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Skagit Valley College launches first annual Summer Bridge program

By Jeremy Kindlund | July 12, 2023 | Comments Off on Skagit Valley College launches first annual Summer Bridge program

Skagit Valley College is launching a new program for first-generation, underrepresented graduating seniors this summer.   Summer Bridge – Pa’ delante – is a free program designed to support graduating seniors who plan to attend SVC this fall. The program will take place Aug. 1-31, with a mandatory orientation on July 31.  “The summer bridge program presents…

SVC holds its 66th annual honors reception

By Jeremy Kindlund | July 11, 2023 | Comments Off on SVC holds its 66th annual honors reception

Skagit Valley College celebrated district-wide student success at the college’s 66th annual Honors Reception at the Swinomish Lodge and Casino on June 8. More than $100,000 in scholarships were awarded at the ceremony.  SVC President Dr. Christopher Villa awarded 46 students with the President’s Medal for outstanding academic achievement. To qualify, each recipient must be a…

HKP Architects Welcomes Chelsea Lankford as Office Manager/Marketing Coordinator

By Jeremy Kindlund | July 11, 2023 | Comments Off on HKP Architects Welcomes Chelsea Lankford as Office Manager/Marketing Coordinator

With an administrative background in commercial property management, Chelsea is responsible for the day-to-day operations and logistics of HKP Architects. She also manages all aspects of marketing and branding, supporting the team in business development. Chelsea brings over 10 years of experience in freelance social media consulting to HKP and previously worked for a local…

Skagit Valley Food Co-op’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

By Jeremy Kindlund | July 10, 2023 | Comments Off on Skagit Valley Food Co-op’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

Put on your party hat and dancing shoes to join us in celebrating the Co-op’s 50th Anniversary on the Magic Skagit! Our Golden Jubilee will be a jolly good time with local food, drinks, live music, amazing prizes and family-friendly fun featuring tie-dying with Tri-Dee Arts and face painting by Contours FX. Bring a friend,…

CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC Open House

By Jeremy Kindlund | July 6, 2023 | Comments Off on CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC Open House

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Dink for a Difference- Pickleball Fundraiser benefiting children, youth, and families

By Jeremy Kindlund | July 6, 2023 | Comments Off on Dink for a Difference- Pickleball Fundraiser benefiting children, youth, and families

Registration link- https://youthnetnw.net/news-events/dink-for-a-difference/ Add to my Google Calendar 📅 On Friday, August 4th from 5-8 pm, Youthnet will be holding its first ever Annual Dink for a Difference pickleball fundraiser! In partnership with Armory Pickleball we are hosting this special event which is its first ever (that we have heard of in Whatcom County) that will provide a fun and unique opportunity to…

Skagit County home sale prices hold steady in 2Q

By Jeremy Kindlund | July 6, 2023 | Comments Off on Skagit County home sale prices hold steady in 2Q

The demand for homes in Skagit County kept their prices in the second quarter similar to a year ago, but the jump in interest rates since then continues to affect the number of homes being sold. The median price of Skagit County homes sold in the second quarter was $570,000, a dip of only 0.7%…

Nationally Recognized Virtual Comedy Club Has Bellingham Connection – LeMaster Graphics 

By Jeremy Kindlund | July 5, 2023 | Comments Off on Nationally Recognized Virtual Comedy Club Has Bellingham Connection – LeMaster Graphics 

Article written by Matt Benoit and WhatcomTalk and can be found here. COVID-19 changed life in many ways for many people. But it was especially tough for performing artists, who make their living because large groups of people show up to watch them. Still, silver linings and workarounds emerged. For comedians, it was virtual shows.…

Christianson’s Nursery Garden Notes Newsletter July

By Jeremy Kindlund | June 30, 2023 | Comments Off on Christianson’s Nursery Garden Notes Newsletter July

Happy 4th of July! July Specials June 30 – 6 Annual Sale 2″, 4″, and pack annuals and vegetables, including annual herbs, as well as plants that bloom until frost including begonias, impatiens, geraniums, lobelia, and specialty annuals, plus all annual hanging baskets, 4-inch tomatoes, and strawberries! 25% off & Lemon Sale ugly plants with…

Succulent Container Class at Christianson’s Nursery

By Jeremy Kindlund | June 29, 2023 | Comments Off on Succulent Container Class at Christianson’s Nursery

Create a Year-Round Succulent Planter! Sunday, July 2nd 11:00 a.m. – Noon class size limited class fee: $50   call 360-466-3821 to register CREATING SUCCULENT PLANTERS Elevate the look of your tabletop or patio with our stunning year-round succulent planter. Laura Campbell will guide you in combining the beauty of “Hen and Chicks” with a…

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