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Through Ocotber 17th
Nurture the Spirit: Oct. 11, 7-9 at Free Church Unitarian, 1218 Harrison St. In response to recent tragic events, this event is offered free and will use tools and methods that can be used to calm ourselves and regain a sense of balance. Bring a journal or notebook and also an object for the centerpiece that will be created. Contact Mary at 332-9357
Sista Monica: Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Mount Baker Theater, Bellingham. Tickets are $20, reserved seating. Call 734-6080.
Salmon Summit 2001: Oct. 12, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Best Western Lakeway Inn, 714 Lakeway, Bellingham. The Nooksack Recovery Team will be working on restoring fish habitat in the Nooksack Watershed.
Artists’ Reception & Gallery Walk: Oct. 12, 7 – 10 p.m., Whatcom Museum of History & Art, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham. Meet the artists, refreshments, piano music by Don Stagg. For info, 734-9472.
Jimmy Murphy Performance: Oct. 12 & 13, 2 Louies, 8732 Blaine Rd. For ages 21 and over. ID required after 8 p.m.
Pumpkin Festival : Oct. 13, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Bid Thyme Return, Country Herb Barn, 2318 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd., Custer. $1/$3 family. Age 5 and under free. For more info, call 366-4372.
“Naughty Ladies Of The Night” Performance: Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m., PAC. Adults $15/students $7.50. Tickets at Steamers or Resort Semiahmoo Gift Shop. Credit card orders, call Ken at 360/392-5150.
Pancake Breakfast: Oct. 13, 8 – 11 a.m., Blaine Senior Center. $3.
The Buddy Holly Story: Oct. 14, 3 & 7:30 p.m., Mt. Baker Theater, Bellingham. This Broadway musical follows Holly’s career from age 19 to his death in a plane crash at age 22. For tickets, call 734-6080. Sponsored by BP Cherry Point Refinery.
Counseling Program – Volunteers Training Course: Oct. 15, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Whatcom Counseling Clinic, Bellingham. The classes are held one day a week focusing on the aging process, development of listening skills, mental health issues, elder support and more. Upon completion, you will be matched with isolated elders for a once a week visit. For more info and volunteer application, call John at 676-2220.
City of Blaine 2002 Budget Workshop: Oct. 15, 5:30 p.m, city council chambers, Blaine City Hall. The public is invited.
Women & Men Fashion Show: Oct. 17, 2 p.m. Blaine Senior Center. Tickets $3. An old-fashioned tea party with delectable refreshments and violin music by Allan Linde to follow the show...
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On The Horizon
October 18th through October 24th

Running Start Information Meeting: Oct. 18, 7 p.m., Whatcom Community College, Heiner Center Theater, 237 W. Kellogg Rd., Bellingham. For more info, call 676-2170.
Fall Craft & Antique Show: Oct. 18 – 20, Lynden Fairgrounds. Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Giant hay maze at the Fairway Center Thurs., 2 – 8 p.m., Fri. 9 – 9, Sat. 10 – 5.
Stevie Ray Vaughan Birthday Tribute: Oct. 19, 2 Louies, 8732 Blaine Rd. For ages 21 and over.
Blender Youth Center - Grand Opening: Oct. 19, The Blender, Peace Portal Drive, 5:30-7:30. Stop by for a hot dog and check out the new center before the game.
Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner: Oct. 24, 2 Louies, 8732 Blaine Road. Social hour: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Dinner: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Speakers: 8:30 p.m. No host bar. Water & soft drinks provided at no additional charge. Live music to commence after the meeting. Contact Nick Jerns at 371-9400 for info. Courtesy of your Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce.
Border Business Conference: Oct. 24, Best Western Lakeway Inn, Bellingham. Registration for the event will be $40/person (includes lunch and a mini-trade show). For more info or to register, call 734-1330 or email: mbrennan@bellingham.com..

Over the Horizon.
Blaine Elementary & Primary Halloween Carnival: Oct. 31, 6 – 8 p.m.
“Homemade Memories” Holiday Craft Fair: Nov. 3, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Bellingham Christian School Gym, 1600 E. Sunset Dr. This event is sponsored by the Whatcom Homeschool Assoc. For info, call 354-3293.

Ongoing Events

Free Pregnancy Tests: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday from noon to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of Northwood Alliance Church, 580 C Street, Blaine. Assistance provided with DSHS paperwork for medical coupons and community resources. For more info, call 671-9057.
Teen Adventure Program: Whatcom County Parks & Recreation presents various programs – some of which are snowboarding & skiing trips, horseback riding, skateboarding, kayaking, and more. For more info, call 733-2900 or visit their website at: co.whatcom.wa.us/parks.
Parents Discussion Group: 8:30 a.m., Family Service Center, corner of H Street & Mitchell. Childcare provided..
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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, 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, 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.
American Legion Post 86 Auxiliary meets 2nd Wednesdays for workshop/potluck lunch making items for hospitalized veterans. 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. If you or someone you love has a drug problem NA may be for you.
Parents Group – Family Services meets every Wednesday from 9 – 10 a.m., 785 H Street. Free child care. All parents, guardians & caregivers welcome. For more info, call Leaf Schumann at 332-1300 or 332-7179.
Rebeka Lodge 321 meets 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Blaine senior center, 763 G St., 332-4412.
Blaine Toastmaster’s meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Blaine Senior Center. Learn public speaking techniques in a supportive atmosphere.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.
Valley Women’s Network - Delta Chapter meets Oct. 17, 11:30 a.m., Delta Town & Country. Call 604/948-0156.
Whatcom County Marine Resource Committee meets second Thursday of each month. For more info, call 676-6876.
Whatcom County School Retirees meets Oct. 9, 11:30 a.m., Bellingham Tech. College. Forum with candidates for the Whatcom County Council and the Port Commission...

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