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COMING UP Check out the Skagit Wine and Beer Festival on Saturday in Mount Vernon

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TUNING UP Wayne Hayton plays the Conway Muse on Friday night PAGE 11

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “If I Stay”: A teen mator since Walt DisUpcoming ney who understands (Chloe Grace Moretz) as deeply how to make must decide between DVD releases their work become life and death. Following is a partial more than just a proDirector R.J. Cutschedule of coming movies jection of light and ler’s film of Gayle on DVD. Release dates are subject to change: sound. Animation is an Forman’s best-selling art form that’s lifted novel is a complex NOV. 25 to amazing heights examination of how A Madea Christmas when in the hands of a love takes many forms The Giver master craftsman like and each version can The Expendables 3 November Man Miyazaki. bring its own heartStep Up 5: All In “Power Rangers lifting highs and heartWhat If Megaforce: Robo breaking lows. How Merry Friggin Christmas Knight Before Christwe deal with it is what Beyond the Edge mas”: One Power shapes us as human DEC. 2 Ranger goes on a jourbeings and serves as Dawn of the Planet of the Apes ney to find the true the blueprint of the The Hundred-Foot Journey meaning of Christmas. film. As Above, So Below “Reclaim”: AdopThe Congress “If I Stay” never The Simpsons: Season 17 tion leads couple into falls into an emotional battle with man runfunk. Cutler flows n McClatchy-Tribune News Service ning human-trafficking between the presring. John Cusack ent and the past to stars. show the teen’s loving “Three Dogateers”: Three dogs connection to her family, music and fend for themselves a few days before friends in her life. This design makes it difficult to predict where this story will Christmas. “Ragnarok”: Archaeologist looks end, an accomplishment considering for proof to myth about the end of the the limited options. world. Stacy Keach turns in the perfor“Northpole”: Santa’s home is in mance of his career. trouble. “And So It Goes”: Veteran real “Jeff Dunham: All Over the Map”: estate agent faces being a grandfather. Stand-up comedy special. The combination of Academy “Masterpiece: Worricker: Turks Award winners Michael Douglas and & Caicos”: Sun, sand and CIA are Diane Keaton with Oscar-nominated themes of Johnny’s (Bill Nighy) retiredirector Rob Reiner should add up ment on a Caribbean island. to something more magical than this “The Jimmy Wang Yu Collection”: bland offering. What keeps this mature Includes four martial arts movies. romantic comedy from being a winner “Brazilian Western”: Film adaptais a script by Mark Andrus that starts out vapid and barely rises to mediocre. tion of the song “Faroeste Caboclo.” “Frozen Sing-Along Edition”: Douglas and Keaton give it their best Bouncing snowflake helps you follow shot as two bickering New England the lyrics. neighbors. Their best isn’t enough. “Masterpiece: Worricker — Salting “Into the Storm”: This is the latest the Battlefields”: Johnny (Bill Nighy) attempt to pull off the “found footage” style, but it stumbles so often it takes a manages to stay a step ahead of an international dragnet. lot of wind out of the sails of this film “The Paradise: Season Two”: Britabout massive tornadoes. Couple that ain’s first department store re-opens with some absurd dialogue and scenes its doors for a second season. that look like they were lifted out of “Women of the Bible”: Examianother movie, and this movie is little nation of influential and inspiring more than a cheesy cable film with women in the Bible. a lot more money to spend and a lot “As the Light Goes Out”: Firefightfewer sharks. ers battle to save Hong Kong. “The Wind Rises”: Animated film “Wolfblood Season 2”: Series about about a young man who finds magic high school students who part human, in flight. It would be a great loss if this part wolf. does end up being Hayao Miyazaki’s n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee last movie. There hasn’t been an ani-

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This Weekend...................................... 3 Out & About.....................................5-7 Get Involved........................................ 8 On Stage............................................ 10 Tuning Up......................................... 11 Music Reviews................................... 12 Holiday Events.................................. 13 At the Lincoln.................................... 14 Hot Tickets........................................ 16 Travel................................................. 17 Movie Listings, Reviews..............18-19

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COMING UPin the area FILMS WITH FRIENDS Friends of Skagit Beaches presents its 2014 Environmental Film Series at 7 p.m. Fridays at the Northwest Education Services District Building, 1601 R Ave. Anacortes. Enjoy free screenings of feature-length films on issues concerning Puget Sound/Salish Sea waters. Short films made by young, local filmmakers for Friends of Skagit Beaches’ Trail Tales Program start each screening. Free admission and popcorn. skagitbeaches.org. Next up:

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The Skagit Wine and Beer Festival will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Best Western Plus Skagit Valley Inn, 2300 Market St., Mount Vernon. Enjoy wine, beer and spirit tastings, food, chocolate and cheese samples. Ages 21 and older only. Advance tickets: $40 individual, $70 couples. $20 VIP upgrade gets early admission at 3 p.m. $50 at the door. 360-428-8547 or mountvernonchamber.com.

