Community supports student-athletes at SVC Athletic Auction  Skagit Valley College (SVC) hosted its 19th annual Athletic Auction on May 14 and raised more than $104,000 in support of student-athletes and the athletics program at SVC.   “We are continually grateful for the generosity of our guests, donors, and sponsors that support Skagit Valley College Athletics and who…

Mavrik Marine Ferry Christened in San Francisco Bay A new high-speed passenger ferry built by Mavrik Marine in La Conner has arrived in San Francisco. The MV Dorado, which was built at and delivered from the La Conner Marina, was christened in a public ceremony at the Port of San Francisco on May 27.  It’s…

Friendship House Outdoor Benefit Concert September 4th 2022 This concert experience will be full of terrific raffle items, activities and awesome music from the local bands you know and love, incorporating ideas that will surely satisfy our supporters, new and old so save the date and keep an eye out for coming announcements. ​ ​You won’t…

20th Annual Scholarship – Three Winners for Cascadia Eye Skagit/Snohomish, Whatcom and Island Counties, WA–Cascadia Eye is pleased to announce the winners of our 20th annual $1,000 “Excellence in Education” scholarships, which are awarded to high school senior students in 1) Skagit/North Snohomish County, 2) Whatcom County, and 3) Coupeville/Oak Harbor/Island County. Over 60 students applied. Cascadia Eye…

Christianson’s Nursery Garden Notes Newsletter, June 2022   Open Daily 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.     June: The Month of the Rose         Deadheading: Most modern roses will bloom all summer if properly groomed. “Deadheading” refers to the process of removing old or spend flowers from the bush. Whether you’ve been…

Monthly News & Updates From McIntyre Hall June 2022     Monthly News & Updates From McIntyre Hall   COVID-19 UPDATE   MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PERSONS ENTERING MCINTYRE HALL regardless of vaccination status. Starting May 23, only MASKS are required.   The protocols currently in place are subject to change. While we will…

Tickets are on sale for Skagit Symphony’s Garden Tour! Ticket outlets are open for Skagit Symphony’s Garden Tour!   You can buy tickets for the Garden Tour at these outlets: Christianson’s Nursery: 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon Tri-Dee Arts: 215 S First Street, Mount Vernon The Old Thomspon’s Greenhouse: 6412 Highway 9, Sedro-Woolley Sheely’s Floral…

Free Shred Event Hosted by Mountain Pacific Bank

Leadership Whidbey hires Mary Anderson as new program manager  Leadership Whidbey recently hired Mary Anderson as its new program manager. Her first day was May 2. Leadership Whidbey provides accessible, high quality development opportunities to connect, inspire, and advance transformational leadership across Whidbey Island.   “Skagit Valley College is very pleased that Mary Anderson will be…

Skagit Valley College, City of Mount Vernon to host dedication May 21 of ‘Big Al,’ a 20-foot-long Allosaurus sculpture   The Skagit Valley College Weld Club has created an eight-foot-tall and 20-foot-long Allosaurus sculpture for the Mount Vernon Arts Commission‘s permanent Art Collection. City of Mount Vernon Mayor Jill Boudreau will dedicate the sculpture during a…