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Anacortes Public Library will host a garden art workshop on May 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM local time. This event aims to engage the community in creative gardening activities. Participants can expect to learn various techniques for incorporating art into their gardens.
Photographer Steve Berentson, a fourth-generation native of Skagit County, shares his love for Anacortes and Fidalgo Island's natural beauty. He offers prints of his photography, highlighting the area's rugged landscapes and vibrant community. Berentson's work captures both the scenery and the diverse people of the region.
Washington's new budget will raise various fees and taxes, including a state gas tax increase from 49.4 cents to 55.4 cents per gallon starting in July. While Democrats argue these increases are essential to maintain government services amid inflation, Republicans claim they will negatively impact low- and middle-income residents.
Anacortes officials announced a temporary interruption in water fluoridation for local customers starting May 5, 2025. The disruption affects water supply and may impact public health measures related to dental health.
The event "Face or Fake?" will take place on May 14, 2025, in Anacortes, Washington, focusing on critical thinking and empowerment. Hosted by the Friends of the Anacortes Public Library, the event aims to address issues related to facts and misinformation.
A lecture titled "The Clarinet and the Big Band" will take place on May 15, 2025, at 14:00 GMT. The event highlights the contributions of notable big band musicians like Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller and is organized by the Friends of the Anacortes Public Library.
The Friends of the Anacortes Public Library will host a First Aid for Coastal Cruising event on May 10, 2025, at 2 PM local time in Anacortes, Washington. The event will focus on medical emergencies related to coastal activities, promoting safety for those navigating the Salish Sea.
Mark Dufresne will perform live on May 10, 2025, at Rockfish, North Carolina. The event features the lead vocalist of Roomful of Blues, known for his harmonica skills and songwriting in the blues genre.
Washington State University professor will discuss the dynamics of rural disadvantage at an event hosted by the Friends of the Anacortes Public Library on May 21, 2025. The talk will explore themes of criminalization and social relations within rural communities.
The Friends of the Anacortes Public Library will host a book club featuring author Javier Zamora on May 19, 2025. The event will take place in Anacortes, Washington, starting at 7 p.m. local time.