Girls Youth Basketball

CITY OF ANACORTES
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Youth/Family Activities..............6
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Registration Procedures
Some classes require a minimum number of participants registered to be held. These
such classes are canceled if the “minimums” are not met. Therefore if you sign-up for a
class please plan on participating. If you need to cancel your registration please notify
the parks and recreation staff as soon as possible before the first day of the class.
The Parks and Recreation Department will start taking online registrations for
most programs on Monday, September 8.
Please Note:
APRD does not have medical insurance coverage for program participants and is not
responsible for injuries that may occur as a result of participation in City sponsored
recreational activities.
Please be aware that in order to register for classes payment will be required “up front.” REGISTRATION WILL ALSO TAKE
PLACE BY GOING TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION PAGE AT WWW.CITYOFANACORTES.ORG. Participants
may still register over the phone. This can be done by giving a debit/credit card number. Or if participants would rather register
in person that can be done at the parks and recreation office (City Hall, 6th and Q) where cash, check, and debit/credit cards
will be accepted.
The City of Anacortes Parks and Recreation Department does not discriminate against
any person on the basis of gender in the operation, conduct, or administration of
community athletic programs or sports facilities. Any citizen who feels she or he has
been the victim of discriminatory treatment in violation of this policy should report
this concern to the Parks and Recreation Director, Gary Robinson, at 293-1918.
For information call 360-293-1918
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Youth Activities
Music & Movement
Come to Diane’s Music Circle and have some fun
exploring songs and rhymes through movement with
a variety of instruments. Your child will have tons of
fun playing musical games in a group setting. Early
childhood music is shown to improve language and
math skills and promote social and emotional growth.
We will provide drums, shakers, rhythm sticks, bells
and much more in this teacher-led, adult participation
class.
Location: The Depot (611 R Ave)
Instructor: Diane Peterson
MIN/MAX: 5/12
Age Day Date
1.5-3 Thurs 9/11 - 10/9
3-5
Thurs 10/16 - 11/13
Time
Fee
10:00-11:00A $35
2:00-3:00P $35
Fancy Nancy Holiday Party
Come celebrate this Splendiferous Holiday Season
with your Fancy Nancy friends. We encourage you to
dress up both parent and child and enjoy the night by
making some magnificent holiday projects, helping us
decorate the tress ( there can never be too much tinsel)
and enjoy some tasty treats. You won’t want to miss this
party. I promise you will walk away with glitter on you
from head to toe. There will be light snacks (cheese and
cracker, fruit and veggies) and punch. Dinner WILL
NOT be served at this party.
Location: Senior Activity Center - Sunrise Room
Instructor: Nicole Johnston
MIN/MAX: 7/20
Age
All
Day
Tues
Date
12//23
Time
5:30-6:30P
Fee
$12
*Adults attending with their child do not need to pay.
Messy Me
Child and Babysitting Class
The Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program
covers child safety and basic care techniques for infants
and children. CABS stresses the priority to keep the
babysitter and the children you care for safe. Some
of the topics covered in the program: before parents
leave, play-time, telephone calls/ stranger knocks,
hand washing, meal times, bedtime, and providing
emergency care (first aid/ CPR). Sheila Davis is a
Certified First Aid/ CPR instructor with the American
Safety & Health Institute, more information available
at www.bee-safe.com. Bring a sack lunch and a drink
with you to class. A mini first aid kit will be given to
each student and is included in the class fee. Class takes
place on a “no school” day.
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
Instructor: Sheila Davis MIN/MAX: 10/25
Ages Day
10+
Fri
Date
10/31
Time
9:00A-3:00P
Fee
$48
**Registration fee includes a first aid kit for kids to keep.
Pee Wee Soccer
Learn the FUNdamentals in our popular Pee Wee Soccer
program. The Pee Wee Sport Program is designed to
give kids a basic introduction to the sport of their choice
in a safe and fun atmosphere. In this class kids will learn
the basic aspects of soccer; dribbling, scoring, passing
and kicking through fun drills and games. In order to
keep our participant numbers manageable, kids will
NOT be allowed to register for both the U-6 league and
the Pee Wee Soccer program. Participants will receive
a t-shirt as part of their participation.
Location: MDD Artificial Turf Field
Instructor: Nicole Johnston
MIN/MAX: 25/60
Age
4-6
Day
Date
Time
Wed 9/17 - 10/15 4:00-4:50P
Fee
$25
Let your child get messy! This is the perfect class for you and your child. Come each week and do up to six
different projects that include, but not limited to stamping, painting, gluing, shaving cream sculpting and many
more messy projects. At the end of the each class we have circle time where we sing songs and let the kids move
around. The best part is that we do all the cleaning up! Space is limited, so sign up today.
