Snohomish Quarterly Magazine - Spring 2022

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In This Issue

City Hall SPRING 2022

City of Snohomish PO Box 1589 116 Union Avenue Snohomish, WA 98291-1589

Mayor's Message.................................................................... 4 Council Corner........................................................................ 5

Phone: 360-568-3115

Staff Spotlight: Lisa Bender................................................. 6

Core Hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

New City Administrator........................................................ 7

Public Lobby Tuesday–Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Pilchuckers Baseball.............................................................. 8 Averill Field Master Plan Update....................................... 8

Walk-up appointments on Monday, Thursday and Friday are not available

Snohomish Pickleball Club................................................... 9

Please see the City’s website to report a concern or for additional information at www.SnohomishWA.gov.

Guide to Effective Public Participation...................10–11 Permit Portal Tips & Tricks................................................12 Utility and Rent Assistance................................................13 Community Spotlight: Sky Valley Motorcycle Show.........................................14

On the Cover: Sharon Burlison.

Photo credit: City of Snohomish

Community Special Events................................................15

Police 230 Maple Avenue Snohomish, WA 98290 Phone: 360-568-0888 Emergency: 911 Non-Emergencies: 425-407-3999 Office Hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

EDITOR'S MESSAGE

Pickleball, Anyone?

Patrol deputies are on duty 24 hours a day and can be reached by calling 911.

BY WENDY POISCHBEG, EDITOR

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he first time I heard of Pickleball was four years ago when I joined the City of Snohomish. I was touring Pilchuck Park when I discovered that the sport with the funny name had a dedicated following of more than 50 players from the area. I learned that our two courts were reserved months in advance, and there was a demand for more. As one of the fastestgrowing sports in America, Pickleball was recently recognized as Washington State’s official sport on March 28, 2022.

According to the USA Pickleball Association, the sport was created on Bainbridge Island in 1965

by Washington State Rep. Joel Pritchard, and two friends. It is best described as a combination of badminton, ping-pong, and tennis and can be played indoors and out. With a shorter paddle, lighter ball, and less ground to cover on a smaller court, Pickleball is beginner-friendly and easier on the joints.

This quarter, we introduce you to the Snohomish Pickleball Club, which is championing the sport’s growth locally. We also update you on the Master Planning project at Averill Field that includes the addition of more pickleball courts to keep up with demand.

All I know is it looks likes I will be picking up a pickleball paddle soon to join the club!

What about you?

—Wendy

Department Contacts Linda Redmon, Mayor 360-282-3154 redmon@SnohomishWA.gov Heather Thomas, City Administrator 360-282-3194 thomas@SnohomishWA.gov Scott James, Finance Director 360-282-3197 james@SnohomishWA.gov Glen Pickus, Planning Director 360-282-3173 pickus@SnohomishWA.gov Rebekah Park, Human Resources Manager 360-282-3155 park@SnohomishWA.gov Brandi Whitson, City Clerk 360-282-3181 whitson@SnohomishWA.gov Wendy Poischbeg, Economic Development & Communications Director 360-282-3176 poischbeg@SnohomishWA.gov Robert Palmer, Police Chief 360-568-0888 snohomishpd@SnohomishWA.gov

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MAYOR’S MESSAGE

How Can We Serve You Better?

BY LINDA REDMON, MAYOR

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hat’s the question I started with when I took office as Mayor. How do we provide excellent, responsive service that is efficient and effective? How do we operate in an open and accessible manner in which you can be informed and engaged? And how do we make sure essential services are there for you in an emergency?

During the last couple of years, cities everywhere have seen a boom in demand for new ways to access city services and government. From online payment and permitting portals, to “virtual” meetings, Snohomish has worked to meet these newly urgent needs. In addition to the traditional ways we have always served you, we will be continuing to provide these online services that many people have come to expect and prefer.

The benefits of the switch to virtual services and meetings have increased convenience for customers, and increased community participation. We are investigating ways to make doing

business with the City even easier through additional online services, such as being able to snap a picture to report a service issue at any time instead of having to make a phone call during business hours. I have asked staff to look at innovative platforms for City Council meetings, town halls, and other such events that would allow you to participate at times and in ways most convenient for you.

