Fri, May 21, 2010
Silver Reef ad auditions for actors
Those wanting a shot at acting may want to try out for an ad contest hosted by Silver Reef Casino.
Retirement Lifestyles: Revocable living trusts have benefits, disadvantages
Revocable living trusts are a hot topic today among people considering estate planning.
Thu, May 13, 2010
Jazz festival funding, enrollment starts now
County council OKs Lincoln Road widening
City nixes train depot relocation
SPORTS: Olason leads Borderites to promised land
Blaine’s Sean Allen runs to first base last week. The Borderites will now head to state.
Coming Up!
An abundance of art and Armed Forces Day.
New skate park on its way to Blaine
Retirement Lifestyles: Joint replacement helps county man “live again”
Ross Boice, of Everson, coached high school sports, was a professional football player, avid golfer and active grandpa. But when knee pain from osteoarthritis sidelined him, it made it impossible for Boice to participate in most of the activities that he enjoyed.
Retirement Lifestyles: WWU offers classes for mature adults
Retirement Lifestyles: Senior center offers writing classes
Kay Dee Powell, a retired teacher from California, has been facilitating a creative writing class at the Blaine senior center for the past six years.
Fri, May 7, 2010
Event features boating safety, nautical flea market
Thu, May 6, 2010
County to vote on Lincoln Road widening this Tuesday
Those wanting to have a say about a possible $3.9 million Lincoln Road improvement project will want to attend a May 11 meeting of the Whatcom County Council.
Springfest art studio tour showcases best of Blaine
Handmade jewelry, knitted hats, stained glass works, Scandinavian wet felting, and decorated functional ceramic ware are just a few of the crafts visitors will find at the Springfest art studio tour in Blaine and Birch Bay this weekend.
Voters turn down WTA tax hike
Whatcom County voters said they didn’t support a two-tenths of 1 percent tax increase that would have increased public transit service county-wide.
City council says no to train depot
With an unofficial 4-3 straw vote Monday, Blaine City Council indicated it will not be supporting a local group’s efforts to move the city’s historic train depot to a park near the end of Milhollin Drive.
DOT: Shorter waits at Marine Drive next week
Drivers can expect to see fewer delays next week as crews complete the first phase of a roundabout project at Peace Portal and Marine drives.
Retirement Lifestyles: Senior center meals provide more than just food
For many seniors and community members who frequent Blaine senior center’s daily lunch, the meals are not just satisfying nutritional requirements but connecting with friends and being part of the community.
Local author hosts book signing May 8
Local resident and writer Jeanne Halsey will be autographing copies of her self-published book.
New bird viewing shelters planned
Blaine residents will soon be able to enjoy viewing birds from new covered shelters in Marine Park.
Bicycle safety fair this Saturday
Local firefighters are gearing up for Saturday's Bicycle Safety Fair at the Blaine Elementary parking lot at the corner of H and Mitchell streets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Need help? Hire a football player
Local residents who need heavy work done in the yard or around the house can call on the Blaine football team.
Retirement Lifestyles: Young At Heart
Here we are in the merry month of May, how wonderful! Here in the Blaine senior center, we are enjoying every minute of it. There are many things to do. There was a tremendous rummage sale to begin the month and that was enjoyed by crowds of people.
BHS to host mock DUI crash
Blaine high school will host a mock DUI crash at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 12 at Blaine high school field.
Cultural unity club seeks talent
Blaine high school's Cultural Unity Club will host a cultural festival at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 27 at the Performing Arts Center and is looking for performers in the community.
Master Gardeners to host plant sale
The popular annual Master Gardener Plant Sale and Fair is scheduled for Saturday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Hovander Homestead Park, 5299 Neilsen Rd., Ferndale.
Local group issues 2010 farm guide
Sustainable Connections recently released their 2010 Whatcom Food & Farm Finder, the region’s comprehensive guide to local food and agriculture that helps eaters hungry for where to find fresh greens and good grub.
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