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Democratic caucus draws big crowds

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s Hundreds of people filled the Blaine Middle School cafeteria for the 2016 Washington Democratic Caucus on March 26. Whatcom County democrats overwhelmingly supported Vermont senator Bernie Sanders in his bid for the presidential nomination, with 80.5 percent supporting Sanders and 19.2 percent supporting former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Sanders won Washington with 72.7 percent to Clinton’s 27.1.

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Enforcement begins on Blaine municipal code violations By Oliver Lazenby Code violations such as dilapidated structures, excessive yard waste and junk vehicles have accumulated in Blaine faster than city staff could deal with them. But the tide is turning and in March the city began resolving some of the violations in its backlog. Since starting work a little more than a month ago, new community planner Maddie Ottley has identified roughly 52 properties with code violations and sent letters to at least 22 of the property owners. The letters are informal and ask for

voluntary compliance, Ottley said. The city is hoping property owners will voluntarily comply with codes after being notified of violations, but fines could come later. Several cases have already been resolved, Ottley said. The letters are the first step in an enforcement process that city staff has been working toward for a while. Last year, council passed a code enforcement ordinance aimed at making violations easier to enforce and funded additional employee hours for the project, which allowed Ottley to join city staff. “We now have the manpower to shrink the number of violations and we should

Blaine Harbor’s sawtooth dock to be repaired By Oliver Lazenby Port of Bellingham commissioners voted to move $285,000 for structural repairs to the sawtooth dock, in Blaine Harbor, into this year’s budget at a March 15 commission meeting. That will allow for repairs to the sawtooth dock, which is just east of the Westman Marine building, to start this

summer. Previously, work on the dock was budgeted for 2017. “The sawtooth dock is in a little worse shape than we thought,” said Adam Fulton, the port’s director of facilities. “We’re hoping to do some immediate repairs as soon as possible.” The repairs include replacing structures that are broken or rotten to make the dock at least partially usable, Fulton said.

The Port of Bellingham has plans to make updates throughout Blaine Harbor this summer, including repairs to the north and south industrial piers, the gate 1 landing float and replacement of utility hangers on gate 3 floats. Before work can start, the project needs to be permitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the state department of fish and wildlife, and the city of Blaine.

be able to keep them at a minimum,” said Michael Jones, community development director. The city tracks nuisances through written complaints or by noticing them from a public right of way. So far Ottley is working from a list of violations that includes 25 for dangerous structures, 14 for debris/trash, six for vegetation, three for parking and four environment violations. “The city has always enforced the codes. However, our capacity to do that was limited due to limited staff resources,” Jones said. “We have a large number (See Code, page 2)

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A Birch Bay resident is facing six years in prison for sexually assaulting an underage girl. On March 23, Whatcom County Superior Court Judge Deborra Garrett handed Ray Anthony Hollis, 21, his sentence for the August 15, 2015 assault. According to a statement from the victim, Hollis came to her family’s home uninvited, while the preteen girl and her sister were home alone. The girl claimed she was too scared to ask Hollis to leave, so they watched a movie until Hollis fell asleep, and then left to go to bed. Hollis woke, followed the girl and raped her. The girl was able to convince Hollis to stop, at which time she called the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies at the scene reported Hollis was obviously high on drugs and had difficulty stringing sentences together. Medics administered a rape kit to the victim and found injuries consistent with her claims. Hollis was charged with the rape of a child in the second degree. He pleaded guilty in January to reduced charges of burglary in the first degree and two counts of indecent liberties. Hollis maintains he is innocent of the crime. He claimed in court that he’d come to the home to steal some bottles of alcohol, and the victim made up the story to cover for the fact that she had been drinking with him. Hollis has one previous felony on his record for residential burglary and several misdemeanor charges for domestic violence. As a child he was diagnosed as schizophrenic. After Hollis serves his prison sentence, he will have to register as a sex offender.

