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Hello and welcome to our home, the historic waterfront village of La Conner, Washington. We are the La Conner Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Information Center, a non-profit, community agency dedicated to making your visit an enjoyable one. Photo by Connie Coleman, painting by Bob Patterson.
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FEATURED BUSINESS
Cottons
What our customers are saying...
"I love the ease and flow of the clothes in Cottons. And the shoes...oh my. I can always find just what I need."
For the past twenty one years Cottons has celebrated real women by creating a clothing store that offers more than just clothes. Our customers have always been our true inspiration and our goal is to offer clothing and accessories that speak to a womens very essence.
The clothing at Cottons is distinctive, relaxed, versatile and comfortable. With a contemporary palette of rich colors and unique textures. Our customer can always express her individual style. These inspired selections are for everyday life in easy-care natural fabrics.
Whether shopping for a new outfit or looking for an imaginative gift, our customer's needs are always our first priority. We offer inspiration and creativity in helping our customers achieve the look they're searching for or finding that 'little something' for a special person.
Complimentary gift wrapping is always available and we offer Free Shipping for any order over $100, within the United States. We look forward to your next visit in La Conner. Cottons is located at 714 1st Street, La Conner, WA 98257. Telephone: (360) 466-5825 |
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COMMUNITY
Share Your Washington
Join us in promoting "Share Your Washington" campaign that runs through June 15, 2011. The more postcards people send to their friends and family from out of state, the more chance they have to win the grand prize: 'in state flights for a year and 2 tickets anywhere Alaska Airlines flies'.
"If we all get just one person to visit Washington State from out of state we can create 20,000 jobs".
Click here for details
Community Garage Sale!
Christ the King Church is having a garage sale on Saturday, June 18 from 9 am - 4 pm. It will be held in the old hardware store at 520 Morris Street, La Conner.
Pawn Stars Gold & Silver Show
Swinomish Casino's Pawn Stars Gold & Silver Show
Tickets are on sale now for Pawn Stars Gold & Silver Road Show at Swinomish Casino on Saturday, June 18, 2011. Tickets are $50 and are available now at the Player's Club, SwinomishCasino.com, or by calling 888-288-8883.
Click here for details
Father's Day Boat Show & Swap Meet
15th ANNUAL FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND
BOAT SHOW - SWAP MEET - FUNDRAISER, Saturday, June 18 9am - 5pm and Sunday, June 19 10am - 3pm
Click here for details.
3rd Annual Kiwanis Cattle Auction
Move over turkeys the cows, chickens and pigs are taking over La Conner. Beginning June 1st the 4th Annual Cash Cow Art will be popping up in shops all over La Conner. Over 30 artists will have pieces from paintings to quilts to sculpture on exhibit during the month of June and end with an auction on July 9th.
A map will be provided at each shop with the location of the art marked so you can walk the town and enjoy the fabulous pieces of art. Any of the art in the shops can be purchased during the month of June and July with a live auction to be held 3 p.m., Saturday, July 9th at the La Conner Fruit & Produce Market.
The art exhibit and sale is sponsored by the Kiwanis of La Conner as a fundraiser for their student scholarships. For more information call 360-466-3352 or e-mail jneal@lclib.lib.wa.us.
Shakespeare Northwest
 Shakespeare Northwest invites you to join them in the new Rexville Blackrock Amphitheatre for the 2011 season! Thursday, July 7th, 7pm is Opening Night and "As You Like It" will be performed.
"As You Like It" will be performed the following dates & times: July 9th, 2:30 PM July 10th, 2:30 PM July 15th, 7 PM July 21st, 7 PM July 23rd, 2:30 PM July 24th, 2:30 PM July 29th, 7 PM August 5th, 7 PM
Located just off Best Road, behind the Rexville Grange, this new theater could become the premier outdoor performance venue in our region.
Canoe Journey 2011
The SWINOMISH TRIBE will host the end of journey events July 2011.
