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TUNING UP Heart By Heart performs Saturday at the Skagit Valley Casino OUT & ABOUT Puget Sound Group of NW Artists show continues at Matzke Fine Art Gallery on Camano Island

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “In the Heart of the find each other after Sea”: A real-life battle being divided by prison Upcoming with a huge whale and health issues. movie releases serves as the inspira“The Golden Boots”: Following is a partial tion for “Moby Dick.” Peppa Pig is back for schedule of coming Ron Howard directs more adventures. movies on DVD. Release and Chris Hemsworth “Littlest Pet Shop: dates are subject to stars. Pet Tales”: Blythe and change: Howard not only her friends tangle with MARCH 15 recounts the telling witches. Sisters of the whale of a tale “Nature: NatuAlvin and the Chipmunks: to Herman Melville ral Born Hustlers”: The Road Chip by one of the last surAnimals go to great The Big Short vivors of the ill-fated lengths to survive. Brooklyn mission, but he also “The Spoils of BabySteve Jobs: the Man in the Machine focuses on the brutality lon”: Parody of TV of the whaling industry movies. MARCH 22 and the men who went “Ukraine Is Not a The Hunger Games: through the ordeal. Brothel”: Untold story Mockingjay Part 2 “The Peanuts of the feminist moveDaddy’s Home Movie”: Charlie Brown ment of FEMEN. The Letters and the gang are back “Frankenstein”: MARCH 29 for more adventures, Mary Shelly’s novel is The Hateful Eight including Snoopy’s adapted for a modern Concussion heroic flying. The age. Helen McCrory Point Break animated film from stars. Cartel Land the company that pro“Kung-Fu Master”: n Tribune News Service duced “Rio” and “Ice A 40-year-old woman Age” is a loving tribute finds herself falling in to the characters first love with a 14-year-old. introduced through the “Yu-Gi-Oh! Season 3”: Jaden and creative talents of Charles Schulz. his friends enter their third year at It has a colorfulness and energy Duel Academy. that will introduce a new generation “When the Heart Calls: It Begins of fans to this gang, while adhering to With Heart”: Big revelations are in the deep emotions with which Schulz store for Hope Valley. infused his work. “The Mask You Live In”: Look “Victor Frankenstein”: The tale at how notions of masculinity are of the doctor’s quest to create life is instilled in American boys. told from Igor’s point of view. Daniel “Community: The Complete Final Radcliffe stars. Season”: Further adventures of the Dr. Frankenstein’s efforts to create community college gang. life out of mismatched pieces ended “Hogan’s Heroes: The Complete in disaster. Efforts by director Paul Series”: Includes 168 episodes of the McGuigan to create the movie “VicCBS comedy. tor Frankenstein” out of mismatched “Manhattan: Season 2”: Team pieces also results in catastrophe. continues to work on creating nucle“Macbeth”: Michael Fassbender ar bomb. stars in the latest film adaptation of “Punk’s Dead: SLC Punk 2”: Shakespeare. James Merendino returns to the “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”: wild world of Salt Lake City punk’s Kimmy (Ellie Kemper) rebuilds her underground. life after 15 years in an underground “10,000 km”: Love story about doomsday cult. the challenges of a long distance rela“Grease Live!”: Julianne Hough tionship. stars. “The Bible Stories: Abraham”: “Out of the Inferno”: Two brothers Ordinary man is called upon by God evacuate a burning skyscraper. to show his unwavering faith. “You’re Killing Me”: Internet star “Open Season: Scared Silly”: begins dating a serial killer. Comedic mystery adventure directed “NOVA: Life’s Rocky Start”: Life’s by David Feiss. seemingly improbable start on Earth. “Coming Home”: Couple try to n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee

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THIS WEEKENDin the area Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration Geoffrey Castle’s 11th annual Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration will be held from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, March 11, at the Depot Arts Center, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. Enjoy an evening of song and dance honoring our local first responders. Featuring the award-winning Seattle Irish Dance Company and the Castle All-Star Band, with special guest Irish tenor J.P. Dunworley from County Cork, Ireland. All ages welcome. $20, tickets available through brownpapertickets.com or at the door. More information: 360708-7708 or pugetsound productions@gmail.com.