Other cities implementing these methods have seen greatly increased public participation, with better representation of all demographics. We are also looking at ways to provide easier and enhanced access to public records.

Lastly, the past couple of years have highlighted the need to have suitable

Our goal is to make sure Snohomish continues to be strong enough for anything that comes our way.

supports in place to handle emergencies so that our community is secure and essential needs are met. We are focusing on utilizing recovery monies to support our business community, provide aid to people in need of financial assistance, and repair and improve foundational infrastructure. Additionally, we are determining appropriate and best uses for housing and mental health funding based on feedback from our community, our first responders, and experts working in these service categories. The goal is to address these areas of highest concern in a way that fills gaps to support all members of our community, from businesses to their employees, from children to elders, from individuals to families, and all the social systems in which they are part. Our goal is to make sure Snohomish continues to be strong enough for anything that comes our way.

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-Linda

COUNCIL CORNER

Trees are Everything!

BY LEA ANNE BURKE, COUNCILMEMBER #6 (LUMBEE, SHE/HER)

“It’s the little things citizens do. That’s what will make the difference. My little thing is planting trees.”—Wangari Maathai, 2004 Nobel Peace Prize winner In her lifetime, Wangari Maathai efforts to address deforestation in Kenya through her Green Belt Movement spread to other African countries, and contributed to the planting of over thirty million trees.

Trees are everything. Trees are air, food, clean water, shelter, warmth, coolness, beauty.

The benefits of trees within a built environment are well documented.

Where trees are present there is a physical improvement in air and water quality, lower heat island effects, a reduction in flooding and erosion, better mental health and lower crime rates. Without care and attention, urban and suburban tree canopies and forest literally die a death of a thousand cuts.

The week I am writing this, Snohomish

received $20,000 in funding through the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Watershed Resilience Plan. The DNR unveiled this new, first-of-its-kind 10-year plan for landscape-scale “Tree to Sea” restoration of salmon habitat in the Snohomish River watershed. The plan is to repeat this program to improve and restore every watershed in our state. For our small part in this program, Snohomish will use these funds towards a comprehensive street and park tree inventory. Knowing where and how many trees we have will help us identify where we can be strategic in planning future plantings and protecting

the ones we have.

Back around 2007, I planted two Douglas Firs in Morgantown Park.

Back then, they were about two feet tall.

Today, they are well over thirty feet tall, giving air and habitat, and doing their part to shade and stabilize the hillside along the Pilchuck River. I walk by several times a week and am always happy to see them.

We have a lot of work to do to have and maintain a healthy tree community in Snohomish. The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is now.

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STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Staff Spotlight: Lisa Bender, Inventory Control/Purchasing Specialist Tell us about yourself.

Hello—my name is Lisa Bender. I have worked for the City of Snohomish for 26 years. I started my career in 1996 as the front counter receptionist at City Hall. I was able to personally meet with the community I serve on a daily basis.

Through the years, I was promoted to several different job positions, including Meter Reader, Utility Billing Technician, Accounting Technician, and Inventory Control/Purchasing Specialist, which is the role I currently have.

I am proud to call Snohomish home.

I grew up in Clearview on a small farm with horses, chickens, and rabbits. I attended Snohomish schools, graduating from Snohomish High School---Go Panthers! My husband and I raised our family here and have lived in the City limits for over 30 years. Not only did we raise our children here, but three of my six grandchildren are also growing up in town. This will be the 4th generation to graduate from Snohomish schools.

Snohomish is my home, and I genuinely care about the community I serve. I consider it an honor and privilege to both work and live in a place that holds many special memories.

What do you enjoy about your job?

As with most positions at the City, our jobs are multi-faceted, and most of us wear many hats that are not reflected

in our job titles. One of my favorite job duties is working with the community. From taking reservations for our parks facilities to being involved in the planning and completion of volunteer projects, from the very small individual tasks to the large major projects, each event is an opportunity to get to know and work with our community on a personal level.

It can be challenging and also very rewarding.

What is the biggest challenge you are working on right now?

As the Inventory Control Specialist, I am responsible for purchasing many day-today supplies and assisting with larger specialty purchases such as equipment and vehicles. So much has changed in procurement because of the pandemic.

There is limited inventory due to supply chain issues, and keeping up with the rising cost of supplies while supporting local businesses can be difficult.

