Reminder: American Legion, VFW posts collecting food, personal hygiene Items for veterans April 19
Edmonds American Legion Post 66 and VFW Post 8870 will be in downtown Edmonds Saturday, April 19 to collect donations of food and personal hygiene items for veterans in need….
Lynnwood Heroes’ Cafe honors Edmonds American Legion Post 66
At its monthly meeting Tuesday, Feb. 25, Lynnwood Heroes’ Cafe Executive Director Gary Walderman honored Edmonds American Legion Post 66 for their financial contributions in 2024. A plaque was presented to…
Lynnwood Northwest Veterans Museum receives donation from Edmonds American Legion Post 66
The Northwest Veterans Museum in Lynnwood recently received a donation of $1,000 from Edmonds American Legion Post 66 to help the museum continue its mission of informing and educating the…
Donate golf equipment and benefit disabled veterans
A reminder that donations of golf equipment are being accepted at Edmonds’ Reliable Floor Coverings for use by disabled military veterans at American Lake Golf Course and Veterans Hospital in…
Operation Art to Heal Paint event at Mountlake Terrace Library Feb. 27
Operation Art to Heal is having a painting event for veterans at the Mountlake Terrace Library from 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27. As part of the nonprofit Pacific Northwest Veteran…
VFW Post 8870 offering James Traner Freedom and Memorial Scholarships
VFW Post 8870 has opened applications for the James Traner Freedom & Memorial Scholarship to graduating high school seniors. To qualify, students must have at least one sibling, parent or…
New phone number for American Legion Post 66, VFW Post 8870
American Legion Post 66 and VFW Post 8870, both in Edmonds, have announced that they have a new phone number. Both posts can be reached at 833-924-4636. Callers can leave…
Edmonds American Legion Post 66 moves to new meeting location
A chapter in the 100-year history of Frank Freeze American Legion Post 66 in Edmonds was closed Dec. 31, 2024, when the post (and its long-time fellow tenant Edmonds VFW…
American Legion and VFW posts donate toys to Edmonds Food Bank, United Methodist Church
Edmonds American Legion Post 66 and VFW Post 8870 helped make Christmas a bit merrier recently with their donations of hundreds of toys and boxes of food to the Edmonds…
Memorial vigil will honor unhoused people who lost their lives
The Snohomish County Veterans Homelessness Committee is hosting this year’s homeless memorial vigil Friday, Dec. 20. The vigil will honor those who lost their lives while experiencing homelessness with an…
‘Heroes Among Us’ honored during Veterans Day event at Lynnwood Event Center
More than 200 people gathered at the Lynnwood Event Center Monday for the Heroes Among Us luncheon honoring the area’s veterans. City and county leaders shared their in showing appreciation…
Veterans Day 2024: Edmonds gathers to honor and remember those who served
An estimated 75 people gathered on a blustery November afternoon to pause, remember and honor those who served in the U.S. armed forces Dan Mullene, commander of American Legion Post…
Monday: Edmonds American Legion and VFW Posts hosting Veterans Day event at Veterans Plaza
American Legion Post 66 and VFW Post 8870, both in Edmonds, will host a ceremony to honor veterans at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11 at the Edmonds Veterans Plaza. On…
State ferries to honor veterans with whistle tribute, flying of U.S. military service flags
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, all operating Washington State Ferries vessels will sound their whistles at 11:11 a.m. in tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the people who have…
Veterans Day open house at the Northwest Veteran Museum in Lynnwood
The Northwest Veterans Museum, (NWVM) located in Heritage Park, 19921 Poplar Way in Lynnwood, is hosting a Veterans Day Open House from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 11. The…
Sponsor spotlight: 2nd annual Heroes Among Us Veterans Day Tribute in Lynnwood Nov. 11
The District is gearing up to host its second annual “Heroes Among Us” Veterans Day luncheon and service fair on Monday, Nov.11 at the Lynnwood Event Center. Presented by The…
VFW Post 8870 announces student essay contest
Edmonds-based VFW Post 8870 has announced the details regarding its annual student essay contest, which is open for all students in grades 3-12 — those in both public and private…
Sponsor spotlight: ‘Heroes Among Us’ Veterans Day luncheon, service fair Nov. 11 at Lynnwood Event Center
The District is gearing up to host its second annual “Heroes Among Us” Veterans Day luncheon and service fair on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 at the Lynnwood Event Center. Presented…
Sponsor spotlight: ‘Heroes Among Us’ Veterans Day lunch, service fair at Lynnwood Event Center Nov. 11
The District is gearing up to host its second annual “Heroes Among Us” Veterans Day luncheon and service fair on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 at the Lynnwood Event Center. Presented…
Michael Reagan to speak at Veteran Art Exhibit in Lynnwood July 25
The Pacific Northwest Veteran Assistance Program/Operation Paint to Heal is hosting a Veteran Art Exhibit featuring artist Jake Powell from 3-7 p.m. Thursday, July 25 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215…
Edmonds American Legion Post 66 announces winner of Gary Sinise drawing
During its July 4th community picnic, Edmonds American Legion Post 66 selected Steve Pennington, Sr. as the winner of a drawing for a framed original art piece of actor Gary…
Reminder: American Legion Post 66 collecting food donations for veterans in need July 20
Edmonds American Legion Post 66 will hold a dropoff event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20 to accept donations of food to assist local veterans. Community members…
Edmonds American Legion Post 66 to celebrate 100th anniversary with July 4th community picnic
As a part of the celebration of its 100-year anniversary, Edmonds American Legion Post 66 will hold a community picnic at its post hall on Thursday, July 4 after the…
Gold Star Families honored during Edmonds Veterans Plaza ceremony
Local veterans and community members gathered at Edmonds Veterans Plaza Monday afternoon for a short Memorial Day ceremony that included the unveiling of a new bench honoring Gold Star Families. …
‘Words alone cannot repay the debt we owe’: Edmonds honors the fallen
An estimated 300 attendees gathered Monday morning at the Edmonds Memorial Cemetery to pause, remember and honor the members of the U.S. armed forces who fell while defending their nation…