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OLD-FASHIONED HOOT’NANNY The La Conner Kiwanis will present the second annual Kiwaffodil Celebration, a Bluegrass Hoot’nanny, from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at Maple Hall, 104 Commercial, La Conner. Enjoy music by the Prozac Mountain Boys, JW McClure and The Shed Players and more. $15 suggested donation. 360466-4778 or lovelaconner.com. DANCE PARTY Sinovi Tamburitza Orchestra will perform traditional and popular Croatian and Balkan music at the Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers’ dance party at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at Bayview Civic Hall, 12615 C St., Bay View. A potluck will begin at 6 p.m. followed by dancing at 7:15 p.m. $10 suggested donation. 360-766-6866. SHAMROCK SHUFFLE The third annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K Fun Run will be held Saturday, March 12, at the Port of Skagit Nature Trails, 15000 Crosswind Drive, Burlington. The 5K run will begin at 10 a.m. followed by the 1⁄4-mile kids’ run at 11 a.m. $15 registration for fun run, suggested $5 donation for kids’ run. Prizes will also be given for best child and adult costumes or decorations. Registration available at runsignup. com/Race/WA/Burlington/ BCP5K, or at the starting location on Saturday. 360-424-9399 or knbccmv@gmail.com. WHIDBEY 5K FUND RUN The Skagit Valley College Foundation and SVC’s Student Life office will host the Whidbey Island 5K Fund Run on Saturday, March 12, at North Whidbey Middle School, 67 NE Izett St., Oak Harbor. The race begins at 9 a.m., with a catered breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Runners can register at skagit.edu/svc5k. The first 100 preregistered participants will receive a T-shirt. 360-6795303 or raynette.parks@skagit. edu.

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OUT & ABOUT ART MIXED MEDIA ART SHOW: A new Mixed Media Show continues through March 28 at Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. The show features glass and steel work by Lin McJunkin and Milo White. They have paired their work with painter Ann Vandervelde and poetry by Anne McDuffie. The show also includes work by digital media artist Mustafa Bilal and paintings by Pat Sayre. Gallery hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday or by appointment. 360-2936938 or scottmilo.com. “EDGING TOWARD DISASTER”: A show of new works by Natalie Niblack continues through March 31 at ACME Creative Space, 705 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. The exhibition includes paintings and prints of natural and man-made disasters. The works are a result of a “pervading sense of disastrous change in the culture — change in climate, environment, politics and potential world war,” according to a news release. 360-453-7663 or acmecreative.co. “SECRETS OF THE MOUNT VERNON CULTURE”: The Skagit County Historical Museum is featuring a special installation, “Secrets of the Mount Vernon Culture: Uncovered, Documented and Prepared by Jack Gunter,” through May 15 at 501 S Fourth St., La Conner. The show features monumental pottery sculptures, paintings and other “artifacts” created by Camano Island artist, author and world

traveler Jack Gunter. The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. $5 adults, $4 seniors and ages 6 to 12, $10 families. Free for members and ages 5 and younger. 360-466-3365 or skagitcounty.net/museum. ART & GIFT SHOW: The Whidbey Allied Artists Art & Gift Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 25-27, at the Coupeville Recreation Hall, 901 NW Alexander St., Coupeville. The group’s artists will show and sell a wide variety of two- and three-dimensional artworks, including both traditional and nontraditional art. Free admission. sarilynn9@ yahoo.com.

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A show of paintings and sculptures by the Puget Sound Group of NW Artists continues through April 10 at Matzke Fine Art Gallery & Sculpture Park, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island. Founded in 1928, the Puget Sound Group is committed to supporting the visual arts in the Pacific Northwest. Participating artists include Brandy Agun, Beth Van Faasen Betker, Mary Beneventi, Ned Block, Austin Dwyer, Mark Eaton, Charles Fawcett, Joy Hagen, Linda Hoyt, Hyosoon Jung, Cary Jurriaans, Phil Levine, Darlene Lucas, Joe Mac Kechnie, Ned Mueller, Paul Newman, Jon Pokela, Christine Sharp, Lolly Shera, Kathy Troyer, Irena Jablonski, Ann Vandevelde, John Ringen and John Ebner. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends, weekdays by appointment. 360-3872759 or matzkefineart.com. Pictured: “Rising,” oil on panel by Cary Jurriaans.

“FROM THE FOREST”: Check out a collection of amazing fungi, bones and paintings of and from local forests through March 19 at Gallery Cygnus, 109 Commercial, La Conner. Gallery hours are noon to five p.m. Friday through Sunday. 360-7084787 or gallerycygnus. com.

with work by Art Center students of all ages. 360354-3600 or jansenart center.org.

