Verdant offering in-person Art Journaling Workshop for all ages Jan. 25
All ages are invited to attend art journaling workshops from 10-11:30 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month with Heart Art Healing at the Verdant Community Wellness Center in…
Free rhythm and strength fitness class at Verdant Wellness Center every Thursday
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…
Washington State Department of Health launches winter seasonal hazards dashboard
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has launched a new winter seasonal hazards dashboard to help residents stay informed about public health and safety trends and better prepare for…
Health Matters: Dark days, bright ideas — Innovative ways to combat seasonal blues
This is the fifth of our five-part “Health Matters” series focused on health topics in South Snohomish County and sponsored by the Verdant Health Commission. Read part 1 — “As…
Junk food and drug use cut into life expectancy gains for states
After large drops during the pandemic, life expectancy in the United States should recover to 2019 levels this year nationally and in 26 states — but not as fast as…
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,…
Sponsor spotlight: Local dentist helps uninsured adults
Dr. Sophon Heng D.D.S. caters to those people who don’t have dental insurance. His clinic provides comprehensive dental care exclusively to uninsured adults in a modern yet modest office in…
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…
Beat the winter blues this holiday season: Tips from Homage Senior Services
This holiday season and throughout the winter months, as the days grow shorter and the temperatures dip, many seniors grapple with feelings of sadness, irritabilityand a lack of energy, commonly…
Healthy Eating (in moderation): Baked Butter Pecan French Toast
I admit that there are times when I think this column should not be called “Healthy Eating.” I understand and I often receive comments from my loyal readers that question…
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 —…
Savor the season with comforting winter soups and salads during Verdant cooking demo Dec. 18
Learn to prepare a soothing lemon chicken orzo soup paired with a vibrant seasonal kale and pomegranate salad during a freeccooking demo from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the…
Stopping trouble before it starts: High school students learn art of dispute resolution
High school students from the Edmonds and Everett School Districts came together Saturday for peer-mediation training designed to help them stop trouble before it starts. Dozens of teens gathered at…
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…
Healthy Eating: School district celebration showcases traditional Indigenous foods
Last month at Mountlake Terrace High School, Nicole Mina Askarian — the Native American education specialist for the Edmonds School District — hosted an inspiring day of education and celebration…
Receive free Narcan and health screenings while dropping off food at Edmonds Food Bank Dec. 14
The City of Edmonds, Edmonds Food Bank, Verdant Health Commission and Medical Teams International (MTI) are partnering to host a community health event from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec….
‘Substance Use and the Teen Brain’ at Lynnwood HS Library Dec. 12
Families of students in grades 6-12 are invited to a seminar on “Substance Use and the Teen Brain” from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, in the Lynnwood High School Library,…
Winter recipes with seasonal root vegetables focus of Dec. 10 Verdant cooking demo
Discover the versatility of root vegetables during a Verdant Health-sponsored cooking demonstration from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Verdant Community Wellness Center, 4710 196th St. S.W., Lynnwood. The…
Learn to make winter seasonal salads during Verdant cooking demo Dec. 4
While enjoying salads may seem challenging in the winter, the Verdant Health Commission is offering a free cooking demonstration from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 that will show you creative…
Sponsor spotlight: Local dentist helps uninsured adults
Dr. Sophon Heng D.D.S. caters to those people who don’t have dental insurance. His clinic provides comprehensive dental care exclusively to uninsured adults in a modern yet modest office in…
Healthy Eating: Be thoughtful and thankful
The Thanksgiving meal is the start of “eating season.” With family gatherings, work holiday parties and open houses with friends, it is easy to overindulge and start feeling sluggish during…
Healthy Eating: Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies a holiday treat
Halloween is behind us and the next holiday season is upon us. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, there are many events that involve family, friends, co-workers and neighbors. It is…
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…
Eating to Support Strong Bones cooking demo Nov. 20 at Verdant
Join registered dietician Amy Reuter to discover delicious recipes that incorporate foods known to support strong bones during a Verdant Health Commission-sponsored cooking demonstration from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20….
Verdant sponsoring teen cook-along Nov. 16: Buckwheat pancakes with warm apple compote
Youth ages 11-17 are invited to a free, in-person Teen Cook-Along: Buckwheat Pancakes with Warm Apple Compote from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, sponsored by the Verdant Health Commission. Join…