Peace involves much more than the absence of conflict. All of us face trials that can rob us of peace – illness, economic problems, personal weaknesses, and damaged relationships. The 2022 convention will highlight how individuals can find real, lasting peace in their lives right now. The Ukraine war, the increase in natural disasters, the…
Olympic Ballet Theatre presents EFANORA, Part 1 of Spring Digital Production! This three-part piece explores themes of light and darkness in a nightmarish dream state filled with curiosities, oddities, and loss. This virtual production will premiere on Olympic Ballet Theatre’s YouTube account, and is FREE to view. The piece will remain on the channel for…
Support local arts and enjoy all the magic in this timeless production of The Nutcracker by Olympic Ballet Theatre, now available for streaming in your home. Follow on Clara into her magical dream on Christmas Eve, and witness a dueling Nutcracker and Mouse King, a flurry of snowflakes, waltzing flowers, Mother Ginger and her bouncing…
“The Sleeping Beauty” seamlessly blends classical ballet technique with fairytale charm. Featuring beautiful sets designed by Jeanne Franz, you will travel from an elegant castle to a mysterious forgotten wood, accompanied by fairies of good and evil, a daring prince, a lovely princess, and more. Composed by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, and choreographed by Mara Vinson &…
The Puget Sound Festival of Bands will be at Everett Memorial Stadium on October 26th , 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. 14 Bands (and counting) will perform and compete in four divisions. They will be adjudicated by nationally recognized judges. This is an interesting combination of competition, musicianship, the band director’s vision and the music…
Craven Farm Fall Festival September 22nd – October 31st 9:30 AM – Dusk FREE Admission Snohomish’s original pumpkin patch is celebrating its 35th year of family fun! With so many attractions and activities at Craven Farm, plan to spend most of your day exploring all the farm has to offer. From the classic hay ride,…
Public works professionals make contributions every day to neighborhoods and communities across Snohomish County. We invite our neighbors to celebrate the “Power of Public Works” on May 23, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Where: Snohomish County Everett Campus Plaza (3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, WA 98012) When: Wednesday, May 23 from 11:00 a.m….
Join YWCA as we celebrate 20 years of empowering women and building community at our Snohomish County Luncheons. This year features keynote speaker Naomi Tutu (human rights advocate), as well as stories of survival, solidarity, and community from women served by YWCA. Event proceeds will benefit YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish, which has spent…
Volunteers made major progress this weekend on cleaning up the future park at Lake Stickney. On Saturday, May 5, members of the Lake Stickney Conservancy, students from Edmonds Community College, and employees from Target and REI teamed up with Snohomish County’s Parks and Recreation Department to battle Himalayan blackberries and other invasive plants on the…
New numbers show the homeless population in Snohomish County is increasing. This year’s Point in Time homeless count found 2,382 people in 1,401 families without a permanent place to stay. That compares to last year’s final count of 2,273 people in 1,385 families. An estimated 829 were homeless children, 115 were homeless veterans and 381…
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As it tries to increase transitional housing for veterans, Snohomish County is seeking proposals for a housing project on Filbert Road. The county is home to about 60,000 veterans, and more than 3,000 of those are living in poverty. “Our U.S. service women and men contribute so much to our community and quality of life…
As it tries to increase transitional housing for veterans, Snohomish County is seeking proposals for a housing project on Filbert Road. The county is home to about 60,000 veterans, and more than 3,000 of those are living in poverty. “Our U.S. service women and men contribute so much to our community and quality of life…
Update: Snohomish County changed the date and location of the open house. It will now be held on Thursday, March 10, at Alderwood Middle School (20000 28th Ave. W.) —– Snohomish County wants residents to help select an alignment for the proposed North Creek Trail. The trail will eventually connect the Sammamish River/Burke-Gillman Trail in…
According to the most recent count, there are 172 homeless individuals in south Snohomish County (Lynnwood, Bothell, Edmonds, Mill Creek, Mukilteo and Mountlake Terrace.) That number doesn’t include people staying in emergency shelters and transitional housing units This week, Snohomish County was awarded a federal grant to help combat the problem of homelessness. Local nonprofits…
Snohomish County is looking for volunteers for its annual homeless count later this month. The “Point in Time” count is tool in the county’s efforts to assess the number of homeless individuals and families in Snohomish County. The results will help ensure the county continues to receive federal and state funding to fight homelessness. “We…
In September, 100 volunteers spent several hours cleaning up what will eventually become Lake Stickney Community Park. They’ll be back at it again this Saturday. Last time, the group made a big dent on the infestation of blackberries and several trees that were covered in ivy. They also removed 96 tires, several piles of garbage,…
Snohomish County is hosting a series of meetings next week, including one at Lynnwood High School, to discuss plans for a new regional trail. North Creek Trail will eventually connect the Regional Sammamish River Trail/Burke–Gilman Trail in King County with Snohomish County’s Regional Interurban Trail at McCollum Park in Everett. Snohomish County’s portion of the…
The Snohomish County Parks Department is now offering open water swimming lessons for adults. The five-week sessions are designed specifically for adults of all abilities, ranging from first time open water swimmers to those preparing for a triathlon. “What makes this program unique is that we educate and improve your swimming ability via informative discussion,…
Which county services are important to you and how should we pay for them? Those are the two questions Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon asked as he came to the Lynnwood fire station last night for his first “Community Conversation.” “We have to make very difficult decisions about what services we fund, at what level…
What county services are most important to you? Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon wants to know. Reardon will host a community meeting in Lynnwood next week to hear from the public on 2011 budget priorities. The meeting is set for Monday, May 10, from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Lynnwood Fire Station (188th Street…
