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WIC Breastfeeding Class
Breastfeeding is new to you and your baby and our friendly WIC staff are here for you! This online class has information about common feeding concerns and how to overcome them, positions and tips for the best latch, and ways we can help you meet your breastfeeding goals.
WHEN: Monday, July 14 at 1 pm
WHERE: Online
AUDIENCE: Pregnant people and parents of newborns
COST: Free
Learn more and sign up to receive the link here
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Overdose Response
With the right tools, bystanders can act to prevent overdose deaths. Learn the steps for identifying and responding to an overdose, including how to deliver Narcan® (aka naloxone) the medication that reverses an opioid overdose. Information about how to get naloxone at no cost will also be provided.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 16 from 3-4 pm
WHERE: Online
AUDIENCE: Anyone in Skagit County age 16+
COST: Free
Learn more and sign up today here
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Adult & Infant CPR, AED, and First Aid Class
We offer accessible and engaging American Red Cross classes to learn and practice lifesaving responses to cardiac, breathing, and other first-aid emergencies. After successfully completing a class, a certificate that satisfies most job requirements, workplace, and other requirements will be issued (lasts for two years).
WHEN: Monday, July 28 from 9 am - 1:30 pm
WHERE: Heartwood House | 2136 State Route 20, Sedro-Woolley
AUDIENCE: Adults interested in earning or updating their CPR, AED & First Aid certification
COST: $100 (discounted to $80 for income-eligible participants)
Learn more and sign up here
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Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
When someone is at risk for suicide, the people around them every day can play an in important, lifesaving role. Like CPR, Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is an evidence-based program that provides lifesaving knowledge to help someone in crisis connect to care. QPR participants learn the skills to make a positive difference through actionable steps and compassionate support.
WHEN:
- Thursday, July 17 from 9-10:30 am
- Thursday, August 7 from 12-1:30 pm
WHERE: Online
AUDIENCE: Anyone in Skagit County age 16+
COST: Free
Find out more and sign up here
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Play and Grow Drop-in Group
This group is a space for parents and caregivers to connect and share. The hour includes time for songs, play, and group discussions on development, feeding, sleep, and other related topics. No need to sign up – just bring your baby and yourself!
WHEN: Every Tuesday at 11 am (English language)
WHERE: Heartwood House | 2136 State Route 20, Sedro-Woolley
AUDIENCE: Infants/toddlers and their caregivers
COST: Free
Learn more here
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New! Online Spanish Language Play & Grow group. Fridays, at 9:30 am
Click here for more info and the Zoom link
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Skagit Nature Rx Community Nature Walks are offered weekly this summer, with new locations and sights each outing. All walks are from 10 to11 am and offer gentle movement plus the chance to meet and connect with other local adults.
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Thursday, July 3 at Wiley Slough
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Wednesday, July 9 at Cumberland Creek Conversation Area (Skagit Land Trust)
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Tuesday, July 15 at Northern State Recreation Area
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Wednesday, July 23 at Rasar State Park
Experience the mental, physical, and social health benefits of time outdoors with our FREE guided Nature Rx walks. Learn more and let us know you’d like to attend by registering here.
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Our bright, air-conditioned gym is the perfect way to keep your fitness goals on track this summer. With friendly staff and options for people of all fitness levels, United Fitness Center is your partner in building strength, flexibility, balance, and wellbeing! Our latest offer: through the end of July, purchase a three-month membership and get the fourth month free.
Learn more here or give us a call today at
(360) 854-0247
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Yoga for Every Body has added an additional mixed level class to the summer session due to popular demand! Find out how yoga with United Fitness Center can support your fitness and wellbeing goals here.
| | Volunteering doesn’t just help our community, it provides a sense of purpose, connection, and confidence to the volunteer as well. Our Youth United: Varsity in Volunteerism (ViV) program unites high schoolers in service and offers meaningful recognition for their efforts. More than 135 students from all six high schools participated in ViV in the 2024-2025 school year, and contributed 10,800 hours of service to local non-profits, schools, and organizations! In May, we celebrated these students and their families in an evening event and awarded varsity letters to more than 60 students who served 100+ hours each this year! The Burlington-Edison award recipients posed for this photo: | | | | |
Varsity in Volunteerism clubs are in every school in Skagit!
If you or your teen are interested in learning more or joining ViV in high school, check out our ViV website for more information
Youth United: Varsity in Volunteerism is a program of United General District 304, offered in partnership with the United Way of Skagit County and local school districts.
