Photos by Tag: Anacortes
Orchards pond
This “rural” scene featuring Canadian geese and a barn was taken in Anacortes Sunday at the intersection of 41st Street and “H” Avenue.
Big musical on horizon
More than 60 students gather daily in rehearsal, singing, dancing and working behind the scenes in preparation for the biggest musical production in Anacortes High School history.
Busy harbors
Boat owners are busy these days, taking advantage of weather to spend some time on the water in one of the most beautiful coast regions in the world. This shot was taken from the parking lot adjacent to Anacortes Marina.
Juried art
Today (Friday, August 1) is the the first full day of the 2008 Anacortes Arts Festival. Among many activities associated with the festival is the juried art show at the Port of Anacortes warehouse. Here, art on a north wall is pictured through the center of a sculpted piece. See www.anacortesartsfestival.com for more information.
Busy Teens
This is a summer of preparation and fund-raising for the 2008-09 Anacortes High School cheerleading crew, some of whom are pictured here at the recent Anacortes Airport Fly-in. Left to right are Kaitlyn Richardson, Brianna Taylor, Taylor Kalt, Mallorie Estenson, Cynthia Webber, Krystal Gallatin and Katreena Saladin. Other summer activities included the Fourth of July […]
Fly away
A regularly scheduled San Juan Airlines flight departs from Anacortes Airport. The airport is owned and operated by the Port of Anacortes. A plaque at the site notes that the current facility was dedicated on June 7, 1970. Port Commissioners were E.A. Andrews, Eugene “Bud” Strom and Douglas P. Burton. Port District Manager was Robert […]
All-class reunion
Crowds in Anacortes this week were drawn by at least one event other than the Arts Festival. Hundreds gathered at Anacortes High School Saturday afternoon for a the 2nd annual All-Class Reunion sponsored by the Anacortes Schools Foundation. Among old friends reunited at Williams Gym were Gib Moore (left), Ken Moore (center) and Jim Berentson.
Hats in the air
Mortarboards were in the air Friday night as members of the Anacortes High School Class of 2007 “called it a wrap” on their K-12 careers. For most, the first order of business was the traditional Grad Night adventure, destination unknown. Congrats, Hawks!
Unobstructed view
This view from above the Highway 20 spur helps to illustrate the importance of the boating industry in Anacortes. Visible in the center is Anacortes Marina, and beyond that, Cap Sante Boat Haven. The other major marina is at Skyline, where some boat slips lie in homeowners’ back yards.
Lighting up
Dine alfresco at Bellissima Trattoria, where a City of Anacortes sidewalk improvement project is now all but complete. Sidewalk tables with umbrellas beckon once again at the 904 Commercial Avenue restaurant, and streetlights were installed Thursday. A tantalizing menu of homemade Italian cuisine includes pasta, pizza, steaks, chops and seafood. And don’t miss Chef Andy’s […]
Derby winner
Winner of the $5,000 prize for biggest fish in the Anacortes Salmon Derby was Ronald Henning, pictured here with plaque and 22-pound, 8-ounce beauty. Presentations were made by Jay Field (right), president of the Fidalgo Island Chapter of the Puget Sound Anglers organization. This two-day event was a great success, drawing 750 ticket holders. More […]
Port candidates
Past Port of Anacortes Executive Director Dan Stahl’s departure for a job with the Port of Bellingham sparked a search for a new director. Final candidates for the job underwent a series of interviews, and attended a public “meet and greet” session last week. Among the final five are Regina Good, Warren McCrimmon, Bob Hyde, […]