BELLINGHAM
Bellingham Tennis Club & Fairhaven Fitness presents the 3rd annual "SWEAT 24" a 24 hour fundraiser to benefit the homeless and hungry in Whatcom County November 13th. Proceeds benefit Bellingham Food Bank and Lighthouse Mission. For more information call 360-733-5050
Bellingham Wild Bird Chalet (705 Kentucky St.) is seeking used (and cleaned) or new birdfeeders on behalf of the residents of St. Francis Nursing Home (3121 Squalicum Parkway). www.birds4u.com
Bellingham's Brigid Collins House offers a PARENT SUPPORT GROUP ("Parents Helping Parents"), Tue nights at 6:30, at the Brigid Collins Family Support Center 1231 North Garden Street. 360-734-4616
Bellingham's "Church On The Street" serves a hot meal and sack lunches to the homeless MONS, WEDS AND FRIS at 901 West Holly Street. 360-671-5507
Bellingham's Erik Dyrland Insurance Agency 2105 Park Street is accepting nonperishable food items for the Bellingham Food Bank November 9th- December 14th. Baby food, diapers and pet food are also needed. 360-734-5072
Bellingham's Maple Alley Inn serves mid-day meals Wednesdays and Thursdays to ANYONE WHO IS HUNGRY, including people who are homeless. Volunteers and community donations make this program possible. www.oppco.org
Bellingham's Village Books hosts a KNITTING GROUP the 4th Mon of each month (1pm) 360-733-1599
Blue Skies For Children is looking for people interested in sponsoring a child. For information about their "Little Wishes" and "Sponsor-A-Child" programs call 360-756-6710
Celebrating National Alzheimer's Awareness Month- Tuseday, November 17th is National Memory Screening Day, 11:30am-3:00pm at the Bellingham Senior Activity Center 315 Halleck Street. FREE. Please drop in or call for an appointment 360-671-3316
"Crazy Quartz" is the Show And Tell topic at the next meeting of Mt. Baker Rock & Gem Club--November 16th (7pm) at Bellingham's Bloedel Donovan Park. The evening will also feature a silent auction. 360-384-3187
Do you have a friend of family member who suffers from Alzheimer's, or another form of dementia? I am a student at WWU in aging studies, and a licensed caregiver. I'm interested in testing out different varieties of activities to stimulate the brain and entertain as well. Contact me by e-mail if you're interested in hiring someone to work with your loved one. my_migraine_fly@yahoo.com
If you or a loved one are coping with a mental health diagnosis, you may need information and support. Call NAMI. 360-671-4950
If you recently lost your job and are being EVICTED contact the Opportunity Council about their Eviction Prevention Programs. They may be able to help: 360-734-5121
Kids are invited to buy holiday gifts for family, friends, teachers and pets at a special Children's Shop featuring 30 vendors selling handmade crafts December 5th 10-3pm at Bellingham's Bloedel Donovan Park. All items are $8 or less. Admission is free. 360-778-7000
LifeGate Christian Ministries Thrift Store is NOW OPEN for business! Donations of used clothes, small appliances, children's clothes, infant/newborn, bicycles appreciated. Garage sale leftovers can possibly be picked up. 10-5pm Tue-Sat 1422 Cornwall. 360-714-8989
Mount Baker Theatre Organ Society continues their series of Silent Movies "as they were meant to be seen" with accompaniment by Jeff Fox on The Mighty Wurlitzer November 15th (2pm). Admission's by suggested $10 donation.
St. Joseph Hospital offers cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure SCREENINGS at various times every month at various locations throughout the county. For information about cost, times and locations call 360-738-6720
Suicide Survivors Support Group: 2nd Monday and 4th Monday evenings of the month. 1212 Indian St. 6:30- 8pm. 360-671-4950
The Bellingham Backgammon Association is hosting monthly tournament play on the 3rd Sunday of the month beginning November 15th at Pacific Martial Arts at 1308 N. State Street. Doors open at 6pm. All levels of experience are welcome. Entry fee is $15. 360-733-6173
The Bellingham Barnes and Noble store offers a reading group for 10-to-14 year-old's the third Tue of every month at 6:30 p.m
The Bellingham public library offers a new email service, featuring 23 different newsletters for book lovers. No library card is needed. For information about the "NextReads" newsletter visit www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.
The Elks Club 710 Samish Way hosts Kiwanis BINGO Tue nights (6:00). Bring a can of food for the food bank and you'll receive a free "early bird" bingo card.
The Pipeline Safety Trust website wants your stories, photos, video and artwork related to the disastrous pipeline explosion in Bellingham in 1999. To share your story of how the event affected your life email journey@pstrust.org for information.
The Whatcom County Foster And Adoptive Parents Association (FAPA) is looking for volunteers to help stuff duffel bags and backpacks with donated clothing and toys at the "Brigid Collins" facility on Garden Street in Bellingham for distribution to local foster kids. Also, they can always use donations, especially toddlers' and kids' shoes, coats and sweatshirts; toothbrushes; diapers and infant formula. 360-734-4616, extension 20 or 360-366-7320
The Whatcom Weavers Guild meets the second Wednesday of each month, September through June, beginning at 7 p.m. in St. James Presbyterian Church's lower-level meeting room located at 910 14th Street in Bellingham. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
TOASTMASTER CLUB- for those who are looking to "develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth": The Messengers Club meets Tue mornings at seven, at Christ The King Church-at the corner of Bakerview and Meridian. 360-599-9661
Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center (13 Prospect Street, Suite 201) in Bellingham is hosting the 7th annual Peace Builder Awards program November 13th at The Majestic. If you would like to help financially sponsor the awards please call 360-676-0122
Whatcom Hospice and Threshold Choir are hosting a Ceremony Of Light And Hope for those experiencing grief during the holiday season, November 16th (3pm) at St. Luke's Health Education Center (3333 Squalicum Parkway) in Bellingham.
