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ANACORTES Visitors and Newcomers Guide to a Special City and Island in NW Washington

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owever you arrive, whether on a drive through beautiful Fidalgo Island or on a scenic flight or ferry ride, you’ll feel the change of pace right away and get a glimpse of what’s wonderful about this special place. Coast in and hang out — as our Chamber of Commerce puts it — and discover even more, whether you’re here for a long weekend or looking to put down roots. Anacortes used to be known as the Gateway to the San Juans. Not anymore. Sure there’s a state ferry terminal here and boats that can take you to the islands and Canada, but this historic city has long been a destination all its own. Our guide can help you discover, or rediscover, all the things that keep people coming back here. As a seaside community, Anacortes has long been tied to the waters surrounding Fidalgo Island. We still work and play on the water, and you’ll find so much to do. The whale watching here is world class, and the kayaking, boating, sailing, fishing, crabbing and scuba diving opportunities are hard to beat.

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Anacortes has a long history of preserving open space and boasts wonderful parks and preserves. The Anacortes Community Forest Lands are one of the city’s treasures: 2,800 acres forever preserved from development. A trail

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system stretches more than 50 miles for use by hikers and bicyclists. The arts are another ingredient that make this such a vibrant place. You’ll encounter wonderful murals and sculptures around town, and there are numerous galleries, concerts and community theater productions. The city has a diverse mix of major annual events, celebrating everything from the working waterfront to motorcycles. The biggest is the Anacortes Arts Festival, Aug. 1-3, 2014, which draws about 90,000 visitors. There are also old-fashioned celebrations, complete with parades and joyous community gatherings, for Independence Day and the Christmas holiday season. Historic downtown Anacortes offers a selection of good restaurants and an interesting mix of galleries and shops. Visitors are charmed by the historic buildings and the colorful murals of local characters. With so many vintage and antique stores in town, Anacortes has become a destination for visitors looking for rare finds, treasures and repurposed items from days gone by. The museum, library, marina esplanade and a historic snagboat are all within easy walking distance from downtown. Welcome, and enjoy your stay whether it’s a day, a long weekend or a lifetime. 3

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Recreation............................................................................. 5 Viewpoints............................................................................ 12 Fidalgo Island Map............................................................... 13 Events.................................................................................... 14 Anacortes Map...................................................................... 16 Museums & Tours................................................................ 19 Murals.................................................................................... 20 Tribes..................................................................................... 21 The Arts................................................................................. 22 History................................................................................... 25 Guemes Island & Map......................................................... 26 Weather................................................................................. 27 Anacortes Today................................................................... 28 Directory of Advertisers....................................................... 34

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Recreation Whale Watching

iller whales or orcas are a favorite among residents as well as visitors to the Pacific Northwest, who can book a tour and see them in their natural habitat in the waters around the San Juan Islands. Boat tours leave from Anacortes through two companies, Island Adventures and Mystic Sea Charters. The main season runs generally from midApril to October when the three pods of Southern Resident orcas return to the area. Rates range from about $50 for kids to $100 for adults for the sixhour trips. You’ll almost always see orcas or minke and humpback whales on your trip (check the guarantees), and there’s plenty of splendid scenery and other wildlife to view as the large boats cruise calm waters around the islands. Remember to dress in layers (it’s cooler on the water) and bring your cameras.

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The Southern Resident orcas were listed as endangered in 2005, when there were 89 members of the pods. Their numbers haven’t increased. The global standard for whale viewing distances is 100 yards. Both tour companies belong to the Pacific Whale Watch Association, a group of whale-watching companies dedicated to research, education and responsible wildlife viewing. Island Adventures www.island-adventures.com (800) 465-4604 Mystic Sea Charters www.mysticseacharters.com (800) 308-9387

Kayaking Kayaking is a great way to get out on the waters around Anacortes and the nearby San Juan Islands, whether for a quick paddle or a trip lasting several days. Paddlers can enjoy beautiful vistas and see wildlife from a different perspective while exploring a secluded cove near Deception Pass or hitting the open waters of the Salish Sea. People new to paddling can get a scenic introduction at Deception Pass State Park. Kayak rentals through Anacortes Kayak Tours, www.anacorteskayaktours.com, are available seasonally at Bowman Bay, and a guide can take the whole family on a short trip. Anacortes Kayak Tours also offers half-day, full-day and multi-day sea kayak tours through the San Juan Islands.

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A major Northwest kayaking event to watch for is the Deception Pass Dash, held each December. Close to 200 kayaks and other human-powered craft race from Bowman Bay in Deception Pass State Park through the pass as the tide changes from flooding into the inlet waters to ebbing back out to sea â&#x20AC;&#x201D; six miles in all. Members of the Hole in the Wall Paddling Club take day and multi-day kayaking trips throughout the region and encourage safe kayaking. More information can be found at holeinthewallpaddlingclub.org.

Marinas ANACORTES MARINA 2415 T Ave. anacortesmarina.com Anacortes Marina is a privately owned condominium marina with 466 covered and open berths from 32 feet to 60 feet in length. Amenities include power, water, Wi-Fi, private laundry facility, restrooms and showers. Nearby facilities include a 55-ton lift, repair yard, fuel dock and pump6

out station. No transient moorage available. Annual leases only. CAP SANTE MARINA 1019 Q Ave. portofanacortes.com/visit/the-marina Cap Sante Marina is owned and operated by the Port of Anacortes. It is a U.S. Customs port-of-entry on the west side of Fidalgo Bay within walking distance to downtown stores and restaurants. The marina provides permanent and transient moorage with 150 to 200 berths for guest moorage. Floats have power and water. Other accommodations include restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, fuel dock, pump-out stations, boat launch and free Wi-Fi. SKYLINE MARINE CENTER 2011 Skyline Way skylinemarinecenter.com Skyline Marine Center is at Flounder Bay on the west end of Fidalgo Island. The full-service marina provides guest moorage, a launching hoist, fuel, pump-out services, shower and laundry facilities. Old Saltâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deli and Market is near the marina. 2014 Anacortes Visitors & Newcomers Guide

Cycling Mountain bikers can enjoy many easy to moderate trails winding through the nearly 2,800 acres in the Anacortes Community Forest Lands. Maps are available through the Anacortes Parks & Recreation Department at City Hall (904 Sixth St.) and at the Visitor Information Center (819 Commercial Ave. Suite A). The Tommy Thompson Parkway is a scenic, flat ride from downtown along Fidalgo Bay on a paved trail that leads to the trestle that crosses the bay to March Point. Add more miles by following the road around the point and then back to the trestle. The High Tide Ride at the Anacortes Waterfront Festival is Saturday, June 7. Routes are 25 miles, 50 miles and 75 miles. A 5-mile family fun ride is also included. They all begin and end at the Anacortes Waterfront Festival at Cap Sante Marina. Sites along the way include Skagit Valley farmlands, Mount Baker, Swinomish Channel and San Juan Islands. Proceeds benefit North Islands Young Life.

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Golf SIMILK BEACH GOLF COURSE 12518 Christianson Road (360) 293-3444 The Similk Beach Golf Course sits between Fidalgo and Similk bays, giving golfers views of the water and sometimes bringing light breezes into play. The 18-hole, par-72 public course plays 6,177 yards long. The course, designed by Rod Turner, is rated 68.4 and has a slope rating of 110.