Government purchasing comes with very specific guidelines, rules, and regulations that we must follow - so trying to keep the balance is very important. COVID has brought many changes to our

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processes and procedures, and I, like so many others, are relearning the “new normal” every day.

How do you enjoy your time off, and why?

I enjoy spending time with family and friends. My husband and I are so grateful and blessed to have such a close family, including extended family and an amazing group of lifetime friends. For the past 25+ years, June through September, we spend each weekend camping at our off-grid recreational property next to the Wenatchee River. Not only did our children grow up camping in these woods, but our grandkids also spend their summers there. We have made many memories swimming and floating the river, kayaking, paddle boarding, cycling, and riding dirt bikes. The memories we have made are priceless, and we know the tradition will carry on for years to come.

When we are not camping, there is nothing I like better than working in my garden.

CITY STAFF

New Administrator Rolls Up Her Sleeves

BY HEATHER THOMAS, CITY ADMINISTRATOR

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t’s been a few weeks since I joined the I hope you all see this as an exciting City and I’ve enjoyed getting to know opportunity as well. Rarely is a city able the dedicated staff and councilmembers to hire an administrator that knows the working hard every community. I am day to serve you. deeply vested, both I look forward personally and to meeting many professionally, in To take on this role in of you moving bringing out the forward. In the best for the staff, a community that has meantime, here’s a the council, and played such a big part of little bit about me. the businesses and that we I love working in our lives is really a dream residents serve. local government.

You have come true moment.

This is a role that my heartfelt I’ve been working commitment to towards for almost supporting you and 20 years when I the staff in moving started a job in the City of Snohomish forward so that the Engineering Division at the City of we’re ready for future opportunities.

Oceanside in California. That’s where I found my passion for the public sector and serving my community. This isn’t just a job for me; the work fulfills me.

Finding creative solutions energizes me.

I like to listen and learn so that I can find where gaps or bottlenecks happen. That’s where my idea for www.

SnohomishOverdosePrevention.com was borne. Or hearing frustrations from staff that they couldn’t do adult fatality reviews for suicide and overdose deaths like they’ve done for child death reviews because of the RCW. Last month, after three years of hard work, SHB 1074 was unanimously approved by the legislature.

I look forward to using my creative problem solving skills here in Snohomish.

This community is important to me.

Nearly 30 years ago, my parents made the decision to move us from Anchorage, Alaska to Snohomish. This is where I met my husband of 20+ years and some of my dearest friends. My parents still live here and my family lives near Seattle Hill Rd. Our three kids (9, 13 and 15) have grown up enjoying many of the amazing things that this City has to offer. To take on this role in a community that has played such a big part of our lives is really a dream come true moment.

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PARKS AND RECREATION

Pilchuckers Baseball

BY JESSE PODALL, SNOHOMISH PARK BOARD

The Snohomish Pilchuckers have been a part of the City of Snohomish since the 1920s when the original ‘Earl of Snohomish’ and Major League Baseball Hall-ofFamer, Earl Averill, was on the roster.

Over the years, there have been several iterations of Pilchucker Baseball. In the 1960s, the elder Averill coached (which included future Major League players like his son, Earl Averill, Jr.), to the 1990s versions which included several players that revived the current version of the organization and formed it into what it is today.

Today’s version of Pilchuckers Baseball is focused on youth. It bridges the gap between Little League baseball and High School baseball by providing a competitive environment for the kids to grow in the sport, and play all over the state (and country) each spring and summer.

Boys aged 9 to 18 can become Pilchuckers and learn much more than just baseball. They learn to give back to the community and become leaders. In fact, each team works

directly with the City of Snohomish to help maintain their home field at Pilchuck Park to make it a beautiful place to play.

They also participate in other community cleanup events, including placing flags at GAR during Memorial Day, and volunteering at the Senior Center serving breakfasts throughout the year.

The future of the Pilchuckers is in good hands, and this year’s teams are already off to a great start having competed and placed in tournaments both regionally and in Arizona during the MLB’s Spring Training. Starting now through August at Pilchuck Park, you’ll be able to hear the crack of the bat while smelling the fresh-cut grass and enjoy a great game of baseball under the lights!

