What is The Community Connection Blog?
Our Volunteers and Interns are helping with an exciting project to further increase connection in the community! We have been interviewing people in the area and getting to know their personal connection to Alington. Whether you are a business owner, a long time resident, or have recently moved into town, this is an opportunity to learn more about the unique lives that live here. Visit the Community Connection Blog to learn about the wonderful people of Arlington! If you would like to participate, please email info@stillyvalleychamber.com.
Gina Hilker
Gina Hilker, owner of Arlington Grocery Outlet, has grown to care for Arlington in the two years she and her husband have been here. She shared that when they first moved here, she noticed “how friendly everyone is here, the moments we walked into town people asked if there was anything they could do to help.” Gina shared that she hadn’t seen such a [...]
Mary Levesque
Mary Levesque, resident of Arlington since Sep. 2005, wears several hats within the community. These hats include mother, friend, runner, volunteer, representor on the school board, and more. Mary is interested in the health of the community and her individual health, as seen through her volunteering and participation in the Arlington Runners Club. She shares, “I like to go outside and go running with [...]
Save the Day Floral
Blooming in the CommunityDonna Waldal, a resident for over thirty years, has not just been a witness to the town's evolution but an active participant in its transformation. We explore her journey as the owner of Save the Day Floral and as an important part of the community, playing a key role for celebrations and events through her floral design. In this interview, we [...]
The Dicksons
Days Gone and Days to ComeOne thing Arlington has consistently retained is its sense of community, while also adapting to changes and growth. After interviewing Lynn and Sharon Dickson, they provided a fascinating glimpse into how Arlington's history is interwoven with personal stories and how the community has transformed over time.Lynn Dickson, now 82 years old, has been a part of Arlington since 1960. [...]
Hammond Bread
Connecting through Bread and CommunityArlington provides opportunities to grow closer with the community and increase business opportunities. That is what Lauren Hammond discovered when moving to Arlington. She shares her journey of entrepreneurship, community engagement, and the strong ties that bind her bakery to our community.Lauren's family moved to Arlington with the original plan to not live here long term, “we found a house [...]
A Huge Production
The Heart of a Community Through FilmThe Kuhn family has found passion in starting their own business in this small town. Angela and Chris Kuhn, the dynamic duo behind A Huge Production, have not only captured the essence of Arlington through their lens but have also become an integral part of the community. In a recent interview, they share their journey of turning what [...]
