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Holiday Bazaar & Toy Sale

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JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS HOLIDAY BAZAAR and TOY SALE @Gold Creek Community Church  4326 148th St SE in Mill Creek 98012

Mark Your Calendar for:
Friday, Nov 21st 9AM – 7PM & Saturday, Nov 22nd 8AM -3PM*

This is an event You Do NOT Want To Miss!

Great place to start your Christmas shopping — Everything from books, games, puzzles, toys (lots of toys!), movies, video game, infant items, winter coats, accessories, holiday dressy clothes, holiday decor & so much more!

There will also be 20 – 30 vendors showing off all their amazing items! Do tell.

Friday  November 21   9AM – 7PM
Saturday  November 22   8AM – 3PM*

* On Saturday from 12-3 there will be a half price sale. Everything without a star on the tag will be half off.

There will be no entry fee on either day, but we will be accepting canned food donations for our food drive!

THIS IS AN OPEN EVENT. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!

Photo from Just Between Friends of Lynnwood.

 

Mill Creek Christmas #23 – Elf Awards

elfawardCongratulations to all the winners of the 2013 Elf Awards given to those in our Mill Creek Community for really getting into the Holiday spirit with their exterior decorations.  The following is a list of the winners in each division.

Mill Creek Christmas Holiday Light Winners 2013 – Elf Award

  • Amberleigh                          1820 – 163rd St SE                 The Beales’
  • Aspen                                     15511 – 15th Dr SE                 The  Spann’s
  • Belvedere Place                 1717 – 144th Pl SE                  The LeBold’s
  • Chatham Park                    16204 – 24th Dr SE                  The Corrigan’s
  • Cottonwood                        14607 – 28th Dr SE                  The Arpin’s
  • Cypress                                 15217 – 11th Dr SE                   The Martin’s
  • Douglas Fir                          1126 – 142nd Ct SE                   The Morvan’s
  • Emerald Heights               16220 – 15th Dr SE                    The Burnett’s
  • Fairway Fountains           15615 – 22nd Ct SE                   The Ware’s
  • Fairwood Green’s             2000 village Green Dr #12     McCollough & Barclay
  • Heatherstone                    15808 – 25th St SE                     The DaSilva’s
  • Holly                                     1502 – 145th Pl SE                       The Combest’s
  • Huckleberry                       2609 – 144th St SE                      The Austin’s
  • Laurel                                   14520 – 16th Ct SE                      The George’s
  • Magnolia                             15115 – 12th Dr SE                       The Jorgenson’s
  • Pembrook                           14513  – 21st Ct SE                      The Wathne’s
  • Red Cedar                           2925 151st Pl SE                           The Polich’s
  • Springtree                          2125  – 159th Ct SE                       Shelton & Wolf
  • Sunrose                               1705 – 142nd Pl SE                       The Geulemerian’s
  • Sunrise                                3214 – 151st Pl SE                         The Davis’
  • Sweetwater Ranch         1412 – 144th St SE                        The Kautzman’s
  • Swordfern                          2928 – 152nd Pl SE                       The Sadis’
  • The Pointe                         2019 Mill Green Ct SE                The Ruland’s
  • Vine Maple                         2409 – 141st Pl SE                        The Roger’s
  • Winslow                              16419 – 18th Dr SE                      The Girvin’s
  • Wildflower                         2016 – 163rd St SE                       The Kidd’s
  • Willow                                 14516 Willow Pl                           The Plasecki’s
  • Woodfern                          15410 – 25th Dr SE                       The Facer’s
  •  CONDO ENTRANCE:                  TRILLIUM COURT
  • RESIDENTIAL ENTRANCE:            DOUGLAS FIR

 3 GRAND PRIZES:

  • AROUND THE WORLD: The Blood Family in FAIRWAY  2524 147TH Pl SE
  • WINTER WONDERLAND:  The Myers Family in Evergreen 1800 148th St SE
  • FAIRY TALES:  The Litz Family in Juniper 15217 – 16th Ave SE

 

“The judging took place on Dec. 18th from 7-9:00.   The winners received a snowflake tree ornament this year.  The 3 Grand Prize winners received a Gorham Silver bell ornament.  We increased this category from 1 to 3 from last year.  Years ago we had 5 or 6 categories & no individual subdivision awards.  They also keep the coveted Elf sign for 2 weeks in their yard.  (the signs are turned back into the MCCA after the first to be used next tear.)  Last years winners were not eligible.  The Judges are past winners & they do not judge their own neighborhood, but get assigned other ones.  The Elf’s had a lot of fun & the winners were very excited.  Do tell.

We appreciate the hardwork, creativity & the gift these families have given our MCCA community. Thank you to the 2013 Elf Judges who were all past recipients of an Elf Award.” — Jac-e & Steve Albertsen

A big thank you to Steve & Jac-e Albertsen, Elf Award Judge Facilitators for providing all the  information & helping to organize the event this year.

 

Santa Claus is Coming – Mill Creek Christmas #2

santaComingPoster Santa Claus is coming to town this Saturday, Dec. 7th presented by the Mill Creek Town Center Business Association, Rotary of Mill Creek & The City of Mill Creek. 

There will be entertainment & special festivities throughout the day on Saturday, highlighted by a festive holiday parade down Main Street at 3:30PM with special guest, Santa Claus. The parade will make its way South ending at Mill Creek City Hall, where the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will commence.

After Santa has hit the switch to light the tree, he & his elves will return back up Main Street to the Park Place Building where he will be available for children to visit, have photos taken & share their Christmas wishes with him.

