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Pat Ruel, former Seattle Seahawks assistant line coach, to serve as keynote speaker at Skagit Valley College’s Athletic Fundraising Event on October 28

By growthzone | October 19, 2020 | Comments Off on Pat Ruel, former Seattle Seahawks assistant line coach, to serve as keynote speaker at Skagit Valley College’s Athletic Fundraising Event on October 28

Skagit Valley College and SVC Foundation are excited to announce that Pat Ruel, recently retired Assistant Offensive Line Coach for the Seattle Seahawks, will be the special speaker at SVC’s 18th Annual SVC Athletic Fundraising Event on Wednesday, October 28. This virtual event starts at 5pm. For event details, visit www.skagitfoundation.org/vae . How about those…

Alaska USA Foundation raises record funds for annual Cash for Cans® fundraiser

By growthzone | October 16, 2020 | Comments Off on Alaska USA Foundation raises record funds for annual Cash for Cans® fundraiser

Alaska USA Federal Credit Union members and corporate partners contributed record breaking funds in support of the Alaska USA Foundation’s annual Cash for Cans® donation drive. Alaska USA Federal Credit Union and the Alaska USA Foundation teamed up for the fundraiser, collecting cash donations at Alaska USA branches during the month of September, National Hunger Month. The…

The need for increased home care services and why home care co-ops matter

By growthzone | October 13, 2020 | Comments Off on The need for increased home care services and why home care co-ops matter

Everyday over 10,000 Americans are retiring from the workforce.  Many of those retirees will eventually need assistance with the daily activities of life.  As our elderly population grows, who will provide the needed care?  Are Skagit and Island Counties prepared to help people age in place, in their own homes? Homecare co-ops offer an alternative to chain…

Falling into Autumn at Christianson’s Nursery

By growthzone | October 12, 2020 | Comments Off on Falling into Autumn at Christianson’s Nursery

An Essential Business, Christianson’s Nursery is Open Daily 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Winter Hours Begin November 1 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Falling Into Autumn ‘Frisia’ Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) Follow us on Instagram Camellias Camellia sasanqua ‘Pink-A-Boo’ If you have been looking for a perfect shrub for your garden, look no farther than the…

Mount Vernon City Council Awards $150,000 to Nonprofits

By growthzone | October 12, 2020 | Comments Off on Mount Vernon City Council Awards $150,000 to Nonprofits

City Council awarded $150,000 in grant funding to eight local nonprofit organizations Wednesday evening. Grants ranging from $10,000 to $40,000 were directly awarded to agencies providing basic human services to Mount Vernon residents. The grants utilized Coronavirus Relief Funds which were channeled through the City, from the Washington State Department of Commerce. Councilmember Melissa Beaton…

Food Drive Friday October 23 at Fred Meyer

By growthzone | October 12, 2020 | Comments Off on Food Drive Friday October 23 at Fred Meyer

Join Northwest Youth Services, along with Big Rock Roadhouse for a virtual cooking lesson!

By growthzone | October 8, 2020 | Comments Off on Join Northwest Youth Services, along with Big Rock Roadhouse for a virtual cooking lesson!

Join Northwest Youth Services, along with Big Rock Roadhouse for a virtual cooking lesson! Let Rob teach you how to make a their signature Steakpile Sandwich, along with a vegetarian option, all from the comfort and safety of your own home! VIP Experience package includes a meal kit with the recipe and ingredients for 4…

COA Mexican Eatery Moves to Larger Location on Riverside Drive

By growthzone | October 6, 2020 | Comments Off on COA Mexican Eatery Moves to Larger Location on Riverside Drive

COA Mexican Eatery moved to the former El Gitano location at 1810 Riverside Drive, opening for business in late August after spending three months remodeling the restaurant. The restaurant management team of Omar Sandoval and Viry Delgado decided to make the move, despite the coronavirus pandemic, because the lease on their original location on 10th…

HomePlace Burlington Memory Care A Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treating Event

By growthzone | October 5, 2020 | Comments Off on HomePlace Burlington Memory Care A Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treating Event

Skagit Symphony Stream-a-Thon Benefit preview is here!

By growthzone | October 5, 2020 | Comments Off on Skagit Symphony Stream-a-Thon Benefit preview is here!

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