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Skagit home prices still rise but sales plunge 18.9% in 2Q

By growthzone | July 6, 2020 | Comments Off on Skagit home prices still rise but sales plunge 18.9% in 2Q

The coronavirus pandemic significantly impacted the number of Skagit County home sales in the second quarter but not their value, according to a local real-estate broker.   Only 458 homes sold in Skagit County in the second quarter, down 18.9% from a year ago, according to Shelah Inman of Brown McMillen Real Estate. However, the…

Applications for 2021 4% Friday Community Shopping Day Now Available

By growthzone | July 6, 2020 | Comments Off on Applications for 2021 4% Friday Community Shopping Day Now Available

The Skagit Valley Food Co-op is now accepting applications for 2021 4% Friday recipients. Once a year, the 4% Friday Selection Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Skagit Valley Food Co-op accepts and reviews the applications of non-sectarian, non-partisan charitable community groups for participation in 4% Friday, a Community Shopping Day. Groups chosen,…

Drive in Concert Series this August @the Fairgrounds!

By growthzone | July 1, 2020 | Comments Off on Drive in Concert Series this August @the Fairgrounds!

Concert Series presented by Turnaround Artists Where: Skagit County Fairgrounds When : August 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22 – Doors: 6:00pm // Show: 7:00pm ONSALE: Early Bird: June 30 – July 8 @ 10 a.m General Public – On-Sale NOW Tickets: $30-$120 DriveInMusicLive.com (Mount Vernon, WA) – Join us for the first-ever Drive-In…

Skagit Valley College celebrates student achievement at 63rd Annual Honors Reception

By growthzone | June 30, 2020 | Comments Off on Skagit Valley College celebrates student achievement at 63rd Annual Honors Reception

Skagit Valley College (SVC) celebrated student success at the College’s 63rd Annual Honors Reception that was held virtually on June 17th this year. Among the highlights, Gavel Awards were presented to Gus Kidane (Mount Vernon) and Christian King (Oak Harbor), in recognition of their service with the Associated Students of SVC (ASSVC). Gus served as…

Skagit Valley College’s Cardinal Craft Brewing Academy now offering 32oz. brews to go

By growthzone | June 29, 2020 | Comments Off on Skagit Valley College’s Cardinal Craft Brewing Academy now offering 32oz. brews to go

Skagit Valley College’s Cardinal Craft Brewing (CCB) Academy is now offering pre-ordered 32oz. cans of student-made brews to go! At least 10 unique beers, including Viva Farms Strawberry Blonde, Make-Up Day IPA, and Not Your Ordinary Bitter, are offered at the Academy’s online store. “Although the Taproom remains closed to the public, Cardinal Craft Brewing Academy…

Think Local First by celebrating local businesses with Independents Month in July

By growthzone | June 29, 2020 | Comments Off on Think Local First by celebrating local businesses with Independents Month in July

Every July, Sustainable Connections joins together with local alliances, organizations, and partners to celebrate Independents Month, a month-long celebration of independent businesses throughout Whatcom County and the value, economic growth, and spirit they bring to our community. Local businesses are one of the biggest generators of wealth in the community — each dollar spent at an independent business returns three times more money to the local economy compared to one spent at…

Servpro of Skagit County Free Water Damage Continuing Education Event

By growthzone | June 29, 2020 | Comments Off on Servpro of Skagit County Free Water Damage Continuing Education Event

Two Skagit Valley College faculty members receive the Dr. Ernest Tutt Teacher of the Year Award

By growthzone | June 29, 2020 | Comments Off on Two Skagit Valley College faculty members receive the Dr. Ernest Tutt Teacher of the Year Award

Each year, students at Skagit Valley College’s Mount Vernon Campus select the Teacher of the Year. The Dr. Ernest Tutt Teacher of the Year Award was bestowed this year to two outstanding faculty members: Dr. Roxi Smith, Chemistry instructor, and Joy Curtis, Nursing instructor. Roxi and Joy were recognized for their passion for the subject…

Skagit Valley College celebrates the SVC Graduating Class of 2020

By growthzone | June 25, 2020 | Comments Off on Skagit Valley College celebrates the SVC Graduating Class of 2020

Skagit Valley College (SVC) was proud to celebrate its 93rd graduating class this past week. The SVC Graduating Class of 2020 accomplished so much this year—especially considering the unprecedented challenges they faced due to COVID-19. In support of the Stay Home, Stay Healthy directive by the Governor’s office, SVC made the difficult decision to cancel…

Mount Vernon Library to Offer Curbside Pick-Up

By growthzone | June 23, 2020 | Comments Off on Mount Vernon Library to Offer Curbside Pick-Up

Patrons of the Mount Vernon City Library can now get their books and other library materials without leaving the comfort of their vehicles. Curbside service allows residents to request library materials by placing holds online or by calling the library. When an order is filled, the Library will contact the patron and provide directions for…

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