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Arlington helps community celebrate the holidays ___

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he pandemic isn’t stopping organizers in Arlington from spreading holiday cheer from Thanksgiving through Christmas. They are taking steps to ensure residents can enjoy festivities in the safest way possible.

Even through the holiday parade and a ceremony highlighting the tree lighting have been canceled for 2020, there is a host of holiday events planned as part of the city’s Home (Town) for the Holidays event that starts in late November and continue through December The activities are sure to fill children and adults with holiday cheer.

“We had to alter our normal events. We’re trying not to draw crowds,” said Sarah Lopez, community revitalization project manager for the city of Arlington. Instead of a live ceremony, the tree lighting with Santa and Mayor Barb Tolbert will be prerecorded and broadcast on the city of Arlington’s social media on Nov. 28.

Santa will visit Arlington virtually this year and can be seen on the screen at Legion Park.

Kids can drop off their letters to Santa at a box located at Arlington City Hall. A second box is located at the Stillaguamish Senior Center.

Residents are encouraged to tour the town for businesses and homes that are decorated for the holidays.

Lopez said an online map is being developed for people to see festive homes. People interested in showing off their decorated home or business should register up to one week before Nov. 28 at www.arlingtonwa.gov/hh. Prizes will be given out by the Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce. Diane Krieg, with the chamber, said there won’t be any categories but hopes that everyone participates.

Prizes will be gift cards purchased from local merchants.

Downtown Arlington will also have wooden snowmen that represent business. Outdoor fire pits will be located in plazas for shoppers to warm up and kettle corn will be for sale.

The Santa Run fire truck will also be on display and two Santa cutouts are available for photo opportunities.

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Mrs. Claus will be telling stories during the holiday season, only this time it will be virtually via Facebook Live and Instagram. Storytime begins at 7 p.m.

In addition, Arlington Lifeway Church is hosting an online version of the ugly sweater contest.

Residents are coming together for the holidays to help local businesses and people in need.

Shop Small Saturday takes place in late November. The Santa Run, organized by fire districts in the area, raises food for families in need.

There’s even a chance to sweat off the holiday pounds by jogging in the Turkey Trot.

For more information about Arlington’s Hometown Holidays, go to www.arlingtonwa. gov/hh or checkout it’s Facebook page.

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Marysville shines in Community Lights Contest

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esidents and business owners have a chance to shine holiday cheer throughout Marysville this year.

They can display their festive spirit when they decorate their homes and shops for everybody to see and enjoy.

Those who want to participate can register to be part of Merrysville Home for the Holidays — Community Lights Contest. Organized by the city of Marysville, it will provide a safe, socially distanced way to celebrate the holidays.

“Families can get in their cars, drive around and see the beautiful lights,” said Andrea Kingsford, recreation supervisor for the city of Marysville.

The city is developing an online map highlighting the participating homes and businesses which can apply on the city’s website – www. marysvillewa.gov – by Dec. 1 to be included on the online map.

Of course, they have to also decorate their home and business.

The recent COVID-19 restrictions implemented by Gov. Jay Inslee didn’t affect the city’s holiday plans, Kingsford said. Planning started in late August when similar restrictions were already in place.

Thanks to the donations of several businesses, a series of prizes will be awarded for the favorite decorations. The award categories are:

n Mayor’s Choice — $250 E & E Lumber gift card. n Best Use of Lights — $250 E & E Lumber gift card. n Most Creative — $250 Best of Snohomish County gift basket donated by Dick’s Towing. n Best Curb Appeal — Gift basket that includes a $100 gift card to Sunnyside Nursery. n Business with the Brightest Lights — $250 gift basket donated by HomeStreet Bank. n Best 12th Man fan lights — $250 gift basket donated by Village Concepts of Marysville – Grandview Village. n Fun Family Favorite — $250 gift basket donated by The Creamery.

Mayor Jon Nehring will judge the Mayor’s

Choice category and the sponsors of other prizes will judge the other categories, Kingsford said.

Nehring will kick off the holiday season with a virtual lighting of the tree that people can watch from the comfort of their own home.

In addition, Marysville firefighters were busy in mid-November placing lights on the city’s water tower at Comeford Park.

Kingsford said residents will have to wait until Dec. 5 to view the firefighters’ work.

“It will be a great way to kick off the community lights,” Kingsford said. The tree used for the virtual tree lighting will be located by the community reader board near the intersection of Cedar Avenue and

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Kingsford said the community lights is a way for people to come together while staying in the safety of their own car.

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Annual Turkey Trot takes place Thanksgiving morning

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et an early start on shedding holiday pounds by participating in Arlington’s annual Turkey Trot that takes place Thanksgiving morning starting at the Grocery Outlet in Arlington.

“I’m super excited,” said Devin Brossard, president of the Arlington Runners Club, about the 5K race.

The race starts in the parking lot of the Grocery Outlet then goes north to Haller Park, through the park onto Eagle Trail, right on Dike Road to the turnaround point and water station, and then back to the Grocery Outlet.

Runners will have to go through a staggered start for the race or they can complete the race on their own. Brossard said runners will start in waves of no more than 10 each.

