COMING UP...

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.
Food Bank Drive Garage Sale: Sept. 8, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., Christ Community Church, 4310 H St.
Birch Bay Fall Community Cleanup: Sept. 8, Meet at the C-Shop at 9 a.m. Bring gloves. Bags, coffee, cocoa & donuts provided.
Classical Touch Performance: Sept. 8, 7:30 – 9 p.m., Resort Semiahmoo. John Konigsmark on violin and Julia Gennert on harpsichord present a wide variety of musical styles. Free.
Blender Opening: Sept. 11, 1-5 p.m., The Blender, Peace Portal and G Street. The is invited to celebrate the new youth center.
Back to School Prayer Gathering: Sept. 11, 7p.m., The Blender, Peace Portal and G Street. Sponsored by the Peace Arch Christian Ministerial Association..
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On The Horizon
September 13th through September 19th

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 will perform one of the funniest new plays to hit the stage in recent years. Tickets are $6 U.S. or $9 CDN.
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.
Blaine Community Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Committee Meeting: Sept. 19, noon, Resort Semiahmoo. Presentation by Senator Georgia Gardner. Luncheon $18. RSVP by Sept. 17, 332-4544..

Over the Horizon.
Drawing Classes: Starts late September. (10 week session), Blaine Open Studio, 808 Harrison Avenue. 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, 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.
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.
Parents Group – Family Services meets every Wed. from 9 – 10 a.m.,785 H Street. Free childcare.
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..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.
Whatcom County Marine Resource Committee meets second Thursday of each month. For more info, call 676-6876..

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