In partnership with Bellissima Ristorante, the Chamber of Commerce Tuesday honored its Visitor Information Center (VIC) volunteers with a luncheon. More than three dozen city residents commit on a regular basis to staffing the Chamber’s VIC, located on Commercial Avenue on the lower level of the Chamber building. On hand to thank the volunteers were […]
These are just a few of the countless volunteers who contributed to making the 2009 Anacortes Waterfront Festival a success. In addition to Chamber staff and volunteers, the Waterfront Festival “army” includes volunteers from the Port of Anacortes, the Anacortes Yacht Club, Wrestlers for Life, several service clubs and local businesses. These are awesome contriubtors […]
These folks were among dozens of Shell Puget Sound Refinery employees who were honored recently for their volunteer efforts in 2008. A luncheon was held in their honor at the refinery fire hall. Volunteer efforts include time with organizations including United Way, WSU Beach Watchers, MS150, Relay for Life, Anacortes Waterfront Festival, schools, sports team, […]
These smiling folks are among a small army of volunteers participating in the annual Thanksgiving meal hosted by the Anacortes Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary 249. Cooks led by Kelly Heiberg have been busy for several days preparing this meal, served at no cost to about 350 diners. Another 150 or so meals were delivered this […]
A colorful Valentine’s Day theme greeted volunteers at the Salvation Army Anacortes Corps Friday for a luncheon held in their honor. Volunteers range from individuals to service clubs, with contributions including truck deliveries, Food Bank service and Christmas Kettle bell-ringing. About three dozen people attended the luncheon, hosted by Majors Jerry and Carol Forney.