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Meandering Alderwood Mall And Other Delights

Carl Setzer

I’ve spent the last several hours wandering Alderwood Mall. Today, I won the nail in my tire lottery, and the nearest tire shop I could find: Sears (an open one, at least). The past three times this happened were Sundays. I wonder about this, for no really good reason. Perhaps the universe rages against me. Or my memory’s subjective nature took hold. Whatever…

I remember when this thing was built (the Mall, not my van). During construction we drove over, monitoring progress. Decades passed by, changes take hold: stores move, or go extinct, the food-court relocation and redesign (well done, I might add. Well, if you enjoy light). This entity’s changed with the times. Lynnwood, and the north-end of Puget Sound has changed dramatically. I don’t see old Camaros any more. And the number of BMWs grows exponentially.

With that, I noticed many stores that I’ve known for years, awareness-wise, but really know nothing about. Claim Jumper, Urban Outfitters, just to name a few. And there are a few I know well, but have lost focus on. Eddie Bauer comes to mind. After the sale to Spiegel, I stopped paying attention as quality plummeted, and, well, any sense of it as a Seattle company vanished. Lastly, I look at the Anthony’s restaurants here and think of the local chain, and how little I know about it.

Well, with so much to learn, there will be no shortage of opportunity to write in the near-term at least. If there’s anything you’d like me to add, send me a note or add a comment.

Thanks so very much for reading!

Getting Back to Coffee Fundamentals: Fundamental Coffee

Carl Setzer

Founded by two old friends from my Starbucks days, Scott McMartin and Tim Kern (Tim sadly died last year), Fundamental Coffee represents so very much to me. I relied on their coffee knowledge at the ‘Bux. Today, I trust Scott’s expertise even further. Clearly, he’s learned so very much on this journey running his own coffee company. Give them a taste!

Here in Lynnwood, you can get their coffee at Alderwood Mall’s Seattle Coffee Gear.

Website: http://www.funcoffeeco.com/

Find them on Facebook, too.

Lynnwood Library Gallery Featuring Watercolor and Acrylic Artist Michael Leong

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Lynnwood Library Gallery Featuring Watercolor and Acrylic Artist Michael Leong

On Display through January 28th

The Lynnwood Arts Commission presents watercolor and acrylic artist, Michael Leong, on display at the Lynnwood Library Gallery through January 28th. Born in Shanghai, China, Leong learned how to paint at age six. He continued painting lessons in middle school and participated in the Shanghai Student Painting Exhibition. Since his retirement from Boeing, Michael has spent the majority of his time finding inspiration in his daily life for his paintings. In addition, he enjoys painting with his peers at the Lynnwood Senior Center in his free time.

Contributed Photo: Two Blooming White Peonies, Michael Leong

Free to the public, the Lynnwood Library Gallery showcases local and regional artists on both the amateur and professional level. The Library is open Monday – Thursday from9am – 9pm, Friday – Sunday from 10am – 6pm and is closed on national holidays. The Gallery is exhibited in the multi-purpose room; call ahead for viewing availability.

Lynnwood Library
19200 44th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 778-2148

 

Library Gallery, Michael Leong

An Evening With Aaron Strumpel At Trinity Lutheran

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I’ve had the opportunity to spend time with Aaron before, so it was really a delight to see him perform again. The tranquility his music elicits calms me, settling my brain into a contemplative place, connecting me with the divine. Below is one of the pieces performed this evening. When you have the chance to hear him, take it.

Performing with Aaron was Keith Thomas, with ethereal computer assisted cello-work. This evening, he utilized looping much like one of my favorite contemporary artists: Zoe Keating With only the briefest time for web searching, I found this video featuring his work with the ensemble Primitivity. Though with a similar modernist quality, it lacks the looping effects. Keith currently lives in Seattle, and hopefully we’ll get him a web presence set up. He has another performance in early December. More details are forthcoming.

 

Some reflections on the windstorm

Carl Setzer

It’s been an interesting week. During Tuesday’s storm I was sitting in a class up above downtown Everett. Quite the bluster! Even in the 6th floor of a modern high-rise, we could hear the wind. Fortunately, my friends and family came through reasonably unscathed, with the greatest problems being power losses and fence destruction. Many in the region had far worse results (the Seattle PI has a great run-down of the aftermath).

