Jul 2 Networking Breakfast

Promote your business and network with other business owners at our weekly Networking Breakfast. Continental breakfast is provided; breakfast sandwich or full breakfast can be ordered for a very reasonable price through Fairwinds Brighton Court.

Guest Speaker: Radny McDonald - Allstate Insurance

Date:

July 2, 2014
Time:

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Website:

http://www.edmondswa.com
Location:

Fairwinds Brighton Court

6520 196th St. SW., Lynnwood

Please park at Monroe Hall (1 block west of Fairwinds Brighton Court) facing 196th Street
Contact:

Edmonds Chamber of Commerce -- 425-776-6711
EMail:

events@edmondswa.com
Date/Time Details:

Every Wednesday morning from 7:30 - 9:00 am
Fees/Admission:

FREE and NO RESERVATIONS required

Jul 4 An Edmonds Kind of 4th - 2014

Edmonds has been celebrating the 4th of July in grand style for 105 years thanks to the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce. Join us on Friday, July 4th for a spectacular day of fun, family, and community. We thank the Hazel Miller Foundation and the Edmonds Chamber Foundation for making An Edmonds Kind of 4th possible. Visit www.edmondswa.com for more information.

Schedule of Events

Date:

July 4, 2014
Website:

http://www.edmondswa.com
Location:

Downtown Edmonds at various locations:

City Park -- 3rd & Pine

Civic Playfield -- 6th Ave. N. & Bell Street
Contact:

Edmonds Chamber of Commerce 425.670.1496
EMail:

events@edmondswa.com
Date/Time Details:

Friday, July 4th, 2014
10:00 am - 10:30 pm

See the full schedule of events online.
Fees/Admission:

FREE to attend

Registration fees required for the following events:

5K Fun Run

Main Parade

Jul 4 5k Fun Run/Walk

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES 7/2 at 5:00pm

Registration the day of the event is from 8:30-9:30am

8th Annual Edmonds 5K Fun Run/Walk
What better way to start a day full of hot dogs, apple pie and ice cream than with a little exercise and the chance to run down the Edmonds Fourth of July Parade route? Sponsored by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, the Edmonds 4th of July 5K Fun Run/Walk winds through the heart of historic downtown Edmonds. Attracting over 500 runners, the 5K is the perfect athletic kickoff to a full day of “An Edmonds Kind of 4^th” excitement.

Note: BY SUBMITTING ENTRIES ONLINE YOU ARE AGREEING TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH BELOW AND WILL SERVE AS A VALID SIGNATURE.

A SEPARATE FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED FOR EACH PERSON PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT, AND SUCH SIGNATURE IS AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, CERTIFICATION AND AGREEMENT OF THE PARTICIPANT TO THE
FOLLOWING: Participant grants to all entities or persons involved in this activity the right to create, use, reproduce and publish Participant’s name and likeness in any media. Participant accepts sole responsibility to determine whether Participant’s medical and training status is appropriate for this activity. In the event of accident or injury resulting in Participant being unable to immediately arrange or provide necessary medical attention, the Greater Edmonds Chamber of Commerce is authorized but not required to cause medical service to be provided and any medical service provider is hereby authorized to provide personal identification and medical information on request. Participant hereby waives, releases and discharges any claims or demands and covenants not to sue the Chamber and its affiliates, agents, representatives, employees or officers for any harm, loss, injury or death arising out of or relating to Participant’s participation in this activity and makes such statement for and on behalf of all those claiming or who could claim by, through, or under Participant, including without limitation Participant’s heirs and executors. Participant agrees to and shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless An Edmonds Kind of 4th, the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, Swedish/Edmonds, Sound Women’s Care and the City of Edmonds from all claims, actions, damages, liability and expense arising out of or resulting from participation by Participant in this activity.

Date:

July 4, 2014
Time:

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website:

http://www.edmondswa.com/events/fourth-of-july.html
Location:

Edmonds City Park
600 3rd Ave. South | Edmonds , WA
Starts at 3^rd & Walnut and finishes on parade route downtown
EMail:

events@edmondswa.com
Date/Time Details:

Friday, July 4th

Registration begins at 8:30am and race starts at 10:00am.
Fees/Admission:

Adults with T-Shirt - $30.00
Adults without T-Shirt - $25.00
Children (12 & under) without T-Shirt - Free
Children (12 & under) with T-Shirt (size S) - $30.00

Jul 4 Main Parade

Online Registration Deadline....June 30th.

