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923 Main Street, Sultan (360) 217-8174

2 Welcome to the Sky Valley!

Located just 45 miles Northeast of Seattle, the Skykomish Valley region boasts many outdoor activities such as kayaking, white water rafting, skiing, hiking, biking, camping, hunting, fishing, and even gold panning to name a few. In recent years the Skykomish River has been recognized as one of the top 5 destination rivers for fishing by national outdoor & sporting magazines. With strong annual Chinook, Coho, Pink and Chum Salmon runs, the rivers can be seen lined with fishermen year round. The Sultan River will come alive with Pink Salmon in the fall of odd number years only. This amazing spectacle of nature is best observed at Sultans’ Osprey Park. Now that the secret is out, the Sky Valley has fast become a haven for fishermen and outdoor adventure seekers from across the region.

The Sky Valley is a friendly area that welcomes all adventure seekers. Nestled in the foothills of the picturesque Cascade Mountain Range you can find your own personal adventure. Whether it’s rock climbing or extreme downhill mt. biking or reading by the fire we have what you need to recharge your battery. Established in the late 1880’s, the Sky Valley has a rich and colorful heritage. Logging, mining and agriculture provided the economic and cultural foundation in those early years. Today, we protect the wonderful way of life that our residents have treasured for over one hundred years and welcome new friends. Stop by the Visitor Information Center to learn more about Sky Valley Ad- ventures!

Debbie Copple, Director Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center 360-793-0983 320 Main Street/PO Box 46 Sultan, WA 98294 www.skyvalleychamber.com

Mark Klein Barclay Lake, near Baring, Washington

Located on the beautiful Skykomish River. Salmon & steelhead fishing for avid fisher folk. Families enjoy mini-golf, three pools, hot tub & playgrounds.

Only 5-miles from shopping, hiking trails, hot air ballooning, state fairs, and NASCAR racing for a scenic and adventure filled getaway. RV Sites, campsites and cabin rentals available. Visit us at www.ThousandTrails.com 3 26702 Ben Howard Road, Monroe, WA 98272 Call for specials (360) 794-7566

May-November 1– Skykomish Mini Train music, handcrafted only street fair, an amazing car show, parade, FREE fun for children includ- June 22-26-Skykomish Art Week, photography ing a bike decorating session followed by a bike sculpture, drawing, painting, electronic art, and a parade, bouncy house, gunny sack races against party are included in a full week of FREE activities the fire fighters and more. that you can participate in. www.skyvalleyartscouncil.com August 1—Index Arts Festival: Nestled in the Skykomish will host an outdoor market on the mountains, surrounded by river, trees and 2nd Saturday of each month featuring local arts awesome natural beauty, experience the beauty and crafts. Madelle (360) 677-2135. of handcrafted arts and crafts, live music, poetry readings and creative projects for The Western Heritage Center is located at the children. (360) 793-4971 indexartsfestival.org. Evergreen Fairgrounds and offers FREE admission! They are committed to preserving August 4-National Night Out Against Crime the stories of the Snohomish River Valley and Gold Bar: Sponsored by the town of Gold Bar sharing our local history without judgment or and local emergency response agencies, this bias. (425) 232-3493 event features a parade and many activities for young people, including a bouncy house, and July 10, 11, 12—Sultan Summer Shin- numerous games. dig: If you enjoy small town charm & world class fun, then the Sultan Shindig August 8– Fronderosa Frolic is the festival for you. This yearly event Gold Bar: Enjoy the festival of rare plants, gar- celebrates our rich logging history and den art, artifacts, and gardening conversations includes a carnival, food & crafts and with specialty nurseries from Washington and live entertainment. There is also a great Oregon. Frolic hours are 10AM- car show & off road vehicle display. 4PM. www.fancyfronds.com. Come early and save a spot at the logging contest which includes August 16—Sultan School District spar pole climbing and ax throwing. The Classmates Reunion: Each year on the third carnival gates open on Friday Sunday in August, the Sultan Classmates host a evening and run through Sunday. class reunion. This annual get together is open to anybody who ever went to July 18-Skykomish “Old Timers Picnic”: The school in the Sultan School District. Classes of 1955, 1965, 1975, 1985, 1995, 2005 Sultan Middle School @ 10AM. Joyce Wolters will be welcomed back with a community picnic. (360) 793-0524. Bring your own food, or buy lunch from the Skykomish Masonic Lodge. September 26—Celebrate the Return of the Salmon: Join the fun and educational festivities July 24, 25, 26—Gold Dust Days, Gold Bar: at Osprey Park (Sultan) from 12PM—4PM. The Gold Dust Days Heritage Salmon 5K & Fun Run at 9AM Festival pays tribute to the rich western history of Gold- Bar. Experience real gold panning, 4 a civil war encampment, live

October 3—Sky Valley Farm Festival December 20—Community Christmas Fern Bluff Road, Sultan: Tour working farms, Caroling, Sultan: Everybody is invited to take a wagon ride through a cow spread cheer and holiday spirit in this fun, field, hang out in the hayloft swing- revived Sky Valley tradition. Singers will meet ing from the rope swing, enjoy cook- at the 1st Baptist Church on 8th at 4PM and ing demonstrations, horse rides, then head out to sing for our unsuspecting roping lessons, and buy your pump- neighbors. The more the merrier! kin. The fun kicks off at 10AM-5PM. (360) 793-0983 January 1-The Caroll Cochran Index Peace Parade The Community of Index comes November 11, 11:00 AM—Sultan Veterans together at the old Fire Hall at 1PM for this Day Celebration Join annual tradition. Everybody is welcome. friends and neighbors as we costumes, signs and instruments encouraged. celebrate our nations Veterans and active members of our Armed Forces.

November 26—Sultan Harvest Community

Thanksgiving Dinner: Nobody eats alone at Mark Klein this festive celebration, featuring Santa, games and a mouthwatering Thanksgiving Feast complete with all the trimmings. (360) 793-2400 March 27, 2016– Gold Bar & Sultan Commu- nity Easter Egg Hunts. Gold Bar’s hunt is at December 5—Winterfest, Sultan 9:30AM at the Elementary School. Sultans hunt This craft, business, kids and health fair is the features a block party with games & face official kickoff for Christmas shopping in the painting starting at 10 AM by the gazebo. The Sky Valley. Enjoy music all day courtesy of local hunt is at noon (sharp). school and music groups. This is also you opportunity to sponsor a low income child in March 27, 2016– Sky Valley Chamber of the “Giving Tree” program. This is the absolute Commerce Dinner & Auction Help keep the best way to get into the Holiday spirit! lights on at our Visitors Information Center so that we may continue our work, which includes December 5—Sultan Tree Lighting Festival: sponsoring community events, promoting Sky Join your neighbors for an evening of caroling Valley tourism and supporting local business. and live entertainment. Enjoy cocoa and This fun event features a costume contest, silent cookies as we count down to the lighting of the and live auction. official town tree. Spring 2016 Sky Valley Lip Sync Contest For December 12-Gold Bar Lighted Parade & nearly 30 years, young and old Valley residents Tree Lighting have performed at this (often hilarious) competition. All ages are encouraged to partici- December 12– Santa at the Fire Station! pate for cash prizes. Selected winners will perform at the Sultan Summer Shindig. 5

Each year, thousands of thrill seekers pilgrimage to the Sky Valley to enjoy world class river rafting, rock climbing, horseback riding and more. Some Sky Valley Adventure activities & destinations include:

On your Own

 Wild Sky Wilderness area: Included in this Photo Courtesy of Mark Klein, Espresso Chalet national treasure is beautiful forestry Pictured: Movie Star Viggo Mortensen with Outdoor Adventures which has been set aside as a protected Rafting Company, Index, Washington wilderness area for future generations to enjoy. Together with the Mt. Baker- Snoqualmie National Forest there are over 1.7 million acres for those who like to hike, bird watch, fish, hunt and camp.

