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Stop signs and slower speeds are coming to a Birch Bay intersection By Oliver Lazenby The intersection at Bay and Jackson roads, the site of at least three collisions since 2010, should soon get safer. Whatcom County Council unanimously passed a package of ordinances aimed at slowing traffic near the crossroads east of Birch Bay State Park at its February 23 council meeting. The intersection, which is currently a two-way stop, will become a four-way stop with reduced entry speeds as soon as new stop signs and speed limit signs go up. They should be installed in about three weeks, said county engineer Joe Rutan. People living near the intersection recommended the changes to county council, councilmember Barbara Brenner said at the meeting. Brenner was surprised at how dangerous the intersection was after visiting it. “We saw some cars speed through without stopping,” she said. “It’s so dangerous. I’m glad public works moved this along so fast.” All four legs of the intersection will be 25 mph speed zones. South of the intersection on Jackson Road, the speed limit (See Stops, page 3)
s A group enjoys the low tides and high temperatures in Blaine’s Marine Park on February 25. Photo by Ruth Lauman
Crowdfund raises money for Blaine Schools fixtures By Steve Guntli It’s the first rule of the Internet: don’t read the comments section. But Bob and Dorita Gray broke that rule, and it made them happier than they thought possible. The comments were on a crowdfunding website set up by Ferndale firefighter Michael Gustafson, who wanted to help raise money to make repairs to the Grays’ house. The response was instantaneous and overwhelming, and the comments reflected generations of
Blaine residents who did not hesitate to voice their support. “Reading all those comments has been wonderful,” Dorita said. “This proves to me there is good in this world, and it proves that Bob and I were right to believe in all those kids and families for so long.” The Grays are fixtures in the community, serving for years as educators and artists. Bob has been the band teacher in Blaine for 35 years. He’s contributed to the Blaine Jazz Festival and the Whatcom Symphony and oversees student exchange programs between Blaine and Ja-
pan. Dorita is an artist active with Allied Arts of Whatcom County. Each year she spearheads the Art and Jazz fundraiser at Blaine Middle School, which raises money for school arts programs. In recent years, the Grays have faced some hard times. Dorita has been fighting cancer, and the expense of her treatment has meant needed repairs to their home have had to be postponed indefinitely. Gustafson learned of their plight in February. A friend of the Grays had contacted the fire department to come and look at
County council recommends name honoring Wolf Bauer By Oliver Lazenby Whatcom County Council on February 23 passed a resolution recommending that the point at the mouth of Terrell Creek be named Wolf Bauer Point. The finger of land at the delta of Terrell Creek, across the street from the Will’O Pub & Cafe, is already being informally called Wolf Bauer Point by shoreline scientists and the local community, according to a report prepared for the council.
Wolf Bauer died on January 23 at the age of 103. Bauer was an influential mountaineer, kayaker, conservationist and shoreline restoration pioneer. Most importantly in regards to Terrell Creek, Bauer’s 1975 report titled Birch Bay Shore Resource Analysis is the foundation of the Birch Bay berm restoration project currently underway. The council doesn’t have the authority to actually name the landform. Instead, it will request that the Washington State
Committee on Geographic Names recommend Wolf Bauer Point to the Washington State Board on Geographic Names. The committee meets twice a year to consider proposed names, but the board usually doesn’t consider applications for commemorative names until five years after the person died, according to its application packet. The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce and nearby property owners support the name, according to the council’s report.
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Local doctor steps up for leukemia research A Blaine family doctor is doing her part to fund the fight against blood cancers. Dr. Marta Kazymyra, from Bay Medical Clinic, will participate in the Big Climb on Sunday, March 20, a charity event that raises money for leukemia research. The Big Climb, now in its 30th year, is a hike up the Columbia Tower, the tallest building in the Pacific Northwest. The downtown Seattle building is the second-highest tower west of the Mississippi, and stands 69 stories tall, with more than 1,300 steps from the lobby to the roof. The event raises funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), which funds research for blood cancers and provides education and resources for patients. Last year, the event brought in $2.9 million. Teams raise money through sponsorships and personal pledges, like a walkathon but much more vertical. Kazymyra will be climbing with her team, Larissa’s Crew. “This will be my fourth climb, and believe me, it doesn’t get any easier with age,” Kazymyra said. “In fact, it’s torture. However, it pales in comparison to what cancer patients go through.” Kazymyra first got involved with the charity after her friend Larissa Dhanani was diagnosed with leukemia five years ago. Dhanani spent more than 100
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Leukemia research has come a long way over the decades, thanks in part to volunteer organizations like LLS. According to Kazymyra, the survival rate for a child with leukemia in the 1960s was about 3 percent; today, it’s more than 90 percent. While the treatments have been encouraging, blood cancers are still prevalent; someone is diagnosed with blood cancer every three minutes in the U.S., and the disease affects people of all ages. Anyone interested in donating to Kazymyra’s Big Climb goal can bring a check to Bay Medical Clinic at 377 C Street in Blaine, or visit bigclimb.org and look for the team Larissa’s Crew.
