Member Announcements
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 impact. With a particular focus on LaVenture Middle School, Mental Health Specialist, Yesica Solano and Site Coordinator,…
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 Hours: Tuesday – Thursday 10am – 2pm…
Skagit Valley College recently received a $1 million grant from Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) to further the college’s dəxʷx̌ayəbus Dental Therapy program. Running from Jan. 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026, this project focuses on teacher training, student navigation, and wrap-around support to ensure student success. The dəxʷx̌ayəbus (pronounced Dahf-hi-ya-buus) Dental Therapy Program, a joint effort…
A flood of emergency calls for frozen and burst pipes has Northwest Washington plumbers scrambling to keep up. However, after the challenges of the last four years, Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing has already served hundreds of customers and is ready for more calls as temperatures rise. Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing received…
The City of Mount Vernon is providing an opportunity for community members to meet the two finalists for the Mount Vernon Police Chief position. A meet-and-greet reception will take place at the Mount Vernon Police Department Multi-Purpose Room (1805 Continental Pl.) on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The two finalists…
The highly anticipated refractive lens exchange (RLE) and cataract dinner is just around the corner, and it promises to be a game-changer for your world of vision correction. Dr. Carlindo Da Reitz Pereria, our keynote speaker and a leading expert in vision correction surgery, will be sharing his insights on the benefits, success rate, and the freedom from glasses and contacts you will find with…
Gary Knutzen, a longstanding presence in the Skagit Valley College athletic department for more than five decades, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 85. His memorial service will be held on Monday, Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. in McIntyre Hall. Knutzen dedicated 52 years of service at SVC as a physical education instructor, wrestling coach,…
Cascadia Eye is pleased to announce that we will offer our 22nd annual $1,500 “Excellence in Education” scholarship opportunity to high school senior students in our local service areas. Our team takes great joy in supporting our young peoples’ future through helping provide education with an eye to the next generation. This scholarship has been going strong since 2003, and this year we will award…
Skagit Valley College will host a Day of Service to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Tuesday, Jan. 16 on its Mount Vernon and Whidbey Island campuses. The Day of Service features free events, community basketball skills clinics, and a donation drive. Day of Service Events | Tuesday, Jan. 16 12-12:15 p.m. |…