COMING UP...

Through Ocotber 3rd
Blaine 1st & 2nd Grade Open House: Sept. 27, 6 p.m.
Whatcom County Kids Folkstyle Wrestling League: Sept. 27. Registration is from 6 – 7 p.m., Ken Waters Gym. Practices and matches will run twice a week throughout October with the championship tournament on November 3 at Blaine high school. For more info, call 371-7467.
Blaine Homecoming : Sept. 28, 7 p.m., football field.
Blaine Fine Arts Chili Feed: Sept. 28, 5 - 7 p.m., Blaine middle school cafeteria.Benefit the fine arts programs in Blaine school district. $3 students, $5 adults, $15 family. Sponsored by the Blaine Fine Arts Assoc.
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.
Dances of Universal Peace: Sept. 29, 2 – 5 p.m., Peace Arch. Dancers focus on peace and harmony which gives a greater understanding and appreciation of other cultures. For more info, call 739-9458.
Historical Home Open House: Sept. 29, 1 – 6 p.m. Visit the Morrison/Goff mansion, 220 C St, Blaine. Kids and families are welcome. Beverages & snacks provided. For more info, call 332-8257.
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 Oliver. Suggest donation is $10. For more info call 384-4202.
Speak with Senator Georgia Gardener: The meeting will be October 2, at 7 p.m. at the Blaine Senior Center at 736 G Street. For more information call 360/786-5699.
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On The Horizon
October 4th through October 10th

Nurture the Spirit: Thursday, October 4, 7-9 at United Church of Christ, 885 4th Street. 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. For more information contact Mary at 332-9357.
Drawing Class: Ten-week course begins October 4. $65 per week. Class size limited. For more info, call Delores at 332-7074 or 332-8208.
Rummage Sale and Breakfast: October 6, 7 a.m., American Legion, 4580 Legion Dr. (off Blaine Road).
Flea Market: October 6, Blaine Senior Center. Phone in or stop by to sign up for your tables. Members $10, non-members $15. There will be a soup, sandwich and homemade pie lunch. For info, call 332-8040.
“Wild Buffalo” Mount Baker Blues Festival Benefit: Sun. Oct. 7, 4 - midnight. Featuring: Incognito, Cathouse Blues Band, Badd Dog Blues Society and many more. Tickets: $20 donation. Call the Wild Buffalo at 752-0848.

Over the Horizon.
Nurture the Spirit: Thursday, October 11, 7-9 at Free Church Unitarian, 1218 Harrison Street. 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. For more information contact Mary at 332-9357
Sista Monica: Thur. 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.
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.
Donation For Terrorist Attack Victims : Stop at the rest area 1/2 mile south of exit 270 on I-5 to give a donation. Kulshan Masonic Lodge of Blaine will be giving free coffee.

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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