Skagit Valley Herald 2014 Holiday Gift Guide

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Table of Contents Display Advertising Manager Deb Davis Bundy: dbundy@skagitpublishing.com Media Consultants Stephanie Harper, Abby Jackson, Danielle Koagel, Tina Pullar, Kathy Schultz, Katie Sundermeyer, Paul Tinnon, John Williams Ad Operations Holly Chadwick, Jody Hendrix, Julia Matylinski, Dana Perry, Patricia Stowell, Jessica Wagner Design & Layout Patricia Stowell

Local Shopping Challenge ...............4 Hidden Savings ...............................6 The ‘Has Everything’ Recipient .........8 Don’t Forget Non-Profits ..................10 Great for Procrastinators ..................12 Not Just for the Holiday Season .......14 2014 Holiday Events Calendar ........18

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HOLIDAY CONCERT

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Skagit Valley Academy of Dance Friday, December 5 Saturday, December 6 Sunday, December 7

HERALDING CHRISTMAS Skagit Valley Chorale

HOLIDAY CONCERT

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SHOP LOCAL | SUPPORTING YOUR NEIGHBORS

Local Shopping Challenge

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ET’S CuT To THE CHaSE. By Now you’vE HEaRD THE STaTiSTiCS. aLmoST $75 oF EvERy $100 you SPEND LoCaLLy STayS iN youR CommuNiTy. LoCaL BuSiNESSES EmPLoy miLLioNS oF PEoPLE aCRoSS THE CouNTRy. Local entrepreneurs spend exponentially more money on community programs than their larger counterparts.

All impressive, indeed. So, why are millions of Americans driving away or logging on to their computers for their Christmas shopping this holiday season? Some cite convenience or busy schedules without realizing just how much impact they can have on their local community by spending a few dollars locally.

Encourage your friends to do the same and you could be making a monumental difference in your community. If 10 of you spend $300 on local gifts this year, about $2,250 of that $3,000 would be pumped right back into your local community. Comparably, your community will see $0 of your online spending at retail giants.

Buy aLL Gift cards LOcaLLy

Gift cards are becoming an increasingly massive portion of holiday spending. More than 80 percent of holiday shoppers will buy at least one. More than $28 billion will be shelled out on gift cards this year, according to the National Retail Federation.

Many people will spend their gift cards on food or everyday items if you buy them from traditional retailers. Want your present to be more meaningful?

A gift card to a local specialty shop or boutique will ensure that your gift card is spent on Buy EvEry OthEr exactly what it is intended to PrOduct LOcaLLy – a gift.

Breaking the habit can be Try to personalize each tough, so start small. Challenge yourself to buy one locally sold gift card by choosing a local product for every other gift you business that has special meaning to the recipient, or purchase. And try to make the prices comparable so about half maybe one that you have shopped at before with that of your total holiday budget is spent locally. person.

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The Gift of Good Taste!

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Jennings Yarn & Needlecrafts Gift Certificates available in $10 and $25. Perfect gift for friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, teachers and clients. Give the gift of good taste!

We Don’t Make This Stuff Up is a compilation of some of the most interesting calls police have answered in this community since the 1970s. $10. Available at Skagit Publishing, Watermark Books and The Tattered Page.

Super bulky hand-dyed merino wool from Malabrigo is a favorite of any knitter on your list.

Every skein is an individual work of art. One skein for a scarf or cowl is an easy choice at $24.

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SHOP LOCAL | REDUCING STRESS

Hidden Savings

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HoPPiNG LoCaLLy CaN SavE you moRE THaN HoLiDay CaSH. STRESS, BoDy wEiGHT aND ENviRoNmENTaL HaRm aRE aT RiSk oF iNCREaSiNG DuRiNG THE HoLiDay SEaSoN. imPLEmENT a LiTTLE BiT oF LoCaL SHoPPiNG into your routine and waTCH THoSE NEGaTivE imPLiCaTioNS mELT away.

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CALORIE COUNTER: Gift idea for the health-conscious!

‘Tis the season to be jolly, not stressed, frenzied, or road-raged.

Trade in the hustle and bustle of long car rides and over-packed malls for a relaxing stroll through your favorite downtown businesses.

The benefits of slowing things down over the holidays can improve your health, well-being and overall mood, especially when schedules are at their fullest.

The less time you spend traveling great distances and drudging through hoards of shoppers, the more time you will be able to enjoy with your family around the fireplace. So maybe it’s time to focus less on leaving the area, and take advantage of the calming convenience of shopping local.

savE thE EnvirOnmEnt Staying local obviously cuts down on travel for both you and delivery drivers, a twofold benefit

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that means less carbon, pollution and traffic congestion. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, trucks and locomotives are responsible for 25 percent of smogcausing pollution and the majority of the cancer threat posed by air pollution in some areas.

Local businesses help the environment by stocking local produce and food, and using less packaging than larger chain establishments. This helps make our local communities more sustainable and keeps hard-to-break-down plastics out of our landfills.

