2019 Explore Sedro-Woolley

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A visitors guide to a special corner of Northwest Washington

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Welcome to Sedro-Woolley Parks and Recreation .................................................4 ...............................................11 Map Experience Sedro-Woolley .................................................5 ...............................................13 Sedro-Woolley Museum What Makes Sedro-Woolley ...............................................15 Unique? .................................................6 Calendar of Events ...............................................16 Education ............................................. 8 Loggerodeo™ ...............................................18 Employment and Business Chamber Events .................................................9 ...............................................20 Farm and Field City Resources ...............................................10 ...............................................22

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Welcome to Sedro-Woolley

Bob Dylan, once wrote a song entitled “The Times They Are A-Changin’.” Although it evokes another era, the fact is that many things are changing in Sedro-Woolley. Our downtown district is vibrant with unique shops. BYK Construction is renovating the old grocery store as Pioneer Marketplace and along with the new library a welcoming west entrance on State Street is evolving. Hwy 20 (Moore Street) is seeing growth as well as we welcomed Savibank, Allstate Insurance office and the John L. Scott real estate office on the East side of town.

Janicki Industries is outgrowing its location and is currently building a 90,000 s.f. building at their Hamilton location.

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Sedron Technologies Inc. and continues to create new waste stream technologies that can have a global impact.

a beautiful display of unique women’s clothing, Bunnies By The Bay outfits for your wee ones, and a soup and sandwich place by Sammie Jo to grab a bite. BotThe city, the chamber and the new torffs offers a great selection of increddowntown association have spent ible items; some may start you snickertime and resources focusing on a vital ing, but others will make you ooh and downtown core. New local eateries like aah. In April we welcomed a brand-new the Iron Mountain Bar and Grill that home furnishing and decor store in the features the best homemade soups and Primal Coffee which refurbished a 1940s 400 block of State Street called Sweet Home Sedro. With new housing (check era Quonset hut into a delightful place out Abbotts Alley), new businesses and to enjoy a cup of joe, shares a beautiful a refreshing new attitude, we hope you outdoor seating area with the Local 20 will come out to see why Sedro-Woolley Taproom. The Woolley Market added a can claim to be the most unique and serve yourself tap wall which was feaauthentic place around. tured on King5’s Evening Magazine.

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Photo by Andy Porter Photography It is an exciting time to be living in Sedro-Woolley. We are experiencing continued growth in our downtown business district, welcoming unique stores, a variety of restaurants, and soon a new grocery store and library.

Sedro-Woolley is known for its Loggerodeo™, but there are festivals that occur throughout the year, and we invite you to join us as we celebrate Woodfest, Blast from the Past, Founders’ Day, or the Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. We enjoy sharing our heritage with visitors. We have maintained that hometown feel and community spirit that is probably experienced more during Loggerodeo™ than any other event. The

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4th of July has been celebrated in SedroWoolley for 121 years, and Loggerodeo™ is the longest running celebration in the State of Washington. From the chainsaw carving, log show and carnival, to the parade and climatic fireworks, Loggerodeo™ provides something for everyone.

Thanks to our city council, past and present, there are a number of parks to enjoy in Sedro-Woolley. From spring to fall you will find families, friends, and class reunions gathering at one of our city parks, and we hope you will have the opportunity to experience our wellgroomed and family friendly parks. In addition, we have several playing fields that get great use by little league, soft

ball, pee-wee football, and soccer teams.

As we celebrate our 121th birthday this year, we continue to emphasize our unique heritage and the attributes that make us a great place to live, work, and raise a family. Sedro-Woolley is innovative and progressive, achieving success in development while maintaining our small-town Americana feel. There is much to be proud of and celebrate here in Sedro-Woolley and we welcome all to join us. I am honored to have this opportunity to serve as Sedro-Woolley’s Mayor and I hope to see you around town or at one of our city’s events.

Julia Johnson, Mayor of Sedro-Woolley

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What Makes Sedro-Woolley Unique?

City of Sedro-Woolley Located on the banks of the beautiful Skagit River in the Skagit Valley, the City of Sedro-Woolley is the gateway to the North Cascades recreation area; attracting 750,000 visitors annually. The city is nestled between the scenic Cascade Loop drive to the east and Puget Sounds’ San Juan Islands to the west. It is conveniently situated just minutes from Interstate-5 on Highway 20, midway between Vancouver, Canada and Seattle, Washington.

The city’s highly regarded school district has built a reputation for strong public-private partnerships that serve the community and local businesses. It’s all happening in Sedro-Woolley; come visit and stay!

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The 84-acre Upper Skagit Reservation, which sits east of Sedro-Woolley, is home to a tribe with 504 enrolled members; descendants of a tribe that once inhabited 10 villages on the Upper Skagit and Sauk Rivers. The Skagit Tribe opened its Sedro-Woolly offers a high quality of life with a small town popular $28 million Skagit Valley Casino Resort on a 15-acre site off of the Bow Exit on Interstate-5 in 1995. The $11 milatmosphere; it is a small town with a big heart, where neighlion, 103 – room hotel and conference center was opened in bors know one another and city pride is evident. The city’s evolution from timber to tech has brought positive changes to 2001.

