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Jan. 18, 11:52 a.m.: Juvenile problem on H Street.

Jan. 18, 3:46 p.m.: Lewd conduct on 3rd Street.

Jan. 18, 3:58 p.m.: Assist citizen on H Street.

Jan. 19, 9:07 a.m.: Theft on Blaine Avenue.

Jan. 19, 1:12 p.m.: Sex offender registration on C Street.

Jan. 19, 1:41 p.m.: Sex registration on 11th Street.

Jan. 19, 9:25 p.m.: Sex crime (no rape) on A Street.

Jan. 20, 1:06 p.m.: Drugs on H Street.

Jan. 20, 6:32 p.m.: Assist citizen on H Street.

Birch Bay Chamber After Hours Networking: Thursday, January 26, 5–6:30 p.m., The Beach at Birch Bay, 7876 Birch Bay Drive. No host networking with local businesses. Info: birchbaychamber.com.

Whatcom Dream Financial Empowerment Class: Thursdays, January 26 - February 23, 6:30–7:30 p.m., CAP Center, 508 G Street. Improve your financial management skills for a more secure financial future. Free. For more info or to register: 360/296-0441 or kevin@thewhatcomdream.org. Sponsored by the Community Assistance Program.

Pruning 101: Saturday, January 28, 10 a.m.–noon, Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. This is the perfect time to start pruning. Trees are breaking hibernation earlier (or not even going into deep hibernation), so take advantage of some of our sunny winter days and brush up on those pruning skills. We will discuss tools, why to prune, decisions, necessary (learning to understand growth habits of trees/bushes). We will also present on overgrown trees and how to get them back in shape. Bring your questions! Presented by Blaine CORE. Info: wcls.org.

26th Annual Arts and Jazz Fundraiser: Saturday, February 4, 7 p.m., Blaine Middle School Cafeteria. Band, choir and theater students will perform, art students will offer sketches, the culinary department will be providing light food offerings, live and silent auctions. Tickets at the door: $10 adults, $5 student/senior, no charge for children under 5. All proceeds go toward scholarships and experiences beyond the curriculum for students of the Blaine School District art departments.

The Bellingham Winter Wedding Show: Sunday, February 5, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 North Commercial Street, Bellingham. Start planning your wedding or to lock in the final touches for your special day. Visit with 25 of the area’s leading wedding vendors, sample catering and dessert options, connect with local photographers, and find your perfect bouquet from one of our area’s amazing local florists. Tickets $10 at mountbakertheatre.com.

Ongoing

The Bridge Food Distribution Program: Fridays 3:30–5 p.m., The Bridge Community Hope Center’s new location, 7620 Birch Bay Drive. New registration required at thebridgehope.com or call 360/366-8763. Volunteers welcome.

CAP Clothing Bank: Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m.–noon and Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. 508 G Street. The Community Assistance Program clothing bank is now located in the basement of the CAP Center providing free clothing and linens. Donations accepted only during open hours or by special arrangement. Info: blainecap.org or 360/392-8484.

Meals on Wheels Frozen Meals: Thursdays 11:30 a.m.–noon, Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Adults 60+ pick up five frozen meals. Suggested donation $5 per meal or whatever is affordable. First come, first serve basis. Info: 360/332-8040.

Meals on Wheels Hot Lunches: Monday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Suggested donation of $5 per meal ($8.50 if under 60) or whatever is affordable. First come, first serve basis. Info: 360/332-8040.

Friends of Birch Bay Library: Meets second Mondays. 6:30 p.m., Birch Bay Birch Bay Vogt Library site, 7968 Birch Bay Drive. Info: friendsofbirchbaylibrary.org.

tidesFriends of Blaine Library: Meets third Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Find out the latest library news at this monthly FOBL Board of Directors meeting. All members and guests are welcome to attend. Info: blainelibraryfriends.org.

Jan 26 to Feb 1 at Blaine. Not for navigation.

49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W

DATE TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT

Th 26 2:06 am 4.5 9:10 am 14.9

3:47 pm 7.4 9:03 pm 11.2

Fr 27 2:50 am 6.5 9:40 am 14.6

4:41 pm 6.3 10:45 pm 10.9

Sa 28 3:40 am 8.4 10:10 am 14.2

5:37 pm 5.4

Su 29 12:39 am 11.3 4:40 am 10.2

10:42 am 13.7 6:29 pm 4.6

Mo 30 2:25 am 12.2 6:10 am 11.5

11:12 am 13.3 7:21 pm 4.1

Tu 31 3:45 am 13.2 8:06 am 12.1

11:48 am 12.8 8:11 pm 3.8

We 1 4:37 am 13.8 9:42 am 12.1

12:32 pm 12.4 8:57 pm 3.6