Friday evening marked the kickoff of the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life event in Anacortes. This year the fundraiser took place at Cap Sante Boat Haven, with one side of the “track” leading along the edge of Fidalgo Bay. Opening ceremonies included a U.S. Marine Color Guard from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The event continued through Friday night, with culminating ceremonies scheduled Saturday morning, June 27.
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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