Local businesses depend less on packaging because their food is fresh and their products are locally produced, reducing the distance and packaging required to maintain quality.

savE caLOriEs Staying in the area for your Christmas shopping could be good for both your wallet and your waistline. If you live close enough to local businesses – and if you don’t mind the chilly winter weather – walk or ride your bike to the store.

The central locations of downtown businesses provide a hub of shopping activity that requires only a short stroll down the sidewalk to shop door-to-door.

Mixing in a little physical activity as opposed to spending hours in your car or extended periods of time on escalators, will aid in burning calories and improving your overall health.

And better health is a gift we all deserve.

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SHOP LOCAL | GIfT GIVING

The ‘Has-Everything’ Recipient

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Tickets to a concert, sporting event or movie offer a once-in-alifetime experience that will live on forever. Maybe your wife’s favorite band is coming to your area next year. Order the tickets early to make sure they are here for Christmas and have them waiting under the tree.

You could also pre-order tickets for the big upcoming movie sequel “I already have everything I or a touring Broadway show comneed” or “Don’t feel like you need ing to the major city closest to you. to get me anything” are common Even the people most difficult to responses from them. buy for on your list will be surprised The simple solution to pleasing and excited by the chance to expethese friends and family members is rience a live show. to find a gift card to one of their favorite local stores. But if you’re look- handyman (and ing for a more unique approach for wOman) Gifts that hard-to-please recipient, you What if you could find a gift that should be able to find a special gift will provide years of enjoyment, as downtown. well as a fixed sink or door? Double-win, right? Well, browse the aisles of your local hardware store Many local businesses, includand you will be in luck. ing art galleries, music shops and Quality-built tool kits or do-itwoodworking studios, offer yearyourself woodworking sets will round lessons to help community have your handy friend or family members hone their skills. A lessons member ready for the fixer-upper package to such an establishment is season. Practical gifts like snow a unique and thoughtful idea for a blowers, scarves or waterproof Christmas gift that keeps on giving. boots could be put to great use Not only will your recipient gain while they anxiously wait for spring professional-level instruction, but to come around. he or she may be able to rediscover a hobby they haven’t had time for lately. Dance, cooking or art classes could be a romantic idea for your special someone.

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Don’t know what to get the theatre-lover in your life? The Lincoln Theatre gift certificate is the easiest, most flexible way to give the gift of tickets and memberships to your local Historic Theatre!

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Donate $50 to the Cascade Facial Surgery & Asthetics Giving Tree this holiday season and receive $100 off a full face laser or intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment for treating sun damage and skin level signs of facial aging.

All donations will be given to the Skagit Valley Neighbors in Need Food Bank to help feed those in need this holiday season.

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SHOP LOCAL | CHARITIES

Don’t forget Non-Profits

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omE LoCaL organizationS aRE FoCuSED NoT oN SELLiNG PRoDuCTS, BuT oN imPRoviNG THE liVeS of diSadVantaged CommuNiTy mEmBERS. NoN-PRoFiT GRouPS, SouP kiTCHENS aND CHiLDREN aDvoCaCy organizationS are aLL SEEkiNG HELP THiS HoLiDay SEaSoN. And what they’re asking for is, simply, a hand. They need more manpower to achieve their goals and spread the word on their efforts.

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DONATIONS or YOUR TIME: Give back to your community!

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Can you spare a few hours every weekend in December? You may be asked to run errands or visit with people. Maybe deliver food or products to clients across town.

Professionals in the creative services field can offer their skills free of charge as a holiday contribution. Developing a website, creating brochures or writing a mission statement for free can help your local group promote its missions.

An accounting firm could offer to waive their preparation fees for

the organization’s upcoming tax needs. A local radio station could provide a free advertising spot to a non-profit. Locals helping locals will strengthen the community this holiday season.

fOOd dOnatiOns Why not spend your Christmas spreading some holiday cheer – and delicious food? You can spend Christmas Eve cooking your favorite dish or baking some special cookies, then bring them to your local shelter on Christmas morning.

Your gesture will surely be appreciated by the hungry, as well as by the shelter staff. And it is a simple act of kindness that can be turned into a tradition, passed on to children or replicated by your friends and family members.

charitaBLE cOntriButiOns You may find yourself short on time this holiday season, but maybe you have a few dollars to donate to a local organization.

Your contribution could go a long way toward furthering the cause of a group near and dear to your heart.

You can conveniently make online donations or in-person cash contributions. Either way, donating funds is a simple way to show your support while making a difference in the lives of those who need it.

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SHOP LOCAL | LAST MINUTE

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Ver get to tHe moRNiNG oF DEC. 23 EmPTy-HaNDED? No giftS for your friendS aND FamiLy mEmBERS aND leSS tHan 48 HourS To CRoSS THEm off your LiST? Instead of paying an exorbitant price to have your gifts shipped overnight, consider taking a stroll down to your friendly local establishment for some atthe-buzzer shopping.

