Member Announcements
The Skagit Valley College Drama Department presents The Marx Brothers smash hit, THE COCOANUTS, in the Phillip Tarro Theatre. Music by Irving Berlin, book by George S. Kaufman. The SVC Marx Brothers, Chico, Harpo, Zeppo and Groucho, are featured in this gag-filled musical featuring jazz-age gems by Irving Berlin. Pull up a chair in Groucho’s…
If some much needed “me time” is part of your New Year’s Resolutions, there is no shortage of salons, spas and massage therapists to help you in keeping your resolution. Here’s a sampling of the places where you can find relaxation and rejuvenation in Mount Vernon: Adara Salon & Spa Where: 1019 Cleveland Ave., Mount…
The City of Mount Vernon is inviting the public to a series of events aimed at informing residents of how their local government works. Mayor Boudreau’s intent in hosting the upcoming monthly “Civic Saturday” events in 2020, is to demonstrate what city government does, how it fits into the greater (state/federal) political landscape, and to…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County’s Youth of the Year Dinner will be held on Wednesday, January 29th at 6:30pm at Eaglemont (4800 Eaglemont Drive. Mount Vernon, Washington 98274). Being named Youth of the Year is highest honor a Club member can achieve. Select Youth earn scholarship funds at every level of the program,…
Skagit Valley College (SVC) and the Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County (EDASC) are pleased to announce their continued partnership in the highly successful Leadership Skagit program. SVC President Tom Keegan and EDASC CEO John Sternlicht have signed a cooperative agreement that formalizes their commitment to providing vibrant, relevant, and innovative programming that will continue…
The median sales price of a Skagit County home rose 7.9% to $374,500 in 2019, according to Shelah Inman of Brown McMillen Real Estate. Inman prepared a year-end report based on data from the Northwest Washington Multiple Listing Service. “While not the double-digit gains of 11.3% in 2018 and 11.1% in 2017, we still had…
EDASC’s annual Economic Forecast Night brings together over 400 business leaders, elected officials and community representatives to look at economic and business trends shaping Skagit County and beyond. Enjoy dinner with a no-host bar while hearing from our speakers. Along with EDASC CEO John Sternlicht’s year-in-review and look forward at the county’s economic trends by…
The Mount Vernon Downtown Association is pleased to present our annual Birds of Winter Art Walk on Saturday, February 1, 2020 in conjunction with Birds of Winter: A Skagit Valley Experience. Participating businesses and galleries will feature artists exploring the natural world, including bird-themed art. The MVDA will host four Saturday Art Walks in 2020:…