Recommended Reads: A twisted murderer on the loose in Lynnwood man’s debut novel
Edge of Redfish Lake, by Conrad Jungmann, Jr. Ripples from one of the lakes hidden away in the Pacific Northwest spread a legend about the redfish that returned to the lake to spawn every year on their brutal trip upstream. Stories have been told of numbers so massive a person could walk across the lake…
Cascade Symphony to provide virtual concert Oct. 26
The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will be offering its loyal patrons and the chamber music-loving community a “Virtual Opening Night” concert on Monday, Oct. 26, starting at 7:30 p.m. The online performance replaces the first of two remaining 2020 concerts – cancelled due to the pandemic – that would have been held at the CSO’s…
Playtime: Free school district meals available to all, plus library services you can access during the pandemic
Earlier this month, Edmonds School District Food and Nutrition services, which provide seven days a week of free breakfast and lunch to kids ages 1 through 18 at local schools and community locations, said that many parents are asking if they “‘choose school meals’ will they be “taking away from someone else who needs it?”…
Edmonds Center for the Arts receives $25K award for dementia-inclusive series
Edmonds Center for the Arts announced Wednesday it has received a $25,000 Maude’s Award for Innovation in Alzheimer’s Care. This award recognizes ECA’s Dementia-Inclusive Series and its commitment to the creative and social enrichment of persons living with memory loss and their care partners, the performing arts center said in an announcement. Maude’s Awards for…
Scene in MLT: Shahi Tandoor & Grill coming to West Plaza
NextMLT shared this sign in the vacant space next to Szechuan Cuisine, announcing a new restaurant coming soon to West Plaza: Shahi Tandoor & Grill, an Indo-Pak and Mediterranean restaurant.
Virtual gala and auction raises $310,000 to support Edmonds Center for the Arts
The virtual celebration featured online auctions, a live performance by Seattle soul & funk band, The True Loves, a Zoom gathering where guests could connect and enjoy the evening together, and a Most Spirited Hat photo contest. The event was hosted by emcee Angela Poe Russell of KING 5, and auctioneer Fred Northup, Jr. ECA partnered with…
Recommended Reads: ‘Debriefing The Dead’ a powerful urban fantasy
Debriefing The Dead, by Kerry Blaisdell Hyacinth Finch is having a tough day. She’s found a mysterious rock that has mystic powers. She had no idea that demons, and also the brutal Sicilian Mob, are in deadly pursuit to steal it from her. After the bad guys murder Hyacinth and her sister, they carry away…
Playtime: Monitoring screen time during remote learning, Celebrate Schools 5K goes virtual — and a scavenger hunt
Before quarantine, our management of screen time looked much different. Computers and phones were almost exclusively used and charged outside of bedrooms. It wasn’t far into our time at home that we realized we had to do something differently for all of our sakes. We ended up getting a different router and pairing it with…
Seattle Lilla Spelmanslag to perform at Skandia Folkdance Society’s First Friday Dance Oct. 2
The Skandia Folkdance Society’s First Friday Dance on Friday, Oct. 2 will feature musicians from the Seattle Lilla Spelmanslag. These fiddlers are kicking off their 13th season under the direction of Martha Levenson. No partner is required to dance. Due to the official guidance on avoiding the transmission of COVID-19, Skandia has cancelled all in-person regularly…
Restaurant News: From sushi to gyros, new dining options in Lynnwood
Happy accident: An Amazon return meant a trip to Alderwood Mall. Sad to see former favorite food establishments shuttered, my spirits lifted as I rounded the corner. A new sushi spot — Bitty Fish Sushi — recently opened in the location formerly occupied by Blue C Sushi. I had to investigate and share with readers….
