Photos by Tag: mayor Laurie Gere
Vintage fire engine shines in parade
It was exciting to see the city’s vintage 1924 American LaFrance fire engine motoring up Commercial Avenue under its own power at the Anacortes Lions Christmas parade! Kudos to all who have spent many years restoring this beauty. Honored occupant on this “Walk with Santa” was Mayor Laurie Gere.
City celebrates 125th anniversary: 2016
It was five years ago today that the City of Anacortes celebrated its 125th anniversary. A July 1 event was held at the Anacortes Depot plaza, with a program featuring music, speeches and Scout color guard. Town Crier Richard Riddell kicked off the program with a rousing “cry,” and Mayor Laurie Gere was among a […]
Aktion Club boosts Meals on Wheels
Impressive! A total of $16,466 raised this year by Anacortes Kiwanis Aktion Club members pushed the group’s total donations for the 10 years of collecting for Meals on Wheels to $107,000! The three Aktion Club members who joined the $1,000+ Club this year are (r. to l.) Curt Johnson, Laurie Mueller and Sonja Erlandson. “March […]
‘Yes’ to 4th of July celebration!
This just in from City Hall: “The City of Anacortes will be celebrating our nation’s Independence Day on Sunday, July 4, 2021. This year we will have a firework display and a Patriotic Parade. The city is pleased to restart this Anacortes tradition.” Mayor Laurie Gere will lead a patriotic program honoring our nation’s 245th […]
Scenes from Anacortes Christmas Past
With the traditional Anacortes Tree Lighting event going virtual tonight (Friday, Dec. 4), I thought it would be fun to get aboard the Wayback Machine for some scenes from tree lightings past. Many of those pictured here, including Santa, Mayor Laurie Gere and TJ Fantini, are still actively involved in Chamber of Commerce activities! “Jingle […]
Beleaguered businesses hope for holiday boost
The Anacortes Chamber of Commerce today promoted a holiday season “call to action” from Mayor Laurie Gere. As business people wrestle with the current round of COVID-19 inspired restrictions, Gere said, “I want to call on each resident to consider shopping local. Our businesses are open for takeout, curbside services, gift cards and gifts that […]
City’s 125th birthday: 2016
A new twist on an old American tradition was a July 3, 2016 celebration at The Depot in downtown Anacortes, celebrating not only the Fourth of July but the City’s 125th Anniversary. The family friendly event featured patriotic music, a “cry” by Town Crier Richard Riddell, fun and games and a brief review of American […]
A letter from Anacortes Mayor Gere
Dear Anacortes Community, As I write this, community transmission of COVID-19 is occurring in Skagit County. We are all seeing breaking news on our TV screens, hearing it on the radio, on our phones and from our fellow community members. Now is the time to follow the guidelines set by Skagit County Public Health and […]