March 25th, 2008Member Announcements, March 25, 2008
Cantabile Performance to Benefit Skagit Women Build
Cantabile of Skagit Valley, recently announced their spring concert will be held March 29, 2008 at Bethany Covenant Church in Mount Vernon. The concert will benefit Skagit Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build project. The group will sing American favorites such as Camptown Races; Down in the Valley; the Battle Hymn of the Republic and When Johnny Comes Marching Home.
The concert, to be held at 7:30 pm in the sanctuary of Bethany Covenant Church at 1319 South 18th Street in Mount Vernon, is free to the public. A free will offering will be taken to benefit Skagit Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Project.
As a division of the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity, Skagit Women build is the first project of its kind north of Seattle. Women from all walks of life have joined to raise the $130,000 needed to build a home in Skagit County for a family in need. Since Habitat for Humanity International founded Women Build in 1991, nearly 1,000 homes have been built by women crews.
Cantabile of Skagit Valley is conducted by Music Director and Co-Founder David Cross. Founded in the fall of 2006, it is an auditioned non-professional ensemble of 20 balanced voices. “Cantabile” is an adjective meaning songlike, or in a smooth, flowing, lyrical style. It is usually used as a musical direction for musicians to play or sing in a “Cantabile” style. Cantabile performs with warmth and flexibility and an added extra element of energy and dynamism.
Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian house-building organization dedicated to reducing substandard housing and homelessness worldwide. Since its local start in 1994, Skagit Habitat has built 17 homes throughout the county, with one in LaConner nearly complete, and recently breaking ground in Sedro-Woolley on the 19th home.
Carpenter Creek Winery Announces Book Signing
Author Steve Roberts, will be at Carpenter Creek Winery, 20376 E Hickox Rd., Mount Vernon, from noon until 5pm on Sunday March the 30th to showcase and autograph copies of his new book Wine Trails of Washington. The book is a comprehensive 608 page guide to more than 228 Washington wineries and includes more than 32 Wine Trails which explore Washington’s amazing wine country regions. Information on this book can be found at www.winetrailsnw.com.
Tulip Town Hosts First Husband of Washington for Tulip Festival Opening Ceremonies
Tulip town will be hosting Governor Gregoire’s husband April 1st at 9:00 for the opening ceremonies Last year was the first year we opened the World’s Tulip Peace Garden. We are privileged to have Mr. Gregoire and hope to have a good turn out for this function. The Peace Garden started in 1990, as the tulip is the world’s peace flower because the queen was harbored in Ottawa during World War 2. She sent thousands of tulips to this country in gratitude. Ottawa and Holland started the idea of any country that truly wants peace would be invited to join there prestigious gardens. Ottawa awarded the United States next, because we have the longest undefended border in the world. The United States chose Warsaw . Each country has a significant story as to why they were chosen. The Ukraine was the new country added. When you see the 16 flags flying, peace is a wonderful movement. Regards, Jeannette DeGoede
Spring Wine & Tulips Festival at Carpenter Creek Winery, March 27-April 27
Carpenter Creek Winery announces 4th annual Spring Wine & Tulips Festival beginning March 27th thru April 27th. Special event hours will be Thursday – Monday 11-6. Sample some of Skagit Valley’s finest wines and gourmet products, including dipping sauces, mustards, infused olive oils, and shortbreads. Weekends in April on site food service will feature our own unique gourmet burgers, brats, and specialty sandwiches, and on April 26th and 27th our seafood extravaganza featuring grilled salmon and clam chowder as well as other treats from the sea will wrap up the Festival! Relax in our picnic area with views of the grapevines and enjoy wines and beer by the glass. New this year we will feature live local music throughout the month. Check the website weekly for specific information, including dates and time. www.carpentercreek.com
Open Enrollment Going on Now for Spring Quarter at Skagit Valley College
Registration is going on now for all students who are interested in Spring Quarter classes and workshops at Skagit Valley College. Spring Quarter begins Tuesday, April 1 at all SVC locations: Mount Vernon Campus, Business Resource Center in downtown Mount Vernon, Whidbey Island Campus in Oak Harbor, South Whidbey Center in Clinton, and the San Juan Center in Friday Harbor.
SVC offers academic transfer pathways, professional/technical training options, courses in basic skills and English as a Second Language, citizenship preparation, job skill upgrades, as well as diverse personal enrichment courses and workshops.
SVC offers an Associate in Arts University and College Transfer degree (AAUCT), an Associate in Arts, and an Associate in Technical Arts degree. Specialized transfer pathways include an Associate in Music, Associate in Science, Associate in Visual Arts, an Associate in Business, Applied Science in Early Childhood Education, a Theater Arts Emphasis, and a Pre-Nursing degree. In addition, students can study anytime, anywhere with Distance Education and earn a two-year transfer degree or select individual courses from many disciplines.
