It was a wonderful Arts Festival, boasting art, music, food and activities for all ages. An annual celebration … in sunny Anacortes, Washington.
These scenes were shot from the fenceline of a shoreline work zone on the Anacortes waterfront, where an osprey has built a nest atop a lighting tower. I waited just long enough to witness the arrival of a “takeout” dinner.
Fourth of July 2016, with celebrants acknowledging Independence Day plus the 125th Anniversary of the founding of the City of Anacortes.
Tesoro Refinery hosted its annual March Point Run/Walk Saturday, June 25, with race entry proceeds donated to Skagit County United Way. In addition to a free Kids’ Half-Mile event, there were sanctioned 5K and 10K races. Winners included: male 5K overall, Brian Houck (826); female 5K overall, Maura Mayock (763); male 10K overall, Alan DenAdel […]
Members of the Anacortes-based Vela Luka Croatian Dance troupe delighted a home crowd at the 2016 Waterfront Festival at Cap Sante Marina.
Each year the Port of Anacortes takes the opportunity at the Waterfront Festival Kickoff Dinner to acknowledge top partners in business. This year honors went to Grette Associates, Strategic Partner; Ann Farr, Customer Service Partner; ChemTrade and Transpac Marinas, Economic Development Partners. Presentations were made by Port Commission Chair John Pope and Executive Director Dan […]
Scenes from Memorial Day 2016 at Grandview Cemetery in Anacortes. Thanks to all who participated.
Fidalgo Bay was alive with competitive sailing teams made up of teens Saturday in Anacortes. About 150 high school sailors from as far away as Oregon competed in 14-foot Flying Junior dinghies in a regional event hosted by the Interscholastic Sailing Association (ISA). The association will host a national event May 28 and 29 in […]
I grabbed my camera to take photos of colorful baskets at the Snow Goose. Then the scarves caught my eye. A little while later I had some time to kill at Christianson’s Nursery. First the schoolhouse, then the water spout weather vane. Fun on the Flats.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 marked the end of an era as the last athletic competition was held at Anacortes High School War Memorial Field. This field was dedicated to a group of AHS grads who gave their lives in service during WWII. As each name on a commemorative plaque was read, a balloon was released. […]
A mix of Cap Sante wildflowers and blossoms from our backyard garden.
Two views of Mt. Baker … from “little” Mt. Erie on Fidalgo Island!