Concrete-WA - Skagit River Journal
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Concrete-WA - Skagit River Journal
BEF_Broch10.qxd:Bald Eagle 12/20/10 5:04 PM Page 1 Welcome Welcome! T he Skagit Eagle Festival is a celebration of the majestic eagles that return each year to the Skagit River Valley in eastern Skagit County. This year, the Concrete Chamber of Commerce offers four weekends of family fun. You are invited to plan your visit with this brochure, which outlines all the major events and activities to choose from. Enjoy! Eagle Festival Raffle Card Visit our businesses to have your raffle card validated and become eligible to win great prizes! Cards available at the following businesses: Albert’s Red Apple, Annie’s Pizza Station, Back To Basics & Concrete Laundromat, Cascade Burgers, Cascade Styling, Cascade Supply, Concrete Theatre, Hi. Lo. Bar & Grill, Matty’s On Main, NW Garden Bling, Ovenell’s Heritage Inn, Perks Espresso, Sauk View Gallery, Wolf Hair Design. Drawing January 30, 2011. What’s Inside Weekend 1, January 8 & 9 .............................................2-3 Weekend 2, January 15 & 16 .........................................4-5 Area Maps .........................................................................6 Business Directory.............................................................7 Weekend 3, January 22 & 23 .........................................8-9 Weekend 4, January 29 & 30......................................10-11 Eagle Watching Tips ........................................................12 P.O. Box 743 • Concrete, WA 98237 Info: 360-853-8767 • 360-853-8209 www.Concrete-WA.com • chamber@concrete-wa.com How to Get Here From I-5, take Exit 232 (Cook Rd.), and drive east to the light at State Route 20 in Sedro-Woolley. Turn left and travel approximately 25 miles to Concrete (milepost 88), Rockport (milepost 98) and Marblemount (milepost 106). The 2011 Skagit Eagle Festival brochure was designed and produced by grafixCORP of Mount Vernon, WA. They can be reached at 360-424-5268 or www.grafixcorp.com Skagit Eagle Festival – January 2011 1 BEF_Broch10.qxd:Bald Eagle 12/20/10 1 5:05 PM Page 2 Activities Weekend 1 – January 8 & 9 Saturday & Sunday Events Skagit Eagle Festival Information Station * Sauk View Gallery 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sauk View Gallery 7460 South Dillard Ave., Concrete Free maps, schedules, directions, and more. 360-853-8209 or 360-853-8767 www.concrete-wa.com Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center * Skagit River Bald Eagle Awareness Team 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Howard Miller Steelhead Park 52804 Rockport Park Rd., Rockport Displays, presentations and guided walks. Information on American Alps Project and other programs. Free. 360-853-7626 www.skagiteagle.org Eagle Watcher Stations Bus Tours * U.S. Forest Service 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Howard Miller Steelhead Park Rockport and Sutter Creek Rest Area at Milepost 100, Rockport Viewing stations staffed by volunteer educators. Scopes and binoculars available. Free. 360-856-5700 * Pacific NW Float Trips 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Meet at Concrete Senior Center 45821 Railroad Street, Concrete Free tour from Concrete to the Interpretive Center in Rockport and back. 866-967-8555 or 360-719-5808 www.pacificnwfloattrips.com Marblemount Hatchery Tours * Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Marblemount Hatchery 8319 Fish Hatchery Rd. Marblemount Learn about salmon and hatchery practices. Free. 360-336-0172 or 360-873-4241 www.skagitfisheries.org Bald Eagle Float Trips * Chinook Expeditions 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Marblemount to Rockport $85 per person. Group rates available. 800-241-3451 or 425-512-2444 www.chinookexpeditions.com Arts & Crafts Fair * Mt. Baker Presbyterian Church 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mt. Baker Presbyterian Church 45705 Main Street, Concrete Variety of local arts & crafts. 360-826-4681 or 360-853-8585 Bald Eagle Float Trips * Pacific NW Float Trips 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Meet at Concrete Senior Center 45821 Railroad Street, Concrete $25 per person 866-967-8555 or 360-719-5808 www.pacificnwfloattrips.com * Event Sponsor 2 www.Concrete-WA.com BEF_Broch10.qxd:Bald Eagle 12/20/10 5:05 PM Page 3 Saturday Only Events Cheese & Barrel Tasting Deep Forest Experience Country Hayrides & Bonfires * Eagle Haven Winery 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Eagle Haven Winery 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley Free cheese and wine tasting. 