BELLINGHAM
Agape Home for Women and Children provides emergency shelter and transitional housing for homeless women and children in Whatcom County. The Kiwanis Clubs of Bellingham, Lynden and Ferndale are raising funds to provide an outdoor play area for the children of Agape House. Your donation is greatly appreciated. www.thelighthousemission.org
Amy's Place for Youth needs donations to buy musical instruments. If you would like to donate cash or have musical instruments to donate call 360-920-0615
Amy's Place For Youth needs your support. Amy's Place 2006 J Street in Bellingham offers a clean and sober, safe place for youth to get off the streets and to receive food, clothing, counseling, mentoring and peer support. 360-671-5567
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 Lighthouse Mission NEEDS DONATIONS of baby wipes, toilet paper, bleach, sugar, coffee, butter or margarine, tea bags and more. www.thelighthousemission.org
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 accepting appointments for their annual Back-To-School program which provides $50 voucher for children ages 6-15 who are homeless, from low-income families or in foster care to shop at local retailers for back-to school clothes. For information call 360-756-6710
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
Brigid Collins House offers a drop-in play group ("Healthy Families Play Group") Tuesday mornings (10:30), at the Brigid Collins Family Support Center (1231 North Garden Street). 360-734-4616
Every month on the 15th it's "Free Resume Day" at Copies Now 810 North St. in Bellingham. Copies Now will print up to 5 resumes for free. If you need help creating a resume you can consult WorkSource Whatcom 101 Prospect St. 360-647-7565
If you are age 50 or over you are invited to learn tap dancing with the Bellingham Senior Activity Center. "Senior Steppers" meets Mondays at 9:15am and Fridays at 1:30pm. The group entertains at care centers and community centers throughout the county. 360-733-4030
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
Kaleidoscope Community Yoga, Wednesday's at 7:30 pm Presence Dance Studio, 1412 Cornwall Ave. $10 suggested donation
Now through September 15th the City of Bellingham is encouraging voluntary outdoor watering restrictions. Odd numbered street addresses water on Wed. Fri. or Sun. Even numbered street addresses water on Tues. Thurs. or Sat. No outdoor watering on Mondays.
September 9th is the deadline to sign up for the Fairhaven Runners Waterfront 15K along Bellingham Bay, September 11th. There is not day-of-race registration. www.fairhavenrunners.com
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
Studebaker Can/AM Meet September 10-11 Bellingham Hampton Inn, Car Show on Saturday, free public viewing. 360-738-0103
Suicide Survivors Support Group: 2nd Monday and 4th Monday evenings of the month. 1212 Indian St. 6:30- 8pm. 360-671-4950
The 10th annual Charity Auction on behalf of Blue Skies For Children is October 9th at Bellingham's Lakeway Inn. www.blueskiesforchildren.org
The 2nd annual Bellingham ComiCon is November 6th at Ferndale Events Center (Exit 262, off I-5). (www.bellinghamcomicon.com)
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 Opportunity Council's Energy Assistance Program is scheduling appointments by phone Mon.-Thurs. 9-12 and 1-4. 1-888-586-7293 or 360-255-2192
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering a Boating Skills & Seamanship Course starting September 13th at St. Luke's Conference Center 3333 Squalicum Parkway in Bellingham. The cost is $40. To register 360-752-0391
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. 360-380-9203
Through February of next year Bellingham Food Co-op is accepting donations of cash and gently worn shoes for the earthquake victims in Haiti. The shoes will be donated to the "Soles4Souls" program. www.giveshoes.org
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
United Way Of Whatcom County is providing FREE "FamilyWize" prescription drug discount cards. The card can save you up to 30%. It's not insurance, so anyone can use it. www.unitedwaywhatcom.org or www.familywize.org
Whatcom Community College is looking for retired or active registered nurses who are willing to volunteer as mentors to new nursing students as part of WCC Encore Alliance of Registered Nurses program. 360-383-3194
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
Whatcom P.T.S.A. Co-Presidents Wendy Albrecht and Kerrie Zerba are coordinating names of community members who are willing to volunteer, as needed, in a variety of ways, to help students and their families deal with the damage caused by the recent fire at Bellingham's Whatcom Middle School. WhatcomPTSA@gmail.com
You can help Boys And Girls Clubs in Whatcom County. Visit this website for information: www.refresheverything.com/whatcomclubs.
