Quelling the winter blues in Blaine and Birch Bay through activities and recreation

Do you find yourself looking for a way out of the dead of winter boredom that many tend to experience? Well, look no further than the Blaine and Birch Bay area for something to do. Our area has so much to offer in terms of activities to help anyone stay entertained during these long winter months.

For starters, just head on over to the Blaine Public Library and check out one of those books that you know you have been dying to read. While you are at the library, do not forget to visit the Blaine Library Winter Exhibition, featuring local artists Kay Dee Powell and Motoko Lewis. The exhibition will be starting on Saturday, February 15 and running through Saturday, March 1.

If that exhibition piques your creative fancy, then head on over to the Blaine Art Gallery located at 922 Peace Portal Drive. The gallery is open Thursday through Sunday, and opening times vary. Information can be found on the Blaine Arts Council website, blaineartscouncil.org.

As much as everyone loves art and creativity, there are some very lively things to do such as attending the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2) activities this month.

However, if you are looking for some kid-friendly activities, BBBPRD2 is also hosting a Nerf Party for ages 6-12 years old on Friday, February 14. Youth ages 9-12 will get the chance to engage in a Nerf battle 4:30-6:30 p.m. before children ages 6-8 years old have their Nerf battle 6:30-8 p.m.

But don’t stop there for some family leisure time. A night of popcorn and fun will be held for the free family movie night on Friday, February 21 at the Birch Bay Activity Center.

And if you are looking for some more entertainment, then you should also not miss the upcoming Comedy Night with standup comedian Ritch Shydner at Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club on Friday, February 28. The show starts at 5:30 p.m. and continues until 8 p.m.

In addition to the fun events happening this month, don’t forget about local nature. If you are bored or need a change of view, do not forget to walk the beautiful paths around us – even nature is ready to entertain. Enjoy all that the Blaine and Birch Bay area has to offer.

Aspen Lindsay is an intern at Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2.