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the couple’s roof, which was leaking and badly in need of repair. The firefighters at the scene heard bits and pieces of the Grays’ story, and decided to contact Gustafson to see if he had any ideas about fundraising efforts that could help the family. “I came to look at the house and I talked to the Grays, and the ball started rolling from there,” he said. Dorita said she didn’t fully appreciate the scope of the project when it was first suggested. “I thought we were going to pay for the materials, and some volunteers were going to come out and help with the labor,” she said. Gustafson launched a campaign on the crowdfunding website YouCaring.com to help raise money for repairs. Gustafson set an initial goal of $15,000 to repair the roof. The website went live at midnight on February 25; by the morning of February 26, the campaign had surpassed its goal. As of this writing, 148 donors have given more than $24,000. “It was incredible,” Gustafson said. “All credit for the success of the fundraiser goes to Bob and Dorita themselves. The Blaine community really latched on to this cause, because Bob and Dorita have given so much to the community over the years.” Local building supply and construction companies, such as Mount Baker Roofing and Blaine’s Pacific Building Center, have agreed to do the work at reduced cost, and more than a dozen people have volunteered to help out. Since the early fundraising was such a success, Gustafson decided to raise the goal to $25,000, which will allow him and a group of volunteers to work on landscaping and repair the deck. If the project goes over the goal, the extra money will be put towards making some interior improvements, such as remodeling the bathroom. Dorita said she’s been completely overwhelmed by the support. “I’m so humbled, and so blessed,” she said. “I wish there was a way to package this feeling and pass it along, because I know there are so many families in the region that have it worse than we do. I just hope I can find a way to thank everyone.” There is no deadline to contribute to the campaign. To donate, visit youcaring.com/bob-anddorita-gray-527055.
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Spring Business Showcase returning to Silver Reef The Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be holding the ninth annual Spring Business Showcase on Thursday, March 17 from 3 to 8 p.m. The showcase is free to attend and will take place at the Event Center at Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa, located at 4876 Haxton Road in Ferndale. This business-to-consumer tradeshow gives the public an opportunity to meet face-to-face with local businesses, watch product demonstrations and pick up free swag from the vendors. The interaction allows consumers to become more familiar with businesses and more comfortable
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Birch Bay pot store opens as sales increase statewide Cannabis Board (LCB) statistics. Those figures are each more than twice what they were a year ago. Not all retailers, however, have seen increased sales month after month. Taxable sales at some Whatcom County pot shops declined as new stores opened in the last year, according to data from the LCB. Regulatory changes could soon change the sales mix for recreational stores. A law integrating the medical and recreational marijuana markets goes into effect on July 1. By then, all medical dispensaries will have to become recreational stores or close. Green Leaf NW is one of several county retailers that got a medical endorsement from the state. The endorsement will al-
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Linse said. But in some ways it’s getting easier. Linse had more trouble in August 2014 when she opened her first store. “Landlords are more comfortable with it now,” Linse said. “Two years ago, no one wanted to rent to a marijuana business.” The Linses aren’t the only Whatcom County marijuana retailers who own more than one store. Top Shelf Cannabis and 2020 Solutions in Bellingham also run multiple locations. The amount of legal marijuana sold in Washington has increased every month since retail sales began. In January 2016, Washington residents purchased pot at the rate of $2.5 million a day, a total of nearly 9,000 pounds for the month, according to Washington State Liquor and
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s The lack of snow and ice didn’t stop players from participating in winter sports. Here, two young athletes take on BBBPRD2’s version of curling, using painted milk jugs and a length of tarp.
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Whatcom County and Comcast are negotiating a new franchise agreement five years after the old agreement expired. The agreement determines how much Comcast has to pay to use Whatcom County right of way to install equipment and provide service. Though the old agreement expired in 2011, Comcast has continued to pay the county a fee of 4 percent of the company’s revenue from cable TV service. That’s what the county required in its 1996 contract with TCI Cablevision, which Comcast inherited in 1999 through a merger. Comcast charges the 4 percent fee to its customers. Whatcom County deputy executive Tyler Schroeder said the county will likely seek a similar agreement to the one that’s already in place. There’s not much room for the agreement to change. The franchise fee can’t increase beyond 5 percent due to Federal Communications Commission regulations. Comcast and county staff worked together to update the contract a few years ago, but
when a key Comcast employee retired, both sides dropped the ball, said county deputy executive Tyler Schroeder at a February 23 Whatcom County Council meeting. The lack of a current agreement hasn’t had much impact on the county, Comcast, or its customers, Schroeder said. But Comcast hasn’t strictly adhered to the agreement. The 1996 agreement states the company must present the county an audited financial statement annually. That hasn’t been happening, Schroeder said. Schroeder and deputy prosecuting attorney Dan Gibson will meet with the company this week and Schroeder said they’ll ask Comcast to audit franchise fees from the last couple of years. Audits in other jurisdictions have turned up some missing money. A franchise fee audit conducted for the city of Bellingham in 2010 found Comcast owed the city $2,733. City of Bellingham staff called the audit process with Comcast “generally positive,” in a report to city council. The agreement only affects Comcast customers in unin-
corporated Whatcom County. The city of Blaine has a current agreement in place from 2009, according to the city Ferndale and Bellingham also have current agreements with Comcast. At the meeting, county staff members didn’t get much direction from council about what to strive for in a new contract. Because of that, Schroeder expects the negotiations to take several months and include reports back to the council. “We don’t want to be negotiating something that we think is good but at the end of the game is not something that you were looking for at all,” Schroeder told council on February 23. Councilmember Barry Buchanan expressed a desire to get Comcast to pay for its use of county infrastructure in a way that didn’t come directly from its customers. The current tax of 4 percent of gross cable sales is passed along to Comcast customers and shows up in customers’ itemized bills. In effect, the money that Comcast pays the county to use its roads and bridges comes directly from Comcast customers who already help fund roads through gas and general taxes.
