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It means always making decisions with the people of Anacortes in mind.
Hello Anacortes,
Welcome to the A-Town is Our Town magazine! It is my great honor to continue serving this wonderful community as your mayor. For those who do not know me, I was elected in November 2021 and took office the 1st of this year. Prior to my current position I served on City Council for 8 years, owned a small book/toy store in town, and was a career military officer – flying for the US Navy for 22 years. I am also a commercial/instrument rated pilot, a husband of 32 years, and the proud father to two Anacortes-raised children who are now gainfully employed, productive citizens.
It means maintaining our smalltown charm while making smart choices for the future. It means a focus on things like diverse and affordable housing for families and balanced growth. It means thoughtful, forward-thinking
But what does “quality of life” mean to our growing and changing small town?
• Smart growth with a clear vision that supports a variety of housing options, enhances access to waterfront, supports downtown businesses, and protects our natural resources
As we look forward, I remain focused on the following priorities:
• Fiscal accountability that prioritizes must haves vs. nice to haves, taxing only what we need, and a commitment to transparency
• Enhancing public safety by strengthening the capability of police and fire departments and improving leadership and regional cooperation
Thank you,
Together, in partnership with City Council and each of you, I look forward to having these conversations and moving Anacortes forward while holding on to what matters most: our small-town charm, our natural beauty and resources, and our relationships.
Matt Miller, Mayor mattm@cityofanacortes.org360-299-1950
Anacortes is my home and my commitment to you is to make smart decisions for our future, ensuring we have a safe, fiscally strong, welcoming hometown for all. One of the greatest joys of living in a small town is how familiar people are with one another –something we must preserve as we grow together.
decisions around infrastructure. It means protecting and enhancing our parks, forestlands, and shorelines.
• Focus on Infrastructure fixing our streets as the infrastructure priority and the completion and success of our fiber project
• Quality of Life by continuing to offer extraordinary services through our library, museum, senior center, parks, forestlands, arts and recreational programs – services that bring our community together and support healthy, vibrant citizens
Being a small business owner with my wife, I have learned that living in Anacortes is a beautiful experience. The sights, people, and shops are an essential part of our small community, bringing a warmth you can’t find anywhere else. With more people moving to Anacortes every year, we must grow together, increasing our economic vitality while preserving our historical personality. Growth is not always a popular term, but by working with the city, community members can influence positive change and shape our locality for generations to come.
Jeremy Carter, Ward 3 jeremyc@cityofanacortes.org425-773-5935
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community, and establish commonality in the direction we want the city to grow. Understand each other’s strengths so that we may build upon ideas. Promote ideas and improve the perception of our city. Attend city meetings; our city has many projects in the future, and input from everyone is always welcome. As long as we are working together, we are moving forward. Being involved doesn’t have to take large amounts of time; sometimes, it starts with asking a simple
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One question I’m asked more than anything else is, “How can I be more involved?” There are several ways someone can be involved, engage in the
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Respectfully,question.
Carolyn Moulton, Position 6 carolynm@cityofanacortes.org360-472-0335
City MembersCouncil A Letter from Council Member Carter
Amanda Hubik, Position 4 amandah@cityofanacortes.org360-499-3856
Ryan Walters, Ward 1 ryanw@cityofanacortes.org360-610-7770
Anthony Young, Position 7 anthony@cityofanacortes.org360-873-8407
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The City of Anacortes Police Department offers more than just a rewarding and exciting career. It offers a supportive community, and is home to the highly desirable Anacortes School District. The City’s quality of life, temperate climate, beautiful scenery, and a strong sense of community make Anacortes an attractive place to live and work, a fact that is proudly attested to by its 17,880 residents. Anacortes is well served by a dedicated, communityfocused City Council and staff who bring diverse experiences and are committed to the betterment of our community. The Anacortes Police Department has 27 commissioned officers, and special assignment opportunities such as detectives, K9, bike patrol, narcotics detective, school resource officer, community service officer, and records support.
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We look forward to the opportunity to share your stories and opportunities for community engagement in the next issue! We will be accepting submissions via the form on our website:
The Anacortes Fire Department is an “All Hazards” organization. In addition to structural fire suppression, we provide wildland fire suppression, Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support transport services, high/ low angle rescue and confined space rescue. We will be implementing a boat rescue program in 2022. In 2021 we responded to 4,209 calls for service. We operate out of three stations with a career staff of three chiefs, three captains, six lieutenants, sixteen firefighters, one community paramedic, one administrative assistant, and a part-time volunteer program.
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The Human Resources department supports and encourages employment practices that allow our employees to best serve the Anacortes community. We recruit, retain, and motivate high-caliber employees who help to shape the future of our community. Our goal is to instill confidence in our ability to pursue business strategies that support both the City and our employees.
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The City of Anacortes is seeking fire service professionals to serve the Anacortes Fire Department.
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While we did not accept advertising for this edition of the A-Town magazine, we will be accepting submissions for the Spring edition.
Briana Alzola, Heather Miller, Rakan AlDuaij Photography, Parks and Recreation Staff.
Jennifer Tottenham, Executive Assistant, Mayor’s Office
Special Thanks
Thank you to all the City of Anacortes staff for producing content making this magazine possible.
Designed by Adam Farnsworth, photo provided by the Anacortes American, photo by Briana Alzola.
Letter from the Mayor ................................ 2 Letter from Council 3 Announcements 4 Police Department ..................................... 6 Fire Department .........................................7 Planning Department 8 Public Works 10 Finance .................................................... 15 Library ..................................................... 16 Senior Center 21 Museum 22 Parks and Recreation Skate Park .......................................... 24 Programs 25 Arts Commission 30 Table of Contents AnacortesWA.gov | 2022 | 5 IN THIS ISSUE
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IS OUR TOWNIS OUR TOWN 2022 Parks and Recreation Programs Fall 2022 - Winter 2023 Finance Department Rolls Out OpenGov Software New Self-Guided, Walking Tour of The Bill Mitchell Murals2212 2515Public Works Project Updates
Adam Farnsworth, Education & Media Curator, Anacortes Museum
The cover photo for this A-Town was taken as part of the 2022 4th of July Celebration. Taken at the intersection of 5th Street and Commercial Avenue, the 4th of July Town Photo has been an annual tradition since 1995, though there have been several others before that. The current tradition has its base in the town photo from 1987 by Matt Brown.
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up; it’s a priority for our officers to develop a positive relationship to the community they serve.
A major part of developing that relationship involves community outreach. This comes in many forms, from speaking with citizens while out and about, talks at the Anacortes Senior Activity Center, our school resource officer’s presence at Anacortes Middle School and Anacortes High School, appearances at Anacortes City Council meetings and more. Our officers are part of the community they serve, and while not all of them live within the city’s borders, all of them aspire to immerse themselves in the community.