Interested students can apply and register online at www.skagit.edu, in person, or by contacting their nearest campus or center:
Mount Vernon Campus
(360) 416-7697 OR toll free: 1 (877) 385 5360
2nd Annual Shred Day at Business Bank April 18
In an effort to promote identity theft awareness to consumers and business owners, Business Bank’s Burlington Branch is hosting its 2nd Annual Shred Day between 9:00am and 2:00pm on April 18th. Business Bank is proud to partner with ALLDATA SHREDDING on this event. Mary Gould from the Washington State Attorney General’s Office and Sergeant Pete Lindberg and Detective Jeff Nelson from the Mount Vernon Police Department will be on site to answer questions and provide educational materials. This is an excellent opportunity for you to properly dispose of your sensitive information and learn how protect yourself from identity theft. If you would like to support Business Bank’s Relay for Life Team, a gourmet hot dog lunch will be served between 11:00am and 2:00pm. * Limit 1 box per person
Business Bank is a community-owned bank with a focus on small to medium sized businesses and the private banking needs of individuals, entrepreneurs and professionals. “Your Local Partner with a Local Commitment”
Mount Vernon Christian School Auction
Mount Vernon Christian Schoolwill have their annual 2008 Dinner Auction, "Blessings Abound," on April 19, 2008. This is the school's largest fundraiser and is always well attended by 250 - 300 community members and school parents. If you would like to donate an item and/or advertise in the auction catalog, or to get tickets to the event please contact the auction coordinator, Linda Brown, at 428-4632 or briannandi@verizon.net. All donations are appreciated and tax deductible.
The Friends of the Mount Vernon Library Spring Book Sale
Saturday, April 19, from 10 AM-4 PM, at Mount Vernon Fire Station #1 (902 S. 2nd). Gently used books for sale; all proceeds benefit the Mount Vernon City Library (next door to the Fire Station). Drop by on your way to or from the Mount Vernon Tulip Festival Street Fair and find some bargains! Call the library at 336-6209 for more information.
Mapping Your Future Career Expo at Skagit Valley College May 6
Are you mapping out bigger and better business plans? Are you looking for the right employees to help you reach your desired growth?
Let Skagit Valley College provide a path to qualified job seekers, expand your business network and increase exposure for your business. It’s your roadmap to success…it’s the SVC annual Career Expo. We invite you to exhibit with us…and map your future with trained, motivated job candidates!
May 6th, from 11 am - 3:00 pm in the Dave DuVall Pavilion on the Mount Vernon campus. Call 360-416-7743 or visit www.skagit.edu/careerexpo to register and find up-to-date information.
Sponsored by Skagit Valley College and Skagit Valley Herald
Banfield the Pet Hospital Opens in Petsmart
Banfield the Pet Hospital has opened a full service hospital inside the Petsmart in Burlington on Feb 4. Services available include a wide variety of medical cases, surgeries, dentistry and vaccinations. Primary focus is providing high quality veterinary medicine and surgeries to dogs and Cats. It is owned by Dr Giles and Shannon Little. Address is 1969 MArketplace Dr, Burlington, 98233, ph 360 755 1218. People interested in a tour of a veterinary hospital are encouraged to come by for a tour of the new facility.
Deception Pass Tours Cameron Goff- Aiming To Get All Of The Details Right
Award winning tour company, Deception Pass Tours, announces the well deserved promotion of Cameron Goff to the position of Operations Manager. Goff has been with the company since its inception, serving as Naturalist aboard the hourly tours of Deception Pass Bridge and surrounding area.
“We believe that it is the right time for Cameron to take on a leadership role in our company,” says Brett Ginther, owner of the company. “Cameron has been a crowd favorite from the very beginning, and knows how important it is that every detail is right. We know he is ready for this position.”
In Goff’s new role, he will be responsible for keeping an eye on customer service to ensure that every guest feels that they have received excellent value, and is eager to both recommend the tour to others and continue to support Deception Pass Tours themselves.
“Our basic principle for customer service is to treat all of our customers as individuals. We respect their expectation to be entertained and treated great,” shares Goff, “this may be the big summer vacation for our customers- and it’s my job to make sure everyone on our team keeps that in mind.”Cameron is working toward becoming certified as a US Coast Guard Certified Captain, and expects to receive his license sometime in the summer of 2008.