5984 Darrk Lane, Bow the downtown scene in the last few years with a younger, more www.theskagit.com modern feel. Year-round destination events are hosted in the (360) 854-7090 city’s charming, historic downtown, the Sedro-Woolley Rodeo Grounds and Riverfront Park. Significantly lower housing and Murals and Wood Carvings land costs than surrounding areas make the city affordable.

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along Metcalf Street. The carvings come from the annual chainsaw carving competition - part of the Loggerodeo™ festivities. Many of the painted murals were inspired by world-famous photographer Darius Kinsey, who had a photo-studio in SedroWoolley in the late 1890s. He was known for his emphasis on Western scenery, logging and railroads.

Community Demographic and Economic Profile In terms of population, Sedro-Woolley is one of the fastest growing cities in Skagit County. Between 1990 and 2010, the population of Sedro-Woolley went from 6,031 to 10,540, an increase of 74.7 percent (US Census Data). The Washington State Office of Financial Management estimated the April 1, 2015 population at 10,700, an increase of 77.4 percent over 1990. The median resident age is 35.3 years compared to 37.4 years for Washington State. The city’s median home value between 2010-2014 was $185,000 and the median household income during those years was $44,014 compared to Washington’s median home value of $257,200 and median household income of $60,294. Between 2010-2014, 89.8 percent of residents over the age of 25 was a high school graduate and 13.7 percent had a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Transportation Sedro-Woolley is served by the Skagit Regional Airport in Burlington (owned and operated by the Port of Skagit, it offers corporate, business and recreational flying services), the Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Union Pacific freight rail lines, Amtrak passenger rail service and a regional transit system. The city is also a half hour drive to the Bellingham International Airport and a one and a half hour drive to the SeaTac International Airport.

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E d u c at i o n Sedro-Woolley community is key to student success A key goal in the SedroWoolley School District strategic plan is to ensure responsible allocation of resources to maximize student learning.

During the past five years, the school district has enjoyed a healthy general fund balance while adding additional classroom support that includes music, art, special programs, and the expansion of programs and services at every elementary school, as well as the middle and high schools.

In addition, the district has successfully completed the implementation of the safety and technology capital levy by providing needed security measures at all of its school facilities as well as establishing one-to-one computing in all of its schools. This levy has been retired, reducing the local school tax rate.

The district has also sustained an aggressive schedule of maintenance and repairs at our facilities that include projects such as painting, roof repair, HVAC repair, and ADA compliance.

We are fortunate to have a skilled maintenance staff to make these needed and ongoing repairs, saving the district from escalating construction costs.

upgraded security measures in every school facility.

However, the district does have major project needs including roofs, boilers, and window replacements in several of its schools. The district is experiencing enrollment growth resulting in the addition of portable classrooms at most of our school sites. The cost for these types of projects can be has high as $1.5 million each. To address major projects, the district has established an ongoing facilities committee that is meeting bimonthly. The charge of the committee is to determine next steps as it relates to asking the community to support a capital levy or attempting another capital bond to replace Evergreen Elementary.

The committee will also create a longterm plan to accommodate student growth and aging facilities.

The Sedro-Woolley School District will continue to work with its community partners for the benefit of our students. And they will continue to be good stewards of community

resources because they believe that “community is key to our success” in order to have a great school system.

School information The Sedro-Woolley School District is 395 square miles and serves approximately 4,540 students being at 11 sites. The district serves the communities of Sedro-Woolley, Lyman, Samish, Hamilton, Big Lake and Clear Lake.

Transportation: If your student will be riding the bus please call the transportation office at 360-855-3504 before the start of the school year to confirm bus routes and pick-up/drop-off times and locations.

If you have questions about the free and/or reduced lunch price application please call the food services department at 360-855-3515.

Follow the district on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ SedroWoolleySchoolDistrict/ and check www.swsd.k12.wa.us for more information.

Being good stewards of district resources is a primary goal outlined in the district’s strategic plan. SedroWoolley has great school system with an outstanding staff serving its children. Currently Sedro-Woolley has a historically low local levy and bond rate below $2.00. Recent examples of being good stewards include the Cascade Middle School renovation and replacement that came in on budget and on time, as well as the safety and technology capital levy that significantly 8

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Employment & Business Sedro-Woolley offers a competitive advantage in range of ways including fiber optic infrastructure, forward thinking planning, experienced and talented labor pool, lower industrial building lease rates and asking prices, B&O tax credit for new employees and not B&O tax. For more information visit http://ci.sedro-woolley. wa.us/ Sedro-Woolley’s Major Employers Janicki Logging and Construction Logging and construction Janicki Industries Aerospace, marine and transportation component engineering and manufacturing Sedron Technologies LLC Alternative energy development process

nies, Sedro-Woolley has some of the world’s leaders in composites, remote detonation and other innovations.

