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Amber-Lynne Rickett and Steffen Horne from Lynnwood welcomed their first child, Jheneah Elowyn Horne, at Providence Swedish Edmonds at 12:22 a.m. on New Year’s Day, making her the first baby born in 2025 at the hospital. The couple expressed their joy about their daughter being the first grandchild on both sides of the family and shared their plans to marry and raise her to be kind and strong.
Over 1,000 participants took part in the 18th annual Edmonds Polar Bear Plunge on New Year's Day, braving the chilly waters of Puget Sound to celebrate the start of the new year. This event has grown from just 20 participants in its first year, becoming a vibrant local tradition that fosters community spirit and camaraderie among residents.
Join the 18th annual Polar Bear Plunge in Edmonds on January 1, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Brackett’s Landing beach. Hosted by The Edmonds Uplift Society, this festive event features pre-plunge gatherings, food trucks, and live music. Everyone is welcome to participate by taking a dip or cheering on the plungers.
Join the Northwest Museum of Legends and Lore on December 28, 2024, for a presentation on the D.B. Cooper case. Attendees will see a wax figure of Cooper and hear insights from lead FBI Agent Ralph P. Himmelsbach about the unsolved hijacking from 1971. Airline refreshments will be served, and dressing up as Cooper is encouraged.
Join the Sno-King International Folk Dance Club for a New Year’s Day dance event from 2-4 p.m. at Cedar Valley Grange in Lynnwood. The club hosts weekly folk dancing sessions every Wednesday and a special birthday party on January 11.
Edmonds Bookshop is hosting a book drive for the seventh annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. event on January 20, 2025, at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. Community members can purchase books from a selected list between January 13-19, which will be used as prizes during the event. This initiative aims to promote community engagement and enrich the celebration's theme of 'Inspiring a Beloved Community in Song, Artistic Expression and Dance.'
The My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with Se Habla Media to provide daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts with English subtitles, addressing the information needs of the Spanish-speaking community in the region.
Snohomish County is embracing the holiday spirit with a variety of festive events throughout December, including tree lightings, Santa visits, and holiday markets. Local families are invited to join in these celebrations to create lasting memories.
The Lynnwood-based Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI) is hosting its inaugural Feria de Emprendedores, a Christmas Bazaar aimed at supporting local Latino artists, on December 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event promises to showcase unique arts and crafts while promoting community engagement and cultural appreciation.
The article highlights the top three pet grooming places in Snohomish County as voted by readers in the Daily Herald's annual 'Best of Snohomish County' awards. This year's winners are Dog Day Afternoon in Snohomish, Snohomish Dog Spaw, and A Purr-fectly Woof-tastic Spa in Marysville. The article encourages the community to participate in the 2024 nomination round for local businesses.