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Skagit Valley Herald Thursday September 12, 2013

Recreation

Tuning Up

Reviews

Hunters, anglers have plenty to look forward to in coming weeks

Toney Rocks plays the Brown Lantern Ale House and Conway Muse

Music: Keith Urban, Arctic Monkeys Video Games: “NFL Madden 25”

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “Star Trek Into Darkness”: The crew of the Enterprise faces a threat to Starfleet. Chris Pine stars. Director J.J. Abrams proved with 2009’s “Star Trek” that it is OK to boldly go where others had gone before, as long as the journey is exciting, original, entertaining and respectful to legions of loyal fans. His film, which found the balance between reprising and re-imagining, was a direct hit. In his second voyage on the Starship Enterprise, Abrams has perfected that approach. The movie starts at warp speed and never slows until the haunting refrains of the original theme song herald the arrival of the closing credits. The film moves so quickly, it’s hard to pick up the many references to past “Star Trek” offerings. It’s the best “Star Trek” work since Gene Roddenberry brought the franchise to life in the 1960s. “The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Sixth Season”: The CBS series continues to prove that a situation comedy can be smart AND funny. And, it can be smart dealing with topics that are very ordinary. This season includes humor found in the cancelation of a beloved TV show, a weird game of Dungeons & Dragons, hero worship for a TV scientist and an unforgettable trip to Bakersfield, Calif., for a comic book convention. The series has one of the best core casts in TV, but the addition of Mayim Bialik as Amy Farrah Fowler is pure genius. “Revolution: The Complete First Season”: The DVD set includes all 20 episodes from the first season of the NBC series about a world where electricity no longer exists. The series is being released just before the launch of the second season on Sept. 25. The series starts with a good idea and ends strong. The DVD set will allow you to speed through the middle episodes that get bogged down because the writers lost focus. Also included are 90 minutes of bonus content, including two featurettes, a gag reel, deleted scenes and bonus webisodes. “Blue Bloods — The Third Season”: CBS series about a multigenerational family of cops in New York. “Sesame Street: C is for Cooking”: Includes songs and stories about eating healthy. “Star Trek: The Original Series—Origins”: Includes episodes introducing Khan, Klingons and Tribbles. “Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Great

YOUR ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION GUIDE TO WHAT’S GOING ON IN SKAGIT COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS

Upcoming movie releases Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change: SEPT. 17 The Bling Ring -- Lionsgate

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SEPT. 24 Redemption -- Lionsgate OCT. 1 The Croods -- Fox/DreamWorks This Is the End -- Sony OCT. 8 After Earth -- Sony The Hangover Part III -- Warner Much Ado About Nothing -- Lionsgate OCT. 22 The Internship -- Fox OCT. 29 Monsters University -- Disney

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Roller Skate Adventure”: Dora and Boots stand up to the bullying Big Wheeler. “Secret Millionaires Club: Volume Two”: Business savvy friends go on space adventure. “Chicago Fire: Season One”: NBC series about men and women who work at Chicago Firehouse 51. “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia — Season 8”: Continuing antics of misfit bar owners. “The League Season 4”: FX series about the odd participants in a fantasy sports league. “Sisters & Brothers”: The late Cory Monteith (“Glee”) plays a Hollywood star facing the perils of Hollywood. “Scooby-Doo! 13 Spooky Tales Run For Your ‘Rife!”: More scary animated adventures with Scooby and the gang. “Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk”: Latest release in the Marvel Knights Animation’s series has Wolverine tracking Dr. Bruce Banner. “Love Is All You Need”: Pierce Brosnan stars in the romantic comedy. “Wish You Were Here”: A vacation turns into a nightmare when one friend vanishes. “The Smurfs: The Legend of Smurfy Hollow”: The Smurfs have some Halloween fun. “Puppy in My Pocket: The Friendship Ceremony”: Kitty Princess Ava must find her way back to Pocketville. n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee

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Get Involved.................................... 6 Travel............................................8-9 On Stage, Tuning Up................10-11 Music, Game Reviews..............12-13 Hot Tickets.................................... 14 Movie Review................................ 16 Movie Reviews, Listings............... 17 At the Lincoln................................ 17 Out & About.............................18-19

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SEDRO-WOOLLEY FOUNDERS’ DAY CELEBRATION

