Wow after being overseas and in California's school system... what a breath of fresh air Anacortes…read moreSchools are. They have music and science back in the schools again! The teachers are amazing and kind. The curriculum is just what we've been looking for. Many many thanks to all the people who put money into this area and keep our children's education important and up to date! Thanks again. They even have amazing camps and educational trips. Perfect a dream come true.

Family fun for generations. Love to send greenery to my family for the holidays. Great wreaths and…read morethe cutest deer lawn animals have made excellent gifts.

I have known the owner since high school and am deeply blessed by being able to call him friend…read more The Holly Farm during the Christmas Season is filled with love, gentleness, and all the sights of Christmas! And if it's snowing, all the better! If you have time and small kids or even older ones, an afternoon visit to the Farm will give your family memories for a lifetime.

I have helped with DOT health exams and what I have seen is the approachable friendly nature of the…read moreowners, and care. The students come from all over eventhough there are other options from school. The confidence provided and thorough training makes me feel safe knowing these future drivers are on the road.

Straightforward direction. Best school around, definitely recommend if you're planning on getting…read moreyour CDL.

I love dancing here! They have such a good selection of types of dance! The performing is amazing…read moretoo!

I am extremely disappointed with our experience at Fidalgo DanceWorks…read more My daughter participated in a summer class because she was excited to try dance and wanted to enroll for the fall. Unfortunately, she left feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome. Despite attending multiple classes, the instructor frequently forgot her name, which made her feel overlooked and like she didn't belong. There was no effort to build relationships in the class. I get summer classes are different but it should have mimicked fall classes to get students excited. After realizing dance wasn't the right fit for her, I contacted the studio nearly a month before fall classes were scheduled to begin to request a refund. The request was denied, even though classes had not started and the studio maintains a waitlist that will allow another student to take her place. That lack of flexibility and compassion was incredibly disappointing. As a parent, I hoped for an environment where every child would feel seen, encouraged, and valued. Instead, my daughter came away feeling discouraged, and our interactions with the studio left us feeling that customer service and the overall experience were not a priority. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend Fidalgo DanceWorks. I hope they will consider treating families with more understanding and making every child feel genuinely welcomed.

Our family has participated in several Camp Fire programs around the Pacific Northwest, and we…read moreattended the Camp Kirby day camp in July 2025. While my daughter seemed to enjoy herself and spoke positively about the experience, the overall setup left me uneasy as a parent. Camp Kirby is located on a small island about 35 minutes from Bellingham. The setting is rustic and remote, and you have to drive very slowly down a long road to reach it. It's an unusual place, quiet and tucked away, but also far removed from anything else. The biggest issue for me was the lack of transparency and connection with the camp itself. Drop-off and pickup were tightly controlled: you wait in a long car line, staff approach your window, and then you're expected to drive off. There was no opportunity to meet the counselors, interact with other parents, or even glimpse the facilities. I asked nicely twice during the week if I could just see where my daughter was spending her day, and was told both times to email the director due to camper privacy. I understand wanting to protect kids, but other Camp Fire locations I've attended have found ways to balance privacy with openness. Here, I left every day with no idea what the camp looked like or what was going on inside. Communication was also minimal. Other camps send daily updates with photos and summaries. At Kirby we received one brief email and a photo album with a single blurry side photo of my daughter. I strongly recommend that Camp Kirby improve transparency by posting photos or videos of the grounds and facilities online. Even a virtual tour would go a long way toward helping parents understand where their kids will be all week. As it stands, I still have no idea what the space looks like. They offer one open house in the spring, but unless you live nearby, that's not realistic. The counselors seemed kind, though a little overwhelmed. And while my daughter's experience may have been positive, I genuinely don't know, because parents are kept completely at arm's length. I wouldn't recommend this camp unless you live nearby or already know someone with firsthand experience. They need to build more trust with parents and provide a clearer window into what's actually happening during the week.

Great,naturalistic camp for kids. One of the few remaining open-water / salt-water summer camps…read moreleft. Our kids love going there year after year. They have waterfront & camp craft programs, tee pees, tree houses and cabins for ages 5 - 14. Would recommend.

We have been using Stem Tutoring for the past two years to help my daughter get through some of the…read moremore challenging HS Math classes. The tutors have been well vetted and don't have to look anywhere else for quality tutors. I've gone the route of asking the school for their list of tutors which resulted in many calls placed with no calls returned. Now it's just one call and I know I'll get a great fit for my daughter.

Highly qualified tutors, scheduling flexibility, easy to work with. I'd highly recommend Stem for…read moretutoring.