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TABLE OF CONTENTS JULY 2016 FEATURES: Bellingham at Home: It Takes a Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Benefit for Orphans in Nepal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Calidore String Quartet to Perform July 7 & 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Celebrate Celtic Culture at the Skagit Valley Highland Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Downtown Bellingham Partnership Brings on the Heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ferndale Uncorked Event to Benefit Homeless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 “The Baker” Celebrating 21 Years of the Blues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The Marrowstone Music Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

DEPARTMENTS: Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13 Bazaars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Benefits & Fundraisers . . . . . . . 30-32 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . 14-22 Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Family & Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-26 Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Health & Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Lectures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 6, 10 Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Potpourri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Summer Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27 Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 29 Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

On the cover: Experience the best of the blues at the 21st annual Mt. Baker Rhythm & Blues Festival, July 29-31 at the Deming Log Show Grounds. The 2016 festival artwork is by Stephen Peringer. See feature story on page 3.

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“The Baker” Celebrating 21 Years of the Blues Top: The Yardbirds. Middle left: The Naughty Blokes. Middle right: The Noah Wotherspoon Band. Bottom left: Savoy Brown. Bottom middle: Popa Chubby. Bottom right: Selwyn Birchwood. Photos courtesy of the Mt. Baker Rhythm & Blues Festival.

by Justin Hawkinson As many as three thousand people are expected to enter the Deming Log Show grounds July 29-31 to experience The 21st Annual Mt. Baker Rhythm & Blues Festival. “It’s a family vibe that makes the event so special,” said Lloyd Peterson, the director and founder of the festival. Lloyd has grown “The Baker” over the past two decades and was awarded Best Festival in America at the 2013 Keeping the Blues Alive Awards. Early birds will get the chance to see an extra show Thursday, July 28 from 8pm until midnight with IBC award winning The Noah Wotherspoon Band

playing in the museum building for a $10 cover. The money will all go to the band and crew. Washington Blues Society will run a beer garden during show hours so this show is 21+ only. The festival opens in full on Friday evening with three up-and-coming artists looking to make new fans. Harmonica virtuoso Carson Diersing will take the stage at 5pm, followed by Vancouverite Arsen Shomakov at 7pm. Friday’s festivities will be headlined by Norwegian guitar prodigy Magnus Berg in the 9pm slot. After the mainstage goes dark, many of the performers will meet in the Museum building, where they start an informal jam session that often runs until 2am. Weekend pass holders can attend the after-hours jam if they choose, and attendees are encouraged to bring an instrument and join in. Saturday’s official activities begin at 11am with some of the finest blues

A tradition for Sunday morning is The Baker’s version of church – Reverend Deb’s Gospel Hour featuring Joel Tepp. Reverend Deb Englhardt provides a message of faith while Seattle Blues Historian Joel Tepp presents authentic gospel songs at 9am in the museum. Local favorites The Naughty Blokes will hit the mainstage at 11am with a style that earned rave reviews at last years’ festival. Chris Eger Band is slated at 1pm to bring a blend of rock, blues, country and soul that the Skagit County native calls “Real. American. Music.“ At

musicians the Pacific Northwest has to offer. First, The Wasteland Kings from eastern Oregon will offer up their unique brand of American Roots Music with a strong rock influence. At 1pm, Skagit County trio Josey Wales will bring their high energy set to keep the crowd dancing. The afternoon 3pm slot brings a special treat with The Bobby Patterson Band. Bobby is well known as the guitarist and singer of The Fat Tones, a legendary Spokane blues band. Another IBC award winner, Selwyn Birchwood, is scheduled to share his personality and lap steel guitar with the crowd at 5pm. A mainstay from the 1965 UK blues scene, Kym Symmonds and Savoy Brown will be in the spotlight at 7pm. Headlining this year are The Yardbirds, a British invasion band from the 1960s still remembered for hit songs such as “For Your Love” and “Heart Full of Soul;” they’ll be presenting both new and familiar songs to the crowd at 9pm.

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3pm things are expected to get funky with The Strangetones, an interesting blend of surf style guitar, rock-a-billy, classic R&B and vintage “private eye”— with dancing girls. Reigning IBC “Best Guitarist” Noah Wotherspoon will return with his band at 5pm for a set that will feature tracks from his new album, “Mystic Mud.” The festival caps off at 7pm with Popa Chubby, a product of the New York punk scene that is known for putting his guitar heavy spin on blues standards as well as several rock favorites. Passes for the weekend are $135, and day passes are available for $70-$75 at www.bakerblues.com , Hugo Helmer Music in Burlington 360-757-0270 and Avalon Records in Bellingham 360-6769573. Dry camping in the 100-acre overnight parking area is free, and there will be several food, craft, and merchandise vendors to provide for guests.

Bellingham Festival of Music – Now

in its 23rd season, the Bellingham Festival of Music features outstanding orchestra and chamber music concerts, recitals, and master classes that reflect the full range of music and extraordinary artistry of the orchestra’s musicians, soloists, and Artistic Director Michael Palmer, who leads a Festival Orchestra composed of world class musicians from major North American orchestras. A free pre-concert lecture begins at 6:30pm in the WWU PAC Concert Hall before each of the five orchestral concerts; concerts begin at 7:30pm. The Calidore Quartet will perform in recital on Thurs., July 7, as well as solo ensemble with orchestra, Sat., July 9. In a popular and often sold-out performance and catered reception, orchestral musicians will perform Chamber Music-by-the-Bay at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal on Sun., July 10. Tickets may be purchased from the WWU Box Office. Admission is $45 general / $35 WWU faculty and staff / $12-$15 students / $25-$35 Calidore Quartet Concert / $60 Chamber Music by the Bay. Season tickets also available. More info: bellinghamfestival@comcast.net , 360650-6146 or www.bellinghamfestival.org.

Ana Popovic at the Lincoln Theatre –

The Rick Epting Foundation for the Arts and Lincoln Theatre are excited to bring Ana Popovic to the Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon) on Sun., July 3 at 7:30pm. The award-winning, hard-touring, sexy guitar slinger blends smoking electric funk and slide guitar, jazzy instrumentals and a tight blues groove with soulful, feminine vocals. Add to the mix her incredible stage presence, all of which makes her an irresistible force in the world of contemporary blues music. Ana has shared headlining stages with B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr., Jonny Lang, and many others. The opener will be local band The Naughty Blokes. Admission is $20-$35. More info: 360336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Elizabeth Park Summer Concert Series – Free music returns to Elizabeth

Park in the Columbia Neighborhood this summer. These free, family-friendly concerts are sponsored by The Eldridge Society, in partnership with Bellingham Parks and Recreation. Concerts are held from 6-8pm on Thursdays through Aug. 25. Neighbors and friends will enjoy all kinds of music. Food will be available for purchase from Mallard’s, The Family Dog, and others. Picnickers are encouraged to recycle and compost. Alcohol is not permitted in the park. Donations to enable The Eldridge Society to continue to pay the performers will be gratefully accepted at the concerts. See scheduled performers in ad on page 26. More info: 360-305-0536, www.facebook.com/ElizabethParkSummerConcerts or marlaken19@aol.com. (continued on page 6)

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Calidore String Quartet to Perform July 7 and 9 by Deborah M. Bernard The Bellingham Festival of Music’s 23rd season will combine “the most beautiful music in the most beautiful place” July 1-17 this year. Its resident ensemble, The Calidore String Quartet, will perform on July 7 and 9, in addition to participating in a variety of outreach events. With its career skyrocketing, and many national awards under its belt, the ensemble made its debut at New York’s Carnegie Weill Recital Hall, May 10. They also won the $100,000 M-Prize, a major new chamber music award from the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theater and Dance. The musicians are artists-in-residence at Stony Brook University, and a resident group of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Two for 2016-2019. On July 7, the Calidores will perform a full recital, featuring works of Mendelssohn, Prokofiev, and Tchaikovsky, each written for a chamber quartet. The Calidores will be the featured artists in the world premiere of Juan Ramirez’s Suite Latina for string quartet and orchestra on July 9. As a passionate supporter of music education, the Calidore String Quartet is deeply committed to mentoring and educating young musicians, students and audiences. They will appear at Drayton Harbor Music Festival Summer Camp on Sunday, July 10, at the Blaine Performing Arts Center. At 4:30pm, a question and answer session with the quartet will be followed by an evening performance at 7pm in which the Calidores will be among the featured players. Founded at the Colburn School of Music in 2010, the quartet named its group Calidore as a combination of California and dore’, French for golden, to honor The Golden State where they got their start as a quartet. The quartet consists of Jeffrey Myers and Ryan Meehan, both on violin; Estelle Choi on cello; and Jeremy Berry on viola. Jeremy is the son of Bellingham Festival of Music Chair Karen Berry and Dr. Donald Berry. Jeremy received his early musical training in Bellingham. Karen Berry and her husband both have lifetime careers in medicine. “My boys gave me my love for classical music,” she told me. Jeremy’s older brother, Andrew, grew passionate about violin lessons at the age of 5. Jeremy would also attend every lesson, and he and Karen grew to love classical music as well. Karen explained that Chamber music was written for small parties. Because of its intimate nature, chamber music has

The members of the Calidore String Quartet are very excited to be the winners of the grand prize of the inaugural M-Prize Chamber Music Competition! Pictured from left to right are quartet members Jeffrey Myers, violinist; Estelle Choi, cellist; Ryan Meehan, violinist; and Jeremy Berry, violist.

been described as “the music of friends.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe described chamber music as “four rational people conversing.” Such well-performed music, plus the intimacy of a chamber string quartet, makes me feel like I am a voyeur, witnessing conversation among four very good friends,” Karen said. The Calidores have been described as “the epitome of confidence and finesse,” by Gramophone magazine and “a miracle of unified thought,” according to La Presse, Montreal. I asked Karen about their international reputation for polished, adept, and passionate performances. “I see it,” she said. “They have so much stage presence. They have the

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confidence. Their very body language seems to say, ‘We are here. We are grounded. We are delighted to play for you, so let’s get this show on the road.’ They step forward as one person, and bow together. It’s pretty special to witness that.” Concerts are at WWU and start at 7pm, with free lectures at 6:30pm. Tickets run $25-$45 for individual concerts and festival packages are available. There are discounts for faculty and students under 18 and free parking in designated lots on the WWU campus. For tickets, contact boxoffice@wwu.edu or call 360-6506146. For more information, go to www.bellinghamfestival.org.

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Christmas in July with Harmony Northwest Chorus – Christmas in July!

Come sing with Harmony Northwest Chorus and learn a few songs in preparation for the holiday season. We are a women’s a cappella chorus which performs for the local community, and Sweet Adeline regional events. Come check us out on Mondays at the Mount Vernon Community Center, 1401 Cleveland St., from 6:30-9pm. Free. Contact Cheryl at 360-201-5861, email us at contact@harmonynorthwest.org , or visit www.harmonynorthwest.org.

The Haynie Opry Gospel and Americana Music Extravaganza – The Haynie Grange will rock out with a tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival on July 8 and 9, repeated on August 13 with The Circle of Friends Band. This house band includes Matt Audette on lead guitar, Ron Reiss on the drums, and Karl Wagoner on bass guitar. A night of Bluegrass will be offered on August 12, featuring Queen’s Bluegrass, one of the top bluegrass bands in the state. These shows start at 7pm. There will be Southern Gospel matinee performances on Saturdays, July 9 and Aug. 13 at 3pm. Cost for the family friendly evening shows is $10 general / free 12 and under. Admission to the Gospel matinees is only $5. Tickets sold at the door. All concerts take place at the

Haynie Grange Hall, 3344 Haynie Rd. in Blaine. Info: 360-366-3321.

Bellingham Ceili Club Session – An

Irish music session is an informal gathering of musicians who play traditional Irish tunes together. It is not a performance or an open mic, but a group of players who share in a repertoire of this traditional music. Bellingham Ceili Club is designed to provide two different types of sessions for two levels of players. Slow Session from 6-7:30pm, and Regular Session from 7:30-9pm. Join us at the Bellingham Folk School (1208 Cornwall Ave.) on Thurs., July 14. Admission is $1 suggested donation. More info: bellinghamceiliclub@gmail.com or www.bellinghamceiliclub.com.

WAVE Summer Fest Concert #2 –

Washington Allegro Vivace Ensemble (WAVE) will present its second Summer Fest concert on Fri. and Sat., July 22 & 23, 7pm at The Firehouse PAC (1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham). Martin Kennedy, pianist and composer, will be featured in the stunningly passionate “Trio #1, Opus 8 for Piano, Violin, and Cello” by Johannes Brahms. Also on the program will be Elgar’s haunting “Elegy” and his soaringly expressive “Serenade,” both composed for string ensemble. A set of emotionally deep works for mid-summer! Admission is $25 general / $18 students. More info: 360-312-3811, patrick@allegrovivace.us or www.allegrovivace.us.

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Albert Lee with Special Guest Kate Taylor – Albert Lee (above) is “the guitar

player’s guitar player,” universally recognized in music circles as one of the world’s finest, as well as one of the top rockabilly guitarists in history. Albert has not only worked with some of the biggest names in music, like Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris and the Everly Brothers, but has also maintained a solo career of his own. In his fifth decade as a professional musician, Lee is part of a rarefied fraternity as a virtuoso’s virtuoso, respected on three continents and pretty much living out a professional life that most of his colleagues, when he started out, could only dream of. Born in New England and raised in North Carolina, Kate Taylor (at right) shares her dual musical heritage with brothers James, Livingston, Hugh, and her late brother Alex. Her roots run deep in the soul, gospel and rockabilly sounds of her Southern upbringing and in the literate folk, pop and Appalachian stylings that (continued on page 10)

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Downtown Bellingham Partnership Brings on the Heat by Marla Bronstein Downtown Bellingham Partnership (DBP) is committed to growing and sustaining a vibrant downtown environment. Interim Executive Director Alice Clark and Events Manager Lindsey Payne have big plans for this summer, as they continue to create opportunities for people to do things together, helping to unite diverse interests while maintaining the unique culture of downtown. This year marks the 13th year of Downtown Sounds, a series of free concerts held on five Wednesday nights. These outdoor concerts are for the entire family and are celebrated in the Arts District on the 1300 block of Bay Street. Whatcom County’s biggest urban music festival is firmly cemented as summer’s hottest attraction. Each of the five nights will feature performances by popular bands, local food vendors, and a 21+ beverage garden supported by Boundary Bay Brewery. Payne is very excited about the lineup for Downtown Sounds this year, which incorporates local and international acts. The presenting sponsor is The Beauty Institute - Schwarzkopf Professional. Add these confirmed dates and performers for the summer lineup to your calendar. On July 6, The Dip, a nine-piece soul band from Seattle will open the Downtown Sounds 2016 season. They

You can expect a tight set of modern funk from Northwest favorite Snug Harbor, when they take the stage at Downtown Sounds on July 13.

are joined by The Austerman File who play a fusion of soul, funk, reggae and blues. July 13 concertgoers will enjoy Marmalade, a collective of more than 12 musicians whose diverse stylings of funk, soul, hip-hop, afro-beat, electronic, and dub music will make you dance. Opening for Marmalade will be Bellingham’s Snug Harbor, an 8-piece funk-soul revival group. July 20 will bring us folk-rock, Americana, soul and blues with Fruition

from Portland, Oregon. They are partnered with Vaudeville Etiquette from Seattle. July 27 brings homegrown Indie folk pop band Rabbit Wilde paired with Seattle’s Heels to the Hardwood who play contemporary Americana blues-rock powered by soul with a touch of old fashioned stomp. The final Wednesday, August 3, will feature Bellingham’s Mostafa’s Super Group, which includes members from local bands Galapagos, Acorn Project, Snug Harbor, My Dad Bruce, The Trees: Rush Tribute, and Mostafa. The headlining performer is Bay area’s Lyrics Born, an internationally known Japanese-American rapper and producer. Another major event series hosted by DBP is the Commercial Street Night Market. Four times a year, they close down the 1300 block of Commercial Street for food, entertainment, and shopping. A wildly successful June 3 Commercial Street Night Market recently kicked off this summer. If you have never attended the Commercial Street Night Market, it’s an opportunity to experience downtown Bellingham like you never have before. The Night Market is an event unique to downtown and its culture. Artisan vendors, unique eating, funky musicians, and rare entertainment are in attendance. There are two remaining Friday Market nights for 2016 scheduled for September and December. Anyone interested in being a vendor at the September or December market can get an application from the DBP website. Payne is excited that community has embraced Downtown Sounds and the Commercial Street Night Market, and expects them to continue to grow. Last year, DBP received a grant to help fund

In the past eight years, Fruition, a Portland, Oregon-based quintet, has grown into a full-fledged rock band with an easy but powerful grasp of soul, blues, and British Invasion era pop. Catch their show on the 1300 block of Bay Street in downtown Bellingham on July 20.

their ten summer concerts. This year, Payne is working with local funding and soliciting donations to help support the five-concert series. Soon to come on the DBP’s horizon is Downtown Dining Week. There will be more information on this later this summer on the recently updated and revitalized DBP website. For more information, visit www.downtownbellingham.com. Photos courtesy of Downtown Bellingham Partnership.

