January, 2022 HDSA Newsletter
HDSA Mission Statement

Our mission is to promote, preserve, and improve the downtown historic district as the heart and soul of the City of Snohomish.

January, 2022 Newsletter

  • Snohomies Helping Snohomies!
  • Upcoming Events in Historic Downtown Snohomish in 2022
  • The Sweetheart Stroll
  • Chase the Grinch out of Sno-Who-Mish
  • Giving Trees
  • Giving Trees Now for Sale!
  • Winter Solstice Walk
  • Join an HDSA Committee and Become Involved!
  • HDSA 2022 Board of Directors Ratification
  • How to support HDSA!
  • Volunteers Needed!
  • Snohomish Map and Directory

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P.O. Box 1192
Snohomish, WA 98092

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Snohomies Helping Snohomies!
Our late December snowstorm dumped inches of snow in front of our local businesses. These young gentlemen jumped into action, grabbed their snow shovels and a bucket of salt and went to work.

Lucas
Samuel
Ryder
Landon
Jacob

All local Snohomish high schoolers, they showed how much they care about our community.

Many thanks!
Upcoming Events in Historic Downtown Snohomish in 2022

We need volunteers and sponsors for all the following events.

If you're interested, please contact the owner (email addresses follow the list).
The Sweetheart Stroll
The Snohomish Wedding Guild, in collaboration with the Historic Downtown Snohomish Association, the City of Snohomish, and the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce, present the "Snohomish Sweethearts' Stroll". Save the date to join us on Saturday, February 5th, 2022. 

The Snohomish Wedding Guild will host its first Engagement Showcase at the Feather Ballroom. Couples can spend the day strolling from display to display meeting 20+ wedding professionals and vendors for their special day. Be inspired by a live fashion show and wedding displays. 

Events Include:

  • The Snohomish Wedding Guild Engagement Showcase at the Feather Ballroom
  • The Historic Downtown Snohomish Association Chocolate Experience
  • The Snohomish Chamber of Commerce Couples Competition at the Snohomish Carnegie 
  • Promotions and Sales for you and your Sweetheart

A weekend to celebrate love.

More details to come! Please check the website here.
Chase the Grinch out of Sno-Who-Mish

On Sunday, December 5th, 500+ folks saved Christmas by chasing the cagey Grinch out of Sno-Who-Mish!

A special thanks to David Flynn (aka, Dr Seuss) who read the Grinch story and to our Grinch (Justin Fogg) who entertained the waiting runners / walkers. He was too fast to be caught, but stopped at Mount Crumpit for photos.

Thanks to Grant and Sarah from the Snohomish Running Company for saving the day by providing bib numbers for the runners / walkers.

Thanks to Furniture World for allowing us to camp out in their showroom for 3 days to distribute run packets.

Thanks to Calvin MacKnight of Century 21 Snohomish for volunteering at Mount Crumpit.

Thanks to Jon Stewart of Coastal Community Bank and his staff for setting up and taking down the tents, tables, chairs and flaggers keeping us safe.
Giving Trees
That's a wrap on the 2021 Snohomish Giving Trees!

Thank you to everyone who donated. We were able to take carloads of toys, gifts and essentials to needy families in Snohomish County, and supported 8 amazing nonprofits this year!

We are blown away by our amazing community and your generosity!

Special thanks to:

  • Caliber Homes
  • Windermere Real Estate
  • One Common

Your teams were generous hosts for the gift dropoff and assistance with sorting.

Thank you to the army of volunteers and our special elves:

  • Brandy Hekker (Caliber Homes)
  • Kari Zimmerman (John L Scott)
  • Nancy Keith (Snohomish Chamber of Commerce)
  • Fred Gibbs (HDSA)
  • Caitlyn & Gael Birkenbuel
  • Tim Garrod
  • The Entire Caliber Homes Team

Thank you to all our donors for making our Giving Trees such a success!
Giving Trees Now for Sale!

Each tree is a 5-6' living evergreen tree and is available for purchase for $100. Please contact Terry Schuler @ terrys.hdsa@gmail.com. (Please bring your own truck)
Some of the Volunteers
Carloads!
1 of 8 Trees
More Carloads!
Winter Solstice Walk
Setting up more than 700 lighted bags
And Magic Happens!

Hundreds of families walked along the River Front Trail, reflecting on all the magic and blessings of Christmas.

Special thanks to Brennan Collins, his wife and all the volunteers for setting up and taking down the walkway.
Join an HDSA Committee and Become Involved!

HDSA Vision Statement: HDSA envisions the Snohomish Historic District as everybody's neighborhood. A vital center for businesses, residents and visitors alike that is vibrant, welcoming, clean and safe. A neighborhood that is conveniently located within the region and is a local small business hub that draws people back, time after time.

Why Is Community Involvement Important for Your Business?

