FairVote Washington to hold Snohomish County chapter meeting Dec. 2

FairVote Washington will be holding its Snohomish County chapter meeting from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. The meeting will be held over Zoom. According to Fair Vote Washington, with ranked-choice voting, you rank candidates in order of preference. You’d rank the candidate you want most first, rank your second choice second, and so on. When…

Menorah lighting ceremony in Lynnwood Dec. 10

The Chabad of Snohomish County is again sponsoring a free giant menorah lighting from 4-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at Lynnwood City Hall, 19100 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Activities include a performance by the Klez Katz Klezmer Band, chocolate gelt, doughnuts, balloon twisting and menorah kits. You can learn more here.

Mental Health Arts Festival debuts May 7 in Mukilteo

May is Mental Health Awareness month, and Mental Health Matters of Washington is presenting its first MINDfest Mental Health Arts Festival on Sunday, May 7. The event will run from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at the Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo. The theme of the free community event is Celebrating the Mind and Nourishing the Soul….

Nile Shriners hosting Easter Egg Hunt April 16

The Nile Shrine Center in Mountlake Terrace will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt that is free to the public on Saturday, April 16. The event opens at 12:30 p.m. and the egg hunt starts at 1 p.m. Organizers note, “Come early to take photos with Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny.” The Nile Shrine Center…

April Pool’s Day water safety event at MLT Recreation Pavilion April 9

An April Pool’s Day water safety event will be held at the Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion pool on Saturday, April 9 from 11:00 a.m. to noon. The event will provide information on boating and open water safety, first aid, cold- and deep-water preparedness, along with life jacket fittings and use training. Participants will also have…

Edmonds School District to host events for Black History Month Feb. 2-7

In recognition of February’s Black History Month, the Edmonds School District will host three events from Feb. 2-7 to promote and encourage racial equity. At its Jan. 28 business meeting, the Edmonds School District Board of Directors adopted a resolution endorsing the Black Lives Matter’s Month of Action. The events are intended to build community…

Edmonds School District to host Recreation and Resource Info Fair Feb. 1

Edmonds School District families and caregivers who live with individuals experiencing disabilities are invited to attend the district’s Recreation and Resource Information Fair Saturday, Feb. 1 from 9 a.m.-noon. Families can learn about local community resources and ask questions to help navigate services and support available based on their student’s unique needs. The event will take…

MLT Recreation Pavilion to host free Move 60! family pool night Jan. 31

All Edmonds School District students and their families are invited to participate in a free swim night on Friday, Jan. 31, at the Mountlake Terrace Pool hosted by Move 60! This is an opportunity to exercise as a whole family, learn new things, and have a fun, free evening. The Mountlake Terrace Pool is located…

Friday: AAUW ‘Coffee and Conversation’ meeting in Edmonds

New to the Snohomish/King County area? Ready to meet your neighbors? Time to volunteer? Check out the American Association of University Women’s “Coffee and Conversation” meeting from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17 at Bistro 76, 18401 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. And after that Jan. 17 coffee, the group will meet every third Friday. Need more information?…

Edmonds School District to host Drug and Alcohol Prevention Night on Jan. 16

Parents and guardians of middle and high school students are invited to attend a Drug & Alcohol Prevention night on Jan. 16 starting at 6:30 p.m., presented by Edmonds student support advocates. The event will take place at Edmonds-Woodway High School, in Room F103. District staff will engage parents in a discussion regarding drug and…

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society to host speaker Kent Morgan at Jan. 8 meeting

The Sno-Isle Genealogical Society is inviting community members to begin the new year by attending its monthly meetings, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 8 in its new meeting place in the Wicker’s Building at Heritage Park in Lynnwood The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. with a program at 7 p.m. by Kent Morgan, an avid researcher and life…

Saturday: Pancake breakfast to benefit MLT Community Senior Center

The Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center is inviting community member to kick off the new year with a homemade breakfast  Saturday, Jan. 4, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. All ages are welcome. The cost is $5 a plate and children under 5 eat free. The event is sponsored by Vineyard Park and all proceeds benefit the senior…

This weekend: Scout Troop 61 offering tree recycling Jan. 4-5

Mountlake Terrace BSA Troop 61 is offering Christmas tree recycling Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 4-5, at two locations. Tree recycling drop-offs are available from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at: Safeway, 4301 212th St. S.W., Mountlake Terrace Seattle Fleet Reserve Association Branch 018, 23003 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace This year, the program will not be offering a…

Mountlake Terrace Library to host professional networking group Dec. 30

Community members are invited to join the Mountlake Terrace Library professional networking group from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 30. The workshop is led by WorkSource, which works to connect people with job opportunities. Attendees are invited to network with professionals at the group’s meetings each Monday. There is no cost to participate. The Mountlake…

Happening nearby: Contestant list set for 2020 Edmonds Clam Chowder Cook-Off

All 10 contestants have been confirmed for the 5th Annual Edmonds Clam Chowder Cook-Off, a fundraiser for the Edmonds 4th of July Fireworks & Parades. This year the event will be Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Edmonds Yacht Club, 326 Admiral Way. Event guests will be able to sample chowder from each of these contenders and vote…

Saturday: Mountlake Terrace HS Music Boosters sponsoring breakfast with Santa

The Mountlake Terrace High School Music Boosters are inviting the community to attend its 18th annual pancake breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 14 at MTHS, 21801 44th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Enjoy holiday music performed by music groups from Mountlake Terrace High School and other local schools. The pancake breakfast includes sausage, fruit and beverages….

Tickets on sale for Dec. 14 holiday ice skating show in MLT

The Seattle Skating Club is hosting its annual Holiday Ice Skating event featuring the “Santa Visits Broadway” on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the OlympicView Arena in Mountlake Terrace. Tickets can be purchased during two sessions for 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.  “Santa Visits Broadway” will feature music selected from Broadway musicals like Rent, Chess, Abba, Matilda and…

MLT Girl Scouts invite community to Pop-Up Party and Safety Fair Nov. 30

Mountlake Terrace-based Girl Scout Troop 50529 invites the community to attend a Pop-Up Party and Safety Fair Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Mountlake Terrace Library. Community members will be invited from noon-2 p.m. to take a break from shopping, meet community partners and learn about the troop’s  robotics team, RoboGirls. The event will feature guest tables from:…

Save the date: Annual MLT tree lighting ceremony set for Dec. 6

The annual City of Mountlake Terrace Tree Lighting Ceremony is scheduled to take place the evening of Friday, Dec. 6 at Evergreen Playfield, 22205 56th Ave. W. The event will again be sponsored by Mountlake Terrace Plaza. It will include musical performances, a visit from Santa, and the traditional lighting of the tree. Visible for miles…