Snohomish County Tourism Bureau: VIC Program Staff: VIC Branches: www.snohomish.org Stacey Pfeiffer East County VIC: 360-862-9609

1133-164th Street SW, Suite 204 425-348-5802, ext. 103 South County VIC: 425-776-3977

Lynnwood, WA 98087 Stacey@snohomish.org Future of Flight VIC: 425-438-8100, ext. 236

Phone: 425-348-5802

Fax: 425-348-5701 Heather Wandler

425-348-5802, ext. 100

Heather@snohomish.org

Fourth of July Events July 4th Celebrations in Snohomish County Observe the following Snohomish County bands and re-strictions:

In unincorporated Snohomish County, fireworks can only be discharged on July 4 from 9 a.m. to midnight.

Fireworks are not allowed on any school property. Fireworks are banned in Brier, Edmonds, Everett, Gold

Bar, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, and Woodway.

Fireworks are illegal in all Washington State Parks, Snohomish County Parks, and on Department of Natu-ral Resources and U.S. Forest Service lands.

Please be safe Discharge fireworks on public property, public streets,

sidewalks, parking lots, or school property. Discharge fireworks on private property without permis-

sion, and to discharge fireworks from private property onto public property.

Discharge fireworks before or after the Fourth of July. Fireworks are always illegal in Snohomish County before and after the Fourth of July.

Possess or discharge illegal fireworks. Firecrackers, rock-ets, rockets, M-80s, dynamite, and all homemade fire-works are all illegal.

Celebrate the 3rd of July in Mountlake Terrace at Ballinger Park Where to celebrate the 4th of July in Snohomish County: Arlington Frontier Days Fourth of July Bothell Freedom Festival Darrington’s Mansford Grange 4th of July An Edmonds Kind of 4th

Everett 4th of July “Thunder on the Bay"

Everett, Fun in the Sun Street Fair

Everett Yankee Doodle Dash

Everett "Colors of Freedom" Parade & Festival

Everett Aquasox Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza

Kenmore 4th of July Fireworks Show

Monroe- July 4th Birthday Bash & Fireworks at Evergreen Speedway

Stanwood Mini Parade and Ice Cream Social

For more information

and all the

details go to

www.snohomish.org

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Ways to show appreciation & be grateful

1) Write a thank you note. Taking the time to write a personal thank you note goes along way to show someone you care and are thankful for all they do.

2) Keep a gratitude journal. Write down one thing every day that you are thankful for. It doesn’t have to be a big thing. The checker at Safeway was very helpful. The person at the store smiled and said hello. I saw a cute bird in my yard.

GRATATUDE is ATTITUDE 3) Make something for someone. Some cookies, a card or knitting a scarf, build a bird house. It

doesn’t need to be a big thing it

can be a simple thing. 4) Give a hug. It is always nice to give a hug. 5) Give a sincere compliment. I love the color of your jacket. You have a nice smile. 6) Stop complaining. Complaining is a not showing you are grateful.

7) Stay in the present. Sounds easier than it is but if you focus on the conversation your having or the task your doing without dwelling on the past conversation or the way the task went last time it makes it easier to focus on what is going right and keeps you in the moment.

8) Look outside and think about what an amazing place we live. The beautiful trees, the beaches the mountains. Take 5 minutes (doesn’t have to be an hour) and look out your window or sit in your

yard and take 2-3 deep breaths and look around. We live in an amazing place with amazing birds and trees to be grateful for.

Tourism News:

East County

Lake Stevens:

North Cove Park is about to start construction

on a project that will triple the size of the

waterfront park.

Cavalero Park is adding a covered BMX track

and a covered skate park

Snohomish:

A new company, Snoho Brew Tours, offers

Saturday tours of 6 Snohomish Breweries. For

$80, the tour guide will drive you around for a

40 minute stop at each for the breweries on the

day’s schedule. Each stop includes a tasting, a

chat with the brewers, and a tour of the facility.

North County

Darrington/Oso:

The Ice Caves are still just piles of snow, since

we had suck heavy snowfall this year, caves are

not expected to start forming until mid to late

July.

