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Mayor Boudreau would like to hear from you - bring your interests, comments, concerns & praises to chat with the Mayor over coffee. Whether you are a business owner, community member, or just a curious neighbor, she would love to see you there. All coffee hours are informal and open to the public.

Create a Valentine’s Day calligraphy card at a free, two-hour class with Mount Vernon City Library's artist-in-residence Betsy Risser. All supplies are provided. Space is limited to 12 participants and pre-registration is strongly recommended. Call the library at (360) 336-6209 to pre-register. An Illuminated Letter is a single calligraphic letter that is colorfully painted and burnished with gold. After a short presentation about illuminated lettering, participants can create a special Valentine’s Day postcard.

The Washington State University Skagit Master Gardener’s Series is back at the library! This is a six-part series on various Northwest Washington gardening topics running from February through April, 2019. Make the most of your relationship with the woody plants in your surroundings. Learn to prune correctly for health, beauty and safety. We’ll start with roses, move on to other shrubs and finish up with a little about trees.

Puppies 12 weeks to 8 months will learn basic doggie social skills, good manners, and basic commands including sit, down, stay, leave it, give it, take it, wait at the door, come when called and much more. Hand signals and verbal commands will be taught. Owners will learn how to handle jumping, nipping and biting. Learn the best potty training techniques as well as the most effective and humane ways to stop bad habits from setting in. Puppies will have fun doing confidence building exercises like tunnel runs and "walking the plank". Clicker training will be explained, but use is optional.

Stop by the Mount Vernon City Library on Valentine’s Day for some fun and relaxing crafting time. There will be supplies for adult coloring, Zen Tangling, water color painting, bullet journals and friendship bracelets. Feel free to bring your own crafting supplies as well! Light refreshments will be served. Everyone ages 15 and up is welcome at this free drop-in event.

Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States and around the world. Elementary school children to folks in their 90's can all enjoy this game. The game combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. The game is played on a badminton sized court with a paddle and a plastic ball. No previous experience necessary. Court shoes and the ability to freely move around the court is required. Childcare is not provided. Days/times are subject to change.

This will be the second and final open house to provide an opportunity for the public to share their valuable input. At the open houses we will give an overview of the comprehensive plan update process and participants will be able to comment on the many aspects of the plan including parks, trails, facilities, recreation programs and special events. In addition, a quick 10-minute survey can be found by clicking the link "Parks Survey". Participant responses will remain confidential and input will help guide the Department, and the City in future decision making. We encourage the entire community to attend an open house, take the survey, and help plan the future of our City parks!

How does what you eat affect how you feel and function physically, mentally and emotionally? Learn the latest nutrition advances for improving a wide range of mental health concerns. Presented by: Clinical Nutritionist Karl Mincin

The Washington State University Skagit Master Gardener’s Series is back at the library! This is a six-part series on various Northwest Washington gardening topics running from February through April, 2019. Gardening is easier and more fun when you use the right tools. Do you know how to choose and care for the best hand tools for you? Learn how to select the right ones for your tasks, and how to sharpen and maintain them, including: pruners, shovels, hoes and hori-horis.