Bank robbery, car show and a picnic in the park Skagit Valley Herald staff

It’s not everyday that a bank robbery happens in Sedro-Woolley, but it has become an annual occurrence — during the weekend Founders’ Day celebration that marks the early days in the city’s history. Along with a staged bank holdup, a ceremony honoring Mills family descendant Marilyn Hyldahl Thompson and other activities will keep visitors busy both Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14-15, in downtown and at Riverfront Park. Festival-goers can look forward to the Founders’ Day Breakfast of scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy and beverages from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Sedro-Woolley Senior Center, 715 Pacific St. (The $6 fee will benefit the center.) Next, a video detailing the 1914 robbery of the First National Bank in Sedro-Woolley will be shown from 10 to 11 a.m. that day at the SedroWoolley Museum, 725 Murdock St. The historical account of the robbery at historylink.org says a gang of five or six armed men robbed the bank at gunpoint on a Saturday evening, Oct. 17, 1914. Saturdays were the time when loggers, miners and millworkers came to town each week to spend or safeguard their earnings. The robbers supposedly fired 100 or more rounds as they escaped with about $11,650 in gold coins and currency. Three bystanders were wounded, and a child

later died from gunshot wounds. By Oct. 27, law enforcement killed four men, but one escaped and was never captured, the report says. A reenactment will begin at noon Saturday in front of the museum, according to SedroWoolley Museum director Carolyn Freeman. Local talent will play the parts of First National Bank staff — head cashier John K. Guddall, assistant cashier Jeremiah Marsden and bookkeeper Frank Lebold — and, of course, the robbers. After they take over the bank and force Guddall to open the vault, a 15-minute “gun battle” and escape will occur. A museum open house will follow from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., honoring Fielden Nicholas Mills family descendant Marilyn Hyldahl Thompson and her family, who still reside in Sedro-Woolley, during a short ceremony. Freeman said descendants of the Fielden Mills family, Ruth and Al Hyldahl, operated the Central Grocery store, which was located on Sixth Street near present-day Central Elementary School. From 1937-1964, the Hyldahls ran the store, which was closed permanently in 2003, according to stumpranchonline.com. Thompson’s mother, Ruth Hyldahl, was one of Fielden Mills’ daughters. Her brother, Bruner Mills, ran a confectionary store in Sedro-Woolley, Freeman said. Sunday will bring an open car show hosted by JJ’s Cruisers Car Club, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at

Riverfront Park, 2212 River Road. Show registration opens at 8 a.m. with a $10 fee. Hundreds of cars and owners regionwide come to help raise funds for the Sedro-Woolley Museum. Viewer admission is free. A community picnic from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and children’s activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. organized by the SedroWoolley Boys & Girls Club will be held at the park. A suggested $3 donation will buy a lunch of a hot dog, chips, cookies and beverage, or bring your own lunch for a leisurely picnic in the park.

TOP: Butch Stearns of Bay View points two fake guns at his opponent during the 2005 Founders’ Day re-enactment of a 1914 bank robbery in SedroWoolley. Cecil Penno of Sedro-Woolley pretends to lie dead on the ground. LEFT: Actors place Rocky MacArthur’s hat over his face as he rests in a coffin after he was “shot” during the 2001 SedroWoolley Founders’ Day re-enactment of a 1914 crime that resulted in the death of a 13-year-old Sedro-Woolley boy. Skagit Valley Herald file photos

