Event Alert

Reminder: Northwest Veterans Museum open Veterans Day

In honor of Veterans Day, the Northwest Veterans Museum (NWVM) will be open on Monday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Veterans and their families are invited to the museum to be recognized for the service and sacrifices they have made for their country. Admission to the museum is free, but donations are…

Monday: Veterans Day ceremony in Lynnwood

The City of Lynnwood and VFW Post 1040 of Lynnwood will be holding a Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. inside Veterans Park, located just south of the Lynnwood Library on 44th Avenue West. The event will include performances by the Northwest Junior Pipe Band.  

Sounder trains to run for Sunday Sounders FC match

Sports fans can skip traffic coming into Seattle on Sunday by riding Sound Transit’s Sounder event trains for the MLS Cup Final Sounders FC vs. Toronto FC 12 p.m. match. Inbound Sounder trains will depart from Edmonds at 9:51  a.m. and 10:11 a.m. Return trains depart King Street Station 60 minutes after the game. Both…

Reminder: Tickets on sale for Nov. 9 Washington Kids in Transition fundraiser

Tickets are now on sale for Out of Jeopardy 2019: Silent Auction + Trivia Night, to support Washington Kids in Transition, which provides after-school bags of food to homeless students in the Edmonds School District. The event starts at 6 p.m.  Saturday, Nov. 9  at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Lynnwood. Cost is $50/individual ticket or…

Reminder: Community Transit to host on-site job fair Oct. 30

Community Transit is hosting a job fair at its Everett administrative building Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 3-6 p.m. The public is invited to learn about positions that will support bus service expansion in Snohomish County. The transit agency plans to hire 100 bus driver trainees by the end of 2020 to accommodate expansion of service…

Lynnwood Lifestyles: Halloween carnival, cosplay, create with iPad

Halloween Carnival Sunday, Oct. 27, 2-5 p.m. It’s a Halloween Carnival, and you know what that means: costumes and games. Taking place between 2 and 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, the carnival is meant for Pack 64 families―a Cub Scout pack revolving around children’s activities and outdoorsy adventure. They go fishing, practice archery, learn…

Lynnwood Kiwanis Foundation to host Fall Festival Nov. 2

The Lynnwood Kiwanis Foundation is hosting its Fall Festival Saturday, Nov. 2, at Trinity Lutheran Church. The event will take place from 6-10 p.m. Community members are invited to enjoy a night of a food, fun and games, including a chili cook off, silent auction and a raffle. Music will be provided by the Mountlake…

League of Women Voters to host voter information event Nov. 2

Before voters head to the polls for the Nov. 5 general election, the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County and Sno-Isle Libraries are partnering to help voters make informed decisions. “Making Your Vote Count – A Celebration of Voting!” will offer tips for making an informed choice, the steps to complete voter ballot and…

YWCA to celebrate community center one-year anniversary Oct. 23

YWCA is hosting an Open House for Aunt Bette’s Community Center at Somerset Village on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 4-6 p.m. to commemorate the Center’s first year. Aunt Bette’s Community Center was opened in 2017 in honor of Elizabeth Ruth Wallace – also known as “Aunt Bette” – who believed that all young people deserve…

Community Transit to host Swift Orange Line open house Oct. 24

Community Transit is holding an open house Thursday, Oct. 24 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. so citizens can alearn more about the upcoming Swift Orange Line and ask questions. The open house will be held in the Lynnwood Library, located at 19200 44th Ave. W. Community Transit will expand Swift Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service in Snohomish…

Lynnwood residents invited to attend Coffee with a Cop Oct. 24

Officers from the Lynnwood Police Department and community members are invited to come together to discuss local issues, build relationships and drink coffee on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Lynnwood Crossroads Starbucks Coffee with a Cop gives community members a chance to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work in…

Sounder trains to run for Saturday Sounders FC match

Sound Transit’s Sounder event trains will run to the Sounders FC vs. FC Dallas 12:30 p.m. match this Saturday, Oct. 19. Inbound Sounder trains will depart Edmonds at 10:11 a.m. Return trains depart King Street Station 35 minutes after the game. Both trains will serve all stops along the routes. A complete schedule of Sounder service…

Help for Seniors forum at Lynnwood Library Oct. 24

A free Help for Seniors forum is set for 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. This seminar is aimed at helping seniors and their adult family members address aging-related legal, health care and housing questions. Those presenting include: – an elder law attorney who will discuss ways to…

Reminder: Lynnwood Arts Commission to host State of the Arts event Oct. 17

The Lynnwood Arts Commission is inviting community members to attend the Lynnwood’s State of the Arts on Oct. 17. The event will take place at Verdant Health Commission from 6-8 p.m. Learn more about current and future artists’ opportunities and art projects. Also meet with other artists and creative minds. Community programs coordinator Fred Wong…

Destinations Lynnwood to host fall arts and crafts sale Nov. 16

Community members are invited to attend a fall arts and crafts sale hosted at Destinations Lynnwood Saturday, Nov. 16. The event will take place from noon-4 .m. Proceeds from the craft sale will go to the Destinations Lynnwood Food Pantry. The event is open to the public and will be an opportunity to purchase the…

Snohomish County Sheriff candidate forum on police accountability set for Oct. 18 in Everett

A Snohomish County Sheriff Candidates Forum, “A Conversation on Police Accountability,” is set for Friday evening, Oct. 18, at the Robert J. Drewel Building (Hearing Room), Snohomish County Administration (East), 3000 Rockefeller Avenue in downtown Everett. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the event begins at 6:30 p.m. The moderated event features candidates…

Saturday: South County Fire open house at Martha Lake Fire Station

South County Fire is hosting an open house at Martha Lake Fire Station 21, 16810-13th Ave. W. in Lynnwood, Saturday, Oct. 12, with activities and helpful information for all ages. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is free for the public. The open house wraps up South County Fire’s Fire…

Saturday: Verdant to host inaugural Latina women’s health conference

The Verdant Health Commission and its partners are hosting their inaugural health conference for Spanish-speakers on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Lynnwood’s Community Life Center. Titled “Corazón y Conexión,” which translates to “Heart & Connection,” this event will bring together women from our community to learn about health issues and make connections…

Reminder: AAUW to present Policy Cafe on Diversity and Equity Oct. 12 at Edmonds CC

The American Association of University Women Edmonds/SnoKing AAUW presents “The Policy Cafe: Public Policy through the Lens of Diversity and Equity” from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 12 at Edmonds Community College, Snohomish Hall Room 338. Participate in small group briefings on legislation and initiatives affecting Washington girls and women. After the discussions there will be an…

Elks Lodge to host Oktoberfest celebration, membership drive Oct. 19

The Lynnwood Elks Club is inviting the public to attend an Oktoberfest celebration and membership drive Oct. 19. The event is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Elks Lodge, 19800 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. The Oktoberfest celebration is free and open to the public, with food and music, and includes vinyl spins starting…