The Downtown Anacortes Alliance presented to the City Council on Monday. We talked about who we are and what we've been up to over the past year. We were joined by Jonelle McCoy from Washington Main Street who talked about the impact that Main Street is having in other towns in Washington State. You can … Continue reading Year in Review at City Council
Growing Together: The Post Office Community Garden
Nestled in the heart of Downtown Anacortes, we've built a new haven – the Post Office Community Garden, just in time for Earth Day. This verdant resting place shows the power of community collaboration and the spirit of giving that thrives in Anacortes. It began with a shared vision to transform a neglected space into … Continue reading Growing Together: The Post Office Community Garden
Downtown is the Best!
Downtown Anacortes shines as the ultimate destination in the 2024 Best of Anacortes awards, capturing the hearts of locals. According to the Anacortes American, Downtown is the locals' favorite with an impressive 63% of winners in the Food, Drink, Fun categories, and a staggering 77% overall when including runners-up. The charm doesn't end there – … Continue reading Downtown is the Best!
Anacortes Earth Day Invites the Community Downtown on Saturday April 20th
Through education and celebration, the free event encourages rededication to the environment, “from the forest to the sea.” Anacortes, Washington, April 20, 2024 —The heart of the downtown district comes alive with an exciting lineup of parades, music, environmentally-focused activities, and displays on the first-ever Anacortes Earth Day, Saturday, April 20 th . Commercial Avenue … Continue reading Anacortes Earth Day Invites the Community Downtown on Saturday April 20th
Work Begins at the Post Office Community Garden
Think of flowering trees and fragrant plants in the spring and comfortable shaded seating in the summer. As our first garden project in downtown Anacortes, the Downtown Anacortes Alliance is refurbishing the garden and sitting area at the north side of the post office to make a cozy garden respite for our community. We started last … Continue reading Work Begins at the Post Office Community Garden