Sponsor spotlight: Warm up with favorites from Scotty’s Food Truck
The weather is getting colder — perhaps it’s time to visit Scotty’s Food Truck for a bowl of his famous clam chowder and an order of hot and crispy fish and chips. Chef Scotty will be in his usual Edmonds spot at Five Corners Calvary Chapel on Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week. Call ahead to avoid…
Reminder: EPIC Group Writers sponsoring virtual writing workshop Sept. 18
EPIC Group Writers begins its 2021/2022 writing workshop season on Saturday, Sept. 18 with a two-hour virtual session on worldbuilding in any genre with author Donna Galanti. I asked Donna how participants will benefit from her workshop. “They’ll discover how worldbuilding supports mood, theme, conflict, character, culture, and setting—basically everything!” she said. “Often, writers may…
Sponsor spotlight reminder: Edmonds Art Studio Tour Sept. 18-19
Throughout greater Edmonds, Washington From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the weekend of Sept. 18th & 19th, 2021 Edmonds Art Studio Tour is excited to announce this year’s event is being planned as an in-person community engagement, opening the studios of our artists to those interested in purchasing handmade works and learning more about…
Playtime: Family friendly Friday night lights, beginner hockey, Irish dancing
My first experience with “Friday Night Lights” as an adult was in 2006. It was a week of record-low temperatures while I was around 39 weeks pregnant. With little to no awareness of the goings on at Edmonds Stadium, I had just been admitted to what was then Stevens Hospital to have my first baby….
Sponsor spotlight: New to area, Chinese restaurant Boiling Fish offers extremely fresh food at reasonable prices
The philosophy behind the locally owned restaurant is simple: Delicious fresh food at affordable prices. In fact, some of their menu items are so fresh, diners can select from an assorted “Alive Seafood” menu with options ranging from Whole Braised Fish to FeiTeng Alive Fish. Boiling Fish, an exciting new Chinese restaurant along Edmonds’ Highway…
Lynnwood artist chosen for state apprentice program
Nonprofit Humanities Washington, the state affiliate for the National Endowment for the Humanities, along with The Center for Washington Cultural Traditions, have chosen Lynnwood artist Siyeon Park to receive a grant to participate in this year’s innovative Heritage Arts Apprenticeship program (HAAP). Park and her master, Sinae Joy Cheh of Seattle, are one of the…
Sponsor spotlight: Scotty’s Food Truck open Thursday, Friday in Edmonds this week
With kids back in school and fall activities beginning, life is busy. May we suggest grabbing dinner from Scotty’s Food Truck this week? Chef Scotty will be in his usual Edmonds spot at Five Corners Calvary Chapel on Thursday and Friday this week, serving famous Blackened salmon Caesar salad, fish or jumbo shrimp tacos, and…
Restaurant News: Bagel pop-up, bumps in road for Niles Peacock and Salish — plus Potlatch Bistro service shift
Eltana Bagels Pop-Up coming to Edmonds We’ve enjoyed the opportunities to order up from Seattle’s Capitol Hill-based bakery. Deliveries have occurred on a regular basis in our local area — including Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace — but now it’s even easier to enjoy these orbs of doughy delight. Eltana will bring hand-rolled, honey-water boiled,…
Playtime: Gearing up for next week’s return to school
This has been a big week for back-to-school information in the Edmonds School District. We have had an Edmonds School District News email, many virtual school information presentations, and on Friday, a message from the Superintendent. If you missed your school’s virtual meeting, many are posted on YouTube.com/EdmondsSD. I checked the district site and there…
Sponsor spotlight: Include Scotty’s Food Truck in your weekend plans
As you make plans for the holiday weekend, why not include Scotty’s Food Truck as part of your celebration? Chef Scotty will be in his usual Edmonds spot at Five Corners Calvary Chapel this Thursday-Saturday, serving famous Blackened salmon Caesar salad, fish or jumbo shrimp tacos, and more. Call ahead to avoid the wait: 206-795-1615…
Recommended Reads: One woman’s courage to face her past in ‘Beasts and Butterflies’
Beasts and Butterflies, by Wendy Beasley Something had always seemed strange, a bit odd, and unspeakably scary about her best friend Jess’ father. At 13 years old, Rachel didn’t know why he made her so uncomfortable, why she feared him. Then one day he viciously attacked, and lives were forever changed. He threatened her never…
Restaurant News: Enjoy a cultural collaboration of cuisines on a crust
India Pizza! Who knew? Well, we should’ve known. Pizza is the pandemic’s favorite food due to its portability and pricing structure. A circle of dough is an empty pallet waiting to be painted with sauce and decorated with toppings and cheeses — who says it has to be tomato sauce and mozzarella? Based on recommendations…
Everything you need to know about the 2021 Edmonds Arts Festival