With the storm, traffic was significantly eventful and my poor instructor quite late. I took the opportunity to chat with many of the good folks at Everett’s First American Title office. Such great people! A few folks I’ve known for years, but have never met. Such is the nature of modern business!

Our class covered the Escrow Process, where we focused on several key changes and issues facing this sector. One of the biggest: cyber-fraud.

I’ve been hearing an amazing number of cases of spoofed, or near-spoofed email addresses where funds are redirected. With this, we covered ways in which our business is responding to better protect your information.

Also, we looked at the way the CFPB’s new disclosure rules are getting implemented. The mortgage industry has taken this very, very seriously and implemented (for the most part) solid processes to keep closing timelines solid. Each lender has their own process, which is complicating things. And we’re having issues with certain folks not respecting the amount of time it takes the other players to act (“yeah, it closes tomorrow, here’s our stuff at 6pm. Too bad you don’t have time to get all your work accomplished. It’s your fault, of course”).

Anyway, always trying to learn more. Real Estate is vibrant and ever changing business. It is one of the things that delights me about it. This also speaks to the value of real estate agents. We stay up-to-date on all the changes occurring. Even if you bought a house last year, the market has changed. There are new processes, forms and documentation. Let us help you navigate this morphing realm.

Changes Afoot In Lynnwood

Carl Setzer

Over the past few weeks, major construction projects have started which will significantly impact Lynnwood. In particular, there are three large multi-family projects in process. 1) The CityCenter apartments on 196th & 36th, right across from the Convention Center, 2) the Lynnwood CityCenter Senior Living Apartments just north of 196th on 40th, 3) Lynnwood Place, next to where the new Costco is going and the 4), another round of apartments across Alderwood Mall Boulevard from the Alderwood Fred Meyer. Lots of construction, lots of new people, and with that, cars. This is the most concerning piece. Traffic around Lynnwood will be getting dramatically heavier over the next few months.

In most respects, I think the coming changes are positive. I like the mixed-use design that’s been incorporate and am looking forward to seeing the new businesses that rise up to support our new neighbors. But there are some costs, and it’s best to be prepared.

What do you think? Are there issues I’m missing? Let me know!

Lynnwood Traffic Work – 68th by Edmonds Community College

Carl Setzer
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If you’ve been anywhere near the community college, you’ve seen the massive re-do of the traffic flow. I’m so glad to see the nasty bottle-neck that was 68th & 208th taken care of. I think the roundabout at 204th & 68th, with the new intersection at 204th & highway 99, will really help with the traffic flow of the area. The whole project is nearly complete, so the worst of the disruption should be past.

Lynnwood Folks: Take a trip in the transit time machine Saturday 9-5

Carl Setzer

Found this press release in my inbox just now, so I’m sharing it pretty much as-is. If you’re looking for something a little more unique in Lynnwood, here you go. It’s tomorrow, at Heritage Park from 11-3.

Transit Tour

Take a trip in the transit time machine

Visit the Heritage Park Open House for a trip through the past, present and future of transportation.

Lynnwood’s Heritage Park open house event continues this Saturday, September 5 from 11am – 3pm. Take a break from the parades and cookouts and join us for a ride on the Transit Time Machine for a view of transportation’s past, present, and future.

The Past: Explore Heritage Park’s restored Interurban Car 55 which provided commuter service from Everett to Seattle. History buffs will enjoy the historic buildings and museum exhibits showcasing Alderwood Manor and early Lynnwood.

The Present: Check out a Community Transit Double Tall Bus and lean about the variety of transportation options available today. Get info and ask questions about current routes, developments, and options for getting around Snohomish County.

The Future: Planners from Community Transit will be available to discuss the future of service — from the future Swift lines to expanded service and much more. There will also be information and displays on the upcoming Sound Transit Link Light Rail project that will connect Lynnwood to Seattle and beyond.

