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ACROSS

1. Shed tears

5. Luxury jewelry designer 10. Goddess of wisdom

12. Convert into a particular form

14. Working-class people

16. It borders Canada (abbr.)

18. A princess can detect its presence

19. Red-brown sea bream

20. Defunct retail empire

22. Vase

23. Demeter’s equivalent

25. Monetary unit of the Maldives

26. French and Belgian river

27. Small amount 28. High schoolers’ test

30. Animal’s foot

31. Some is red

33. Per __: each

35. Swedish jazz pop duo

37. Plate for Eucharist

38. Train line

40. Russian pop duo

41. Stake

42. Plant by scattering

44. Female sibling

45. City of Angels hoopsters (abbr.)

48. Popular cookie brand

50. Group of Niger-Congo languages

52. A team’s best pitcher

53. Vomits

55. 19th letter of Greek alphabet

56. Men’s fashion accessory

57. Its capital is Pierre (abbr.)

58. Expensive cut of steak

63. Popular James Cameron film

65. A __: relating to knowledge gleaned from deduction

66. Kids’ snow toys

67. Flip side to yin

DOWN

1. Global public health agency

2. Snake-like fish

3. Midway between northeast and east

4. Dabbed

5. TV show

6. Folk singer DiFranco

7. Canadian flyers

8. Of the dowry

9. Commercial 10. The act of imitating

11. Equipment used to broadcast radio or TV signals

13. Lands of an emir

15. Swiss river 17. Island

18. Monetary unit of Afghanistan

21. One who surrenders under agreed conditions

23. Garfield is one

24. A baglike structure in a plant or animal

27. Small boats used in the Black Sea

29. Small savory Spanish dishes

32. Body part

34. Touch lightly

35. Popular grilled foods on a stick

36. __ Hess: oil company

39. Antelope with a reddish coat

40. Pharaoh of Lower Egypt

43. Pink Floyd’s Roger

44. Short and thick

46. Small, sac-like cavities

Jan. 31, 5:34 p.m.: Welfare check on Halibut Drive.

Feb. 1, 8:46 a.m.: Burglary on Martin Street.

Feb. 1, 11:46 a.m.: Vehicle theft on Adelia Street.

Feb. 1, 12:41 p.m.: Traffic hazard on E Street.

Feb. 1, 3:14 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on C Street.

Feb. 2, 10:55 a.m.: Vehicle inspection on Peace Portal Drive.

Feb. 2, 11:50 p.m.: Juvenile problem on H Street.

Feb. 2, 2:28 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Martin Street.

Feb. 2, 7:54 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident on Semiahmoo Parkway.

Feb. 2, 9:12 p.m.: Suspicious person on H Street Road.

47. Performer __-Lo

49. Entrails of animal used as food

51. __ King Cole, musician

54. Where construction is done

59. Chap

60. Investment vehicle

61. Often mixed with tonic

62. Holiday beverage egg __

64. Against

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Weather

Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, February 9, 6 p.m., 277 G Street. This week’s theme: General knowledge. Info: thevaultwinebar.com.

Live Music at The Vault: Friday, February 10, 6 p.m., 277 G Street. Featuring: Trio Sueño. Info: thevaultwine.com.

Winter Orchid and Indoor Plant Care: Saturday, February 11, 10 a.m.–noon, Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn tips and tricks for getting orchids blooming again. Plus an orchid re-potting demonstration and discussion of general information for indoor plant care, especially during the winter months. Info: wcls.org.

My Furry Valentine Cat Show: Saturday, February 11, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday, February 12, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Ferndale Events Center, 5715 Barrett Road, Ferndale. A two-day, 12-ring cat show for pedigreed and household cats. Sponsored by the Evergreen Cat Fanciers. Info: evergreencatfanciers.org.

Blaine Senior Center Big Bucks Bingo: Saturday, February 11, noon–3 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Over $275 in prizes. Early bird starts at 12:30 p.m. Regular bingo at 1 p.m. Eight games $15. Info: 360/332-8040.

Blaine Community Theater Presents: It Happened One Night: Saturday, February 11, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Blaine Boating Center Conference Room, 235 Marine Drive. Readers Theater event based on the classic 1934 screwball comedy staring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert. Dessert, coffee and limited Champagne drinks served. Tickets: $13 at blainecommunitytheater.com.

Super Bowl Viewing Party: Sunday, February 12, 2:30 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Grilling hot dogs and sausages, bring your own beverages and snacks, $1 football square party game. $5 donation appreciated. Info: 360/332-8040.

Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce Meeting: Thursday, February, 16, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Christ the King North Bay, 4895 Birch Bay Lynden Road. Speaker: Britt Kane with St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation and Whatcom Hospice Foundation. No-host lunch. RSVP at birchbaychamber.com.

Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, February 16, 6 p.m., 277 G Street. This week’s theme: Presidents. Info: thevaultwinebar.com.

Live Music at The Vault: Friday, February 17, 6 p.m., 277 G Street. Featuring: Mary Ellen Lykins and Craig Adams. Info: thevaultwine.com.

Movie Night: Friday, February 17, 7 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Playing family-friendly movie. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and watch the movie on the big screen. Free popcorn. Info: bbbparkandrec.org.

Housing for Seniors and People with Disabilities: Monday, February 20, 10–11:30 a.m. Moderator Lara Welker, MPH, Consultant for Aging Well Whatcom Blueprint, will facilitate discussion with panelists. Free. Registration required to receive Zoom link at lwvbellinghamwhatcom.org. Recorded for later viewing.

Blaine Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting: Thursday, February 23, noon–1 p.m., Great Blue Heron Grill, 8720 Semiahmoo Parkway. Meet the 2023 board of directors, 2022 business of the year presentation, prize drawings. No host lunch. RSVP by February 20 to info@ blainechamber.com or 360/332-6484.

Ongoing Blaine Food Bank: 500 C Street. Open Mondays 9 a.m.–noon, Wednesdays 5–7 p.m., and Fridays 9 a.m.–noon. Delivery options available. Info:360/332-6350 or blainefood@hotmail.com.

The Bridge Food Bank: Fridays 2:30–4:30 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.

Blaine Arts Council: Meets second Thursday, 6:30 p.m., at Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Meeting is open to the public. The council promotes, cultivates and supports the arts in order to enrich the lives of the community through creativity with a variety of cultural events, education and shows. Info: blaineartscouncil.org.

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.

Friends 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.

Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) Meetings: Tuesdays 6:30–8 p.m., CAP Center, 508 G Street, Blaine. A support group for parents of adult children dealing with addiction, but open to anyone (18 or older) seeking to learn a better way to help an addicted love one. Evidence-based, structured curriculum and peer support at no cost. Info: palgroup.org or email Bev and Dave at wamillards@comcast.net.

Alaska Packers Association Cannery Museum: Open Saturdays and Sundays, 1–5 p.m., 9261 Semiahmoo Parkway. Free, donations welcome. Info: 360/371-3558.

Birch Bay Book Club: Wednesday, February 16, 4 p.m., Birch Bay Vogt Library site, 7968 Birch Bay Drive. February title is Horse by Geraldine Brooks. Info: klia1@mac.com.

Blaine Book Club: Friday, February 17, 1 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street.

February title: Being a Human by Charles Foster. Info: Kelly at 360/305-3637.

Blaine Serenity Al-Anon: Mondays, noon–1 p.m. on Zoom. Have you been dealing with alcoholism with a friend or family member? Info: Jerrylyn at 360/305-2246.