COMING UP...

Through November 14
Blaine Borderite Sweatshirt Sale: Do you need a Christmas gift idea? The cheerleaders are selling sweatshirts. Choose black or white and most sizes are still available, but they are going fast. Call 332-6045.
Pistol Marksmanship Class: Nov. 7 – 9:30 p.m., Plantation Indoor Range, 5201 Samish Hwy. This class is intended for the recreational shooter. Handguns are available for rent and acceptable ammunition is available for sale at the range. Fee: $20. Register by calling 733-2900.
Cancer Education Class: Nov. 8, 10 – 11:30 a.m., St. Joseph Hospital. Cancer Basics: Understanding the Big Picture, taught by Cheryl Patz RN & Oncology certified nurse. Free. Register by calling 738-6701.
Music for Awhile: Nov. 10, 7:30 – 9 p.m., Resort Semiahmoo. Enjoy the unique blend of classical and contemporary music of flute/piano duet Kimberley Breilein and Sharon Ringer. Admission free.
Veteran’s Day Dinner: Nov. 10, American Legion, 4580 Legion Rd. Social hour: 6 p.m. – dinner 7 p.m. $6 U.S. Early bird 2002 members eat free.
Bazaar: Nov. 10, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.; luncheon 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., United Church of Christ, 4th & Clark St., Blaine.
Flu Shots: Nov. 10, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Blaine Cost Cutter. $15 each.
Pancake Breakfast: Nov. 10, 8 – 11 a.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G St. Cost: $3. Veterans only $1.
Property Tax Levy Public Hearing: Nov. 12, 7 p.m., Blaine city hall council chambers.
Veterans Day Memorial Service: Nov. 12, 11 a.m., Lester Park. Peace Portal Drive.
Blaine Middle School Fall Concert: Nov. 13, 7 p.m. PAC.
Birch Bay Steering Committee Meeting: Nov. 14, 7 – 9:30 p.m., Birch Bay Leisure Park, 7704 Birch Bay Dr. Topics: Land use, transportation, utilities.
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On The Horizon
November 15th through November 21th
Cancer Education Class: Nov. 15, 10 – 11:30 a.m., St. Joseph Hospital. Nutrition and Cancer Management, taught by Phyllis Adkinson, registered dietician. Free. Register by calling 738-6701.
Blaine High School Fall Concert: Nov. 15, 7 p.m., PAC.
Home For The Holidays Bazaar: Nov. 15, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.; Nov. 16, 9:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., Nov. 17, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Bloedel Donovan Field House, 2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham. Free admission. Impressive country crafts, decorations & gifts for the Christmas season.
Kindergarten - Grade 8 Parent/Teacher Conferences: Nov. 15 – 21. Early dismissal for grades K-8 will be 1 p.m.
Women’s Aglow Meeting: Nov. 16, 6:30 p.m., Fountain Community Church, 2100 Broadway, Bellingham.
Know Your Religion Seminar: Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints building, 2925 James St., Bellingham. Steven Pruden will cover the topic: Cooperative parenting from the scriptures.$5.
Chess Championships: Nov. 17. Pre-register by Nov. 15. Chess players of all abilities from grades K – 12. www.pugetsound.com/chess.
Birch Bay Community Plan Meeting: Nov. 17, 10 a.m. – noon, Birch Bay Leisure Park, 7704 Birch Bay Dr. Cherry Point west neighborhood, Terrell Creek, Point Whitehorn, & the state park. Topics: Governance, economic development, and shorelines & critical areas. 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.: Central reaches neighborhood, central uplands, hillsdale. Same topics. 3 – 5 p.m.: Cottonwood reach neighborhood, Birch Bay Village, Birch Point. Same topics.
North Sound Youth Symphony: Nov. 17, 7 p.m., PAC. Come enjoy young musicians ages 8 to 20 from throughout Whatcom County. Admission free. Donations welcomed.
Combat Veterans International Fundraiser: Nov. 17, 9 a.m. – 1 a.m, 2 Louies, 8732 Blaine Rd. Austin, Walter, Chapman (formerly D.D.T.) will play classic rock & roll. 80% of donations go to Whatcom County food banks, 20% go to combat veterans Christmas fund to help needy vets and families in Whatcom & Skagit counties. Suggested donation $10 or more. For more info, call 332-9554.
Rane Nogales Jazz Quartet: Nov. 17, 7:30 – 9 p.m., Resort Semiahmoo. This exciting quartet includes vocals, upright bass, guitar and saxophone. Free.

Over the Horizon.
Blood Drive: Nov. 23, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Blaine Cost Cutter parking lot. Closed 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. for lunch.
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Ongoing Events

Poinsettia Sale: Nov. 19 is the deadline for purchasing poinsettias to support Blaine high school alcohol and drug free graduation party. Call Sheila at 332-2740 or stop by the school to place your order.
“Funny Girl” Performance: Nov. 25, 3 & 7:30 p.m., Mt. Baker Theater, Bellingham. Meet the gawky girl whose love for the stage drives her on until she becomes the brightest singing comedienne of her time. Tickets: $33, $39, $43. To order, call 734-6080.
Birch Bay Steering Committee Meeting: Nov. 28, 7 – 9:30 p.m., Birch Bay Leisure Park, 7704 Birch Bay Dr. Topics: Governance and land use.
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Scheduled Meetings
American Legion Post 86 meets 4th Wednesday, Sons of A.L., 3rd Wednesday, both at 7 p.m. 4580 Legion Rd. Family breakfast & veteran dinner 3rd Saturdays every month. For more info, call 371-7311.
American Legion Post 86 Auxiliary meets 2nd Wednesdays, 8151 Blaine Rd. For more info, call 371-7311.
Birch Bay Lions Club meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6 p.m. at Beachwood Resort, 5001 Bay Road, Birch Bay. 371-2700.
Blaine Women’s Aglow meets every 2nd Friday monthly. 6:30 p.m. fellowship, 7 p.m. meeting/speaker. 549 Cherry St., Blaine. 332-4681.
Friends of the Blaine Library meet third Wednesday at the Blaine library. For info, call 332-8351.
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.
Blaine Toastmaster’s meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Blaine Senior Center. Learn public speaking techniques. 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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