But wait there is more! Throughout the Town Center until 7:00 PM, there will be holiday performers including The Dickens Carolers, live music, free horse-drawn carriage rides, a kiddie train, face painting, photo ops with the Grinch, and much more! Do tell.

Town Center merchants & restaurants will be open & many will offer holiday shopping specials. Look for a Mill Creek Town Center “Gift Guide.”

Poster graphic from Mill Creek Town Center Business Association. Thank you.

 

 

Mill Creek Christmas #1

holyberriesSunday, December 1st & I have to admit, I didn’t shop small yesterday, but I tried to make up for it today at one of my favorite home & gift stores, Belle Provence. Picked up some lovely shea butter liquid hand soap by Michel Design Works in a refreshing, seasonal scent, Snowman. If you haven’t tried this line, you must.

Also as part of their Holiday Afternoons at Belle Provence event they were featuring “My Saint My Hero” Blessing Bracelets which are made with medals of St. Benedict.

“Wear this bracelet on your wrist to remind yourself that God has given you a mission to make the world a better place, and that you can choose to fulfill that mission by using your hands to do good.”

Hmmm, one for me, one for a gift. Do tell.

While I was there, I took note of great ideas for friends, family, host/hostess gifts on my list: the wide selection  from the aforementioned – Michel Design Works,  Brighton, Trollbeads, the truly lucious Lafco Candles, Hobo bags & wallets, Spartina 449 handbags & accessories, the Thymes fragrance collections currently featuring, Frasier Fir.  

 

 

 

Mill Creek Lions Club Holiday Bazaar

The Mill Creek Lions Club is proud to announce their 9th Annual Holiday Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 17th 2012 at Penny Creek Elementary School — 4117 – 132ND St. SE in Everett, WA in Snohomish County. This is the 4th year the Bazaar will be held at this great location.

53 crafters & artists will be participating in the Holiday Bazaar. The hours are 9:00AM to 5:00PM. The Mill Creek Lions Club will have hot dogs, chili, soup, popcorn, soda pop, coffee, cocoa, hot apple cider, large cookies & more for sale in their snack bar in the cafeteria. Do tell.

Admission is free & everyone gets tickets for hourly drawings.

Mill Creek Lions Club is part of the largest service organization in the world, Lions International, which now has nearly 1.4 million members in 200 countries around the globe. The Mill Creek Club is located in the Community of Mill Creek, half way between Seattle & Everett on the Bothell-Everett Highway. Meetings are held on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month at 7:00PM at Shawn O’Donnell’s Restaurant — 122 128th St. SE. Everett, WA 98208. For more information about the Mill Creek Lions Club & the ways in which they serve the community visit: www.millcreeklions.org

Happy New Year!

Well, okay so I went a little AWOL for a while. Sorry. Hope everyone had a special Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year holiday with family and friends. And hello, 2012!

I managed to become real busy during December, and I especially had a great time indulging in some local, small business shopping:

Reigning Imagination Toys for a cool Melissa and Doug easel for a special granddaughter.

Nest Home and Gift for wonderful hostess gifts, unique holiday decor gifts for friends & our own house, too! Nest is the place to find Sid Dickson tiles for those special friends (you know who you are).  Another fun “find”: a delightful framed “A” for the daughter of one special friend. Owner, Susan Stone wraps everything so lavishly, too!

Took shopping breaks, in order to keep Holiday strength/stamina up, at FireStation Deli, Claypit Starbuck’s, Tablas, Azul,  and Top Pot. Oh, don’t be silly. Of course, not all at once.

Books, Husky gear, stationery, journals and artist supplies at University Bookstore.

Candles, stocking stuffers, and fun decor at Pier 1.

Troll Beads for the DsIL,  scarves, pillows, Brighton travel tote for SIL and candles & fragrance from Thymes for our office manager, all found at Belle Provence. Diane and her team are always so knowledgeable & helpful.

Gift cards for doughnuts from Frost Doughnuts to be placed in all the stockings.  mmmmm . . . bacon topped maple bars, anyone?

deVine Wines was the obvious choice to research and choose lovely wine gifts for the in-laws. Proprietors, Tom and Candis always have fabulous ideas and suggestions for any occasion or for gifts.

Jerry & Donita Price and their wonderful staff at Mill Creek Jewelers were invaluable & ultra helpful with a last minute gift for another special granddaughter. I found a beautiful sterling chain & engravable medallion. Did I mention this was on Friday the 23rd? I had ordered one online, but was extremely disappointed in the quality. Jerry said not a problem to personally engrave it by noon on Christmas Eve. Mental note: Next time, go to Mill Creek Jewelers first.

Last stops: QFC for the tenderloin roast, horse radish sauce, salad ingredients & potatoes. Central Market for the Dungeness crab, Raincoast Crisps ( way cool crackers from Canada), & fresh brussel sprouts.

Now you  know why I had no time to add a post to this blog. I was just having way too much fun re-exploring & shopping in my own neighborhood, Mill Creek. Do tell.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hear those Sleigh Bells Jingling

Santa Claus is coming to Mill Creek! This Friday, Dec 3rd at 3:00PM, Santa will have his own parade down Main Street in the Mill Creek Town Center to kick off an evening of Holiday Festivities.

Following the parade, Mill Creek City Hall will be the place to be for the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, scheduled for 4:30PM.

From 4:00-7:00PM, throughout the Mill Creek Town Center, enjoy photos with special characters, pictures with Santa at The Forum, live music, carriage rides, cookie decorating, carollers, face painting, shopping, dining and more. Do tell.

Come bring your friends and family to join in this wonderful kick-off to the Holiday Season in Mill Creek. Proudly sponsored by the City of Mill Creek, Mill Creek Town Center and Mill Creek Rotary Club.