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On The Horizon
August 30 through September 5

Prescription Savings Meeting: August 30, 6:30 p.m., Blaine Senior Center. Cut the cost of your medication by obtaining a prescription from licensed Canadian physicians. This free information session will be given by Dr. Paul Assad of Doctor Solve of Surrey.
Quattro Voci Performance: Sept. 1, 7:30 – 9 p.m., Resort Semiahmoo. This spirited all female professional string quartet join forces to perform a wide range of repertoire. Free.
Bake Sale: Sept. 1, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Blaine Cost Cutter. Sponsored by the Northwest Community Church of Blaine.
Dog Days Parade: Sept. 2, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Fairhaven Village Square, 10th & Mill St., Bellingham. Dog parade, costume contest, Doggie Dash, information booths, treats, prizes and more. Benefit for the Whatcom County Humane Society. For more info, call 360/733-2080.
Small Business Financing Free Seminar: Sept. 5, 8:30 a.m., U.S. Bank, 121 W. Holly St., Bellingham. The seminar will feature a presentation explaining the many types of financing that are available for small businesses, how to apply for loans, and more. For reservations, call Joe Boyd at 360/738-2742. Space is limited..

Over the Horizon.
Blood Drive: Sept. 7, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Resort Semiahmoo (back gravel parking lot). Closed for lunch 1 – 1:45 p.m.
Blaine High School 1966 Class Reunion: Sept. 8. Join the class aboard the sailing vessel Shawmanee. Boarding time is 6 p.m., Squalicum Harbor, Bellingham. Call Cindy at 371-3468 or Marna at 371-7683.
Long-Term Care Seminar: Sept. 13, 1 p.m., Blaine Boating Center. Topics discussed will be by Sean Hackney of Waddell & Reed. The seminar is free and includes a complimentary analysis of your long-term care needs. Seating is limited. To reserve your spot, call 360/734-4728..

Ongoing Events

Blaine K9 Fundraiser: A beautiful 3 x 4 foot stained glass window depicting a bald eagle and lighthouse may be viewed at Bayside Beauty Salon on Peace Portal Drive. This window, donated by Ruth Green of Little Red Caboose, is up for raffle at $2 a ticket. Tickets available at the police station. Community members are encouraged to help sell tickets as well. To start and maintain the program, the police department needs a total of $20,000.
Plover Foot Passenger Ferry Service: Depart from the Blaine visitor’s dock on the hour and Resort Semiahmoo wharf on the half hour Friday and Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Semiahmoo Maritime Museum: Noon to 4 p.m., Fri. – Monday.
International Sculpture Exhibition: Until September 30 enjoy the many pieces of art throughout Peace Parch Park and Blaine.
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Scheduled Meetings
Alanon, Wed. 7:30 – 9 p.m. Blaine Unitarian Church, 1218 Harrison. Alateen, Wed. 7:30 – 9 p.m. United Church of Christ, 4th St. Blaine. 384-4977.
Alcoholics Anonymous Mon. & Tues. at 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m. & Sat. 11 a.m. at the United Church of Christ, 4th & Clark Streets.
American Legion Post 86 meets 4th Wednesday, Sons of A.L., 3rd Wednesday, both at 7 p.m. 8151 Blaine Rd. 371-7311.
Birch Bay Lions Club meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6 p.m. at Beachwood Resort, 5001 Bay Road, Birch Bay. 371-2700.
Kiwanis meets 1st Tuesday at 7 a.m. at the Portal Cafe, noon at the Blaine Senior Center. For info, call 332-8040..
Narcotics Anonymous meets Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Free Unitarian Church, 1218 Harrison Ave.
Rebeka Lodge 321 meets 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Blaine senior center, 763 G St., 332-4412.
Parents Group – Family Services meets every Wednesday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., 785 H Street. Free child care. All parents, guardians & caregivers welcome. For info, call Leaf Schumann at 332-1300.
Blaine Toastmasters meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Blaine Senior Center. New members and guests welcome.
V.F.W. Post 9474 meets 7:30 p.m., 1st Thursday at 8000 Peace Portal Way (Custer) For membership, call 384-4286.

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