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La Conner's Events & Happenings for November 2009
Or stop by Earthenworks Gallery at 713 S. LODGING SPECIALS: Estep's Residences consist of four fully equipped homes. Waterfront Condo is on the water, the Hotel Planter is offering Stay Two Nights for the Price of One! Stay at the Hotel Planter Sunday through Thursday and when you pay for one night your next night is FREE. -Or stay one night Sunday through Thursday for $20 off. Weekend- Stay two nights over the weekend and receive the 2nd night for half off! Hotel Planter is located at 715 S. Katy’s Inn is offering a Midweek Special, Sunday - Thursday. Stay 2 nights and receive $50.00 off second night OR stay 3 nights and receive third night FREE! You can make a reservation online or call 866-528-9746. Katy's La Conner Channel Lodge & Country Inn is offering mid-week specials Sunday-Thursday. Click on the dates you want and see the discount. Located at 205 N. Queen of the Valley Inn is pleased to announce her Cash for Couples Program: 10% off one night, 20% off two nights, 30% off three nights any day of the week.The Queen is determined to do her part to turn the economy around and give you the rest and proper breakfast you so richly deserve. Offer good until December 31, 2009. Not valid with other offers. Located at DINING SPECIALS: The Calico Cupboard is offering Early Bird breakfast specials Monday-Friday 7:30am-9:30am for $6.99. No limitations! Stop by 720 S. La Conner Seafood & Prime Rib House is offering Channel House Dinners. Serving Sunday - Thursday 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Each 4-course dinner comes with appetizer, soup or salad, entree and dessert. All for only $18.95 or just $13.95 for entree . Banquet room upstairs can accommodate your group up to 100 people. Located at 614 S. Seed’s Bistro & Bar is offering weeknight specials from 5-9 pm and live music every Thursday. Monday is Burger & Brew night, Tuesday is Local's Night, and Wednesday is Wine night. Live music every Thursday night! Located at EVENTS: November 6, 7 & 8 ~ Art’s Alive! 2009 Celebrating 25 years. Walk through town & experience the gathering of La Conner’s imaginative spirit. Invitational Show features sculpture artist, Georgia Gerber along with 17 other artist’s at Maple Hall in La Conner. New this year is an Emerging Artist Show located at November 6-29 ~ Gallery Cygnus accepted the invitation from Arts Alive to show the work of 5 artists in the Emerging Artists section of the festival. Weston Lambert Jite Agbro Andi Shannon November 7 ~ The La Conner Kiwanis Club will host the annual Chowder by the Channel from 3-7 pm on Saturday, November 7th. Located at the Middle School, November 8 ~ The Museum of Northwest Art presents Kevin Paul, Sunday, November 8, 1-3 pm at November 8-28 ~ Kiwanis of La Conner presents the 4th Annual Apple Cup Challenge! This Scholarship Fund is a competition in La Conner between Husky and Cougar fans (or not) during the fall. Whichever side donates the most money gets to fly the mascot flag on the LC High School flagpole for a month during December and give the scholarship to a deserving graduating senior whom applied to that college during graduation ceremony. La Conner Kiwanis and Key Club members will be at both local markets, We also take donation by mail: Apple Cup/ La Conner Kiwanis P.O. Box 822, La Conner WA 98257. Put mascot preference on check. Get into this fun competition and help out a graduating senior! November 13-15 ~ November 14 ~ Take time to stroll with John Christianson of November 14 ~ La Conner Institute of Performing Arts brings back The Onyx Chamber Players to Maple Hall by popular demand. Saturday, November 14th at 7:30 pm. The Onyx Chamber Players returns to perform a dual bicentennial anniversary celebration highlighting the music of Mendelssohn and Haydn as performed by Stephen Daniels (violin), Meg Brennand (cello), and David White (piano) and joined by Mel Butler on viola. Maple Hall is located at November 15 ~ The Skagit River Poetry Project and the Skagit County Historical Museum present “Valley Voices: Poetry from the The next Skagit River Poetry Festival will be May 20-22, 2010, in downtown La Conner The 2010 lineup includes such literary luminaries as November 20 – 12/31 ~ The Swinomish Casino has a lot to offer! Comedian Andrew Dice Clay 11/20 at 8pm 11/21 at 8pm, $50/ticket. Pacquio vs Catto Fight November 14 Free tickets available to Players Club Members while supplies last. Naughty or Nice Promotion November 16 - January 2 Earn drawing tickets daily. Sixteen winners per drawing night. Drawings every Friday and Saturday of promotion. Bonus drawings on 11/26, 12/23, 12/24, 12/29, 12/30 and 12/31. Sounds of Elvis Holiday Concert with Danny Vernon December 15 Two free shows: 2pm and 6pm Tickets available while supplies last starting November 9. Limit four tickets per Players Club Member. New Years Eve at Swinomish Casino Spectacular Buffet in the Two Salmon Cafe Live entertainment on the Main Stage by the Pop Offs starting at 9pm. Cash drawings throughout the day Balloon Drops, Confetti Cannons Free party favors for all Players Club Members. Swinomish Casino is also on Facebook and Twitter and provide special offers via EClub as well. Located at December 2-6 & 9-13, 11am-5:00pm ~ Celebrating the spirit of the season, the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum invites you to a Holiday Bazaar at the Gaches Mansion. A special fund-raising event for the Museum, the bazaar offers unique gifts and handcrafted items, plus new & vintage quilts. The proceeds from your purchases assist with Museum operating expenses during the long, dark days of winter. Located at 703 S. December 5 ~ Rotary Club of