8/5/09

August 2009 Events, Specials and Happenings






Be sure to stop by the Visitor Information Center as you enter La Conner at 606 Morris Street to pick up a Coupon Book. Only $1.00 will get you 69 coupons for anything from lodging, restaurants, shopping, museums to services. Value worth $100's of dollars! Hours are Monday - Friday 11-4, Saturday & Sunday 12-3. 360-466-4778.

EVENTS:

Skagit County Fair presents “Stars & Stripes Country Nights” August 12 - 15! Great Entertainment, Carnival, Pro West Rodeo, Karaoke Contest, Find Flo at the Fair, Farm Animals, Displays, Cool Chicks and more. Wednesday, August 12th admission is FREE 10 am - 1 pm! Cost is $9 adults and $6 for seniors & students. Skagit County Fairgrounds, 1410 Virginia Street, Mount Vernon, 360-336-9453.

The “9th Annual La Conner Classic Yacht & Auto Show” is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2009 at the south basin of the La Conner Marina. A fun filled day for the entire family! $3.00 to view the yachts and cars (children under 12 are free). A pancake breakfast will take place in the Swinomish Yacht Club from 7:30-10 am with all proceeds benefiting the La Conner Sea Scouts program, tickets are $6.50 per person. Along with the classic yachts and autos, there will be vendor booths, plus great activities for the kids hosted by the La Conner Boys and Girls Club.

Seed's Bistro & Bar is offering weeknight specials from 5-9 pm. Monday is Burger & Brew, Tuesday is Local's Night, Wednesday is Wine, and Thursday is Live Music! Located at 623 Morris Street, La Conner. Open 11:30 - 9 pm daily, Happy Hour from 3-6 pm. Call 360-466-3280 for reservations or more details.

Hellam's Vineyard invites you to a wine tasting with ANIMALE - Saturday, August 8th from 1- 6 pm. Also, wine tasting with Mercer Cellars on Saturday, August 15th from 1-6 pm. Special 20% case discounts offered on these wines, these days only, mixed cases ok. Hellam's Vineyard is located at 109 N. First St., La Conner in the red Lime Dock building. 360-466-1758

La Conner Wellness Center is hosting a"End of Construction" OPEN HOUSE on Friday, August 14th from 4-8 pm. Won't you join us? We are having snacks and music, tea, demonstrations, short workshops about each of our specialties in the large studio area in the SV Acupuncture's suite. Sit and have a FREE foot soak at Native Springs. We want to share this time of celebration with you! La Conner Wellness Center 125 E Washington Street La Conner, WA 98257. Call for details 360-708-8313 Blue Water Massage - Inner Wave - Lighthouse Massage - Lizz & Company Hair Design - Native Springs Natural Skincare - Skagit Valley Acupuncture.

Museum of Northwest Art store presents artist, James Minson on Saturday, August 22nd 12-4pm. Meet Seattle glass artist James Minson--view his new sculptural and jewelry artwork, formed from flame-worked glass depicting natural forms and fanciful compositions. Located at 121 S. First St., La Conner. 360-466-4446.

Childhood Bliss is Squeezing Lemons for Charity! Saturday, August 22nd the lemonade stand in front of Childhood Bliss will be operating in full swing from 10-5pm. All proceeds will be donated to La Conner School District’s Earth Club. Additionally, they will be selling earth flags and re-usable earth friendly shopping bags. Lemonade customers will be given a coupon for 10% off their next purchase at Childhood Bliss! Located at 521 Morris St, La Conner, 360-466-2229.

Mary Davis Lighting will have an ‘ole fashioned sidewalk sale” on Saturday August 15th from 9 to 3 pm. There will be antiques galore, lamp parts and general household items. Located at 402 Morris Street, in the old fire house. Early birds pay double! 360-466-3495

LODGING:

Estep’s Residences is offering a special through the month of August. Stay three nights and receive half-off your third night! Your choice of 4 nightly residences in the heart of La Conner. Call 360-466-2116 to make your reservations.

Katy’s Inn Bed & Breakfast is offering a special through the month of August. Sunday – Thursday, stay 2 nights and receive a $50 discount OR stay three nights and receive your third night FREE! Call 360-466-9909 to make your reservations.

The Heron Inn & Watergrass Day Spa is accepting Canadian dollars at par! Through the month of August and September, the Heron Inn invites our Canadian friends to stay and save. Located at 117 Maple Ave, La Conner. Call 360-466-4626 to make reservations.

SERVICES:

Blue Water Massage is offering a 'Summer Soother' Massage Special. In this fun treatment you'll start by soaking those dry, flip-flop feet in a moisturizing foot bath as you sip on a cold, fruity beverage. You'll then be treated to a soothing, rejuvenating massage that combines a variety of relaxation techniques, stretching, and foot reflexology. Loose clothing is advised, Hawaiian shirts recommended. Bring your favorite relaxing summer music if you wish. The 'Summer Soother' special is available Mon-Fri and runs August through Sept. $55 for 1 hour or $80 for 1.5 hours. Call 360-333-8811 for scheduling or gift certificates. Eve Boe, LMP Blue Water Massage La Conner, WA 360-333-8811.

Island Hospital is offering FREE car-seat checks! Keep your children and grandchildren safe by having their car seats inspected and properly installed by dropping by a free clinic on Thursday, August 13 from 3 – 5 p.m. Inspections will be conducted by nationally trained car-seat technicians and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis by Skagit County Medic One. Please call 360-299-1309 for more information. 1211 24th Street Anacortes, WA 98221

SHOPPING:

Caravan Gallery invites you to help celebrate 14 years of business by saving 20% on your purchases storewide! New arrivals from Thailand, Hong Kong & Bali. Celebration only lasts until August 9th so hurry in! Located at 619 S. First St, La Conner. Open daily 10-5, 360-466-4808.

Skagit County Historical Museum is having a 40% off just about everything in our little Museum Store -- including Harvesting the Light exhibit book, vintage-style Mosser Glassware, eco-friendly toys, nostalgic postcards & lots more! Located at 501 S. Fourth St, La Conner. Open Tue – Sunday 11-5 pm. 360-466-4446.

Vintage La Conner Thrift & Consignment Shoppe is offering ALL men's & women's t-shirts, shorts and tank tops at $2.00 each (up to 50% savings)! This offer is good through August. Open daily (except Monday) from 11-5 pm and located at 301 Morris St, La Conner. 360-466-4017. Run by Soroptimist International of La Conner, all proceeds benefit students and the community.

Christianson's Nursery is offering 20% off all Outdoor Containers August 3 – 23. Come see our huge selection of small to very large glazed and terra cotta outdoor containers. Also, offering 20% off all Summer Heather, Augusust 24 - 31. Located at 15806 Best Rd., just outside of La Conner. 360-466-3821.