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RECREATION

An abundance of opportunities as summer turns to fall trees and shrubs are good spots to focus upon, especially along closed or abandoned forest roads, Fall may be right around the said Danilson. At higher elevacorner, but that doesn’t mean a tions, conifer forests with open slowdown in outdoor opportunimeadow and huckleberry patches ties. That’s especially true for generally attract sooty grouse. hunters as they prepare to head September also offers opporout for the first major hunting tunities to hunt dove, geese and seasons of the year. band-tailed pigeons. The dove Archery hunts for deer are hunt continues through Sept. underway, and forest grouse, 30. In addition, an early Canada mourning dove, cottontail rabgoose hunt runs to Sept. 15 in bit, and snowshoe hare are in goose management areas 1, 2A the crosshairs of hunters. Other and 3, and Sept. 14-15 in areas seasons set to open this month 4 and 5. The band-tailed pigeon include archery hunts for elk and season runs Sept. 15-23. high-buck hunts; muzzleloaders Hunters under 16 will have will be taking aim at deer; and a an opportunity to go afield for ducks, Canada geese, coots and turkey hunt will begin in some pheasants during a special youth areas of eastern Washington. hunt Sept. 21-22. A youth-only hunt for ducks, In eastern Washington, youth geese, pheasant and other game may also take quail, chukar and birds will run Sept. 21-22 stategray partridge during the two-day wide. Hunters must be 15 or season. Youth hunters must be younger and be accompanied by Hunting accompanied by an adult — at an adult at least 18 years old who Hunters have several options least 18 years old — who is not is not hunting. Marine Area 9 must release region’s rivers by the middle of to consider as early hunting sea- hunting. Nontoxic shot is required “We should have plenty of chum through Sept. 30. the month. sons open throughout this month. on all pheasant release sites. local ducks available in SeptemMarine areas 8-1 (Deception “Pink salmon fishing is startArchery-only hunts for deer and Hunters 65 years or older will ber, followed by a near-record Pass, Hope Island and Skagit ing to pick up in the rivers as elk run through Sept. 27. Most have an opportunity to go afield number of birds expected from Bay) and 8-2 (Port Susan and we move into September,” said muzzleloader-only seasons for for pheasants during a special the north later this year,” said Port Gardner) are also open for Ryan Lothrop, Puget Sound recdeer start Sept. 28, followed by senior hunt Sept. 23-27. Western Dave Ware, statewide game salmon. There is a two-salmon reational salmon manager for an early muzzleloader hunt for Washington hunters of all ages manager for the Washington daily limit, plus two additional the WDFW. “Freshwater fishing elk that begins Oct. 5. can hunt pheasants beginning Department of Fish and Wildlife opportunities for pink salmon pink salmon, but anglers must Meanwhile, bear hunts are Sept. 28. (WDFW). “Hunting for deer and should be good early in the release chinook salmon. underway in the region. Hunters Black bear hunters can test elk should also be good in most Another option is Marine month.” are allowed two bear during the their bear species identification areas, just as it was last year.” Area 7 (San Juan Islands), where In northern Puget Sound, general season, which is open skills through an interactive proLothrop recommends fishing for anglers have a daily limit of two through Nov. 15, but only one gram on WDFW’s website. The Fish and crab salmon, plus two additional pink bear can be taken in eastern pink salmon in the Snohomish, program includes information on salmon, but can keep only one Meanwhile, chinook, coho and Stillaguamish, Skagit and SnoWashington. how to correctly identify black chinook. Anglers must release qualmie rivers. pink salmon are pushing into For those seeking forest bears and grizzly bears. Grizzly In saltwater, anglers are hook- chum and wild coho. Puget Sound from the ocean. grouse, the statewide hunting bears are protected under state Lothrop said the best bet for ing some bright ocean coho in “September is a great time season runs through Dec. 31. and federal endangered species freshwater anglers fishing for portions of Puget Sound. to go fishing,” said John Long, “Prospects for forest grouse laws. coho salmon might be the Sno“We should see more of WDFW statewide salmon manare always a question mark those ocean fish make their way homish and Skagit rivers, where ager. because broods are so suscepabundant runs are expected to into the Sound throughout the As new fishing seasons open, tible to even brief periods of bad Whale watching return this year. Other options month,” said Lothrop. others are coming to an end. Whale watchers should have weather,” said Chris Danilson, Anglers fishing marine areas 9 for coho include the Nooksack, The only exceptions are marine several opportunities in SeptemDistrict 14 wildlife biologist for Skykomish, Snoqualmie and Still- Skagit and Whatcom counties. areas 7-North (Gulf of Georgia) (Admiralty Inlet) and 10 (Seatber to spot orca whales in the tle/Bremerton) have a daily limit aguamish rivers. and 7-South (San Juan Islands/ San Juan Islands. The resident “However, exceptionally warm There are crabbing opportuof two salmon, plus two additionBellingham). Crabbing in those and dry spring conditions this orcas are feasting on salmon runs al pink salmon, but must release nities still available. The daily year may mean good production now making their way along the two areas is open through Sept. catch limit in Puget Sound is five and should encourage hunters to shores of the islands. One of the all chinook. In Marine Area 30, Thursdays through Mondays Dungeness crab, males only, in take to the field.” 10, anglers must release hatchonly. best spots to view whales is from hard-shell condition with a miniIn lower elevations, areas with Lime Kiln State Park on the ery chinook and chum salmon The bulk of the pink run mum carapace width of 6¼ inches. elderberry or other fruit-bearing western shore of San Juan Island. through Sept. 15. Those fishing will have made its way into the By VINCE RICHARDSON @Sports_SVH

