Birch Bay Village, Birch Bay WA

ONGOING AREA EVENTS:	Calendar of Events
Through October 1st, 2008 Peace Arch Park International Sculpture Exhibit -- The international fine arts program features outdoor sculptures in Peace Arch State Park's magnificent gardens with some sculptures placed in downtown Blaine. Details visit: www.peacearchpark.org.

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September 5, 2008
Community Garden Dinner Party
Blaine Senior Center
763 G Street
Blaine, WA
Time: 5PM
Potluck dinner for all gardeners, would-be gardeners and interested community and senior center members. For more info contact Turtle 332-8040.

September 6, 2008
Birding the Beaches of Semiahmoo
Meet at Semiahmoo Museum
Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine, WA
Time: 9 am - Noon
The mudflats and rich marine life of Semiahmoo Bay and Drayton Harbor attract a multitude of resident and migratory birds. This area is one of the most significant birdwatching areas in Western Washington. Enjoy the discovery of birds and their behaviors with expert ornithologist Paul Woodcock. Meet at Semiahmoo Park Museum. Bring raingear and appropriate footwear. Call 360-733-2900 for additional information. Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

September 6, 2008
Peace Arch Dedication Days (Sam Hill Days)
Peace Arch State Park
Blaine, WA
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Historical reenactment, 1920s period costumes, live music & more. All are welcome. Info: (360) 332-7165 or www.peacearchpark.org.

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September 10, 2008
Science Spectacular!
Blaine Library
610 3rd Street
Blaine, WA
Time: 3:15 pm
Hear The Secret Science Project That Almost Ate the School. See science tricks, try experiments and eat science. For school-age children. For more info, call (360) 332-8146.

September 13, 2008
Family Bike Ride From Birch Bay to Blaine Harbor!
Meet Time in Birch Bay: 9 am
Riders meet at Bay Horizon County Park at 9 a.m., for muffins, juice & coffee and pedal to Blaine Harbor for hot dogs & refreshments. T-shirt will be provided to all riders. Sign up at Northwest Parks & Rec office, 380 H Street (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.); email info@nwprd2.com, or call (360) 656-6416.

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September 20, 2008
Arctic Chamber Orchestra
Blaine Performing Arts Center
H Street & Mitchell Street
Blaine, WA
Time: 7:30 pm
This is a touring arm of the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra. Festival seating available. $20 general, $10 seniors & students. Tickets available at Blackberry House, Blaine visitor center, www.pacificartsassoc.org, or at the door.