Tennis Anacortes Middle School, 22nd Street near J Avenue, six tennis courts.

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Walks

• Ship Harbor trail. Short, wide and flat with views of Ship Harbor, the Guemes Channel and the Washington State Ferries terminal.Viewing platforms, benches and quick access to an enjoyable beach. Boardwalk loops through wetlands area. Go to the San Juan Passage development and curl down to the water via Edwards Way. Head west on the gravel path.You can also go east on the pavement and enjoy the first leg of the Guemes Channel Trail.

• Tommy Thompson Parkway. Long and flat, great for walking or bikClearridge Park, 1900 block of Blakely ing. Runs along Fidalgo Bay south Drive next to the Anacortes Airport, of downtown to Weaverling Spit two tennis courts. and continues on a trestle across

the bay to March Point. Access it at 11th Street, 22nd Street, 34th Street or the RV park at Fidalgo Bay Resort. • Washington Park.Two nice beach accesses for short strolls less than 10 minutes from town. Sunset Beach near the park's entrance is a popular spot with great views of Rosario Strait. Head out the loop road to West Beach, a scenic halfmile walk or drive, and take the stairs down to another spot perfect for a short walk. To get to the park, follow 12th Street west past the road to the state ferry terminal.

Just a 5 Minute Ferry Ride... • On Guemes Island, easy to get to from Anacortes • The island is a rustic getaway and a perfect family vacation • Shop Anderson’s for essentials, gas & ice cream • Rent a bike or bring your own • 4 star food in the restaurant • Happy hour in our loft, porch or patio • Live music on many weekends • Anderson’s is the heart & soul of the island

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Pool Fidalgo Pool & Fitness Center 1603 22nd St. www.fidalgopool.com

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The 25-meter by 25-yard Fidalgo Pool has a water slide, 1-meter diving board, Ollie the inflatable Octopus, inner tubes and more.

• Anacortes has a leash law, but dogs have a great place to romp at Ace of Hearts Rotary Park (38th Street and H Avenue).There’s a huge off-leash area and a special spot for small dogs.

The average water temperature is 83 degrees. The water is treated with an ultraviolet system so chlorine is minimal. The pool’s regular schedule includes family/open swims, lap swims, water aerobics, swim lessons and more. The pool, which can be rented, is home to the Thunderbird Aquatic Club.

Plenty of water, pet waste disposal bags, portable restrooms, shelter — and lots of dog lovers.The park is busy all year.

The upstairs fitness center offers SilverSneakers, Zumba, yoga and other exercise classes along with Nautilus equipment, free weights, treadmills and stairmasters.

• A temporary off-leash area is open near Cap Sante Marina at Ninth Street and O Avenue. Serpentine tunnel for the dogs to run, large fenced-in play yard and shelter for the dog owners to get out of the weather.

Farmers Markets Depot Arts and Community Center 611 R Ave. www.anacortesfarmersmarket.org The Depot plaza is bustling on Saturdays from mid-May to mid-October with folks stocking up on fresh vegetables, fruits and berries, artisan cheeses, fresh bakery goods and more at the Anacortes Farmers Market. Look for fresh fish, jam, honey, coffee, tea and fudge. Plants and fresh and dried flowers are also offered. Craft items include ceramics, photography, kitchen accessories, jewelry, garden art, knitwear, soaps and lotions, clothing and hand-spun yarns.

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Free community self-help workshops on topics such as sprouting food, bicycle maintenance, raising backyard chickens and alternative energy are often offered Saturday mornings. Wednesday Market: Vendors set up in the late afternoon during the summer. Entertainment and an adjacent beer and wine garden hosted by Anacortes Brewery. Lots of food, not as many crafts as the regular market.

Forest Lands The Anacortes Community Forest Lands encompass nearly 2,800 acres preserved forever from development under a conservation easement program overseen by the city, Skagit Land Trust and Friends of the Forest. Those acres include forest lands, meadows, wetlands, Mount Erie, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Cranberry, Whistle and Heart lakes. The 50 miles of trails in the Forest Lands accommodate hikers, bicyclists and horse riders. A limited number of trails are open to two-wheeled motorcycles during the warmer months. Dogs must be on a leash at all times in the Forest Lands.

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Parks Washington Park, 6300 Sunset Ave., encompasses 220 acres on the west side of Fidalgo Island. The park has day-use and overnight camping facilities for tents and RVs, a boat launch, picnic shelters, playground and showers. A scenic 2.3-mile loop road around the park can be walked or driven. Great beaches. anacortesvisitor.com

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John and Doris Tursi Park, 2200 Pennsylvania Ave., is a small neighborhood park just east of the Anacortes Airport. The park has a playground, picnic tables, nature trail overseeing wetlands and a pavilion made of raw cedar logs. Ben Root Skate Park, 2313 R Ave., has a 7,500-square-foot concrete skate area with lights, seating and nearby restrooms. Kiwanis Waterfront Park, 1708 Sixth St., is a 2-acre park overlooking the Guemes Channel and the Guemes Island ferry landing. Picnic tables and beach access. Rotary Park, 701 T Ave., is a 1.5acre park running along the shoreline of a Fidalgo Bay inlet near Cap Sante Marina. The park has walking trails and a gazebo and beach access.

Cap Sante Park, 1000 W Ave., is a 37-acre forested area at the top of Cap Sante on the northeast corner of the island. The park offers views of Fidalgo Bay, March Point and Anacortes. Tommy Thompson Parkway has trailheads at 22nd Street and R Avenue, Fidalgo Bay RV Park and 30th Street and U Avenue. The paved path for pedestrians and bicyclists runs along the west side of Fidalgo Bay, leading to a walkway over the bay on a former train trestle that connects to March Point.

Storvik Park, 1110 32nd St., is home to the community-built Our Town Our Park playground. The nearly 9-acre park has a Little League field, two basketball courts, picnic tables and barbecues. Causland Memorial Park, 710 N Ave., is a 2-acre park dedicated to Anacortes veterans and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The park has decorative rock and black and white mosaic walls and structures, including a bandstand, amphitheater and terraces.

Volunteer Park, 1915 13th St., is the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sports center with a fastpitch/Little League field, two regulation baseball fields, a field house, Kiwanis Meadows soccer field, basketball court and Doug Colglazier Playground. The park also has walking paths.

Ace of Hearts Rotary Park, 38th Street and H Avenue., has a Little League field and off-leash dog area complete with watering station, wash-off hose and a special area for smaller dogs.

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Shugarts Playground, 10th Street and N Avenue, next to the Anacortes Public Library, has a small playground area with picnic tables.

Organizations Friends of the Forest friendsoftheacfl.org Old Anacortes Rowing and Sailing Society oarss.org Fidalgo - San Juan Islands Chapter Puget Sound Anglers psafidalgo.org Hole in the Wall Paddling Club holeinthewallpaddlingclub.org

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• Stroll the docks at Cap Sante Marina — and pick up fresh seafood in season. • Visit the Cap Sante viewpoint located just a short drive from downtown. • Go whale watching and enjoy the breathtaking scenery and varied wildlife of the San Juan Islands. (There are whale sightings on almost every trip.) • Check out the W.T. Preston snagboat down by the marina and the adjacent Maritime Heritage Center, both part of the Anacortes Museum, a treat in itself.

