City of Mount Vernon Announces $1.1 Million (estimated) in Funding for Affordable Housing and Related Services
City of Mount Vernon Announces $1.1 Million (estimated) in Funding for Affordable Housing and Related Services The City of Mount Vernon has announced the release of its 2025 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for local sales tax revenue allocated under RCW 82.14.530. An estimated $1.1 million is available to support the development of affordable housing,…
Read MoreBarron KARES donates $62,480 to 6 nonprofits in first half of 2025
Barron KARES donates $62,480 to 6 nonprofits in first half of 2025 Barron KARES, an initiative to share kindness and appreciation throughout Northwest Washington, donated $62,480 to six nonprofit organizations in the first half of 2025. Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing selects a different charity or non-profit organization each month that holds high esteem…
Read MoreMimosas & Mocktails Open House
Mimosas & Mocktails Open House Join Julia Phillip Realty for an exclusive open house with mimosas and mocktails at this 180 degree view, Big Lake Estate! Saturday July 26th from 11am to 2pm at 24015 Foxglove Lane in Mt Vernon. Come see the unbeatable view from this custom home with over 4k square feet of…
Read MoreSkagit Valley Food Co-op’s 5% Friday Community Giving Day Applications Are Now Open
Skagit Valley Food Co-op’s 5% Friday Community Giving Day Applications Are Now Open Each year, the Skagit Valley Food Co-op Board of Trustees opens applications for the Co-op’s longstanding 5% Friday Community Giving Day Program: one Friday each month, the Co-op donates 5% of the day’s sales to a local community group. In 2025, all-time…
Read MorePort of Skagit to Host Music in the Park @ SWIFT
Port of Skagit to Host Music in the Park @ SWIFT The Port of Skagit is inviting the community to the first ever Music in the Park @ SWIFT concert event on Saturday, July 26, 2025. This family-friendly event will be held at the SWIFT Center, the former Northern State Hospital campus, in a picturesque…
Read MoreFree! 12th Annual Bike to Farm
Free! 12th Annual Bike to Farm Saturday, August 2, 2025 9:30 AM 1:00 PM Edgewater Park 600 Behrens Millett RoadMount Vernon, WA, 98273United States (map) Bike to Farm! Join us for a tour of Ralph’s Greenhouse. Take a behind-the-scenes look at one of our favorite local farms. You’ll get to meet the farmers and learn more about…
Read MoreCity of Mount Vernon Seeks Volunteers for Pro and Con Committees on Parks and Public Safety Levy Lid Lift
City of Mount Vernon Seeks Volunteers for Pro and Con Committees on Parks and Public Safety Levy Lid Lift The City of Mount Vernon is seeking civic-minded residents to serve on Pro and Con Committees for the upcoming Parks and Public Safety Levy Lid Lift ballot measure, which will appear on the November 4, 2025,…
Read MoreMister T’s Awards & Embroidery Moving Sale
Mister T’s Awards & Embroidery Moving Sale *Don’t miss the Mister T’s Awards & Embroidery Moving Sale * July 15–19 | 9 AM – 5 PM daily Save 75–95% on: *Blank apparel (great for teams & events) *Unique gifts & wedding finds *Store fixtures & equipment *Craft supplies & customizable items We’ve got thousands of…
Read MoreBarron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing adds Pedack to HVAC team
Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing adds Pedack to HVAC team Erin Pedack, who has more than 20 years of experience with HVAC companies, recently joined Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing as a Home Performance Expert. Pedack works in Barron’s Residential Department, helping customers assess needs and choices with heating and cooling systems, distribution…
Read MoreTouch – A – Truck Event – This Saturday!
Touch – A – Truck Event – This Saturday! Saturday, July 12th Edgewater Park – 11am to 2pm **Quiet Hours – 11am to 12pm ***Horns & Sirens- 12pm to 2pm Come see the vehicles that help our City run! Â Now’s your chance to climb in the cab of all kinds of different trucks, vehicles, and…
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