by shelterbayhoa | Feb 1, 2026 | Archive
Low Sun: That’s not a recipe for Chinese noodles! We’ve enjoyed some beautiful, clear days but there were unexpected hazards. I had no choice two days ago when I came home from Mt Vernon at 3:30 p.m. on Highway 20. The sun was dead ahead, about a foot above the...
by shelterbayhoa | Feb 1, 2026 | Archive
Please join us in extending a warm Shelter Bay welcome to Mark Sniffen, who joins our staff as our new Architectural Compliance Officer. We are glad to have him! Mark comes to us with years of experience from his previous positions in Whatcom County, Skagit County,...
by shelterbayhoa | Jan 28, 2026 | Archive
When light shines through glass, something absolutely magic happens…a reflection of optimism and hope. These are the words of Steve Klein, an internationally known glass artist and educator, and fellow Shelter Bay resident. Join us on Feb 24 for a Communiversity...
by shelterbayhoa | Jan 16, 2026 | Archive
Come celebrate the beauty of Skagit Valley with photographer Sarah Walls of Cedarbrook Studio. Sarah is our neighbor, residing right here in Shelter Bay. Have you met her? You may have enjoyed her work. Winner of the 2025 La Conner Daffodil Festival Photo Contest,...
by shelterbayhoa | Jan 10, 2026 | Archive
Does it seem as though summer really rushed by for all of us this year? And does it seem as if the music around Skagit Valley will come to an end in only a few weeks? It doesn’t have to be that way. Rehearsals for our winter season start Thursday, September 17 from...
by shelterbayhoa | Jan 6, 2026 | Archive
Our five-hour power outage on Dec 17 was an irritating reminder that winter has us in its grip, with rain, wind, floods, landslides, power outages, and road closures. Most of us can manage a short outage: dress warmly, don’t leave the refrigerator door open, and so on...