Janicki Industries – founded by one of Sedro-Woolley’s pioneer families - is the area’s largest aerospace and technology firm and the biggest employer. Managed by the Port of Skagit, the Swift Center is a center for innovation and technology to accommodate research, development and other activities associated with technology and innovation. For more information please contact City Supervisor Eron Berg at (360) 855-1661 Ext. 662 or Chamber of Commerce President Pola Kelley at (360) 855-1841.

Agriculture Sector The Port of Skagit has taken the lead in cultivating the value-added agriculture opportunities available to Skagit

PeaceHealth United General Medical Center District Truck Vault In-vehicle storage manufacturing Snelson Industries Contractor

Technology and Innovation Sector Home to several global tech compa-

Job Corps Located at the Swift Center, tuitionfree Medical and Information Technology programs are offered to 300 disenfranchised youth from Washington, Oregon and Idaho between the ages of 16 and 21. With a focus on college enrollment preparation, students can stay at the site for up to three years; one year longer than traditional Job Corps sites.

Please visit https://cascadesjobcorpscca. com/ for more information.

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County. The Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County (EDASC) works with the port to convene local, state, regional and federal stakeholders and coordinate across industry sectors related to this opportunity.

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Farms & Fields

Sedro-Woolley Farmers Market The Sedro-Woolley Farmers Market is open from 3 p.m. -7 p.m. every Wednesday May 22 through October 16, 2019 in Hammer Heritage Square, downtown Sedro-Woolley.

Purchase farm fresh eggs, hand-crafted jewelry, garden-cut flowers, tasty kettle corn, organic beef and pork, local produce and many other offerings. The market also features live music, cooking demonstrations using Farmers Market produce, children’s programs and gardening advice.

The Sedro-Woolley Farmers Market is a proud member of the Skagit Valley Farmers Market Coalition which is made up of Skagit County Farmers Markets to pool resources for shared marketing and outreach. Accepting cash, checks, debit cards and food stamps, the Sedro-Woolley Farmers Market is accessible to all. As a result of special grants obtained by the Market, food stamps are doubled onsite upon visiting the Market booth. For 2019 vendor applications and more information please visit www. sedrowoolleyfarmersmarket.com.

chamomile. It is located at 27420 Minat 8243 Sims Road. Visit http://www. agrilicious.org/Apple-Valley-Orchard for kler Road. For more information visit https://teaandtour.com/. more information.

Cascadian Farm® produces one of the country’s leading brands of organic foods in a beautiful, working farm located on 106 Woodworth Street.

Visit www.cascadianfarm.com for more information.

Skagit Wineries

With growing conditions similar to France’s Loire Valley and the Northern Rhine Valley of Germany, Skagit County is home to an increasing number of wineries. White wine grapes Hoehn Bend Farm is a place for such as madeleine angevine and siegpeople from the city to stay and experi- errebe are known to grow well in Skagit’s ence life on a small working farm. For mild climate, while pinot noir grapes are more information visit the farm’s website being grown in increasing numbers at at http://farmstayskagit.com. local vineyards. The Skagit Valley grows 100 acres of wine grapes valued at more Jones Creek Farms is a small, family-operated fruit, garlic and pump- than $1 million, according to data from kin farm located at 32260 Burrese Road. Washington State University.

Visit www.skagitvalleyfruit.com for Located at 8243 Sims Road, Sedromore information.

Woolley, Eagle Haven Winery began Justa Pleasure Farm is a horse stable that offers boarding, horse-back riding lessons, summer horsemanship and special clinics. The 17-acre farm is located at 26045 Minkler Road. Visit www.justapleasurefarm.com for more information.

producing wines in 2003. The winery produces fruit wines – blackberry, plum, apple, pear – and Siegerrebe, Madeleine Angevine, Rosé, Syrah, Sangiovese and Pinot Noir. The vineyard is surrounded by an adjoining salmon-bearing stream and a cider producing 40-acre apple Skagit River Ranch is a family- orchard. The winery features a tasting room, a wine garden and a wooden paowned organic beef, pork, chicken, vilion where it hosts live music, private turkey and egg farm located along the Skagit County Farms Skagit River at 28778 Utopia Road. Visit events and a summer concert series on Friday and Saturday evenings. Visit With its rich soil and farm- www.skagitriverranch.com for more www.eaglehavenwinery.com for more ing history, Skagit County is home information. information. to many hobby and commercial farms.

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p a r K s & r E c r E at i o n tHe seDro-Woolley pUBlIc Works operatIons DIvIsIon takes great pride in maintaining the city’s park system, Union Cemetery and other open spaces. The department also takes care of the flower baskets, provides maintenance and custodial services for the city’s buildings, and roadside mowing within city limits. The Public Works Operations Supervisor is Nathan Salseina and the Parks and Facilities Lead is Kevin Kesti. For more information visit www.ci.sedro-woolley.wa.us/ departments/parks_and_recreation/ parkS Bark park is located across from Riverfront Park and is an area dedicated to leash-free exercise for dogs.