More than 300 people participated in the Turkey Trot in 2019, but Brossard wouldn’t hazard a guess on participation for the current race which is in its sixth year.

He got the idea of organizing the Turkey Trot when he was living in Iowa and saw a similar event take place on Thanksgiving Day. The Turkey Trot is also a fundraiser for the

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People have to register online to participate in the Turkey Trot. In-person, day-ofrun registration won’t be available this year, Brossard said.

To register, go to turkeytrot5k.itsyourrace.com/event. aspx?id=8873. People

had to register by Nov. 22 to be guaranteed a race T-shirt. Organizers order extra shirts, but

they are doled out on a first-come, first-served basis.

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thanked the Arlington Rotary Club, which is providing volunteers for the Turkey Trot.

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Shop Small Saturday supports local businesses

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ocal businesses will have an opportunity to shine during an event that helps kick off the holiday shopping season by encouraging community members to shop locally.

Shop Small Saturday, also known as Small Business Saturday, takes place Saturday, Nov. 28 in Marysville and Arlington. Wedged between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the two cities are promoting their local businesses while still following regulations to mitigate COVID-19.

In Arlington, businesses will be open Nov. 28, but Olympic Avenue won’t be blocked off as it had been in previous years.

“We’re not trying to draw huge crowds, but we want people to shop downtown,” said Sarah Lopez, communi-

ty revitalization project manager with the city of Arlington.

Downtown Arlington will be decorated with holiday flare as students have painted windows, the Santa Run fire truck will be on display and the city’s wooden snowmen will be seen throughout downtown.

Outdoor fire pits will be available to keep visitors warm and kettle corn will be for sale, too.

Gov. Jay Inslee announced Nov. 16 a new round of restrictions that will go through at least Dec. 14 in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. Those restrictions include: n Indoor retail is limited to 25 percent capacity. n Movie theaters are closed. n Restaurants and bars are closed for indoor dine-in service.

Outdoor dining and togo service is still available. Businesses must comply with regulations and table size is limited to 25 people.

Arlington is kicking off its Home (Town) for the Holidays celebration on Nov. 28. The tree lighting will be recorded and people can view it on the city’s social media. People can also tour the area to see businesses and homes that are decorated with holiday lights.

The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce is also working with its local businesses to highlight Shop Small Saturday.

The event was created

by American Express to promote local businesses. The chamber’s emissary group will pass out promotional materials including bags, pennants, balloons and

posters to participating Marysville businesses, said Jesica Stickles, president and CEO of the Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce.

Arlington has several other events to help promote businesses.

Christmas on the Farm market takes place Nov. 28 and Dec. 5 in Legion Park. The market fea-

tures local artisans and farmers located around the Arlington area.

An online store, www. shoplocalarlington.com, is also up and running featuring products offered by Arlington businesses. People can purchase directly from the site or email a purchase request to the business.

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was recently produced highlighting the businesses in downtown Arlington. The video can be seen on the Arlington Awaits Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ watch/ArlingtonAwaits.

For more information about the event, go to www.stillyvalleychamber.com or www. marysvilletulalipchamber.com.

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Christmas on the Farm market comes to Arlington

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armers in North Snohomish County are bringing the holiday cheer to Arlington.

Christmas on the Farm market takes place in Arlington two times during the holiday season, on Nov. 28 and Dec. 5. The market goes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Legion Park on both days.

Diane Krieg, with the Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce that is helping organize the market, said she hopes to see more than 30 vendors participate in the holiday markets, which is similar to the recent Halloween market.

Farms and vendors lined up include Grant Creek Farms, K and K Treats, Hammond Bread, Taste of Eden Olive Oil, Chubby Bunny Farms and the Tattered Goat.

Chubby Bunny Farms, which is located northeast of Arlington, will be bringing holiday wreathes to the holiday market. The wreathes will be made from materials located around the farm — Scotch Broom, Cedar, Birch and “pretty much anything and everything that’s around,” said Chubby Bunny Farms owner Michael Deitering.

Although Gov. Jay Inslee recently announced new restrictions to mitigate the effects of the pandemic, the Christmas at the Farm Market is still scheduled to take place, Krieg said. Vendors will be wearing face masks and bring their own hand-washing stations.

The restrictions, which will be in effect until at least Dec. 14, will mean shoppers

will have to follow guidelines, which are provided by the Snohomish Health District, including: n Stay connected on social media to the farmers market and participating vendors for up-to-date information. n Get in and Get out of the market. If available, pre-order your purchases to pick-up at the market. n Use good habits — wear face masks and practice proper social distancing. n Don’t touch and let the vendors choose items and bag it. n Pay with credit cards or other form of digital payment, if available. n Shop alone and leave the pets at home. n Take purchases home and don’t eat at the market.

n If sick, stay home.

The holiday market will have some new farmers participating this time around.

In addition, the market will be a drop-off point for Toys for Tots. Toys can be dropped off at the Legion Park gazebo.

People can also donate toys for Toys for Tots at the Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce located at 103 E. Third St. People wishing to donate at the chamber office should ring the bell on the door.