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of violations that haven’t been addressed.” If property owners don’t deal with code issues voluntarily, the city will send a notice of civil violation. Code violators would then have 15 days to respond, either by contesting the determination, requesting a hearing with the hearing examiner or working out a correction plan with the city. The city can also issue fines of up to $250 per day to code violators. Ottley and other city staff are also updating the section of Blaine’s municipal code (section 2.54) that deals with enforcing violations and have proposed some minor changes. For properties with multiple violations, for example, the code currently dictates charging a daily fee per violation. Ottley suggested one daily fine per property, rather than per violation.

“We’re fine-tuning that right now,” Ottley said. The city doesn’t have a timeline for resolving the current code violations and is dealing with them on a case-by-case basis. Many of the violations are minor, Jones said, and city officials hope most will be resolved voluntarily. “There are others that will be large and time-consuming projects – demolition of a derelict building, for example,” Jones said. “So some things will take a long time but we expect most will be cleared up in the next three to six months.” According to Jones, Blaine City Council dedicated more resources to code enforcement in hopes of improving quality of life and spurring economic development in Blaine. “My impression of council’s decision is that it was very much in the tone of economic development,” he said. “A clean and well-kept city is a better place to live, it’s a better place to invest in.”

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Letters The Editor: I want to thank Saturday’s Democratic Caucus PCOs, precinct volunteers (and conscripts) for a successful and important event. I roughly counted attendance of 346 voters. It could not have been done without universal cooperation and respect by everyone for each other. While the caucus procedure may seem ancient and clunky in our age of “push button” voting, the Blaine Middle School cafeteria was stuffed full with young and old, and no one glued to their cell phones or texting. They were building connections, meeting their neighbors, exchanging opinions, ideas and increasing enthusiasm for their chosen candidate. At 10:30 a.m., when the precinct caucuses officially started, I looked at the huge crowd and thought, “How will we ever finish before mid-afternoon?” By 11:30 a.m., through cooperation and intelligence, the delegates for the May 1 Whatcom County Caucus were elected. Well done Democrats and neighbors! Don Starr Blaine The Editor: The Friends of the Blaine Library want to thank everyone who contributed to the success of our Bob Milne ragtime piano fundraiser on March 18. Bob, an amazing and talented man who has been declared a National Treasure by the Library of Congress, treated us all to an evening of superb ragtime and blues music. Having him play in the Performing Arts Center, where the acoustics are superb and the operations staff is top notch, was a real treat for our community, and Bob gave us a night of music and entertainment that will long be remembered. A special thank you goes to Kathy Stauffer, who supported and encouraged us and donated funds to help defray costs. To our community businesses and library patrons, your donations and support were invaluable – we truly could not have had

the success we did without your help and we are most grateful. Our student scholarship ticket project, to provide concert tickets for our school music students, was a success due in large part to the generosity of our Blaine and Birch Bay citizens, who donated funds to provide 69 tickets to interested music students from the Blaine schools. What a wonderful experience for the students, made possible because so many of you answered the call. The cooperation of the Blaine school district staff – administrators, operations personnel and music teachers – allowed us to implement this project and even bring Bob to play for some of the students the day prior to the concert. Thank you, everyone – you are all truly Blaine Library heroes! Pat Kingshott and Carol Macmillan Friends of the Blaine Library The Editor: I would like to respond to a recent editorial concerning the Lummi Nation and jobs for a proposed coal shipping port at Cherry Point. While I agree that jobs are important, I take exception to the opinion offered. First Nations peoples, including the Lummi Nation, have occupied Whatcom County and the greater Puget Sound area for thousands of years. They were living in the Americas long before Europeans established a foothold and judged that ownership and exploitation of the land was for them and not for native peoples. Thus, over many years, Native Americans lost their rights while we lost an opportunity to share a diverse and valuable culture. The Point Elliott Treaty of 1855, between the U.S. Government and the First Nations peoples living in the Puget Sound area, guarantees them permanent rights to their lands and the resources they require. Nevertheless, SSA Marine has elaborate plans to build the largest coal shipping port in North America at Cherry Point, while

