Centennial yearbook on sale to public

Due to the historic nature of the 2010 yearbook, copies will be made available to the public. Pre-orders for the $68 volume can be made by contacting Joan Larkin, 293-2166, Ext. 735. Click on the link below to watch a creative two-minute "commercial" about the Centennial issue of the Anacortes High School "Rhodondendron." It's really, really good!
http://www.youtube.com/therockahs#p/u/2/chXdlrkwFF8

Trawler Fest brings hundreds to city

Although it is not technically open to the public, the Trawler Fest underway at Cap Sante Boat Haven this weekend provides opportunity to walk the esplanade and enjoy seeing an "armada" of power boats visiting our community for a four-day festival. See link below for details.

Link to Passage Maker Trawler Fest website

Free family fun on the water

http://www.anacortes.org/wff/waterfrontfestival2009.cfm
Pencil in at least a few hours for the 2010 Anacortes Waterfront Festival, taking place May 15 and 16 at Cap Sante Boat Haven. Click the link above for details. A great festival for all ages, thanks to the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce.

Robotics team wins Rookie All-Star Award

http://team3238.com/
With the assistance of many teachers and community members, a robotics team from Anacortes High School "engineered" their way to the national spotlight with a winning "Red Team 3238" entry.

Video cameras at Anacortes terminal

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/cameras/index.cfm#Anacortes
Traffic volume can be heavy at the Anacortes ferry terminal from now through early fall. It might be worth your while to check the video images available at the Washington State Ferries (WSF) website. Ferries move not only to and from the renowned San Juan Islands, but to and from our sister city in Sidney, British Columbia as well. Images auto-refresh every five minutes.

Matt Gumbel memorial May 8

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/mattgumbel

A memorial service for Tesoro Refinery accident victim Matt Gumbel will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 8 at the Oak Harbor High School Student Union Building. See linked website for details.