Fishers may also keep six red rock crab of either gender per day, provided those crabs measure at least 5 inches across, are in hard-shell condition and have a minimum carapace width of 5 inches. Crabbers are reminded their summer catch record cards are due to WDFW by midnight Oct. 1 and must be returned whether or not the cardholder caught or fished for crab during the season. Crabbers who fail to file catch reports for 2013 will face a $10 fine, which will be imposed when they apply for a 2014 Puget Sound crab endorsement. Completed summer cards can be mailed in or submitted online. WDFW will announce winter crab seasons for Puget Sound in early October, after completing its assessment of the summer fishery.

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THIS WEEKENDin the area ANTIQUE TECHNOLOGY The 18th annual Anacortes Antique Engine & Machinery Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, behind the historic W.T. Preston steam-powered sternwheeler at Market Street and Sixth Avenue, in Anacortes. Enjoy rail rides, a variety of chugging old engines, children’s activities, music and more. A parade of tractors and vintage vehicles at 11 a.m. will feature the 1899 fire engine from the movie “Hello Dolly” and the Anacortes Fire Department’s restored 1924 American LaFrance fire truck. Tommy Thompson’s Anacortes Railway engine will also be on display. Free admission. 360-293-1915.

CAR SHOW The fourth annual Stanwood Community and Senior Center Car Show will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in the center’s front parking lot at 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood. Check out all makes and models of custom and classic cars, arts and crafts vendors, door prizes and trophies. Breakfast: $5. Hot dog lunch: $3. Strawberry shortcake: $4. Car registration: $20. Free admission for spectators. For information, contact Sandy at 360-629-7403, ext. 112.

ART OF THE BOAT Coupeville will celebrate the Art of The Boat from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. The celebration will include boat art, music, literary readings and classic boats on display in and around Coupeville. Free admission. 360-678-5434.

FREE CONCERT To commemorate its 20th anniversary, Country Meadow Village, 1501 Collins Road, Sedro-Woolley, will host a free concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15. The one-hour concert will feature cellist Louie Richmond and pianist Judith Gordon. Everyone welcome. 360-856-0404.

BENEFIT CONCERT The Mac Frampton Trio will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Enjoy a variety of pop, jazz, classical and original music, as well as a silent auction to benefit the Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood. $25-$35, $10 children. 360-629-2126, ext. 146.

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of National Estuary Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Fidalgo Bay RV Park, 4701 Fidalgo Bay Road, Anacortes. Enjoy self-guided walks and learn about the bay from docents stationed along the Tommy Thompson Trail. See and touch living sea creatures and participate in beach seining. Enjoy complimentary samples of local seafood cuisine. Dine on a no-host traditional Samish salmon barbecue platter. Free admission. skagitbeaches.org.

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GET INVOLVED ART SEEKING VENDORS: Vendors of all kinds are needed for the 21st semi-annual World’s Largest Garage Sale, Antiques & More, set for 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27-28, at the Skagit County Fairgrounds, 1410 Virginia St., Mount Vernon. Vendor applications are available at skagitcounty.net/fairgrounds. For information, call 360-336-9414 or email fairgrounds@co.skagit. wa.us.

360-588-8239. BEGINNER SQUARE DANCE LESSONS: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St. Couples and singles welcome. First two weeks are free, then $4 per lesson. Sponsored by the Mt. Baker Singles and Skagit Squares. For information, call 360-424-4608 or 360-424-9675.

CONWAY PUB OPEN MIC: Jam Night, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursdays, Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

