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The largest ugly sweater party in Skagit County was an evening of substance over style. About 200 people proudly donning garish holiday sweaters attended, officially designated the 2024 Anacortes Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff Program, at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge on Nov. 9. Because the Anacortes Salvation Army service area covers La Conner, local donors in attendance included Mayor Marna Hanneman and her husband, Leroy, and Swinomish Indian Tribal Community civic leader Janie Beasley....
DRESS UP AND ACT OUT – The La Conner Parent-Teacher-Student Association costume parade is Thursday on First Street, at 3 p.m., after school. Parade participants are to meet immediately beforehand at the La Conner Marina south basin parking lot....
Artists ages 10-18, it is not too late to join the Junior Art Walk. If you have art that you made and would like to show in businesses around town, please bring it to the library by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21. Make sure your name and phone number are on the back. Summer is winding down and so is summer reading, but we still have tons of fun activities here at the library before school starts. Musicians ages 10-18, come to the library on Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for our day long song writing workshop with musician Keeth Apgar; lunch a...
La Conner's kids will show their artistic talent at the inaugural Junior Art Walk Aug. 23. The Museum of Northwest Art, participating local businesses, restaurants and galleries will open their doors to showcase junior artworks in their windows throughout the day and weekend. The art walk takes place along Morris and First streets. It will feature a colorful array of pieces crafted by budding artists ranging from ages 10-18. Young artists have been supported with supplies, space and instruction...
LISTEN AND LEARN TO BE PREPARED – Only you can prevent any fire, maybe. La Conner volunteer firefighter Natalie Baler spoke to about a dozen people at the La Conner Swinomish Library Saturday. Wrote Kathy Shiner: "Very informative. I[n] using a fire extinguisher, we were able to practice PASS, acronym for pull pin, aim, squeeze and sweep. Main take away first call 911 to get the experts alerted and on their way....
A QUIET SUMMER MORNING IN LA CONNER – Oh my gosh, it is the last month of summer! The sun is not rising as early or as high in the sky, but walk the boardwalk when the breeze is not ruffling the water, early or late and get a twofer: Rainbow Bridges above and below....
JAZZ AT GILKEY SQUARE – Sunday was not hot temperature-wise, but Midlife Crisis and the Alimony Horns warmed up an overflowing crowd at the La Conner Live! 2024 Summer Concert. During their last number the band's Jacob Yansen strutted his stuff, coming down into the crowd, blowing the entire time....
Skagit Transit has completed the agency’s annual draft Transit Development Plan. Public comment is open through Aug. 21. The TDP is a visioning document to help plan the future of Skagit Transit. Transportation services are vital to ensuring residents are connected to jobs and recreation in the region. Public input is invaluable as Skagit Transit plans improving the mobility, connectivity and sustainability of Skagit County. A public hearing on the Transit Development Plan is 11 a.m. Aug. 21 at Burlington City Hall, 833 S Spruce Street or v...
La Conner Firefighter/EMT Natalie Baker discusses fire safety topics and will have some firefighting equipment for the community to try out 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 in the La Conner Swinomish Library conference room. Bring your coffee mug and questions. Coffee provided....
The “Ins and Outs of Our Ballots and Elections” will be explained by Gabrielle Clay, Skagit County elections manager June 24 at a League of Women Voters of Skagit County voter education forum. Clay will discuss how ballots are created, the ballot handling steps after votes are collected and the systems used to validate that votes are accurately counted. The league promotes the meeting to aid first-time voters, seasoned participants and those interested in civic processes. It starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Public Utility District meeting room, 141...
Don McMoran’s recent promotion to full professor with Washington State University is built on a lifetime love for Skagit County and its farmers. Born on the driveway of his parents’ home on the dividing line between the Mount Vernon and La Conner school districts, he joined the WSU Skagit County Extension in 2006 as Agriculture & Natural Resources extension educator. He earned tenure a few years later and became the county Extension director in 2012. His two-year quest to become full professor was backed by community members who wrote let...
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Through more than a century, as La Conner has evolved to its present state as a major tourist destination, its schools have remained a cornerstone. That is perhaps best symbolized by the La Conner High School Alumni Association, the oldest active organization of its kind in Washington state and which holds its 110th annual banquet and program at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at the middle school gym. La Conner alumni from across the years will gather then to honor the graduating class of 2024 and...
