items tagged with Christmas
December 25, 2004
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11. This nativity scene, created by Caroline Spehar, stands in front of Anacortes Lutheran Church on “O” Avenue.
Tags: anacortes lutheran, Christmas
December 25, 2003
This photograph was taken inside Anacortes Lutheran Church, focusing on part of the stained glass window in the sanctuary. “At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus, whose life has influenced the human race more deeply than any other person … Continue reading →
Tags: anacortes lutheran, Christmas, jesus
December 18, 2003
Today and tomorrow are distribution days for volunteers working through the Salvation Army to deliver Christmas toys to area children. Pictured here in front of just one table of donated toys are Advisory Board member Ginger Houston (left) and Salvation … Continue reading →
Tags: Christmas, houston, toys
December 11, 2003
Middle School musicians strutted their stuff in the Lions Christmas Parade last weekend, marching up Commercial Avenue adorned in Santa hats. Music is an important element of community parades, and we had plenty of music thanks to this band and … Continue reading →
Tags: band, Christmas, marching, middle school
December 10, 2003
Christmas lights shine up and down Commercial Avenue, with beautiful window displays including this one at Encore gift shop. This shop features a variety of handcrafted gifts created by local artisans, who encourage their neighbors to shop at home for … Continue reading →
Tags: Christmas, encore, shop
December 9, 2003
These young musicians from Anacortes High School were among dozens of students who braved cold wind last weekend to provide live music at the lighting of the community Christmas tree. Also taking part in the evening ceremony were choirs from … Continue reading →
Tags: band, Christmas
December 6, 2003
No Anacortes parade would be complete without at least one boat entry. Today’s Lions Christmas Parade included this wooden boat, complete with decorative tree. There was also a miniature ferry, and there was no shortage of children, music and treats.
Tags: Christmas, parade
December 5, 2003
We are, after all, a community with a rich maritime history. So it’s only natural that the community Christmas tree in downtown Anacortes would feature a few decorations like this beautiful piece, created by local artist Carl Dellutri. Carl was … Continue reading →
Tags: Christmas, community, decorations, dellutri
December 3, 2003
Dakota Barnes of City Tree Service was among the gang of volunteers helping to decorate the community Christmas tree located at the Chamber of Commerce Building on Commercial Avenue. Also participating on at least two separate occasions were students from … Continue reading →
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