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The Marrowstone Music Festival by Osa Hale Making beautiful music is never easy, but it can be a joyful process. This summer, a group of talented young students will have a unique opportunity to experience that process as part of the Marrowstone Music Festival, hosted by Western Washington University. In turn, the community will have a chance to enjoy the music created by these students and their distinguished teachers. This is a 73-year-old tradition that continues to grow more dynamic and moving with each new musician who passes through the doors of WWU’s Performing Arts Center. The performances are brought to life by the students, fueled by people like Music Director Stephen Radcliffe of the Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestras. The entire festival, which includes instruction by acclaimed artists from around the world, is presented and organized by the Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestras. “We have hundreds of students coming together from all across America, Canada, and abroad,” Radcliffe said. “These are some of the most talented musicians in the country, and to stand in front of them as a conductor, to see the smiles on their faces, the furrowed brows

of concentration, and the joy they have as they share great music with one another and with the Bellingham community, is so rewarding to me personally.” The Marrowstone Music Festival combines the educational value of a workshop with the excitement of a live performance, with participants constantly learning new repertoire and presenting their work for the community, with amazing results. Both the students and the audience benefit from this unique approach, Radcliffe explained. “There is a marked sense of excitement that the audience feels when Like us on Facebook

Marrowstone Festival Orchestra musicians perform in the historic Mt. Baker Theatre. Photos by Christopher Reicks.

they listen to the orchestra members playing this great music for the first time. There will most definitely be a freshness and vitality to the performances that I experienced in no other orchestra or festival,” Radcliffe said. The Marrowstone Music Festival contains three orchestras: the Marrowstone Philharmonic, the Marrowstone Festival Orchestra, and the Marrowstone Chamber Orchestra. The Philharmonic performs lighter, slightly simpler works, while the Festival Orchestra is tasked with the more challenging repertoire. The Chamber Orchestra is the most select ensemble, and will perform works that span genres and can be quite complex. Each orchestra rehearses daily and performs on Thursday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Community members are also welcome to stop by the Performing Arts Center during the weekday rehearsals, to get a behind-the-scenes peek at the process. Both the rehearsals and the performances will be thrilling. Besides the musical chemistry that always marks the Marrowstone Music Festival, the pieces being performed this year will bring some extra verve, Radcliffe says. “This year, the music is exceptionally challenging for the orchestra members, and yet exceptionally rewarding for the audience,” he said. “Pieces like Richard Winner 2015 Mayor’s Arts Award

Strauss’ Don Juan, Janacek’s Sinfonietta, and Tchaikovsky’s Francesca da Rimini; these are all huge orchestra pieces that are so filled with passion, elegance, excitement and virtuosity. I just can’t wait!” The Marrowstone Music Festival will be taking place mainly in the WWU Performing Arts Center, with its final show at the Mount Baker Theatre. Evening shows on July 28, July 30, August 4, and August 6 will begin at 7:30pm. Daytime shows on July 31 and August 7 will begin at 3pm, with the latter show taking place at the Mount Baker Theatre. Schedule and ticket information can be found online at www.marrowstone.org. Tickets can be purchased at the box offices of the WWU Performing Arts Center or the Mount Baker Theatre.

UFO Members Showing in July –

Studio UFO facilitates several shows around the Bellingham area each month. July’s artists and shows include: Ann Wallace, recent oils, WECU Fairhaven Branch; Trish Harding, Blessing Salon & Spa; recent oils, Colophon Cafe; Carole McNeese, DIS. Free admission. More info: trish.harding@studio-ufo.net , 360-3196115 or www.studio-ufo.net.

Art Exhibits at the Deming Library – Enjoy watercolor paintings by Laura Hanson that depict nature and our surroundings in a realistic manner using vibrant color schemes. On display in the meeting room through July 22. • “Gardening Through a Lens”; Macrolevel photographs of flowering plants by Emily Schiller. On display July 25-Sept. 2. Free admission. More info: 360-592-242 or www.wcls.org.

Call to Artists for 2017 Juried Artist Series and Inside the Box Series –

The 2017 Juried Artist Series will consist of approximately eight shows, each one a month long, taking place in 2017. Participation is open to all artists in Whatcom County. Membership with Allied Arts of Whatcom County is required and can be obtained at the time of application. The Inside the Box Series was created to highlight smaller, special, handmade goods of any medium. More info: 360-676-8548 or katy@alliedarts.org.

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comprise the balance of her family’s shared musical legacy.Join us for this performance on Sun., July 24 at 7:30pm. Admission is $35 / $30 / $25 / $20 / $2 member discount. More info: 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

The Birch Bay Music Festival – The

Birch Bay Music Festival is a fun-filled family event with 20 bands coming in from Seattle, Whatcom County, and British Columbia, vendors, food, a beer and wine garden, event t-shirts, BBMF CD’s, and a raffle of the coveted D’Haitre “Seahawk” inspired guitar created by Master Luthier Andy Beech and Premier Artist Frank Dooley. This is a unique musical event that supports local animal welfare organizations for dogs, cats and orcas. Our goal is to prevent the cycle of abuse. Through awareness and education. Join in on the fun and our mission; it’s a great time with great people and a great cause! Fun for the entire family, including your well mannered fur-kids (on a leash for their safety of course). The festival will be held at Homestead Golf Course in Birch Bay (7878 Birch Bay Dr.) Fri.-Sun., July 29-31, 8am-10pm. Free admission. More info: birchbaymusicfestival@gmail.com , 360-3715409 or www.birchbaymusicfestival.com.

REFA 2016 Experience Arts Festival – The Rick Epting Foundation for the Arts in partnership with the Conway Muse are proud to present the second annual Experience Arts Festival on Sat., July 30

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“Go Figure” – A celebration of the

human form through art. Featuring works by Rob Gischer, Tom Sherwood, Robert Finnegan, and Cooper Lanza. An artist reception will be held Fri., July 1, 6-9pm at Fourth Corner Frames & Gallery (311 W. Holly St., Bellingham). Free admission. Info: 360-734-1340, framr4u@aol.com or www.fourthcornerframes.com.

Enthralling Embellishment – The work of July featured artists, Larry Richmond & Peggy Kondo, is guaranteed to stop you in your tracks at Good Earth Pottery (1000 Harris Ave.). The combination of ceramics and fiber arts and the fine and carefully executed details demand closer study. Representing over 50 juried local artists, the gallery has been located in historic Fairhaven since 1969. Free admission. Info: theteam@goodearthpots.com , 360-6713998 or www.goodearthpots.com. Handwoven Tapestries by Laura Goldberg – Artwood Gallery (1000 Harris Ave., Bellingham) will feature Laura

from 3-9pm at the Conway Muse (18444 Spruce St., Conway). The event will be an outdoor all-ages extravaganza focused on creative energy and offering opportunities for participation in art and dance. There will be ongoing musical performances and interactive theater. Featured musical performers include Karl Blau, De La Rosa Trio, Fantasy, Sky Colony, Pete Irving, Birdsview Bluegrass, Lizzie Weber, Peter Ali and individuals from the META theatre group. Other activities include Cuban Dance Lessons, Face Painting, Arts & Crafts Booths, Circus Performers and a raffle. There will be art projects for kids and adults to try their hand at, wandering jugglers and stilt walkers, and magic in the air. Admission is $10. More info: 360-5109308, info@rickeptingfoundation.org or www.rickeptingfoundation.org/ experienceart.htm.

Swing Connection Back on the Village Green – If you like green-backs,

then bring some of them with you, and head down to the Fairhaven Village Green, where the 19-piece Swing Connection is back on the green to start the 2016 Summer Sunday Concert Season on Sun., July 31. Expect some swinging charts that will appeal to persons of all ages, political persuasions, and occupational pursuits. But, once the music starts (2pm), dig the sounds. Vocalist Cheryl Hodge will sing for you, and the band will swing for you (‘til 4pm). All this at no charge, though we will ask for green-back donations into our tip jar. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, sun screen, shades, and water. More info: 360-714-0054.

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Goldberg’s wonderful handwoven tapestries in the month of July. We also have new works by many local woodworking artists. Open 7 days a week in Fairhaven. More info: 360-647-1628 or artwood@qwestoffice.net.

Just Women – In 2010, the Whatcom

Museum Lightcatcher (250 Flora St., Bellingham) presented the pioneering exhibition “Show of Hands: Northwest Women Artists, 1800-2010,” which showcased the centennial of women’s suffrage in Washington State. Six years later, with the possibility of a woman becoming president of the United States, Just Women will once again focus on women’s contributions to the arts. Admission is $4.50-$10. More info: 360778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

“Colorfast:” Vivid Installations Make Their Mark – Contemporary artists

Ashley V. Blalock (CA), Elizabeth Gahan (WA), Damien Gilley (OR), and Katy Stone (WA) create site-specific installations for the Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher building (250 Flora St., Bellingham), where color meets improvisation and intuitive response meets open space in a comingling of movement, light, shadow, and striking hue. Admission is $4.50-$10. • Brown Bag: “Colorfast” Slide Presentation – Through a lecture, slide presentation, and discussion, guest curator Amy Chaloupka will share her research on the impact of color on various fields and facets of culture on Thurs., July 21 at 12:30pm at Whatcom Museum Old City Hall (121 Prospect St., Bellingham). Chaloupka will explore the relationship of color within the current group of installations in “Colorfast: Vivid Installations Make Their Mark.” Admission is $3 suggested donation. • Info: 360-7788930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Rick Bulman, Jeni Cottrell, Jayme Curley, John D’Onofrio, Shirley Ericksen, Mary Froderberg, Judy Kleinberg, Chris Moench, Harold Niven, Laurie Potter, Steve Satushek, Tom Sherwood, Sheila Sondik, Ken Speer, and Denise Snyder. This exhibit can be viewed at the WLT Gallery (412 N. Commercial St., Bellingham) every Friday from 3-5pm (or by appointment) through Sept. 15. Free admission. More info: 360650-9470 or www.whatcomlandtrust.org.

info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Open Studio Painting Wednesdays & Thursdays – This is a great way to increase your painting skills. All skill levels benefit as the instruction is easel-to-easel using your media and personal project. Join UFO members for professional instruction and spirited presentations and

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July Art Show at Scott Milo Gallery – Scott Milo Gallery (420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes) welcomes Plein Air Washington painters for a June/July juried art show. “Little Gems” is a collection of about 70 small works of art, most of them painted en plein air. Free admission. More info: 360-293-6938, gallery@scottmilo.com or www.scottmilo.com.

“Nostalgic Saturation: Mid-Century Bellingham In Historic Color” –

History isn’t all in black and white. This exhibition will feature photographs from a not-so-distant past as captured by Ektachrome, Kodachrome, and Technicolor slide film, as well as 4x5-inch color transparencies. Focused on the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, “Nostalgic Saturation” highlights a Bellingham not quite beyond present memory, yet barely within the range of history. Exhibition runs from July 2-Sept. 4 in the Whatcom Museum Old City Hall (121 Prospect St., Bellingham). Admission is $4.50-$10. More info: 360-778-8930,

PeaceHealth/Healing through Art and Lucia Douglas Gallery present June Martsolf – June Martsolf exhibits

landscape paintings at PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical Center (2901 Squalicum Pkwy., Bellingham). After a lifetime of painting and experimenting with many styles, plein air painting became a focus in the 90s. The artist draws influence from the Canadian landscape painters known as The Group of Seven, as is evident in the paintings exhibited in this new show. The exhibit runs through Sept. 4 during normal hospital hours. More info: 360-383-7166 or ldg@fidalgo.net.

The Nature of Whatcom County Art Show – The Nature of Whatcom County

Group Art Show features printed, painted and photographed images along with fabric art, poetry and sculpture. Whatcom Land Trust is pleased to feature the following artists, each of whom is a WLT supporter, in our “The Nature of Whatcom County” exhibit: Luther Allen, Rod Burton, Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet

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TEEN UPCYCLE FASHION DESIGN CAMP 5-day camp starting August 8th. Details: ragfinery.com Questions? 360.738.6977

lively critiques. Paint and share in a community of high artistic energy and understanding. Personal style and voice recognized and highly encouraged! Local venues can be available for one person and group shows for Open Studio Painters who build a body of work. Show opportunities at Studio UFO during art walks are also available. Join us at Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO (301 W. Holly St., M-4) on Wed. (July 6, 13, 20, 27) or Thurs. (July 7, 14, 21, 28) from 10am-3pm. Admission is $230 for 5 Wed. or Thurs., or $57 per each day. More info: trish.harding@studio-ufo.net , 360-3196115 or www.studio-ufo.net.

Art by the Bay Festival – The Art by

the Bay Festival will be held the 2nd weekend in July (Sat. & Sun., July 9 & 10) from 10am-5pm. The event is in downtown Stanwood this year, on 271st Street NW. There will be over 80 artist vendor booths, a beer and wine garden, a children’s area complete with a rootbeer float garden and face painting. There will also be an “I Love Lucy/Lucy and Ethel” grape stomping contest, where the Stanwood Police and Stanwood Fire Department have challenged each other to see who can mash the most grapes. Live music and fun for the whole family. Free admission. Info: sallyprayabb@yahoo.com or www.artbythebayartshow.com.

Bellingham Metal Arts Guild (BMAG) Meeting, Workshops and Classes –

General Meeting, Wed., July 13, 7pm • Textured Copper Bracelets, Sat., July 9, 10am-5pm, $90 + $7 material/kit fee • Intermediate Jewelry Metalsmithing, (5 weeks) Wed., July 13, 20, 27 & Aug. 3, 10, 6-9pm, $215 + $20 material/kit fee, beginning Jewelry Metalsmithing or instructor permission • Forge a Spoon In A Day, Sat., July 16, 10am-4pm, $90, no experience necessary • Intensive Beginning Jewelry Metalsmithing, Fri. & Sat., July 22 & 23, 10am-5pm, $215 + $10 material/kit fee • Introduction to Etching & Plating Metals, Sun., July 24, 10am4pm, $90 + $20 material/kit fee, no experience necessary. Classes are 18 yrs. or

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older only. More info: 360-671-1393 or www.bellinghamMetalArtsGuild.org.

Chuckanut Brewery Exhibits New Artwork – Chuckanut Brewery (601 W.

Holly St.) will be exhibiting paintings and prints by Pacific Northwest artist Jill Feenstra from July 16 through Aug. 27. Her art will also be for sale during this time. Jill’s artwork is bright, vivid, and fun to admire, and has been displayed in many galleries across Washington! Free admission. More info: 360-752-3377, chuckanutbreweryevents@gmail.com or www.chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com.

20th Anniversary Samish Island Arts Festival – Come celebrate our 20th

Anniversary on Sat., July 30 from 10am4pm, as the Samish Island Arts Festival greets visitors for another summer of original art, live music, fresh local cuisine, and children’s crafts without taking a ferry! Forty artists from the region come together to our Community Center at 11292 Blue Heron Rd., Samish Island (just west of Edison). Our featured artist is island resident Ann Reid, an accomplished “cutwork” expert who illustrated this year’s poster! Our music groups include vibrant vocal/instrumental band Bellingham Rendezvous from noon-2pm, followed by a fabulous Seattle jazz group, The Chronic Jazz Quartet. Delicious locally-sourced seafood and a varied menu will be available from our caterers. The Corner Pub, and adjacent to our stage will be a Beer Garden. Free admission. More info: SamishArtsFest@gmail.com , 360420-0243 or www.SamishIsland.net.

Center. Juror Barbara Shaiman (Seattle) has chosen 45 regional and national fine artists for an interesting and diverse show. The Allen Family Focus Gallery featuring the theme Levity, showcases 3 exciting local artists: Sue Roberts, ceramics; Anne Schreivogl, painting; and Graham Schodda, sculpture. First chance to view and purchase art, as well as meet the artists is Sat., July 30 from 6-9pm in the Port Transit Shed (100 Commercial St.). No-host wine and nibbles. Free admission. • The Art Dash will be held on Sat., Aug. 6 from 7am-noon; USTAF certified. Register at www.CityofAnacortes.org or day of race. Cost is $50 half marathon / $35 10k / $25 5k / $5 over 70 and under 12. Includes t-shirt, ribbons, top finisher awards, half marathon medals, and refreshments. • More info: 350-293-6211, kerry@anacortesartsfestival.com or www.anacortesartsfestival.com.

Anacortes Arts Festival – August 5-7

marks the the Anacortes Arts Festival’s 55 years of art, music, food, culture and community. Ten blocks of historic downtown Anacortes will be filled with 280 Booth Artisans, three musical stages, three wine/beer gardens, 30 culinary vendors offering regional and ethnic foods, a hands-on children’s area, demonstrating artist area, and certified half marathon. Festival hours are Fri., Aug. 5, 10am-7pm; Sat., Aug. 6, 10am-6pm; and Sun., Aug. 7, 10am-5pm. • The Crown Jewel of the Festival is the fine art exhibition at the Port of Anacortes Transit Shed Event

Arlington’s Art in Legion Park –

Arlington’s Art in Legion Park will be held the 2nd week in September (Sat. & Sun., Sept. 10 & 11) in Arlington’s Legion Park (114 North Olympic St.; borders the Centennial Trail). The event is 10am-5pm both days with music lasting until 7pm on Saturday. There will be artist vendor booths, live music, and a kids activity area. Lots of free parking. Free admission. More info: 360-474-8576, Roberta95@msn.com or www.arlingtonartscouncil.net.