Location: Senior Activity Center - Sunrise Room
Instructor: Nicole Johnston
MIN/MAX: 10/25
4
Age Day
Date
Time
Fee
1-3 Wed 10/15 - 11/12 10:00-10:45A $25
www.cityofanacortes.org
Girls Youth Basketball
**Registration deadline is Friday, October 17**
Get a “kick” out of this program! This is a great
opportunity to get out on the field with your toddler.
We will go through basic soccer drills, burn off some
energy, and most importantly have lots of fun. PARENT/
GUARDIAN PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED and
needed to assist the child through the different activities
and drills. All participants will receive t-shirt as part
of their registration. No prior soccer experience is
needed!
Location: Volunteer Park Fieldhouse (1915 13th ST)
Instructor: Nicole Johnston
MIN/MAX: 7/20
Age Day
Date
Time
Fee
1.5-3 Wed 9/17 - 10/8 10:00-10:30A $20
Tots R.E.C.
Read, Explore and Create. Do you have a toddler that
likes to read, explore and create things? Then this
R.E.C. class is for you. In each class you will make
something, hear a story and create a tasty treat. Sign-up
for one or sign up for all three!
Sept. 24: Apples, Apples, Apples: Yes, it’s all about
apples! We will read about apples, sing songs about
apples, eat a fun apple snack and even paint with
apples!
Nov. 19: Gobble, Gobble: It’s time to get ready for
Thanksgiving! Turkeys, pumpkin pie and painting
with feathers oh my!!!
Dec. 10: Winter Wonderland: We will be decorating
gingerbread houses and create wonderful winter
decorations to adorn your homes!
Location: Senior Activity Center - Sunrise Room
Instructor: Jill Hixson MIN/MAX: 7/20
Age
1-3
1-3
1-3
Day
Wed
Wed
Wed
Date
Time
9/24 10:00-10:45A
11/19 10:00-10:45A
12/10 10:00-10:45A
For information call 360-293-1918
Fee
$12
$12
$12
Basketball season is just around the corner. We
are now taking registrations for our recreational
girls basketball league. This noncompetitive and
instructional league is offered to girls who are in
grades 1st - 6th and who want to learn new and
improve existing skills. Good sportsmanship and
equal participation are emphasized in this program.
To maximize fun and skill development, rules
will be modified for 1st - 4th grade divisions.
Practices are typically held during the weekdays
and most games will be played on Saturdays
starting in November. Practices and games for the
5th/6th grade teams may be established based on
how many girls sign up in this age group. They
may play in the SWISH League if there is only
enough girls for one team. Teams are formed by
the Parks and Recreation staff. Volunteer coaches
are needed. Registrations are currently being
accepted on the Parks and Recreation page: www.
cityofanacortes.org. A team shirt is included
with the registration fee.
Youth Activities
Parent and Tot
Soccer
DIVISIONS: “A” 5th/6th Grades
“B” 3rd/4th Grades
“C” 1st/2nd Grades
DATES:
November - mid December
FEE:
$38
Boys Youth Basketball League - Registration for
boys in grades 1st-6th will be available online at the
aforementioned website in November. The boys season is
facilitated in the same manor as the girls league however
the league runs from January through March of 2015.
Holiday Movie
Kids are you looking for something to do during Christmas
Break? Come spend the morning with the Parks Department
and enjoy a special holiday movie. A small popcorn and drink
is included with your fee.
Location: Anacortes Cinema (415 “O” Ave)
Instructor: Nicole Johnston
MIN/MAX: 20/100
Ages Day
All*
Wed
Date
12/24
Time
10:00-11:30A
Fee
$9
*Kids age 3 & under must have an adult attend with them.
Parents attending must also pay the entry fee.
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Youth & Family Activities
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Street Smart Women’s Self-Defense
During this 6 Hour course students will learn to strike, escape, and work from the ground in a safe and friendly environment.
No fancy tricks, just practice and the determination to win is all you need. Instructor Cari King has been teaching women’s
self defense for 13 years, has studied American Kenpo Karate for 18 years, is a former police officer and fitness trainer,
and is currently practicing as a Physical Therapist Assistant. There is some physical contact practice, and all students are
highly encouraged, but not required to participate in the physical practice. Because some “adult” issues are discussed
this class is only available for participants who are age 13
and over. Any participants 13-17 should be accompanied by
a parent. The following information will be covered in class. Dallas Kloke
Verbal Instruction, Striking; Kicking & Ground Defenses;
Practice Situations & Attack Defenses.