“THE PAINTINGS OF ERIC MICHAELS”: The exhibition continues through April 1 at the Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. A signature member of the Oil Painters of America, National Watercolor Society and Pastel Society of America, Michaels’ art has taken him to exotic destinations around the world including Africa, Europe, Central America and Indonesia. The “Winter into Spring Juried Exhibit” featuring the work of some 20 local and regional artists is also on display,

SURFACE DESIGN: “Beyond The Surface,” featuring work by the Whidbey Island Surface Design Group, continues through March 27 at the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 703 S. Second St., La Conner. The group’s exhibit includes artwork created with fiber and fabric as a base, and embellished using a variety of processes including dyeing, wrapping, felting, stitching, weaving, image transfer, beading, quilting, painting, printing and collage. Artists include Liz Axford, Danielle Bodine,

Mary Burks, Debra Calkins, Fine Gelfand, Zia Gipson, Carol Barton Jerome, Cheryl Kamera, Janet King, Patricia King, Barbara Kuznetz, Kristin Lasher, Nan Leaman, Nancy Loorem-Adams, Pat Morse, Natalie Olsen, Marie Plakos, Diane Reardon, Bergen Rose, Laura Stangel Schmidt, Ilene Rae Sorenson, Janet Steadman, Larkin Jean Van Horn, Sande Wascher-James and Colleen Wootton. Hand-stitched works by members of the Needlepoint Guild of Anacortes are on display through March 27 in the museum’s Landmark Gallery. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Admis-

sion: $7, $5 students and military, free for members and ages 11 and younger. 360-466-4288 or laconner quilts.org. NORTHWEST ART: Three exhibitions continue through March 17 at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Free admission. 360-466-4446 or monamuseum.org. n “April Surgent: Observations of Life on Ice”: As a recipient of the National Science Foundation’s Antarctic Artist and Writers program, Surgent conducted eight weeks of fieldwork in the Antarctic

during the Austral summer of 2013. Surgent’s cameo glass engravings on layered-glass panels depict her experiences and impressions of the Antarctic and the work happening there. n “Here and There: Topographic Conversations with Morris Graves”: “Here and There” engages viewers in a discussion between Graves, eight contemporary artists and their environments. In addition to works by these eight artists, the exhibit features two pieces created by Graves while he was living in both Skagit and Humboldt counties. Also included are several photos of Graves taken by Imogen Cunningham and Mary Randlett. Participating artists include Lanny Bergner, Ann Chadwick Reid, Eve Deisher, Lori Goodman, Leslie Kenneth Price, Julie McNiel, Allen Moe and Emily Silver. n “Appassionata: The Art of Jacqueline Barnett 1990-2015”: Often used as a musical term, appassionata refers to an intensely impassioned period or person. Curated by Seattle gallery owner Francine Seders, the exhibit includes dynamic artworks that evoke both joy and pain.

FAIRS GRAND OPENING FAIR: Chuckanut Valley Veterinary Clinic, 896 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington, will host a Grand Opening Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 19. Bring your dog and enjoy free canine flu vaccinations, food, pony rides, music, face painting, giveaways, dog training and more. 360-757-3722 or cvvcgo.wagly.com.

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OUT & ABOUT FESTIVALS CARNIVAL: The Children’s Museum of Skagit County will present its Carnival and Family Palooza from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at 550 Cascade Mall Drive, Burlington. Free magic show at 1 p.m. and events throughout the day. $20. 360-757-8888 or skagitchildrensmuseum. org.

LECTURES AND TALKS CEMETERY ART: The Skagit Valley Genealogical Society will present “The Silent Stones Speak: An Introduction to Gravestone Icons” from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at the Burlington Senior Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave. (Use the east entrance.) Margie Wilson of the Burlington Historical Society will discuss late 19th to early 20th century cemetery art using photographs from Burlington’s Green Hills Memorial Cemetery and from her travels in Europe. Free. 360-7576224 or skagitvalley genealogy.org. MOUNT VERNON STORIES: John Kamb Jr. will share stories of the history of Mount Vernon at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 13, at The Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. Free with museum admission. $5 adults, $4 seniors and ages 6-12, $10 family, free for members and ages 5 and younger. 360466-3365 or skagitcounty. net.museum. “SEA OTTERS: A Natural History”: with Dr. Jane Watson, Ph.D., Dept. of Biology, Vancouver Island University: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, March

