Native Plant Garden Phase 2 Planted!

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.

WE DID THIS!

Mother of All Garage Sales Registration OPEN

It’s game on to prepare for the August 5 event. Clean out those garages. Make some lemonade. And, don’t forget to register! The early bird deadline is Thursday, July 27. Click the button to support our efforts in the neighborhood and help us raise money for phase 2 of the Drew Nielsen Park Native Plant Garden.

May 2023 Meeting

Ryan from Apex Racing presented on their upcoming bike race like a mini-Tour de France in Northwest Neighborhood on July 1. The route will pass by Grand Avenue Park, and Hoyt in large loops. All are welcome to watch and cheer. Learn more via their Instagram page.

Councilmember Mary Fosse provided an update on City Council as well as one from her other hat as State Representative for the 38th District.

Our featured speaker was Downtown Everett Association Board President and NW neighbor, Patrick Hall, who told us about the association, the Main Street Association, the downtown flower program, holiday lights, and more. It was great to hear about all of the good things happening downtown.

April 2023 Meeting and Elections

Election for Board Members

Elections were held at our April 20, 2023 meeting and the results were as follows:

  • Holly James, Chair,
  • Vacant, Vice Chair
  • Vacant/(Acting) Kari Quaas, Secretary
  • Kari Quaas, Treasurer &
  • Tim Knopf, and Vacant, 2 Council of Neighborhood Representatives, plus Alternate Bridget Cook

Thank you to Shelley Whitkop and Brian Hennessey who served from 2021 to 2022.

See details at this link for descriptions of responsibilities: https://northwesteverett.org/about/association/ – if you are interested in a part year term. We welcome all neighbors to join our band of dedicated folks!

Our featured speaker for this evening was outgoing City Council President and NW neighbor, Brenda Stonecipher. We talked about crime, the Waits Motel, how to get involved, and other updates from City Council.

Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt

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!

October 2o22 Meeting

Our second meeting of fall was back at Everett Community College in Whitehorse Hall, Room 105. We had social time, some announcements, and a treasurer’s report. Sargent Terpening (“Terp”) provided a police report. And, then, we watched the “Secrets and Mysteries of Bats” documentary.

September 2022 Meeting, and Native Plant Garden Event

Our first fall meeting took place at Drew Nielsen Park on Thursday, September 15 at 6:30pm. People met their neighbors, and heard about our plans for fall.
On Saturday, September 17, we planted the first phase of the native plant garden at Drew Nielsen Park! Thank you so much to our volunteers! That ground was HARD!!!

And, thank you to our Mother of All Garage Sales participants and sponsors. That money went directly to pay for plants, mulch, the irrigation system, and food to feed the volunteers. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Graphic for the Drew Nielsen Park volunteer event to plant our native garden on Saturday, September 17 from 9am to 2pm.

2022 Mother of All Garage Sales was a street party of shoppers

Shoppers rule the day at the 2022 Mother of All Garage Sales held on August 6. The weather was with us this year, COVID numbers were down, and treasures were found by many.

Thanks for joining us! Please know that this fundraiser helped fund the native plant garden we will install this fall.

We look forward to doing it again on Saturday, August 5, 2023!