March 2008 Specials, Happenings & Events

March Specials

March 1-31 ~Organic Matters ~ 707 S. 1st St. ~ KEEN Footwear marches in like a lion this month. New designs, Spring arrivals will be displayed in windows. Shop Online Too!

Native Springs ~ March Madness Sale, purchase one gift certificate at regular price second one 1/2 off. 708-8313 ~ Native Springs

50% Off Deception Pass Tours Ticket Packs Pre-Season Ticket Packs are available in groups of 10 for $100 and are valid for the entire 2008 season. Buy Now!

March Jewelry Madness at A CLASS ACT! Huge jewelry sale 30% - 50% selected items. We're making room for spring items. Shop early for the best selection.

Childhood Bliss has all fall & winter fashions 40% off! Shop The Sale! And then check out New Spring Fashions including Small Paul Swimwear, Sparkly MaryJanes, & Daily Tea

Katy’s Inn Bed & Breakfast is having a March special, second night stay is 50% off, Sunday – Thursday only. 360-466-9909 or Katy's Inn Website

La Conner Channel Lodge and La Conner Country Inn, offering a $40.00 discount off regular rate March 1-31. Good Sunday-Thursday ~ Book A Room!

Queen of the Valley Bed & Breakfast, offering 25% off a 2-night minimum stay Sunday – Thursday, March 1-31. Book A Room!


March Happenings & Events

March in La Conner ~ Nothing sings Spring as beautifully as La Conner's Brilliant Daffodils! As our daffodil fields begin exploding with color, we invite you to experience the delightful magic of nature in the farmlands of La Conner & Skagit Valley!

March 1~ The Museum of Northwest Art presents MoNA Style, 10am-4pm. Artists will sell hand-crafted clothing, and home accessories. FREE ADMISSION. Pick up your guide to participating shops and restaurants. Website 466-4446

1~ 8th Annual Sea Scout Dinner Auction, Swinomish Yacht Club, 310 N. 1st.. Auction viewing begins at 5:30, dinner at 6pm., $30 per person. For info/tickets call 540-3338 or 466-1006.

4~Lincoln Theatre ~ Duke Ellington Orchestra, 7:30PM lincolntheatre.org or 419-7129 for ticket information.

8~ Hellams Vineyard Wine Shop 1-6 PM, Matt Huse, winemaker for Five Star Cellars. Definitely a tasting you don’t want to miss! 20% case discounts on these wines

8~Christiansons Nursery presents “Twelve Months of Flowering Rhododendrons” (with Kristi O'Donnell from Meerkerk Gardens located on Whidbey Island) Saturday, March 8 1 pm - 3pm $5.00

8 ~ The Moonlight Swing Orchestra, music of the 30’s and 40’s will fill Maple Hall 7:30pm, 466-2665 for tickets or purchase at the door. Sponsored by La Conner Performing Arts

8~The Soroptimist International of La Conner will be hosting a Women’s Health Day at the La Conner Vintage Thrift & Consignment Shoppe from 11-5 pm. Located at 301 Morris Street. FREE blood pressure checks and more!

9~ Mauchley Duo Piano Concert, critics say this program “spectacular” and “spontaneous”. Maple Hall, 3 pm. 466-2665 for tickets or at the door. La Conner Performing Arts

9~Lincoln Theatre ~ Dr. John, 4:30 & 7PM, www.lincolntheatre.org /419-7129.

11~Fusable Web Applique Workshop at La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 703 S. Second St., 10-4 p Cost $45. 360-466-4288, laconnerquilts.com

11-15~Lincoln Theatre presents “5th Annual Human Rights Festival”, 7 pm, 712 S. First Street, 360-336-8955, $10

14-16~Skagit/Island County Builders Association (SICBA) is hosting the 2008 Home Show at the Skagit County Fairgrounds. Hours: F12-5, Sat10-6 & Sun11-5. Prizes galore! Ciscoe Morris will be in the Pavilion on Sunday at 1 pm. Surplus Sale on Saturday at 1 pm.

15~Christiansons Nursery present “Waking Up Your Rose Garden” (with Robyn Swesey, past president of the Tri-Valley Rose Society) 10-12 $5.00 reservations required 466-3821

15~La Conner Volunteer Fireman’s St. Patty’s Fundraiser Dance ~ Maple Hall, Buckaroo Blues Band, 8-12 pm. $5 pp

15~Third Saturday Art Walk ~ Selected galleries and shops open until 6 pm

15~Tim Wistrom of A Class Act Gallery will release his new painting “UNDER THE RAINBOW”, 10-6 PM.Limited edition Lithographs and giclees available.

15~”Tulip Mania” art exhibit opens at La Conner Seaside Gallery, 112 Morris St., Friday-Mondays 11-5 p. 360-466-5141

16~“History of Samish Island”, Skagit Co. Historical Museum, 2pm, 466-3365.

19~La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, two new exhibits, Barns & Botanicals and Metrotextual, laconnerquilts.com

20 ~ Nell Thorn Bordeaux Wine Dinner, 6:30PM– Bordeaux wines, paired with dishes created by Chefs Casey & Susan, Cost is $89 per person, plus tax and gratuity. RSVP 3604664261

22~Annual Easter Egg Hunt ~ Pioneer Park, 10AM, 466-3125 for more details.

22~Family Art Day at the Museum of Northwest Art: “The Yoga of Calligraphy” With Maggie Wilder Email kitm@museumofnwart.org or call (360)466-4446, Ext. 108 to register.

22~Christiansons Nursery “The Wonder Fruit: New Zealand's Finest Export” (with Kiwi Bob, owner of Puget Sound Kiwi in Seattle) 1 - 3pm $5.00 Reservations required 466-3821

29~Soroptimist Tea & Fashion Show, Maple Hall, 12-2 pm. Call 360-466-9909 for tickets

29~Early Spring Walk ( with your host John Christianson) 1-2 complimentary Tea at La Conner Flats (360)466-3190

30~Christiansons Nursery presents “Gardens in a Flowerpot” 1 pm - 3pm $5.00 (plus cost of materials) reservations required 466-3821

31 ~ Organic Matters' E*Lotion, featuring our new private label lotion bar! Monthly E*Lotion class and parties. More Info at organic-matters.com or at Organic Matters, 707 S. 1st. St