RECREATION

TRAIL TALES: Friends of Skagit Beaches lead a series of informative walks along the Tommy Thompson Trail in Anacortes. For information, visit skagitbeaches.org. SALSA DANCE LESSONS: 7 Next up: p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 12-Oct. 17, National Estuaries Day: 11 Anacortes Center for Happiness, a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. ART CLASSES 619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Stop at discovery stations along ACRYLICS FOR BEGINNERS: Learn the basic salsa rhythm, the Tommy Thompson Trail for With Jennifer Bowman, 11 a.m. Cuban body motion, leading/folto 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to lowing techniques, footwork and fun facts, trivia and hands-on discoveries about our natural and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12-13, at the basic turns. $10 per class, $50 for cultural connections to Fidalgo Anacortes Center for Happiness, all six. 360-464-2229 or anacortes Bay. Pick up a “discovery pass619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. centerforhappiness.org. port” and fill it with stamps from $165, plus optional $20 fee to each station to win a prize. Free. borrow Bowman’s materials. The flat, paved trail is handiMUSIC 360-464-2229 or anacortes capped accessible. CALL FOR MALE SINGERS: centerforhappiness.org. The An-O-Chords Guest Night DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT: ART CLASSES, WORKSHOPS: will take place at 7 p.m. today, The Falling Barn Open PDGADakota Art Center offers a vari- Sept. 12, at the Northwest Eduety of art classes and workshops cation Service District Building, sanctioned tournament will begin at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at at 17873 Highway 536, Mount 1601 R Ave., Anacortes. Come North Sound Recreation Area, Vernon. 360-416-6556, ext. 5, or and see what the An-O-Chords on Helmick Road off Highdakotaartcenter.com. are all about. No need to read way 20, east of Sedro-Woolley. music; it’s not an audition. For Pro and amateur competitors information, contact Richard at AUDITIONS will complete two rounds of 360-391-8020. SHELTER BAY CHORUS: 18. Registration: $50 pro, $35 Practice is from 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. amateur. $10 additional fee for SKAGIT VALLEY MUSIC CLUB: every Thursday at the Shelter non-PDGA members. First 25 The club will not meet during Bay Clubhouse in La Conner. amateurs receive an event T-shirt New members welcome; no need September. For information, call and disc; all others receive either Marsha Pederson at 360-757to be a Shelter Bay resident. 360shirt or disc. Send payments 4906. 466-3805. by PayPal to genemcconnell@ qwestoffice.net or pay with cash A CAPPELLA: Harmony ON STAGE until 8:15 a.m. day of event. For Northwest Chorus will host an NORTH COVE OPEN MIC: information, contact Gene at open house for women who like Daniel Burnson hosts an open 360-223-5178. to sing a cappella at 6:45 p.m. mic from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturdays Monday, Sept. 16, at the Mount at North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. OUTDOOR SKILLS FOR Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Burlington Blvd., Burlington. All WOMEN: Women can learn the Cleveland Ave. All skill levels genres welcome — rock, blues, basics of fishing, hunting and welcome. The chorus practices funk, folk, ukelele, poetry or per- other outdoor skills at a Sept. from 7 to 9:30 p.m. every Monday formance. 360-707-2683 or north 13-15 workshop at Camp Wasat the senior center. covecoffee.com. kowitz in North Bend. Coordinated by Washington Outdoor DANCE 1ST STREET OPEN MIC: 9 Women, the workshop will be p.m. to midnight, Wednesdays, 1st taught by Washington DepartTHURSDAY DANCE: Enjoy dancing to the music of the Skip- Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 ment of Fish and Wildlife experts S. First St., Mount Vernon. Ages and other certified instructors. pers from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thurs21 and older. No cover. 360-336- Classes will include archery, days at Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 3012 or riverbelledinnertheatre. freshwater fishing, fly fishing, S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. For information, contact Doris at com. kayaking, big-game hunting, map

and compass reading, wilderness first aid, survival skills, outdoor photography and more. Workshop participants must be at least 18. A state recreational fishing license is required to participate in the fishing sessions. The workshop fee of $250 includes lodging, meals and use of equipment. A limited number of partial scholarships are available for firsttime participants. 425-455-1986 or washingtonoutdoorwomen.org. ANNE JACKSON MEMORIAL RUN/WALK: The fifth annual 5K/10K run and 2-mile walk will take place Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Humane Society of Skagit Valley, 18841 Kelleher Road, Burlington. Day-of-race registration: 7 to 9 a.m. The walk will begin at 9:15 a.m., followed by the 5K/10K run at 9:30 a.m. Awards for race winners and a memorial ceremony for Anne Jackson will take place at 11:30 a.m. Registration: $22. Collect $50 or more in pledges to receive free registration and T-shirt. Proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Skagit Valley, which seeks to construct a cat wing in memory of Sandy Nelson, the late shelter director. Dogs are welcome to accompany walkers. No dog? Call the shelter and ask about walking a shelter dog. 360757-0445 or skagithumane.com. SKATE CONTEST: SedroWoolley Rotary Club, SedroWoolley Parks Department, Hiddenwave Boardshop and Lib Tech will host a skateboarding contest Saturday, Sept. 14, at the S-W Skate Park, 324 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. Registration begins at 10 a.m., with the first runs at 11 a.m. Each entrant gets one 60-second run. A besttrick contest will be held in the “street” and “transition” categories. Lib Tech will also host a skate demo. Food and refreshments. For more information, call 360-856-5167.