18, at the NW Educational Service District Building, 1601 R St., Anacortes. Watson will share her knowledge from 25 years of study of these. Free. skagitbeaches.org. MARITIME SPEAKER SERIES: “Classic Motor Yachts of the Pacific Northwest”: 4 p.m. Saturday, March 19, Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. The Pacific Northwest has a heritage of some of the finest boat designers and builders in the world. Capt. Rick Etsell narrates a slide show of some of these timeless classic vessels. Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityof anacortes.org. “POETRY IN ANACORTES HISTORY”: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Local historian Bret Lunsford traces elements of Anacortes history through local poets. Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityof anacortes.org. “CRACKING THE CODES: THE SYSTEM OF RACIAL INEQUALITY”: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St. Anacortes Police Chief Bonnie Bowers will facilitate a discussion centered on the documentary about recognizing and responding to racism in our society. Free. 360-2931910, ext. 21, or library. cityofanacortes.org.

MUSIC OLD-FASHIONED HOOT’NANNY: The La Conner Kiwanis will present the second annual Kiwaffodil Celebration, a Bluegrass Hoot’nanny,

from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at Maple Hall, 104 Commercial, La Conner. Enjoy music by the Prozac Mountain Boys, JW McClure and The Shed Players and more. $15 suggested donation. 360-466-4778 or love laconner.com. SPRING SCOTTISH CEILIDH: The Bellingham Scottish Country Dancing Club will host a traditional Scottish celebration including Scottish country dancing, live music and entertainment from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 13, at the Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. Everyone welcome. Soft shoes or slippers recommended, no experience necessary. $5 individual, $10 family. 360-671-3806. BENEFIT CONCERT: Washington Bully Alliance presents “Bully Lives Matter,” featuring Chris Eger and Mike in the Morning, from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 13, at the Farmstrong Brewing Company, 2424 Stewart Road, Mount Vernon. Live auction and raffles for a variety of items including a guided wild turkey hunt, Kenny Chesney concert tickets, an artisan cake and more. All donations and proceeds go to the Washington Bully Alliance, a local nonprofit pit bull and other bully breed dog rescue. $25 entrance fee waived with donation of a bag of grain-free dog food. 419-482-8559 or washingtonbullyalliance@ gmail.com. BREWS & UKES: To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the Mount Vernon Ukulele Fun & Song Circle will lead a singalong of favorite Irish songs from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday,

March 17, at the Porterhouse Pub, 416 W. Gates St., Mount Vernon. Bring a uke if you have one. 206-790-4862 or yoga heartspace0@gmail.com.

MORE FUN SPOTLIGHT FILM FESTIVAL: The Lincoln Theatre is hosting a series of documentaries on issues that impact the lives of Skagit County residents at 7 p.m. Thursdays, at 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Each film highlights a different topic, followed by a community panel or discussion. $5 suggested donation. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org. Next up: n Today: “The Horse Boy”: Part travel adventure, part insight into shamanic tradition and part intimate look at the autistic mind, the film tells one family’s giving “voice to the thousands who display amazing courage and creativity every day in the battle against the epidemic of autism.” A panel discussion will follow the film. SAINT PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION: Geoffrey Castle’s 11th annual Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration will be held from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, March 11, at the Depot Arts Center, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. Enjoy an evening of song and dance honoring our local first responders. Featuring the awardwinning Seattle Irish Dance Company and the Castle All-Star Band, with special guest Irish tenor J.P. Dunworley from County Cork, Ireland. All ages welcome. $20, tickets available through brown papertickets.com or at the door. Proceeds benefit the Anacortes Fire Fighters Community Assistance Fund. 360-708-7708 or

pugetsoundproductions@ gmail.com. MODEL RAILROAD OPEN HOUSE: The Whatcom-Skagit Model Railroad Club will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at 1469 Silver Run Lane, Alger. Check out the club’s large, permanent HO- and N-scale indoor railroad layouts. Admission is by donation to maintain and expand the layouts. whatcom skagitmrc.org. ST. PATRICK’S DAY DANCE: Dance to Camano Junction from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Free dance lessons at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $15, includes snacks and no-host bar. 360-387-0222 or camanocenter.org. MOUNTAIN MEN SHOW: The Cascade Mountain Men will present their annual Muzzle Loading Arms and Pioneer Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 12-13, at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. The event will include some 300 tables presented by 100 vendors in period dress offering muzzle loading firearms, supplies and accessories, leather and fur goods, period clothing, Native American crafts, beadwork, arts and crafts materials and more. Enjoy historical demonstrations of blacksmithing, spinning and weaving, wood carving, muzzleloader barrel making and other pioneer activities. $8, free for ages 12 and younger. Ages 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. 206-300-1481 or cascade mountainmen.com.