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find BEttEr dEaLs Some local retailers will offer marked-down items as Christmas approaches, especially holidayrelated decorations or foods they will be unlikely to sell afterward.

Check the discount walls to add a little thriftiness to your shopping strategy.

Many local shops also offer loyalty programs for both longtime and first-time customers. Ask if there are any such opportunities, and you may walk out of the store with both time and a few dollars to spare.

a BEttEr shOPPinG ExPEriEncE

If you haven’t experienced the holiday shopping rush at a large retailer, then consider yourself lucky. Crowded aisles find friEndLy and long lines are just a couple sErvicE of guaranteed sights during the Small business owners are waning days of the shopping ready to welcome you with open season. arms and help you through the Procrastinators are better off challenge of finding that perfect opting for the local shopping gift under not-so-perfect time experience instead. Because constraints. Even in the hustle and while busy, local shops will be bustle of the holiday season, you exponentially less crowded than are likely to find friendly service at their larger counterparts. This will your local businesses. allow you to leisurely shop for the If you have a positive last few remaining items on your experience, then owners know wish list without the hassle. they increase their chances of you returning as a customer throughout the year or next Christmas. Additionally, they

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2014 HOLIDAY EVENTS two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former Army commander. Based on the beloved timeless film, the musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin songs. $10-$24. 360-3368955 or lincolntheatre.org. fEstivaL Of trEEs GaLa: The Skagit Valley Hospital photo: Cathy Stevens/MVDT Foundation’s 26th annual Festival santa at thE maLL: of Trees Gala Auction is set for Visit Santa daily during mall 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at hours through Dec. 24, at the St. Joseph Center, 215 N. 15th Cascade Mall Center Court, St., Mount Vernon. The black201 Cascade Mall Drive, tie Gala and Auction includes Burlington.360-757-2072. hors d’oeuvres and beverages, live music and a live auction victOrian christmas: of designer-decorated trees Check out the historic 1891 and other items. Tickets: $85.

Gaches Mansion decorated Proceeds will benefit the Cardiac for the holidays from 11 a.m.

Rehabilitation Center Project at to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Skagit Valley Hospital.

Sunday, Nov. 26-Dec. 28, at Blitzen’s Breakfast: Enjoy a the La Conner Quilt & Textile pancake breakfast, photo booth, Museum, 703 S. Second St., La kids’ activities and more from 9:30 Conner. The main rooms on the to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, first floor will highlight different at St. Joseph Center. $15. decades during the reign of Family Festival Days: The Festival Queen Victoria (1837-1901), with of Trees will be open for public a tree for each decade along with viewing from noon to 5 p.m. quilts and textiles popular at the Saturday, Nov. 29, and 10 a.m. time. $7 admission, $5 students to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at St. and military with ID, free for Joseph Center, 215 N. 15th St., members and children ages 11 Mount Vernon. View designerand younger. 360-466-4288 or decorated trees and enjoy kids’ laconnerquilts.com. activities, live entertainment, raffles for a decorated tree and irvinG BErLin’s “whitE playhouse, designer wreath sales christmas”: Theatre Arts and more. $5 adults, $3 children Guild (TAG): Nov. 26-Dec. 11 ages 18 and younger, $2 seniors. at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 360-814-5747 or facebook.com/ S. First St., Mount Vernon.

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Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful songskaGit christmas: Check and-dance act after World War out special exhibits showing how II. With romance in mind, the early Skagitonians celebrated

the Yuletide season Nov. 28Dec. 31 at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. $5, $4 seniors and children ages 6 to 12, $10 families, free for members and children ages 5 and younger.

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“BOB’s yOur ELf”: The Anacortes Community Theatre will present this holiday comedy Thursdays through Sundays, Nov. 28-Dec. 20, at 918 M Ave., Anacortes. Banished from the North Pole, an elf named Bob is ordered by Santa to learn a lesson or two about cooperating with others. $18. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com. arrivaL Of fathEr christmas: Kids can visit with Father Christmas in his bright red sleigh from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. Bring your camera to take your own keepsake photos. Free. 360-4663821 or christiansonsnursery.com. wrEath-makinG wOrkshOP: Karen Harper will offer one-hour classes on holiday wreath-making from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. Learn how to use Christianson’s wreathmaking machine to create your own festive dÈcor. An array of greens are available for purchase or bring your own. $8, includes one wreath form. Reservations required: 466-3821 or 1-800-5858200.

hOLiday tEa: The 19th annual Holiday Tea will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. Enjoy tea, cider and assorted delicacies in the nursery’s holiday-decorated 1888 schoolhouse, with live music by autoharpist Bob Harper and violinist Dennis Burkhardt. There will be four seatings. Reservations required: 360-466-3821 or christiansonsnursery.com.