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JULY 2016 FRIDAY 7/1/2016 Artist Reception: “Go Figure,” Fourth Corner

Frames & Gallery, 6-9pm, free, 360-734-1340, www.fourthcornerframes.com or framr4u@aol.com. See page 10.

Juggling Funny Stories with Chris Fascione,

Bellingham Public Library, 10:30-11:15am, free, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org or 360-7787200. See page 23.

Where’s Waldo? in Fairhaven begins,

360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. See page 36. Barkley Toasters, Dorothy Haggen Building, noon-1pm, free, 360-333-8777, barkley.toastmastersclubs.org. See page 36.

Art Walk About at Maritime Heritage Park (focuses on works of art in the park and the surrounding area), Bellingham, 2pm, free. Bellingham Laughter Club, Elizabeth Park (near owl sculpture), 4-5pm, free, 360-734-4989, www.worldlaughtertour.com. See page 35.

Farm Tunes Summer Music Series: Prairie Sky, Bellewood Acres, 6-9pm, no cover, 360-3187720, info@bellewoodfarms.com or www.bellewoodfarms.com. July First Friday Artwalk, Historic Downtown Anacortes, 6pm, free, gallery@scottmilo.com , 360-293-6938 or www.anacortesart.com.

Monthly Reading Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 7-8pm, $10, 360-647-7134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or www.simplyspiritcenter.com.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org.

Bellingham Festival of Music: Haydn (“Overture to L’Infedeltà Delusa), Schumann (“Cello Concerto in A Minor, Op. 129”), Beethoven (“Symphony #8 in F Major, Op. 93”), WWU PAC, 7:30pm, $45 general / $35 WWU faculty and staff / $12-$15 students / $25-$35 Calidore Quartet Concert / $60 Chamber Music by the Bay, 360-650-6146, bellinghamfestival@comcast.net or www.bellinghamfestival.org. See page 4. Friday Night Dance Party (swing, Latin, ballroom), Bellingham Dance Company, 8-10:30pm, $5, 360-224-4082, mary@bellinghamdancecompany.com or www.bellinghamdancecompany.com. An Improvised Musical (weekly), The Upfront Theatre, 9-10:30pm, $10 advance / $12 door, 360-733-8855, marketing@theupfront.com or www.theupfront.com.

SATURDAY 7/2/2016 Bellingham Farmers Market, Depot Market Square, 10am-3pm.

Blaine Friends Old Fashioned 4th of July Book Sale, Blaine Library, 10am-5pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org. See page 36.

Introduction to Keelboat Sailing (4 days) begins, Community Boating Center, 10am-

1pm, $240, programs@boatingcenter.org , 360-714-8891 or www.boatingcenter.org. July Jubilation, That’s Knot All Artists’ Co-Operative Art Gallery, 10am-8pm, free, 360-399-1660, artfully-anns@usa.net or www.facebook.com/pages/Thats-Knot-AllArtists-Co-Operative. Lummi Arts & Small Business Market, Lummi Te’Ti’Sen Center, 10am-5pm, free, 360-3068554, NancyJ@Lummi-nsn.gov or www.LummiGatewayCenter.com. See page 35.

Northwest Singles Club (NSC) Saturday Coffee, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am,

Diamond Antiques

In the heart of Bellingham BUY SELL ESTATE LIQUIDATION 1806 Cornwall Avenue Bellingham, WA 98225 www.rubylane.com/shop/diamondantique

360-676-9100 Closed Sundays

SUNDAY 7/3/2016 Guemes Island Bike and Hike, departs

Sunnyland Elementary at 7:45am, $5 carpool fee + ferry fee, billgrove@comcast.net or www.mountbakerclub.org.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 2pm, $20+, 1-877739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org. Fiddlin Fox: Jazz Gents (Swing Dance), Fairhaven Village Green, 2-5pm, free. Sunday Chess Meetups, Bellingham Public Library, 2-5pm, free, www.meetup.com/BellinghamChess. See page 35.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org.

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Alicia Dauber Quintet, Lighthouse Bar and Grill, 4:30-

7:30pm, free, ranenogales@msn.com or 360-392-3100. Ana Popovic, Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, $20-$35, 360-336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 4.

MONDAY 7/4/2016 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, Blaine Senior

Center, 8-11am, $6 adults / $4 kids under 12, 360-332-8040, blaineseniorcenter@gmail.com or www.blaineseniorcenter.com. See page 23.

Blaine Friends Old Fashioned 4th of July Book Sale, Blaine Library, 10am-4pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org. See page 36.

Old Fashioned 4th, H St. Plaza (Blaine), 10am,

free, 360-332-6484, vic@cityofblaine.com or www.blainechamber.com/events. See page 23.

Sail & Paddlesports Summer Camp (5 days) begins, Community Boating Center, 10:15am4pm, $280, 360-714-8891 or www.boatingcenter.org. See page 26.

Bellingham Youth Jazz Band Concert, Zuanich Park, 2:30-3:30pm, free, 360-676-5750, markelly@oz.net or www.jazzproject.org. “The Merchant of Vegas,” Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 4pm. See pages 27, 29.

TUESDAY 7/5/2016

free, 360-933-4507, nwsinglesclub@gmail.com. See page 35.

Gentle Yoga Classes, Joani Glasser, 10:30am-

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 2 & 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org.

Kamishibai Man (Japanese storytelling),

5:30pm, $240, 360-714-8891 or www.boatingcenter.org.

Telling Our Stories: Local Histories in the Library and Beyond, Mount Vernon City

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Introduction to Dinghy Sailing (4 days) begins, Community Boating Center, 2:30-

Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema: “Jurassic World” (live music by Stay Tuned), Fairhaven Village

Green, 7:30pm, $5 general / free age 5 and under, bring blankets/lawn chairs, popcorn for purchase, info@epicevents.us or www.epiceap.com/fairhaven-outdoor-cinema. Highway 9 (current country hits), Kickin’ A Saloon & Dance Hall, 8:30pm, $5, 360-6038767, info@kickinasaloon.com or www.facebook.com/events/631484960333642. An Improvised Musical (weekly), The Upfront Theatre, 9pm, $10 advance / $12 at the door, 360-733-8855, marketing@theupfront.com or www.theupfront.com.

Sea Kayaking Bioluminescence Group Paddle, Community Boating Center, 9pm-midnight, $65, programs@boatingcenter.org or 360-714-8891.

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11:45am, 360-656-6699 or www.yogawithjoani.com. See page 33. Everson Library, 10:30-11:30am, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Library, 1-7pm, free, 360-336-6209, www.mountvernonwa.gov/calendar.aspx or betsyc@mountvernonwa.gov.

Tuesday Night Jazz Series: Blake Angelos Trio, Lighthouse Bar and Grill, 5-8pm, free, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com.

Meditation and Movement Workshop, Simply

Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 6:30-9:30pm, $25, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com , 360-6477134 or www.simplyspiritcenter.com.

Free Adult Acting Class: Performances,

Anacortes Community Theatre, 7-10:30pm, free, Nello@freeadultactingclass.com , 360840-0089 or www.freeadultactingclass.com. Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, 1st session free / $3 thereafter, 360-766-6866, safdancers@hotmail.com. See page 32.

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JULY 2016 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org.

Bellingham Festival of Music: Verdi (“La Traviata: Prelude”); Mozart (“Violin Concerto #4 in D Major”); Mendelssohn (“Symphony #3 in A Minor, Op. 56”), WWU PAC, 7:30pm. See page 4.

WEDNESDAY 7/6/2016 Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm,

$185 for all sessions / $57 day, 360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. See page 11-12. Kamishibai Man (Japanese storytelling), South Whatcom Library, 10:30-11:30am, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Bellingham Festival of Music: Chamber Music Concert, Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room, 12pm, free, www.bellinghamfestival.org. See page 4.

Science Fun with the Whatcom Museum’s Family Interactive Gallery, Bellingham Public Library, noon-2pm, free, 360-778-7200.

STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) at the Library, Bellingham Public Library, noon-2pm, free, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Kamishibai Man (Japanese storytelling),

Ferndale Library, 2-3pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. Healing Hour (aura/chakra healings), Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com , 360-6477134 or www.simplyspiritcenter.com.

STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) at the Museum (ages 5-11), Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher, 11am-2pm, free with admission, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. Summer Courtyard Activities for Kids (ages 3+ with caregivers), Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher, 11am-2pm, free with admission, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Ready, Get Set, Go! (experience the science behind sports; grades K-5), Lynden Library,

2-3pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org. Robert Sarazin Blake, Boundary Bay Brewery, 4-8pm, no cover, 360-647-5593, www.goo.gl/JTfSV5. Meditation Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5 / please be on time, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com , 360-6477134 or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. Balkan Folk Dancing, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7:30-10pm, $5 donation / 1st time free, 360-380-0456. See page 32.

FRIDAY 7/8/2016 Everson Friends Used Book Sale, Everson

Library, 10am-5pm, www.wcls.org or 360-966-5100. See page 36. Books and Bites (“The Things They Carried,” bring your lunch), Blaine Library, 1-2:30pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org.

Bayview Cemetery Tours: Murder, Mystery & Mayhem!!!, Bayview Cemetery (meet at Veterans’ Memorial; reservations required), 2pm, free, 360-778-7150.

Farm Tunes Summer Music Series: Prozac Mountain Boys, Bellewood Acres, 6-9pm, no cover, info@bellewoodfarms.com , 360-3187720 or www.bellewoodfarms.com.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 27.

Bellingham Festival of Music: Calidore String Quartet: Mendelssohn (“Quartet in D Major, Op. 44, No. 1”); Prokofiev (“Quartet #2 in F Major, Op. 92”); Tchaikovsky (“Quartet #1 in D Major, Op. 11”), WWU PAC, 7:30pm. See page 5.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Family Night, Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 6pm, $20+, www.bardonthebeach.org or 1-877-739-0559. See page 27. Downtown Sounds, 300 Block of Bay Street, Bellingham, 6-9pm, free, 360-527-8710, downtownbellingham.com/downtown-sounds. See page 7.

Handbuilding Essentials Workshop (4 sessions; materials included) begins, Baker

Creek Ceramics, 6-9pm, $140, 360-393-5458, bakercreekceramics@gmail.com or www.bakercreekceramcs.com. Presto the Clown (for all ages), Sumas Community/Senior Center, 6-7:45pm, free, 360-988-2714. See page 23.

Advance Care Planning Workshop: WAHA End of Life Choices, Spring Creek Retirement and Assisted Living, 6:30-8pm, free, 360-7787217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org. See page 27.

THURSDAY 7/7/2016 Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm,

$185 for all sessions / $57 day. See page 11-12.

Yoga for Varied Mobility with Kathleen Gallagher, Island Library, 10-11:30am, free, 360-475-7145, www.wcls.org.

Gentle Yoga Classes, Joani Glasser, 10:30am11:45am, 360-656-6699. See page 33.

Service Dogs 101 (etiquette, how to apply, etc.), Bellingham Public Library, 11am-12:30pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

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JULY 2016 Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute (featuring Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band), Haynie Grange, 7pm, $10

general / free kids 12 and under, 360-366-3321. “Cymbeline,” Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 7pm, $10-$30, eal@shakesnw.org , 206-3173023 or www.shakesnw.org. See pages 27, 29. “The Lorax,” BAAY Theatre, 7-9pm, $10, 360-306-8531, media@baay.org or www.baay.org. See page 27.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org.

Flicks in the Park: “The Wizard of Oz,”

Pioneer Park, 8:30-11:30pm, free, hot dogs provided / bring blankets or chairs, 360-3843042, info@ferndale-chamber.com or www.facebook.com/events/108184442937229.

SATURDAY 7/9/2016 Padilla Bay Trail Hike, departs Sunnyland

Elementary at 8:30am, $5 carpool fee only, 360-303-1848, www.mountbakerclub.org.

22nd Annual Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival, Edgewater Park, 9am-6pm, $ varies / discounts available, 360-416-4934, info@celticarts.org or www.CelticArts.org. See page 24.

Art by the Bay Festival, downtown Stanwood,

10am-5pm, free, sallyprayabb@yahoo.com or www.artbythebayartshow.com. See page 12. Bellingham Farmers Market, Depot Market Square, 10am-3pm. DIY Backpack (kit provided; must have experience with sewing machine), Ragfinery, 10am-1pm, $60, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. Everson Friends Used Book Sale, Everson Library, 10am-5pm. See page 36. NSC Saturday Coffee (55+), Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, free, 360-933-4507, nwsinglesclub@gmail.com. See page 35. Sumas Book Group (“Gilead,” coffee and treats), Sumas Library, 10-11am, free, 360-988-2501, www.wcls.org. Textured Copper Bracelets, Bellingham Metal Arts Guild (BMAG),10am-5pm, $90 + $7 material/kit fee, www.bellinghamMetalArtsGuild.org. See page 12.

Advance Care Planning Workshop: WAHA End of Life Choices, Bellingham Central

Library, 10:30am-12:30pm, free, 360-7787217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Bellingham Youth Jazz Band Concert, Barkley Village Gazebo, 10:30am, free, 360-676-5750, markelly@oz.net or www.jazzproject.org.

Downtown Bellingham Market Walk,

11am-3pm, free, 360-647-7093, www.sustainableconnections.org/events/ downtown-market-walk or sara@sconnect.org. See page 33. Bingo Bonanza Fundraiser, Ferndale Senior Activity Center, 1-3pm, $20 admission incudes bingo card packet, 360-384-6244, manager.ferndaleseniorcenter@gmail.com. See page 30.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 2 & 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org. Doctor Who Day, Blaine Library, 2-5pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org. “Singin’ In the Rain,” Lincoln Theatre, 2pm, $1.50, 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 34.

Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute (featuring Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band), Haynie Grange, 3 & 7pm. “The Lorax,” BAAY Theatre, 7-9pm.

Blaine PAC, 11am-9pm, $400 360-820-8312, eloisa.paa@gmail.com or www.draytonharbormusic.org. See page 26. Pickett House Museum Tour, 1-4pm, free, daughtersofpioneers@hotmail.com or 360-733-5873. See page 34.

Sea Kayaking Nearshore Group Paddle,

Community Boating Center, 1-5pm, $75, 360-714-8891 or www.boatingcenter.org.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 2 & 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org. Skookum Kids Turns One, Fairhaven Village Green, 2-4pm, free, SkookumKids@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/events/473278206212819/. See page 24. Sunday Chess Meetups, Bellingham Public Library, 2-5pm. See page 35. NookChat: Community Storytelling, Everson Library, 3-5pm, free, 360-966-5100, www.wcls.org. See page 34.

Bellingham Festival of Music: Chamber Music by the Bay: Bela Bartok (“Contrasts for Violin, Clarinet, and Piano”); Bruch (from “Eight Pieces for Clarinet, Viola and Piano”); Saint-Saëns (“Septet E flat major, Op 65, for piano, trumpet, string quartet and bass”) Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 4pm. Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Rane Nogales Trio, Lighthouse Bar and Grill, 4:30-7:30pm, free, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com.

Dances of Universal Peace Mount Vernon,

Skagit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6-8pm, by donation, jstplnfolk@gmail.com , 360-6299190 or www.SeattleDUP.org. See page 32.

Drayton Harbor Music Festival (DHMF): Kick-off Concert featuring the Calidore Quartet & Estonian Girls Choir, Blaine PAC, 7pm, by donation. See page 26.

MONDAY 7/11/2016 Fun with Feathered Friends: Bird Camp for Kids (5 days) begins, Syre Education Center, 9am-4pm, $170-$190, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Sail & Paddlesport Summer Camp (5 days) begins, Community Boating Center, 10am-

“The Merchant of Vegas,” Rexville-Blackrock

4pm, $280, 360-714-8891 or www.boatingcenter.org. See page 26. Eat for Sight & Hearing, Buffalo Wild Wings, 11am-11pm, 360-510-7716, lovethatbling2@yahoo.com. See page 30.

Bellingham Festival of Music: Rossini (“Overture to William Tell”); Ramírez (“Suite Latina”); Schumann (“Symphony #1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 38 ‘Spring’”), WWU

Intro to Piano Summer Camp (ages 7-9, no experience necessary, 4 days) begins,

See page 27.

Amphitheatre, 7pm. See pages 27, 29.

PAC, 7:30pm. See page 4.

Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema: “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (live music by Amber Darland),

Fairhaven Village Green, 7:30pm, $5 general / free age 5 and under, $5 general / free age 5 and under, bring blankets/lawn chairs, popcorn for purchase, info@epicevents.us or www.epiceap.com/fairhaven-outdoor-cinema.

SUNDAY 7/10/2016 22nd Annual Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival, Edgewater Park, 9am-6pm. See page 24.

Art by the Bay Festival, downtown Stanwood, 10am-5pm, free. See page 12.

2016 Drayton Harbor Music Camp (begins),

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Bellingham Festival of Music: Chamber Music Concert, Jansen Art Center, 12pm, free, www.bellinghamfestival.org.

Discovery Music Academy, noon-1pm, $97, 360527-9626, mary@discoverymusicacademy.com , or www.discoverymusicacademy.com/piano-camp. Behind the Scenes @ BPL Tour, Bellingham Public Library, 6-7:30pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Books on Tap Club (Geraldine Brooks, “People of the Book”), Tino’s Pizza & Pasta Co., 6:30-8pm, free, 360-305-3632, www.wcls.org.