• Drive to the the top of Mount Erie, arguably the best viewpoint on Fidalgo Island.The lookout is about 20 minutes from downtown in the center of the island. On a clear day, the crystal blue Salish Sea studded with its gem-like green islands will startle your eyes and feed your soul. • End a downtown stroll at Dakota Creek Industries on the Guemes Channel and check out the ships under construction and repair. • Plan a walk in the Community Forest Lands.There are trails of all kinds.

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Viewpoints

hoosing the best viewpoint in Anacortes isn’t easy, with so many remarkable vistas easily accessible. In fact, just driving around town you’ll be treated to gorgeous sunrises and sunsets and plenty of saltwater scenery. Here are some of our favorite spots.

CAP SANTE Cap Sante, just a few minutes from downtown, provides the most scenic overlook of the city itself. You will be treated to a view of Cap Sante Marina, the city and the San Juans to the west, refineries and bays to the south and a stunning view of Mount Baker to the east — plus boat traffic, everything from sailboats and yachts to tankers and tugs. Getting there: From downtown, take Fourth Street east to the top, turn right and follow the road up to the park.

SUNSET BEACH This sprawling expanse of beach and grass is in Washington Park at the west end of Fidalgo Island. It’s about 15 minutes from downtown — and a great picnic spot. The views are north and west to the San Juan Islands and 12

the Washington State Ferries that glide by. Nearby, Washington Park’s Loop Road also offers great views. The first section offers views to the west, with a nice area with picnic tables at Green Point. At Fidalgo Head, there is a landmark madrona tree and beautiful views of Skyline, Mount Erie and Burrows Island. Getting there: Follow 12th Street (Highway 20 Spur) west as its name changes to Oakes Avenue, then Sunset Avenue. Follow it until it ends in the park. The beach is down to the right, below the playground.

DECEPTION PASS STATE PARK There are scenic spots inside the park at Pass Lake, Rosario Beach and Bowman Bay. But the iconic photo spots are at the pullouts on Highway 20 just before and at the two Deception Pass bridges. The 20-minute drive to the bridge along the west side of Fidalgo Island is scenic in its own right. Getting there: Follow Highway 20 south from the eastern edge of Anacortes — or go just past the state 2014 Anacortes Visitors & Newcomers Guide

ferry terminal to Anaco Beach Road in Anacortes’ West End and follow it south to Marine Drive, then Rosario Road to the Highway 20 intersection at Pass Lake.

MOUNT ERIE Arguably the best viewpoint on the island is atop Mount Erie. The lookout is about 20 minutes from downtown in the center of the island in a park donated to the City of Anacortes by the Anacortes Noon Kiwanis Club. Several pullouts near the top provide access to views in different directions, with a panoramic outlook that stretches from the North Cascades to Mount Rainier and back around to the Olympics. Hikers can get views to the north. The best viewpoint is just beyond the access to the huge cell tower at the top. Getting there: Head south on Commercial Avenue to 32nd Street. Turn right and go to H Avenue. Turn left and follow it south as it turns into Heart Lake Road. Past the lake, turn left into the park. A steep drive or long hike rises about 1,000 feet to the top. anacortesvisitor.com

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rt enthusiasts, wine and beer lovers and leather-clad bikers can all find major Anacortes events where they can indulge their passions. So can bargain hunters, dog lovers and antique engine buffs.

March Anacortes Salmon Derby March 29-30 The event put on by the Fidalgo San Juans Chapter of Puget Sound Anglers at Cap Sante Marina will present $25,000 in prizes to the winning anglers. Derby proceeds go to a scholarship fund. anacortessalmonderby.com

April Anacortes Spring Wine Festival April 12 Noon to 4:30 p.m. at the Port of Anacortes Transit Shed Event Center at the north end of Commercial Avenue. About 30 wineries from around 14

the region and state participate, and local restaurants offer food. Ticketed event put on by the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce. anacortes.org The Island Chicks Spring Antiques/Vintage Market April 26 More than 40 vendors featuring antique, vintage and repurposed treasures for home and garden at the Port of Anacortes Transit Shed Event Center on the Guemes Channel at the north end of Commercial Avenue. anacortes.org Art of Gardening Event April 26-27 From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Depot Arts and Community Center. Handson event featuring vendors, display gardens and exhibitors with a focus on backyard farming, gardening and art specifically designed for the garden. Food, beer and wine garden, live entertainment.

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May Trawler Fest 2014 May 13-18 A celebration of the pleasure cruising lifestyle. passagemaker.com

June Anacortes Waterfront Festival June 7-8 From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Familyfriendly event features car and boat shows, children's area, milk carton derby, free boat rides, vendors, food, entertainment and more. anacortes.org St. MerryFest June 13-15 Carnival, food booths and beer tent, live music, salmon dinner at St. Mary Catholic Church. anacortes.org anacortesvisitor.com

Bark in the Park June 14

Kids-R-Best Fest July 12

Canines and their humans will gather in Storvik Park for pet parade, costume contest, demonstrations, games and more. cityofanacortes.org

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be a selection of games, activities, live entertainment, food, prizes and more at Storvik Park. cityofanacortes.org/parks.asp

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Shipwreck Festival July 19

July 4 Celebration The event begins with a town portrait at 10 a.m. in downtown Anacortes. Parade at 11 a.m., patriotic program at Causland Memorial Park, fireworks over Fidalgo Bay at dusk. For more information, call Jennifer at (360) 588-1108.

From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Anacortes. This event started 34 years ago when commercial fishermen sold their used gear as yard art. Today it's a massive community garage sale with flea and antique vendors as well. All kinds of treasures to peruse. The Fidalgo Rotary Club-sponsored event funds worthy causes. shipwreckfest.org

An-O-Chords Summer Show & Salmon BBQ July 26-27 Barbershop music at its best. anochords.org

August Anacortes Arts Festival Aug. 1-3 This three-day celebration of art will feature 250 booth artisans who set up downtown on Commercial Avenue. Arts at the Port will showcase 30 more artists in three exhibitions. There will be demonstrating artists, hands-on youth activities, food vendors, beer and wine gardens and live music. anacortesartsfestival.com EVENTS continued on page 18

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EVENTS continued from page 15 Workboat Races and Pirate Faire Aug. 23 This annual event will sail into Pier 1 on the Guemes Channel in downtown Anacortes. There are sea chanteys, pirate contests for all ages, a chowder challenge and plenty of cannons. Watch the workboat races, check out some steam engine demonstrations and classic car show or just show up in your pirate best and enjoy the grog. portofanacortes.com

September Anacortes Antique Engine and Machinery Show Sept. 13 From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the corner of Market Street and T Avenue near the W.T. Preston snagboat for those interested in old-time gadgets and gizmos. Tractors, trucks, engines, saws and more to check out. Oyster Run Sept. 28 On the fourth Sunday in September, Anacortes is taken over by more than 10,000 leather-clad bikers during the largest motorcycle run in the Pacific Northwest. It's part touring, with stops for oysters on the way here, and part gathering. The free downtown event includes motorcycle vendors, musical entertainment and plenty of oysters. oysterrun.org

