‘Whale of a Sale’ Saturday!
Downtown Anacortes is more beautiful than ever these days. Check out local shopping and dining. The “Whale of a Sale” event is this Saturday, June 23. Your business neighbors will appreciate it!
Scott Milo Gallery will feature new mixed media acrylic paintings by Anacortes artist Anne Martin McCool from July 6-31. Gallery owner Katherine Khile said McCool’s new “Meditating” series is a must-see for all her collectors featuring light, trees and vessels. … Continue reading
The Anacortes Arts Festival (August 3-5) relies heavily on the help of volunteers. The pitch: “Volunteering is a great way to support the community, have some fun and show our visitors how friendly and welcoming Anacortes is. Whatever your talent … Continue reading
“Pioneers of Pulp,” an Anacortes Working Waterfront exhibit, opens on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at the Maritime Heritage Center, 703 R Avenue. This exhibit is sponsored by the Anacortes Museum and the Anacortes Museum Foundation. A free opening reception takes … Continue reading
My focus shifted quickly this morning from Guemes Ferry to osprey (seahawk) as this beauty flew into view on a hunting expedition. He made a few passages (incredible agility) before moving west along the shore of the Guemes Channel.
Partially “shrink wrapped” in the Dakota Creek Industries ship yard is the state ferry “Issaquah.” The 328-ft. ferry is an Issaquah 130 class ferry primarily operating the Vashon Island/Fauntleroy route. Work at DCI includes: Installation of marine evacuation system; installation … Continue reading
Unlike the infamous Mr. McGregor’s garden of Beatrix Potter’s bunny books, wild rabbits find our back yard plot a welcoming space. After all, there are no vegetables…