Even as we grow, that small-town feel is essential to our identity, and we work to maintain it each and every day. What exactly does it mean to be a small town? The APD sees “small” as a synonym for “tight-knit.” Members of a community look out for each other, and that’s what we’re here to do as this town’s police department.
Stewardship is a key component of running any department in the city, and the Anacortes Police Department is no different. As the city grows, so too must our capabilities, and Anacortes leaders have seen fit to add a position to the APD’s ranks as they prepared the city’s 2022 budget near the end of last year.
Anacortes Police Department 360-588-8234 (DESK) 360-630-3058 (CELL) 360-293-4684 (OFFICE)
Stewardship & Change
A departmentpolice must grow and change with its community.
Brent Lindquist Community Service Officer
That additional position will be huge for the police department, as it creates a third detective position
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Growth is inevitable, and the changing world makes it that way. That said, it remains crucial at the APD that we maintain that smalltown feel as our officers leave the station on their shifts. Shake their hands and ask for a badge sticker, flag them down and tell them what’s
to specialize in digital evidence, an increasingly common factor in the APD’s investigations. Just about every felony investigation that comes through the APD has some kind of digital element tied to it, from mobile phones to Facebook accounts and anything else that exists in the digital world.
How will 911 calls increase in the overall response zone? How does the cost of a permanent new building compare to the risks associated with maintaining leased property? Should we collaborate with Skagit County Fire District #13 on the project? Does the City of Anacortes have other needs for the property beyond fire and EMS services? How big should the station be and what should it look like? This is just a small sample of the types of answers we will seek to make this project something that will serve our community well and be something we can all be proud of.
We all have different opinions on if and how growth should occur but regardless of our individual thoughts, growth is likely inevitable. Here at the Anacortes Fire Department we believe our role in growth management is to anticipate the coming changes and plan for how we will deploy our resources to meet the community’s needs whether that is tomorrow, next year or 20 years in the future.
type of call received. This team’s primary service area includes the March’s Point portion of Anacortes, Swinomish Tribal land, as well as a large portion of Skagit County from La Conner to Bayview.
The appeal of living in a small and Anacorteshavewhyseasidebeautifultownismanyofuschosentocallhome.
If you have an interest in participating in this process or have any questions, thoughts or suggestions, please feel free to contact Chief Bill Harris at billh@ cityofanacortes.org / 360-299-1979.
Bill Harris Fire AnacortesChief Fire 360-299-1979billh@cityofanacortes.orgDepartment
There are many questions we will be asking of this stakeholder group and our citizens in general. For example, what is the likely growth potential in the March’s Point Area?
Anticipating Growth
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One of the growth-related issues we are facing is how to provide long term service in our Station 3 area. Station 3 is housed in a leased building at 9029 Molly Lane. Two personnel are assigned to Station 3 daily and they staff either Medic 12 or Engine 2931 depending on the
For several years, there have been tentative plans to build a new fire station on City of Anacortes owned property at 9338 S. March’s Point Road. This year we contracted with TCA Architects to conduct a site feasibility study and provide us with preliminary plans and cost estimates. We are expecting to have much of their work completed in the late summer of 2022. Once we have the results and estimates, our next step will be to put together a group of stakeholders to help decide if, how and when we will move forward with this project.
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individuals and families. Many of the new homes are located within walking distance of the shops, restaurants, and services along the Commercial Avenue corridor. This proximity provides opportunities for residents to walk or bike instead of using a car, reducing traffic congestion on roads, and contributing to lively and prosperous commercial areas and downtown.
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You might have noticed one of the 57 new townhouse units permitted over the last twenty-one months. Or one of the 31 cottages or 20 accessory dwelling units. Maybe the Anacortes Family Center’s new 21-unit multi-family project on 26th Street across from Island Health with a new 2,400-square-foot early learning center caught your eye, or the completed mixed-use building at 28th & Commercial with eight new apartment units. These new housing options contribute to our community’s quality of life by providing alternatives to single family homes on larger lots, which have become unaffordable to many or simply don’t fit the needs of some
Whether new structures are for multi-family residential, mixed-use or commercial uses, whether they are located downtown, Skyline, South Commercial or anywhere in between, all new development in Anacortes is required to provide quality architectural and site design that contribute to the visual interest of our town and soften the edges between our built environments
Comprehensive Plan Guides Smart Growth
Anacortes has a strong sense of place; character and charm stemming from our unique island history, beautiful natural surroundings, and all the individuals, families, and organizations that make up our community. As we continue to cultivate our small town and strive to provide for all our neighbor’s needs, growth and change occurs. Some transformations happen slowly over time and seem subtle but the most evident transformations, the ones that immediately catch our eye, are usually the structural changes made to our spaces, of which we have seen many over the last couple of years.
the central Fidalgo Bay waterfront will be shaped by regulations that are intended to enhance Anacortes’s unique marine character, and to sustain the waterfront as an irreplaceable environmental, economic, and recreational amenity for the community.
and our pedestrian areas. These standards have been incorporated into our Municipal Code and were drafted and adopted after amazing public input during our last Comprehensive Plan update.
These are examples of planning efforts that took into consideration all the voices of the community to ensure we maintain and strive to improve a quality of life in Anacortes that works for everyone.
As you find yourselves enjoying these services in town while biking, walking, or driving our neighborhoods and you notice changes and transformations to our spaces keep in mind the vision statement of our town’s Comprehensive Plan, “Anacortes is a unique, creative, vibrant, and caring maritime community that supports cultural and economic diversity and vitality, balances sustainable growth with respect for our history, and protects our natural environment and public lands for future generations,” and know that because of the hard work this community did in updating our Comprehensive Plan, our city’s development regulations and standards are in place to ensure our town’s character and sense of place continues on as we have envisioned it for future generations who will call Anacortes home.
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Grace Pollard Senior 360-588-8231gracep@cityofanacortes.orgPlanningPlannerDepartment
But not all transformations to our town are large structural changes. There are transformations that might be less evident but have big impact on our health, comfort, and happiness. As an example, when new development occurs, it is required to provide stormwater management facilities meeting current Washington Department of Ecology standards. Ever-increasing standards mean that redevelopment often results in a net improvement to water quality since older sites typically lack facilities to clean stormwater prior to it leaving the site. New development is also required to construct pedestrian facilities and road improvements, including street trees and landscaping, filling in gaps and enhancing walking
It’s likely the vacant property that was once home to San Juan Lanes at 29th & Commercial, and the activity on the MJB property along the Fidalgo Bay waterfront east of Q Avenue are sites in town that have recently sparked some wonder. Though the City does not yet know of any intensions for the bowling alley property we do have a conceptual site plan of what could be developed on the MJB waterfront properties. This conceptual plan shows how the site could provide for a mix of commercial, hospitality, cultural, recreational, and residential uses, and will provide for public access and view corridors to the waterfront all the while establishing a pedestrianfriendly feel. The changes coming to
opportunities for all members of the community. In addition, development pays “impact fees” to the City to help finance their proportionate share cost of roads, parks, and other public facilities necessary to serve them, ensuring that the overall level of service experienced by the community is not reduced as a result.