PicturEs with santa: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at Skagit Valley Gardens, 18923 Peter Johnson Road, Mount Vernon. Bring the kids for photos with Santa. Enjoy hot cider, cookies and more. Free, but donations will be accepted to benefit The Friendship House in Mount Vernon. 360-424-6760 or skagitvalleygardens.com. hOLiday cOncErt: Enjoy “Christmas in La Conner” featuring Cantabile of Skagit Valley, Shelter Bay Chorus, La Conner Concert Choir and others from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at Maple Hall, 104 Commercial, La Conner.

Admission by donation to benefit Skagit Habitat for Humanity. 360428-9402 or skagithabitat.com. indEPEndEnt wrEathmakinG: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily Nov. 30-Dec. 24, at Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. The nursery’s two wreath-making machines will be available for use every day. $6 for one wreath form and use of the machines. Greens are available for purchase, or you may bring your own. Reservations are required.

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and enjoy an elegant catered dinner, lively auction bidding, live music and dancing. $75, $575 table of eight. 360-336-6114 or skagit.org. nOrth whidBEy fEstivaL Of trEEs: The 16th annual black-tie gala will take place from 5:30 p.m. to midnight Friday, Dec. 5, at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, 155 Ernst St. The event includes dinner, silent and live auctions of professionally decorated trees and other items, music and dancing. $100.

Proceeds benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County. 360279-0644 or bbbsislandcounty. org. photo: Cathy Stevens/MVDT

trEE LiGhtinG, arrivaL Of santa: Santa Claus will arrive to light the tree at 6 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 4, at Alpha Park on Fairhaven Avenue, Burlington.

Coffee, cocoa and treats will follow at the Visitor Information Center, 520 E. Fairhaven Ave. 360-757-0994. trEE LiGhtinG: Celebrate the community Christmas tree lighting from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce, 819 Commercial Ave. The town crier and students from Anacortes High School, Fidalgo and Island View schools will perform. Free pictures with Santa and hot cocoa and cookies from the American Red Cross. Free.

360-293-7911. swinG intO thE hOLidays: The Economic Development Association of Skagit (EDASC) will host a dinner, dance and auction at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at Swinomish Casino & Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes.

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“thE nutcrackEr”: Skagit Valley Academy of Dance presents its 25th annual performance of this classic Christmas story Friday through Sunday, Dec. 5-7, at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $20$37. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

cELEBratE thE sEasOn: Anacortes Schools Foundation will host “Celebrate the Season,” a holiday fundraiser, from noon to 5 p.m. Friday and Sunday, Dec. 5 and 7, and Saturday and Sunday, Dec, 13-14, at the Port of Anacortes’ Event Center on First and Commercial Ave. Includes photos with Santa, crafts, holiday shopping, games fEstivaL Of trEEs PuBLic and refreshments. The “Dream It viEwinG: Enjoy a walk through Dinner” will be held at 5:30 p.m. the forest of intricately decorated Saturday, Dec. 6, along with an auction and live music. Tickets: $5 trees from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, per person or $20 per family for Dec. 6, at the Oak Harbor the public events, $40 per person Elks Lodge, 155 Ernst St. Free admission. Donations will benefit for the dinner fundraiser. Proceeds benefit enrichment programs for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of students in the Anacortes School Island County.

District. For information, call 360293-1200 or email celebrate@ hOLiday art waLk: The Anacortes Chamber of Commerce anacortesschoolsfoundation.org.

Holiday Art Walk will take place PancakEs with santa: from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 Enjoy a pancake breakfast with a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. Santa from 8 to 10:30 a.m.

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Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Anacortes Participating merchants will Senior Activity Center, 1701 22nd display the work of local artists, St., Anacortes. Kids can enjoy including paintings, sculptures, photos with Santa, art projects jewelry, photography, music, treats and more. 360-293-3832. and live entertainment. $6.

Advance ticket purchase required. hOLiday cOncErt: Cantabile 360-293-1967 or cityofanacortes. of Skagit Valley will celebrate the org. holiday season in song: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at St. BrEakfast with santa: Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. Enjoy pancakes and ham and 18th, Mount Vernon. holiday music from 8 to 11 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 6, at Hillcrest Park 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount First Reformed Church, 250 SW Third Ave., Oak Harbor.

Vernon. Bring your camera for photos with Santa. $5. 360-336For ticket information, visit 6215. cantabileofskagitvalley.org.

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chiLdrEn’s shOPPinG ExtravaGanZa: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in the Skylight Room at Hillcrest Park Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. Kids can shop for holiday gifts for everyone in the family, all priced at $5 or less. Free admission. 360-336-6215.

JinGLE BELL run/waLk: The 5K Run/Walk and Dog Trot will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Burlington Chamber of Commerce, 520 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington.