October Octoberfest â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bier on the Pier Oct. 3-4 Enjoy regional beers from around 30 breweries, German fare and oompah at the Port of Anacortes warehouse overlooking the Guemes Channel. anacortes.org

December Anacortes Tree Lighting, holiday parade & more Dec. 5-6 The big holiday weekend in Anacortes. Tree lighting, town crier, performances by local students, appearance by and pictures with Santa, hot cocoa and more from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 at the Chamber of Commerce, 819 Commercial Ave. Parade is 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 in downtown Anacortes. Other events include Holiday Artwalk, gift show and Breakfast with Santa. anacortes.org Wonderland Walk Dec. 12-13 Washington Park will be turned into a winter wonderland, complete with colorful lights and decorations at campsites decorated by community groups. Plenty of food and hot drinks. Walk through the camping area of the park and see what local groups have to offer. cityofanacortes.org/parks.asp 2014 Anacortes Visitors & Newcomers Guide

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Museums ANACORTES MUSEUM Once a Carnegie Library, the Anacortes Museum offers permanent exhibits on the history of Fidalgo and Guemes islands as well as revolving displays. Ending in April in the Carnegie Gallery is “We’re Still Here,” a look at Native Americans in Washington supplemented with local information and displays. Next up is an exhibit looking at the Great Depression. The museum's website is linked to a searchable database of more than 18,000 Anacortes Museum records, including the photos in the Wallie Funk Collection. The museum is open daily except Mondays; admission is free. A research library with in-depth resources is open weekdays except Mondays. Appointments are preferred. 1305 Eighth St. museum.cityofanacortes.org W.T. PRESTON SNAGBOAT The Preston is a historic sternwheeler and a retired U.S. Army Corps of Engineers vessel that once cleared debris from Puget Sound waterways. The Anacortes Museum restored the craft, now permanently displayed ashore. Admission is $1-$3. The snagboat and nearby Maritime Heritage Center are open weekends in April, May, September and October; and daily except Mondays in June, July and August. 713 R Ave. museum.cityofanacortes.org

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MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER The Maritime Heritage Center, formerly the Snagboat Interpretive Center, now has a greater focus on the history of the community’s fishing, boatbuilding and marine transportation industries. Open weekends in April, May, September and October; and daily except Mondays in June, July and August. 703 R Ave. museum.cityofanacortes.org

Tours CAP SANTE MARINA ESPLANADE Behind the snagboat, this attractive waterfront walk offers a glimpse of Fidalgo Bay’s history in a series of interpretive displays. Stop by the marina office if you have questions. THE ANACORTES MURAL PROJECT Downtown, it’s impossible to turn a corner without encountering a cast of historic characters from the unique Anacortes Mural Project, a longtime effort by artist Bill Mitchell, a colorful character in his own right. A list of murals is available at the Anacortes Visitors Center. WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ANACORTES The Anacortes Historic Preservation Board has charted a leisurely stroll past historic buildings and places that enhances appreciation of the sites. 2014 Anacortes Visitors & Newcomers Guide

Museums & Tours Don’t miss Marine Supply & Hardware at the bottom of Commercial Avenue. Old Town is full of historic homes, such as the J.A. Matheson House on Fifth Street. Brochures are available at the Visitors Center, City Hall and at museum. cityofanacortes.org/AHPB/documents/WalkTourBrochure.pdf SELF-GUIDED FIDALGO BAY JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY Stroll the Tommy Thompson Parkway and visit Discovery Points filled with stories, tidbits and fun facts about Fidalgo Bay's history and diverse ecology. www.skagitbeaches.org

For Information Call: (360) 293-1915 or Check our Website:

Murals

museum.cityofanacortes.org Anacortes Museum 1305 8th Street • Anacortes, WA

isitors walking along downtown Anacortes sidewalks are occasionally startled and often charmed when they encounter nostalgic and distinctive life-sized murals of local characters on building walls. They are the works of Bill Mitchell, well-known Anacortes artist, historian and generally quirky character. Tourists are frequently seen posing for photos with the murals, and pranksters occasionally embellish them with mustaches or hats, stunts Mitchell minds only if adhesives damage the mural’s finish. Cheerfully eccentric and frequently cantankerous, Mitchell attacks his art and historical preservation projects with a missionary zeal. Mitchell’s subjects, more than 120 of them, come from all walks of life:

fishermen, mayors, dancers, storekeepers, bar patrons, children, pets, musicians, boaters, church leaders and editors. One mural is a self-portrait of the mutton-chopped artist, seated in his trademark three-wheeled 1954 Autoette, which doubles as a wheelchair. The first mural, of Fred White and his Safety Bike, went up in front of Marine Supply & Hardware on May 2, 1984, two years before the Vancouver Expo. Mitchell decided murals would be a good draw for visitors and followed the fair’s theme, transportation, so many of his murals feature trains, boats, cars, carts, trucks and wagons. They have proven wildly popular, though collecting a few snubs from art critics.

Exploring the history of Fidalgo and Guemes Islands through: • Educational Programs • Exhibits • Research Library • Special Events

The Carnegie Gallery 8th Street & M Avenue Gallery Open Year-Round Tues. - Sat., 10-4 Sunday 1-4, Closed Monday

A mural map is available at the Anacortes Visitors Center at Commercial Avenue and Ninth Street.

An enticing selection of common and uncommon plants

The W.T. PRESTON & Maritime Heritage Center

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Open weekends: April - October Open Daily: June, July, August Closed Monday

Tribes

he Samish and Swinomish tribes have important roles on Fidalgo Island, and they make noteworthy economic, cultural and environmental contributions to the community today. Their long history here is inspiring and educational to those who have followed.

SAMISH INDIAN NATION The Samish Indian Nation once stretched over a seven-county region of Northwest Washington. The tribe had more than 2,000 members in 1847, but raids from northern tribes and epidemics of European diseases wiped out more than 90 percent of its people by 1855. Despite this, 113 Samish were present at the signing of the Point Elliott Treaty. Samish status as a federally recognized tribe was lost through a clerical error in 1969 when it was left off a Bureau of Indian Affairs list. The tribe regained recognition in 1996 and since then has played a growing role in Anacortes. It operates the Samish Longhouse Preschool, the Fidalgo Bay RV Resort, a new Health Services building and a beautiful administrative building with carved cedar posts. Today, tribal enrollment stands at about 1,500. anacortesvisitor.com

The Samish Canoe Family occasionally hosts large Coast Salish canoe journeys, usually at the resort, where they greet visiting paddlers with drums, prayers, songs and a feast. On special occasions, Samish blessing ceremonies honor such things as a new story pole, the naming of a baby orca or the christening of a new canoe. These moving and inspiring events are always followed by the hospitality of a potlatch. The tribe was honored recently when the state transportation commission decided, appropriately, to name one of its new Washington State Ferries the Samish — a word of proto-Salish origins that describes the “giving people.” So true then and now. www.samishtribe.nsn.us