Celebrate the 4th of July by marching in the "An Edmonds Kind of Fourth" main parade.

Your support is instrumental in continuing our tradition of a July 4^th family celebration. A voluntary donation in any amount will be gladly accepted. The following fee are charged to participants and must be enclosed with the application:

• All vehicles entered in the parade must pay a $25 entrance fee and also be decorated in a patriotic manner in keeping with the event.
• $500 entry fee plus vehicle fee for any person running for political office - if election date is within 12 months of this event. This category will be limited to 10 entries.
• $100 entry fee plus vehicle fees (limit 2) for commercial entries, businesses, corporations, or any entry displaying a commercial ad (even if the advertising display is on a vehicle in a non-commercial entry).
• All sponsorship packages above $1,500 include from 3 to 5 motor vehicles as entries in the parade without the $25 - per-vehicle charge. Any additional vehicles are each subject to the $25 fee.
• Applications to be in the parade will not be considered if fees from a previous year remain unpaid.
• Units which are not pre-registered are not authorized to participate in the event because of potential liability.
• Unregistered entries in the event are not approved by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, do not qualify as participants in the event, are not covered by the Chamber insurance, and are not authorized to participate in the event because of potentially undocumented liabilities.

I HAVE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY. My online registration shall serve as my signature on this application and also signifies my agreement to indemnify and hold harmless the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, the Edmonds Chamber Foundation, An Edmonds Kind of Fourth & its staff, and the City of Edmonds from all claims, actions, damages, liability and expense in connection with loss of life, personal injury, and/or damages to property resulting from your participation in An Edmonds Kind of Fourth. My signature serves as a waiver and release of all claims against the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, the Edmonds Chamber Foundation, An Edmonds Kind of Fourth, Chamber and it’s staff and volunteers, and the City of Edmonds of any kind or nature. I hereby acknowledge that I have read the 4th of July Parade Rules and Regulations and that I (we) will abide by them or be subject to removal from the parade.

Date:

July 4, 2014
Time:

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Website:

http://www.edmondswa.com/events/fourth-of-july.html
Location:

Downtown Edmonds, parade starts at 6th Ave & Main St.
EMail:

alicia@edmondswa.com
Date/Time Details:
PARADE DAY SCHEUDLE
10:00 am              Beat Brackett 5K and Baby Brackett 1K
11:30 am              Children’s Parade (check-in begins at 9:30 am at 5^th Ave. S. and Walnut)
NOON Main Parade (check-in begins at 9:30 am at 7^th Ave. and Glen)
2:30 pm Fire Department Water Ball Competition at City Park (Not a Chamber sponsored activity)
7:30 pm Evening entertainment and vendors at Civic Field
10:00 pm              Fireworks display at Civic Field

PARADE RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to remove any entry from the parade that refuses to follow all instructions from the Parade Officials, Parade Committee or the City of Edmonds Police.
2. No one may participate in any manner deemed to be unsafe by the Parade Officials.
3. Floats must be fire-retardant, carry a regulation fire extinguisher and have restraints for all float personnel. The driver must have a 180 degree field of vision and carry a valid driver’s license. No smoking on or near a float at any time.
4. Only entries that have paid a Commercial Entry Fee may carry or display a commercial message.
5. No material (such as candy, literature, product samples, favors, etc.) may be thrown from vehicles or by walkers; this draws children into the street and into the path of vehicles. Parade participants may walk along the parade route and hand such items directly to spectators.
6. No water or other material spraying devices may be used by parade participants along the parade route.
7. Parade participants may not jump off of and back onto a moving vehicle in the parade.
8. Consumption of and/or possession of alcoholic beverages or illegal substances is forbidden.
9. Units are expected to maintain a distance of two car lengths between each entry.
10. Marching units, floats and vehicles must maintain forward movement.
11. All animal entries must include their own clean-up crew.
PARADE INFORMATION
- Parade route is 9/10^th of a mile long.
- Height limit for any unit is 14 feet.
- Length limit for any unit 40 feet total (vehicle and trailer/float)
- Other questions call Edmonds Chamber of Commerce at (425) 670-1496
EDMONDS 4^TH OF JULY PARADE AWARD CATEGORIES
1. Most Patriotic – best application of patriotic theme and decorations
2. Spirit of ’76 – best depiction of the spirit of liberty and sacrifice
3. Most Original – unusual design and presentation
4. Funniest – whimsical in design and presentation
5. Mayor’s Trophy – overall excellence
6. Best Decorated – creativity and imagination in design/decoration
7. Chamber Trophy – best business or commercial entry
8. Community Service Trophy – best service organization or non-profit
Fees/Admission:

Participant ($25 per group, no vehicle)
Commercial ($100 entry fee, no vehicle)
Political ($500 entry fee, no vehicle) limited to 10 entries total in parade

Add a Vehicle ($25 per vehicle fee/limit 2 per entry)

Jul 9 Networking Breakfast

Promote your business and network with other business owners at our weekly Networking Breakfast. Continental breakfast is provided; breakfast sandwich or full breakfast can be ordered for a very reasonable price through Fairwinds Brighton Court.

Guest Speaker: Ron Clyborne - Boots to Books & Veterans Plaza

Date:

July 9, 2014
Time:

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Website:

http://www.edmondswa.com
Location:

Fairwinds Brighton Court

6520 196th St. SW., Lynnwood

Please park at Monroe Hall (1 block west of Fairwinds Brighton Court) facing 196th Street
Contact:

Edmonds Chamber of Commerce -- 425-776-6711
EMail:

events@edmondswa.com
Date/Time Details:

Every Wednesday morning from 7:30 - 9:00 am
Fees/Admission:

FREE and NO RESERVATIONS required

Jul 9 After Hours

After Hours

Chamber Potluck Picnic and playing Petanque!
Wed, July 9, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Civic Stadium (6^th and Bell)

Its Summer time! It is time for a picnic, bring your favorite dish, network, and play Petanque!

Date:

July 9, 2014
Time:

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website:

http://www.edmondswa.com
Location:

Civic Stadium (6th & Bell)
Contact:

Edmonds Chamber of Commerce 425.670.1496
EMail:

events@edmondswa.com
Date/Time Details:

Second Wednesday, monthly
5 to 7 pm
Fees/Admission:

FREE

Jul 16 Networking Breakfast

Promote your business and network with other business owners at our weekly Networking Breakfast. Continental breakfast is provided; breakfast sandwich or full breakfast can be ordered for a very reasonable price through Fairwinds Brighton Court.

Guest Speaker: A Taste of Edmonds Information

Date:

July 16, 2014
Time:

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Website:

http://www.edmondswa.com
Location:

Fairwinds Brighton Court

6520 196th St. SW., Lynnwood

Please park at Monroe Hall (1 block west of Fairwinds Brighton Court) facing 196th Street
Contact:

Edmonds Chamber of Commerce -- 425-776-6711
EMail:

events@edmondswa.com
Date/Time Details:

Every Wednesday morning from 7:30 - 9:00 am
Fees/Admission:

FREE and NO RESERVATIONS required

Jul 17 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

Join us as we welcome new Chamber Member

Super Charge Marketing

Date:

July 17, 2014
Time:

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Website:

http://www.edmondswa.com
Location:

19730 64th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA
Contact:

Please call Valerie Claypool at 425-670-1496 for more information
EMail:

events@edmondswa.com
Date/Time Details:

Thursday, July 17
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4:30 pm
Fees/Admission:

FREE!

Jul 20 Edmonds in Bloom Garden Tour

The 19^th annual Edmonds in Bloom Garden Tour will be held on Sunday July 20,  2014

This year’s tour features many of the most beautiful gardens in Edmonds and Woodway. The 2013 Garden Tour has a full line-up of 6 beautiful gardens whose intimate charm and natural beauty speak to the attention lavished on these quiet sanctuaries. From a tranquil Zen garden, to rare species of rhododendrons, and raised vegetable beds overflowing with produce – the gardens are an incredible representation of the diversity of gardening in our climate.   Come feast your eyes. You won’t be disappointed.