Native Canoe Journey / Tribal Journeys for 2011 will culminate in Swinomish. Official Canoe Landing and details to be announced. Opportunities to volunteer!
Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month, from 9-noon at the Swinomish gym. Everyone is invited, volunteers needed! http://paddletoswinomish.com/ |
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SPA & Personal Care
From massage to yoga, La Conner offers soothing choices for you or your dad in June. Don't forget, Father's Day is June 19th! Relax, restore, and revitalize with some of the Skagit Valley's best naturally focused health, fitness and bodywork practitioners. We are here to serve you.
Salon Rouge
Salon rouge welcomes Russel Baker, LMT providing Sports Massage. Helping clients with trauma, rehab, sports injuries, chronic pain or people that just want to feel better.
Schedule your massage by calling 360-466-4247 or booking online Father's Day specials include: $99 Special, 30 min Swedish Massage plus 30 min Gentleman's Facial.
$150 Special includes a 60 min Sports Therapeutic Massage
and a 30 min Gentleman's Hot Shave. $199 Special includes a 90 min Deep Tissue Massage plus a Gentleman's Pedicure. Gifts certificates available. Click here for details.
The Heron Inn & Day Spa is open!
The Heron Inn & Day Spa are proud to announce the re-opening of the Inn and Day Spa at 117 Maple Ave. in La Conner. Our spa menu features the finest organic products from ilike - Come try our services with our Double Delight package - two 75 minute services for just $195. Enjoy a massage and an Organic Facial, an Organic Facial and a Body Scrub or any combination of services you create. Bring a friend and get nourished together in our double room. Come enjoy a healthy dose of happiness at The Heron Inn & Day Spa, 117 Maple Ave, La Conner WA 98257 (360) 399-1074
Details online click here.
Light House Massage
Father's Day special! Purchase a gift card for dad and save $25 off full massage. Scheduling Saturdays at La Conner Wellness Center, 125 Washington St. 360-941-1253.
Native Springs Spa Boutique
Father's Day gift cards are a click away. Pamper dad with a $60 detoxing back treatment. Now $50!! Order online or call Joan. Check out our signature clay exfoliation technique and unique everyday organic solutions for natural personal care for face and body. Don't miss our trunk show Sat June 11. 360-708-8313 or click here.
Crescent Moon Yoga
Do Yoga for a Great Cause! July 09, 2011
If you haven't started practicing yoga just for yourself yet, maybe doing yoga for a cause will get your started.
This summer, July 9th, yogis and yoginis will participate in a yoga practice beneath the space needle to raise money for the City of Hope a research, treatment center dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of cancer and other life threatening illnesses guided by a compassionate patient-centered philosophy. Details can be found here. See more class details For more info or to register call the studio @ 360-466-3801. Class schedule here. |
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SHOPPING
Egg & Dart This great shop will capture your imagination with whimsey. Modern and Vintage home & floral and unique gifts. Located at 606 Morris Street. 360-466-2023 Escape
Featuring Ezze Ware, Life Is Good, candles,lace, glass, switch plates, & much more. Also check out www.laconnerescape.com. 360-466-1073 Caravan Gallery A "world away" feeling, this shop is filled with masks, artifacts, jewelry, and textiles. Located at 619 South First Street. 360-466-4808
Ice Cream Tower
The La Conner Ice Cream Tower is open! They will now be serving Hot Dogs, Ice Cream, Hawaiian Shave Ice, and Espresso! Offering homemade cones!  Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from noon til dark. Also on weekdays depending on the weather. Located on First Street across from the historic Lime Dock Building @ 104 N. 1st Street. Old Time Photography
Nasty Jack's Antiques now offers Olde Time Photography! 15 minutes of fun, a lifetime of memories. Couples, Families, Friends, Pets, or by yourself. Custom-made costumes and props. Nasty Jack's Antiques voted People's Choice Winner as Best Antique Store in 2010, 2009, 2008. Located at 103 Morris St., La Conner WA, 360-466-3209. |
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DINING
A Taste of La Conner
You are invited to a Taste of La Conner on JUNE 10th, 4-9pm. This is our ONE-YEAR anniversary! Pick up your Pre-paid tickets at the Visitor Center located at 606 Morris Street. Enjoy 5 tastes for $25. Participating restaurants: La Conner Seafood and Prime Rib House, La Conner Pub & Eatery, Nell Thorn (5-7pm), Seed's Bistro & Bar, Waterfront Café, and Washington Sips Wine Bar. All tickets will be pre-sold and purchased by phone 360-466-4778 or in person at 606 Morris Street, La Conner. Will Call is available!
