Life In The Pacific Northwest
Quiet Heart Wilderness School’s beloved Hawkeye ready to say farewell
Funny that I don’t recall ever meeting “Hawkeye” in my journeys about Edmonds. I feel a bit lesser as I read about him in this article.
This local school and daycare program is a unique enterprise, and one I’m glad will continue under competent hands. Hands that share its creator’s vision.
I’ve been involved with this choir for about two years now. My son sings with them and I’ve known the director for years. I think very highly of them and couldn’t recommend them more.
Presented by Snohomish County Youth Chorus
WHEN: Monday 7/30 – Friday 8/3 9am – 12pm
WHERE: Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036
WHO: Students entering Grades 3-12
WHAT: A fast-paced week of music and fun for kids who love to sing.
No experience necessary!
Group and solo singing, hand percussion, chimes/handbells, and miniperformances/ AMA sessions with local professional musicians! Daily snack. Friday showcase for friends and family.
Looks like a really fun time for the kids. Put on by the good folks of Lynnwood Fire.
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Come join the men and women of Lynnwood Fire for a fun-filled week of learning all about the job of a firefighter. Activities include water safety, rescue practices, firefighting, and more! Kids Fire Camp is for kids ages 11-14 years old. August 16-19, from 8:00am-4:00pm. Cost is $120.00 per child, financial hardship scholarships available. Apply online or contact Misty Burton-Burke for more info – 425-670-5302, mburke@LynnwoodWA.gov. |
Earlier this week, Lynnwood’s Mayor and City Council were able to give the most formal of congratulations to our local State Champs! As a Meadowdale alum and long-time Lynnwood resident, just want to say how proud I am of our local kids doing great things.
It doesn’t seem that long ago that our local Pacific Little League boys were in the Little League World Series. This region has some good sports genes I guess.
My wife has been heavily involved with Lynnwood’s Neighborhood Youth Alliance for years.This Saturday was supposed to be the culmination of a backpack & school-supplies drive. It wasn’t, exactly, though. Due to a few communication snafus, there was a fair amount of last-minute scrambling. However, there were adequate supplies to hand out to our kids in need so they would be prepared for school this Wednesday. Though there were a few gaps in supplies, they will be filled next week. And, also also, this delay allowed us to think and we were able to get donations of graphing calculators for some of our STEM students. Our community came together fast, and went beyond the obvious need. Makes me happy and proud to call this place home.
Below is a shot of the SECOND wave of donations, with the ask put forth barely a day before.
We learned a great deal, and next year will be even more effective. I love this place.
Last weekend, my son and I decided to build a model rocket, an Estes Taser. To fly the thing, we went to Edmonds Elementary’s play-field. I flew many, many rockets over the course of my youth. One challenge with rockets in this region, though: trees. Well, tress and wind. I estimate I lost a few hundred dollars worth of rockets over the years, making this a particularly spendy hobby. But, the boy wanted to and I really do have fond memories, so, what the heck!
Anyway, after the first launch cooked the parachute a little bit, preventing it from deploying properly, we did manage to get two more launches in. The last launch, though, ended with the thing crashing, cone first, into the earth, bending the tube significantly. And that pretty much ended the excursion.
So, the boy really wanted me to create a video, so here we go. I thought, afterwards, it would’ve been nice to add some music. Maybe at sometime in the future.
Below is the creation. Enjoy!
