Member Announcements

Each year, the Skagit Valley Food Co-op Board of Trustees opens applications for the Co-op’s longstanding 5% Friday Community Giving Day Program: one Friday each month, the Co-op donates 5% of the day’s sales to a local community group. In 2025, all-time giving surpassed $550,000! Applicant groups should be non-sectarian and non-partisan charitable groups committed…

The Port of Skagit is inviting the community to the first ever Music in the Park @ SWIFT concert event on Saturday, July 26, 2025. This family-friendly event will be held at the SWIFT Center, the former Northern State Hospital campus, in a picturesque outdoor setting so guests can enjoy the natural beauty and rich…

Saturday, August 2, 2025 9:30 AM 1:00 PM Edgewater Park 600 Behrens Millett RoadMount Vernon, WA, 98273United States (map) Bike to Farm! Join us for a tour of Ralph’s Greenhouse. Take a behind-the-scenes look at one of our favorite local farms. You’ll get to meet the farmers and learn more about organic farming while taking in the…

The City of Mount Vernon is seeking civic-minded residents to serve on Pro and Con Committees for the upcoming Parks and Public Safety Levy Lid Lift ballot measure, which will appear on the November 4, 2025, general election ballot. The proposed measure would generate $3.9 million annually starting in 2026 to fund essential park and…

*Don’t miss the Mister T’s Awards & Embroidery Moving Sale * July 15-19 | 9 AM – 5 PM daily Save 75-95% on: *Blank apparel (great for teams & events) *Unique gifts & wedding finds *Store fixtures & equipment *Craft supplies & customizable items We’ve got thousands of items that can’t make the move, available…

Erin Pedack, who has more than 20 years of experience with HVAC companies, recently joined Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing as a Home Performance Expert. Pedack works in Barron’s Residential Department, helping customers assess needs and choices with heating and cooling systems, distribution systems (ductwork), ductless heat pumps, water heaters and weatherization. She has…

Saturday, July 12th Edgewater Park – 11am to 2pm **Quiet Hours – 11am to 12pm ***Horns & Sirens- 12pm to 2pm Come see the vehicles that help our City run!  Now’s your chance to climb in the cab of all kinds of different trucks, vehicles, and equipment; honk horns, set off sirens, check out the…

Skagit Valley College is proud to announce that Dr. Gabriel Mast, vice president of planning and effectiveness, has been selected for the 2025-26 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship, a highly regarded leadership program through the Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program. Mast is one of 40 emerging leaders chosen from more than 120 applicants nationwide. Rigorously selected…

The performance on July 15 at Caveat* Theater will be LiveStreamed. (9:30 PM Eastern, 6:30 PM PST). You can purchase Live Stream or in-person tickets here: https://www.caveat.nyc/events/benjamin-franklin—live-7-15-2025

Get ready to tee off for a great cause at the 2nd Annual Golf Tournament hosted by Andy’s 5 Star Flooring at Avalon Golf Course! Date: August 20th Registration: 10:00 AM Shotgun Start: 12:00 PM Gather your foursome and sign up to help raise money for a meaningful cause. It’s a fun day of golf,…