Jesica Stickles, Position 1
Joshua Roundy, Position 2
Debora Nelson, Position 3
Sue Weiss, Position 4
Marilyn Oertle, Position 5
Mike Hopson, Position 6
Jan Schuette, Position 7
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Phone Numbers
Mayor's Office
360-403-3442
Administration
360-403-3441
Airport
360-403-3470
Cemetery
360-403-3428
Community and Economic Development
360-403-3551
Finance Dept.
Utility Billing
360-403-3421
Fire Business Line
360-403-3600
Human Resources
360-403-3443
Police Business Line
360-403-3400
Public Works Utilities
360-403-3526
Recreation
360-403-3448
Street and Park Maintenance
360-403-3451
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City Calendar
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Upcoming Events
Neighborhoods throughout Arlington
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday
December 14
Arlington Library
6:30 p.m.
Pre-registration required
December 15
Legion Park Parking Lot
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
December 15, 22
Hometown Holidays Wagon Rides on Olympic Avenue
Sponsored by DABA
12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
December 18
6:30 p.m.
December 19
Lakewood/Smokey Point Library
10:30 a.m.
Lakewood/Smokey Point Library
10:30 a.m.
December 24
Christmas Eve
City Offices Closed
December 25
Christmas Day
City Offices Closed
December 27
Arlington Library
2:00 p.m.
December 29
Stillaguamish Senior Center Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Fundraiser
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
December 31
Arlington Library
11:00 a.m.
January 1
New Year's Day
City Offices Closed
January 1 - 5
Designated Area at Legion Park Parking Lot
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Law Enforcement Embedded Social Worker Program Seeing Early Successes
Arlington's law enforcement embedded social worker program, which started earlier this year, has had remarkable success connecting at-risk individuals with the services they need to turn their lives around and become productive members of our community. This is also part of a larger regional approach to reduce the negative impacts of the opioid epidemic in our communities.
Here are some promising statistics from May through November, which show that this program is surpass
ing our expectations:
Substance abuse assessments completed: 66
Treatment provided: 28
Substance abuse detox completed: 30
Graduates of long-term treatment program: 15
Housing secured: 22
We are looking forward to a more successful 2019!
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Arlington Fire Department Santa Run to Benefit Arlington Community Food Bank Concludes this Weekend
The Annual Santa Run Food Drive is entering the home stretch! The run will conclude on Sunday, December 16. Arlington Firefighters, their families and friends escort Santa through Arlington neighborhoods on a decorated fire truck, gathering food and monetary donations for the Arlington Community Food Bank.
| Date and Arrival Time |
Neighborhoods |
| December 14, 5:30 p.m. |
Gleneagle West |
| December 15, 5:00 p.m. |
Gleneagle East |
| December 16, 5:00 p.m. |
The Crossing, Highland View Estates, and Mobile Home Parks |
Maps of the routes are posted on the City's website at www.arlingtonwa.gov/santarun.
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Arlington Reaches Top 10 in Small Business Revolution - Main Street Competition
Arlington has reached the top 10 for Season 4 of Small Business Revolution - Main Street on Hulu and YouTube. The
Arlington business community has a chance to win a $500,000 revitalization and be featured in an 8-part web series airing in the Fall of 2019.
After receiving thousands of nominations from small towns across the country, Deluxe Corporation has announced the 10 communities that are in the running for Season 4 of the highly acclaimed Small Business Revolution - Main Street series. The series, which airs on www.smallbusinessrevolution.org , Hulu and YouTube, features marketing and business expertise for small businesses in one small town. Host Amanda Brinkman along with marketing experts from Deluxe, and renovation icon Ty Pennington, help struggling business owners find their path to success. The series includes business make-overs using local contractors.
As part of the top 10 process, a team from the program will be in Arlington January 3 and 4 filming and interviewing small businesses. Their marketing experts will come at a later date to present a marketing seminar for all local businesses that are interested.
In February, five communities will be selected for a national vote to determine the winning town that will be featured in the series, so keep your attention on the voting process.
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Arlington Municipal Airport Names Jim Scott "Airport Person of Year"
Jim Scott
grew up in aviation, starting his career at age 14, working at a small airport in Michigan. He soloed on his 16th birthday and was licensed at 17. He has over 1,000 hours of flight time in certified aircraft, and over 5,000 hours in ultra-light and light sport aircraft.
Jim has been a licensed A&P mechanic (
Airframe and/or Powerplant) since 1977, and has spent over 30 years working in general and corporate aviation. He is a fully accredited A&P with Inspection Authorization (IA), EAA Sheet Metal Workshop, and Light Sport Repairman Certified Instructor.
As co-founder and builder of the Arlington Ultra-light Airpark, Jim trained and soloed over 400 ultra-light students here at Arlington, and has built 70 ultra-light and light sport aircraft from kits and plans.
He is very active in the ultra-light, light sport and experimental aircraft community, as a pilot, aircraft owner and mentor to new pilots. Jim has been involved with Rotax aircraft engines since the early 1980's and is an Authorized Independent Rotax Engine Service Center. After 25 years, Jim has retired as Arlington's annual
Fly-in and Airshow manager. He continues to volunteer for the event, now serving as the Emergency Response Team Lead.
Congratulations, Jim!
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City Offices to be Closed December 24-25 for Christmas Holiday
City Hall and most departments and facilities will be closed on December 24 and 25 for the Christmas holiday, including the administrative offices of the Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments. Although administrative offices will be closed, emergency services will continue around the clock. Offices will reopen for business on Wednesday, December 26.
