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VIRTUAL Human Services Conference Presented by Skagit Valley College

By growthzone | April 21, 2022 | Comments Off on VIRTUAL Human Services Conference Presented by Skagit Valley College

We support our students in recovery! Daryl McGraw presents: FRESH OUT: Barriers to working with formerly incarcerated individuals. Daryl will discuss ACEs, mental health, supporting students, systemic change, and healing. Join this online event and invite your colleagues. We have reserved some online spots for our beloved community partners and continuing education credits can be awarded…

Skagit Valley College welcomes new head men’s soccer coach Richard Henderson 

By growthzone | April 21, 2022 | Comments Off on Skagit Valley College welcomes new head men’s soccer coach Richard Henderson 

Skagit Valley College has hired Richard Henderson as its new head men’s soccer coach. Henderson has played soccer professionally and has coached at the club, youth, high school, college, and semiprofessional levels.   “I am very excited and honored to be the men’s head soccer coach at Skagit Valley College. The program has a rich soccer history that…

History of the Piano: A Music Education Committee Presentation

By growthzone | April 20, 2022 | Comments Off on History of the Piano: A Music Education Committee Presentation

“There’s nothing remarkable about it. All one has to do is hit the right keys at the right time and the instrument plays itself.” – Johann Sebastian Bach Inspired by our guest artists this season, Jessica Choe, Jeremy DesChane, and Sandra Wright Shen, the Skagit Symphony Music Education Committee proudly brings you the History of…

Alaska USA Donates to Local Nonprofits Providing Inclusion Through Sport

By growthzone | April 14, 2022 | Comments Off on Alaska USA Donates to Local Nonprofits Providing Inclusion Through Sport

Changing the world through sport begins with community. Alaska USA Federal Credit Union is proud of its commitment to the community in supporting Special Olympics programs in Alaska, Arizona, California, and Washington with an overall donation of $51,000. Special Olympics’ mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for…

Help Boost Our Blood Supply and Donate In Skagit County

By growthzone | April 14, 2022 | Comments Off on Help Boost Our Blood Supply and Donate In Skagit County

Spring is the season of renewal, and to a patient who needs it, a unit of blood is the best chance they can get at renewal and hope. Schedule an appointment to donate blood in May and you can be the offer of hope a patient needs. Find a Pop-Up Donor Center near you to…

Helping Hands Food Bank Presents Leaders Inspiring Leaders

By growthzone | April 13, 2022 | Comments Off on Helping Hands Food Bank Presents Leaders Inspiring Leaders

Tulip Festival Street Fair is BACK for 2022!

By growthzone | April 13, 2022 | Comments Off on Tulip Festival Street Fair is BACK for 2022!

Tulip Festival Street Fair is BACK for 2022! The 37th annual Tulip Festival Street Fair invites you to historic Downtown Mount Vernon April 15-17, 2022 for a long weekend of art and festivities. HOURS Friday, April 15, 10am-6pm Saturday, April 16, 10am-6pm Friday, April 17, 10am-5pm   Tulip Festival Street Fair welcomes 140+ artisan vendors,…

Children of the Valley Cinco de Mayo Art Auction and Dinner

By growthzone | April 11, 2022 | Comments Off on Children of the Valley Cinco de Mayo Art Auction and Dinner

Children of the Valley Cinco de Mayo Art Auction and Dinner Friday May 6th, 2022 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm At  Maplehurst Farm Website for ticket purchase at https://fundraiser.bid/covartauction

Announcing the 2022 Skagit Symphony Garden Tour!

By growthzone | April 7, 2022 | Comments Off on Announcing the 2022 Skagit Symphony Garden Tour!

“There is always music amongst the trees in the garden. But our hearts must be very quiet to hear it.” -Minnie Aumonier   We are excited to welcome you back to Skagit Symphony’s Garden Tour! This year’s tour features gardens in Anacortes, as well as the Christiansons’ personal garden. Tickets on sale May 21, 2022…

Skagit County median home price rises 14% to $535,000

By growthzone | April 7, 2022 | Comments Off on Skagit County median home price rises 14% to $535,000

Double-digit increases in the prices of sold homes were prevalent in the first quarter throughout Skagit County,  according to managing broker Shelah Inman of Brown McMillen Real Estate in Burlington. The median sales price of a Skagit County home rose to $535,000 in the first quarter, up 14% from 2021, Inman said. The highest median…

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