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.
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.
ARLINGTON — Outgoing Snohomish County Council member John Koster was honored by the Arlington City Council, including his successor Ken Klein, on Dec. 2 for his work on behalf of the citizens of the city of Arlington and the county as a whole.
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.
ARLINGTON — The Arlington High School commons hosted the first in what event organizers hope could become an annual series of “Holiday Shoppe” fundraisers for the AHS Art Club on Saturday, Nov. 23.
ARLINGTON — With expanded booth space indoors and a heated tent outdoors, the Gleaneagle Golf Course Country Club was able to accommodate 38 vendors for the Arlington Garden Club’s second annual Holiday Garden Art and Crafts Show on Saturday, Nov. 23.
ARLINGTON — Arlington American Legion Post 76 has raised money for more than 20 years to buy toys for the children of families who receive holiday food baskets from the Arlington Community Food Bank, but this year, they can’t do it alone.
ARLINGTON — The proposed 2014 budget for the city of Arlington is expected to be voted on by the Arlington City Council on Monday, Dec. 2, in the wake of city of Arlington Finance Director Jim Chase’s likely penultimate presentation of the budget to the Council during its Monday, Nov. 18, regular session meeting.
ARLINGTON — Roxanne Fisher opened Healing Wind MFR Therapy in Suite C at 437 N. Olympic Ave. earlier this year to provide myofascial release, a specialized stretching technique used by some physical and massage therapists to treat patients with soft-tissue issues, but what sets Healing Wind apart from other outlets for massage therapy in the area is the degree to which Fisher attempts to address the connection between mind and body.
ARLINGTON — Weller Funeral Home invites members of the surrounding community to take part in its 13th annual Holiday Remembrance Gathering at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, to honor the lives of their loved ones, both veterans and civilians.
ARLINGTON — Veterans Day isn’t the only holiday during which past and present service members can find a hot meal at the Arlington American Legion Post 76 Lounge, located at 115 N. Olympic Ave.
ARLINGTON — The Byrnes Performing Arts Center will be in a bluesy mood on the evening before Arlington’s Hometown Holidays, as the Arlington Arts Council partners with the Washington Blues Society to present the Legends of the Blues concert on Friday, Dec. 6, starting at 7 p.m.
ARLINGTON — Arlington’s annual Hometown Holidays will feature both familiar favorites and a few new twists this year on Saturday, Dec. 7, with perhaps the day’s most noticeable shift in scheduling occurring immediately after the Santa Parade at noon on Olympic Avenue.
