Beginning drummer class starts Saturday at Edmonds’ Fabric of Life

Fabric of Life Fair Trade Boutique is presenting a Beginner Drumming class with Bill Matthews of Conga Joy/Fremont Drums on four consecutive Saturdays, starting this Saturday, June 4 from 10-11 a.m. Cost is $60 and drums are provided. Space is limited. Register by calling 425-563-3925. Fabric of Life Boutique is located at 523 Main St.,…

‘Give Hyperlocal:’ 500 toys needed for Holly House, serving Edmonds kids

Each year, non-profit organization Holly House provides gifts for children in need in Edmonds and Lynnwood. This year, Holly House is short about 500 toys for 7-11 year olds. You can help by dropping drop off an unwrapped present at the Fabric of Life Fair Trade Boutique, 523 Main St., by next Wednesday, Dec. 22….

Edmonds’ Fabric of Life helps those in need

The Fabric of Life store at 523 Main St. is the focus of Wayne Purser’s latest 365 Things to Do in Edmonds video. Many of us remember founder Carol Schillios’ stay on the roof of the store one year ago, to raise money for the Schillios Development Foundation. It’s a great place to shop for…

Fabric of Life in Edmonds seeking volunteers

The Fabric of Life Boutique at 523 Main St. in Edmonds is run by volunteers so all proceeds can go to support women and their families in developing countries and right here in our own community. The boutique is now accepting new volunteers who want to give back our global community. To learn more, contact…

‘Life in Zimbabwe’ at Fabric of Life in Edmonds Wednesday

“The Reality of Life in Zimbabwe” —  its people, its struggles and its future — is the topic of a cultural presentation at the Fabric of Life Boutique, 523 Main St., in Edmonds from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday. The speaker is Maud Matenda, a development specialist who has formed savings and credit associations throughout both urban…

Tonight: Free yoga, music and murals at Edmonds Art Walk

Tonight’s Edmonds Art Walk features a new twist, literally: a free yoga class at the Fabric of Life store. The Art Walk runs from 5-8 p.m. and the yoga class — offered by Twist Yoga — is from 7-8:30 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing evening of yoga for all levels with Swedish Yoga Master Tollak Olestad,…

Back-to-school drives for Edmonds kids in need: How you can help

As students prepare to go back to school this fall, it’s an unfortunate fact that some Edmonds families can’t afford new school supplies, food or clothing for their children. Here are four local projects that could use your support: – Clothes for Kids has an immediate, urgent need for community volunteers to assist in running its boutique shop located…

Donate to school supply drive benefiting Edmonds families in need

Starting Saturday, Aug. 14 – Saturday, Sept. 4, you can help the Fabric of Life Foundation collect school supplies and backpacks for over 600 needy students in Edmonds and Lynnwood whose parents can’t afford what is needed for school. Just bring the following school supplies to the Fabric of Life store at 523 Main Street…

Shop local: Edmonds merchants share gift-giving ideas

  When it comes to variety, you can’t beat Edmonds for an incredible selection of gift ideas for the holidays. Whether your list includes the avid gardener, art aficionado, book lover, fitness enthusiast or that special tot eagerly awaiting St. Nick, you can find something for virtually everyone in our town, which, by the way,…

Schillios touched by public’s response to her rooftop adventure

To the cheers of her supporters, Carol Schillios got an Edmonds Fire Department ladder truck escort off the roof of her Fabric of Life store Saturday afternoon. After she was on firm ground, Schillios joined the crowd in dancing to the beat of African drums, as Main Street was blocked off for a short time…

Support Carol on the roof!

I’d heard about Carol Schillios through an earlier news report, but was thrilled to see her featured on KING-TV’s Evening Magazine last night. Carol is the Edmonds woman who is living in a tent on the roof of her Fabric of Life store at 5th and Main Street downtown. Her goal is to raise $1…