It started with a phone message left on Edmonds American Legion Post 66’s phone. “Could you help us replace the flag at our trailer park?” the woman calling asked. “It’s…
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Chick-Fil-A hosting fundraiser for Lynnwood Elementary School April 17
Locals craving some chicken can support Lynnwood Elementary School’s PTO Wednesday, April 17. From 4-8 p.m. Chick-Fil-A at 19615 Highway 99 will be donating its proceeds to the school. Organizers…
Mr. Kleen hosting charity garage sale April 7
Lynnwood’s Mr. Kleen car wash is continuing its legacy of community involvement at a charity garage sale alongside two nonprofit organizations April 7. Mr. Kleen 76 Station, located at 19611…
New to volunteering? Get yourself a buddy at April 6 community gathering
Aspiring community volunteers are invited to meet new friends and enjoy food and drinks during a gathering sponsored by local nonprofit Work Opportunities. The event will be from 5-7 p.m….
Latino Educational Training Institute to hold breakfast fundraiser April 18
Supporters of the local Latino community are invited to attend a breakfast fundraiser for the Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI) Thursday, April 18. The event will begin at 7 a.m….
Homage seeking $30K for home repair program by end of January
As temperatures drop outside and the cold and wet weather season gets underway, Homage — an organization that provides critical services to Snohomish County seniors and adults with disabilities —…
Hundreds enjoy morning run during 15th Annual Celebrate Schools 5K and Futsal Tournament
Hundreds of parents, students, teachers and community members woke up bright and early Saturday to raise money for the Foundation for Edmonds School District at its 15th Annual Celebrate Schools…
Candlelight vigil and donation drive for Maui Aug. 25
A Lahaina Strong gathering to support the people of Maui is set for 6-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 at Bobby’s Hawaiian Style Restaurant in Lynnwood. The candlelight vigil will also…
Sewing community invited to make care items for girls Feb. 17
The sewing community is invited to join Snohomish County Clothing and Textile Advisors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 for a “Sew Thoughtful” event as they make…
Good works: Boys collect trash for service project
Challenged by a church leader to complete a community service project, a group of boys from several local schools decided to spend a few hours Saturday, Nov. 19 picking up…
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Verdant awards over $1 million to local nonprofits
Verdant Health Commission recently approved more than $1 million in grants to local nonprofit organizations in support of community health through its recent competitive application process. The requests granted by…
Clothes for Kids makes year-end appeal for donations
A warm winter coat can do a lot to improve the attitude of a student waiting at the bus stop. This year, Lynnwood-based Clothes For Kid will provide a warm…
Edmonds cafe collecting supplies for Lynnwood emergency shelter
Cafe Louvre in downtown Edmonds is running its fourth consecutive supply drive for YWCA’s Pathways for Women, a nonprofit that provides emergency shelter for single adult women and mothers with young…
Lynnwood man seeks community’s help sending holiday messages to military familes
A Lynnwood man is seeking the community’s help to send 300 holiday messages to military families. This is the third year Patrick Crosby has erected a Christmas tree in front…
Washington Kids in Transition gathers holiday gifts for homeless families
Volunteers for Lynnwood-based Washington Kids in Transition (WKIT) have been hard at work during the past several days packaging donated holiday gifts for 650 students experiencing homelessness in the Edmonds…
Hazel Miller Foundation announces latest round of grant awards to South Snohomish County organizations
The Hazel Miller Foundation on Tuesday announced the award of eight grants for its final cycle of 2021, along with five additional winter season giving grants. They include: Lift Every…
Lynnwood-based Project Girl Mentoring earns BECU People Helping People award
BECU has announced the recipients of its 2021 People Helping People Awards program, and one of them is Lynnwood-based Project Girl Mentoring. The virtual event Dec. 7 recognized more than 30 nonprofit organizations and…
Edmonds Bookshop offering 10% discount Dec. 16 for Page Ahead Children’s Literacy book purchases
Edmonds Bookshop is offering an opportunity to give books to children during the December Third Thursday Art Walk Dec. 16. Drop in Dec. 16 and buy books for Page Ahead…
Reminder: Meadowdale HS Key Club holiday gift drive Dec. 4 for Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County
This holiday season, Meadowdale High School Key Club invites you to support the Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County while you do your Black Friday shopping. Buy a gift for…
Giving Tuesday delivers gift of life as 77 rescue animals arrive at PAWS
Giving Tuesday is the day to remember – and support – the many non-profit organizations that make a difference in our community all year long. PAWS Lynnwood — in partnership…
Community services fair for county residents Dec. 1 in south Everett
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office is holding a community services fair for Snohomish County residents on Wednesday, Dec. 1 from noon-4 p.m. in the Safeway parking lot located at 520…
Lynnwood law office donating turkeys to food bank
The Law Offices of Lance Fryrear will be donating 100 turkeys and volunteering at the annual Thanksgiving meal distribution event this Saturday, Nov. 20. “I have been a member of…
Edmonds church hosting a Welcome Kit Drive for Afghan refugees
Community Christian Fellowship of Edmonds is hosting a Welcome Kit Drive, in tandem with World Relief Seattle, to help welcome the incoming refugees that are being displaced because of the…
Lynnwood resident fixes up bikes and donates them to area kids in need
Mel Nason is committed to providing wheels to children in need. The retired Metro bus driver lives in Lynnwood and keeps busy with various part-time jobs, including being an usher…
Good Works: When an ER visit turns into an act of community kindness
It all started with a visit to the Swedish/Edmonds emergency room. “Last Tuesday evening my 7-year-old was playing with our pet guinea pig when it bit her on the finger,”…