 Reiter Foothills Recreation Area: This area caters to motorcyclists, ATV enthusiasts, 4X4’s, BMX, & Mountain Bikers.

 The Index Wall: Rock climbers from far and wide travel to climb the amazing Index Town Wall, which has a group of steep granite cliffs. The Wall features several Photo Courtesy of Mark Klein, Espresso Chalet, Index Washington beautiful cracks and a surprising number of face climbs, with hidden edges and inter- esting knobs.

 Hike for a day or escape for a month or more along the Pacific Crest Trail, which runs from Canada to Mexico. There are hundreds of gorgeous trails to choose from in the Sky Valley. Wallace Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and the Iron Goat are some of our more popular hiking destinations.

 Bird Watching: Eagles, Owls, Geese, Swifts and more put on a show and will help any “Big Year” birdwatcher build the ultimate PNW birding list. 6 Photo Courtesy of Kristin Kosiewicz

Guided Tours Lodging & Dining

The Sky Valley is home to numerous highly Take off your coat and stay a while. Sky Valley visitors acclaimed guide outfits. These businesses look have numerous hotels, motels, rental cabins to choose forward to working with you to plan your perfect from. For dinner, visit one of our many locally owned adventure, based on your individual skill, time and operated restaurants. allocation and budget.  Vacation Rentals: Wake up to sweeping mountain Pack your bags and leave the rest to us. If your views and fish from your private deck. Stay for the idea of a good time involves drifting down a lazy night, or reserve one of our many rustic cabins for river or riding a gentle horse through our pristine a week or more. wilderness, we have a guided tour for you.  Sky Valley is home to historic hotels, who pay tribute to the dedicated railway workers and trail  If you prefer life in in the fast lane, we have blazing adventure seekers of yesteryear. guides who will escort you down our raging class 5 rapids near Index.  Dine in or get it to go: Sky Valley can meet all of your needs for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Horse Country: Let the horses do the leg work. Trained wranglers will guide you through our pristine wilderness atop a horse matched in skill and temperament to each rider. Enjoy moonlit rides, or go by day and enjoy breathtaking views around every corner.

 Back Country: Sky Valley features some of the best cross country skiing in the world. We have guides who will escort you into the deep wilderness, in a massive snowmobile, so you can lay first tracks on our most remote trails. Baring Bend Lodge (Misty Mountain Properties) www.vacationrentalcabins.com ATV’s Welcome!

Sultan is the first “Wheeled All Terrain Vehicle” friendly city in Snohomish County. To be street legal, vehicles need to be registered and licensed for on-road use and drivers need a valid drivers license. Vehicles also need to have a headlight, tail light, turn signal, mirror, horn, muffler and breaks.

7 Year Round Sports for Sky Valley Youth

SPRING Turk Youth Athletics (March-June): T-Ball, coach & team pitch baseball, fast pitch softball http://turksyouthbaseball.org/ Sky Valley Little League (March-May): Ages 4-15 www.svll.org Monroe Boys & Girls Club: Volleyball (March-May): Grades 3-12 Flag Football (March-June): Ages 5-14 Monroe YMCA Indoor Soccer (February-April): Ages 2-12 Toddler Sports (March-April): Ages 3-3 T-Ball & Machine Pitch Baseball (April-June) Ages 3-9 Swimming Lessons (March-June): Ages 6 months and over Karate (February-June): Beginner-advanced. Ages 6-Adult Miracle League Baseball (May-June): For players 5+ requiring additional assistance. Monroe Lacrosse Club: Camps, Clinics and Team activities year round

SUMMER: Sultan Turk Youth Athletics (http://sultanturks.org) Football: (July-October) Ages 5-12 Cheer: (July-October) Ages 5+ FALL YMCA (program details available online): Soccer, Swimming, Karate Sky River Soccer Club: (program details available online) Sultan Youth Basket Ball Camp: September & October Sultan Turk Youth Athletics Wrestling (Late October-November) Ages 4-15 Monroe Boys & Girls Club Flag Football (September-November): Ages 5-14 Volleyball (September-November): Grades 3-12

WINTER Sultan Youth Basketball (SYB): November-February. PreK-6th grade. http://www.sultansports.com/ YMCA: (program details available online): Basketball, Swimming, Karate Monroe Boys & Girls Club: Basketball

The Hwy 2 Freedom Runner The Sultan Library: A Community Treasure When traveling through the Sky Valley, keep an Located below City Hall at 4th and Main in eye out for Old Glory. For the past several years, Sultan, our library offers several resources and events the Sky Valley Freedom Runner, Dave throughout the year. Please visit them in person or Sivewright, has been spreading American Pride online to learn more. along US2 between Monroe & Gold Bar.  Preschool Story time: 1st Monday of the month 11AM (Sept-May).  Lego Club: 1st Saturday of the Month  (Sept-May)  Drop in job Club every Thursday 3-4PM for ages 16-27.  Book-A-Librarian  FREE Homework assistance K-12

www.sno-isle.org 8 (360) 793-1695

Festival Highlights Main Stage Entertainment Friday Friday 3PM—11PM Carnival Opens! 5:30-6:30 PM Miss Gold Dust Days Talent 4PM Street Fair Opens! 7:00 –8:00 PM Planet Crouton: Classic Rock Saturday 8:30-11:00 PM Wired 10:00 AM Street Fair Opens! Saturday 10:00 AM Jr. Parade for Kids 1PM-1:45 PM Dakota Neuman: Young Country 10:30 AM Grand Parade 2PM-3PM YMCA ZUMBA PARTY 11:00 AM Carnival Opens! 3:00-4:00 PM SHS Show Choir & Friends

11:00 AM Motorcycle Show & Shine 4:00 –5:00 PM Dawson Shaw: www.dawsonmusic.net 1:00 PM Logging Contest 5:30-6:30 PM Selena Dance Academy Sunday 7:00-8:00 PM Best of Lip Sync 10:00 AM Street Fair Opens! 8:30-10:45 PM Seattle Rewind 10:00 AM Car Show (until 3PM) FIREWORKS AT 10:30 PM 11:00 PM Carnival! (closes @ 4PM) Sunday 1:00 PM Logging Finals 8AM-Noon Pancake Breakfast @ Sr. Center 10:00 AM Community Church Service 12:30-3:30 PM Open Mike / Karaoke

Get your discounted Shindig Carnival Tickets at:  Sky Valley Visitors Center  Sultan Liquor & Convenience  Coastal Community Bank  The Coffee Corral  Sultan City Hall  Sahara Pizza  The Loggers Inn  Mt. View Diner in Gold Bar 10 Discounted tickets are only $20 for an all day pass! Must be purchased before July 10th. Sultan Shindig Logging Contest Saturday & Sunday @ 1:00 PM (July 11 & 12) River Park by the Spar Poles

The Shindig Logging Contest challenges loggers’ speed, knowledge, skill with equipment, agility and strength. It’s a fast paced event that’s fun to watch in the beautiful grassy park next to the Sultan River.