La Conner will host a pancake breakfast with Santa at Maple Hall in La Conner on Saturday, December 5th from 8:30 - 11am. All are welcome! $10 Families, $6 Adults and $3 children. Located at December 5 ~ MUSIC, CHOCOLATE AND WINE. . . OH MY! December 5 ~ The La Conner Kiwanis are hosting a Holiday Craft Bazaar. The bazaar will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the La Conner Middle School, Saturday, December 5th. Get a picture taken with Santa, enjoy a bowl of chili, and shop for unique holiday gifts. Proceeds will help fund Kiwanis activities that support the children of La Conner. For a more information contact Joy Neal at jneal@lclib.lib.wa.us or 360-466-3352 (daytime). December 5 ~ Hellam’s Vineyard will host the 2nd annual 2009 Holiday Lights & Wine Cruise! When: Saturday, December 5th, 6 – 9:30 p.m. Where: SHOPPING: Childhood Bliss – win a $100 gift certificate! Post a picture of your lil’ cutie with a Childhood Bliss purchase on the Childhood Bliss Fan Page to enter. RoozenGaarde is having a Fall Sale – All Bulbs 25% off beginning November 1st! They still have a great selection of bulbs available on their porch and all bulbs are marked 25% off! There is still time to plant so don't miss these great savings! Bulk quantities are still available! Stop in today! Please call our gift shop for more information at (360) 424-8531. Store hours are Monday – Saturday 9a-6p and Sunday 11a-4p. RoozenGaarde is located at MUSEUMS: La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum invites you to see their newest exhibit, "Play with Your Food: The Delicious Quilts of Sandy Bonsib". September 30 - December 27, 2009 Featuring textile artist and author, Sandy Bonsib. Also featuring “As the Needle Turns” with the students of Nancy Chong, and Quilts from our permanent collection featuring quilts from the Schlotterback Collection. Located at 703 S. The Museum of Northwest Art present “Representing Abstraction” exhibit through January 3, 2010. Five Northwest artists; Mary Iverson, Margie Livingston, John Keppelman, Philip Govedare and Kelly Neidig combine the abstract and the representational with very different results. Another exhibit; “Tony Angell: Spirits of Place” will run through January 3, 2010 and is displayed in the second floor galleries. Located at 121 S. Art meets history at the Skagit County Historical Museum for the "Paint Me A River" exhibit. Over 75 original works will be on display and for sale in paint, glass, bronze, neon, photography and multi-media, revealing the wide variety of interesting, amusing and surprising exhibit. FEATURED BUSINESS: The Wild Iris Inn is a charming and romantic 18-room country inn located at the entrance to La Conner. The Inn is one of only 8 inns in  • Email to a friend •  •September 2009 Events, Specials and Happenings
Be sure to stop by the Visitor Information Center at 606 Morris Street as you enter La Conner for the 2009 Coupon Book, with 70 coupons good for dining, lodging, services, and museums. Good through December 31, 2009. 360-466-4778.
LODGING SPECIALS: Estep's Residences consist of four fully equipped homes. Waterfront Condo is on the water, the Boat House and One Moore Place feature views of the Swinomish Channel, and Gina's Place has a hot tub and private yard. All are located in the heart of La Conner. Stay three nights and receive half-off your third night. Call (360) 466-2116 to make your reservations. Katy’s Inn is offering a Midweek Special, Sunday - Thursday. Stay 2 nights and receive $50.00 off second night OR stay 3 nights and receive third night FREE! Make reservations online or call 866-528-9746. Katy's Inn is a Victorian house built in 1882. Four rooms, private baths, hot tub, full breakfast, view of the Swinomish Channel! Located at 503 S. Third St, La Conner. The Queen of the Valley Inn is offering "Cash for Couples": 10% off one night, 20% off two nights, and 30% off three nights. For all reservations September through December. Queen of the Valley Inn is located at 12757 Chilberg Rd, just outside La Conner. 360-466-4578 or 888-999-1404. The Heron Inn & Watergrass Day Spa is offering Canadian dollars at par! Located at 117 Maple Ave, the Heron Inn is a member of the Small Elegant Hotels group. Call 360-466-4626 to make reservations. SHOPPING: Champagne Cove is closing its storefront. At www.champagnecove.com you will receive the same Champagne service and unique quality selections of merchandise. In addition, we will be bringing you new items that we could not display in our current retail space! Call 800-745-8766. Skagit County Historical Museum’s big 40% Off Sale continues through the month of September! Remember our current exhibit Harvesting the Light: Images of Contemporary Skagit Farm Life closes September 27, so don’t miss your last chance to see this marvelous photography exhibit about our very fertile and fabulous Skagit farmland. And pick up the award-winning gift book of the same name for a dazzling 40% off! Something Blue Bridal Boutique is having an "Augusta Jones Trunk Show" September 18, 19 & 20. Featured Trunk Show Designers are Augusta Jones Bridal, Angela Nuran Shoes and Heidi Hull Jewelry. We will be offering a 10% discount for orders placed during this weekend only! Call for Appointment today as space is limited. Something Blue Bridal Boutique is located at 623 Morris St, 360-466-0415. EVENTS: September 1 – October 4 ~ Quilt Walk in La Conner Shops! This year’s Quilt Walk takes place in 37 La Conner shops and venues, with more than 90 quilts on display. Pick up a map at any participating venue or the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum. The Quilt Walk features quilts by members of the Contemporary Quilt Art Association (CQA), based in the Seattle area.
