Snohomish Pie Company is dedicated to bringing fresh and delicious pie and other baked goods to everyone living in Snohomish and the surrounding area. This company started in 1996 and has been making hand made pies from scratch ever since. Everyone loved the pie so much that they even opened up a second location in Mountlake Terrace. Take a bite and taste the difference of fresh, locally sourced ingredients with no preservatives.

All baked goods are made from scratch every day. This means the they are sold on a first come, first served basis. Don’t wait until the end of the day to pick up your favorite pie! However, you can call ahead to have a particular flavor set aside for you. Consider ordering pies for your wedding, corporate event, or birthday party. What a fun and tasty way to mix things up. Schedule a tasting to pick out your favorite flavors. Specialty products such as bite size pies, mini pies, and cream pie shots are available for advanced order.

The menu is jam packed with tasty options for those living in Snohomish. Pie options include apple, marionberry, pecan, strawberry rhubarb, cherry, apple crumb, key lime, banana cream, chocolate cream, and many more. Watch for seasonal options as well. A whole cream pie is $26.96, a slice of cream pie is $5.25, a whole regular pie is $22.99, and a slice of regular pie is $4.25. Stop in for lunch and enjoy the daily lunch special of a half sandwich, cup of soup, and a slice of pie for just $12.99. A variety of cookies such as chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, oatmeal raisin, and peanut butter are also available for $2 each. View the full menu, find operating hours and locations, and view frequently asked questions at the Snohomish Pie Company. 

Plan a new water feature for the yard of your Monroe home at Falling Water Gardens. Walk around the grounds to take a look at display water features and gardens to foster inspiration. Ask questions of the staff and find all of the supplies you would need to make this project a reality. Shop for liners, pumps, lights, fish, aquatic plants, and much more. Channel your inner do-it-yourselfer and feel proud when your tranquil backyard pond is finished.

If this task still feels daunting, come out for a class. All classes are free of charge and rotate throughout the season. Check the calendar to see what is coming up. The classes that are offered include Pots, Bubblers, and Spitters, Pond Building 101, Aquatic Plants, Dividing and Transplanting Aquatic Plants, Lighting in the Pond and Garden, and Spring Pond Care Class.

In addition to water feature supplies, Falling Water Gardens offers shrubs, perennials, annuals, and garden art for the yard of your Monroe home. This company is proud to feature local artists at their store. Come see outdoor furniture, polished stone, wind chimes, statues, metal decorations, and many more items to transform your yard into a fun retreat. If you have any garden decor that you create, stop in to chat about Falling Water Gardens displaying your products.

Falling Water Gardens also makes a lovely and unique location for a wedding. The lawns, gardens, and water features provide beautiful backdrops and the staff works hard to to make weddings fun and easy. The bride and groom have access to the two glamping tents for getting ready. These tents can also be rented for a quiet getaway.

Falling Water Gardens is located at 17516 SR-203. Visit them online to find more information and to view the operating hours, as these are seasonal. 

Enjoy some time away from your Lake Stevens real estate running in or volunteering at the C-Trail Run 2019. This event will take place on March 9th, 2019 and begins at the 20th Street NE Centennial Trailhead. Registration and packet pickup opens at 6:45 a.m., the half marathon starts at 7 a.m., the kids .5 mile run starts at 7:55 a.m., the 10K run starts at 8:20 a.m., the 5K run starts at 8:20 a.m., awards will be at 9:10 a.m., and the course closes at 11 a.m. Please note that it would be a good idea to arrive early because parking is limited. Find street parking nearby or park at the school located a quarter of a mile away at 12806 20th St. NE and then walk over.

This is a chip timed USATF Certified Event and registration is open now. Get in on early registration, which ends February 25th, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. The costs are $45 for the half marathon, $35 for the 10K, $30 for the 5K, and $15 or the kids run. The prices go up after the early registration deadline. In addition to running, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available as well. Sponsorships are available from $15 up to $500. This is a great opportunity to get your business in front of Lake Stevens real estate owners. Money raised from this event will go toward supporting chamber events and also to the Stephen R. Covey Leader in Me program that operates in some Lake Stevens area schools.

The race will take place rain, snow, or sun, so dress appropriately. There will be prizes awarded and all finishers will receive a laser cut medal. Kids must be registered, unless they are in a stroller, and dogs are not allowed. Feel free to walk if need be, but all participants must be off the trail by 11 a.m. Read more about the C-Trail Run and register! 