360-856-6248 www.eaglehavenwinery.com * Washington State Parks & Recreation 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Rockport State Park 51095 Highway 20, Rockport Free guided walks, displays and activities for all ages. www.parks.wa.gov/parks * Ovenell’s Heritage Inn 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Ovenell’s Ranch 46276 Concrete-Sauk Valley Rd. Concrete Free. 360-853-8494 www.ovenells-inn.com Photography Workshop Carter Family Band * Concrete Theatre 10 a.m. Concrete Theatre 45920 Main Street, Concrete Learn to photograph eagles and other wildlife. Instructor: Tim Boyer. Free. 360-941-0403 www.concrete-theatre.com * Concrete Herald 2 p.m. Concrete Theatre 45920 Main Street, Concrete Free bluegrass concert 360-941-0403 www.concrete-theatre.com www.concrete-herald.com Boat Tours & Wine Tasting Celebrating Our Earth & Eagles * Challenger Ridge Winery 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Meet at Challenger Ridge $25 per person Email anastasia@challengeridge.com for tickets and information. 425-350-8864 * Concrete Chamber 7:30 p.m. Concrete Theatre 45920 Main Street, Concrete Storyteller Antoinette Botsford, music by Sharon Abreu and Michael Horowitz. Free. 360-941-0403 www.concrete-theatre.com Skagit Eagle Festival – January 2011 3 BEF_Broch10.qxd:Bald Eagle 12/20/10 2 5:05 PM Page 4 Activities Weekend 2 – January 15 & 16 Saturday & Sunday Events Skagit Eagle Festival Information Station * Sauk View Gallery 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sauk View Gallery 7460 South Dillard Ave., Concrete Free maps, schedules, directions, and more. 360-853-8209 or 360-853-8767 www.concrete-wa.com Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center * Skagit River Bald Eagle Awareness Team 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Howard Miller Steelhead Park 52804 Rockport Park Rd., Rockport Displays, presentations and guided walks. Information on American Alps Project and other programs. Free. 360-853-7626 www.skagiteagle.org Eagle Watcher Stations Bus Tours * U.S. Forest Service 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Howard Miller Steelhead Park, Rockport and Sutter Creek Rest Area at Milepost 100, Rockport Viewing stations staffed by volunteer educators. Scopes and binoculars available. Free. 360-856-5700 * Pacific NW Float Trips 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Meet at Concrete Senior Center, 45821 Railroad Street, Concrete Free tour from Concrete to the Interpretive Center in Rockport and back. 866-967-8555 360-719-5808 www.pacificnwfloattrips.com Marblemount Hatchery Tours * Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Marblemount Hatchery, 8319 Fish Hatchery Road, Marblemount Learn about salmon and hatchery practices. Free. 360-336-0172 or 360-873-4241 www.skagitfisheries.org Bald Eagle Float Trips * Pacific NW Float Trips 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Meet at Concrete Senior Center, 45821 Railroad Street, Concrete $25 per person 866-967-8555 360-719-5808 www.pacificnwfloattrips.com Local Cheese & Barrel Tasting Bald Eagle Float Trips * Chinook Expeditions 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Marblemount to Rockport $85 per person. Group rates available. 800-241-3451 or 425-512-2444 www.chinookexpeditions.com * Eagle Haven Winery 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley Free cheese and wine tasting. 360-856-6248 www.eaglehavenwinery.com * Event Sponsor 4 www.Concrete-WA.com BEF_Broch10.qxd:Bald Eagle 12/20/10 5:06 PM Page 5 Saturday Only Events Deep Forest Experience Country Hayrides & Bonfires * Washington State Parks & Recreation 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Rockport State Park 51095 Highway 20, Rockport Free guided walks, displays and activities for all ages. www.parks.wa.gov/parks * Ovenell’s Heritage Inn 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Ovenell’s Ranch 46276 Concrete-Sauk Valley Rd., Concrete Free. 360-853-8494 www.ovenells-inn.com Boat Tours & Wine Tasting Native American Music & Dance * Challenger Ridge Winery 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Meet at Challenger Ridge $25 per person Email anastasia@challengeridge.com for tickets and information. 