The Comprehensive Plan and our Municipal Codes provide the parameters and standards for the kinds of development and redevelopment we want to encourage in town. Having a clear vision that describes our community’s desired future is a tool landowners and developers use when planning their next project within our city limits.
• Please park your vehicle in your driveway. Vehicles parked on the street make it difficult for plow operators.
• If at all possible stay at home; fewer cars on the streets during and after a storm make it easier to clear the streets.
• Check on your neighbors.
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• Anti-icier is used prior to a snow event at specific locations such as hills and shaded areas.
• Slow down. Allow plenty of room between you and the next vehicle and be prepared for ice you cannot see.
• Slow down when approaching intersections and shady spots.
• Drive with your headlights on.
The streets on our snow map are mechanically swept after each storm. The City of Anacortes performs street sweeping as soon as possible after the end of a storm event to try to minimize the amount of sand entering the drainage system. Remember, use caution when sand is on the roadway.
• When the storm hits, don’t drive if you don’t have to. Fewer cars on the street during and after a storm makes it easier to clear streets and safer.
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• If possible reschedule doctor appointments.
• Know the snow map. The City of Anacortes is committed to clearing snow from identified routes throughout the town. The snow map can help you know what areas take priority. Crews will continue plowing areas outlined on the map until the pavement is bare and wet.
• If you must drive, make sure your car is ready. Carry chains and be prepared to put them on. Make sure windows are clear and the snow is brushed from the entire car.
Snow & Ice Response
• Property owners, both in residential or business areas, are responsible for shoveling sidewalks and steps.
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• Listen to the weather forecast. Have a plan when severe weather strikes.
• Residential areas will not be plowed or sanded until areas outlined on the map are bare and wet from center line to curb or fog line.
• If you must drive, KEEP IT SLOW.
• A sand/salt mixer is applied.
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• Make sure you have a snow shovel and deicer.
What to expect when it snows:
• Don’t get over confident with fourwheel drive. Give yourself room.
The City of Anacortes uses sand for areas where additional traction is necessary: hills, curves and stopping zones. With the addition of salt in our sand mixture we will be applying less sand than previously. This practice eases in the clean-up and disposal of left over sand and reduces impact on our drainage systems.
• Drivers have some special responsibilities. If driving is unavoidable, drivers are responsible for outfitting their vehicles for winter weather, including chains or traction tires.
• Snow is plowed from the center of the roadway to the curb or fog line. The city is not responsible for shoveling out driveways.
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In August, the Water Treatment Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plant and Water Distribution teams met for Fall Protection and Fire Extinguisher Safety Trainings.
Mr. Henry Hash joined the City of Anacortes as the new Public Works Director in July 2022.
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translated in sign language and both students and staff had a wonderful time touring and learning together.
Traffic and Safety improvements included the roundabout, flashing beacons at pedestrian crossings and lane width reductions.
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The team also took this time to meet with our new Public Works Director, Henry Hash, to have meaningful discussions about upcoming work plans and the 2023 Maintenance and Operations Budget.
Thank you to Honeywell’s Fall Protection Specialist and Regional Sales Manager Cincinnati Smith and Alejandro Barerra and the Anacortes Fire Department for providing these critical safety trainings.
Mr. Hash will be responsible for directing the operations of each division of public works in support of our city goals. It is our great pleasure to welcome Henry to our organization and community.
Project Updates & Events
The day concluded with a tour of the Water Treatment Plant led by WTP Operator Camellia McCool. Thank you, Camellia for sharing your time and plant expertise with the team.
Mr. Hash has over thirty years of experience in municipal and county public works and utilities director roles. Mr. Hash has a BS in Civil Engineering and two master’s degrees in public administration and management. He has also held PE licenses in several states. Most recently, Mr. Hash held successful interim roles in Arizona and was the Public Works Director for the City of Tukwila.
Representative Rick Larsen joined Mayor Miller, Public Works Director Henry Hash, and project manager Steve Lange and Tim Hohmann to celebrate the opening of the new roundabout at 32nd Street and M Avenue.
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To show their appreciation, the students created a thank you poster for the Water Treatment Plant team.
The Water Treatment Plant had the opportunity to welcome students from the Salish Sea Deaf School for a tour. The school instructors
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Thanksgiving Thursday, November 24, 2022
Did you know that 37th Street was once the main route out of Anacortes? In August, the Public Works department completing cape seal work on 37th Street – east of Commercial Avenue to the dead-end.
Cape seal is available for a much lower cost than rehabilitating or rebuilding the road. It has the added benefits of skid resistance, protects against moisture intrusion, and reduces dust. A cape seal is a chip seal covered with fog seal. The chip seal begins with an application of asphalt emulsion, then a layer of crushed rock to an existing asphalt pavement surface. A fog seal is an application of specially formulated asphalt emulsion.
Monday, December 26, 2022
NORMAL COLLECTION DAY: Wednesday and Thursday
New Year’s Day Monday, January 2, 2023
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NORMAL COLLECTION DAY: Friday and Monday
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Veterans Day
2022/2023 Solid Waste Holiday Schedule
There is no garbage collection on holidays. Garbage collection shifts one day.
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Juneteenth Monday, June 19, 2023
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Friday, November 11, 2022
View of 37th Street looking west toward Commercial. This road was the main route out of Anacortes until September 20, 1957 when the present-day Highway 20 Spur (Paul Luvera Memorial Highway) opened.
**If your collection day is Thursday be sure to put your garbage out a day EARLY!**
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Presidents Day Monday, February 20, 2023
Memorial Day Monday, May 29, 2023
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Independence Day Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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An illicit discharge is anything going into the storm drain that isn’t rainwater! There are a few exceptions, such as groundwater, footing drains or water from crawl space pumps. Illicit discharges are things like muddy or soapy water, oil, sewage, and paint products.
Additional information and operating hours can be found at: PublicWorksSolidWaste/hhw.htmskagitcounty.net/Departments/
What is an Illicit Discharge?
What Can I Do If I Have Things to Get Rid Of?
Household hazardous waste is accepted free of charge up to 25 gallons per month per household.
Other household hazardous wastes can be taken to Skagit County’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 14104 Ovenell Road This facility accepts antifreeze, motor oil, fertilizers, pesticides, various cleaning products, etc.
Additional information on where to recycle or safely dispose of a wide variety of household items can be found in Beyond the Bin, a guide produced through a partnership between Friends of Skagit Beaches and Skagit County. Paperback copies may be found at the Anacortes library or the Anacortes Visitor Information Center or the guide can be found online at: recycling_guide-online.pdforg/documents/beyond_the_bin_skagitbeaches.