Blaine Senior Center to host antiques show By Steve Guntli Fans of TV’s “Antiques Roadshow” will want to head to the Blaine Senior Center on Saturday, April 9. The Antiques and Collectibles Evaluation Event will be held in the center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show will help people determine just how much their heirlooms are worth. Fourteen expert evaluators will be on hand to take a look at toys, books, comic books, jewelry, fine art, tools, military relics and collectibles. You never know what you’re going to find; last year, a couple

brought in two small vases they had purchased for $1 each, and an evaluator found they were worth upwards of $1,000. Evaluators will look at items for $6 each or three for $15. There’s no limit to the number of items you can bring, but only portable items are allowed, so leave the antique furniture at home. The event is free to attend and open to all ages. Hot dogs, chips, coffee and other snacks will be available for purchase. All proceeds for the event will go to the Whatcom Council on Aging programs. For more information, visit antiquecollectibleshow.weebly.com.

the Lummi Nation is holding firm to the promises they were given which provide for their ability to continue their culture and subsistence lifestyle unhindered. I believe we need to reward and show respect for those who have honorable motives for creating jobs that contribute to and enhance the public good. Comparing casinos to a huge coal port at Cherry Point would not only violate the treaty rights of First Nations people, but will add 18 more trainloads of coal through Whatcom County each day, destined for Asia, where it would be burned. The market for coal is vanishing because most governments understand that burning coal, a fossil fuel, is one of the main causes of global warming. Even if you deny global warming, you certainly cannot deny the toxicity of coal as a carcinogen and the cost of environmental and health hazards associated with it. There is a huge difference between a recreational industry and one that will create dangerous hazards for the environment and for all life in exchange for about 260 permanent jobs, according to the original project permit. Christine Westland Birch Bay

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March 21, 9:22 a.m.: Death investigation on Carson Road. March 21, 10:49 a.m.: Threat cold call on Boblett Road. March 21, 2:22 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Birch Bay Drive. March 22, 4:34 a.m.: Burglary cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. March 22, 7:47 a.m.: Traffic problem on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. March 22, 8:07 a.m.: Domestic verbal on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. March 22, 9:05 a.m.: Civil problem on Helweg Road. March 22, 12:12 p.m.: Animal problem on Loomis Trail Road. March 22, 2:19 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. March 22, 3:23 p.m.: Vehicle recovery cold call on Birch Bay Drive. March 22, 3:24 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Valley View Road. March 22, 4:11 p.m.: Vehicle prowl cold call on Bayshore Drive. March 22, 5:17 p.m.: Domestic verbal on First Street. March 22, 6:24 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Holeman Avenue. March 23, 1:54 a.m.: Suspicious person on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. March 23, 2:15 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Henley Street. March 23, 6:56 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. March 24, noon: Burglary cold call on Oertel Drive. March 24, 6:29 p.m.: Harassment cold call on Portal Way. March 24, 10:59 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on California Trail. March 24, 11:15 p.m.: Prowler on Harborview Road. March 25, 1:19 a.m.: Death investigation cold call on Birch Lane. March 26, 2:55 a.m.: Burglary on Loft Lane. Blaine man, 18, arrested for malicious mischief third degree, minor possessing/consuming alcohol, burglary residential and obstructing a

evening wandering the streets of Vienna. The film ends with the two promising to reconnect in the near future, but it isn’t until 2004’s “Before Sunset” that we learn what happened, and it’s another 10 years after that before we get another follow-up in the brutal, bittersweet “Before Midnight.” Each film in the series is basically a long, fascinating conversation. What’s remarkable about watching all three back-to-back is noting the way priorities change, dreams are achieved or pushed to the side and relationships deepen or flounder accordingly. Hawke and Delpy, who also wrote the scripts with Linklater, are flawless in their roles, growing seamlessly with their characters as the years roll by, and the various European backdrops (Vienna, Paris, Greece) provide a beautiful and serene backdrop for these characters to discover each other.

