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28th annual Powwow in full swing at Edmonds Community College

28th annual Powwow in full swing at Edmonds Community College

A large and enthusiastic crowd greeted dancers at the 28th annual Powwow Friday at Edmonds Community College. The college’s Native American Student Association is hosting the free event, which brings together students, families, and communities to celebrate American Indian singing, drumming, dancing, and arts and crafts in Seaview Gym on campus. Dance and drum ceremonies continue on Saturday... »

Homeless pets to receive second chance at Northpointe Animal Hospital’s adoption event

Homeless pets to receive second chance at Northpointe Animal Hospital’s adoption event

Northpointe Animal Hospital is teaming up with Second Chance Rescue and other local shelters and rescue groups, including PAWS and Seattle Humane Society, to offer homeless pets a new leash on life at the third Annual Wags & Whiskers event on Sunday, May 19 at the corner of Alderwood Mall Parkway and 164th Street. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend this adoption event and block par... »

Lynnwood Lego Club to build on Thursday

The Lynnwood Library Lego Club meets at 4 p.m., Thursday, April 25 at the Lynnwood Library. The program is for children ages 5 and older and their families. Build your own creations with LEGO.Every month will have a different theme to spark children’s creative ideas. Projects will be on display for one week following the program. »

Reminder: Clothes For Kids Bowl-A-Thon will be April 17 at Lynnwood Bowl & Skate

Reminder: Clothes For Kids Bowl-A-Thon will be April 17 at Lynnwood Bowl & Skate

Clothes For Kids along with the Lynnwood Chamber present the first combined Bowl-A-Thon on April 17. The event will be from 5-7 p.m. at the Lynnwood Bowl & Skate. All funds raised will directly benefit Clothes For Kids and help to provide wardrobes for more than 4,500 low-income students this school year. Tickets are $25 per person or $100 per team. Bowlers will receive a t-shirt and two games... »

Lynnwood Bowl & Skate hosting world record caricature drawing attempt in fundraiser for military families

Lynnwood Bowl & Skate hosting world record caricature drawing attempt in fundraiser for military families

                      By David Pan Artist Steve Hartley currently holds the unofficial record for drawing the most caricatures in one hour. He drew 129 caricatures in 2008 to better his previous record of 119, which he established two years earlier. Hartley is stretching his fingers and arm in preparation for another potential record-setting a... »

‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ coming to Black Box Theatre on May 16-18

The Edmonds Community College Music Department and the Black Box Theatre presents Charles Schulz’s “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” 7:30 p.m. May 16-18, and 2 p.m. May 17-18, in the college’s Black Box Theatre. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for students, youth (17 and under), and seniors (65-plus). Spend an evening with Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Schroeder, Sally and, of course... »

Spring Spectacular: All About Frogs program on April 3 at Lynnwood Library

Spring Spectacular: All About Frogs program on April 3 at Lynnwood Library

Hop into the Lynnwood Library to learn about your favorite amphibian friend, the frog, at 2:30 p.m., April 3 in the large meeting room. Thay Cueter (a.k.a. Frog Lady) will share fun facts and show 10 different species of live frogs. The free program is for children ages 6-11 and caregivers. »

Lego Club meets Thursday at Lynnwood Library

Lego Club meets Thursday at Lynnwood Library

The Lynnwood Library Lego Club will gather from 4-5 p.m., March 28 in the library’s large meeting room. Build your own creations with Legos. Every month there will be a different theme to spark your creative ideas. Projects will be on display for one week following the program. Families are welcome. »

Volunteers needed for Park Service Day

Volunteers needed for Park Service Day

The city is looking for volunteers for Park Service Day on April 13 at Lynndale Park. Check in will be at 9:30 a.m., rain or shine. The event is for individuals, families and groups. Participants should bring gloves and work boots and be prepared to get dirt. Please RSVP to Community Outreach Specialist at 425-670-5023 or by email at jmoore@ci.lynnwood.wa.us. For more information on volunteer oppo... »