September 5 ~ Fairy GodMother's Unlimited will be hosting local Equine author Connie Funk, and artist Kim McElroy on Saturday, September 5 from noon-5 pm. Both will be signing the book "Celebrate the Horse a Spiritual Connection" they collaborated on. See you there! Fairy Godmother's Unlimited is located at 705 S. First St., La Conner. Call 360-466-3340 for more info. September 5 ~ Christianson’s Nursery presents Cooking with Julia & Jacques on Saturday, September 5, 11:00 AM Cost: $12 pre-register at 466-3821. A decade before the Julie and Julia phenomena there was Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home. Join Joanne Romann as she demonstrates the preparation of Julia’s Leek and Potato Soup and Large Pan Bagnat and Jaques Pepin’s Sautéed Pork Tenderloin with prunes and port followed by his Pears and Chocolate sauce. September 11 ~ La Conner Retirement Inn presents "Passion for Fashion" Vintage clothing…1885 to 1985 join us for an afternoon of Fun, Music and Refreshments It is absolutely FREE! Friday, September 11 1:30 to 3:00 PM La Conner Retirement Inn is located at 204 N. First Street. 360-466-5700. September 12-13 ~ Two Museum Estate Sale on September 12 in La Conner Civic Garden Club at 622 South Second Street. FEATURING: Quality antiques, collectibles, art, quilts, dishes, interior furnishings, glassware, jewelry, rugs, silverware, and vintage clothing. PUBLIC SALE DATES: Saturday September 12, 9am – 4pm and Sunday, September 13 10am-4pm. 2009 PRIVATE PRE-SALE Party: Friday, September 11, 5:30 - 8:00pm Tickets: $25 per person. BENEFITING: The Museum of Northwest Art and the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum. To donate items, volunteer, or for info: call (360) 466-4446, ext. 112. September 12 - October 10 ~ RoozenGaarde knows that Fall is the time to plant for spring! Join us every Saturday, beginning September 12th - October 10th for our bulb planting seminars! Each session begins at 10:30am. Learn how to plant, maintain and store your bulb investment, ask questions and watch as our display garden crew demonstrates how our beautiful 3 acre display garden is planned and planted each fall. Each person in attendance will receive an exclusive coupon for 20% off their bulb purchase! RoozenGaarde is located at 15867 Beaver Marsh Rd. For additional questions, please call (360) 424-8531 or toll free at (800) 732-3266. September 12 ~ Christianson’s Nursery hosts local author Constance Funk for a book reading and interactive discussion on her latest book “Holy as Thou” and “Beauty from Brokenness” Saturday, September 12, 12:30 – 3:30 PM. Complimentary pre-register at (360) 466-3821. Light refreshments will be served. September 13 ~ Museum of Northwest Art hosts artist, Ellen Sollod for an Artist's Talk and Book Signing on Sunday, September 13, 1pm. Ellen Sollod discusses her project, "Lake Washington Palimpsest," her process, and the discoveries she made along the way that revealed dramatic environmental impacts to the second largest lake in Washington. Sollod will sign copies of her newly released book, "Lake Washington Palimpsest". 121 S. First St, La Conner. Open daily 10-5 pm. 360-466-4446. September 26 & 27 ~ Antique, Craft, & Flea Market at Skagit County Fairgrounds. Saturday from 8:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Skagit County Fairgrounds located at 1410 Virginia Street, Mount Vernon (located at the corner of Hazel and Virginia). Admission: $3 for both days or $2 per day. Parking: $2. Over 200 retail vendor booths offering antiques, collectibles, toys, art, crafts, books, automotive, sporting goods, camping, hunting & fishing equipment, glassware, household items, furniture, and more. Food vendors including burgers & hot dogs, kettle corn, mini donuts and more. Kid’s Activities: Free Train Rides September 27 ~ Museum of Northwest Art hosts artist Wynne Greenwood on Sunday, September 27, 2pm. Seattle-based artist Wynne Greenwood explores various intersections of Northwest art through images and video. The Museum of Northwest Art is located at 121 S. First St., La Conner. Open daily 10-5. 360-466-4446. Seed’s Bistro & Bar invites you to enjoy weeknight specials from 5-9 pm and live music every Thursday. Monday is Burger & Brew night, Tuesday is Local's Night, and Wednesday is Wine night! Located at 623 Morris Street, La Conner. Open 11:30 - 9 pm daily, Happy Hour from 3-6 pm. Call 360-466-3280 for reservations or more details. La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum invites you to “Saturdays with the Divas”! Every Saturday from 11-2, one or two of the Fidalgo Island Quilters Wearable Art Divas will be here to meet our visitors. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to talk with the artists firsthand! La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum is located at 703 S. Second St, 360-466-4288. Skagit County Historical Museum - As participants in the La Conner Quilt and Textile Museum Quilt Walk, we are pleased to exhibit five unique small quilts in our lobby from September 1 through October 1. Four were created by Lindi Wood and one by Lynne Rigby, and they’re definitely not from Grandma’s trunk! Come on up and take a look! MUSEUMS: La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum invites you to see their newest exhibit, "Play with Your Food: The Delicious Quilts of Sandy Bonsib". September 30 - December 27, 2009 Featuring textile artist and author, Sandy Bonsib. Also featuring “As the Needle Turns” with the students of Nancy Chong, and Quilts from our permanent collection featuring quilts from the Schlotterback Collection. La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum is located at 703 S. Second St. and is open Wednesday - Sunday from 11 am -5 pm. Admission is $5. 360-466-4288. Museum of Northwest Art invites you to the opening reception of three new exhibits, October 10, 2-5 pm. GOVEDARE, IVERSON, KEPPELMAN, LIVINGSTON & NEIDIG: REPRESENTING ABSTRACTION. Five Northwest artists combine the abstract and the representational with very different results. . BOYD SUGIKI: LAYERS. Inspired by Istanbul’s skyline of historic domes and minarets alongside modern buildings, Boyd Sugiki creates a series of forms reminiscent of architecture in blown glass. TONY ANGELL: SPIRITS OF PLACE. A selection of works by noted Northwest sculptor Tony Angell in the second floor galleries. This exhibition is held in conjunction with the release of Angell’s latest book, Puget Sound Through an Artist’s Eye. SERVICES: Blue Water Massage is offering a 'Summer Soother' Massage Special. In this fun treatment you'll start by soaking those dry, flip-flop feet in a moisturizing foot bath as you sip on a cold, fruity beverage. You'll then be treated to a soothing, rejuvenating massage that combines a variety of relaxation techniques, stretching, and foot reflexology. Loose clothing is advised, Hawaiian shirts recommended. Bring your favorite relaxing summer music if you wish. The 'Summer Soother' special is available Mon-Fri and runs through Sept. $55 for 1 hour or $80 for 1.5 hours. Call 360-333-8811 for scheduling or gift certificates. Call 360-333-8811 for information about services, rates, and scheduling. 125 Washington St., La Conner. Native Springs is offering a Back to School Special. Our 75 minute teen facial and consult is usually $90. During the month of September it is $45, yes that is 1/2 OFF for students! Show your current student ID, whatever the grade, you save! The clay facial works naturally to remove the bacteria and clear blackheads, leaving the face smooth as silk. Head back to school with clearer and healthier skin. Call Joan at 360-708-8313 to schedule. Located at the La Conner Wellness Center on 2nd and Washington Street, plenty of client parking. SAVE THE DATE! October 2-4 ~ Join us for 12th anniversary Quilt Festival 2009! This annual event takes place October 2-4 in three fantastic venues in La Conner, Washington–The La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum in the Historic Gaches Mansion, Maple Hall, and The La Conner Civic Garden Club. Quilt Fest is a celebration that includes a dazzling show of award-winning quilts, fabulous workshops, vendors, a silent auction, and three floors of exhibits in the Museum. Two new exhibits open in the Museum during Quilt Fest weekend: “Play with Your Food: The Delicious Quilts of Sandy Bonsib” and “As the Needle Turns: The Students of Nancy Chong.” Visitors can also stroll through the shops of La Conner during the month-long “Quilt Walk in the La Conner Shops.” The only quilt museum in Washington & one of only thirteen in the U.S., the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum may be contacted for more information at 360-466-4288. October 3 & 4 ~ Join us for the 11th annual Festival of Family Farm Tour. An “open barn” celebration featuring Farm tours (15 to choose from!) including dairy, row crop, animal, organic, orchard, shellfish and Christmas tree Fresh produce, dairy, beef and shellfish markets and roadside stands Delectable treats and free samples Hands-on children’s activities: veggie car races, artificial cow milking, veggie art, oyster shuffleboard & more! Hay rides, pony rides & horse drawn wagons Scarecrow making & corn mazes U-pick and pre-picked pumpkin patches Farm animal viewing, petting and walking Meet the farmer sessions and educational exhibits Farm equipment displays…. and much more! Begin & end your tour in the Historic Waterfront Village of La Conner ~ The Heart of the Skagit Valley! Experience the diversity, beauty and bounty of “Washington’s backyard.” Saturday 10-5 pm and Sunday 12-4 pm. October 4 ~ Skagit Valley Farm Pedal! Enjoy a visit to several Skagit Valley farms by bicycle during the Festival of Family of Farms. Choose to ride 18 or 35 miles in Skagit Valley, where the terrain is flat and the traffic is low. Riders will depart from La Conner Flats after enjoying hot coffee, cider and pastry at the farm’s Garden Café. Both routes will then visit Hedlin Family Farm, Schuh Farms and Gordon Skagit Farms. The 35 mile route will take you through the farm lands of Fir Island for a visit to Alpacas of Misty Ridge. Each farm is