Community involvement can serve as an invaluable platform for you to promote your products and services. It can also promote your values. When you engage in community involvement on a regular basis, you foster a positive workplace culture and build strong relationships with your local community.

In addition, you support people in need and change lives for the better. If you want to stand out among competitors, community involvement is the way to go.

We have 4 committees:

Organization Committee

Meets monthly, 2nd Thursday, 7:00 pm, Zoom

Involves creating a strong foundation for a sustainable revitalization effort, including cultivating partnerships, community involvement, and resources for the district.

 
Promotions Committee

Meets monthly, 2nd Wednesday, 9:00 am, Zoom

The general purposes of this committee are to brainstorm and discuss downtown promotional ideas. Business owners share marketing successes and ideas to help inspire others. Committee members provide a corps of volunteers who help implement events and other HDSA Board approved promotional activities.


Economic Vitality Committee

Meets monthly, 3rd Thursday, 7:00 pm, Zoom

Economic Vitality focuses on capital, incentives, and other economic and financial tools to assist new and existing businesses, catalyze property development, and create a supportive environment for entrepreneurs and innovators that drive local economies. Activities of the committee involves analyzing current market forces to develop long-term solutions.

 
Design Committee

Meets monthly, 1st Wednesday, 9:00 am, Zoom

Supports a community’s transformation by enhancing the physical and visual assets that set the commercial district apart.
HDSA 2022 Board of Directors Ratification

HDSA 2022 Board of Directors

Terry Schuler, Executive Director
Ingrid Harten, President (Co-owner Snohomish Bakery and First & Union Kitchen)
Pam James, Vice President (resident and local Realtor)
Karen Smith, Treasurer (local accountant)
Frederic Gibbs, at large board member (Snohomish resident)
Beth Braun, at large board member (Snohomish resident)

PBIA members will receive a ballot in January to ratify and/or nominate additional Board Members.
How to support HDSA!


Here's how to shop AmazonSmile
 
2.      Sign in with your Amazon.com credentials.
3.      Choose a charitable organization to receive donations.
4.      Select – Historic Downtown Snohomish Association and shop away.

Couldn’t be easier – and it doesn’t cost you a penny more! Every month HDSA will receive a check from Amazon Smile. And the best part, you don’t need to get dressed up to go shopping!
Fred Meyer Community Rewards too!
 
This program makes fundraising easy by donating to HDSA based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your card to HDSA, all you have to do is shop at Fred Meyer/QFC and swipe your shopper’s card.
 
Here’s how it works: Create a digital account. If you already have a digital account, simply link your shopper’s card to your account so that all transactions apply. Enter Historic Downtown Snohomish Association.
Volunteers Needed!

Volunteering allows you to connect to your community and make it a better place. Dedicating your time as a volunteer helps you make new friends, expand your network and boost your social skills.

We have many upcoming events in 2022 and we need your help!

  • Snohomish Ground Frog Day -- 1/24/22
  • Sweetheart Stroll -- 2/5/22
  • Leprechaun Quest -- 3/5/22
  • Snohomish Wine Festival -- 3/5/22
  • Easter Parade -- 4/16/22
  • Charm Walk - Spring -- 4/23/22
  • Wine Walk - Summer -- 6/11/22
  • Wine Walk - Summer -- 7/9/22
  • Kla Ha Ya Days -- 7/13/22
  • Wine Walk - Summer -- 8/13/22
  • Snohomish Art Walk -- 8/18/22
  • Snohomish Block Party -- 8/20/22
  • Wine Walk - Summer -- 9/10/22
  • Mad Hatter Croquet -- 9/10/22
  • The Tweed Ride -- 9/17/22
  • Snohomish Classic Car -- 9/25/22
  • The Zombie Walk -- 10/29/22
  • Snohomish Giving Trees -- 11/11/22
  • Charm Walk - Holiday -- 11/18/22
  • Annual Grinch Run -- 12/4/22
  • Wine Walk - Holiday -- 12/10/22
  • Kids Scavenger Hunt -- 12/10/22
  • Winter Solstice Walk -- 12/21/22

If you would like to volunteer for one (or more!) of these events, please contact Terry Schuler - terrys.hdsa@gmail.com
The Snohomish Map and Directory - updated August 4th, 2021!

This map & directory represents hours of computer research, thank you Google, miles of walking and re=walking our streets, to assure that every building, business, service, ATM and city park was accounted for. Our goal is for the Historic Downtown District visitors to find you, shop, visit and share a meal in our town with the hope that they enjoy their time with us and return often. Please let us know of any corrections.

Such an undertaking! Maps are now in the 3 kiosks on 1st Street! And, look for the QR Code on merchants windows. You can use your smartphone camera to grab the QR Code and you can download a .pdf of the map.
HDSA Explore More:
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    @snohodowntown