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Bilingual English/Spanish Strengthening Families Program for Parents & Youth 10-14
Love and limits is the theme for this seven-week program helping to improve communication, decrease stress and have fun together as a family!
Runs February 19 – April 2 | Thursdays, 5:30-8 pm | In-person | FREE
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Breastfeeding Class
Learn from our friendly WIC lactation specialist how to get things off to a good start with your baby and overcome common challenges while breastfeeding.
English: February 19, March 19 | Thursdays, 1 pm | Online | FREE
Spanish: February 19, March 19 | Thursdays 4 pm | Online | FREE
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The Incredible Years Toddler Series
Join other parents and trained facilitators to learn and practice approaches that reduce family stress and increase positive moments each day to help your toddler thrive.
February 23- May 18 | Mondays, 4:30-6:30 pm | In-person | FREE
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Rooted: Grieving & Growing Together Drop-Ins
After a death, many young people benefit from spending time with other youth who get it. This peer-led grief group is for youth 6-18 and their parent(s)/caregiver(s).
Next meeting is Tuesday, February 24 | 6 – 7:30 pm | In-person | FREE
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Play & Grow Drop-In Group
Spend time with other parents and babies for an hour of songs, playtime, and discussion with our trained facilitators. No registration needed!
English: Every Tuesday @ 11 am | In person | FREE
Spanish: Every Friday @ 11 am | Online | FREE
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Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Asking directly about suicide helps prevent suicide. This short, online course teaches you how to recognize when someone's at risk and apply the QPR method for support.
Tuesday, March 17 | 1 - 2:30 pm | Online | FREE
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Adult Mental Health First Aid
If a friend, co-worker, or other adult were experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis, would you know what to do? This proven course teaches anyone age 18+ how to help.
Wednesday, March 18 | 9 am – 4:30 pm | In-Person | $35 (register by Mar. 13)
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Youth Mental Health First Aid
If you spend time with teens, knowing how to compassionately respond at the first sign of a mental health or substance challenge can make a difference – and possibly save a life.
Thursday, March 19 | 9 am – 3:30 pm | In-person | $35 (register by Mar. 13)
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Overdose Response
Find out when and how to use naloxone (AKA Narcan), the lifesaving opioid overdose reversal medication available at no cost through UnitedGeneral District 304 and other community organizations.
Wednesday, February 18 | 10 – 11 am | Online | FREE
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Adult & Infant CPR, AED, and First Aid Classes
Feel confident responding during a health emergency through this hands-on course led by our American Red Cross-certified instructors!
Friday, February 27 | 9 am – 1:30 pm | In-person| $100 (discounts available)
| | | Concrete Citizen of the Year | | | | |
Our very own Stephanie Morgareidge was named the 2025 Concrete Citizen of the Year! In addition to her nearly 10 years of service with United General District 304 as coordinator for the Concrete Resource Coalition, facilitator for family programs, American Red Cross CPR instructor, and now Supervisor of Community & Professional Education, she has continuously supported her community through her volunteerism and advocacy.
As US Army Veteran, it’s not surprising that Stephanie’s heart of service continues to shine brightly and make an impact. She was presented the award by the new mayor of Concrete and shared:
“Whether it’s leading our local Girls Scout troop, serving on a board, or pitching in to make events successful, I love that I can give back to my community and support our youth in so many ways!”
| | Help Shape Our New Fatherhood Program! | | | | |
Join us for a lunchtime listening session this week to share your ideas as we develop and implement a fatherhood program for Skagit County through a new federal grant.
We’re in the planning stage and want to hear from school staff, early-learning professionals, and any community partners who regularly work with families! Your input will help ensure we're collaborating effectively to support families and fathers. Light refreshments will be provided, but feel free to bring your lunch along to this interactive hour!
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When: Thursday, February 12 | 11:30 am -12:30 pm
Where: The Salmonberry Learning Center (2031 Hospital Dr, Sedro-Woolley)
Questions? Contact Kristen.Ekstran@UnitedGeneral.org
| | | Coming Soon - Toddler Time | |
Since launching in 2024, our weekly Play & Grow groups have been building community between parents and supporting the healthy development of babies in Skagit County. Growing up right alongside the children we serve, we’re excited to launch the next phase of groups by offering programming for parents & caregivers with children aged 1-2!