Events include:

 Spar Pole Climbing  Speed Climbing  Ax Throwing  Wrapper Throw  Chokerman’s Race  Power Saw Buck  Hooktender’s Race  Firewood Chopping  Obstacle Pole Buck  Obstacle Course  Hot Saw Events  Handsaw bucking

Committee: Tony Beedle, Frank Linth, Rob Keck, Braden Copple, Sharelle Pampo, Roger Knowlton, Debbie Copple, Denny Huff, Don Jones , Bill Pellham, Don Teter & Nancy Jo Roesler

Thank you, Logging Show Sponsors! Tony & Linda Beedle, Bowman Logging Company, Cadman Industries, City of Sultan, Coastal Community Bank, Custom Cutters, DeJong Sawdust & Shavings, Dunlap Industrial, Formart Forest Marketing Enterprises, George Anderson Logging, Hardware, Greenshields Industries, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Heavy Duty Transaxle, Inc., Greencrow, Les Schwab Tire Center, Logger’s Inn, Pacific Northwest ConstruXion, Inc., Roesler Timber Co., RPM Transport, Snohomish County Fire Dist. #5, Seattle-Snohomish Mill, Sultan Sportsmen's Club, Sultan Liquor & Convenience, Woods Logging Supply Inc Seattle Rewind The PNW’s Greatest 80’s Tribute Band Shindig Saturday, Main Stage @ 8:30 PM Fireworks @ 10:30 PM

12 Sultan Summer Shindig July 10, 11, 12, 2015 The fun begins on Friday July 10th in The Logger’s contest is paying tribute to Logging downtown Sultan. The event opens at 4pm with Marshal George Anderson. George has spent his live music, carnival, and street fair fun! entire life behind the wheel working in the logging and New to Shindig! construction industries. Stop by the logging contest to Motorcycle Show & Shine will join the fun on meet George and listen to Saturday. The check-in is in front of the visitor his fascinating stories of center at 4th & Main. Bring your bike and join the his life behind the wheel. party! The logging contest is a fast paced, fun event Big Change! The Shindig designed to test technical skills, agility and Car-Truck Show & Shine is strength. Competitors can win cash prizes and try moving to Sunday! This move will to earn the coveted “Bull of the Woods” award make it much easier for our car sponsored by The Loggers Inn. show competitors to check in early and have the entire day and all of Enjoy the new beer garden at the pavilion stage Main Street dedicated just to the while listening to the amazing scope of entertain- show. This will make room for the new, Commer- ers, from classic country to rock & roll! Something cial Big Rig division to be able to spread out and for everyone! really show off. www.skyvalleychamber.com The Children’s Parade will be a tribute to those who have inspired our young ones. The theme is ‘My Hero Is…’ followed by the Grand Parade. This year’s Grand Marshal is Senator Kirk Pearson. We are very proud to recognize Senator Pearson for his many years of service to the Sky Valley and Washington State.

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Sunday, July 19 @ 5PM: Gold Dust Days Royalty Pageant—The Pageant will take place in the GBE GYM. Enjoy the style and the skits of the young people competing for the honor of representing the Sky Valley as Gold Dust Days Royalty. Boys and Girls compete on written work, interviews and a talent performance.

FRIDAY, JULY 24

4-6PM: Bicycle Decorating- FREE & fun for all kids! 4PM: Street Fair—Featuring mostly handcrafted & one-of-a-kind items. Great opportunity to get a head start on your Christmas shopping! Find unique gifts for all occasions. 6PM: Peddle Parade—Decorated bikes will parade around the school with Mayor Loen. The kids love it!

Saturday & Sunday ALL DAY Activities include: @ Park on HWY 2: Hay Wagon Rides Civil War Encampment Gold Prospecting @ GBE School: Pony Rides, Face Painting, Art Wall, Sack Races, FD Smoke House, Bouncy House, Games & more! Saturday, July 25

8AM: Pancake Breakfast—Hosted by the VFW. $5 Suggested Donation. 10AM: Grand parade—Featuring Grand Marshals Stg. 1st Class Dave & Christina Sivewright. 10AM: Street Fair—Featuring mostly handcrafted & one-of-a-kind items. Great opportunity to get a head start on your Christmas shopping! Find unique gifts for all occasions. 10AM-3PM: Classic & Street Rod Car Show hosted by the Rat Bastards Car Club featuring LIVE MUSIC by Bon Jovi Tribute Band “Keep The Faith” Dawson Shaw: 11AM: Gold Dust Days Royalty Performance Singer, songwriter Noon: Valve Cover races and the Slow Drags at the Car Show musician and 1:30: Dakota Neuman: Young Country recording artist from 2PM: Water Ball Contest featuring our local fire departments! Sultan, WA. (www.dawsonmusic.net) 2:30: Sunday Speedtrap: Alternative Country and Folk-Rock 4:15: The Shortcutz—Classic & Modern Rock 6:45-8PM: Dawson Shaw: Original Local Talent

SUNDAY JULY 26 10AM-3PM: Street Fair—Featuring handcrafted arts and crafts 10AM: Community Church Service—Everyone welcome! Non-denominational service 12-3PM: Low Down Ramblers-Blue Grass!

Please visit the Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce Info Booth or call (360) 793-0983 to join the GDD Team. We’re always looking for new ideas, a fresh perspective and strong muscles!

