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Anacortes History

  1. Virgil Johnson popcorn and candy stand removed (1963)

    December 12, 2023, All Day
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    Virgil Johnson Popcorn and Candy Stand

    For 37 years, Virgil Johnson's popcorn and candy stand served eager residents of Anacortes with sweets and treats. Originally standing strategically outside the Empire Theater, the stand was up for demolition when the theater closed down. Due to popular outcry from the people though, the stand actually managed to exist longer than the theater did. It continued to operate near the old theater for over a decade until it was taken down in 1963.

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  2. Soroptimist open thrift shop (1966)

    December 13, 2023, All Day
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    31st and Commercial alley way

    The Bargain Bungalow, in a small rented house in the alley at 31st Street and Commercial Avenue, was opened for business by the Soroptimist Club of Anacortes on this date in 1966. The idea of a thrift shop came from Thelma Marani, Nina Antonious and Doris Tursi, who received much opposition from the membership. As Doris said later, “It took some persuasion to convince the club that it was a good idea. We had to personally guarantee that the club would not go in debt, and we never did. We didn’t make much at first, but we always managed to make expenses, which were $25 plus a few dollars in winter for Presto Logs.” Since then, the club has given about $1 million in scholarships, and more than 90 members and 40 volunteers run the shop.

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  3. Rotary of Anacortes chartered (1922)

    December 22, 2023, All Day
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    Anacortes Rotary Club

    Although officers were elected and a club established with 17 members in November, the Rotary Club of Anacortes was officially chartered by the parent organization on this date in 1922. A chartering dinner the following February drew more than 250 Rotarians and guests from the Northwest and British Columbia. Since then, the group has generously donated untold hours and funds to community causes.

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  4. Harry Causland awarded Distinguished Service Cross (1918)

    December 24, 2023, All Day

    General John J. Pershing, Commander in Chief of American Expeditionary Force, U.S. Army, awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (posthumously) to Pvt. Harry L. Causland of Guemes Island on this date in 1918. The citation is in the Anacortes Museum’s collections. The citation, signed by Pershing, reads that Causland "distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States in Bantheville, France, on 24 October 1918, and in recognition of his gallant conduct I have awarded him in the name of the President the Distinguished Service Cross." Causland died in that battle as he brought ammunition to stranded soldiers.

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  5. Carnegie Library debuts to the public (1910)

    December 26, 2023, All Day
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    Anacortes Museum

    The Carnegie Library (now home to the Anacortes Museum) made its public debut on this date in 1910, when the community was invited for an open house. “The library board is more than pleased with the results of the informal opening of the public library on Monday,” reported the Anacortes American on Dec. 29. “Notwithstanding the fact that the day was a disagreeable one from a weather standpoint, and that it was a legal holiday, many visitors were in evidence during the hours that the building was open to the public. Mrs. George B. Smith, secretary-treasurer of the board, reports that there are nearly 800 volumes on hand at present, and only a few of the books ordered have arrived so far.” Construction of the building was funded by a $10,000 grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation.

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  6. The Night Before State Prohibition (1915)

    December 31, 2023, All Day

    Although a predicted crowd of 700 thirsty 'Bellinghamsters' never materialized (only seven got off the boat), the Anacortes American reported that Anacortes saloonkeepers were kept busy on the last day before statewide liquor prohibition took effect: “Practically every saloon in the city sold off all its stock before closing time and all report a rushing business in filling supplies of wet goods for the dry year during the last week. Though no figures are available, Anacortes people spent several thousand dollars in putting away a bottle or two, ‘for medicinal purposes.’ The saloon receipts of the past two weeks broke all records.” – Anacortes American (1916)

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Arts & Culture

  1. Anacortes Arts Commission

    December 13, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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    City Hall OR via Zoom

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City Council

  1. City Council Meeting

    December 11, 2023, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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  2. City Council Meeting

    December 18, 2023, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Finance

  1. City Council Finance Committee Meeting

    December 13, 2023, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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    City Hall Main Conference Room

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  2. City Council Finance Committee Meeting

    December 27, 2023, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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    City Hall Main Conference Room

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Housing Affordability & Community Services

  1. Housing Affordability & Community Services Committee

    December 13, 2023, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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  2. Housing Affordability & Community Services Committee

    December 20, 2023, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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  3. Housing Affordability & Community Services Committee

    December 27, 2023, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Library

  1. Winter Book Bash

    December 11, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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    Anacortes Public Library

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  2. LEGO at the Library

    December 11, 2023, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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    Anacortes Public Library

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  3. Movement Storytime

    December 12, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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    Anacortes Public Library

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  4. High School Creative Writing

    December 13, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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    Anacortes Public Library

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  5. Adult Workshop: Winter Wonder

    December 13, 2023, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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    Anacortes Public Library

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  6. Pajama Storytime

    December 14, 2023, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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    Anacortes Public Library

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  7. Family Storytime

    December 15, 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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    Anacortes Public Library

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  8. Yoga at the Library: Gentle Flow for Adults

    December 16, 2023, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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    Anacortes Public Library

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  9. LEGO at the Library

    December 18, 2023, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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    Anacortes Public Library

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  10. Movement Storytime

    December 19, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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    Anacortes Public Library

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  11. Puzzle Palooza

    December 20, 2023, 10:00 AM - December 30, 2023, 4:00 PM
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    Anacortes Public Library

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  12. Children's Program: Puzzles at the Library

    December 20, 2023, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    Anacortes Public Library

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  13. Children's Program: Board Games at the Library

    December 21, 2023, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    Anacortes Public Library

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  14. Family Movie Marathon

    December 22, 2023, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    Anacortes Public Library

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  15. Jingle Jazz

    December 22, 2023, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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    Buxton's

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  16. Kids Escape Room Camp

    December 27, 2023, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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  17. Kids Escape Room Camp

    December 28, 2023, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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  18. Kids Escape Room Camp

    December 29, 2023, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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  19. Noon Year's Eve

    December 30, 2023, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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    Anacortes Public Library

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Library Board

  1. Library Board of Trustees - Monthly Meeting

    December 11, 2023, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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    Anacortes Public Library

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Museum Events

  1. Anacortes Historic Preservation Board Meeting

    December 13, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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    Anacortes Museum Research Library

    Anacortes Historic Preservation Board Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month at 4 PM in the Carnegie Building Research Room on the 2nd Floor of the Anacortes Museum - Carnegie Gallery. For more information please contact the Anacortes Museum.

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  2. History Club

    December 20, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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    Anacortes Museum Carnegie Gallery

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Parks Board

  1. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

    December 12, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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    Main Floor Conference Room - City Hall  OR Via Zoom

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    Monthly meeting of the Anacortes Parks and Recreation Commission

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Planning Department

  1. Planning Commission Meeting

    December 13, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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  2. Planning Commission Meeting

    December 27, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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