DIGITAL REFLECTIONS OF BIRCH BAY...

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:

Toddler Time: Meets Tuesdays through December 18. 10:30 to 11 a.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. 20 minutes of stories, songs, and other amusements. Preschoolers welcome, but aimed at 1 to 3 year olds. Info: Cindy Leffel, 360/332-8146.

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

Northwest Park and Recreation Activities: Wednesday walking group, fall fun run training, Tai Chi, Zumba, badminton, hiking, pickleball, ballroom dancing, open gym. Birch Bay Activity Center. For more info visit www.nwparkandrec.org.

Jansen Art Center Fall 2012 Exhibit: Now to November 26, Jansen Art Center, 321 Front Street, Lynden. More than 20 Northwest artists working in a variety of media are on display. Open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: jansenartcenter.org.

Over the Horizon...Planning Ahead!

What's Happening Now...See what's going on in the area!
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Saturday's,Through December 24, 2013
Basketball Basics
Birch Bay Activity Center
Birch Bay
Time: noon–1 p.m.
Ages 7 - 10. Cost: $5 for four weeks. Info: 656-6416.

December 3-8, 2013
Christmas Open House
Van Wingerden Garden Center
8210 Portal Way
Blaine
Goodie bags, daily specials, refreshments, kids craft tables. Ladies craft night on Wednesday, December 5, see store for details. Info: 360/366-3906 ext. 2.

December 4, 2013
Let's Make Presents
Blaine Public Library
610 3rd Street
Blaine
Time: 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Make great gifts for family and friends. For: Grades K-5.

Planning Ahead...

December 6 & 7, 2013
Holiday Book Sale at Blaine Library
Blaine Public Library
610 3rd Street
Blaine
Time: Starts 10 a.m.
Discover the perfect gift at this annual Friends of the Library book sale that coincides with Blaine's Holiday Harbor Lights festival. All funds raised support library programs and services at the Blaine Library.

December 7, 2013
Santa Run
North Whatcom Fire & rescue
Through the Blaine & Birch Bay Communities
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue firefighters and fire trucks will escort Santa through parts of the district to collect new toys,coats, clothing and books for children in need within our community. At each scheduled stop, community members will have opportunities to visit and take pictures with Santa. Please visit our website www.nwfs.net to view this years schedule.

Decemebr 31, 2013
Annual Birch Bay Ring of Fire & Hope
Birch Bay Waterfront
7900 Birch Bay Drive
Birch Bay
Time: Flare light-up at approx. 7 PM
Celebrate the ring of the new year with this annual tradition in Birch Bay. Loacls, visitors assemble around the bay starting at CJ's Beah House Restaurant with emergency flares and form a Ring of Fire around the bay. More information, contact the Birch Bay Chamber at (360) 371-5004.

January 1, 2014
32nd Annual Birch Bay Polar Bear Plunge
Birch Bay Waterfront
7900 Birch Bay Drive
Birch Bay
Time: Festivities start at 9:30 a.m. to about 1 p.m.
Participants come from as far away as Germany, Tokyo, Chicago, and British Columbia to plunge in to the bay's chilly water. There is no cost to take the plunge, but people who register receive "I Took The Plunge" certificate and hot beverages. "I Took The Plunge" commemorative T-shirts are available for purchase

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