You're invited to enter your photos-TAKEN BETWEEN NOW AND SEPTEMBER 6TH--in the F.O.I.L. PHOTO CONTEST. The theme is "Summer On Lummi Island" Information and entry forms are available at Island Public Library (2144 South Nugent Road) 360-758-7145
You're invited to join "Crush the Lyme!" a 5K Family fun Run through Bellingham's Whatcom Falls Park-September 19th (11am). The entry fee is $25 per individual/$75 per family, with proceeds supporting a Bellingham family struggling with Lyme Disease. The event also includes food, live music and family activities. www.loreenfamily.wordpress.com
BLAINE
Blaine Gardeners Market meets every Saturday from 10-2 pm now until October 9 in downtown Blaine @ the H St. Plaza. Free market vendors, buskers, commercial food vendors are welcome to set up as early as 8:30 a.m. All products must be made, grown, produced locally. No imports are allowed. Contact Ron 360-332-8082
Blaine Senior Center (763 G Street) is hosting a COMMUNITY RUMMAGE SALE October 24th (8am-3pm) featuring up to 25 vendors. If you'd like to take part call 360-332-8040
DEMING
Deming Book Club: All are welcome to join in a book discussion of "The 19th Wife" by David Ebershoff on Saturday, September 25th at 10am. Deming Public Library 5044 Mt. Baker Highway 360-592-2422
Flu shot clinic: Drop in for your annual flu shot provided by Visiting Nurse Home Care. Tuesday September 28, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Cost is covered by Medicare for those who qualify or $25. Deming Public Library, 5044 Mt. Baker Highway 360-592-2422
DEMING
Home and Away: a photographic exhibition. Photographs by Max Lucy will be on display at the Deming Public Library through Sept. 12th. 5044 Mt. Baker Highway 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
Kept in Stitches: Join a good natured group for an evening of knitting, laughter, crocheting, needlework and more. Everson Library 104 Kirsch Dr. Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00pm 360-966-5100
FERNDALE
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
FERNDALE
Ferndale Community Resource Center: Connects people with community resources and services. 5694 Second Ave, Ferndale. www.ferndalecrc.org 360-380-2200
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).
LYNDEN
Crafts and craft book sale: Craft book sale will include hand crafted items and Christmas ornaments donated by Friends of the Lynden Library. Saturday, September 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Ê Lynden Public Library, 216 4th Street 360-354-4883
Fall for apples! Apple stories, apple crafts, apple tasting, and more with Tammy LaPlante. For school-age kids. Saturday, September 25, 10:30 a.m. 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
Get help with basic needs: the Opportunity Council Outreach Coordinator will help fill out forms fro energy assistance, food programs and housing needs at the Lynden Public Library the first Thursday of every month beginning in May from 4-6pm. 216 4th Street Lynden 360-354-4883
Journey to Control: Living with Diabetes. Helpful hints and information for people living with diabetes. Monday, September 27th 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Lynden Public Library, 216 4th 360-354-4883
Lynden's North County Christ The King Church (1816 18th Street) is COLLECTING SUPPLIES for the victims of Haiti's recent earthquake. They need non-perishable food items, powdered baby formula, plastic or paper plates and utensils, flashlights, batteries, hand tools and more.
The Women's Ministry at New Life Fellowship 810 East Pole Rd. in Lynden is seeking crafters and vendors for a craft bazaar and bake sale to be help Nov. 5-6th. 360-354-5756
You're invited to join the "Re-enactment Group" at Lynden's Pioneer Museum, every third Wednesday (6:30pm) "to practice and develop living history, to give presentations and programs, learn inspirational techniques and research history." 360-354-3675
SKAGIT
The 15th annual boys & Girls of Skagit County/Blade Chevrolet Golf Tournament is September 10th at Avalon Golf Course in Burlington. 360-428-5972
