Day 312 of 365 Things To Do In Edmonds, WA – Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle’s Restaurant

Family Fun Center is a 7-acre park that provides a variety of affordable indoor and outdoor entertainment options for children of all
ages.  Fun attractions include mini Go-Karts, Bumper Cars, 18-hole mini golf course’s, Laser Runner, Bumper Boats with water cannons, Softball and Baseball batting cages, Frog Hopper, Arcade Games and Bullwinkle’s Restaurant. Family Fun Center also offers Birthday Parties,
Group Events, Catering, Meeting Space, and more.

The History of The Family Fun Center’s

Family Fun Centers (FFC) were started over 40 years ago in a small rural town by twin brothers Jim and John Huish in college. Through hard
work and dedication, FFC has developed into a growing and successful business. Great pride is taken by FFC to create an atmosphere that is both family oriented and professional. FFC are located throughout the Northwest with locations in Wilsonville, Oregon and Tukwila, Washington.

Located at 7212 220^th St SW,  Edmonds 98026

Phone 425-774-GAME (4263)

Website www.fun-center.com

This has been 365 things to do Edmonds, WA – See you next time and remember….It’s an Edmonds kind of day.

About the Author

Wayne Purser is a 1st generation REALTOR in Edmonds, Washington. He is the founder of this unique real estate blog for Edmonds &
the Snohomish County area. He and his wife, Denise, live in Edmonds with their teenaged son. In his spare time, Wayne enjoys organizing community events, volunteering for youth programs, traveling, and sharing his city with anyone who will pay attention. Also, providing real estate needs to the community.

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Day 311 of 365 Things To Do In Edmonds, WA – Third Thursday Art Walk (Scott Szloch – Blacksmith)

Come out for a stroll through downtown Edmonds every Third Thursday of each month – and discover a wealth of exciting local artwork. Local businesses and galleries host an artist and their work from 5 to 8 p.m. Maps of the artwalk route are available through the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce and at host businesses.

For an Artwalk map click here

In 2005, Scott was a partner in 12th Avenue Iron. They design, build, and install custom architectural metalwork, sculpture, and furniture for a broad range of clients, including architects, builders, corporations, universities, and private clients.

As an artist, Scott provides strong design skills as a Blacksmith. His working relationships with other professional artists/craftsmen allow him to integrate other materials into his projects.

Scott provides a unique combination of artistic sensibility, material and skill variety, superior craftsmanship, and rock-solid execution.

For more information, contact Scott at 206-498-8526 or by email at scottszloch@gmail.com

Also see his work at Sematics Gallery at 110 4^th Ave N in Edmonds, WA 98020

Visit Semantics Gallery for more information

This has been 365 things to do Edmonds, WA – See you next time and remember….It’s an Edmonds kind of day.

About the Author

Wayne Purser is a 1st generation REALTOR in Edmonds, Washington. He is the founder of this unique real estate blog for Edmonds & the Snohomish County area. He and his wife, Denise, live in Edmonds with their teenaged son. In his spare time, Wayne enjoys organizing community events, volunteering for youth programs, traveling, and sharing his city with anyone who will pay attention. Also, providing real estate needs to the community.

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Day 310 of 365 Things To Do In Edmonds, WA – Edmonds Petanque Club

Pétanque (French pronunciation is [petonk]) is a game of boules where the goal is, while standing inside a starting circle with both feet on the ground, to throw hollow metal balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called a cochonnet (literally “piglet”) or jack.  The game is normally played on hard dirt or gravel, but can also be played on grass, sand or other surfaces.

The current form of the pétanque game originated in 1907 in La Ciotat in southern France. The name pétanque comes from pès tancats meaning “feet together” or “feet anchored” in the Provençal dialect of the Occitan language.

Eventually, pétanque took roots in Edmonds in the Summer of 2010, when more and more players joined the group for regular games.

Their expanded group of petanque players was then formally incorporated as a non-profit sports organization in January 2011, under the name “Edmonds Petanque Club,” with an affiliation to the Federation of Petanque USA and the Fédération Internationale de Pétanque et Jeu Provençal (FIPJP), which gives club members a license to participate in other clubs’ events nationally and internationally.  Anyone of any age may apply for membership in the Edmonds Petanque Club for a modest annual fee, whether it is just for casual fun (most of us) or serious competition.

The petanque courts are always available to the public and you do not have to be a member to play.  Come and join them any time for a game or two.

For more information visit Edmonds Petanque Club

This has been 365 things to do Edmonds, WA – See you next time and remember….It’s an Edmonds kind of day.

About the Author

Wayne Purser is a 1st generation REALTOR in Edmonds, Washington. He is the founder of this unique real estate blog for Edmonds & the Snohomish County area. He and his wife, Denise, live in Edmonds with their teenage son. In his spare time, Wayne enjoys organizing community events, volunteering for youth programs, traveling, and sharing his city with anyone who will pay attention. Also, providing real estate needs to the community.