NOT TO BE MISSED Paths to Understanding presents The Let’s Go Together Partnership! 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon. Event is free. Walk-ins welcome. Join in the first public gathering for an evening of storytelling, music and conversation focused on strengthening our Skagit community. All, including community leaders, will speak about the importance of lifting up our common humanity. Come and join us to meet people from across the county and stand together to go into a brighter future. Let’s go together! More info: pa...
Residents can support the La Conner Swinomish Library through April 4 as part of Library Giving Day. Contributors join a national community that comes together annually to keep libraries vibrant. Gifts go directly to your library, making possible the youth summer reading program, a wide variety of groups and individuals in our meeting space, exciting programs like author readings and musical events, and much more. The La Conner Library Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) organization. Mail checks to P.O. Box 1025, La Conner, WA 98257. Donate online:...
MEET THE DAFFODIL COURT - The La Conner Kiwanis announced the 2024 Daffodil Court. These La Conner Elementary School fifth graders will ride in the Tulip Party on the Kiwanis Kid float. From left are Prince Parker Fischer; King Brennan Hockenberry; Queen Ella Jackson and Princess Georgia Brown....
Salsa, waltz, swing, cha-cha – take your pick. The La Conner Retirement Inn was hopping on Valentine’s Day to ballroom dance. The most romantic day of the year – Valentine’s Day – is celebrated at the Inn most every year – viruses allowing. Taylor Winningham demonstrated the dances with local dance student Charlotte Decker accompanied by champagne, strawberries and chocolate. Over 30 residents sipped, tapped their feet and got up on the floor to swing and cha-cha. “One of the reasons I lik...
Greg Whiting has rarely – if ever – lacked for energy. Consider that in a robust and wide-ranging professional life Whiting has variously researched, analyzed, helped develop and written about energy systems designed to both improve quality of life and protect the environment. And now, with his partner Jenelle Whitton as co-proprietor of Raven's Cup Coffee and Art Gallery on First Street, he markets beverages that, while served in a laid-back Pacific Northwest setting, are the fuel that kee...
Join a community blood drive 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 at the La Conner High School gym, 404 North Sixth Street. It is a collaboration between local volunteers and Bloodworks Northwest. The blood drive is organized by high school students and the La Conner Kiwanis Club. Donors must be older than 16. Minors must bring parental consent to donate. Snacks and water are included. Questions: Dorothy Downes, [email protected], or Lori Buher, [email protected]. For information on the benefits of blood donation: massgene...
This photo was taken Jan. 29, when Brad Bradford, one of the original Tillinghast bike riders, celebrated when his 5-year-old, three-wheeled tricycle's odometer hit the 5,000-mile mark. That is a lot of miles. Brad and many others bicycle around La Conner almost every morning at 10 a.m., as long as it is not raining or snowing....
Another year begins in the sweet, joyous life of one of jolly old England's finest exports, Jean Wedin. Jeannie celebrated her (I get confused) 39th or 93rd birthday. It's hard to tell because of her incredible energy for life. An affair to remember was held at the Oyster & Thistle Friday evening, Feb. 2. An astonishing 24 guests attended to celebrate Jeannie, and celebrate we did. The "Crooner-Carver" from the Swinomish nation, Kevin Paul, was there to sing a Native serenade to celebrate her...
Emergency management has been a priority here since channel flooding in 2022 swamped waterfront and low-lying areas. Attention turned last week to fears of catastrophes and disaster at the dilapidated former Moore-Clark warehouse building at South First and Caledonia streets. A fixture in La Conner since before the turn of the century – to the 20th century– and once part of a bustling hatchery fish food processing plant and longtime local industrial hub, it was constructed as a grain war...
Extracurricular learning open to all takes place at Skagit Valley College this Saturday, Jan 27. The 10th Legislative District of Washington Democrats hosts Democracy in Crisis: Taking Action, a free day of inspiration and workshops, working in concert with students from Skagit Valley College Breaking Free Club, Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Skagit, FairVote WA, United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 3000, Civil Survival, Fidalgo Democrats, Skagit Democrats and additional community partners and elected representatives, to... Full story
Residents can learn about a feasibility study for a grant to allow solar and storage of energy at the La Conner’s fire department and school district campus at 10 a.m. Feb. 3 at the La Conner Swinomish Library. The presentation explores solar and storage opportunities and how they can help build resilience and support community needs. The Town of La Conner Emergency Management Commission will be available to discuss their work with emergency preparedness. Information: townoflaconner.org/AlertCenter.aspx?AID=51; [email protected] or M... Full story