BIngHam park is located at 340 Bingham Park Loop. It features a

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playground, restroom, picnic shelter, potable water, five full RV hookups and a barbeque area that was built to honor longtime city resident and Rotarian Frederick Thompson. Capacity of 50 people.

memorIal park is located in the 700 Block of Pacific Street and houses the Central Skagit Sedro-Woolley Library, the senior center and the community center. It includes a playground, restroom, and open space. The city will re-apply for a grant in 2020 in order to add a splash park, new covered picnic areas, a new playground and other amenities.

tHe Harry osBorne park anD caBoose is located south-east of the intersection of Cook Road and Highway 20. This park welcomes visitors and residents to Sedro-Woolley with the rIverfront park is located on “Welcome to Sedro-Woolley” sign and the south side of town at 1001 River an old steam train.

Road. The park has many amenities including a river boat launch, an amphilIons park is located to the north theater, covered picnic areas, the Rotary of the intersection of Haines Avenue and shelter, small and large shelters with Highway 20. It is mainly used as a picnic barbeque pits, an RV park, more than 50 area for tourists who are crossing over picnic tables (many with barbeque pits), the North Cascade Pass. Water, picnic little kids’ and older kids’ playgrounds, tables and barbecue pits are available but and a zipline. there are no restrooms.

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P a r k s & R e c r e at i o n Hammer Heritage Square Hammer Heritage Square is located in downtown Sedro-Woolley on the northwest corner of Ferry and Metcalf streets. It serves as a town square, the home of the city’s farmer’s market and memorial area for Sedro-Woolley’s past residents.

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and is home to an annual Skate Park Competition. Parents can see what is happening at the skate park live anytime at www.swskatepark.com.

There are now three outdoor basketball courts. The first two are located next to the skate park and Tesarik Field between Metcalf and Munro streets and the third is at Riverfront Park.

long and family friendly. Hike or bird along the shores and in the forest; there are several wood duck boxes along the oxbow pond. It is located at 34183 South Skagit Highway. Visit Skagit Land Trust at www.skagitlandtrust.org for more information.

The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail is an impressive 1200 miles; it is ranked among the most scenic trails in the world. The trail crosses three national parks and seven national forests. Visit the Pacific Northwest Trail Association at www.pnt.org for more information.

Bingham Park has five spots with full hookups.

Winnie Houser Park is located off of Rhodes Road on a nearly 10-acre site; the park is home to the SedroWoolley Youth Soccer Association. The city is developing plans to add a restroom, playground, and a walking path to Mountain Bike Trail the park, pending grant funding.

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Metcalf Park located at 225 Metcalf Street just north of the SedroWoolley Municipal Building is the location of the Tesarik Little League Field. The field has plenty of bleachers for spectators and future plans for lights and a new playground.

Sedro-Woolley is home to over 100-miles of trails.

The Riverfront Park RV Park has 28 spots with power and water plus 10 tent spaces with water and sheltered restrooms nearby.

Also located at Metcalf Park next to Tesarik Field and the basketball court between Metcalf and Munro Streets is the Sedro-Woolley Community Skate Park. Formally opened on October 13, 2012, the Sedro-Woolley Skate Park attracts skaters from all over the region

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The Nothern State Recreation Area (NSRA) is a 726-acre portion of the former Northern State Hospital located on the eastern edge of the urban growth area of Sedro-Woolley in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains - north of Highway 20 on Helmick Road. For more information visit www. skagitcounty.net.

The Cumberland Creek Interpretive Trail is two miles

The Cascade Trail is a 22.5 mile rail trail that follows the abandoned Burlington Northern grade connecting the towns of Sedro-Woolley and Concrete.

Visit the Washington Trails Association at www.wta.org for more information.

Golf The Gateway Golf Course is a public course: 9 holes covering 3,050 yards with a par of 36. Visit www. gatewaygolfandrestaurant.com for more information.

Fishing On the ocean, saltwater species include lingcod, halibut and salmon.

All five species of salmon – Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Chum and Pink – can be caught in local rivers and bays. Trout species such as steelhead, rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook can be fished in numerous lakes and rivers, while warm water species, including large and smallmouth bass, perch, crappie and bluegill can also be found. Visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife website at www.wdfw.wa.gov to check for emergency closures and other information. skagitvisitor.com

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Sedro-Woolley Museum The Sedro-Woolley museum has been part of the community for 27 years this summer.

The museum is a cherished resource for both Sedro-Woolley residents and international visitors. Because of broad local support, most items on display were donated by members of the community and the museum is operated by an all-volunteer staff. In October, 2016 Patty Boettcher took over as president while long-time museum President Carolyn Freeman assumed the roles of executive director and treasurer.

Patty was a loyal museum volunteer for more than ten years before joining the board in 2013 which led to her transition as president.

as well as displays of the fishing and ferries that happen on these rivers. Museum workers have been working since January to upgrade and refresh all the classic displays. There is a new permanent display about Skagit Steel and Iron Works. Come for a visit!

The museum continues its process of converting the library into a research library; all books and newspapers will be catalogued so that information about Sedro-Woolley’s history can be accessed more easily. The gift shop sells books from local authors, local artwork on consignment, plus dolls, toys and books donated by community members.