Join the annual run/walk to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation. There’s also a 1K Run With the Elves at 9:15 a.m. for kids. Dogs are welcome. For information or to register, visit skagitjinglebellrun.org. tEddy BEar BrEakfast: Seatings at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, 155 Ernst St. Enjoy a buffet breakfast and child-friendly holiday show. $10 ages 13 and older, $6 ages 12 and younger, free for ages 1 and younger. Proceeds benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County . 360-279-0644 or bbbsislandcounty.org. christmas ParadE: The Anacortes Lions Club’s annual Christmas Parade will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, along Commercial Avenue to Causland Memorial Park in Anacortes. Lineup begins at 10 a.m. anacortes. org.

Band, chOir cOncErt: The North Cascades Concert Band and Anacortes High School Choir will present the winter concert “Strike Up The Bands” at 2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 6, at Brodniak Hall, Anacortes High School, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. $12, $10 seniors, $5 students. nccband.org.

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GinGErBrEad hOusE Greet Santa afterward at the & cOOkiE dEcOratinG ceremonial tree lighting in Pine Party: Ring in the holidays Square. Free. 360-336-3801 or with a cookie party at noon, trEE LiGhtinG, santa mountvernondowntown.org.

1:30 or 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, arrivEs: Enoy holiday music, at Gretchen’s Kitchen, 509 S. First caroling and the arrival of Santa St., Mount Vernon. Use icing and hOLiday yOuth cOncErt: Claus by antique fire truck to The Fidalgo Youth Symphony light the tree beginning at 4 p.m. sprinkles to create the perfect Saturday, Dec. 6, at Gilkey Square gingerbread house to take home will present its Holiday Concert and enjoy. $10. 360-336-8747 or at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. in La Conner. Hot cocoa will 11, at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. gretchenskitchen.com. follow the festivities. Free. 360College Way, Mount Vernon.

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Enjoy a variety of Christmas and PicturEs with santa: santa & PancakEs: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. holiday music performed by The Immaculate Conception 7, at Skagit Valley Gardens, young musicians ages 5 to 21.

Regional School Parent Teacher 18923 Peter Johnson Road, $15 adults, $10 seniors, $1 for Organization will host the Santa Mount Vernon. Bring the kids children and students. 360-416Pancake Breakfast from 9 a.m. for photos with Santa. Enjoy hot 7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org. to noon Sunday, Dec. 7, at St. cider, cookies and more. Free, Joseph Center, 215 N. 15th but donations will be accepted to St., Mount Vernon. Breakfast of benefit The Friendship House in pancakes, eggs, sausage, and beverages is free with a donation. Mount Vernon. 360-424-6760 or Santa will be available for pictures; skagitvalleygardens.com.

“POLar ExPrEss”: Enjoy a free showing of “The Polar Express 3-D” at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Sponsored by Ken’s Hairstyling. 360-336-8955.

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hOLiday symPhOny cOncErt: The Skagit Symphony and Skagit Symphony Chorus, with the Brass Menagerie quintet, will present the annual holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon.

The program will feature a variety of Christmas and holiday music, including a carol singalong.

Advance tickets: $20-$40 from the McIntyre Hall box office, 360-4167727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org. wOndErLand waLk: Enjoy Christmas lights, caroling and more from 5 to 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1213, at Washington Park, 6300 Sunset Ave., Anacortes. The park will be decorated in Christmas lights. Free. 360-293-1918 or cityofanacortes.org.

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santa BrEakfast: Join Santa for the Beta Sigma Phi Breakfast with Santa on Saturday morning, Dec. 13, at the SedroWoolley Community Center, 703 Pacific St. Children can come and eat a breakfast of waffles, sausage links, orange slices and choice of milk or apple juice for free (parents can eat by donation).

After breakfast, they can visit with Santa and get their picture taken with him, also at no charge.

(Pictures can be picked up later at the Chamber office.) For information, call 360-855-1841 or visit sedro-woolley.com.

LiGhtEd BOat ParadE: The Swinomish Yacht Club’s annual Lighted Boat Parade will get under way around 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, departing from the north basin of the Port of Skagit marina in La Conner, turning south along the waterfront and ending up in

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Shelter Bay. This year’s theme is “Festival of Lights.” 360-770-5640 or swinomishyachtclub.org. “hEraLdinG christmas”: The Skagit Valley Chorale will present its annual holiday choral performance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $16-$25.

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2, or mcintyrehall.org. cELtic yuLEtidE: The 36th annual concert will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Join three generations of the Boulding family and friends for Celticflavored holiday music with singing, dancing, juggling, caroling, storytelling and more. $15-$24. $2 discount for Theatre

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hOLiday PaPErcraftinG: Enjoy a Creative Holiday Card and Papercrafting Class from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, rinG thE BELLs Of Dec. 17, at the Burlington Parks christmas: with Nancy and Recreation Center, 900 Kirkner, solo English handbells; E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington.