Location: Senior Activity Center (1701 22nd ST)
Instructor: Cari King
MIN/MAX: 8/12
Age Day
13+ Thur
Date
Time
11/6 - 11/13 6:00-9:00P
Fee
$40
Thanks!!!
Mt. Erie Road &
Trail Run
Mt. Erie has one of the best viewpoints for miles. This
annual event tests the endurance and stamina of anyone
willing to take the challenge. Runners will jog up to the
summit of Mt. Erie, with an elevation gain of 1,213 ft.
The last 1.5 miles gains 884 ft. Participants have the
option of running the paved road route, 3.6 miles, or
the trail route, 2.5 miles. All participants are required
to check-in and get pre-race instructions between 9:00
- 9:30 a.m. at Mt. Erie Elementary (41st & “M” Avenue)
in Anacortes.
Anacortes Parks and Recreation would like to “thank”
the following organizations/businesses for their
continued support of our annual Kids-R-Best Festival.
You have made it possible for us to provide this event
for the past 25 years!
Saturday, October 18
Mt. Erie Elementary
10:00 a.m.
(Check-in begins @ 9:00 a.m.)
AHS Key Club
AHS Varsity Cheer
Anacortes Library
Anacortes Police Dept.
Anacortes Sanitation Dept.
Anacortes Soo Bahk Do
Boys & Girls Club of Anacortes
Family Lines
Fidalgo Island Rotary
Fidalgo Pool & Fitness Center
Greenwood Tree School Co-op
Hawkeye Wrestling
Island Hospital Merk Cancer Care Center
Jennings Chiropractic
Juice Plus
Kiwanis Noon Club
Kiwanis Sunrisers Club
KWLE “The Whale” Radio Station
Museum of Northwest Art
Papa Murphy’s
Port of Anacortes
Samish Longhouse Preschool
Sebo’s
Shannon Point Marine Center
Soroptimist Intl. of Anacortes
Through the Garden Gate Preschool
Wolf Hollow Wildlife Center
Awards and refreshments will be given out at the school
after the race (approx. 11:30 a.m.) Runners must either
jog or have transportation back to the school. Trophies
will be awarded to the first man and woman to cross
the finish line from the road and trail runs. Prizes will
be awarded to the first place finishers in each of the
following men’s and women’s age divisions: 14 &
under, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 &
older. To register or to view a map of the course route
and past years results visit the parks and recreation
page on our website at www.cityofanacortes.org or if
you need more information please email: dustins@
cityofanacortes.org or call 293-1918.
a Fee: $20 w/shirt, $10 w/out shirt
a P articipants must pre-register
in order to
guarantee they receive their shirt by event day.
a Pre-registrations due by Friday, October 3.
a Important pre-race instructions will be given at
Mt. Erie Elementary School at 9:45 a.m.
a
A prize raffle for all participants after the run!
www.cityofanacortes.org
This class is for drummers (beginners and up) who want to
improve their drumming style by learning the fundamentals
of jazz rhythms and patterns. It does not matter if you are a
rock/funk/metal drummer, learning jazz and studying some
of the great jazz drummers will make you a better player.
Braydn Krueger is a local drum instructor with over 8 years
teaching experience. Drums and sticks will be provided for
each lesson. This class is open for youth and adults and
is made possible through the Anacortes Public Library’s
Manieri Jazz and Swing Endowment. Space is limited one
person per session, these are individual lessons, so register
early.
Kids come hang out for the night, play some fun games,
make some holiday art projects, decorate holiday
cookies and listen to a story. Parents, take a few hours
for yourself, do some last minute shopping or enjoy a
nice quiet house!
Location: Senior Activity Center (1701 22nd ST)
Instructor: Braydn Krueger
MIN/MAX: 1/1
Breakfast with Santa
Age
8+
8+
8+
8+
Day
Fri
Fri
Fri
Fri
Date
9/19 - 10/10
9/19 - 10/10
9/19 - 10/10
9/19 - 10/10
Time
4:00-4:45P
4:45-5:30P
5:30-6:15P
6:15-7:00P
Fee
$99
$99
$99
$99
Jazz Guitar
Lessons
Individualized instruction for
the beginning, intermediate or
advanced guitar player. John
Savage is on the faculty of Skagit
Valley College and has over 20
years teaching experience. Just
bring your acoustic guitar and get
ready to learn how to play jazz. There will be some hand out
material for students. This class is open for youth and adults
and is made possible through the Anacortes Public Library’s
Manieri Jazz and Swing Endowment. Space is limited one
person per session, these are individual lessons, so register
early. *No class Oct. 9.
