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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.
Jen Howard will perform in Rockfish, North Carolina, on May 3, 2025. The concert is part of a series of music events aimed at attracting local and regional audiences. This performance highlights the growing music scene in the area.
The "Around the Americas" sailing expedition launches from Anacortes, Washington, on May 2, 2025. The event highlights advancements in marine technology and aims to promote environmental conservation in the Americas. Participants include experts from Skagit Valley College and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
The Trump administration has closed Education Department civil rights offices, making it nearly impossible to investigate discrimination in schools. New priorities focus on limiting transgender student rights while dismissing the majority of discrimination complaints without investigation. Advocates are responding with lawsuits to counteract these changes.
Researchers will monitor forest ecosystems in the Atlantic Coast Football League region on May 1, 2025. The event aims to enhance understanding of forest ecology and its impact on local environments.
Scott Milo Gallery showcases a diverse collection of art from various artists throughout May, featuring mixed media monoprints, landscape oils, and pastels. An artist reception is scheduled for May 2 from 6-8 p.m. in conjunction with the Manieri Jazz Walk.
Harbor porpoises are thriving in Burrows Pass, a safe habitat off northwest Fidalgo Island, where they find ample food and minimal threats. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports a significant rebound in the harbor porpoise population throughout the Salish Sea, which has grown from 3,509 in 1996 to an estimated 11,233 in 2016. Marine scientists have studied this subpopulation for over a decade, emphasizing the importance of preserving their environment for ecological health.
An Anacortes man lost $600 in a Facebook Marketplace scam involving a gaming laptop. Officers responded to multiple incidents, including a package theft report and a domestic dispute, confirming no physical altercation occurred. Additionally, officers cleared a roadway of a mother duck and her duckling.
The Madrona Poetry Series is set to take place at Pelican Bay Books in Outlook, Washington, on April 26, 2025. This event will showcase notable poets, including Holly Hughes, and will contribute to the cultural landscape of the Salish Sea region. The series aims to engage the community in the appreciation of poetry and literature.