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Skagit Valley College

Administrative Office
Gary Tollefson, President
2405 E. College Way
Mt. Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 416-7600
(877) 385-5360
www.skagit.edu

Skagit Valley College offers degree and technical programs in a wide range of fields. Students may earn an associates degree, train for a new career, or retool for job advancement. Areas of study include degree and certificate programs, e-learning, the global citizen summer study program, professional and technical programs, theater arts, and visual arts.

In addition to the Mount Vernon campus, select classes are offered at:

Business Resource Center
204 W. Montgomery
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 416-7873

San Juan Center
221 Weber Way
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3220

South Whidbey Center
11042 SR 525 #138
Clinton, WA 98236
(360) 341-2324

Whidbey Island Campus
1900 SE Pioneer Way
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 675-6656

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Skagit County

April 18th, 2012

Great new restaurant – Bistro On Spruce!

Great new restaurant – Bistro On Spruce!

Today I visited a new restaurant in Skagit County, Bistro on Spruce! I had the best Chicken Fajita Salad for lunch, and sampled a few other delicious treats for dessert! This is a place you will definitely want to visit  with your family and friends. Bistro on Spruce features award winning local chefs preparing farm …

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February 21st, 2012

New Residential Efficiency Program

New Residential Efficiency Program

On February 22, from 2:30 to 5:00 pm, Skagit County's Sustainability Office will host an open house to kickoff the Skagit County Community Energy Challenge ("SCEC").  This  program was designed to encourage and facilitate residential energy efficiency. This program will help homeowners achieve energy efficiency, water …

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December 15th, 2011

Why I Like Samish Island . . .

Why I Like Samish Island . . .

This morning as I made the drive from Anacortes to a waterfront home I recently sold on Samish Island, there was free entertainment in abundance.  One of the highlights was watching one of our shore birds, probably Dunlins, flock together and take to flight, swooping in synchronized waves alongside the road.  I had to …

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November 28th, 2011

What We Can Learn From Black Friday

Written by Jean Groesbeck
What We Can Learn From Black Friday

  You most likely saw the thousands of shoppers lined up outside of stores to take advantage of advertised bargains on Black Friday.  Shoppers stormed the stores scooping up bargains and the frenzy generated excellent sales results (if we ignore the injuries that occurred again this year).   The consumers were …

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November 17th, 2011

The Anacortes Holiday Farmer’s Market!

Written by Jean Groesbeck
The Anacortes Holiday Farmer’s Market!

Anacortes Holiday Farmer's Market- November 19th & November 20th, 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Port of Anacortes-Transit Shed Event Center    Support the local Anacortes market this holiday season! Stop by the Anacortes Holiday Farmers Market with your family and friends this weekend and get all of your holiday …

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November 11th, 2011

Low Bank Waterfront on Samish Island!

Written by Jean Groesbeck

10907 Samish Beach Lane - Bow  Great Value on Samish Island just recently reduced to $898,000!    Two homes! This rare property has two residences (grandfathered).  The 2,268± SF waterfront residence has been an exclusive vacation rental commanding $450/night during peak season.  The road …

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November 3rd, 2011

A Sales Tax When You Sell Your Home?

Written by Jean Groesbeck
A Sales Tax When You Sell Your Home?

Several of our clients have been misinformed that there is going to be a tax on real estate transactions beginning in 2013. That is not true. Beginning January 1, 2013 a new 3.8% tax on some investment income will take effect, but it WILL NOT be imposed on all real estate transactions. What will be taxed is a 3.8% …

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October 13th, 2011

Anacortes Community Garden Open House

Written by Coldwell Banker

The Anacortes Community Garden is getting ready to start it's second garden at the Mt. Erie Elementary School.  They will be holding an Open House on October 16th from 1-3pm at the 29th Street Garden with raffle prizes, proceeds to help build the second garden.  They will also have snacks from this year's harvest.   Please …

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October 7th, 2011

Beer on the Pier!

Written by Coldwell Banker

Oktoberfest in Anacortes! October 7th 5-9 p.m. & October 8th 12-6p.m. Taste 30 Breweries in just 2 days at the 2nd annual Oktoberfest in Anacortes! Beer on the Pier will be held at 1st and Commercial at the Port Warehouse in Old Town Anacortes.  Advance tickets will be available  from the Anacortes Chamber of …

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August 5th, 2011

50th Anacortes Arts Festival

Written by Jean Groesbeck

The Anacortes Arts Festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary! August 5-7, 2011! The Festival includes 250 booth artisans, two stages of free music, fine art at the Port, a demonstrating area for artists, regional and ethnic foods, and a great active youth area.  The festival will be open to all on Friday and Saturday …

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