425-350-8864 Golf Cart Eagle Watching * Skagit River Bald Eagle Awareness Team 1:00 p.m. Concrete Theatre 45920 Main Street, Concrete Admission: $10 adults; $8 seniors. 360-941-0403 www.concrete-theatre.com * Clark’s Skagit River Resort Noon – 2:00 p.m. Meet at The Eatery 58458 Clark Cabin Road, Marblemount Ride to the Skagit River in a golf cart. Free. 360-873-2250 www.northcascades.com Skagit Eagle Festival – January 2011 5 BEF_Broch10.qxd:Bald Eagle 12/20/10 5:06 PM Page 6 Limestone St 5 Hub Alley Railro ad Av e Short Ct c ades mpson lard A T ho N Cas Hwy 20 Concrete Main Street Miller St INFO 2 8 17 20 (See detail map above) 14 Rockport Skagit River Bald State Park Eagle Interpretive Center Steelhead Park 1 0 0 10 11 git Rive r North Cascade Visitor Center at Newhalem (15 Miles East) Sk a National Park Backcountry Permit Center Mile Post 100 4 Viewing Area 22 Concrete 3 16 20 18 7 20 Eagle Festival Region 12 15 S Dillard Ave 1 Concrete Theatre Senior/Community Center Short St S D Ave 13 Main St ve 20 19 S D il c 6 Main St Puget Sound Energy St Ca s r a il ade T Douglas Vose III Way E Ave Pl Mt. Baker Presbyterian Church t ee S McK Dillard Ave Calcite St Ba k e r St nus N D Ave Mag Cupples Alley McKee St Marblemount 9 21 Fish Hatchery cade River s a C Rockport 530 To Darrington Copyright Notice: Unauthorized reproduction of these maps and/or indexes by any means without written permission from the copyright holder, grafixCORP is prohibited. These maps are provided as general reference to assist in the locating of events and activities herein. As such, they are not to scale and some streets may not be depicted or named. 6 www.Concrete-WA.com BEF_Broch10.qxd:Bald Eagle 12/20/10 5:06 PM Page 7 Services Business Directory These members of the Concrete Chamber of Commerce will make your visit more pleasant. For a complete list of members please visit www.concrete-wa.com. ART & ENTERTAINMENT NAME Concrete Herald 1 Concrete Theatre 2 Northwest Garden Bling 2 Sauk View Gallery & Eagle Festival Info Station ADDRESS PHONE WEBSITE Newspaper racks everywhere 45920 Main Street, Concrete 7460 South Dillard Avenue, Concrete 7460 South Dillard Avenue, Concrete 360-853-8213 360-941-0403 360-708-3279 360-853-8209 www.concrete-herald.com www.concrete-theatre.com www.nwgardenbling.com WEBSITE GROCERIES & SUPPLIES NAME ADDRESS PHONE 44546 SR 20, Concrete 61008 SR 20, Marblemount 45900 Main Street, Concrete Main Street, Concrete 7489 S Dillard Ave., Concrete 360-853-8540 (800) 228-7238 360-853-8811 360-853-7149 360-853-7000 39952 SR 20, Birdsview 360-826-3690 NAME ADDRESS PHONE Buffalo Run Inn Clark’s Skagit River Resort Grace Haven Grandy Creek Cabins KOA Hi. Lo. Country Hotel Ovenell’s Heritage Inn Timberline RV & Mobile Park 60117 SR 20, Marblemount 360-873-2461 58439 SR 20, Rockport 360-873-2250 9329 Dandy Place, Rockport 360-873-4106 7370 Russell Road, Concrete 360-826-6320 45951 Main Street, Concrete 360-853-7946 46276 Concrete Sauk Valley Rd., Concrete 360-853-8494 7370 N Wilde Road, Concrete 360-826-3131 3 4 5 6 7 Albert’s Red Apple BlueSky Outfitters Cascade Supply Concrete Liquor Store Eagles in Flight Motorcycle Sales & Service 8 Grandy Creek Grocery www.blueskyoutfitters.com www.eaglesinflightllc.com LODGING 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 WEBSITE www.buffaloruninn.com www.northcascades.com www.koa.com/campgrounds/concrete www.hotel.thehilocountry.com www.ovenells-inn.com RESTAURANTS 16 17 9 18 19 20 21 22 NAME ADDRESS PHONE Annie’s Pizza Station Birdsview Brewery Buffalo Run Restaurant Cascade Burgers Hi. Lo. Country Bar & Grill Perks Espresso & Deli Que Car BBQ The Eatery 44568 SR 20, Concrete 38302 R 20, Birdsview 60084 SR 20, Marblemount 45292 State Route 20, Concrete Main Street, Concrete 44586 SR 20, Concrete 60076 State Route 20, Marblemount 58439 SR 20, Rockport 360-853-7227 360-826-3406 360-873-2461 360-853-7580 360-853-8000 360-853-9006 360-873-4521 360-873-2250 Skagit Eagle Festival – January 2011 WEBSITE www.birdsviewbrewingco.com www.buffaloruninn.com www.hotel.thehilocountry.com www.quecarbbq.com 7 BEF_Broch10.qxd:Bald Eagle 12/20/10 3 5:07 PM Page 8 Activities Weekend 3 – January 22 & 23 Saturday & Sunday Events Skagit Eagle Festival Information Station Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center * Sauk View Gallery 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sauk View Gallery 7460 South Dillard Ave., Concrete Free maps, schedules, directions, and more. 360-853-8209 or 360-853-8767 www.concrete-wa.com * Skagit River Bald Eagle Awareness Team 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Howard Miller Steelhead Park 52804 Rockport Park Rd., Rockport Displays, presentations and guided walks. Information on American Alps Project and other programs. Free. 360-853-7626 www.skagiteagle.org Pancake Breakfast * Marblemount Community Club 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Marblemount Community Center 60055 Highway 20, Marblemount Breakfast: $6 per person. Displays, demos and arts/crafts sales. 360-873-4631 or 360-873-4344 Recycled Art Contest * Annie’s Pizza Station & Sauk View Gallery 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Concrete Senior Center 45821 Railroad Street, Concrete Youth and adult winners chosen by public. 360-853-7227 Eagle Watcher Stations * U.S. Forest Service 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Howard Miller Steelhead Park Rockport and Sutter Creek Rest Area at Milepost 100, Rockport Viewing stations staffed by volunteer educators. Scopes and binoculars available. Free. 360-856-5700 Marblemount Hatchery Tours * Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Marblemount Hatchery 8319 Fish Hatchery Road, Marblemount Learn about salmon and hatchery practices. Free. 360-336-0172 or 360-873-4241 www.skagitfisheries.org Bald Eagle Float Trips * Chinook Expeditions 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Marblemount to Rockport $85 per person, group rates available. 800-241-3451 or 425-512-2444 www.chinookexpeditions.com Bus Tours * Pacific NW Float Trips 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Meet at Concrete Senior Center, 45821 Railroad Street, Concrete Free tour from Concrete to the Interpretive Center in Rockport and back. 866-967-8555 or 360-719-5808 www.pacificnwfloattrips.com Chili Cook-Off & Art Show * Karen and Jana Ganion Saturday: 10-4, Sunday: 10-3 American Legion 45952 Main Street, Concrete Free admission. Chili, $5. 602-550-3974 Bald Eagle Float Trips * Pacific NW Float Trips 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Meet at Concrete Senior Center, 45821 Railroad Street, Concrete $25 per person 866-967-8555 or 360-719-5808 www.pacificnwfloattrips.com * Event Sponsor 8 www.Concrete-WA.com BEF_Broch10.qxd:Bald Eagle 12/20/10 5:07 PM Page 9 Saturday Only Events Local Cheese & Barrel Tasting * Eagle Haven Winery 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Eagle Haven Winery 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley Free cheese and wine tasting. 360-856-6248 www.eaglehavenwinery.com Birds, Fish & Power on the Baker & Skagit Rivers * Puget Sound Energy 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. PSE Visitor Center, Fish Trap 46110 East Main Street, Concrete Free Tours & Presentations Fish Trap Tours: Noon-2 only 360-424-2912 www.pse.com Country Hayrides & Bonfires * Ovenell’s Heritage Inn 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Ovenell’s Ranch 46276 Concrete-Sauk Valley Rd., Concrete Eagle education provided by Concrete School District at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free. 360-853-8494 www.ovenells-inn.com Deep Forest Experience * Washington State Parks & Recreation 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Rockport State Park 51095 Highway 20, Rockport Free guided walks, displays and activities for all ages. www.parks.wa.gov/parks Book & Bake Sale Photography Workshop * Concrete Chamber 1:00 p.m. Concrete Theatre 45920 Main Street, Concrete Learn to photograph eagles and other wildlife. Instructor: Karen Ulvestad. Free. 360-941-0403 www.concrete-theatre.com * Friends of Upper Skagit Library 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Concrete Senior Center 45821 Railroad Street, Concrete Open to other vendors. Need volunteers to help. 360-853-7564 uslfriends@gmail.com Skagit Eagle Festival – January 2011 9 BEF_Broch10.qxd:Bald Eagle 12/20/10 4 5:07 PM Page 10 Activities Weekend 4 – January 29 & 30 Saturday & Sunday Events Skagit Eagle Festival Information Station * Sauk View Gallery 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sauk View Gallery 7460 South Dillard Ave., Concrete Free maps, schedules, directions, and more. 