The museum’s annual membership drive is in January but people are The Sedro-Woolley Museum celewelcome to join in person or online brates the city’s frontier history, boasting throughout the year. There is also a several permanent exhibits including model railroad setup all year that runs a re-creation of a frontier town with a fully on special occasions. The annual barn and a main street with post office, model railroad open house in February jail, newspaper office and dental office. attracts local railroad enthusiasts.

There are displays with old machines and equipment, logging exhibits, a trib- Upcoming Featured Events ute to community military members and Tough Ole Broads: May 18, 2019 pictures of the infamous bank robbery Highlighting 5-6 of the tough pioneerof 1914. The River and the Road exhibit ing women who helped settle Sedrofeatures pictures of the towns and rivers Woolley and the surrounding area. that follow the North Cascades Highway The program will be presented in first between Sedro-Woolley and Winthrop person; storytelling style at 1 p.m.

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Blind Pigs, Brothels & Booze: August 10, 2019 A talk on the brothel hotels and taverns in Sedro-Woolley in the early years.

Founders’ Day Weekend: September 14 and 15, 2019 Originally created as a family-friendly fundraiser for the Sedro-Woolley Museum and nick-named the “the big car-show at the park”, Founders’ Day has come a long way since it began in 1994.

Saturday, September 14: A Step Back in History. Come in and see how things were done in the early days. Some hands on things for kids and adults during the open house from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 15: Sponsored by the Sedro-Woolley Museum and the Modified Lifestyles club, the Classic Car Show will be held at Riverfront Park, at the Skagit River, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The show features about 350 cars from British Columbia to Seattle, depending on the weather. Cars start arriving at 8 a.m. for registration. $15 entry fee.

The community picnic is a SedroWoolley Museum fundraiser, held at Riverfront Park from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch can be purchased for $5 and includes a hot dog, chips, cookie and a drink (pop or water).

Holiday Home Tour: December 14, 2019 The Holiday Home Tour is the SedroWoolley Museum’s main annual fundraiser. The event was started in 1988 and then occurred every two years until 1994 when it began running every year; this is our 31st year! Tickets are $10 and can be pre-purchased at the museum and the Oliver-Hammer Clothes Shop after Thanksgiving or the day of the event at the museum. The evening starts with an open house at the museum at 4 p.m. skagitvisitor.com

where maps with addresses will be handed out for the self-guided tour. The event typically draws about 300 participants who drive or walk to see the inside and out of six to eight local, heritage houses decorated for Christmas between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Dress for winter weather and bring a flashlight.

The Spirits of Christmas Past: December 27-28, 2019 Actor and paranormal investigator Chad Lindberg will return for a discussion about visiting and spirits at the museum. Cost is $10 per person and reservations are a must, as the shows are limited to 25 people. There will be two shows on Friday night and Saturday night. Call the museum at 360-855-2390 for show times and tickets.

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Calendar June 7-9, 2019 Blast from the Past Weekend by Heritage Bank Hop back in time to 1969 at this fun weekend festival in downtown Sedro-Woolley. Call the SedroWoolley Chamber of Commerce at 360-855-1841 or visit www.sedrowoolley.com for more information.

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classic car show and community picnic in the park. Call the SedroWoolley Museum at 360-855-2390 or visit www.sedro-woolleymuseum. com for more information.

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Children’s Halloween Parade Local kids parade in downtown Sedro-Woolley then trick-or-treat participating merchants. Call the Sedro-Woolley Chamber of September 14, 2019 Commerce at 360-855-1841 or visit Annual Skate Park Competition www.sedro-woolley.com for more This regional competition is held the information. second Saturday of September each year and features a competition June 29-July 4, 2019 December 7, 2019, 3 p.m. among area high school students. A Loggerodeo™ Sedro-Whoolleyville Presents the professional skating team comes to Washington State’s oldest Magic of Christmas exhibit and judge tricks and form. continuous Fourth of July Celebrate the season with a giant Call Sedro-Woolley City Hall at Celebration features a world-class tree lighting, the Santa Parade, and 360-855-1661 or visit www.ci.sedrochainsaw carving competition, a train and pony rides in downtown woolley.wa.us for more information. carnival and so much more. Call the Sedro-Woolley. Call the SedroLoggerodeo™ office at 360-770September 21, 2019, 2 p.m. – Woolley Chamber of Commerce at 8452 or visit www.loggerodeo.org 360-855-1841 or visit www.sedro7 p.m. for more information. woolley.com for more information.

Sedro-Woolley Brewfest Don’t miss the third annual SedroJuly 12-14, 2019 December 14, 2019, 9 a.m.

Woolley Brewfest at Hammer “United We Stand” Quilt Show Santa Breakfast Heritage Square. The event The 2019 Woolley Fiber Quilters The breakfast is sponsored and run is organized by Ian Larsen of show at Cascade Middle School.

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Call the Sedro-Woolley Chamber of benefiting the Helping Hands food Commerce at 360-855-1841 or visit bank in Sedro-Woolley. Visit https:// September 14-15, 2019 www.sedro-woolley.com for more www.swbrewfest.com/ for more information.

Founders’ Day information.

