Category: Edmonds

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

Carl Setzer

Perhaps you, like me, has a medicine cabinet filled with expired medications you have had no idea what to do with. The garbage, as well as the toilet, we know are terrible.

So, here’s a solution: the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday, April 29th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

In south Snohomish County, we can head to Mountlake Terrace’s police department located at 5906 232nd St SW, Mountlake Terrace.

If you don’t live close to Terrace, this link will help you find a closer participating location.

 

 

 

Slowing Moving Day In Everett

Carl Setzer

It was a weird day to be at the Snohomish County administrative offices.

One: for some strange reason, tons of people were submitting plans/requests for permits. Not sure the causality of that. But the line was LOONNGGG.

Two: there was plenty of media presence, most likely due to this story: “Cascade Mall shooter dies in apparent jail suicide“. Mr. Cetin was being held in the Snohomish County jail, part of the admin complex.

Three: I heard that they were interviewing jurors for a major case. Not sure the whos or whats of that rumor, but there you go.

Four: I’m sure related to all the above, there was no parking in the county’s garage.

Last but not least, there was a gnarly accident on the corner of Oakes and Pacific, so Oakes wasn’t getting through, and people were being routed around Pacific.

Made for a slow moving day, but got some key stuff done. Not going to complain too loudly.

What a lovely day!

Carl Setzer

Today was pretty delightful. First, got to sleep in…always a boon.

My wife and I hit the Brook’s Tent Sale. Though I’m no longer a runner, my wife and son are. And I’m something of an avid walker, so good shoes are valuable to me.

Next stop, a friend of ours, who makes killer cinnamon rolls, made some killer cinnamon rolls and shared some with us.

We then went and walked around the Edmonds waterfront. One of our favorite places. Calm, peaceful, and people who will actually politely greet each other.

On our way home, we stopped at Mel & Mias, a gem of a bakery/coffee shop in the Perrinville neighborhood of Edmonds/Lynnwood. Charming, delightful place. Light and inviting aura, and excellent treats. Oh, and coffee that’s quite unique. Today got to try a monsoon coffee from India. I’ve never had Indian coffee, so that was a delight in-and-of-itself. The processing for this is unique. They basically cage the coffee beans and let the rains clean away the husk and pulp of the cherry. It had mild citrus and berry notes which paired well with our cherry tart.

For dinner we went to help celebrate our favorite Mexican place’s (La Raza) 8th anniversary. Though we had to leave before the mariachi band arrived, it was great seeing the good folks there having a deserved good time.

Nothing monumental or life changing. Mostly, just life affirming and charming. The sun shone brightly, which was a pleasant change. All in all, no complaints.

Here’s wishing every one of you a blessed Easter, no matter which faith your practice. May we all find peace and joy…in the small things.

The Edmonds Community College’s Free Recycling Event on March 18

Carl Setzer

I’m pleased to see the good folks with the Edmonds Community College Green Team bringing this to our community.

Recycling Event

One Day Only – Saturday March 18, 2017 – 10 am to 3 pm

Join us for the 2017 Recycle Mania! Recycle your Styrofoam blocks, electronics, and drop off your sensitive documents for shredding!

Edmonds Community College
200th Street Entrance – Look for signs to the parking lot drop-off location

Recycling Event 2017

Spring Clean Event: This year the City of Lynnwood will be introducing electronic Spring Clean Coupons! If you haven’t already, add ‘Recycling News’ to your subscriptions lists so that you’ll receive notification when coupons become available!

For more information visit our webpage. To add Recycling News to your subscriptions visit the Manage Preferences webpage.

Hey Edmonds folks, an update on the old Post Office site 

Carl Setzer

​Over at My Edmonds News, they have  an update about the former Post Office site:

New residences and retail space coming to old Edmonds Post Office site

I walked by on Saturday; the building is nearly gone. They’re making short work. I expect the lot cleared this week. 

Looks like a nice addition to Edmonds, helping support the charm of down town. These apartments will be extremely convenient to all Edmonds offers. And it looks like they’ll add enough parking to compensate for the additional humanity. 

Developer by developer, lot by lot, Edmonds is evolving. As are Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace. Each community is quite unique. I appreciate developers who attempt to capture the essence of the community in which they’re building. 

What do you think? Let me know in the comments .

Real Estate Insights for Edmonds: October 11, 2016

Carl Setzer
I try to spend time daily researching current market trends. Looking at Edmonds, I was stuck by one detail regarding pricepoints on sold listings in September. Look below:

Do you see the crazy spike at the $1,000,0000 price?

In particular the way that $850k and above are quite uniform except for the $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 range. It’s really interesting, and very Edmonds, I think.

All those view homes off of 9th, the condos in the Bowl, and up at Point Edwards and you’ll see the roots of this.

So, take a look at all the listings in Edmonds here.

Some Edmonds Centric Stuff This Weekend

Carl Setzer

There are a few fun events around my neighborhood this weekend. There’s a high likelihood you’ll find me at one of the things below. 

    Get out and do something fun!