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B y J e n n a D e n n i so n Each year, regional aspiring filmmakers are invited to compete at the annual Guerilla Film Project in Bellingham. Blaine High School students Aaron Freeman and Jaiden Hudson, along with their friend Romell Sessoms, were among the competitors at this year’s event. The Guerilla Film Project, now in its 12th year, is hosted by the Pickford Film Center and is open to high school students throughout Washington. Participants must create a three-minute video within the 65-hour time period of the competition. A panel of professional filmmakers critique the films. This year’s competition was held February 11–14. “This gave us a chance to practice our skills and get constructive criticism from peers and actual professionals,” said Freeman, a senior at Blaine High School. For Freeman and Hudson,
filmmaking is a passion. Freeman, who started in photography, became interested in filmmaking a year ago when Blaine alumnus Gage Allen introduced him to video production. Freeman began to take video production classes at Blaine High School and started to create films with other students. For entry in the Guerilla Film Project, Freeman recruited Hudson and Sessoms as team members. Hudson, who previously had no experience making films, learned how to film by working with Freeman. The team submitted “Move the Rug,” a short film the filmmakers describe as a “tragedy turned comedy.” “It’s about a guy who is explaining to his friends this dream he had, and the things he’s doing in the morning remind him of the dream,” said Hudson, who wrote the screenplay for the film. “It’s all building up to this great big con-
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Since 1980, March has been nationally recognized as National Nutrition Month. The theme for 2016 is “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right,” but with so many factors affecting dietary choice, how much of an impact does taste/ flavor influence your decision to make healthy choices? In their scientific review Early Influence on the Development of Food Preferences, Alison Ventura and John Worobey suggest food preferences regarding taste begin to develop even before birth. According to Ventura and Worobey, olfactory receptors form by the eighth week of gestation. While olfactory receptors aren’t exactly taste receptors, the syner-
gy of our sense of smell and taste distinguishes taste from flavor. Have you ever had a stuffy nose and noticed how flavors are muted and less impressive? If not, try tasting something while plugging your nose and see how distorted your sense of taste becomes. Ventura and Worobey explain, “Flavor perception results from the integration of taste and sensory systems: the combination of odors sensed orthonasally and retronasally with tastes sensed by receptors in the oral cavity is what creates flavor sensations such as vanilla or strawberry.” Basically, a majority of the flavor experience is through the nose, while taste in the mouth is categorized by sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami or savory.
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The ability to taste reflects an innate need for humans to seek out energy-rich carbohydrates and protein sources. Taste also evolved as a survival mechanism, as the bitterness in potentially toxic foodstuffs served as a warning sign to our early ancestors. Scientists suggest a preference for sweeter foods may be a genetic predisposition. Those carrying the TAS2R38 gene show a marked preference for sweetness and a pronounced distaste for bitter foods such as broccoli and turnips, but genes alone are not the defining criteria for food preference. Taste, according to Ventura and Worobey, continues to evolve throughout our life cycle. Two things have a profound impact on increasing a young child’s propensity for food acceptance: repeated exposure to a food (between six and 15 times) and a positive social environment. “Parents may try to mold their children’s food preferences by offering contingencies,” Ventura and Worobey said. For example, telling kids they can’t have dessert until they eat their broccoli is a common parental tactic. (See Flavor, page 13)
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Friday, March 11
Guided Fieldtrip to Reifel Bird Sanctuary, Delta B.C. 8 a.m.– 4 p.m. See details on page 4.
Photo: Joe Meche
Saturday, March 12
Festival Opening & Artist Reception 5 p.m.– 7 p.m.
ALL DAY BIRDING EXPO
10 a.m.– 5 p.m.
ALL DAY IN BIRCH BAY
Blaine Middle School
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Starting at 9 a.m.
975 H Street • Blaine
Meet featured artist Bev Connor and view her pen and pencil wildlife drawings as well as a gallery of bird images by professional photographers. Enlightning presentation given by Jim Jorgensen and Maynard Axelson. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and no-host bar.
Sunday, March 13
Free activities for the whole family! There will be indoor and outdoor activities to mix and match according to interests and the weather, including live raptor presentations by Sardis Raptor Center, wildlife exhibits and displays, kids’ activities including build your own bird house, workshops, expert speaker presentations, field trips and more! See complete schedule on page 4.
Saturday, March 12
KEYNOTE FEATURED PRESENTATION:
“When Eagles Roar” by James Currie 5 p.m. • Cost: Free - donations welcome
Exploring the birds of Birch Bay and their habitat Start the day with a delicious breakfast and presentation at the BP Heron Center*, Birch Bay State Park. Followed by Birding and Photography Field Trips. Conclude the day with falconer Dan Pike and learn about the Art of Falconry. Details page 3. *Discovery Pass required for Parking
Blaine Performing Arts Center • 975 H Street, Blaine Stay on the edge of your seat as James Currie of the Discovery Channel’s popular birding show “Nikon’s Birding Adventures” tells his adventures from his book “When Eagles Roar.” Check it all out on page 2. Sponsored by Phillips 66 and Kathy Stauffer, Windermere Real Estate
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FEATURED WILDLIFE PRESENTATION:
“When Eagles Roar” an amazing journey of an African wildlife adventurer A lifelong birder and native of South Africa, James Currie has many years of experience in the birding and wildlife tourism arenas. James has led professional wildlife and birding tours for more than 15 years, and his passion for birding and remote cultures has taken him to far corners of the earth.
Saturday, March 12 “When Eagles Roar” by James Currie
WHERE: Blaine Performing Arts Center 975 H Street • Blaine TIME: 5 p.m. COST: Free, donations welcome
James hosts the popular birding TV show, Nikon’s Birding Adventures, now in its 8th season and currently airing on Discovery Channel’s Destination America. He also hosted the popular action-birding show “Aerial Assassins” on National Geographic WILD, aired in the United States and worldwide in 2012 and appeared as himself in the reality birding show, “Twitchers” that aired on the National Geographic Channel in 2014. James has appeared as a special guest on various TV shows and radio, and has been the subject of several newspaper articles including the Wall Street Journal, The Palm Beach Post and the Orlando Sentinel. James filmed, consulted for and provided footage for the 2011 Hollywood birding movie, “The Big Year,” starring Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson. A highly sought-after international speaker, James will bring the splendor of his worldwide birding adventures to all who attend his free keynote presentation at the Wings Over Water Birding Festival on Saturday, March 12 at 5 p.m., in the Blaine Performing Arts Center, 975 H Street, Blaine. James will also have copies of his new book, When Eagles Roar, and a book signing will follow his talk.