Recommended Reads: Deception, intrigue dominate this thriller by award-winning investigative reporter
The First To Lie, by Hank Phillippi Ryan Come along undercover for an exciting investigation into a pharmaceutical company’s business behind the counter, along with the actions of the owning matriarchal family, and the motives of the next generation poised to inherit. On the surface all appears as expected with a family of privilege and…
Playtime: Free library resources for families, from online tutoring to books by mail to anti-racism series
Sno-Isle Libraries is providing access to live online tutoring and homework help for free. I usually ease into the information, but in the land of a million terrifying headlines, it feels right to lead with great news. If you go to sno-isle.org/kids/homework you can access many homework-related resources including Brainfuse HelpNow, which offers “online tutors…
East Coast Enzo’s coming to MLT’s Cedar Plaza
The commercial space next to the Cedar Plaza Starbucks in Mountlake Terrace will be filled by East Coast Enzo’s Pizza, which has another location in Everett, according to NextMLT. The Cedar Plaza space has been empty since Papa John’s Pizza closed earlier this year. East Coast Enzo’s uses the slogan “the original grab-n-go pizza” and…
Cascade Symphony Music Makers: After 58 years with CSO, Clydia Pappenfus passionate about power of music
We present the first of occasional profiles of musicians from the Cascade Symphony Orchestra. When I became executive director of the Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) one year ago, I quickly realized that I had a lot to learn about this much-loved bastion of the Edmonds arts community. CSO’s history goes all the way back to…
Cascade Symphony Orchestra cancels fall 2020 concert schedule due to pandemic
Citing public safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cascade Symphony Orchestra is canceling its remaining 2020 concerts at the Edmonds Center for the Arts that were scheduled for October and December. However, the orchestra said it is exploring ways to offer virtual concert performances via various online platforms to help satisfy the public’s…
Save the date: Sno-King Meaningful Movies to host virtual screening of ‘Alive Inside’ Sept. 12
Sno-King Meaningful Movies will present a virtual screening of Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory on Saturday, Sept. 12. Follow social worker Dan Cohen as he demonstrates music’s ability to restore a sense of self to those suffering from dementia. The film is described as “a joyous cinematic exploration of how music can awaken our…
Playtime: Free and low-cost options for school lunches
In years past, I have always waited anxiously for the Edmonds School District Family and Community Calendar to come out. Since it has all of the important dates — days off, early releases, holidays – I was anxious to get those in my calendar even though I’d often end up surprised by the schedule change,…
Playtime: Workspace options for kids with remote learning challenges
As kids around the country head back to school — many of my friends and family in other states have started their school years already– the typical “first day” photos look much different. Those attending school in person are wearing masks and those learning virtually are in their workspaces or posing with their devices instead…
Mountlake Terrace Restaurant Guide: What’s open during Phase 2
Here’s the Mountlake Terrace restaurant list — updated Aug. 27 to reflect the status of eating and drinking establishments now that Snohomish County has entered Phase 2 of the governor’s Safe Start plan. As always, let us know about additions and changes in the comments below. Mountlake Terrace Local Food Services during COVID-19…
Recommended Reads: Get ready for spine-tingling mystery at Spook Light Inn
Haunting At Spook Light Inn, by Alicia Dean Camille left Miami for Devil’s Promenade. Her visit to this small town in rural Oklahoma is a quest. She searches for a legendary light, one with haunting effects sparkling in the sky without explanation, or predictability. This phenomenon appears only to some, and over the span of…
Sponsor spotlight: Join us for Cascadia Art Museum’s 2020 Summer Stars Virtual Gala & Auction
Edmonds-based Cascadia Art Museum’s gala is going virtual this year, Join us online for this fun, free event featuring more than 90 must-bid items for all budgets. Auction Dates: Aug. 21 – Online Auction Begins Aug. 27 – Livestream Auction Event This year, our online auction features something for everyone with original art, local experiences,…
Playtime: Many child care, recreation programs available as schools open remotely
This week, the Edmonds School District held two community forums, one to address special education and one to address child care options. Both sessions were recorded and can be watched at YouTube.com/EdmondsSD. The district announced that it partnered with four child care providers to support families during the 2020-21 school year. The YMCA will be…
Recommended Reads: Thriller will keep you guessing from beginning to end
This Is How I Lied, by Heather Gudenkauf Maggie Kennedy-O’Keefe is ready to take a break from her unmarked police patrol duties. She’s eight months pregnant, but not interested in going on full leave quite yet. She’s assigned a cold case to take a new look at with today’s investigative tools, to find the person…
Playtime: Bring your questions to school reopening forums, plus upcoming camps and classes
“School shoes” were always something I was excited about as a kid and that excitement has continued to buying shoes with my kids ahead of their first day of school. It occurred to me as I breezed past the school supplies section of Target, I still don’t exactly know what we’ll need for this school…
Hemlock State Brewing moves outdoors
For more than a year, the owners of the Hemlock State Brewery have been working to provide outdoor seating. Thanks to a new business permit, the local brewery is able to do so. To help curb the spread of the coronavirus, the state last month imposed new restrictions on brewery taprooms, preventing indoor alcohol consumption…