All adults 21 and over living in Snohomish properties and the surrounding area are invited to the 10th Annual Snohomish Wine Festival. This event will take place on Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 at Crossroads, located at 9010 Marsh Road in Snohomish. Two tasting sessions are available, one from noon to 3 p.m. and the other from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Tickets are available now. Purchase a general admission ticket for $35 and attend either session. These tickets include seven tasting tickets, a $5 food voucher, a commemorative wine tasting glass, $1 off one glass of wine at the bar, and 10% off six bottles or more at the wine shop. Get a group of people together and buy a Family and Friends Special Package. Get six general admission tickets for just $150. That is a $210 value for just $150. Go all out and purchase 10th Anniversary VIP Tickets for $50 each. This grants one hour early admission to the 2nd session, 10 tasting tickets, $1 off all bar wine purchases, a $5 food voucher, a commemorative wine glass, one free “Wheel of Wine” spin coupon, and 10% off six bottles or more in the wine shop. This ticket can be used at the first session with no early entry. All who attend are invited to bring along friends to help them get back safely to their Snohomish properties. Designated driver tickets are available and include a $5 food voucher.

There is free parking at this event, and all proceeds go to support the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce. Vendors at the event include J Bookwalter Winery, Forgeron Cellars, Greggarious Cellars, Tricycle Cellars, Shackelford Vintners, and many others. Come taste your favorite wines and also find some new favorites. Read more about the Wine Festival and purchase tickets. 

The wait is over to get delicious Garlic Jim’s Pizza at the restaurant or delivered to your Monroe real estate. This new restaurant is located at 14975 North Kelsey Street in Monroe and offers gluten free pizza, salads, garlic bread, oven toasted sandwiches, wings, dessert, and drinks in addition to regular pizza. Stop in for a casual dine-in meal, grab dinner on your way home to your Monroe real estate, or rely on the delivery drivers who know their way around Monroe and should find your house with no problem. Garlic Jim’s restaurants strive to make delicious pizza quickly.

If you haven’t already tried Garlic Jim’s, come see the difference. The crust is unique in that the thin crust includes garlic and cornmeal for taste and texture, and the hand tossed crust is made with buttermilk and parmesan cheese in the mix. The sauce is made with fresh-packed tomatoes from California, not tomato paste, and the 100% whole milk mozzarella is fresh, never frozen.

Build your own pizza with your favorite toppings or choose a signature pie. Choose from selections such as Southwestern Chicken, Jim’s Veggie, Nutty Chipotle, Spinach Artichoke Pie, the Sicilian, Jim’s Garlic Chicken, or Jim’s Smokin’ Sweet BBQ Pizza. If you are short on time, try the individual Neapolitan pizza, which will be made right in front of you with the toppings of your choice in less than five minutes. Other menu items include chicken wings, chicken bites, ribs, house salad, chop salad, garlic cheese bread, ice cream, cheesecake and Cinnabon gooey bites.

There are Garlic Jim’s locations in Washington, Texas, Oregon and Colorado. Find more information about this growing company, find the full menu, and order online. Also feel free to call with any questions or phone in an order to 360.799.6953.

The Lake Stevens Library has much to offer those who call Lake Stevens home. Not only can residents come by to use the computers and check out movies, books and music, but also connect with others by taking part in a variety of activities and programming. The events calendar is full of opportunities for people of all ages to come learn something new, use their imaginations, and meet others who call Lake Stevens home.

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to the library on Thursday, February 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th from 10 to 10:30 a.m. for Little Science Lab. This event happens weekly in conjunction with Imagine Children’s Museum and requires advance registration. School aged children can improve their reading skills at Reading with Rover on Saturday, February 9th from 11 a.m. to noon. Reading to a friendly canine can take the pressure off and allow children to gain more confidence. Teens can come to the library for Candy Sushi on Thursday, February 28th from 3 to 4 p.m. Make some new friends while making sushi from candy.

A very special opportunity is coming up for preschoolers through tweens on Friday, February 15th. Twilight Tales from the Pacific Science Center Planetarium will take place throughout the day every half hour beginning at 10 a.m. and ending at 1 p.m. Register in advance for a time slot so that children can come with their caregiver to learn about cultural myths from around the world as they relate to the stars and constellations. This event is a great way to experience the planetarium and will take place at the Lake Stevens Boys and Girls Club.

Adults have some great opportunities to learn some new things too. Healthy Living For Your Brain and Body will take place at the Lake Stevens Educational Service Center on Thursday, February 7th from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All who attend will learn valuable information about making good choices to keep their bodies and brain healthy as they age. Also learn how to better take care of finances at Better Budgeting with BECU. This will take place on Saturday, February 9th from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Lake Stevens Community Center. Find the full calendar with links to register for these events at the Lake Stevens Library. 

All who call Snohomish home are invited to spend a fun afternoon with the entire family at the 14th Annual GroundFrog Day Celebration. It is the battle of the groundhog vs. frog. Who will get the prediction right and which creature will capture more hearts? Can residents of the Pacific Northwest expect a short rest of the winter or will everyone have to get ready for more cold? Come check it out at the Avenue A Gazebo on Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event and a great way to bring together residents of Snohomish and the surrounding area.