When planning a family vacation, a romantic getaway or a place to propose, consider this magical corner of Washington State where memories are created everyday. www.deceptionpasstours.com
BMR Design & Advertising Announces New Location
BMR Design+Advertising announces the move of their office two blocks South of their current location. For BMR, the new office offers greater client service, better parking, more room for team members, and additional room for growth.
Owner and Creative Director Jacque Beamer noted, “We were fortunate to find such an ideal space so close to our current office. It was important to us to stay in downtown Mount Vernon where our offices have been for the past 16 years. The new address will enable us to continue to grow and evolve thereby better serving our clients’ needs.”
The office space was designed by Julie Blazek, a partner with HKP Architects, and was renovated by building owners Steve Broman and Vern Curtis. BMR will move March 28th, at which time they can be found at 815 Cleveland Avenue, Suite 200, Mount Vernon, Washington, 98273. Phone and fax numbers, email, and web addresses will remain the same.
BMR Design+Advertising is a strategic brand consultancy dedicated to understanding and communicating the unique story of your organization. Founded in 1992 by Owner and Creative Director Jacque Beamer, BMR has grown on the foundation that client relationships are our most valuable asset. BMR works with a variety of organizations; health care, financial, manufacturing, retail, governmental, service, and non-profit.
Anderson Appliance Reaches out to Skagit Families
Anderson Appliance has recently launched a program to help families through our schools, local shelters, abuse centers, youth centers, etc.
During March, April, and May, Anderson Appliance will hold food drives for the local Mount Vernon elementary schools. Each month we will donate the food items to 2 or more schools for families that are nominated by the school themselves. Also beginning now, Anderson Appliance is collecting recipes from all local chefs (this means anyone) who would like their recipe to be in a cookbook that we will put together and sell for the month of June, and all proceeds will go to a charity that Anderson Appliance chooses. August will be a 'linen' drive, (all items must be new) and items will be donated to shelters of sorts, Friendship House, Skagit Domestic Violence, Oasis Teen Shelter, etc. September will be a coat drive for all ages, items can be slightly used and of course new is welcome.
Anderson Appliance is going to donate one of the following items each month in the form of a drawing. Counter-top microwave (white): or a Frigidaire upright freezer or chest freezer: or a Frigidaire 30" self-clean freestanding range (white):
For each person who brings in a bag of non-perishable food, they get to spin the wheel for an instant prize plus be put in a drawing for the appliance of the month, the drawing will be held on the last Saturday of each month at 11:00 am.
Cantabile of Skagit Valley, recently announced their spring concert will be held March 29, 2008 at Bethany Covenant Church in Mount Vernon. The concert will benefit Skagit Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build project. The group will sing American favorites such as Camptown Races; Down in the Valley; the Battle Hymn of the Republic and When Johnny Comes Marching Home.
The concert, to be held at 7:30 pm in the sanctuary of Bethany Covenant Church at 1319 South 18th Street in Mount Vernon, is free to the public. A free will offering will be taken to benefit Skagit Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Project.
As a division of the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity, Skagit Women build is the first project of its kind north of Seattle. Women from all walks of life have joined to raise the $130,000 needed to build a home in Skagit County for a family in need. Since Habitat for Humanity International founded Women Build in 1991, nearly 1,000 homes have been built by women crews.
Cantabile of Skagit Valley is conducted by Music Director and Co-Founder David Cross. Founded in the fall of 2006, it is an auditioned non-professional ensemble of 20 balanced voices. “Cantabile” is an adjective meaning songlike, or in a smooth, flowing, lyrical style. It is usually used as a musical direction for musicians to play or sing in a “Cantabile” style. Cantabile performs with warmth and flexibility and an added extra element of energy and dynamism.
Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian house-building organization dedicated to reducing substandard housing and homelessness worldwide. Since its local start in 1994, Skagit Habitat has built 17 homes throughout the county, with one in LaConner nearly complete, and recently breaking ground in Sedro-Woolley on the 19th home.
Carpenter Creek Winery Announces Book Signing
Author Steve Roberts, will be at Carpenter Creek Winery, 20376 E Hickox Rd., Mount Vernon, from noon until 5pm on Sunday March the 30th to showcase and autograph copies of his new book Wine Trails of Washington. The book is a comprehensive 608 page guide to more than 228 Washington wineries and includes more than 32 Wine Trails which explore Washington’s amazing wine country regions. Information on this book can be found at www.winetrailsnw.com.
