🌱 Wolverines bring their state tournament bid to La Conner
La Conner, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up La Conner! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Wolverines bring their state tournament bid to La Conner
- Where to watch winter’s snow goose flocks near La Conner
Also on today's calendar: Sip & Stroll Art Exhibition Continues and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A touch of morning rain, with a high of 67 and low of 57 degrees.
- Thursday: A little afternoon rain, temps: high: 62, low: 53.
- Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 60 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wolverines Volleyball headed to District playoffs! (sanjuanjournal.com) — A state tournament berth is on the line as the Wolverines head to La Conner to face Mount Vernon Christian. The team reached the matchup with a 3-0 win over Coupeville and a 3-1 victory over Auburn Adventist Academy after a season complicated by injuries and illness. 
• Tens of Thousands of Snow Geese Winter in Washington's Skagit Valley. Here's Where to See Them (newsbreak.com) — Snow geese are returning to fields around La Conner, with nearby Fir Island offering places to watch the winter flocks. Fir Island Farm Reserve and Wylie Slough are suggested starting points, especially in the morning. Visitors should keep clear of farm entrances, stay out of private fields and check wildlife-area parking requirements.
📸 Around La Conner
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Sip & Stroll Art Exhibition Continues →
The Winemakers Reserve, 15902 Woodinville Redmond Rd NE, Woodinville
9:00 am
Saturday November 14
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Other local events
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Arts Commission Meeting →
Maple Hall and Maple Center, 104 Commercial, La Conner
10:30 am -
Christmas Pet Photos at La Conner Pets →
La Conner Pets, 708 Morris St, La Conner
10:00 am -
Tandem Wheels Gallery →
La Conner WA
4:00 pm -
Art Under the Stars — Museum of Northwest Art →
Museum of Northwest Art, 121 1st St, La Conner
4:00 pm -
Planning Commission Meeting →
Maple Hall and Maple Center, 104 Commercial, La Conner
6:00 pm -
Early Enrichment →
Museum of Northwest Art, 121 1st Street, La Conner
10:30 am -
Community Action @ La Conner Swinomish Library →
La Conner Swinomish Library, 520 Morris St., La Conner
12:00 pm -
Town Council Meeting →
Maple Hall and Maple Center, 104 Commercial, La Conner
6:00 pm
Thursday November 12
Saturday November 14
Tuesday November 17
Wednesday November 18
Tuesday November 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
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End of Life Paperwork - Anacortes →
Island Hospital, Fidalgo Room, 1211 24th St, Anacortes
10:30 am -
End-of-Life Paperwork, Presented by Hospice of the Northwest →
Fidalgo Room, 1211 24th Street, Anacortes
10:30 am -
The Strength in Aging Squad (SAS)
Rockpile Dojo, 3874 Sharpe Rd, Anacortes
11:00 am -
Mount Vernon →
Round Table Pizza Mt Vernon, 115 E College Way, Mount Vernon
12:00 pm
Wednesday November 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Would you consider becoming a Foster Parent for a child or teen from your local school?
Help keep young people in their school community, connected to teachers, family, and friends. To learn more visit https://dcyf.wa.gov/foster-school… (Nextdoor )
- Life Care Center of Blount County posted a job opening for Dietary Aide in Mount Vernon. Apply here.
- Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Shift Leader (P1-1474299-2) in Mount Vernon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Conner here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mount Vernon
- Mount Vernon, WA businesses take a hit after Division Street Bridge closure (fox13seattle.com)
Anacortes
- Lewiston plans to rebuild its Low Reservoir (lmtribune.com)
- Inside the Troubling Rise of TeleICUs (time.com)
- Meet the Dershins: The Evanston couple who has been together for 74 years (evanstonroundtable.com)
Ok La Conner! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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