For other tips on how to prevent illicit discharges, visit the Anacortes Stormwater webpage on spill reporting and illicit discharges at: anacorteswa.gov/1076/
Options for disposal abound in our area. Sewage – After a fun weekend in your RV or travel trailer, your septic tank can be dumped at the Anacortes Wastewater Treatment Plant (500 T Ave – on the north side
Paint – If you wish to dispose of paint with regular garbage pickup, you can do so if you first remove the lid and allow the paint to dry in the can.
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of the property) or at Washington Park (6300 Sunset Avenue – just before the park exit). There is no cost to use either of the dump stations!
The storm drains in Anacortes lead directly to the Salish Sea, stormwater is NOT treated at the wastewater treatment plant. Anything that gets dumped into the storm drains will flow into our waterways.
In August 2022, the City of Anacortes went live with its OpenGov Budgeting & Planning software. The City has transitioned to using OpenGov to build and share its operating budget, capital budget, and manage workforce planning. Additionally, residents will be able to explore, and interact, with the budget via the City’s transparency portal powered by OpenGov. This will be available through a link on the City website.
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these resources to complete the budget process efficiently and effectively. After an in-depth and lengthy implementation process, City staff and residents will be utilizing OpenGov’s many features for the next budget development process. OpenGov offers tools that allow a streamlined budget process, and allows City staff to
“OpenGov is the leader in providing our nation’s state agencies and local governments with modern cloud software to help power more effective and accountable government. Built exclusively for the unique budgeting, financial, and community development needs of the public sector, OpenGov solutions help our more than 1,000 customers plan effectively, increase efficiency, and improve engagement through better collaboration and transparency”
Budgeting
develop and construct an integrated financial plan, that can easily be maintained and shared with employees as well as residents.
Prior to partnering with OpenGov, the City of Anacortes used multiple elaborate spreadsheets to manage its operating and capital budgeting processes. This method was time consuming, and not easily understood by all users. For this reason, the City turned to OpenGov Budgeting & Planning to provide
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The Dogs in the Nighttime: Sherlock Holmes Society of Anacortes presents a radio drama of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s short story, “The Problem of Thor Bridge.”
Tech Assistance
Passports
Schedule an appointment online or by calling the library.
Visit jazzatthelibrary.com for more details and announcements about these free events sponsored by the Manieri Endowment.
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NovemberNOVEMBER5:9:00 am - Yoga @ the NovemberLibrary
November 30: Orcas of the Salish Sea, Salish Sea School
Oct. 7 – Staff Inservice Day
Jan. 16 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Nov. 24 – 26 – Thanksgiving
Saturdays: 11:30 am-3:00 pm
9: An Appetite For Film: Food in the Movies - John Trafton
Get to know our resident orcas, what other types of orcas live here, and how to identify different types of orcas. Learn about orcas and how to protect and support their continued residence in our oceans at this interactive educational program, sponsored by our Maritime Endowment.
Dec. 24 - 26 – Christmas
11:00Monday-Friday:am-1:00pm
October 5: Turn Back the Clock: Sherlock Holmes Radio Days Performance
Second Sunday Jazz & Jazz Lectures are back!
Tuesdays & Wednesdays:
Join library staff for a creative craft to celebrate the winter solstice. All supplies will be provided and registration will be required on our website in November as supplies are limited.
DecemberDECEMBER3:9:00 am - Yoga @ the DecemberLibrary
Jan. 2 – New Year Observed
Sept. 3 – 5 – Labor Day
10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturdays
Weekdays
OctoberOCTOBER1:9:00
ADULTS
Nov. 11 – Veterans Day
7: Winter Solstice Craft
Wednesdays 6:00 pm in the Community Meeting Room
MANIERI JAZZ AT THE LIBRARY
ADULT PROGRAM SERIES
LIBRARY HOURS
Through the story of Seattle’s Duwamish River, author BJ Cummings explores previously unrecorded Native and immigrant histories, and exposes settler falsehoods about the founding of the state. This program in partnership with Humanities Washington and the Anacortes Museum.
10:00 am-4:00 pm Contact library@cityofanacortes.orglibrary.cityofanacortes.org360-293-1910
CLOSURES
Join film historian John Trafton to explore the complex relationship between food and film throughout history, and how this relationship continues to impact our cultural landscape. This program in partnership with Humanities
October 26: The River That Made Seattle - BJ Cummings
Washington and the Anacortes Museum.
AT THE REQUEST OF THE SPEAKER, WE ASK THAT ALL ATTENDEES WEAR MASKS, WHICH ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE AT THE EVENT.
SERVICES
am - Yoga @ the Library
12:00-5:00 pm
December 7: Solstice Craftiness with Holiday Cheer
Library Chill Wednesdays
4:00-5:30 pm
October 1 7:00-8:30 pm
HOLIDAY FAMILY EVENTS
Witchcraft with DIY magic, potions, and crafty yet cheery snacks.
December 8: Solstice
TEEN GROUPADVISORY
December 9-10, Washington Park Come visit the library site at the Winter Wonderland.
October 26: Haunted Hangout with snacks and art
November 9: Nailed-it Holiday & Genre Decorate-off Party
Elf DecemberStorytime16:00 pm
3:00-5:30 pm (extended hours): School’s-Out Drop-in for Snacks, Games & Art
First Saturdays, 9:00 am Community Meeting Room
TEENS SPECIAL PROGRAMS
NovemberTips10:
Sign up online on the Teen page to find out how to apply for our Teen Advisory Group (TAG), which will begin this winter. TAG members will plan teen events, get volunteer hours, and help plan updates to the Teen space in the library.
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YOGA SATURDAY SERIES: GENTLE FLOW FOR ADULTS
Volunteer to be on our Fantasy Genre Day planning team by filling out the Genre Day Team form. Planning will begin in January for the February 25th event.
HAUNTED FOREST October 29, Evening Free tickets are available for teens at the library during the month of October.
Seafarer’s Memorial Park Lawn Observe the night sky with special telescopes, build moon phases out of cookies, and sip some hot chocolate while we learn about the moon together at this annual family event with the Island County Astronomical Society.
DAYHEARTSTOPPER–BORN FOR THIS BOOK
RELEASE DAY
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Celebrate havesnacks.drawings,withoftheAliceuniverseHeartstoppertheofauthorOsemaninTeensectionthelibraryacraft,prizeandWe’llcopiesofthenewly released book (both to checkout and win), as well as a grand prize drawing for a collection of Alice Oseman’s books for everyone who drops by.
Join us for snacks, games, and creative crafts while we chat about books and pop culture.
October 27: Haunted Art & Cosplay
Sign up for the Teen eNewsletter for special events, volunteer opportunities, and upcoming workshops and prizes online at the library website or follow us on Instagram @anacortespubliclibrary.
Join librarians and guests to geek out together over books, make crafty creations, and talk about tales and stories over beverages and pizza.