FEATURED SPEAKER: “Swans of Winter” by Martha Jordan •
This Featured Wildlife Presentation is Sponsored by Phillips 66 and Kathy Stauffer/Windermere Real Estate
Saturday, March 12 • 10 -11:30 a.m. • FREE
Trumpeter swans, the largest waterfowl in the world, have been brought back from the brink of extinction and once again grace our skies and waterways. They trumpet the success of our conservation efforts and continue to call us to action to protect farmland and wetlands. Martha Jordan, well-known swan biologist, will share some of the history and biology of Washington’s native Trumpeter and Tundra Swans and will shed some light on the problems and controversies these birds face on their wintering grounds and what is needed to ensure their future. Get updated on the swan lead poisoning die-off, habitat issues and more. She will share some excellent photos that help clarify the difficult identification of these swans and will provide free swan identification pamphlets at her presentation. Discover ways in which you can contribute to our understanding of swans in Washington just by doing what you already do outdoors. Martha Jordan has a degree in Wildlife Science from Oregon State University. She began to look at swans in the late 1970s as an independent citizen, and by 1984 had contributed much information to state and federal agencies on the status of trumpeter swans in Washington State, including the first swan management plan. She is currently the Executive Director of Northwest Swan Conservation Association, a regional non-profit. Photo: Wayne Diaz
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BIRDS AND THEIR HABITAT Sunday, March 13
Come Play at Birch Bay!
Enjoy a day in Birch Bay exploring birds, birds, birds!
A Birding Paradise!
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Breakfast for Birders - Marine Birds of the Salish Sea by Joe Meche Where: BP Heron Center, Birch Bay State Park* • 7290 Birch Bay Dr. Cost: $15 for Adults, $10 for children (under 12) *A Discovery Pass or a $10 day pass is required for parking within the state park.
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April 2 Birch Bay Road Race
Seating is limited. Reservations available online at wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com or on Saturday at the festival headquarters Blaine Middle School Cafeteria, 975 H St.
BEV CONNOR DREAMING OTTER ARTS
Enjoy a delicious breakfast and wildlife presentation by Joe Meche. An avid birder, wildlife photographer and writer, you will experience intimately through Joe’s stunning photographs the many bird species which live and migrate here to this beautiful corner of the Pacific Northwest. Joe has spent many years observing the birds of this premier birding area along the shores and bays of the Salish Sea. A founder of the festival and a favorite speaker at Wings Over Water for the last 14 years, his presentation will inspire you to explore the surrounding shorelines and estuaries of Birch Bay following the presentation.
Bev began drawing wildlife illustrations years ago while living in China. She has traveled the world and will be exhibiting a selection of her wildlife pen and pencil drawings at Wings Over Water. Bev is a self-taught artist, drawing from photographs; as it is difficult to “get a bird to sit still for a portrait.” She loves drawing feathers and including fine details in her realistic wildlife illustrations, considering herself more of a technician than an artist. Meet Bev and enjoy an exhibit of her artwork at the Wings Over Water Opening Festival and Artist Reception on Friday night, March 11 at 5 p.m. at Loomis Trail Golf Club and on Saturday, March 12 at the all-day Birding Expo at Blaine Middle School from 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Bev will also be demonstrating her pen and pencil drawings. For more information about Bev Conner and Dreaming Otter Arts, visit her website at dreamingotterarts.com
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11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Explore Birch Bay Birds & Habitat
June 5 Subaru Guinness Event June 18-19 Kite Festival June 25-26 Coast Salish Days July 23-24 Sandcastle Competition July 29-31 Birch Bay Music Festival
Where: BP Heron Center, Birch Bay State Park* • 7290 Birch Bay Drive Cost: Free *A Discovery Pass or a $10 day pass is required for parking within the state park.
August 13-14 Roll Back Weekend
Seating is limited. Reservations available online @ www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com or on Saturday at the festival headquarters Blaine Middle School Cafeteria, 975 H St.
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Birch Bay Bird Walk
Where: BP Heron Center, Birch Bay State Park* • 7290 Birch Bay Drive Cost: Free *A Discovery Pass or a $10 day pass is required for parking within the state park. After breakfast from the Heron Center, join Paul Woodcock on a Birch Bay Bird Walk to explore opportunities for bird viewing along the beaches of Birch Bay State Park and Terrell Creek Marsh, one of the few saltwater/fresh water estuaries still left in Northern Puget Sound.
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Wildlife Photo Shoot
August 27-28 Discover Birch Bay Days
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Where: BP Heron Center, Birch Bay State Park* • 7290 Birch Bay Drive Cost: Free *A Discovery Pass or a $10 day pass is required for parking within the state park. Weather permitting, local photographer Wayne Diaz will lead a wildlife photo shoot with opportunities to photograph local bird species including eagles, brant, king fishers, song birds, dunlins, hawks, a variety of duck species, and blue heron. Bring your own camera equipment, a minimum of a 200 millimeter lens or a scope for use with digiscoping will result in the best images. Class size is limited to 10.
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1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.: The Art of Falconry- by Dan Pike
Where: BP Heron Center, Birch Bay State Park*, 7290 Birch Bay Drive Cost: Free *A Discovery Pass or a $10 day pass is required for parking within the state park. Dan Pike has been a falconer since 1983 and breeds Harris hawks, goshawks, and falcons. Learn about the art of falconry, called by some “interactive bird watching” and by Aldo Leopold “the perfect hobby.” Please come prepared to ask him questions and learn more about this ancient practice!