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Day 309 of 365 Things To Do In Edmonds, WA – Marjorie Fiddler (Weaver)

Marjorie Fiddler is a handweaver and dyer who creates one-of-a-kind wool rugs on linen warp. Her studio is in Edmonds, in Washington
State.

Marjorie’s striking use of color and exceptional workmanship result in works of art that are equally beautiful adoring a wall or functioning
as hardwearing floor coverings. She taught her self to weave over thirty years ago, using a large floor loom stored in the occupational therapy department of a Boston hospital. Weaving books provided excellent diagrams, calculations, and detailed instructions. Preindustrial mechanical devices were manageable and fun. A complicated overshot coverlet patterned after an early colonial example was one of her first projects.

Work, family, space, and time pressures first limited and then totally displaced weaving. Textile addiction was still a major force and
had to be satisfied by knitting, creating patchwork quilts, and admiring the work of others.

In 2005 Marjorie returned to weaving, first taking a course at the Weaving Works in Seattle, and then joining the Seattle Weavers’ Guild.
Speakers and workshops organized through the guild provide ongoing education and challenge, and talented colleagues provide support and encouragement. Marjorie’s ongoing interest has been weaving rugs, many of which are showcased in the portfolio.

AWARDS

ANWG Conference 2011   Best of Show awarded to Fiddler’s rug, “Overdye.”

ANWG Conference 2009  Second Place awarded to Fiddler’s rug, “Reflection.”

For more information visit www.mfiddlerweaver.com

This has been 365 things to do Edmonds, WA – See you next time and remember….It’s an Edmonds kind of day.

About the Author

Wayne Purser is a 1st generation REALTOR in Edmonds, Washington. He is the founder of this unique real estate blog for Edmonds & the Snohomish County area. He and his wife, Denise, live in Edmonds with their teenage son. In his spare time, Wayne enjoys organizing community events, volunteering for youth programs, traveling, and sharing his city with anyone who will pay attention. Also, providing real estate needs to the community.

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Day 308 of 365 Things To Do In Edmonds, WA – Edmonds Lions

When ever a Lions club gets together, problems get smaller. And communities get better. That’s because we help where help is needed – in
our own communities and around the world – with unmatched integrity and energy.

They are part of an international service organization founded with a desire to serve our community.

The club has projects that raise funds to buy glasses & hearing aids for kids & adults that can’t afford to buy them.  They  collect old prescription glasses & give them to people in need internationally every year.

Membership in the Edmonds Lions Club is open to men and women 18 years old and up who wish to be of service to the community.

For more information visit http://www.edmondslions.org/index.html

This has been 365 things to do Edmonds, WA – See you next time and remember….It’s an Edmonds kind of day.

About the Author

Wayne Purser is a 1st generation REALTOR in Edmonds, Washington. He is the founder of this unique real estate blog for Edmonds
&  the Snohomish County area. He and his wife, Denise, live in Edmonds with their teenage son. In his spare time, Wayne enjoys organizing community events, volunteering for youth programs, traveling, and sharing his city with anyone who will pay attention. Also, providing real estate needs to the community.

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Day 307 of 365 Things To Do In Edmonds, WA – Glazed and Amazed

Glazed & Amazed is a “Paint Your Own Pottery” and Glass Fusing Studio. They have no studio fees and the price on the piece
includes all paints, glaze, and firing. They are located in beautiful downtown Edmonds, right by the fountain.

How it works

1. Pick a piece of pottery or glass base from our large selection.

2. Design and decorate it using our stencils, stamps, samples, and patterns.

3. Leave it with us to be fired in the kilns.

4. Pieces will be ready for pick up in 5 days

Located at 514 Main Street

Phone 425-673-5474

For more infromation visit Glazed & Amazed.com

This has been 365 things to do Edmonds, WA – See you next time and remember….It’s an Edmonds kind of day.

About the Author

Wayne Purser is a 1st generation REALTOR in Edmonds, Washington. He is the founder of this unique real estate blog for Edmonds &  the Snohomish County area. He and his wife, Denise, live in Edmonds with their teenage son. In his spare time, Wayne enjoys organizing community events, volunteering for youth programs, traveling, and sharing his city with anyone who will pay attention. Also, providing real estate needs to the community.

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Day 306 of 365 Things To Do In Edmonds, WA – Visitors Station at Olympic Beach

The Olympic Beach Visitor Station is located at 200 West Dayton St. in Edmonds, at the base of the fishing pier.

The phone number for the Ranger Station is (425) 775-1344.

The Visitor Station is open weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend. The station is staffed by Ranger-Naturalists and
Volunteer Beach Docents during those weekends. Come see the new touch tank stocked full of local marine life! Pick up information on local events, or just learn about the animals and plants that populate Edmonds beaches.

For more infromation visit Edmonds Discovery Programs

This has been 365 things to do Edmonds, WA – See you next time and remember….It’s an Edmonds kind of day.

