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🌱 Heading to Lynnwood’s free overdose awareness fair this Saturday?
Also, don't miss Open Mic at Peace of Mind Brewery on the Lynnwood Patch calendar
Greetings Lynnwood! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Heading to Lynnwood's free overdose awareness fair this Saturday?
- What plea deal did the Alderwood Mall shooting suspect just accept?
- Need help with food, housing, or taxes in Lynnwood right now?
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 55.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• International Overdose Awareness Day gathering Aug. 29 (mylynnwoodnews.com) — Lynnwood neighbors can gather this Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center for a free International Overdose Awareness Day resource fair with food, entertainment, and local service providers. Co-hosted by the City of Lynnwood and the Center for Human Services, the event offers on-site substance use assessments and connections to support for anyone affected by addiction. 
• Teen accused in deadly Alderwood Mall shooting makes plea deal, apologies to family (kiro7.com) — A Lynnwood teen has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2024 shooting that killed 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson at Alderwood Mall, and he apologized in court to her family. The plea deal reduced the charge from first-degree murder, while Jayda's parents say they still want full accountability. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 23 in Snohomish County.
• Local organizations, government and neighbors can help (myedmondsnews.com) — Lynnwood residents facing rising costs can tap into a wide network of help, from the Lynnwood Food Bank and YWCA Pathways for Women shelter to tax relief programs and school district family support. The article also highlights volunteer opportunities, including helping local seniors and stocking food banks, and encourages neighbors to share additional resources so more people can stay afloat.
📸 Around Lynnwood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lynnwood
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★ Featured events ★
- Open Mic at Peace of Mind Brewery →
Peace of Mind Brewing, 18411 Hwy 99, Lynnwood
7:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
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Other local events
📣 Lynnwood Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- PTA - New Family Tours
Lockwood Elementary
4:30 pm - Jag Jumpstart
North Creek High School NCHS Commons
8:00 am - Back to School BBQ
Madrona K-8 School Edmonds, WA 98026
4:00 pm - Music at Third Place Commons Lake Forest Park →
Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park
7:00 pm - Renaissance Work Party
Madrona K-8 School Edmonds, WA 98026
4:00 pm - Beginning Watercolor
Art Works Edmonds, WA 98020
1:00 pm - Tai Chi/ Great Room
Art Works Edmonds, WA 98020
9:00 am - Open Studio / Great Room
Art Works Edmonds, WA 98020
10:30 am - 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
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Snowflake Lane Auditions
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is this someone's cat?
Been around our house for a year. Male unuteted and very leary of humans. If he's yours or you know who's let me know. 206 9530 (Nextdoor Hillwood Park) - Hi neighbors..
my car insurance is getting to high..what insurance has a better price that you would recommend it..thank you (Nextdoor Lake Serene Cmty Assoc.)
- Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Supervisor II in Lynnwood. Apply here.
- U-Haul International, Inc. posted a job opening for Facility Housekeeper in Lynnwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lynnwood 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)
Edmonds
- Over 50 Firefighters Fight Multiple Fires in Snohomish County Tuesday (myeverettnews.com)
- Sound Transit fall service change begins Aug. 29 (myedmondsnews.com)
- Of Notoriety: Travel guru Rick Steves hosts NWI Symphony gala via video (chicagotribune.com)
Ok Lynnwood! 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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