unique, offering specialized tours, delicious treats and fresh farm products for purchase. PLUS ... our “sag” driver will pick up your farm purchases and bring them back to the finish! HELMETS REQUIRED ... EXPERIENCED RIDERS ONLY! Maps are provided and routes are led by experienced local bicyclists. For more information contact Skagit Bicycle Club members Dian and Steve Jahn at dianstevejahn@hotmail.com or call 360-293-1340. October 9-11 ~ Hotel Planter Presents: "Healthy Indulgence". Indulge yourself in a weekend replenishing your mind, body and spirit through pampering and fun! Plan to come for the weekend or just for the day! Pick which events, spa & relaxation sessions and free talks you would like to attend and then we’ll take care of the rest. Prices range from $10 and up. (Free Talks are FREE!) Give us a call to book your reservations. If you stay for a night or two over the weekend, we are offering light breakfast fare with freshly brewed coffee and herbal tea. Hotel Planter ~ 715 First Street ~ La Conner, WA 98257 Reservations: 800-488-5409 ~ Phone: 360-466-4710. October 9 ~ La Conner Institute of Performing Arts presents Andre Feriante at 7:30 pm in Maple Hall. Andre Feriante, award winning composer/guitarist, will present a program of original works in the classical, flamenco, and Brazillan styles. Andre was born in Naples, Italy and began playing the guitar as an adolescent in Rome. Feriante has ten recordings to his credit and has performed internationally for over two decades. Concert takes place at Maple Hall located at 105 Commercial St., La Conner. Tickets can be purchased by calling Next Chapter Bookstore 360-466-2665. October 10 ~ Skagit County Historical Museum invites you to the opening of the new exhibit Paint Me a River! Art Meets History running through January 3, 2010! The works of over 85 local artists feature the artists’ individual views of Skagit history. 501 S. 4th Street at the top of the hill, 360-466-3365. October 24 ~ Bears ‘N Friends invites you to a Steiff event in La Conner. Claire Steiff Meisel, granddaughter to Richard Steiff, who invented the teddy bear will be in the store signing and answering questions from 11:00-4:00. There will be door prize drawings and we will be handing out goody bags at the store, while supply lasts, along with our wonderful desserts. There will be two showings of the DVD at the LaConner Waterfront Cafe, one around noon, and the second one about 2:30. If people would like to come early and have lunch while the presentation is going on they are more than welcome. We will have samples of the new Fall/Christmas line and other Steiff pieces. If you have any questions please contact the store at 360-466-3538 November 6, 7 & 8 ~ La Conner's 25th Annual Arts Alive! Invitational Art Exhibition and Open Show with local artists at Maple Hall. New this year is an Emerging Artist exhibit! Businesses throughout La Conner will have featured artists in their facility with demonstrations. Artist's Reception at Maple Hall with featured artist, Georgia Gerber, will take place Friday evening 5-8. Art League North will have an Artist's Reception on Friday evening, 6-8 pm at La Conner Retirement Inn. Chowder by the Channel will be hosted by Kiwanis with proceeds to benefit La Conner Boys and Girls Club. This takes place at the La Conner Middle School at 305 N. 6th St. on Saturday, November 7th from 3-6 PM. Cost is $7. Vote for the Best Chowder! FEATURED BUSINESS: Katy’s Inn is one of the oldest homes in La Conner and when opened in 1984 it was the first bed and breakfast in town. The inn sits high on a hill overlooking the Swinomish Channel and just two blocks from the beautiful artistic village of La Conner, with easy access to sightseeing, shopping and dining. There are three bedrooms upstairs; each room has doors leading out onto the balcony and one bedroom downstairs with a private entrance and porch. All four rooms have private baths. Guests are encouraged to sit in the parlor, play games and dine at the spacious dining room table. Breakfasts are always a highlight, served in your room or in the dining room. If outside is where you would rather be, you will find a large wrap-around porch for rocking and reading, a deck with hot tub, covered lounging area with fireplace and BBQ area, and well manicured grounds. Katy’s Inn is open year-round and can also be booked for weddings, workshops, reunions, and special occasions. Voted #1 bed and breakfast in Skagit County for 2009! Current special; stay Sunday – Thursday and receive $50 off second night stay OR third night FREE!
Located at 503 S. Third Street, on the corner of Washington and Third. Book online or call 360-466-9909/866-528-9746.  • Email to a friend • •
August 2009 Events, Specials and Happenings
Be sure to stop by the Visitor Information Center as you enter La Conner at 606 Morris Street to pick up a Coupon Book. Only $1.00 will get you 69 coupons for anything from lodging, restaurants, shopping, museums to services. Value worth $100's of dollars! Hours are Monday - Friday 11-4, Saturday & Sunday 12-3. 360-466-4778.