Whatcom Hospice offers free, drop-in GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS Tues (7pm) and Weds (2pm) at St. Luke's Health Education Center (3333 Squalicum Parkway) in Bellingham. 360-733-5877
You're invited to join the SINGING GROUP "Threshold Choir"--led by musician and educator Linda Allen--second and fourth Tue nights (6:30) at The Connection (100 East Maple Street) in Bellingham. A sliding scale of donations--$10-to-$20--is requested. 360-734-7979
You're invited to join the WHATCOM SPEED SKATING CLUB for fun and fitness (all ages and skill levels)--Tue nights at 7:15, at the Bellingham Sportsplex.
You're invited to take part in country line dancing, Mon (9:15am), at the Bellingham Senior Center (no partner required). The cost is $3. 360-676-1450
BLAINE
Donations are needed top help pay for playground equipment at Peace Arch State Park. For information, call 332-8221 or email foursnows@comcast.net.
DEMING
Deming Friends Meeting: Deming has a fantastic group of Friends! Join the Friends of the Deming Library. Meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday. New members always welcome. 360-592-2422
EVERSON
A writing and discussion club for authors of all ages. Bring pen/pencil, paper and IDEAS! Thursdays from 4-6pm at the Everson Library. 360-966-5100
Bellingham's Brigid Collins House offers a Parents Helping Parents meeting, Tue at 6:30pm at the Nooksack Center For Children And Families 3326 East Badger Road. 360-734-4616
Knit night at the Everson Library! All welcome. The Knit Nighters gratefully accept help with afghans to donate. Needed: strips crocheted or knitted, 5" long, any width, made of washable acrylic yarn, any color. Tuesdays 6:30-8pm 360-966-5100
FERNDALE
FERNDALE COMMUNITY MEAL Everyone is welcome to a free, nutritious meal November 14th and November 21st 10-12 noon at the United Church 2034 Washington Street
Ferndale Community Meal Service Expands! Twice monthly meals are served at the United Church of Ferndale, 2034 Washington Street, from 10 am-noon. 360-303-4058
The annual Community Talent Revue featuring 24 acts is November 12th and 14th at 7pm at Ferndale High School 5830 Golden Eagle Drive. Tickets are $6. 360-383-9261
THE OTHER BANK provides basic hygiene items to low-income families with children in the Ferndale School District Tues (10am-noon) in the Ferndale City Hall Annex (5694 Second Avenue). THE OTHER BANK relies entirely on donations from the community. If you can contribute, please call 360-224-5193
You're invited to join the Ferndale Food Bank for a fundraising pancake breakfast the first Saturday of the month (8am-11am), at United Church of Ferndale (2034 Washington Street).
You're invited to Step Back In Time at the "Olde Fashioned Christmas" at Pioneer Park (2004 Cherry Street) in Ferndale--December 4th (5pm-9pm), 5th (1pm-9pm) and 6th (1pm-4pm). Festivities include tours of the historic log cabins, horse-drawn carriage rides, crafts for kids, games, music, a visit from Santa Claus and more. Admission is $3 for adults/$2 for children. 360-384-6461
LYNDEN
Baby Story time: Singing with Baby with music teacher Lisa Kusick. Wednesdays 3:30-4:00, eight sessions beginning October 7th for birth to 2 years. Lynden Public Library 216 4th Street. 360-354-4883
FREE, CONFIDENTIAL PREGNANCY TESTS are available Mons and Tues (10am-3pm) at 8575 Bender Road 360-354-3862
Helping Kids Cooperate- Pam Ames, WCC Parent Educator, presents a program in English & Spanish for parents and childcare providers. Monday, November 16th at 7-9pm. Call to resister. STARS hours are available for a $5 fee, otherwise the program is free. Lynden Public Library 216 4th Street 360-354-4883
Lynden Public Schools' Winter Ride Bus is gearing up for another season of skiing and snowboarding. The chaperoned bus is open to Lynden-area students in grades 5-through-12 for trips up to Mount Baker, starting January 9th. (www.lyndenwinterride.org)
Protect yourself from identity theft: learn some simple steps to thwart identity theft with help from library resources and librarian Regan Robinson. Wednesday, November 18th at 7pm. Lynden Public Library 216 4th Street. 360-354-4883
The Lynden Fire Department offers CPR CLASSES the first Mon of each month at 7pm. Also, they offer First Aid classes the second Mon of each month. For fee information or to register call 360-354-4400
The Lynden Library offers a free, one-hour workshop on using the ONLINE LIBRARY to order books and movies--Tues (10:30am) and Weds (7pm). 360-354-4883
You're invited to join the "Re-enactment Group" at Lynden's Pioneer Museum, every third Wed (6:30pm)--"to practice and develop living history, to give presentations and programs, learn inspirational techniques and research history." 360-354-3675
SKAGIT
"Skagitonians To Preserve Farmland" operates a low wattage radio station, providing information for travelers about local agriculture--AM 1630 360-336-3974