Celebrate Sedro-Woolley’s history December 14, 2019, 4 p.m. with this museum sponsored event.

Check out the museum open house, Holiday Home Tour The Sedro-Woolley Museum’s main annual fundraiser starts with an open house at the museum where maps are handed out for the selfguided tour of six to eight local, Continuing its focus on student learning, heritage houses decorated for quality instruction, reading and math goals, student safety, promoting a climate of trust, and facility planning.

Christmas. Call the Sedro-Woolley There are approximately 4,500 (preschool-12th grade) students being served Museum at 360 855-2390 or visit on twelve school campuses. The District covers 395 square miles, including www.sedro-woolleymuseum.com for the areas of Lyman, Samish, Clear Lake, and Big Lake. more information.

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Complete all six hikes, collect the clues, and locate the treasure! To register early and get 2020 event details visit www.trekfortreasure.org or call the Fitness Center at 360854-0247.

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Woodfest timber to tech A sanctioned Tulip Festival event, Sedro-Woolley honors its logging history and tech future with a carving showcase and technology exhibits at Sedro-Woolley High School. Call the Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce at 360-8551841 or visit www.sedro-woolley. com to confirm 2020 dates.

United general Hospital fitness center “trek for treasure” april 11, 2020, 1 p.m.

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May 2, 2020, 7 a.m. check in kids’ fishing Derby Sponsored by The Wildcat Steelhead Club, the Kids’ Fishing Derby takes place at Northern State Pond. All kids 14 and under are welcome. Call the Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce at 360-8551841 or visit www.sedro-woolley. com for more information.

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Loggerodeo™ June 28-July 4, 2019 The world famous Loggerodeo™ is Sedro-Woolley’s official Fourth of July festivities. Independence Day festivities have been running since 1886, making it the oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration in the state. This is the 71st annual event! Loggerodeo™ president Dottie Chandler welcomes the whole family, young and old, to participate!

Loggerodeo™ contact information: Website: www.loggerodeo.org E-mail: sedrowoolleyloggerodeo@ frontier.com Phone: 360-770-8452 Event applications can be found on loggerodeo.org under applications. Two ways to turn them in: Mail to P.O. Box 712, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Drop them off at the Loggerodeo™ office: 727 Murdock St. Unit 3. (above the museum)

page or www.loggerodeo.org for location downtown Sedro-Woolley at the corner and times of sale. of Murdock and State streets during the Loggerodeo™ and will feature fifteen Arts & Crafts Fair award winning carvers from around the world. Folks will have a chance to see The Arts & Crafts Fair at Riverfront carvings made from cedar logs from Park will run June 29 through July 4 start to finished product and then bid on from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. their favorites at the daily auctions. See Beard Contest the event schedule in the official LogThe 2019 event will be on Sunday, June gerodeo™ program for Carving Competition schedule.

30 at 3 p.m. Contestants should meet at the new location, Hammer Heritage Square, between 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. to get Sedro-Woolley Eagles Club FOE #2069 Events their name on the list.

All public is welcome; both events will Carnival feature membership drives.

Davis Shows Northwest produces The “People Helping People” the family friendly carnival which runs Classic Car Show: June 28 through July 4 at the Riverfront The Sedro-Woolley Eagles Club will Park on the south edge of town. There host a classic car show on Saturday, June is a special “kiddie section” and new 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Complementrides every year. Unlimited ride carnival ing the show is a barbeque in the Eagles bracelets are $28 per person, per day. The Club parking lot at 1000 Metcalf Street. carnival bracelet pre-sale for $23 begins during the Blast from the Past event on Barbeque in the Parking Lot: The Sedro-Woolley Eagles Club will June 7 and runs through June 27. Check host a barbeque in their parking lot the Loggerodeo™ Facebook page or www.loggerodeo.org for location of sale. starting at 10 a.m. on July 4.

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take place at a new location: the old Dwayne Lane’s North Cascade Ford at 117 W. Ferry Street. The show will be on Saturday, June 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine. Free to the public.

4 at 2 p.m. The show will be in the vacant lot on the corner of Walley and Warner streets, across from Wood’s Logging Supply.

Please see the Sedro-Woolley School District Facebook page for more details that will be released closer to the Fourth of July.

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The Kiddie Parade, for kids 12 and under, will take place on Tuesday, July 2 at 6 p.m. Judging will be handled by a community panel between 5:15 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. The parade lineup starts at Lemley Chapel. Same day registrants are welcome or entry forms are available on loggerodeo.org to bring with you.

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Sedro-Woolley’s patriotic fireworks show is held at Riverfront Park at dusk on July Fourth, sponsored by the Loggerodeo™. Fireworks are provided by Western Display Fireworks of Camby, Oregon. Come early to picnic or tailgate in the parking lot across from the park.

Support the Steel Claw Wrestling Club at their burger booth along with many other food vendors.

