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s 2015 Blaine High School graduate Matt Kelly plays trumpet with the alumni jazz band during Blaine Fine Arts Association’s 19th annual Arts and Jazz on January 23. See more photos on page 12.

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Legislature tackles teachers salary, class sizes By Izumi Hansen, WNPA Olympia Teacher compensation, teacher shortages, the educational opportunity gap and school districts operating levies are all on Washington state legislators’ agenda this session as the state Supreme Court’s McCleary mandate – along with the court’s $100,000 per day contempt citation – loom over the proceedings. The 2016 session began Monday in Olympia. In its January 2012 McCleary v. State of Washington decision, the Supreme Court determined the state was not fulfilling its constitutional requirement to fund basic education

for all students, including compensation for basic education teachers. The court required the state to fulfill its duties and provide annual reports following the legislative session in order to ensure “steady progress” toward a 2017–2018 school year deadline. Basic education, by law, includes the ability to read; write and communicate successfully with a variety of audiences; know the core concepts of a variety of subjects; be able to think analytically, logically and creatively and use technology to do so; and understand how a decision today can influence opportunities tomorrow. The court in 2012 required the state to reduce reliance on local school district excess

Birch Bay on list of affordable winter trips By Oliver Lazenby Though it’s not warm or particularly close to skiing, Birch Bay just landed near the top of a list of the most affordable winter escapes in the western United States. TripAdvisor.com placed Birch Bay at No. 3 on its list, which ranked vacation destinations in the West based on the average cost of a weeklong stay in a

two-bedroom property between December and February. According to the list, it costs an average of $784 per week to stay in a two-bedroom vacation rental in Birch Bay during the winter. Mesa, Arizona topped TripAdvisor’s list with an average weekly cost of $731. The following Northwest destinations round out the top five: Waldport, Oregon; Yach-

ats, Oregon; and Chelan, Washington. The list of 10 features mostly destinations in the mountains, on the coast and in the Southwest. TripAdvisor also ranked the five most affordable destinations in each western state. Cities had to have at least 500 reviews on TripAdvisor.com to qualify as a destination, said TripAdvisor spokesperson Ashlee Centrella, in an email.

tax levies, particularly for funding teachers’ salaries and benefits, and to meet the requirements of a “prototypical school” defined in HB 2776, a bill passed by the Legislature and signed into law in 2010. The 2010 law required reducing class sizes for K-3 students, funding for all transportation, material and operations costs, and providing for all day kindergarten by 2018. The court found the state in contempt of the McCleary orders in September 2014. Legislators responded by passing bills in 2015 that fulfilled these requirements. However, legislators failed to produce (See Schools, page 10)

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Wolf Bauer, a legendary outdoorsman, activist and engineer, has died at a care facility on San Juan Island. He was 103. Bauer passed away on January 23, only two days after the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce hosted a special presentation honoring his accomplishments and local impact. Bauer was the first to suggest the Birch Bay berm project, which will begin construction this fall. Bauer was born in the Bavarian Alps on February 24, 1912. His family immigrated to Seattle when he was 13, and it was there Bauer developed a love of the outdoors. He graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in engineering, but was much more interested in a career in outdoor sports, particularly skiing and mountain climbing. In 1935, Bauer became the first person to summit Mount Rainier from the north side. He went on to teach a highly influential series of mountaineering courses, which introduced Americans to European mountaineering techniques that have since become standard. Mountaineering historian Henry Majors would later call the courses “the single greatest, most influential and most enduring achievement in the history of Northwest climbing,” in The Northwest Mountaineering Journal. Among his pupils were Jim and Lou Whittaker, the first Americans to summit Mount Everest, and Lloyd Anderson, a founder of REI. Bauer co-founded the Mountain Rescue Council, and was president of the organization for its first six years. The council was the first organization of its kind in the United States, and was responsible for dozens of daring mountain rescues. Bauer was also a pioneer in water sports. In the late 1940s, Bauer introduced foldboat kayaking to the United States. Foldboats, small kayaks that can be folded in half for easy transportation, had been popular in Germany but were all but unheard of in