BENEFIT BREAKFAST: Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes, with eggs, ham, juice and coffee from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, March 13, at the Fredonia Grange, 1225 McFarland Road, Mount Vernon. $7 adults, $3 children, free for ages 4 and younger. Profits will benefit Pregnancy Choices. 425-350-0217. B&G CLUBS BREAKFAST: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County will host the 2016 Skagit Raises Great Kids Breakfast from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. The morning will feature youth speakers, including the 2015 Youth of the Year. No cost to attend. Table sponsorships are available. For information: 360-419-3723, ext. 7; ifaley@skagitclubs.org; or skagitclubs.org. EDISON CARNIVAL: The Edison Parent & Teacher Booster Club will present the 37th annual “Edison Sports Center” Carnival from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at Edison Elementary School, 5801 Main Ave, Edison. Tickets are 35 cents each or 15 for $5 (activity booths require one or two tickets each). Proceeds will benefit Edison Elementary K-8 School. 360-755-3375. KIDS GIANT GARAGE SALE: Young vendors will offer a variety of kid-related items for sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 26, inside the Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. Shop for gently used toys, books, clothes, bikes, furniture, games and more. Free admission. 360-755-9659.

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GET INVOLVED ART CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Mount Vernon Downtown Association is developing a roster of artists interested in showing their art in downtown Mount Vernon galleries and businesses during First Thursday Art Walks, held the first Thursday of each month from April through October. The organization is seeking artisans from all media, including painters, photographers, sculptors, fabric artists and more. 360-336-3801 or dep. mvda@gmail.com. CALL TO ARTISTS: The Skagit Art Association is accepting new member applications. Benefits include networking with area artists in a variety of mediums and participation in the association’s

annual “Art in a Pickle Barn” show/sale held during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Applications are available at skagitart.org. For information: 360-770-3660 or earthnclay@outlook. com. ART COMMISSION MEETING: The Mount Vernon Arts Commission will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, in the conference room at Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. 360336-6215. KNITTER’S GUILD: North Sound Knitter’s Guild will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 14, in the social room at the Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood. 360-387-9611.

CALL TO COLLECTORS: The Anacortes Museum, 1305 Eighth St., Anacortes, invites local collectors to participate in its “Anacortes Presents” program by putting their treasures on display. Exhibits usually run about three months. 360293-1915.

AUDITIONS LOCAL THEATER AUDITIONS: ALTA Theatre will hold auditions at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 13, for the new script “A Place to Belong: Hope on the Orphan Train,” written and directed by Evangeline DeMaster. Actors needed: one adult man; one adult woman, three girls and two boys, ages 9-15; and 8-10 bit roles for both men and women. Performances are May

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Get your Tulip Festival Gala Tickets Now! Purchase on-line at www.tulipfestival.org or call (360) 428-5959 $60 individual: $590 table of 10 until March 14th After March 14th $65/$650 table At Swinomish Casino & Lodge 5:30-7:00pm Social Hour Followed by Buffet Dinner + Program Raffle + Dessert Auction

13-22, at Alger Community Church. altatheatre. com, altainfo2001@gmail. com, 360-424-5144. AUDITIONS FOR CHORAL SINGERS: Cantabile Chamber Choir seeks to audition experienced choral singers. Rehearsals are 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays in Mount Vernon. The group’s next concerts are April 23-24. Check us out on Facebook. Contact Jennie Bouma at cantabile chamberchoir@gmail.com or 425-312-4565.

DANCE FOLK DANCING: Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers meets Tuesdays at Bay View Civic Hall, 12615 C St. in Bayview, Skagit County. Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music. Instruction begins at 7

p.m., followed by review and request dances until 9:30 p.m. The first session is free, $3 thereafter. All are welcome. No partners needed. For information, contact Gary or Ginny at 360-766-6866. THURSDAY DANCE: Dance to The Skippers from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays at Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. For information, contact Gisela at 360-4245696. MOVING MEDITATIONS: The Dances of Universal Peace will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 13, at Skagit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 500 W. Section St., Mount Vernon. Dances include live music and singing with a focus on a particular

sacred phrase, inspired by spiritual traditions from around the world, including Christian, Jewish, Native American, Hindu, Buddhist and others. No experience necessary. Dances are taught to the group each time. Donation requested, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. 360-6299190. CLOG DANCING FOR BEGINNERS: Free lesson from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by regular clog dancing from 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St., Mount Vernon. No fee, no partner needed. First three lessons are free. Wear comfortable shoes. For information, call Rosie at 360-4244608.