Janet Anderson, piano: 3 p.m., Create three Christmas cards Sunday, Dec. 14, at United and a Happy Winter card, plus Methodist Church of Anacortes, a bonus 2x2 paper Santa gift 2201 H Ave. $20, free for ages box using basic stamping, dry 12 and younger accompanied embossing, masking, die cutting by an adult. 360-293-4930 or and sponging techniques. anacortesartsfoundation.org. $20 adults, $10 ages 12 to 15 wintEr cOncErt: The Mount with accompanying adult, plus additional $15 supply fee per Vernon High School Choirs person. Preregister by Dec. 12. will present the annual Winter 360-755-9649.

Concert at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 17, at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount “thE nutcrackEr”: Vernon. $3-$8. 360-416-7727 or Northwest Ballet Theatre: 7:30 mcintyrehall.org. p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20-21, at McIntyre Hall, BE surE tO chEck Out 2501 E. College Way, Mount mOrE EvEnts & dEtaiLs Vernon. $24-$35. 360-416-7727, On goskagit.com ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org. and in thE 360 a&E On thursdays! members. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

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ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS WITH US AT THE PORT OF ANACORTES EVENT CENTER. Create a new holiday tradition right here at home!

For the young or the young at heart.

Public Days: Dec. 5, 7, 13* & 14 Open Noon-5pm Just $5 per person/$20 per family

EVENT SPONSOR: Dakota Creek Industries

Photos with Santa • Crafts, Games • Hot Chocolate/Cookie • Marketplace handmade gifts and more.

DREAM IT DINNER/AUCTION: Dec. 6 Catered Dinner, Live Music $40 per person, tickets at http//:CelebrateTheSeason.brownpapertickets.com OTHER SPONSORS:: Port of Anacortes, Kiwanis Sunrisers, Trident Seafoods, Walgreen’s, The Market, Chandler Square, Sierra Pacific, Synergy Sports, Quantum Construction

*GINGERBREAD ALL DAY: Dec. 13 Watch teams battle for prizes or Decorate your own mini-house.

Gien- French style as only the French can do. Pont aux Choux white with Pivoines accent plate

HOSPITALITY IS IMPORTANT! And we have the resources to make it happen.

The largest selection of fine tableware* in the Northwest.

-Royal Crown Derby, England’s finest bone china -The Wedgwood Collection, always fine -Lenox, American by design -Dansk, Contemporary but practical -Richard Ginori, from Italy -Pickard, American fine china

-Royal Doulton -Gorham -Royal Albert -Waterford Crystal -Simon Pearce, Vermont glass

REMEMBER, OUR SELECTIONS ARE ALWAYS VALUE PRICED *Dinnerware, glass and stainless flatware (also sterling available at great savings) THE GALLERY AT BURTON JEWELERS 7TH & COMMERCIAL • DOWNTOWN ANACORTES 293-6469 • TOLL-FREE 1-888-293-6469

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Gifts & More

The Apothecary Spa

Explore the 2nd floor! The CoOp Mercantile Department has many items 25% off throughout December! Cookbooks, Wool Hats & More!

Treat your loved one to one of our many Spa Experience Packages. Gift Certificates are also available. Give us a call or visit our website.

Love La Conner This Holiday Season La Conner Holiday Events...

NOVEMBER

25: Louisa & Conner’s Holiday Passport Contest! Through 12/22 For more information go to www.lovelaconner.com 26: A Victorian Christmas at the Gaches Mansion 27: 7th Annual Turkey Trot – La Conner Elementary School, 8am

SKAGIT VALLEY FOOD CO-OP 202 S. First St., Downtown Mount Vernon

THE APOTHECARY SPA 419 Commercial Ave Anacortes (360)299.2112 TheApothecarySpa.com

28: “Skagit Christmas” at the Skagit County Historical Museum, Through 12/31 29 & 30: Hilltop Holiday Craft Sale – Skagit County Historical Museum 30: Christmas in La Conner – Concert benefits Habitat for Humanity – Maple Hall, 4pm Season of Giving – Holiday Shopping benefitting Sunrise Food Bank

DECEMBER 6: Kiwanis Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar – La Conner Elementary School, 9:30am – 2pm Santa Breakfast – Maple Hall, 8am – 11am

Taylor Shellfish

Christmas Tree Lighting at Gilkey Square – 4pm music, 5pm Santa

Retro Toys

7: Christmas for Kids – Skagit County Historical Museum Season of Giving – Holiday Shopping benefitting Hospice of NW WA 11: “After Hours” Holiday Shopping – at various La Conner merchants, 5-8pm 13: Lighted Boat Parade – Swinomish Channel 14: Season of Giving – Holiday Shopping benefitting Bella Hamerly

LoveLaConner.com 360.466.4778

Dates and times may change. Check website for up-to-date information and our complete EVENTS CALENDAR!

Visit our recipe page for delicious ways to prepare our shellfish. Our friendly staff is happy to share some of their favorites, too.

TAYLOR SHELLFISH 2182 Chuckanut Drive Bow, WA (360) 766-6002 www.taylorsamish.com

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You will never run out of fun or ideas for unique gift giving with our retro toys & games. We carry some of the most popular toys of the 1950s, 60s or 70s & 80s.