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When your teen says, "I'm bored" a few days into summer break, look no further! This year, our coalitions in Burlington, Concrete, and Sedro-Woolly are helping provide fun, substance-free events over summer break free of charge:
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Concrete Youth Activity Day is Thursday, July 17 from 10 am – 2 pm. Join us for games, prizes, food, and more at this annual family event, held in Silo Park
- Sedro-Woolley Rotary Summer Concert Series on July 20 & 27 and August 3 & 10 from 5:30 - 8 pm will feature a Teen Zone with snacks and activities just for youth.
- Burlington has sing-alongs, trivia nights, and movie screenings with cotton candy, popcorn, and cool prizes throughout the summer! Download the flyer (at right) for dates and details.
Follow the Burlington Healthy Community Coalition, Concrete Resource Coalition, and Sedro-Woolley RISE on Facebook for more information and events!
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Through a new funding opportunity with PeaceHealth, Skagit families giving birth in Bellingham will soon receive visits from our Newborn Outreach Nurse! By welcoming and connecting with families before baby is born and after delivery, parents receive resources and referrals to local services that help support their child’s development.
If you’re a parent of a baby or young child, Help Me Grow Skagit is a free, one-stop way to see what’s available for your family and connect with a resource navigator. New features and programs are being added all the time, so if it’s been a while, or you haven’t checked out their website before, visit www.HelpMeGrowSkagit.com today.
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Concrete Farm to School staff asked students about their favorite recipes and memories this school year, and onigiri (Japanese rice balls) rose to the top. Kids loved forming the triangles or spheres filled with customizable goodies, including flavorful mixed greens. When kids are smiling and eating kale and seaweed, it’s a win!
Cooking with kids provides fun, real-world ways to practice math, language, and reasoning skills, so give this recipe a try for a delicious (and enriching) meal this summer. Check out the recipe and visual procedures for everything you’ll need.
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Farmers Markets are in full swing, celebrating the bounty of local food in our community with all the fresh flavors of the summer season. The Sedro-Woolley Farmers Market runs through October 15 on Wednesdays from 3 – 7 pm in Hammer Heritage Square, and we’re excited to host a booth most weeks sharing information and activities related to our healthy eating programs.
Did you know WIC and Basic Food (SNAP) both offer ways for participants to use their benefits at farmers markets? It’s easy and can offer additional savings or opportunities to stretch your budget. Stop by and learn more!
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Saturday, June 21 marked the official start of summer and a special event for supporters of Concrete Farm to School. Guests enjoyed garden tours, a chef-cooked meal (and desserts!), and student stories on the many ways – big and small - this program creates community and empowers youth.
Farm to School relies on a variety of resources to maintain and grow programming – including volunteers and donations. With funding changes at the federal and state level, community support means more than ever before. Gifts of all sizes allow us to continue bringing nutrition and garden education directly to students of all ages! Donate today here.
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$5 Community Meal this Friday
June 27 from 5 - 7 pm at the Skagit Valley Food Co-op Deli
Meal proceeds in June will be split to benefit three groups, including Concrete Farm to School! Enjoy a delicious meal for a great price and feel good knowing your dollars are having an immediate impact in our community. Just like the Co-op, this community meal is open to the public. Learn more here.
| | | For more than 20 years, we’ve worked with local colleges and universities to host internships related to health and human services! Interns receive hands on training and experience through our 50+ programs that enriches their education and helps develop the future health workforce. This summer we’re joined by Western Washington University students from the Public Health and Kinesiology programs. A big welcome to: | | | Pictured: Majka Edwards, Fiona Jacobsen, Jaiden Barrett, and Erin Chitren | | Keeping Care Close to Home | | | | PeaceHealth United General Medical Center recently celebrated the installation of a new high-precision linear accelerator (LINAC). The versatile Varian TrueBeam offers the most advanced radiation therapy treatment for cancer patients in the region, giving clinicians the ability to tailor treatments for each patient’s condition. The installation of the LINAC is the centerpiece of a broader plan to meet growing local demand by increasing capacity, expanding services, and upgrading equipment at the 50-year-old Cancer Center. | | As a public hospital district, we’re responsible for ensuring health care is available to the residents of northern and eastern Skagit County. Our long-term agreement with PeaceHealth maintains quality medical care and hospital services right here in Sedro-Woolley! | | Support our programs every time you shop! Through Fred Meyer Community Rewards, you can link your rewards card to United General District 304. Link in person on your next visit, or click here to set it up online. Funds support classes, trainings, and programs in our community at no cost to you. | | | |
United General District 304 offers more than 50 programs promoting health & wellbeing at every stage of life. | | | | | |
