April 11, 2025

Mayor Vanney Proclaims Child Abuse Prevention Month

Join us in Arlington as we stand together to protect the most vulnerable among us—our children. Let's take action to build a community where every child experiences loving care and a nurturing environment. Their future is our future.

Positive Childhood Experiences are critical in counteracting trauma and fostering the well-being of our young ones. Together, we can support safe, stable, and nurturing relationships. Childhood trauma affects not just the individual but can echo through generations. Breaking this cycle requires all of us. Families with access to social and economic support are less prone to instances of abuse and neglect. Our community thrives when we uplift every family. From families and prevention advocates to all forms of local government, unity in action creates meaningful change.

The City's domestic violence coordinators help guide families through the process and point people to resources that include DSHS. Take action, call hotlines on Snohomish County's website, and in an emergency, call 911.

Mayor Don Vanney reminds us of our collective responsibility in proclaiming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Share stories, break down barriers, and help us build a supportive ecosystem for children's futures.

What can we do as a community:

• Education & Awareness – Learn the signs of abuse, including physical, emotional, and neglect-related indicators. Understanding these warning signs can help detect problems early.

• Open Communication – Encourage children to speak openly about their feelings and experiences. Let them know they can trust responsible adults if something feels wrong.

• Safe Environments – Create secure spaces for children, whether at home, school, or in the community. Monitor who interacts with them and ensure they aren’t left alone with individuals who raise concerns.

• Online Safety – Teach children to be cautious when using the internet. Discuss online predators, cyberbullying, and how to report inappropriate interactions.

• Recognizing Grooming Behaviors – Be aware of individuals who seek to build excessive trust with children. Predators often use manipulation tactics to isolate and control their victims.

• Reporting Concerns – If abuse is suspected, report it immediately to the police or child protective services. Early intervention can prevent further harm.

• Community Support – Engage in local programs aimed at preventing abuse, such as parenting classes, mentorship opportunities, or child advocacy groups.

Learn more on the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) website: Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention | CDC

Register to Attend State of the City Address

Mayor Vanney will be presenting the State of the City at the Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on April 15 at noon at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center at the Arlington High School. The event will be recorded for those that cannot attend.

To register visit: April Chamber Luncheon

Arlington Airport Improves Taxiway A

The Taxiway A Improvement Project is expected to begin as early as April 14 and will be completed in three phases. The project consists of pavement rehabilitation of Taxiway A and Connector Taxiways A2 and A3 pavement, as well as reconstruction of Connector Taxiways A1 and A4 per FAA and WSDOT guidance. The total project duration is 80 working days. Work is divided into phases and subphases that will have varying impacts to airport operations. The $6.5 million project is funded by FAA

(90 percent), WSDOT and the Airport budget.

For more information: Airport Projects | Arlington, WA

Seeking Applicants for City Commissions

The City of Arlington is accepting applications for boards and commissions to fill terms that expire in April on the Planning Commission, the Airport Commission and the Citizen Salary Commission.

To apply, visit our website: Boards & Commissions | Arlington, WA

Planning Commission: Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. This advisory board helps develop the City's plans and development regulations.

Airport Commission: Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.

Citizen Salary Commission: This commission meets periodically to review the salaries of the City's elected officials. Applicants must live inside city limits.

You are invited: Coffee with a Cop

Don't miss out on Coffee with a Cop! Join us Friday, April 18 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Starbucks, located at 7401 204th Street NE, Arlington. This is your chance to connect with local law enforcement officers in a casual setting over a cup of coffee. Ask questions, share concerns, and get to know the officers who serve and protect our community. We hope to see you there!

Arlington Food Truck Court Welcomes Daily Food Trucks plus

Dick's Drive-In Food Truck

Check out the City's website calendar for the food truck court, located on the Arlington Airport on the corner of 172nd Street and 51st Avenue.

The popular Dick's Drive In Food truck will be onsite (11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) May 7, and July 9, serving up delicious fresh never frozen burgers and hand-dipped shakes.

Customers are happy to see Pupuseria Ana food truck and Tacos El Pacifico food truck daily from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pupuseria Ana offers authentic pupusas, traditional breakfasts and additional Salvadoran cuisine, plus delicious Mexican dishes like birria tacos. Tacos El Pacifico offers Authentic Mexican food, dishes like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, carne asada, and other Mexican antojitos (delights), plus Agua de Horchata made daily.

