Member Announcements
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…
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…
After the extreme weather we experienced this past winter, we are looking forward to June when we have our 19th Annual Rose Festival under the big tent centered in the beautiful Schoolhouse Rose Garden. This annual festival is beloved by the gardening community, and we always enjoy rose-related conversations throughout the day. This year, we will have wonderful…
A Ward 3 community meeting will be held at the Vaux Retreat Center (3011 E. Fir, in Bakerview Park) on Wednesday, June 29th at 6 p.m. The meeting will be hosted by Mount Vernon City Councilmembers Mary Hudson (Ward 3) and Melissa Beaton (Ward 3) and is an opportunity for the residents of Ward 3…
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 a network of collection…
Blood Supply Forecast Report – June 13, 2022 World Blood Donor Day takes place on June 14 each year. The day was created to raise global awareness of the crucial need for donated blood and highlight the critical contributions of volunteer blood donors. To ensure everyone in the Pacific Northwest has access to lifesaving blood…
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Skagit Valley College’s Cardinal Hoop Camp is designed for elementary and junior high boys and girls who want to learn individual and team skills of basketball in a positive environment. Activities include personal instruction by SVC coaches and players, along with opportunities for daily team play. The camp is led by Coach Carl Howell who has…
Skagit Valley College (SVC) hosted its 19th annual Athletic Auction on May 14 and raised more than $104,000 in support of student-athletes and the athletics program at SVC. “We are continually grateful for the generosity of our guests, donors, and sponsors that support Skagit Valley College Athletics and who helped make this night such a huge…
A new high-speed passenger ferry built by Mavrik Marine in La Conner has arrived in San Francisco. The MV Dorado, which was built at and delivered from the La Conner Marina, was christened in a public ceremony at the Port of San Francisco on May 27. It’s the newest high-speed passenger ferry in the fleet…