WINE & BEER FEST

Nov. 21: “The Whale — The True Story of Luna”: The film tells the story of a young, wild killer whale — an orca nicknamed Luna — who lost contact with his family on the coast of British Columbia and turned up alone in a narrow stretch of sea called Nootka Sound, where he tried to make contact with people.

STAR PARTY Explore the night sky and view distant galaxies, nebulas and planets beginning at dark Friday, Nov. 21, at Fort Nugent Park, 2075 SW Fort Nugent Road, Oak Harbor. Island County Astronomical Society members will provide an assortment of telescopes for viewing. All ages welcome. Free. The event will be canceled if cloudy. 360-679-7664 or icas-wa.webs. com.

SEVENTH GENERATION SUPPER Transition Fidalgo & Friends will host a community supper at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, at the Anacortes Senior Center, 1701 22nd St., Anacortes. Come and share what you’ve grown, created, written and discovered, whether it’s art, gardening, time bank exchanges, travel, arts and crafts or community projects — finished, unfinished, small, large, tangible and intangible. Tables will be set up around the room for sharing work. Bring songs, instruments, stories, poems, jokes and good cheer for some old-time entertainment after supper. Open to all, no reservations necessary. Suggested supper donation: $5 adult, $3 for ages 10 and younger. Bring your own place setting. transitionfidalgo.org.

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ON STAGE

An eclectic musical experience with

RYAN SHUPE & THE RUBBERBAND Ryan Shupe & The Rubberband When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 Where: McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Tickets: $25. 360-4167727, ext. 2, or mcintyre hall.org.

The quintet features witty lyrics, funny antics, sing-alongs and ballads, coupled with hot solos The local music environment gets a vibrant and vocal harmonies. shot in the arm this week as Ryan Shupe & Shupe leads the way for the group, which is the Rubberband perform Friday, Nov. 21, at based in Salt Lake City. He comes from a famMcIntyre Hall in Mount Vernon. ily of violin and fiddle players, and has been Shupe and his cohorts employ a â&#x20AC;&#x153;lively playing professionally since before the age of hybrid style of bluegrass infused with flavors of 10. rap, rock and contemporary country,â&#x20AC;? according to a news release. Skagit Valley Herald staff

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OUT & ABOUT ART PLEIN AIR ART: Salish Sea Plein Air Artists’ seventh annual show is on display through Nov. 30 at the Rexville Deli and Gallery, 19271 Best Road, Mount Vernon. For information, visit Salish Sea Plein Air Artists on Facebook. “ORGANISMS”: The show featuring new work by sculptor Peregrine O’Gormley and painter Lindsay Kohles continues through Nov. 30 at Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison. Grounded in the wonder and beauty of common natural forms, O’Gormley combines timeless imagery with his passion for carving, utilizing wood that is sustainably harvested, salvaged, dead standing trees, drift logs or gifts from oldtimer collections, according to a news release. Kohles creates carefully rendered, subtly absurd creatures, adding elements from one familiar creature to another, changing its means of communication and movement, as well as its motives. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. 360766-6230 or smithand vallee.com. PAINTINGS & VESSELS: A show of paintings by Becky Fletcher and vessels by Allen Moe continues through Dec. 14 at Gallery Cygnus, 109 Commercial Ave., La Conner. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. 360-708-4787 or gallery cygnus.com.

NEW ACRYLICS AT SCOTT MILO

festival features the work of more than 100 local artisans and craftspeople offering handmade products including jewelry, paintings, wearable art, specialty foods, repurposed art and more. Enjoy live music, artist demos and workshops, and fun art projects for kids. 360-676-8548 or allied arts.org. “STEEL AND WOOD”: Check out new work by local steel artists Neil Harrigan and Mark Schrader at The Shop, 18623 Main St., Conway. Paintings by Mount Vernon artist Lance Nelson are also on display. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. 360-391-2691 or theshopconway.com.

A show of new acrylic paintings by Camano Island artist Dianna Shyne continues through Dec. 2 at Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Also showing: oils by James Moore, pastels by Barbara Benedetti Newton, acrylics by Larry Heald and abstract oils by Mira Kamada. The gallery is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday or by appointment. 360-293-6938 or scottmilo.com. Pictured: “Water Taxi Dock” by Dianna Shyne. MIXED MEDIA PAINTINGS: A show of new paintings by La Conner artist Peter Belknap continues through Nov. 30 at Anne Martin McCool Gallery, 711 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Belknap’s works include layers upon layers of mixed media on canvas. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. 360-293-3577 or annemartinmccool.com.

ART SHOW: Cassera Arts Premiers is showing artworks by Roger Small through Nov. 30 at 106 First “TREASURES OF THE St., La Conner. 310-691SEASON: Sixth Anniver9391 or casseraarts sary Celebration”: Handpremiers.com.

made clothing by Teri Jo Summer and glass art by Dale Reiger are featured in an exhibition and sale through Nov. 30 at Raven Rocks Gallery, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank. Summer dyes textiles to create a body of work ranging from belts to bags to specialty clothing, including her signature coats. Reiger’s sometimes primitive, sometimes elegant kiln-formed glass creations include sculptures, bowls, plates and tables. For information, including gallery hours and

directions, call 360-2220102 or visit ravenrocks gallery.com.

art, turned wood, jewelry, glass art, willow baskets, handmade paper, books and more. Information: 360-466-0477 (during the show), 360-661-1850 or rex villegrangeartshow.com.