FANTASY GENRE DAY PLANNING TEAM
Join us at the library for a simple 60-minute yoga practice designed for every body. Learn how to align the poses properly, how the breath works, and how to link your breath with movement. Great for beginners or anyone looking for a gentle practice. Bring your own yoga mat.
Wonderland Walk
HIGH LibrarySCHOOLHangouts Thursdays
3:00-4:30 pm
October 4:00-5:3018:pm
Halloween Storytime October 31 3:30-5:30 pm
UPDATES/NEWS
Did you know every student at Anacortes School District gets their very own Student Library Card to the Anacortes Public Library?
December 1: 6:00 pm
StayNOVEMBER&Playfor toddlers and their caregivers Date TBA
ElfDECEMBERStorytime
For students in 4th & 5th Grade. Join us for fun activities, games, and book talking. Homeschool students are always welcome!
Did you know that Anacortes Public Library is the only Family Place Library in Washington state? Part of this involves our early learning play space that is available for families with young children to play, share books, and spend time together any time the library is Theopen.library also hosts a fourweek Play & Learn Series twice a year. This informal program for toddlers and their caregivers allows families to explore and learn, meet other families, and talk one-onone with child development and early literacy specialists. This free program is for children 1 to 3 years old and their Pre-registrationcaregivers.isrequired. To sign up for the fall session visit the library website or call the Children’s Library at 360-293-1910.
STUDENT LIBRARY CARD
First Thursdays 5:00 pm in Dr. Sylvia Maxson Children’s Library
Bring in a gently used puzzle to share. Trade yours for one that is new-to-you, or simply donate your extras.
TweenOCTOBERAdvisory Council monthly, starting in October
October 14 – 31
September 19: Talk Like a Pirate Day Wear your favorite pirate costume and join us for stories and a craft.
Decorate a pumpkin as your favorite storybook character to plant in our patch in the Dr. Sylvia Maxson Children’s Library.
Two sessions: 10:00 and 10:45.
Puzzle Palooza During Winter Break
Your Student Card is automatically set up each year as your student ID number. AMS & AHS students can simply use their student ID card to check-out books and digital items. If you don’t have a card, we can look your ID up anytime you visit.
SeptemberSEPTEMBER10: Mo Willems Day
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Celebrate book characters Elephant, Piggie, the Pigeon, and more. There will be crafts, books, and a fun reading of Mo’s latest book.
FOR THE LATEST LIBRARY NEWS, SERVICE UPDATES, AND PROGRAM DETAILS, SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTEROURONLINE.
STORYTIMES
CHILDREN
FAMILY PLACE LIBRARY RETURNS THIS FALL
Storybook Pumpkin Patch
PAJAMA STORYTIME
Halloween Storytime October 31 3:30-5:30 pm
FAMILY STORYTIME ON Fridays,FRIDAYSstarting October 14
Fall STEAM Program Date TBA
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
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AN OCEAN OF THANKS
Thanks to the Friends of the Library (FOL), you can borrow many of the STEAM kits, take your kids to storytime, check out the latest best seller, or enjoy a lecture. Funds raised by the FOL, a 501(c)(3), cover most of the costs of library programs for children, teens, and adults. In addition, the FOL purchases a third of the library’s books and all its periodicals. This funding comes primarily through sales at The FriendShop—the bookstore in the library lobby that sells gently used books. The shop is open Mondays, from 10 am to 3 pm, and Friday mornings, 10 to noon. We’d like to extend our open hours to six days a week, but we need more volunteers to help staff the FriendShop. If you enjoy books and meeting people, contact us at friendsoftheanacortespl@gmail.com We’d love to welcome you as a volunteer.
Summer Reading 2022 was one for the books! More than 550 readers of all ages joined us to explore Oceans of Possibilities. Families learned about the Salish Sea and enjoyed performances by Elliott Hunter, Ray Soriano, and John Van Duesen. They also learned new things at weekly STEAM programs, made LEGO creations, and sang and danced at Storytimes. Teens learned and created with the Salish Sea School, Anacortes Museum, and more. The highlight of the summer was welcoming kids of all ages to every in-person program we hosted. Summer is the perfect time to fall in love with reading and learning. We were thrilled to be able to share both with our community. Special thanks to our sponsors Kiwanis Club of Anacortes, Island Optometry, Friends of the Anacortes Public Library, Anacortes Public Library Foundation, Hands On Children’s Museum, and Anacortes Kayak Tours for helping us make this a summer to remember! Parade props provided by:
4th of July
Anacortes Police Non-Emergency Numbers Anacortes PhoneNon-EmergencyPDNumber Phone: 360-428-3211 For 24 hour a day non-emergent Officer contact, you can call 360-428-3211 and the Officers on duty will be advised to contact you in person or by phone. Animal Control Animal Control: Officer Zabrina Nybo, Community Services Officer. Phone: 360-293-4684 Email: zabrinan@cityofanacortes.org For ongoing issues you can contact dispatch at 360-428-3211. Officer Nybo is available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. After those hours, calls are handled by Patrol Officers, if necessary. Non-emergancy services offered: • Animal waste problems • Barking dog complaints • Control aggressive / dangerous animals • Deceased domestic animals in roadway • Dog licenses • Investigate animal cruelty and neglect • Lost and found animals • Nuisance wildlife information • Provide education and training tips • Respond to dogs running at large Anonymous Tip If you wish to leave an anonymous tip about a crime, you may call: 360-299-1985 Please do not report crimes in progress to the Department phone number or to the anonymous tip line. Please dial 911 Questions & Messages For questions about the Police Department or to leave a message for a member of the Department please call 360-293-4684, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. FEBRUARY 25 Games, Contests,CostumeSnacks, Prizes and more for all ages.the at
Cultured Purls (knitting)
Bake Sales
Reiki Energy Tune Ups
Iyengar Gentle Yoga
There’s More!
Double Deck Canasta MexicanCribbageMahBridgeJongTrain
Dominos
and Trinkets
Newsletter at seniorcenter.cityofanacortes.org
Aging Mastery Program
Ukulele Classes
Health & Wellness
Closed Circuit TV (Visual impairment aid)
Weekly Ukulele Jams
Special Holiday SalesLendingBookIntergenerationalCelebrationsActivitiesDiscussionGroupLibraryofBooks,Cards,Puzzles
CreativeBasketWoodcarvingDrawingWeavingCircle(multiple crafts)
Blood Pressure Checks
Computer Room/Free WiFi
SpecialConcertsEvents and Shows
Seated Wellness
Creativity
MosaicsWeavingAcrylicsWatercolors&Stained
Hot lunches are served Monday-Friday from 11:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m. No reservation necessary (except holiday luncheons)
Hot Meals
Line Dancing
1701 22nd Street, Anacortes, Washington 98221 (360) 293 7473 www.anacorteswa.gov
Glass Art
Wellness Day Presentations
Technology
Pinochle / Liverpool Rummy
Suggested donation for 60 and over is $5. Non-seniors are $7. Meals on Wheels: To sign up for hot meals delivery for homebound seniors, call (360) 416-1500.
