Skagit Valley College welcomes new head men’s soccer coach Richard Henderson  Skagit Valley College has hired Richard Henderson as its new head men’s soccer coach. Henderson has played soccer professionally and has coached at the club, youth, high school, college, and semiprofessional levels.   “I am very excited and honored to be the men’s head soccer coach at…

History of the Piano: A Music Education Committee Presentation “There’s nothing remarkable about it. All one has to do is hit the right keys at the right time and the instrument plays itself.” – Johann Sebastian Bach Inspired by our guest artists this season, Jessica Choe, Jeremy DesChane, and Sandra Wright Shen, the Skagit Symphony…

Alaska USA Donates to Local Nonprofits Providing Inclusion Through Sport Changing the world through sport begins with community. Alaska USA Federal Credit Union is proud of its commitment to the community in supporting Special Olympics programs in Alaska, Arizona, California, and Washington with an overall donation of $51,000. Special Olympics’ mission is to provide year-round sports training…

Help Boost Our Blood Supply and Donate In Skagit County Spring is the season of renewal, and to a patient who needs it, a unit of blood is the best chance they can get at renewal and hope. Schedule an appointment to donate blood in May and you can be the offer of hope a…

Helping Hands Food Bank Presents Leaders Inspiring Leaders

Tulip Festival Street Fair is BACK for 2022! Tulip Festival Street Fair is BACK for 2022! The 37th annual Tulip Festival Street Fair invites you to historic Downtown Mount Vernon April 15-17, 2022 for a long weekend of art and festivities. HOURS Friday, April 15, 10am-6pm Saturday, April 16, 10am-6pm Friday, April 17, 10am-5pm  …

Children of the Valley Cinco de Mayo Art Auction and Dinner Children of the Valley Cinco de Mayo Art Auction and Dinner Friday May 6th, 2022 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm At  Maplehurst Farm Website for ticket purchase at https://fundraiser.bid/covartauction

Announcing the 2022 Skagit Symphony Garden Tour! “There is always music amongst the trees in the garden. But our hearts must be very quiet to hear it.” —Minnie Aumonier   We are excited to welcome you back to Skagit Symphony’s Garden Tour! This year’s tour features gardens in Anacortes, as well as the Christiansons’ personal…

Skagit County median home price rises 14% to $535,000 Double-digit increases in the prices of sold homes were prevalent in the first quarter throughout Skagit County,  according to managing broker Shelah Inman of Brown McMillen Real Estate in Burlington. The median sales price of a Skagit County home rose to $535,000 in the first quarter,…

2022 Berry Dairy Days needs your help! Peoples Bank Presents Berry Dairy Days Berry Dairy Days is one of the oldest festivals in Skagit County celebrating Burlington’s and Skagit County’s history of agricultural and farming communities. 2022 marks the 85th Annual Berry Dairy Days presented by Peoples Bank.  On the third weekend of June Burlington will explode with family fun…