Christmas on the Farm Market is the latest event organized by the Arlington Farmers Market. Organizers extended the summer event through September, which is a month longer than previous years. They also organized a market on Halloween.

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“This is going to be our last hurrah before New Year’s,” Deitering said.

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How to host virtual holiday celebrations November 25, 2020 • North County Outlook

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he 2020 holiday season figures to be vastly different than seasons past. The novel coronavirus COVID-19 has transformed daily life in many ways.

The public has become accustomed to wearing masks while shopping, limiting the number of people in public venues and keeping their distance from friends and loved ones. Many events have been reimagined as virtual celebrations because of social distancing protocols.

For those with large families or people with inherent risk factors that make them more susceptible to illness, sharing the holidays over video conferencing apps may be the safest way to go in 2020.

The following tips can help holiday hosts make the most of a virtual holiday experience.

Pick a bright, festive spot Set up your tablet, smartphone or computer in a bright area with a festive backdrop. You’ll want others who join the virtual hangout to be able to see you clearly so proper lighting is important. A Christmas tree or a decorated fireplace in the background can set the scene.

Choose the right app Certain programs may work better than others depending on your needs. For example, if everyone has the same operating system platform (iOS or Android), you may be able to use an app inherent

to that system, which won’t require a separate download or login.

Apps also may be chosen depending on how many people can be invited in, as some set limits. Do your homework and conduct a test run prior to the holidays.

Keep props nearby If the goal is to open gifts virtually, be sure to have everyone gathered and gifts nearby so no one is scrambling in and out of view.

Position the camera at eye level Try to set up the camera so you’re not looking up or down.

Practice looking straight into the camera instead of at yourself in the minimized window or even others on the

screen. This way you’ll appear engaged.

Use mute when not speaking Muting yourself (and encouraging others to do the same) when you are not speaking will limit the amount of background noise. As the host, serve as the moderator and encourage everyone to speak one at a time. Choose a visual cue to signal when someone has the floor to speak, such as raising a hand or even showing a festive picture.

Tune into virtual worship While some places of worship have reopened to some capacity, others may still be offering hybrid services. If your place of worship offers services via

YouTube or another video platform, gather around and watch together and participate just as if you were there in person. Better yet, share the link with other family and friends so they can tune in as well.

Share dinner ‘together’ Set up your camera source so it captures the holiday table. All parties gathering virtually can then sit down to the holiday meal as one and enjoy one of the season’s more endearing traditions.

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Gifts to make social distancing more enjoyable Exchanging gifts with loved ones is a holiday season tradition.

That tradition figures to continue this year, though families will almost certainly have to adjust the ways they exchange gifts.

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in the winter of 2019-20 changed how people across the globe live their lives. Social distancing guidelines encouraged people to limit get-togethers, particularly indoor gatherings. Experts anticipate restrictions on indoor gatherings will continue in the early part of the winter of 2020-21, which could force families to rethink how they get together during the holiday season.

Families also may want to think outside the box when buying gifts for their loved ones, targeting items that can make social distancing easier. The following gift ideas can make a socially distant holiday season that much more

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Cooking classes Many people have spent the last several months honing their culinary skills. Gift givers can help them take those skills to the next level by enrolling them in online cooking classes. The options are endless and some even include access to legendary celebrity chefs like Gordon Ramsay. Many online cooking classes feature monthly memberships or single classes, making them ideal for loved ones of all skill and interest levels.

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Wishing You a Wonderful Holiday from Our Staff distancing, so a new tablet, laptop or desktop computer can be just what people need to fully engage in family Zoom sessions or weekly virtual happy hours with coworkers and friends. If a new tablet or laptop stretches your budget, consider a pair of noise-canceling headphones, which can make it easier to concentrate while working remotely in a crowded house.

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BECAUSE SAFETY IS KEY,

PLEASE DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE! “Key” Strategies For A Safe New Year’s Celebration:

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t probably comes as no surprise that more traffic fatalities due to drunk driving occur around the New Year’s holiday than any other time of year. Of course, drivers should never drink and drive. With your safety in mind, local officials urge you to review these important ‘Key’ Strategies for hosting or attending a safe holiday celebration!

A New Year is coming, bringing much celebration, With good friends and good times and free-flowing libation -So party on hearty, but leave driving alone, Because we want to see you get safely home!

• Plan an alcohol-free celebration – Host a fondue or “make your own” ice cream sundae party as a fresh alternative. Add some fun party games to keep guests entertained without drinking!

• Check your keys with the host – This is an effective strategy for giving the host some control over inebriated guests.

• Keep the number of a taxi company handy – A good tip for both party guests and hosts alike.

• Offer to drive a guest home – Start the New Year off right by performing a good deed and help keep drunk drivers off the road.

• Appoint a designated driver – Use the buddy system and you can return the favor next time.

• Provide snacks to party guests – Drinking on an empty-stomach rapidly increases the potentially destabilizing effects of alcohol.

• Post transportation info on party invites – Include information for public transportation, carpools and taxi company phone numbers.

• Don’t let a friend drive drunk – Take the car keys away or use one of the strategies above to see your friends safely home.

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