Christmas in July with Harmony Northwest Chorus, Mount Vernon Community Center, 6:30-9pm, free, 360-201-5861, contact@harmonynorthwest.org or www.harmonynorthwest.org. See page 6.

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JULY 2016 DHMF: “Three Divas” Concert: Greta Matassa, Camille Bloom and Sherry Alves, Blaine PAC, 7pm, by donation. See page 26.

TUESDAY 7/12/2016 Nude Drawing Session, Studio UFO, 9:45am-

noon, $16 + min $2 tip for model / preregistration required, 360-319-6115, trish. harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. Gentle Yoga Classes, Joani Glasser, 10:30am11:45am, www.yogawithjoani.com.

LEGO Show and Tell (bring in your original creation; grades K-5), Everson Library, 10:30-11:30am, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Telling Our Stories: Local Histories in the Library and Beyond, Mount Vernon City Library, 1-7pm.

Northwest Animals (featuring deer; no live animals present), Bellingham Public Library, 1:30-2:30pm, free / preregistration required, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org or 360-778-7200.

Ferndale Library Book Group (“Girl Waits With a Gun” by Amy Stewart), Ferndale

Library, 2:30-4:30pm, free, 360-384-3647, www.wcls.org.

Happy Hour of Power with Kilowatt Kitty, Stones Throw Brewery, 5-6:30pm, 360-734-6080, mark@sconnect.org or www.sustainableconnections.org/events/ happy-hours-of-power-with-kilowatt-kitty.

Library Garden Work Party (plan, plant, harvest), Deming Library, 5-6pm, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org.

Tuesday Night Jazz Series: Milo Petersen Trio,

Lighthouse Bar and Grill, 5-8pm, free, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. History Sunset Cruise, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 6:15-8:30pm, $30 museum members / $35 non-members / $28 groups of 8+, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org/history-sunset-cruise. See page 34.

An Evening of Medical Intuitive Readings with Sarah Rose Fischer, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 6:30-9:30pm, $25, 360-647-7134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. Play Reading Group, Island Library, 6:30-8pm, free, 360-758-7145, www.wcls.org.

DHMF: Classical to Contemporary Faculty Concert, Blaine PAC, 7pm, by donation. See page 26.

Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, 1st session free / $3 thereafter, 360-766-6866, safdancers@hotmail.com. See page 32.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org.

WEDNESDAY 7/13/2016 Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm,

$185 for all sessions / $57 day. See page 11-12.

Advance Care Planning Workshop: WAHA End of Life Choices, Spring Creek Retirement and Assisted Living, 1:30-3pm, free, 360-7787217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Kids’ Craft Fair (homemade crafts and treats $5 or less), Ferndale Library, 2-4pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Ian Dobson: Olympic Beat, Mount Vernon City

Library, 3pm, free, 360-336-6209, www.mountvernonwa.gov. See page 24. Experience Sailing Class, Community Boating Center, 5:30-9pm, $50, 360-714-8891, programs@boatingcenter.org or www.boatingcenter.org. Healing Hour (aura/chakra healings), Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com , 360-6477134 or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. Downtown Sounds, 300 Block of Bay Street, Bellingham, 6-9pm, free, 360-527-8710, downtownbellingham.com/downtown-sounds. See page 7.

Yoga for Varied Mobility with Kathleen Gallagher, Island Library, 10-11:30am, free, 360-475-7145, www.wcls.org.

Gentle Yoga Classes, Joani Glasser, 10:30am11:45am, 360-656-6699.

Summer Courtyard Activities for Kids (ages 3+ with caregivers), Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher, 11am-2pm, free with admission, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Kids’ Craft Fair (homemade crafts and treats $5 or less), Lynden Library, 2-4pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Meditation Hour, Simply Spirit Reading &

Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5 / please be on time, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com , 360-6477134 or www.simplyspiritcenter.com.

Intermediate Jewelry Metalsmithing (5 weeks) begins, BMAG, 6-9pm, $215 + $20 material/ kit fee, www.bellinghamMetalArtsGuild.org. See page 12. Song Circle with Tanya (any age, skill level, talent, be you bold or shy; bring a copy of “Rise Up Singing” if you have one), Bellingham Folk School, 6-8pm, $5 suggested donation, bellinghamfolkfestival@gmail.com or www.bellinghamfolkschool.com. BMAG General Meeting, BMAG, 7pm, www.bellinghamMetalArtsGuild.org. See page 12.

DHMF: Jazz Faculty “A Few of My Favorite Things” Concert, Blaine PAC, 7pm, by donation. See page 26.

Learn to Think on Your Feet (all levels, no

experience necessary), Improv Playworks, 7-9pm, free, 360-756-0756, sheila@improvplayworks.com or www.improvplayworks.com. See page 35. Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival, Wine Wednesday, Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 7:30pm, $20+, www.bardonthebeach.org.

Bellingham Festival of Music: Mussorgsky (“Dawn on the River Moskva”); Mendelssohn (“Piano Concerto #1 in G Minor, Op. 25”); Mahler (“Symphony #4 in G Major”), WWU PAC, 7:30pm. See page 4.

THURSDAY 7/14/2016 Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm,

$185 for all sessions / $57 day. See page 11-12.

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JULY 2016 Bellingham Ceili Club Session, Bellingham Folk School, 6-9pm, free, 360-739-7027, bellinghamceiliclub@gmail.com or www.bellinghamceiliclub.com. See page 6.

Elizabeth Park Summer Concert Series: Flattery (Celtic-infused songs), 6-8pm. See page 4. Island Writers Group, Island Library, 6-8pm, free, 360-758-7145, www.wcls.org. Astronomy Meeting, WECU Auditorium (Ferndale), 7-9pm, free, www. whatcomastronomy.org. See page 35. Balkan Folk Dancing, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7:30pm. See page 32.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org.

DHMF: Big Band Benefit Concert (semiformal attire is encouraged), Blaine PAC, 7:30pm, by donation. See page 26.

FRIDAY 7/15/2016 Arthritis Foundation Golf Classic and Gala Auction, North Bellingham and Bellingham Golf & Country Club, 9:30am-9pm, $75-$175, www.bellinghamarthritisgolfgala.org or 360-733-2866. See page 30.

Head Intensive Figure Drawing Class (3 days; live model) begins, Whatcom Community College, 9:30am-noon, $95, 360-383-3000, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. Energy Exploration For Kids & Teens (ages 6-12), Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 10am-noon, $20, 360-647-7134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. Barkley Toasters, Dorothy Haggen Building, noon-1pm. See page 36.

Bellingham Festival of Music: Chamber Music Concert, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, noon-1pm, free, info@whatcommuseum.org , 360-778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org. See page 4. Bingo, Blaine Senior Center, 1-3pm, $10, 360-332-8040, blaineseniorcenter@gmail.com or www.blaineseniorcenter.com. See page 24.

Energy Exploration For Kids & Teens (ages

13-18), Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 1-3pm, $20, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com , 360-647-7134 or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. “Cymbeline,” Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 7pm. See pages 27, 29. DHMF: Student Showcase Concert, Blaine PAC, 7pm, by donation. See page 26.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org. Fritz & the Freeloaders (acoustic rock, pop and alt-country), Honey Moon Mead & Cider, 8pm, no cover, info@honeymoonmeads.com , 360734-0728 or www.honeymoonmeads.com.

SATURDAY 7/16/2016 Chain Lakes Trail Hike, departs Sunnyland

Elementary at 8:10am, $15 carpool fee suggested, 480-830-3820, mr47biz@gmail.com or www.mountbakerclub.org.

Full Moon Sea Kayaking Group Paddle,

Community Boating Center, 9pm-midnight, $55 / registration required, 360-714-8891, programs@boatingcenter.org or www.boatingcenter.org.

Art 2 Jazz Street Fair (arts, crafts & music),

728 Peace Portal Dr., Blaine, 10am-4pm, 360332-6484, www.blainechamber.com/events.

Bellingham Farmers Market featuring Chef in the Market, Depot Market Square, 10am-3pm. Forge a Spoon In a Day, BMAG, 10am-4pm, $90, www.bellinghamMetalArtsGuild.org. See page 12.

Free Adult Acting Class: Performances,

Anacortes Community Theatre, 10am-1pm, free, Nello@freeadultactingclass.com , 360840-0089 or www.freeadultactingclass.com. NSC Saturday Coffee (55+), Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, free, 360-933-4507, nwsinglesclub@gmail.com. See page 35. New Artwork Exhibit opens, Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen, 11am, free, 360-752-3377, chuckanutbreweryevents@gmail.com or www.chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com. See page 13.

Crafternoon! (all ages; space to work on your

projects), Ragfinery, 1-4:30pm, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. Movie Writing Curiosity Class, Lynden Public Library, 1-2pm, free, 360-815-2410, info@indiefilmgroup.com. See page 34.

Small Looms Clinic for Weavers with the Whatcom Weavers Guild (stop by and try out a demonstration loom or get help on a project), Bellingham Public Library, 1-3pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 2 & 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org.

Book Event: “The Cigarette Diaries: A Personal History of Life in a WWII Prison Camp,” Village Books, 4-5pm, free,

360-299-0420, kkaska@caveartpress.com or www.villagebooks.com. Experience Sea Kayaking Class, Community Boating Center, 4:30-7:30pm, $45, 360-7148891 or www.boatingcenter.org.

Henry From: Great Masterpieces for the Piano (Chopin, Beethoven, Mozart), Firehouse PAC, 7-8:30pm, $5 suggested donation / kids free, www.appleseedmac.com/firehouse. “The Merchant of Vegas,” Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 7pm. See pages 27, 29.

Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema: “Aladdin” (live music by Kuungana), Fairhaven Village Green,

7:30pm, $5 general / free age 5 and under, bring blankets/lawn chairs, popcorn for purchase, info@epicevents.us or www.epiceap.com/fairhaven-outdoor-cinema. Dakota Poorman (Southern rock, classic outlaw country), Kickin’ A Saloon & Dance Hall, 8:30pm-12:30pm, $5, 360-603-8767, info@kickinasaloon.com or www.facebook.com/events/1139724536038947.

SUNDAY 7/17/2016 Experience Sailing Class, Community Boating

Center, 10am-1:30pm, $50, 360-714-8892 or programs@boatingcenter.org.

Skulls and Skins Nature Education Day,

Tennant Lake Interpretive Center, 1-4pm, free, www.FoTLHP.org. See page 24.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 2 & 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org. Fiddlin Fox: Alma Villegas (Latin Beat), Fairhaven Village Green, 2-5pm, free. Sunday Chess Meetups, Bellingham Public Library, 2-5pm. See page 35. “Cymbeline,” Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 4pm. See pages 27, 29.

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Lisa Baney Trio,

Lighthouse Bar and Grill, 4:30-7:30pm, free, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com.

Introduction to Sea Kayaking (3 classes),

Community Boating Center, 6-9pm, $200, 360-714-8891 or www.boatingcenter.org.

Bellingham Festival of Music: Mozart (“Piano Concerto #24 in C Minor” and “Requiem Mass in D Minor”), WWU PAC, 7:30pm. See page 4.

MONDAY 7/18/2016 Creative Exploration: Teen Art Camp (grades 6-12; 4 days) begins, Syre Education Center,

9am-noon, $155-$175 / must preregister, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

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JULY 2016 Adventure Sailing Summer Camp (5 days) begins, Community Boating Center, 10am4pm, $280, programs@boatingcenter.org , 360-714-8891 or www.boatingcenter.org.

Intro to Piano Summer Camp (ages 10-12, no experience necessary, 4 days) begins,

Discovery Music Academy, noon-1pm, $97, 360527-9626, mary@discoverymusicacademy.com or www.discoverymusicacademy.com/ piano-camp. Ancestry & Genealogy Group, Ferndale Library, 1-3:30pm, free, 360-384-3647, www.wcls.org.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org.

TUESDAY 7/19/2016 Beginning Watercolor Workshop, Studio UFO,

10am-3:30pm, $100, 360-319-6115, trish. harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. Gentle Yoga Classes, Joani Glasser, 10:30am11:45am, 360-656-6699. See page 33.

Kids’ Craft Fair (homemade crafts and treats $5 or less), Everson Library, 10:30am-

12:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Telling Our Stories: Local Histories in the Library and Beyond, Mount Vernon City Library, 1-7pm.

Northwest Animals (featuring coyote; no live animals present), Bellingham Public Library,

1:30pm, free / preregistration required, 360778-7200, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Hops for Homes, Wander Brewing, 5-9pm, free, 360-671-5600, www.kulshanclt.org. See page 30.

Tuesday Night Jazz Series: Christian Casolary Trio, Lighthouse Bar and Grill, 5-8pm, free, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com.

Grand Prix Chess Tournament (all abilities; ages kindergarten-12th grade), Bellingham

Public Library, 5:45-8:45pm, free / preregister by July 18, 360-778-7200, bhoglund@cob.org. See page 24.

Journey of Dementia Educational Seminar with RN Leta Benfield, Skagit Valley Hospital,

Newcomers Club: Stephanie Morrell (General Manager, Bellingham Bells), Bellingham Golf

& Country Club, noon-2pm, $16 / luncheon and speaker / reservations required, 360-3544662, information@whatcomnewcomers.org or www.WhatcomNewcomers.org.

Ready, Get Set, Go! (experience the science behind sports; grades K-5), Ferndale Library, 2-3pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Happy Hour of Power with Kilowatt Kitty,

Boundary Bay Brewery, 5-6:30pm, 360-734-6080, mark@sconnect.org or www.sustainableconnections.org/events/ happy-hours-of-power-with-kilowatt-kitty. Experience Sea Kayaking Class, Community Boating Center, 5:30-8:30pm, $45, 360-7148891 or www.boatingcenter.org. Healing Hour (aura/chakra healings), Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com , 360-6477134 or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. Downtown Sounds, 300 Block of Bay Street, Bellingham, 6-9pm, free, 360-527-8710, downtownbellingham.com/downtown-sounds.

Author Event: Poets Tess Gallagher and Lawrence Matsuda, authors of “BoogieWoogie Crisscross,” Village Books, 7-8pm,

free, 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org.

THURSDAY 7/21/2016 Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm,

$185 for all sessions / $57 day. See page 11-12.

Yoga for Varied Mobility with Kathleen Gallagher, Island Library, 10-11:30am, free, 360-475-7145, www.wcls.org.

Gentle Yoga Classes, Joani Glasser, 10:30am11:45am, 360-656-6699.

STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) at the Museum (ages 5-11), Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher, 11am-2pm, free with admission, 360-778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Summer Courtyard Activities for Kids (ages 3+ with caregivers), Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher, 11am-2pm, free with admission, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org.

Brown Bag: Colorfast Slide Presentation,

Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 12:301:30pm, $3 suggested donation, 360-7788930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. See page 11. Car Seat Safety Check, Skagit Valley Hospital Main Entrance (covered area), 1-3pm, free, 360-814-2424, www.skagitregionalhealth.org. Meditation Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5 / please be on time, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com , 360-6477134 or www.simplyspiritcenter.com.

Advance Care Planning Workshop: WAHA End of Life Choices, St. Luke’s Health

Education Center, 6-8pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Elizabeth Park Summer Concert Series: The Mountain Flowers (summer sounds), 6-8pm. See page 4.

“Cymbeline,” Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 7pm. See pages 27, 29.

Balkan Folk Dancing, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7:30pm. See page 32.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org. Full Draw Film Tour, Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, call for pricing, tobie@lincolntheatre.org , 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 34. “Quality,” 12th Street Shoes, 7:30-8:30pm, $15, BellinghamTheatreWorks@gmail.com , 360-2961753 or www.BellinghamTheatreWorks.org. See page 29.

FRIDAY 7/22/2016 Friends of the Lynden Library Book Sale,

Lynden Public Library, 10am-4:30pm, free, 360-305-3600. See page 35.

6-8pm, free, 360-814-2424, healthquest@skagitvalleyhospital.org or www.skagitregionalhealth.org. History Sunset Cruise, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 6:15-8:30pm. See page 34. Be Your Own Best Friend, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 6:30-9:30pm, $25, 360-647-7134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or www.simplyspiritcenter.com.

Books on Tap (Ursula K. LeGuin, “Left Hand of Darkness”), Deming Library, 7-8:30pm, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org.

Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, 1st session free / $3 thereafter, 360-766-6866, safdancers@hotmail.com. See page 32.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org.

WEDNESDAY 7/20/2016 Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm,

$185 for all sessions / $57 day. See page 11-12.

Kids’ Craft Fair (homemade crafts and treats $5 or less), South Whatcom Library, 10:30am12:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

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JULY 2016 Intensive Beginning Jewelry Metalsmithing (2 days) begins, BMAG, 10am-5pm, $215 + $10 material/kit fee, www.bellinghamMetalArtsGuild.org. See page 12.

Books and Bites (“Hearts of Horses,” bring your lunch), Blaine Library, 1-2:30pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org.

Alex Zerbie, Zaniac (family-friendly action comedy), Hillcrest Lodge (Mount Vernon), 3pm, free, 360-336-6209, www.mountvernonwa.gov.