About the Author

Wayne Purser is a 1st generation REALTOR in Edmonds, Washington. He is the founder of this unique real estate blog for Edmonds &
the Snohomish County area. He and his wife, Denise, live in Edmonds with their teenage son. In his spare time, Wayne enjoys organizing community events, volunteering for youth programs, traveling, and sharing his city with anyone who will pay attention. Also, providing real estate needs to the community.

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Day 305 of 365 Things To Do In Edmonds, WA – Edmonds In Bloom

Welcome to Edmonds in Bloom!

We invite the community to join us as we celebrate the joys of gardening with three (3) unique events: Kids Plant For Mom’s Day in May and the Garden Tour and Garden Competition in July. The Awards Ceremony, held in August, celebrates those who participated in the previous events.

Garden Tour features many of the most beautiful gardens in Edmonds and Woodway. Their intimate charm and natural beauty speak to the love and attention lavished on these quiet sanctuaries.

Garden Competition – Do you live in Edmonds? Do you have a beautiful garden or plant spectacular containers?  Enter your floral display in this year’s Garden Competition to receive an Edmonds In Bloom flag to proudly display that you are doing your part to beautify your community.

Kids Plant for Mom’s Day at Edmonds Farmers Market on the Saturday of Mothers Day weekend. Budding young gardeners can plant containers with flowers as colorful living gifts for Mother’s Day. Everyone is welcome to stop by and celebrate the season of flowers in Edmonds.

For more information visit Edmond In Bloom

This has been 365 things to do Edmonds, WA – See you next time and remember….It’s an Edmonds kind of day.

About the Author

Wayne Purser is a 1st generation REALTOR in Edmonds, Washington. He is the founder of this unique real estate blog for Edmonds & the Snohomish County area. He and his wife, Denise, live in Edmonds with their teenage son. In his spare time, Wayne enjoys organizing community events, volunteering for youth programs, traveling, and sharing his city with anyone who will pay attention. Also, providing real estate needs to the community.

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Day 304 of 365 Things To Do In Edmonds, WA – Wenatchee Youth Circus

The Wenatchee Youth Circus celebrates its 59th season under the guidance of Founder and Managing Director, Paul K. Pugh (aka Guppo the Clown). This great traveling show comes to lots throughout the Great Northwest. Two 18 wheel semi-trucks provide center ring set-up for acts such as flying trapeze, high-wire, swinging latters, webs, double trapeze, tumbling, trampoline, Roman ladders, clown antics and much more. Check out our tour schedule and be sure to come and see us. You can always get the sawdust out of your shoes, but you can never get it out of your blood. May all your days be circus days.

Visit their website for more details and SHOW TIMES in Edmonds.

 Wenatchee Youth Circus

This has been 365 things to do Edmonds, WA – See you next time and remember….It’s an Edmonds kind of day.

About the Author

Wayne Purser is a 1st generation REALTOR in Edmonds, Washington. He is the founder of this unique real estate blog for Edmonds & the Snohomish County area. He and his wife, Denise, live in Edmonds with their teenage son. In his spare time, Wayne enjoys organizing community events, volunteering for youth programs, traveling, and sharing his city with anyone who will pay attention. Also, providing real estate needs to the community.

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Day 303 of 365 Things To Do In Edmonds, Wa – Celtic Cowboy BBQ

Celtic Cowboy BBQ is a takeout and catering company in Edmonds, Washington. They use a selection of Washington State woods to slow smoke their meats. All products are made from scratch with recipes Steve and Lisa have either created or inherited from their Scottish and Southern friends and family!

In the late 1990s, Steve moved to Dallas, Texas where he met my wife, Lisa. Lisa and Steve moved to Austin, which is where he learned how to smoke barbeque. The first pit that Steve ever used was a converted 1940s water heater that his next door neighbor’s Dad made. After his first experience of cooking real barbeque, Steve  never looked back.  

They moved to Seattle in 2000, and the fire for smoking meat was still in his heart so Steve started experimenting with different woods and tastes from the Northwest. After several annual barbeque events at their home, he decided to follow his instincts and with the encouragement of family, friends and neighbors to start his catering business.

In addition, their annual barbeque has turned into a charitable event for the local food banks and various other charities. The chance to share his passion for barbeque and help out others at the same time was too good to pass up!

Located at : 21104 70^th Ave W #B,  Edmonds, WA 98020

Phone: 425-361-2299

For more information visit: Celtic Cowboy BBQ

This has been 365 things to do Edmonds, WA – See you next time and remember….It’s an Edmonds kind of day.

About the Author

Wayne Purser is a 1st generation REALTOR in Edmonds, Washington. He is the founder of this unique real estate blog for Edmonds & the Snohomish County area. He and his wife, Denise, live in Edmonds with their teenage son. In his spare time, Wayne enjoys organizing community events, volunteering for youth programs, traveling, and sharing his city with anyone who will pay attention. Also, providing real estate needs to the community.

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