14 Gold Dust Days: July 24,25,26 You’ll Hit Pay Dirt! To enjoy a small town Be sure to take part in the Friday Bicycle festival, come to Gold Parade, led by Gold Dust Days. This Bar Mayor Linda festival is family centric Loen. Then keep the with lots of things to do bicycles decorated for for kids of all ages and the Saturday morning every year brings parade. All kids’ something new! events are free. This year, the Royalty Pageant includes Returning Princes along with the Princesses. This popular again are the Gold Panners and the Civil War event for ages up to 18 years old is not just a Reenactors. The Hay Ride Tractor will be back to talent and presentation event as Pageanteers spend shuttle people between the Elementary School the year in support of community events, grounds and US-2 Park so you won’t miss any of presenting awards, representing the local area in the activities. far flung events, and learning how to be a positive The Grand Marshals for contributor to the community. Watch the award the Saturday morning presentations on Saturday on the Main Stage. parade are Sgt Dave The Classic Car Show has a new special Sivewright and his new event this year, the Young Guns Awards. This is bride Christina. He is the for ages 21 and younger and is for all makes and US-2 Flag Runner and all models. There will be three trophies, the she spearheaded the Blansett Awards. All proceeds from this special Main Street Flag project in Sultan. The two of event will go to the Dennis Blansett Scholarship them are the 2014 Sky Valley Citizens of the Fund which will be used for scholarships for Year. technical training. So, shine up your beast and There are new food vendors, booth come on out. Car Show activities are on vendors, musicians, and informational booths. Saturday. And don’t forget to get your 50-50 raffle This year’s Car Show band is Keep the tickets. There are 2,000 $1 tickets available at the Faith, a Bon Jovi tribute band, with a Janis Joplin Sultan Visitor Center, Gold Bar City Hall, and twist. All car show events are on Saturday. other locations for a potential $1,000 prize. The Kids’ Programs include the Art Wall event, face painting, bicycle decorating and Visit www.GoldDustDays.org to check out past parade, sack racing, and a generally good time. event articles and to keep up with breaking news.

Gold Dust Days Royalty Pageant

Sky Valley boys and girls aged 6 mos-18 years old are invited to participate in this fun tradition, including;

 Interviews  Optional (theme & talent)  PJ Party

Pageant is July 19th. For more information, please contact: 15 Patty & Katelyn Baller (425) 238-0289

Index Arts Festival Saturday, August 1, 2015 Connect with nature. Connect with local art. repeat visitors, this is truly sacred ground and we Connect with community. This is a celebration of hope to share it with you during the community local talent that you won’t want to miss. Event is celebration of the Index Arts Festival on August free of charge and suitable for all ages. For 2nd. complete details, visit www.indexartsfestival.org. Also, while you’re in town visit our Index Spread a blanket on the ground and enjoy Historical Museum their hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 listening to live music against the stunning pm and the newly opened Museum Annex with new backdrop of Mount Index in the Cascade Moun- mining, pharmacy and kitchen tains. exhibits. Stroll among the artists’ booths for a special piece of art to take home – painting, sculpture, Heads up: Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in jewelry, pottery, garden art, textiles, and much Doolittle Park. Pets must be on a leash. more. Be sure to meet and view works by visual Artists and vendors please contact artists, Patrick Woods and Dean Shepard, [email protected]. Booth application silversmith, Karin Martin, plus the 30+ other deadline is June 30th. Information: Please visit amazing artists who will showcase their work. www.indexartsfestival.org or contact 360-793-4971 Local poetry readings and open mic; bring your own poetry and become a living part of the Index experience. High quality meals and food items on sale from local restaurants and chefs. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options are available. Live music from 10AM to 10PM, featuring local artist Rib Horst and band along with a dozen or so other musicians and bands that will contribute to the day, all of which are sure to please (bring your dancing shoes!). Music is brought to the event by Paradise Sound, a world-class sound engineering studio right here in Index. Grab a cold beer or other beverage from the Outdoor Adventures’ “River House” adjacent to the park and while you’re at it, book a thrilling, guided kayak or rafting trip, tailored for any level of experience. Children’s art activities that will engage and inspire (much more so than their iPad!). Admission and parking are free. All you need to do is show up and relax with your family and friends. Index, WA, is located 23 miles East of Monroe, one mile off of Highway 2 (60 miles Northeast of downtown Seattle). Index is a small mountain valley town surrounded by the beautiful Cascade Mountains and bordered by the crystalline North fork of the Skykomish River. For long time residents and 16 Wayside Chapel Stevens Pass Resort Summertime

Pause, Rest and Worship. Ride or Walk Down the Mountain

Mark Klein

World class skiing and snowboarding melts into Located 1 mile west of Sultan, this iconic landmark a mountain biking course come summertime on has delighted generations of visitors to the Sky Valley. Stevens Pass. The Mountain Bike course has This tiny chapel was built in 1962 by the New Hope beginner to extreme trails to suit all biker skill Fellowship Church. This little church has played a big levels. Equipment is available for rent. Disc Golf role in the lives of travelers and locals alike. Many is also available, ride the lift up then play your weddings have filled its miniature sanctuary with love way back down. The lifts are also available for and romance. Scores of families have begun each guests just wanting to take in the amazing views summer vacation-driving trip with a stop at the chapel from the top too! Grab a picnic lunch and enjoy to ask for safe journeys. The chapel is open to all the breathtaking scenery. Then you can hike or faiths and everyone is welcome. ride the lift back down.

Please visit our pet friendly office to learn about the services we offer, including:  Veterinary medicine, surgery & dentistry  Advanced diagnostics: blood & urine analysis, digital radiography, ultrasound, cytology and histopathology.  Cold laser therapy  Pharmacy: on site and internet  Prescription diets and weight loss counseling  Prophylactic care: vaccination, worming, flea control & geriatric screening.

207 Hwy 2, Ste. D Sultan, WA 98294 (360) 793-3300

 Passport Services (including photo)  Public Notary  Utility processing and payment arrangements  Join the largest team of volunteers in the Valley! Contact us to learn about the many ways YOU can get involved, including: City Wide Pride, Block Watch, Community Task Force

Ph. (360) 793-2231 located at 319 Main Street, Sultan

You are invited to join Sultan's Mayor, Carolyn Eslick, at her weekly "Coffee With the Mayor" each Friday Social hour is from 9:00 to 9:30 and Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 AM. Go to www.ci.sultan.wa.us for more information.

I look forward to meeting with you to share ideas, concerns and goals for Sultan. We are all passionate about public safety, fiscal responsibility and economic development. Let’s work together to make our Great City the very best it can be. 18 ~Mayor Carolyn Eslick

“Ask someone about us!” Lube, Oil, Filter Changes * Tires * Engines & Transmissions * Suspension & Front End Repair * Alignment * Tune Ups * Brakes * Electrical * Air Conditioning

Ryan McConnell Jeff & Amy Cofer Shuttle Service Available Service Manager Family Owned 1120 E. Stevens Ave. (Next to Park & Ride on HWY 2) Open Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM.

Approved 2Yr/24K Warranty Auto Repair

Every cup of coffee is brewed to perfection. Also serving ice cream treats, baked goods and more!  Get your picture taken with a HUGE Big Foot statue at the filming location of the 80’s Hit Harry & the Henderson's

 Rest and picnic in the beautiful park like setting with stunning views of Mt. Index & Bridal Veil Falls.

