Calendar
September 2 - 8
Fall Youth Volleyball League Sign-ups: Now at the Blaine Boys & Girls Club for 5th & 6th graders. Contact Tony at 332-3008.
Zircon, Lapis & Malachite Geminar: Thursday September 2, 7 p.m. RSVP 366-0121. Candi’s Jewelry and Gift Gallery, Birch Bay Square.
Teen Wii Night: Thursday, September 2, 6 – 8 p.m. For middle and high school students. Refreshments. Free. Info: 332-8146. Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street.
Larendeau Foundation Seeks Volunteers: Thursday, September 2, 6:30 p.m. Meeting to seek volunteer fundraisers to assist middle-income women with cancer bills. Saint Luke's Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Parkway. Info: 671-1304.
Ride The Plover Ferry: September 3 – 5. Blaine Harbor to Semiahmoo. Friday & Saturday, noon – 8 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday, noon – 8 p.m. Info: www.mvplover.org.
Scavenger Hunt: Friday, September 3, 7– 8 p.m. This event is great for the whole family to learn about the history of Birch Bay State Park. For info: www.fobbsp.org or 371-2800.
Blaine Artist Donna-lee Elke Exhibition: September 3 – September 30. Tuesday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. or by appointment, 371-5537. There’s Something About Paper: New Works. 301 W. Holly Street, Bellingham.
Hunters Of The Sky: Saturday, September 4, 7 p.m. Experience live birds of prey up close with the Sardis Raptor Center. Birch Bay State Park. For info: www.fobbsp.org or 371-2800.
Free Outdoor Movie “Goonies”: Saturday, September 4, 8:30 p.m. at G Street plaza. Bring your own chairs and blankets. Free. Sponsored by Blaine Chamber of Commerce 332-6484.
The Replayzmentz Performance: September 3 & 4, 8 p.m. Sunday, September 5, The Goldies, 8 p.m. American Legion #86, 4580 Legion Drive, Birch Bay. Info: 371-7311.
Karaoke at Paso del Norte: Friday & Saturday, September 3 & 4, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 758 Peace Portal Drive. 332-4045.
Salmon/Chicken Bake: Saturday, September 4, 1 – 5 p.m. Open to the public. $10/adult, 10 & under, $5. Sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion. 4580 Legion Drive. Info: 371-7311.
Birding Fun: Saturday, September 4, 9 – 11 a.m. Learn basic birding skills with Paul Woodcock, past president of the North Cascades Audubon Society. Semiahmoo Spit.
Keys to Leading And Managing A Multi-Generational Workforce: Tuesday, September 7, 7 p.m. Dr. John Gibson will cover the 4 R's: recruiting, rewarding, retooling and retraining. Free. For info: www.BellinghamBusinessAcademy.com. Mt. Baker Theater, Bellingham.
On The Horizon
September 9 – September 15
Annual Whatcom County Farm Tour: Saturday, September 11, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A self-guided tour of Whatcom County farms for a day of fresh flavors and local food explorations. Info: www.sustainableconnections.org or call 647-7093.
Family Talk: Saturday, September 11, 9:30 a.m. – noon, Blaine Christian Fellowship, 902 Adelia Street, Blaine. Youth pastors Justin and Ann Long share tips and lead discussion on parenting. Cost: $2 per person. Coffee and scones provided. RSVP 332-8918.
Family Fun Day: Saturday, September 11, noon – 4 p.m. Food, games, bounce house and more. Free. Water’s Edge Church, 8247 Harborview Road. Info: 961-7408.
Bay to Bay Bike Ride: Saturday, September 11, 1 – 4 p.m. Meet at Horizon Park, 4825 Alderson Road and ride to Semiahmoo Park. Info: 656-6416.
Toddler Time: Tuesday, September 14, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and other amusements for 1 – 3 year-olds. Free. Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Info: 332-8146.
Drayton Harbor Shellfish Protection District Advisory Committee Meeting: September 15, 4 – 6 p.m. Blaine Harbor Boating Center Conference Room, 235 Marine Drive, Blaine. Info: Whatcom County Public Works, 676-6876.
Becoming a Love and Logic Parent: Sundays, September 19 - October 24, 4 – 6 p.m. North Bay Christ the King Community Church, 4895 Birch Bay Lynden Road. Learn practical parenting skills. $20 per couple or individual. On-site childcare available. Pre-registration required. For info: www.northbayctk.com or 332-1951.
Over the Horizon
Ongoing Events
Blaine Gardeners Market: Wednesdays, 4 – 7 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. H Street Plaza. More info: Ron 332-8082.
Birch Bay Farmers Market: Thursdays through September, 4 - 7 p.m. Food, crafts, flowers. Next to C-Shop at 4825 Alderson Road.
APA Cannery Museum: Friday – Sunday, May 28 through September 26, 1 – 5 p.m. No admission but donations are always welcome. Group tours are available mid week year round. 371-3558 or 332-5742.
Drums By The Bay: Thursdays, now through October, 7:30 – 9 p.m. An open drum circle. Bring Firewood Bay Horizon Park, fire circle, 7467 Gemini Street. Info: Ken Lord or Micki Sipherd 360-371-2180.
Creative Writing Class: Wednesdays, starting September 15, 10 – 11 a.m. Blaine Senior Center. Free to members of the center. Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street, 332-8040.
Exhibition Of Fine Art At Loomis Hall Gallery: Open Tuesday through Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 288 Martin St. Original artwork by local, regional and international artists. Info: 360/603-4121.
Peace Arch Park International Sculpture Exhibit: Now through October 1. For more info: www.peacearchpark.org.
Classes from NW Park and Recreation: For classes, dates, times, costs and registration, visit www.nwparkandrec.org or call 656-6416.
Civic Meetings
Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 4:30 p.m.
Blaine City Council
2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.
Blaine Planning Commission
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.
NW Park and Recreation
2nd Tuesday 7 p.m.
Blaine Parks & Cemetery Board
3rd Thursday, 9:30 a.m.
Blaine School Board
4th Monday, 7 p.m.
North Whatcom Fire & Rescue
3rd Thursday, 7 p.m.
Check www.nwfrs.net for location
Birch Bay Steering Committee
Generally meets the 4th Wednesday.
For updates check www.birchbayinfo.org
Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management Committee
3rd Wednesday.
See http://www.whatcomcounty.us/publicworks/birchbay/ for location.
