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🌱 See how World Cup art is putting Concrete’s name in lights

Concrete, Washington Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Concrete! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how World Cup art is putting Concrete’s name in lights

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 86, low: 53. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Anacortes council approves transportation plan, talks World Cup art installation (goskagit.com) — Concrete is one of five Skagit County towns getting giant name-letter art installations tied to the 2026 World Cup, funded through a Seattle Foundation grant. While most details center on Anacortes’ ferry-terminal display and city council decisions, Concrete residents can expect similar photo-op letters as part of the countywide tourism push.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Thousands of Washington residents open their hearts and homes to children and youth in foster care.
    Get to know why one Kitsap County family chose to foster. Check out the video: https://youtu.be/XIC-eTVlPxk?si=0FGL5rByu847dkbZ Learn more: https:/… (Nextdoor )
  • Commissioner and crew were honored to be invited and inspired to have attended Lummi Nation’s inaugural ribbon cutting that launched a first-in-the-nation brand new 16-bed Secure Withdrawal Management and Stabilization (SWMS) Center.
    We know that the road to recovery is often a long one but with cutting-edge community centers such as the Lummi Nation’s, you don’t have to do it… (Nextdoor )

🗞 Nearby News

Sedro-Woolley

  • Sedro-Woolley School Board names Greenwood district superintendent (tri-cityherald.com)
  • Local gymnast retires after placing first at regional competition (goskagit.com)
  • SR 20 North Cascades Highway: Week 12 Update (lakechelannow.com)

Mount Vernon

  • Nonalcoholic bar in Mount Vernon aims to be 'third place' for those who don't drink alcohol (goskagit.com)
  • Celebrating America's 250th at George Washington's Mount Vernon (georgetowner.com)
  • Mount Vernon School Board member resigns (tri-cityherald.com)

Ok Concrete! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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