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GET INVOLVED MUSIC DRUM CIRCLE: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17, Center for Spiritual Living, 1508 N. 18th St., Mount Vernon. Bring your drum or borrow one. Handicapped accessible. Free. Freewill offering accepted. 360-305-7559.

RECREATION BOOKMARK CONTEST: In celebration of National Library Week, April 10-16, Mount Vernon City Library is sponsoring its 15th annual Create a Bookmark Contest. Children in grades 1-6 are invited to create a bookmark design based on the 2016 Summer Reading Program theme: “On Your Mark, Get Set… READ!” Entry forms are available at the library, 315 Snoqualmie

St., Mount Vernon, or at mountvernonwa.gov/ library. The entry deadline is March 25. 360-336-6209. SEA CADET ORIENTATION: The ORION Squadron of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps will host an orientation meeting for ages 10 to 17 at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 12, at the Oak Harbor Public Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Experience Navy life, take tours and work with the Navy and Coast Guard. Free. seacadets.org. SOAP BOX DERBY: Information Night will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 17, at the Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center, 9612 271st St. NW, Stanwood. 360-629-5257,

stancamsbd.org or direc tor@stanwoodcamano resources.org. WATERFOWLING: Washington Outdoor Women will present an Introduction to Waterfowling from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at a private hunt club near Monroe. Women and girls ages 18 and older will head into the field for a hands-on introduction to waterfowling. $115, includes expert instruction, equipment, shotguns and ammunition, clays, light breakfast and lunch. 425-455-1986 or wash ingtonoutdoorwomen.org.

S. Skagit St., Burlington. Ages 2-3 will meet from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Ages 4-5 will meet from 10 to 10:45 a.m. British Challenger’s professional, licensed coaches will teach children basic soccer skills, while helping them develop strength, balance, coordination, listening skills and teamwork. $99. Firsttime players will receive a jersey, shorts, ball and certificate. Returning players receive a backpack, ball and certificate. Preregister at minikickersoccer. com. For information, contact Burlington Parks and Recreation at 360755-9649.

MINI KICKERS SOCCER CLASSES: for ages 2 to 5. The 10-week session will meet Tuesday mornings, April 12-June 14, at Skagit River Park, 1100

TRAIL BUILDERS: Mount Vernon Trail Builders seeks volunteers to help with trail building and maintenance at Little Mountain Park in Mount

Vernon. Work sessions are held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, rain or shine. Lunch, snacks, tools and training are provided. For information, call Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation at 360-336-6215 or visit mountvernontrailbuilders. com. Next up: March 12 and 26. FREE PARK ADMISSION: In honor of Washington State Parks’ 103rd birthday, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will offer free admission to all state parks on Saturday, March 19. The Discover Pass will not be required to enter state parks. The pass is still required to access lands managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of

Natural Resources. parks. wa.gov. CRUISING COURSE: The U.S. Power Squadron Cruising and Cruise Planning Course will be taught by Skagit Bay Sail & Power Squadron from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, March 30-April 29, at the Anacortes Marina. The course covers cruise preparation and planning, boats and equipment, anchors and anchoring, security, chartering, cruising outside the United States, crew and provisioning, voyage management, communications, navigation, weather and emergencies. $150, $175 for two sharing a book. To register, contact Bob Miller at 360-5889950 or bobmillerwa@ hotmail.com.

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THEATER

“In 25 Words or… Death”: A Mystery Comedy in Three Acts: 2 p.m., Mount Vernon Christian School, 820 W. Blackburn Road, Mount Vernon. $8-$10. 360424-9157 or mountvernonchristian.org.

“In 25 Words or… Death”: A Mystery Comedy in Three Acts: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Christian School, 820 W. Blackburn Road, Mount Vernon. $8-$10. 360-424-9157 or mountvernonchristian. org.

“Wonder of the World” (comedy): 7 p.m., Anacortes High School, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. Admission by donation. 360-503-1369 or ahs.asd103.org.

