May, 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.

May, 2022 Newsletter

  • A Changing of the Guard
  • Mother's Day is Coming Soon!
  • A Charming Day in Snohomish
  • Celebrating Our Flowers
  • Snohomish Farmers Market
  • Snohomish High School Charity Art Auction
  • Snohomish Senior Center Dance, Dessert & DJ
  • Modernizing Your Business Operations
  • The Petal and the Stem
  • My Snohomish Wedding Tour
  • SnohomishWalks
  • Kla Ha Ya Days
  • Snohomish Block Party
  • Join an HDSA Committee or Become a Board Member!
  • 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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Engage Snohomish

Wednesday, May 18th
4:30pm - 6:30pm
The Oxford Saloon
913 1st Street
Snohomish, WA 98290
A Changing of the Guard
As of May 5th, I will be retiring. My life with my husband will now revolve around grandchildren, RV trips and checking off our bucket list.

I'm thrilled to announce that Maygen Hetherington will be the new Executive Director of HDSA. I have greatly enjoyed working with the HDSA Board, merchants and city. It's been an honor and a privilege to represent the Historic Downtown Snohomish.
My name is Maygen Hetherington and I am so excited to step into the role of executive director for HDSA. In 2015, I moved from Edmonds to Snohomish with my husband and 3 children and have loved the life we have discovered here! Snohomish is the perfect trifecta of small town living, evolving culture, and natural beauty. Having over 20 years of small business experience, I especially love and appreciate the thriving downtown district and the great businesses we have here in Snohomish. I look forward to supporting our wonderful community and promoting the vibrancy of the downtown district as I work with the Historic Downtown Snohomish.
Mother's Day is Coming Soon!

Give Mom what she really wants! Spending time with you while making lifelong memories.
The Historic Downtown Snohomish Association (HDSA) is excited to once again bring you a "Charming Day in Snohomish " charm walk. Come shop in Snohomish between Saturday, April 23rd and Saturday, May 7th and collect your Charms at participating shops. Check out our newest shops in town and as always, thank you for supporting the vitality of our favorite small town.

Here's How It Works ...

Collect your charms in town.

The Spring Charm Walk 2022 will start on Saturday, April 23rd.

Charmers “come when you can” to collect your charms anytime through Saturday, May 7th.

Buy your ticket online, then come to town and pick up an empty bracelet with your “2022” charm from the helpful ladies at Joyworks between the hours of 12:00 - 5:00pm at 1002 First St. any day of the week. You will also get a map, which you will need to present to each participating merchant to receive their charm.

As each merchant may have different hours/days of operation, we encourage you to check with the individual shops. Contact information can be found on our business directory.

Participating Shops Include

Arts of Snohomish
Bruning Pottery
Canine Matters - Positive Training and Pet Boutique
Edit an Olive & Bloom Co.
Everyday Natural Products
Everything Tea
Furniture World
Grain Artisan
Grilla Bites
Home Inspirations
John L. Scott
Joyworks
Lamb & Co.
Looking Glass Coffee
Mimi's A Shabby Chic Country Boutique
My Eclectic Home
O'Malley & Potter LLC
One Common
Oopsie Daisy Boutique
The Petal and The Stem
Remember When Antique Mall
Retreat Plant Company
Rhapsody Interiors
Sprig Flower
Top It Yogurt Shoppe

Note: Tickets will be on sale until they sell out or May 7th, whichever comes first.

Thank you for supporting downtown Snohomish revitalization and beautification projects!
Keep Snohomish in Bloom!

Summer in downtown Snohomish just wouldn't be the same without our iconic and stunning flower baskets! And thanks to donors like you, Snohomish will have even more baskets for the 2022 season. By partnering with the Historic Downtown Snohomish Association, the Snohomish Garden Club and the City of Snohomish, you can help ensure that Snohomish stays in bloom all summer long.

Commemorate a loved one or simply show your love for your favorite downtown! For your donation of $100*, you will help build and maintain one of our amazing flower baskets all summer long. You will also receive a map which indicates the location of your basket so you can visit it as often as you like and share its beauty with your friends and family. As a thank you, we will engrave a short message of your choice onto a commemorative wooden ornament which will be shipped to you in time for the holiday season.

For businesses that wish to sponsor a basket at the $500* level, HDSA will highlight your business as an official sponsor on our web page and will give you additional shout-outs on social media and our monthly newsletter. In addition, if your sponsorship is received before June 1st, your logo will appear on the map that is sent to all Snohomish Flower Basket Sponsors.

Let's celebrate our flowers in 2022!
From Sarah Dylan Jensen ...

Happy May!

This is just a friendly reminder that the Snohomish Farmers Market is kicking off next Thursday, May 5th at our new location of Union & Glen. The entirety of both streets will be closed starting at 11:30a on Thursdays for the duration of the summer (aside from any City agreements at City Hall and upper Union as well as Brava's).

I will be deploying signs on Monday, May 2 and every Monday throughout the season.
Charity Art Auction by Snohomish High School Art Honor Society

Thanks for supporting our cause. To make a difference, please bid on auction items, give a cash donation, or simply share this auction on your social media using the hashtag, #charityartauctionshs

The pieces present in this auction were all donated by students, staff, and parents in the Snohomish community. These pieces were made to the theme of nature and are in a variety of mediums.

About the charity:
Cocoon House is a non-profit organization that supports youth who are at risk of homelessness. They create a safe space for all youth and provide many resources such as long-term housing.
The link to their website: https://www.cocoonhouse.org/

The auction will be going up on April 23rd at 9:00 am and until May 3rd at 6:00 pm.

Shipping will NOT be available but there will be pickup available, May 4-5th, 4-7 pm both days.

Snohomish High School address is
1316 5th St, Snohomish, WA
Snohomish : Small Town, Big History

SnohomishWalks (free walking tours) is brought to you by Taylor Russell.
Snohomish Block Party
Friday August 26th and Saturday August 27th, 2022

2-day festival taking place in Downtown Snohomish. The weekend consists of Friday on First - a New Orleans style celebration on the streets of Snohomish, and Snohomish Live - an all day festival ending at our main stage concert.
Join an HDSA Committee or Become a Board Member!

The Historic Downtown Snohomish Association (HDSA) Board members are the fiduciaries who steer the HDSA organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance, and financial management policies, as well as by making sure HDSA has adequate resources to advance our mission.

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.
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
  • My Snohomish Wedding Tour -- 6/5/22
  • 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 -- 8/26 - 8/27/22
  • 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 Maygen Hetherington - maygenh.hdsa@gmail.com
The Snohomish Map and Directory

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.

Below is the newest map (as of 4/30/22) ...
HDSA Explore More:
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