July 2008 Special, Happenings & Events

La Conner Staycation ~ Many of La Conner’s lodging, dining, and shopping options are offering “Staycation” specials for visitor’s staying a minimum of 3 nights. You will need to show your Staycation Certificate for Dining & Shopping Discounts. Call La Conner Chamber for more details: 360.466.4778 or info@laconnerchamber.com

LODGING

Katy’s Inn Bed & Breakfast ~ Stay 2 nights; get the 3rd night half-off, Sunday-Thursday. 866-528-9746

Hotel Planter ~ Stay 2 nights, get the 3rd night half-off. Sunday-Thursday, not including holidays. 800-488-5409

La Conner Channel Lodge/Country Inn ~ Stay 2 nights; get the 3rd night half-off, Sunday-Thursday. (360) 466-1500 or (888) 466-4113.

Queen of the Valley Inn ~ Stay 3 nights and get a $50 gas card or discount. 800-999-1404

Estep’s Residences ~ Stay 2 nights; get the 3rd night half-off. (360) 466-2116

Alice Bay Bed & Breakfast~ Stay 3 nights and put $75 under your mattress, Sunday-Thursday. 800-652-0223

Benson Farmstead Bed & Breakfast ~ Stay 2 nights; get the 3rd night half-off, Sunday-Thursday.(360) 757-0578

Best Western Cottontree Inn ~ $99 per night, 3 night minimum. 800-662-6886
Samish Point by the Bay ~ Stay 3 nights and get the 3rd night half-off (except July, August & holidays). (360) 766-6610

DINING

Nell Thorn Restaurant ~ 10% discount on food only. (360) 466-4261

Farmhouse Restaurant ~ 20% discount up to $100 on food only. (360) 466-4411

La Conner Seafood and Prime Rib House ~ free dessert or appetizer with purchase of 2 full priced meals. (360) 466-4014

The Dulce Plate ~ free dessert with purchase of full price meal. (360) 466-1630Tulips Restaurant ~ 10% discount on food only. (360) 466-0308

OTHER

Childhood Bliss ~ 10% off all non-sale items. (360) 466-2229

Bears ‘N Friends ~ 10% off all non-sale items. (360) 466-3528

Blue Water Massage ~ $15 off any massage treatment. (360) 333-8811

Ginger Grater/Olive Shoppe ~ 10% off all non-sale items (cash or check only). (360) 466-4161

Step Outside ~ 10% off all non-sale items. (360) 466-3397

The Godmother’s Closet ~ 50% off any wedding gown in store. (360) 466-2743

Happenings & Events

July 4th ~ Wave Broadband presents 4th of July Fireworks over the Channel! Starting at 10:00 (ish) PM. Book your room now and stay for the weekend.

July 4th ~ Museum of Northwest Art presents artist Ginny Ruffner’s exhibit “Aesthetic Engineering: The Imagination Cycle”. This exhibit features new large-scaled sculpture and installation work that cross-fertilizes flora, fauna, and art. 703 S. 2nd St., (360) 466-4288. http://www.museumofnwart.org/.

July 5th & 6th~ Christianson’s Nursery~ Saturday, July 5th “Dwellers in Aquatic Garden” workshop from 10-11am, cost $5. Sunday, July 6th “The Art of Basketry” workshop from 10-2pm. Call 466-3821 to make reservations.

July 9, 16, 23 & 30 ~ La Conner Parks Department brings you Wednesdays in the Park! Enjoy movies from 7:30-9:30PM, $5 donation. Games begin at 6:00PM, Open mike for poetry readings, music or ? is from 6:30-7:30PM. Located at Pioneer Park under the Rainbow Bridge.

July 12th ~ La Conner Chamber of Commerce is proud to present "Cadillacs Forever", including JrCadillac! There will be over 50 Cadillac cars on display from all year's noon-5 pm, a beer garden and live music from 7-10 pm by JrCadillac. Admission is $10.00 to enter the event and $25.00 to enter your Cadillac car. Contact Jerry Willins (360) 466-1121. Sponsored by Valley Cadillac in Mount Vernon. http://www.gmvalley.com/

July 12th ~ La Conner Quilt Museum ~ Artist Anita Luvera Mayer will be at the museum Saturday, July 12th from 11am-5pm. Located at 703 S. 2nd St.

July 12th ~ Native Springs has teamed up with Hellams Wine Shop and Sweet Haven Bakery. From 1-5 pm Hellam’s will have “A Taste of Italy” wine tasting. You can sip some wines, and then slip into a special chair out on the patio and receive a hand and arm treatment. Sweet Haven Bakery is offering a wonderful lunch and pastries to go along with the great selection of wines. Located at 109 N. 1st St. No appointment necessary.

July 15th ~ Janet's Clothing & Embellishments~ Janet Foster is offering a beading class featuring beading on cloth on July 15th from 10:00 to noon. The class includes a beading brochure. All beads and tools listed on the materials list are to be purchased by the student. Call 466-4441 to register, located at 622 S. 1st St., fee is $30.

July 16th~ La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum~ presents two exhibits “Path to Edo: Quilts from Japan” and “Sashiko: Old and New”. Miwako Kimura, curator of “Path to Edo: Quits from Japan” will give a tour at noon, refreshments will be served and a workshop from 2-3. RSVP by calling 360.466.4288 or visit LaconnerQuilts.com.

July 18th~The Skagit Bay Search and Rescue ~ presents Hypnotist and comedian Ron Stubbs. Ron will perform at Maple Hall, doors open at 6:30 pm, performance begins at 7:30 pm. There will be a no-host bar for anyone 21 yrs or more. This performance is open to the public and donations are accepted at the door. This is a major fundraiser for the Skagit County Search and Rescue water division. For more information about Skagit County Search and Rescue or about this event, contact La Conner Yacht Sales at (360) 466-3300

July 19th ~The Dulce Plate~Two Mountain Six Course Wine Dinner July 19, 6-9PM. Live guitar music with Richard Rorex and Michael Got.

July 26th ~Childhood Bliss ~One Day Only Blissful Savings Day! 20% off Storewide ~ 40% off all Current Summer Clothing/Attire. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shop Online: http://www.childhoodbliss.com/

July 31st~The Skagit County Historical Museum~ will mark “40 years at the top of the hill” on Thursday, July 31, with free admission and cake for all visitors. The public is invited to tour the Museum with its popular featured exhibit, “Lost Cities of Skagit: Rediscovering Places of Our Past”. Fun children’s activities include old-time letter writing, build-your-own lost cities and town-finder puzzles. Located at 501 So. 4th Street and open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. Call 360.466.3365 or visit http://www.skagitcounty.net//museum

Vintage La Conner Thrift & Consignment Shoppe is having a 50% discount for all women’s and men’s clothing. Located at 301 Morris Street.

Skagit River Traders is now featuring Born clothing for men. Located at 609 S. 1st St., 466-9197.

Skagit River Boutique is pleased to feature Mu jeans that are embellished and stretch. They also now carry Born shoes. Located at 625 S. 1st St., 466-5554.

Beck & Call is now offering pick-up and delivery services to SeaTac, Canada and Bellingham. Call 360-421-4325.