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The New Old Time Chautauqua’s Big Vaudeville Variety Show

By Jeremy Kindlund | June 9, 2025 | Comments Off on The New Old Time Chautauqua’s Big Vaudeville Variety Show

The New Old Time Chautauqua’s Big Vaudeville Variety Show Edgewater Park, June 28th, 6-8pm Presented by the Mount Vernon Arts Commission: Join us for The New Old Time Chautauqua’s Big Vaudeville Variety Show at Edgewater Park on June 28th! A knock your socks off FREE two hour show featuring nationally know and talented up and…

Are you fully living?? Gain essential tools for a changed life

By Jeremy Kindlund | June 6, 2025 | Comments Off on Are you fully living?? Gain essential tools for a changed life

Are you fully living?? For years, I was not. I lived life on the layaway plan for years, telling myself “if this……… happens, then I’ll………..,” afraid to act or make the moves that I knew deep inside were necessary for my health and personal growth. It did not serve me well. It did…. cause me…

Councilmember Hudson awarded with Certificate of Municipal Leadership

By Jeremy Kindlund | June 4, 2025 | Comments Off on Councilmember Hudson awarded with Certificate of Municipal Leadership

Mount Vernon City Councilmember Mary Hudson recently earned a Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership program recognizes city and town elected officials for completing training in five core areas: Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements Public sector resource management Community planning and development Effective local leadership…

Baseball Championship Parade in Mount Vernon this Wednesday!

By Jeremy Kindlund | June 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Baseball Championship Parade in Mount Vernon this Wednesday!

Mayor Peter Donovan invites the residents of Mount Vernon, and all of our Skagit County baseball fans, to downtown Mount Vernon this Wednesday (June 4th) at 4 p.m. to celebrate the 2025 State Champion Mount Vernon High School Baseball team. A small parade featuring the players, coaches, and the championship trophy will begin in front…

Skagit Skies Airshow on Saturday, June 28

By Jeremy Kindlund | May 30, 2025 | Comments Off on Skagit Skies Airshow on Saturday, June 28

The Port of Skagit is pleased to invite the community to Skagit Regional Airport on Saturday, June 28th for the 2025 Skagit Skies Airshow and Community Aviation Festival. This fantastic event is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors, and the hard work of the planning team who put together an outstanding lineup…

Skagit Valley College offers Cardinal Hoops Basketball Camp

By Jeremy Kindlund | May 29, 2025 | Comments Off on Skagit Valley College offers Cardinal Hoops Basketball Camp

Skagit Valley College is hosting its annual Cardinal Hoop Basketball Camp for students in grades 2 through 8. The camps will be held at the Dave DuVall Pavilion, 2405 E College Way, Mount Vernon. The basketball camp will take place June 23-25 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and costs $125. “We’re excited to invite families to…

Port of Skagit Honored with Two Awards

By Jeremy Kindlund | May 27, 2025 | Comments Off on Port of Skagit Honored with Two Awards

The Port of Skagit has received two awards from different organizations this month, recognizing their work on important projects at the Port’s marina and airport. The Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) honored the Port of Skagit with the 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award for the Vessel Turn-in Program the Port hosted at the La Conner Marina…

Volunteers Receive Free Entry to the Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival

By Jeremy Kindlund | May 27, 2025 | Comments Off on Volunteers Receive Free Entry to the Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival

The Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival is happening July 12th and 13th at the Skagit County Fairgrounds, 501 Taylor Ave, Mount Vernon. Volunteers who sign up for a four-hour shift receive two free weekend passes to the Games, a $60 savings. Shifts include checking tickets and welcoming attendees at the gates, selling Highland…

Skagit Valley College students named to 2025 All-Washington Academic Team

By Jeremy Kindlund | May 15, 2025 | Comments Off on Skagit Valley College students named to 2025 All-Washington Academic Team

Three outstanding Skagit Valley College students were recently named to the 2025 All-Washington Academic Team in recognition of their high academic achievements and community involvement. SVC has selected students Kierra Fisher, Oleg Otstavnoi, and Erica Vela. The All-Washington Academic Team program recognizes and honors the state’s finest higher education students and they reflect the diversity…

Skagit Symphony Presents- “Timeless Elements: Fire”

By Jeremy Kindlund | May 12, 2025 | Comments Off on Skagit Symphony Presents- “Timeless Elements: Fire”

Join us on Saturday, May 17th, 2025, at 7:30pm McIntyre Hall, Mount Vernon WA “Music is the spark that lights the fire of the soul.” Skagit Symphony starts the festivities by setting off Handel’s Fireworks. Marta Szlubowska dazzles with Tchaikovsky’s violin concerto. We bring our final evening concert to a close with the magic of Stravinsky’s…

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