More than 100 participants in the Anacortes Cool Climate Cafe hold up signs supporting the International Day of Climate Action. The 350 is what scientists say is the safe upper limit for carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Three new films this weekend at the Anacortes theater, including what one might call an art house feature, Bright Star, directed by Oscar winner Jane Campion. Also: something for the kids with Where the Wild Things Are.

Anacortes School Board members have decided not to accept the small stipend they get for each board meeting.

In the upcoming election, Incumbent Port of Anacortes commissioner Ray Niver is facing former computer systems engineer and American Sailing Assoc. certified sailing and navigation instructor Roger Born for Commissioner seat 1.

The Kusun Ensemble, an extraordinary group of musicians and dancers from Ghana, West Africa, will perform Friday night at Brodniak Hall.

The City Council tried to balance conservation and recreation in their continued review of the forest lands comprehensive plan. In the end, it took a 4-3 vote to give preliminary okay to some of the plan’s language.