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La Conner Chamber of Commerce
Oct 4
Christianson's Nursery: Fresh Cider Pressing
Enjoy complimentary apple cider freshly made on Christianson’s antique cider press. This is the weekend of the Skagit Valley Festival of Family Farms (www.farmtour.com), so make a day of it with tours at the numerous working farms in this beautiful region, including next-door La Conner Flats. At Christianson’s, see picturesque and functional buildings that are preserving the valley’s rich agricultural heritage: granaries, potting shed, a classic 1946 greenhouse and 1888 schoolhouse, plus the llamas, sheep, chickens, rabbits and birds at the nursery.
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Date:October 4, 2014
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Time:12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Website:http://www.christiansonsnursery.com
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Location:Christianson's Nursery & Greenhouse
15806 Best Road
Mount Vernon, WA 98273 -
Contact:Debra Lacy, CPH Events & Communications Coordinator Christianson's Nursery & Greenhouse 360.466.3821
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EMail:debra.christiansons@gmail.com
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Date/Time Details:Saturday, October 4, 2014
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Fees/Admission:Complimentary
Oct 5
Christianson's Nursery: Beginning Bonsai Workshop
Learn hands-on basics of creating a beautiful bonsai from expert, Tori Lenze. Students will learn how to design and transplant a tree and how to use different tools for shaping. Class fee includes all materials including bonsai pot, plant, soil and screening. Students bring small pruners, scissors and gloves. Additional tools and supplies available for purchase.
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Date:October 5, 2014
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Time:1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Website:http://www.christiansonsnursery.com
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Location:Christianson's Nursery & Greenhouse
15806 Best Road
Mount Vernon, WA 98273 -
Contact:Debra Lacy, CPH Events & Communications Coordinator Christianson's Nursery & Greenhouse 360.466.3821
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EMail:debra.christiansons@gmail.com
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Date/Time Details:Sunday, October 5, 2014
1 - 3:30 p.m. -
Fees/Admission:Class Fee: $49
Materials Fee: $35
Reservations Required
Oct 11
Christianson's Nursery: Digging, Dividing and Storing Dahlias Made Easy
Learn quick and reliable ways to expand your dahlia collection from year to year from John and Kathy Willson of Swede Hill Dahlia and Sunflower Farm. They will teach you how to dig, divide and overwinter your dahlias with special emphasis given to methods for retaining seasonal plant vigor and potency.
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Date:October 11, 2014
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Time:11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Website:http://www.christiansonsnursery.com
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Location:Christianson's Nursery & Greenhouse
15806 Best Road
Mount Vernon, WA 98273 -
Contact:Debra Lacy, CPH Events & Communications Coordinator Christianson's Nursery & Greenhouse 360.466.3821
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EMail:debra.christiansons@gmail.com
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Date/Time Details:Saturday, Octobober 11, 2014
11 a.m. - noon -
Fees/Admission:$8, Reservations Required
Oct 12
Christianson's Nusery: Conifer Bonsai Workshop
Bonsai expert, Tori Lenze will teach a beginning level workshop encompassing the creation of a bonsai conifer. During the class, students learn the basics of transplanting and shaping for that species. All materials are included in the fee and students just need to bring small pruners, gloves and enthusiasm for this amazing art form.
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Date:October 12, 2014
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Time:1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Website:http://www.christiansonsnursery.com
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Location:Christianson's Nursery & Greenhouse
15806 Best Road
Mount Vernon, WA 98273 -
Contact:Debra Lacy, CPH Events & Communications Coordinator Christianson's Nursery & Greenhouse 360.466.3821
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EMail:debra.christiansons@gmail.com
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Date/Time Details:Sunday, October 12, 2014
1 - 3:30 p.m. -
Fees/Admission:Class Fee: $49
Materials Fee: $35
Reservations Required
Oct 18
Christianson's Nursery: Hedgerows and Habitats
Throughout the centuries hedges have served a variety of purposes including keeping animals in or out of a particular area, provide privacy and create a distinct border to define a garden area. But hedges can also provide animal habitat. Join Ani Gurnee of Aulos Design to learn how different hedging plants create distinct ecosystems that can support a variety of wildlife in your garden.
