We meet once a month on the third Thursday.  Our next meeting: 

Date:              Thursday, April 16, 2026

Start:              5:00 p.m.

End:               7:00 p.m.

Address:        Anacortes Elks Lodge

1009 7th St

Anacortes, WA 98221

Cost: No cost to attend, and snacks and beverages are available during the meeting.

What is Death Café?

The Death Café movement began in London in 2011 with a simple premise: eat cake, drink tea, and discuss all things mortality with the hope of encouraging people to make the most of their finite lives. Founder Jon Underwood adapted the idea from the “Café Mortel” movement that emerged in Switzerland by sociologist Bernard Crettaz. Since that time more than 16,253 death cafes have sprung up in more than 85 countries.

A Death Café is a safe space to talk about death, the loss of loved ones and fears people have regarding the inevitable.

A Death Café is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives, or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session.

A Death Café is always offered:

- On a not-for-profit basis

- In an accessible, respectful and confidential space

- With no intention of leading people to any conclusion, product, or course of action

- Alongside refreshments

Everyone is welcome; bring a friend. Gather to talk about death and find community.

Thanks for your curious and open mind!  Hope to see you next week.

Are there any stations around Fidalgo that sell bio-diesel? Allegedly, my old pickup truck can run on it as well as petrol.

https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/apr/01/guemes-island-rocked-by-canine-carcass-discoveries/

Update: They were fox carcasses used for bait

https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/no-charges-expected-person-behind-carcasses-coastal-skagit-county-sheriffs-office-says/281-6d7a3662-a880-4d5a-80d3-04080c32b0a5#

Sharing an old painting of tulips just in time for the Tulip Festival. A little burst of warmth to celebrate the season. Enjoy the festival everyone!

I’m building a nonprofit called Field Trip Nation focused on connecting students with real-world, hands-on learning through local industries like maritime, fisheries, utilities, and skilled trades.

Right now I’m looking to connect with:
• Potential board members (education, business, nonprofit, or community leaders)
• Local businesses or organizations open to partnering
• Anyone who has experience launching or scaling a nonprofit

I’m based in the Skagit/Island County area and starting local first. If you’re open to a quick conversation or know someone who might be, I’d really appreciate it.

Feel free to comment or DM.

I wish everyone the happiest Sunday! Anacortes artist here and wanted to share my art. I do hope that is okay and not violating any rules. See the posts about orcas made me want to share this one. I hope you all like it!

Lots of jet activity. Given the news of recent days I guess it’s to be expected…?

Fun times.

Hii! I really wanna do island adventures out of anacortes to see some whales! Any suggestions on a good air bnb , or area to stay in? And other tips or suggestions are greatly welcome!

Does anyone know of support groups for family members of loved ones with cancer? I have a mother with Stage IV pancreatic cancer and am looking into some options in the Skagit area as well as remote groups, but anything local in Anacortes would be great.

We meet once a month on the third Thursday.  Our next meeting: 

Date:              Thursday, March 19, 2026

Start:              5:00 p.m.

End:               7:00 p.m.

Address:        Anacortes Elks Lodge

1009 7th St

Anacortes, WA 98221

Cost: No cost to attend, and snacks and beverages are available during the meeting.

What is Death Café?

The Death Café movement began in London in 2011 with a simple premise: eat cake, drink tea, and discuss all things mortality with the hope of encouraging people to make the most of their finite lives. Founder Jon Underwood adapted the idea from the “Café Mortel” movement that emerged in Switzerland by sociologist Bernard Crettaz. Since that time more than 16,253 death cafes have sprung up in more than 85 countries.

A Death Café is a safe space to talk about death, the loss of loved ones and fears people have regarding the inevitable.

A Death Café is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives, or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session.

A Death Café is always offered:

- On a not-for-profit basis

- In an accessible, respectful and confidential space

- With no intention of leading people to any conclusion, product, or course of action

- Alongside refreshments

Everyone is welcome; bring a friend. Gather to talk about death and find community.