Central County

Mukilteo:

One of the rarest aircraft in the world recently

landed at Paine Field’s Historic Flight

Foundation in Mukilteo. The museum added a

1930s-era airliner, the de Havilland Dragon

Rapide.

Everett:

A new piece of public art was installed on 41st

& Colby. The stunning image of a lake in the

North Cascades is on a graffiti-resistant wrap

around a traffic signal controller cabinet.

High Trek Adventures, a ropes course and zip

line, is now open in Paine Field Community

Park. There are varying levels of difficulty,

ncluding a kid’s course. Tickets cost $22-$35

per person, per hour.

South County

Lynnwood:

The Black Angus Steakhouse in Lynnwood has

closed

Lynnwood installed new backlight street signs

along Highway 99 and 196th street. These signs

are light up by LED lights and are visible from

farther away, helping travelers to navigate

better,

News & Notes

DID YOU KNOW?

It is a proven fact that people who volunteer are happier when compared with people who

never volunteer. The odds of being “very hap-py” rose 7% among those who volunteer

monthly and 12% for people who volunteer every two to four weeks. Among weekly vol-unteers, 16% felt very happy—a hike in hap-

piness comparable to having an income of $75,000–$100,000 versus $20,000 say re-

searchers at Harvard. Wonderful

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Notes

Travel Conditions: Washington State

Department of Transportation automated

service: for Mountain Pass Roads/Highways/

Interstates, State Ferries, and a connection to

the Oregon State Department of Transporta-

tion, Call 511 or 1-800-695-7623 or

www.wsdot.wa.gov

Washington State Ferries Summer Schedule-

Vehicle reservations are available to and from

the mainland and San Juan Islands and are

strongly recommended, well-in-advance, to

ensure your travel. Reservations ARE NOT

available/required for INTER Island Travel.

1-888-808-7077, www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries

The Red Rooster Route features festivals at 10

farms and special venues: visit them through-

out the season, at Arlington-Oso-Darrington-

Bryant, May to Sept. Learn more about events,

vegetable and fruit picking & festivals on their

websites. Begin at I-5 Exit 208 East:

www.redroosterroute.com

Would you like to help out at a mobile VIC?

Check out what is coming up for fun volunteer opportunities.

Sky Fair at Flying Heritage & Combat Museum-July 22nd 10 am to 4 pm

Shifts 10am to 1 pm & 1 to 4 pm

Everett Mall Community Day—July 24th shifts 11am to 2:30 pm & 2:30 to 6 pm

Fresh Paint at Everett Marina—August 19th & 20th

Shifts 10 am to 2 pm & 2 pm to 5 pm (both days)

Vintage Aircraft Weekend-September 2nd & 3rd

(shifts to be decided)

If you are interested contact Stacey at Stacey@snohomish.org or 425-348-5802 ext. 103

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News & Notes

July Birthday Fun Facts

1. The birthstone for July is the Ruby. 2. The zodiac signs for July are Cancer (June 21 - July 22) and Leo (July 23 - Au-

gust 22) 3. The birth flower for July is the water lily. 4. The month of July was named after Julius Caesar. 5. On July 1, 1867, the Dominion of Canada was established due to the British

North America Act. 6. On July 5, 1971, Amendment 26 was proclaimed which set the voting age at 18

in the United States. 7. The 38th President of the United States, Gerald R. Ford, was born on July 1,

1913. 8. On July 16, 1790, District of Columbia was established. 9. National Blueberry Month 10. National Ice Cream Month 11. National Hot Dog Month 12. July 1 - Canada Day & July 4 - Independence Day 13. Tom Cruise was born on July 3rd 14. Neil Simon was born on July 4th 15. Keven Bacon was born on July 8th

Happenings

July 2017 Snohomish County Calendar of Events

Compiled by Kavita Vikram

Now through July 27-Tulalip Casino Resort presenting free show on every Thursdays,

