News from the Skagit County Democrats
Posted on July 2nd, 2023
Skagit County Democrats Action Newsletter for July 3, 2023
DEMOCRATIC EVENTS
Have a Safe & Sane Independence Day!
1. UPDATED – 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. There could not be a more important time in our history that Democrats be seen supporting our greater community.
2. Headquarters Closures
The Headquarters office will be closed Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th, in celebration of our Independence Day.
3. NEW – The Fidalgo Democrats, will conduct a Special Meeting Primary Election Forum, Thursday, Jul 6, 7:00pm, Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th Street, Anacortes
This is a candidate forum on for the 2 primaries in Anacortes for the City Council and School Board.
4. The Fidalgo Democrats will meet Tuesday, Jul 11, 7:00pm, Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th Street, Anacortes
Todd Mitchell and Karen Mitchell will be our presenters. Todd Mitchell is the Swinomish Department of Environmental Protection Director. Karen Mitchell is a Senior Botanist with the Swinomish Tribe. They will be discussing the Swinomish environment actions and involvement and the local and regional concerns. Please plan on attending in person as the presentation will not be recorded. If you have any questions, please call Barbara Cooper 360-770-3506.
The Fidalgo Democrats' most recent meeting of Jun 13 on Gender and "Celebrate Pride" can be viewed on YouTube.
5. 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 Biden Economic Plan Is Working
- Republicans claim Democrats can’t keep us safe – crime data disagrees
- 5 Keys to Recover from the Toxic Theology of Evangelicalism
- Supreme Risk An interactive guide to rights the Supreme Court has established — and could take away
- Researchers discover the key to solid-state batteries' success
COMMUNITY EVENTS
1. 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
2. NEW – Skagit Valley Highland Games, Saturday, Jul 8 – Sunday, Jul 9, 9:00am – 5:00pm, Edgewater Park, 600 Behrens Millet Road, Mount Vernon
Click Here for ticket information.
3. NEW – Alger Sunday Market, Sunday, 11:00am – 4:00pm, Alger Community Hall, 18735 Parkview Lane, Alger
Market runs weekly from Jul 9 to Sep 24.
4. NEW – Bellingham Pride Parade, Sunday, Jul 12, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Waypoint Park, 1145 Granary Avenue, Bellingham
"Parade starts at Waypoint Park, up Chestnut Street left on Cornwall Avenue, right on Champion Street, Right on Railroad Avenue through the middle of Downtown Bellingham ending at the Festival in Depot Market Square (about 1.3 miles)."
5. NEW – Concrete Fly-In, Friday, Jul 14 – Sunday, Jul 16, Mears Field Airport, next to the Concrete School District grounds
6. NEW – Shipwreck Fest, Saturday, Jul 15, 8:00am, Commercial Avenue, Anacortes
"Forty years ago, our commercial fishermen sold their used gear as yard art on Commercial Ave. "Shipwreck" has evolved into a massive community garage sale including flea market and antique vendors . . . This event is family friendly and is organized by the Fidalgo Island Rotary Club. But, please leave your pet at home."
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."