Mark Klein  Friendly people, easy access and top  quality espresso at the longest running coffee stand in Snohomish County! Featured Sky Valley Event Guide Photographer: Mark Klein, Co-Owner Operator, along with his wife Sandy, of the Espresso Chalet

The purpose of our guide is to showcase the Gorgeous Sky Valley and the many events, businesses and people that make this area so special. This would be impossible without pictures. We are proud and grateful to showcase the very talented photographer, Mark Klein. His work is exquisite and captures the energy and breath taking beauty of the Sky Valley. 19 Mark has harbored a life long love of photography. His work can be viewed at the Espresso Chalet Coffee stand located on hwy 2 just past Index, WA. Fronderosa Frolic August 8, 2015 from 10am-4pm HOSTED BY FANCY FRONDS 40830 172nd Street SE, Gold Bar, WA Details www.fancyfronds.com or (360) 793-1472 The Fancy Fronds open house is a festival specialty nurseries. Please support them if you are of rare plants, garden art, artifacts, and scintillating interested in a diverse range of plants that have botanical conversations with some of the North- been correctly identified and tested to thrive in your west’s premier specialty growers and garden artists. gardens. “Fronderosa Frolic is a celebration of plants There is a raffle of donations from our and summer…that has become the vendors to benefit the Equine Stewardship Center, horticultural equivalent of Woodstock”. (Val NWESC. This non profit horse rescue and rehabili- Easton, Seattle Times column, 4/8/04). tation center also offers classes in equine care. Specialty nurseries are rapidly disappearing Fancy Fronds has been using horse manure due to the aggressive marketing done by the large for garden beds and as a potting additive for over wholesale growers. Many of the new plants intro- thirty years. Bring a bucket or bag and you can duced by these commercial growers are first dis- take away some of this "horsey goodness'! covered or grown by keen growers operating small Return of the Salmon Celebration in Sultan! September 26, 2015 You are invited to join us in a Celebration of Sultan’s location, only one hour from Seattle, Nature and Community, featuring salmon viewing creates the perfect educational opportunity for many tours, Indian tacos, native flute concert, vendors, who don’t have access to this type of environment. children’s activities, watershed education, plains- Many towns host Salmon celebrations but most use style drumming and round-dances. a hatchery environment as opposed to our authentic, This event brings together people of all ages natural experience. The entertainment, educational to celebrate the Return of the Salmon to Osprey programming and the 5K Salmon Fun Run/1mile Park and includes several educational speakers/ Fun Walk create a unique experience. teachers. The Return of the Salmon Celebration is a A strong tribal, cultural and educational tribute to the native culture and heritage of the Sky component is coupled with State fish biologists and Valley. We will be honoring Sultan’s namesake other environmental specialists. Sultan High School Chief T’seul-ted as we welcome Chief Sultan’s has a fish hatchery program and our 5th grade class Great Granddaughter to our town. has a ‘Lifecycle of the Salmon’ class. Both will be A Salmon Run for People! sharing valuable information. You can also ride in Join the Salmon Run 5K Cross Country Trail Fun the covered wagon to the hatchery to get your very Run or the 1 Mile fun/walk. own small fish raised by the SHS Fishery program to release into the Sultan River. Go to www.skyvalleychamber.com to sign up for The Return of the Salmon Celebration the Salmon Run 5K or the 1 mile run. creates opportunities for people from all walks of During September, when the Pinks are running, life to experience the amazing story of the NW 100’s of people a day visit Osprey Park to observe Salmon life cycle in a very unique city park. Osprey the Return of the Park features tributaries that have been created es- Salmon, completing pecially to provide healthy habitat for Salmon to their life cycle and spawn in and a place for the young fish to grow laying eggs to ensure strong before they head for the ocean. future generations of 20 salmon.

Discover Skykomish—Land of Rivers, Rails, Trails, History & Adventure.

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All Aboard the Great Northern & Cascade Railroad, VIC, Gift Shop & Train Museum

The Great Northern & Cascade Railroad is rolling down the tracks in hopes making happy memories for families from far and wide. The one-eighth scale railroad runs on a half-mile-long loop around the old railroad yard in Skykomish. Riders straddle mini cars while a surprisingly powerful electric engine pulls them past the restored Skykomish Rail Station and through tunnels and other features meant to represent the original route over Stevens Pass. City Council member Kevin Weiderstrom and his band of volunteers spent many hours building the rail bed and laying track for the project. Local companies donated landscaping materials and other features and now the train is ready to pull out of the station for its first free rides for the public. The historic depot has been placed back in its rightful place, right in the middle of the GN&CR rail line! 21

Side Trip Itineraries along the Stevens Pass Greenway Sky Valley adventures can take many forms. Monroe to Sultan via Ben Howard Rd Visitors from all around the world enjoy trail riding, Veer off the beaten path from Monroe to shooting the rapids, climbing shear granite cliffs or Sultan along the Ben Howard Road. On that simply enjoying the cool beauty of a waterfall winding little river road you could stop by spray. These treasures are the secrets of the Valley. Thunderbird Leisure Time Resort for some R & R We are pleased to share our Sky Valley secrets and after spending a day fishing the Skykomish River. adventures with you. The Skykomish is said to be one of the top four For those of you who are into steelhead rivers in the world. scenic driving trips, you’ve Or plan a trip to the Alderleaf Wilderness stumbled upon one of the College where you can learn wilderness survival federally recognized scenic skills, animal tracking, how to forage for food, and byways in Washington State. how to create an emergency shelter. They also have The Stevens Pass Greenway is classes in permaculture, which is gardening with magical with many little side nature. It’s a fascinating study! Or skip on down the trips that create a one of a kind journey for you and road a little to go on a trail ride with SonRise your family. Stables. The Sky Valley is full of roads designed to help you have a good time, not necessarily to make Sultan to Startup via Basin Rd to good time. Get off the beaten path and truly experience one of the most beautiful areas in Kellogg Lake Rd Washington State. Turn left off of Highway 2 The following Mini Trips are designed to onto the Sultan Basin Road give you a “jumping off point” to create your own in East Sultan to begin the Sky Valley Adventures. trek into one of the most popular mushroom hunting Monroe Activity spots around. Continue on up the road to Spada Lake and the We suggest the first stop along your Sky Henry M. Jackson Hydroelectric Project. The Valley Adventure be at the Evergreen State Jackson Project is available for tours by calling 425- Fairgrounds & Western Heritage Museum. There 783-8668. Spada Lake provides the drinking water Fairgrounds host various events and the Heritage for about 80% of Snohomish County’s population. Museum is a fun-FREE educational opportunity for Besides provid- folks of all ages. Racecar buffs will want to check ing pristine drinking out the Evergreen Speedway! water it also provides

great recreational Monroe to Sultan via Old Owen Road opportunities including Head east up the Old Owen Road to play amazing kayaking and golf at the picturesque 9 hole Blue Boy West Golf fishing. Contact Course. Continue on to Sultan, where you can find Washington Depart- lodging or enjoy a meal at one of the many area ment of Fish & Wildlife for special fishing restaurants or bakeries. Get a great cup of coffee or regulations on the lake. a gourmet chocolate. When you’re done playing at the Lake continue on to the Kellogg Lake Rd and back to Highway 2 at Startup. 22 Gold Bar to Index via Northern Railroad and details all of man’s attempts First Street—May Creek at beating back nature. Enter Gold Bar on First Street off of High- Nature won every time so they finally gave way 2. Follow the signs up and just put a nine mile tunnel through the to Wallace Falls State Cascade Mountains to avoid the problems they kept Park. Wallace Falls is one encountering along that section of the mountain. of the best loved hikes in Even today, this site is still home of the worst train Western Washington for accident in US history (The Wellington Disaster). year round hiking. A short back track Wallace Falls offers a along Highway 2 will hiking experience for all take you to one of the fitness levels. most amazing locations When you’re done along the route, Decep- at Wallace Falls, turn left tion Falls. This gem is an onto May Creek Rd and continue until you come to easy hike located imme- the Reiter Road. Go left on Reiter Road. diately off Highway 2. This beautiful road is great for bicycling or You will feel like you’re in the middle of a motorcycles. magical hobbit forest as you feel the spray of the mountain water on your face and feel the Index Only One Mile off Highway 2 thundering rapids below you as you stand on one of the many footbridges while marveling at the rock People come from all formations and the sheer beauty of the area. around to scale the world