Tickets are $15 each and will be available the first week in June through local merchants or online at www.edmondsinbloom.com beginning June 1, 2014. For more information, or if you would like to have your garden considered for an upcoming tour, please visit the Garden Tour page at www.edmondsinbloom.com

Tickets are sold through local area merchants and are available June 1, 2013. For more information, or if you would like to have your garden considered for an upcoming tour, please visit the Garden Tour page at www.edmondsinbloom.com

Date:

July 20, 2014
Time:

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website:

http://www.edmondsinbloom.com
EMail:

tour@edmondsinbloom.com
Date/Time Details:

Sunday, July 20, 2014, 11 am-4 pm
Fees/Admission:

$15

Jul 22 Mayor Dave Earling speaks to Edmonds Rotary Noon Club

Mayor Dave Earling will speak to the Edmonds Noon Rotary Club at their regular meeting on Tuesday July 22. Everyone is welcome. Lunch is from 11;30 - 12:30 ($10:00) The Mayor will talk from about 12:20 - 1:00 pm.

Date:

July 22, 2014
Time:

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website:

http://www.Edmondsrotary.org
Location:

Conference Center 201 4th Ave N. in Edmonds.
Contact:

Call or e mail Tim Schell at 206-618-7843 or timothy.a.schell@gmail.com if you would like to have lunch.
EMail:

timothy.a.schell@gmail.com
Date/Time Details:

Tuesday July 22 Noon - 1:00 pm
Fees/Admission:

free admission Lunch is $10.00

Jul 23 Networking Breakfast

Promote your business and network with other business owners at our weekly Networking Breakfast. Continental breakfast is provided; breakfast sandwich or full breakfast can be ordered for a very reasonable price through Fairwinds Brighton Court.

Guest Speaker: Di'Ana and Joel - Northwest Vox

Date:

July 23, 2014
Time:

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Website:

http://www.edmondswa.com
Location:

Fairwinds Brighton Court

6520 196th St. SW., Lynnwood

Please park at Monroe Hall (1 block west of Fairwinds Brighton Court) facing 196th Street
Contact:

Edmonds Chamber of Commerce -- 425-776-6711
EMail:

events@edmondswa.com
Date/Time Details:

Every Wednesday morning from 7:30 - 9:00 am
Fees/Admission:

FREE and NO RESERVATIONS required

Jul 24 Dogs on Main

Come down to the fountain and enjoy a luncheon served by the Edmonds Board of Directors.

Hot Dogs, Potato Salad and Drink for only $5.00 dollars

Date:

July 24, 2014
Time:

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:

Downtown Edmonds, 5th & Main at the Fountain
Contact:

Edmonds chamber of Commerce (425) 670-1496
EMail:

events@edmondswa.com
Date/Time Details:

Thursday, July 24, 2014
11:30am to 1:00pm,
Fees/Admission:

Open to the Public
$5.00 dollars

Jul 25 Edmonds Outdoor Movie Nites

Free! Join us at the Frances Anderson Center Playfield for a free, family night of movie entertainment. Bring your blanket or lawn chair to watch a blockbuster hit on a giant inflatable screen! The movie begins at dusk (around 9pm). Refreshments will be sold. For more information call Edmonds Parks & Recreation 425-771-0230. July 25 ? The Croods (PG) Sponsored by Edmonds Family Medicine, Surgical Associates of Edmonds, Puget Sound Nose, Ear & Throat, Edmonds Orthopedic Center, Proliance Surgeons and Edmonds Arts Commission. August 1 ? Field of Dreams (PG) Sponsored by Angie Bueing Farmers Insurance, 1st Security Bank and Walgreens.

Date:

July 25, 2014
Time:

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location:

Frances Anderson Center Playfield 700 Main Street Edmonds, WA 98020
EMail:

tammy.rankins@edmondswa.gov
Date/Time Details:

July 25 from 9-11pm and August 1 from 9-11pm
Fees/Admission:

Free

Jul 30 Networking Breakfast

Promote your business and network with other business owners at our weekly Networking Breakfast. Continental breakfast is provided; breakfast sandwich or full breakfast can be ordered for a very reasonable price through Fairwinds Brighton Court.

Guest Speaker: Laura Hathaway - Math Success

Date:

July 30, 2014
Time:

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Website:

http://www.edmondswa.com
Location:

Fairwinds Brighton Court

6520 196th St. SW., Lynnwood

Please park at Monroe Hall (1 block west of Fairwinds Brighton Court) facing 196th Street
Contact:

Edmonds Chamber of Commerce -- 425-776-6711
EMail:

events@edmondswa.com
Date/Time Details:

Every Wednesday morning from 7:30 - 9:00 am
Fees/Admission:

FREE and NO RESERVATIONS required

Events for July 2014

Schedule of Events