February 2 - February 8
Wine Tasting: Friday, February 3, 5 to 7 p.m. Blaine Bouquets, 625 Peace Portal Drive, Blaine. Featuring fun, flirty wines for Valentine’s Day. Info: 360/332-6700.
Whimsical Letters Class: Saturday, February 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Birch Bay Activity Center. A whimsical spin on traditional formal drawn letters. Class taught by Christy Schroeder. Fee $30. Pre-registration required. Class sponsored by NWPRD2. Info: 360/656-6416 or www.nwparkandrec.org.
Youth Rugby Clinic: Sunday, February 5, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids ages 8 to 12 can learn the basics of rugby. Free. Bring cleats, shorts and a good attitude. Sportsplex, Bellingham. Info: Chad, 360/815-4609.
Super Bowl Party: Sunday, February 5, Paso del Norte, 758 Peace Portal Drive. Watch the game in the bar with food and drink specials. Info: 360/332-4045.
Blaine Gardeners Market Planning Meeting: Monday, February 6, 6 p.m., Blaine Library. Planning the 2012 season. Info: 360/332-6484 or vic@cityofblaine.com.
Iceland: Europe’s Wild Gem: Thursday, February 9, 6 to 7:45 p.m. A recent travelogue of the country presented by The Blaine Icelandic Heritage Society as part of the Donald K. Johnson Icelandic Film Series. Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd St., 360/332-8146 for info.
“It’s All About Love” Valentine’s Dance Party: Friday, February 10, 7 p.m. to midnight, Dakota Creek Center, 8732 Blaine Road. Featuring live music, showcase ballroom dances. $12 advance tickets, $15 at the door, includes desserts, snacks, beverages and door prizes. Info: www.dakotacreekcenter.com or 360/656-6781.
Artisan Pizza Dough: Saturday, February 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn how to make artisan pizza and olive oil dough with Ron Snyder. $10, open to Senior Center members. Blaine Senior Center. Info: 360/332-8082.
Red Wine & Chocolates: Saturday, February 11, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Masquerade Wine Company, 2001 Iowa Street, Bellingham. Info: 360/220-7072.
On the Horizon
American Broom Making: Friday, February 17, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ron Snyder, a master broom squire, will tell stories while demonstrating how to make old-fashioned American brooms. Open to all, free, brooms available for purchase. Blaine Senior Center. Info: 360/332-8082.
44th Annual Birch Bay Marathon: Sunday, February 19, 8 a.m. Full marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. Half marathon run available. Info and registration: www.birchbaymarathon.com. To volunteer, contact Tammy Pearce at 360/371-5409 or baycafeatbirchbay@yahoo.com.
Bite of Blaine: Monday, February 20, no-host social 6 p.m., food tasting 6:30 p.m., fundraising auction 7:30 p.m., Semiahmoo Resort ballroom. Tickets $25 available at Pacific Building Center, Cost Cutter, Semiahmoo Resort and Blaine Visitor Center. Info: www.blainechamber.com.
Mission to Thailand Info Nights: Thursday, February 23, and Saturday, February 25, 7 to 8:30 p.m., 902 Adelia Street. Free dessert. RSVP to Blaine Christian Fellowship at 360/332-1923 or office@bcfcommunity.com.
A Few Good Laughs: Sunday, April 15, the Up Front Players bring their wit to the Blaine PAC in a benefit performance for Blaine High School Wind Ensemble’s trip to 2013 Funabashi Music Festival in Tokyo.
Ongoing Events
English Conversation: Begins Thursday, February 2, 12 to 1 p.m. Learn to speak English or improve your English speaking skills at this weekly fun and informal time with Berlitz-trained teacher, Kathy Jachter. Free. Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Info: 360/332-8146.
Extreme Couponing: Begins Saturday, February 4, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Get together with others who love to save money by clipping coupons. Share hints on where to find coupons, participating stores, and how to best get the most savings out of couponing. Monthly. Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Info: 360/332-8146.
Christianity Explained: Mondays, 7 p.m., Blaine Harbor event room. Six-week, no-pressure, discussion-oriented study. Info: Chuck Block, 360/354-0714.
Beginning Typing Classes for Adults: Mondays, 9 to 10 a.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. No class February 20. Participants will be using Peter’s Online Typing Course. No sign-up required, but limited to the first six arrivals. Info: 360/332-8146.
Raptor Identification: Monday evenings, January 9 through February 13 (no class on January 16), 7 to 9:30 p.m. Learn raptor behavior, ecology and identification with internationally known raptor expert Bud Anderson. $150, sponsored by Whatcom Land Trust. Held at Whatcom Middle School, Bellingham. To register: 360/650-9470.
Zumba Lessons: Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. at North Bay Christ the King, 4895 Birch Bay Lynden Road, Birch Bay. $6 drop in fee. Info: 360/510-8463.
Karaoke at Paso del Norte: Friday and Saturday nights, 9 p.m. 758 Peace Portal Drive, Blaine. Info: 360/332-4045.