THEATER YOUTH THEATER CLASSES: The Whidbey Playhouse “Would Be Players” theater program for

ages 8 to 18 will offer a workshop from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, Sept. 9-Oct. 29, at the Whidbey Playhouse Star Studio, 730 SE Midway Drive, Oak Harbor. A special three-hour rehearsal will be held on Sunday, Oct. 27, and the workshop will culminate with public performances at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 28-29. Students will learn a variety of theater skills, including theater acting, vocal training, body language, stage presence, blocking and more. $75. For information or to register, contact Stan Thomas at 360-6750574. FREE ADULT ACTING CLASSES: Anacortes Community Theatre offers free acting classes for adults from 10 a.m. to noon the third Saturday each month at 918 M Ave., Anacortes. Classes include scripted scenes and a variety of acting games, 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.

WORKSHOPS “SCREENWRITING 101: GETTING STARTED”: with director/ screenwriter Wally Lane, 1 to 3:30 p.m. today, Sept. 12, at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E Washington. RSVP: Sharon Anderson at 360-391-2042 or skagitwriters.org. “INVESTING IN YOUR BOOK: POLISHING, PUBLISHING, PROMOTING”: Terry Persun and Susan Wingate, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Anacortes Chamber of Commerce board room, 819 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Discover definitive ways to approach revision that highlight your style and story; learn about publishing options and the role of publishers, publicists and agents; and find out how to promote your novel/stories now that they are out there for the world to see. Presented by Armchair ePublishing and Skagit Valley Writers League. $25. armchairepub@gmail.com or arm chair-epublishing.weebly.com.

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September 1-30 Share the adventure, enjoy the taste!

Twenty-five of Mount Vernon’s best restaurants have joined together to celebrate the wondrous bounty of Skagit Valley. Throughout September, these restaurants will have special menu items, including beverages, which feature Skagit Valley products and showcase local farms. Eat Local Mount Vernon is a cornerstone event of the 2013 Mount Vernon Mayor’s Wellness Challenge, which is a month-long series of free activities to inspire the community to healthier lifestyles. Don’t forget to vote in the People’s Choice Award Contest and you’ll be entered to win a gift certificate from participating restaurants! Share the adventure and enjoy the taste! Participating restaurants include:

Eat Local Mount Vernon is sponsored by the Mount Vernon Community Marketing Campaign, which includes the City of Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce, Mount Vernon School District, Port of Skagit, Skagit Regional Health, Skagit Valley College. Participating sponsors include Mount Vernon Mayor’s Wellness Challenge, Northwest Agriculture Business Center (NABC), North Sound Food Hub, Mount Vernon Farmers Market and Washington Restaurant Association. Our media partners include Skagit Publishing and KAPS/KBRC Radio.

For more info, call: 360.428.8547

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TRAVEL

Splendid isolation in the St. Lawrence River By CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press

ILE-AUX-GRUES, Quebec — What a difference a bridge makes. This rather obvious observation hit home when driving around one Quebec island and cycling another, both close to the shore of the St. Lawrence River but a world apart in their way of life. First, Ile d’Orleans, a bridge hop from the outskirts of Quebec City. It’s a graceful haven of fine homes, fields of cultivated berries, art studios, collectibles, autumn apple pickers, cider, tourists, gourmet Calvin Woodward / AP bakery treats, perfect lawns down to the water, maple TOP: Paddlers move through placid waters from the syrup and bicyclists who P’tit Train du Nord rail trail outside Montreal. BOTTOM: Windswept homes are seen by the river on look a bit nervous sharing Ile-aux-Grues in the St. Lawrence River. narrow roads with cars, and

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scores of passengers. The Lachance family, operator of the cruise company, has been plying these waters since the early 1800s. In settling on a plan to bike along the St. Lawrence for three days, I had loosely patterned my route on one laid out by Lonely Planet contributor Margo Pfeiff, writing in the Los Angeles Times. When I followed up with her, she offered one piece of advice in particular: “Be sure to have a day to for good reason. d’Orleans is the place every- spend on the island.” Ile-aux-Grues can be Then there’s wind-swept, body’s been. Ile-aux-Grues rather lonely and poweris where everyone has been reached by a free, 25-minute car ferry until late in the fully lovely Ile-aux-Grues, meaning to go. year when the ice comes and island of cranes. It’s only a So I went, on a ship with few miles from the shore a quirky skipper, Jean-Fran- the only access is by small planes. But the ferry runs on of the St. Lawrence River, cois Lachance. He fancied but so disconnected that the himself a standup comedian an erratic schedule, depenisland’s children are flown to as he kept up a stream of dent on the tides, making it school and back. banter mixed with stories an iffy proposition for dayFor Quebecers, Ile of the archipelago for the trippers.

