Activities Journal

February 9, 2012

Annual ‘State of City’ address

Despite ongoing concerns about the economy and fears about how Olympia will react to a massive budget shortfall, Anacortes Mayor Dean Maxwell reported Thursday that our municipal government is once again operating in the black. The presentation was made to … Continue reading →

January 25, 2012

Hospital shows off new facilities

Tuesday night was an exciting evening for Island Hospital staff, administrators and commissioners, many of whom participated in “guided tours” of new facilities at the new Medical Arts Pavilion. Participating in the ribbon cutting were hospital CEO Vince Oliver, Mayor … Continue reading →

January 16, 2012

Snow day smiles in Anacortes

Snow and a school holiday, packaged up neat for the kids of Anacortes! This group of kids spent a good part of Monday afternoon sliding down the hill on “O” Avenue.

December 10, 2011

Celtic Christmas at the Port

Renowned violinist Geoffrey Castle again entertained Anacortes audiences with a benefit performance at the Port of Anacortes Event Center on the Guemes Channel. Castle is pictured here with one of the Gothard Sisters, a talented trio with multiple skills.

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December 4, 2011

Christmas parade, Anacortes style

As noted by my friend Art Shotwell of anacortesnow.com, the annual Lions Club Christmas Parade in Anacortes is all about kids. There are almost as many kids IN the parade as there are gathered with family to watch. From clubs … Continue reading →

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December 3, 2011

Celebration of Trees 2011

Once again this year, members of the Island Hospital Foundation partnered with the community to present a “Celebration of Trees” at the Port of Anacortes Event Center. Pictured here with Friday afternoon guests at the event is Foundation Development Coordinator … Continue reading →

November 12, 2011

High school thespians shine

The following is a statement by AHS drama teacher Scott Burnett regarding the current production titled “The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later” “This is the most difficult play that I have ever asked my young actors to perform. It does … Continue reading →

November 11, 2011

Veterans Day events in Anacortes

Veterans Day 2011 in Anacortes, Washington, was a big deal, as evidence by no fewer than six separate events scheduled over a two-day period. Those events included school assemblies on Thursday, November 11, as Friday was a school holiday. Today’s … Continue reading →

November 4, 2011

Tulip Festival poster event

A record crowd showed up Thursday evening for a combined Skagit Valley Tulip Festival poster unveiling and a “Taste of Skagit” featuring food, drink and desserts from a variety of regional businesses. Host of the poster event was Whidbey Island … Continue reading →

October 21, 2011

Class Floats 2011

Students showed their Seahawk spirit during the annual parade down Commercial Avenue. The theme was “Lights, Camera, Action.” The king was Ethan McClure and queen was Brianna Taylor; Senior prince, Josh Wireman and princess Tessa Hobson; Junior prince, Wes Leow … Continue reading →

October 15, 2011

AFD Open House

Scenes from the Anacortes Fire Department Open House on Saturday, October 15. Pictured here are 5-year-old Nicole Hall; 4-year-old Alita Ciron; 15-year-old Lewis Cavallero and 3-year-old twins Soren and Wyatt Greenawalt.  

October 3, 2011

Top Town Criers

The two-day North American Town Criers Championship wrapped up Sunday, October 2 with a banquet ceremony at which winners were announced by event host Richard Riddell. Pictured here are the top three criers: Bill McKee (1st), Bev Praver (2nd) and … Continue reading →

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