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Friday, March 11th and Saturday, March 12th - EVENTS SCHEDULE FESTIVALEvent EVENT MAP Festival Map
FRIDAY, MARCH 11TH 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Bus Charter Guided Field Trip to Reifel Bird Sanctuary, Delta, BC Where: Departure 8 a.m., Birch Bay Square (Behind Woods Coffee) 8130 Birch Bay Square Rd. Return time is approximate due to unpredictable border wait times. Cost: $40 includes entrance fee and bag of bird seed. Additional fee for Subway lunch options. Experience a guided field trip to one of Canada’s top birding sites just 40 minutes across the border in Delta, BC: www.reifelbirdsanctuary.com. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Passports or an enhanced driver’s license is required for crossing the US/Canada border. Online reservations and more information is available at www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com.
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5 p.m. – 7 p.m.: WOW Festival Opening and Artist Reception Where: Loomis Trail Golf Club • 4342 Loomis Trail Road • Blaine Cost: $10 Join us at the beautiful Loomis Trail Golf Club for a variety of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, a no host bar, and a silent auction. Meet featured artist Bev Connor of Dreaming Otter Arts, view an exhibit of her detailed pen and pencil wildlife drawings as well as a gallery of artistic bird images by local photographers. Jim Jorgensen, vice president of Wings Over Water NW will share opening comments followed by an inspiring presentation by Maynard Axelson, president of the Washington Brant Foundation, as well as a board member and a founder of the Wings Over Water Festival. Blaine Birch Bay Park & Rec
SATURDAY, MARCH 12TH
Expo Sponsored by BP Cherry Point Refinery & Darigold.
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Guided Field Trip to Semiahmoo Spit Where: Ticket Sales/Bus Departure from Blaine Middle School • 975 H St. Cost: $5 (includes snack)
Pre-registration is available on Saturday, starting at 8:30 a.m. at Blaine Middle School, 975 H Street.
This fieldtrip offers both the novice and experienced birder the best opportunity to explore the abundance of birds along Semiahmoo Spit, a 1.25 mile natural land spit located between Semiahmoo Bay and Drayton Harbor. Enjoy a scenic bus ride around Drayton Harbor, and learn from Jim Jorgensen, with a background in geology and ornithology what makes this such a intriguing area and premier birding location. Take a leisurely two hour walk lead by Naturalist, Paul Woodcock, on both a paved walking trail and along the beach to view the birds close at hand. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. There will also be an opportunity to visit the Alaska Packers Association Museum to learn about the history of the area by Sunny Brown, APA Museum Coordinator. Sponsored by AMS (Automated Mailing Services).
10 a.m. to Noon; and 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Salish Sea Birding & Wildlife Cruise by San Juan Cruises & North Cascades Audubon Departure: Boat departs from Semiahmoo Resort Plover Dock at 9565 Semiahmoo Dr. Cost: $50/pp. Pre-register online at wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com* Join us again this year for a two hour open water cruise from Semiahmoo Spit aboard the 50’ Salish Sea. View a diverse variety of seabirds in the rich waters of Boundary Bay and the Strait of Georgia. Professional naturalists will be aboard to help spot the birds and wildlife you’ll see along the way. Dress for inclement weather, bring binoculars, and camera. The Salish Sea has plenty of indoor seating, as well as ample outdoor viewing areas on two levels of the boat. Seating is limited. Cruise may be sold out prior to festival. Sponsored by Fortiphi Insurance and Mike Kent, Windermere Real Estate. *Cruise may be subject to cancellation due to rough sea conditions. If this should happen, prepaid registration fees will be refunded.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Plover Passenger Ferry Nature Cruises* Where: Departure on the hour from Blaine Harbor- Boating Center Dock, 235 Marine Drive • Last departure is at 3 p.m. Cost: $5 *There are no ticket sales from the dock. Pre-registration is available on-line for $6 (includes processing fee) at wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival. com or on Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Blaine Middle School - 975 H Street. Shuttle bus service will not be available. NOTE: Cruise may be sold out prior to the WOW Festival.
The historic Plover Ferry will be taking passengers on a guided nature cruise of Drayton Harbor & Semiahmoo Bay. Dress appropriately for inclement weather. For details on MV Plover Passenger Ferry, visit: www.draytonharbormaritime.org. Sponsored by the Blaine Harbor, Port of Bellingham.
Noon to 1:30 p.m.: Live Raptor Presentation, “Hunters of the Sky” by Sardis Raptor Center Where: Blaine School Performing Arts Center • 975 H Street Cost: Free This is an exciting opportunity for up-close encounters with owls, hawks, falcons, and eagles. Sponsored by Bob & Lois Franco. 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Salish Sea Open Water Birding & Wildlife Cruise - by San Juan Cruises & North Cascade Audubon See information and description above at 10 a.m. Cruise.
Sponsored by Semiahmoo Resort, Golf & Spa.
10 a.m*. to 5 p.m.: All Day Birding Expo, Festival Headquarters & Information Where: Blaine Middle School Cafeteria • 975 H Street Cost: Free Enjoy lots of free activities for the whole family. Kids’ fun includes arts & crafts, games, face painting and some wild surprises! Sponsored by Blaine Birch Bay NW Park and Recreation District 2. Other activities include expert wildlife speakers, Sardis Raptor Center live raptor presentations, food, art & craft vendors, wildlife exhibits and displays. *Make reservations, purchase tickets for Plover Ferry and Semiahmoo field trips starting at 8:30 a.m.
Noon to 1:30 p.m.: Kayaks & Bird Photography – by Joe Meche Where: Blaine Harbor Boating Center • 235 Marine Drive Cost: Free Do you want to broaden your adventure as a bird watcher or bird photographer? Do you want to get closer to the action, beyond the reach of your spotting scope or telephoto lens? Perhaps it’s time to look into using a kayak to gain a new appreciation/perspective of the birds you’ve always seen from terra firma. Join Joe Meche as he takes us through the basics of kayaking essentials and then paddles us to some of his favorite places to kayak in search of birds. Joe’s virtual tour will take us to both salt and fresh water habitats to see a good mix of the birds you’ll find there. Sponsored by Banner Bank.
