Kris Rothenbuhler and her faithful concert committee have outdone themselves for the ultimate summer event!
We started off the 2023 Summer Concert Series on July 16 with the Brittany Collins Band.
The Skagit Rotaract Club served up tasty hotdogs during The Naughty Blokes show on July 23.
Presidential favorite, Lazy Acres, packed the park on July 30.
We will wrap up the 2023 concert series with Fortress of the Bear on August 6.
For more information, follow the Summer Concert Facebook page.
The Great Sedro-Woolley Footrace
The Great S-W Footrace welcomed over 500 runners for the classic event on the 4th of July!
Runners waiting for Dr. Joe Bee's black powder rifle to start the 2023 Great Sedro-Woolley Footrace.
Rotarian Geoff McCann and his oldest son, William, making good time during the 2 mile fun run! Brock Stiles reported that 533 people participated in the Great Sedro-Woolley Footrace this year!
David Bricka, Mike Janicki, and many other volunteers, helped keep the 533 runners safe along the race route.
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August Programs
Team August has lined up some great programs!
On August 3rd, our friend, Marne Fox, will introduce us to Team RWB (Team Red, White and Blue), a group of America's leading health & wellness community for veterans. Did you know, a new team has started in Sedro-Woolley? The Team meets at the Vern Sims Memorial Pavilion on Helmick at 8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
On August 10th, Donny McMoran the Director of the WSU Extension will give an update on the agricultural status in Skagit County.
On August 17th, Eric Warner, of Pacific Rim Tonewoods, will talk to us about their unique local business.
On August 24th, Sedro-Woolley Police Chief, Dan McIlraith, will update the Club on the SWPD activities.
On August 31st, there will be no Noon meeting; instead we will have an evening social at a new local business, Barley & Brew from 5pm to 7pm. Light appetizers will be served. Feel free to bring an appetizer to share (for anyone who is feeling brave, there will be karaoke after 7pm)!
Fun & Fellowship At the Fair
18 tickets remain at a discounted rate for members of the Sedro-Woolley Rotary Club for fun and fellowship at the fair on Thursday, August 10th! Come spend the afternoon with Rotary and your family (after the regular club meeting).
Tickets are FREE for Rotarians, and $8 for any other guests (Kids 5 and under are free) First come, first serve. Please email Christina or Kristine with the number of tickets you'd like to purchase.
Thank you,
Christina Trader
425-367-7038
Fun, Fellowship & Firesides Chair
AUgust 31st Social
Please plan on attending an evening meeting Thursday, August 31st, at 5 p.m. at Barley & Brew. Bring an appetizer to share. Play outdoor games and engage in fellowship!
There will be no luncheon on August 31st!
Passing the gavel. On June 30th, Kristine Kilcup was installed as the 2023-2024 Club President.