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Good things come in threes, as the saying goes, and more often than not, that’s true of movies, as well. This being the third month of the year, it seemed time to acknowledge a trilogy of trilogies that don’t have the words “Star Wars” anywhere in their titles. The Cornetto Trilogy (Shaun of the Dead/Hot Fuzz/The World’s End) Directed by Edgar Wright Aside from the presence of actors Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, the three films comprising Edgar Wright’s Cornetto trilogy couldn’t be more dissimilar: the first is a spoof on zombie movies, the second a high-octane action movie and the third an apocalyptic science fiction flick. And while the films don’t have any connective narrative thread, when watched together they form a brilliant thematic arc that rewards obsessive multiple viewings. No one today is making comedies like Wright. While most Americans are following the Judd Apatow route (low-key, heavily improvised slices of reality), British native Wright dazzles with pure craftsmanship. Crisply edited, filled with visual flare and assembled with meticulous care, Wright’s films crackle with energy and visual invention, and his screenplays are minor masterpieces in narrative symmetry. The dialogue is crafted to have a different meaning before and after the inciting event, so a tossed-off line of dialogue before the zombie outbreak in “Shaun of the Dead” has a fantastic payoff

once London has become a feeding ground for flesh-eaters. It’s hard to pick a favorite of these three, but if I had to choose, I’d give the edge to “The World’s End.” Five lads in their 40s try to reclaim their high school glory days by attempting a legendary pub crawl in their home town. The only problem is the entire population has been replaced with blue-blooded robot clones, and the only way to prevent the end of the world and save their own lives is to stagger to the end of the pub crawl without drawing too much attention. It’s very silly, but also incredibly perceptive about the triumphs and disappointments of aging, with a central performance from Pegg that should have been considered for an Oscar. The “Before” Trilogy (Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, Before Midnight) Directed by Richard Linklater Richard Linklater is fascinated by the passage of time. In his great film “Boyhood,” we follow a young boy during 12 years of his life, and the gorgeous “Before” trilogy follows the ups and downs of a romantic relationship over the course of 19 years. Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy play Jesse and Celine. When they first meet in 1995’s “Before Sunrise,” the most wildly romantic movie I’ve ever seen, Jesse is a jaded American taking a rail tour of Europe who strikes up a conversation with French beauty Celine. The conversation proves so enthralling that neither of them are willing to call it a night, and the two strangers share a magical

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Police Reports March 23, 1:30 p.m.: A person came into the police station for assistance with a violation of a protection order. The respondent in the order had attempted to contact a protected child through another relative. Officers investigated, located and contacted the respondent and arrested him for violating the order. He was booked into jail pending a mandatory court hearing. March 25, 11:59 a.m.: Blaine officers stopped a vehicle for speeding on Mitchell Street, and discovered the driver was fleeing a domestic violence assault that had occurred in a neighboring community. Their police department was contacted and responded to the scene. March 25, 2:58 p.m.: Police responded to a motel when operators discovered an elderly client had passed away. An officer arrived followed by medical aid crews. The officer’s onscene investigation supported a finding by the medical examiner (ME) that the death was by natural causes, and the ME’s office released the remains to a funeral home. March 25, 9 p.m.: An adult man on foot approached a teenage girl near the intersection of Blaine Avenue and Cherry Street. The stranger made some comments to the victim that

sounded strange and made her uncomfortable, then left the area as a vehicle approached the intersection. The girl quickly called 911, and officers responded immediately but were not able to locate the man in their search of the area. Extra patrols to the neighborhood are being conducted as officers are able. March 26, 7:42 p.m.: Police were dispatched to CPR in progress call at a residence after an elderly person fell. An officer arrived to find the person had begun breathing on their own again, but was unconscious. The officer assisted the family until North Whatcom Fire and Rescue and medics arrived. The victim was transported to hospital. March 28, 8:59 a.m.: A resident on 10th Street called police to report gas had been was stolen from the family vehicle parked at the house. Police have identified a suspect, and the homeowner is installing surveillance cameras. March 28, 9:52 a.m.: Police were dispatched to the 4400 block of D Street for a report of a vehicle driving erratically in the area. The arriving officer contacted a group of students who were creating a public service video for a school project. They apologized for causing

