A&E Briefs

Mark your calendars for some upcoming fun activities.

June 5 fun fundraiser for La Conner Fire Association: The La Conner Fire Association invites everyone to “take over the La Conner Pub & Eatery” from 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 702 S. First St. Come out, enjoy a delicious meal with family and friends, and help make a difference in the community. Fifty percent of food and beverage sales and 100 % of gratuities will go directly to support the La Conner Fire Department.

La Conner Live 2024 Summer Concert Series takes over Gilkey Square every Sunday from 1-4 p.m. through Sept. 8 at First and Morris streets. The lineup features Utopian Monk Revival, June 2; Adrian Xavier & Ska Island, June 9; Chris Eger Band, June 16; BrohamM, June 23; Full Spectrum, June 30; Joan Penney & Herding Kats Jazz Nonet, July 7; The Fabulous Murphtones, July 14; Lost at Last, July 21; Mojo Cannon, July 28; Billy Appleton Band, Aug. 4; Midlife Crisis and the Alimony Horns, Aug. 11; The Walrus, Aug. 18; Cascadia Groove, Aug. 25; Pacific Twang, Sept. 1; Chris Eger – Richard Williams Invitational Jam, Sept. 8.

Come to the Celtic Arts Foundation! All events at Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. Info: www.celticarts.org.

- June Scottish Music Session: 11 a.m. Sunday, June 2.

- A Celebration of Piping: A fundraising event to support community piping competitions in the Pacific Northwest. Free and open to the public. Door prizes, whisky bar and bagpipe performances from local pipers. Silent auction funds will benefit competitions at the Skagit Valley Highland Games, the Pacific Northwest Highland Games, the Portland Highland Games and the Pleasanton Highland Games. 3 p.m. Sunday, June 2.