SMALL ARTWORKS: The 24th annual “Honey, I Shrunk The Art” small works show will open with a potluck party from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, and continue through Jan. 18 at Matzke Fine Art Gallery & Sculpture Park, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island. The show will feature creations by some 40 artists working in glass, ceramics, sculptures and paintings. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, weekdays by appointment. 360-387-2759 or matzke fineart.com.

NEW MoNA EXHIBITS: Two new exhibits continue through Jan. 4, 2015, at the FINE ARTS AND Museum of Northwest Art, CRAFTS: The Rexville 121 S. First St., La Conner. Grange Art Show will fea“Accreted Terrane”: ture work by 27 artists from Featuring work by 42 art10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday HOLIDAY ART FESTIVAL: ists with ties to the Northand Sunday, Nov. 22-23, at The 35th annual Allied west, the exhibit explores the Pleasant Ridge Gallery Arts Holiday Festival of processes of accumulation at Rexville, 1929 Rexville the Arts takes place from and erosion, dispersal and Road, Mount Vernon. Look 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesgathering. The passage of for a wide variety of fine days through Sundays, time is marked in a variart and crafts including through Dec. 24, at 4145 ety of ways, from layer ceramics, paintings and Meridian St., Bellingham. upon layer of paint, to the prints, photography, herbal The festival will be closed products, glass beads, fiber Thanksgiving Day. The Continued on Pages 6 and 7

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OUT & ABOUT archaeological exposure of 20th century artifacts, to the capture of hot-sculpted glass in the moment, to the interplay of light and shadow unfolding in a video loop. Guest curator David Francis suggests that the cumulative effect “evokes a world from which human beings are notably absent or indirectly present, perhaps even estranged.” “To Be Alone Together”: The exhibition pairs 11 contemporary Northwest artists with 11 works chosen from MoNA’s permanent collection on the basis of three ideas — light, solitude and community — which the curators find to be prevailing themes in the philosophy and process of Northwest artists. The contemporary artists were asked to respond to a piece in the collection and to create new work based on that response. The exhibition looks closely at the ways in which both the ephemeral and the tangible experiences of living in a particular place influence communities of artists. “To Be Alone Together” is co-curated by artist Emma Jane Levitt and curator Shelly Leavens, through the Dana and Toni Ann Rust Curatorial Fellowship at the Museum of Northwest Art. Free admission. 360-4664446 or monamuseum.org.

p.m. Monday through Friday. 360-416-7812.

ONE-MAN SHOW: “Mark Bistranin: Town and Country” continues through Nov. HAWAIIAN QUILTS, 23 at La Conner Seaside UNIQUE TEXTILE ART: Gallery, 101 N. First St., La Three new exhibits are on Conner. Check out Bisdisplay at the La Conner tranin’s paintings from his Quilt & Textile Museum, recent trip to the Oregon 703 S. Second St., La Con- and California coast. Also ner. showing are works by Anne “Vox Stellarum”: TexShreivogl, Al Currier, Dave tile artist Elin Noble has Nichols and Mark Conley. transformed the third-floor Gallery hours are 11 a.m. galleries into an installato 5 p.m. Thursday through tion using itajime-dyed silk Monday. 360-202-2956 or organza. Her black and laconnerseasidegallery.com. white silk panels, featuring irregular horizontal and “EIDOLA”: A solo exhivertical geometrical shapes, bition of new work by are hung in sets, allowing a Rachel Van Pelt continues play of overlapping shapes through Nov. 23 at Anchor and moiré patterns. Also Art Space, 216 Commercial on view are pod-like three- Ave., Anacortes. Through dimensional poetic forms. drawings, paintings, instalThe exhibition continues lation and sculptures, Van through Dec. 28. Pelt abstracts the formats “Hawaiian Quilting: of sacred geometries, Traditions Continue”: shrines, Christian icons, Grace Hawley first took up Hindu Murtis and folk Hawaiian quilting in 1985, remedies into new, strange while living in Kwajalein, and wonderful forms, Marshall Islands. Hawaiian according to a news release. quilts traditionally feature Gallery hours are noon to hand applique work with 5 p.m. Friday through Sundesigns from nature, and day. 360-755-3140 or anchor the quilting lines often artspace.org. echo the applique design, both on and outside of the OUTDOOR SCULPTURE applique work. Hawley’s EXHIBIT: The La Conner quilts feature this style of Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit hand quilting. The exhibiis on display through tion continues through March 1, 2015, at public Dec. 28. locations around La Con“Best of the Festival”: ner. The annual juried The first floor of the Gach- exhibition features work es Mansion hosts the blue by some of the Northwest’s “SPACE AND FORM”: ribbon quilts, wearables most accomplished artists. An art installation by Fran- and fiber art from the 2014 For information, including cis X Donovan is on disQuilt & Fiber Arts Festia map of the sculptures and play through Dec. 5 at the val. On exhibit are Best works available for sale, Skagit Valley College Art of Show and all the top call 360-466-3125 or visit Gallery in the Gary Knut- entries in each category, townoflaconner.org. zen Cardinal Center, 2405 plus pieces that received E. College Way, Mount an Award of Excellence. ANACORTES IN THE Vernon. Donovan has been The exhibition continues GREAT DEPRESSION: “All called a modern primitive through Nov. 23. in the Same Boat: Anaand a sidewalk botanist Museum hours are 11 cortes in the Great Depresas he seeks to express the a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday sion” is on display in the extraordinary in the ordithrough Sunday. $7, $5 stu- Anacortes Museum’s Carnnary, capture the eye and dents and military with ID, egie Gallery, 1305 Eighth touch the soul, according to free for members and ages St., Anacortes. The yeara news release. The gallery 11 and younger. 360-466long exhibit depicts life in is open from 9 a.m. to 5 4288 or laconnerquilts.org. Anacortes after the 1929

