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Participants learn a simplified series of movements using Tai Chi principles. This class is an excellent introduction for those who are interested in Tai Chi but don't know where to begin. It is also excellent for Tai Chi or Qigong practitioners who wish to deepen their understanding of Qi. Wear loose fitting clothes. New routines each series

Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese exercise that has been a daily prescription for health and longevity for hundreds of years. Tai Chi focuses on balance, posture, relaxation, breathing, visual and mental concentration. The very graceful and fluid movements promote mind and body harmony. This class is open to new as well as experienced students. Yang Family Style Bow 52 form section 1. Wear loose fitting clothes. Ongoing classes, weekly sessions.

Celebrate local grains in the Skagit Valley and meet and greet local brewers, bakers, millers and malters. $3 beer samples from Anacortes Brewery will be available for purchase (21+ only), and there will be FREE samples of Breadfarm bread and Golden Glen Creamery butter. All proceeds will benefit the Friends. No tickets required, this all ages event is free and open to the public!

Interested in Yoga but want to really understand what you're supposed to be doing? Do you have an injury you want to help heal? This series will help you get clear and detailed alignment cues. We'll breakdown basic postures and transitions, as well as learn modifications. We'll learn to build a strong foundation, activate musculature and protect joints, while getting a basic understanding of how the energy flows with mindful breathing and movement.

The goals of this instructional league are to learn the basics of baseball. Players will work on fielding the ball, hitting a ball thrown by a coach, and hand/eye coordination through catching and hitting the ball. Sportsmanship will be emphasized throughout. Coaches will call their own games. This league will focus on developmental play and readiness for more competitive leagues.

Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States and around the world. Elementary school children to folks in their 90's can all enjoy this game. The game combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. The game is played on a badminton sized court with a paddle and a plastic ball. No previous experience necessary. Court shoes and the ability to freely move around the court is required. Childcare is not provided. Days/times are subject to change.

The Washington State University Skagit Master Gardener’s Series is back at the library! This is a six-part series on various Northwest Washington gardening topics running from February through April, 2019. Learn the benefits of raised bed gardening for the home gardener. Discover the many styles available, construction tips and the best materials to use- including corrugated, galvanized steel panels.

Mayor Boudreau would like to hear from you - bring your interests, comments, concerns & praises to chat with the Mayor over coffee. Whether you are a business owner, community member, or just a curious neighbor, she would love to see you there. All coffee hours are informal and open to the public.

Puppies 12 weeks to 8 months will learn basic doggie social skills, good manners, and basic commands including sit, down, stay, leave it, give it, take it, wait at the door, come when called and much more. Hand signals and verbal commands will be taught. Owners will learn how to handle jumping, nipping and biting. Learn the best potty training techniques as well as the most effective and humane ways to stop bad habits from setting in. Puppies will have fun doing confidence building exercises like tunnel runs and "walking the plank". Clicker training will be explained, but use is optional.

A friendly and practical introduction to the Spanish language for adult learners to provide a framework on which to build foreign language knowledge and the confidence to use it, to include: pronunciation, noun number and gender, adjectival position and agreement, verb formation, basic vocabulary, and an opportunity to continue learning Spanish at the end of the course.

The Washington State University Skagit Master Gardener’s Series is back at the library! This is a six-part series on various Northwest Washington gardening topics running from February through April, 2019. Join Valerie Rose, Master Gardener and Ada Snyder, High Mowing Seed Co. for this event. Some vegetables and flowers thrive when planted directly into the ground. Others grow best when started in a pot or tray, then transplanted outside. Learn the best conditions for starting your favorite plants and take home some free seeds. If you have extras bring them to share.

Mayor Boudreau would like to hear from you - bring your interests, comments, concerns & praises to chat with the Mayor over coffee. Whether you are a business owner, community member, or just a curious neighbor, she would love to see you there. All coffee hours are informal and open to the public.