Member Announcements
COVID-19 UPDATE The protocols currently in place are subject to change in compliance with revisions to national and local guidelines regarding COVID-19. While we will provide the most upto-date public health procedures to improve patron safety, they are not an absolute protection against contracting COVID-19. Patrons assume their own risk by entering the facility. The…
GARDEN NOTES December 2021 Located in beautiful Skagit Valley, Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on December 24 and closed on Christmas Day, December 31 and New Year’s Day Looking for a gift that is sure to delight? Consider a gift card from Christianson’s Nursery! Our gift cards…
Bloodworks NW will be in Anacortes at the Westminster Presbyterian Church starting January 6th as well as the North Cascade Seventh Day Adventist Church in Burlington starting January 19th. To learn more details and to schedule an appointment, please visit BloodworksNW.org. This winter, preparedness is our number one priority. The annual anticipation of snow leaves…
HKP Architects is thrilled to announce that their firm received two Awards at this year’s American Institute of Architects Northwest Washington Section Design Awards. Jurors included renowned Dr. Sharon Egretta Sutton, FAIA (New York, Parsons School of Design), construction representative Tiffani Candler (Greater Seattle, Lydig Construction), and artist representative Rik Allen (National and International, Skagit…
With holiday gatherings right around the corner, and with Skagit near the top of the list of COVID outbreaks among Washington State counties; the City is reminding residents and businesses to please persevere in your adherence to simple guidelines established to help keep each other healthy. The tragic loss of over 130 Skagit County lives…
The Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation’s 33rd annual Festival of Trees raised more than $225,000 during Thanksgiving weekend. Proceeds will support Skagit Regional Health’s Family Birth Centers. “We are so very thankful to the community for their support of the event and ultimately, for their support of Skagit Regional Health,” said Linda Frizzell, executive director of the…
Small Business Flex Fund, a simple and flexible loan for Washington’s smallest businesses and nonprofits. With the Small Business Flex Fund, you’ll experience low interest rates, longer payback timelines, and community-based lenders with decades of experience helping businesses like yours to thrive. Fewer than 50 employees Annual revenues of less than $3 million Experienced…
Claudia Avendaño-Ibarra, Skagit Valley College’s Human Services department co-chair and instructor, was among four women to receive the Skagit Women’s Alliance and Network (SWAN) 2021 Women of the Year Award for Transformative Leadership. Avendaño-Ibarra received her award Oct. 21 at SWAN’s virtual awards ceremony. Also receiving the Women of the Year Award that evening were Iris Carias, Julie De Losada, and Tina Tate. Throughout her life, Avendaño-Ibarra has been a strong advocate for social justice and…
Ozell Jackson III has been appointed by Gov. Inslee to the Skagit Valley College (SVC) Board of Trustees and will serve from Oct. 2021 through Sept. 2026. “Ozell’s passion for helping Whidbey Island’s community diverse community achieve homeownership, financial literacy, and economic prosperity will enhance the Board’s leadership and community connections,” said Dr. Tom Keegan, SVC President. “His insights will be valuable as the Board focuses its strategic…