Member Announcements
EDASC on behalf of the City of Mount Vernon is now accepting grant applications worth up to $25,000 each supporting small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak A total of $300,000 in grant funds are available. The grant opportunity is provided by the City of Mount Vernon through CARES Act funding. EDASC is administering the grant. This…
Yes, Skagit Valley College will be open for Winter Quarter! Our key focus is to meet you where you are right now. Your safety and health are our top priority, so we are continuing to adapt our instruction, services, and resources to meet your needs. SVC is a leader in providing great online courses, and…
Skagit Valley College and SVC Foundation are excited to announce that Pat Ruel, recently retired Assistant Offensive Line Coach for the Seattle Seahawks, will be the special speaker at SVC’s 18th Annual SVC Athletic Fundraising Event on Wednesday, October 28. This virtual event starts at 5pm. For event details, visit www.skagitfoundation.org/vae . How about those…
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union members and corporate partners contributed record breaking funds in support of the Alaska USA Foundation’s annual Cash for Cans® donation drive. Alaska USA Federal Credit Union and the Alaska USA Foundation teamed up for the fundraiser, collecting cash donations at Alaska USA branches during the month of September, National Hunger Month. The…
Everyday over 10,000 Americans are retiring from the workforce. Many of those retirees will eventually need assistance with the daily activities of life. As our elderly population grows, who will provide the needed care? Are Skagit and Island Counties prepared to help people age in place, in their own homes? Homecare co-ops offer an alternative to chain…
An Essential Business, Christianson’s Nursery is Open Daily 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Winter Hours Begin November 1 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Falling Into Autumn ‘Frisia’ Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) Follow us on Instagram Camellias Camellia sasanqua ‘Pink-A-Boo’ If you have been looking for a perfect shrub for your garden, look no farther than the…
City Council awarded $150,000 in grant funding to eight local nonprofit organizations Wednesday evening. Grants ranging from $10,000 to $40,000 were directly awarded to agencies providing basic human services to Mount Vernon residents. The grants utilized Coronavirus Relief Funds which were channeled through the City, from the Washington State Department of Commerce. Councilmember Melissa Beaton…
Join Northwest Youth Services, along with Big Rock Roadhouse for a virtual cooking lesson! Let Rob teach you how to make a their signature Steakpile Sandwich, along with a vegetarian option, all from the comfort and safety of your own home! VIP Experience package includes a meal kit with the recipe and ingredients for 4…
COA Mexican Eatery moved to the former El Gitano location at 1810 Riverside Drive, opening for business in late August after spending three months remodeling the restaurant. The restaurant management team of Omar Sandoval and Viry Delgado decided to make the move, despite the coronavirus pandemic, because the lease on their original location on 10th…