If you go

only winter access: Air Montmagny, 418-248-3545. Ile-Aux-Grues: By free Ile D’Orleans: Best seen car ferry from Montmagny by car, though plenty of until December (chaudcyclists take it on. The iereappalaches.com/en/ drive around the perimeter travel-quebec/montmagnyis 40-plus miles; plan for and-the-islands/saint-antoine- plenty of compelling stops de-l-isle-aux-grues/traverselike La Boulange, a busl-isle-aux-grues-montmagny/ tling bakery in the village ferry) and by small ship from of Saint-Jean, situated in a Berthier-sur-Mer until midbig old house with a wide October (croisiereslachance. porch looking out on a hiscom). No charge to bring bicy- toric church, broad lawns cles aboard either service; and the St. Lawrence River Lachance offers free use of (tourismeiledorleans.com/ its own bikes with notice. The introang.html)

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TRAVEL I took the $38 Lachance Cruises round-trip — more than two hours on the boat each way, and close to three hours to explore the island. I brought my bike along. The 170-passenger vessel first dropped off a large contingent on Grosse Ile, a national historical site that served as a gateway for Irish immigrants in the 1800s and a quarantine camp where typhus sufferers died in horrid conditions. Here the wide river is studded with islands, some owned in whole by the rich, but only Orleans and Grues inhabited year-round. On Ile-aux-Grues, most passengers climbed into a trolley for a motorized tour that includes a stop at the pride of the island, Fromagerie Ile-aux-Grues, producer of coveted artisanal cheeses and winner of the 2009 Canadian grand prize for medium cheddar. Others wheeled their bicycles off the boat or used free ones from Lachance and ventured out on a dozen miles of empty

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A boat carrying scores of passengers steams towards Ile-aux-Grues in the St. Lawrence River. The Quebec island offers quiet roads and stunning river vistas for cyclists and lovers of solitude. roads through meadows, marshes and farmlands, never losing sight of the river panorama. The island, mostly under a mile wide, claims to offer the largest unspoiled wetland in northeastern North America, with mudflats linking Ileaux-Grues to even less accessible Ile-aux-Oies, island of geese.

Local travel CRUISE SEMINAR: 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

19, AAA, 1600 E. College Way, Suite A, Mount Vernon. Learn about cruise options on Celebrity, Royal Caribbean International and Azamara Club cruise lines. Free admission. RSVP: 360-848-2090.

GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE TO NEW ZEALAND: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Ana-

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At summer’s end, the island delivered almost complete silence, except for the wind. About 150 people live here year-round, twice that in summer. Homes are pint-sized compared with many on Orleans, but never ordinary, dressed up in bright colors — which is typical in Quebec — and garden rows.

cortes. Rotarian Kelsey Miner will highlight his six-week trip to New Zealand with three other young professionals to build global leadership skills. Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityofanacortes.org. EXTENDED TRIPS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center is organizing two small-group trips for 2014: Mississippi River Cruise: Nashville to New Orleans, March 19–30; and Scotland, June. Contact Pat Gardner at pgardner@ oakharbor.org.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area September 12-19

TUNING UP Playing at area venues September 12-20

Thursday.12

SATURDAY.14

THEATER

1ST STREET FOLLIES PRESENTS “THE BACK ALLEY CATS” 8 to 10 p.m., 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $5 cover. 360-336-3012 or river belledinnertheatre.com.

“Too Soon For Daisies”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $16. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com. “Cheating Cheaters”: Foothills Theatre, 7 p.m., Nooksack Valley High School Performing Arts Center, 3326 E. Badger Road, Everson. $5. 360-988-2641.

THURSDAY.12 Sky Colony: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. No cover. 360445-3000.

FRIDAY.13 Trish, Hans & John Anderson: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360588-1720.

Andy Koch of Badd Dog Blues: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Firehall Cafe, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360354-3600.

Friday.13

Jammin’ Jeff: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360422-6411.

