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The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce will host Family Day at the Edmonds Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 9, featuring live performances and activities for all ages. Kids under 21 can enter for free, while the evening will showcase tribute bands in the beer garden.
Quail Park of Lynnwood will host a community toy drive for Seattle Children’s Hospital on June 28. Donations of new toys and comfort items will be collected from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fred Meyer in Lynnwood.
Community members attended a workshop on transforming lawns into native plant habitats at the Lynnwood Fish Hatchery on June 13. Paisley Blume from the Snohomish Conservation District emphasized the environmental benefits of native plants and pollinators, revealing that lawns account for nearly one-third of residential water use.
Lynnwood will host the third annual Artists Show on June 26, celebrating local talent with a “people’s choice” cash prize of $200 for two winners. The free event at City Hall will feature art, food, and community engagement from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The Edmonds Waterfront Center will host the "2025 Juneteenth at the Beach – Celebrating Freedom" event on June 16, 2025. This celebration aims to honor freedom and educate attendees about Juneteenth's historical significance. Local officials and community leaders are expected to participate.
Washington's Clemency and Pardons Board will expand to 10 members and begin receiving pay, addressing a backlog of cases. The board aims to expedite hearings for individuals facing deportation, although this is not mandatory. The governor will appoint the new members, reflecting diverse backgrounds.
Lynnwood High School celebrated the graduation of 243 seniors on June 16, 2025. Class President Leslie Vazquez highlighted the resilience of the class, noting their journey through unprecedented challenges during the pandemic. The ceremony also recognized students for earning associates degrees and scholarships.
The Lynnwood City Council will hold a special meeting on June 18 to discuss housing and the creation of a youth council. The meeting will feature a presentation from the Housing Authority of Snohomish County, followed by updates from Councilmember Derica Escamilla on the youth council initiative.
My Neighborhood News Network will launch its weekly "What’s Happening This Weekend" newsletter on June 18, providing updates on local events in Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Mountlake Terrace. Subscribers will receive the newsletter each Wednesday via email, featuring activities from Thursday to Sunday. The inaugural edition is sponsored by Alfi Real Estate.
Meadowdale High School graduated 330 students from the Class of 2025 on Saturday, featuring speeches that emphasized resilience and community building. Valedictorian Harper Wright highlighted the class's unique experience of completing all four years of high school in-person post-pandemic, while Hector Ramirez-Lopez was honored posthumously with a diploma.