Learn to Read: Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Northwood Alliance Church, 580 C Street. Trained volunteers will tutor adults and children. $2 adjustable fee per session. Info: Linda Gorsuch, 360/371-3978, www.whatcomlearninglab.org or whatcomlearninglab@comcast.net.
Wednesday Walking Group: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. An hour-long walk and talk. Routes vary between Blaine and Birch Bay. For more information on this and other Northwest Park & Recreation District 2 Events & Activities visit our website at www.nwparkandrec.org.
Al-Anon Meetings: Tuesdays, 1 to 2 p.m. and Wednesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Unitarian Church, 517 Cedar Street. All welcome. Info: 360/371-0568.
Drums By The Bay: Every Thursday, 7 – 9 p.m. An open drum circle for beginners to advanced. All drums welcome. By donation. Upstairs at the Birch Bay Hostel, a project of the Birch Bay Lions Club, located in Bay Horizon Park 7467 Gemini St., Birch Bay. Info: 371-2180
Water Aerobics Class: 7 to 8 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Classes are $35 for three classes per week or $25 for Mondays and Wednesdays only. Beachwood Resort. Membership not necessary. Info: Cheryl Mitchell, 360/384-1710 or chermit1@msn.com.
Open Gym: Wednesdays, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Drop in and play basketball, volleyball and more. Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Fees: $2/adult, $1 12 & under. Info: NWPRD2, 360/656-6416 or www.nwparkandrec.org.
Beginners Genealogy Class: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., Blaine Senior Center. Class is free, but you must be a member of the Senior Center. Info: 360/332-8040.
Blaine Community Soup Kitchen: Thursdays, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Blackberry House Cafe, 321 H Street. Info: blainesoup@gmail.com or 360/332-1951.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxilliary Blaine Flotilla 19: First Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. Blaine Marina Harbor office, 235 Marine Drive. All are welcome. Info: 360/371-3310.
Birch Bay Food Pantry: Summer food distribution hours are 10 a.m. to noon, first and third Monday of each month. 4672 Lost Lane, Birch Bay.
Semiahmoo Ladies Club Coffee Wednesdays: Wednesdays, 10 – 11 a.m. at Semiahmoo Resort coffee and gift shop. All are welcome.
Creating Loving Relationships through Meditation: Tuesday mornings, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Weekly program at SK Birch Bay Meditation Center, 5560 Bayvue Road. Free. For info: 371-5560.
NW Park & Recreation: For classes, dates, times, costs and registration, visit www.nwparkandrec.org or call 656-6416.
Toddler Time: Meets Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and other amusements for 1 – 3 year-olds. Free. Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Info: 332-8146.
Bookmobile: Wednesdays, 4 - 7 p.m., Bay Center Market, Birch Bay.
Game Day Tuesdays: Tuesdays. Kids, ages 15 and younger, bring your favorite cards, play Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh or Magic. Board games available. Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Info: 332-8146.
Creative Writing Class: Wednesdays, 10 – 11 a.m. Blaine Senior Center. Free to members of the center. Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street, 332-8040.
Civic Meetings
Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 4:30 p.m.
Blaine City Council
2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.
Blaine Planning Commission
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.
NW Park and Recreation
2nd Tuesday 7 p.m.
Blaine Parks & Cemetery Board
3rd Thursday, 9:30 a.m.
Blaine School Board
4th Monday, 7 p.m.
North Whatcom Fire & Rescue
3rd Thursday, 7 p.m. Check www.nwfrs.net for location
Birch Bay Steering Committee
Generally meets the 4th Wednesday. For updates check www.birchbayinfo.org
Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management Committee
3rd Wednesday. See http://www.whatcomcounty.us/publicworks/birchbay/ for location.
Drayton Harbor Shellfish Protection District Advisory Committee Meeting: The third Wednesday of select months from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Next meeting: November 16 at the Blaine Harbor Boating Center Conference Room, 235 Marine Drive, Blaine. More info: 360/676-6876
U.S. Coast Guard Auxilliary Blaine Flotilla 19: First Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. Blaine Marina Harbor office, 235 Marine Drive. All are welcome. Info: 360/371-3310.
Library Events
Knights On The Rim Junior Chess Club: Tuesday, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 Third Street. Ages 6 to 18 years. Info: 360/332-8146.
Games From Around The World: Wednesday, August 3, 1 to 2 p.m. Grades K through 5. Blaine Public Library, 360/332-8146.
Friends of Blaine Library: Wednesday, August 17, 6:30 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 Third Street. Info: 360/332-8146.
Art With Alma: Saturday, August 20, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Free class for children, grades K through 5. Blaine Public Library, 610 Third Street. Info: 360/332-8146.
Summer Reading Party: Wednesday, August 24, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 Third Street. Featuring pizza and stories with award winning children's entertainer DANA! Sponsored by Friends of Blaine Library. Info: 360/332-8146.
Toddler Time: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and other amusements for 1- to 3-year-olds. Free. Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Info: 332-8146.