Location: The Depot (Gallery) 611 “R” Ave
Instructor: John Savage
MIN/MAX: 1/1
Age
8+
8+
8+
8+
8+
8+
Day
Thurs
Thurs
Thurs
Thurs
Thurs
Thurs
Date
9/18 - 10/16
9/18 - 10/16
9/18 - 10/16
9/18 - 10/16
9/18 - 10/16
9/18 - 10/16
Time
4:00-4:30P
4:30-5:00P
5:00-5:30P
6:00-6:30P
6:30-7:00P
7:00-7:30P
For information call 360-293-1918
Fee
$60
$60
$60
$60
$60
$60
Location: Senior Activity Center - Sunrise Room
Instructor: Nicole Johnston MIN/MAX: 7/20
Grade
Day
Date
pre K-6 Mon 12/22
Time
5:00-8:00P
Fee
$15
Come visit jolly old Saint Nick. Kids, don't miss this
opportunity to tell him what you want for Christmas. Join
APRD and the Senior Activity Center for a pancake breakfast
with Santa Claus himself. There will be "make and take"
crafts, live Christmas performances by local entertainers and
of course every family will have the opportunity to get their
photo taken with Santa! Admission must be paid for prior to
this event. There is limited seating available for each time
slot. NEW this year we are only offering two available time
slots. (8-9:30 a.m. and 9:30-11am). Admission to the event
is available for $6.00 per person and can be paid for at the
Parks and Recreation Office (located at City Hall) Or by
visiting our page at www.cityofanacortes.org.
DATE:
LOCATION:
TIME:
COST:
Youth & Family Activities
Jazz Drumming Lessons Kids Night Out
Saturday, December 6
Senior Center (1701 22nd ST)
8:00 - 11:00 A.M.
$6.00 per person
We are encouraging every family who attends to bring a
canned or nonperishable food item that will be donated to
the Anacortes Food Bank.
Learn French
Join our language adventure and dive into new cultures. Prepare
yourself and family for that European vacation you’ve always
been waiting for, or expand your wealth of knowledge and
become a bilingual speaker. The immersion & conversational
nature of the classes are tailored to ensure success for all levels
and ages.
Location: Senior Center - Sunrise Room
Instructor: Shannon Williams MIN/MAX: 7/20
Age Day
Date
Time
Fee
5-15 Tues 11/4 - 11/25 4:00-5:00P $90
15+ Tues 11/4 - 11/25 5:00-6:00P $90
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Adult & Family Activities
Gentle Yoga
Yoga is a great healing art that fosters calm concentration,
reduces chronic pain, counteracts stiffening from age or
inactivity, strengthens the immune system and enhances
clear thinking. Accommodations are taught for those with
limitations due to injury, etc. Kate Bowers teaches yoga
with a light hearted, compassionate approach that fosters
self-acceptance and increased self-confidence. She integrates
traditional Hatha yoga with breath work and Neurotherapy
play to sharpen thinking and improve memory. For fallwe
are offering a 12-week program. Bring a blanket and firm
pillow or extra firm blanket. Payment is required at the
time of registration. Registration is available online. **Late
registrations will be taken. Please inquire with the parks and
recreation department.
Location: Senior Center - Sunrise Room
Instructor: Kate Bowers
MIN/MAX: 5/25
Age Day
Date
Time
Fee
18+ Thur 9/18 - 12/18 6:00-7:30P $144
*Children 6 and older are welcome if accompanied by an
attending adult and with prior consent from Kate.
Wonderland Walk at
Washington Park
Come enjoy the creative spirit of the holidays at the Wonderland
Walk at Washington Park. Part of the campground will be
decorated with holiday cheer by local groups, organizations
and clubs. There will be live music scheduled for each night
and hot chocolate available by donation. This event is held
rain or shine and we even recommend you bring a flashlight
or head lamp to help guide you to the event. If you are part of
a community group and would like to decorate a campsite for
the event, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department
at 293-1918 or email nicolej@cityofanacortes.org.
Friday & Saturday,
December 12 & December 13
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Washington Park Campground
Tango Tuesdays
Location: the Depot (611 R Ave)
Instructor: Bruce Faulkner & Pamela Daoust
Level 1 - Beginner
Come experience the beautiful dance and music of
Argentine Tango. Learn basic skills which will enable
you to attend social tango dances and feel at home on
the dance floor. Students receive weekly links to videos
which support class instruction, tango terms list as well
as a CD of tango music. Medical studies rate dance
and specifically tango at the top of the list for enhancing
brain health. You don’t even need to bring your own
partner. (If you sign up as a couple the fee is $50) This
class includes a practica session from 6:30-7:00P.
