COMING UP...

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.
Blaine Elementary School Open House: Sept. 13, 7 p.m. PAC.
Pianist Jon Mutchler Performance: Sept. 13, 7:30 – 9 p.m., Resort Semiahmoo. Jon’s proficiency in all genres of piano playing come together in a creative blend of musical arrangements. Free.
International Community Peace Vigil & Candle Lighting:: Sept. 15, 7 p.m. Peace Arch Park. Please bring your own candles. For info, call 360/332-7165.
Shiloh: Sept. 16 at 2 Louie’s. $2 cover, 4 - 8 p.m.
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. Call 332-4544. (Walk-ins also welcome).
Cub Scout Open House: Sept. 19, 7 p.m., Blaine primary school multi-purpose room. Boys in grades 1-5 are welcome to join. The pack teaches citizenship, service, and responsibility while enjoying many fun activities. For more info, call Eric Forster at 371-7791...
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On The Horizon
September 20th through September 26th

Mega Trends Seminar: Sept. 20, 7:15 p.m., Bellingham. For free seminar tickets, go to www.homebusiness.to/ricksmith.
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.
Music For Awhile: Sept. 22, 7:30 – 9 p.m., Resort Semiahmoo. Flute/piano duet of Kimberley Breilein and Sharon Ringer present a unique blend of classical and contemporary music. Free.
Cosi Fan Tutte Performance: Sept. 22, 8 p.m., Mt. Baker Theatre, Bellingham.The San Francisco Opera’s touring company presents a new production of Mozart’s dark comedy of love and fidelity. For tickets, call 734-6080.
Blaine Public Library: Beginning Sept 25, Toddler Time, ages 1 - 3 at 10:30 at the Blaine Library. Call 332-8146 for more information..

Over the Horizon.
Blaine 1st & 2nd Grade Open House: Sept. 27, 6 p.m.
Blaine Homecoming : Sept. 28, 7 p.m., football field. Prior to the game, plan on bring the entire family to a wonderful spaghetti dinner at 5 p.m. in the PAC to support Blaine fine arts programs.
Blaine Fine Arts Chili Feed: SEPT. 28, 5 - 7, Blaine Middle School cafeteria to benefit the fine arts programs in Blaine School Dist. Sponsored by the Blaine Fine Arts Association.
Blood Drive: Sept. 28, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Blaine International Center, (the mobile will be parked by Cost Cutter). Lunch break from 1 – 1:45 p.m.
8th Annual Mystery in Pioneer Park: Sept. 29 – 30, Pioneer Park, Ferndale. For more info, call 384-6576.
Antique Roadshow: Sept. 30, 2 – 5 p.m., Morgan Creek Golf Club, White Rock. You can bring up to two items to this event for a donation of $10 CDN per item, which will be donated to the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation. Meet with the areas top experts. An appraiser will be on sight to trace the history and value of your collectibles. For more info, call 604/535-3853.
Benefit Concert for Whatcom County Children: Sunday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. Bellingham High School Auditorium, featuring local musician, Malcom Hl Oliver. Suggest donation is $10. For more info call 384-4202..
“Wild Buffalo” Mount Baker Blues Festival Benefit: Sun. Oct. 7, 4 - midnight. Featuring: Incognito, Catthouse Blues Band, Badd Dog Blues Society and many more. Tickets: $20 donation. Call the Wild Buffalo at 752-0848.
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.
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..

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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