Sponsored by Propack Inc and Chemelick, Sitkin & Davis.
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.: Blaine Community Pancake Breakfast Where: Blaine Senior Center • 763 G Street (across the street from Blaine Middle School /WOW Festival Headquarters) Cost: Adults $6, Children $4. Start the day with a hearty breakfast with pancakes, waffles, biscuits & gravy or french toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee & OJ.
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10 a.m. ‘til gone: Kids’ Birdhouse Building Where: Blaine Middle School Cafeteria • 975 H Street, Blaine Cost: Recommended Donation $1 Build a bird house to invite the local birds to make your backyard their home. (For kids up to age 14, while supplies last.) Sponsored by Pacific Building Center and T.C. Trading Company.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Outdoor Bird Viewing Stations Where: Viewing station maps will be available at the Blaine Middle School. Cost: Free Seeing is believing! You will be amazed at the number of interesting bird species you can see close at hand viewed through a spotting scope. Knowledgeable birders from North Cascades Audubon are on hand to assist and answer questions. A map of bird viewing stations will be available at the registration desk. Sponsored by North Cascades Audubon Society.
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10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Swans of Winter - by Martha Jordan Where: Blaine School Performing Arts Center • 975 H Street
Cost: Free Trumpeter swans, the largest waterfowl in the world, have been brought back from the brink of extinction and once again grace our skies and waterways. Discover ways in which you can contribute to our understanding of swans in Washington. Martha Jordan is currently the Executive Director of Northwest Swan Conservation Association, a regional non-profit. Sponsored by WECU (Whatcom Educational Credit Union).
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Alaska Packers Association Cannery and Museum Where: 9261 Semiahmoo Parkway (Semiahmoo Spit) Cost: Free - Donations welcome Experience local maritime history, housed in an original Alaska Packers cannery building. The museum exhibits tell the story of days gone by and include a scale model fish trap, antique machinery, a gallery of historic photos, and an original 28 foot Bristol Bay fishing boat. Sunny Brown APA Museum Coordinator will be available to provide a presentation about this rich time in Blaine’s history. For more information: www.draytonharbormaritime.org. Sponsored by Drayton Harbor Maritime.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Youth “Bird Art” Workshop (ages 9 & up): Where: Blaine Middle School Cafeteria • 975 H Street Cost: Free - Donations welcome Ever wanted to draw or paint a bird but couldn’t make it realistic? In this workshop, we will view & discuss cubist and abstract techniques in bird art. Participants will create ‘bird art’ through allowing the essence of the bird to flow from the parts that make a bird a bird. Class is taught by local artists Wendy and Megan Bloom. Maximum 15 participants.
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1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Photography Workshop: The Basics of Photographing Birds- by Photographer Ken Salzman Where: Blaine Middle School Classroom • 235 Marine Drive Cost: FREE Designed for beginner and novice photographers, this workshop will present the basics photographers need to know about capturing images of our feathered friends. Ken will share some of the tips and techniques that he has practiced for over 35 years of photographing birds and share the dos and don’ts related to getting good shots of all types of birds. The workshop will be entirely in the classroom but having your camera with you might come in handy in reference to your camera’s functions and settings. Instructor Ken Salzman has been an avid birder and bird photographer since 1981 and currently serves on the board of the North Cascades Audubon Society. You can see some of Ken’s bird images at www.kensalzman.zenfolio.com. Sponsored by Barkley Village Company. 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Blaine Elementary School Choir- lead by Mike Coffey, Blaine Music Instructor Where: Blaine Middle School Cafeteria Stage Cost: Free The Blaine Elementary School Choir “Nightingales” will perform a few songs about our feathered friends.
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Pre-registration is available on Saturday, starting at 8:30 a.m. at Blaine Middle School, 975 H Street.
Take a scenic bus ride around Drayton Harbor to Semiahmoo Spit, a 1.25 mile natural spit, rich in history, geology and opportunities to view wildlife led by Joe Meche. Jim Jorgensen, whose background as a geology and ornithology teacher will share his knowledge with you of the unique geology of this area. This trip also includes a visit to the Alaska Packers Association Cannery and Fishing Museum. Sunny Brown, APA Museum Coordinator, will provide an insightful presentation about this rich time in Blaine’s history. There will be time to take a guided walk to view the birds and enjoy the natural beauty of the spit. Dress appropriately for inclement weather. Sponsored by Hill’s Chevron.
2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Live Raptor Presentation: “Hunters of the Sky” by Sardis Raptor Center Where: Blaine Middle School Cafeteria • 975 H Street Cost: Free An exciting opportunity to have up-close encounters with many magnificent birds of prey including owls, hawks, falcons, and eagles. All birds are residents of the center and have injuries that prevent their return to the wild. Sponsored by Bob & Lois Franco.
3 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Let’s Get Back to Nature: by “Bradley Smith Where: Blaine School Performing Arts Center • 975 H Street, Cost: Free State fish and wildlife agencies rely on hunting and fishing license sales revenue for a large part of their budget. With declining participation in such outdoor pursuits, how will that change the future of wildlife management. How can we broaden the appeal of other activities that will get more people into nature? How can we “un-plug” the next generation and inspire them to get out-of-doors?
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11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Wildlife Presentation: “Eagles Next Door” by David Hancock Where: Blaine School Performing Arts Center • 975 H Street Cost: Free Biologist, filmmaker, writer and publisher David Hancock will discuss the once endangered, eagles are a conservation success story with over 70,000 of these majestic birds thriving in North America today. We are lucky to live close to these majestic birds which thrive in our region. Learn how we can be good neighbors to these fascinating wild friends. Hancock Wildlife was recently featured on CBC’s Nature of Things with David Suzuki. The program focused on a year of activity at the White Rock eagle nests and others in the Metro Vancouver area.