Food truck vendors are encouraged to apply to participate in the Arlington Food Truck Court. An Administrative Conditional Use Permit and a Fire Inspection, plus all required Snohomish Health permits are required to operate inside city limits. Information is on our website.

City Employee Procures Deceased Veteran's Headstone

In 2013, a veteran named Mr. Mayo passed away in Arlington. He had only one sibling, and an elderly brother. While the VA (Veterans Affairs) offers to provide headstones, the process is quite involved and requires a power of attorney to make the arrangements. Unfortunately, Mr. Mayo’s power of attorney was unresponsive to our Cemetery Coordinator Tawnya Post's attempts to secure a headstone, leaving her unable to proceed due to VA regulations.

However, in 2025, while handling another VA headstone request, Tawnya discovered updated VA forms that now allow a cemetery representative to authorize headstone orders. Tawnya then resubmitted the necessary paperwork for Mr. Mayo and secured the delivery of his headstone. Sadly, there are no family members to inform, as Mr. Mayo’s brother, Vernon, passed away in 2017 and is also interred in the same cemetery.

Tawnya's care and compassion in her job shines through to those who are grieving, and we appreciate her dedication.

You are Invited to Cultural Night at Arlington High School

The Arlington High School Diversity Club warmly invites you to Cultural Night! Enjoy an evening of vibrant cultural performances, mesmerizing music, captivating dance, and delicious food from around the world.

Date: Thursday, April 24

Time: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Location: Arlington High School Commons

Bring your friends and family to celebrate the rich diversity that makes our community special!

Arlington Community Food Bank invites you to Share Your Garden Abundance or Help at Andrew's Hay Community Garden

Help support the community by sharing your garden’s abundance through this unique and exciting program. If you love to garden and want to share your bounty, we invite you to join in the effort of providing fresh, nutritious, garden produce to local families in need. If you don’t have your own garden, consider helping at the community garden hosted by Andrews Hay.

How Gardeners Can Help:

• Plant foods the food bank needs.
• Extend the growing season by planting early varieties, having several smaller plantings or growing two crops in one year.
• Grow produce with fewer chemicals.
• Harvest and clean produce, donate fruit and vegetables as soon as possible after picking.
• Pack fruits and vegetables in clean, unsealed bags, boxes or containers.
• Deliver harvested produce to the Arlington Food Bank Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 12p.m. or Monday or Wednesday evenings.
• Volunteer to help in the Andrews Hay community garden, shifts are Tuesday and Friday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. for maintaining. Planting and harvesting help always welcome, please contact the food bank to volunteer.

Contact: info@arlingtonfoodbank.org

Easter Egg Hunt Being Organized by Arlington Assembly

This free community event is for families with children from babies through 5th grade. The egg hunt will have four different age group sections. There will be community booths, games, bounce houses and more. Makes sure to bring a basket for all the goodies! Thank you to Arlington Assembly for organizing the event and Presidents Elementary for hosting.

For more information call 360-435-8981 or email info@arlingtonassembly.com

Saturday, April 19, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Location: Presidents Elementary School, 505 E 3rd Street, Arlington

Community Easter Egg Hunt | Facebook

Community Blood Drive April 18 Downtown Arlington

Donating blood is a simple yet powerful act of kindness. Blood cannot be made in the lab. It can only come from willing donors like you. Nervous about donating? That’s normal! Check out Bloodwork's website or watch Gaard Swanson from Seattle Refined donate for his first time!

Friday, April 18

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Legion Park Parking Lot

114 N Olympic Ave.

Donate and enter to win a trip to Maui!

Schedule an appointment using this link: https://donate.bloodworksnw.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/92608.

Fill out this form to enter:

Donate & Win - Bloodworks Northwest.

Appointments are required for the best possible donation experience. Photo ID is also required. Eat a hearty meal and drink plenty of fluids prior to donation.

Register Now for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides eligible seniors with fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers markets and farm stands.

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) increases our community’s intake of fruits and vegetables; expands the use of local farmers markets, farm stands, and community-supported agriculture programs; and increases sales of Washington-grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs.

A list of participating farmers markets and farm stands will be posted when available and will be included with the benefit card.

Eligible low-income seniors receive one $80 benefit card to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets and farm stands.