SWINOMISH INDIAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY The 900-member Swinomish tribe’s headquarters are in the historic Swinomish Village across the Swinomish Channel from La Conner. What people might be more familiar with, though, is the Swinomish Casino & Lodge on Highway 20 east of Anacortes. A major expansion completed recently added 98 rooms and the new 13moons restaurant. 2014 Anacortes Visitors & Newcomers Guide

The sweeping views from the lodge take in land where the Coast Salish people have lived for thousands of years. Their culture centered around abundant saltwater resources, particularly salmon and shellfish, which remain a key part of tribal economy today. The aboriginal Swinomish tongue was Lushootseed, a variant of the wider Salish language, and the tribe now offers language and culture classes. Traditions also are upheld and passed on to future generations through such events as the annual Tribal Canoe Journey and the Blessing of the Fleet and First Salmon Ceremony. In 2010, the Swinomish entered a partnership with Washington State Parks that resulted in pristine Kiket Island becoming a protected site, now known as the Kukutali Preserve, within Deception Pass State Park. In addition to the casino, which began as a small bingo operation in 1985, the tribe operates the Swinomish Chevron Gas Station, which includes a tobacco, liquor and convenience store; the Swinomish Fish Company, which processes salmon and shellfish for a global market; and a Ramada Hotel in Ocean Shores on the Washington coast. www.swinomish-nsn.gov

the Arts

nacortes is alive with art. The community has numerous galleries, musical events, community theater productions, quilt activities, arts clubs and ongoing art classes. The three-day Anacortes Arts Festival in early August, which draws about 90,000 visitors each year, is the apex of the arts in Anacortes. You’ll see public art any time you come to Anacortes. Visit anacortesartscommission.com to see permanent pieces and what’s new.

Brewgrass!

Anacortes Arts Festival

Enjoy free and family-friendly rock and blues concerts at 7 p.m. Friday nights in July and August at Seafarers’ Memorial Park at Cap Sante Marina.

This arts extravaganza in Anacortes' historic downtown fills Commercial Avenue — all the way down to the Guemes Channel — the first weekend in August (Aug. 1-3 this year). Highlights include 250 artisan booths, working artists, live music, food, beer and wine gardens, children’s activities and a juried fine art show. Pre-events include an Art Dash and the Arts at the Port opening celebration. anacortesartsfestival.com

Several pubs and restaurants host performances of blues and bluegrass, while microbrewers bring kegs of more than 50 small-batch beers to town for tasting. Brewgrass is typically the second weekend in November.

Cap Sante Marina Summer Concerts

2014 Lineup • July 18 — TBD • July 25 — The Strange Tones • Aug. 1 — Creme Tangerine • Aug. 8 — Jessica Lynne • Aug. 15 — Global Heat • Aug. 22 —Aaron Crawford • Aug. 29 — Tubaluba (Mardi Gras night – umbrellas encouraged) portofanacortes.com

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First Friday Gallery Walks Folks are invited first Fridays 6-9 p.m. to tour through six or more downtown art galleries. The roster varies, but frequent participants include Scott Milo Gallery, Anne Martin McCool Gallery, Anchor Art Space, The Majestic Inn & Spa, and Gallery at the Depot.

Quilt Walk and Quilt Show These events showcase the stunning fabric art of the Fidalgo Island Quilters. Quilts are displayed throughout April at many Anacortes shops and businesses participating in the walk. The Quilt Walk is every year. The Quilt Show, April 11-13 this year at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge, is every other year. fidalgoislandquilters.com

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Arts on the Avenue Exhibit features more than a dozen sculptures along Commercial and Q avenues. Maps are at each sculpture and at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center.

Heart of Anacortes This outdoor venue in the “heart” of downtown hosts concerts and other community events in the summer months "to bring people together through art and music." theheartofanacortes.com

Jazz at the Library The Anacortes Public Library features the Manieri Jazz & Swing collection, specially chosen books, CDs and DVDs on the uniquely American art of jazz and swing music. The library sponsors local jazz events, including free concerts at 2 p.m. at the library on the second Sunday of each month. jazzatthelibrary.com

Anacortes Community Theatre In its 50th year of delighting audiences, ACT will feature the following productions in its 2014 season: "Gramercy Ghost," "Les Miserables," "You Can't Take It With You," "Lend Me A Tenor," "Anything Goes," and "Bob's Your Elf." acttheatre.com

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Alive Here!

• That woman gazing over town from the south side of the Wilson Hotel at Eighth Street is Anne Curtis Bowman, the wife of founding father Amos Bowman. Swedish artist Lisa Liedgren’s mural went up in 2007 as part of the redevelopment project at the historic hotel.

Organizations

Fidalgo DanceWorks

Anacortes Arts Commission

Education in the art of dance for all levels and abilities — more than 40 classes each week along with elaborate seasonal performances. fidalgodanceworks.org

An advisory board to the city pertaining to public arts and culture. anacortesartscommission.com The An-O-Chords Men’s Barbershop Chorus Meets Thursday evenings for open rehearsals at the Northwest Education Service District 189. The big event is the summer show and salmon barbecue, July 26 this year. anochords.org

Shows

Call now for tickets to great live theatre!

Fidalgo Island Quilters Meets first and third Mondays at Westminster Presbyterian Church. fidalgoislandquilters.com Fidalgo Youth Symphony Offers orchestral training and experience for talented young musicians through the sinfonette, junior and youth symphonies. fysmusic.org

•Les Misérables •You Can’t Take It With You •Lend Me a Tenor •Anything Goes •Bob’s Your Elf

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Mar 28- Apr 27 May 30-June 21 July 25- Aug 16 Sept 26-Oct 25 Nov 28-Dec 20

• Walkers on the Tommy Thompson Parkway encounter several colorful murals at 30th Street that were funded by proceeds from the annual Art Dash. Farther south on the trail is “Skaatl,” an otter in stone created by Tracy Powell. • In 1915, with 11 salmon canneries operating here, Anacortes proudly called itself the salmonpacking capital of Puget Sound. Today, images of some of the early labels have turned downtown trash cans into street art. • A striking bronze orca fin juts above the waterfront at the heart of the Cap Sante Marina. The sculpture “Annie Curtis” was crafted by prominent artist Gerard Tsutakawa. Other popular public pieces include “Windsong,” a Leo Osborne bronze at Kiwanis Park near the Guemes Ferry Terminal, and “The Bird Family,” a Philip McCracken bronze at the post office downtown.

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History

or many years Anacortes was a bustling fishing, canning, logging and mill town. When natural resources dwindled, it found ways to adapt. Home to two major refineries since the mid-1950s, Anacortes has a strong industrial component that includes Dakota Creek Industries, a busy shipyard on the Guemes Channel that draws residents and visitors eager to peek at its latest projects. In recent years, the city's quality of life and amenities have attracted a large population of affluent retirees. There are now about 16,000 people here. Before Anacortes became a city, the area was home to the Samish and Swinomish tribes, who still have a strong presence here. Coast Salish peoples thrived on the rich natural resources of Fidalgo Island for 10,000 years before Spanish explorers started mapping the area in 1790 and 1791. European settlers staked their claims at Fern Prairie, now March Point, in the 1850s. They raised fruit, hops, cabbage, cauliflower seed and cattle.

