DIGITAL REFLECTIONS OF BIRCH BAY, BLAINE & SEMIAHMOO...

Get your Birch Bay State Park Discover Pass at Bay Center Market 8050 Harborview Road (Corner Birch Bay Drive and Harborview Rd.) (360) 371-7233 Get directions.

ONGOING:

Thru February 22, 2015
Leo Adams: Eastern Light
Lightcatcher Gallery (Whatcom Museum)
250 Flora Street
Bellingham, WA
The paintings of renowned Yakima-based artist and designer Leo Adams express his unique vision of nature and the landscape surrounding his celebrated home, itself an ever-evolving work of art. The show features work from private collectors as well as new paintings made by the artist exclusively for the exhibition.

Whatcom County Bookmobile: Every Wednesdays, 4 - 7 p.m., Bay Center Market, Birch Bay.

Open Mic Night:
Every Wednesday Night at 7 p.m. Free
Willo Pub & Cafe
7714 Birch Bay Dr., Birch Bay.
Are you an aspiring comedian, long time or new musician, a poet, or want to talk about your passions (community forum)? Join the Will'O Pub on Open Mic Night. Check out their menu and details at www.thewillopub.com

Pub Trivia Night:
Every Thursday Night at 7 p.m. Free
Willo Pub & Cafe
7714 Birch Bay Dr., Birch Bay.
Grab your friends and join us at The Will'O Pub for a fun evening Pub Trivia. Check out their menu and details at www.thewillopub.com

Northwest Park and Recreation Activities: For more info visit www.nwparkandrec.org.

Beginners’ Genealogy Class: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., Senior Center. Class is free but Senior Center membership required. Info: 332-7562.

Talk Time: Thursdays, 11 a.m.–noon, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn to speak English or improve your speaking skills. Free. Info: 305-3600.

Pub Trivia Night: Thursdays, 7 p.m., Will’O Pub & Café. Info: www.thewillopub.com.

Connections Café Karaoke: First and third Fridays of the month, 7–11 p.m., Dakota Creek Christian Center, 8732 Blaine Road. Fun for the whole family. Info: 656-6781, www.dakotacreekcenter.com.

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February 27 to 28, 2015
Wine Tasting at Vartanyan Estate Winery
Vartanyan Estate Winery
1628 Huntley Rd.
Bellingham, WA 98226
PH: (360) 756-6770
Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $5
Vertical Barrel Tasting is wine tasting, where different vintages of the same wine type from the same winery are tasted. Taste similar wines, younger from the barrels and later vintages from the bottles to highlight difference between various vintages.

February 28, 2015
Composting Tips, Tricks & Tea
Garden Spot Nursery
900 Alabama St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
Time: 9 a.m.
Learn the importance of your soil's food web with instructor Paige. She'll explain the microorganism benefits of composting, mulching one's garden and brewing compost tea for long-lasting, healthy soil. Free.

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March 7, 2015
Discover the Art of Printmaking
Lummi Gateway Cafe
4920 Rural Ave
Ferndale , WA
Time: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $49
Discover printmaking - a spontaneous process that creates a fresh and expressive image, including some effects not possible in other art forms. Learn to make a one-of-a-kind monotype print by transferring an image in water-based inks from a plexiglass plate onto paper with a handheld pin press. We'll cover techniques such as masking, stencils, and collage.

March 7, 2015
Snohomish Wine Festival
Snohomish Event Center
1011 Second Street
Snohomish, WA 98290
Cost: Tickets $30 ea. include 5 tasting tickets, appetizer plate, commemorative wine glass
Time: Attend one tasting session (1-4pm) or (6-9pm)
Enjoy wine from over 15 wineries! Must be 21+ to attend photo I.D. is required and will be checked for all guest. All proceeds from the Snohomish Wine Festival go to support the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce. Deatils visit: http://snohowinefest.com/

March 11, 2015
Roast Your Chicken 5 Ways
Semiahmoo Resort - Pierside Kitchen
9565 Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine, WA 98290
Time: 6 PM
For 12 lucky participants, Chef Christopher Prier and Chef de Cuisine Andrew Cross will offer a prep class and dinner paired with Washington Pinot Noir. $55 per person. You’ll never think of or prepare a chicken the same way again! For reservations, call 360-318-2090.

