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3rd Street.

Feb. 22, 9:38 a.m.: Sex crime (no rape) on H Street.

Feb. 22, 1:09 p.m.: Senile subject on Mary Avenue.

Feb. 22, 6:56 p.m.: Information only on 15th Street.

Feb. 23, 7:20 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Kingsley Avenue.

Feb. 24, 7:49 a.m.: Traffic signal on 10th Street.

Feb. 24, 10:47 p.m.: Civil standby on H Street.

Report by Blaine Police Department

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ANSWERS: THENORTHERNLIGHT.COM

An Evening with Jess Walter: Friday, March 3, 7–8:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial Street, Bellingham. Whatcom READS author Jess Walter speaks on his his book, The Cold Millions and answers questions. Free, but tickets required at bit.ly/2023Jess-Walter-at-MBT.

Whatcom Farm Expo: Saturday, March 4, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., NW Washington Fairgrounds, Lynden. Free. Learn about all the resources available to you, from local organizations to businesses and community groups. Hosted by Whatcom Conservation District and Whatcom County Public Works. Info: whatcomcd.org.

Art Lovers Unite!: Tuesday, March 7, 6 p.m. at Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. The WAVE Art Studio Tour is ramping up preparations their August event with a meeting open to everyone. Sponsored by the Blaine Arts Council.

Supper with the Superintendent: Wednesday, March 8, 6 p.m., Birch Bay Bible Community Church, 4460 Bay Road. The community is invited to meet and ask questions to Blaine School District superintendent Dr. Christopher Granger. Light meal provided. Info: blainesd.org.

In-person Kindergarten registration Help: Wednesday, March 8, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Blaine Primary School, 820 Boblett Street. Info: blainesd.org. Blaine Senior Center Big Bucks Bingo: Saturday, March 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.

Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, March 16, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. This week’s theme: St. Patty’s Day/Irish trivia. Info: thevaultwinebar.com.

What’s Next: Resources As We Age: Friday, March 17, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Free informative fair with representatives from organizations and businesses offering senior services will be on hand to assist you and answer questions. Presentations through the day. Info: 360/332-8040.

Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival Opening and Artist Reception: Friday, March 17, 5–7 p.m., Blaine Community Center 763 G Street. Tickets: $30, no-host wine and beer, available at wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com or at the door (space permitting).

Movie Night: Friday, March 17, 7–9 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Playing family friendly movies. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and watch the movie on the big screen. Info: bbbparkandrec.org.

Live Music at The Vault: Friday, March 17, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. Featuring: RT Collective. Info: thevaultwine.com.

Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival: Friday, March 17–Sunday, March 19. Field Trips, wildlife cruise, birding expo, kids activities, bird viewing stations, Plover passenger ferry nature cruises, presentations, live raptors presentations and more. See full schedule at wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com.

Annual Native Plant Sale: Saturday, March 18, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Pioneer Park, 2004 Cherry Street, Ferndale. Fill your landscape with beautiful, low-maintenance native plants. Over 40 species of trees and shrubs available. Online orders available through March 3. Info: whatcomcd.org/ native-plant-sale. Sponsored by the Whatcom Conservation District. Pruning 101 (and Refresher): Saturday, March 18, 10 a.m.–noon, Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. This is the perfect time to start pruning. Discover what tools are required, the why behind pruning, growth habits of trees/bushes, and how to make the best decisions in your pruning projects. Info: wcls.org.

Ongoing

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.

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.

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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, March 15, 4 p.m., Birch Bay Vogt Library site, 7968 Birch Bay Drive. March title is “Hamnet: A Novel of the Plague” by Maggie O’Farrell. Info: klia1@mac.com.

Blaine Book Club: Friday, March 17, 1 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. March title is “Dictionary of Lost Words” by Pip Williams. 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.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings: Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays at noon, Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at noon, women’s meeting Mondays at 4 p.m., Blaine United Church of Christ basement, 855 4th Street. Info: 307/349-0450.

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.

Birch Bay-Blaine Toastmasters: Wednesdays, 6:30–7:45 p.m., Blaine High School, 1055 H Street, room 104. What are the stories you like to tell? Learn to tell them really well. Info: Laura 360/371-7330 or agelesslaura@gmail.com.