“A Tribute to the Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young”: Wayne Hayton & Friends, 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. No cover. 360445-3000.

Jim Cull: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. 360848-8882.

Marcia Kester, Sandy Carter (country, rock, blues, pop): 8 p.m., 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 First St., Mount Vernon. $5 cover. 360-336-3012.

Scratch Daddy: 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Varsity Inn, 112 N. Cherry St., Burlington. No cover. 360-755-0165.

Toney Rocks (blues, rock): 8 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. $8. 360-293-2544.

THEATER

“Too Soon For Daisies”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $16. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

TONEY ROCKS

“Cheating Cheaters”: Foothills Theatre, 7 p.m., Nooksack Valley High School Performing Arts Center, 3326 E. Badger Road, Everson. $5. 360-988-2641.

FRIDAY.13 8 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. $8. 360-293-2544.

Saturday.14

SATURDAY.14

IMPROV

8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

Whidbey Improv Team: 8 p.m., Click Music, 1130 NE Seventh Ave., Oak Harbor. $5. whidbeyimprovteam@gmail.com.

SATURDAY.14 Jammin’ Jeff: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411. Toney Rocks: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-4453000.

SUNDAY.15 Hair Nation: 9 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956. Atlantics: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. 360-766-6266.

MUSIC

“Miniatures & Masterpieces, Take Two”: Pianists Kau Zavislak and Victoria Ebel-Sabo, 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. $10 adults, $5 ages 17 and younger. 360-354-3600 or jansen artcenter.org.

Sunday.15

Wednesday.18

THEATER

MUSIC

“Too Soon For Daisies”: 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $16. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com. “Cheating Cheaters”: Foothills Theatre, 2 p.m. ($5) and 7 p.m. ($8, dessert theater), Nooksack Valley High School Performing Arts Center, 3326 E. Badger Road, Everson. $5. 360-988-2641.

THEATER

“Too Soon For Daisies”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $16. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Knut Bell & The Blue Collars: 5 to 9 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. $3 cover. 360-445-4733. Gary B’s Church of the Blues (blues, classic rock): 6 to 10 p.m., Castle Tavern, 708 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-855-2263.

C.C. Adams and friends Sunday Jam, featuring $cratch Daddy, Coyote Blues and more: 5 to 9 p.m., Station House, 315 E. Morris St., La Conner. 360-466-4488. Bow Diddlers, with Bruce Harvie: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. 360-766-6266.

Jazz at the Center: Jennifer Scott, 7 p.m., Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $20, $10 students. 360-3870222 or camanocenter.org.

Prozac Mountain Boys (bluegrass): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $5. 360-445-3000.

Cheryl Hodge (blues, jazz): 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Firehall Cafe, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-3543600.

FRIDAY.20

Jazz at the Center: Jennifer Scott, 7 p.m., Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $20, $10 students. 360-387-0222 or camanocenter.org.

Thursday.19

Kellee Bradley Band: 6 to 8 p.m., Challenger Ridge Vineyard & Cellars, 43095 Challenger Road, Concrete. Free admission with purchase of a bottle of wine per adult. 425-422-6988.

THURSDAY.19

Spoonshine Duo: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

“Too Soon For Daisies”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $16. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com. 1st Street Follies presents “The Back Alley Cats”: 8 to 10 p.m., 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $5 cover. 360-336-3012 or riverbelledinnertheatre.com.

Summer Cannibals, Waterbear: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5. 360-778-1067.

WEDNESDAY.18

THEATER

VARIETY

1967 (the band): 6 p.m., Birdsview Brewing Co., 38302 Highway 20, Birdsview. No cover. 360-826-3406.

WEDNESDAY.18 JAZZ AT THE CENTER: JENNIFER SCOTT 7 p.m., Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $20, $10 students. 360-387-0222 or camanocenter.org.

SATURDAY.20 TREVOR HANSEN & GUESTS 8 p.m., 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 First St., Mount Vernon. $5 cover. 360-336-3012.

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

Trevor Hansen & guests: 8 p.m., 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 First St., Mount Vernon. $5 cover. 360-336-3012.

Duane King (pop, country, classic rock): 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $7. 360-445-3000.

Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives: 8 p.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Pacific Showroom, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. $31-$40. 877-275-2448 or the skagit.com.

Baltic Cousins, The West, Bright Weapons: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5. 360-778-1067.

Jenny & The Tomcats: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. 360-848-8882.