March 13, 14, & 15, 2015
Wings Over Water NW Birding Festival
Blaine Middle School
975 H St.
Blaine, WA
Time: 10 AM to 5 PM.
Cost:
Birding festival featuring guided field tours of harbor area, lectures, workshops, exhibits, displays, prize drawings and entertainment. For details visit: http://wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com

March 14, 2015
Runnin' O' the Green
Boundary Bay Brewery
1107 Railroad Ave.
Bellingham, WA 98225
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $15-$35
Run a 5K & 8K event held in celebration of St. Patrick's day finishing just in time for the Bellingham St. Patrick's Day Parade. For event details, click here.

March 17, 2015
Prix Fixe St. Patty’s Day Menu
Semiahmoo Resort - Pierside Kitchen & packers Oyster Bar
9565 Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine, WA 98290
Time: 6 PM
If ye be wantin’ to act a wee bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, you will discover a bit of the Emerald Isle (culinarily speaking) brought to diners by Executive Chef de Cuisine Martin Woods and Chef de Cuisine Andrew Cross – together with Beverage Extraordinaire, D.J. Riemer. Service begins at 6 PM. For only $39 per person. To make reservations, call 360-318-2090.

March 19, 2015
Pub Trivia Night
Will'O Pub
7714 Birch Bay Drive
Birch Bay, WA 98290
Time: 7 PM to 9 PM
Grab your friends and come join us at The Will’O Pub, for a fun evening of Pub Trivia! Check out their menu and details at www.thewillopub.com

March 19, 20 & 21, 2015
29th Annual Spring Craft & Antique Show
NW Washington Fairgrounds
1775 Front Street           View Map
Lynden, WA 98264
Times: Thursday & Friday 10am-8pm Saturday 10am-5pm
Costs: $6
A beautiful and inspiring show featuring handcrafted treasures for the home and garden, collectibles and gifts to welcome Spring! For more information visit: http://www.lyndencraftantiqueshow.com/

March 25, 2015
BBWARM Rain Barrel Workshop
Birch Bay Water & Sewer District office
7096 Point Whitehorn Rd.
Birch Bay, WA 98290
Time: 6 PM to 8 PM
The workshops cover basic principles of rainwater collection and its benefit to water quality and storm water management followed by hands-on instruction to build and install your own rain barrel. Each participating household will receive a free 55-gallon plastic barrel recycled from local industry. The workshops are free, but space is limited to 20 households per workshop and pre-registration is required. Visit our rain barrel page to register on-line or for more information.

March 26, 2015
Pub Trivia Night
Will'O Pub
7714 Birch Bay Drive
Birch Bay, WA 98290
Time: 7 PM to 9 PM
Grab your friends and come join us at The Will’O Pub, for a fun evening of Pub Trivia! Check out their menu and details at www.thewillopub.com

March 28, 2015
10th Annual Birch Bay Road Race
Birch Bay Waterslides
4874 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd (Take I-5 Exit 270, head west)
Birch Bay, WA
Time: Start time 8:30 a.m.
This race features a spectacular run along the shores of scenic Birch Bay and on tree lined country roads. Birch Bay is a sea side village close to the Canadian border, with quaint vacation cottages and luxurious hotels .... stay for the weekend! Safe, certified and professionally managed courses for serious and recreational runners alike, walkers are welcome. The 15K and 30K includes an out and back into Birch Bay State Park. The 30K adds rolling hills and million dollar views. Be inspired! ...a "hidden gem" event at international distances. A classic road race in every sense of the word. Benefits "Girls on the Run" of Whatcom County. Chip Timed: Electronic card that goes on your shoe with a zip tie. Birch Bay Road Race is not affiliated with the Birch Bay Marathon and Half Marathon. Details visit: www.birchbayroadrace.com/

