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What's Happening at Maison et Jardin and Boudoir???? There are lots of inquiring minds wondering why one side of our former store space is empty after fifteen years in the same location.  It was a shock when our landlord informed us during our busiest month of the season that they were going to split our space and rent one half to a management company.  We were able to pick which ...
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Enjoy "The Ride" at the Anacortes Pizza Factory!
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OYSTER RUN '11 "LARGEST MOTORCYCLE RUN IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST" Sun. Sept. 25, 2011 "History of the "Oyster Run" It all started with a few guys getting together at the ...
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Holiday Carpet Cleaning Special- Doyle's Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning (360) 661-0965 Don't Wait until the last minute, the holidays are just around the corner!  Call now for your appointment!  If you think your carpet is beyond cleaning....Think Again! Pet odor, juice stains, high traffic areas,  I can help, ...
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Fidalgo Bay Day Educational Family Fun  September 17 A community celebration of Fidalgo Bay.  Fun and educational activities for kids & adults! Meet ...
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Anacortes Antique Engine &  Machinery Show September 10, 2011 www.amshow.org/  
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Bottling facility in Anacortes proposed, could potentially create over 500 new jobs. A bottling facility in Anacortes could potentially stimulate the economic growth in our community.  Imagine if the large scale manufacturing and production companies that are currently operating in town  did not exist.   Dakota Creek, Shell, Tesoro, Sugiyo, Trident Seafoods, just to name a few. What would Anacortes be today? What would the economic state of our ...
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The History of Labor Day Labor Day: How it Came About; What it Means Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, ...
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Friends of the Forest Hikes:  Join the Friends of the Forest for a guided hike. Sept. ...
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Shell Puget Sound Refinery Initiates Large Maintenance Activity ANACORTES, WA – Sept 2, 2011 -- Shell Puget Sound Refinery will undergo a large-scale maintenance activity from late September through early November. Within the industry these activities are called "turnarounds." During a turnaround some production units are taken out of service for upgrades, repairs, and preventive maintenance. Fuel production will continue but at a reduced rate ...
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Whale Watching Report Tuesday, August 30, 2011 Transient Orcas at Deception Pass We didn't have to travel very far in order to find orcas today, and we found them in a very picturesque setting, just 45 minutes into our trip. We traveled southward, and arrived on scene with transient orcas just after ...
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North Carolina Update August 31, 2011 New Bern/Jacksonville NC, August 30, 2011 — With communities from North Carolina to New England suffering from significant flooding, wind damage and widespread power outages from Hurricane Irene, the American Red Cross is responding with shelter, food and other assistance.  “The storm may ...
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Meet & Greet "Rocket Rod Perkins"! Saturday, September 3 · 11:00am - 4:00pm Anacortes Pizza Factory 33rd and Commercial Anacortes, WA Come enjoy an afternoon at Pizza Factory and meet Rocket Rod Perkins, get an autographed picture, sit in his ...
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We have been nominated for the SECOND YEAR IN A ROW! Anacortes Scoop placed 2nd in 2010 for:  "Best Neighborhood Blog"! Help make us #1 in 2011 http://best.king5.com/anacortes-scoop/biz/583304
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The Island Hospital Blood  Drive will be held on Tuesday, September 6 -Wednesday, September 7 in the Resource Center Conference Rooms.  The drive times will be from 10:00 am ...
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3rd Annual Anacortes Workboat Races and Pirate Faire! Avast me hearties! Come and join us on Historic Pier 1 along Guemes  Channel at 100 Commercial Avenue in beautiful downtown Anacortes for the 3rd Annual Anacortes Workboat Races and Pirate Faire! Saturday, August 27, 2011. This year’s event has been expanded to a ...
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Eagles' World Famous Bar-B-Que August 19, 20, & 21 Corner of 7th St & Q Ave. 11am to 7 pm, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Open to the public. Featuring Alder Smoked Salmon, Country Pork Ribs or Chicken, with Baked Beans, Cole Slaw and Garlic Bread....
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Tickets $10 per person (Children 5 and under free!) ALL PROCEEDS THIS YEAR BENEFIT: SKAGIT VALLEY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION TO HELP IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER 17160 Dike Road | Mount Vernon, WA We are ...
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Skagit County Fair August 10-13 **Live Music ** Carnival** **Farm Animals** Displays** **Kid's Zone Events ** **Food & Contests** **Magician**Hypnotist** Daily Hours 10am-10pm GATE PRICES:Wednesday $3 until 3pm. Adults $7, Students/Seniors $6 Children 5 & under are Free Call (360) 336-9414 for more info Dont' miss "SPOONSHINE" performing Thursday August 11th ...
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Whale Watching Report All odds against us and we still found whales! Today we found whales in the fourth hour of the trip! Our trip took us through the inner islands where we found numerous bald eagles and harbor porpoise. We had an amazing experience today, we found two harbor seals fighting just on the west side ...
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House FOR SALE BY OWNER - Realtor courtesy offered
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ANACORTES CO-OP PRESCHOOL Registration for fall going on NOW!! For info or our website is http://anacortescoop.tripod.com
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Activity Days at Read Me a Story- August Aug. 10 Craft Day Aug. 17 Northwest Day Aug. 24 Games Day Aug. 31 Science Day Sign up at Read Me a Story. Limit of 15 kids per session. $3 fee per child per session. Parents/guardians must stay with child READ ME A ...
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Friends of the Forest Hikes  Join the Friends of the Forest for a guided hikes:   Beaver Ponds Hike: August 12th from 10am until noon and is for seniors and adults. Meet at the ACFL kiosk on A Ave. and 37th.  August 13th Hike: Heart Lake from 10am until noon. This hike ...
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The Anacortes Arts Festival will celebrate its 50th anniversary  August 5th-7th  Hours are Friday and Saturday 10-6, and Sunday 10-5   The Main Stage and Beer Garden are open until 7:30 Fri. and Sat  The Festival includes 250 juried booth artisans, two stages of free music, Arts at the Port ...
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Anacortes Seafarer's Memorial Fund Auction & Third Annual Anacortes Workboat Races Kickoff Banquet August 26th: 6 pm - 11 pm Anacortes Elks Lodge,  1009 7th Street  Anacortes, WA Cost: $15:  Limited to first 200 tickets sold For Information: Linda Lipke, Event Coordinator - 360.708.7770 The Anacortes Seafarers’ Memorial Fund Benefit Auction & Third Annual Anacortes Workboat Races Kickoff Banquet will take place Friday, August 26th  6:00pm – 11:00pm  at the Anacortes ...
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The Anacortes Workboat Races and Pirate Faire  August 27th from 1-9pm in the Guemes Channel and  on the Port Dock Pier 1 at 100 Commercial Ave.  Event includes a Maritime Festival, Street Faire, Maritime Swap Meet,  All Day Live Music, Cannons, Pirate Contests, Concert. Prizes, Fun, Frivolity, Sea ...
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Anacortes Community Blood Drive at Westminster Presbyterian Church Thursday, July 28 12:00 – 6:00 PM In the Church Fellowship Hall at 9th and M Ave. Anacortes. WA Walk-ins welcome. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact the church office at officemanager@wpcanacortes.com or 293-3880 Here are just a few of the many patients who received blood transfusions in the past ...
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Anacortes Co-op Preschool offers summer camp!
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