Cue the Spotlight: Peoples Bank Named Season Sponsor for Mount Baker Theatre’s 99th Season
Bellingham, WA — Mount Baker Theatre (MBT) is proud to announce that Peoples Bank has been named the official 2025-2026 Season Sponsor as MBT prepares to unveil its 99th season of serving Northwest Washington and Southern British Columbia. In addition, they will continue as the annual Concessions Sponsor. The long-time supporter of the region, Peoples Bank, is a locally owned and operated community bank headquartered in Bellingham. The upcoming MBT season will open with exclusive pre-sale access for MBT
Lang’s Horse and Pony Farm Celebrates 50 Years of Family-Owned Excellence
Mount Vernon, WA — June 2025 — Lang’s Horse and Pony Farm, a cherished family-owned business dedicated to providing equine experiences for all ages, is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year. Since opening in 1975, Lang’s has served Skagit County with unwavering dedication, integrity, and a passion for making horseback riding accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Founded by Harry and Dolores Lang, the farm began as a small pony business and has since grown into a beloved local institution.
Pioneer Picnic, a La Conner summer tradition, scheduled Aug. 7
As has been the case for more than a century, history comes alive in La Conner again this summer. The 121st Skagit County Pioneer Association Picnic and General Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 7, at 11:15 a.m., at Pioneer Park near the Rainbow Bridge. The time-honored program promises something for people of all ages. There will be live music on the grounds, historic photographs and biographical accounts of this year’s Pioneer Families of the Year and Pioneer Spirit Award recipients,
CASCADIA Collaborates with Ravenna Press for Anthology
Are you a poet? A writer? Did you attend this year's in person festival? Or watch the films during the online version of the festival? If so, we invite you to submit a written piece about your experience in response to the films or the festival itself for consideration in the upcoming ekphrastic anthology: STILLS: Where Cinema and Poetry Meet.This exciting new project is a collaboration with Ravenna Press and will result in the publication of an anthology of poetry and short prose pieces by writers
Diaper Bank Stuff the Bus Volunteers NEEDED at the Fair
Date/time: Thursday, August 7th, 2025 10am-5pmFecha/horario: Jueves, 7 de Agosto 2025 10am- 5pmLocation/ ubicación: 1401 Cleveland Street Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Join United Way and Skagit Transit at the Skagit County Fairgrounds as we Stuff the Bus with diaper supplies for the Diaper Bank of Skagit County! ¡Únete a United Way y Skagit Transit en la Ferial del Condado de Skagit mientras llenamos el autobús con pañales para el Banco de Pañales del Condado de Skagit! *While supplies last / 1 free fair
Beloved Skagit Valley Farmers Mike & Jeanne Youngquist to Lead 88th Annual Berry Dairy Days Parade as Grand Marshals Saturday, June 21st, 2025
Burlington, WA— 6/4/25 — Mike and Jeanne Youngquist, longtime Skagit County berry farmers and respected community leaders, have been named Grand Marshals of the 88th Annual Berry Dairy Days Festival, presented by Peoples Bank and supported by Skagit Farmers Supply & Country Store and Swinomish Casino & Lodge. The Youngquist farm, Mike and Jean’s Berry Farm, has been a cornerstone of the local agricultural community for decades—supplying fresh berries, building strong community ties, and shaping