March 28, 2015
BBWARM Rain Barrel Workshop
Blaine Senior Center
763 G Street
Blaine, WA 98290
Time: 6 PM to 8 PM
The workshops cover basic principles of rainwater collection and its benefit to water quality and storm water management followed by hands-on instruction to build and install your own rain barrel. Each participating household will receive a free 55-gallon plastic barrel recycled from local industry. The workshops are free, but space is limited to 20 households per workshop and pre-registration is required. Visit our rain barrel page to register on-line or for more information.

March 30, 2015
MBT Presents Mamma Mia!
Mount Baker Theatre
104 N. Commercial Street
Bellingham, WA
Tickets: (360) 734-6080
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: Click here.
The smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA. A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! Over 54 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show!

April 1, 2015
Wood Oven Pizza Class & Dinner
Semiahmoo Resort - Pierside Kitchen
9565 Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine, WA 98290
Time: 6 PM
Limited to just 12 participants, this combination class and dinner will showcase the preparation of wood oven pizzas! Yum. Facilitating the evening will be Executive Chef de Cuisine Martin Woods and Beverage Extraordinaire Amberleigh Brownson. Cost is $55 per person. For reservations, call 360-318-2090.

April 2, 2015
Pub Trivia Night
Will'O Pub
7714 Birch Bay Drive
Birch Bay, WA 98290
Time: 7 PM to 9 PM
Grab your friends and come join us at The Will’O Pub, for a fun evening of Pub Trivia! Check out their menu and details at www.thewillopub.com

April 5, 2015
EASTER BRUNCH
Semiahmoo Resort - Semiahmoo Ballroom
9565 Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine, WA 98290
Time: 9 AM to 3 PM
Hippity hop over with the entire family to Semiahmoo Resort, Golf, and Spa on Easter Sunday to savor a delightfully seasonal and deliciously bountiful Easter Sunday Brunch thoughtfully prepared and presented by Semiahmoo’s culinary team. In addition to traditional brunch fare, there’ll be an omelet station and tasteful sweets table. Make it a family day at Semiahmoo (whatever size your family). View the entire menu with pricing here. Then make your brunch buffet reservations (required) by calling 360-318-2044.

April 11, 2015
Anacortes Spring Wine Festival
Port of Anacortes Event Warehouse
1st and Commercial St.
Anacortes, WA
Time: Noon to 4:30 PM
General Admission $40 Designated Driver $25
The Anacortes Spring Wine Festival brings 30 wineries to Fidalgo Island for one more year of decadent wine tasting, food pairing, live music, art, shopping and blooming tulip fields. The 2015 event presents the opportunity to indulge in the greater appreciation for the glorious grape in red, white and blush flavors with finishing flavors of vanilla, spice, tobacco, floral, butter and berry on the pier overlooking the beautiful Guemes Channel. Tickets include tasting glass, unlimited wine tasting, bites from restaurants and musical entertainment. Must be 21+ and ready to present ID at the door. For more information and details visit:
www.anacortes.org/spring-wine-fest/

May 10, 2015
MOTHERS DAY BRUNCH
Semiahmoo Resort - Semiahmoo Ballroom
9565 Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine, WA 98290
Time: 9 AM to 3 PM
Mother’s Day is a day of acknowledgment and appreciation which Mom has well earned. Spent together with those she most cherishes. Her family. For the occasion Culinary Director Eric Truglas and his team will present a scrumptious and bountiful buffet menu featuring chilled and chaffered items, omelet station and a tasteful sweets collection. For only $47 per adult ($58 with Mimosa or Bloody Mary included); $23.50 per child ages 6 – 12; children under 5 eat FREE. View the complete Mother’s Day brunch buffet menu here. Reservations are required, so make yours soon. Call 360-318-2044.

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