Silver Foxes Exercise Strength and Balance
Computer Assistance Daily
State of the Art AV System Music
Community Resources for Seniors
Cards & Games
Exercise
Fiction Writing
T’ai Chi Chih
Qi Gong for Chronic Pain
Foot/Hand Care Services
Pool Room with Two Tables
Hearing Loop for T-Coil Devices
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The first mural was mounted May 3, 1984. The project generated a life of its own and currently there are over 160 murals on display.
“Our hope is that people will use the website to add depth to their experience of downtown,” says Adam Farnsworth, Education and Media Curator at the Anacortes Museum. Recordings of Mitchell telling about the murals is part of the tour, adding to the context and background.
THETOURSELF-GUIDEDWEBSITE: billmitchellmuralproject.org A VIDEO ON HOW TO USE THE TOUR: youtu.be/4HFB14mrPuk Open “billmitchellmuralproject.org” in browser. ANACORTES MUSEUM ANACORTES MUSEUM - museum.cityofanacortes.org - 1305 8TH STREET
Mitchell’s roots were deep, and his love of all things Anacortes fueled his passion to preserve and honor the rich history on Fidalgo Island.
BILL MITCHELL MURAL PROJECT: Self-Guided, Smartphone Tour & Brochure
Anacortes history, created by the late Bill Mitchell - muralist, cartoonist,
artist, local historian, who lived most of his years in Anacortes.
THE ANACORTES MUSEUM HAS CREATED A SELFGUIDED, SMARTPHONE TOUR OF THE BILL MITCHELL MURAL PROJECT.
QR codes are placed next to some of the murals as entry points for the tour. Tour development was supported by the Anacortes Museum Foundation and its generous donors, as well as funds provided through the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Anyone with a smartphone is invited to log onto: billmitchellmuralproject.org and begin exploring the wonderful
Always one to champion saving a cherished building and hoping to spruce up the community, Bill created the Anacortes Mural Project.
an Anacortes Museum Exhibit
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ANACORTES MUSEUM
Like baseball cards, a series of work,photographersimageswhichtheareandBrady,thetake-awaysbeentradingofPhotographersAnacortescardshaveproducedasfromexhibit.FerdC.L.JuddDavidEwingfeaturedinfirstbatch,includeoftheatashortbiography and a QR code which – when scanned by your phone – leads you to a collection of their photographs online.
The Anacortes Museum Collection includes family photo albums, glass negatives, early tintypes, color slides and more…the proverbial shoebox of archived images. Museum staff and volunteers safely store, research and catalog the many images and artifacts in the collection, which took root in work led by the late Wallie Funk. The Wallie Funk Collection is one of many past donated collections that are being scanned and posted online, with many “new” photographs made accessible for public viewing every year.
PHOTOGRAPHERS OF ANACORTES:
THE PHOTOGRAPHERS OF ANACORTES EXHIBIT AT THE ANACORTES MUSEUM (1305 8th Street) FOCUSES ON THE LIVES OF THE “SHADOW CATCHERS” WHO WORKED ON FIDALGO AND GUEMES ISLANDS DURING THE FIRST CENTURY OF PICTURETAKING HERE.
The exhibit was designed by Corin Noronha and Will McCracken, both Anacortes High School alumni and photographers themselves. They worked throughout the pandemic creating the interpretive panels, promotional videos, photographer trading cards and
the virtual exhibit connecting all of the interactive elements.
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The new exhibit serves as an advertisement for the more than 75,000 historic images in the Anacortes Museum’s online database, opened to public access ten years ago and growing by the thousands every year. “If you haven’t visited anacortes.pastperfectonline.com before or recently, there’s so much to discover. People are finding photos they’ve never seen before of family members, and pictures of historic events they’ve only heard about,” states Bret Lunsford, director of the Anacortes Museum.
Last spring, in partnership with the Non-Profit Improvement Project, the City hired Grindline to design the new skate park. Grindline is an absolute leader in the skate park industry, and the local skaters were thrilled to see their capable team show up at the Council Chambers for some community-based skate park planning. A conceptual design has since been shared to the delight of local skaters.
Along the way, some exciting developments have occurred. One being former Mayor Laurie
Skatepark Concept Anacortes, WA Ben Root Skatepark Concept PC042022|April 20th, 2022 grindline.com inform@grindline.com
project. This long-desired facility would be located just north of the skate park, and would connect to it and the Tommy Thompson Park Way.
For more information, visit: anacortesskatepark.org
Ben Root
Bob Vaux Assistant Director Parks and 360-293-1918bobv@cityofanacortes.orgRecreation
Ben Root Skate Park Redux
A few years ago, a young woman with lots of araisemeeting,ParksshowedenthusiasmupataCommissionofferingtofundstobuildnewskatepark.
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We are hoping to have a final design by summer’s end, and invite anyone interested to contact either the Parks & Recreation Department, or the Skate Park Improvement Project.
FEE: $45
DATE(S): October 4 - 13
DAY OF THE WEEK: Thursday
FEE: $25
Learn Juggling
Tots in the Park
AGES: 18 months - 3 years
• Fortnite
LOCATION: Daniels Field
AGES: 16+
DATE(S): September 29th - October 13th
TEEN AnacortesPROGRAMSE-Sports
If you are new to gaming and don’t have a gaming system or computer, we will make an effort to accommodate you. Please email dustins@cityofanacortes. org. Additionally, if you are an adult who might be interested in coaching, please reach out as well.
SEPTEMBER 2022
LOCATION: TBD
INSTRUCTOR/SUPERVISOR: Wren Schultz
Spending time with your toddler can be a walk in the park. Join our staff at Washington Park as we explore nature, get dirty and have fun. The semi-guided class will give children the chance to interact, try new activities, and play the day away.
TIME: 6:00-8:00 pm
OCTOBER 2022
Parks & Recreation Programs
• Valorant
AGES: 6th -12th Grade
• Apex Legends
Are you a gamer? Are you interested in competing with any of the games below? Join the Anacortes E-Sport for Teens and hone your skills by getting top notch coaching and practice sessions. Test your skills and represent your community/ school with weekly competitions against athletes from all over the country. If this sounds like something you might be interested in and you are in grades 7th through 12th. Visit the Anacortes Parks and Recreation website at: anacorteswa.gov/536/Recreation for more information. Potential list of games include:
Come learn and play as only the circus can allow! We’ll be covering juggling (from scarves to balls to clubs) as well as all sorts of other props (diabolos, spinning plates, flower sticks, shaker cups, cigar boxes, poi, and more!)