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5 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Featured Presentation: “The Roar of the Eagle” by James Currie Where: Blaine School Performing Arts Center • 975 H Street Cost: FREE (donations welcome) You won’t want to miss this year’s featured keynote speaker presentation by James Currie, National Geographic and Nikon’s Birding Adventures TV host, will tell riveting stories from his book When Eagles Roar - Tales of an African Birding Adventurer. Sponsored by Phillips 66 and Kathy Stauffer, Windermere Real Estate.
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Although they mean well, this negative pressure may communicate the message that broccoli is a less preferable food and dessert should be the ultimate desire. The Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia is a nonprofit, independent organization that focuses its research on the senses of taste and smell. In the center’s studies examining the role of early food preferences, it has been shown that
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Whatcom County sheriff’s reports, February 19 – February 28 February 19, 7:13 a.m.: Domestic verbal on Halibut Drive. February 19, 10:21 a.m.: Theft cold call on Leeside Drive. February 19, 11:41 a.m.: Domestic verbal on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. February 19, 1:30 p.m.: Welfare check on Birch Bay Drive. February 19, 9:34 p.m.: Mental on Anderson Road. February 22, 2:56 a.m.: Noise on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. February 22, 7:11 a.m.: Alarm audible on H Street Road. February 22, 9:48 a.m.: Domestic order violation on Loft Lane. February 22, 10:11 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Drayton Harbor Road. February 22, 4:02 p.m.: Burglary cold call on Harborview Road.
February 22, 8:27 p.m.: Custodial interference on Anderson Road. February 22, 9:02 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Custer School Road. February 23, 11:02 a.m.: Alarm audible on Helweg Lane. February 23, 1:41 p.m.: Assist citizen cold call on Leeside Drive. February 23, 1:49 p.m.: Trespass on East Street. February 24, 1:25 a.m.: Suicidal subject on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. February 24, 6:37 a.m.: Landlord tenant dispute cold call on East Street February 24, 7:54 a.m.: Trouble with guest on Broadway. February 24, 8:28 a.m.: Traffic stop on Sunset Drive. Blaine man, 34, arrested for operating with a
suspended license third degree and cited for operating a motor vehicle without insurance. February 26, 4:05 a.m.: Security check on Birch Bay Square Street. February 26, 8:47 a.m.: Trouble with guest on Oertel Drive. February 26, 9:15 a.m.: Assist citizen on Harborview Road. February 26, 9:53 a.m.: Suicidal subject on Harborview Road. February 26, 7:15 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Giles Road. February 27, 12:14 a.m.: Harassment cold call on Birch Bay Drive. February 27, 9:05 a.m.: Burglary cold call on Morrison Avenue. February 27, 2 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Sweet Road. February 28, 2:29
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OBITUARIES Ernest “Ernie” Roy Reid Jr. March 13, 1944 – February 20, 2016 Ernie Reid of Birch Bay passed away on Saturday, February 20. He was born March 13, 1944 in Hamilton, Ontario. Ernie had a long and proud career as a Canadian National Railway Conductor. He enjoyed HO scale model trains, bowling, was a HAM radio operator, and was devoted to his cat Dakota. A kind and loving man, Ernie leaves behind his wife Liz, sister-in-law Anna (Lyle) and 7 siblings in B.C. and Alberta. An open house visitation was held on Monday, February 29 at Moles Farewell Tributes, 2039 Main St., Ferndale. Please share your memories of Ernie at www.molesfarewelltributes.com
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Police Reports February 25, 7:49 a.m.: An early morning driver on Bell Road at Peace Portal Drive entered the four-way stop intersection out of turn, not realizing how much his fogged-over side windows were impairing his vision. Police responded to the resulting two-car collision, which injured the driver of the car he broadsided. The arriving officer conducted a crash investigation while North Whatcom Fire and Rescue personnel tended to injuries and Border Patrol agents assisted with traffic control. The roadway was partially blocked for almost an hour. A tow truck removed the vehicles and the offending driver was issued a traffic citation. February 25, 4:16 p.m.: A resident called police to report an attempted burglary to her home when she discovered a screen removed from a window and tool pry marks on the frame. The arriving officer contacted her and a witness who had earlier observed a woman going around the residence trying the doors and windows. One window was slightly ajar but there was no evidence entry was gained or property stolen. The scene was processed and evidence recovered, and investigation continues. February 26, 8:25 a.m.: Police were dispatched to contact a resident who reported that
she had been assaulted, naming as the suspects a man and woman who are Hollywood movie stars. The victim explained that the female suspect’s voice comes to her through the walls of her apartment, reading her thoughts and telling her to do things, and recognizes the suspect’s voice from movies she has made. Officers offered the victim transportation to meet professionals best able to assist her, but she declined and decided instead to call again if the stars return to bother her. February 26, 11 a.m.: A congregation member called police to report their church had been burglarized overnight. It appeared to the responding officer that someone, possibly a transient, had most likely entered through a door that was not fully secured. A trail of dirt left from the suspect’s shoes led to a couch in the basement and to the men’s washroom. Nothing had been taken from the building and no vandalism occurred. The congregation declined to assist in a prosecution, and the officer has identified a suspect for contact and warning. February 27, 10:30 a.m.: Police were dispatched to a report of a fight at a community center. The arriving officers found that the knockdown scuffle between two adults had ended. The participants and witnesses
were interviewed and probable cause was established that a misdemeanor assault had occurred. The aggressor indicated a lack of intent to commit a crime, but promised to respond as directed to a criminal citation and mandatory court date. February 27, 8:48 p.m.: Police were dispatched to a physical domestic violence incident with both parties still on scene but no longer fighting. The arriving officers contacted two adult brothers who live together. They had engaged in mutual combat but one became the primary aggressor by picking up a weapon, most commonly referred to as a vacuum cleaner, and throwing it at his sibling, injuring his foot. The vacuous victor was arrested for assault and booked into jail. March 1, 8:33 a.m.: A woman called to report her brother was staying at a relative’s home in Blaine and threatening to commit suicide. Officers arrived and confirmed from the other family members present that the victim wanted to kill himself. Officers detained the man and brought him to a hospital for an involuntary mental health evaluation. 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.
