🌱 Patch AM: What will Rick Steves change at Edmonds’ beloved historic theater?

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In today's newsletter:

• What will Rick Steves change at Edmonds' beloved historic theater?
• Fire near Lake Ballinger displaces three Edmonds residents, but no one hurt
• How your donation keeps Edmonds' nonprofit newsroom running strong this summer

Also on today's calendar: 7th Annual DachSand and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
• Friday: Pleasant with some sun, temps: high: 70, low: 57.
• Saturday: A passing shower, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rick Steves purchases Edmonds Theater moviehouse (theolympian.com) — Rick Steves has bought the historic Edmonds Theater, vowing to keep the 100-year-old Main Street moviehouse thriving as both a cinema and community gathering place, regardless of profit. He plans eventual art deco renovations while current movies and special events, like a documentary on old moviehouses, continue under longtime manager Justin Pritchett.
   

• Over 50 Firefighters Fight Multiple Fires in Snohomish County Tuesday (myeverettnews.com) — Firefighters battled multiple brush fires and a serious house fire near Lake Ballinger in Edmonds, where three residents were displaced but escaped without injury. More than 50 firefighters from South County Fire and neighboring agencies contained the flames quickly, preventing spread to nearby homes, while Support 7 and the Red Cross are now helping the affected Edmonds family.
   

• A fundraising update from the Founder's Desk: $26K donated so far (myedmondsnews.com) — A local fundraising push is underway to support the Edmonds-based My Neighborhood News Group, which includes My Edmonds News, with donations matched up to $35,000. Readers are encouraged to give via checks, stock, IRAs, vehicles, or estate plans, with a special ice cream coupon available for $100-plus gifts at Common Grounds in the Edmonds Waterfront Center.
   

📸 Around Edmonds

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Edmonds

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Friday August 28
• Back to School BBQ
  Madrona K-8 School Edmonds, WA 98026
  4:00 pm
Monday August 31
• Renaissance Work Party
  Madrona K-8 School Edmonds, WA 98026
  4:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Beginning Watercolor
  Art Works Edmonds, WA 98020
  1:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Tai Chi/ Great Room
  Art Works Edmonds, WA 98020
  9:00 am
• Open Studio / Great Room
  Art Works Edmonds, WA 98020
  10:30 am
Friday September 4
• Open Studio - great room
  Art Works Edmonds, WA 98020
  10:00 am
• Art for All - classroom
  Art Works Edmonds, WA 98020
  11:30 am
• Alla Prima Painting class/Great Room
  Art Works Edmonds, WA 98020
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• 7th Annual DachSand →
  Seaside Beach, 44 12th Ave, Seaside
  12:00 pm
• Rotary Club of Edmonds Oktoberfest Family Festival →
  598 Bell St, Edmonds
  3:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Rotary Club of Edmonds Oktoberfest Family Festival →
  598 Bell St, Edmonds
  12:00 pm
• Woodway High School 50th Reunion Class of 1976 →
  Lynnwood Neighborhood Center, 19509 64th Ave W, Lynnwood
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 99 Ranch Market posted a job opening for Bakery Supervisor in Edmonds. Apply here.
• BoxLunch / Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1 in Lynnwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Edmonds here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mountlake Terrace

• New owners of Crazy Moose Casino brings 'culture' to gaming in Mountlake Terrace (mymltnews.com)
• MLT Council to review citywide branding, marketing and placemaking strategies Aug. 27 (mymltnews.com)

Lynnwood

• Teen accused in deadly Alderwood Mall shooting makes plea deal, apologies to family (kiro7.com)
• Local organizations, government and neighbors can help (myedmondsnews.com)
• The Trump Trap: State Election Officials Face Catch-22 Over State Citizenship Lists — Risk Federal Prosecution or Risk Disenfranchising Voters (lynnwoodtimes.com)

Mukilteo

• Diving enthusiasts plunge in for a cause (mukilteobeacon.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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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