Activities Journal
July 4, 2006
Legionnaire Bill Taylor was among dozens of veterans of the U.S. armed forces on hand Tuesday, July 2 for the 2006 4th of July parade on Commercial Avenue in Anacortes. Also pictured here are Pat Mooney (business owner and port … Continue reading →
July 4, 2006
If I’m not mistaken, crowds at this year’s Fourth of July parade and Causland Park festivities exceeded those of recent years. Thanks to the Anacortes Women of Today (AWOT) for sponsoring another great parade, complete with fire equipment, marching bank, … Continue reading →
June 28, 2006
Flying the skies of Skagit County the week of June 26 were two World War II vintage bombers, the B-24 and the B-17, both featured aircraft in the 2006 Wings of Freedom Tour sponsored by the Collings Foundation. Pictured here … Continue reading →
June 23, 2006
Thursday morning’s activities featured a welcome break in the backyard garden, where guests included busy bees and fluttering butterflies. Wing patterns and colors on the butterflies are distinctly different on the outside (first photo) and the inside.
June 17, 2006
Crowds spilled onto the sidewalks last Thursday evening during an open house/ribbon-cutting event at the Star Bar Cafe, 416 1/2 Commercial Avenue. Owners Farah Ally and Laura Dunning hosted the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce “Business After Hours” event for June, … Continue reading →
June 10, 2006
“You don’t have to call my name twice.” That seemed reflect the sentiments of AHS Class of 2006 President Noel Bacani as he headed for the stage during Friday’s commencement program. Honored guests among the grads were Margaret Moore, who … Continue reading →
June 10, 2006
Whew! Among 2006 Anacortes High School graduates pictured here are Cory Edwards, Marilyn Barcott, Raul Barraza Garcia and Linnea Morrow. Cory’s directing the band, Marilyn’s posing with family, Raul is shaking Principal Donna Zickuhr’s hand and Linnea is flashing a … Continue reading →
June 7, 2006
Among speakers and musicians at the Wednesday night Baccalaureate in Anacortes were AHS seniors Alexa Bowen, Linnea Morrow and Alex Dunton. Among male speakers were Mark Richcreek and Andrew Covert. Piano soloist and praise band member Cory Edwards provided opening … Continue reading →
June 1, 2006
Afternoon showers and overcast skies provided even light and interesting textures for garden photos Thursday. Stars of these photos included roses, peonies and begonias.
May 29, 2006
About 50 people including a dozen or so veterans gathered at Grand View Cemetery in Anacortes Monday for a brief service conducted by members of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Services were also held on Guemes Island … Continue reading →
May 22, 2006
Aaargh, matey! And a great weekend it was! Once again, the Chamber of Commerce and Port of Anacortes joined forced to create a fabulous, free Waterfront Festival. Pictured in the second frame are Rotary volunteers Desha Furin, Vic Childs and … Continue reading →
May 17, 2006
Visible in the first aerial photo are athletic fields. Memorial Stadium is in the lower right hand corner, the high school to the left. To the left of the high school is the high school track. In the upper left … Continue reading →
