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Sponsor spotlight What makes an event memorable? Ask a venue that hosts hundreds each yearright here in Lynnwood

The Lynnwood Event Center emphasizes four key elements that contribute to memorable events: exceptional food, a welcoming atmosphere, seamless logistics, and personalized touches. Julie Carlos, the center's Marketing & Communications Manager, highlights their commitment to client support from planning to execution. The center invites individuals to explore its offerings for celebrations and gatherings.

Will Edmonds see more middle housing in the future? Heres what the Planning Board thinks

Edmonds Planning Board members selected six middle housing types to comply with House Bill 1110, which mandates cities to permit at least six of nine designated housing types. The board plans to finalize its recommendation for the middle housing code on May 14, with a delivery to the City Council set for May 27. The city must adopt the zoning updates by July 1.

St. Albans to hold drive-thru food drive May 17

St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Edmonds will host a drive-thru food drive on May 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All donated food will benefit the Edmonds Food Bank and surrounding area food banks, which face rising costs to feed those experiencing food insecurity. Recommended donations include non-perishable items and cash contributions made out to the church.

Edmonds Author Speaker Series presents "Wild in Seattle" with author David B. Williams May 22

Award-winning author David B. Williams will present his book, *Wild in Seattle*, at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on May 22. The event, part of an author series, will begin at 6:30 p.m. and includes accommodations for guests with hearing impairments.

Paine Field to host Community Day May 17

Paine Field will host its second annual Community Day on May 17, offering free airplane rides for kids aged 8-17 and showcasing unique aircraft, including the U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features local food vendors and educational opportunities in aviation.

Ales for the Arts Concert Crawl Music, local bites and community spirit await on May 21 and 31

The Foundation for Edmonds School District hosts Ales for the Arts, a concert crawl on May 21 and May 31, to support arts education. The community can enjoy live performances, local food, and a special-edition brew, with proceeds benefiting local students. The event features various activities, including a live auction and interactive games.

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The Local Music Scene Behind the scenes of vinyl mastering with Levi Seitz of Black Belt Mastering

Levi Seitz, a prominent vinyl mastering engineer, runs Black Belt Mastering in Brier, where he cuts master lacquers for Grammy-winning artists like Beyoncé and Pearl Jam. Seitz transitioned from aspiring musician to audio engineer, building his business through perseverance and creativity after starting in the industry with an internship. His journey reflects the challenges and successes of self-employment in the audio engineering field.

Learn about online rumors, misinformation, disinformation May 15 at Edmonds Waterfront Center

The Edmonds Waterfront Center and the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County will host a free presentation on online misinformation on May 15. Stephen Prochaska, a PhD candidate from the University of Washington, will lead the event, which begins at 6:30 p.m. and includes a Q&A session.

Reminder Learn about science-based fish-handling practices during Olympic Fly Fishers May 13 meeting

Sascha Clark Danylchuk, executive director of Keep Fish Wet, will present on fish-handling practices at the Olympic Fly Fishers meeting on May 13. Her Zoom presentation will provide anglers with practical techniques for responsibly releasing fish. The event is free and open to the public at the Lake Ballinger Center in Mountlake Terrace.