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Anacortes Arts Festival Kick-off Event this Saturday

Art Shotwell Jul. 8 2021 1 minute read
The Anacortes Arts Festival, set for August 6-8, is holding their kick-off event this Saturday, July 10 at Heart of Anacortes. 

America’s founders believed civic education and historical knowledge would prevent tyranny – and foster democracy

Art Shotwell Jul. 8 2021 5 minutes read
The majority of Americans today are anxious; they believe their democracy is under threat. In fact, democracies deteriorate easily.

The North American heatwave shows we need to know how climate change will change our weather

Art Shotwell Jul. 6 2021 5 minutes read
Two weeks ago, it rained over the western Pacific Ocean near Japan. There was nothing especially remarkable about this rain event, yet it made big waves twice.

Traditional music series returns to Deception Pass State Park this summer

Art Shotwell Jul. 6 2021 4 minutes read
The Washington State Parks Folk and Traditional Arts Program invites the public to attend the American Roots Music Series at Deception Pass State Park on Whidbey Island.

Why vacations feel like they’re over before they even start

Art Shotwell Jul. 6 2021 5 minutes read
For many people, summer vacation can’t come soon enough – especially for the half of Americans who canceled their summer plans last year due to the pandemic. But when a vacation approaches, do you ever get the feeling that it’s almost over before it starts? If so, you’re not alone.

Anacortes Family Center and Comcast launch free wifi connections

Art Shotwell Jul. 6 2021 3 minutes read
Comcast Washington and Anacortes Family Center (AFC) have announced the opening of WiFi-connected Lift Zones at all three of AFC’s buildings, their 9-apartment emergency shelter, 9-apartment transitional shelter, and 20-unit affordable housing complex.
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Upcoming Events

7 Nov
Author Event: D.W. Ulsterman 
Date Sat., November 7, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
7 Nov
Joe Whitney and Streetlive Family
Sat., November 7, 2026 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
8 Nov
 Christian Casolary's Resonance Quartet 
Sun., November 8, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
8 Nov
All Ages Jazz Jam  
Sun., November 8, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
16 Nov
Writing Circle  
Mon., November 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
17 Nov
Salish Sea Salmon Night 
Tue., November 17, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
18 Nov
The Gift of Gabe
Wed., November 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
19 Nov
Jazz Lecture Series
Thu., November 19, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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