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EDASC 50th Anniversary Celebration

By growthzone | July 7, 2022 | Comments Off on EDASC 50th Anniversary Celebration

Aug. 3, 3-6 p.m. McIntyre Hall EDASC is celebrating 50 years of economic development, and we are inviting partners, investors and friends of EDASC to join us at McIntyre Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 3. Join us at no cost for light appetizers and refreshments, a short program, and plenty of time to connect with friends and…

Skagit County home sales slowed by higher interest rates

By growthzone | July 7, 2022 | Comments Off on Skagit County home sales slowed by higher interest rates

Anacortes is getting closer to becoming Skagit County’s first million-dollar home community,  according to managing broker Shelah Inman of Brown McMillen Real Estate in Burlington. The median sales price of an Anacortes home rose to $800,000 in the second quarter, up 14.5% from 2021, Inman said. The average median price for all Skagit County home…

SVC opens first pickleball court at a Washington state community college

By growthzone | July 6, 2022 | Comments Off on SVC opens first pickleball court at a Washington state community college

Skagit Valley College celebrated a grand opening of a 10-court pickleball pavilion June 30 at its Mount Vernon campus.  “Skagit Valley College is committed to providing a place for opportunities and experiences for all members of our community,” said Dr. Tom Keegan, SVC president. “The new Blackburn Pickleball Pavilion will give students, employees, and the…

Waste Management is Hiring – Public Sector Manager – Seattle

By growthzone | July 1, 2022 | Comments Off on Waste Management is Hiring – Public Sector Manager – Seattle

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength.  WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through…

Skagit Transit’s New Youth Ride Free

By growthzone | July 1, 2022 | Comments Off on Skagit Transit’s New Youth Ride Free

Skagit Transit is pleased to announce a new Youth Ride Free Program that starts June 20, 2022. It offers free bus rides to all youth ages 18 and under on an ongoing basis throughout Skagit County. This program can help youth to get to work, to educational programs, to the libraries and museums and more.…

Christianson’s Nursery Garden Notes Newsletter July 2021

By growthzone | July 1, 2022 | Comments Off on Christianson’s Nursery Garden Notes Newsletter July 2021

  Christianson’s Nursery is Open Daily 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. In observance of Independence Day, we will be closing at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 4th   Happy 4th of July!   July Specials   July 1 – 7 Annual Sale 2″, 4″, and pack annuals and vegetables, including annual herbs, as well as…

Free Summer Programs from Mount Vernon Parks & Enrichment

By growthzone | June 30, 2022 | Comments Off on Free Summer Programs from Mount Vernon Parks & Enrichment

Rec On-the-Go Program For this free pop up playground program, our recreation van will be traveling around Mount Vernon this summer and may be stopping in a neighborhood near you with all sorts of games and activities to keep kids ages 3-13 years old entertained. Drop by for free and play! See the attached calendar…

HKP Welcomes Kelly Valentin as a Project Manager

By growthzone | June 29, 2022 | Comments Off on HKP Welcomes Kelly Valentin as a Project Manager

Kelly received her Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies from Washington State University in 2017 and Master of Architecture in 2018. After graduating, she joined Underwood & Associates, LLC in Anacortes. Over the last four years, she has developed and executed a wide range of project types including Residential, Medical, and Retail throughout Skagit and…

 Skagit Valley College celebrates 2022 graduates  

By growthzone | June 24, 2022 | Comments Off on  Skagit Valley College celebrates 2022 graduates  

  Skagit Valley College’s Class of 2022 walked across the stage for their diplomas, degrees, and certificates last week in-person for the first time since 2019. SVC proudly celebrated the 95th graduating class with in-person ceremonies at the San Juan Center on June 15, Mount Vernon campus on June 16, and Whidbey Island Campus at Oak…

Mount Vernon Fabulous 4th of July Fireworks Show

By growthzone | June 24, 2022 | Comments Off on Mount Vernon Fabulous 4th of July Fireworks Show

Join the City of Mount Vernon for the 4th of July Fireworks show at Edgewater Park!  The park and parking will open at 8pm and the spectacular fireworks show will begin at dark (approximately 10pm).  Edgewater Park is the perfect place to celebrate with lots of space to spread out and enjoy the best seats…

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