Applications must be received by 4:00 pm on May 5, 2025.

Who Is Eligible?

• Age 60+ for non-Native Americans (by June 30, 2025)
• Age 55+ for Native Americans (by June 30, 2025)

Low income

• Up to $2,413/month for 1 person
• Up to $3,261/month for 2 people

For larger households, add $848 per person

Apply: Nutrition Programs | Snohomish County, WA - Official Website.

New Movie Screenagers - Elementary School Edition, April 30

Screenagers - Elementary School Edition movie includes the latest research, expert insights and advice, specifically tailored for the students, parents and educators of elementary schools to help them better navigate this digital age. The event is hosted by Arlington Boys & Girls Club and Stilly Valley Health Connections.

Also, On May 7th, the movie Screenagers, Next Chapter will be shown. "Millions of young people experience high stress, anxiety, and depression, discover solutions for improved adolescent well-being in the digital age."

On May 14, attend Screenagers, Under the Influence. "Examine the impact of our digital age on teens' decision-making in relation to substances such as vaping, drugs, and alcohol."

Questions? Contact Stilly Valley Health Connections, Sarah at 360-691-9845.

Location: Arlington Boys and Girls Club, 18513 59th Avenue NE

Screenagers - Elementary Edition: Wednesday, April 30, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Screenagers - Next Chapter: Wednesday, May 7, 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

Screenagers - Under the Influence: Wednesday, May 14, 5:00 - 6:15 p.m.

Arlington Library Events for Teens

The Arlington Library has activities scheduled on Fridays for teens! Teens are invited to drop-in at the library every Friday from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. for free snacks and a place to hang out with friends on early release days.

There is a rotation of games and art projects available each week.

If your elementary school child walks to the library after school and is too young to participate in our activities, don't worry! The library will still provide them with snacks to enjoy. Register here: Events | Sno-Isle Libraries | BiblioCommons.



Arlington High School Band Fundraiser for Trip to Perform at Disneyland

Next month, the Arlington High School Bands will be traveling to California to perform at Disneyland and compete in the Knott's Berry Farm Music In The Parks Festival.

In order to fully fund all the students who have requested scholarships and to keep the cost relatively low for all of our families, they need help in raising at least $15,000 betweeto Wednesday April 16th.

To donate visit: https://marching-band-travel-fundraiser-41459.cheddarup.com

PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS

74th Avenue Trail Construction Update

No work occurred this week on the 74th Avenue Trail project due to an unexpected delay in material. At this time no work is scheduled for next week. This is subject to change.

Project Webpage: 74th Avenue Trail

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the City by phone at

360-403-3544 or via email at cityprojects@arlingtonwa.gov.

211th Place Corridor Improvement Project Update

Work continued this week on the 211th Place Corridor Improvement project Monday through Friday.  This week we opened Phase 1 (SR 530 to 66th Avenue) and closed Phase 2 (66th Avenue to 67th Drive). Work included stormwater infiltration installation, utility relocation, roadway excavation, placing of base rock, grading for curbs, and exploratory trenching and concrete demolition in Phase 3 (67th Drive to 67th Avenue).  

Next week work is scheduled to continue Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Work is scheduled to include continued utility relocation, grading for textured concrete, pouring of curb and gutter and textured concrete (weather dependent), and final grading of roadway in Phase 2. Work will also include water main installation and utility relocation in Phase 3. Phase 3 work will require single lane closures with flagger-controlled traffic.

Please continue to use the Phase 2 designated detour route. 

If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please contact the city projects line at 360-403-3544 or cityprojects@arlingtonwa.gov.

Project webpage: 211th Place Corridor Improvements

DEVELOPMENT MAP

The Current Development Activity Map identifies the location of permitted projects within the city and provides the public with information where the project is in the process. Should you desire more information, please contact the Community and Economic Development Department at ced@arlingtonwa.gov or at the office located at 18204 59th Avenue, Arlington.

Webpage: Current Development Activity Map.

Wellness Classes with Stilly Valley Health Connections

To sign-up for any of upcoming classes, please visit: stillyvalleyhealth.org or call 360-386-9918.

Ask a Dietitian: Your Nutrition Questions Answered

Join our interactive online session where you can ask a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist anything you want about nutrition! Whether you are curious about healthy eating habits, managing a specific health question, or current nutrition trends, this is your chance to get expert answers. If no questions are posed, the Dietitian will address some of the current food trends and news in the world of nutrition. This session is presented by Sound Dietitians, LLC, and sponsored by Stilly Valley Health Connections. The event is free and is open to anyone in the community.