Patriotic Business and House Decorating Contest

Decorate your home or business for the Fourth of July! About a dozen houses Sponsored by Sierra Pacific, the Grand and a handful of businesses participate Parade is organized by the Sedro-Wool- in the contest each year, decorating their home or business in red, white and blue ley Lions. The parade begins at 11 a.m. for this patriotic themed decorating on July Fourth. contest. Judging will be Sunday, June 30, Greg Bisbey Logging 10 a.m. - noon.

Exhibition Robyn’s “Pancakes for Kids” Local world champions compete in Breakfast this fast-paced, adrenaline pumping Grand Parade

logging show! The Greg Bisbey Logging Exhibition is the longest running during the Loggerodeo™ celebration competition in the U.S.; it’s been going for more than 30 years! There will be one show this year: after the Grand Parade on July

The 2019 “Robyn’s Pancakes for Kids” fundraiser breakfast will be held on July Fourth from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Sedro-Woolley Senior Center on 715 Pacific Street (next to the library, entrance on Pacific and State streets).

The 42nd annual Great Sedro-Woolley Footrace will be held July 4 at 9:30 a.m. sharp. The 5.17-Mile Race and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk are sponsored by the Loggerodeo™, Sedro-Woolley Rotary and Skagit Runners. Check-in and same day registration are 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the parking lot in front of at the SedroWoolley High School gym. For additional Information visit www.sedrowoolleyfootrace.com.

Sedro-Woolley Rodeo Don’t miss the 85th annual SedroWoolley Rodeo! Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors, children and active military members. On-site parking is $5. Visit www.sedrowoolleyrodeo. com for more information.

July 3 “Woolley Tuff ” Stick Pony Races start at 6:30 p.m. and the Rodeo at 7 p.m.: During the rodeo performance we will be passing the boot for breast cancer research with all proceeds being donated locally to the Skagit Hospital Foundation and United General Hospital Foundation.

July 4 Slack at 8 a.m. and the Rodeo at 2 p.m.: The July 4 show will be red, white and blue to honor our military and first responders. During this rodeo performance we will be passing the boot for the Cowboy Crisis Fund that supports injured competitors.

Street Dance The 2019 Street Dance will be held Sunday, June 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hammer Heritage Square on the corner of Metcalf and Ferry streets. Bring the whole family out to enjoy the live country music of the Harvey Creek Band!

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S e d r o - W o o l l e y C h a m be r E v e n t s Founded in 1914, the Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce promotes social gatherings and a healthy business climate for its members and the community. Membership includes retailers, wholesalers, service industries, manufacturers, industrial parks, banks, churches, nonprofit organizations and individuals. Visit www.sedro-woolley.com or facebook.com/sedrowoolleychamber/.

Contact Pola Kelley, the chamber’s executive director, at 360-855-1841, director@sedro-woolley.com or come visit in person at the chamber office on 810 Metcalf St.

Friday, June 7, noon - 7 p.m.: Downtown business employees dress up in vintage clothes and judges from the chamber of commerce will choose winners based on their resemblance to the 1969 theme. Winners will have their name and picture posted to the event’s Facebook page.

Saturday, June 8, 8 a.m. – close: Visit the open-house and Sidewalk Sale at the Sedro-Woolley Museum from noon to 2:30 p.m.

Blast of Color 5K Family Fun Run/ Walk. The lineup will start near the Ferry Street Antique Mall at 8 a.m. for Blast from the Past Weekend anyone who still needs to register. Prebrought to you by Heritage registered runners should arrive at 9 Bank: June 7-9, 2019 a.m. to pick up their packets. The run/ walk starts at 10 a.m. Cost is $20 when The weekend features free family you sign up online at databarevents. fun celebrating 1969 (50 years ago) com. Visit www.sedro-woolley.com/ with food, a 5K Color Fun Run/Walk events for more details. Sign up in sponsored by Marathon Petroleum advance at databarevents.com. The run and United General Hospital District, ends at Hammer Heritage Square where music, cars and kids’ activities. Events several fun events are planned including are held downtown Sedro-Woolley. hula hoop, jump rope and watermelon Visit www.sedro-woolley.com for craft eating contests. and food vendor application forms and Enjoy festive live music at the annual more information. Visit facebook.com/ BlastFromThePastSedroWoolleyWa/ for Street Dance. Local 20 Taproom will host the beer garden with live music in pictures of past events. the street in front of their establishment The Arts, Crafts and Food Fair will be open Friday through Sunday between at Eastern and Woodworth. Hours are 2 State and Ferry streets on Metcalf Street. p.m. – 11 p.m.

The chamber is working to recruit vinSunday, June 9, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: tage markets and local artisans.

Visit the open-house and Sidewalk Sale at the Sedro-Woolley Museum from noon to 2:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Dwayne Lane’s Auto Family and Les Schwab Tire Center, the Classic Car Show will run from 10 a.m.

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Children’s Halloween Parade: October 31, 2019 The 2019 Children’s Halloween Parade will be held Thursday, October 31 at 4:30 p.m.; it starts in the parking lot just south of Wells Fargo Bank and heads north to Ferry Street. After the parade, kids walk back down the sidewalks to trick-or-treat participating merchants.

