Volunteers invest in children

Published August 18, 2012 / by Steve Berentson

Dozens of volunteers committed a weekend day to the kids and families attending the 2012 Ready to Learn event, an annual “fair” at which back to school supplies, clothing and services (such as haircuts, health checks) are made available at no cost. The fair is co-sponsored by the Anacortes School District and Salvation Army Anacortes Corps, led by lieutenants Josh and Ryan Boyd. District volunteer coordinator is Jayne Branch.




About Steve Berentson
A fourth generation Skagit County native who was moved kicking and screaming from this island community in 1960. I finally reclaimed an Anacortes address in 1980, and I have been in constant celebration of my return since that time. Many of us who call Anacortes home love Fidalgo Island for its natural assets: among them are rugged beaches, pristine lakes, thousands of acres of forestland and some awesome views of the Skagit Valley and surrounding islands. Another element of my love affair with this community is its people, both natives and immigrants. They will “star” in many of my journal entries.

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