Age Day
18+
18+
18+
18+
Tues
Tues
Tues
Tues
Date
9/9 - 9/30
10/7 - 10/28
11/4 - 11/25
12/2 - 12/23
Time
5:45-6:30P
5:45-6:30P
5:45-6:30P
5:45-6:30P
Fee
$30
$30
$30
$30
Level 2 - Intermediate
Come experience the beautiful dance of Argentine
Tango. Add to your solid foundation of skills with
these new moves and embellishments. These skills
are designed to enhance your dance experience and
improve communication with whomever you are
dancing. Students receive weekly links to videos which
support class instruction, tango terms list as well as a
CD of tango music. Medical studies rate dance and
specifically tango at the top of the list for enhancing
brain health! You don’t even need to bring your own
partner. (If you sign up as a couple the fee is $50) This
class includes a practica session from 6:30-7:00P.
Age Day
18+
18+
18+
18+
Tues
Tues
Tues
Tues
Date
9/9 - 9/30
10/7 - 10/28
11/4 - 11/25
12/2 - 12/23
Time
7:00-8:00P
7:00-8:00P
7:00-8:00P
7:00-8:00P
Fee
$30
$30
$30
$30
Tai Chi
Tai Chi basic principles and practice as shared by a young athletic individual with a background in a variety of
competitive sports. I have used this practice to heal my body over the past four years and would like to offer an
introduction to those interested in learning a Tai Chi based daily body practice.
Location: The Depot
Instructor: Kari Sherman
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MIN/MAX: 5/30
Age Day
18+ Wed
Date
Time
10/15 - 11/5 6:00-7:00P
Fee
$30
www.cityofanacortes.org
News from Washington Park
Bob Vaux, Manager, (360) 661-3463
2014 WASHINGTON PARK FEES
Effective 3/1/14
Boat Trailer Lot Parking:
Resident* of Anacortes: $6.00 per day / $42.00 per week (max 14 days)
Non-Residents: $9.00 per day / $63.00 per week (max. 14 days)
Season Permits - January 1 to December 31
Resident* of Anacortes: $123.00
Non-Resident: $185.00
“B” Lot Overnight Parking (Single Vehicles Only)
$6.00 per night
Campground Fees:
Campsites having water & electric hookups:
$25.00 per night – Non-Resident
$21.00 per night - Resident
Campsites without hookups:
$20.00 per night – Non-Resident
$17.00 per night - Resident
STOP FEEDING THE ‘WILD’
ANIMALS OF WASHINGTON
PARK
At a recent meeting of the Anacortes
Parks Commission, it was unanimously
reinforced to support and implement
the ‘No Feeding Animals’ policy at
Washington Park. As much fun as it is
to get up close and personal to deer,
squirrel, rabbits and others, it leads to
heartbreak and nuisance at the end of
the day. A compromised creature of the
wild does not understand why some will
feed it and others won’t. Its expectations
grow, along with its demands. Please do
your part to keep the Park safe and the
critters wild. Admire with cameras, oohs
and aahs, but not with handouts.
FANTASTIC SUMMER 2014
STAFF
Please join me in thanking Dean
Williamson, Jon Ruckdaschel, Sam
Reserved Group Picnic Area:
Davis, Gunnar Ronngren, Eric Bartlett
$43.00 per day (weekdays-Monday through Thursday)
and Caretaker Eli Lindbo for a summer
$62.00 per day (weekends-Fri., Sat., Sun., and holidays)
of seasonal worker excellence. In my
many
years of parks & recreation, this
Reserved Group Tenting Area:
staff
has
garnered as many if not more
$92.00 per night
compliments than any seasonal team
I have ever assembled. It has been my
*Resident is defined as a person who has their primary residence or
great pleasure to work along side these
owns property within the City limits of Anacortes.
folks, and experience how the Park and
its many, many visitors have benefitted
from their dedication to the work, and their support of one another.
RESERVATION SYSTEM
Be sure to make your fall reservations for camping. The park is booking new requests every day. Go to the
WA Park on the Parks and Recreation webpage at www.cityofanacortes.org to make your campsite reservation
today.
LOOP ROAD AND BOAT LOT VEGETATION
We are continuing to chip away at the vegetation management here at the Park, especially along our busy road
ways. The Loop Road and Boat Lot in particular are areas that we are now working on. We thank you for your
patience as we do our best to manage our resources here in order to provide for all of our visitors.
For information call 360-293-1918
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The Anacortes Parks Foundation and the City of Anacortes would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for your generous
donations towards the 2014 John Curtis Memorial Fireworks Display!!
