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!

2022 NW Neighborhood Cleanup A Success

The NORTHWEST clean up happened on Saturday, June 18 from 10-2pm at Everett Community College. Thanks to everyone who came to help keep our neighborhood clean. And, thanks to everyone who donated to help us cover the costs. We’ll provide a wrap up once the event is settled. On the day, we took in $880 in donations. THANKS!

Our Guidelines

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:

June 2022 Meeting Video, and Notes

Our special guest for the June meeting was Becky McCrary from the City of Everett to talk about the Comprehensive Plan from 2024 to 2044. Everett is expected to take on around 60-70 thousand people.

We also got a council report from Brenda Stonecipher.

As before, we broadcast the meeting to Facebook so you can watch the replay below.

https://fb.watch/dLAAiPGIPd/

May 2022 Meeting Notes, Video

Special Guest: Brad Chenoweth, Everett Parks Department – Topic: Native Plant Garden

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

April 2022 Meeting, Notes, and Video

We held our annual elections, and after five years of service, Kari Quaas stepped down as chair. Here is the new leadership for Northwest.

  • Chair: Holly James
  • Vice Chair: Shelley Whitkop
  • Treasurer: Russ Kasselman
  • Treasurer Intern: Kari Quaas
  • Council of Neighborhood Rep #1: Tim Knopf
  • Council of Neighborhood Rep #2: Brian Hennessy
  • Council of Neighborhood Alternate: Holly James

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

23rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt A Success!

On Saturday, April 16, 2022, we hosted an Easter Egg Hunt at all three parks – Grand Avenue, Drew Nielsen, and Legion. We started at 10am and at least for Legion Park, we were done finding eggs and handing out prizes by 10:18am! The weather was nice, the kiddos were cute with bunny ears and festive baskets. And, the parents got a chance to catch up. Thanks for joining us and we’ll do it again next year!

March 2022, Meeting, Notes, and Video

March 17, 2022 meeting with Deputy Mayor Nick Harper

This may have been our last Zoom meeting after two years of the pandemic. It is our plan to gather at Everett Community College in our old haunt, Whitehorse Hall Room 105 on Thursday, April 21. We are glad to have been invited back by John Olson from the college.

Kari thanked the volunteer crew for putting up the signs at Drew Nielsen Park on Saturday, March 12, 2022, and then welcomed our guests, Nick Harper, and elected official David Simpson. Port of Everett Commissioner.

Tim Knopf, Jeff Hardy, Kari Quaas, and Joni Smith after the sign installation honoring Drew Nielsen — March 12, 2022

There was a robust discussion of current events, finances, and plans for the new year.

Citizens are welcomed to attend or watch the State of Everett presentation with Mayor Cassie Franklin on Thursday, March 31, 2022. It will be held in person at Angel of the Winds Arena.

Meeting adjourned at 8pm.

February 2022 Meeting Notes, and Video

https://fb.watch/beSunqfC8h/

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

January 2022 Meeting Notes & Video

January 20, 2022 – First meeting of the new year started with chit chat at 6:45pm. Our official meeting began at 7pm, and featured the following updates.

Everett City Council Update from Mary Fosse, District 1

Brian Doyle from Snohomish STEM on partnerships with Everett School District, mentoring opportunities, and internships

Misha Hann talked about the Everett School District Levy. Votes are due Tuesday, February 8 for a levy, and capital improvement.

November 18 Meeting Notes and Video

Our monthly meeting featured special guest Eileen Simmons from the Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens; and Sergeant Terpening from the Everett Police Department. We also had a council update from Paul Roberts, and a Port update from David Simpson. We closed with the soon to be new sign for Drew Nielsen Park, and our holiday lights plan for December 4.

I will add the video shortly. In the meantime, you may watch it on Facebook.