With May there are many markets, trails and museums opening up for the summer in the Sky Valley, we are so fortunate to have a strong arts and heritage community
Thursday May 12th, 7pm – 8:30 pm Arts Council General Meeting, Social Gathering & Guitar Performance at Startup Event Center – drop in!
Saturday May14th is the start of the monthly Skykomish Open Air Market 11 am – 2 pm
Every Sunday until late October the Gold Bar Farmers Market will be open 9 am
Friday May 20th The annual Lip Sync Contest, plan to be a star! Click Here For Details
Saturday May 21st Celebrate May as Preservation Month in the town of INDEX WASHINGTON. Arrive at noon when The Bush House Inn is hosting a photo shoot [planned for 12:30] with classic cars and period costumes- dress in costume [1900s – 1920s] and be a part of the set. Later in the day at 1 pm and 4 pm the Index Historical Society is planning a walking tour to celebrate town history and the museum will have special hours 12-5 pm. Join us for the afternoon!
If you want to explore local heritage from your computer check out the Skykomish Historical Society Walking Tour link for a self guided tour or their photo collection online
Saturday May 28th Skykomish Valley Indian Education Pow Wow starting at 1pm, free admission, free dinner with activities at Monroe High School 17001 Tester Road Monroe WA 98272
May 28th – 30th is Memorial Day Weekend – is opening for many heritage museums and outdoor recreation venues in the valley
- Index – Pickett Historical Museum / Index Historical Society, 510 Ave A, Index WA 98256, OPEN Sat & Sun Noon- 3 pm until end of September Inquiry info@indexhistoricalsociety.org or 360 793 1534
- Skykomish – Skykomish Historical Society, 110 West Railroad Ave, Skykomish WA 98288, & Great Northern and Cascade Railroad OPEN Sat & Sun Noon -4 pm until last weekend in Oct. Inquiry shs@skyhistory.org
- Visit the Iron Goat Trail and explore the many options for hikes and history of the trail…the website offers current conditions and you can print out a list of birds and plants found on the trail before you visit
Library Activities:
Details on TEDX Call to Artists … TEDxSnoIsleLibraries 2016 is all about showcasing inspirational and innovative ideas. The arts commission has issued a call-to-artist to create or provide a temporary interactive-based work of art, or performance art experience, to be included as part of the TEDxSnoIsleLibraries main event, scheduled for Nov. 18, 2016 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts. The deadline for submissions is June 6 for a project that includes a $3,500 budget.
EXPLORE SUMMER at the Sultan library LEGO® Robotics, NAIL ART, STORYTELLING, SURVIVAL SKILLS
Sky Valley Arts Council 