Farm Tunes Summer Music Series: Queens Bluegrass, Bellewood Acres, 6-9pm, no cover,

360-318-7720, info@bellewoodfarms.com or www.bellewoodfarms.com. The History of Kendall & Maple Falls, North Fork Library, 7-8:30pm, free, 360-599-2020, www.wcls.org. “The Merchant of Vegas,” Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 7pm. See pages 27, 29. WAVE Summer Fest Concert #2, The Firehouse PAC, 7-9pm, $25 general / $18 students, 360-312-3811, patrick@allegrovivace.us or www.allegrovivace.us. See page 6.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org. “Quality,” 12th Street Shoes, 7:30pm. See page 29. “That’s Not My Department,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30-10:30pm, $20, 360-293-6829, www.acttheatre.com. See page 29.

SATURDAY 7/23/2016 Sandcastle Competition, Birch Bay waterfront,

9am, $varies, info@birchbaychamber.com , 360-371-5004, or www.birchbaychamber.com. Bellingham Farmers Market, Depot Market Square, 10am-3pm.

Friends of the Lynden Library Book Sale,

Lynden Public Library, 10am-4:30pm. See page 35. Mind, Body, Spirit Fair, Center for Spiritual Living, 10am-4pm, $5, 360-734-4160, www.mbsf.csl-bellingham.org. See page 33.

Mr. Flip’s Carnival of Wonders and Curiosities, Fairhaven Village Green,

10am-5pm, free, BSPS19225@gmail.com or www.bellinghamsteampunk.org/Festival.html. See page 35. NSC Saturday Coffee (55+), Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, free, 360-933-4507, nwsinglesclub@gmail.com. Sumas Writers Group (adults/teens grades 6-12; all genres), Sumas Library, 10-11pm, free, 360-988-2501, www.wcls.org. Mindport’s Correspondence Club, Mindport Exhibits, 10:30am-12:30pm, $2, 360-6475614, publicity@mindport.org or www.mindport.org.

Shake Our Sillies Out: Music Time for Tots with Andrea Shupack, Bellingham Public

Library, 10:30-11:15am, free, 360-778-7200, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. See page 24. Bellingham Youth Jazz Band, Bellingham Senior Activities Center (BBQ), noon, free, 360-6765750, markelly@oz.net or www.jazzproject.org. Fossils (with collector Dave Morgan), Everson Library, 3-4pm, free, 360-966-5100, www.wcls.org.

Hot August Nights (car show & ice skating),

Bellingham Sportsplex, 4-8pm, $20 adult / $5 children / $50 family pass, 360-676-1919, www.ellinghamsportsplex.com.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 5pm, $20+, 1-877739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org. Ferry Farewell Flotilla, Community Boating Center, 5-7pm, free, info@boatingcenter.org , 360-714-8891 or www.boatingcenter.org. See page 34. “Cymbeline,” Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 7pm. See pages 27, 29. WAVE Summer Fest Concert #2, The Firehouse PAC, 7pm. See page 6.

Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (with live cirque acts by Strangely), Fairhaven Village Green,

7:15pm,$5 general / free age 5 and under, bring blankets/lawn chairs, popcorn for purchase, info@epicevents.us or www.epiceap. com/fairhaven-outdoor-cinema.

“Quality,” 12th Street Shoes, 7:30-8:30pm. See page 29.

“That’s Not My Department,” Anacortes

Community Theatre, 7:30-10:30pm, $20, 360-293-6829, www.acttheatre.com. See page 29.

Knut Bell and The Blue Collars (Americana),

Kickin’ A Saloon & Dance Hall, 8:30pm, $5, 360-603-8767, info@kickinasaloon.com or www.facebook.com/events/997486997005813. An Improvised Musical, The Upfront Theatre, 9-10:30pm, $10 advance / $12 at the door, 360-733-8855 or www.theupfront.com.

SUNDAY 7/24/2016 Introduction to Etching & Plating Metals,

BMAG, 10am-4pm, $90 + $20 material/kit fee, www.bellinghamMetalArtsGuild.org. See page 12. Sandcastle Competition, Birch Bay waterfront, 11am, $varies, info@birchbaychamber.com , 360-371-5004 or www.birchbaychamber.com.

Happy Hour of Power with Kilowatt Kitty,

Aslan Brewing, noon-3pm, free, 360-734-6080, www.sustainableconnections.org/events/ happy-hours-of-power-with-kilowatt-kitty or mark@sconnect.org

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 2 & 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org. Fiddlin Fox: Balkanarama (Gypsy Balkan), Fairhaven Village Green, 2-5pm, free. Sunday Chess Meetups, Bellingham Public Library, 2-5pm. See page 35.

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Sonja Lee Quartet, Lighthouse Bar and Grill, 4:30-7:30pm, free, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com.

Albert Lee with special guest Kate Taylor,

Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, $35 / $30 / $25 / $20 / $2 member discount, 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 6.

MONDAY 7/25/2016 Creative Exploration: Teen Art Camp (grades 6-12; 4 days) begins, Syre Education Center,

9am-noon, $155-$175 / must preregister, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. Sail & Paddlesport Summer Camp, Community Boating Center, 10am-4pm, $280, 360-7148891 or www.boatingcenter.org. See page 26.

Monthly Teen Meditation Hour: The Power of Fun, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5, 360-647-7134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. Bioluminescence Paddle, Community Boating Center, 9pm-midnight, $65, 360-714-8891, programs@boatingcenter.org or www.boatingcenter.org/education/kayaking/ group-outings/bioluminescence.

TUESDAY 7/26/2016 Cornet Bay Weeding Party, Deception Pass

State Park, 10am-1pm, free, 360-336-0172, outreach@skagitfisheries.org or www.skagitfisheries.org/event/cornet-bayweeding-party-2. Gentle Yoga Classes, Joani Glasser, 10:30am11:45am, 360-656-6699. See page 33.

Telling Our Stories: Local Histories in the Library and Beyond, Mount Vernon City Library, 1-7pm.

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JULY 2016 Advance Care Planning Workshop: WAHA End of Life Choices, St. Luke’s Health

Education Center, 2-4pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Service Dogs 101 (etiquette, how to apply, etc.), Bellingham Public Library, 5-6:30pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Tuesday Night Jazz Series: Steve Rudy Trio,

Lighthouse Bar and Grill, 5-8pm, free, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. Summer Chess Tournament, Ferndale Library, 6-9pm, free, 360-384-3647, www.wcls.org. See page 27. History Sunset Cruise, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 6:15-8:30pm. See page 34. Reiki Circle, Unity Spiritual Center, 6:30-8:30pm, by donation, 360-224-3335, sallyjl51@comcast.net or www.greentouch.net.

Understanding Our Connection with Angels, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 6:30-9:30pm, $25, 360-647-7134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or www.simplyspiritcenter.com.

Author Event: Tibetan Buddhist master Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche, author of “Our Pristine Mind,” Village Books, 7-8pm, free, 360-671-2626, events@villagebooks.com or www.villagebooks.com. Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, 1st session free / $3 thereafter, 360-766-6866, safdancers@hotmail.com. See page 32.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org.

WEDNESDAY 7/27/2016 Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm,

$185 for all sessions / $57 day. See page 11-12.

Bellingham City Club Luncheon, Northwood Hall, noon-1:30pm, $13 members / $18 non-members in advance; $15 / $20 at the door, info@bellinghamcityclub.org or www.bellinghamcityclub.org. See page 36.

Science Fun with the Whatcom Museum’s Family Interactive Gallery, Bellingham Public Library, noon-2pm, free, 360-778-7200.

STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) at the Library, Bellingham Public

Library (Central), noon-2pm, free, 360-7788930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. The Book Enthusiasts Book Club (bring a lunch; cookies provided), Lynden Library, 12:301:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Relaxation Harp Class (no musical experience necessary; 2 days) begins, The Metta Center, 1-2:30pm, $35 / preregister by July 8, relax@peacecalm.com or www.harpspirit.org. See page 33.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 5pm, $20+, 1-877739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org. Healing Hour (aura/chakra healings), Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com , 360-6477134 or www.simplyspiritcenter.com. Downtown Sounds, 300 Block of Bay Street, Bellingham, 6-9pm, free, 360-527-8710, downtownbellingham.com/downtown-sounds. See page 7.

Open Craft Night (basic sewing support provided), Ragfinery, 6-8pm, free, 360-738-

6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery. com/upcoming-events/event/open-craft-night.

THURSDAY 7/28/2016 Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm,

$185 for all sessions / $57 day. See page 11-12.

Yoga for Varied Mobility with Kathleen Gallagher, Island Library, 10-11:30am, free,

360-475-7145, www.wcls.org. Gentle Yoga Classes, Joani Glasser, 10:30am11:45am, 360-656-6699. See page 33.

Summer Courtyard Activities for Kids (ages 3+ with caregivers), Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher, 11am-2pm, free with admission, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Happy Hour of Power with Kilowatt Kitty,

Kulshan Brewing Company, 5-6:30pm, 360-734-6080, mark@sconnect.org or www.sustainableconnections.org/events/ happy-hours-of-power-with-kilowatt-kitty. Meditation Hour, Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $5 / please be on time, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com , 360-6477134 or www.simplyspiritcenter.com.

Monthly 10 for $10 Wine Tasting (food pairing with house-made meats), Old World Deli, 5:30-7pm, free, 360-305-7077, morgan.henry305@gmail.com or www.oldworlddeli1.com.

48th Annual Children’s Craft Fair, Bellingham

Public Library, 11am-1pm, free, 360-778-7200, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. See page 24. Barkley Toasters, Dorothy Haggen Building, noon-1pm. See page 36.

21st Annual Mount Baker R&B Festival,

Deming Log Show Grounds, music starts at 5pm, www.bakerblues.com. See page 3.

Farm Tunes Summer Music Series: Swedish Mafia, Bellewood Acres, 6-9pm, no cover,

360-318-7720, info@bellewoodfarms.com or www.bellewoodfarms.com. Bellingham Youth Jazz Band, Bellingham Senior Activities Center (Dance), 7pm, free, 360-6765750, markelly@oz.net or www.jazzproject.org. “Cymbeline,” Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 7pm. See pages 27, 29. “The Lion King,” BAAY Theatre, 7pm. See page 29.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org. “Quality,” 12th Street Shoes, 7:30-8:30pm. See page 29. “That’s Not My Department,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30-10:30pm, $20, 360-293-6829, www.acttheatre.com. See page 29.

Sea Kayaking Bioluminescence Group Paddle, Community Boating Center, 8:30-11:30pm, $65, programs@boatingcenter.org , 360-7148891 or www.boatingcenter.org.

SATURDAY 7/30/2016 The Birch Bay Music Festival, Birch Bay, 8am-10pm. See page 10.

Elizabeth Park Summer Concert Series: Swing Connection with Cheryl Hodge (big band), 6-8pm. See page 4.

100th Chuckanut Radio Hour featuring Jesse McRae, WCC Heiner Theater, 6:30-8:30pm,

$5, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com. See page 36. “The Lion King,” BAAY Theatre, 7-9:30pm, $10, 360-306-8531, media@baay.org or www.baay.org. See page 29. “The Merchant of Vegas,” Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 7pm. See pages 27, 29. Balkan Folk Dancing, Fairhaven Branch Library, 7:30pm. See page 32.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org.

Marrowstone Music Festival: Faculty Chamber Music Concert, WWU PAC, 7:30pm, $10-$15, www.tickets.wwu.edu. See page 9.

“Quality,” 12th Street Shoes, 7:30pm. See page 29.

“That’s Not My Department,” Anacortes

Community Theatre, 7:30-10:30pm, $20, 360-293-6829, www.acttheatre.com. See page 29.

21st Annual Mount Baker R&B Festival,

Deming Log Show Grounds, music starts at 8pm, www.bakerblues.com. See page 3.

FRIDAY 7/29/2016 The Birch Bay Music Festival, Birch Bay,

8am-10pm, free, 360-371-5409, birchbaymusicfestival@gmail.com or www.birchbaymusicfestival.com. See page 10.

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JULY 2016 20th Anniversary Samish Island Arts Festival, Samish Island Community Center, 10am-4pm, free, SamishArtsFest@gmail.com , 360-4200243 or www.SamishIsland.net. See page 13. Bellingham Farmers Market, Depot Market Square, 10am-3pm. NSC Saturday Coffee, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am. See page 35.

21st Annual Mount Baker R&B Festival,

Deming Log Show Grounds, music starts at 11am, www.bakerblues.com. See page 3.

Pioneer Days Cafe Fundraiser and Bake Sale,

Pioneer Days Cafe, 11am-3pm, menu items vary from $5-$8, 360-384-6244. See page 30. Bellingham Youth Jazz Band, Maritime Heritage Park (Co-op Party), noon, free, 360-676-5750, markelly@oz.net or www.jazzproject.org. Centennial Social, Mount Vernon City Library, 1-4pm, free, 360-336-6209 or www.facebook.com/mvwalibrary. See page 25. Iron Man Festival (“Cymbeline” 1pm; “The Merchant of Vegas” 4pm; “Shakespeare’s Wonderland” 7pm), Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre. See pages 27, 29. REFA 2016 Experience Arts Festival, Conway Muse, 3-9pm, $10, 360-510-9308, info@rickeptingfoundation.org or rickeptingfoundation.org/experienceart.htm. See page 10. Movie Writing Curiosity Class, Bellingham Public Library, 4-5pm. See page 34. “Shakespeare’s Wonderland,” RexvilleBlackrock Theatre, 4pm, free, 206-317-3023 or www.shakesnw.org. See page 29.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 5pm, $20+, 1-877739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org.

Anacortes Arts Festival Fine Art Show Preview Event, Port Transit Shed, 6-9pm. See page 13. “The Lion King,” BAAY Theatre, 7pm. See page 29.

Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema: “Labyrinth” (with live music by Aaron J. Shay), Fairhaven Village Green, 7:15pm, $5 general / free age 5 and under, bring blankets/lawn chairs, popcorn for purchase, info@epicevents.us or www.epiceap.com/fairhaven-outdoor-cinema.

Marrowstone Music Festival: Marrowstone Chamber Orchestra, WWU PAC, 7:30pm,

Marrowstone Music Festival: Marrowstone Festival Orchestras, WWU PAC, 3pm,

New Old Time Chautauqua, Lincoln Theatre,

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Chad Petersen Trio,

$20-$26, www.tickets.wwu.edu. See page 9.

7:30pm, call for pricing, tobie@lincolntheatre.org , 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 25. “Quality,” 12th Street Shoes, 7:30pm. See page 29. SoloMan, Island Library, 7:30-9pm, free, 360-758-7145, www.wcls.org. See page 35. “That’s Not My Department,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30-10:30pm, $20, 360-293-6829, www.acttheatre.com.

Sea Kayaking Bioluminescence Group Paddle,

Community Boating Center, 8:30-11:30pm, $65, programs@boatingcenter.org , 360-7148891 or www.boatingcenter.org. Wes Jones Band (traditional country), Kickin’ A Saloon & Dance Hall, 8:30pm, $5, 360-6038767, info@kickinasaloon.com or www.facebook.com/events/831587010278652.

SUNDAY 7/31/2016 The Birch Bay Music Festival, Birch Bay, 8am-10pm. See page 10.

Panorama Dome at Heather Meadows Hike, departs Sunnyland Elementary at 8:15am, $5 carpool fee only, 360-770-2926, eric@bigrockexcursions.com or www.mountbakerclub.org.

21st Annual Mount Baker R&B Festival,

Deming Log Show Grounds, Gospel Hour at 9am, bands start at 11am, www.bakerblues.com. See page 3. Sunday Chess Meetups, Bellingham Public Library, 2-5pm. See page 35.

Swing Connection Back on the Village Green,

Fairhaven Village Green, 2-4pm, free / donations requested, 360-714-0054. See page 10. “That’s Not My Department,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 2pm, $20, 360-293-6829, www.acttheatre.com. See page 29. “The Lion King,” BAAY Theatre, 2pm. See page 29.

$15-$39, www.tickets.wwu.edu. See page 9. Lighthouse Bar and Grill, 4:30-7:30pm, free, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com.

Nepal Slide Show and Benefit for Himalayan Children’s Charities, Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 6-8pm, $10 suggested donation. See page 31.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org.

MONDAY 8/1/2016 Sail & Paddlesports Summer Camp (5 days) begins, Community Boating Center, 10am1pm, $280, programs@boatingcenter.org , 360-714-8891 or www.boatingcenter.org. See page 26.

Skagit Theater Camp Session 1 (5 days) begins, Lincoln Theatre, 10am-3pm, $250 /

$50 sibling discount, tobie@lincolntheatre.org , 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org. See page 26-27. Introduction to Keelboat Sailing, Community Boating Center (4 days) begins, 6-9pm, $240, 360-714-8891 or www.boatingcenter.org.

TUESDAY 8/2/2016 Gentle Yoga Classes, Joani Glasser, 10:30am11:45am, 360-656-6699.

History Sunset Cruise, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 6:15-8:30pm. See page 34.

Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, 1st session free / $3 thereafter, 360-766-6866. See page 32.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org.