“The Afrodisiacs and Mr. Pink” at 8:30PM. The 70s come alive when the Afros hit the stage in their

authentic 70s disco costume. Dance the night away to hit songs originally performed by the Bee

Gees, The Commodores, The Village people and many more. Mr. Pink covers five decades of music,

perform everything from Madonna to Lady GaGa to Pit Bull, all produced with a Millennial mash-up

remix flair. Located at: 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. For more info call: 1-888-272-1111; visit

https://www.tulalipresortcasino.com/

Now through July 27-Every Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Tulalip Resort Casino presenting free

show Piano Men at 7:00 PM at destination Lounge, Tulalip Resort Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd.,

Tulalip. Info: 1-888-272-1111, for info visit https://www.tulalipresortcasino.com/

July 3 and 4-Celebrate the 4th of July in Arlington! Join us at Haller Park in Arlington and enjoy

locally crafted beer and wine from local vendors! Food, music and more from noon – 9:00 PM.

Located at: 1100 West Ave., Arlington; 360-403-3448; http://arlingtonwa.gov/index.aspx

July 4-Join in for the Independence Day Celebration at Haller Park, Scheduled Pancake Breakfast at

7-11 AM. Concession all day Pedal, Paddle, Puff Triathlon at 9: AM, Foam 5K Run at 10 AM.

Kiwanis Auction at 9 AM and 10:30 AM. Rotary Duck Dash at 7:30 PM. Kiddies Parade on Olympic

Ave. at 4:30 PM. Grand Parade on Olympic Ave. at 5:00 PM. Food Concessions at Quake Field from

7:30 to 9:30. Fireworks at Boys and Girls Club at 9 PM. Located at: 1100 West Ave., Arlington;

360-403-3448; http://arlingtonwa.gov/index.aspx

July 4-Join in for Annual Independence Day Parade and Ice Cream Social at Stanwood Area

Historical society, 27112102nd Ave NE, Stanwood. All Parade participants should meet at the

Josephine Sunset Home parking lot between 10:30 and 11:00 AM on the Monday the 4th of July.

Awards are presented after the parade at “The Floyd” about 11:30 AM. For more info call:

360-629-6110; http://www.sahs-fncc.org/

July 5-Join in for free to learn Jazz Dance by Daniel Newsome at 8:00 PM, performing at Tulalip

Resort Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. For more info call: 1-888-272-1111; visit

https://www.tulalipresortcasino.com/

July 6-Brazilian vocalist Adriana Giordano Quintet continues Jazz at Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead

road, Camano Island From 7:30PM to 9:15 PM. Ticket cost $20 and Students are free with Student

ID; 360-387-0222; http://camanocenter.org/

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July 7-I Love the 90’s –The Party continues the Tour at Xfinity Arena, 2000 Hewitt ave., Everett. TLC will take the reins on a nostalgia-driven blast from the past joined by a stellar cast of 90’s hit

makers including Naughty by Nature, Biz Markie, Montell Jordan, C+C Music Factory with Freedom

Williams and SNAP! for a massive night of 90’s music. Doors open at 6:00 PM Show starts at 7:30.

Tickets are priced at $40- $80. For Ticketing call: 1-866-332-8499; http://xfinityarenaeverett.com/

July 7-9-Come and be part of annual contest where the audience, choosing a winner each night from

among eight finalist. These 8 shows have been selected from almost 200 submissions from around

the globe, and have never been produced. Four performances, eight casts, eight shows. How votes

compare with a panel of professional judges at the Sunday matinee performance, followed by cake

and sparkling cider for all. Friday and Saturday at 8:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 PM. Ticket

cost: $20 for general and $18 for Senior/Junior/Military. Located at: Wade James Theater 950 Main

Street Edmonds, for tickets call: 425-774-9600; https://edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org/

July 11-With a legendary voice that embodies the spirit of a nation, Eva Ayllón is one of Peru’s most

enduring stars. She’s been called the ‘Tina Turner from Peru’ and the ‘Queen of landó‘ (a traditional

Afro-Peruvian musical form) for her larger-than-life stage personality and fearsome dance chops.

