Octoberfest Car Parade Hosted by Guardian Northwest Title & Escrow

October – December 2020 Classes and Traditions at Christianson’s Nursery Yes, Christianson’s Nursery is an essential business.  Yes, we are open! Fall Hours Open daily, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Beginning November 1, Open until 5:00 p.m. In our great efforts to prepare for spring and the delivery of beautiful and healthy blooming plants, trees…

New Grant Opportunity for businesses located within Mount Vernon City Limits 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…

Skagit Valley College remains open for Winter Quarter! Classes will be mostly online, with in-person opportunities in select Science courses and Workforce programs 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…

Pat Ruel, former Seattle Seahawks assistant line coach, to serve as keynote speaker at Skagit Valley College’s Athletic Fundraising Event on October 28 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…

Alaska USA Foundation raises record funds for annual Cash for Cans® fundraiser 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…

The need for increased home care services and why home care co-ops matter 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…

Falling into Autumn at Christianson’s Nursery 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…

Mount Vernon City Council Awards $150,000 to Nonprofits 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…

Food Drive Friday October 23 at Fred Meyer