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Community Action of Skagit County July 31 Skagit Volunteer Newsletter

Community Action of Skagit County July 31 Skagit Volunteer Newsletter Volunteer Heart Story:   Lisa and Bill Pierce are retired engineers, making a difference for GED students in Skagit County. Lisa began teaching GED math with Community Action Skagit 7 years ago, when they moved to Arlington. Last year, when there was a need for a GED…

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Skagit Valley College partners with local organizations to host this year’s Back to School Blessing event on SVC’s Mount Vernon Campus

Skagit Valley College partners with local organizations to host this year’s Back to School Blessing event on SVC’s Mount Vernon Campus The start of the school year will be brighter for approximately 1,200 students and their families, thanks to the Christian Community of Skagit County and their sponsorship of the Back to School Blessing on…

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City of Mount Vernon Mayor Jill Boudreau schedules Mayor’s Coffee Hours for August 2019

City of Mount Vernon Mayor Jill Boudreau schedules Mayor’s Coffee Hours for August 2019 MOUNT VERNON – Please see below for the complete, corrected schedule for Mayor’s Coffee Hours with Mayor Jill Boudreau in August. –  Friday, August 16, 10am, Logan Creek Retirement Community, 2311 E. Division Street –  Saturday, August 24, 10am, Mount Vernon…

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United Way recognizes elite volunteer

United Way recognizes elite volunteer United Way of Skagit County presented Ann Caldwell, President of  NW Washington Region of US Bank,  with the Ted Reep Award last week at the Friends of United Way Skagit County Garden Party.  The award is given annually to a volunteer who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and service to United…

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Mount Vernon Man Rescued from His Apartment

Mount Vernon Man Rescued from His Apartment MOUNT VERNON—At 5:39pm on Thursday July 25, Mount Vernon Fire Department units were dispatched to a medical call at a residence located at the 100 block of North 7th Street. Fire and paramedic crews arrived to discover a male patient suffering from a significant leg injury in his…

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Children’s Museum Announces Grand Opening Date

Children’s Museum Announces Grand Opening Date Mark your calendars for August 31, 2019!! The Children’s Museum of Skagit County will unveil the final phases of their construction and move to The Outlet Shoppes at Burlington in a day-long celebration beginning at 10:00am on August 31st. In addition to experiencing the new Museum spaces, the annual…

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HealthQuest Programs Provided by Skagit Regional Health

HealthQuest Programs Provided by Skagit Regional Health Blood Drive AUG 27 (TUE) 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. (except 10 – 11 a.m.) Skagit Valley Hospital – Mount Vernon 300 Hospital Parkway –mobile bus Pre-registration required by calling 1-800-398-7888.   Stop the Bleed®: What Everyone Should Know to Stop Bleeding After an Injury During this free,…

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Police Chief Change at Mount Vernon Police Department

Police Chief Change at Mount Vernon Police Department After 40 years of service to Mount Vernon residents, Chief Jerry Dodd retired on July 12, 2019. “The Mount Vernon Police Department, and the city of Mount Vernon itself, owe a great deal of gratitude and respect for what Chief Dodd was able to accomplish here over…

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