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According to Roland Middleton, special projects manager for Whatcom County public works and a longtime friend of Bauer, the current design for the project is nearly identical to one of Bauer’s original drawings from the ’70s. “Wolf is a man who has lived more than 100 years and he didn’t spend any of it sitting on the couch,” Middleton said at the chamber meeting. “Every time I see him, the first thing he says to me is, ‘Roland, have you finished Birch Bay yet?’” Middleton said he and other project leaders had proposed naming a section of the berm Bauer Point. The state told him he couldn’t name the section of the berm after Bauer until five years after Bauer’s death. Bauer leaves a sister, a son, a daughter in law and several nieces, nephews and grandchildren behind. He was preceded in death by his ex-wife Harriet and son Laurence. Bauer will be laid to rest with a small ceremony on San Juan Island later this week. On Saturday, February 6, Whatcom County public works is hosting an open public forum to take feedback on the berm project. The meeting will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at the Birch Bay Bible Community Church.

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Seaside Bakery to host talent show, comedian By Steve Guntli Seaside Bakery and Café is expanding into live entertainment with two upcoming shows. Sisters Angie Owen and Alissa Blume took over operations of the café in late 2014 and now they’re branching out and using the space for entertainment purposes. On February 6, the bakery will host the Seaside Bakery Talent Show.

“We’ve been wanting to do something more for the community,” Owen said. “We thought this would be a good way to get people to come and show their talents.” Owen had originally planned to charge admission for the talent show, but decided to waive it. “We just want people to come out and have a good time,” Owen said. The talent show will be open to performers of all ages. All acts

are welcome, from comedy to music and everything in between, though all acts must be age appropriate for the audience. Owen and Blume are preparing a special menu for patrons of the talent show, and all performers will receive a free dessert. The show begins at 5 p.m. on

February 6. Sign up in advance at Seaside Bakery. On March 19, the café will welcome stand-up comedian Ed Hill. Hill, a Taiwan native who moved to Canada as a young child, tells humorous stories about life as an immigrant. Hill was named “Best Vancouver Comedian” by Westender Magazine in 2015 and was a runner up for best comedian in The Georgia Straight. He has toured extensively throughout

Canada, the U.S. and Asia, and recently released his first comedy album, “Canasian.” Owen and Blume will serve a special prime rib dinner for attendees of Hill’s comedy show. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at the bakery. Owen advises buying tickets early, as space is limited and tickets are going fast. The Seaside Bakery and Café is located at 477 Peace Portal Drive. For information, call 332-9866.

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The Editor: This letter is a reminder that the current maintenance and operations levy for the Blaine school district will be on the ballot for renewal for four more years on February 9. When the Washington state legislature cut funding for education to the bone, the Blaine school district had to run a levy. The voters successfully passed it. Just recently the Supreme Court ruled that the state legislature shall provide full funding for basic education in the “near future.” We all know that when it comes to politics, the “near future” is very likely a long way off. Simply put, this levy is a continuation of the one we currently have. Hopefully the politicians will, in the next four years, provide full funding for basic education as required by the Supreme Court, and just

maybe we won’t have to go through this again. I for one am not willing to roll the dice on something as important as our children’s education. I urge you to vote in favor of the maintenance and operations levy on February 9, to ensure the quality of education continues in our schools. Gary Dunster Blaine The Editor: Please support Blaine school district by voting to approve its maintenance and operations levy for the next four years. The district relies on levies to fund a variety of academic, extracurricular, maintenance, operating and staffing needs. Programs and activities supported by levies help provide students learning tools and skills today that will help them transition into careers later in life.

