Category: Lynnwood

Halloween Is Coming!!! Here’s My List Of Spooktacular Fun

Carl Setzer
Halloween Jack O'Lanterns

It’s upon us, the end of October and all the Halloween fun for the kids! Here’s my collection of fun, family events for the south Snohomish County region.

Have a fun, safe and delightful Halloween!

 

Saturday, October 26th: 
Sunday, October 27: 
On Halloween Night:
Lynnwood:
Edmonds:
Mountlake Terrace:
Mill Creek:

Interurban Trail Users: An FYI

Carl Setzer

As you’ll see below (from the good folks at the city of Lynnwood), PUD will be maintaining the trees along the trail. The trail will remain open, but there might be delays.

 

Interurban Trail User Notice

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Snohomish County PUD is performing tree maintenance along the trail for the next three weeks (September 18 – October 11). The trail will remain open during the maintenance and flaggers will guide users safely through the work zone.

For more information, please visit: https://www.snopud.com/default.ashx?p=1097=

Lynnwood Has A Con! Welcoming Nerd Faire To The Neighborhood

Carl Setzer

I just discovered Nerd Faire, a new Northwest Con. Located at the Lynnwood Convention Center, this will be very convenient to me. Their first con ever was this past March. Next year (2020) will be on February 1st. You can get tickets at Eventbrite.

Looks like they’re still pulling things together. Looks like there are opportunities for exhibitors, sponsors and volunteers. Check out their website and Facebook page to stay up-to-date.

For other cons in the region, check out our calendar of events, and the Geek Event section (just updated them both).

Please like, share and follow! Thanks so very much!

Early Morning Rolling Slowdowns On I-5 Through Lynnwood & Mountlake Terrace Tuesday and Wednesday

Carl Setzer

This will annoy those of you late night/early riser types. If you’re tucked into bed from midnight to 4:00 am, fret not!

From the good folks at the WSDOT.

Overnight rolling slowdowns on I-5 in Seattle, Aug. 27 and 28

Overhead power line work for Sound Transit Lynnwood Link Extension will cause overnight delays on I-5 between Seattle and Lynnwood

SEATTLE – Seattle City Light crews plan to relocate existing overhead power lines over Interstate 5 near Northeast 180th Street to support Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link Extension project. This work will result in traffic impacts on Aug. 27-29.

To complete this work safely, Washington State Patrol troopers and contracted crews must intermittently conduct rolling slowdowns of traffic in both directions of I-5 to ensure safe work operations and passage for motorists. Traffic will be intercepted and escorted at slow speeds for up to 15 minutes between Lynnwood and north Seattle as crews pull overhead feeder cables across the highway. Traffic will return to normal speeds once past the work area.

Rolling slowdowns will occur on the following dates:

  • Tuesday night (11:59 p.m.), Aug. 27 to Wednesday morning (4 a.m.), Aug. 28
  • Wednesday night (11:59 p.m.), Aug. 28 to Thursday morning (4 a.m.), Aug. 29

Additional Details:

  • Traffic using the following on-ramps to I-5 will be affected:
    • On southbound I-5: 44th Avenue West (Lynnwood), 220th Street Southwest (Mountlake Terrace), State Route 104 (Shoreline)
    • On northbound I-5: Northeast 175th Street, 5th Avenue Northeast (Shoreline), Northeast Northgate Way (Seattle)

Drivers should expect delays and consider using alternate routes during construction. Real-time traffic information is available on the WSDOT mobile app and the WSDOT Traffic Twitter feed.

For more information on Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link Extension project, which will extend light rail into south Snohomish County and serve stations in Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood, please visit https://www.soundtransit.org/system-expansion/lynnwood-link-extension and http://www.seattle.gov/light/atwork/ 

I-5 rolling slowdowns

Hey Lynnwood, the City is hosting “Sandlot Cinema” at Lynndale park on Thursdays

Carl Setzer

The city of Lynnwood is hosting these free, family friendly movies at Lynndale Park. The movies start at dusk.

Sandlot Cinema 2019
Sandlot Cinema at Lynndale park August, 2019
  • This Thursday (August 22) is “Mary Poppins Returns”.
  • Next Thursday (August 29) is Dumbo.

Bring your own blankets and chairs. Oh, and the “Snack Shack” will be open for dinner and snacks.

More details are available on the city’s Facebook page.

Local Theater Group, Bigfoot Players Putting On Midsummer’s Night’s Dream This Weekend

Carl Setzer

Hey Lynnwood & Edmonds area friends, a new local youth theater group, Bigfoot Players, is putting on Midsummer’s Night’s Dream this weekend. I have been helping them form the organization and been privy to all their hard work to bring this to life. I’m proud of all their hard work and passion bringing this together. 

This link is for their performance schedule. It’s free in Lynndale park’s amphitheater. Check them out!

I saw the weirdest thing on my walk this evening

Carl Setzer

Just out the south entrance to Meadowdale high school sits this dilapidated truck. I walk by this spot regularly and it wasn’t there last time. It couldn’t have more than two weeks since my last visit.

Oh, its important to note that there’s a locked gate between this area and the street. I have no idea how the truck got there or why. Was it abandoned? Some kind of joke? Eh, who knows?

Lynnwood Police Free Vacation House Check Program 

Carl Setzer

A key thing to help you relax on your vacation? Knowing that your house and valuables are safe.

House Check

LYNNWOOD, WA (May 2, 2019) – Going on vacation anytime this year? Don’t forget to sign up at the Lynnwood Police Department for your FREE Vacation House Check.

Two easy ways to sign up:

1. Come to the clerks’ office at the station on the corner of 44th Ave. W and 194th (Veterans Way); we’re open from 8 am to 5 pm daily. When you’re there you’ll fill out some brief information for your house check and we will take care of the rest.

2. Download and complete the application located on the Lynnwood Police Department’s website, then return it by email to LWellington@LynnwoodWA.gov, drop it off at the clerks’ office or return by mail to the Police Department.

The Volunteers in Public Safety (VIPS) check on all houses in the city limits of Lynnwood registered for vacation house checks. The VIPS are trained on the police radio to call an officer if they hear or see anything suspicious.

For questions on Free Vacation House Check or how to learn more about volunteering with the Lynnwood Police Department call the Lynnwood Police Crime Prevention Section at 425-670-5635.