Food Bank sees increased need

Jordan Bryant and Doni Newell present a food basket to one of the Arlington Community Food Bank’s clients on Nov. 22. - Kirk Boxleitner

updated Nov 27, 2013 at 3:08 PM

ARLINGTON — As the Arlington Community Food Bank headed into its Thanksgiving distributions, its members touted the increased support they’ve received from volunteers and contributing agencies, even as they hoped it would be enough to meet the increased need that they face.

Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Hall, Museum observe 14th annual 'Military Day' Dec. 7

posted Dec 4, 2013 at 8:12 PM

ARLINGTON — Although Dec. 7 marks the anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Hall and Museum take time during the day to honor the service of all American military members as part of their annual "Military Day."

'Santa Run' returns Dec. 6-15

posted Dec 4, 2013 at 5:21 PM

ARLINGTON — For more than two decades, the Arlington Fire Department has been delighting local children, and helping the Arlington Community Food Bank stock its shelves for the holidays, through its annual "Santa Run" food drive, and from Dec. 6-15, Arlington firefighters and community volunteers will again be escorting Santa Claus on a festively decorated fire truck through several of the town's neighborhoods during the evenings.

Arlington cold weather shelter opens for December

updated Dec 4, 2013 at 4:56 PM

ARLINGTON — The Arlington cold weather shelter began its December rotation through the community's churches at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on the evening of Dec. 2, but it didn't receive its first guests for the month until the following night, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church on Dec. 3.

Hair salon collecting for hospital patients

posted Dec 4, 2013 at 1:23 PM

ARLINGTON — For eight years after their 26-year-old son Cameron passed away from cancer, Magic Shears co-owners Randy and Debbie Howell donated items to the oncology department of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center of Seattle, but as they planned their collection drive last year, the Arlington couple decided to focus on the needs of those a bit closer to home.