Mountlake Terrace city staff donated 2,240 items to the Concern for Neighbors Food Bank earlier this week to help local families in need on Thanksgiving. The 1,500-pound donation was delivered…
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Scout Troop 304 installs new American flag in Lynnwood
It started with a phone message left on Edmonds American Legion Post 66’s phone. “Could you help us replace the flag at our trailer park?” the woman calling asked. “It’s…
Hundreds enjoy morning run during 15th Annual Celebrate Schools 5K and Futsal Tournament
Hundreds of parents, students, teachers and community members woke up bright and early Saturday to raise money for the Foundation for Edmonds School District at its 15th Annual Celebrate Schools…
Sewing community invited to make care items for girls Feb. 17
The sewing community is invited to join Snohomish County Clothing and Textile Advisors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 for a “Sew Thoughtful” event as they make…
Good works: Boys collect trash for service project
Challenged by a church leader to complete a community service project, a group of boys from several local schools decided to spend a few hours Saturday, Nov. 19 picking up…
Tubie Friends online fundraising auction to benefit children begins Thursday
Beginning Thursday, people can purchase items such as an 8-pound block of Beecher’s Handmade Cheese, Funko figurines, two hours of kayaking on Lake Union, a Harry Potter gift set, a…
Reminder: City of Mountlake Terrace hosting volunteer spring cleanup event April 23
In honor of Arbor Day and Earth Day, the City of Mountlake Terrace is hosting a volunteer spring cleanup event on Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at…
Reminder: MTHS Booster Club seeking donations for 2022 class graduation night celebration
The Mountlake Terrace High School Booster Club is seeking community donations to help with an upcoming party planned for the 2022 graduating class. Organizers noted, “With all that these kids…
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….
Preschool students donate books to organization that helps children facing adversity
In honor of National Reading Month, students at Evergreen Academy Montessori in Mountlake Terrace recently donated more than 30 books to children in need. The new books were donated to…
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Habitat for Humanity program helps Brier family stay in their home with a new roof
Brier resident Dee Grayson, 77, a retired educator, and her husband William, a veteran, have medical conditions that make taking care of needed repairs on their two-story house quite challenging….
Verdant awards over $1 million to local nonprofits
Verdant Health Commission recently approved more than $1 million in grants to local nonprofit organizations in support of community health through its recent competitive application process. The requests granted by…
Casino organization providing holiday meals Wednesday for 4,000 families in need
Maverick Gaming, which owns several casinos throughout the region, will be giving out 4,000 holiday meal kits on Dec. 22 to families in need. Each meal package is intended to feed…
Clothes for Kids makes year-end appeal for donations
A warm winter coat can do a lot to improve the attitude of a student waiting at the bus stop. This year, Lynnwood-based Clothes For Kid will provide a warm…
Lynnwood man seeks community’s help sending holiday messages to military familes
A Lynnwood man is seeking the community’s help to send 300 holiday messages to military families. This is the third year Patrick Crosby has erected a Christmas tree in front…
Washington Kids in Transition gathers holiday gifts for homeless families
Volunteers for Lynnwood-based Washington Kids in Transition (WKIT) have been hard at work during the past several days packaging donated holiday gifts for 650 students experiencing homelessness in the Edmonds…
Hazel Miller Foundation announces latest round of grant awards to South Snohomish County organizations
The Hazel Miller Foundation on Tuesday announced the award of eight grants for its final cycle of 2021, along with five additional winter season giving grants. They include: Lift Every…
Edmonds Bookshop offering 10% discount Dec. 16 for Page Ahead Children’s Literacy book purchases
Edmonds Bookshop is offering an opportunity to give books to children during the December Third Thursday Art Walk Dec. 16. Drop in Dec. 16 and buy books for Page Ahead…
Giving Tuesday delivers gift of life as 77 rescue animals arrive at PAWS
Giving Tuesday is the day to remember – and support – the many non-profit organizations that make a difference in our community all year long. PAWS Lynnwood — in partnership…
Community services fair for county residents Dec. 1 in south Everett
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office is holding a community services fair for Snohomish County residents on Wednesday, Dec. 1 from noon-4 p.m. in the Safeway parking lot located at 520…
MTHS food drive continues through Dec. 3; one-day blitz at school Dec. 1
The Mountlake Terrace High School food drive for the Concern for Neighbors Food Bank continues through Friday, Dec. 3, but the school is holding a “one-dau blitz” on Wednesday, Dec….
Meadowdale HS Key Club holding holiday gift drive for Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County
This holiday season, Meadowdale High School Key Club invites you to support the Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County while you do your Black Friday shopping. Buy a gift for…
City of Mountlake Terrace thanks generous neighbors, volunteers
Thanksgiving brings the busiest week of the year for local food banks and service organizations. The City of Mountlake Terrace issued a news release Wednesday recognizing these groups “for their…
MLT drive-through food pantry helps more than 130 households
A pop-up food pantry event in Mountlake Terrace provided food to more than 130 households Saturday. The event was sponsored by Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW), with assistance from…
Reminder: Mountlake Terrace HS conducting food drive through Dec. 3
Mountlake Terrace High School will be collecting food and cash donations through Dec. 5 for the Concern for Neighbors food bank. Families and the community can make cash donations online…