Anacortes American
Anacortes Marine Enterprises
Aurinco, Inc.
Bayside Sweets & Treats
BB Renovation
Bubba Suzd Car Wash
Classic Upholstery
Costume Creations
Dakota Creek Industries, Inc.
Fidalgo Island Artillery Co. LLC
Horizon Audio & Video
Island Horticulture Supply
Island Import Garage
Island Smoothies
Lovric's Sea-Craft Inc.
Mad Hatter's Ice Cream
Mr. Sew Dandy
Papa Murphy's Pizza
Pioneer Trails RV Resort
Reisner Distributor Inc.
Rockfish Grill/Anacortes Brewery/H2O
Scott Milo Gallery
Sebo's
Tonka Ground Work
Trinity Connection, LLC
Brad & Ruthanne Adams
Bud & Betty Adams
Sharon Alban
Sharon & Steve Allen
Lyubov & Eduard Amigud
Bent & Barbara Andersen
Alex Anderson
Pat Ansted
Amy Arisco
Nancy Bagley
The Balthazar Family
Martin & Nelea Barney
Doris Beck
David Grant Best
Ray & Carolyn Bloom
B & K Boardman
Jon & Julie Boe
Darrilyn Borba
Terry & Wendy Brazas
Marianito Briones
Bill & Jane Brodie
Verla Brown
Lew & Carol Brown
Ken & Elaine Brown
Gordon Bruchner
Brandon Burrows
Burton Enterprises LLC
George & Carol Busse
Patricia Campbell
John & Pamela Caper
Bob & Jayne Carlson
Rick & Lori Cartmell
Laurie, Jim & Jacob Carver
Jon Caulfield
Rob & Suzi Childers
Cliff & Amy Cisco
Richard L. & Susan Cook
Blynn & Wilma Cooper
Les & Sharon Cooper
Les & Sandy Cox
Will Cox
Ken & Patty Crews
Diane Danielson
Allan Dannenmiller
Rick & Diane Davidson
Donna Davidson
Polly & John Derr
Cindy & Joseph Divita
Daniel & Florence Doudna
Dave & Kathy Duck
Sharene & Zac Elander
Susan Ellingson
Ensely Family
Bill & Susanna Epler
Donald Erickson
Benedicto Estrada-Garfias
Mark & Pam Estvold
Rob & Karen Evans
Bill & Vicki Evans
Schwenk Family
Asch Family
Brian Fendly & Barb Mottice
Don Fenkner
Maurice & Helene Fink
Cliff & Jo Finkbohner
C. Finn
D.B. Fisher
Tom & Sally Foster
Brad & Annabelle Fox
Brett & Eva Fox
Robert & Kathi Franklin
Edie Gamble
Glenn & Jean Garner
Marilyn Garner
Greg & Connie Gibbons
John & Ann Giboney
Dick & Barbara Gilmore
Russell & Terrie Gindhart
Joseph & Grace Glasgow
Dave & Sheila Goddard
Liz Graham
Dick & Evelyn Greenlee
Richard & Madge Greer
Dave & Margaret Griffith
Gail Grotte
Susan & Walter Guterbock
Brian Hanrahan Family
William & Judith Harper
Christopher Hartman
Rich & Katherin Haynie
Rich & Anne Heidecker
Lonny & Bunny Heiner
Linda & Vince Henley
Mary Ann Henson
Michael & Carol Herbert
Robert & Judy Higgins
Rosalie & Coleman Hill
Leonard & Jill Hixson
Jim & Barbara Hobbs
Cindy Holmes
Jeff & Valerie Holtgeerts
Aleli & John Howell
Norman & Nancy Hoxie
Cindy & Jon Hubner
Dr. Gary & Janice Hudak
John & Linda Hunt
Lisa Jackson & Jonn Lunsford
Ken Jacot
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Jaskiewicz
Jan & Soren Jensen
Rodney Johnson
Betty Johnson
Iver & Cheryl Johnson
Jacob Jordan
Paula Kidder
Mary Kiel
Tom & Lavar Kilpatrick
Gail & Glenn King
Janet Knowles
Sydney Korrell
Betty & Von Kuehn
David G. Laidman
Stewart Lennox
Roy & Linda LeQuire
Justin & Monica Lewis
Karen Lough
Jan Nielsen & Chuck Mallary
Gayl McALister
Bonnie McCrary
Bill & Di McGaw
Harry & Karen McGrath
Stephen McInerney
Steve & Pam McKinstry
Kevin & Beth Meenaghan
Tammy Melvin
Michael Menor
Dawn & Richard Metcalf
Stephen & Betty Miller
Miller Family
Richard Millison
Joseph Mobley
W. M. Mohundro
Sue & Greg Monaghan
Earl & Floy Ann Montee
Tim & Judy Montgomery
Pat & Betty Mooney
Skip & Carolyn Moore
Victoria Morell
Michael Morgan