WEDNESDAY 8/3/2016 Introduction to Sea Kayaking (3 days) begins,

Community Boating Center, 5:30-8:30pm, $200, 360-714-8891, programs@boatingcenter.org or www.boatingcenter.org. Downtown Sounds, 300 Block of Bay Street, Bellingham, 6-9pm, free, 360-527-8710, downtownbellingham.com/downtown-sounds.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org.

THURSDAY 8/4/2016 Gentle Yoga Classes, Joani Glasser, 10:30am11:45am, 360-656-6699.

Elizabeth Park Summer Concert Series: bandZandt (East County’s favorite rock band), 6-8pm. See page 4.

“Cymbeline,” Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 7pm. See pages 27, 29.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival,

Vancouver’s Vanier Park, 7:30pm, $20+, 1-877-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org.

Marrowstone Music Festival: Faculty Chamber Music Concert, WWU PAC, 7:30pm, $10-$15, www.tickets.wwu.edu. See page 9.

“Quality,” 12th Street Shoes, 7:30-8:30pm. See page 29.

“That’s Not My Department,” Anacortes

Community Theatre, 7:30-10:30pm, $20, 360-293-6829, www.acttheatre.com. See page 29.

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Juggling Funny Stories with Chris Fascione – Children and families will be

laughing out loud as nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione brings children’s stories to life with his highspirited and innovative style on Fri., July 1 from 10:30-11:15am at the Bellingham Public Library (210 Central Ave.). Get ready for 45 minutes of imagination, fun, energy and humor as Chris creates colorful characters through his unique combination of acting, storytelling, comedy and juggling. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Bellingham Public Library. Free admission. More info: 360-778-7200 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Presto the Clown (for all ages) –

Presto the Clown has performed alongside many notable performers, chaired the Clown Department at Fellowship of Christian Magicians, lectured with International Clown Hall of Fame, and taught at the American Clown Academy.

All are welcome to join us for the performance and hot dogs (as well as other potluck items) at 6pm, Wed., July 6 at the Sumas Community/Senior Center (461 Second St.). Ice cream at 6:30pm. Donations welcome. Free admission. More info: 360-988-2714. (continued on page 24)

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser – Join

in with the community and start your day off right with pancakes, waffles or French toast, plus scrambled eggs and sausage, coffee, tea and OJ at Blaine Senior Center (763 G St.) on Mon., July 4 from 8-11am. Admission is $6 adults / $4 kids under 12. More info: blaineseniorcenter@gmail.com , www.blaineseniorcenter.com or 360-332-8040.

Old Fashioned 4th – Celebrate the 4th

with free, all-day family activities in Blaine. Begin the day with the only big parade in the county, followed by a street fair, live music, car show and kids’ rides & games and ending with fabulous fireworks over the harbor. Join us in Blaine on Mon., July 4, 10am. Info: vic@cityofblaine.com , 360332-6484 or www.blainechamber.com/events.

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Skookum Kids Turns One! – Join us for games, live music, rootbeer floats, and more to celebrate our first anniversary on Sun., July 10 from 2-4pm on the Fairhaven Village Green. In one year, more than 100 children have spent a safe night in our care. We think that’s reason to celebrate. Enjoy performances by local musicians Evan Jonathan Bryant, and Deakin Hicks. Free for all! Donations accepted, but not expected. Info: SkookumKids@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/events/473278206212819.

Ian Dobson: Olympic Beat – Clap

hands, stomp feet, find Brazil’s Olympic beat! Go on a steel drum rhythm and

dance journey where all roads lead to Brazil on Wed., July 13 at 3pm at the Mount Vernon City Library (315 Snoqualmie St.). Free admission. Info: 360336-6209 or www.mountvernonwa.gov.

Bingo at Blaine Senior Center – Bring

your friends and family to the Blaine Senior Center (763 G St.) for bingo on Fri., July 15 from 1-3pm. Early Bird games start around 12:30pm, and cash bingo starts at 1pm. Admission is $10 for 8 games/3 cards each game. Kids can come play too, with admission. Join us at 11:30am before the game for our regular lunch program. More info: 360-332-8040, blaineseniorcenter@gmail.com or www.blaineseniorcenter.com.

Celebrate Celtic Culture at the Skagit Valley Highland Games by Courtney Kendall Grab your kilt and strike up the bagpipes—it’s time for the Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival! Held July 9-10, this annual event attracts over 10,000 people to Edgewater Park in Mount Vernon to share and celebrate Scottish and Celtic culture. The festival is presented by the Celtic Arts Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1997 whose mission is “to sponsor, encourage, and promote Celtic culture through events and The Color Guard leads the Opening Ceremonies of the Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival, held July 9 and 10. educational activities.” Self-described as “a kind of Photo courtesy of the Celtic Arts Foundation. Scottish three-ring circus,” the family-friendly festival is a weekend packed with cultural activities, music, children’s activities, and of course, traditional competitions. The Skagit Valley Highland Games are a part of an annual circuit of Scottish competitions held in the Pacific Northwest and lower mainland of British Columbia, which means the competition level and entertainment value are extremely high. Traditional Highland dancing, pipe and drum competitions, sheepdog trials, and athletic events such as the caber toss will be going on throughout the weekend. There will also be tents dedicated to the fiddle, harp, Celtic arts and crafts, spinners and weavers, Scottish and Irish clans, and the culture tent where you can learn about all things Celtic. Food will be available at the festival, and you can stop by the beer and whiskey tent, featuring whiskeys of the world, for a wee dram. Members of the Celtic Arts Foundation receive free admission, and anyone can become a member. One-day passes for the event are $15 for adults with discounted tickets available for families of four or more, students, seniors, and active military personnel. Weekend passes are $20. Children 5 and under are free. Parking at Edgewater Park is free, and a shuttle will be running every 20 minutes to take people to the grounds.

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Skulls and Skins Nature Education Day – The Friends of Tennant Lake and

Hovander Park invite you to join us for our annual Skulls and Skins event with the Washington Department of Wildlife on Sun., July 17 from 1-4pm at Tennant Lake Interpretive Center (5236 Nielsen Ave., Ferndale). We’ll touch and learn about tortoise shells, wolf skins, deer antlers and more. The Interpretive Center will be open, as will the tower and boardwalk at Tennant Lake, so plan for an afternoon adventure. Dress for the weather: be sure to bring a hat, water and sunscreen. Binoculars will be useful. Bring your camera to this free event. All ages are welcome. Email the Whatcom Parks and Recreation Foundation with questions: info@wprfoundation.org. Free admission. More info: www.FoTLHP.org.

Grand Prix Chess Tournament –

Come participate in the annual Grand Prix Chess Tournament on Tues., July 19 at 5:45pm at the Bellingham Public Library (210 Central Ave.). Players of all abilities (K-12th grade), may compete. Preregistration is required and must be completed by Mon., July 18. To register, email the player’s first and last name, with the grade and name of the school they attended in May 2016. Free. More info: 360-778-7200 or bhoglund@cob.org.

Shake Our Sillies Out: Music Time for Tots with Andrea Shupack – Learn new songs and sing old favorites, while moving, dancing, and playing to the beat on Sat., July 23 from 10:30-11:15am at the Bellingham Public Library (210 Central Ave.). Andrea will incorporate counting, rhythm, animal sounds, and more! Andrea Shupack teaches music and dance at Loving Space School in Bellingham. Free admission. More info: 360-778-7200 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

48th Annual Children’s Craft Fair –

Enjoy a wide array of crafts and baked goods from 11am-1pm on Fri., July 29 at the Bellingham Public Library. All items made by children. Fun for all ages to attend! All items are priced $4 or less. Please note: to participate as a vendor, children 13 and under may pre-register for a booth at the Bellingham Public Library (210 Central Ave.). Registration ends July 26. Free admission. More info: 360-7787200 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. (more family at right, middle column)

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acclaimed and local performers. A New Old Time Chautauqua Variety Show features juggling, magic, music, trapeze, dance, story-tellers, and poets, for an evening of fun and merriment for the whole family. The Fighting Instruments of Karma Marching Chamber Band/Orchestra accompanies each performance with rousing music and zany wisecracks. The Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount (continued on page 26)

by Courney Kendall Neighbors helping neighbors is the premise behind Bellingham at Home, a program designed to help adults age 50 and up stay active and engaged while living in their own homes. Modeled after established Villages throughout the country, Bellingham at Home is a membership-based program of The Whatcom Council on Aging that provides members with a wide range of benefits and support. By calling one phone number, members can get help with anything from household chores or repairs to transportation, a list of preferred service providers, a membership for Bellingham Senior Activity Center, and, most importantly, a social network. Membership costs $350 a year and, if members register before July 1, that rate will be locked in for three years.

Centennial Social – Celebrate Mount

Vernon City Library’s 100 years of service at its Centennial Social on Sat., July 30 from 1-4pm at the corner of Snoqualmie and Cleveland Streets, Mount Vernon. Enjoy an afternoon of ice cream, lemonade, music, old-timey games, trivia, and preview performances by New Oldtime Chatauqua. Free admission. Info: www.mountvernonwa.gov/library, 360336-6209 or www.facebook.com/mvwalibrary.

New Old Time Chautauqua – For over 30 years, the New Old Time Chautauqua has delighted audiences throughout the Pacific Northwest with a unique collection of entertainers, both internationally Member and volunteer Bob Baker picks up new member John Lawler for a trip to the Bellingham airport. Photo by Kate Birr.

Bellingham at Home will launch in July and, as of the beginning of June, already has over 40 members. “And they keep coming,” laughs Kate Birr, leader of the program’s publicity task force. “We got the gleam in our eye early 2014,” Kate explains. After visiting a Village in Portland, Oregon, they began the foundation for Bellingham at Home, working with Whatcom Council on Aging, a 501(c)(3). Villages are grassroots organizations whose primary mission is to address the challenges of aging adults in the United States. Bellingham at Home is currently run entirely by volunteers. Kate, both a member and volunteer, says it’s not uncommon that members in turn become volunteers and further the cycle of neighbors helping neighbors. Volunteers are needed to help out with minor chores, give rides, put on social activities, or even just check-in on members with a friendly visit. To fill out a volunteer application or membership form, visit www.wccoa.org. To Kate, Bellingham at Home is more than just a number to call for help. It’s about “putting the personal” into aging independently. Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet

Summer Camps at BAAY! – Join us for

exciting summer theatre, art, choir, and dance camps at BAAY! Registration is open now for summer programs for youth ages 5-18. Space may be limited, so please don’t delay and sign up today! More details for each camp are available on our website at www.baay.org. All classes will be held at the BAAY Theatre (1059 N. State St., Bellingham). Summer camps include Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (ages 8-12); Super Heroes! (ages 7-12); The Lion King (ages 9-16); The Lion King Costuming

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Vernon) is looking forward to their return to our historic theatre with its own rich past of traveling vaudeville performers on Sat., July 30 at 7:30pm. Call for pricing info. Info: tobie@lincolntheatre.org , 360336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Hot August Nights – Join us at the

Bellingham Sportsplex (1225 Civic Field Way) on Fri., Aug. 5 from 4-8pm for a fun evening of hot cars and great ice skating. We’ll feature national pairs guest skaters and local talent, to entertain our community. $20 adult / $5 children / $50 family pass. More info: 360-676-1919 or www.bellinghamsportsplex.com.

Camp (ages 9-18); 90s Dance Camp (ages 10-15); Swing Dance Camp (ages 12-18); Sculpture Art Camp with 3D Printing (ages flexible); Mixed Media Art Camp (ages flexible); Three Silly Goats Gruff (ages 5-8); Snoring Beauty (ages 5-8); Creation Lab Alpha (ages flexible); Vocal Jazz Camp (ages flexible); and Creation Lab Alpha Costuming Camp (ages 9-18). Tuition cost varies per camp. More info: 360-3068531, media@baay.org or www.baay.org/campus/registration.

2016 Drayton Harbor Music Festival & Camp – The Drayton Harbor Music

Festival presents free noon concerts Mon.-Fri., July 11-15 at the scenic G St. Plaza in downtown Blaine, and bydonation, evening concerts Sun.-Sat., July 10-16 at the beautiful Performing Arts Center in Blaine (975 H St.). During festival week there is also a music camp for youth

Dog Days of Summer Festival –

Whatcom Humane Society’s Annual Dog Days of Summer Festival will be held Sun., Aug. 21 at Lake Padden Park. Free family and canine friendly event; activities include dog interactive games & activities throughout the park; 5K run/walk; contests for dogs with fabulous prizes; dog demonstrations, entertainment for the whole family; pet-themed booths for all day shopping and education; animal caricatures by donation; Dog Days of Summer t-shirts available for purchase; and a vegetarian food court, with something yummy for everyone. More info: 360-7332080, events@whatcomhumane.org or www.whatcomhumane.org/events.

ages 12-19. Students learn and perform with world-class musicians and are challenged to improve their musicality and performance skills. Tuition for the weeklong camp is $400. More info: 360-8208312, eloisa.paa@gmail.com or www.draytonharbormusic.org.

Kids’ Summer Fiddle Club - Level 2 –

Fiddle Week at the Bellingham Folk School is a fun way for kids to learn fiddle music in a group setting and develop group playing skills. All classes are taught by ear (no written music) by Cayley Schmid of Polecat. We cover tunes, chords, accompaniments, arrangements, and how to enjoy making music with others. This section is designed for violin and fiddle players aged 10-14 who have played for at least 2 years. Fiddle Club Level 2 is geared towards fiddlers who have experience learning tunes by ear and can play several tunes at a slow tempo. Students can come for one or two days, or to the full series. To register or if you are unsure which level is the best fit, please contact Cayley Schmid at cayleyschmid@gmail.com Join us at 1208 Cornwall Ave. beginning Mon., July 18, 10am-12 noon. Admission is $25 per day or $80 for all four days. More info: bellinghamfolkfestival@gmail.com , www.bellinghamfolkschool.com. or 360-739-7027

Sail & Paddlesport Summer Camp –

This favorite is a sampler of many of the activities we offer at the Community Boating Center: sailing, kayaking, standup-paddleboarding, and occasionally outrigger canoeing and rowing. Youth love being able to try out different boats based on their interest, the group’s interest, and the weather conditions. We focus initiatives, games, and skill building activities around individual and group skill development, building self confidence, and simply having fun on the water. We expect that your child will leave having learned basic kayaking, sailing, navigation, and safe boating skills - but an overall positive experience with small-boats is our goal in this camp. Our camps run rain or shine. Occasionally camps may even visit nearby boats such as the Schooner Zodiac or the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Terrapin. Kids won’t want this one to end! Join us at 555 Harris Avenue Bellingham on Mon.-Fri., July 25-29, 10am-4pm. Admission is $280. More info: programs@boatingcenter.org , 360-714-8891 or www.boatingcenter.org/ education/youth/summer-camps/ sail-and-paddlesports.

Skagit Theater Camp – Theater Arts

Guild (TAG), the organization that brought you Mary Poppins, and Multi-cultural Educational Theatre Arts (META), the organization that brought you Cats for the first time ever, are teaming up to present Skagit Theater Camp at the Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon). This camp uses the performing arts to inspire self-confidence and self-awareness. The camp is presented in two sessions,

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each lasting one week, starting Mon., Aug. 1 and Mon., Aug. 8. Participants may sign up for either week or both weeks. The hours of the camp are 10am-3pm, Mon.-Fri., plus a 2pm Saturday matinee performance at the end of each week’s session on Aug. 6 and Aug. 13. STC is facilitated by theater professionals who love what they do; student groups will work with themes to create an original short play including dance and song. During the week-long session, students will learn all aspects of theater from acting, singing and dancing to costumes, sets, props, lighting and sound. Cost is $250 for one week / $50 sibling discount. More info: tobie@lincolntheatre.org , 360-3368955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Children’s Summer Reading 2016: On Your Mark, Get Set...READ! –

This summer we challenge children ages 5-12 to read or listen to 15 hours of books! Children ages birth-5 are given an activity sheet to practice building early literacy skills with parents and caregivers. Once 15 hours of reading or the activity sheet is completed, children will receive a mystery gift from one of our community partners, a free book from the Friends of the Bellingham Public Library, a Summer Reading yard sign or poster, and an invitation to our Recognition Ceremony in August to meet Bellingham Mayor Kelli Linville. Free. More info: 360-778-7200 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Summer Art Camps at BellinghamART – Choose from

mornings or afternoons for these day camps at BellinghamART (1701 Ellis St.). Each year we add exciting projects, so whether you’re new to our art camps or come year after year, everyone will learn new drawing, painting and craft skills, and have fun creating art. Camps available: July 5-8; July 11-14; July 18-21; July 25-28; and Aug. 1-4. Cost is $90 ages 4 and 5 / $180 ages 6 and up / $200 teens

and adults. More info: 360-738-8379, info@bellinghamart.com or www.bellinghamart.com.

check the website! More info: 360-9612213, theneighborhoodplayhouse@q.com or www.theneighborhoodplayhouse.net.

