Skagit Valley College Athletics receives grant for new scoreboards Skagit Valley College Athletics received a generous grant from the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Cascade Chapter and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 191 to install new scoreboards at its fields. “NECA Cascade Chapter and IBEW Local 191 are committed to making improvements in…

Skagit Fisheries Presents: The 2024 Wild and Scenic Film Festival The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is returning to the Skagit for its second year in a row! Join us on October 10th, 2024 for a night of films and fun. BUY TICKETS HERE! The Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns to the Lincoln Theater! The Skagit…

2024 Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment Award We are honored to be nationally recognized by Subaru of America, Inc. for our dedication to our customers, our community, and the Subaru Love Promise. The 2024 Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment Award recognizes elite Subaru retailer who provide an exceptional customer experience at every interaction with Subaru.…

Children of the Valley Swing fore the Kids Swing fore the Kids- On September 27, Andy’s 5 Star Flooring is hosting their First Annual Golf Tournament at Avalon Golf Links and proceeds will benefit COV. Team and sponsorship registration is open! Here is the link to register to become a sponsor or to sign up your team.

Children of the Valley Back to School Supply Drive COV Back to School Supply Drive- Help us gear up for another school year. Our Back-to-School Supply Drive is going on until September 13th. Shop our Amazon Wish List online or donate new or gently used items to any SaviBank in Mount Vernon, Burlington, and Sedro-Woolley, or Heritage Bank in…

T BAILEY, Inc. donates $30,000 in materials to Skagit Valley College welding program Skagit Valley College received $30,000 worth of steel plate and carbon material from T BAILEY to support the college’s welding program. These donations provide students with access to high-quality materials essential for advanced welding and cutting processes. These contributions enable SVC instructors…

Peoples Bank Announces Opening of Annual Impact Grant Applications Peoples Bank is proud to announce the return of their annual Impact Grant program which provides $25,000 to a non-profit organization for use on a specific project, use, or identified purpose. Returning this year is an additional grant up to $10,000 which will be awarded to…

Skagit Valley College holds 36th annual James M. Ford Golf Classic The Skagit Valley College Foundation held the 36th annual James M. Ford Golf Classic tournament on Aug. 2 at Avalon Golf Course in Burlington. The sold-out event raised $114,000 in revenue to support SVC student scholarships, exceeding last year’s total of $90,000. Since its…

Salem Village seeks Executive Manager Salem Village, A Washington Nonprofit Corporation providing quality senior housing in Mount Vernon is seeking an Executive Manager. The current executive, Gene Van Selus, after 20+ years with Salem Village is stepping towards retirement. During his term, Salem Village housing availability nearly doubled to over 160 units, some managed directly…

Stuff the Bus Food Drive Helping Hands and Marathon will be STUFFING THE BUS in the fight against hunger! Helping Hands and the Marathon Anacortes Refinery are challenging the community to Stuff the Bus starting August 12th through the 26th in support of The Cutting Hunger on Weekends (CHOW) program. Donations can be dropped off at 9386…