Hellam's Winemaker Dinner Cruise
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Hellam's Vineyard Wine Shop is pleased to announce the summer sailing schedule for our 2011 Winemaker Dinner Cruises! These very popular trips include sightseeing through some of most beautiful saltwater scenery in the state, tasting some of the best wine Washington has to offer and enjoying gourmet foods including Dungeness crab onboard the 100' Mystic Sea, a comfortable touring boat based in Anacortes. This year we'll be offering two trips; one in July, and the other in August. You will board the boat right in front of the shop on the Channel Lodge dock; all trips return to the same location.  This makes for an ideal weekend or overnight stay in La Conner (see hotel and b&b recommendations below), as you can walk to most of the places listed. As always, if you plan on driving please have a designated driver. RSVP is required so please call the shop at 360.466.1758. The cruises do sell out every year.
next... August 20 Dinner Cruise. Taste of Woodinville! Hellams Vineyard, L.L.C. On the Water in the Historic Limedock Building Physical location: 109 N. 1st St. #104. |
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EXPLORE
 Rent a Bike in La Conner!
La Conner Rentals on Morris Street have bikes for rent.
Berry Dairy Days
Berry Dairy Days in Burlington
Click here for details!
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ARTS
Skagit County Historical Museum
FATHERS DAY SPECIAL HAPPENINGS Fathers Admitted Free on Father's Day at Skagit County Historical Museum La Conner - All fathers will enjoy free admission to Skagit County Historical Museum on Father's Day, June 20. Fishing, hunting, boating, skiing, swimming and other outdoor activities of a bygone era in the pristine Skagit Valley are the focus of the Museum's current featured exhibit "The Way We Played: Early Skagit Recreation." The family friendly Museum with deck for viewing Skagit's beautiful flats, foothills and mountains is located at 501 S. 4th Street, at the top of the hill in La Conner. For more information, call 360.466.3365 or visit www.skagitcounty.net/museum. Usual admission is Adults:$4; Seniors:$3; Families:$8.
Museum of Northwest Art
Museum of Northwest Art 19th ANNUAL ART AUCTION Saturday, June 18, 2011 121 S. First Street, La Conner
The Museum's largest annual fundraiser...the perfect event for both seasoned and novice art collectors. hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer served
Tickets: Tickets ON SALE NOW [link to ticket purchasing page on our site] $95 through June 1st/$100 after June 1st Tables (Limited number available through June 1st) $1,000 for table of 8 $750 for a table of 6 $500 for a bistro table of 4. Public Preview Hours: Friday, June 17, noon to 5 pm and Saturday, June 18, 11 am to 3 pm Free and open to the public
Additional Details: Museum of Northwest Art Online Catalog (coming June 1st) Questions: auction@museumofnwart.org or call 360.466.4446, ext. 109
The La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum  La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum invites you to "What Remains" exhibit running March 30 - June 26, 2011. Art Quilts and Poetry about Japanese Americans in Internment Camps. Also showing Story Quilts featuring the work of Mary Lou Weidman. 3 floors of colorful works. For details 466-4288. Open Wed-Sun, 10-5pm Adults $7. Call for Entries The La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum has a 'Call for Entries' for our first International Juried & Judged Show, to be held September 30-October 1, & 2, 2011. We are looking for pieces in the following categories: Traditional, Non-Traditional, Wearable Art, and Eco-Green. Winning entries will be featured in a special exhibit at the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum titled "AWE: Award Winning Entries" from October 5 -December 30, 2011. Deadline for entry is June 15, 2011. Please check our website to download an entry form for our 2011 Quilt Fest. click here. For details 466-4288. Open Wed-Sun, 10-5pm Adults $7. Gallery Cygnus  Exciting current exhibit goes thru June 26: "Canvas & Clay" features Michael Clough, Patty Dutzer & Sue Roberts. Gallery Hours are 11am-5pm Friday/Saturday/Sunday. Info @ 360-333-0724.
