A free fitness class is offered from 6-7 p.m. every Thursday at the Verdant Community Wellness Center, 4710 196th St. S.W., Lynnwood. The class combines the elements of dance choreography…
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Reminder: Join Washington State Parks for First Day Hikes Jan. 1
Ring in the New Year with Washington State Parks and First Day Hikes. Ranger- and staff-led hikes are offered at 40-plus parks on New Year’s Day. When you are done,…
Verdant Health offering free Zumba fitness class every Monday in Lynnwood
The Verdant Health Commission is offering a free women’s Zumba fitness class from 6:30-7:30 p.m. every Monday at the Verdant Community Wellness Center. The next class is Jan. 6. No…
Girls on the Run Snohomish County seeking applicants for new youth advisory board
Girls on the Run Snohomish County has launched a youth advisory board aimed at helping guide the nonprofit’s work in ways that better serve young people in the community —…
Washington named America’s most bike-friendly state
There is no state more supportive of people who travel by bike than Washington, according to one of the nation’s largest bicycle advocacy organizations. Washington leads U.S. states in fostering…
Longtime bike-to-school advocate Peter Hallson receives Cascade Bicycle Club’s Doug Walker award
Edmonds bicycle advocate Peter Hallson was honored this month with the Cascade Bicycle Club’s 2024 Doug Walker Award in recognition of his more than 25 years tirelessly working to advocate…
Next Walk with a Latina Doc Nov. 9 at Meadowdale Middle School
The Verdant Health Commission, in partnership with the Latino Educational Training Institute, is sponsoring Walk with a Latina Doc — a free program offering a unique walking and learning experience…
Have your cake and work out too: Ribbon cutting for Planet Fitness Edmonds Oct. 25
Planet Fitness will celebrate the grand opening of its Edmonds club with an open house, ribbon cutting and cake on Friday, Oct. 25. The location is 22515 Highway 99 in the…
Next Walk with a Latina Doc Oct. 19 at Meadowdale Middle School
The Verdant Health Commission, in partnership with the Latino Educational Training Institute, is sponsoring Walk with a Latina Doc — a free program offering a unique walking and learning experience…
Walk with a Latina Doc breaks down health care barriers
At 9 a.m. sharp on Saturday, Dr. Alina Urriola stood by Lynnwood’s Meadowdale Middle School wearing a tracksuit, neon sneakers and a broad smile. Together with Verdant Health Commission and…
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South County Walks starts July 8 in Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace
This summer, the Verdant Health Commission is teaming up with local cities to coordinate volunteer-led community walks for individuals and families in South Snohomish County. The cities of Edmonds, Lynnwood…
Try Lynnwood Recreation Center classes at free workout party April 20
Lynnwood Recreation Center is inviting workout hopefuls to a free workout party Saturday, April 20 so they can sample the center’s exercise classes. The center, at 18900 44th Ave. W.,will…
Lynnwood’s new disc golf course unveiled
Despite icy winds, dozens of volunteers, city leaders and employees came together Tuesday to celebrate the opening of Lynnwood’s new disc golf course at Golf Park. Lynnwood City Councilmembers George…
Sponsor spotlight: Meet Shannon Foran of Foran Fitness
Shannon Foran is a certified group fitness health instructor and has been teaching health and fitness classes since 2014. She also was a NCAA track athlete in college so she…
Welcome to new advertising sponsor Foran Fitness
Shannon Foran has been an athlete and dancer all of her life. She was an NCAA athlete and is ACE certified in Group Fitness. She’s been teaching Zumba, dance cardio…
Students jump-start school day through Move 60! program
Four days a week, Edmonds School District students get their bodies moving through a before- or after- school 60-minute exercise program, Move 60! The program seeks to increase opportunities for…
Homage launching Engage Mind and Body campaign Sept. 2
Homage Senior Services will be launching its Engage Mind & Body campaign with an in-person kickoff on Sept. 2 in Lynnwood. Engage Mind & Body is Lynnwood-based Homage’s biggest fundraising…
Travel: Kids biking in campgrounds? Follow these tips from Washington State Parks
Gone are the days where packs of kids ride bikes down urban and suburban streets until dark, a treasured memory from many Boomer, Gen X and early Millennial childhoods. But…
Register now for Lynnwood summer recreation programs
The City of Lynnwood reminds residents that it’s time to register for summer recreation classes, which start next week. You can view the current edition of the Lynnwood Recreation Guide…
Lynnwood pool summer swim lesson registration starts Sunday
Summer swim lesson registration at the Lynnwood pool starts Sunday, June 18 for Lynnwood residents. The schedule is as follows: Online Lynnwood residents – Sunday, June 18 at 7 p.m….
Time to register for Lynnwood winter 2023 recreation classes
The New Year is around the corner and so are new City of Lynnwood recreation classes. Here are some classes that begin the first week of the new year: Music…
Girls on the Run seeking volunteer coaches for spring 2023 season
Girls on the Run (GOTR) of Snohomish County is looking for coaches for their spring 2023 season, and also has opportunities for those who want to bring the program to…
Lynnwood Parks and Recreation offering classes, events this fall
From ditching your diet to digital music, Lynnwood Parks and Recreation is offering a range of classes this fall, including the following: Ditch Diet Culture: Reclaim Your Power over Food…
Teaching bicycling skills to schoolchildren, improving bike infrastructure for all
It’s back-to-school season, and for kids in the Edmonds School District — home to Washington state’s second-largest public school bicycling education program — that means it’s time to ride bikes….
Square dance lessons now offered in Lynnwood and Mill Creek
The Mount Baker Square Dance Council – the governing organization for 15 square and round dance clubs in the north Puget Sound area from Kirkland to Lynden – is now…