The Lynnwood Elks Club last month presented grants to the following community organizations: – Support 7 received an Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant in the amount of $4,000. Support 7 volunteers in a modified motor home are at the scene of fires and other incidents day or night, 365 days a year, to provide comfort…
During its recent volunteer appreciation dinner and awards ceremony, the Lynnwood Elks Club recognized two teens as 2022-23 Citizen of the Year and Humanitarian of the Year. Citizen of the Year: Moses “Mojo” Martin, an Edmonds-Woodway High school senior football player, was recognized for his efforts to raise more than $10,000 for the Lynnwood-based Heroes’…
Each month, the Rotary Club of Edmonds selects a Meadowdale High School junior to honor as Junior Student of the Month, based upon recommendations from staff. Selina Ng was selected for January and Lucas Urs-Badet was named for February.
The Rotary Clubs of Edmonds and Lynnwood partnered recently to build a tiny house shelter. Members of both clubs met at the Hope Factory warehouse in Seattle, part of the nonprofit Sound Foundations NW. Sound Foundations NW aims to be part of the solution to end homelessness by building transitional tiny houses. Tiny house communities…
Lynnwood Boy Scout Troop 304 serves the community every year by picking up and recycling Christmas trees after the holiday season free of charge. The scouts take the trees to ecotreeNW, where they are chipped so they can be reused as mulch and bark. If you receive a hanger on your door for this service…
The Knights of Columbus/Lynnwood for several years has supplied coats to two middle schools and six elementary schools in our area. This year, the new coats went to College Place Middle School. The Edmonds Lions Club has also donated to this project for the past two years.
The Foundation for Edmonds School District has received a $15,000 award from Lynnwood Kiwanis Foundation to help fund the foundations new On-the-Job Training (OJT) program for high school students. The pilot program, in partnership with the Edmonds School District’s Career Connected Learning program, aims to help high school seniors at Scriber Lake High School, where the…
Carol Hendricks with Days for Girls Snoqualmie Chapter and Lynnwood Rotarian Janet Leister will be the guest speakers at the Thursday, Nov. 3 Rotary Club of Lynnwood luncheon meeting at the Lynnwood Convention Center. The presenters will speak about the Days for Girls Eswatini (Swaziland) Sewing and Resource Center, which was established in May 2017 to…
From beer to live music to a fun run to a pet parade, members of the Edmonds Rotary Club explain why you should attend their 2022 Oktoberfest celebration Sept. 23-24 at the Frances Anderson Center Playfield, 700 Main St., in downtown Edmonds. All proceeds benefit club service projects. Learn more on the Edmonds Oktoberfest website.
Time to Strut your Mutt during the Edmonds Oktoberfest Pet Parade Saturday, Sept. 24. We all absolutely know we have the cutest pet in Edmonds, so come on out and show that cutie off. The pet parade is a fun event that the whole family will enjoy. Find an adorable costume for your favorite furry…
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Members of the Lynnwood Elks Lodge 2171 delivered some exciting news to attendees at the monthly Heroes Cafe luncheon Tuesday at Lynnwood’s New Life Church: The local Elks Lodge was able to secure a $10,000 Elks National Foundation grant to benefit local veterans. The Heroes’ Cafe is a widespread network aimed at supporting veterans across…
The Lynnwood Elks invite you to learn how to give back to your community during a brisket cook-off and membership drive from noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Lynnwood Elks Lodge #2171, 19800 44th Ave. W., Ste. H, Lynnnwood. Lynnwood Elks’ volunteer efforts include supporting veterans, children and those who are homeless. To RSVP,…
Returning after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Rotary Club of Lynnwood held its Challenge Series Race Saturday at Lynnwood Elementary School. The free event featured seven drivers and 24 co-drivers, along with about 40 friends and family who showed up to support them. The Challenge Series Race pairs children 5 years and…
Each month, the Rotary Club of Edmonds selects a Meadowdale High School junior to honor as Junior Student of the Month, based upon recommendations from staff. Jann Venedict Adan was selected for April and Martha Gyau was chosen for May.
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Edmonds Kiwanis Club restarted its helmet giveaway for kids in need at elementary schools in Edmonds and Lynnwood. The club noted that summer is coming and kids will soon be heading out into the neighborhoods on their bikes. Every year, there are over 250,000 emergency…
After launching the popular event in 2019, the Edmonds Rotary Club’s “annual” Oktoberfest had to go on a two-year break due to COVID. But the club announced that the event is returning this fall, with a 5K run, live music and, of course, beer. Oktoberfest will be held at Edmonds’ Frances Anderson Center Field on…
After a two-year break due to COVID, the Rotary Club of Lynnwood on Saturday, June 25 will be hosting its 5th Annual 2022 Challenge Series Derby Race for families of students with developmental disabilities. Gravity car races allow kids the experience of a thrilling soap box derby-type race while riding in a car safely piloted by a typically developing…
The Rotary Club of Lynnwood presented $55,000 in scholarships to 11 seniors graduating from Meadowdale, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood and Scriber Lake high schools. The scholarship awards are as follows: $5,000 university scholarships: Alejandra Engel – Meadowdale HS Aurysai Ko – Meadowdale HS Saul Gonzales – Meadowdale HS Madeleine Karnikis – Meadowdale HS Imogen French –…
Rotary Club of Edmonds has granted $18,000 in scholarships to 11 high school seniors. Edmonds Rotary provides scholarships for secondary, undergraduate and graduate study in a wide range of academic fields. Since 1976, the club has awarded 322 scholarships, totaling $323,205. Students from Scriber Lake, Edmonds Woodway, and Meadowdale high schools are encouraged to participate….
Following a two-year hiatus due to COVID, the Edmonds Jazz Connection featuring local student musicians is returning to downtown Edmonds Saturday, May 21. Sponsored by the Edmonds Daybreakers Rotary Club, the annual May music event raises funds to support Edmonds School District music programs. It features student musicians from 13 schools at the middle, high…
Members of the Edmonds Lions Club Tuesday performed sight and hearing tests for nearly 170 students at Lynnwood’s St. Thomas More School. The Lions’ Sight and Hearing Program has been provided for over five years, and people using the camera have to be certified before they are qualified to assist. The students were also tested with…
The Meadowdale High School Key Club offered thanks to community members for their generous contributions to the March 26 PAWS fundraiser at the high school. “You have helped so many animals, and our local PAWS of Lynnwood sincerely appreciated your donations in service and support,” said Meadowdale Key Club adviser Jenae Kirby.
The Rotary Club of Lynnwood is providing scholarships to Edmonds School District area seniors who plan to attend a four-year college or university, a two-year college or a vocational program. All students who attend a high school in the Edmonds School District are eligible to apply. Also included in this group are those who have…
In honor of Black History Month, the Edmonds Rotary and the Edmonds Bookshop once again joined hands with the Snohomish County CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocate) program to provide 175 Black history-themed books for direct distribution to at-risk youths served by CASA. CASA volunteers serve as court-appointed special advocates for children who have landed in the…
The Rotary Club of Edmonds each month selects a Meadowdale High School junior to honor as its Student of the Month, based on recommendations from staff. The following students were selected for October, November and December 2021: Ashley Both, Lydia Mekonnen and Bryce Bardsley.