stock market crash and the ensuing Great Depression, which dragged on for 12 years. See how life went on despite the hard times. Children played and couples courted. Festivals, parades, dances, football games and motion pictures, as well as all sorts of clubs and events enlivened daily life. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. 360-293-1915 or museum.cityofanacortes. org.

camera you need and how to choose from among the many options. Free. 360293-1910, ext. 21, or library. cityofanacortes.org.

mental Film Series at 7 p.m. Fridays at the Northwest Education Services District Building, 1601 R Ave. Anacortes. Enjoy free screenings of feature-length films on issues concerning the MUSIC Puget Sound/Salish Sea JAZZ NIGHT: featuring waters. Short films made by the Sedro-Woolley High young, local filmmakers for School “Blue Horizon” Jazz Friends of Skagit Beaches’ Choir and Jazz Band: 7 p.m. Trail Tales Program will Tuesday, Nov. 25, SedroWoolley High School cafe, start each screening. Free admission and popcorn. 1235 Third St., Sedroskagitbeaches.org. Woolley. Free admission. Next up: Desserts and coffee will be Nov. 21: “The Whale — available by donation to The True Story of Luna”: benefit the music student The film tells the story of a scholarship fund. 360-855young, wild killer whale — 3510. LECTURES an orca nicknamed Luna AND TALKS — who lost contact with his “SONGS FOR BELLA”: SKAGIT WILDLIFE: family on the coast of BritFundraising concert feaWildlife biologist Martha ish Columbia and turned up turing Mike Bucy, Marcia Jordan, coordinator for alone in a narrow stretch of Kester, Ford Giesbrecht, Washington Swan Stewsea called Nootka Sound, David Guilbault, Jean ards, the local branch of Mann, David Lee Howard where he tried to make The Trumpeter Swan Soci- and Gary Baugh, starting contact with people. ety, will offer two presenta- at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, tions about Skagit Valley’s at Washington Sips, 608 S. ARGUS FUND LUNmigrant bird populations CHEON: The Argus Fund First St., La Conner. Proon Saturday, Dec. 6, at will launch its annual funceeds will benefit 3-yearChristianson’s Nursery, draising campaign with a old Bella Hamerly, who is 15806 Best Road, Mount fighting acute lymphoblas- luncheon and raffle from Vernon. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, tic leukemia. facebook. Swans of the Skagit: Nov. 21, at the Burlington com/loveforbellahamerly. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Jordan Senior Center, 1011 Greenwill describe the largest leaf Ave., Burlington. The PLAYS waterfowl in the world — fund provides small necesWHIDBEY PLAYHOUSE and share Skagit Valley’s sities to low-income, foster TICKETS: Season tickets best places to view them. and at-risk Skagit County are on sale for the Whidbey youths throughout the year. $8. Playhouse’s 2014-15 season. Lunch, $10 donation; raffle Snow Geese of the Shows include Neil Simon’s tickets, $5 with discounts Skagit: 1 to 2 p.m. Snow “The Odd Couple (female for multiple tickets. For geese migrate to Skagit version),” British farce Valley farmlands from information or tickets, call “Run for your Wife,” the Alaska and Wrangell 360-419-3389 or email lesIsland, Russia. Learn more musical comedy “Monty lieg@co.skagit.wa.us. about their life history and Python’s Spamalot,” Paul Rudnick’s comedy “I Hate challenges. $8. HARVEST MARKET: The Hamlet” and Gilbert and Reservations required: Mount Vernon Farmers Sullivan’s comic operetta 360-466-3821 or 800-585Market will host an indoor “Pirates of Penzance.” Per8200. For more informaHarvest Market from 10 formances take place at tion, visit christiansons a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, the Whidbey Playhouse, nursery.com. Nov. 22, at the Mount 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Vernon Community CenHarbor. 360-679-2237 or CHOOSING A NEW CAMter, 1401 Cleveland Ave., whidbeyplayhouse.com. ERA: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Mount Vernon. Check out Dec. 10, Anacortes Public local artisan crafts and holiMORE FUN Library, 1220 10th St., day gifts, music, farm fresh Anacortes. Photographer food and more. Free admisFILMS WITH FRIENDS: Tony Locke offers tips on sion. mountvernonfarmers Friends of Skagit Beaches how to decide what kind of presents its 2014 Environmarket.org.