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March 4 – March 10 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W
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Weather Precipitation: During the period of February 23 to February 29 .26 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2016 year-to-date precipitation is 9.31 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 62.1°F on February 24, with a low of 34.2°F on February 23. Average temperature for the week was 47.5°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Bestselling Author Ruth Ozeki Events: Tuesday–Thursday, March 3–5 at multiple Whatcom County locations. Info: whatcomreads.org. Promising Futures: Tuesday, March 3–Thursday, March 31, Jansen Art Center, 321 Front Street, Lynden. Whatcom County high school student art exhibits. Info: jansenartcenter.org. First Friday Entertainment with Swil Kanim: Friday, March 4, 7 p.m., Lummi Te’Ti’Sen Center, 4920 Rural Avenue, Ferndale. Music, stories and complimentary light hors d’eouvres. Info: 306-8554. Pruning 101: Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn about the growth habits of trees and bushes, why prune, the right tools, etc. Presented by Blaine CORE. Info: Kelle Sunter, 332-7435. First Saturday Cultural Arts: Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Lummi Te’Ti’Sen Center, 4920 Rural Avenue, Ferndale. Lummi arts and cultural fair with locally made Native American arts and crafts. Info: 306-8554. 7th Annual Pizza and Pizzazz Talent Show: Saturday, March 5, 5:30–8:30 p.m., Blaine Middle School cafeteria. All-you-can-eat pizza, salad, drinks and dessert pizza, entertainment and raffle with a signed Luke Ridnour basketball. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students, 5 and under free. Proceeds benefit Blaine chamber choir. Info: 223-0695. Rain Gardens: Wednesday, March 9, 4–6 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Now is the time to determine where the water sits in your yard and learn how to effectively manage it by planting a mini forest floor. A Blaine CORE presentation. Info: 332-7435. New District Boundaries and Caucuses: Wednesday, March 9, 6 p.m., Mariners Cove condo meeting room, 8026 Birch Bay Drive. Learn about how the five-district boundaries are being drawn and how the Democratic party caucuses work. Coffee served. Info: 371-5312. Blaine Primary School Kindergarten Registration: Thursday, March 10, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Blaine Primary School, room 541. Your child is eligible to enter Kindergarten for the 2016-2017 school year if he or she is turning 5 years old on or before August 31, 2016. Child’s birth certificate and updated immunization records required. Parking behind school off Boblett on Borderite Way. Info: 332-1300. Fun with LEGO Robotics: Thursday, March 10, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn how to program motion and color sensors on the robots and see what happens. For ages 10 and up. Info: 305-3637. Wings Over Water NW Birding Festival: March 11–13. Field trips, birding expo, speakers, artists, raptor demonstrations, kids activities and more. Info: wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com. Chateau Ste Michelle Vintner Dinner: Friday, March 11, 5 p.m., Semiahmoo Resort, 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway. Custom, five-course menu from executive chef Bruno Feldeisen, paired with a Chateau Ste Michelle wine. Tickets: $99 exclusive of tax and gratuity. Ages 21+. Info: 318-2028. March Hare Distillery Dinner: Friday, March 11, 6:30 p.m., BelleWood Distilling and Event Center. Four courses of local spring fare paired with fine spirits and wine. Advance tickets $62. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. Yoga for Neck and Shoulder Tension: Saturday, March 12, 11 a.m.– noon, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn yoga poses to help alleviate or minimize tension in your neck and shoulders. Please bring a blanket or yoga mat. Info: 305-3637. Bellingham St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Saturday, March 12, noon, Cornwall and Railroad avenues. A community-wide parade honoring all local public safety personnel. Map Your Neighborhood Disaster Preparedness: Saturdays, March 12 and 19, 3–4:30 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 Third Street. Improve disaster readiness at the neighborhood level. Registration is required and limited to 20. Register online at wcls.org or call the library at 305-3637. Haynie Opry: Saturday, March 12, 7 p.m., Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road. Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band perform 1950s music from Elvis, Buddy Holly and the Everly Brothers. Tickets $10 at the door. Info: 366-3321. Community St. Patrick’s Dinner: Wednesday, March 16, 5–7 p.m., Blaine Community Center, 763 G Street, Blaine. Live Irish music by Up In the Air. No admission charge; donations support Meals on Wheels. Info: 332-8040.
Ongoing Birch Bay Activity Center Events: 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. Pound Fit, Zumba Fitness, Zumba Toning, Zumba Step, pickleball, yoga, line dancing and more. Visit website for days and times. Info: bbbparkandrec.com or 656-6416. Sit and Knit: Monday and Friday, 3–5 p.m., Beach Basket Yarns and Gifts, 7620 Birch Bay Drive. Info: 371-0332. Meditation Gathering: Tuesday 5:30–6:15 p.m., Blaine Chiropractic Center, 245 H Street. $5 drop-in fee. Info: Maureen, 920-1125. Cribbage Tournament: Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., The Beach at Birch Bay. Cash to top three finishers. Double elimination. Community Meals: Wednesday, 5–6:30 p.m., Blaine Community Center, 763 G Street. Dinners free; 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. Info: 656-6781. Karaoke 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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