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ACROSS 1. Music genre 10. Says “When?” 14. An amine used in the immune system 15. Russian alternative 17. A 17th or 18th century dance 18. ___ Bowl 19. Thailand, once 20. “Fancy that!” 21. One who suspends an action, at law 22. Big ___ Conference 23. Cantonese food similar to appetizers 25. Hack 26. “C’___ la vie!” 27. Cable network 28. The stalk of a leaf 30. Branch 31. Comforted 32. Game piece 34. Block 35. Colored

36. One who hunts 38. ___ Master’s Voice 39. Teeth, adapted for cutting 40. “Wheels” 41. Computer monitor, for short 44. Agitated state 45. Begin 47. “Fantasy Island” prop 48. Schemes or tricks 50. Same old, same old 51. Bombard 52. Say “Li’l Abner,” say 53. Temerarious 55. Break off 56. Soothing 57. Medical advice, often 58. Hot or cold drinking containers

4. Check 5. “Casablanca” pianist 6. A 20th century movement in poetry 7. Auteur’s art 8. Chilean range 9. “Malcolm X” director 10. Kuwaiti, e.g. 11. Arousing 12. Hole in a board 13. Educated 16. Called attention to repeatedly 21. Call from the flock 23. Coercion 24. “Once ___ a time...” 29. Casual top 30. Heights relative to sea level 31. Jail, slangily 32. Mole, for example 33. Provocative 34. In need of resupply, maybe 36. Radiator output 37. Forest growth 38. Pride 40. Links 41. U-shaped metal rod 42. Experience again 43. Descriptive names 46. Garbage 49. Chipper 51. 100 centavos 53. “Can’t Help Lovin’ ___ Man” 54. Beaver’s work

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concern to passersby. March 28, 11:36 a.m.: A business called to report a suspect who had previously stolen from the business had returned. This time the suspect was unable to steal anything before leaving, but the furtive behavior was caught on camera. An officer is currently investigating. March 29, 10:26 a.m.: An anonymous caller reported a person driving fast in the alley on the north side of the 500 block of E Street, in a white SUV with a plastic bag March 29, 7:45 p.m.: Border Patrol agents arrested two subjects for a border violation, and determined one of them was wanted in Florida on a felony arrest warrant. The warrant was confirmed and a Blaine officer transported the person to jail. March 30, 10:24 a.m.: A man called to report that a truck frequently parks blocking a parking lot on the 1500 block of Peace Portal, keeping others from using the lot. An officer arrived and found the truck there but not blocking. He spoke with the driver and resolved the problem. 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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Weather Precipitation: During the period of March 22 to March 28, 1.05 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2016 year-to-date precipitation is 12.48 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 63.7°F on March 22, with a low of 37.5°F on March 28. Average temperature for the week was 49°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.