Tulip Town Hosts First Husband of Washington for Tulip Festival Opening Ceremonies
Tulip town will be hosting Governor Gregoire’s husband April 1st at 9:00 for the opening ceremonies Last year was the first year we opened the World’s Tulip Peace Garden. We are privileged to have Mr. Gregoire and hope to have a good turn out for this function. The Peace Garden started in 1990, as the tulip is the world’s peace flower because the queen was harbored in Ottawa during World War 2. She sent thousands of tulips to this country in gratitude. Ottawa and Holland started the idea of any country that truly wants peace would be invited to join there prestigious gardens. Ottawa awarded the United States next, because we have the longest undefended border in the world. The United States chose Warsaw . Each country has a significant story as to why they were chosen. The Ukraine was the new country added. When you see the 16 flags flying, peace is a wonderful movement. Regards, Jeannette DeGoede
Spring Wine & Tulips Festival at Carpenter Creek Winery, March 27-April 27
Carpenter Creek Winery announces 4th annual Spring Wine & Tulips Festival beginning March 27th thru April 27th. Special event hours will be Thursday – Monday 11-6. Sample some of Skagit Valley’s finest wines and gourmet products, including dipping sauces, mustards, infused olive oils, and shortbreads. Weekends in April on site food service will feature our own unique gourmet burgers, brats, and specialty sandwiches, and on April 26th and 27th our seafood extravaganza featuring grilled salmon and clam chowder as well as other treats from the sea will wrap up the Festival! Relax in our picnic area with views of the grapevines and enjoy wines and beer by the glass. New this year we will feature live local music throughout the month. Check the website weekly for specific information, including dates and time. www.carpentercreek.com
Open Enrollment Going on Now for Spring Quarter at Skagit Valley College
Registration is going on now for all students who are interested in Spring Quarter classes and workshops at Skagit Valley College. Spring Quarter begins Tuesday, April 1 at all SVC locations: Mount Vernon Campus, Business Resource Center in downtown Mount Vernon, Whidbey Island Campus in Oak Harbor, South Whidbey Center in Clinton, and the San Juan Center in Friday Harbor.
SVC offers academic transfer pathways, professional/technical training options, courses in basic skills and English as a Second Language, citizenship preparation, job skill upgrades, as well as diverse personal enrichment courses and workshops.
SVC offers an Associate in Arts University and College Transfer degree (AAUCT), an Associate in Arts, and an Associate in Technical Arts degree. Specialized transfer pathways include an Associate in Music, Associate in Science, Associate in Visual Arts, an Associate in Business, Applied Science in Early Childhood Education, a Theater Arts Emphasis, and a Pre-Nursing degree. In addition, students can study anytime, anywhere with Distance Education and earn a two-year transfer degree or select individual courses from many disciplines.
Interested students can apply and register online at www.skagit.edu, in person, or by contacting their nearest campus or center:
Mount Vernon Campus
(360) 416-7697 OR toll free: 1 (877) 385 5360
2nd Annual Shred Day at Business Bank April 18
In an effort to promote identity theft awareness to consumers and business owners, Business Bank’s Burlington Branch is hosting its 2nd Annual Shred Day between 9:00am and 2:00pm on April 18th. Business Bank is proud to partner with ALLDATA SHREDDING on this event. Mary Gould from the Washington State Attorney General’s Office and Sergeant Pete Lindberg and Detective Jeff Nelson from the Mount Vernon Police Department will be on site to answer questions and provide educational materials. This is an excellent opportunity for you to properly dispose of your sensitive information and learn how protect yourself from identity theft. If you would like to support Business Bank’s Relay for Life Team, a gourmet hot dog lunch will be served between 11:00am and 2:00pm. * Limit 1 box per person
Business Bank is a community-owned bank with a focus on small to medium sized businesses and the private banking needs of individuals, entrepreneurs and professionals. “Your Local Partner with a Local Commitment”
Mount Vernon Christian School Auction
Mount Vernon Christian Schoolwill have their annual 2008 Dinner Auction, "Blessings Abound," on April 19, 2008. This is the school's largest fundraiser and is always well attended by 250 - 300 community members and school parents. If you would like to donate an item and/or advertise in the auction catalog, or to get tickets to the event please contact the auction coordinator, Linda Brown, at 428-4632 or briannandi@verizon.net. All donations are appreciated and tax deductible.
The Friends of the Mount Vernon Library Spring Book Sale
Saturday, April 19, from 10 AM-4 PM, at Mount Vernon Fire Station #1 (902 S. 2nd). Gently used books for sale; all proceeds benefit the Mount Vernon City Library (next door to the Fire Station). Drop by on your way to or from the Mount Vernon Tulip Festival Street Fair and find some bargains! Call the library at 336-6209 for more information.
Mapping Your Future Career Expo at Skagit Valley College May 6
Are you mapping out bigger and better business plans? Are you looking for the right employees to help you reach your desired growth?
