Concrete, Washington: Get Away to the North Cascades

Time 2020-12-18 19:03:47

Web Name: Concrete, Washington: Get Away to the North Cascades

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Welcome to Concrete, WashingtonReviving a 1960s Tradition: Holiday Lane is Back!   Holiday LaneA Drive-Through CelebrationSaturday, December 12, 20206:00 8:00 p.m.Main Street, Concrete, WashingtonEveryone Invited to this Free Event At Christmas time in the 1960s, the Upper Skagit Garden Club sponsored Holiday Lane, a popular decorating contest with entrants all over town vying for awards and bragging rights.  This year, the Concrete Chamber of Commerce is dusting off that tradition and bringing it back to life. We re even adding more fun to it!Holiday Lane will take place Saturday, December 12, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event will feature a decorating contest just like in the 60s, with the special attraction of seeing Santa make his annual appearance. You will find Santa at the brightly lit Town Tree, located near the old fire hall on Main Street. Please see video below and photo of the Town Tree 2020 after its lighting on November 29.A Drive-Through CelebrationYou re invited to drive through town on December 12 to enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays from the comfort of your car. This event is a safe way to visit Santa and his friends, without any fear of spreading germs. You ll be able to drop off your letter to Santa and say hello to Mrs. Claus. Along the way, watch for the gnomes and elves (and there s a rumor that Olaf is joining us)! They will be sharing good cheer as each car slowly passes by.After seeing Santa, you can enjoy the many decorated homes  businesses, churches and organizations that have entered the Holiday Lane decorating contest and those who didn t enter! INTERACTIVE MAPCan be used with Google MapsOur gnomes will provide a list of the entries at the event, and you can also download a copy.Winners will be announced on December 21, 2020. There will be a special People s Choice Award, decided by the community. After you ve seen the displays, you can email your vote. Simply identify the home or business you think deserves the prize by typing in the address (refer to the map below for info).Decorating Contest EntriesHoliday Lane is free and everyone is welcome to participate.  If you re coming from out of the area, why not spend the night? For local lodging information check here. The event is co-sponsored by the Town of Concrete, Imagine Concrete Foundation and Savi Bank, and is partly funded by Skagit County.Stay Safe HealthyBefore considering any travel within Washington State, look at a general summary of what s open in each phase of Safe Start. Visit the county status page to see which phase each county is in or information about modified phases.View and print the state highway map here.No matter which phase the county is in, staying home is still safest. If you do go out, remember: stay six feet apart, wear a face covering, wash your hands and stay local!COVID-19 Community UpdateSkagit County is Currently in Phase 2Skagit County Services that are impacted by the Coronavirus can be found on their website at https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/HealthDiseases/coronavirus.htm. If you must go out, please limit physical contact, cover coughs and sneezes, wash your hands frequently (especially if handling cash), and practice social distancing. Please stay home if you do not feel well. Read more: Washington State official COVID-19 siteWatch: Keeping Each Other SafeFeaturing local performer and music teacher, Gretchen HewittProduced by the Concrete Players for ChangeWatch: I ve Grown AccustomedFeaturing local performer and Concrete Mayor, Jason Millerhttps://vimeo.com/439557646Produced by the Concrete Players for ChangeTake a Tour of our Town We hope you re planning to visit our area soon! You ll find beauty in surprising places, including in our landmarks and historic relics. All you have to do is look around! Take a Walking Tour of our town. Do you live here? Wish you did? Are you a resident of Concrete, or looking to relocate? You’ll find many resources here, including business listings, local events, and a host of activities and Frequently Asked Questions.You re also welcome to contact us anytime via email, phone or in person. See our office location and hours.The Concrete Chamber meets monthly and welcomes the participation of all members and potential members. Chamber meetings are normally held the second Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m. at Annie s Pizza Station. 2020 Chamber Meetings are meeting online, via ZoomNext Meeting: Thursday, September 10 at 11:30.Please message for more details.Services For information, call Office Manager, Valerie Lee, at (360) 853-8784. Stop by the East County Community Resource Center OfficeHours:Mon-Fri: 10:00 am 4:30 pm (lunch closure from 1:00 1:30 pm)Sat: 9:00 am 12:30 pmPlease continue to do as much online as you can.

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