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50. Rugged mountain ranges

9. Narrow path along a road edge

13. Viper 14. Disfigure

17. Variety of Chinese language

18. Portray in a show

20. Wrongful act

22. No (slang)

27. State of agitation 28. __ Diego

29. One point east of due south 31. 007’s creator 32. The NBA’s Toppin

33. Midway between north and northeast

37. Examples 38. __ Gould, actor 39. The habitat of wild animals 40. Artful subtlety 41. Infielders 42. Keep under control 43. Herb 44. Distressed

A way to go down

Type of acid 49. Take by force 51. Collected fallen leaves 52. Shout of welcome

Apr. 4, 11:17 a.m.: Theft on Marine Drive.

Apr. 4, 6:08 p.m.: Assist agency on H Street.

Apr. 4, 7:38 p.m.: Juvenile problem on Adelia Street.

Apr. 4, 9 p.m.: Missing person on Marine Drive.

Apr. 4, 9:30 p.m.: Sex crime on C Street.

Apr. 5, 12:44 p.m.: Domestic order violation on 15th Street.

Apr. 5, 1:37 p.m. Sex crime on Peace Portal Drive.

Apr. 5, 3:41 p.m.: Suspicious circumstance on Peace Portal Drive.

Apr. 6, 11:03 a.m.: Explosives found on Blaine Avenue.

Report by Blaine Police Department or farewell

Monetary unit

Swiss river

ANSWERS: THENORTHERNLIGHT.COM

Tides

Scholastics Elementary School Book Fair: Through Friday, April 14, 1–4 p.m., Blaine Elementary School Library, 836 Mitchell Street. Just in time for summer reading. Proceeds help purchase books for our students to borrow from the library. Info: blainesd.org.

BHS Class of 2023 Safe and Sober Fundraiser: Thursday, April 13. Order online from Papa Murphy’s in Ferndale with code GIVE23 and 20 percent of purchase will be donated to help the Blaine High School class of 2023 enjoy a safe and sober night of fun after graduation.

My Garden of a Thousand Bees Movie: Friday, April 14, 6 p.m., Blaine Senior Center 763 G Street. A short presentation on native pollinators and how to make your yard more pollinator friendly followed by the movie that follows the lives of native bees in a garden in England. Free.

Into the Woods Theater Performance: April 20–22, 27–29 at 7 p.m., April 23 and 30 at 2 p.m., Blaine Performing Arts Center. Blaine High School Theater Arts department perform. Adults $12, students $7. Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce Luncheon: Thursday, April 20, 11:30–1:30, BP Heron Center, 7290 Birch Bay Drive. Speaker: Amber Forest, park ranger for Birch Bay, Peace Arch and Larrabee state parks. RSVP: Birchbaychamber.com.

Family Movie Night: Friday, April 21, 8:30 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. Free popcorn. Info: bbbparkandrec.org.

Earth Day Waterways Clean-up: Saturday, April 22, 11 a.m., Birch Bay State Park playground. Join Garden of the Salish Sea Curriculum and Friends of Birch Bay State Park to pick up debris and clean the park plus learn about the Marine Debris Tracker app.

Free Community Earth Day Event: Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free Unitarian Church, 1218 Harrison Avenue. Included will be local artists and vendors, music, crafts from the Blaine Senior Center, the Whatcom Humane Society Wild Animal Rescue, the Alternative Humane Society, kids’ crafts, demonstrations, and local environmental education and activities. All are welcome!

Flea Market: Saturdays beginning April 22, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Free Church Unitarian, 1218 Harrison Avenue. Clothes, books, tools, kitchenwares, new and lightly used. Vendors: $25/table. Info: joyceck10@gmail.com.

Clam Harvesting 101: Saturday, April 22, noon–2 p.m., Birch Bay State Park, meet in front of the playground. Learn how to dig for clams, shellfish regulations, different clam species and methods of cleaning and cooking. Please come prepared with a shellfish license, shovel or trowel and a small bucket. Info: fobbsp.org.

2023 Home & Garden Show: Friday, April 28, 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., and Sunday, April 30, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., NW Washington Fairgrounds, Lynden. A weekend of fun and inspiration for the whole family. Workshops, speakers, vendor displays, live demonstrations, beer garden, wine tasting, whiskey night, kids activities and more. Tickets $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Sponsored by the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County. Info: biawc.com.

A Toxic Relationship – Plastics and Your Health: Saturday, April 29, 9:30–11:30 a.m. on Zoom. Featuring a lecture by Dr. Philip Landrigan the Director of the Global Public Health Program and Adjunct Professor of Environmental Health at Boston College. Dr.Landrigan has a life-long pediatric practice and is a renowned expert on the effects of plastic on human health. Info: climate@lwvbellinghamwhatcom.org. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Bellingham-Whatcom County.

Swing into Spring Dance: Saturday, April 29, 6–9 p.m., Pioneer Pavilion, 2007 Cherry Street, Ferndale. Swing dance lessons from 6–7 p.m. and dance from 7–9 p.m. Local big band Swing Connection will be providing live music, bottled water and light snacks provided. Hosted by Ferndale Arts Commission.

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.

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.

Alaska Packers Association Cannery Museum: Open Saturdays and Sundays, 1–5 p.m., 9261 Semiahmoo Parkway. Free, donations welcome. 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.

Weather

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 Senior Center, 763 G 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.