Let Skagit Valley College provide a path to qualified job seekers, expand your business network and increase exposure for your business. It’s your roadmap to success…it’s the SVC annual Career Expo. We invite you to exhibit with us…and map your future with trained, motivated job candidates!
May 6th, from 11 am - 3:00 pm in the Dave DuVall Pavilion on the Mount Vernon campus. Call 360-416-7743 or visit www.skagit.edu/careerexpo to register and find up-to-date information.
Sponsored by Skagit Valley College and Skagit Valley Herald
Banfield the Pet Hospital Opens in Petsmart
Banfield the Pet Hospital has opened a full service hospital inside the Petsmart in Burlington on Feb 4. Services available include a wide variety of medical cases, surgeries, dentistry and vaccinations. Primary focus is providing high quality veterinary medicine and surgeries to dogs and Cats. It is owned by Dr Giles and Shannon Little. Address is 1969 MArketplace Dr, Burlington, 98233, ph 360 755 1218. People interested in a tour of a veterinary hospital are encouraged to come by for a tour of the new facility.
Deception Pass Tours Cameron Goff- Aiming To Get All Of The Details Right
Award winning tour company, Deception Pass Tours, announces the well deserved promotion of Cameron Goff to the position of Operations Manager. Goff has been with the company since its inception, serving as Naturalist aboard the hourly tours of Deception Pass Bridge and surrounding area.
“We believe that it is the right time for Cameron to take on a leadership role in our company,” says Brett Ginther, owner of the company. “Cameron has been a crowd favorite from the very beginning, and knows how important it is that every detail is right. We know he is ready for this position.”
In Goff’s new role, he will be responsible for keeping an eye on customer service to ensure that every guest feels that they have received excellent value, and is eager to both recommend the tour to others and continue to support Deception Pass Tours themselves.
“Our basic principle for customer service is to treat all of our customers as individuals. We respect their expectation to be entertained and treated great,” shares Goff, “this may be the big summer vacation for our customers- and it’s my job to make sure everyone on our team keeps that in mind.”Cameron is working toward becoming certified as a US Coast Guard Certified Captain, and expects to receive his license sometime in the summer of 2008.
When planning a family vacation, a romantic getaway or a place to propose, consider this magical corner of Washington State where memories are created everyday. www.deceptionpasstours.com
BMR Design & Advertising Announces New Location
BMR Design+Advertising announces the move of their office two blocks South of their current location. For BMR, the new office offers greater client service, better parking, more room for team members, and additional room for growth.
Owner and Creative Director Jacque Beamer noted, “We were fortunate to find such an ideal space so close to our current office. It was important to us to stay in downtown Mount Vernon where our offices have been for the past 16 years. The new address will enable us to continue to grow and evolve thereby better serving our clients’ needs.”
The office space was designed by Julie Blazek, a partner with HKP Architects, and was renovated by building owners Steve Broman and Vern Curtis. BMR will move March 28th, at which time they can be found at 815 Cleveland Avenue, Suite 200, Mount Vernon, Washington, 98273. Phone and fax numbers, email, and web addresses will remain the same.
BMR Design+Advertising is a strategic brand consultancy dedicated to understanding and communicating the unique story of your organization. Founded in 1992 by Owner and Creative Director Jacque Beamer, BMR has grown on the foundation that client relationships are our most valuable asset. BMR works with a variety of organizations; health care, financial, manufacturing, retail, governmental, service, and non-profit.
Anderson Appliance Reaches out to Skagit Families
Anderson Appliance has recently launched a program to help families through our schools, local shelters, abuse centers, youth centers, etc.
During March, April, and May, Anderson Appliance will hold food drives for the local Mount Vernon elementary schools. Each month we will donate the food items to 2 or more schools for families that are nominated by the school themselves. Also beginning now, Anderson Appliance is collecting recipes from all local chefs (this means anyone) who would like their recipe to be in a cookbook that we will put together and sell for the month of June, and all proceeds will go to a charity that Anderson Appliance chooses. August will be a 'linen' drive, (all items must be new) and items will be donated to shelters of sorts, Friendship House, Skagit Domestic Violence, Oasis Teen Shelter, etc. September will be a coat drive for all ages, items can be slightly used and of course new is welcome.
Anderson Appliance is going to donate one of the following items each month in the form of a drawing. Counter-top microwave (white): or a Frigidaire upright freezer or chest freezer: or a Frigidaire 30" self-clean freestanding range (white):
For each person who brings in a bag of non-perishable food, they get to spin the wheel for an instant prize plus be put in a drawing for the appliance of the month, the drawing will be held on the last Saturday of each month at 11:00 am.