famous rock climbing Stevens Pass Greenway wall located along the 425-293-1937 or www.stevenspassgreenway.org Cascade Loop Association North Fork of the Skyko- 509-662-3888 or www.cascadeloopassociation.com mish River. Index is a hub Evergreen State Fairgrounds of outdoor recreation 360-805-6700 or www.evergreenfair.org including rafting, Western Heritage Center kayaking, biking, hiking, etc. The equipment you 425-232-3493 or www.westernheritagecenter.org Evergreen Speedway need to enjoy these sports is available for rent at the 360-805-6100 or www.evergreenspeedway.com River House at Index. Blue Boy West Golf Course Additionally, Index is a VERY photogenic 360-793-2378 place! There are many lodging options located Alderleaf Wilderness College between Index and Skykomish, including 360-793-8709 or www.wildernesscollege.com Thunderbird Leisure Park campgrounds, cabins and lodges for rent. (360) 902-2200 or www.1000trails.com Spada Lake & Henry M. Jackson Hydroelectric Project Highway 2 to Iron Goat Trails 425-783-8668 or www.snopud.com Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Interpretive via the Old Cascade HWY 360-902-2200 or www.wdsw.wa.gov A few miles past Skykomish you’ll Wallace Falls State Park see the Old Cascade Highway, a 360-793-0420 or www.parks.wa.gov seven mile scenic detour into the Outdoor Adventure Center most beautiful stretch of forest you’ll 800-282-4043 or www.outdoorAdventurecenter.com Iron Goat Trail ever see. You can almost feel the 206-517-3019 or www.irongoat.org pioneers who came this way Deception Falls before you. 360-677-2414 or www.fs.fed.us This short detour will bring you directly into the parking lot of the Iron Goat Trail. This hike 23 follows the old route of the Great Sky Valley Farm Festival Located at Three Farms along the Lower Fern Bluff Road October 3, 2015 , 10AM—5PM

Come get your mud on! The Sky Valley Finish off the day at Stockings Garden and

Farm Festival celebrates our hardworking Nursery. Here you will find farming community and rich agricultural history. the perfect pumpkin, shop Park once and the volunteers for fresh veggies and enjoy will ferry you from farm to farm cooking demonstrations in antique tractor wagons along from chefs Gordon the beautiful lower Fern Bluff MacDonald and Mimi Road, between Sultan & Stockmann, who will teach Monroe. you how to transform fresh produce into a fabulous feast. The Sky Valley Farm Festival invites The first stop is The Rivers End Cattle Ranch, everybody to, “Get Their Mud On” while spending situated among the rolling fields bordering the the day enjoying the sights, smells and sounds on Skykomish River. Visitors here will be treated to the ranch. Boot up and prepare to get dirty as you horse rides, a guided wagon tour, rope swinging pet cows, ride horses and play in the barn. You in the hayloft, arts and crafts, roping lessons and will leave with a happy heart and a greater educational displays. appreciation of the time and work it takes to get Next up is Groenevelds your food from the field to the table. Dairy Farm, a third generation Please “friend” the Sky Valley Farm dairy farm. Here visitors will Festival on Facebook, call the Sky Valley Chamber spend the day learning about of Commerce (360) 793-0983 or visit us online at where milk and cheese come www.skyvalleychamber.com for more from. There will be guided information. Sponsored by Snohomish County tours, informational booths Dairy Women. and so much more. The milking starts at 4PM.

The WHC is dedicated to sharing the living history of the Snohomish River Valleys. They achieve this mission through collection, preservation and restoration of historical documents and artivacts, interpretive displays and public educational programs. Visit their museum, located at the Monroe Fair Grounds, and view over 200 years of history in one building. Learn about logging, agriculture, tractors, mining, and the railroad. The museum features John Deere, McCormick, Allis Chalmers, Clettrac tractors, balers and attachments. Experience rope making, model railroading, farming and mining. See antique milking equipment, a 7 foot chain saw and much more! This is a hands on interactive museum of artifacts and equipment from over the last 200 years.

MON-SAT (10-5PM), SUN (12-5PM) (425) 232-3493 @ The Evergreen Fairgrounds 24 Farm Festival Cooking Demonstrations Gordon MacDonald and Mimi Stockmann will show you how to transform fresh produce into a Fabulous Feast Stockings Garden and Nursery, October 3, 2015, 10AM-5PM For several years, Gordon MacDonald and Mimi Stockmann, have teamed up to prepare meals for numerous local events. They are passionate about food and enjoy sharing their techniques with others. The Sky Valley Farm Festival is grateful to Gordon and Mimi for donating their time and secret recipes. During the event, they will be distributing a free booklet containing some of their favorite recipes, both borrowed and original. Visit them at Stockings Garden and Nursery during the Sky Valley Farm Festival and enjoy cooking demonstrations including how to make cheese, fresh pizzas and soup. For more information, or if you would like your next catered event prepared by this dynamic duo, please call Gordon at (360) 793-8641 or visit www.mimisfood.com.

Alderleaf Wilderness College Imagine developing wilderness survival skills that natural world. They offer camps and classes for enhance your connection with nature and promote self children and adults as well as a vocationally-licensed sufficiency, being able to make herbal medicines, Wilderness Certification Program. Be prepared for learning how to interpret wildlife tracks & sign, and your next great adventure! Visit gaining a background in permaculture & sustainable www.WildernessCollege.com. Email living skills. Alderleaf's mission is to inspire and [email protected] or call 360-793-8709. empower people to become lifelong stewards of the

25 The Road Less Traveled

Are you a traveler who is looking to fully explore East Snohomish County? If you’re interested in having a good time, not making good time, this is for you. Southeast Snohomish County is filled with exciting recreational opportunities in one of the most naturally scenic areas of Washington State. Indulge in world-class fishing, hiking, kayaking, rafting, river snorkeling, motorcycle riding, an off road vehicle park, birding, rock climbing, mountain biking and golfing.