Rain Barrel Workshop: Register early. Thursday, April 21, 6–8 p.m., Birch Bay Water and Sewer District office, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Blaine. Take home a pre-drilled 55-gallon barrel. Free for Blaine and Birch Bay residents. Pre-registration is required. Info: bbwarm.whatcomcounty.org. Pacific Arts Association Armchair Auction: April 1-30. Online auction benefits the Drayton Harbor Music Festival and Camp. Info: 32auctions. com/DHMF2016. RARE Recycled Arts Resource Expo: Friday–Saturday, April 1–2, Downtown Bellingham. Info: alliedarts.org. First Friday with Swil Kanim and Amara Grace Poetry Night: Friday, April 1, 7–9 p.m., Lummi Te’Ti’Sen Center, 7920 Rural Avenue, Ferndale. Free. Donations welcomed. Dahlias! Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Perfect for our climate, these long bloomers come in thousands of different forms and colors. Learn about them from Blaine CORE educators. Info: 305-3637. Clothing Alterations 101: Saturdays, April 2–April 30, 4–5 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Have pants that need altering? Learn how to do it yourself with Galyna Phillips from Euro Tailor in Bellingham. Week 1 will cover basic hand stitches. Weeks 2-5, bring your sewing machine and a pair of pants with a zipper. Registration is required and space is limited to the first eight. Info: wcls.org or 305-3637. Spring Break School’s Out Fun: Monday–Saturday, April 4–9, Whatcom Museum, Bellingham. Spring bird fling and art adventures for kids. Info: whatcommusum.org/learn/camps. Wednesday Lunchtime Music: Wednesday, April 6, noon–1 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front Street. Come enjoy our live piano performance by Linda Roorda. Free and open to all ages. Lunch is available at the Firehall Café. Blaine Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, April 6, noon, Blaine Pizza Factory, 738 Peace Portal Drive. Info: blainechamber.com. Board at the Library: Wednesday, April 6, 3–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Play game favorites or learn some new. Bring a friend! For school-age children. Info: 305-3637. Community Meals Break: Wednesday, April 6. No community meals will be served during spring break. Meals will resume April 13 and run through the end of May. Info: communitymealsblaine@gmail.com. African Children’s Choir: Wednesday, April 6, 7 p.m., Dakota Creek Christian Center, 8732 Blaine Road. Twenty children from Uganda perform well-loved gospel songs plus traditional African songs and dance. Free. Free-will offerings accepted to help support the choir’s programs. Info: africanchildrenschoir.com. Huge Rummage Sale: Saturday, April 9, 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Blaine Pavilion, 763 G Street. Come find valuable treasures! To donate, drop your items at the Blaine Pavilion Monday, April 4 through Thursday, April 7, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Info: 332-8040. Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network Volunteer Training: Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., BP Heron Center, Birch Bay State Park. Train to become a volunteer marine mammal stranding responder. Registration required. Cost: $25. Info: wmmsn.org or 389-7011. Antiques and Collectibles Evaluation Event: Saturday, April 9, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Expert evaluators will be on hand to take a look at toys, books, comic books, jewelry, fine art, tools, military relics and collectibles. Cost: $6 per item or three for $15. Info: antiquecollectibleshow.weebly.com. Press Here: Spring Into Health with Acupressure: Saturday, April 9, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Seasonal changes may bring allergies, headaches, muscle aches, digestive upsets and frustration. Explore various acupressure points that can be easily accessed to improve health and vitality. Info: 305-3637. Haynie Opry: Saturday, April 9, 7 p.m., Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road. Ferndale’s Bob Storms and the Dixieland All Stars perform and hosted by Matt Audettte and the Circle of Friends Band. Tickets $10 at the door. Info: 366-3321. Backstage @ the Border presents: Cathy Mason, Kelley Porter and Susan Thomson: Saturday, April 9, 7 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 382 Boblett Street, Blaine. $7 donation at the door. Beginning Tap Dance Class: Monday, April 11, 10:30–11:15 a.m., Blaine Senior Center. Have fun and get in shape. Tap shoes required for this sixweek class. Cost: $20 for members, $25 non-members. Info: 332-8040. US Citizenship Class: Mondays, April 11–May 9, 6:30–7:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Prepare for your citizenship interview and study U.S. history and government for the examination. Five free classes taught in English – ELL students are welcome! Register online at wcls.org, or call 305-3637. Registration is required and class size is limited. Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network Volunteer Training: Tuesday, April 12, 6–9 p.m., Beach Store Cafe on Lummi Island. Train to become a volunteer marine mammal stranding responder. Registration required. Cost: $25. Info: wmmsn.org or 389-7011. Wednesday Lunchtime Music: Wednesday, April 13, noon–1 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front Street. Come enjoy our live piano performance by Sylvia Bos. Free and open to all ages. Lunch served at the Firehall Café. Introduction to Tai Chi for Health: Thursdays, April 14–May 5, Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Taught by Kelly Hong-Williams, certified Tai Chi and Qi Gong instructor. Cost: $25. Info: bbbparkandrec.com. Northwest Wine Encounter: Friday, April 15–Sunday, April 17, Semiahmoo Resort, 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine. Winemakers from DeLille Cellars, Col Solare, Betz Family Winery, and Dobbes Family Estate will pour feature wines and host wine tasting seminars. Info: semiahmoo.com. 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