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May 16, 2008
Birch Bay Chamber "5:31 Social Networking"
Birch Bay Hair Care
4819 Alderson Rd., Suite 101(rear of Terrell Creek Landing)
Birch Bay, WA
Time: 5:31 pm to 7 pm
Celebrating Birch Bay Hair Cares one year anniversary!  Let’s all support Pat and Susan Brush and find out what wonderful things they have accomplished in their first year of business!  Refreshments will be served. Birch Bay Hair Care is located in Terrell Creek Landing behind the C Shop at Alderson Rd. and Birch Bay Drive. Open to the public!

May 16 & 17, 2008
NW Washington Theater Group Presents "Brigadoon"
Blaine PAC
975 H Street
Blaine, WA
Time: 7 pm
Tickets: Adults: $13, Students/Seniors: $11, Children: $9
A magical love story based on a sleepy town in Scotland that awakens every 100 years. Tickets available at www.nwtg.org, at the door or by phone: 360/715-7237. Brigadoon is sponsored by PFC Manufacturing and is directed by Larry Murray and Kristie Thies. Mike Dahl of Blaine is the music director.

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May 20, 2008
Birch Bay Chamber Breakfast Meeting
La Cantina Mexican Restaurant
7876 Birch Bay Drive
Birch Bay, WA
Time: 8 am
Guest Speaker: Debra Lee, Business Advisor, Small Business Development Center of WWU. Menu: scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, toast, hash browns, juice and coffee - $8.95. Please RSVP to info@birchbaychamber.com if you wish to have breakfast.

May 24, 2008
Semiahmoo Beach Walk
Meet at Semiahmoo Museum
Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine, WA
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Cost: $2
Join a two mile walk along the beaches and paths of spectacular Semiahmoo Spit. We will walk at a relaxed pace, enjoying spectacular views, investigating beach and tideland life, and talking about glacial erratics, salmon canneries, and local lore. Bring boots or sandals to walk in tideland areas. Meet at the Semiahmoo Park Museum. No pre-registration needed.

May 30, 2008
Owl Prowl @ Tennant Lake Interpretive Center
Tennant Lake Interpretive Center
5236 Nielsen Ave,
Ferndale, WA
Time: 8 pm to 10 pm
Cost: $7/pp (25 openings) Call 360-733-2900 for additional information.
A family favorite! Discover secrets behind the owl's silent flight and listen to the sounds of owls. Learn about owl adaptations while examining feathers and pellets. Have a hoot exploring field and forest on the lookout for local owls. This family program is for children 5 and up and their parents. Adults are welcome! We spend time outside - dress for the weather. Class meets at 8:00pm at the Tennant Lake Interpretive Center. DIRECTIONS: Take exit 262, head west to Hovander Road, turn left under railroad tracks then right onto Nielsen Ave and follow to end of road.
REGISTRATION: Standard registration - May 5, 2008 8:00 AM
Last day for standard registration - May 29, 2008 4:30 PM
Call 360-733-2900 for additional information.

June 7, 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.

June 21, 2008
Semiahmoo Bio-Diversity in Bloom
Meet at Semiahmoo Park Museum
Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine, WA
Time: 10 am to 12 Noon
Cost: Free
The sands and soils of Semiahmoo host an amazing array of plants. Wander through this ever-changing wild garden with Master Gardeners Luanne Williams and Sandy Bowens. Meet at Semiahmoo Park Museum. Call 360-733-2900 for additional information. No Minimum Age. Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

June 21, 2008
Birch Bay Sandcastle Contest
Birch Bay Waterfront
Birch Bay Drive
Birch Bay, WA
Time: TBA
Mark your calendars for this exciting event. To register for the contest, please contact the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce at (360) 371-5004 or visit: www.birchbaychamber.com for details.

June 28, 2008
Campfire Program: Semiahmoo Sunsets
Follow Signs to "Campfire" from Semiahmoo Museum
Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine, WA
Time: 9 pm to 10 pm
Cost: $2 at start of program
This "long, low narrow strip of glistening sands flung out into the Georgian Gulf" immortalized by poet Ella Higginson has been the stage for the lives of Native Americans, the salmon canning industry, and one of the crown jewels of Whatcom County's Parks. Trace the threads of these stories as the sun dips into the sea for one of the legendary Semiahmoo sunsets. Program held inside Cannery Day Lodge in inclement weather. Bring raingear and appropriate footwear. Call 360-733-2900 for additional information.

