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Tulip Festival Ambassador Event Calling all 4th and 5th graders in Skagit Valley!  Join us for our annual Tulip Ambassador event on Feb 15 @ 5:30pm at Maple Hall in La Conner. Be part of the beauty and fun – audition to be one of two lucky ambassadors who will be chosen to represent the Skagit…

SVC celebrates Black History Month with events Skagit Valley College will host events in observance of Black History Month. The college has organized these events in recognition of the sacrifices of African Americans and to honor their contributions. Events: Tuesday, Feb. 6: Disrupting Anti-Blackness Workshop Mount Vernon campus: Diversity Center, Knutzen Cardinal Center | 11…

Code Red – Urgent Need For Blood Donors

Mount Vernon Police Chief Hiring Process The City of Mount Vernon will soon re-open its search for the City’s next police chief. The decision to open the process again comes a day after learning that the candidate to whom the City offered the position withdrew his application to pursue an opportunity in another department. This…

2024 SWAN scholarships now available

Christianson’s Nursery February Garden Notes Located in beautiful Skagit Valley, we offer a wide variety of common and uncommon plants, garden accessories, antiques, and gifts. Open daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Join Us at the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival! The Seattle Northwest Flower and Garden Festival is set to take place February 14th…

Skagit Valley College Foundation receives a $1.68 million bequest, its third-largest gift in its history From left to right: Tanna Baker, Anne Clark, Kathleen Petrzelka, Susan Deschenes, SVCPresident Christopher Villa, Cheryll Peterson, Naomi Peterson, and Paula Peterson. The Skagit Valley College Foundation received the third-largest gift in its history, a $1.68 million bequest from the…

Skagit Valley College names Darren Greeno as vice president of academic affairs Skagit Valley College named Darren Greeno, a dynamic leader in higher education with more than 17 years of experience, as its vice president of academic affairs. He will begin his permanent role on Feb. 1.   Greeno has been serving as SVC’s interim vice…

Empowering The Youth: Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County Addresses Mental Health Needs in Diverse Communities In response to the critical need for mental and behavioral health support among children, especially in communities where English is a second language, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County is pioneering efforts to make a meaningful…

Monthly News & Updates From McIntyre Hall McIntyre Hall is Celebrating 20 years of building community through the arts! We invite you to enjoy the second half of the season! Help Us Spread the Word: Area High school and Skagit Valley College students may attend McIntyre Hall Presents FREE. mcintyrehall.org Box Office:360.416.7727 Regular Box Office…