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44. Vessel to bathe in 45. Inches per minute (abbr.) 48. Frosts

Dipped into tissue

13. Denotes one from whom title is taken

15. Historic college hoops tournament

17. Hut by a swimming pool

18. Defunct European monetary unit

21. Feeds on insects

23. Adult male

24. Melancholic

27. Sheets of glass

29. Slang for famous person

32. Not good

34. “Ghetto Superstar” singer

35. The “World” is one

36. Used to make guacamole

39. Midway between south and southwest

40. Wet dirt

43. Ancient Egyptian name

44. Set of four 46. Strips 47. Wife

49. More dried-up

51. Socially inept person

54. Clusters on fern fronds

May 22, 10:05 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident blocking on H Street.

May 23, 7:22 p.m.: Theft on Marine Drive.

May 23, 1:11 p.m.: Threat on Alder Street.

May 23, 4 p.m.: Security check on Snow Goose Lane.

May 23, 9:06 p.m.: Trespass on H Street.

May 23, 10:31 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Peace Portal Drive.

May 23, 11:36 p.m.: Hit and run on E Street.

May 24, 8:57 a.m.: Property found on H Street.

May 24, 10:38 p.m.: Abandoned vehicle on 2nd Street.

May 24, 2:21 p.m.: Assist citizen on H Street.

May 25, 9:04 p.m.: Drugs on H Street.

May 25, 2:10 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute on H Street.

59. Bar bill

60. Prefix indicating “away from”

61. Very important person

62. Fiddler crabs

64. Special therapy

ANSWERS: THENORTHERNLIGHT.COM

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.

DVSAS Garden Tour: Saturday June 3, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., various gardens in Bellingham. $25 per person. Rain or shine. Addresses will be announced to registered attendees. Proceeds benefit Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services. Register at dvsas.org.

Day at the Beach: Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Birch Bay State Park, 7290 Birch Bay Drive. Naturalist-led beach walks, kids activities, volunteer appreciation and more. Free. Info: bbwarm.whatcomcounty.org. Sponsored by BBWARM and Whatcom Conservation District.

Live Music at Birch Bay State Park: Saturday, June 3, noon–1 p.m., BP Heron Center, 7290 Birch Bay Drive. Bellingham’s Homegrown Irish-American folk band The Devillies perform an eclectic mix of original and traditional songs and tunes from dear auld Ireland and beyond.

“Shining Mountains” book presentation: Sunday, June 4, 4-5 p.m., Village Books,1200 11th Street in Bellingham. Alix Christie, daughter of The Northern Light’s founding editor Glennys Christie, will be presenting her new novel “Shining Mountains.” The novel is based on the true story of Glennys’s Scottish ancestor, whose brother was a fur trader for the Hudson’s Bay Company. He married a Nez Perce woman and founded a big family – this is the story of their lives caught in the crossfire of westward colonial expansion from the 1840s to 1870s in Washington, Idaho & Montana. It’s a really important look at the pre-American history that most of us never learned in school. Plus it’s a great love story!

Blaine Chamber of Commerce Breakfast: Thursday, June 8, 7:30–8:30 a.m., Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club Great Blue Heron Grill, 8720 Semiahmoo Parkway. RSVP: info@blainechamber.com.

World Ocean Day: Thursday, June 8, 3 p.m., meet at BP Heron Center, 7290 Birch Bay Drive. Beach walk and clean up, debris tracker training. Supper with the Superintendent: Thursday, June 8, 6 p.m., Blaine High School Black and Orange Box Theater (entrance behind Borderite stadium). The community is invited to this town hall-style, question and answer session with superintendent Christopher Granger. Info: blainesd.org.

Orca Film: Friday, June 9, 7 p.m., BP Heron Center, 7290 Birch Bay Drive. Blaine Senior Center Big Bucks Bingo: Saturday, June 10, 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.

Live Birds of Prey: Saturday, June 10, 6 p.m., Birch Bay State Park wildlife theater. Learn about raptors with live birds. Free parking.

Ongoing

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.

The Bridge Clothing Bank Boutique: Open Wednesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Donations accepted Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. or by appointment. The Bridge Community Hope Center’s new location, 7620 Birch Bay Drive. Blaine’s Market by the Sea: Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Blaine’s G Street Plaza. Local vendors selling handcrafted merchandise. Vendor space available. Info: blainechamber.com.

Birch Bay Market: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., across from The C Shop, 4825 Alderson Road. Farmers market, home decor and gifts. Info: BirchBayMarket@gmail.com.

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 Book Club: Friday, June 16, 1 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. June title: One Two Three by Laurie Frankel. Info: Kelly at 360/305-3637.

Narcotics Anonymous: Mondays, 7–8 p.m., Blaine United Church of Christ basement, 855 4th Street. Everyone welcome. Info: Blainenarcoticsanonymous@gmail.com.

Weather

Precipitation: During the period of May 22-28, 0.1 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2023 yearto-date precipitation is 10.5 inches.

Temperature: High for the past week was 77°F on May 26 with a low of 48°F on May 24 and 25 as well. Average high was 66°F and average low was 54°F.

Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.

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. Practice and learn storytelling techniques. Info: Laura 360-371-7330 or agelesslaura@gmail.com.

Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.