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2024 SWAN scholarships now available

By Jeremy Kindlund | February 2, 2024 | Comments Off on 2024 SWAN scholarships now available

Christianson’s Nursery February Garden Notes

By Jeremy Kindlund | February 2, 2024 | Comments Off on Christianson’s Nursery February Garden Notes

Located in beautiful Skagit Valley, we offer a wide variety of common and uncommon plants, garden accessories, antiques, and gifts. Open daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Join Us at the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival! The Seattle Northwest Flower and Garden Festival is set to take place February 14th – 18th, 2024. Tickets for…

Skagit Valley College Foundation receives a $1.68 million bequest, its third-largest gift in its history

By Jeremy Kindlund | January 30, 2024 | Comments Off on Skagit Valley College Foundation receives a $1.68 million bequest, its third-largest gift in its history

The Skagit Valley College Foundation received the third-largest gift in its history, a $1.68 million bequest from the estate of Stella Rolph.   The gift will be endowed and used to fund two scholarships. The donor, Stella Rolph of Burlington, passed away in December 2022.  The Stella Rolph Memorial Scholarships will be awarded to students in…

Skagit Valley College names Darren Greeno as vice president of academic affairs

By Jeremy Kindlund | January 29, 2024 | Comments Off on Skagit Valley College names Darren Greeno as vice president of academic affairs

Skagit Valley College named Darren Greeno, a dynamic leader in higher education with more than 17 years of experience, as its vice president of academic affairs. He will begin his permanent role on Feb. 1.   Greeno has been serving as SVC’s interim vice president of academic affairs for the past six months. Prior to that,…

Empowering The Youth: Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County Addresses Mental Health Needs in Diverse Communities

By Jeremy Kindlund | January 24, 2024 | Comments Off on Empowering The Youth: Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County Addresses Mental Health Needs in Diverse Communities

In response to the critical need for mental and behavioral health support among children, especially in communities where English is a second language, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County is pioneering efforts to make a meaningful impact. With a particular focus on LaVenture Middle School, Mental Health Specialist, Yesica Solano and Site Coordinator,…

Monthly News & Updates From McIntyre Hall

By Jeremy Kindlund | January 24, 2024 | Comments Off on Monthly News & Updates From McIntyre Hall

McIntyre Hall is Celebrating 20 years of building community through the arts! We invite you to enjoy the second half of the season! Help Us Spread the Word: Area High school and Skagit Valley College students may attend McIntyre Hall Presents FREE. mcintyrehall.org Box Office:360.416.7727 Regular Box Office Hours: Tuesday – Thursday 10am – 2pm…

Skagit Valley College receives $1 Million Grant to enhance Dental Therapy Program

By Jeremy Kindlund | January 19, 2024 | Comments Off on Skagit Valley College receives $1 Million Grant to enhance Dental Therapy Program

Skagit Valley College recently received a $1 million grant from Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) to further the college’s dəxʷx̌ayəbus Dental Therapy program.  Running from Jan. 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026, this project focuses on teacher training, student navigation, and wrap-around support to ensure student success.   The dəxʷx̌ayəbus (pronounced Dahf-hi-ya-buus) Dental Therapy Program, a joint effort…

Local company quickly responding to hundreds of plumbing calls

By Jeremy Kindlund | January 19, 2024 | Comments Off on Local company quickly responding to hundreds of plumbing calls

A flood of emergency calls for frozen and burst pipes has Northwest Washington plumbers scrambling to keep up. However, after the challenges of the last four years, Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing has already served hundreds of customers and is ready for more calls as temperatures rise. Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing received…

City of Mount Vernon Meet & Greet Open House

By Jeremy Kindlund | January 18, 2024 | Comments Off on City of Mount Vernon Meet & Greet Open House

The City of Mount Vernon is providing an opportunity for community members to meet the two finalists for the Mount Vernon Police Chief position. A meet-and-greet reception will take place at the Mount Vernon Police Department Multi-Purpose Room (1805 Continental Pl.) on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The two finalists…

Ronk Brothers – Valentine’s Giveaway, benefiting SDVSAS!

By Jeremy Kindlund | January 17, 2024 | Comments Off on Ronk Brothers – Valentine’s Giveaway, benefiting SDVSAS!
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