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12. Unites muscle to bone

14. Makes deep cuts in

17. 18-year period between eclipses

20. Member of a people inhabiting southern Benin

21. Synthetic rubbers

23. Unwelcome rodent

25. Expression of creative skill

26. Some is red

27. Seems less in impressive

29. Harry Kane’s team 30. Gland secretion

32. Action of feeling sorrow

34. Disallow 35. Deceptive movement 37. More dried-up 40. Crimson 42. Actress Ryan 43. Adherents of a main branch of Islam

47. Accomplished American president 49. Side of a landform facing an advancing glacier

Apr. 25, 1:31 p.m.: Drugs on Mitchell Avenue.

Apr. 25, 3:31 p.m.: Trespass on Grant Avenue.

Apr. 25, 7:05 p.m.: Juvenile problem on Adelia Street.

Apr. 26, 3:20 p.m.: Juvenile problem on E Street.

Apr. 26, 3:49 p.m.: Suspicious circumstance on H Street.

Apr. 26, 6:46 p.m.: Property found on H Street.

Apr. 26, 6:50 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute on G Street.

Apr. 27, 8:46 a.m.: Assist citizen on H Street.

Apr. 27, 4:01 p.m.: Burglary on C Street.

Apr. 27, 4:31 p.m.: Assist agency on H Street.

Apr. 27, 7:37 p.m.: Domestic physical on Blaine Avenue.

55. Influential film critic 56. NY Giants ownership family

57. Type of script

58. Assist

59. London park

61. Bar bill

65. In reply indicator

ANSWERS: THENORTHERNLIGHT.COM

Tides

Double Art Exhibition: Tuesdays – Saturdays, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., through July 15, Gallery Syre, 465 West Stuart Road, Bellingham. Featuring a new drawing exhibition by local artist David Syre and a photography exhibition by Andy Bronson and Hailey Hoffman. Info: gallerysyre.com.

Talking About Opioids: Trends, Risks, Myths, What We Must Do: Thursday, May 4, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Performing Arts Center. A conversation for youth and adults with local experts and programs. Guest speakers from Blaine Police Department, Whatcom Country Sheriff’s Office, Whatcom Health and Community Services, Birch Bay-Blaine Thrives, Blaine students. Info: kholley@blainesd.org.

Star Wars Day: Thursday, May 4, 6:30 p.m., Blaine skate park (behind the library). Dress as your favorite Star Wars character and walk together down Peace Portal Drive and back to the skate park. Free. Hosted by #sightings_of_blaine.

Cinco de JAZZ Party: Friday, May 5, 7–10 p.m., Blaine Senior and Community Center, 763 G Street. Performances by Blaine High School Jazz Band and Chorus, Bellingham Dixieland All Stars, and swing dancing.

Admission: $15/adults, $5/students, and $10/senior center members. Doors open at 6:30pm. Sponsored by the Blaine Harbor Music Festival/ Pacific Arts Association.

Disney Breakfast: Saturday, May 6, 8:30–11:30 a.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Join the Blaine High School chamber choir for a morning of music and magic. $10 for children under 12 and seniors, $15 adults and high school students.

Blaine Market by the Sea Opening Day: Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Blaine’s G Street Plaza. Vendor info: 360/332-4544. Local artisans and vendors. Info: blainechamber.com.

Bake Sale Fundraiser: Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Blaine Market by the Sea, Blaine’s G Street Plaza. Homemade goodies for sale to help the Blaine High School Class of 2023 safe and sober grad night.

Rummage Sale Fundraiser: Saturday, May 6, 8 a.m.–2 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 5781 Hendrickson Ave., Ferndale. All kinds of things at very good prices. All proceeds go to St. Mary’s Guild.

Blessing of the Fleet: Sunday, May 7, 1:30 p.m., Blaine Boating Center, 235 Marine Drive. Info: bit.ly/3LuUROh.

Supper with the Superintendent: Tuesday, May 9, 6 p.m., Blaine High School orange and black box theater (entrance behind the stadium). Blaine School District superintendent Christopher Granger will host a question and answer session. Refreshments provided.

Mother’s Day Market: Saturday, May 13, noon–5 p.m., Home Farm U-Pick & Events, 8020 Kickerville Road. Handmade and local goods, flowers, baked goods; coffee and mini donuts. Info: homefarm.farm.

Flea Market: Saturday, May 20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Free Church Unitarian, 1218 Harrison Avenue. Clothes, books, tools, kitchen wares, new and lightly used. Vendors: $20/table. Info:joyceck10@gmail.com.

Picnic in the Playground: Saturday, May 20, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Blaine Marine Park, 200 Marine Drive. Free kids games, crafts, hot dogs and shaved ice. Info: bbbparkandrec.org. Sponsored by Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2.

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.

11. Manila hemp

50. Sheep breed 52. Appetizer 53. Broadway actress Daisy

Weather

Precipitation: During the period of April 24-30, 0.1 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2023 yearto-date precipitation is 10.0 inches.

Temperature: High for the past week was 76°F on April 29 with a low of 40°F on April 24 as well. Average high was 61°F and average low was 50°F.

Alaska Packers Association Cannery Museum: Open Saturdays and Sundays, 1–5 p.m., 9261 Semiahmoo Parkway. Free, donations welcome. Birch Bay Book Club: Wednesday, May 17, 4 p.m., Birch Bay Vogt Library site, 7968 Birch Bay Drive. May title is Walking Across Egypt by Clyde Edgerton. Info: klia1@mac.com.

Blaine Book Club: Friday, May 19, 1 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. May title: The Bad Muslim Discount by Syed Masood. 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 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.