Member Announcements
Mayor Boudreau and City Council have announced the process for appointing a new city councilmember to serve Ward 1. The plan is to fill the position—left vacant after former councilmember Erin Moberg resigned due to health concerns—by the beginning of 2021. City Council vacancies are filled by an appointment of the City Council. Those interested…
HKP Architects is thrilled to announce that their firm received three of the six Merit Awards given out in this year’s American Institute of Architects Northwest Section Design Awards. Jurors included renown accessibility expert Karen Braitmayer, construction representative Susan McCants, and artist representative Linda Smeins. The three HKP projects that were awarded at the virtual…
Visit COA Mexican Eatery on Monday, Dec. 7, from 3 p.m. to close, and COA will donate 20% of its sales to the Chamber when you mention us! Thank you to Viry Delgado from COA for supporting the Chamber with this generous offer.
Giving Thanks For A Bountiful Harvest “Be present in all things and thankful for all.” – Maya Angelou A new tradition of gift-giving with Christianson’s Nursery! Holiday traditions – whether culinary, religious, craft-making, or musical – contribute to our sense of comfort and belonging and are a timeless way for families and friends to gather…
Yes, Skagit Valley College is open for Winter Quarter! While most classes will be offered online, we are also pleased to offer in-person opportunities in select Science courses and Workforce programs. Our Basic Education for Adults program will also include limited in-person classes. In addition, SVC offers many support services and resources to help you…
Helping Hands feeds over 6,000 families each week through its 13 distributions, mobile food and children’s weekend backpack meal program. As it forecasts for 2021, it recognizes the need will remain high and anticipates an average of 5,000 families each week will seek out services from the Helping Hands network. …
As many of you are aware, SWAN had to cancel their annual Women Of the Year Event due to COVID-19. Instead, they are creating a digital video recognition of a handful of women who have gone above and beyond during the COVID crisis. With this video recognition, they are not only acknowledging some of the unsung…
October 26, 2020 Dear Friends, It’s hard to believe seven months have passed without a performance at McIntyre Hall. During these uncertain and difficult times, we trust you are staying safe and healthy, and remain hopeful that in the months ahead we will once again be able to gather together at McIntyre Hall and enjoy…
City Councilmember Mary Hudson was notified today in a letter from Governor Jay Inslee that she has been appointed to the Washington State Affordable Housing Advisory Board. In the letter, Governor Inslee asks Councilmember Hudson to “take personal responsibility for making sure the Affordable Housing Advisory Board operates in a way that is transparent, responsive…
In a letter today from Chief Justice Debra Stephens of the Washington State Supreme Court; Mount Vernon City Councilmember Melissa Beaton was notified of her appointment to the Washington State Supreme Court Gender and Justice Commission. The stated mission of the Gender and Justice Commission is to identify concerns and make recommendations regarding the equal…