Road Scholar is one of the most popular programs available for retired people. Appealing especially for those interested in life-long learning opportunities, their programs combine educational excellence, comfortable accommodations, good food and travel opportunities with other people of the same age.

A Bellingham-based non-profit environmental group has filed a lawsuit against the city of Blaine following city council’s approval of its critical areas ordinance.

After an exhaustive debate Monday over whether impact fees were an important tool to maintain quality of life for current residents, Blaine City Council postponed a vote on a proposal that would remove the fees until all members were present.

Violins and two of their close relatives in the orchestra (viola and cello) can be painful to hear unless played perfectly, especially in pitch. But when they are, the result is a transforming musical experience that’s not to be missed.

Habitat For Humanity auction October 17 • Blaine’s K-9 Yoschi retirement party Friday • Last day for tree giveaway this Saturday • Blaine artists featured in Lynden craft show • Last gardener’s market is this Saturday • Celebrate International Artist Day Oct. 25

Families and community members are invited to learn about algebra at this event.

The number 7,750 is an impressive number, especially when it signifies the number of books and chapters read during the summer by our community’s youngest members.

Soprano, cheerleader and 4.0 student Michelle Berry missed the homecoming dance in this her senior year, and so did her boyfriend, Avery Lyons. In fact, they were with their families at the Mount Baker Theatre for a concert by Neil Berg’s Singing With The Broadway Stars, because at the close of the evening Berry was invited onstage to sing a solo from “Seasons of Love,” from the musical Rent.

Mushroom mania! Noted mycologist and author David Arora will speak in Bellingham about his newest book.

Whatcom County Council and Port of Bellingham commission district 1 and 2

Find out what is happening at the Blaine Senior Center

Playing a complete and balanced game on both offense and defense, Blaine blew away the Squalicum Storm 24-0 in their annual homecoming game last Friday in front of a stadium full of enthusiastic fans.