Summer Drama Camps with The Neighborhood Playhouse – Our 15th

Summer Chess Tournaments – The

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Celebrating its 27th Season,

(1059 N. State St.). This show is the culmination of a two-week long summer camp, and will be fun for the whole family. And in the wise words of the Once-ler, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better, it’s not.” Admission is $10 per person. Info: 360-306-8531, media@baay.org or www.baay.org.

annual summer camps at the Firehouse PAC (1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham) will have students from K-12th grade practicing their drama skills, making new friends and presenting on stage. Register for one of four camps online by clicking on the yellow sun! Production Camp: “Audition! A Dramatic Musical Revue” (6th-12th); Camp Comedy (6th-12th); Page to Stage (3rd-5th); and Theatre Under the Lights (K-2). Camps range from 1-2 weeks. Cost varies per camp. Each camp has a different date and time slot, so

Bard on the Beach is one of Canada’s largest not-for-profit, professional Shakespeare Festivals. Presented in a magnificent setting on the waterfront in Vancouver’s Vanier Park, the festival offers Shakespeare plays, related dramas, and several special events in two performance tents through September. Vanier Park is located at 1695 Whyte Ave. in Vancouver, BC. Admission is $26-$47. Tickets and info: 604-739-0559, 877-739-0559, info@bardonthebeach.org or www.bardonthebeach.org.

The Lorax – BAAY students ages 8-12

will perform this classic story on Fri. & Sat., July 8 & 9 at 7pm at the BAAY Theatre

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Ferndale Public Library (2125 Main St.) is hosting the Hot Summer Chess Grand Prix Tournaments. The 2016 Hot Summer Chess rated tournaments are open to any K-12th grade players that desire to play competitive NWSRS rated tournament games. Unrated players are welcome, but they must know the rules of chess and how all the pieces move. Also, 2016 graduated high school seniors are welcome to play. Tournaments take place on Tues., July 26 and Aug. 23 from 6-9pm. Free admission. More info: 360-384-3647 or www.wcls.org.

Skagit River Shakespeare Festival –

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Performances on Fri., July 8, 15 & 29 and Aug. 12 at 7pm, Sun., July 17 at 4pm, Thurs., July 21 and Aug. 4 at 7pm, Sat., July 23 and Aug. 6 at 7pm • The Merchant of Vegas is directed by Michael Wallace. Take a Gamble on Love: What happens in Venice stays in Venice. Performances on Sat., July 9 & 16 and Aug. 13 at 7pm, Fri., July 22 and Aug. 5 at 7pm, Sun., July 4 and Aug. 7 at 4pm, Thurs., July 28 and Aug. 11 at 7pm • Our Iron Man Festival, which includes performances of Cymbeline at 1pm, The Merchant of Vegas at 4pm, and Shakespeare’s Wonderland at 7pm will be held on Sat., July 30. All performances held at Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre (19299 Rexville Grange Rd., Mount Vernon). Admission is $10-$30. More info: 206-317-3023, eal@shakesnw.org or www.shakesnw.org.

Quality – A dark comedy about women,

power, and shoe sales. Due to the intimate venue of 12th Street Shoes (1204 Harris Ave., Bellingham), seating is limited to twenty patrons, with the two actresses sometimes performing within inches of the audience. Performances on Thurs.-Sat, July 21-23 and 28-30 and Aug. 4-6 at 7:30pm. Admission is $15. More info: 360-296-1753, BellinghamTheatreWorks@gmail.com or www.BellinghamTheatreWorks.org.

That’s Not My Department – Join us

at the Anacortes Community Theatre (918 M Ave.) for the the world premiere of That’s Not My Department, written by Anacortes local Willow McLaughlin and directed by Michelle Stahl-Prud’Homme. This mad-cap comedy centers on the escapades of the staff of an upscale department store. Personnel issues, customers with “unique” tastes, and the rumors of a buy-out drive this very physical comedic production. Performances on Fri. & Sat., July 22 & 23 at 7:30pm; Thurs.-Sat., July 28-30 at 7:30pm; Sun., July 31 at 2pm; Thurs.-Sat., Aug. 4-6 at 7:30pm; Sun., Aug. 7 at 2pm; and Thurs.-Sat., Aug. 11-13 at 7:30pm. Admission is $20. More info: 360-2936829 or www.acttheatre.com. The Lion King – Disney’s The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world and now, for the first time ever, BAAY students age 9-16 will have a turn! Three weeks of rehearsals will culminate in performances on Thurs.-Sun., July 28-31 at the BAAY Theatre (1059 N. State St.; Sun performance at 2pm, all other performances at 7pm). Maddy Hamilton directs, Lisa Markowitz choreographs, Evan Ingalls music directs, and Dana Crediford will lead a class of students to create the costumes for this colorful production! Admission is $10. More info: 360-3068531, media@baay.org or www.baay.org.

Shakespeare’s Wonderland –

Shakespeare’s Wonderland is an original work in which Alice’s trip down the rabbit hole finds the strange world of Wonderland inhabited by characters even stranger than its usual suspects. Presented by Shakespeare Northwest on Sat., July 30 at 4pm at Rexville-Blackrock Theatre. Free admission. More info: 206-317-3023, eal@shakesnw.org or www.shakesnw.org.

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Bingo Bonanza Fundraiser – Join us

for a fun afternoon of bingo on Sat., July 9 from 1-3pm at the Ferndale Senior Activity Center (1999 Cherry St.). Your $20 admission includes a bingo card packet of 3 cards per 8 games and Blackout Jackpot prize bingo card. Additional card packets can be purchased for $15 each. All funds raised go to benefit the Ferndale Senior Center. More info: 360-384-6244, manager.ferndaleseniorcenter@gmail.com.

Buffalo Wild Wings - Eat for Sight & Hearing – Help the Bellingham Harborview Lions Club support sight and hearing from 11am-11pm on Mon., July 11 at the Buffalo Wild Wings at Bellis Fair Mall. Buffalo Wild Wings will give the Bellingham Harborview Lions 10% of every meal towards Sight & Hearing, but you must tell your server you’re there for the Lions. More info: 360-510-7716 or lovethatbling2@yahoo.com.

Arthritis Foundation Golf Classic and Gala Auction – Join us for the 17th Annual Golf Classic and Gala Auction and help us “Swing FORE A Cure” on Fri., July 15 from 9:30am-9pm. Event includes a day of golf at North Bellingham Golf Course (205 W. Smith Rd.) and an evening Gala Auction at the exquisite Bellingham Country Club Ballroom (3729 Meridian St.). Admission is $75-$175. More info: www.bellinghamarthritisgolfgala.org or 360-733-2866.

Hops for Homes – Kulshan Community

Land Trust invites you to Hops for Homes, an event to help families buy affordable homes in Whatcom County, on Tues., July 19 from 5-9pm at Wander Brewing (1907 Dean Ave., Bellingham). A portion of all alcohol sales will be donated to KCLT. Free admission. More info: 360-671-5600 or www.kulshanclt.org.

Pioneer Days Cafe Fundraiser and Bake Sale – Join the Ferndale Senior

Center (1999 Cherry St.) for our Annual BBQ Lunch Fundraiser and Bake Sale on Sat., July 30 from 11am-3pm. Cafe menu includes pulled pork sandwiches, polish sausage w/grilled onions, and homemade ice cream sandwiches. Our bake sale will feature homemade pies and freshly baked cookies. All proceeds raised go to benefit the Ferndale Senior Center. Menu items vary from $5-$8. More info: 360-3846244 or manager.fsac@gmail.com.

Ferndale Uncorked Event to Benefit Homeless Relax with an enjoyable summer evening of outdoor wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, live music and more at Ferndale Uncorked on Saturday, August 6, benefitting Ferndale’s homeless and underserved families. This year, the proceeds from Ferndale Uncorked will support Interfaith Coalition and the Ferndale Community Meal. The event is sponsored annually by Christ Lutheran Church. Ferndale Uncorked, now in its third year, takes place on the comfortable lawn outside Christ Lutheran Church, 5904 Vista Drive, Ferndale. Pianist Roger Quiggle will provide light jazz and well-known favorites throughout the event. This year’s event will feature exclusively Washington wine tastings. Specially chosen wines from across the state will be served and can be ordered at a discount for purchase (with pick up the following week). The wine tasting runs from 4 to 7 pm. A winethemed silent auction will also take place during the event. Tickets for the tasting are $25 per person, and include five one-ounce tastings. Additional glasses of wine will be available for $5. About 25 wines will be featured for tasting during the afternoon. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Christ Lutheran Church at 360-384-1422 or by contacting Carol Brumet, event organizer, at sisrygg@comcast.net.

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Golf FORE! Good – Opportunity

Council’s Golf FORE! Good annual tournament is Fri., Aug. 5 from 7:30am4pm at Shuksan Golf Course (500 E. Axton Rd., Bellingham). A shotgun start at 9am kicks off this foursome scramble-style tournament. Register by July 25; your team registration covers green fees, golf cart rental, driving range access, putting contest, player gift, hole-in-one contest, awards banquet, drink ticket, and a raffle prize ticket. Proceeds benefit Opportunity Council’s early learning and childcare programs that support school readiness programs and help children with developmental and physical disabilities. Golfers win – kids win. Cost is $125 single / $500 foursome. Info: 360-734-5121, www.oppco.org/event/golf-fore-good or info@oppco.org.

4th Annual Art Uncorked – Bellingham Childcare & Learning Center will be hosting their fourth annual Art Uncorked event on Thurs., Aug. 11 from 5:30-8pm at Windows on the Bay (2526 S. Harbor Loop Dr.). This beloved nonprofit organization relies heavily on community support to provide quality, loving care for over 70 children, ages one month to five years. The Art Uncorked event includes art for all tastes and budgets, including special items created by BCLC kids. Enjoy live music, a raffle, and lots of wine and other refreshments. Raffle items include a wine fridge full of wine, 4 one-day park-hopper tickets to Disneyland ($620 value), and perhaps one other special vacation surprise! Art Uncorked is a casual affair; tickets are $40 and include food, wine, and a raffle ticket. Tickets may be purchased online at www.bellinghamchildcare.org , or by calling 360-676-0950. Not able to attend but want to contribute? Sponsorships from $250-$2000 are still

Benefit for Orphans in Nepal by Jude Green Himalayan Children’s Charities (HCC) is a non-profit working in Nepal “to transform the lives of orphaned, abandoned, and underprivileged youth by empowering them through nurturing care, education, and mentorship; creating opportunities so that they may live healthy, happy lives and become leaders in their communities.” In March, I was privileged to attend the graduation ceremony for the organization’s first ten university graduates. The Dhading District of Nepal is a remote area that was heavily impacted by the earthquake in April and May of last year. My daughter, Sadie Green, directs HCC’s Dhading Children’s Initiative (DCI), now supporting the education of more than ninety children who lost parents in the earthquake. The idea is to keep families together, keep children in school in their communities, and give them support that makes a difference in their lives. In an introduction video on the HCC website (hccnepal.org), Sadie says that people are doing the best they can, but the situation remains dire. A photograph shows makeshift housing of tents and temporary structures with tin roofs. Five people from Bellingham, who traveled to Nepal to Sadie Green (center) with Laxmee attend Sadie’s Hindu wedding, are hosting a benefit for and Manna, two of the HCC HCC. We will be showing slides of our travels there. University graduates. Photo(s) by Judith Green. While in Nepal, we had a henna party, shopped in the tourist district, visited temples, had traditional clothing made, rode elephants, went river rafting, tried local cuisine, and danced with a traditional drumming group. Some visitors hiked, visited remote villages and did art projects with the kids at HCC. We will be talking about many aspects of our individual and shared experiences. The Benefit for Nepali Children will be held on July 31 at 7pm at Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth, in Bellingham. The suggested donation is $10. We will address different aspects of our journey, and Sadie will be in attendance to speak about the organization’s work and to answer questions. https://www.facebook. com/events/1639922222996150/ Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet

available, and financial gifts of any size are sincerely appreciated. Call Karen Ekdahl, Executive Director, at 360-676-0950 to talk about art or financial donations. (contineud on page 32)

SISU CHILDREN’S FUND Thank you to the following businesses who support SISU Children’s Fund. SPONSORS: Bayside Engineering Holland America Linies Whatcom Educational Credit Union Phillips 66 Refinery ALSO THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING FOR YOUR DONATION FOR OUR EVENT:

Bellingham Theatre Guild Jodi Bergsma Casa Ventura Imports, Inc. Chocolate Necessities Chuckanut Manor Restaurant Copy Source Costco, Bellingham & Burlington D. J. Nails Eterna Studios Fairhaven Massage Giuseppe's Restaurant Hardware Sales Hotel Bellwether, Lighthouse Bar & Grill LFS Looking Glass Salon Les Schwab Tires Olive Garden Sherwin-Williams Paiints Southside Trend Starbucks Statement Apparel Stonemoon Sudden Valley Golf Club, Brian Kruhlak Pro Totally Chocolate Trader Joe's Trayvax Tropix Hair Salon Yeagers Sporting Goods Yorky's Foods

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Weekly International Folk Dancing –

Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music. Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers meet Tuesdays (July 5, 12, 19, 26) at Bayview Civic Hall (12615 C St., in Bayview). Brief review begins at 7pm followed by dances until 9:30pm. Good exercise, great fun. No partners needed. The first session is free / $3 thereafter. More info: Gary or Ginny at 360-7666866 or www.skagitfolkdancers.org.

Bellingham). We mainly focus on Eastern European dances, and include Israeli, Greek and Turkish, as well as those from the Balkans. We have an exciting new teaching component, as well as a structured early evening, leading to requests after the teaching. This has been well received, and has created some very energetic and exciting evenings. Admission is $5 donation requested / 1st time free. More info: 360-380-0456.

Balkan Folk Dancing on Thursday Evenings – Bellingham’s Fourth Corner

Dances of Universal Peace in Mount Vernon – The Dances of Universal Peace

Folk Dancers meet Thursday evenings (July 7, 14, 21, 28) from 7:30-10pm at the Fairhaven Branch Library (1117 12th St.,

are a group of moving meditations to live music. Each dance is focused on the singing of a sacred phrase, inspired by a large variety of religious traditions from around the world. Join us in creating energy for peace. No experience necessary; all dances taught each time. Come alone or bring a friend. Donation requested / no one turned away for lack of funds. Join us for the dances on Sun., July 10 at 6pm at Skagit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (500 W. Section St., Mount Vernon). Admission is by donation. More info: 360-629-9190, jstplnfolk@gmail.com or www.SeattleDUP.org/mt_vernon.htm.

Irish Dance Classes –

The Penk-O’Donnell School of Irish Dance has come to Bellingham! We are based in Vancouver, B.C. but have had Bellingham/Whatcom County dancers come to our Vancouver location for several years. We are offering classes starting in September (providing there is enough interest) for beginner level Irish step dancing classes for ages 4/5 and up! We also would like to get a preschool class going for 3 and 4 year olds as well as an adult class for traditional Ceili dancing, for fun, great exercise and local performances. We welcome girls and boys!! Irish dance is a unique form of dance that requires strength and stamina, which makes it a physical sport, and it also requires grace and beauty which makes it an art form. This will be the only certified Irish Dance school in Whatcom/Skagit County. Classes will meet at Bell Tower Studios (1430 N. Garden St., Bellingham). Cost is $50 per month, once a week classes. Info: 360966-3442 or paula@blarneyhouse.com.

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17th Annual Miles for Memories 5K Walk/Run – Join us for our 17th Annual Miles for Memories 5K Walk/Run on Sat., Aug. 6 at 8am in the Fairhaven Village Green (1207 10th St., Bellingham). All funds raised will go toward our mission of providing support, education, and resources to those affected by dementia. Admission is $30 / $5 dogs. More info: 360-671-3316, alz@alzsociety.org or www.alzsociety.org/events/17th-annualmiles-for-memories-5k.

BrewFest on the Skagit – The Lincoln

Theatre presents The 13th Annual Brewfest on the Skagit, featuring dozens of local craft brews, three Americana Folk Stomp bands (The Blackberry Bushes, the Prozac Mountain Boys, and Scarlet Locomotive) and local food trucks on Sat., Aug. 13 from 4-9pm. BrewFest on the Skagit is a fundraiser for the Lincoln Theatre that takes place on Mount Vernon’s Riverwalk Park. Please bring your friends to soak up the sun and support the Lincoln. Brewfest on the Skagit is a 21 and over event! Call for admission pricing. More info: tobie@lincolntheatre.org , 360336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Whatcom Humane Society’s Putts Fore Pets Golf Tournament – Join us

for a great day on the links with your friends and colleagues on Thurs., Aug. 18 from noon-6pm at the Bellingham Golf and Country Club (3729 Meridian St.).

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This four-person scramble format with cart will begin at noon for registration and pre-game activities. Shotgun start at 1pm. Great golf course! Fabulous prizes! Friendly competition! Gourmet vegetarian buffet dinner! Fun times! Registration: $125 per individual / $500 per foursome (cart included). Register online at www.whatcomhumane.org or contact Tournament Chairperson Kevin Stray at 360-296-0441 or kevinstray@comcast.net. More info: events@whatcomhumane.org , www.whatcomhumane.org/events or 360-733-2080.

