
Sponsor spotlight: The Downtown Edmonds 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
If we know anything about our holiday gifting goals, we know they’re two-fold: purchasing presents needs to be easy, and it needs to feel good. Thankfully, we live in Edmonds,…
Washington CeaseFire sponsoring 5K run/walk at Green Lake Oct. 2
Washington CeaseFire is sponsoring a 5k run/walk this Sunday, Oct. 2 at Green Lake Park in Seattle. “We expect up to 150 people to walk or run in the event,…