SEPTEMBER

1
First day of school for Sedro-Woolley and Concrete school districts

2
Weekly Read Aloud (all ages), Upper Skagit Library, Concrete Town Center, 2:30 p.m.

9
Weekly Read Aloud (all ages), Upper Skagit Library, Concrete Town Center, 2:30 p.m.

12
Heart to Heart Charity Craft Show, Cascade Christian Center, 2901 Martin Rd., Mount Vernon, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; see notice, p. 18 of September issue; info at hearttoheartcharity@gmail.com

12
Music in the Park @ Swift Center, Sedro-Woolley; info at portofskagit.com/music

12
2nd Annual Birdsview Diner Car Show, 39974 SR 20, Birdsview, 11 a.m.; info at 360.840.1878

12
For the Love of Wisdom (all ages), Upper Skagit Library, Concrete Town Center,  1 p.m.

16
Weekly Read Aloud (all ages), Upper Skagit Library, Concrete Town Center, 2:30 p.m.

17
“Earth’s Greatest Enemy” screens at Concrete Theatre, followed by discussion; 45920 Main St., Concrete, 6 p.m.; admission by donation

18
International Observe the Moon Night at Concrete Elementary (all ages), 6 to 8:30 p.m.; free admission

18–19
Garage Sale, Skagit County Fairgrounds, 501 Taylor St., Mount Vernon, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $5 admission (12 and under free); info at 360.416.1350, fairgrounds@co.skagit.wa.us, and skagitcounty.net/garagesale

19
Aero Skagit Building Dedication ceremony honoring Judy Coffell, 7286 Baker St., Concrete, 2 p.m.; RSVP to 360.770.8237

23
Weekly Read Aloud (all ages), Upper Skagit Library, Concrete Town Center, 2:30 p.m.

25
$5 Community Meal at Skagit Valley Food Co-op deli, 202 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon, 5 to 7 p.m.; see ad, p. 3 of September issue

26
For the Love of Wisdom (all ages), Upper Skagit Library, Concrete Town Center,  1 p.m.

26–27
Arts Fusion Festival, Concrete Theatre, Concrete; see article, p. 8 of September issue; schedule and registration at concrete-theatre.com

26–27
Clear Lake Historical Association Art Show, 12655 Hwy 9, Clear Lake; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days; free admission; info: call or 360.391.1479 between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays

OCTOBER

3
History PhotoWalk in Concrete; info at concrete-wa.com

3–4
Skagit Valley Festival of Family Farms, various locations, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; free admission and parking; info at festivaloffamilyfarms.com

3, 10, 17, 24:
Concrete Ghost Walk, 7 p.m.; see ad, p. 40, and article, p. 8 of September issue; info at concrete-wa.com

(Concrete Haunt has been canceled)

5
League of Women Voters Skagit County Candidate Forum: County Clerk, Coroner, Sheriff, Treasurer; Skagit PUD, 1415 Freeway Dr., Mount Vernon, 6 to 8 p.m.; see sidebar, p. 14 of September issue

14
Domestic ballots mailed

25
Hamilton Trunk or Treat, 1 to 4 p.m.; see ad, p. 19 of September issue

NOVEMBER

3
General Election, closes at 8 p.m.; ballots must be stamped with today’s date or left in a drop box by 8 p.m. today