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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,…

Moon Rock Arrives at Skagit Regional Airport Heritage Flight Museum is honored to announce the arrival of a moon rock for display as part of the NASA “Ambassador of Exploration” program. This exclusive program was established for astronauts to select a venue to receive and display important pieces of space exploration history. The Heritage Flight…

Opioid Awareness & Narcan Training

Skagit Valley College to host annual SVC Powwow Saturday, May 21  Skagit Valley College (SVC) will host the annual SVC Powwow on Saturday, May 21, in Tollefson Plaza on the Mount Vernon campus.   The SVC Powwow will include drummers, dancers, and participants in regalia from across the U.S. and Canada. Admission and parking are free.…

Mountain Film Festival in Concrete A CELEBRATION OF MOUNTAIN LIFE The Concrete Chamber is pleased to announce that we’re finally able to host the first Mountain Film Festival in Concrete after two years of cancellations due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The event is Jun 2-5, 2022, at the Concrete Theatre in our Historic Town Center.…

North Coast Credit Union surpasses 20,000 members North Coast Credit Union continued its steady membership growth in 2021, surpassing 20,000 members for the first time. According to its recently released annual report, North Coast Credit Union had 20,027 members on Dec. 31, an increase of 7.7% last year and 45.5% since 2014. Membership is open…

Monthly News & Updates From McIntyre Hall COVID-19 UPDATE Through May 23: McIntyre Hall requires the ALL persons provide photo ID and proof of negative test or vaccination for entry to McIntyre Hall. Individuals unable to be fully vaccinated, including children, must have proof of a negative COVID test* (taken within 48-72 hours of performance).…

Celebrating Accomplishments In Our Parks! Please join us in Celebrating Accomplishments in Our Parks! During 2020 and 2021 many significant improvements occurred in our City parks that we have not had the opportunity to properly celebrate due to COVID. We are now happy to invite you to join us as we showcase all the wonderful…

Christianson’s Nursery Garden Notes Newsletter, May 2022     Open Daily 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.   Welcoming May   May signals the time of sowing seeds in the garden and creating containers to dress up our outdoor living spaces. The evenings are warming up, meaning most annual plants can be left outside through the…

Upcoming SIHRMA Events 1.Monthly Chapter Meeting Engaging Your Workforce in a Pandemic Environment Presented by: Monique Akanbi, SHRM-CP The last two years of enduring a pandemic has impacted an organization’s ability to maintain and, often increase employee engagement. In addition, many organizations have realized the value and importance of leading through empathy. During this session, we will…