Osprey Park Spada Lake and Sultan River Trail 800 1st Street, Sultan. The The 13 mile trip up the Sultan park covers 85 lush forested Basin Road to Spada Lake is a acres with over two miles of scenic delight. The last 3 miles or trails to explore along the so are gravel. Spada Lake is a Sultan River. water supply reservoir for a large

Osprey Park is a nature lover’s playground part of Snohomish County and is complete with thousands of pink salmon fighting available to sail boats, row boats, their way up the Sultan River to spawn. This park and boats with electric motors. Fishing is also offers front row seats to this amazing struggle, allowed but be sure to pick up a copy of the which occurs on odd numbered years. This park Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife has well-maintained trails and footbridges that special fishing regulations book at the Sky Valley are wheel chair and baby stroller accessible. Visitor Information Center and a fishing license is required. Other amenities include a baseball field, basketball court, picnic tables and playground Spada Lake features boat launches, picnic tables equipment for the whole family to enjoy. and great vistas for day use. Snohomish County

The Return of the Salmon Celebration and 5K PUD recently completed a new trail that takes Salmon Fun Run is always the last Saturday in you from near the Culmback Dam at Spada Lake September in Osprey Park. on about a 2.5 mile hike to the Sultan River. The PUD does advance notice water releases that Heybrook Ridge Lookout, Index draw extreme kayakers to the Sultan River to test Heybrook Lookout is a short and their skills. On your walk you’ll pass some moderately steep hike through a picturesque streams and small waterfalls in the green oasis of fern and moss thick, green moss filled forest glen. covered forest to a stair climb up to Directions: Turn north off of Highway 2 onto the the fire lookout tower providing Sultan Basin Road. It’s approximately 13 miles breathtaking views of the nearby from the Highway. mountains.

The trail begins in a gravel parking lot just past Index Climbing Wall the town of Index exit on Highway 2, as you’re A 500-foot vertical cliff entering the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National For- has become one of the est. Forest Service pass is required for parking. Northwest’s hottest (Between mile markers 37-38 along Highway 2.) climbing spots and Snohomish County is currently building a new features some of the trailhead for the Heybrook Ridge. most technical rock climbing anywhere in Turn at the Town of Index sign off Highway 2. Washington State. The Travel about one mile to the town. The new Index Climbing Wall is trailhead will be on the right side of the Index- spectacular even if Galena road near the bridge. No parking pass you’re not a rock required. This trail will be less steep than the climber. The wall was 26 Forest Service path but longer. an active granite quarry Mark Klein at one time and Iron Goat Trail & Interpretive Site supplied the granite that built the Capitol The Iron Goat Trail tells the Building in Olympia as well as many of the incredible story of railroad history grand old buildings in downtown Seattle. The along the challenging Stevens results of the harvesting left a vertical surface Pass. The trail goes along the that attracts rock climbers from around the world. upper and lower sections of an

It is also a birders mecca. Peregrine Falcons nest abandoned Great Northern on the cliffs. Check the Skykomish River for Railway grade. Travel nine miles Harlequin Ducks and Hooded Mergansers, and through a lovely forest of ferns, the riparian willow and cottonwood trees for alders and evergreens from the warblers and swallows. Iron Goat Interpretive at Scenic to the Wellington town site and trailhead. To access the trailhead parking area from Highway 2, turn north onto the Index Galena Rd The trail is barrier-free from the interpretive site to at the Index sign. Go about a mile then cross the Martin Creek and from Wellington to Windy Point, bridge into the town of Index then turn left at the a total of six miles. No parking passes required at Bush House Inn. Stay on that road then turn right the interpretive site. on 2nd Street. Drive about .5 mile then right into Access: Turn at the Iron Goat Interpretive Center Index climbers’ parking lot. Discover Pass Sign. You’ll see the Caboose right off Highway 2. required and available at the Sky Valley Visitor No parking pass needed at this site. Center.

Wallace Falls State Park Wallace Falls State Park is one of Washington’s most visited parks for a very good reason. The falls are spectacular and accessible to most hikers. The three-tiered falls is one of the state’s premier lowland falls and is accessible most of the year. A Lisa Ballwebber 7-mile loop trail leading to the falls provides a view of the 265-foot falls. The lower falls is arguably the most photogenic, the middle Lake Serene & Bridal Veil Falls falls the most spectacular. A Discover Pass is Lake Serene & Bridal Veil Falls offer panoramic required and available at the Sky Valley Visitor views, dramatic waterfalls, alpine lakes and a Center. challenging hike. Round trip is a little over 7 miles Access: From Highway 2 turn north onto 1st of extremely challenging hiking with a 1610’ Street in Gold Bar then follow the State Parks elevation gain. Well worth the effort! Bring a signs. camera! Lake Serene looks straight up at 3,000- foot vertical walls of Mount Index; perhaps the Big Eddy State Park most awesome site along the Stevens Pass Big Eddy is one of the most accessible highway. NW Forest Pass (US Forest Service) pass and popular places along highway 2 to required and is available at the Sky Valley Visitor stop for a picnic, to fish or to put your Center. kayak in the river. Very picturesque. Access: From Highway 2, turn south at milepost A Discover Pass is required and 35.2 onto the Mt. Index Road. Drive .3 miles, then available at the Sky Valley Visitor bear right. Continue 600 feet to the parking area. Center. Access: Turn south off Highway 2 between mile markers 30 & 31. 27

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Stevens Pass Greenway 425-293-1937 28 The Sky Valley Arts Council The Sky Valley Arts Council is one of the newest non-profit organizations in the Sky Valley but the arts and heritage roots of the valley run deep. The Sky Valley Arts Council keeps a running conversation going on twitter @skyvllyfestival and our blog features current festivals, arts and heritage events. www.skyvalleyartscouncil.com This Spring, the Arts Council initiated a project to restore a landmark property and building as a ‘Sky Valley Events Center’. Currently known as the ‘Startup Gym’ – located just off Highway 2 between 366th and 367th in Startup – the Arts If you are interested in the restoration story, stop Council is raising funds and volunteer hours to by the property in Startup or keep in touch at restore the grounds and the building as a venue for http://skyvalleyartscouncil.com/ arts education, community arts & heritage events for the valley.

Stevens Bike Park season passes are for those riders that plan on getting rad at the Bike Park six or more times a season. Season passes are available May 8th, 2015 through July 31, 2015. Bike Park Season Passes: Ages 14: $199 (plus tax) Ages 13 & Under $174 (plus tax) www.StevensPass.com

Hikers and Birders Welcome! Head up the Hogsback high speed quad chairlift and enjoy the peace and serenity that is the Cascade Mountains in the summer time. You can either ride the lift back down or walk down the scenic hike-only trail back to the base area.

From the top of the lift you will have an intimate view of Cowboy Mountain and spectacular views of the North Cascades. 29 Scenic Lift Ride Ticket Rates (All Ages): $12.00 (Tax Included) Happy Holidays in the Sky Valley!

