News from the Skagit County Democrats
Posted on June 25th, 2023
Skagit County Democrats Action Newsletter for June 26, 2023
DEMOCRATIC EVENTS
1. NEW – Help us participate in the Anacortes Independence Day Parade!
We assemble at 9:30am at 3rd Street and Commercial Avenue. The Parade starts at 10:30am. Always a terrific parade with lots of celebration! Bring your family and friends. 400 small flags will be distributed to children along the parade route.
2. UPDATED – Headquarters Closures
The Headquarters office will be closed Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th, in celebration of our Independence Day.
3. NEW – Paul Cocke's Campaign Kickoff for Sedro-Woolley City Council, Saturday, Jul 1, 4:00pm, 908 Talcott Street, Sedro-Woolley
4. NEW – The Fidalgo Democrats next meet Tuesday, Jul 11, 7:00pm, Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th Street, Anacortes
The Fidalgo Democrats' most recent meeting of Jun 13 on Gender and "Celebrate Pride" can be viewed on YouTube.
5. "Masking up" is now OPTIONAL for volunteers and visitors at our Skagit Democrats Headquarters Office
6. NEW – Links of the Week
The Links of the Week provide in-depth pieces and resources the Editor has found to be relevant, insightful, and thorough on important issues of the day.
- The Geography of Gun Violence
- Why are Republicans accusing Joe and Hunter Biden of bribery?
- The three challenges of AI regulation
- Well-funded Christian group behind US effort to roll back LGBTQ+ rights
- Battles That Changed The Course Of History
COMMUNITY EVENTS
1. NEW – The monthly Planned Parenthood rally is Saturday, Jul 1, 11:00am – 12:00pm, on the sidewalk in front of the Mount Vernon Health Center, 1805 East Division Street, Mount Vernon
Bring your signs, your friends, your family, and your masks.
2. NEW – Independence Day Celebrations
- Anacortes
- Town Photo, Tuesday, Jul 4: 10:30am, 5th and Commercial Street
- Parade, Tuesday, Jul 4, 10:00am – 11:00pm, Commercial Avenue (3rd Street – 10th Street & then to Causland Park)
- Fireworks, Tuesday, Jul 4, Dusk, Fidalgo Bay (area of Seafarer's Park)
- Big Lake
- Fireworks, Monday, Jul 3, Dusk, Big Lake area
- Concrete
- Parade, Tuesday, Jul 4, 3:00pm, through downtown Concrete
- La Conner
- Parade, Tuesday, Jul 4, 12:00pm, First Street
- Fireworks, Tuesday, Jul 4, 10:00pm, La Conner Marina
- Mount Vernon
- Fireworks, Tuesday, Jul 4, Dusk, Edgewater Park, 600 Behrens-Millett Road (just over the West Side Bridge in Mount Vernon)
- Sedro-Woolley
- Parade, Tuesday, Jul 4, 10:30?am – 12:30pm, downtown Sedro-Woolley (Metcalf & Ferry Streets)
- Rodeo, Monday & Tuesday Jul 3 & 4, Rodeo Grounds
- Carnival, Friday, Jun 30 – Tuesday, Jul 4, (Check Schedule Page for opening times), Riverfront Park, 1001 River Road
- Fireworks, Tuesday, Jul 4, Dusk, Riverfront Park, 1001 River Road
3. I-5 Skagit Transportation Study Survey
"The Washington State Department of Transportation is assessing the safety, operations and performance of I-5 in Skagit County between the Old Highway 99 South interchange at exit 224 [South Mount Vernon] and the Cook Road Interchange at exit 232. This project is part of a larger statewide effort to study the interstate from the U.S. / B.C. Canadian border to the Washington / Oregon border . . . As we begin to develop strategies to address challenges, WSDOT needs your help to understand how the community uses I-5 and local roads to move throughout the study area and Skagit County."
"WSDOT invites you to share your comments via an online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DP5KP5X (survey open through June 26, 2023). Input will guide decisions about potential solution alternatives."
4. Farmer's Markets
The 2023 Farmer's Markets are now all open.
- Anacortes – Saturdays, 9:00am – 2:00pm
- Concrete – Saturdays, 10:00am – 2:00pm
- Mount Vernon – Saturdays, 9:00am – 2:00pm
- Sedro-Woolley – Wednesdays, 3:00pm – 7:00pm
5. COVID-19 Information
Click Here for the most current report and resources.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Anacortes Sunday Demonstrations
Progressive folks regularly demonstrate each Sunday, 12:00pm – 1:00pm at the corner of 12th Street and Commercial Avenue in Anacortes. While this is not an official Skagit County Democrats activity, turnout is encouraged.
2. Coffee & Cards, Wednesdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm, Skagit County Democrats Headquarters, 2021 East College Way, Suite 104, Mount Vernon
Coffee and Cards meets on Wednesdays from 10:00am – 12:00pm. This is the group that was previously led by Carol Sullivan and is now lead quite capably by Judy Farrar. The group is a way for us to express ourselves about issues of importance to us all.
We will write messages of encouragement and support to people who are making positive contributions as well as messages of concern and opposition to people who are negatively impacting our world. This includes legislators on the local, state, and federal level as well as CEOs of corporations and other people having a significant impact in our world. We will share ideas for people to write to and issues to address.
Postcards and stamps will be provided, but we ask that people bring money to cover the cost of the postcard stamps which are currently $.44. Coffee will be provided or bring your own. As Carol always reminded us, “We are stronger together.” Our office is located at 2021 East College Way, Suite 104, Mount Vernon, 360-336-1555."