“Les Miserables” (musical): 2 and 7 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $9 adults, $5 seniors and students, $25 family of four. 360-757-4074 or be.wednet.edu/BEHS.

“Les Miserables” (musical): 7 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $9 adults, $5 seniors and students, $25 family of four. 360-757-4074 or be.wednet.edu/ BEHS.

MUSIC

Fidalgo and Mount Baker youth symphonies: 1 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $15 adults, $10 seniors, $1 students and children. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

Friday.11 THEATER

“In 25 Words or… Death”: A Mystery Comedy in Three Acts: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Christian School, 820 W. Blackburn Road, Mount Vernon. $8-$10. 360424-9157 or mountvernonchristian.org.

Masterpiece Concert: Skagit Symphony, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $20-$40. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

“Wonder of the World” (comedy): 7 p.m., Anacortes High School, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. Admission by donation. 360-503-1369 or ahs.asd103.org.

Sunday.13 MUSIC

Jazz at the Library: Zoo Patrol, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Free. 360-293-1910.

THURSDAY.10 Marcia Kester: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360445-3000. Conway West: 6 to 8 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-982-2649. The Hoe & The Harrow: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805. Joan Penney: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720. Open Mic and Jam: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. No cover. 425-737-5144 or 360-6296500.

SATURDAY.12 HEART BY HEART 8 p.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Pacific Showroom, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. $24. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com

SATURDAY.12 GIN GYPSY 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.

FRIDAY.11 The Pine Hearts (alt-bluegrass): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $7. 360-445-3000. Lukas Papenfuss Cline: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Friday Swing, with Duane Melcher and Ken Vanderhyde (’30s, ’40s & ’50s classic tunes): 7 to 9 p.m., North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. No cover. 360-707-2683.

Joe Argo and Rick Star: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Heart By Heart: 8 p.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Pacific Showroom, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. $24. 877275-2448 or theskagit.com.

Polly O’Keary and the Rhythm Method: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956.

Wednesday.16

Acoustic Jam Night: Nick Anthony and Friends, 7 to 10 p.m., Evelyn’s Tavern, 12667 Highway 9, Clear Lake. 360399-1321.

Troy Fair Band: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $7. 425-737-5144 or 360-629-6500. Jukebox Duo: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only. 360-848-8882.

Lloyd Hooper and the Cascade Ramblers (classic country dance): 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Sedro-Woolley American Legion Hall, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-855-5111.

Don Kellogg: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.

Lloyd Hooper and the Cascade Ramblers (classic country dance): 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., SedroWoolley American Legion Hall, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-8555111.

KLAW, WorldRunner, Greenriver Thrillers: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6. 360-778-1067.

J.P. Falcon: 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6330.

MUSIC

DANCE

Jazz at the Center: Jeff Johnson Trio, 7 to 9 p.m., Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $20 adults, free for students with ID. 360-387-0222 or camanocenter.org.

“A Man’s Requiem”: KIM Yong Chul SEOP Dance Company of South Korea: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $30-$40. 360-4167727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

Thursday.17 THEATER

WEDNESDAY.16 JEFF JOHNSON TRIO 7 to 9 p.m., Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $20 adults, free for students with ID. 360-387-0222 or camanocenter.org.

“Wonder of the World” (comedy): 7 p.m., Anacortes High School, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. Admission by donation. 360-503-1369 or ahs.asd103.org.

SATURDAY.12 Scratch Daddy: 8 to 11 p.m., Evelyn’s Tavern, 12667 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 425210-1925. Market Street Dixieland Jazz Band: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10. 360-4453000.

Richard Turner Overdrive: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

SUNDAY.13 Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

Ebb, Slack & Flood, featuring Kira Hendricksen: 8:30 p.m., The Brown Lantern, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. No cover. 360-293-2544.

Nowhere Near Nashville: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $7. 425737-5144 or 360-629-6500. Gin Gypsy: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.

WEDNESDAY.16 SmokeWagon: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6266.

Wayne Hayton: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Shadow Creek Project: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6330.

THURSDAY.17 Acoustic Night, featuring Valerie: 9 p.m., The Brown Lantern, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. No cover. 360293-2544.

Open Mic: 6 to 8 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-982-2649.

Lindsay Street Band (Celtic music): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-4453000.

Eddy & The Touks: 6 to 8 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., SedroWoolley. 360-9822649.

Open Mic and Jam: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. No cover. 425-737-5144 or 360-629-6500.