Blaine Gardeners Market Planning Meeting: Mon.Feb. 6th
6 p.m. Blaine Library. Planning the 2012 season. Info: 360-332-6484 or vic@cityofblaine.com.
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Iceland: Europe's Wild Gem: Thurs. Feb. 9th
6 to 7:45 p.m. A recent travelogue of the country presented by The Blaine Icelandic Heritage Society as part of the Donald K. Johnson Icelandic Film Series. Blaine Public Library, 610-3rd St., 360-332-8146 for info.
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'It's All About Love' Valentine's Dance Party: Fri. Feb. 10th
7 p.m. to midnight, Dakota Creek Center, 8732 Blaine Road. Feautring live music, showcase ballroom dances. $12 advance tickets, $15 at the door, includes desserts, snacks, beverages and door prizes. Info: www.dakotacreekcenter.com or 360-656-6781.
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Artisan Pizza Dough: Sat. Feb. 11th
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn how to make artisan pizza and olive oil dough with Ron Snyder. $10, open to Senior Center members. Blaine Senior Center. Info: 360-332-8082.
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American Broom Making: Fri. Feb. 17th
10 to 11:30 a.m. Ron Snyder, a master broom squire, will tell stories while demonstrating how to make old-fashioned American brooms. Open to all. Free. Brooms available for purchase. Blaine Senior Center. Info: 360-332-8082.
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44th Annual Birch Bay Marathon: Sun. Feb. 19th
8 a.m. Full marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. Half marathon run available. Info and registration: www.birchbaymarathon.com. To volunteer, contact Tammy Pearce at 360-371-5409 or baycafeatbirchbay@yahoo.com.
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Bite of Blaine: Mon. Feb. 20th
No-Host social 6 p.m., food tasting 6:30 p.m., fundraising auction 7:30 p.m., Semiahmoo Resort ballroom. Info: www.blainechamber.com
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Mission to Thailand Info Nights: Thurs.Feb.23rd & Sat. 25th
7 to 8:30 p.m., 902 Adelia St., Blaine. Free dessert. RSVP to Blaine Christian Fellowship at 360-332-1923 or office@bcfcommunity.com.
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A Few Good Laughs: Sun. April 15th
The Up Front Players bring their wit to the Blaine PAC in a benefit performance for Blaine High School Wind Ensemble's trip to 2013 Funabashi Music Festival in Tokyo.
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ONGOING AREA EVENTS:
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Beginning Typing Classes for Adults: Mondays, 9 - 10 a.m.
Blaine Library, 610- 3rd St. No class Feb. 20th. Participants will be using Peter's Online Typing Course. No sigh-up required, but limited to the first six arrivals. Info: 360-332-8146.
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Zumba Lessons: Mondays & Thursdays at 6 p.m.
Saturdays 9 a.m. at North Bay Christ the King, 4895 Birch Bay Lynden Road, Birch Bay. $6 drop in fee. Info: 360-510-8463.
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Christianity Explained: Mondays, 7 p.m.
Blaine Harbor event room. Six week, no-pressure, discussion-oriented study. Info: Chuck Block, 360-354-0714.
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Raptor Identification: Mondays thru Feb. 13th
7 - 9:30 p.m. Learn raptor behavior, ecology and identification with internationally known raptor expert Bud Anderson. $150, sponsored by Whatcom Land Trust. Held at Whatcom Middle School, Bellingham. To register: 360-650-9470.
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Learn to Read: Mondays and Wednesdays
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Northwood Alliance Church, 580 C St., Blaine. Trained volunteers will tutor adults and children. $2 adjustable fee per session. Info: Linda Gorsuch, 360-371-3978 or whatcomlearninglab@comcast.net.
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AL-Anon Meetings: Tuesdays, 1 - 2 p.m.
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Unitarian Church, 517 Cedar Street. All welcome. Info: 360-371-0568.
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Wednesday Walking Group: Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
An hour-long walk and talk. Routes vary between Blaine and Birch Bay. For more information on this and other Northwest Park & Recreation District 2 Events & Activities visit our website at nwparkandrec.org
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Open Gym: Wednesdays, 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Drop in and play basketball, volleyball and more. Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Fees; $2/adult, $1 for 12 and under. Info: 360-656-6416 or www.nwparkandrec.org.
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Bookmobile: Wednesdays, 4-7 p.m.,
Bay Center Market, Birch Bay.
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Drums By The Bay: Every Thursday
7 - 9 p.m. An open drum circle for beginners to advanced. All drums welcome. By donation. Upstairs at the Birch Bay hostel, a project of the Birch Bay Lions Club, located in Bay Horizon Park. 7467 Gemini St., Birch Bay. Info: 371-2180.
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Ballroom Dancing Lessons: Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
Northwood Alliance Church, 580 C Street. $12 per lesson. Info: Megan & Wendy Bloom, 360-739-7169 or successbloom@yahoo.com
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American Legion: Karaoke every Thursday
$1 tacos every Monday. Huge screen TV for sports games. For everyone.
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Blaine Community Soup Kitchen: Thursdays,
5:30 - 7 p.m. Blackberry House Cafe, 321 H Street. Info: blainesoup@gmail.com or 360-332-1951.
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Beginners Genealogy Class: Thursdays
10:30 a.m. Blaine Senior Center. Class is free, but you must be a member of the Senior Center. Info: 360-332-8040.
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Karaoke at Paso del Norte: Friday & Saturday nights
9 p.m. 758 Peace Portal Drive, Blaine. Info: 360-332-4045.
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Blaine Senior Center Welcomes Everyone:
Don't sit at home alone, join us in enjoying great food, fantastic fun & friendly fellowship. Friends & many happy happenings are here waiting for you!
Come checkout our new meal program! Served every day Monday through Friday between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Come anytime between these hours & enjoy our new menu options! You don't have to be a member to eat at the Blaine Senior Center!
763 G Street. 332-8040
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Classes from NW Park & Recreation:
For classes, dates, times, costs & registration, visit www.nwparkandrec.org or call 656-6416.
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Exhibition of Fine Art At Loomis Hall Gallery:
Open Tuesday through Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 288 Martin St., Blaine, Loomis Hall. Featuring original artwork by local regional and international artists. For information, David Vargo or Barbara Wean 360-961-0637.
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