Events many and berried in July

4 Big Lake fireworks show. The 40th annual fireworks spectacular is the premier fundraiser for the Big Lake volunteer fire department. This year’s show is expected to be the most designed ever. Contact Dave Wingen at (360) 422-5807 for more information.

4 North Cascades Chamber holiday fireworks. Join the community to celebrate the nation. The display takes place at Clark’s Skagit River Resort. Contact the Chamber at chamber@marblemount.com for more information.

4 Fireworks over the channel. La Conner Chamber of Commerce sponsors a spectacular display over the Channel. Contact the chamber at (360) 466-4778 for more information.

4 Fourth of July fireworks. The Anacortes Chamber of Commerce sponsors a display at the Cap Sante Harbor. Contact the chamber at (360) 293-7911for more information.

8 Your financial past, present and future. Timothy Price of Edward Jones Investments will speak to the Mount Vernon Women in Business. Visitors are welcome to attend. Meeting is at noon at the Cranberry Tree Restaurant, 2030 Freeway Drive in Mount Vernon. For more information on the program, contact Phyllis Newman of Newman Enterprises at (360) 714-8421.

12-13 Highland Games and Scottish Faire. Following the flying caber to Mount Vernon for the annual celebration of all things Scottish. The weekend includes piping, a fiddling competition, harp events, sheep herding dog displays and a beer garden. The event takes place at Edgewater Park. Skagit Transit will be running a shuttle to the site from the Kincaid Street exit off Interstate 5. For more information, visit the festival Web site at http://www.celticarts.org and follow the links to the contact page.

16 Burlington Chamber of Commerce luncheon. This month, come enjoy some open networking time with members of the Burlington business community and some freshly grilled hamburgers. The event begins at noon at the chamber of commerce building, 600 East Victoria Ave. For more information, call the Chamber at (360) 757-0944 or email them at burlington.chamber@verizon.net.

19 Shipwreck Days. Come to downtown Anacortes for one of the region’s largest flea markets. Contact the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce at (360) 466-4778 for more information.

18 Twilight implement parade. Watch the proud procession of farm equipment kick off this year’s Burlington Berry Dairy Days. To enter, contact the chamber at (360) 757-0944 or email them at burlington.chamber@verizon.net.

19-20 Burlington Berry Dairy Days. Join the fun as the 66th annual festival gets underway. This year’s theme is Small Town U.S.A. and as usual, the event will celebrate agriculture and dairy in the area. Events include an agricultural parade, a grand parade, fireworks, a 10K and 2M road run, volleyball and horseshoe tournaments, and, of course, fresh Skagit Valley Strawberry Shortcake for everyone. For information on festival events, contact the Burlington Chamber of Commerce at (360) 757-0994 or by email at burlington.chamber@verizon.net. For information on the run or tournaments, contact Burlington Parks and Recreation at (360) 755-9649 or by e-mail at ckinney@ci.burlington.wa.us.

21 North Cascades Chamber Board Meeting. Discuss matters important to business in the North Cascades. Meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the chamber office. Contact the chamber at chamber@marblemount.com for more information.

22 Meet other women in business. Jeannette Hill of Hillcom Computer Consulting and Services and Colleen McKnight of Hart’s Floral will make short presentations about their companies to Mount Vernon Women in Business. Visitors are welcome to attend. Meeting is at noon at the Cranberry Tree Restaurant, 2030 Freeway Drive in Mount Vernon. For more information on the program, contact Phyllis Newman of Newman Enterprises at (360) 714-8421.