Drive for the Arts Golf Tournament – The Third Annual Drive for the Arts Golf Tournament benefitting META Performing Arts, Lincoln Theatre, and the Theatre Arts Guild will be held on Fri., Sept. 9 with tee-off at 1pm, shotgun, at Avalon Golf Links (19345 Kelleher Rd., Burlington). Register online at www.lincolntheatre.org. Hole sponsorships are available as well. For more information, call Dan Toomey at 360-305-8455. Cost is $400 team of 4 / $100 individual. Price includes 18-holes of golf, riding cart, and lunch, plus prizes for longest drive, closest to the pin, low score, and hole in one. More info: 360-305-8455 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

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Gentle Yoga Classes – Join Joani for

gentle yoga classes at The Metta Center (1602 Carolina St. #D12,, Bellingham). Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30-11:45am. Joani Glasser is a Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance (E-RYT-500), specializing in yoga therapy for the back, with over 35 years experience. This is a supportive, nurturing class ideal for beginners as well as those who desire healthy back yoga. 3-month pass fees: $65 for 5 classes / $100 for 10 classes / $15 drop-in / $10 first time. More info: 360-656-6699, yogawithjoani@ yahoo.com or www.yogawithjoani.com.

Student Readings at Simply Spirit Reading & Healing Center – Readings

from students in our Clairvoyant Training Programs are available by appointment most Friday evenings (July 8, 15, 22, 29); just call or email. Each session is one hour. Come prepared to learn more about yourself, and bring a friend! There is no set fee; just contribute what moves you or fits your budget. Simply Spirit is located at 1304 Meador Ave., B-11, Bellingham. Admission is by donation. More info: 360647-7134, admin@simplyspiritcenter.com or www.simplyspiritcenter.com.

products to support wellness, authors and speakers, psychics, mediums and many others who offer healing modalities. Event takes place on Sat., July 23 from 10am4pm at the Center for Spiritual Living (2224 Yew St. Rd., Bellingham). Admission is $5. More info: 360-734-4160 or www.mbsf.csl-bellingham.org.

Relaxation Harp Class – Calm down

and strum a colorful small harp. This introductory class taught by Therapeutic Harpist, Christine Magnussen, is for those new to the instrument. No musical experience is necessary. In this two-day class, learn the basics of harp playing while instantly creating relaxing music. Join us at Metta Center (1602 Carolina St., Suite D12, Bellingham) on Wed., July 27 & Aug. 3, 1-2:30pm. Admission is $35 for 2-day class (space is limited, pre-regiser by July 8). A second 2-day class will also be offered Aug. 17 & 24, 10-11:30am. • Upcoming Workshops include: Self-Care for Highly Sensitive People. • More info: relax@peacecalm.com or www.harpspirit.org.

Mind, Body, Spirit Fair – The Annual

Mind, Body, Spirit Fair is a glorious gathering of those who support the healing and revealing of vibrant health and well-being for humans and animals. There are energy healers, merchants with

Downtown Market Walk – The

Downtown Market Walk is a celebration and exploration of Bellingham’s local food scene, giving Bellingham residents a chance to partake in a specially curated, self-guided tour that showcases the best of downtown’s local grocers, markets and specialty food shops. Fifteen businesses and organizations are participating. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste samples at each location and play “market walk” bingo for the chance to win $200 in local food prizes! Buying local food from local businesses keeps dollars here in our community and supports the folks who have built Bellingham into the beautiful community we all love. Join us for the event on Sat., July 9 from 11am3pm. Free admission.

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Voces del Valle: Voices of the Valley –

Exhibit featuring stories of the Latino Community in Skagit County from 1940 to present—in their own voices. On display at the Skagit County Historical Museum (501 S. 4th St., La Conner) through Sept. 25. Admission is $5 general / $4 seniors & kids 6-12 / free age 5 and under / $10 families / members free. More info: 360-4663365, museum@co.skagit.wa.us or www.skagitcounty.net/museum.

100th anniversary and the centennial celebration of the Mount Vernon City Library – In honor of this

landmark, and to recognize and celebrate the many people and the diversity of their stories, the Library is opening an oral histories project that we are calling, Telling Our Stories: Local Histories in the Library and Beyond. One of those stories is that of Ms. Joan Lee. Ms. Lee, a lifelong Mount Vernon Resident, got her library card in the second grade, 70 years ago now. Today a young patron has the same excitement, bouncing up and down eagerly and proudly signing her name to a new library card, but she has a wealth of new and different resources at the library. We all have a story to tell about how the library has touched our lives. At “the heart of our thriving community” for one hundred years, the Mount Vernon City Library wants to know, what will your story be? Appointments available and preferred Tuesdays from 1-7pm by calling 360-3366209. The Mount Vernon City Library is

located at 315 Snoqualmie St. Free admission. More info: 360-336-6209, betsyc@mountvernonwa.gov or www. mountvernonwa.gov/calendar.aspx.

Pickett House Museum – Tour the

historic Pickett House Museum (910 Bancroft St., Bellingham), from 1-4pm, on the 2nd Sunday of each month (July 10). The house was built in 1856 for Capt. George E. Pickett, who later led the infamous Civil War charge at Gettysburg. This is the oldest, documented, wooden structure, on its original site in the state of Washington, and was built with planks sawn at the 1853 Roeder Peabody sawmill on Whatcom Creek. Free admission, donations appreciated. More info: daughtersofpioneers@hotmail.com or 360-733-5873.

NookChat: Community Storytelling – Celebrate the Summer Festival at the Everson Library on Sun., July 10 from 3-5pm. Teresa Loe tells about her family’s historic (Thompson) family farm located in Everson on the original Bell homestead. Join Jim Berg and Teresa as we “Explore the Past; Enrich the Present” in this informal, interactive gathering sponsored by the Nooksack Valley Heritage Center Committee. More info: 360-966-5100 or www.wcls.org.

History Sunset Cruise – The Whatcom Museum’s popular History Sunset Cruise sails into its 33rd year. This year, the museum is partnering with San Juan

Cruises to offer these summer cruises on Tuesday evenings in July (12, 19, 26) and August (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) from 6:158:30pm. Guests travel aboard the 100-foot Victoria Star, which leaves from the Bellingham Cruise Terminal (355 Harris Ave.) in Fairhaven, for a cruise narrated by local historians Brian Griffin or Doug Starcher. The boat has indoor and outdoor seating on two levels, an on-board snack bar, and a full bar with a selection of Northwest beers, wines, and cocktails. Restrooms are available on board. Guests can bring their own picnic dinner, snacks, and beverages (non-alcoholic) for a picnic-style dinner while cruising. Admission is $30 museum members / $35 non-members / $28 groups of 8+. More info: info@whatcommuseum.org , www.whatcommuseum.org/history-sunset-cruise or 360-778-8930.

Singin’ In the Rain – The Lincoln

Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon) presents the 90th anniversary celebration of Singin’ In the Rain on Sat., July 9 at 2pm for the 1950s admission price of $1.50. In this classic movie musical, a silent film production company and cast make a difficult transition to sound. The film stars Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, and Debbie Reynolds. More info: 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Movie Writing Curiosity Classes – Ferry Farewell Flotilla – Join us at the Community Boating Center (555 Harris Ave., Bellingham) on Sat., July 23 from 5-7pm for a celebratory gathering of small watercraft to bid adieu to the Alaska Ferry. Enjoy 50% off of all rentals at the Boating Center. The Kennicott Ferry is scheduled to depart at 6pm. Free admission. More info: 360-714-8891, info@boatingcenter.org or www.boatingcenter.org.

Everyone has a story to tell! The Indie Film Group (IFG) will host free movie-writing curiosity classes for anyone wishing to catch a glimpse into the process of writing a screenplay for feature length film. Class meets on Sat., July 16 from 1-2pm at the Lynden Library (216 4th St.) or Sat., July 30 from 4-5pm at the Bellingham Public Library (210 Central Ave.). To reserve your seat and free workbook materials, simply e-mail your name with “I want to write a movie!” to the IFG at info@indiefilmgroup.com. More info: 360815-2410 or www.indiefilmgroup.com.

Full Draw Film Tour – FDFT5 presents

the Full Draw Film Tour at the Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st. St., Mount Vernon) on Thurs., July 21 at 7:30pm. For the young and old, it’s a bowhunting adventure on the big screen! Full Draw breaks the boundaries of hunting films and will truly inspire all who share the passion and pursuit of bowhunting and outdoor films. Be prepared for something you can’t watch at home, online, or on TV. Call for pricing info. More info: 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

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Bellingham At Home – A program of

the Whatcom Council on Aging, Bellingham At Home is a non-profit membership organization modeled on the many successful “virtual villages” now operating across the country. Our mission is to empower seniors to stay active and engaged while continuing to live in their own homes and neighborhoods. Since our launch on June 1 we have begun coordinating access to affordable services and volunteer-provided support such as transportation, home maintenance, help with other day-to-day needs, and social and educational activities. The full membership fee, which covers operational expenses and insurance, is $350 for the first year. More info: www.BellinghamAtHome.org.

Lummi Arts & Small Business Market – Find exclusive and unique hand crafted art, special gifts, value-added seafood products created and sold by Lummi Community members on Sat., July 2 from 10am-5pm at the Lummi Te’Ti’Sen Center (4920 Rural Ave., Ferndale). Meet and learn from Lummi artists and small business owners. Check website and Facebook for invited performances and schedule. Events are free and familyfriendly. More info: 360-306-8554, NancyJ@Lummi-nsn.gov or www.LummiGatewayCenter.com.

Friends of the Lynden Library Book Sale – The Friends of the Lynden Library

are holding their big Summer Book Sale on Fri. & Sat., July 22 & 23 (10am-4:30pm) at the Lynden Public Library, with 3000-5000 items for sale. There will be books for all

Bellingham Laughter Club On Demand – Embrace laughter for a rich

and rewarding life! Free to 4-104 year olds. Laughter Club will meet near the owl sculpture at Elizabeth Park, Sundays July 3 and August 7, from 4-5pm. For information, call Mary Lou Richardson at 360-734-4989.

Northwest Singles Club Saturday Coffee – Northwest Singles Club invites

you to join some of our 100+ membership at 10am each Saturday for coffee, conversation, and friendship at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave. Our decades-old club is for single adults over age 55. Come on down, check us out, and browse our monthly calendar of events. More info: 360-933-4507 or nwsinglesclub@gmail.com.

Sunday Chess Meetups in Bellingham – Come join the Bellingham

Knights, a free, casual chess player group for all ages and all skill levels. This is an opportunity to meet other players of all levels and play the world’s oldest and most strategic game. We meet in the Lecture Room of the Bellingham Public Library (210 Central Ave.) on Tuesdays (July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31). Chess board/pieces provided, drop-in players welcome. For information and free registration, visit www.meetup.com/BellinghamChess.

Astronomy Meeting – The Whatcom

Association of Celestial Observers meets on Thurs., July 14 from 7-9pm in the front auditorium of the WECU building (5659 Barrett Rd., Ferndale). We’ll discuss local astronomy events, Star Parties, outreach projects such as telescopes in Boulevard Park, etc. Interesting and informative presentation scheduled. Free admission. More info: www.whatcomastronomy.org.

ages and interests, including fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, mysteries, cooking, health, children’s books, and more. Also a selection of CDs and DVDs, plus a recently donated selection of LPs. All proceeds benefit the Lynden Public Library. More info: 360-305-3600 or www.wcls.org.

Mr. Flip’s Carnival of Wonders and Curiorisities – Sat., July 23 will be a

steamy day on the Fairhaven Village Green, from 10am- 5pm. Step into the world of Steampunk with live entertainment with the Nathaniel Johnstone Band, kids activities, Trevor the Sword Guy, a costume contest for all ages, 2D and 3D art show, and lots of vendors to peruse. Free admission. More info: BSPS19225@gmail.com or www.bellinghamsteampunk.org/Festival.html.

Learn to Think on Your Feet – Come

join us for a free workshop on Wed., July 13 from 7-9pm at Improv Playworks (1011 Girard St., Bellingham). An evening of play, creativity, storytelling and fun (all levels, no experience necessary)! We will do a selection of games and exercises from improvisational theater. More info: 360756-0756, sheila@improvplayworks.com or www.improvplayworks.com.

Whatcom Senior Tours

Take the trip of a lifetime!

Tours/Shows with Whatcom County Council on Aging – B.C. Sunshine

Coast, Desolation Sound & Discovery Islands, July 10-14, $1825 • Bali Travel Show, July 13, 11am • Mariners Baseball vs. White Sox, July 20, $78 • San Juan Island Wildlife Cruise, July 25 • Fireworks Competition Celebration of Lights & Cruise, July 27, $185 • North Cal. Special Trains & Redwoods, July 27-31, $1999 • Canadian Maritimes & Nova Scotia, Aug. 1-13, $4096 (filling) • B.C. Gulf Island Mayne Ise, Aug. 23, $173 • Trains of Colorado, Aug. 21-28, $2999 • Mariners vs. Yankees, Aug. 24, $84 • History & Wine Cruise Bellingham Waters, Aug. 30 • Colonial Williamsburg

& Washington D.C., Oct. 13-20, $2599 • Cuba Tour, Nov. 2-10, $4995 • Victoria Holiday Escape, Dec. 6-7, $399.99 • Blissful Bali Tour, March 5-13, $2590 • Alaska Cruise, May. All rates, subject to change, overnights are per person double occupancy. More info and registration: 360-733-4030, ext. 1015, bsacintern@gmail.com or www.wccoa.org.

SoloMan – Don’t miss Jack van Ommen as he shares the exciting account of his solo circumnavigation of the globe. This story has all the components of true adventure. Join us for the story on Sat., July 30 from 7:30-9pm at the Lummi Island Library (2144 South Nugent Rd.). Info: 360-758-7145 or www.wcls.org.

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Cuba Tour Nov 2–10 California Trains July 27–August 1

Trains of Colorado August 21–27

DC / Colonial History Oct 13–19 South Pacific Bali March 5–13

Reserve your spot today!

Give us a call or visit our website!

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Get in the Game! READ: Summer Reading for Teens 2016 – This

summer, be a reading MVP! Challenge yourself to read, review, and participate in our summer reading program for teens. Online and in-person options offer chances to win in weekly and end-ofsummer prize drawings. More info: www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org/teens. • Take Another Look! Adult Summer Reading Photo Challenge: It is time to look at reading from a fresh perspective! Challenge yourself to share photos of your favorite books, libraries, and reading activities on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #bplsummer2016. Participants will have chances to win monthly prizes and be entered into our end-of-summer grand prize drawing. • Visit any Bellingham Public Library location for more information. Free. Info: 360-778-7323 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.

Where’s Waldo? – In

Fairhaven, of course. Kids, parents and Waldo-lovers of all ages are invited to join Village Books again this year for the month-long scavenger hunt to find the elusive Waldo hidden in local businesses around Fairhaven. Anyone who wishes to participate can look for the Waldo decal on participating business windows/doors to pick up a “Find Waldo in Fairhaven!” search list with the names of all the businesses. After finding each Waldo, participants will collect an “I Found Waldo at ___________” card from the business employees for each Waldo spotted. Collecting cards in sixteen or more businesses and turning them in at Village Books will win a Waldo button and an entry for other, larger prizes to be drawn at a Waldo party on July 31. The Grand Prize is a complete six-volume set of Waldo books. People who prefer a shorter version of the hunt can collect the cards from eight businesses and pick up a Waldo button at Village Books. There is no charge to participate, and the game lasts for the entire month of July, with a celebration Sun., July 31, at 6pm at Village Books. Join us for your chance to win some great prizes, and spot Waldo in the store! Info: www.villagebooks.com , 360-671-2626.

Blaine Friends Old Fashioned 4th of July Book Sale – Find some fantastic summer reads while supporting library

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programs and services. The Friends of the Blaine Library throw their biggest book sale of the year during Blaine’s Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration. Stop by the library (610 3rd St.) on Sat., July 2 or Mon., July 4 from 10am-5pm for some great bargains! Info: 360-305-3637 or www.wcls.org.

Everson Friends Used Book Sale –

Great selection of new arrivals at this annual Summer Festival book sale; something for everyone! Behind Peoples Bank across from the Everson Library on Fri. & Sat., July 8 & 9 from 10am-5pm. Books will also be for sale in the park on Saturday at the Everson Nooksack Summer Festival. More info: 360-966-5100 or www.wcls.org.

100th Chuckanut Radio Hour featuring Jesse McRae, author of My Four-Minute Life – Join us for the

Chuckanut Radio Hour on Thurs., July 28 from 6:30-8:30pm at WCC Heiner Theater. Singer-songwriter Steve Webb will be performing Jesse’s songs as the musical guest. Admission is $5. More info: 360-671-2626 or www.villagebooks.com.

Barkley Toasters – We make it easy to

gain confidence in your public speaking. With your committment of two lunch hour meetings a month, and a couple of hours of speech prep every few months, you get support and mentoring from our fun, professional members. Barkley Toasters meets the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Fridays (July 1, 15, 29), noon-1pm at the Dorothy Haggen Building (2211 Rimland Dr., Bellingham). More info: 360-333-8777 or 1383833.toastmastersclubs.org.

Bellingham City Club Luncheon – On Wed., July 27, Bellingham City Club will offer a program discussion entitled “Climate Change: Is Initiative 732 the Right Answer for Reducing Carbon Emissions?” The meeting takes place at Northwood Hall (3240 Northwest Ave.) from noon-1:30pm. Guests and new members are welcome. Admission is $13 members/$18 non-members in advance including lunch; $15 / $20 at the door. More info: info@bellinghamcityclub.org or www.bellinghamcityclub.org.

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