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OUT & ABOUT NEW MOON CELEBRATION: Join Elke to celebrate the new moon and put forth new intentions at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Anacortes Center for Happiness, 619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Bring your own hand drums and rattles or borrow hers. $5-$10 suggested donation. 360-464-2229 or anacortes centerforhappiness.org.

wages to artisans in developing countries. Look for Oaxacan handwoven and dyed wool rugs, Guatemalan scarves, Peruvian jewelry, African masks and tribal art, jewelry and clothing made by Nepali trafficking survivors, silk sari scarves, Mexican silver jewelry, fair trade food and coffee, henna tattoos and more. Enjoy guitar and vocals by Tello Hernandez, children’s HOLIDAY VENDOR MAR- activities, back-strap weavKET: Independent home ing demonstrations, tradiconsultants will showcase tional Salvadorian pupusas, a variety of goods from Nepali momos and chai. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, womensworkinternational. Nov. 22, at the Burlington com. Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave., CRAFT FAIR: Studio Burlington. Check out Outback’s annual Craft candles, jewelry, soap, gifts, Fair will take place from clothing, handbags, home 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, décor, housewares and Dec. 13, at 801 Central more. Free admission. 360- Ave., Sedro-Woolley. The 755-9649 or burlingtonwa. event will feature a variety gov/recreation. of handmade gifts including stained glass, quilted OPEN HOUSE CELEBRA- items, hand-carved wooden TION: The Grand Willow birds, cloth baskets, handInn celebrate its 10th anni- made soap and more. 360versary with an open house 854-7873. and food drive from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. WORLD AIDS DAY 22, at 17926 Dunbar Road, REMEMBRANCE: Cascade Mount Vernon. Bring food Rainbow Community Cenbank donations of nonper- ter and PFLAG Skagit/ ishable food and new warm Stanwood will host a clothing items. Enjoy door remembrance event from prizes, giveaways and appe- 8 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, tizers, site tours and more. at 1508 N. 18th St., Mount RSVP: thegrandwillow@ Vernon. The evening will gmail.com or facebook. include music, poetry, com/grandwillow. Informoments to remember mation: 360-428-5071 or and light refreshments. A grandwillow.com. special offering will benefit Bellingham’s Sean HumFAIR TRADE FESTIVAL phrey House, which offers AND INTERNATIONAL support to low-income MARKET: Women’s Work individuals living with will kick off the holiday HIV/AIDS. 360-856-4676. shopping season with a Festival of Fair Trade and EAGLE WATCHING: The International Market from Skagit River Bald Eagle 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Interpretive Center will and Sunday, Nov. 29-30, at host guided walks at 11 the Mount Vernon Senior a.m. Saturdays and SunCenter, 1401 Cleveland St., days, beginning Dec. 6, at Mount Vernon. The event Howard Miller Steelhead will feature a selection of Park, 52809 Rockport Park unique, handcrafted treaRoad, Rockport. The censures that also provide fair ter will feature speakers at

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1 p.m. Saturdays. During January, the center will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 360-853-7626 or skagit eagle.org.

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ASSOCIATED PETROLEUM PRODUCTS PRESENT THE 26TH ANNUAL

ANACORTES HISTORICAL FILM FESTIVAL: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Local historian Bret Lunsford will show film footage from the old days of Anacortes. Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityofanacortes. org. RUSSIAN FOOD & CULTURE: The Northwest Language Academy will present “Yolka, Language of Food: Russia” from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the NWLA Cultural Center, 5023 Langley Road, Langley. Enjoy a traditional Russian celebration of winter, including a Vertep performance by children from the Russian community, winter holiday food, singing, dancing, music and more. $65 adults, $35 children. A pre-event cooking class will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. Learn the secrets of Russian cuisine as a team of Russian cooks focuses on traditional holiday recipes. $35, includes a unique cookbook filled with Russian recipes. Preregistration required: 360321-2101 or nwlanguage academy.com. MODEL RAILROAD OPEN HOUSE: The Whatcom-Skagit Model Railroad Club will host open houses from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 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. whatcomskagitmrc.org.

Saint Joseph Center • 215 North 15th Street Mount Vernon, Washington

Saturday, Nov. 29

Sunday, Nov. 30

BLITZEN’S BREAKFAST

FAMILY FESTIVAL DAY

RSVP by Nov. 20 $ One ticket per person is required for entry. SPONSORED BY INSIGHT HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE

SPONSORED BY SKAGIT BANK AND NORTHWEST HEALTH CARE LINEN

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9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Noon - 5 p.m.

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ADMISSION: Adults - $ Kids 18 and under - $ Seniors - $

Festival proceeds benefit the Cardiac Rehabilitation Center Project at Skagit Valley Hospital. ADVERTISING SPONSOR: SKAGIT PUBLISHING

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uplifting, healing art by local artists for display in the hospital’s “Gallery Hall.” Artwork, in any medium, can be for sale, with a portion of the proceeds going toward the purchase of a permanent art collection. Contact Patsy Prutzman by email: patsy prutzman@gmail.com.

