Having journeyed to Paris, Vienna, Budapest, and Istanbul this concert season, the Skagit Symphony has one more stop on our magical music tour. Featuring works by Vaughan Williams and Elgar, we’ll celebrate London of a century ago. Steinway Artist Sandra Wright Shen returns to set off sonic fireworks in Saint-Saens’ spectacular second piano concerto. For...
The Aging Mastery Program, developed by the National Council on Aging (NCOA), will be back at the Center from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, April 13 through June 15. This ten-week comprehensive and fun program celebrates the gift of longevity by fostering healthy aging. The program combines goal setting, daily practices and peer support...
Summer Session staff is hosting a series of drop-in Q&A sessions to help answer your questions about course offerings, the registration process, and other applicable updates. Please RSVP for this free session at: https://wwu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrduytqjgsGtcaYbnJtjFUbxTb1g4fqzdv Not currently a Western student? Not a problem. Summer Session is Western's only open quarter, meaning admission to Western is not required....
We'll revisit the site of the 2016 wildfire by Little Cranberry Lake and see how the forest is regrowing. We’ll learn more about the certain plant species that thrive in post-fire conditions, and we’ll also discuss the human impacts amplifying fire season in the West and the effects that drier and drier conditions may have...
The Aging Mastery Program, developed by the National Council on Aging (NCOA), will be back at the Center from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, April 13 through June 15. This ten-week comprehensive and fun program celebrates the gift of longevity by fostering healthy aging. The program combines goal setting, daily practices and peer support...
Nature has a way of inspiring artists. We’ll hike from the bottom to the top of Sugarloaf for a rewarding hike and view, and then spend as long as we like at the top drawing, painting, sketching plant studies, or whatever feels right in the moment. Bring your own art supplies, snacks, and water. We’ll...
Join us for an information session on the upcoming Sports Business Seminar (https://pce.wwu.edu/programs/sports-business-seminar). Get details on the curriculum, format, time commitment and more. The course instructor will be on hand to answer your questions.
Kids only fishing event!
The Friends of the Forest and Anacortes Parks & Recreation will be co-hosting the ACFL Spring 2022 work party on Saturday, June 4th from 9am-12pm. Work Plan: The focus will be on trail #107 surfacing work, creating a turnpike and landscaping to discourage off-trail use. What to Bring: Please dress for the outdoors. Waterproof footwear...
Join us for our big Grand Opening of Philocaly and the Emerald Flats Market! We'll have over 40 AMAZING makers, artists, farmers, and more to shop from and can't wait to share their Skagit Valley local goodies with you. PLUS, we'll have food and live music for you to enjoy the start of our outdoor...
Saturday, June 4, 10am to 6pm and Sunday, June 5, 10am to 5pm The Anacortes Waterfront Festival is a free event that showcases the best of waterfront activities. On Saturday, Quick and Dirty Boat Building teams build boats all day and then test their floatability. Register at the gazebo by the Cap Sante Marina’s main...
San Juan Island Studio tour celebrates 30 years Take this opportunity to visit a wide variety of visual arts located throughout the island on this self- guided tour. With 19 Studios and 46 artists, there are fabulous sculptors, potters, painters, jewelers, and woodworkers to meet. Explore art clothing, weavings, glass and mixed media, all to...
Saturday, June 4, 10am to 6pm and Sunday, June 5, 10am to 5pm The Anacortes Waterfront Festival is a free event that showcases the best of waterfront activities. On Saturday, Quick and Dirty Boat Building teams build boats all day and then test their floatability. Register at the gazebo by the Cap Sante Marina’s main...