Updated to indicate that a vaccination clinic will be available both Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27 and 28. The Edmonds Arts Festival is just a few days away — scheduled for Aug. 27-29 at the Frances Anderson Center and field, in downtown Edmonds. Organizers have changed a few things up in light of the coronavirus…
Recommended Reads: Dark secrets revealed in this small-town murder mystery
Secrets of the Ravine, by Brenda Whiteside Shopkeeper Magpie MacKenzie’s emotions are in turmoil. Questions surface once again about an unsolved murder, and the disappearance of her teenage love from the Ravine decades ago. Will the mystery behind this tragedy in the Ravine finally be solved? Is the answer of what happened to her first…
Welcome to new advertiser Boiling Fish restaurant
We are pleased to announce our new advertiser Boiling Fish restaurant, located in Edmonds’ Highway 99 neighborhood. Boiling Fish is owned by a husband-and-wife team, and they happily invite you to come try their authentic Chinese cuisine. They serve Pork Ribs with Chili Peppers, Broccoli Beef and Mongolian Chicken. They are located near Ranch Market,…
Playtime: It’s time to talk about Back-To-School, plus a chance to try lacrosse
The Back-To-School talk is inevitable at this point, even though I have been informed by a teenager that it’s “cringe” to talk about it ahead of time at home. I don’t want to be a summer buzzkill so I try not to bring it up too early in August, but there have been some Edmonds…
Restaurant News: A sample of food truck fare at this weekend’s Taste Twenty-One
Taste Twenty-One is not your typical Taste Edmonds this year, for sure. This year’s 21-and-older event — running Aug. 20-22 at Edmonds’ Frances Anderson Center playfield — features a beer and wine garden and live music, and the Facebook page lists many bands for your enjoyment: www.facebook.com/tasteedmonds. See website for event details and to purchase tickets: www.TasteEdmonds.com Here’s…
Sponsor spotlight: Scotty’s Food Truck in Edmonds Thursday-Saturday
Scotty’s Food Truck will be in its usual Edmonds spot at Five Corners Calvary Chapel this Thursday-Saturday, serving great food with fast service. Summertime in Edmonds is the best, so why not stop b, grab a blackened salmon caesar salad or their delicious fish and chips and head to the beach. Call ahead if…
Edmonds Center for the Arts says it will require proof of vaccine or COVID test for all patrons
The Edmonds Center for the Arts announced Tuesday that it is joining other Pacific Northwest performing arts venues in requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry to all performances and events in the theater. A proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours will also be accepted, the ECA said. Masking is also required…
Cascade Symphony Orchestra tickets on sale starting Aug. 24 for live, in-person concerts
In celebration of its 60th anniversary, the Cascade Symphony Orchestra will begin selling tickets Aug. 24 for six scheduled live, in-person, concerts for the 2021-22 season at the Edmonds Center for the Arts. The orchestra’s first concert is scheduled for late October, when the Cascade Symphony is preparing to return to performing live concerts for the…
Edmonds Arts Festival announces Gallery Arts award winners
The Edmonds Arts Festival has announced the winners of the annual Gallery Arts award contest. Judges Darrell Gulin (photography), Lynn Hanson (miniatures and small paintings), Monica James and Melissa Newell (paintings, drawings, and prints), and Mike Magrath (3D artworks) sorted through more than 400 entries to come up with the winners, each of whom will…
Playtime: Time to plan for fall activities, plus fun things to do now
We are right on that line where it’s warm like summer but I got a response to a text that was basically “I’m at PTA meeting right now.” I was just in Target and entered the school supply section lightly, no list, no stress, just the aisle in front of me. This is when I…
Sponsor spotlight reminder: The Perfect Edmonds Adventure – Cascadia Art Museum
Summer is soon ending and so too are Cascadia Art Museum’s current exhibitions! For the perfect Edmonds summer adventure for any age, come visit Cascadia and experience the untold stories of Northwest art. Cascadia’s summer exhibitions include Origins: Northwest Abstract Art, 1920-1960 and Painted With Light: Northwest Pictorialist Photography 1910-1930. From the non-objective abstract art…
Edmonds Art Studio Tour in person Sept. 18-19; preview select artists during Edmonds Arts Festival Aug. 27-29
The Edmonds Art Studio Tour will be in person this year, opening artists’ studios to those interested in purchasing handmade works and learning more about each artist’s creative process. The artists are selected to participate in the annual studio tour based on specific criteria, including a connection to the community. These artists have agreed to safely show their…
Sponsor spotlight: Scotty’s Food Truck in Edmonds this Friday-Saturday
Scotty’s Food Truck has been a festival favorite for many years. Chef Scotty has an interesting culinary history — he was born in Japan and spent many years living near the Mediterranean coast in Turkey. A local village fisherman would take him out early in the morning to pull in nets, bringing fish back to…