Daniel Morris-Young
Don & Cindy Morton
Rebecca Motherwell
Bob & Maureen Mullen
Ian & Diane Munce
Jerry & Pamela Munson
William & Susan Murray
Richard & Linda Nelson
Bill & Anne Noble
Nathaniel & Ann Nord
Vera Oakes
Joan Oborne
Margaret A. Oehlman
Dennis & Linda Oeth
Anacortes Dental Care/
David & Sydney Olausen
Fran & Ann Olsen
Les & Carol Olsen
Joan P. Olson
Dan Palmer
James Parker
John & Kathy Parker
Gordon & Anita Parkhill
Joni Parks
Don & Rosa Parks
Ted & Jane Parsons
Darryl & Judy Paulsen
Bill & Iris Perkins
Yacht Island Marine Services
Fred & Denise Phillips/
Robert & Erica Pickett
Bob & Molly Pitre
Jim & April Poore
Michele Pope
Rich & Rebecca Pursley
Steve & Shalita Pye
David & Susan Rafnson
Larry & Brenda Ramsdell
Laura & Harry Ree
Charles R. & Mary Rice
Jim & Barb Richardson
Brian & Kathy Ricks
Damian Rodriguez
Cora & Bruce Rolfe
Jill Rothman
Michael & Connie Russell
Rick & Maribeth Ryan
Patricia Saillard
Colleen Sargent
Barry Schaeffer
Arnie Schafer
Edward & Carol Schwabe
Renee Shain
Steven & Sara Shanen
Todd & Kathleen Shaw
Margaret Sheffer
Guy & Mary Simpson
Susan & Stan Singer
John & Cathy Slater
Varrian Small
Barbara Smart
Coleton & Jakob Smith
David & Kay Smith
Mary & Michael Stark
Arlene Stavig
Chuck & Jan Conklin Stavig
Junes Playschool/June Steen
Stan Stewart
George Strickert
Wayne & Joyce Suter
Tom & Linda Sweeney
Lynnell & Linda Tanigoshi
Mary & Robert Terry
Jim & Ginger Thomas
Triple T Construction, Inc.
Ben & Pam Thomas
Marcia & Gerry Thompson
Patricia A. Tillman
Patricia Steffani & Cary Tolman
Robert Trueman
Bruce & Sue Trzcinski
Laura & Doug Tuttle
Mary Vallentyne
Edmund Marmol & Kathryn Van
Alstyne
Paul & Rene Vance
Velma Verrall
Rich & MaryAnn Versace
Patricia Walker
Rick & Judy Wallace
Tom & Lisa Wallace
Rosemary & Marvin Walter
Jerald Watson
Sarah Welch
Charles Wenker
Rick & Katie Wenning
Mike Wentzell
Susan Wieland
Kerry & Sally Wilcox
Steve & Linda Wilhoit
Donn & Doreen Wilson
Doug Winge
Woods-Popp-Thomas
Bill & Jennifer Woyski
Carl & Sally Yanagawa
Regina & Asif Zaheer
We would also like to extend a SPECIAL THANK YOU to the following for their support of the fireworks show.
Washington State Department of Natural Resources, Skagit County Sheriff’s Department, Cap Sante Marine & Anacortes Yacht Club
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www.cityofanacortes.org
Arts on the Ave – a public art program of the Anacortes
Arts Commission – is winding down. Two sculptures in the last
installation of art works along Commercial Avenue were sold and
will remain on public view in Anacortes – “East Meets Northwest”
by Stephen Rock and “How Much Longer” by Peregrine O’Gormley.
The AAC thanks all the participating artists for engaging public
interest in sculptural art during the program that placed loaned
works in locations from The Store to the Majestic Hotel. Further
information about any of the artists who participated in the
program is available from the Anacortes Parks and Recreation
office. Those artists include: James Lapp, Roger Squirrell, John
Zylstra, Dan Freeman, Ken Turner, Leo Osborne, Stephen Rock,
Chuck Fitzgerald, Mark Twain Stevenson, Lin Rebolini McJunkin,
Francisco Salgado, Thor Myhre, Terri Malec,, Peregrine O’Gormley
and the late Arnie Garborg.
New ways to continue including sculpture in public locations are
currently being considered by the AAC.