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Date:October 18, 2014
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Time:11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Website:http://www.christiansonsnursery.com
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Location:Christianson's Nursery & Greenhouse
15806 Best Road
Mount Vernon, WA 98273 -
Contact:Debra Lacy, CPH Events & Communications Coordinator Christianson's Nursery & Greenhouse 360.466.3821
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EMail:debra.christiansons@gmail.com
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Date/Time Details:Saturday, October 18, 2014
11 a.m. - noon -
Fees/Admission:$8, Reservations Required
Oct 18
Christianson's Nursery: Starting Your Vegetable Garden From Scratch
Give your garden beds a huge jump start with some prep work in the fall. Ani Gurnee of Aulos Design will demonstrate the easiest and most fertile ways of getting rid of the weeds and invasive grasses to get your soil ready for spring planting. Dress for the weather as you see how she incorporates layered mulching under an easy-to-construct raised bed.
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Date:October 18, 2014
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Time:1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Website:http://www.christiansonsnursery.com
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Location:Christianson's Nursery & Greenhouse
15806 Best Road
Mount Vernon, WA 98273 -
Contact:Debra Lacy, CPH Events & Communications Coordinator Christianson's Nursery & Greenhouse 360.466.3821
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EMail:debra.christiansons@gmail.com
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Date/Time Details:DATE CHANGE: Saturday, October 18, 2014
1 - 2 p.m. -
Fees/Admission:$8, Reservations Required
Oct 24
Skagit Community Band Presents: People, Place or Swing
“A musical exploration of Special People, Places and Swing”
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Friday Oct. 24th La Conner – Maple Hall 7:30 p.m.
The Skagit Community Band, under the direction of Vince Fejeran, opens the 2014-2015-concert season with the theme “People, Place or Swing.” Our musical selections will include “Lincoln Portrait” by Aaron Copland narration by Rich Riddell, “La Procession Du Rocio” by Joaquin Turina, “Shenandoah” by Frank Ticheli and “Rollo Takes a Walk” by David Maslanka. The SCB is excited to invite WWU student Amy Feeney playing the 1st Movement of the Edward Gregson Tuba Concerto. Our swing selection will feature the SCB’s outstanding drummer Brad Spangler on a version of Louie Prima’s “Sing, Sing, Sing.” So plan on joining us as we celebrate “People, Place or Swing”
Tickets are $15 adult, $10 seniors/students, $30 for family, children 12 years and under are free when accompanied by an adult.
For more information and directions go to: Skagitcommunityband.org
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Friday Oct. 24th La Conner – Maple Hall 7:30 p.m.
The Skagit Community Band, under the direction of Vince Fejeran, opens the 2014-2015-concert season with the theme “People, Place or Swing.” Our musical selections will include “Lincoln Portrait” by Aaron Copland narration by Rich Riddell, “La Procession Du Rocio” by Joaquin Turina, “Shenandoah” by Frank Ticheli and “Rollo Takes a Walk” by David Maslanka. The SCB is excited to invite WWU student Amy Feeney playing the 1st Movement of the Edward Gregson Tuba Concerto. Our swing selection will feature the SCB’s outstanding drummer Brad Spangler on a version of Louie Prima’s “Sing, Sing, Sing.” So plan on joining us as we celebrate “People, Place or Swing”
Tickets are $15 adult, $10 seniors/students, $30 for family, children 12 years and under are free when accompanied by an adult.
For more information and directions go to: Skagitcommunityband.org
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Date:October 24, 2014
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Time:7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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Website:http://skagitcommunityband.org
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Location:Maple Hall, La Conner, WA
Oct 25
Boneshaker Bike Fest & Metric Century
Come join our crowd of creepy creatures for this fun and spooky Halloween gathering!