In 1876, Amos Bowman and his wife moved to the Ship Harbor area. When Bowman established a post office in 1877, he gave it the Spanish-sounding name Anacortes, a version of Annie Curtis, his wife's maiden name. In the boom year 1890, the population jumped from 200 to 2,000, fueled by speculation the town would become a transcontinental railroad terminus. Land prices jumped from $50 an acre to as much as $3,000 for a corner lot. But the bubble burst the same year when the railroad selected Seattle. Hundreds departed, leaving behind many of the beautiful buildings that give downtown such charm today. Incorporated in 1891, Anacortes recovered as salmon and codfish industries grew. By the early 1900s, hundreds of people worked at a dozen fish-processing plants, and Anacortes called itself the salmon-packing capital of Puget Sound. Dances were held whenever the fishing fleets came home. Trident Seafoods, Sugiyo and SeaBear still process fish today. Lumber was another vital industry. In 1911, Fidalgo Bay had 13 shingle and lumber mills. They thrived until

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resources grew scarce in the 1950s, and the last mill closed in 1992. A new industrial era began in the mid-1950s, when Texaco and Shell built refineries on March Point. Today the facilities, now operated by Shell and Tesoro, fuel the regional economy. The community's tradition of land preservation dates back nearly a century. As early as 1913, residents began donating key tracts, including the land that now comprises Washington Park, to preserve them for future generations. Today, more than half the area inside city limits is either park or forest, and 2,800 acres in the Anacortes Community Forest Lands are permanently preserved by easements. In the late 1960s, marinas and pleasure boats began to replace waterfront mills and canneries, and tourism and boatbuilding industries grew. Developers began building upscale developments, most notably at Skyline in the West End. These amenities, as well as the arts scene, recreation and natural beauty, attracted well-heeled retirees, allowing Anacortes to evolve into the diverse city it is today.

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• During World War 1, soldiers were stationed in the barracks on the south slope of the island.

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Weather

Rainfall is minimal, with July and August averaging less than an inch.

nacortes and Fidalgo Island have a well-deserved reputation for some of the finest weather in Western Washington. With a mere 26 inches of average rainfall and mostly or partly sunny skies at least 230 days of the year, Anacortes is an ideal location for anyone looking for a place with a mild climate and unlimited recreational activities. Lying at the eastern edge of the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains, Anacortes is sheltered from the heavier precipitation of some of its neighboring cities. Everett to the south and Bellingham to the north get an average of 10 inches more rainfall than Anacortes. And just 15 miles east in Mount Vernon, the average rainfall is 32 inches a year. Spring on Fidalgo Island seems to last forever. It begins in February when the daffodils and tulips start anacortesvisitor.com

Winters are typically short and mild, with temperatures rarely dipping much below freezing. Average yearly snowfall in the city is just 5 inches. However, there are rare arctic breakouts that can send temperatures plummeting into single digits.

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Even though Fidalgo Island is relatively small, it still has a number of micro climates. The west side of the island has beautiful sunsets, but can be cooler with more fog and wind than other areas. The southeast end of the island is the driest, with an inch or two less rainfall than the downtown area. The downtown corridor generally has the warmest temperatures. But no matter where you are on Fidalgo Island, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be in one of the best climate zones of the Northwest. 27

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nacortes is a highly livable waterfront city with solid infrastructure and a wide range of health and social services. Over the years, residents and public servants have worked hard to create a community that supports industry, while also guarding the island’s peerless natural resources. The quality of life has been a magnet, particularly for the welleducated retirees who form a large percentage of the population.

DEMOGRAPHICS and CITY FACTS Population: 15,928 in 2012 (estimated) Persons under 5: 5.4 percent Persons under 18: 19.6 percent Persons 65 and older: 22.9 percent

GOVERNMENT INFORMATION City of Anacortes 904 Sixth St. Anacortes, WA 98221 (360) 293-1900 cityofanacortes.org Anacortes has a strong mayor-city council system of government. The City Council meets in regular sessions on first and third Mondays, and in study sessions on second and fourth Mondays. The council sets policy, determines building codes and enacts ordinances. Mayor Laurie Gere, in her first term, is the city’s chief executive. She presides over council meetings and makes sure public policy is enforced. She also manages the city, doubling as city manager, and runs the city’s regional water utility.

PUBLIC SAFETY Anacortes Police Department 1218 24th St. (360) 293-4684 Emergencies: 911 cityofanacortes.org/police.asp The department provides 24/7 patrol and emergency response service. The office is staffed 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. There are currently 32 employees, 25 of them commissioned officers. Animal Control Call 911 Auxiliary Patrol cityofanacortes.org/police.asp (click Citizen’s Auxiliary Patrol)

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Anacortes Fire Department 1016 13th St. (360) 293-1925 Emergencies: 911 cityofanacortes.org/fire.htm

TRANSPORTATION

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Skagit Transit (360) 757-4433 skagittransit.org

There is a Park & Ride lot east of Anacortes at March Point.

The Fire Department office in the main station is open 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. weekdays except holidays. The department staffs two other stations: 5209 Sunset Drive near the ferry terminal, staffed 24 hours, and 9029 Molly Lane, staffed 12 hours, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Emergency response is provided by three firefighter/EMTs and 17 firefighter/paramedics.

Skagit Transit, based in Mount Vernon, provides bus service in Anacortes Monday through Saturday. Route 410 includes stops at the Guemes Ferry terminal, the Washington State Ferries terminal and March Point. Route 49 runs from 10th Street and Q Avenue downtown to Island Hospital. SKAT runs buses throughout Skagit County and offers connector service to Bellingham, Everett and Whidbey Island.

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The main transfer location for most Skagit Transit routes is in downtown Mount Vernon.

Water and Solid Waste City of Anacortes (360) 293-1921

Skagit Transit also offers Dial-ARide service for people whose disabili-

Recycling Rabanco (800) 942-5965 Gas Cascade Natural Gas (888) 522-1130

Anacortes Chamber of Commerce 819 Commercial Ave., Suite F (360) 293-7911 anacortes.org

Washington State Ferries provides passenger and car service from its Anacortes terminal to Orcas Island, Lopez Island, Shaw Island, Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, and Sidney, British Columbia, Canada. The terminal is located at the end of Highway 20, about four miles west of downtown Anacortes. Citizens of the United States and Canada need to have either a passport or an enhanced driver’s license to enter or depart the United States by sea.

CAP SANTE COURT RETIREMENT 360-293-8088

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Electricity Puget Sound Energy (888) 225-5773 Voter Registration Skagit County (360) 336-9305

Washington State Ferries (888) 808-7977 wsdot.wa.gov/ferries

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2311 E. Division • Mount Vernon www.LoganCreek.com

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Guemes Island Ferry (360) 336-9400 skagitcounty.net Skagit County provides ferry service for passengers and vehicles from Anacortes across the Guemes Channel to Guemes Island. The dock is located at Sixth Street and I Avenue. The crossing takes five minutes. Anacortes Airport 4000 Airport Road (360) 299-1828 The Port of Anacortes operates the airport on Airport Road in the West End. The airport hosts corporate and private aircraft and offers space for business tenants. San Juan Airlines operates several flights a day to the San Juan Islands, Bellingham and other destinations. Charters and scenic flights also are available. For information and reservations, call San Juan Airlines at (800) 874-4434. Other services at the airport include fuel, hangars, tie downs, aircraft service, flight instruction and maintenance and modification.