Sedro-Whoolleyville Presents the Magic of Christmas: December 9, 2019 Sedro-Whoolleyville’s the Magic of Christmas event is good old-fashioned family fun! On Saturday, December 9, Metcalf Street will be shut down at 2 p.m.; events start at 3 p.m. Make sure to keep an eye out for the Grinch! For more information visit www.sedrowoolley.com or facebook.com/Whoolleyville/.

3 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.: Free pony rides from Lang’s Horse and Pony Farm and mini-train rides on Metcalf Street. Activities are sponsored by local merchants.

The Sedro-Woolley Community Fellowship Hall at 817 Metcalf Street will have face painting, a craft bazaar featuring merchants from the farmer’s market and a Boy’s and Girl’s Club booth where kids can make ornaments for free.

5 p.m.: The tree lighting ceremony takes place in the town center on Metcalf and Woodworth streets. The Cascade Middle School choir forms a circle around the tree and sings “Welcome Christmas” from Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” There is a drawing ahead of time to choose the child who gets to flick the ceremonial tree lights switch.

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begins. The parade lines up by Lemley Chapel led by a well-lit fire engine, followed by 30 to 40 entries and wraps up with Santa. The parade line-up walks down Metcalf, turns right on Ferry, right on Murdock, right on State, then left on Third and back to Lemley Chapel.

Bring hand-warmers and dress for the cold. There will be cash prizes for parade winners.

Right after the parade kids can meet Santa at Eagles Hall on 1000 Metcalf Street. Hot beverages will be available.

ture prints are picked up at the Chamber porting veterans’ activities and programs of Commerce. of Chapter 24! Open to the public. All you can eat. Cost $7.

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Woodfest features a student and master craftsmen woodworking showcase and technology exhibits at Sedro-Woolley High School. Other activities include Willowbrook’s English Tea & Tour, the Sedro-Woolley Downtown Association’s “The Greatest Sideshow in Woolley”, wagon rides and rock painting. Prizes for handcrafted student entries will be Santa Breakfast: December 14, awarded on Sunday. Get out and support these talented students!

2019 Free admission. Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 The Santa Breakfast will be at the p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Community Center (703 Pacific Street) 2020 event is tentatively scheduled for on Saturday, December 14 from 9 a.m.

April 25 – 26. Please visit www.sedroto 11 a.m. The breakfast is sponsored woolley.com or facebook/woodfest.Sedand run by Beta Sigma Phi; money raised goes to support community kids’ roWoolley for event details and updates. activities. Free for kids, adults by donaThe American Legion Post 43 Sedrotion. Kids get a free toy stocking, candy Woolley will host a Pancake Breakfast cane and visit with Santa. Free Santa pic- on Sunday at 8 a.m. with proceeds sup-

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Kids’ Fishing Derby: May, 2, 2020

Sponsored by The Wildcat Steelhead Club, the Kids’ Fishing Derby is open to all kids 14 and under at Northern State Pond. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the derby runs from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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City Resources With a great school district, affordable housing, a thriving technology industry and a wide range of recreational activities, Sedro-Woolley is one of the greatest places to live, work and play. Sedro-Woolley is home to PeaceHealth United General Hospital that has consistently been rated one of the top hospitals in Washington State for care of patients. For more information about city resources please visit www.ci.sedro-woolley.wa.us.

City of Sedro-Woolley 325 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Eron Berg, City Supervisor Phone: 360-855-1661, ext. 662 E-mail: eberg@ci.sedro-woolley.wa.us Julia Johnson, Mayor Phone: 360-855-1661, ext. 1012 E-mail: jjohnson@ci.sedro-woolley.wa.us City Hall, Business Office, and Park Reservations Phone: 360-855-1661 Parks, Recreation, and Maintenance Headquarters 409 Alexander Street, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Nathan Salseina, Parks and Recreation Supervisor Phone: 360-856-5167 Kevin Kesti, Parks and Facilities Lead Phone: 360-855-1661, ext. 3011 Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce Pola Kelley, Executive Director 714B Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Phone: 360-855-1841 E-mail: director@sedro-woolley.com Sedro-Woolley Community Center 703 Pacific St., Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Phone: Call City Hall at 360-855-1661 for reservations.

The Sedro-Woolley Community Center has a full kitchen, tables and chairs, large parking lot, and a gas fireplace. Capacity of 275 people.

Sedro-Woolley Post Office 111 Woodworth St., Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Phone: 360-855-0545 Central Skagit Library 802 Ball St., Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Phone: 360-755-3985 Sedro-Woolley School District Phil Brockman, Superintendant 801 Trail Rd., Sedro-Woolley WA, 98284 Phone: 360-855-3500 E-mail: comments@swsd.k12.wa.us Sedro-Woolley Senior Center 715 Pacific St., Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Phone: 360-855-1531 The Sedro-Woolley Senior Center has rooms available to rent for meetings, classes, and events as space is available and by approval of the Senior Center Coordinator.

United General District 304 2241 Hospital Drive, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Phone: 360-856-2549 E-mail: admin@unitedgeneral.org PeaceHealth United General Hospital 2000 Hospital Dr., Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Phone: 360-856-6021

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