Activities Journal
May 11, 2011
Encouraged by a few days of sunshine, flowers have begun to bloom all over the community. I photographed three stages of development on this beautiful flower (bachelor button?) yesterday at the edge of my neighbor’s garden.
May 8, 2011
Among those at the Saturday celebration of the opening day of Boating Season 2011 was fiddler Frank Orr. Anthony’s Restaurant provided clam chowder and salad for event participants including Ed and Marcia Berg. Others included Lee and Betty Dawes, cannoneers; … Continue reading →
May 7, 2011
Opening day of Boating Season 2011 included a brief program with speakers including Town Crier Richard Riddell, City Council member Brian Geer (and Port Executive Bob Hyde), Marine Skills Center Director Donneta Spath and Anacortes Yacht Club Commodore Phil Case. … Continue reading →
May 4, 2011
The weather was perfect, the food delicious … and the fish plentiful at the 2011 Kids Fishing Derby sponsored by the City of Anacortes Parks and Recreation Department. Among those pictured here are Tristan Cooper of Anacortes; Elizabeth Knowles of … Continue reading →
April 26, 2011
(Photos courtesy of Solid Rock Climbers for Christ) On September 25, 2010, ten feet short of
April 9, 2011
I’ve enjoyed the colors in our yard as a few precious days of sunshine have coaxed a few flowers from bud to blossom. Lots of buds still wrapped tight, giving us a great deal to anticipate.
April 6, 2011
A great hour in the city forest lands, sunshine(!) streaming through trees to spotlight mosses, plants and trees.
March 28, 2011
Bellingham man takes $15,000 prize in 5th Annual Anacortes Salmon Derby Press Release More than 1,100 contestants experienced great camaraderie, better than expected March weather, and only average angling success – as hatchery-reared, winter Chinook salmon failed to cooperate as … Continue reading →
March 27, 2011
Day One of the 2011 Anacortes Salmon Derby began for me at B Dock at Cap Sante Boat Haven. There I met up with Captain Jim Keith of Fox Island Salmon Charters. One of the other hats Jim wears is … Continue reading →
March 27, 2011
If action was light on the water, there was lots of action Sunday afternoon under the big tent at the culmination of the 2011 Anacortes Salmon Derby. Pictured here is top fisherman Mike Campion with his fish and a derby … Continue reading →
March 21, 2011
Scenes from the 2011 Anacortes Spring Boat Show at Cap Sante Boat Haven. On the working end of the show were local pros including John Hackstadt of ABC Yacht Charters (right, photo one) and Peter Whiting of Northwest Trawlers (photo … Continue reading →
March 5, 2011
Weeks of Anacortes Public Library Centennial festivities kicked off Saturday, March 5. Among those pictured here are Library Director Cynthia Harrison, several Foundation members, Mayor Dean Maxwell and Council member Brad Adams, and representatives of the Sister Cities Association.