INDUSTRY Major industries include two large refineries on March Point, several boatbuilding and repair businesses and two seafood processing plants. Shell Puget Sound Refinery and the Anacortes Tesoro Refinery employ close to 800 people, from maintenance workers to engineers. Both plants, which were constructed and opened in the 1950s, convert crude petroleum into fuels.

lished in 1975, Dakota Creek employs close to 200 workers. The company was recently awarded a $145 million contract to build two Navy research ships. Additional marine businesses in the city include North Harbor Diesel, San Juan Yachts, Cap Sante Marine, Cortland Puget Sound Rope and Northwest Yachts. Cortland Puget Sound Rope develops and produces ropes that are engineered for difficult applications and harsh environments, often offshore, in a 70,000-square-foot facility at the port. The two major seafood processing businesses are Trident Seafoods and Sugiyo USA Inc. Together they employ about 300 workers. Trident opened in 1973 and is part of a corporation that harvests, processes and markets seafood. Sugiyo introduced surimibased seafood products to Americans. Surimi is fish paste that with snow crab meat and other ingredients is turned into imitation crab. Anacortes is also home to SeaBear, a company that ships a full line of seafood to customers in all 50 states and has a store in the city. The company recently completed an expansion, adding more than 12,500 square feet, including freezers, smokers, thawers and refrigerators. It consolidated SeaBearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gerard Dominique Seafoods and Made in Washington store brands into one location for processing and packaging.

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THE PORT OF ANACORTES (360) 293-3134 portofanacortes.com The Port of Anacortes operates the 950-slip Cap Sante Marina, Anacortes Airport and a 30-acre marine terminal. Major tenants include Dakota Creek Industries, Cortland Puget Sound Rope, Northwest Marine Technology, Micro Aerodynamics and Transpac Marinas. There are five commissioners, elected from five individual districts, who serve four-year terms.

MEDIAN HOME PRICE Skagit County: $228,000 Anacortes: $306,000 (Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service, year-to-date December 2012)

MEDIA Radio Stations KWLE 1340, Anacortes Adult contemporary, local news and sports. 1340thewhale.com Newspapers Anacortes American, weekly 901 Sixth St., Anacortes (360) 293-3122 goanacortes.com Skagit Valley Herald, daily 1215 Anderson Road, Mount Vernon (360) 424-3251 goskagit.com

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Channel 10, Anacortes

Anacortes Cinemas (Three screens) 415 O Ave. (360) 293-7000 farawayentertainment.com/anacortes

City’s government access channel broadcasting City Council meetings, public notices, community events and related programming.

LIBRARY Anacortes Public Library 1220 10th St. (360) 293-1910 library.cityofanacortes.org The Anacortes Public Library offers much more than books — it is also a thriving community center, a showcase for art, a computer lab and a venue for films, music, lectures and events. The 1910 Carnegie Library building served Anacortes readers and researchers more than 50 years, until the library moved into the old hospital building at Ninth Street and M Avenue in 1968. That facility served the community 35 years. The community passed a bond in 2000 and the spacious new $6.9 million facility opened in January 2003. Since then, the community has lavished the facility with resources, such as artwork, a bequest from the Manieri family for a jazz collection and an anonymous gift for a maritime collection. Volunteers also help with library tasks, raise money, put on programs and sell books in the FriendShop. Friends of the Library: Call Beverly Reed at (360) 293-4149 Anacortes Public Library Foundation: Call Sheri Miklaski at (360) 293-1910 or email aplfmember@gmail.com

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SHOPPING/RETAIL Most of Anacortes’ stores are along Commercial Avenue, from just past the roundabout at the entrance to town to near the Guemes Channel. The arch at 10th Street welcomes you to Historic Downtown Anacortes, which is filled with locally owned shops, art galleries and restaurants. Anacortes has a wide range of service and retail businesses, including two major grocery stores, several drug

stores, two large hardware stores, a lumberyard and a furniture store. Two auto dealerships are in the commercial area along Highway 20 at the eastern edge of town. The nearest shopping mall is Cascade Mall in Burlington, which is about a 30-minute drive.

SOCIAL SERVICES The Islands Chapter of the American Red Cross 2900 T Ave. (360) 293-2911 theislandsredcross.org The chapter has been chartered since 1918, offering disaster assistance, disaster preparedness and health and safety classes.

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Cap Sante Marina Located one block from beautiful historic downtown Anacortes. Close to groceries, restaurants and shops. Home of the oldest marine hardware supply on the west coast. · Reservations Accepted We welcome permanent and transient moorage with 150-200 available for guest moorage. The new 40'-66' · Well berths Maintained Docks & Slips monolithic/uni-float docks offer stability and room for ease of provisioning your vessel. · We welcome permanent tenants 26’-66’ slips. Accommodating Fairways offer the new and seasoned boaters the feeling of luxury and making · Guest moorage forroom, vessels upyour to welcome 130’ home or entrance into Cap Sante Marina easy. · Four portable pump-outs & pump-out dock Activity floats available. 20, 30, & 50 amp power to accommodate · Fuel dock offering non-ethanol fuel at Low prices vessels up to 130’ and fresh water available.

· Sling Trailered Boat Launch (up to 25,000 lbs) Visit Fido’s Fuel Dock of the lowest fuel prices in and the islands! · Close toSome groceries, restaurants shops Propane, bait, ice cream and free treats for your pup. · Activity We’d floats available love to meet your four legged friends and post their photos on our wall of fame! · Complimentary Bike rentals Harbor Office Telephone · Free WiFi · Free Summer Concerts twice a week

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1019 QEmail: Avenue, Suite C, Anacortes WA • CapSanteMarina.com marina@portofanacortes.com | Web: www.portofanacortes.com/visit/the-marina For slip assignment, VHF 66A orAvenue, Harbor Office :360.293.0694 1019 “Q” Avenue,call Suite on C, 100 Commercial Anacortes, Washington 98221

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The Salvation Army 3001 R Ave. (360) 293-6682 Assists people with food boxes from its food bank, rental assistance, energy assistance and gas for transport in a medical emergency. Anacortes 100 Food Bank 512 Fourth St. (360) 293-6445 Anacortes Family Center 1011 27th St. (360) 293-2993 anacortesfamily.org The emergency shelter provides nine temporary housing units for homeless families. During a limited stay, residents receive support from a case manager as they build the skills they need to transition out of homelessness. Gentry House Adult Day Care 1208 Seventh St. (360) 755-1235 skagitadultdaycare.org Gentry House offers a safe, nurturing and fun place where people with Alzheimer’s disease and similar conditions can stay for a few hours while their family members get a needed respite from the demands of caregiving.