The park, located east of I-5 at the SE corner of Poplar Way and Alderwood Mall Parkway, is a cultural, heritage and visitor resource. The open house events offer a unique opportunity for park visitors to tour the various historical structures including Interurban Car 55 that have been preserved at the park.

Open House activities include:

  • Climb aboard a Community Transit Double Tall Bus and learn about the future of transportation in Snohomish County.
  • Tour guides, Jeanne and Gary Rogers, will entertain visitors with tales of Car 55, one of six Interurban trolleys that ran between Seattle and Everett from 1910 to 1939.  Jeanne grew up in a railroading family; her father, Walter Shannon, was an Interurban motorman.
  • Docents from the Alderwood Manor Heritage Association will be available to provide guided tours of the exhibits currently on display in the Superintendent’s Cottage and at the Wickers Building Museum.
  • Stop by the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau’s Visitor Information Center where you can walk through the historic Wickers Building Museum and view the City of Lynnwood Historic Timeline exhibit.
  • Visitors are invited to take a peek into their personal genealogical history at Humble House with the assistance of the Sno-Isle Genealogical Society.

School Supply Donation Drive:

The Snohomish County Tourism Bureau will be hosting a school supply donation drive at the Visitor Information Center in the Wickers Building. The donation drive will kick-off at the open house and continue through the month of August. Donated supplies will benefit the Sleep Country Foster Kids Program that provides much needed school supplies to foster kids in the local area. To donate, bring your new item to the Visitor Center sometime in the month of August. Donation items can include:

  • Paper: lined, copy, construction, spiral notebook, composition notebook, index cards
  • Pencils & Pens: blue, black, #2 pencils, colored pencils, erasers, pencil sharpener, pencil case, crayons, highlighters, dry-erase markers
  • Things you can never have too much of: tissues, sanitizing wipes, hand sanitizer

Friendly Reminder – Fireworks Are No Longer Legal in #Lynnwood

Carl Setzer
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As I hear another stray boom, and earlier saw some teen boys talking with Lynnwood’s constabulary, it’s time for a reminder from our friends at the City of Lynnwood.

City officials would like to remind Lynnwood residents that discharging fireworks, even the ‘safe and sane’ variety, is no longer legal in Lynnwood city limits. In addition to being illegal, this year’s unusually dry weather conditions make fireworks extremely dangerous, even a small spark could ignite a fire. The Lynnwood Fire Department and other local fire departments have already battled numerous fires caused by fireworks.

Both the Lynnwood Police Department and Lynnwood Fire Department will have extra patrols and crews available on and around the holiday due to an expected increase in call volume. Residents are reminded to call 911 in case of a police or fire emergency or to report fireworks violations. 

On June 17, 2014, the Lynnwood City Council adopted Ordinance 3066 which prohibits the sale and discharge of fireworks in the city, effective in 2015. Unlawful use and possession of fireworks will result in confiscation and/or criminal charges.

Ordinance 3066 pertains only to properties within Lynnwood City limits. To check if your property is within city limits, use our interactive map Do I Live In Lynnwood?

City officials are urging resident to enjoy a local firework show hosted by one of our many neighboring cities. Visit our events calendar for a listing of local shows at www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/events-and-meetings.

 

Free Dance Performance by Cuidad Interior – Sun. Jun 28 at Lynndale Park

Carl Setzer
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This hit my inbox and I thought this was too awesome to not share. Come and check out the renovated Amphitheater!

The Lynnwood Diversity Commission & Lynnwood Arts Commission Presents

cuidad

Ciudad Interior Contemporary Dance Performance

Sunday, June 28, 4pm
Lynndale Park Amphitheater (18927 72nd Ave W)
FREE


More Information

Ciudad Interior is a contemporary dance company founded by the Mexican choreographer Alejandro Chávez. They are based in Querétaro, México, and have toured extensively in the United States. They use different artistic disciplines of contemporary dance as their language to celebrate the human spirit and also comment on societal problems and concerns. They have earned rave reviews for their technique and impassioned performances that create an instant affinity between the audience and the dancers. They will present a series of choreographies especially created for the outdoors called Dancing through Streets and Squares.