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Barron Heating donates furnace, seeking nominations of families

By growthzone | November 17, 2020 | Comments Off on Barron Heating donates furnace, seeking nominations of families

Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing is seeking recommendations through its Furnace Fund for families in need in Skagit, Whatcom, Island, San Juan and Snohomish counties. Two families will be selected to receive a new furnace this winter. Family recommendations may be made through Nov. 30 at www.barronheating.com/furnacefund/ or a Barron showroom in Burlington or…

Communities In Schools is Hiring a Site Coordinator for LaVenture Middle School in Mount Vernon School District

By growthzone | November 17, 2020 | Comments Off on Communities In Schools is Hiring a Site Coordinator for LaVenture Middle School in Mount Vernon School District

SHORT-TERM (TEMPORARY FIVE-MONTH POSITION) Communities In Schools of Whatcom-Skagit and LaVenture Middle School, in the Mount Vernon School District, are seeking a dynamic leader with exceptional initiative, the passion to build powerful relationships with youth and families, and the ability to steer the delivery of multiple projects and services at LaVenture Middle School. This person…

Lock-In Savings for a Skagit Valley Family YMCA Membership

By growthzone | November 13, 2020 | Comments Off on Lock-In Savings for a Skagit Valley Family YMCA Membership

Join the Skagit Valley Family YMCA by the end of 2020 to receive a discounted joining fee of just $20 ($80 discount for most memberships!) plus a 30% discount on our monthly membership rates. Simply use promo code YGIVETHANKS when you register for your Y membership to lock-in these discounted rates through December 2021. Your membership will…

Children of the Valley Run for the Kids

By growthzone | November 10, 2020 | Comments Off on Children of the Valley Run for the Kids

RACE WEBSITE Additional race information can be found at https://childrenofthevalleymv.org/fundraiser/. PLACE This is a virtual race, you can run anywhere you choose at anytime Mount Vernon, WA US 98273 DESCRIPTION Run, walk or sprint your way through a 10k, 5k or 1k, it’s your choice! Get out there either alone, with a partner, or the whole…

Mount Vernon City Council Vacancy

By growthzone | November 10, 2020 | Comments Off on Mount Vernon City Council Vacancy

Mayor Boudreau and City Council have announced the process for appointing a new city councilmember to serve Ward 1. The plan is to fill the position—left vacant after former councilmember Erin Moberg resigned due to health concerns—by the beginning of 2021. City Council vacancies are filled by an appointment of the City Council.  Those interested…

HKP Architects Wins Three AIA NW Design Awards

By growthzone | November 10, 2020 | Comments Off on HKP Architects Wins Three AIA NW Design Awards

HKP Architects is thrilled to announce that their firm received three of the six Merit Awards given out in this year’s American Institute of Architects Northwest Section Design Awards. Jurors included renown accessibility expert Karen Braitmayer, construction representative Susan McCants, and artist representative Linda Smeins. The three HKP projects that were awarded at the virtual…

Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce Day at COA Mexican Eatery

By growthzone | November 9, 2020 | Comments Off on Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce Day at COA Mexican Eatery

Visit COA Mexican Eatery on Monday, Dec. 7, from 3 p.m. to close, and COA will donate 20% of its sales to the Chamber when you mention us! Thank you to Viry Delgado from COA for supporting the Chamber with this generous offer.

Holiday Traditions Continue at Christianson’s Nursery

By growthzone | November 6, 2020 | Comments Off on Holiday Traditions Continue at Christianson’s Nursery

Giving Thanks For A Bountiful Harvest “Be present in all things and thankful for all.” – Maya Angelou A new tradition of gift-giving with Christianson’s Nursery! Holiday traditions – whether culinary, religious, craft-making, or musical – contribute to our sense of comfort and belonging and are a timeless way for families and friends to gather…

Skagit Valley College announces Open Enrollment for all students

By growthzone | November 4, 2020 | Comments Off on Skagit Valley College announces Open Enrollment for all students

Yes, Skagit Valley College is open for Winter Quarter! While most classes will be offered online, we are also pleased to offer in-person opportunities in select Science courses and Workforce programs. Our Basic Education for Adults program will also include limited in-person classes. In addition, SVC offers many support services and resources to help you…

Helping Hands is Hiring

By growthzone | October 29, 2020 | Comments Off on Helping Hands is Hiring

Helping‌ ‌Hands‌ ‌feeds‌ ‌over‌ ‌6,000‌ ‌families‌ ‌each‌ ‌week‌ ‌through‌ ‌its‌ ‌13‌ ‌ distributions,‌ ‌mobile‌ ‌food‌ ‌and‌ ‌children’s‌ ‌weekend‌ ‌backpack‌ ‌meal‌ ‌program.‌ ‌ As‌ ‌it‌ ‌forecasts‌ ‌for‌ ‌2021,‌ ‌it‌ ‌recognizes‌ ‌the‌ ‌need‌ ‌will‌ ‌remain‌ ‌high‌ ‌and‌ ‌ anticipates‌ ‌an‌ ‌average‌ ‌of‌ ‌5,000‌ ‌families‌ ‌each‌ ‌week‌ ‌will‌ ‌seek‌ ‌out‌ ‌services‌ ‌ from‌ ‌the‌ ‌Helping‌ ‌Hands‌ ‌network.‌ ‌…

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