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Commentary: Support Arjun’s Law, which would ban backyard breeding in Edmonds
In 2022, right after my rescue bunny Arjun Joy Nand died unexpectedly, I wrote a short letter asking the community to support a ban on backyard breeding in the city of Edmonds: Commentary: In honor of Arjun, support legislation banning backyard breeders – My Edmonds News. Today, after many...
Edmonds sand sculptors get creative in annual competition
Sand sculptors of all ages gathered at Olympic Beach Friday to compete for top honors in the annual Edmonds sand sculpture contest, hosted by the Edmonds Waterfront Center. While the 25 entrants in this year’s contest weren’t able to take advantage of the super low tide like last year, they made space by clustering closer to the Waterfront Center.
Books and Brews: Used Book Sale Fundraiser at Scuttlebutt Taproom
Do you like exploring used book stores? Are you a fan of craft beer? If so, this might be the book sale for you!. The Friends of the Everett Public Library will be hosting a used book sale at the Scuttlebutt Taproom & Brewery on August 3rd, from 3pm to 7pm.
City council July 23 scheduled to discuss budget amendment, backyard breeding ban
The Edmonds City Council at its Tuesday, July 23 meeting is scheduled to discuss a proposed July 2024 budget amendment from Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen’s administration aimed at helping the city reach its adopted $2.2 million ending fund balance for 2024. The council will also consider a proposal from Edmonds City Councilmember Jenna Nand to ban backyard breeding of companion animals in Edmonds.
Longest running African culture celebration connects community
HomeNorth Sound StoriesLongest running African culture celebration connects community. EVERETT, JULY 22: The longest-running event celebrating African culture in Snohomish County, Nubian Jam, returns July 27 to Forest Park in Everett. Nubian Jam is a community event that originated 32 years ago, designed to celebrate and educate the whole community...
Scene in Edmonds: Git Hoan Dancers
This Sunday’s Edmonds Concert in the Park was a City Park performance by the Git Hoan Dancers (People of the Salmon). Based in Lynnwood, Git Hoan showcases the magnificence of Tsimshian art, from masks and costumes to song, dance and storytelling. It was a display of music, costumes and dances that represented a culture of Alaskan native people, the Tsimshian Tribe from Metlakatla, Alaska. You can learn on the Git Hoan Dancers here.
Job opening – Marine Mammal Stranding Network Program Specialist
The Port Townsend Marine Science Center holds a letter of authorization from NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region, to serve as the Marine Mammal Stranding Network (MMSN) coordinators for East Jefferson County on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington. In the summer of 2023, we experienced a significant increase in response calls for stranded harbor seals along the shores adjacent to Rat Island and Fort Flagler State Park on Marrowstone Island. With concerns related to the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 infected Caspian Terns, we plan to increase monitoring of these areas this year and do more outreach to the public about HPAI and what to do if you find a stranded marine mammal (call the MMSN).
Free Edmonds Summer Concert Series continues with Git Hoan performing at City Park July 21
The popular free Edmonds Summer Concerts in the Park continues into week three, starting on Sunday, July 21. That’s when the highly acclaimed and nationally-recognized Git Hoan (People of the Salmon) Tsimshian Performance Group will be at Edmonds City Park from 3-4 p.m. Based in Lynnwood, Git Hoan showcases the magnificence of Tsimshian art, from masks and costumes to song, dance and storytelling. The purpose of the group, led by renowned Tsimshian carver David Bosley, is to resurrect the practice of the Tsimshian culture and demonstrate for audiences the diversity of Native art and culture. Learn more at www.davidboxley.com/tsimshian-performances.
New in NoVa: Immigrant Food opening first Virginia location
A trendy DC-based restaurant brand is expanding for the first time into Northern Virginia. It’s called Immigrant Food and it’s coming to Ballston over in Arlington. Immigrant Food already has three locations in Washington. Now, it’s latest restaurant will open this Tuesday, July 23 at 4245 North Fairfax Drive. That’s at the global headquarters for The Nature Conservancy.
Healthy eating: Melon and mango star in this simple summer salad
The lazy days of summer are here. This easy and delicious summer salad is easy to make and great as a main course or side salad. It comes together quickly, and most of the ingredients can be picked up at any farmer’s market. Make sure the mango is really...
Free screening of movie ‘Dancing for Joy’ in Lynnwood July 20
The Family Peace Association is hosting a free screening Dancing Joy, at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 20 in Lynnwood. The G-rated film “celebrates the innate beauty in every culture and people,” organizers said. The film’s description continues:. “The music is Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, the Choral, which introduced...
Poet’s Corner: The Taste of my Land, Aromas
Here is the latest installment of Poet’s Corner, presented by the Edmonds Poetry Group. Perhaps, that way I will get to keep my home within me. And satiate my appetite for what was once familiar. Perhaps my tastebuds would make it infinitely mine…. Absorbed into my system. Part of...
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