The days are continuing to get brighter, the birds are migrating, and plants like osoberry, salmonberry, huckleberry, and skunk cabbage are emerging from slumber. Bring some spring in your step and we’ll share stories with each other about what signs of spring we’re noticing around us in our daily lives as we get in a...
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/tJctc-yuqz8sHNzYNzNiox2VUPStrZSI8ld7 Not currently a Western student? Not a problem. Summer Session is Western's only open quarter, meaning admission to Western is not required....
Join us for The First Friday Artwalk on Friday, April 1 from 6pm – 8pm. Check the locations and details below. 404 Commercial Ave., Joanie Schwartz Glass Joanie Schwartz Glass presents Joanie’s fused glass pieces that are inspired by her desire to infuse the world with light, beauty, hope, and joy, and are created onsite...
On April Fool’s day, we’ll hike through the ACFL and delight in silliness. Have you heard of the elusive pacific tree octopus? Maybe you already know about jackalopes, but what about the mossy-coated slug, whose outer layer is photosynthetic? Have you heard about the notorious wailing fungus, whose calls can only be understood at midnight?...
Join us for our third market in 2022! We'll have over 30 vendors to shop from and can't wait to share their local goodies with you. The market is indoors and free to attend. If you are a vendor and interested in having a booth at this or future events, please contact hello@creativeavenuenw.com or visit...
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/tJ0sd--hrz0uHNz9O41Okz0rpc2c3ZgiiHdf Not currently a Western student? Not a problem. Summer Session is Western's only open quarter, meaning admission to Western is not required....
Join birds of a feather for this hike into the Little Cranberry Lake area, where we’ll listen to the meandering echoes of the morning’s dawn chorus. With fair weather, we’ll likely hear songs and calls of birds of all kinds. If you’re a fledgling bird enthusiast and just learning calls and songs, this will be...
Kick off your spring break with Skagit Land Trust and Friends of the Forest staff members for a family-friendly walk through the ACFL. So many people are curious about birds, and for good reason-- they sometimes seem so different from us humans, and other times they seem so similar! On this hike, you'll get to...
Join us for an information session on upcoming certificate course Certificate in Corporate Giving (https://pce.wwu.edu/programs/certificate-grant-writing). Get details on the curriculum, format, time commitment and more. The course instructor will be on hand to answer your questions.
We’ll be meeting on the second Friday of each month during 2022 to monitor wetlands around Little Cranberry Lake and Big Beaver Pond. Wear weather-proof clothes and bring your curiosity! Sign-up required.
Join a gentle family hike with Forest Educator Beck, who will have family-friendly nature activities, games, and stories to share. Come prepared for the weather. You are welcome to bring your own binoculars, plant books, water bottles, snacks, hand sanitizer, and whatever child-care gear your family may need on the trail. We’ll follow the kids’...
We're excited to announce Anacortes Uncorked! Choose a time slot and let your taste buds lead the way on this wine tasting and culinary adventure! You'll enjoy the beauty of Fidalgo Island while sampling a full breadth of wines from the Pacific Northwest. Taste full-bodied sweet and savory cabernets to light, dry, and crisp pinot grigios; savor gourmet hors d'oeuvres, and taste an array of cheeses and accompaniments.
Join us for a fun afternoon with awesome makers and a LIVE jazz performance by the Nuages. The market opens at 1PM and the jazz performance will begin at 2PM. Both are FREE to attend. We'll have over a dozen vendors to shop from and can't wait to see you there! Located indoors at Buxton's.
Dr. Justin Irish will provide an overview of the school year, and an update on how schools are responding to the coronavirus pandemic as well as preparing our students for the future. Dr. Justin Irish began serving the Anacortes School District as superintendent on July 1, 2020. He has a bachelor’s degree and doctorate from the...
The Island Hospital Foundation is pleased to host the 19th annual Gala of Hope dinner and auction. Guest will journey down the rabbit hole for a night to celebrate miracles and raise funds on behalf of Island Hospital. No matter what your comfort level surrounding in-person gathers, there is an option for all to attend...
Free Easter egg hunt for ages infant to 12, separated by age groups. Bring your own basket. Info: 360-391-5880
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...
Come see the first draft of YOUR ideas! Grindline will be here to present the design and answer questions. Please join us for this exciting next step!
Come see the first draft of YOUR ideas! Grindline will be here to present the design and answer questions. Please join us for this exciting next step!
Friday, April 22 at Park Admin Office (41020 SR 20) This community event will celebrate the many positive contributions of beloved Park Managers. An exhibit made by volunteers will be installed and unveiled celebrating the past 100 years of Park Management.
Join members of Fidalgo Island Rotary to clean up the Tommy Thompson Trail & other locations
Laugh Your Tail Off will begin at 5;30 Pm on April 22, 2022, at Angel of the Winds Casino and resort. Our Silent Auction will be open and guests will have several things to choose from. Gift card game, kiss the kittens, pet the puppies, and a chance drawing tickets for a trip. There will...
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/tJIqdu-orDMvE9V-cwNRKBTIU17osOc9inH4 Not currently a Western student? Not a problem. Summer Session is Western's only open quarter, meaning admission to Western is not required....
Woodland and meadow wildflowers delight just about everybody, and the ACFL is home to many beautiful species. Join our hike to learn more about the wildflowers that call the ACFL home. You are welcome to bring your own loupes, magnifiers, notebooks, and wildflower plant guides. We will take some time to sit and sketch a...