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Date:October 25, 2014
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Website:http://www.boneshakerbikefest.com
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Location:Start & Finish at the La Conner Channel Lodge
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Contact:La Conner Chamber of Commerce 360-466-4778
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EMail:info@boneshakerbikefest.com
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Date/Time Details:October 25, 2014 - 9am mass start
Oct 25
Scone Treaure Hunt (during the Scream & Scamper 5k)
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Date:October 25, 2014
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Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Location:yOUR Community Bakery
109 N. First St.
La Conner -
Contact:360-466-LOVE
Oct 25
CANCELLED Christianson's Nursery: Permaculture Series: Front Yard Farming ? Turning Lawn Into Perennial Food
Enjoy part one of three workshops - Fall/Winter/Spring - intended to transform your lawn area to a sustainable purpose by establishing edible tree guilds and food forest alternatives on a small or large scaled design. Learn surprisingly easy, well tested strategies to replace your lawn areas with nutritious, beautiful alternatives, from Certified Permaculture Designer Nancy Chase of Shambala Farm and Edible Nursery on Camano Island. Future workshops will continue to address vertically growing techniques, combining edibles to live symbiotically and organically in abundance. By utilizing strategic combinations and concepts, you will provide a healthy, permanent perennial food source within your home-scape. Front yard farming is freedom!
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Date:October 25, 2014
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Time:11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Website:http://www.christiansonsnursery.com
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Location:Christianson's Nursery & Greenhouse
15806 Best Road
Mount Vernon, WA 98273 -
Contact:Debra Lacy, CPH Events & Communications Coordinator Christianson's Nursery & Greenhouse 360.466.3821
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EMail:debra.christiansons@gmail.com
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Date/Time Details:CANCELLED
Saturday, October 25, 2014
11 a.m. - noon -
Fees/Admission:$8, Reservations Required
Oct 25
Christianson's Nursery: Fall Color Walk with John Christianson
Join John Christianson on an ever popular tour to enjoy and learn about the fabulous fall colors of leaves and berries in the nursery’s display gardens and at the adjoining La Conner Flats. Make sure to dress for the weather and wear good shoes that can take the mud. Meet in front of the Schoolhouse.
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Date:October 25, 2014
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Time:1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Website:http://www.christiansonsnursery.com
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Location:Christianson's Nursery & Greenhouse
15806 Best Road
Mount Vernon, WA 98273 -
Contact:Debra Lacy, CPH Events & Communications Coordinator Christianson's Nursery & Greenhouse 360.466.3821
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EMail:debra.christiansons@gmail.com
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Date/Time Details:Saturday, October 25, 2014
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Fees/Admission:Complimentary
Oct 26
Octoberfest Brunch at the La Conner Retirement Inn
Join in on the last brunch of the year; celebrate German style!
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Date:October 26, 2014
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Time:10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Website:http://www.laconnerretirementinn.com
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Location:La Conner Retirement Inn
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Contact:(360) 466-5700
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Fees/Admission:Suggested donation of $5.00, proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer's Association
Oct 31 - Nov 2
Art's Alive
Opening Reception - Friday October 31, 2014 at Maple Hall
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Date:October 31, 2014
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Location:Maple Hall, La Conner & Various Art Galleries
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EMail:togat1.John@gmail.com
Oct 31
La Conner School Halloween Parade & Merchant Trick or Treat
Costumed kids need to gather at the South Basin of La Conner Marina, Parade will head South on First St.
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Date:October 31, 2014
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Time:12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Date/Time Details:Parade starts at approx. 12:15pm
Oct 31
Costume Contest - yOUR COmmunity Bakery
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Date:October 31, 2014
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Time:7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Location:yOUR Community Bakery
109 N. First St.
La Conner -
Contact:360-466-LOVE