360-853-8209 or 360-853-8767 www.concrete-wa.com Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center * Skagit River Bald Eagle Awareness Team 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Howard Miller Steelhead Park 52804 Rockport Park Rd., Rockport Displays, presentations and guided walks. Information on American Alps Project and other programs. Free. 360-853-7626 www.skagiteagle.org Eagle Watcher Stations Bus Tours * U.S. Forest Service 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Howard Miller Steelhead Park, Rockport and Sutter Creek Rest Area at Milepost 100, Rockport Viewing stations staffed by volunteer educators. Scopes and binoculars available. Free. 360-856-5700 * Pacific NW Float Trips 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Meet at Concrete Senior Center 45821 Railroad Street, Concrete Free tour from Concrete to the Interpretive Center in Rockport and back. 866-967-8555 or 360-719-5808 www.pacificnwfloattrips.com Marblemount Hatchery Tours Bald Eagle Float Trips * Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Marblemount Hatchery 8319 Fish Hatchery Road, Marblemount Learn about salmon and hatchery practices. Free. 360-336-0172 or 360-873-4241 www.skagitfisheries.org * Pacific NW Float Trips 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Meet at Concrete Senior Center, 45821 Railroad Street, Concrete $25 per person 866-967-8555 or 360-719-5808 www.pacificnwfloattrips.com Bald Eagle Float Trips * Chinook Expeditions 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Marblemount to Rockport $85 per person, group rates available 800-241-3451 or 425-512-2444 www.chinookexpeditions.com Local Cheese & Barrel Tasting * Eagle Haven Winery 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley Free cheese and wine tasting. 360-856-6248 www.eaglehavenwinery.com * Event Sponsor 10 www.Concrete-WA.com BEF_Broch10.qxd:Bald Eagle 12/20/10 5:08 PM Page 11 Saturday Only Events Eagles, Salmon & Other Wildlife Paint an Eagle: Watercolor Class * Seattle City Light * Sauk View Gallery & Karin’s Art 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sutter Creek Rest Area at Milepost 100, Rockport Free presentations. 206-386-4506 Studio 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sauk View Gallery, 7460 South Dillard Ave., Concrete No experience necessary, learn simple techniques. Free. 360-853-8209 360-873-4344 Deep Forest Experience * Washington State Parks & Recreation 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Rockport State Park 51095 Highway 20, Rockport Free guided walks, displays and activities for all ages. www.parks.wa.gov/parks Country Hayrides & Bonfires * Ovenell’s Heritage Inn 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Ovenell’s Ranch 46276 Concrete-Sauk Valley Rd., Concrete Free. 360-853-8494 www.ovenells-inn.com The Bear Truth * Concrete Chamber 2 p.m. Concrete Theatre 45920 Main Street, Concrete Learn about grizzly bears, black bears and wolves. Presented by the Grizzly Bear Outreach Project. Free. 360-941-0403 www.concrete-theatre.com www.bearinfo.org Folk Music Concert * Concrete Chamber 3 - 5 p.m. Concrete Theatre 45920 Main Street, Concrete Featuring Chris & Mary Brown. Free. 360-941-0403 www.concrete-theatre.com © Chris Morgan: www.insightwildlife.com Skagit Eagle Festival – January 2011 11 BEF_Broch10.qxd:Bald Eagle 12/20/10 5:08 PM Page 12 Eagle Viewing and Driving Tips Eagle Viewing • To see eagles up close, use a telescope, binoculars or a telephoto lens. Keep noise low and your movements slow. • Whenever possible, stay in your car and use it as a blind from which to photograph the eagles. • Stay away from the river's edge and gravel bars where eagles are feeding, especially between 7 and 11 a.m. • Most of the river frontage is privately owned. Use public areas along the river and be courteous to local land owners. Do not walk across private property. Driving Tips • Adjust speed according to traffic and weather. • Watch for pedestrians: people often cross the roadways during eagle watching season. • Carry winter emergency equipment: blanket, flashlight, jumper cables, snow shovel, additional winter clothing, and abrasive material (e.g. cat litter, sand). • Be aware that cell phone reception can be unreliable in eastern Skagit County. P.O. Box 743 • Concrete, WA 98237 Info: 360-853-8767 • 360-853-8209 www.Concrete-WA.com • chamber@concrete-wa.com