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09/05/2026

✏️ Ready for school? It's going to be a great year! What are your kids looking forward to most? 🏫

09/02/2026

Welcome, September! 👋
It's a great month for buying seasonal produce - see this guide if you're not sure what's in season right now! 🍎

September is the transition between summer and fall fruits and vegetables. Most summer fruit is still available this month, but not for long as the produce season turns to fall. So get cooking with the September recipe collection. September fruit The last of summer's berries might stick around this....

08/30/2026

🎡 Catch the Evergreen State Fair's September dates! 🎈

📆 SEPT 1 & SEPT 3-7
📍 14405 179th Avenue SE Monroe, WA 98272

The Evergreen State Fair, Monroe, WA, is a 12 day fair taking place every year with the final day taking place on Labor Day. It offers a wide variety of events that focus on the rich agriculture of Snohomish County.

08/28/2026

What are your thoughts on these 2026 bedroom color trends?

Beautiful bedroom color ideas and trends for 2026, including the best color combinations for a relaxing primary or small bedroom, blue bedrooms, warm neutral spaces, soothing coastal getaways, and decor inspiration for a cozy room refresh!

08/26/2026

Movies in the park is a great way to kick off your weekend plans! 🎥

📍 North Creek Sportsfields, Field #3
🕗 8:30pm
📆 Friday, August 28th

Experience the magic of cinema on a 40’ screen, set against a beautiful summer night. Movies will start at dusk (around civil twilight), which means start times will shift as the summer season progresses. Free to attend.

08/24/2026

What is your favorite local restaurant?

08/20/2026

🎶 Don't miss music in the park tomorrow! 🎶

📅 Friday, August 21st
🕕 6:00pm
📍 Park at Bothell Landing Outdoor Amphitheater

Friday, August 21 | 6-9 p.m. Opening Act: Caety Sagoian Main Act: Nite Wave Further Details: Location:  Park at Bothell Landing Outdoor Amphitheater Showtime:  Opening act will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the main act at 7 p.m.  Seating:

08/18/2026

2026 has some stunning interior design trends. Check them out in this article! 👀

If you have been feeling the urge to refresh your home with more warmth, character, and natural beauty, you are right on trend for 2026. The coming year is centered around creating spaces that feel intentional, expressive, and deeply connected to the natural world. Homeowners are moving away from st...

08/16/2026

Neighbor appreciation post! What's something nice a neighbor did for you?

08/14/2026

Check out Blades of Change Art Festival! Visitors can explore innovative installations and connect with themes of environmental awareness, history, and creative reuse.

📆 August 15th

📍 Triangle Junction

Blades of Change Art Festival is a unique community arts event that showcases large-scale sculptures created from repurposed industrial nuclear fan blades. Part of a broader initiative focused on sustainability and storytelling, the festival brings together diverse artists to transform these histori...