Averill Field Master Plan Update

BY BRENNAN COLLINS, PROJECT MANAGER

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In the spring of 2021, the City contracted with OTAK, a consulting firm, to provide a master plan for Averill Field. OTAK, and the Snohomish Park Board, held three public Town Hall meetings to solicit community needs and desired amenities for the 4-acre park (near the corners of Pine Avenue and Second and Third Streets) that previously included the site of the Hal Moe Pool.

During the Town Hall process, the community agreed on guiding principles and preferred improvements thru surveys and letters. The responses helped inform the overall design character and types of material that OTAK implemented into its recommended design options.

The final Averill Field Master Plan includes a new playground, open space, two new pickleball courts, and a ½ court for basketball. It also includes a walking trail, public restrooms, and a shelter. The final design incorporated the local character of our community while providing safe access to the park and its amenities for all users.

On January 18, 2022, this option was presented to City Council and was unanimously passed (7-0). The project

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will be implemented in phases as materials and funding become available. The first phase will include an improved playground area due to a generous donation by the Snohomish Kiwanis Club of $100,000. New pickleball courts will also be included in the first phase of construction.

More information: www.snohomishwa.gov

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Snohomish Pickleball Club The fastest-growing sport in America is Pickleball, with 4.8 million people now playing. The sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and ping pong was founded in 1965 by former Washington State legislator Joel Pritchard from Bainbridge Island. It was recently named Washington’s official sport.

Want to play locally? You’re in luck. The Snohomish Pickleball Club meets seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Pilchuck Park. Drop-ins are welcome.

Most participants in the Snohomish Pickleball Club are intermediate players who enjoy playing competitively without getting overly competitive. Beginners are "Not only was Pickleball welcome and basic instruction can be provided. The Club invented in Washington, it offers balls and nets. You only need to bring a paddle. represents the same core Why has Pickleball become so popular? According to values of its people. It is Karen Gahm, coordinator of the Club, the joy is in the ease a game that celebrates of starting. It’s not a difficult game to understand, and it teamwork, inclusivity, and has a slower pace than tennis. It’s also a great workout determination. It truly offering an aerobic exercise that’s good for the heart— embodies the ingenuity of and good for making new friends and local connections.

Washingtonians."

—Senator John Lovick For more information, check out the Club's website: www.snohomishpickleballclub.com.

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PLANNING

Make Yourself Heard: a Guide to Effective Public Participation (Part One)

BY BROOKE EIDEM, PLANNER

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et’s say you’ve just found out about a new project in town and you think it’s a terrible idea. You decide to get involved only to find out it’s too late. Now you’re left fuming about how city government isn’t representing the community. Does this sound familiar? Then read on!

With this article, I will explain how you can have an effective and timely voice in the development process and other land use matters.

There are multiple ways to get more involved, but the bottom line is the City wants to hear from you!

Development Projects You’ve probably seen the big orange signs around town or you may have received a notice in the mail about a

project in your neighborhood.

Notices are also published in the Everett Herald and posted to the City website. These notices are sent out to get feedback from the community early in the development process. Comments can be made via an email, a letter sent to City Hall, or by clicking the comment button on the City's project website.

If you see one of these notices, it means the type of development proposed already meets the basic code requirements so,

by law, it cannot be denied outright.

Comments urging denial of the project will be ineffective.

Instead, comments should provide new information and suggest ways to reduce impacts.

While the City has the authority to impose conditions of approval on a project, it is limited under the law. For instance, the City cannot require a developer to fix historical deficiencies that already exist in the neighborhood. Conditions must have a reasonable connection to mitigating

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There are multiple ways to get more involved, but the bottom line is the City wants to hear from you! the new development’s impacts and must be proportional to the size of the development.

For some types of development, the decision-making authority is the City’s Hearing Examiner so a public hearing in front of a Hearing Examiner is required.

These hearings are an opportunity to have your voice heard directly by the decisionmaker for a project, although all written comments are forwarded to the Hearing Examiner for consideration as well.

Land Use Code Amendments If you really want to make a difference, you should get involved in the land use code amendment process, which are changes to the rules that development projects must meet. Development

regulations are in Title 14 of the Snohomish Municipal Code. The City’s Code Amendments web page is a valuable source of information about code amendments in process, including links to draft proposals.