Blaine’s levy tax rate is the lowest by far among Whatcom County school districts, and that is not expected to change if the upcoming levy is approved. Please vote “Yes” for our kids and for our community. Bill Baldwin Blaine The Editor: Several multi-national corporations and government negotiators dealing with Pacific Rim nations have put our country’s next trade agreement, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), together. The U.S. Congress is considering whether or not to sign on Continued on next page Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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to this partnership. Though it is over 5,000 pages long, our Congress has already agreed to give it an “up or down” vote without negotiating on any of the terms of the deal. This is an abdication of their role as our elected representatives. They work for us, not for multi-national corporations! This partnership could put into place rules that say foreign corporations can bring in employees even if it will displace our workers from the jobs. These foreign workers may be paid lower wages, which will bring down wages for all. Fact Checker finds that in the long run there will be zero new jobs for us and the Center for Economic Policy Research finds that the TPP will result in only 0.013 percent increase in GDP. Other provisions allow foreign firms to sue the U.S. if our laws interfere with their profits, includ-

ing minimum wage and environmental laws. They can also sue the U.S. taxpayer for loss of expected future profits. Is this working for We the People? Please contact your representative and tell them to stop this corporate takeover. More information is available at publiccitizen.com. Linda Schonborn Ferndale The Editor: Talk about being out of step with the rest of the world! Senator Doug Ericksen (R- Ferndale) is sponsoring Senate Bill 6173 that would block “state regulators from adopting rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions without legislative direction” (The Bellingham Herald, January 20, 2016). Ericksen claims any policies limiting carbon emissions would affect Washington’s business climate and “sends a bad message to job creators and would hurt working families.” A New York Times editorial from January 19 claims otherwise: “The energy policies

adopted by some American states and Canadian provinces demonstrate that those arguments are simply unfounded.” The article further states that over 40 nations, British Columbia, Quebec, California and nine other states have rules taxing carbon emissions without hurting their economies. What makes Ericksen think otherwise? On what are his claims based? What are his motives? It is time for Washington to join the rest of the world in its quest for a cleaner future, cleaner jobs, safer air, water and soil and better human health. It is all possible – China has made an announcement that it will be instituting a national cap and trade policy. Join the movement, Senator Ericksen and stop being an obstructionist. Contact Senator Ericksen to let him know that you want Washington to be in step with the rest of the world: dougericksen.com, 360/920-3276. Naomi Murphy Ferndale

North Whatcom Fire and Rescue Fire Commissioners are looking to appoint an interim fire commissioner. This will be a two year commitment. Those interested are requested to submit a letter of interest and resume which will include: some personal background information; business experience; and why you are interested. Please submit your letter and resume no later than Monday, February 15, 2016 to: North Whatcom Fire and Rescue, Attention: Board of Fire Commissioners 4142 Britton Loop Bellingham, WA 98226. For more information, please call Jennie Sand, Administrative Assistant at (360)-318-9933 or visit the district’s web site at www.nwfrs.net.

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plans to fully compensate teachers by the end of the 2015 session, so the court on August 13 imposed a $100,000 per day sanction on the state. To address that sanction, last September Governor Jay Inslee created a bipartisan work group with members from both chambers of the legislature to develop a proposal responding to the court’s requirements. A survey conducted by the Office of the Superintendent of

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by the 2017 legislative session. “This keeps everybody at the table, keeps us moving in the right direction. It will get us to a solution,” said Senator Christine Rolfes (D-Bainbridge), a work group member. “This proposal will hopefully say to the court that we are committed.” The group could not determine how much local districts spent on teaching basic education, so a cost estimate was not included in the bill. The bill requires collection of this information. “The fact is, there is more work to be done,” said Representative Pat Sullivan (D-Covington), another workgroup member. “I believe, in the end, this plan will force a solution.” “We have to stop thinking about a silver bullet approach to funding education,” said Senator Ann Rivers (R-Clark County). “What we do know beyond a shadow of a doubt is that the court wants a stable, steady source for funding education. We have all recognized that this is a complex problem.” Local Special Tax Levies “There is an adequacy issue and an equity issue” related to school districts’ special tax levies, said Senator Chad Magendanz (R-Issaquah), a work group member. “This equity issue is complicated. The fact that we’re dependent right now on local levies that may or may not pass depending on where you live is a real problem.” The court said in McCleary that local property tax levies have helped pay for basic education, including teacher compensation. To fulfill their constitutional duty, state lawmakers must fund schools using “regular and dependable tax sources.” The bills proposed by the work group address the issue by requiring the legislature to eliminate school district depen-