Date: April 16

Time: 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Format: Online via Zoom

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Don’t Forget the Freezer: Nutrition and Cost Saving Benefits

This webinar will explore how freezing food can maintain its nutritional value while offering significant cost savings. You will also gain practical tips on filling your freezer with healthy, budget-friendly options to simplify meal planning and reduce waste. The class will be led by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist from Sound Dietitians, LLC, and is sponsored by Stilly Valley Health Connections. This event is free and is open to anyone in the community. Not able to attend? Register anyway and we will send you the recording.

Date: April 22

Time: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Format: Online via Zoom

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How to Reset When Stressed

In this workshop, you will learn practical tools to apply at home and work to help identify your stress triggers and effectively manage them. You will also discover a step-by-step process for regulating yourself when feeling overwhelmed, empowering you to stay calm during challenging moments.

This class is presented by Camille Hereth with the Women and Family Wellness Studio and is sponsored by Stilly Valley Health Connections. This event is free and is open to anyone in the community. Not able to attend? Register anyway and we will send you the recording.

Date: April 23

Time: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Format: Online via Zoom

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All Ages Art Journaling Workshop

Join us for a meaningful and creative art-making experience! We will use super simple collage and paint methods to make a personal page that illustrates any topic of your choice. No experience is necessary. All supplies are included. Instruction will be led by Heart Art Healing.

Date: Wednesday, April 23

Time: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Format: In-person at Stilly Valley Health Connections

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Youth Mental Health First Aid 

Snohomish County WSU Extension invites you to attend our FREE upcoming Youth Mental Health First Aid Training. Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. You will build the skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based training program administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing that teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges. Questions or want to learn about future training? Call (425) 357-6044 or email snoco.4h@wsu.edu Registration is required. Limited spots are available.

Date: Friday, April 25

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Host: Stilly Valley Health Connections

Format: In-person at Stilly Valley Health Connections

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Fall Prevention 101

Stay active, independent, and injury-free by preventing falls! Join us for this presentation to discover practical strategies for reducing the risk of falls that come with age. The class will also cover how to manage vision and medical needs, eliminate tripping hazards at home, and choose the right support equipment to improve safety and mobility. There will be time for questions and discussion following the presentation. Instruction for this program is provided by experts with Skagit Regional Health. It is free and open to anyone in the community.

Date: Tuesday, April 29

Time: 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Format: In-Person at Stilly Valley Health Connections

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The Stilly Valley Center is Arlington's local senior center. It is a community facility where seniors can participate in activities that will enhance their dignity, support their independence, and encourage their involvement in the life and affairs of the community. The Stilly Valley Center offers resources, health and nutrition programs, educational classes, trainings, and much more!

Stilly Valley Center

360-653-4551

18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington

Stilly Valley Center | The Stillaguamish Senior Center.

• Meet Me in Arlington Marketplace
• Listing of Arlington Restaurants
• Arlington Business Workshop Series
• State of the City with Mayor Vanney, April 15, Stilly Valley Chamber Luncheon Tickets
• Arlington Business Workshop, April 17 at 6:00 p.m.
• Coffee with a Cop, April 18, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Starbucks, 7401, 204th Street
• Noah's Laugh Your Tail Off, April 18
• Easter Egg Hunt, Presidents Elementary School, April 19, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
• Stilly Valley Center Lifetime Achievement Breakfast on April 23, at 7:30 a.m.
• Arlington High School Cultural Night, April 24, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
• Swan Lake Ballet at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center, April 25
• Boys and Girls Club Auction: A Night in Hollywood, April 26
• Screenagers- Elementary School Edition movie at Boys & Girls Club, April 30, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
• Screenagers-Next Chapter movie at Boys & Girls Club, May 7, 5:00-6:15 p.m.
• Screenagers-Under the Influence movie at Boys & Girls Club, May 14, 5:00-6:15pm
• Arlington Garden Club Plant Sale, Saturday, May 10
• Smokey Point Community Park Grand Opening, May 31, noon to 4:00 p.m.

• Lateral Police Officer
• Accounting Technician

For information and to apply: Job Opportunities.