Events at Christianson's Nursery
8th Annual ROSE FESTIVAL, Saturday, June 18th 9 am - 6 pm Guest Speaker: Ciscoe Morris Rose Display 10 am - 5 pm Tri-Valley Rose Society Plant Clinic 10am - 1 pm Rose Garden Tour with John Christianson (followed by light refreshments) 11:30 am "Easy-Care Roses" with Robyn Sweesy 1:00 pm "Roses in the Landscape" Ciscoe Morris at 2:30 pm Rose Ice Cream Social 3:30 in the Schoolhouse Garden Located just outside of La Conner at 15806 Best Rd, Mount Vernon. (360) 466-3821.
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MUSIC
Washington Sips Wine Bar
Please join them for live music at their place along the Swinomish Channel. Saturday June 4th: 12-string guitarist Lee Howard performs from 8-10 PM Saturday June 11th: Native American flutist Duffy Owens performs from 7-10 PM Sometimes we add performers at the last minute so if we do that I'll let you know! Washington Sips Wine Bar is located at 608 S. First St, La Conner, 360-399-1037.
Seeds
Music every Thursday night! From Skagit Valley Farms to LaConner's Finest Cuisine, 623 Morris St. La Conner, WA 98257 contact@seedsbistro.com (360) 466 - 3280.
A L O H A in La Conner
Mark your calendars! Live Hawaiian Music and Hula at Hellam's Wine Shop Sat., June 11, 1-6pm during normal wine tasting hours, Native Springs Spa is hosting a product celebration and trunk show introducing a cleansing line made from raw Maui honey called "Queen Bee". Hellam's is featuring Island Wines - perfect match!
Join us for the fun, sun and Hawaiian entertainers: Auntie Manu Lono-ukulele, Gary Medeiros-guitar, Dr. Jack Aldridge-steel guitar, and dancers.
$5 wine tasting fee, no cover. Spa TLC, chair massage, product demos, raffle prizes at 2, 4, 6pm, wine tasting all in one spot. 109 N First St. Call 708-8313 for details. |
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Stay & Play
La Conner Hotel ~ B&B
Click here for great choices in delightful lodging if you choose to stay and play another day in La Conner.
Cedar Bluff Cottage
For the month of June, Cedar Bluff Cottage, a vacation home rental located south of Conway on a high bluff overlooking the Skagit River delta is offering a special discounted mid-week rate and 50% off the last night for stays three nights or more. For more information, please call (360) 445 3333 or email: info@cedarbluffcottage.com
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 We encourage you to see what makes this area authentic. We are known for our friendly people, diverse communities, cultural attractions including three museums & outdoor sculpture exhibits, locally owned inns, boutiques & galleries, and an environment of mountains, farms, rivers, islands and the Salish Sea. Adventures from the relaxing to the exhilarating are yours, all in a setting of stunning natural beauty.
Stroll channel town! Let us show you why we truly are the heart of the Magic Skagit Valley and the BEST tiny town in Western Washington!
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Sincerely,
Marci Plank
Director - La Conner Chamber of Commerce |
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