dency on local levies by the end of the 2017 legislative session. Along with levies funding parts of basic education, a 2010 amendment to the Levy Lid Act expires in 2017. The state legislature passed the 1977 Levy Lid Act following a decision by the state Supreme Court in the 1970s. The decision came from a lawsuit against the state by the Seattle School District following two levy failures. Levies in the 1970s typically made up more than 30 percent of districts’ funding resources. The decision limited the levy rate and established that funding basic education with levies was unconstitutional. In 2017, the levy lid will drop from 28 percent to 24 percent of district’s state and federal revenues, resulting in a “levy cliff” for levies used for maintenance and operation of schools One solution, proposed in Senate Bill 6109 by Senate Republicans last year, is a “levy swap.” The bill did not pass during the 2015 session, but was reintroduced for the 2016 session. A levy swap would lower the levy tax rates in districts with lower tax bases and increase the levy tax rates in districts with higher tax bases. This results in areas with higher property values paying more for education than areas with lower value properties. Currently, it is easier for areas with higher property values to fund education levies than areas with lesser values. The Washington Policy Center, an independent nonprofit think tank, determined that the state Supreme Court does not require a levy swap to address the state education problems. The center also found that the levy swap would reduce local funding along with the state property tax for schools.

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Police Reports January 19, 9:05 p.m.: Police received several calls from motorists reporting that a BNSF train had been blocking the Peace Portal and Bell Road crossing for over 30 minutes. Officers determined that the blockage was the result of a U.S. Customs inspection process, which required shifting several train cars onto a siding. In total the crossing was blocked for over an hour. January 20, 1:38 p.m.: A man called the Blaine Police Department to report a Chihuahua skittering south down the middle of Harrison Avenue. An officer was able to catch him and turned him over to animal control when he could not locate the owner. January 21, 1:44 a.m.: Officers responded to a report of a physical assault at a Blaine residence. Officers arrived and established probable cause that a domestic violence assault, malicious mischief and felony no contact order violation had occurred. The suspect returned a short time later and was arrested and booked into jail. January 21, 9:16 a.m.: A woman called to report that relatives are changing the locks at the home that she has been residing at so that she cannot get back in the house. Officers contacted a family member, who,

on behalf of the homeowner, was upgrading the locks on the house. No crime had occurred and officers cleared. January 22, 1:13 a.m.: Officers were dispatched to a vending machine being attacked outside a motel. Officers arrived and found the vending machine damaged and the suspect had fled on foot. It does not appear the machine’s money was taken, and video of the area is being reviewed. January 24, 12:40 a.m.: A passerby called to report seeing a person unconscious in the parking lot of a gas station. The caller believed the person might be intoxicated, but was unsure if he needed medical attention. Officers arrived and awakened the gent, who had a six-pack of beer on his passenger seat and an unopened beer nestled in his lap. He was not driving and no elements of physical control were present. Officers gave the man a ride home after he dumped out his beer. A medical aid response was canceled, as the man declined medical attention. January 24, 12:50 a.m.: Blaine Police were dispatched to assist the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) with a physical domestic violence incident in progress in Birch Bay. An officer arrived as the prima-

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ACROSS 1. “To thine own ___ be true” 5. Healthful retreats 9. Santa Claus feature 14. Blue hue 15. Breathe hard 16. An abalone 17. “I” problem 19. Barter 20. Hybrid of Lion and Tigress 21. Beauty pageant wear 23. Oolong, for one 24. “Malcolm X” director 25. Movement intended to reclaim lost homeland 28. Assassinated 29. Blonde’s secret, maybe 30. Strong fishing net (2 wds) 33. One of the two main branches of Islam 37. Screams 38. Asteroid indents

41. Keats, for one 42. Bases of stems 43. Ceiling 46. Eagerness 47. Without inspection 51. Priestly garb 54. Charlotte-to-Raleigh dir. 55. Corpulent 56. Any Time 58. Fresh from the shower 60. Custodies; guardianships 62. 10 kilogauss 63. “... happily ___ after” 64. Cut, maybe 65. Appropriate 66. Disney dog 67. Animal shelters

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38. 39. 40. 42. 44. 45. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 57. 59. 61.