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Skagit County Fair presents “Stars & Stripes Country Nights” August 12 - 15! Great Entertainment, Carnival, Pro West Rodeo, Karaoke Contest, Find Flo at the Fair, Farm Animals, Displays, Cool Chicks and more. Wednesday, August 12th admission is FREE 10 am - 1 pm! Cost is $9 adults and $6 for seniors & students. Skagit County Fairgrounds, 1410 Virginia Street, Mount Vernon, 360-336-9453. The “9th Annual La Conner Classic Yacht & Auto Show” is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2009 at the south basin of the La Conner Marina. A fun filled day for the entire family! $3.00 to view the yachts and cars (children under 12 are free). A pancake breakfast will take place in the Swinomish Yacht Club from 7:30-10 am with all proceeds benefiting the La Conner Sea Scouts program, tickets are $6.50 per person. Along with the classic yachts and autos, there will be vendor booths, plus great activities for the kids hosted by the La Conner Boys and Girls Club. Seed's Bistro & Bar is offering weeknight specials from 5-9 pm. Monday is Burger & Brew, Tuesday is Local's Night, Wednesday is Wine, and Thursday is Live Music! Located at 623 Morris Street, La Conner. Open 11:30 - 9 pm daily, Happy Hour from 3-6 pm. Call 360-466-3280 for reservations or more details. Hellam's Vineyard invites you to a wine tasting with ANIMALE - Saturday, August 8th from 1- 6 pm. Also, wine tasting with Mercer Cellars on Saturday, August 15th from 1-6 pm. Special 20% case discounts offered on these wines, these days only, mixed cases ok. Hellam's Vineyard is located at 109 N. First St., La Conner in the red Lime Dock building. 360-466-1758 La Conner Wellness Center is hosting a"End of Construction" OPEN HOUSE on Friday, August 14th from 4-8 pm. Won't you join us? We are having snacks and music, tea, demonstrations, short workshops about each of our specialties in the large studio area in the SV Acupuncture's suite. Sit and have a FREE foot soak at Native Springs. We want to share this time of celebration with you! La Conner Wellness Center 125 E Washington Street La Conner, WA 98257. Call for details 360-708-8313 Blue Water Massage - Inner Wave - Lighthouse Massage - Lizz & Company Hair Design - Native Springs Natural Skincare - Skagit Valley Acupuncture. Museum of Northwest Art store presents artist, James Minson on Saturday, August 22nd 12-4pm. Meet Seattle glass artist James Minson--view his new sculptural and jewelry artwork, formed from flame-worked glass depicting natural forms and fanciful compositions. Located at 121 S. First St., La Conner. 360-466-4446. Childhood Bliss is Squeezing Lemons for Charity! Saturday, August 22nd the lemonade stand in front of Childhood Bliss will be operating in full swing from 10-5pm. All proceeds will be donated to La Conner School District’s Earth Club. Additionally, they will be selling earth flags and re-usable earth friendly shopping bags. Lemonade customers will be given a coupon for 10% off their next purchase at Childhood Bliss! Located at 521 Morris St, La Conner, 360-466-2229. Mary Davis Lighting will have an ‘ole fashioned sidewalk sale” on Saturday August 15th from 9 to 3 pm. There will be antiques galore, lamp parts and general household items. Located at 402 Morris Street, in the old fire house. Early birds pay double! 360-466-3495
LODGING: Estep’s Residences is offering a special through the month of August. Stay three nights and receive half-off your third night! Your choice of 4 nightly residences in the heart of La Conner. Call 360-466-2116 to make your reservations. Katy’s Inn Bed & Breakfast is offering a special through the month of August. Sunday – Thursday, stay 2 nights and receive a $50 discount OR stay three nights and receive your third night FREE! Call 360-466-9909 to make your reservations. The Heron Inn & Watergrass Day Spa is accepting Canadian dollars at par! Through the month of August and September, the Heron Inn invites our Canadian friends to stay and save. Located at 117 Maple Ave, La Conner. Call 360-466-4626 to make reservations. SERVICES: Blue Water Massage is offering a 'Summer Soother' Massage Special. In this fun treatment you'll start by soaking those dry, flip-flop feet in a moisturizing foot bath as you sip on a cold, fruity beverage. You'll then be treated to a soothing, rejuvenating massage that combines a variety of relaxation techniques, stretching, and foot reflexology. Loose clothing is advised, Hawaiian shirts recommended. Bring your favorite relaxing summer music if you wish. The 'Summer Soother' special is available Mon-Fri and runs August through Sept. $55 for 1 hour or $80 for 1.5 hours. Call 360-333-8811 for scheduling or gift certificates. Eve Boe, LMP Blue Water Massage La Conner, WA 360-333-8811. Island Hospital is offering FREE car-seat checks! Keep your children and grandchildren safe by having their car seats inspected and properly installed by dropping by a free clinic on Thursday, August 13 from 3 – 5 p.m. Inspections will be conducted by nationally trained car-seat technicians and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis by Skagit County Medic One. Please call 360-299-1309 for more information. 