If you have an emergency during the holiday, please call 911.
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Arlington Arts Council Seeks Haiku Poetry, Eagle Photography and Nature Art Entries for Eagle Festival Art Show
Winter is a good time for reflection and creativity! Let nature inspire you to create a poem, capture eagle images with your camera, or create a work of art to display at the Arlington-Stillaguamish Eagle Festival Saturday, February 2, 2019. Cash prizes are awarded from Arlington Arts Council.
The Nature Haiku contest is open to Snohomish County residents. Haiku poets are challenged to convey a vivid message in only 17 syllables. The format of the haiku should be the traditional non-rhyming three line poem of 5 syllables in the first line, 7 syllables in the second line, 5 syllables in the third line, and have no punctuation. The theme of the poem should be connected to nature. You may submit a maximum of two haiku, each on its own entry form. Prizes will be awarded in three age groups (K-5th grade, 6th-12th grade, 19 years and older). First prize in each age group will be $50, 2nd $35 and 3rd $20. Haiku entries have been used in public art within the City of Arlington. All entries must be received by midnight January 28th for display at the Eagle Festival on Saturday February 2. Please submit online at www.arlingtonwa.gov/haiku or by mail to: City of Arlington, Recreation, 238 N Olympic Ave, Arlington, WA 98223, or place in collection box at Arlington Library or Arlington City Hall.
The Eagle Festival will also be featuring eagle photography and a Nature Art Show February 2.
The eagle photography contest and nature art show is open to all ages and experience levels of residents in Snohomish County and Camano Island. Along with a $200 cash prize, the winning eagle photograph is printed on the Eagle Festival poster and displayed on the City of Arlington's website. Photographers may enter two eagle photographs, the entry fee is $5.00 per photo.
Artists are encouraged to submit art depicting nature for the art show. A People's Choice winner will receive $200 and a ribbon. Ribbons will also be presented for first, second, third places in the following categories: nature photograph, nature painting, mixed media, and two youth age categories. The fee to enter is $5 per piece, up to four entries, which includes eagle photos. The children's entry fee is a donation to the food bank.
To enter the contests, please download application form and additional information at: www.arlingtonwa.gov/eaglefest.
Artwork must be sized from 8-by-10 inches to 18 x 24 inches (including frame). Photos can be framed or canvas wrapped. All 2-D art MUST have a wire for hanging.
Entries must be delivered on the day before the show, from noon to 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. Forms will be available. No submissions will be accepted after this time.
The art show is open to all, free admission, Saturday 10 am to 5 pm during the Arlington-Stillaguamish Eagle Festival. Venue is still being determined.
For information about the upcoming Eagle Festival, please visit www.arlingtonwa.gov/eaglefest or call Sarah Lopez at 360-403-3448. 
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| The Cold Weather Shelter Needs YOU!
The Arlington Emergency Cold Weather Shelter is operated by the all volunteer group Hands Together. The shelter opens from 8:00 pm. to 7:00 am when the forecast calls for temperatures to drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for three or more hours. The shelter location rotates between churches in Arlington. Calling 360-403-4674 will provide the current location and if the shelter is open.
Interested in helping?
Volunteers are needed to chaperone sleeping guests. There are different shifts through the night. Volunteers are also needed to provide and serve a light evening meal and breakfast, and to clean up. A training for volunteers will be held on Sunday, November 18, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. For more information about volunteering, call Pastor Deena Jones at 360-435-3259.
Donations of food, socks, toiletries, clothing, blankets, pillow cases, or money are gladly accepted.
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Help Make Sure That Everyone Counts
For one day in January, communities across the United States join together to conduct a Point-In-Time count of people experiencing homelessness. Participating in the annual count allows Snohomish County to continue to bring vital Federal and State funding into our community to assist our most vulnerable citizens.
You can help these members of our community by volunteering a few hours of your time on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Volunteer opportunities include interviewing homeless households, homeless advocacy, and distribution of supplies. All volunteers will receive training.
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| Carbajal Family Memorial Blood Drive Set for Saturday, December 15
Celebrate life this season by donating blood!
Due to an increase in accidents and surgeries and the decrease in donations with the upcoming holidays, our local blood supply is in great need with most blood types.
We had a loss of donations over the Thanksgiving holiday and are issuing a major appeal for blood donations. Whether you are a veteran donor or have never donated before, please consider rolling up your sleeves to help out at our blood drive. All blood types are needed, especially O+, O-, A-, B-, and AB-.
The Bloodworks Northwest Mobile bus will be at the Legion Park Parking Lot (entrance at 2nd and Olympic) on Saturday, December 15, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. for lunch).
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Stillaguamish Senior Center Fundraiser Serves Up A Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast
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Christmas Tree Recycling January 5
As a community service event, Boy Scout Troop 29 will collect live Christmas trees in Arlington neighborhoods on Saturday, January 5, 2019. If you received a flyer, please place your tree near the curb in front of your home by 9:00 a.m. Trees must be free of all decorations, tinsel, and stands.
You can also drop off your tree beginning January 1, 2019 until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Legion Park parking lot (114 N. Olympic Ave) in the designated area.
Donations may be placed in an envelope and attached to your tree on January 5 or send to:
Boy Scout Troop 29
20902 67th Ave NE #195
Arlington, WA 98223
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