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Friendship House Outdoor Benefit Concert September 4th 2022

By growthzone | June 3, 2022 | Comments Off on 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 want to miss it! ​Expect to see food…

20th Annual Scholarship – Three Winners for Cascadia Eye

By growthzone | June 3, 2022 | Comments Off on 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 co-owner, Dr. Charles Maddux, awards Nicole Hulst’s scholarship in…

Christianson’s Nursery Garden Notes Newsletter, June 2022

By growthzone | June 1, 2022 | Comments Off on 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 cutting the flowers to enjoy indoors or…

Monthly News & Updates From McIntyre Hall

By growthzone | June 1, 2022 | Comments Off on 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 provide the most upto-date public health procedures…

Tickets are on sale for Skagit Symphony’s Garden Tour!

By growthzone | May 26, 2022 | Comments Off on 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 & Gifts: 1420 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes Tickets are also…

Free Shred Event Hosted by Mountain Pacific Bank

By growthzone | May 24, 2022 | Comments Off on Free Shred Event Hosted by Mountain Pacific Bank

Leadership Whidbey hires Mary Anderson as new program manager 

By growthzone | May 20, 2022 | Comments Off on 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 the next program manager for Leadership Whidbey,” said Dr.…

Skagit Valley College, City of Mount Vernon to host dedication May 21 of ‘Big Al,’ a 20-foot-long Allosaurus sculpture  

By growthzone | May 20, 2022 | Comments Off on 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 ceremony on the SVC Mount Vernon campus at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 20.   “The Mount Vernon Arts Commission…

Port of Skagit Looking at Redevelopment of La Conner Marina

By growthzone | May 17, 2022 | Comments Off on Port of Skagit Looking at Redevelopment of La Conner Marina

The Port of Skagit is undertaking a feasibility study to redevelop the La Conner Marina, to make better use of the property and create more economic opportunities for the marina and community. The La Conner Marina was constructed in 1970 with the development of the south basin, followed by the completion of the north basin…

36th Annual Youth Arts Festival

By growthzone | May 13, 2022 | Comments Off on 36th Annual Youth Arts Festival

Mount Vernon Parks and Enrichment Services is looking for sponsors to volunteer at our 36th  Annual Youth Arts Festival! This year the Youth Arts Festival is on Saturday, August 13th from 11am-4pm at Hillcrest Park. This event is free, open to all ages and will feature local children, youth entertainment, arts and crafts and preforming…

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