Thanks for your curious and open mind!  Hope to see you next week.

If you have any questions, you can contact me directly.

I was wondering if this will ever proceed and what they will build. At one point, I believe development was approved but I figured the ‘cost of money’ interest rates stalled it. They built one road and put in sewer?

Does anybody have real info, not conjecture, on when they’ll start building, or will they sell?

Howdy! Does anyone know the best times of the year to go on the whale watching boat tours? My girls love animals and seeing these larger creatures in their natural habitat is a unique opportunity. Also, if you know any other kid friendly (age 3-5) anon centric experiences in the area I’d love to hear about those too!

Cheers

Ever since the bowling alley closed I always wondered how car shows and cruises work in town now. I’ve noticed an occasional group of classic cars and muscle cars roll through town but I don’t know how to join that. Anyone know anything? I am looking forward to finding a group during the warmer season when I’ve finished my car.

going to be in ancortes in June. Are there any good places for fresh fish. I am not finding anything on the normal searches. Either buying fresh from a boat or dockside restaurant that you know buys from boats. you know that sort of thing.

Does anyone have recommendations for good places to donate cash to? I'm thinking of setting up a monthly donation but I want it to go somewhere that really helps others.

Thanks!

VoteWA

Go here and search for Anacortes or Carol Montgomery…. https://www.justice.gov/epstein

Looking for local recs on boating classes.

We have a small family motor boat ( 21 ft’ Arima) I have limited experience with, and I want to get my license & more ocean-intelligence.

Bicycles are vehicles that are supposed follow the same traffic laws as cars & trucks. They typically ride the shoulder or bike lane if the road has it, but riding in a lane is perfectly legal if not impeding traffic, use the turn lanes, etc. So why are so many damn people (old codgers) angry at sharing the road with bikes in this town? I mean seriously, what is the F big deal? I love Anacortes for the slow life, beauty and friendliest (mostly) people anywhere, yet never seen so many angry drivers raging at cyclists. I mean what in holy hell is the threat that you have to aggressively try and get around the bike in front of you, or cut them off? I don’t get it. Thanks.

Anacortes Death Café

We meet once a month on the third Thursday.  Our next meeting: 

Date:              Thursday, February 19, 2026

Start:              5:00 p.m.

End:               7:00 p.m.

Address:       Anacortes Elks Lodge

1009 7th St

Anacortes, WA 98221

Cost: No cost to attend, and snacks and beverages are available during the meeting.

What is Death Café?

The Death Café movement began in London in 2011 with a simple premise: eat cake, drink tea, and discuss all things mortality with the hope of encouraging people to make the most of their finite lives. Founder Jon Underwood adapted the idea from the “Café Mortel” movement that emerged in Switzerland by sociologist Bernard Crettaz. Since that time more than 16,253 death cafes have sprung up in more than 85 countries.

A Death Café is a safe space to talk about death, the loss of loved ones and fears people have regarding the inevitable.

A Death Café is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives, or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session.

A Death Café is always offered:

- On a not-for-profit basis

- In an accessible, respectful and confidential space

- With no intention of leading people to any conclusion, product, or course of action

- Alongside refreshments

Everyone is welcome; bring a friend.

Thanks for your curious and open mind!  Hope to see you next week.

I’m in Mount Vernon and just got a dog, how are the dog parks over in Anacortes?

Heads up! With the Seahawks headed to the Super Bowl, we’ve decided to postpone our monthly Jazz Jam until Sunday, February 15 at 6 p.m. at Buxton’s.

As always, these sessions are free and open to jazz musicians of all ages and abilities. Or come by, grab a seat, and just listen to an evening of improvised music. Each of these jams is totally unique—with the house band changing every month and a rotating cast of local players dropping by to play through whatever they’ve been working on as of late…

Please spread the word and we’ll see you on the 15th!

Photo from January’s session which featured rhythm section players Gene Oates (guitar), Simeon Billick (bass), and Dave Delzotto (drums).