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The Edmonds Floretum Garden Club will host speaker Christina Pfeiffer on May 19 to discuss soil care tactics for gardens. The meeting will take place at Edmonds City Hall, where officers will also be elected for the next program year. All community members are invited to attend.
Economic Alliance Snohomish County will host the Snohomish County Update on May 20, featuring County Executive Dave Somers and panelists from transportation, aviation, and climate sectors. The event will address key topics, including economic growth and sustainable fuel policy. Admission includes lunch and a livestream will be available on YouTube.
SHIBA offers free Medicare advice via Zoom every Wednesday and Thursday at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. The program targets Medicare and Medicaid recipients in Snohomish, Skagit Counties, and Camano Island, covering essential topics like enrollment periods and coverage choices. Registration is required at least two hours prior to the session.
Home Fire Sprinkler Week emphasizes the life-saving benefits of residential fire sprinklers, which can control fires quickly, giving families more time to escape. The week addresses various themes, including the risks of homes without sprinklers and the affordability of sprinkler systems. Residents can learn more about fire safety through the NFPA website.
The State Board of Education approved a new performance-based graduation pathway for high school students. The district must establish policies to implement this option, modeled after the Washington State School Director’s guidelines. Other meeting agenda items include emergency waiver approvals and a student presentation on Project SEARCH.
Taxpayers should prepare for potential IRS reviews by retaining important documents. Form 1040 should be kept indefinitely, while supporting records like W-2s and receipts must be stored for at least seven years to ensure readiness for audits. A well-organized filing system can simplify the process when needed.
The Meadowdale Mavericks, after a challenging start, secured a spot in the District 1 3A Baseball Tournament as the no. 12 seed. They won their first two games but were eliminated in the quarterfinals by top-seeded Mount Vernon, losing 6-3. Despite the defeat, Coach Darren Watkins expressed pride in his team's resilience and performance.
Osteoporosis affects over 10 million Americans aged 50 and older, with women at higher risk, particularly post-menopausal. Experts emphasize the importance of a balanced diet, exercise, and early intervention to improve bone health and prevent fractures. During Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention month, advocates encourage proactive measures to combat this often-overlooked disease.
The Edmonds College Foundation Board of Directors welcomes six new members, enhancing its commitment to student success. The new members bring diverse backgrounds in healthcare, education, and community service, contributing to the Foundation's mission of supporting access and excellence at the college.
The Edmonds-Woodway Warriors secured a 3-1 victory over the Mount Vernon Bulldogs in the District 1 3A Boys Soccer Tournament quarterfinal. Key goals from seniors Thomas Robles, Alex Plumis, and Jesus Ortiz Suarez propelled the Warriors into the semifinals against the Shorewood Stormrays on May 13.