6. Kitchen closets 7. Very old 8. Lieu 9. Study of plants 10. “To ___ is human ...” 11. Cremona artisan 12. Advises 13. Chimera 18. Ornamental part at front of vehicles 22. Cabernet, e.g. 26. Captain, e.g. 27. Consumer Reports employee 28. Trade 30. Cooking meas. 31. Density symbol 32. “___ we having fun yet?” 34. Bewitch 35. Anger 36. Balaam’s mount Sped forward at full speed “How ___!” Beloved of Aphrodite Tapioca plant Discordant Stop on a crawl Divisions Arm “Silly” birds Central pillar of a spiral staircase “All kidding ___...” Remus ____ (Harry Potter character) Conquers Abandon Fla. neighbor Arid

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ry aggressor was arrested. The officer assisted the deputy and the medics with the victim and several family members until WCSO back-up units arrived. January 27, 12:30 a.m.: A person reported that a 17-yearold juvenile under their care and failed to return home when he was supposed to. His guardian checked with all of his known friends and no one claimed to know where he was. The guardian last saw the young man when he dropped him off at school on the morning of January 26. All information was entered into law enforcement databases and all area law enforcement agencies were notified. The teen was located safe later that morning. January 27, 7:50 a.m.: A family in the 400 block of C Street asked police to watch for their cat, which snuck out of the house late Tuesday night and has not returned home. Bruiser is a small, dark spayed striped tabby with four white paws and a white chest. The watch-for information was given to officers and public works field personnel, and Whatcom Humane Society for their patrols. This report is provided by the Blaine police department. A full listing of the week’s police report can be found at thenorthern light.com.

Tides January 29 – February 4 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W

DATE TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT Fr 29 2:06 am 2.1 9:06 am 9.3

3:39 pm 4.0 8:51 pm 6.4

Sa 30 2:40 am 3.1 9:34 am 9.1

4:27 pm 3.5 10:05 pm 6.1

Su 31 3:16 am 4.1 10:04 am 8.9

5:17 pm 3.0 11:35 pm 6.1

Mo 1 4:00 am 5.1 10:36 am 8.7

6:09 pm 2.4

Tu 2 1:23 am 6.4 5:00 am 5.9

11:12 am 8.6 7:01 pm 1.7

We 3 2:45 am 7.1 6:22 am 6.5

11:56 am 8.5 7:49 pm 1.0

Th 4 3:39 am 7.8 7:44 am 6.8

12:46 pm 8.5 8:35 pm 0.3

Weather Precipitation: During the period of January 19 to January 25 .82 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2016 year-to-date precipitation is 2.28 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 59.1°F on January 22, with a low of 37.1°F on January 24. Average temperature for the week was 46°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.