TRI DEE ARTS 215 S. First St. Downtown Mount Vernon 360-336-6131 trideearts.com

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• Official Tulip Festival Merchandise • Made in USA Gifts LAZY ONE PJS • THE MOUNTAIN GRAPHIC T’S

360.466.3460 • 608 First St. #B, La Conner, WA • edgewaterwa.com

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Enter Louisa & Connor’s HOLIDAY PASSPORT CONTEST November 25 - December 22 at LoveLaConner.com unique gifts handmade by local artists

Finely Crafted Furniture & Gifts

shop at MoNA Store

in LaConnner

100% American Made

709 South First Street • La Conner, WA 98257 360-466-4741 • WOODMERCHANT.COM

www.museumofnwart.org

www.museumofnwart.org

It’s a simple choice…

Buy gifts of quality made by American craftsmen.

WALKING MOD DO THE OUTDOORS IN STYLE

713 First Street, La Conner, WA 360-466-4422

Peace on Earth

christiansonsnursery.com 15806 Best Road • Mount Vernon • 360-466-3821 Open Open 9-5 9-5 Daily Daily

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Enter the Holiday Passport Contest Nov.25 - Dec. 22 WINTER SHOE SALE Starts Nov. 28 Cole Haan • Josef Seibel • Romika The North Face • Keen • Ahnu • Taos Oakley • Vasque • Ilse Jacobson • Sherpani • Lupo See Kai Run • Socks • Slippers & more

Men’s, Women’s & Children’s Shoes

Open Daily 9am - 5pm Gift Certificates Available 721 South First St., La Conner 360-466-3397 www.stepoutside.biz

Coffee & espresso Specialty SeaSonal drinkS real pumpkin Lattes & eggnog Lattes “original” scone Lady We roAsT oUr oWN Coffee 602 Morris St. La Conner Whole beans in half & full fresh roasted Coffee, fresh fruit smoothies, pound bags make great gifts.

Variety Ice Cream and a unique place to sit and enjoy peace. plenty of off-street parking. Unique Gifts • Original Art • Jewelry

Nov. 28-Dec. 31

‘OVER THE RIVER….’

celebrate skagit christmas! the Museum will be transformed into Grandma’s House!

Coffee Gift Baskets

special activities November 29 and 30 11am-5pm: Hilltop Holiday Craft Sale Featuring handcrafts from local artists

Mercantile 360-466-1100 • “I’m your Huckleberry” • dhguns.com 360-466-1122 fax 606 Morris Street, La Conner, WA 98257 wadochollidays@yahoo.com

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December 7 11am-5pm: Christmas is for Kids (of all ages!) Hands-on craft projects and cookie decorating

Month of December The East Wing Gallery is available for rent! Hold your holiday gathering ‘at the top of the hill.’ Bring your business, neighborhood, family or club party to the Museum. Contact Jo Wolfe at 360-466-3365 for information

SKAGIT COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 501 S. 4th Street, La Conner, at the top of the hill 360.466.3365, Tues - Sun 11a - 5p, skagitcounty.net/museum

$5 Adults $10 Families $4 Srs & Kids 6-12 Members & Under 6 Yrs Free

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Simon Pearce Glass Trees

Shop. Play.

Eat. Stay.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Coasters

The Simon Pearce Vermont Evergreen Trees are the perfect glittering holiday home decor item. Cluster various sizes and styles to create your own forest!

Check out the new ‘bubble” trees, pictured above.

Dozens of unique shops.

Whale Watching, Boating, Hiking, Spas, Live Music.

Dining spots abound!

Accommodations for all price ranges.

Holiday headquarters for fudge, caramel apples, gift baskets and lots of handmade confections.

Bring in this ad and receive 20% off boxed chocolates 14.5 oz. or larger.

Local charts and maps on Italian Marble. Great Gift to give or get.

BURTON JEWELERS

ANACORTES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 819 Commercial Ave. Anacortes 360-293-3832 anacortes.org

OUTLET SHOPPES

NW FINE FURNISHINGS

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AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY

7th & Commercial Anacortes 360-293-6469 burtonjewelers.com

All in stock carhartt Coats

444 Fashion Way Burlington, WA 98233 360.757.2577

The Farmhouse Lutefisk & Scandinavian Buffet

Accordion Entertainment 2:30-6:00

30% off

360.466.4411

Sebo’s

Hardware

LaConner Whitney Rd. & Hwy. 20

and Equipment Rental

HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT RENTAL Expires 11/30/14

1102 Commercial • Anacortes • 360.293.4575 • www.SEBOS.com

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Open Christmas Day 8am-7pm

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FEATURING: Lutefisk, Swedish Meatballs, Ham, Fish Balls, Fish Cakes, Poached Salmon, Komla, Pickled Herring, Red Bliss Potatoes, Rice Pudding, Salads, Lefsa, Breads, Pumpkin Pie, Apple Crisps, Scandinavian Cookies and more.