Shakespeare Northwest is accepting directorial proposals for the 2015 Skagit River Shakespeare Festival through Nov. 30. The festival includes two main stage shows in repertory from July to mid-August at the Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre. The festival traditionally stages one of William Shakespeare’s comedies and one history/ tragedy. 206-317-3023 or shakesnw.org.

each month at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland. St. Free; donations accepted. 360-6309494.

eries Enhancement Group to help restore native riparCALL FOR INSTRUCian plants in the Skagit and TORS: Burlington Parks Samish watersheds. These and Recreation is looking plants provide shade and for qualified instructors cover for salmon and leaf to expand its enrichment SECOND FRIDAY DRUM litter for aquatic insects, classes for youths and CIRCLE: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, which in turn provide food adults. To download an Dec. 12, Unity Church, 704 for salmon. These riparian instructor’s packet, visit W. Division St., Mount Ver- zones also improve water burlingtonwa.gov and click non. Shake off the energy quality by controlling eroon the “Instructors Needed” of the week through drum- sion and filtering pollutants. AUDITIONS tab. More information: 360ming, songs, chants. Freewill All planting events take BLACK BOX THEATER: 755-9649 or recreation@ donation. heatmiser@inbox. place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Whidbey Playhouse is lookburlingtonwa.gov. com. Saturdays. For information ing for people who love or to sign up, call 360-336being on stage — whether CALL TO COLLECTORS: SHELTER BAY CHORUS: 0172, ext. 304, or email edu DANCE you are an experienced Anacortes Museum, 1305 Practices are held from 2:45 cation@skagitfisheries.org. actor who doesn’t have Eighth St., Anacortes, FOLK DANCING: Skagitto 4:45 p.m. every Thursday Next up: time to commit to a fullinvites local collectors to Anacortes Folkdancers at the Shelter Bay ClubNov. 22: Planting at participate in its “Anacortes scale production that could meet at 7 p.m. most Tueshouse in La Conner. New Cornet Bay, Deception take weeks of rehearsals, Presents” program by putdays at Bayview Civic Hall, members welcome. No need Pass State Park, in partneror a new actor interested ting their treasures on dis12615 C St., Bay View. to be a Shelter Bay resident. ship with Northwest Straits in improving your craft. play at the museum. ExhibLearn to folkdance to a 360-466-3805. Foundation and Washington The Black Box Theater will variety of international its usually run about three State Parks. showcase original comedies, music. Instruction begins at months. 360-293-1915. LOVE TO SING? Join satires and dramatic sketch- 7 p.m. followed by review the women of Harmony FRIENDS OF THE FORes no more than 30 minutes and request dances until CALL TO ARTISTS: Northwest Chorus from 6:30 EST HIKES: Join Friends of long, that require only four 9:30. The first session is free, United General Hospital’s to 9 p.m. every Monday at the Forest for scenic hikes to five rehearsal dates and Fine Art Committee seeks $3 thereafter. All are welthe Mount Vernon Senior in the forest lands around offer performances on a come. No partners needed. Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave. Anacortes. Dress for the Thursday, Friday and Satur- For information, contact Seeking women who like to weather and wear sturdy day evening. Auditions will Gary or Ginny at 360-766sing a cappella music. All shoes. Free. For information, be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, 6866. skill levels welcome. call 360-293-3725 or visit Nov. 21, at Star Studio, friendsoftheacfl.org. behind Whidbey Playhouse, SCOTTISH DANCING: BRASS CHOIR: The Next up: 730 Midway Drive, Oak Bellingham Scottish Coun- Basically Brass Choir seeks All ages hike: Whistle Harbor. Performances will try Dancers meet from 7 to trombone, French horn Lake, 10 a.m. to noon Sattake place Thursday through 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the and tuba players to join a urday, Nov. 22. Dress for the Saturday, Jan. 8-10. 360-679- Fairhaven Library auditorigroup of about 12 musicians, weather on this hearty hike. 2237, office@whidbeyplay um (upstairs), 1117 12th St., playing a variety of styles. Meet at the Whistle Lake house.com or whidbeyplay Bellingham. Wear comfort- Rehearsals are the first parking lot at the end of house.com. able clothes and soft-soled and third Mondays in BurWhistle Lake Road. shoes without heels. $8 per lington, with regular perRyan Shupe & Senior/adult hike: Whis“THE RAINMAKER”: class. For information, call formances. Contact David tle Lake, 10 a.m. to noon Alger Lookout Thespian the Rubberband Mary Anderson at 360-933- Soiseth at 360-757-0351 or Friday, Dec. 5. Meet at the Association (ALTA) will 1779 or visit bellinghamscd. dsois@comcast.net. Whistle Lake parking lot hold auditions at 6:30 p.m. November 21 org. at the end of Whistle Lake Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, ANACORTES OPEN MIC: Road. 7:30pm Nov. 22-23, at Alger ComTHURSDAY DANCE: 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Brown munity Church, 1475 Silver Dance to The Skippers from Lantern Ale House, 412 EAGLE CENTER VOLUNA lively hybrid style Run Lane, Alger. Parts are 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays Commercial Ave., AnaTEERS: The Skagit River of bluergass infused available for six men ages 20 at Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S. cortes. 360-293-2544. Bald Eagle Interpretive and older, and one woman with rap, rock, and age 20 to 40-plus. Auditions 13th St., Mount Vernon. For Center will host its annual information, contact Gisela OPEN MIC: Jam night, 9 preseason volunteer oricontemporary will include cold readings at 360-424-5696. p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursdays, entation from 11 a.m. to 1 and possibly an improv country has Conway Pub & Eatery, p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at game or two. The romantic 18611 Main St., Conway. universal appeal. comedy will run Jan. 30MUSIC Howard Miller Steelhead 360-445-4733. Park, 52804 Rockport Park TIME FOR FIDDLERS: Feb. 15. 360-424-5144 or Road, Rockport. The orienThe Washington Old Time altatheatre.com. RECREATION tation will include a short Fiddlers play acoustic, old360.416.7727 hike to view the early eagles time music at 6:30 p.m. the CALL FOR SHAKESALMON HABITAT RESmcintyrehall.org SPEARE PROPOSALS: second and fourth Fridays TORATION: Join Skagit Fish- returning to the scenic