The Bridge at Birch Bay Boutique Sale: Friday, January 29, 2–7 p.m. and Saturday, January 30, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., 4819 Alderson Road, Birch Bay. Gently used clothing, furniture and miscellaneous treasures. All proceeds support The Bridge at Birch Bay. Info: thebridgebirchbay.com. Jeffrey Elvis with the Silver City Band: Friday, January 29, 9 p.m., Main Street Bar and Grill, 2005 Main Street, Ferndale. Rhinestone Wranglers 4-H Tack Sale: Saturday, January 30, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive, Blaine. Buy or sell tack, clothes or miscellaneous items. Vendor spots available – table rental $20. Breakfast and lunch available for purchase. Info: Lisa, 510-1862. Blaine Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, February 3, noon, Pizza Factory, 738 Peace Portal Drive. Speaker: Ron Spanjer with the Blaine School District. Info: 332-4544. Let’s Make Valentines: Wednesday, February 3, 3:15–4:15 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Make amazing valentines for friends and family. For grades K–5. Info: 305-3637. Life Line Screening: Monday, February 1, American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive, Blaine. Check for risk of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and more. Screenings start at $149. Preregistration required. Info: 1-877-237-1287. Computer Basics – Tips for Making Windows Work Better for You: Friday, February 5, 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn how to set up your computer’s desktop, and manage files and folders for maximum efficiency. Registration is required and limited to the first nine. Info: wcls.org or 305-3637. First Friday Entertainment with Swil Kanim: Friday, February 5, 7 p.m., Lummi Te’Ti’Sen Center, 4920 Rural Avenue, Ferndale. Music, stories and complimentary hors d’oevres. Info: 306-8554. Lummi Arts and Small Business Fair: Saturday, February 6, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Lummi Te’Ti’Sen Center, 4920 Rural Avenue, Ferndale. Locally made Native American arts and crafts. Info: 306-8554. Pruning 101: Saturday, February 6, 10 a.m.–noon, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn about the growth habits of trees and bushes, why prune and more. Repeated February 10 at 4 p.m. and March 5 at 10 a.m. Presented by Blaine CORE. Info: Kelle Sunter, 332-7435. Returning Home – Six Decades of Art by Ira Yeager: Saturday, February 6, Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building, 250 Flora Street, Bellingham. Info: whatcommuseum.org. Seaside Bakery Talent Show: Saturday, February 6, 5 p.m., Seaside Bakery and Cafe, 477 Peace Portal Drive. Do you sing, dance, play music or have a comedy act or other talent? Sign up at the cafe. Info: 332-9866. Lummi Arts and Small Business Fair: Saturday, February 7, Te’Ti’Sen Center (formerly Lummi Gateway Center), 4920 Rural Avenue, Ferndale, exit 260. Locally made native American arts and crafts. Info: 306-8554. Hearts, Wine and Chocolate: Saturday, February 13, 6:30 p.m., BelleWood Farms, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. Dance the night away while tasting the region’s finest chocolate, cheeses, wine, beer and spirits. Tickets $30. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. Backstage @ the Border presents “Bauman and Vogt” and “The Sweet Goodbyes”: Saturday, February 13, 7–9 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 382 Boblett Street, Blaine. $7 donation. Info: 927-9085. Bite of Blaine: Monday, February 15, 6 p.m., Semiahmoo Resort ballroom. Enjoy food from local restaurants, silent and live auctions. Fundraiser for Blaine’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July fireworks display. No-host social begins at 6 p.m., food at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $25, available at Pacific Building Center, Semiahmoo Resort and Blaine Visitor Center. Info: 332-4544. Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, February 18, noon, Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Guests will be speed networking. Info: 371-5004. Bedtime and Books: Thursday, February 18, 6–7 p.m., Blaine Primary School multipurpose room. Wear PJs and bring a pillow, blanket, stuffed animal and favorite book. For primary school-aged children.

Ongoing Afterschool Activities: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 2:30–5 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Kids ages 5 and up. Organized games as well as board games. Info: bbbparkandrec.org. AA Meetings: Monday and Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, noon; Wednesday, 7 p.m. (women only); Saturday, 11 a.m., United Church of Christ, 885 4th Street, Blaine. Al-Anon Meetings: Tuesdays, 1–2 p.m., Good Samaritan Society-Stafholt, 456 C Street, Blaine. Open to all. Info: 332-8248. Alzheimer/Dementia/Memory Loss Caregiver and Care Partners Support Group: First Tuesday of the month, 1:30–3 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street, Blaine. Info: 671-3316. Community Meals: Wednesdays, 5–6:30 p.m., Blaine Community Center, 763 G Street. Dinners provided free of charge; donations accepted. Everyone is welcome! Info: communitymealsblaine@gmail.com. Semiahmoo Men’s Club: First and third Thursdays, 7:30 a.m., Palmer Room of the Blue Heron Grill at Semiahmoo Golf Course. Breakfast at 8 a.m., $15, membership $20 annually. Info: 778-2075. Connections Café Karaoke: First and third Fridays of the month, 7–11 p.m., Dakota Creek Christian Center, 8732 Blaine Road. Fun for the whole family. Info: 656-6781, dakotacreekcenter.com. Live Music with DJ Rudy: Friday and Saturday nights, 8 p.m.–midnight, Paso del Norte, 758 Peace Portal Drive. Info: 332-4045. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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