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Savanna Woods lights up stages in Stanwood and beyond
“It’s too hot for shoes,” Savanna Woods said as she leaned her guitar on her hip and kicked off her sandals. “My name is Savanna Woods. This is my full-time job and I have the best job in the world,” Woods said to the packed hillside crowd on July 13 at the Guemes Island General Store. Over the next 90 minutes, Woods kept the toddlers dancing and the crowd clapping as she entertained them with ...
Samish Island Arts Festival returns featuring local woodcarver
Local artists will be celebrated at the 27th annual Samish Island Arts Festival on Saturday at the Samish Island Community Center. Laurie Lundgren has been involved in the arts festival since the start. She said it started because three people wanted a way to bring local artists together. The first year had about 12 artists, all from Samish Island, now there are about 40 artists. “It’s ...
Grow Skagit recipe: Cheese Curd Tomato Bruschetta
Cheese Curd Tomato Bruschetta is a delicious Italian antipasto inspired dish using local farmstand fresh Skagit Valley ingredients. Make ahead of time and store components separately to turn this into a beautiful portable appetizer that’s perfect for toting to parties, picnics and anywhere else your adventures take you! Ingredients 1 long French baguette – or other similar rustic bread loaf 2 ...
7-20 Skagit Views
Here’s a selection of some of the most recent photo submissions by our readers showcasing the varying landscapes and interesting features of our unique part of the world. It goes without saying that the submission of pictures by our readers is much appreciated. In the interest of safety, make sure to mind your picture-taking surroundings and keep you and your group out of harm’s way at all ...
New office at Howard Miller Steelhead Park under construction
ROCKPORT — Major upgrades are in progress or in the works at Howard Miller Steelhead Park. The park is named in honor of Howard Miller, who was born in Skagit County and served as a Skagit County Commissioner for 16 years, and was responsible for purchasing the park’s initial 15 acres in 1966. The cramped, cabin-like structure serving as the park’s office for decades is in the process of being ...
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