Skagit River. Dress for the weather. 360-873-4203 or skagiteagle.org. MOSS, LICHEN AND FUNGI FIELD TRIP: Join Russ Holmes, retired Forest Service botanist, for a walk through Four Springs Lake Preserve trails at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, on Camano Island. Meet in the main parking lot at 585 Lewis Lane. Learn how to identify some of the common Camano mosses, lichens, liverworts and fungi. Dress in layers appropriate for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring a hand lens if you have one. Rain or shine. No dogs. Free. camanowildlife habitat.org. TURKEY TROT: The eighth annual La Conner Turkey Trot 5K Run will begin at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, at La Conner Middle School, 305 N. Sixth St., La Conner. On-site registration opens at 7 a.m. the morning of the race. Thanksgiving-inspired attire is encouraged. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers overall, with additional raffle prizes during the race. Registration: $15, $40 family. Additional raffle tickets are $1 each. Proceeds will benefit the La Conner High School track and field program. lovelaconner.com/ la-conner-turkey-trot.

THEATER FREE ADULT ACTING CLASSES: Anacortes Community Theatre offers free acting classes for adults from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Saturday each month at 918 M Ave., Anacortes. Hosted by Nello Bottari, classes include theme monologues, scripted scenes, improv games and more, with a different topic each month. Each class is independent, so you don’t have to commit to every session. 360-840-0089 or acttheatre.com.

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The Argus Fund Luncheon and Raffle on Friday will launch the 2014 fundraising campaign. Lunch, shown here in 2013, is $10 and will begin at 11:30 a.m. Friday, in the Burlington Senior Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave. Submitted photo

Argus Fund helps kids with small necessities By KATHY BOYD Communities Editor

Skagit County youths from needy families sometimes can get help with small necessities from a small, relatively obscure funding source called the Argus Fund. About 75 years ago, Mount Vernon Argus publishers Steve and Wilma Mergler founded the Argus Fund. Its mission then was to provide gifts for children in juvenile probation without families. Generous donors in Skagit County have continued to support the fund ever since. The Argus Fund campaign kicks off during the annual luncheon and raffle at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Burlington Senior Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave. The organizers’ goal is to accumulate enough money to fill simple requests for around 150 low-income, at-risk or foster children. Skagit County Community Services Division and Department of Social and Health Services, both in Mount Vernon, utilize the Argus Fund, which receives requests from schools, other social service agencies and foster parents. Small grants of $25 to $200 provide a prom dress, a trip to summer camp, or a cap and gown for graduation — little extras that some children and their families cannot afford, said Leslie Goff, Skagit County Communities Services office manager. The assistance also allows kids to partici-

At a glance What: The annual Argus Fund luncheon and raffle benefits low-income, foster and at-risk Skagit County youths throughout the year When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 Where: Burlington Senior Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington Cost: Lunch, $10 donation; raffle tickets, $5 with discounts for multiple tickets To donate: By mail to The Argus Fund, 309 S. Third St., Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Information, tickets: 360-419-3389 or leslieg@co.skagit.wa.us

pate in extracurricular activities, such as the dance or swim team, which make life fun and are invaluable to children, Goff said. Raffle ticket sales and lunch donations help provide the needed cash infusion to the fund each year. Luncheon participants can choose from an assortment of raffle items to bid on, Goff said. “We’re going to have about 25 baskets, ranging in value from $125 to $400,” she said. “One is a private wine tasting for 13 people courtesy of a winery in Mount Vernon.” Some of the other items are a gift certificate for 10 children to an area entertainment center, and a family fun night full of board games, candy and popcorn. The show-stopper is a basket of Seahawks gifts and accessories, Goff said. Guests buy and place tickets in the drawing box for the item they want to win – either at the luncheon or in advance. The luncheon is $10, and raffle tickets cost $5 each or five for $20. Donations are welcome. Goff said participants need not to be present to win. Simply contact her at 360419-3389 or leslieg@co.skagit.wa.us for a list of raffle items, then buy a ticket(s) and specify which item you want to win.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area November 20-26 Thursday.20 MUSIC

