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Mt. Vernon, WA
127Events this week
13Free things to do
81New spots
112New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Mt. Vernon

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 127 events, day by day →

Whatcom Young Professionals | Tuesday Morning Buzz

Tuesday 7:30am · ROAM Coffee + Beer

Candy Buyback Event

Tuesday 8am · Bellingham Pediatric Dentistry

Green Lake Pickleball, Beginner Welcome Courts (Tuesdays)

Tuesday 5pm · Green Lake East Courts · Free

Not-So-Fine Art Club: Creative Play Night

Tuesday 6pm · Mystic Art Supply

Board Game Night

Tuesday 6pm · Central Skagit Library

New in Mt. Vernon

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Hair & Co

Beauty

Fresh cut, fresh week: Whether you need a precision cut, vibrant color, or a perm with personality, Hair & Co specializes in flattering, fuss-friendly looks that fit your life in Mount Vernon.

hairandcompany.net ↗

Rolfson's Home Furnishings

Home & Garden

Find your comfort zone: Family-owned Rolfson's Home Furnishings specializes in La-Z-Boy seating, from power recliners and lift chairs to custom fabrics and leather.

rolfsonshomefurnishings.com ↗

The Town Pump

Nightlife

Easygoing hangout vibes: Whether you're meeting up after work or craving straightforward pub grub and a cold drink, The Town Pump keeps it simple with a classic bar-and-grill menu, friendly bartenders, and an Events page worth peeking at when you want something livelier than your group chat.

townpumpbar.net ↗

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Most read in Mt. Vernon

The five stories Mt. Vernon readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Your Trader Joe's wish might be coming true: 30 new stores announced across 16 states

    The California-based Trader Joe's is expanding its national footprint with 30 new stores planned across 16 states, spanning Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington.

    Full story at lehighvalleylive.com ↗

  2. Scene nearby: Snow geese in flight

    Edmonds photographer Ken Pickle captured these snow geese at the Fir Island Farm Reserve in Skagit County, a game reserve with over 200 acres of restored intertidal estuary and managed agricultural land in southwest Skagits County.

    Full story at myedmondsnews.com ↗

  3. Stanwood Grill Closing After 25 Years in Stanwood, WA

    Stanwood Grill in Stanwood, WA, is closing its doors for good after 25 years due to rising costs and slow recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

  4. Mount Vernon bridge will close for 2 weeks starting Sunday

    The Division Street bridge in Mount Vernon, Washington, will be completely closed for two weeks starting on Nov.

    Full story at cascadiadaily.com ↗

  5. No flight operations scheduled next week - Peninsula Daily News

    No landing practice operations are scheduled for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex next week.

    Full story at peninsuladailynews.com ↗

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