There will be much to do for the whole family. Kids will be able to participate in a variety of games and create some fun crafts. There will also be music to groove to and plenty of photo opportunities with friends, family members, and Snohomish Slew, the frog. Also be sure to participate in the Lazy River Frog Race. Those in attendance can buy a numbered ticket and then cheer on their frog in the race. All proceeds will support the Snohomish Aquatic Center’s Swim for Life program and prizes will be awarded to the three fastest frogs.

While you are downtown for the festivities, make a day of it and do a little shopping for your Snohomish home, grab a bite to eat, or go for a walk along the beautiful Snohomish River. Pop into Artisans Mercantile, Oopsie Daisy children’s boutique, Tammy’s Boutique, Fred’s Rivertown Alehouse, Cathouse Pizza, Snohomish Pie Company, Mariposa Day Spa, or one of many other shops. Find more information about the GroundFrog Day event. While you’re at the Chamber of Commerce’s site, take a look at the calendar to see what other fun events are coming up in the area.

The 2019 NW Model Hobby Expo is coming to the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, a very versatile Monroe property. The fairgrounds host so many fun and entertaining events throughout the year, including races, shows like the hobby expo, and of course, the Evergreen State Fair. The 2019 NW Model Hobby Expo is lucky to have such a fantastic facility to house all of the competitions and projects. Come on out Saturday, January 26th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Sunday, January 27th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to take a look around this event, which is bigger than it has ever been.

Watch drone racing as well as training and an open indoor drone course. Learn how to get a drone up in the air at your own Monroe property. See who will win the scale model competition, see maker projects, 3D printing, Raspberry Pi and Arduino Projects, rock crawlers, RC trains, and car racing. Be sure to make your way over to the pond that will have RC boats zipping around and do not miss the battle robots. Anyone interested in Radio Control can watch a live demonstration. Many experts will be on site to give beginners advice and point them in the right direction.

There will be special workshops with demonstrations and everyone will get to experience the latest in parts and technology. If all of these gadgets and projects are interesting to you, consider chatting with someone at the expo about joining a club. The more resources the better, especially if new to these hobbies. Also be sure to bring your wallet. There will be some great bargains to grab for your existing projects or to start some new ones. If you have a kid who is always tinkering or interested in how robots, drones, and RC boats work, get them to this show. Read more and plan your day at the Model Hobby Expo.

Anyone living in Snohomish who is looking for a great place for a haircut, styling, or color should check out the Vault Hair Lounge. Each stylist is not only licensed by the state but has also taken an extra six months of specialized training. This enables them to work with each client individually, to help them come up with a cut or color that complements their unique style, bone structure, and coloring. You’ll never get better communication than with a Vault Hair Lounge stylist! In fact, the salon was voted as the best salon in Western Washington in 2018.

Everything from basic hair maintenance to complex coloring to conditioning treatments are available at the Vault. Women’s hair cuts start at $37, and men’s cuts start at $27. Clients can also stop in for a quick trim of their bangs or to get beard maintenance. If you have a special occasion coming up, schedule a consultation with one of the hair artists. Special occasion hair designs start at $64. Highlights are also available, both foils or balayage. Full highlights start at $77, and partial highlights start at $67. Corrective color is also available and require a consultation.

If your hair needs some TLC after the holidays, schedule yourself for one of the conditioning treatments. Clients who are over 21 can relax with a small glass of wine or a beer for treatments that take over an hour. You can get a brow tint, brow shaping, or lip or chin wax, too.

Visit the Vault Hair Lounge online to find the full menu of services offered. You can also book an appointment on the website or by calling 360.243.3803. The salon is located at 1009 First Street. It’s open Monday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and closed on Sundays. 

Get out of the rain and the monotony of your Monroe home and get your brain working at an event at the Monroe Library. There are many events for all ages going on the end of January. There are regular events like storytimes, Socrates Cafe, Reading with Rover, and much more. Here are a few additional highlights:

Ick-tivity Club will take place on Tuesday, January 22nd from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This event is for children ages nine and up. All who attend will have a great time exploring their sense of smell with various games and activities. Play guess that smell, participate in speed of smell races, and play a scent matching game.

Adults can learn new things at the library too by attending Introduction to Microsoft Word on Wednesday, January 23rd from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Learn all about creating documents, modifying them, saving them, and much more at this class. Just be sure to register in advance.

STEAM Storytime will take place on Thursday, January 24th from 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. This event is for ages 3-5 with their caregiver. All participants will explore science, engineering, technology, art, and math through books, songs, and lots of fun activities. If you cannot make this date, there will be another one on Thursday, January 31st also from 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

All ages are invited to the library for Last Friday Community Games. Meet new friends playing Scrabble, this month’s featured game. There will even be prizes for winners. This event will take place on Friday, January 25th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

While at the library, pick up some books, movies, and music to take back to your Monroe home. Find contact information for the library, links to register for events, a full calendar, and much more.