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  • Daylight time starts Sunday

    Mar 8, 2023

    Here is one more reminder: Daylight saving time starts 2 a.m. Sunday, March 12. Set your clocks ahead before going to bed. The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation for west coast states to have year round daylight time in 2022 but the Senate did not act so the bill sunset....

  • Beezie + Co. Flower Farm talk

    Mar 8, 2023

    Colleen O’Brien-Miller of Beezie + Co. Flower Farm will present “Collaborative homestead revival and flower farming learnings” at La Conner Civic Garden Club Thursday, March 9, 6:30 p.m., 622 2nd Street, La Conner. They are the fifth generation to steward the Bessner family homestead – a 120 acre parcel, part of which they use to grow heirloom florals from seed. They settled into life here after a 22-year journey across the country with Shaun’s career as an Air Force navigator. They spend much of their time and creativity reviving her famil...

  • Kale and Cranberries

    Patricia Aqiimuk Paul|Mar 8, 2023

    The sour and tart taste of fresh cranberries, in this recipe, is softened by adding brown sugar. It also depends on how many crushed cranberries you put in each spoonful. Served with a side of rice, the rice absorbs the flavor. The kale of choice was dinosaur kale and the selection were smaller top leaves. Leeks and kale are bitter. Adding cranberries to the dish livened everything up. Aqiimuk's Kitchen is coming up on our 11-year anniversary. It's my pleasure to offer new recipe ideas each...

  • 'Permanent Immigrant' must see MoNA exhibit

    Steve Klein|Mar 8, 2023

    An exciting and thoughtful selection of sculpture, prints and paintings bring intriguing and emotional viewing to guests at the Museum of Northwest Art. The exhibit, "Permanent Immigrant: Italo Scanga in the Dale and Leslie Chihuly Collection is on view until May 14 in the main gallery. Upstairs is "Geppetto's Children: Italo Scanga at Pilchuck Glass School." Both exhibits are masterfully curated by art critic and scholar Matthew Kangas. The opening on Feb. 18 was a very special event with MoNA...

  • Police Blotter 2/27-3/4

    Skagit County Sheriff Office|Mar 8, 2023

    Friday, March 3 10:09 a.m.: Loitering – The Swinomish Housing Authority reported an unwanted subject loitering around the apartment complex. Law enforcement contacted uninvolved tenants at the apartment building and learned the unwanted subjects left the area. Maple Ave., La Conner. 6:00 p.m.: Suspicious cycler – Report of a suspicious male seen jumping in and out of bushes and throwing a bicycle. Law enforcement arrived and checked the area, but the male was not located. Sherman Ave., La Con...

  • Donate art to MoNA's auction

    Mar 8, 2023

    MoNA has extended its deadline for submitting art auction donations to March 17. Art donations help the Museum of Northwest Art raise essential funds to continue collecting, preserving, interpreting and exhibiting art and supporting artists in the Northwest. June’s annual auction brings together seasoned and emerging art collectors to celebrate Northwest artists and the unique art of our region. Last year, close to 300 works of art were donated. MoNA offers donating artists recognition on the MoNA website, online catalog and museum g...

  • St. Patrick's dance fundraiser

    Mar 8, 2023

    La Conner Volunteer Firefighters Association's Saint Patrick's Dance is Saturday, March 18, 7-11 p.m. in Maple Hall. Step into a night of entertainment with music spun by DJ Von. There is a no-host bar of beer and wine and a firefighter styled photobooth. Be ready to "Fill the Boot." There will be 50/50 raffle. Entry is $10 and for people 21 and over. Start filling the boot even earlier when you eat at The Slider Café. Five percent of food sales will be donated. Hours are 7 a.m.-3 p.m....