December 7th & 14th 12:00pm-6:00pm Adults $33.95 Seniors $30.95 Kids $10.95 RESERVATIONS 360.466.4411

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IT’S TIME FOR JOY • IT’S TIME FOR TOYS • IT’S TIME FOR GIVING

CHRISTMAS FUND for the kids of Skagit County

The SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD CHRISTMAS FUND is a non-profit, charitable organization that has provided toys, books and holiday meals to needy children and their families in Skagit County for over 60 years. Every donation is tax deductible. To donate, volunteer, or sponsor a family, visit goskagit.com/xmasfund.

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AFTERNOON CHRISTMAS TEA Get away from the hustle and bustle of Christmas and nestle in for an afternoon with family and friends with

Olde Towne Grainery

Tea Room & Galleria

The Port of Anacortes Annual

HIGH TEA and DELIGHTFUL MUSIC! Every Sunday in December until Christmas.

SUNDAYS, 1pm - 3pm Advance Reservations Required $40 per Adult - $20 Children under 10

Community Christmas Concert Sponsored by Shell Puget Sound Refinery

Call 360-419-9090 or go to facebook.com/OldeTowneGrainery for more information or to order tickets.

Everyone is invited to attend our Annual Candle Lighting Ceremony of Remembrance

December 20th Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014 • 2pm

1008 THIRD STREET SEDRO-WOOLLEY, WA 360-855-1288

In addition to honoring those individuals that we have been privileged to serve this past year, we will be remembering Pearl Harbor Day by giving special recognition to all WWII Vets in attendance.

Featuring

Geoffery Castle

with special guests,

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INCLUDES FULL DIGITAL ACCESS!

Visit portofanacortes.com 360-299-1822

1215 Anderson Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98274

424-1900 • 1-800-683-3300 Available in most areas

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Discover stanwooD

A charming town filled with friendly people, unique shops and cozy restaurants

Razzle Dazzle Gifts & More!

The Perfect Gift For Every Name On Your List

Start Your Holiday Shopping Here!

Look for “Lucille S. Goose” in our shop!

8616 271st Street NW, Stanwood

Gifts & Toys, Toys & more Toys Christmas Decorations Special Holiday Hours • 8705 271st St. Stanwood • 360.629.4414

It’s Christmas at the

Unique and fun gifts!

Stanwood’s Original Lefse & Kringle!! Ya Betcha!

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11 - 5 pm • Sunday 11 - 3 pm Viking Village • Stanwood • www.uffdashoppe.com

360-629-3006

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Books • Cards • GIFTs

&

360-629-3631 800-634-6673

snowgoosebookstore.com

Unique Fashion...

Affordable Prices & Gifts Special Events • Local Art Gift Wrapping • Gift Certificates

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Free Gift with $25 Purchase!

Warm Beach Camp presents:

Over one million lights & more!

Holiday Bazaar November 29th

Find us upstairs in the historic Granary Building

360.926.8259

 Entertainment  Dining  Activities  Overnight Getaways♦  Dinner Theatre♦

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Advance reservations required.

800.228.6724  WarmBeachLights.com

8715 271st St. NW Suite 1 • Stanwood

Holiday Events in Stanwood November 28th - Dec. 24th Port Susan Farmers Market Handmade Holidays Locally grown & hand-made food and gift store for the whole family.

Friday, November 28th Goose on the Loose! Kicks-Off 5:00pm-7:00pm - Historic East Stanwood Art Walk Thursday, December 4th Ladies Day on the Town – Stores open until 7:00pm Saturday, December 6th 10:00am-2:00pm - 15th Annual Old Fashioned Christmas at the Floyd FREE pictures with Santa, gift bags, crafts, treats and entertainment.

Saturday, December 13th 11:00am - 2:00pm – North Pole in Stanwood Dress in your Holiday best and visit Santa and his helpers at the King Building, 8705 271 Street NW Afternoon - Victorian Carriage Rides 4:30pm - 8:00pm- Shuttle Bus to The Lights of Christmas Shuttle bus to The Lights of Christmas. Pickup/Drop-off at Port Susan Farmers Market Handmade Holidays, Stanwood Theatre Pavilion, 6996 265th St. NW, Suite 104.

Saturday, December 20th 9:00am - 11:00am - Breakfast & Crafts with Santa Have breakfast with Santa at the Stanwood Senior Center, Cost is $5 and includes a pancake breakfast and crafts for the kids.

For event details go to: www.ci.stanwood.wa.us & click on “Community”

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All Night/All Day Madness!

BIG SALES All Thanksgiving Night Stores Open 24 hours 9 p.m Thursday - 9 pm Friday

VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR A LIST OF SALES AND COUPONS

New Stores Now Open!

I-5, Exit 229 | 448 Fashion Way, Burlington, WA 98233 | 360-757-3548

www.TheOutletShoppesatBurlington.com

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