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Historic Downtown Snohomish Association
Together we aim to revitalize our historic downtown through preservation-based economic development and community-driven revitalization.
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January, 2021 HDSA Newsletter |
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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 2021 Newsletter
- Happy New Year
- Membership
- Giving Trees Need a Home
- 2021 Calendar
- Riverview Wildlife Refuge (Article)
- River Front Gazebo
- Small Businesses in the age of COVID-19
- Outdoor Dining
- Volunteering
- Map and Directory
- Support HDSA - Amazon Smile
HDSA Board of Directors
Ingrid Harten –President
Pam James – Vice President
Judi Ramsey – Secretary
Karen Smith - Treasurer
Fred Gibbs
Kelli Toomey
Terry Schuler
Executive Director
We’re Here For You!
HDSA
P.O. Box 1192
Snohomish, WA 98092
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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!
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Happy New Year!
Welcome 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic has taught the merchants in Historic Downtown Snohomish to be more resilient, courageous and patient. Through the months of the shutdown merchants have become experts in promoting, marketing and selling their merchandise online. Different ways to shop (phone / email / website or message) and creative ways to pick up purchases (shipped / curbside or in store).
A year ago, nobody had ever heard of the words "social distancing" unless you attended a Catholic coed grade school. Face masks and liquid disinfectants were for surgery and vaccines were for the very young or old. Viruses or variant strains of viruses were part of science fiction books or movies.
Our world has changed dramatically, and with every twist and turn the Snohomish merchants met the challenge. Now with the end in sight this long difficult year comes to a close. The COVID-19 vaccine has been developed and will be available within weeks, helping our town return to some normalcy.
As we say goodbye to 2020, take solace in the words of President Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States in 1982:
"I've always thought New Year's Day was an especially American tradition, full of the optimism and hope we're famous for in our daily lives -- an energy and confidence we call the American spirit. Perhaps because we know we control our own destiny, we believe deep down inside that working together we can make each new year better than the old."
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The purpose of the Historic Downtown Snohomish Membership Program is to enhance the business environment in downtown Snohomish by balancing historic preservation with economic development while retaining and enticing new businesses.
Our vision is to create new positive partnerships that promote an attractive and cultural Historic Downtown District.
Your membership allows businesses, organizations, and individuals to take an active, annual role in Historic Downtown Snohomish.
Why join Historic Downtown Snohomish Association? (HDSA)
- Beautification efforts such as the hanging Baskets, Holiday Lights and other aesthetics important to the overall look of the downtown area
- Bring people downtown for shopping and dining
- Attract and retain good businesses through the use of economic development
By supporting HDSA you are an active, vital participant in the efforts to preserve and strengthen our historic downtown assets that provide a unique and vibrant lifestyle in downtown Snohomish.
Snohomish strives to maintain our downtown area as the focus of the community where history is preserved, businesses thrive, visitors and community members dine, shop, live and enjoy the arts and entertainment.
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Invest a little more in the HDSA to help us do more
for your business and Snohomish
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Our Holiday Giving Trees need a home!
If you have a yard and would like to buy one of the 8 living evergreen trees, please let us know.
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"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.
The second-best time is now."
Chinese Proverb
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Leprechaun Quest - March 5 - 17
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Charm Walk - April 24 - May 8
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Snohomish Stores Outdoors - Labor Day Weekend
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Tweed Ride - September 18
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Open House - November 4 - 6
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Snohomish Restaurant Week -
November 9 - 19
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Home for the Holidays - TBA
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Holiday Charm Walk - December 13 - 21
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Winter Solstice - December 21
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In January, Snohomish is known for its incredible wildlife. The article below was found in "Hike of the Week - Urban Trails". A link at the bottom of this article takes you to a checklist of birds that frequent our area. Enjoy! |
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Riverview Wildlife Refuge - Quiet bird sanctuary on the Snohomish River
by Craig Romano
The trail follows the Snohomish River passing beneath the SR 9 bridge.
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Quick Facts
Location: City of Snohomish
Land Agency: Snohomish Department of Parks and Volunteer Programs
Roundtrip: 2.2 miles
Elevation gain: minimal
Difficulty: Easy
Notes: Dogs must be on a leash.
Access: From Everett head east on US 2 to SR 9. Then follow SR 9 south exiting onto 2nd Street. Turn left and head east 0.1 mile bearing right onto 1st Street. After another 0.1 mile, park on right aside a paved trail.
