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Hello Edmonds! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What to expect at Edmonds' free Multicultural Celebration Night Oct. 20
  • How you can help fill Edmonds Food Bank shelves this Saturday
  • How Lynnwood's budget talks and parking plans connect back to Edmonds schools

Also on today's calendar: Musical Comedy Murders of 1940- a comedy play! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 63, low: 50.
  • Wednesday: A passing morning shower, with a high of 65 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Multicultural Celebration Night Hosted By House of Wisdom in Edmonds October 20, 2026 (shorelineareanews.com) — Residents can head to the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Oct. 20 for a free Multicultural Celebration Night featuring performances, food, youth showcases and cultural exhibits. Hosted by local nonprofit House of Wisdom, the event highlights Edmonds' diversity and honors community partners like Edmonds College and Verdant Health Commission, with an optional $10 donation to support programs for students, immigrants and refugees.
   

• Food drive coming to Walnut Street Coffee (edmondsbeacon.com) — A community food drive hosted by the Edmonds Lions Club is coming to Walnut Street Coffee on Saturday, Oct. 17, to support the Edmonds Food Bank. Edmonds residents are encouraged to donate nonperishable foods, hygiene items, and even cash, with specific needs like canned proteins, pasta, and household soaps highlighted to help neighbors facing food insecurity.
   

• Lynnwood Council to review early 2027-28 budget Oct. 12 (mylynnwoodnews.com) — Lynnwood's City Council meets tonight to review its preliminary 2027-28 budget, debate a future property tax levy, and decide whether to extend paid parking rules near the Link light rail station. Edmonds residents may be interested that Lynnwood staff topped Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace in fundraising for the Foundation for Edmonds School District's recent Monster Mad Dash 5K, with an award presentation also planned.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I'm cleaning out my sock drawers (yes, 4 drawers of socks!
    ) - I have new and gently used socks. A lot of them. Who or where can I donate to that will take them? I don't think the thrift stores take them but… (Nextdoor 210th St SW)
  • I've missed having puppies around!
    I've opened my cozy, secure yard, full of enrichment possibilities up to sniffspot! Basically a private dog park especially nice for a reactive dogs… (Nextdoor Edmonds Westgate)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Edmonds. Apply here.
  • Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Shift Leader (P1-1361431-4) in Edmonds. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Edmonds here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mountlake Terrace

Lynnwood

  • Sound Transit seeks $70.2M Lynnwood Link closeout cap, up from $30M (railway.supply)
  • Clothes for Kids needs to replenish its sock inventory. Can you help? (myedmondsnews.com)
  • Plan for overnight left-lane closures on I-405 this week (mylynnwoodnews.com)

Mukilteo

  • Stuck elevators, burst pipes and undersized gyms: $400M school bond back on Mukilteo ballots (king5.com)

Ok Edmonds! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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