Infused with colorful sounds and flavors from the coastal plains of Lima, Ayllón’s music overflows

with her country’s indigenous, African, and Spanish musical heritage in a style called música criolla,

in which call-and-response, complex syncopation, and polyrhythms combine with sweet, melancholic

melodies to create a unique and powerful sound at 8:00 PM. Performing at: Edmond Center for the

Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. No., Edmonds. Tickets from $59-$69. For more info call: 425-275-9595;

http://www.edmondscenterforthearts.org/

July 13-Ladies Night Out at Country Village features drawings, refreshments, fantastic finds, and

drastic discounts. Pick up your Country Village "passport" and earn a stamp with every purchase of

$10 or more. Enter your stamped passport to win a special gift basket loaded with goods representing

each participating shop, plus a Country Village gift certificate for $50 good at any Country Village

shop or service. Open late from 6-8pm; 23718 Bothell Everett Highway, Bothell; 425-483-2250;

http://www.countryvillagebothell.com/

July 14-Camano Center and 2nd Chance Thrift Shop proudly present the “Acoustic Artistry Concert”.

William Pint and Felicia Dale will grace the stage with their “Songs and Myths of the Sea” at the

Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead road, Camano Island; 360-387-0222; from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM;

Tickets cost $20. http://camanocenter.org/

July 19-Join in for the Music in The Park with Several bands, Live Music and Food Trucks at Brier

Park from 6:30 to 9:30. Located at: 2903 228th St. SW, Brier; 425-775-5440; http://ci.brier.wa.us/

July 20-Sit back, relax and enjoy a fun night out with friends, family and co-workers. Live at the OH's

featured band in July is Soulevard. Soulevard performs the best Jazz, Soul, Blues, Funk and more.

Their sound brings a new spin on classics and a classic twist on familiar songs from 5:30 PM to 7:30

PM at Marysville Opera House, 1225 3rd Street, Marysville. Ticket cost: $5 per person. Phone:

360-363-8408; http://marysvillewa.gov/

July 20-Tulalip Resort Casino presenting, “The O’Jays and Gladys Knight” at 7:00 PM Ticket s starts

at $75, Located: 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. For more info call: 1-888-272-1111; visit https://

www.tulalipresortcasino.com/

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July 21-23-Edmonds Driftwood Players presents, “Teen Troupe Honk”. This delightful and

award-winning adaptation of one of the world's most beloved fables is a heartwarming celebration of

what makes us special. Directed by Dorothy Pierce. Friday/Saturday at 8:00 PM and Saturday/

Sunday at 2:00 PM. Ticket costs $15. Performing at: Edmonds Driftwood Players 306 Main Street,

STE L110, Edmonds; 425-774-9600; https://edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org/

July 21 & 28-Come along and enjoy the Sounds of Summer Concert at Jennings Memorial Park,

6915 Armar Road, Marysville. From 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Ticket cost Free.

July 22-Hibulb Culture Center presenting Film Series, “What About Those Promises”, Darrell

Hillarie, Lummi, Children of the setting sun production at 1:00 PM. Event Location: HCC

Longhouse, 6410 23rd Avenue NE, Tulalip. This event is included in the cost of admission.

Phone: 360-716-2600; https://www.hibulbculturalcenter.org/

July 22-Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum's Biggest Air & Ground Show Event of the year!

Come See Vintage Aircraft Take to the Skies and Tanks Cruise the Grounds from 10:00 AM to 5:00

PM. Free parking and shuttle service will be available at: 9819 Airport Rd. Everett Bomarc

Building- Follow Tankfest NW signage. ADA parking available at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor

Museum- 3407 109th St SW in Everett. Tickte pricing: Child age 5 and under free, $10 for Youth

6-17 ages, Adults 18+ is $20 and free for Veterans/ Military. For more info call: 877-342-3404 and

visit: http://www.flyingheritage.com/

July 26-Miles Black and Randy Porter continues Jazz with the piano duo at Camano Center, 606 Ar-

rowhead road, Camano Island; 360-387-0222; from 7:00 PM to 9:15 PM; Tickets cost $20 and