Adult Wiffle Ball League
DAY OF THE WEEK: Tuesdays & Thursdays
• League of Legends
DAY OF THE WEEK: Sunday DATE(S): September 18th - October 23rd
FEE: $35
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This co-ed wiffle ball league is being offered to people 16 and older and gives participants the chance to play a childhood game in a fun competitive atmosphere. The league will provide players with wiffle balls, bats, bases and everything to get a game going along with a field to play on. The league will be played as a drop in format giving participants the chance to play along with new players each week. If you are looking for a new hobby and like competing with friends, this league is for you. Late registrations will be taken if space is available.
LOCATION: Washington Park Group Camp
TIME: 3:00–4:00 pm
PARKS AND RECREATION - PROGRAMS
There’s something for everyone. Juggling is a skill to last a lifetime and tons of fun to boot!
• Rocket League
AGES: 4th & 5th Grades
LOCATION: Anacortes Middle School – Room 101
• creative problem-solving
LOCATION: The Depot (611 R Ave)
TIME: Tuesdays: 5:00-6:30 pm, Wednesdays: 6:30-8:00 pm
TIME: 4:00-5:30 pm
Let’s Bake II – Kids Baking Class
DAY OF THE WEEK: Wednesdays
DATE(S): October 12thNovember 16th
• critical thinking
• leadership skills that can be applied throughout their education and future careers
INSTRUCTOR/SUPERVISOR: Jackie Davison
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FEE: $40
Our double-play combination of physical activity and cognitive thinking provides a comprehensive, inquiry-based educational experience and a solution for crucial science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) literacy for students.
LOCATION: Anacortes Middle School –Room 101
In this after-school class, students will learn how to make a master recipe from scratch, followed by a different flavor variation! They will bake Scones, Donuts, and Shortbread. As they follow a new recipe each class using the proper equipment, measuring techniques and cooking methods, they will also practice safety and keeping their work area clean and organized. At the end of each class, students get to take home and enjoy their creations!
As a result, students develop:
AGES: 6th - 8th Grades
Let’s Bake I – Kids Baking Class
DAY OF THE WEEK: Tuesdays (Salsa Dance) & Wednesdays (Argentine Tango)
FEE: $75
AGES: 13+
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Come join us for a group lesson and be ready to have an evening of fun and dancing. You will learn the American and club styles of partner dancing (like waltz, foxtrot, rumba, swing, salsa, cha cha) in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. Even if you’ve never danced before or think you have two left feet, we will have you enjoying yourself and dancing in no time. No partner required. We look forward to seeing you on the floor, laughing and having fun with us, while learning how to ballroom dance. You’ll be learning steps and dances that you can take with you the rest of your life and that is a beautiful thing.
Ballroom Dance Classes
DATE(S): October 10th - November 15th
PARKS AND RECREATION - PROGRAMS
TIME: 2:00-3:30 pm
• collaboration
INSTRUCTOR/SUPERVISOR: Taylor Winningham
In this after-school class, students will learn how to bake Drop Cookies, Cupcakes, and Skillet/Bar Cookies from scratch! As they follow a new recipe each class using the proper equipment, measuring techniques and cooking methods, they will also practice safety and keeping their work area clean and organized. At the end of each class, students get to take home and enjoy their creations!
DATE(S): October 4-26, November 1-23, December 6-28, January 4-26, February 1-23
INSTRUCTOR/SUPERVISOR: Jackie Davison
Skyhawks STEM & Play: Basketball and Soccer
DAY OF THE WEEK: Mondays or Tuesday
FEE: $75
Skyhawks is excited to offer STEM Sports® curriculum! These STEM & Play programs use sports as the real-life application to engage elementary and middle school-aged participants.
Games are played on Saturdays starting November 12th until December 17th at the Anacortes Middle School Gymnasium. To maximize fun and skill development, rules will be modified for 1st - 4th-grade divisions. Volunteer Coaches are what make this league possible. If you are interested in coaching, please select that box when you register your child. (With numerous resources we will train you to coach.)
Important pre-race instructions will be given at Mt. Erie Elementary School at 9:45 am.
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, 5059, 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 anacorteswa.gov or if you need more information please email: dustins@cityofanacortes.org or call 360299-1948. A prize raffle for all participants after the run!
LOCATION: Mt. Erie Elementary School
DAY OF THE WEEK: Saturday game day/ Practices are TBD
DATE(S): November 3rd - December 17th
TIME: 6:30-8:30 pm
NOVEMBER 2022
PARKS AND RECREATION - PROGRAMS
FEE: $20 (with shirt) / $10 (no shirt)
FEE: $25
LOCATION: Washington Park Loop Road
Haunted Forest
DATE(S): October 29th, 2022
TIME: 10:00 am (check-in begins @ 9:00 am)
Starting at 6:30 pm the sun goes down and the fear is cranked up. This walk is recommended for adults and older children. This is a Night Trail Walk so it is required for safety to bring a flashlight or headlamp. Costumes are encouraged!
AGES: 10+
FEE: $42
Dallas Kloke Mt. Erie Road & Trail Run
DAY OF THE WEEK: Saturday
FEE: $10
Girls LeagueBasketball
DAY OF THE WEEK: Saturday
LOCATION: Volunteer Park Field House (1915 13th Street)
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, basketball drills and burn off some energy and most importantly have loads of fun. Parent/ Guardian participation is REQUIRED and needed to assist the child through the different activities and drills.
Field House Fun
Are you up for the challenge? The annual event tests the endurance and stamina of anyone willing to take the challenge. Mt. Erie has one of the best viewpoints for miles. Runners will jog up to the summit, 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,
AGES: 12 and under
This league encourages fun, sportsmanship, equal participation, and skill development.
AGES: 1st-6th Grade
AGES: 18 months - 3 years
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Wind your way through the Haunted Forest at Washington Park! Your journey will be filled with suspense, dark corners, and creatures lurking through the trees.
DATE(S): October 25th - November 15th
DATE(S): October 29
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.
DAY OF THE WEEK: Tuesday
2023 PROGRAMS
• Informal and formal table settings
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, campfires and hot chocolate. This event is held rain or shine, and we even recommend you bring a flashlight or head lamp to help guide you thru the event. If you would like to decorate a campsite for the event, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department’s website at: anacorteswa.gov/1002/ **Please be aware the event is geared towards walking around the park.
DAY OF THE WEEK: Thursday
INSTRUCTOR/SUPERVISOR: Jackie Davison
FEE: $25
Visit NorththePole
Let’s Dine – Kids Table EtiquetteManners/Class
Additionally because parking will be limited you may need to walk a distance to get to the festivities. It will be dark so bring a flashlight and wear visible clothing if possible.