June 29, 2008
Semiahmoo Beach Walk
Meet at Semiahmoo Museum
Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine, WA
Time: 9 am - 11 am
Cost: $2
Join a two mile walk along the beaches and paths of spectacular Semiahmoo Spit. We will walk at a relaxed pace, enjoying spectacular views, investigating beach and tideland life, and talking about glacial erratics, salmon canneries, and local lore. Bring boots or sandals to walk in tideland areas. Meet at the Semiahmoo Park Museum. No pre-registration needed.

July 4, 2008
Old Fashioned July 4th Celebration in Blaine
Downtown Blaine (I-5 Exits 276, 275, or 274)
(Between H & G Streets on Peace Portal Drive.)
Time: All Day Events
Come spend the day celebrating the 4th of July in Blaine. Thousands of people come to celebrate the 4th with day-long activities that include a pancake breakfast, a parade at noon, a arts & crafts fair with over 80 vendors, a beer garden, a show & shine, live entertainment, dunk tank, fireworks display and plenty of good food. Complete details at www.blainechamber.com. Parade entry forms and vendor application info, click here.

July 5, 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.

July 19, 2008
Semiahmoo Bio-Diversity in Bloom
Meet at Semiahmoo Park Museum
Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine, WA
Time: 10 am to 12 Noon
Cost: Free
The sands and soils of Semiahmoo host an amazing array of plants. Wander through this ever-changing wild garden with Master Gardeners Luanne Williams and Sandy Bowens. Meet at Semiahmoo Park Museum. Call 360-733-2900 for additional information. No Minimum Age. Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

July 19, 2008
Semiahmoo Beach Walk
Meet at Semiahmoo Museum
Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine, WA
Time: 12 Noon- 2 pm
Cost: $2
Join a two mile walk along the beaches and paths of spectacular Semiahmoo Spit. We will walk at a relaxed pace, enjoying spectacular views, investigating beach and tideland life, and talking about glacial erratics, salmon canneries, and local lore. Bring boots or sandals to walk in tideland areas. Meet at the Semiahmoo Park Museum. No pre-registration needed.

July 19, 2008
Campfire Program: Semiahmoo Sunsets
Follow Signs to "Campfire" from Semiahmoo Museum
Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine, WA
Time: 8:30pm to 9:30 pm
Cost: $2 at start of program
This "long, low narrow strip of glistening sands flung out into the Georgian Gulf" immortalized by poet Ella Higginson has been the stage for the lives of Native Americans, the salmon canning industry, and one of the crown jewels of Whatcom County's Parks. Trace the threads of these stories as the sun dips into the sea for one of the legendary Semiahmoo sunsets. Program held inside Cannery Day Lodge in inclement weather. Bring raingear and appropriate footwear. Call 360-733-2900 for additional information.

July 26 , 2008
Celebration of Summer Wines at Dakota Creek Winery
Dakota Creek Winery
3575 Haynie Rd.
Blaine, WA
Time: 1 pm to 5 pm
Even dedicated ‘red wine only’ drinkers will find a pleasing summer white wine to enjoy from Dakota Creek Winery.  We specialize in crafting perfect whites for that lazy summer afternoon on the deck. Tours at Dakota Creek Winery will be accompanied by special pricing on our summer white wines.

August 23, 2008
Semiahmoo Bio-Diversity in Bloom
Meet at Semiahmoo Park Museum
Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine, WA
Time: 10 am to 12 Noon
Cost: Free
The sands and soils of Semiahmoo host an amazing array of plants. Wander through this ever-changing wild garden with Master Gardeners Luanne Williams and Sandy Bowens. Meet at Semiahmoo Park Museum. Call 360-733-2900 for additional information. No Minimum Age. Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

August 30, 2008
Campfire Program: Semiahmoo Sunsets
Follow Signs to "Campfire" from Semiahmoo Museum
Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine, WA
Time: 7:30pm to 8:30 pm
Cost: $2 at start of program
This "long, low narrow strip of glistening sands flung out into the Georgian Gulf" immortalized by poet Ella Higginson has been the stage for the lives of Native Americans, the salmon canning industry, and one of the crown jewels of Whatcom County's Parks. Trace the threads of these stories as the sun dips into the sea for one of the legendary Semiahmoo sunsets. Program held inside Cannery Day Lodge in inclement weather. Bring raingear and appropriate footwear. Call 360-733-2900 for additional information.

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.

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