Art at the Depot -- this successful program continues into the
fall of 2014 to provide local artists a venue for their work and
an opportunity to connect with the community. The exhibits are
scheduled to coincide with monthly, downtown Art Walks on the
first Friday evening of every month, plus 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the
first Saturday. Additional display space for local artists is provided
by Starbucks on Commerical Avenue. Karla Locke, Anacortes
Arts Commission member, coordinates the monthly shows for the
AAC.
September 5-6: “One of a Kind” photography show featuring
the works of Skagit Valley Camera Club. This exhibit will take
you beyond the usual landscapes, wildlife and cityscapes of the
Skagit Valley when camera club members are asked to show viewers
something unique, something only the photographers have the
opportunity to see. Come see what unusual moments, people and
places are captured for the show. (For more information about the
camera club that meets the 2nd Thursday evening of every month,
go to skagitvalleycameraclub.org.)
October 3-4: “Pretty in Pink” is planned for Cancer Awareness
Month. The Fidalgo Island Quilt Guild DIVAS and Ryan Chanel
Hair Salon will join other local artists in presenting fiber art,
clothing, scarves and jewelry – all made by local and area artists –
to be modeled by the DIVAS during the exhibit.
November 7-8: “Views from Fidalgo” will be presented by
the Salish Sea Plein Air painters. This group of local and area
artists has been out and about artistically documenting the views
from our island – in all directions. Come see if they found your
favorite spot for viewing the Salish Sea all around us.
Community will celebrate new public art in the
Commercial Avenue roundabout – At press time for the fall
edition of the MENU, it was impossible to know the completion
date for “Aerie” – the sculpture by Merrilee Moore. Planning the
logistics for the crew that will install the 18-foot work of art are
underway and a ceremony and celebration to mark the event will
be planned and publicized. Watch for details in local media and
the Art in Anacortes page on Facebook.
For information call 360-293-1918
New Murals for Tommy Thompson Trail – The Anacortes
Parks and Recreation Department teamed up with the Anacortes
Arts Festival again in 2014 to stage the Art Dash along the Tommy
Thompson Trail. The run funds creation of a mural produced during
the festival by a local or area artist; this year’s artwork by Kathleen
Faulkner will be added to the mural gallery along the trail. The
2013 mural by Gustavo Vargas and the 2012 mural by Jack Gunter
will also be put into place this fall.
Art and Designs of SLOW LORIS -- The t-shirt shop in the
Port of Anacortes’ “Little Chicago” at 11th Street and Q Avenue has
an unusual name to go with the unique designs created by Jessica
Lynch and printed on all the tees sold there. Jessica has a personal
fascination with the small, lemur-like mammal called a slow loris that
is native to Thailand and Southeast Asia. An endangered specie, the
slow loris benefits from conservation groups who fund preservation
– so, Jessica donates some of her profits to those organizations.
Jessica and her business partner Arlo Rumpff base their business
on Guemes Island, but the Shirt Shack is a handy outlet for tourists
and the local trade, open Thursdays through Sundays 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. A graduate of the California College of Arts and Crafts in
Oakland, Jessica does freelance, custom illustrations and never uses
computers for her designs – many with nautical or environmental
themes. Her tees appeal to all age groups and are worn by several
touring bands, including local band The Lonely Planet.. And yes,
some of her tees do feature the slow loris.
Ethnic music and Christmas music will be featured
during the final two concerts of 2014 sponsored by the Anacortes
Arts Foundation. Mark your calendars for these two diverse,
musical events:
Sunday, September 14 at 3 p.m. at the Croatian Music Center,
805 Fifth Street -- A lively concert of classical music inspired
by ethic folk music will feature the works of Mozart, Scarlatti,
Beethoven and Haydn. A pre-concert lecture will be given by
George Bozarth from the University of Washington to introduce
the music written for violin and fortepiano. Musical artists Tamara
Friedman on the fortepiano and Cecilia Archuleta on classical
violin will delight the audience with keyboard caprices, toe-tapping
contredanses and gypsy improvisations. General admission is $20
at the door, children under 12 accompanied by an adult are free.
Sunday, December 14 at 3 p.m. at
the United Methodist Church, 2201
H Avenue -- Families are welcome
to enjoy an elegant afternoon of
Christmas music played on solo
handbells by Nancy Kirkner and
piano by Janet Anderson of Seattle.
The concert will include beloved
carols as well as lesser known works
by John Ireland, Percy Grainger
and Ralph Vaughan Williams along
with classical pieces based on folk
tunes and plainsong. The concert is
appropriate for school-age children
and older.
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