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La Conner Chamber of Commerce Newsletter December 2011
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Happy Holidays!
As I write this note, our La Conner elves are working feverishly to turn our charming town into a true holiday village! The lights are being hung, the town tree is bigger than ever this year, and soon we'll be heating up the cocoa, frosting the cookies, anxiously waiting Santa's arrival and watching our magical boat parade.
Now, I know every town has their own way of welcoming the holiday season, but I have to say that La Conner's is simply wonderful. Below you'll find a schedule of events, from our holiday gift bazaar to our tree-lighting ceremony, and from our boat parade to live music throughout the month. If you're looking for a special place to get in the holiday spirit, come join us.
There are millions of reasons why we love La Conner - come see us in December and remember why you Love La Conner as well!
Speaking of Love La Conner - have you seen our brand new Love La Conner Facebook page? It's pretty darn awesome! We're posting lots of reasons why we love La Conner - from current events and happenings, to great little snippets from the community and to what's yummy to eat and drink this time of year. Take a look from the link above, and "LIKE" us! This is a really cool Facebook page ...
Happy Holidays from all of us, to all of you!
Marci Plank
La Conner Chamber Executive Director
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Business Spotlight
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Wyman Park 
Sitting on the corner of Morris and 1st streets is a very special business, begun by two equally amazing women - Catherine Wyman and Grace Park. With window displays that are nothing less than stunning, Wyman Park is a visual delight from the outside looking in, and an absolute treasure of a shop once you step inside.
For more than 20 years, Wyman Park has been a source for exquisite jewelry, exceptional gifts, outstanding home décor, and decorative art for the home ... and a much-loved shop to locals and tourists alike. Founded in 1985, the vision for this business was that beautiful objects - at a fair price - should be available for everyone. We think they have exceeded their vision at every turn.
 Join Wyman Park (and their next-door neighbor Step Outside) for their Annual Open House: MUSIC CHOCOLATE AND WINE ... OH MY! on Saturday, December 3 from Noon-7:00pm. Enjoy chocolate, wine, music, door prizes, drawings and more! Come celebrate the season with the wonderful staff at Wyman Park, and do a little holiday gift shopping while you're there!
Season of Giving in La Conner!
Now through December 11th
Businesses in the town of La Conner will be celebrating the 3rd Annual "Season of Giving" this holiday season, and we would love to have you participate! For three Sundays between Thanksgiving and Christmas, 10% of sales at participating merchants will be designated to a different charity. Our December recipients are:
Sunday, December 4th: Humane Society of Skagit County
Sunday, December 11th: Skagit County Boys and Girls Club
We hope that you will help contribute to these worthwhile causes as you shop, dine and spend the holidays with us in La Conner! Look for an informational flyer in participating shops.
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DECEMBER COMMUNITY EVENTS |
Here's a look at all of our December Community Events, listed by date. In our Shopping Food & Wine, Lifestyle, Music, Stay & Play and Arts & Museums sections below you'll also find all sorts of fun things to do, and holiday specials from our businesses. Be sure to check the links for more details!
Saturday, December 3:
Breakfast with Santa / Maple Hall; 8:30am Details
Holiday Craft Bazaar / La Conner Middle School on N. 6th St. 10:00am Details
Community Tree Lighting / Arrival of Santa Gilkey Square downtown, 5:00pm Details
Saturday, December 10:
La Conner Lighted Boat Parade / Swinomish Channel, 6:30pm Details
Sunday, December 11:
Community Christmas Concert / Maple Hall, 2:30pm Details
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SHOPPING, FOOD & WINE |
Decorating with Botanicals 
Christianson's Nursery
Thursday, December 1
1:00pm-3:00pm
Complimentary but reservations requested: 360-466-3821
15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon
Details
Fairy Godmother's Unlimited Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 3
Holiday Open House
Refreshments and extended hours
705 S. 1st St.
Hellams Vineyard Wine Events 
There are some very cool events happening at Hellams this month!
- Saturday December 3, 1pm-6pm: Zinfandel tasting
- Thursday December 8, starting at 6pm: Holiday Ladies' Night! Details
- Saturday December 10, 1pm-8pm: Tasting with Mike Sharadin of Northwest Totem Cellars, Boat Parade & Dessert Bar Details
- Saturday December 17, 1pm-6pm: Tasting with Matthew Erlandson of Fjellene winery in Walla Walla, Jazz by the Channel starts at 6pm Details
- Thursday December 22, 3pm-7pm: Special Holiday Winemaker Visit with Sean Boyd of Woodinville Wine Cellars.
