Published: Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Lynnwood to celebrate its 50th year
LYNNWOOD — A yearlong celebration of this city’s 50th birthday ends Wednesday with a party from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW.
The free 50th Birthday Bash will feature birthday traditions from around the world, live music, food and the video “Lynnwood at 50,” which will premier at the event.
Lynnwood, home to Alderwood mall, became a city on April 23, 1959, in an area that had been known for its hobby farmers and chicken farms.
For the past year, volunteers have contributed to walking tours of the city, compiling historical information into booklets and planning a series of commemorative events.
“To see so many old-timers and newcomers come together for the celebration has been really terrific,” City Council President Ted Hikel said.
The Alderwood Manor Heritage Association, which manages the historic Heritage Village off Poplar Way, put together a traveling exhibit highlighting the city’s history. The exhibit ends its tour Wednesday where it started — at the Convention Center.
“It’s been quite a year for the city of Lynnwood,” said Cheri Ryan, heritage association president.
A variety of community organizations will be on hand demonstrating the city’s multicultural identity, said Marcie Wirtz, who is coordinating the birthday party.
As a capstone to the event, city officials will seal a time capsule at City Hall at 3 p.m. Friday. The time capsule, which will be on display at the birthday party, includes a historical book created as part of the celebration, the city’s 50th anniversary pole banners, historical photographs, restaurant menus and a photograph of the police department.
“People will be able to write their predictions for what Lynnwood will be like in 2059 on its 100th birthday,” Wirtz said.
For more information, call 425-670-5732 or go to www.lynnwood50th.org.
Oscar Halpert: 425-339-3429; ohalpert@heraldnet.com.
The free 50th Birthday Bash will feature birthday traditions from around the world, live music, food and the video “Lynnwood at 50,” which will premier at the event.
Lynnwood, home to Alderwood mall, became a city on April 23, 1959, in an area that had been known for its hobby farmers and chicken farms.
For the past year, volunteers have contributed to walking tours of the city, compiling historical information into booklets and planning a series of commemorative events.
“To see so many old-timers and newcomers come together for the celebration has been really terrific,” City Council President Ted Hikel said.
The Alderwood Manor Heritage Association, which manages the historic Heritage Village off Poplar Way, put together a traveling exhibit highlighting the city’s history. The exhibit ends its tour Wednesday where it started — at the Convention Center.
“It’s been quite a year for the city of Lynnwood,” said Cheri Ryan, heritage association president.
A variety of community organizations will be on hand demonstrating the city’s multicultural identity, said Marcie Wirtz, who is coordinating the birthday party.
As a capstone to the event, city officials will seal a time capsule at City Hall at 3 p.m. Friday. The time capsule, which will be on display at the birthday party, includes a historical book created as part of the celebration, the city’s 50th anniversary pole banners, historical photographs, restaurant menus and a photograph of the police department.
“People will be able to write their predictions for what Lynnwood will be like in 2059 on its 100th birthday,” Wirtz said.
For more information, call 425-670-5732 or go to www.lynnwood50th.org.
Oscar Halpert: 425-339-3429; ohalpert@heraldnet.com.
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