Community Calendar

The 59^th Anacortes Arts Festival, July 31 through August 2 is one of the largest and oldest arts festivals in the Northwest.  It has received top awards from the Washington and International Festival and Event Associations. It annually attracts an estimated 90,000 visitors.   Hours are Friday 10 – 7, Saturday 10 – 6 and Sunday 10 – 5.

Over 250 juried Booth Artisans fill historic downtown Anacortes with all manner of handmade arts and crafts.  Three stages featuring Rock, Country, Jazz, World and more showcase 40 musical acts from around the region.   Working Studios finds master craftsmen demonstrating traditional, contemporary and folk-art forms.  Food trucks and vendors serve up ethnic, regional, and healthy offerings.  Three beer & wine gardens pour microbrews, regional wines and cocktails. 

The unique Arts at the Port showcases Northwest juried fine artists working in 2D and 3D in a rustic waterfront gallery.  The show opens with a free community celebration of the arts on Saturday, July 25 at 6pm.

A fun hands-on youth activity area for kids and Art Dash certified half marathon 10k & 5k round out the Festival activities.  Most events are free.    Visit www.AnacortesArtsFestival.com for more information.  

The 59^th Anacortes Arts Festival, July 31 through August 2 is one of the largest and oldest arts festivals in the Northwest.  It has received top awards from the Washington and International Festival and Event Associations. It annually attracts an estimated 90,000 visitors.   Hours are Friday 10 – 7, Saturday 10 – 6 and Sunday 10 – 5.

Over 250 juried Booth Artisans fill historic downtown Anacortes with all manner of handmade arts and crafts.  Three stages featuring Rock, Country, Jazz, World and more showcase 40 musical acts from around the region.   Working Studios finds master craftsmen demonstrating traditional, contemporary and folk-art forms.  Food trucks and vendors serve up ethnic, regional, and healthy offerings.  Three beer & wine gardens pour microbrews, regional wines and cocktails. 

The unique Arts at the Port showcases Northwest juried fine artists working in 2D and 3D in a rustic waterfront gallery.  The show opens with a free community celebration of the arts on Saturday, July 25 at 6pm.

A fun hands-on youth activity area for kids and Art Dash certified half marathon 10k & 5k round out the Festival activities.  Most events are free.    Visit www.AnacortesArtsFestival.com for more information.  

Determine if you might have a swallowing disorder at a free screening on Tuesday, August 4 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy at Island Hospital, 1015 25^th St., Anacortes.  Appointments are required. Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 360-299-4204.

The district has scheduled several virtual Q&A sessions that are open to staff, students, families and the general public.

• July 31 - noon -- Online via Zoom 
• August 4 - 6 p.m. -- Online via Zoom 
• August 12 - 5:30 p.m. -- Online via Zoom 

 There are several ways you can watch! You can watch live on Channel 10, or the following day at 9AM, 2PM, and 6PM. You can also stream it live or watch it later on the City’s YouTube Channel. 

If you would like to submit a question to be answered at next week’s briefing please email them to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., you can submit questions electronically through the new eComment feature before 9 a.m. Wednesday.

Video Link to July 29th Briefing: YouTube Link to Mayor’s Briefing, and Mayor Gere’s Community Briefing.

The Anacortes School Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 7:30 a.m. The agenda can be found here. 

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Anacortes City Council meets. Agenda... https://www.anacorteswa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08102020-1085

Learn the nutritional benefits that make local produce worth seeking out and adding to your diet with Island Hospital Registered Dieticians.  Participants will be required to wear a mask and participate in standard Island Hospital COVID-19 screening requirements prior to the class. Class will be held outside on Tuesday, August 11, 10:30 – 11 a.m. in the Island Hospital Outdoor Courtyard. Registration required. Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 360-299-4204.

The district has scheduled several virtual Q&A sessions that are open to staff, students, families and the general public.

• August 12 @ 5:30 p.m. -- ASD Hybrid & ASD@Home info session - Online via Zoom 
• August 14 @ noon -- ASD Hybrid & ASD@Home info session - Online via Zoom

Safe Kids Northwest is hosting a free car seat inspection event on Thursday, August 13 from 3 – 5 p.m. Learn how to properly install and use your car seat or booster seat. Located in the 24^th Street parking lot of Island Hospital, Anacortes. Due to COVID-19 face masks are required (children under 2 exempt). Vehicles limited to 4 family members. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule your appointment. 

The agendas for next week's School Board meetings are posted on the board's website: https://board.asd103.org/home 

Study Session 3-5:15 pm

Business Meeting/Budget Sessnion 6:15 pm

The agendas for next week's School Board meetings are posted on the board's website: https://board.asd103.org/home 

Study Session 3-5:15 pm

Business Meeting/Budget Sessnion 6:15 pm

The district has scheduled several virtual Q&A sessions that are open to staff, students, families and the general public.

• August 12 @ 5:30 p.m. -- ASD Hybrid & ASD@Home info session - Online via Zoom 
• August 14 @ noon -- ASD Hybrid & ASD@Home info session - Online via Zoom

Free memory screenings will be held on Tuesday, August 18, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy at Island Hospital, 1015 25^th St., Anacortes. Appointments required. Please register online at www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 360-299-4204.

Join Registered Dietician Amber Phillips for an informative talk on small changes you can make to your diet to reduce cholesterol intake.  This will be a virtual class, held on Wednesday, August 19 from 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204 to register.

Regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council

Agenda: https://www.cityofanacortes.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08242020-1091

Marine Mammals of the Salish Sea and climate change impacts

The Salish Sea is home to variety of marine mammals, from whales to seals to porpoises.  Some are doing well, others are still recovering.  These animals face natural and anthropogenic threats, and with climate change this gets even more complicated.  In this talk I will tell you a little about each of the species we commonly see in the Salish Sea, and how they are, or may be affected by climate change.

August 25, 7:00 PM

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School Board Business Meeting: Budget Adoption - August 27, 2020 @ 6:15 p.m. 

Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lmz4laP53kbnQ1PVrmJ6RZUz8Sp9itntb1Hyoj5YkJM/edit

Via zoom: https://asd103.zoom.us/j/96547411759?pwd=akx2RHZyYUFFQlljVlFIck80NmxUQT09