Member Announcements
Mayor Donovan announced today that Selah Police Chief Daniel Christman has been named the next Chief of Police for the City of Mount Vernon. Christman began his police career as a City of Bothel Police officer in 1997. His path has been marked by continued promotions with increasing levels of responsibility, culminating in his 2019…
Inspired by April’s 54th anniversary of Earth Day, Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing is encouraging energy-reducing steps that benefit consumers and the environment with a drawing for a free three-year lease of an electric car. The It’s Electric Clean Energy Sweepstakes will reward customers with qualifying purchases from now through June 30 with entries.…
The Skagit Valley Family YMCA and Mang/Glesne family are excited to announce the Chris Mang Memorial Charity Fun Run and Walk, taking place on May 18, 2024 at the Skagit Valley Playfields in Mount Vernon. Chris Mang, who passed away in 2018, was a longtime participant in Special Olympics and was a positive force for…
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Congratulations to Leon Church, a Right at Home Northwest Washington caregiver, on his recognition as 2024 National Caregiver of the Year! This is the highest honor Right at Home awards to a caregiver, and this year, we are proud to present it to Leon for his exemplary commitment to the company’s mission: to improve the…
Skagit Valley College will host MINDfest, a free mental health festival, on May 9 from 1 to 7 p.m. in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month in Angst Hall and on Tollefson Plaza at the Mount Vernon campus. The community event, free and open to the public, will focus on the theme “Caring for the…
Colombian American poet Carlos Andrés Gómez, star of HBO’s “Def Poetry Jam” and Spike Lee’s number one box office movie “Inside Man” with Denzel Washington, will perform his original work on April 17 at 12:45 p.m. in McIntyre Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Gómez is the author of “Hijito,” for…
The Skagit Valley Family YMCA is partnering with the Children’s Council of Skagit County and Help Me Grow Skagit’s Family Palooza event for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 13 at the YMCA’s Hoag Road facility (1901 Hoag Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98273). The free event will take place from 2:30-5:00pm. On Healthy Kids Day,…