COMING UP...

Through September 5th
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.
Blaine High School 1966 Class Reunion: Join the class aboard the sailing vessel Shawmanee on Sept. 8. Boarding time is 6 p.m., Squalicum Harbor, Bellingham. Call Cindy at 371-3468 or Marna at 371-7683 prior to August 31.
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.
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On The Horizon
September 6th through September 12th

Blood Drive: Sept. 7, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Resort Semiahmoo (back gravel parking lot). Closed for lunch 1 – 1:45 p.m.
Picnic at Freemans: Sept. 7, 10:30 – 2:30 p.m., Blaine Senior Center. Come and enjoy good music, food and company. For info, call 332-8040.
Semiahmoo Ladies Club Fundraiser: Sept. 8, 5 p.m., Loomis Trail clubhouse. This year the group’s fundraising bash will be a casino night complete with roulette wheels and craps tables. A parade of items from vacations to furniture will be on the auction block. Tickets: $65. For reservations, call 360/656-5421 or 371-0305.
International Peace Arch 80th Anniversary: Sept. 8, 1 – 3 p.m. Travel back in time to welcome the late Samuel Hill as an reenactment of his return takes place at the Peace Arch Park. Dress up in the style of the 1920s (or casual attire) and celebrate with cake and punch. For help with dress-up or questions, call 332-7165
Pancake Breakfast: Sept. 8, 8 – 11 a.m., Blaine Senior Center. Adults $3, children $2..

Over the Horizon.
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.
“Moon Over Buffalo” Play: Sept. 13 - 15; 20-22, 8 p.m. (Sundays: 2 p.m.), Blaine Performing Arts Center. Blaine Community Theater, directed by Spiral Barrett, will perform one of the funniest new plays to hit the stage in recent years. Tickets are $6 U.S. or $9 CDN.
True Colors Workshop: Sept. 15, 9:30 – 4:30 p.m. This workshop will be hosted by Gail Goulet with 15 years experience in employment counseling. She will share tools to enhance your success. To register, call 604/576-7949. Suggested donation is $15.
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Golf Classic: Sept. 18. Sponsored by Resort Semiahmoo and Loomis Trail. Since the classic is sold out every year, it’s suggested making your reservations early. Call 671-6400.
Nurturing the Spirit: Three Evenings for Women: Sept. 20, 27 & Oct. 4, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Licensed psychotherapist Mary Rankin, M.A. is leading these groups (limited to 10) using the arts of “sacred reading,” exploring concepts of what feeds the spirit and music and imagination to put you in touch with your center. Cost: $60. To register by Sept. 15, call 332-9357.
Drawing Classes: Starts late September. (10 week session), Blaine Open Studio, 808 Harrison Avenue. Morning: 9:30 – 12:30 (still life); 1 – 4 p.m. l(life drawing). Class limited to 12. To reserve a spot, call Delores at 332-7074 or Joanne at 332-8208..

Ongoing Events

International Sculpture Exhibition: Until September 30 enjoy the many pieces of art throughout Peace Parch Park and Blaine.
Blaine Senior Center Activities: Come participate in Tai Chi classes, quilt & sew, aerobics, China painting, walking and other great activities. Blood pressures taken Thursdays from the fire department personnel.
Whatcom Museum Events: The museum will explore ancient cultures and the world’s rainforests as well as local history and art in September.
High Tea: Cozy Cafe, 2034 Main St., Ferndale, will be serving authentic afternoon tea from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. every Thursday. Info: 380-5926.
White Rock & South Surrey Art Show and Sale: Sept. 15 to Sept. 30. 14970 Marine Dr., White Rock. Artists in attendance Sunday Sept. 16, 1 to 4 p.m..
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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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