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Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States and around the world. This game can be played by folks of all ages. Elementary school children to folks in their 90's can all enjoy this game. Pickleball combines many elements of tennis, badminton, and Ping-Pong. The game is played on a badminton sized court with a paddle and a plastic ball. No previous experience is necessary. Court shoes and the ability to freely move around the court is required. Child care is not provided.

Bring your lunch-let's munch outside! Each Wednesday we will enjoy lunch outside along with fun nature activities and outdoor story time while getting to know new friends. Get ready to explore & play outdoors! Themed sessions may include: yoga warmup, outdoor kitchen, nature walks and more! Please dress appropriately for the weather, layers recommended. This program is rain or shine.

Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States and around the world. This game can be played by folks of all ages. Elementary school children to folks in their 90's can all enjoy this game. Pickleball combines many elements of tennis, badminton, and Ping-Pong. The game is played on a badminton sized court with a paddle and a plastic ball. No previous experience is necessary. Court shoes and the ability to freely move around the court is required. Child care is not provided.

Come join us for outdoor play and discovery. This will be an opportunity for your children to GROW in their knowledge of our nature environment through EXPLORING the outdoors and to engage in active outdoor PLAY. Project WILD curriculum infused throughout lessons. Please dress appropriately for the weather, layers recommended. This program is RAIN or SHINE!

This class will teach the basics of effects make up, such as fake blood recipes, 3D wounds, creature effects, and mold making. We will go through traditional, inexpensive options as well as cutting edge, professional materials and techniques. Students will gain an understanding of the different possibilities for achieving their desires special effect and gain skill in techniques through hands on practice.

Humanities Washington speaker Mayumi Tsutakawa will be presenting the story of Japanese Americans in Washington State. In the lead-up to World War II, Japantown in Seattle featured grocery stores, cafes, and native-language services, as well as labor and music clubs. In Eastern Washington, Japanese farmers prospered. Then came Executive Order 9066. Those born in Japan, as well as their American-citizen offspring, were sent, without due process, to concentration camps in windswept deserts. Throughout the West Coast, 120,000 Japanese Americans were forced from their homes and when they returned, most had lost everything. How did they face this injustice and rebuild their lives? How does a lively immigrant community face racist or religious hatred? The 75th anniversary of Executive Order 9066 was in 2017, and Mayumi Tsutakawa, whose father was renowned sculptor George Tsutakawa, will reveal her family’s 100-year history against the backdrop of this dramatic American story.

A lively and practical 6 hour journey from zero to Spanish for the beginning adult learner to include: •Equipping you for independent use of the Spanish language •Appreciation of your existing language knowledge and ability to learn •A framework on which to build foreign language knowledge and the confidence to use it. •Understanding the pronunciation/noun number and gender/adjectival position and agreement/verb formation/basic vocabulary/useful expressions. •Spanish alphabet/numbers/telling the time/dates/talking about yourself/ greetings and farewells/using the telephone/reading skills/listening skills and more. •Dedicated Google Classroom providing online resources to practice independently all areas covered on the course.

Mayor Boudreau would like to hear from you - bring your interests, comments, concerns & praises to chat with the Mayor over coffee. Whether you are a business owner, community member, or just a curious neighbor, she would love to see you there. All coffee hours are informal and open to the public.

Annual, must-attend event for Skagit County families! First Street closes to traffic between Division Street and Kincaid Street to make way for families to celebrate Halloween in a safe, welcoming environment. Local businesses share in the fun with treats and goodies for your kiddos. Don’t miss the Halloween Costume Contest at the Lincoln Theatre immediately following trick-or-treating!