Good to know: kid-friendly, bird watching, snow-free winter hiking
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The small city of Snohomish sits on the banks of the Snohomish River surrounded by a lush floodplain. Years ago the city developed a short paved path along the river near its historic downtown core. It’s a beautiful walk and has become quite popular with residents and visitors alike. But the trail is short and the city is surrounded by miles of undeveloped riverfront prompting community visionaries to look into expanding the trail system. And a few years ago the expansion began with the opening of the Riverview Wildlife Refuge.
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Big cottonwoods grow along the Snohomish River. |
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Much of the refuge sits to the west of the city’s water treatment plant occupying lands formerly used as treatment lagoons. Today this area is a grassy marsh surrounded by towering cottonwoods. Bird life and small mammals are abundant in the refuge. The area is accessed by a trail from 1st street to a path along a river dike. The refuge is being jointly managed by the city and the Pilchuck Audubon Society. They have recently released a master plan for the property calling for new trails and improvements. But there is no need to wait for the future as the area currently offers nice walking opportunities.
Starting from the parking area follow the paved path west toward a city waterworks building adorned with metal swimming salmon. Then head left on a gravel path passing by a small wetland sporting a cottonwood grove. The way then soon comes to the riverbank. Now continue west passing under the 1959-built SR 9 bridge. At .4 mile come to the water treatment lagoons. Stop and peer through fencing to the pools where a wide array of waterfowl can usually be sighted.
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Late afternoon sunlight filtered by puffy clouds. |
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Then continue walking along the dike soon reaching the refuge. Stay on the elevated walkway and do not venture into the marsh as bio solids have accumulated over the years into the marsh. Continue walking along the marshy wetland watching for birds and small critters. Some large cottonwoods provide shade along the way. There is some good viewing too of the river and the farms and hills beyond. Cross over an old stone spillway and come to a junction at .9 mile. You can make a small loop here or continue on a dike another .2 mile east coming to a gate at the water treatment plant. This section of trail not only offers more views of the marsh, but also of the wildlife-rich Cemetery Creek wetlands to the north. Return the way you came and do come back in the future as the area is improved. Plans for the refuge not only include new trails and bridges, but also elevated mounds that will offer excellent birdwatching vantages.
For more information on other wonderful trails throughout western Snohomish County (and Whidbey and Camano Islands, too), pick up a copy of my Urban Trails Everett (Mountaineers Books)!
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The River Front Gazebo is in disrepair and the Snohomish City leaders would like ideas on how to replace it.
"City staff hope to bring a plan to the Snohomish City Council sometime in early 2021", Economic Development Manager Wendy Poischbeg said.
Earlier this year the city was in the running for America's Main Street Contest, where the prize was $25,000. That money was expected to go toward the gazebo, but another town was chosen.
The city still wants to replace it, but it's a bigger task than previously thought.
"It turned out it was more than just a paint job and fixing a few floor boards," Poischbeg said. "It needed a complete overhaul."
Anyone with a suggestion can email Poischbeg. It doesn't matter where you live.
The rebuilt River Front Gazebo needs to follow the Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines, but it could have different features, such as a small stage for speakers or live music. Poischbeg expects the remodel to be complete in 202, Email ideas to Wendy at Poischbeg@snohomishwa.gov.
The River Front Gazebo is located at 10 Avenue A.
- from the Everett Herald
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How creative ideas and innovation are assisting
Small Businesses in this age of COVID-19
With the COVID-19 pandemic limiting the use of indoor dining room space, the Snohomish City Council passed an ordinance for our restaurants and bars to add more table seating outside.
This ordinance will temporarily allow bars and restaurants to add outdoor dining space in the public right-of-way.
Two concerns arose at the City Council meeting, one being the assurance that the City comply with the ADA regulations and assure that those who have disabilities are able to have access into and through those areas.
The other issue is open containers in the public right-of-way – particularly in the parklet model. “Alcohol will be served in this area, as an extension of their current liquor license”, said Wendy Poischbeg, Economic Development and Communications Manager City of Snohomish. She continued to say “The barrier fencing is 42” high as required by law. Each restaurant needs to let the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board know their outdoor plans”
Outdoor Dining Continues
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WE WANT TO SEE YOU IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SNOHOMISH!
WE MISS YOU!
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We have hand sanitizer, face masks and social distancing to keep us all safe! |
Volunteering and its surprising benefits!
In its efforts to implement the Main Street approach to organizational structure and management, the HDSA has four committees: Organization, Design, Economic Vitality and Promotion. These four committees form the basis for the Main Street Four-Point Approach which is a time-tested, holistic approach to historic downtown revitalization efforts nationwide.
If you are interested in volunteering in any of these Committees, please reach out to Terry Schuler at terrys.hdsa@gmail.com.
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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.
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Historic Downtown Snohomish
@snohodowntown
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