Amendments to the City’s land use development code are discussed by the Planning Commission before being brought to the City Council for a final decision. Because the Planning Commission does most of the work to draft new code, you will have the greatest impact if you focus your efforts on them by either providing written comments or speaking up at their meetings.

If your concern is related to a specific development currently in review or under construction then it’s too late to make a

code change that would affect it. Once an application is made, the project is vested to the rules in place at that time. Neither the Planning Commission nor City Council has a role in reviewing specific projects. If you notice a construction project that you have concerns about, it’s best to direct your questions to City staff.

City Council meetings provide an opportunity to speak to the decision-makers about a proposed code amendment. However, they rely heavily on the Planning Commission’s recommendation.

Part Two of this article will discuss the public hearing process and how to make the greatest impact with your comments. It will be in the next issue of the “City of Snohomish Quarterly” magazine.

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Tom’s Tips & Tricks for Permit Portal

BY TOM KREINBRING, ASSISTANT PLANNER

If you are technologically challenged or just frustrated with the City’s online SelfService Permit Portal (SSPP), Assistant Planner Tom Kreinbring is your person.

Last year the City transitioned to an entirely paperless permitting system, which has greatly eased the permit application process and improved staff efficiency. While the amount of information available on the portal might feel a little overwhelming at first, with a little time and familiarity, users can apply for permits, check the status of your permit, search for permit history for any property in town, and more.

Here are Tom’s Tips & Tricks to ensure you are set up for success to not only create a SSPP account, but to prepare and manage your permit application, too.

is correct, causing your frustration level to rapidly rise, use the “forgot username” feature to double-check you’re using the correct one. An email will be sent to the address associated with your account to remind you what username you created for the SSPP.

1. User Guides: Read the seven user guides that provide step-by-step guidance. Folks state the “How to Create an Account”, “Apply for a Permit”, “Pay Fees” and “Manage Inspections” are the most useful guides. The user guides can be downloaded from the SSPP web page at www.snohomishwa.gov/718.

Bookmark this location to make it easy to return to it.

3. Check Your Email Spam Folder: All automatic notifications and emails from the SSPP come from noreply@snohomishwa.gov. If you are expecting an email (to finish setting up your account or to reset your password, for instance) be sure to check your spam or junk folder and then mark this email sender as “safe”. If you are using company email, have your IT department approve the sender.

This is imperative because some folks who were invoiced didn’t realize the City was waiting for payment before continuing the permitting process, while their invoice notification sat in their spam folder.

2. Best Internet Browsers: For the best user experience, use Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari web browsers. Do not use Internet Explorer, which is unsupported.

4. Forgot User Name: Sometimes folks make their business name their “username”, while others simply use their email address. If you cannot log in, and you are sure your password

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5. Do Your Homework Before Applying: There are many checklists and FAQ documents available to support your preparation in applying for permits. The most frequently needed are: • “Land Use” forms: www.snohomishwa.gov/405 • “Building & Construction” forms: www.snohomishwa.gov/404 6. Check the Code: To find out the regulations applicable to your project check out the Snohomish Municipal Code, which can be found at snohomish.municipal.codes. It even has a “search” bar to help you find precisely what you are looking for. Almost everything you need to know will be in Title 14 SMC, the City’s Land Use Development Code. You will want to bookmark this location, too.

7. Contact Tom: When all else fails, call Tom at 360-916-6123, Tuesday-Friday.

He can walk you through the process over the telephone. If you don’t need help right away you can also email him at kreinbring@snohomishwa.gov. Or, come on down to City Hall 8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. Tuesday or Wednesday, or by appointment on Thursdays and Fridays, and Tom will watch over your shoulder as you set up your SSPP account and even apply for your permit at our new customer service computer workstation set up in the lobby.

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Community Spotlight: Sky Valley Motorcycle Show

BY WENDY POISCHBEG, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

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early every day, the rumbling pipes from motorcycle engines can be felt on the streets of Snohomish as riders from across the region are lured by our safe and scenic byways. But one Sunday in May draws nearly 10,000 motorcycle enthusiasts for the most extensive biker show west of Sturgis, South Dakota, the Sky Valley Motorcycle Show. This year’s event is on May 15th.

2022 celebrates the 26th year the antique and classic motorcycle show will return to the historic downtown.