Hellams Vineyard is located at 109 N First Street in the Lime Dock building. You can also find out more about these events at the Hellams Vineyard website.
Farmhouse Restaurant / Scandinavian Buffet
December 4 & December 11
Noon-6pm each day
Lutefisk, Swedish meatballs, Ham, Lefsa, Poached Salmon, Rice Pudding, Fish Cakes, Fish Balls, Pickled Herring, Komla, Assorted Salads, Scandinavian Cookies, Bread pudding, Apple Crisp and much more. Reservations are recommended. 360-466-4411. Farmhouse Restaurant
 Rexville Grocery Scandinavian Day Sunday, December 11th
Noon - 4pm
Dig those Scandinavian sweaters and Bunads out of the mothballs. Enjoy Nordic drinks, live music and a variety of samplings of traditional Scandinavian food. Sponsored by the Gail Edward Iverson Circle of Friends to benefit the Wound Healing Center at Skagit Valley Hospital. $20 per person. RSVP by calling Rexville Grocery 360-466-5522 or Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation 360-814-2140
19271 Best Rd, Mount Vernon Rexville Grocery
Winemaker's Dinner at Washington Sips
Wednesday, December 14
6:30pm
Wines by Mike Andrew, Coyote Canyon Winery in Prosser, WA, paired with 4 gourmet Italian dishes prepared by chef Anthony Gentile.
$70.00 per person. Tickets: 360-399-1037 or at Washington Sips. Details
608 S. 1st St, La Conner
 Bad Santa Bash at Washington Sips
Thursday, December 15
6:00pm
Join the crowd at Washington Sips, wear your best Bad Santa costume, and celebrate the holidays with some hilarity!
Details
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LIFESTYLE
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Spa Specials
Check out the links below for holiday specials and packages:
Holiday specials from Native Springs Spa. Joan will also be at Hellams Vineyard on December 8th starting at 6pm for Ladies Night, and again on December 17th in the afternoon. Be sure to check out Native Spring's brand new website as well.
Holiday specials from Salon Rouge
Holiday specials from Blue Water Massage
Have you seen the new Wellness Guide? It's a terrific resource of community practitioners in La Conner and Skagit County who offer services and products to support community members' health and well being.
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LIVE MUSIC
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Live Music in December
Washington Sips - 608 South First St. Details
December 2: Mia Vermillion
December 3: Swing Nuts
December 9: Steve "Otis" Meyer
December 10: Gray Country
December 17: Puget Sound
Seeds Bistro and Bar - 623 Morris St. Details
December 1: Spoonshine
December 8: Fidalgo Swing
December 15: Savage Trio
December 22: Rhonda Cradle
December 31: Fidalgo Swing
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STAY & PLAY
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It's a Wonderful Time of Year To Visit La Conner!
 Are you looking for a romantic getaway? How about a girls' weekend of shopping, wine tasting and dining? Are you tired of wandering around the same big-box stores every holiday season, but never finding anything close to the perfect gift?
Come stay and play with us!
Our lodging options offer something for everyone, our restaurant menus are full of yummy fall fare to take the chill off, and there are lots of things going on through the month of December. The locals will tell you ... it's never boring in La Conner because there's always something going on somewhere in town!
Take a look at our lodging options, and then book a stay. We'll make sure you have a terrific time!
 Why not make it an overnight getaway! La Conner Channel Lodge and Country Inn is featuring a Holiday shopper's package, including two $30 shopper's coupons to featured businesses. Guests will have a choice of a $15 bonus coupon to Hellams Vineyard, or receive a bottle of champagne or wine upon arrival. To book your reservation or for more package options, click here.
Give them a call to find out about the great deals on December 17 for Jazz by the Channel, sponsored by Hellam Vineyards.
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ARTS & MUSEUMS
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Gail Harker Studio 
December 14 and 15
9:00am-5:00pm each day
The Creative Studies Center will hold a Elizabethan Stitches workshop. The cost is $250.
 Skagit County Historical Museum
Paint Me a River Too! exhibit
Now through December 31, 2011
Details
La Conner Quilt and Textile Museum 
Two exhibits, now through December 31, 2011
Together - a collaborative project between pairs of Canadian artists - one working in fibre and the other in their chosen media.
The Quilted Garden - the art of Ann Fahl
Museum of Northwest Art 
"Museum of Northwest Art is Celebrating 30 Years!"
Now through January 1, 2012
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