Students are free with student ID. http://camanocenter.org/

July 26-Edmonds Center for the Arts presents Summer Engagement ”La Santa Cecilia” exemplifies

the modern day creative hybrid of Latin culture, rock and world music at 7:30 PM. The group draws

inspiration from all over the world, utilizing Pan-American rhythms including cumbia, bossa-nova,

rumba, bolero, tango, jazz and klezmer music. Artist pre-show talk is from 6:00-6:30 PM. Tickets

cost $19-$44. Located at: 410 Fourth Ave. No., Edmonds. Tickets from $59-$69. For more info

call: 425-275-9595; http://www.edmondscenterforthearts.org/

July 27-Join in for singing and dancing coastal style at Hibulb Culture Center Longhouse, 6410 23rd

Avenue NE, Tulalip. All Singers and Drummers are Welcome. This event is free. Phone:

360-716-2600; https://www.hibulbculturalcenter.org/

July 28-The music of Jenny and the Blue Moon Boys has been called "the Brit and twang of past

meets the Americana of today."

For more info call: 360-363-8408; http://marysvillewa.gov/

July 29-Tailgate sale is of the most fabulous event with 46 vendors selling their vintage and

collectible wares in the Country Village parking lot. Located: 820 237th Street SE, Bothell; From

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. For more Info call 425-487-8979/425-483-2250 and visit: http://

www.countryvillagebothell.com/

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June Birthday Fun Facts

The birthstones for June are the pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone. The birth flower for June is the rose. The zodiac signs for June are Gemini (May 21 - June 20) and Cancer

(June 21 - July 22) On June 1, 1792, the state of Kentucky, also known as the Bluegrass

state, became the 15th state of the United States.

On June 1, 1796, Tennessee, also known as The Volunteer State became

the 16th state of the United States.

June is National Candy Month and National Ice Tea Month

7 Smoothie Tips to stay Heathy by dietitian nutritionist Mckel Hill

www.nutritionstripped.com

NO. 01

Fresh is best, but frozen is just as great! Only have access to frozen strawberries in the dead of

winter? No worries, frozen fruit is not only more accessible, but oftentimes also more affordable and

super convenient. PLUS they instantly makes your smoothies cold. TIP: Stock your freezer with a

variety of frozen fruit including berries, tropical fruits, etc. Make sure all the ingredients are simply

fruit and have nothing else like added sugar. Opt for organic when available.

NO. 02

Have fresh raw greens in the fridge and running out of time to use them that week? Take your dark

leafy greens or any other vegetable that you have in the fridge and wash, chop, and store in a large

freezer safe bag or airtight glass container to make your own frozen vegetables. Kale is one that I will

often freeze, and it’s an easy way to add more fiber and greens to any smoothie. TIP: Find dark leafy

greens that are on sale and bulk freeze these for later.

NO. 03

Don’t waste it! Have a couple tablespoons of almond milk or coconut milk left over and don’t want to

throw it away? Don’t! Pour it into an ice cube tray to use as a flavor booster and instant smoothie

thickener. You can also do this with any liquid. I’ll typically have a tray for nut/seed milks like

almond or coconut milk, then one for extra tea and one for extra coffee. TIP: Use different ice cube

trays for different liquids, I’ve had too many experiences trying to get out a tea one and a coffee ice

cube popped up and the flavor was all…off. !

NO. 04

Plan ahead! Have an NS smoothie recipe you love and want to make sure you have it each morning

while saving time? Just like the concept of meal prep, you can evenly divide all ingredients out for

each day/each recipe into a Ziploc bag. Then all you do is literally grab the bag out of the freezer, put

the contents in the blender, add liquid, and blend! Breakfast in less than 5 minutes. TIP: Label each

baggie with the smoothie name so you know which it is, or just make the same recipe for the entire

week. You can also make extra in case you ever are in need of a “911” smoothie on the go.

Fun Facts & Healthy Ideas

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