Wonderland Walk at Park,WashingtonAnacortes
DAY OF THE WEEK: Friday & Saturday DATE(S): December 9 & 10 TIME: 5:00-8:00 pm
• Proper hygiene and appearance
LOCATION: Anacortes Senior Center
PARKS AND RECREATION - PROGRAMS
Topics include:
AGES: All
Boys LeagueBasketball
LOCATION: Washington Park Campground (B & C sections)
Messy Me
TIME: 10:00-11:00 am
Games are played on Saturdays starting January 14th until February 18th at the Anacortes Middle School Gymnasium. To maximize fun and skill development, rules will be modified for 1st - 4th-grade divisions. Volunteer Coaches are what make this league possible. If you are interested
FEE: Free
LOCATION: Anacortes Senior Center –Sunrise Room
FEE: Free
FEE: $20
DAY OF THE WEEK: Tuesday & Wednesday DATE(S): December 13 & 14 TIME: 4:00-6:00 pm
DAY OF THE WEEK: Thursday DATE(S): December 1st - 22nd
AGES: All
• Appropriate conversation and behavior
Messy Me is a perfect class for you and your child to get Messy! Come each week to do different art projects that will include, but not limited to stamping, painting, gluing, shaving cream sculpting and many more messy projects. At the end of the class, we will have circle time, sings songs, and get your kids moving. The best part is that we do all the cleaning up! Space is limited, so sign up early! Adult participation is required. (Grandparents, aunts/uncles, are welcome!)
DATE(S): November 10 (no school day)
LOCATION: Anacortes Senior Center
AGES: 18 months - 3 years
Just in time for our holiday family dining season. This class is a fun way for children to learn how to navigate their way around a casual, formal or restaurant table setting. New skills and understanding will give them the confidence to know how to be behave courteously and respectfully while dining, and ensure that they’re always welcome back! Kids maybe you can teach your parent a thing or two.
Join Santa Claus and several of his friends for this festive event. Kids will have the opportunity to visit with him while they get a photo to commemorate the event. Other activities and fun will take place as well. Make sure to visit our website at: anacorteswa.gov/545/ for more information and instructions on how to sign-up for a time slot. (This event has replaced Breakfast with Santa.)
DECEMBER 2022
AGES: 2nd – 4th grades
This league encourages fun, sportsmanship, equal participation, and skill development.
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DAY OF THE WEEK: Saturday game day/ Practices are TBD
We are continuing the popular drop-in adult sports programs including Co-ed Volleyball, Pickle Ball, and Basketball. To view the schedule for these upcoming activities please visit our website at: anacorteswa.gov/971/
Egg Dash
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DAY OF THE WEEK: Saturday
Daddy Daughter Dance
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Dads, take this opportunity to take your daughter out for a special night. Daughters, make time in your schedule to take your dad out for a special night
The night will include dessert, music, dancing, and a photo of you and your daughter to remind you of that special night. Prizes will also be raffled off and more! Capacity is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. We’ll see you on the dance floor!!!
AGES: 1st-6th Grade
he will always remember. NOTE - we will not be serving dinner. Instead, we have been working with some local restaurants in town to provide dinner specials if you would like to take your daughter(s) out for a meal prior to the dance. (Specific specials will be emailed out at a later time.)
DATE(S): January 7th - 28th
PARKS AND RECREATION - PROGRAMS
in coaching, please select that box when you register your child. (With numerous resources we will train you to coach.)
LOCATION: Anacortes Middle School
AGES: 4 - 6 years old
FEE: $25
All Ages Badminton
For information on these & future programs, visit: anacorteswa.gov/536
Late registrations will be taken if space is available. Specific date for the event will be sent out at a later time. If you would like to sign-up for our electronic newsletter for details, when they become available, please email: coa.parks@cityofanacortes.org
TIME: 9:00 am and 10:00 am sessions
Pee Wee Basketball
FEE: $42
The all-ages Badminton league gives new and experienced players an opportunity to develop skills and compete against other players. The league provides players with rackets, birdies, nets, and gym space to practice and play. Daily activities and tournaments will adjust to meet the needs of the players. If you would like to try something new, make some friends, and give it your best this league is for you.
Specific date for the event will be sent out at a later time, however it will take place sometime in February or March, 2023. If you would like to get on our electronic newsletter for details when they become available please email: coa.parks@cityofanacortes.org
DATE(S): January 2rd - February 18th
Join us and dash for plastic eggs filled with candy! The egg hunt is divided into three areas, one for ages 3 and under,
another for ages 4-6, and one for ages 7-12. Don’t be late for this dash, it flies by! Specific date for the event will be sent out at a later time. If you would like to sign-up for our electronic newsletter for details, when they become available, please email: coa.parks@cityofanacortes.org
For kids ages 4-6 who are interested in learning how to play the game of basketball. FUNdamental age-appropriate games and drills will be played to maximize enjoyment by all participants. This activity is designed to give children the opportunity to be introduced to the sport in a fun, safe, and non-competitive atmosphere. A “mini” basketball and lower hoops are used for ultimate success. Participants will get to keep their “mini” ball for their participation. Space is limited, be sure to sign-up early!!!
Accepted work will be installed November 28, 2022 and be delivered no later than November 22 at noon or it will not be included in the exhibition. No exceptions.
• Artwork must come ready to hang. Wired only, no sawtooth or other hangers accepted.
guidelines for artists who wish to submit work:
• Artwork will be insured during the time it is hung at City Hall.
• Artists may submit up to 3 images of work to be considered. Images can be emailed coa.parks@cityofanacortes. com or dropped off on a disc at Parks & Recreation. Images should be 72 dpi, 1000 pixels on the longest side.
painting, sculpture, fiber art, jewelry, glass art, metal works, ceramics.
• The Arts Commission will oversee the selection and installation of the show
The exhibit will run December 2022 – May 15, 2023
2D and 3D work will be accepted— size limitations for 3D work. It must be easily portable and measure no larger than 36” on any side. Mediums may include, but not limited to:
We plan to be open for the December, 2022 Art Walk. At other times, the show will be viewable during regular City Hall hours.
Call to Artists
The theme of the show is: Transforming Ordinary to Extraordinary
• The exhibition is open to residents in the 98221 zip code.
• Artists should include titles, media, price, framed dimensions of each piece & a brief artist statement, along with address, phone and email information (required).
• Artwork must be for sale - a 30% commission on sales will support public art projects.
• Deadline for submitting work is Thursday, November 10, 2022. Jury will make determination by November 16. Artists will be emailed results.
Visit the Anacortes Arts website:Commission
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We look forward to featuring a wide range of creativity. Emerging artists are encouraged to apply The show will be juried.
Questions can be addressed to Anacortes Parks & Recreation, 360-293-1918, cityofsnacortes.com.coa.parks@
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The Anacortes Parks Foundation and the City of Anacortes would like to thank all the thoughtful individuals and businesses for their donations and support of our Independence Day celebrations and the John Curtis Memorial fireworks display. This page contains over 180 individual names of community members who donated. Look closely to find your name! A special thanks to the staff and community members who devoted their time and energy to making these celebrations possible. We are already looking forward to next year!