Motorcycles, choppers, new and vintage two-wheelers of all makes and models will line up in a spectacle of chrome, leather, and Fat Boys.

The Sky Valley chapter of American Bikers Aimed Toward Education (ABATE) produces the event. Their goal is to raise public awareness of motorcycles and motorcycle safety while providing a positive image of the motorcycling community. The organizer, Rod “Red

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Dog” Hobelman got involved in the annual show when he joined the chapter in March of 1997. He began as an “as needed” volunteer, then became Road Captain, then Deputy Coordinator. Rod has been the Coordinator of the group since 2003 and hasn’t missed a show yet.

“We started out washing cars in a parking lot to be able to fund the show,” Rod said. “Now, 25 years later, we have incredible support from Snohomish businesses and community that allow us to continue to put on a larger show with more entertainment. We have been able to increase our annual donation to the Snohomish Food Bank as well.”

“The biggest challenge of producing the event is that it requires 100% volunteer coordination. Many people in varying capacities are necessary to put on a successful event. Not to mention we have no control over what the day-of-show weather will be like!”

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looks promising! “We have many people who support the event and want it to continue.” We are fortunate to have so many hard-working members to bring this event to Snohomish and look forward to another successful year.

COMMUNITY

Community • Special • Events Thursdays, May–October

Farmers Market More than 100 farmers, artisans and food trucks provide access to fresh-picked fruits and vegetables, and small scale food products.

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Evergreen 1/2 and 5 Mile A gorgeous run along the famous Centennial Trail. All participants will enjoy an amazing finisher medal along with tons of course support to go along with their PR.

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Snohomish Tree Tour A guided walking tour of the City’s heritage trees, and some historic houses. $5 suggested donation.

Hotcakes and Hoe-down Grab your cowboy hat and your appetite for an epic pancake brunch with a side of boot-scoot boogie. Chef Cody Castiglia will man the grill, while DJ Ryan Crowther spins vintage vinyl on the Carnegie lawn. $10 donation benefitting the Snohomish Food Bank.

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Sky Valley Motorcycle Show The largest motorcycle show west of Sturgis, enjoy thousands of vintage, new and classic motorcycles, along with biker merch, food and live music.

Snohomish Garden Tour See a variety of garden styles from Italian inspired, to a former church and rectory transformed into an artistic garden. Gardens are arranged in a walkable 2-mile loop.

Kla Ha Ya Days For over 100 years, the Kla Ha Ya Days festival has celebrated the beauty and community of Snohomish. Giant carnival, hundreds of children activities, car show and salmon bake. klahayadays.com

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Check event websites for locations, hours and updates

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Engage Snohomish Grab your business cards and hone your elevator speech for Engage Snohomish, an energizing after-hours networking event intended to create meaningful business connections. snohomishwa.gov

May 22

Yoga in the Park Invite Mother Nature to your practice while you flow with the gentle breeze and ground with the earth. Led by Spark Hot Yoga owner, Janette Johnson.

We've moved.

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While our location has changed, our commitment to providing face-to-face, personalized service for your financial needs is still the same.

June 5

Snohomish Wedding Tour Grab your bride tribe and visit dozens of venues to meet talented wedding professionals for your perfect Snohomish wedding.

Effective 3/1/2022, our office is located at the Lake Tye Building.

Come see us at the address below.

mysnohomishwedding.com Desiree Anderson

June 11

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edwardjones.com

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Snohomish Wine Walk Stroll the historic district boutiques while sampling wines from local wineries. Get your tickets early. This event always sells out.

14090 Fryelands Blvd Se Ste 223 Monroe, WA 98272 360-294-8911

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SPRING 2022

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EMERGENCY DENTIST • SAME-DAY SERVICE • ROOT CANALS • IMPLANTS • DENTURES TOOTH EXTRACTIONS • ADVANCED FILTRATION • CLEAN AND SAFE • SEDATION AVAILABLE

Let me help you treat your dental pain and restore your smile!

Dr. G.S. Khurana with Apollo

a Classic Care with Modern Touch!

Emergency and Implant Dentistry Serving Monroe and Snohomish 19265 State Route 2, #200A, Monroe WA 98272 • (360) 365-5165 www.DentistryofMonroe.com