It’s game on to prepare for the August 2nd event. Clean out those garages, basements, and storage units and don’t forget to register! The early bird registration deadline is Thursday, July 17th. Click the button below to support our efforts in the neighborhood. Thank you!
August 2, 2025 9am – 4pm
On Thursday, May 16, 2024, our special Guests were Mayor Cassie Franklin and Planner Director Yorik Stevens-Wadja. Topics included a state of the city review, an explanation of the levy lid lift, the comprehensive plan, and a Waits Motel update. The mayor answered lots of questions, and Yorik provided information about the timeline and importance of the comprehensive plan. It, too, could affect the Waits. It would be in the neighborhood’s best interest to have a replacement in unit structure built as soon as possible under the current code.
This was the night of the terrible traffic jam due to the state patrol involved shooting on I-5. We are grateful to our neighbors who reached out to travelers or offered snacks. It’s a reminder for us all to have extras in our cars and be ready for whatever.
On Saturday, September 9, 2023, the gardening ladies (plus Liam) of the Northwest Neighborhood took to the dirt and planted the new phase of the native plant garden planting day at Drew Nielsen Park.
Take a look next time you walk or cruise by the park. It is delightful.
We are so grateful for the support the neighborhood has shown by contributing funds, and time, and supporting Mother of All Garage Sales in 2023.
Major kudos to our immediate park neighbors, Northwest Chair Holly James, and Jenny Gialenes, for keeping us on track and getting this done. Also, thanks to Brad Chenoweth from Everett Parks for stewarding our project at the city.
NWN invites neighborhood children ages 1-10 to Drew Nielsen Park on Saturday, April 8 at 10am *sharp* for our annual Easter egg hunt tradition! Bring your own basket and hunt for candy-filled eggs with your family. The park will be divided into two hunting areas: one for preschoolers and younger, and one for elementary school-aged kids. Come enjoy some donuts and coffee, and take pictures with the Easter Bunny!
Please note: You will want to arrive BEFORE the 10am start time and assemble in the alley between the sides of the park. If you show up after 10am SHARP, the eggs will probably be gone!
Our November guest Ben Breeden was featured in Episode 1 of Everett Faith in Action (EFIA)’s video series about Engaging with Homelessness.
Who: ONLY NW Neighborhood Neighbors. ID will be required and checked. You
MUST live with in our boundaries to dump. $10 donation is requested.
When: Saturday, June 18th. Rain or Shine! 10am to 2 pm or until dumpsters are full!
Where: EvCC Parking Lot next to White Horse Hall. Corner of 10th and Broadway.
(982 Broadway) Same parking lot as last year.
What: Junk & debris, Yard Waste, Furniture, and wood scrap.
Download the What We Take Flyer:
Download the Electronics Recycling Flyer:
We also got a council report from Brenda Stonecipher.
As before, we broadcast the meeting to Facebook so you can watch the replay below.
We were back at Everett Community College, Whitehorse Hall, Room 105 at 6:30pm for our second in person meeting with coffee and cookies. For those who wanted to watch virtually, we had the Zoom Meeting up, and livestreamed it to our Facebook page.
Brad reviewed the planting plan, species, and timing for the plan. As a group, we voted to move forward with this plan in two phases, and that the fundraising from the 2022 Mother of All Garage Sales will fund phase 1.
He also addressed the trees on Colby, and the plan is to plant three species of trees – beech, elm, and one more into the half block of 1700 Colby.
Respectfully submitted,
Kari Quaas, Treasurer
We held our annual elections, and after five years of service, Kari Quaas stepped down as chair. Here is the new leadership for Northwest.
Then, Neil Anderson gave a wonderful presentation on the History of the Mills. Lots of good memory stirring slides, and some surprises. Watch the video above for his presentation.
Finally, Mary Fosse, City Councilmember from District 1 provided an update.
Respectfully submitted,
Kari Quaas, outgoing chair
Council Update from Mary Fosse, District 1:
I-5 construction will be happening soon closing a few exits for a few weeks
You can watch the latest council meeting for updates on the Human Needs Fund, the Comprehensive Plan, the now passed Parks Plan.
Mary will be serving on the Snohomish County Regional Law and Justice Council.
Downtown Everett Association links:
Contact/Sign-up for newsletter
https://www.downtowneverettwa.org/contact-us
Donate Downtown Everett https://www.downtowneverettpartners.org/donate
Downtown Everett Community Gift Card
https://app.yiftee.com/gift-card/downtown-everett-association—everett–wa-everett
Downtown Everett Shopping Guide
Downtown Everett – Promotional Video
Downtown Everett – Doing Business Downtown
Main Street https://www.downtowneverettwa.org/about-main-street
Liz Stenning
Executive Director
Downtown Everett Association
425-258-0700 x 100
Matching Grant Fund Update
The annual matching amount has been reduced from $2000 to $1000. Applications are due March 7th. The Steering Committee will work out the numbers.
It was decided that we will send a formal letter to the City to express our frustration at the reduction of services, and opportunity, for the neighborhood system to function.
Treasurer’s Report
We have $10,500 in the bank, and $400 in PayPal. We are grateful to our donors who help us maintain things like Zoom, Constant Contact, storage, and provide money so that we can do projects that better our neighborhood, and grow community.
Kindly submitted,
Kari Quaas, Chair