Duvall’s Community Vibe & Dreamy Pools: The SFCC Scoop

Ever wonder what a small town’s secret sauce is? Turns out, it’s community spirit, a sprinkle of “let’s build something great,” and just the right amount of local scent memories. Today, Buddy Buck hosts Emily Mae Turner Hamilton and April Luebbert for a whirlwind chat about Duvall, its' festivals, and one ambitious nonprofit planning a community oasis.In this episode:

• The favorite smells that transport folks back to Puerto Rico and beyond

• How Duvall’s lively festivals and coffee shops make it a hidden gem

• The lowdown on the Snoqualmie Foothills Community Collaborative’s mission to build an inclusive aquatics and recreation center

• Land, volunteers, and donations — oh my! Exactly what they need to turn community dreams into reality

• Fun rapid-fire “either/or” round—Seahawks or Seahawks? Sunrise or Sunset? Tacos or Pizza? Yep, we did it all

Timestamps:
00:00 - Welcome to Community Connect: Duvall’s community spirit, one smell at a time 00:31 - Meet Emily, the local who married into Duvall in 2012 00:50 - April’s love affair with Puerto Rico and her favorite smell: jasmine 01:15 - How April’s COVID-time bartending deepened her love for Duvall’s community 02:06 - Emily’s favorite smell: lavender and her thoughts on core memories 02:23 - April’s outdoor jasmine plant vs. Emily’s lavender love 02:57 - Introducing SFCC: building inclusive community pools and spaces 03:24 - Why pools matter: Emily and April’s early love for swimming and summer vibes 04:24 - Favorite days in Duvall: from karaoke nights to farm festivals 05:55 - Real talk: Giving newcomers tips to get rooted in Duvall 06:22 - The festival love, wildcrafting, and community gatherings that make Duvall special 08:49 - SFCC’s big mission: land, inclusivity, and the ultimate community space 09:23 - The “lower Snoqualmie Valley” reach, and the population puzzle 10:23 - Land ambitions: size, location, and eco-conscious design 11:47 - Volunteer call-to-action: who they want and how to help 13:01 - The importance of youth and diverse voices in planning 14:23 - Skills needed: grant writing, government relationships, and maybe land donations 15:14 - The perfect land: at least five acres, central location, and eco-smart 16:04 - Social media shout-outs and the power of TikTok for community outreach 16:45 - Donations, volunteer sign-ups, and how to connect via Linktree 17:52 - Rapid-fire “either/or” fun: Seahawks or Seahawks? Coffee or beer? Sunrise or sunset? Tacos or pizza?

Resources & Links:

• Follow SFCC on Instagram