Reminder: Father-daughter dance set for Feb. 23

The Lynnwood Recreation Center hosts its annual Father Daughter Dance on Feb. 23. Dance the night away with your daughter and capture this magic moment for you both. Dancing, refreshments and picture opportunities are all a part of this evening of magic. Advance registration is highly recommended. Parent and child register separately. Grandfathers or other important male figures are welcome to esc... »

Clothes For Kids presents Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser

Clothes For Kids presents Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser

Clothes For Kids along with the Lynnwood Chamber present the first combined Bowl-A-Thon on April 17. The event will be from 5-7 p.m. at the Lynnwood Bowl & Skate. All funds raised will directly benefit Clothes For Kids and help to provide wardrobes for more than 4,500 low-income students this school year. Tickets are $25 per person or $100 per team. Bowlers will receive a t-shirt and two games... »

Library presents winter science extravaganza

Get ready to be dazzled. The Lynnwood Library presents a fire and ice winter science extravaganza. You’ll be amazed by foggy dry ice storms and gravity-defying beach balls to a Mad Science burp-flavored potion. Expect the unexpected. The program is children and families and will be at 2 p.m, Jan. 3 at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W.   »

Lynnwood Library hosts pair of children’s programs

Parents who want to get out of the house and have some fun with their children should check out a pair of programs at the Lynnwood Library this week. Children are invited to hear songs and stories about frogs, whales and giants and to make their own foolish frog puppets at 2 p.m., Wednesday (Dec. 26). The Foolish Frog and Other Story Songs program is for children ages 6-11. The Lynnwood Library al... »

Pool finished at new rec center, grand opening next month

Pool finished at new rec center, grand opening next month

We’re getting our first look at the pool at the new Lynnwood Recreation Center. The pool has several areas for different activities. The beach swim has a shallow water playground for families with small children. The recreation swim area has two water slides, a river with current and a family hot tub. The open swim section has a recreation pool with slides, lap pool with diving board and basketbal... »

Holiday Fun Fair to benefit Clothes For Kids

Holiday Fun Fair to benefit Clothes For Kids

The first annual Winter Fun Fair is happening this Saturday to benefit the Lynnwood-based non-profit Clothes for Kids. It will take place at Beverly Elementary School (5521 168th Street SW) from 1o a.m. – 3 p.m. Twenty vendors will be there to promote their businesses with free kid’s activities, live entertainment and fun door prizes. Kids can have their photo taken with Santa for free from ... »

Performing pigs kick-off Lynnwood’s WonderStage series tomorrow

Performing pigs kick-off Lynnwood’s WonderStage series tomorrow

Here’s a great idea for keeping your kids entertained this summer. Once again this year, Lynnwood will be offering free shows at the Lynndale Park Amphitheater (18927 72nd Ave. W.) WonderStage shows are geared for children ages 5-10 years old. Each show begins at noon. June 30 – Valentine’s Performing Pigs July 7 – Thistle Theatre – Puppet show, “Auntie Lena’s African Stories” July 14 – Scho... »

Snohomish County urges kids to take swim lessons

Snohomish County urges kids to take swim lessons

Snohomish County Parks recently collected random data on the swimming ability of children from four Snohomish County school districts — Edmonds, Everett, Mukilteo and Snohomish school districts. What they found is somewhat surprising. Over 70 percent of 5th graders tested could not demonstrate minimum swimming ability to enter water deeper than chest level. In other words, less than 30 perce... »

Get Movin’ this summer in Lynnwood

Get Movin’ this summer in Lynnwood

Do you want to keep your kids active when they’re out of school this summer?  Better get movin’. The 7th annual Get Movin’ program will kick-off June 5 at Alderwood Mall. The idea is simple — keep families healthy by staying active. Step 1: Be physically active 30 minutes a day at least five days a week, all summer long.| Step 2. Keep Track – stay on track and mark your pro... »