Photos by Tag: Anacortes
Christmas on parade
Hundreds lined the streets of Historic Downtown Anacortes for the annual Christmas Parade Saturday, December 4. Opening parade photos featured the state ferry Hyak as a backdrop. Childrens by the hundreds enjoyed parade entries and volunteers with goodies ranging from candy to bead necklaces. Emergency response vehicles are a bright contribution to the parade. Among […]
Music honors
Selected for prestigious honors from the Music Educators National Association (MENC) were Anacortes High School band member Clint Malcom; All NW Jazz Choir, Mason Cole; All NW Choir, Tessa Hobson and Lauren Ward; All State Choir, Nick Majeske, Tyler Hammel, Jonathan Boe, Ryan Thompson and Michael Perron. Choir teacher is Carole Leander. Band instructor is […]
Athletes gather food
Basketball players Lauren Kyllo, Deanna Kohl and Kendle Smithee were among several dozen Anacortes High School athletes who conducted a food drive Saturday, November 20. The food drive, sponsored by the Seahawk Athletic Booster Assocation, put student athletes on the street to replenish supplies at the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank, St. Mary’s Catholic […]
Dedicated athletes
Despite wind and temperatures hovering near freezing, dozens of winter athletes from Anacortes High School conducted a community food drive Saturday, November 20. Pictured here are basketball players Kaleb Wigen, Jared Douglas, Gunnar Ronngren and Conner Longoria. Right behind them with a load of groceries were basketball players Lauren Kyllo, Deanna Kohl and Kendle Smithee. […]
Oktoberfest a hit
Christine White of Anacortes got into the mood early by dressing up for the Oktoberfest event held Saturday at the Port of Anacortes Transit Shed Event Center. White was among about 700 guests who gathered for the Chamber of Commerce event. In addition to almost three dozen beer vendors, the event featured food, merchandise and […]
The Market
A “just because” photo of The Market at Anacortes, Friday afternoon. Used to be the Food Pavilion, and before that, Thrifty Foods.
Heart of Anacortes
Chris Terrell (left) and Mark Edson introduce a new entertainment venue this weekend with a Saturday afternoon show at “The Heart of Anacortes,” an outdoor stage on the corner of 4th Street and “O” Avenue. During a period of economic struggle in this region, Terrell and Edson have invested in dramatic facility improvements in and […]
Rockets red glare
Once again this year, Anacortes residents were treated to an impressive fireworks display over Fidalgo Bay. This year’s John Curtis Memorial Fireworks Display even got started a bit earlier than in recent years. Thanks to all who made the show possible!
Independence
Reminiscent of days gone by, when “town criers” announced the news of the day, official Anacortes Town Crier Richard Riddell will join other dignitaries in celebration of America’s Independence Day on Sunday, July 4. Events include an 11 a.m. downtown parade, followed by festivities at historic Causland Park on 8th Street.
Home grown banners
This is a closeup of the top of one of the city’s colorful Commercial Avenue banners, a sure sign that the summer season is on its way. There are “banner catalogues” from which to shop, but the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce has wisely opted to display the work of local artists including schoolchildren. Soon hanging […]
Small boat milestone
Advocates from all corners of the community gathered Friday, April 9 for a ribbon-cutting event marking the Port’s opening of new small boat launch facilties. Pictured here is the Skye Rocket, the largest among a handful of vessels lowered from the launch deck to the waters of the Port’s Cap Sante Boat Haven North Basin. […]
It’s derby time!
The big tent is up and folks have started to arrive in town for the big Anacortes Salmon Derby, featuring a $15,000 prize for the top fish. The derby, based at Cap Sante Boat Haven, will bring hundreds of guests to Anacortes for two days of fishing culminating with an awards ceremony Sunday, March 28. […]