Beginning March 3, the Play & Grow Toddler group will meet on Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30 am at the Heartwood House on the hospital district campus and feature free play, songs, and story time - no registration required.
| | | A ❤️ for Youth Who Are Grieving | | Service in Action at Sedro-Woolley Farm to School | | Maitea Cox - AmeriCorps VISTA | | |
Winter isn’t usually an active time for school gardens, but a lot is happening behind the scenes for Sedro-Woolley Farm to School (SW F2S)! This January, we welcomed AmeriCorps member Maitea Cox to our team. As a Volunteer In Service To America (VISTA), Maitea joins us full time for one year to build capacity for Farm to School and combat poverty in our community through service.
Adele Eslinger, longtime Program Coordinator for SW F2S, first joined us as a VISTA and has helped grow the youth-led initiatives and garden & cooking classes available across the school district.
Key plans for Adele and Maitea this year are rebuilding the F2S Advisory Board and identifying resources & partners to sustain and grow programming. If you’d like to get involved, contact Adele.Eslinger@UnitedGeneral.org.
| | Little Hands, Big Flavors | | Before winter break, 140 students from transitional kindergarten through second grade in Concrete had the opportunity to spend time in the Farm to School kitchen making healthy meals together and tasting their creations. From tearing kale into bite-sized pieces for Caesar salad, all the way through washing dishes after enjoying Three Sisters’ Stew, even the littlest hands were involved in kitchen duties. | | | | Bouquet Share Subscriptions Available Soon! | |
Concrete Farm to School will once again offer student-crafted bouquets to their amazing donors! In addition to the option for eight weeks of fresh flowers in July/August, options for spring and fall seasonal bouquets (like the one pictured here) will also be available.
More information and the link to sign up will be shared widely in March. If you want to be among the first to know, sign up for the Concrete Farm to School Newsletter!
| | Family Friendly FUNdraiser | |
The annual United Fitness Center Bingo Night is a lively evening with prizes, laughter, and fun, where all proceeds go toward supporting our community-focused gym!
While membership fees cover many of the services we provide, the funds raised through this event support the development of new offerings and equipment purchases, allowing us to respond to emerging needs. We hope you’ll join us! See flyer for details.
| | | Small Steps = Big Rewards | |
Whether or not you made a resolution to exercise more and feel your best in 2026, there’s no time like the present to get started! United Fitness Center welcomes people of all fitness levels who have every kind of fitness goal, like
- Bending and kneeling in the garden with more ease
- Taking on a new trail this summer
- Confidently lifting and playing with grandkids
- Walking or running a 5K race
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Feeling strong when carrying groceries and doing household chores
Find out how you can turn small steps today into big rewards tomorrow by becoming a member! Learn more on our website or give us a call (360) 854-0247 today.
| | | Board Leadership Updates: Gratitude and New Beginnings | | Since votes were finalized in November 2025, we’ve welcomed the return of Commissioner Debra Lancaster and newest member, Ellen de Jong, to Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 304’s Board of Commissioners. Through public, non-partisan elections, commissioners serve on the governing body of the hospital district and are responsible for collectively overseeing the district’s policies and organization with respect to the operation. As we look forward to the new year and current Board leadership, we also want to gratefully acknowledge the more than 21 years of service and strong community advocacy provided by outgoing Commissioner Robert (Bob) Stanley. | | |
Thank you, Bob, for all your contributions and welcome to Commissioners de Jong and Lancaster!
Did you know? You can read biographies for all our commissioners and learn more about hospital district governance on our website.
| | Debra Lancaster's swearing-in | | |
Newest commissioner -
Ellen de Jong
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Outgoing commissioner -
Robert (Bob) Stanley
| | Did you know you can use your Fred Meyer card to help make our programs possible? Through Fred Meyer Community Rewards, you can link your card to United General District 304. Link your card in person on your next visit, or click here to do it online. Funds support classes, trainings, and programs in our community at no cost to you! | | | | | |
