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Mount Vernon School District Announcement of Air Force Fly Over The Mount Vernon School District is pleased to announce that Captain Benjamin Drake, United States Airforce (Fairchild AFB/Spokane) will be flying over the Mount Vernon area on April 22, 2022 sometime between the hours of 11:45AM and 1:30PM. Captain Drake is pilot of the KC-135,…

Skagit Valley College celebrates 22nd annual Champions of Diversity awards ceremony Skagit Valley College, Washington State University, Western Washington University, Central Washington University, and Eastern Washington University honored young multicultural leaders from Skagit, Island, and San Juan counties April 14 at the 22nd annual Champions of Diversity awards ceremony. The celebration was held at McIntyre Hall…

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VIRTUAL Human Services Conference Presented by Skagit Valley College We support our students in recovery! Daryl McGraw presents: FRESH OUT: Barriers to working with formerly incarcerated individuals. Daryl will discuss ACEs, mental health, supporting students, systemic change, and healing. Join this online event and invite your colleagues. We have reserved some online spots for our beloved…

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  …