HEALTH CARE Island Hospital 1211 24th St. (360) 299-1300 islandhospital.org

The Emergency Department’s entrance on 26th Street is best reached from Commercial Avenue. A certified ER physician and trained emergency nurses are on duty 24 hours a day. Also known as Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 2, Island Hospital serves western Skagit County, north Whidbey Island and the San Juan Islands. The main hospital campus and a family care clinic are in Anacortes, and clinics are also on Lopez and Orcas islands. Island Hospital has more than 190 board-certified physicians. Since it was built in 1962, Island Hospital has grown with the community. A major renovation and expansion project was completed in 2008, funded largely by a $30.5 million voter-approved bond. A new Medical Arts Pavilion housing cancer care, wound care and physical therapy services opened recently. The hospital’s spectrum of services includes inpatient and outpatient surgery, a Birth Center, home health care, acute and critical care, respiratory care, lab services and rehabilitation services. Diagnostic imaging includes MRI and CT scanning, Dual Energy X-ray, mammography and nuclear medicine.

Other Services Island Health Resource Center, 1211 24th St., (360) 299-1397, offers support and education such as free SHIBA insurance counseling, support groups, health classes and free/lowcost screenings.

Publicly owned Island Hospital takes pride in offering big-hospital services at its small acute-care facility. With 43 beds, it is the smallest hospital in Washington with Level III Trauma care accreditation.

The Merle Cancer Care Center, in the upper level of the Medical Arts Pavilion, 1015 25th St., (360) 2994200, is accredited by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. Physicians and nurses have specialized cancer care training and

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certification. The center offers chemotherapy, medication administration and blood product transfusion. Island Hospital Sleep Wellness Center, 1110 22nd St., (360) 299-8676, has a board-certified sleep disorders physician. Island Hospital Foundation (360) 299-4201 islandhospitalfoundation.org Island Hospital Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy, in the Medical Arts Pavilion, 1015 25th St., (360) 293-1328, is a comprehensive center helping patients manage pain, restore function and prevent further injury. Island Hospital Auxiliary: Meets 12:30 p.m. for coffee social followed by a regular meeting at 1 p.m. first Mondays October through June in the hospital’s Fidalgo/Burrows rooms.

SENIOR CENTERs Anacortes Senior Activity Center 1701 22nd St. (360) 293-7473 skagitseniors.org The center offers a variety of activities for the senior population, including exercise classes, group games like pool and bridge, art lessons, information sessions and wellness activities. It also serves lunch on weekdays. Suggested donation for seniors is $3.50-5.50; lunch charge for everyone else is $6.

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EDUCATION & SCHOOLS Anacortes School District 2200 M Ave. (upstairs) (360) 293-1200 asd103.org The Anacortes School District has an early childhood education center (for birth to kindergarten), three elementary schools, a middle school and a high school. It offers an alternative program at Cap Sante High School and a community college partnership through Running Start. The district is also home to the regional Deaf and Hard of Hearing program for kids from preschool through high school. The district’s enrollment is around 2,700 students and its budget is about $28 million. The district is overseen by an elected five-member board. Unlike many other districts that place students in schools based on where they live, the Anacortes School District has open enrollment. Families can request which school they want their child to attend. Test scores are consistently above the state’s average. The district was awarded a rating of 9 (on a scale of 1-10) by Great Schools, a nonprofit group working to improve K-12 education by inspiring parents to get involved. It rates schools based on state standardized test scores as compared to comparable districts throughout the state and against state average scores. Cap Sante High School is an alternative program offering different options for students in grades 9-12 who “have not found success in a traditional school setting,” the program’s brochure states.

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Running Start is a partnership between Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon and area high schools. It allows eligible high school juniors and seniors to take college level courses tuition-free. Students get high school and college credit for completed classes. Whitney Early Childhood Education Center 1200 M Ave. (360) 293-9536 Fidalgo Elementary School 13590 Gibralter Road (360) 293-9545 Island View Elementary School 2501 J Ave. (360) 293-3149 Mount Erie Elementary School 1313 41st St. (360) 293-9541 Anacortes Middle School 2202 M Ave. (360) 293-1230 Anacortes High School 1600 20th St. (360) 293-2166 Cap Sante High School (alternative, grades 9-12) 1717 J Ave. (360) 293-1225

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Northwest Career and Technical Academy nwtech.k12.wa.us The Northwest Career and Technical Academy has a satellite campus in Anacortes that focuses on marine skills technology. It is a partnership between Skagit Valley College and county high schools. The center is a place where students can gain marine skills needed to enter the work force and have living-wage jobs. The facility includes four primary labs with adjoining teacher offices and physical and visual connections to a central project area that links to a covered outside work area.

HIGHER EDUCATION Skagit Valley College skagit.edu Offers two-year degrees in nearby Mount Vernon, about 20 miles from Anacortes. Western Washington University wwu.edu The nearest four-year college, about 40 miles north in Bellingham. Anacortes Senior College seniorcollege.org The Anacortes Senior College, which offers classes in fall, winter and spring terms to adults 50 years and older, works to provide enjoyable learning experiences and social networking for seniors. Six-week courses are $30 and three-week courses are $20.

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• The Anacortes Sister Cities Association maintains strong ties with four sister cities: Lomonosov, Russia; Nikaho, Japan; Sidney, British Columbia; and Vela Luka, Croatia. You’ll see the flags when you arrive by Highway 20 or Washington State Ferries. Travel and cultural exchanges are common. Find more information at anacortessistercities.com. • Anacortes supplies water beyond the city limits to the March Point refineries, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, La Conner and Shelter Bay.

• Anacortes has been served continuously by its newspaper, the Anacortes American, for 124 years. • The Port of Anacortes’ main warehouse at the marine terminal on the Guemes Channel has come a long way from storing salmon in its early days.Today the newly dubbed Transit Shed Event Center at the north end of Commercial Avenue is a go-to venue in town for wine and beer festivals, weddings, dances, concerts and fundraising galas.

• Seafarers’ Memorial Park just south of Cap Sante Marina was revitalized recently through a twoyear, $34 million environmental cleanup and restoration project. The property was once occupied by the Scott Paper Mill. • Anacortes has a widely successful Senior College offering lowcost classes to those 50 and older in afternoon and evening sessions. No tests!

Advertiser index Anacortes Community Theatre................... 24 Anacortes Inn................................................ 11 Anacortes Museum...................................... 20 Anderson's General Store............................. 7 Burton Jewelers............................................... 4 Cap Sante Court Retirement....................... 29 Cap Sante Marina......................................... 31 Christianson's Nursery & Greenhouse...... 20 Fidalgo Yacht Club....................................... 11 Gere-a-Deli.................................................... 23 Island Hospital.............................................. 36 Outlet Shoppes at Burlington...................... 15 Potluck Kitchen Studio................................ 15 San Juan Passage.......................................... 35 Scott Richards Insurance............................. 34 Skagit Valley Casino....................................... 2 Swinomish Casino & Lodge.......................... 9 Upstage Boutique........................................... 4 Zip San Juan.................................................... 8

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Models open daily, 11-4pm or by appointment. From Anacortes, take hwy. 20 (12th Ave.) west for 3 miles.The entrance to San Juan Passage is on the right hand side, just before the ferry terminal.