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Let’s Get Acquainted Meet Your Mount Vernon Businesses, Friends & Neighbors!

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MODERN CLEANERS

DAKOTA ART CENTER

714 W. Division St. & 215 E. Fir St., Mount Vernon 360-336-2322 www.moderncleaners.com Modern Cleaners was established in 1947 and purchased by Brad and Linda Pickett in 1989. In addition to two Mount Vernon locations, Modern Cleaners offers free pickup and delivery to home or office in Anacortes, Burlington, La Conner and Mount Vernon. The company offers gentle, speedy processing of garments. The business appreciates its loyal customers, who have voted it “People’s Choice” for 11 years, from 2002 - 2013.

• DRY CLEANING • LINENS • SHIRT SERVICE • DRAPERIES • WEDDING GOWN PRESERVATION • IN-HOUSE ALTERATIONS

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FINE ART SUPPLIES 17873 State Route 536 (Memorial Hwy) Mount Vernon 360.416.6556 Dakota Art Center hosts a variety of workshops throughout the Spring and Summer, drawing in new and experienced artists from across the country! Full schedule online. Come visit for our weekly sessions: • Tuesdays: Open Studio Day 10am-4pm Come paint with us!

• Wednesdays: Life Drawing 5-8pm Professional models Our Mount Vernon building is also the home of Dakota Art Pastels – the broadest selection of Pastels in the world!

• CANSON • DANIEL SMITH WATERCOLORS • DA VINCI BRUSHES • GAMBLIN ARTIST OILS • GOLDEN ARTIST COLORS • M. GRAHAM & CO. • MASTERPIECE CANVAS • STRATHMORE • WINSOR & NEWTON

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331-A E Blackburn Road Mount Vernon 360-336-5046 www.crawforddoors.com Locally owned and operated for over • Parts, service & rePair 30 years, we offer prompt, professional • showroom and friendly service at reasonable rates. • commercial & residential sales Customer satisfaction is our number one & installations priority. Call us today for your service or • GaraGe door oPeners installation needs, 24 hour emergency • member of skaGit island service available. We carry an extensive county builders association. line of aluminium, wood and steel doors to fit home, garage, shop or commercial • licensed, bonded and insured. buildings.

We sell the best and service the rest!

• ARCHES PAPERS

400 W. Fir Street Mount Vernon 360-336-6533 www.mvcarpetone.com

Our philosophy is all about helping people create beautiful and comfortable environments that reflect their personal style, while meeting their functional needs.

We believe beautiful spaces can be achieved in all styles and within all budgets by balancing solid design principles, high value products and creative imagination.

• Cabinets • Countertops • Wood • tile & stone • Carpet • Vinyl • paint • laminate • WindoW fashions

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SKAGIT VALLEY FOOD Skagit valley foodCO-OP co-op

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strauss jewelers

Providing the Best Food in the Valley since 1973

Never Ordinary.

Downtown Mount Vernon

202 1stStreet Street 202 South South 1st Mount Vernon, WA Mount Vernon, WA98273 98273 (360) (360)336-9777 336-9777 www.skagitfoodcoop.com www.skagitfoodcoop.com The Co-op is owned by over 13,000 households for youCan and the community Everyone Shop to enjoy and Anyone explore. You Can don’t have to Own be a member to shop Co-op: everyone is The Co-op is owned by over 13,000 housewelcome!

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SKAGIT RUNNING COMPANY

401 South First Street Downtown Mount Vernon 360-336-2843 www.straussjewelers.com Strauss Jewelers serves the needs of fine jewelry customers throughout the Skagit Valley and beyond. At Strauss Jewelers you’ll find a unique collection of fine jewelry, wedding and engagement rings. We’re locally owned, with an experienced, well-trained staff to help bring your fine jewelr y dreams to life. We invite you to visit our store in downtown Mount Vernon.

• APPAREL • ACCESSORIES • DANSKO • KEEN • BROOKS • ASICS • SUPERFEET • OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE • MORE

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House of style Boutique & salon

724 So. 1st St. Corner of So. 1st & Kincaid St Downtown Mount Vernon (360)982-2934 Skagit Running Company is so much more than just a running shoe store!

For almost 15 years they’ve specialized in that perfect fitting experience for optimal comfort and performance. You will love their individual service! They carry a wide range of brands and products, many are from right here in Washington state. Shop local! Shop Skagit Running Company in historic downtown Mount Vernon!

• CITIZEN WATCHES

510 S 1st St Mount Vernon (360) 419-9672 Facebook: House of Style Boutique Step inside House of Style for sophisticated, fashion-forward clothing, accessories, hair services, beauty products and beyondordinar y hand-picked pieces. Locally owned and operated by Amy Jacobs, a hairstylist with a degree in fashion design and a deep passion for the art of dressing, she specializes in custom hair color and cutting services for women with over 17 years of experience.

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WELCOME to Downtown Mount Vernon

Downtown mount vernon is a nationally accredited main street community. Established in 1889, nestled along the beautiful Skagit river, mount vernon continues to provide small town quality of life and an authentic sense of place at the heart of Skagit county.

The historic downtown core is an eclective mix of old and new, adding to its charm. Our merchants and restaurants invite you to visit and re-visit often, to shop, dine and play in mount vernon downtown!

National Bike Month: May Cycling is great exercise and a fabulous way to explore and enjoy our beautiful Skagit Valley. May is National Bike Month and MVDA will host three bike activities to encourage folks to ride their bikes to work, school and more. “Wednesday After Work Rides”, May 13 & 27: Meet at the Riverfront Plaza at 5 pm. End at 7 pm for social hour at Tulip Valley Winery on 5/13, and at When Pigs Fly Farm on 5/27. May 30, “Trick Out Your Trike”: Bike decorating at Tri Dee Arts, 1 pm; ride on the Riverwalk at 2 pm.

First Thursday Art Walks, May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, 5 – 8 pm South 1st Street, Downtown Mount Vernon Enjoy original art by local and regional artists, wine, chocolates, dinner and more at more than a dozen locations in Mount Vernon downtown, during First Thursday Art Walks.

Featured artists include Jack Gunter, John Ebner and Cheryl Telford. The 2nd Annual Community Hang-Up will take place on August 6, at the Front Gallery, 420 Myrtle. Celebrating our community’s talent, a $250 cash award will be presented to the winner of the People’s Choice Award. One piece of art will be presented by each artist in this non-juried exhibition. Also on August 6, The 2nd Annual Children’s Art Walk

Girls’ Weekend Getaway, June 26 & 27 South 1st Street, Downtown Mount Vernon Enjoy a weekend of activities designed with you in mind. These include chick flicks, retail promotions, special discounts, giveaways, and a fun run, as well as Stay and Play packages, dining attractions and more.

Annual Sidewalk Sale, July 24 & 25, 10 am-5 pm South 1st Street, Downtown Mount Vernon Join our downtown businesses and guest vendors during this annual event, as they showcase their wares on the sidewalks of our vibrant historic downtown.

Harvest Moon Fest September 19 Downtown safe trick or treat October 31 Ladies’ night out November 5 & Small Business Saturday November 28 Old fashioned holiday kick-off events: December Including Christmas parade, tree-lighting ceremony December And visit with Santa December 6 & Guys night out December 9

For more information, Visit www.mountvernondowntown.org email: dep.mvda@gmail.com or info@mountvernondowntown.org Phone: (425) 321-7433 or (360) 336-3801.

Mount Vernon Downtown - It’s Happening!