Winterfest December 5, 2015 Sultan’s Tree Lighting Celebration Sultan High School, 10am to 4pm December 5, 6pm to 8pm

Head on down to River Park on Main Street in Sultan for the Annual Tree Lighting Celebration right after the Sultan Winterfest celebration. This fun annual tradition features Santa and Mrs. Claus riding in on the firetruck, singing around the fire, hot cocoa and cookies. The Holiday season kicks off with the most amazing shopping opportunity for those seeking handcrafted special gifts for their loved ones. Gold Bar’s Lighted Parade & Tree Lighting December 12, 7pm Almost 100 vendors fill the High School commons Line the parade route from the Gold Bar Family and the gym with ‘Made in the Sky Valley’ wares. Grocer to Gateway Park at 527 Orchard Avenue. Local school groups and community performers Enjoy this annual tradition and admire all the big will be taking to the stage to entertain and have you and small rigs all decked out in their holiday lights. dancing in the aisles to all your favorite holiday End up at the gazebo in Gateway Park for the music. wonderful hospitality of the Gold Bar Red Hat Gold Dust Days Royalty Court will be hosting Ladies and the lighting of the Official Gold Bar Santa’s Café. The Café will feature delicious hot Tree! food to warm the tummy on a crisp December day. Every purchase will go to the Gold Dust Days Christmas Caroling, December 20th, 4pm Royalty Court who are dedicated to serving the gathering at 1st Baptist Church parking lot, 8th Sky Valley community. And of course, Santa will Street, Sultan Christmas caroling is alive and well in also be on hand for visits and pictures. the Sky Valley. You are welcome to join the fun! Climbing onto the trailers loaded up with hay, Winterfest is also your chance to “adopt” a child blankets and holiday cheer! This holiday tradition with the Giving Tree Program. This program helps is open to all ages! Our friends at the Sultan Baptist local struggling and low income families provide a Church will be hosting a hot dog dinner complete great Christmas for their children. For more info on with loads of cookies and cocoa. This year there this program, visit the Volunteers of America will be pre-determined routes for each truck & booth located by the main entrance. trailer load of singers so that the neighborhoods will For more information, including how to be a be able to plan to be home to enjoy this Old vendor, contact the Sky Valley Chamber at Fashioned Holiday tradition. 360-793-0983 or [email protected].

Sky Valley residents brave the cold at the annual Tree Lighting 30 Celebration at the Gazebo in Sultan. Unique Winter Opportunities in the Sky Valley Guided Snowshoe Walk Get outdoors in the winter and learn about the winter ecosystem, wildlife, Stevens Pass history, and safety during this 90 minute guided nature discovery tour along the Pacific Crest Trail. The route is 1.5 miles and great for beginners as it follows the old Great Northern railroad grade. Maximum group size 20 January through March.

No experience is necessary and the Forest Service provides snowshoes. Participants should wear layered and insulated clothing, hats and gloves with sturdy, and waterproof shoes or boots. Mark Klein

To offset the costs of the program a donation is requested. Extreme winter weather may be cancel snowshoe programs. Please call ahead to make reservations and check on any cancelations

Cut Your own Christmas Tree Take the family out for a holiday adventure and cut your own Christmas tree this year! Christmas tree permits are available at the Skykomish Ranger Station and participating vendors. To find the location nearest you or to get information regarding cutting regulations please visit the Mt. Baker – Snoqualmie National Forest webpage at http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/mbs/home or contact the Skykomish Ranger Station at (360) 677-2414.

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360-793-0983 The Sultan Education Foundation is a 501c3 PO Box 541 non-profit organization and all donations are tax Sultan, WA 98294 deductible. We invite you to join our cause by

The Visitor Information The VIC is a tireless advocate for the Center (VIC) is valley. We promote local businesses, sponsor the hub and heart numerous events throughout the year and put of the Sky Valley. forward the Sky Valley as the ultimate Run by the destination for the outdoor enthusiast. Sky Valley Our main fundraising event is the annual Chamber of Dinner and Auction, held in March. This fun and Commerce, we raucous evening has evolved, over 24 years, into 320 Main Street, Sultan are open year a fun tradition, featuring a themed costume (360) 793-0983 round, six days a contest, fabulous feast and awesome bidding www.skyvalleychamber.com week to support opportunities from our partners in the valley and our community beyond. Mark your calendars for next year— and to offer assistance to visitors passing tickets go on sale in February. through. We also offer services such as copying and The VIC is run by an enthusiastic team of faxing. Come visit us to see how we can help you volunteers. Each year, we welcome over 5,000 while learning about the Sky Valley. We value visitors. We sell fishing/hunting licenses, Forest your support! Service Trailhead passes, the Discover pass, offer brochures about our partners throughout the state, sell shirts and other merchandise from our store.

33 Sky Valley Dinner & Auction Sky Valley Lip Sync Contest Saturday, March 27, 2016.

This is the primary fund-raiser of the Sky Valley Chamber & Visitor Center and is vital to the continuing operations.

This event brings business owners and community members together for a fun filled evening. It includes a silent auction, raffle, costume contest, live auction and gourmet dinner. The Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the annual Lip Sync Contest in May (date Let’s work together to support the Chamber TBD) 7:00pm at the Sultan High School Com- including the Sky Valley Recreation & Planning mons. Come cheer on some of the most talented group, which creates unique recreational and fun loving performers in the valley! opportunities; also the Innovative Partnership Zone which is working to strengthen and attract Great fun for people of all ages! It’s easy to be manufacturing while enhancing exciting tourism part of the show, just put together a great family opportunities. friendly performance and be a resident of the Sultan, Index or Skykomish District. Tickets are available online or at the VIC. You could even win cash prizes! Remember, this www.skyvalleychamber.com contest is open to people of all ages!

Sky Valley Easter Egg Hunts Gold Bar (GB Elementary School) @ 9AM March 27, 2016 Get a free raffle ticket for prizes. Prizes will be awarded after the egg hunt.

Sultan (by the Gazebo): Bring your own basket. Toddlers to age 12 10 AM: Block Party featuring games & crafts welcome. 11 AM: Bunny Arrives on the Fire Truck Noon: Hunt Kicks off! Parent Supervision Required More info: [email protected]

CANDY DONATIONS gratefully accepted at the Visitors Information Center.

34 The Cascade Loop-- Beginning just 28 miles north of Seattle, circle through the Cascades mountains, along the semi-arid Columbia River Valley, past glacier-fed Lake Chelan, through the wildlife-filled Methow Valley and the pristine North Cascades National Park and into the Puget Sound. We are a path into nature, a road through friendly towns, and a rest stop at the end of your day with comfortable lodging and delicious Northwest cuisine. We are pleased to offer the following services to The Cascade Loop is the best road trip facilitate your journey to optimal health: vacation in Washington State! Electric Vehicle Adventures Abound on  Chiropractic Care Highway 2 and all around the Cascade Loop! As  Massage Therapy of this Spring, electric vehicle (EV) owners can  Foot Care & Orthotics now enjoy a taste of all the best that Washington  Acupuncture State has to offer on the Cascade Loop without  Therapeutic Exercise worry about being able to charge their vehicles. We are an in-network provider for most major Individuals can access charging station insurance companies and offer competitive cash rates. location information in the Cascade Loop's printed Travel Guide. Requests for the guide can be made 311 US HWY 2, Sultan by visiting cascadeloop.com (360) 793-1122 www.sultanchiro.com Like us on Facebook!