by Jack McHenry | Jun 25, 2023 | Events, News, People and Places
On Friday, June 23, the Edmonds Civic Playfield was officially opened in a grand ceremony featuring Edmonds Mayor Nelson and Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director Angie Feser. The new 6-court Petanque Grove is sited at the entry to the park and served as a...
by Jack McHenry | Jan 11, 2023 | Events, News, People and Places, Social
6th Graders at University Preparatory School dive into three weeks of cultural experiences, geography, and beginning language before starting language classes in earnest when the spring semester begins. This is true whether they opt for French, Mandarin, or Spanish....
by Jack McHenry | Jan 10, 2023 | Events, News, People and Places, Social
On Sunday, January 8, 42 members of the Edmonds Petanque Club and their guests met at the Innis Arden Clubhouse to enjoy a fabulous potluck dinner, conduct Board elections, and review the past year. The highlight of the evening was, without question, the surprise...
by Jack McHenry | Sep 27, 2022 | Events, News, People and Places
On Monday, September 26, Ron LaRue, Michelle Martin, Jack McHenry, and Ro Verdeja visited the Edmonds Food Bank to present Executive Director Casey Davis this year’s donation from the club as a result of the 2022 Food Bank Tournament. The grand total came to...
by Jack McHenry | Sep 4, 2022 | Events, News, People and Places
What is the definition of “panache”? I’m glad you asked! The word designates “a grand or flamboyant style, verve, or flair.” And that is exactly what took place at Sierra Park on Saturday, August 27. During the day-long event, 48...
by Jack McHenry | Aug 9, 2022 | Events, News
On Saturday, August 20 from 10:00 to Noon, volunteers from the Edmonds Petanque Club will facilitate a morning of petanque for interested members of the Union of French Expatriates at the Hubbard Homestead Park just north of Best Buy and Target near Northgate. (11203...