1211 24th Street Anacortes, WA 98221 SHOPPING: Caravan Gallery invites you to help celebrate 14 years of business by saving 20% on your purchases storewide! New arrivals from Thailand, Hong Kong & Bali. Celebration only lasts until August 9th so hurry in! Located at 619 S. First St, La Conner. Open daily 10-5, 360-466-4808. Skagit County Historical Museum is having a 40% off just about everything in our little Museum Store -- including Harvesting the Light exhibit book, vintage-style Mosser Glassware, eco-friendly toys, nostalgic postcards & lots more! Located at 501 S. Fourth St, La Conner. Open Tue – Sunday 11-5 pm. 360-466-4446. Vintage La Conner Thrift & Consignment Shoppe is offering ALL men's & women's t-shirts, shorts and tank tops at $2.00 each (up to 50% savings)! This offer is good through August. Open daily (except Monday) from 11-5 pm and located at 301 Morris St, La Conner. 360-466-4017. Run by Soroptimist International of La Conner, all proceeds benefit students and the community. Christianson's Nursery is offering 20% off all Outdoor Containers August 3 – 23. Come see our huge selection of small to very large glazed and terra cotta outdoor containers. Also, offering 20% off all Summer Heather, Augusust 24 - 31. Located at 15806 Best Rd., just outside of La Conner. 360-466-3821.  • Email to a friend • •July Events in La Conner, WA
Be sure to stop by the Visitor Information Center as you enter La Conner at 606 Morris Street to pick up a Coupon Book. Only $1.00 will get you 70 coupons for anything from lodging, restaurants, shopping, museum and services. Value worth $100's of dollars! Open Monday - Friday 11-4, Saturday & Sunday 12-3. EVENTS HAPPENING: Cadillacs Forever Car Show & Street Dance will take place on Saturday, July 18th in the La Conner Marina. Over 50 Cadillacs of all ages will be on display from noon – 4 pm. Beer & Wine Garden on site, cold non-alcoholic drinks available, JrCadillac will perform in concert from 7-10 pm. Car Show is Free! Tickets for JrCadillac are $10 per person, $25 for family. Kiwanis of La Conner host the 2nd Annual Cash Cow Art Auction! Art will be displayed in shops all over La Conner. Over 30 artists will have pieces from paintings to quilts to sculpture on exhibit during the month of July. Any of the art in the shops can be purchased during the month of July with a live auction to be held 3 p.m., Saturday, July 18th at the La Conner Fruit & Produce Market. There will also be a BBQ on Friday, July 17th, also at the La Conner Fruit & Produce Market. The art exhibit and sale is sponsored by the Kiwanis of La Conner as a fundraiser for their student scholarships. For more information call 360-466-3352. Childhood Bliss Semi-Annual Sale! Saturday July 25th 9:00am - 6:00pm. 20% off store-wide (Sat. only) and 40% off spring & summer fashions! Shop Online Too! http://www.childhoodbliss.com/ . 360.466.2229. Childhood Bliss Inspirational Finery & Fun, 521 Morris St Christianson’s Nursery will host a workshop on “The Exotic World of Bamboo”. Saturday, July 11th, 11:00 am. Cost is $5 and you can pre-register at 360-466-3821. The Waterfront Café in LaConner is pleased to invite our guests to enjoy Open Mike Night every Friday beginning Friday, July 3 at 6:30 PM. Open Mike Night will also include some Karaoke and special appearances by both local and national talents. Friday, July 31 at 6:30 PM, Big Elvis (Pete Vallee) will be performing as well as greeting the guests and signing autographs. Pete is the number one Elvis in Vegas and is the only Elvis to have his own show on the strip for a record 7 years. Located at 128 S. First St. EDASC 22nd Annual Golf Tournament & Wine Fest: Friday, July 24, 2009 Held at the beautiful and scenic Avalon Golf Course in Burlington, this is one of the most popular tournaments in Skagit County with 220 golfers participating. A Wine Fest, held on the Practice Green follows the day of golf. This is the premiere social event of the summer season with hundreds of business & community leaders joining the golfers for an evening of wine tasting, fabulous hors d'oeuvres and great jazz all in a beautiful setting. Wine Fest tickets: $50. Call 360-336-6114 14th Annual “Celebrate Skagit Art” Show runs July 17-26 at La Conner SeaSide Gallery. “Celebrate Skagit Art” Features Skagit Valley’s Working Landscapes. Sponsored by Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland, this art show features a variety of media by 50 well-known local artists inspired by the Skagit Valley’s working landscapes and lots of opportunity to learn more about the importance of protecting and preserving some of the world’s best farmland. "Celebrate Skagit Art" opens Friday, July 17, 11 am – 5 pm at La Conner Seaside Gallery, located at 112 Morris Street in La Conner. “We are thrilled and grateful to have such strong support from premier local artists involved in our annual art show,” said Allen Rozema, executive director, Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland. “Painting the Town” August 1 & 2. Prestigious Plein-Air Artists to Paint and Exhibit in La Conner. Puget Sound Group of Northwest Painters, a venerable organization celebrating 82 years of painting history in the Pacific Northwest, will set up their eisels and paint on the spot. La Conner Seaside Gallery is hosting a reception for these artists and the work they will bring before the paint-out begins, on Saturday, August 1st, from 4:30-8:30 p.m. The exhibit runs during the weekends of August 1 to August 31. Seaside Gallery, 112 Morris Street, La Conner, is open Fridays to Mondays 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SHOPPING: Skagit County Historical Museum is having a Midsummer Madness Sale during the month of July. 40% off storewide on just about everything – from our award-winning “Harvesting the Light” exhibit gift book and vintage-style Mosser glassware to eco-friendly wood toys, shiny cars & trucks, lovely notecards and souvenir magnets. Sale continues through July while supplies last! Historical Society books excluded. Come on up the hill to the Museum at 501 S. 4th Street. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. 360.466.3365 Something Blue Bridal Boutique is having “The End of the Season Super Sale!” You are invited to the best sale of the year. Everything in the boutique is discounted 30% to 75%. If you are a sample size 6 to 12, this is an extraordinary chance to get an immaculate sample gown at a fraction of the retail price. 623 Morris Street, La Conner. 360-466-0415. SERVICES: Native Springs has a special running until Sept 1. It is a preferred customer special of 30% off. Makes the clay facial $63. Mention the ad when calling 360-708-8313 to schedule and save. MUSEUMS: Museum of Northwest Art is open daily 10-5 pm Elusive Elements July 3 - October 4, 2009 Opening Reception: Saturday, July 11, 2-5pm Four Northwest artists work with the fleeting nature of the elements--earth, air, fire, and water. Two of the artists represent or mimic nature with synthetic mediums, while two use elements to make their art. Artists' Panel: Saturday, July 11, 1pm Elusive Elements artists talk with curator Kathleen Moles about their motives and methods in creating works that address the four basic elements. Ellen Sollod: Lake Washington Palimpsest July 3 - October 4, 2009 Opening Reception: Saturday, July 11, 2-5pm Ellen Sollod explores Seattle's Lake Washington and the effect upon its shores, wetlands, and tributaries due to the 1916 construction of the Ballard Locks and the digging of the Montlake Cut. Like a palimpsest, different environmental histories were written and erased, and new ones inscribed atop and around the Lake. La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum is open Wednesday – Sunday , 11-5 pm. $5 admission.
"The Fiber Quest" July 01 - September 27, 2009. Meet the Fiber Optix artists on Sunday July 12; 1-4 pm Fiber Optix is a group of northwest artists whose chosen medium is the art quilt or quilted wall hanging. The Fiber Optix members meet once a month to share and critique their work. Their goal is to grow as artists through this regular exchange of visual, technical, and theoretical concepts. They share inspiration, techniques, opportunities, and information. They have exhibited in all of the most prestigious national and international art quilt shows. Their work has also been written up in various publications and has appeared on the covers of scientific journals, books, and magazines. Several members have authored books about art. Sponsored by the Poling family in memory of Karen H. Poling. “Color Me Wearable” Celebrating Individual Style. Meet the Fidalgo Island Quilters Guild of Anacortes “Divas” reception Saturday, July 11; 11-3 pm. On Saturdays during this exhibit, one or more members of the Divas group will be present to talk with visitors about the exhibit and individual pieces . The submission criteria for this show was that the entry must be a “wearable garment, constructed from scratch by the entrant, using unique and creative clothing techniques. “ 67 items were submitted for the jury and from those they selected the 52 garments on display here. Skagit County Historical Museum is open Tuesday-Sunday, 11-5 pm. “Harvesting the Light: Images of Contemporary Skagit Farm Life” . This fun exhibit will run through September 27, 2009. The Skagit County Historical Museum is located at 501 S. Fourth St, 360-466-3365. Featured Business for July: The La Conner Marina is only one of the port district facilities under the management of the Port of Skagit. Many of you have seen the beautiful new building at the marina which was recently completed and is now occupied by Action Marine Service and La Conner Yacht Sales. This is one of many projects in the port's charter to enhance trade and commerce in Skagit Valley. Other projects are underway at Skagit Regional Airport and the Bayview Business Park, both of which are owned and operated by the Port of Skagit. The port's mission is "Jobs for our Community." In addition the port leads an effort to keep the eleven mile Swinomish Channel dredged on a regular basis. To accomplish these goals, the port works continuously with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Swinomish Channel dredging and Federal Aviation Administration for enhanced airport infrastructure. The Port works closely with customers of port facilities to improve their efficiency. To that end, a fiber optic network is near completion for the airport and business park. Port customers provide for 2,715 jobs and generate revenues of 250 million dollars annually in Skagit County. The marina, the Swinomish Channel, the airport and the fiber optic network are gateways between port customers and global commerce. These are examples of the port's focus to accomplish its mission of enhancing trade and commerce.  • Email to a friend • •La Conner June E-NewsletterLODGING SPECIALS:
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