“Shake A Tail Feather”: Mount Vernon High School choirs small ensembles; Bel Canto, Undertones and Synergy; 7 p.m., MVHS auditorium, 314 N. Ninth St., Mount Vernon. $10, $7 students, $5 children. 360-428-6100.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues November 20-26

WEDNESDAY.26 IRVING BERLIN’S “WHITE CHRISTMAS Theatre Arts Guild, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $10-$24. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

FRIDAY.21

SATURDAY.22

WAYNE HAYTON 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000.

NICK VIGARINO 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

THEATER

“Landscape with Weapon”: Skagit Valley College Drama Department, 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5, free for SVC students. 866-624-6897 or mcintyrehall.org. “These Shining Lives” (drama): Anacortes High School Theatre Department, 7:30 p.m., Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. Admission by donation. 360-503-1369. “Run for Your Wife” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

THURSDAY.20

Friday.21

Singer Songwriters Open Mic Night: hosted by Jean Mann, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

COMEDY

(SOLD OUT) 35th annual Seattle International Comedy Competition semifinals: 8 p.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Pacific Showroom, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow.

Dustin Moore (from left), Karen Pollack, Torie Geison and Alex Hollingsworth

MUSIC

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Ryan Shupe & The Rubberband (bluegrass): 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $25. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org. “Shake A Tail Feather”: Mount Vernon High School choirs small ensembles; Bel Canto, Undertones and Synergy; 7 p.m., MVHS auditorium, 314 N. Ninth St., Mount Vernon. $10, $7 students, $5 children. 360-428-6100.

THEATER

FRIDAY.21

Saturday.22 MUSIC

“Shake A Tail Feather”: Mount Vernon High School choirs small ensembles; Bel Canto, Undertones and Synergy; 7 p.m., MVHS Auditorium, 314 N. Ninth St., Mount Vernon. $10, $7 students, $5 children. 360-428-6100. “Angels of Music: the Music of Heaven and Earth”: 7:30 p.m., Assumption Catholic Church, 2116 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. $15-$25. Proceeds will benefit restoration of Assumption Church and School buildings, and the charitable works of the Knights of Columbus. 360-733-1380 or assumption.org. Millie & The Mentshn (world music): 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. $15 advance, $20 at the door. 360-354-3600 or jansenartcenter.org.

THEATER

Sunday.23 THEATER

“Landscape with Weapon”: Skagit Valley College Drama Department, 2 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5, free for SVC students. 866-624-6897 or mcintyre hall.org.

Prozac Mountain Boys: 5 to 8 p.m., Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. All ages. 360-982-2649.

MUSIC

Sedro-Woolley High School Jazz Night: featuring the S-WHS “Blue Horizon” Jazz Choir and S-WHS Jazz Band: 7 p.m., S-WHS Cafeteria, 1235 Third St., SedroWoolley. Free admission. 360-855-3510.

Skip Williams and Robert “Goldtooth” Ray (jazz): 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600.

Jumbled Pie (Americana, R&B, Cajun, Zydeco): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, Bard Room, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $5. 360-4453000.

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

Jean Mann: 7 to 9 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Chris Eger Band: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Wayne Hayton: 8 p.m., Con- Resort, Winners Lounge, way Muse, 18444 Spruce/ 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No Main, Conway. 360-445-3000. cover. 877-275-2448.

The Alkis: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Chris Eger Band: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.

Lloyd Hooper Cascade Ramblers: 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Sedro-Woolley American Legion Hall, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-855-5111.

Lynn Hanson: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Open to the public. 360-848-8882.

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

The Scott Greene Band, The Naughty Blokes: 8:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6. 360-778-1067.

SATURDAY.22 Joe T. Cook (blues): 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

“Run for Your Wife” (comedy): 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Tuesday.25

Moonhat, Sky All Around, Illogicians: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. 360-7781067.

Jimmy Wright: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-4226411.

Ann ‘n’ Dean (country, classic rock): 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. 360-8488882.

Nick Vigarino: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Gin Creek: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956.

The Grizzled Mighty, Tangerine, Pink Sun: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5. 360-778-1067.

SUNDAY.23 MuseBird Cafe: Hip Hatchet, Christopher Paul Stelling and Dylan Jakobsen, 6 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10. 360-4453000.

Daddy Treetops: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. 360-7666330.

WEDNESDAY.26 Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-4454733.

Sunday Brunch Jazz: John Savage and Duane Melcher (’40s & ’50s American jazz), 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. 360-707-2683.

Desperate Measures (classic rock): 6 to 10 p.m., Castle Tavern, 708 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. No cover. 360-855-2263.

Ron W. Bailey: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6266.

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