--Whatcom Family & Community Network is hosting a Panel Discussion November 24th (9:30am)--about the Community Navigator Project--at St. Luke's Health Education Center (3333 Squalicum Parkway) in Bellingham. (www.wfcn.org)

--There's a public hearing on proposed changes to the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan and the corresponding effects on local zoning and growth issues--November 24th (7pm) at the County Courthouse (311 Grand Avenue) in Bellingham. (www.co.whatcom.wa.us/pds/2031/index.jsp)

--Thanksgiving Week is one of the busiest weeks of the year for Bellingham Food Bank. The food bank is SEEKING TURKEY DONATIONS for Thanksgiving. (676-0392)

--You're invited to participate in the annual Fairhaven Walkabout--November 27th and 28th (10am-9pm) and November 29 and 30th; December 4th-7th, 11th-14th and 18th-21st (10am-6pm). (www.whatcomartguild.org)

--The Lynden public library is hosting a free Game Day For (school-age) Kids--featuring board games and puzzles--November 28th (10am-6pm). (354-4883)

--You're invited to recycle your craft books and magazines and pick up some new ones at the Friends Of The Library Craft Book & Magazine Sale November 28th (10am-5pm). (354-4883)

--World Class Chef Daniel Orr is giving a presentation and demonstration based on the book "FARMfood: Green Living"--November 28th (11am) at Bellingham's Community Food Co-op Connecting building (1200 North Forest Street). SPACE IS LIMITED.

--World Class Chef Daniel Orr is hosting a Slide Show November 28th (7pm) at Bellingham's Village Books.  (www.villagebooks.com)

--The State Department Of Ecology is taking public comment THROUGH NOVEMBER 30TH on a proposal to study the Blaine Mini Mart site on Drayton Harbor for possible cleanup under the "Puget Sound Initiative". (www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/tcp/sites/blaineMM/blaineMiniMart_hp.html)

--You're invited to a free Fly-Tying Workshop--November 30th (6pm) at the Blaine public library. (332-8146)

--Dietitian and Diabetes Educator Jan Kincaid Rystrom presents "Survive The Holiday Season: Strategies For Healthful Meals" November 30th (6pm) at Mixing Bowl Studio (1100 Larrabee Avenue, Suite B2) in Bellingham. The presentation is free, but you're asked to pre-register: 734-2612 or jan@mixingbowlstudio.com. (www.mixingbowlstudio.com)

--The first annual Hospice Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony is November 30th (7pm) in the St. Joseph Hospital main lobby atrium (2901 Squalicum Parkway) in Bellingham. (www.hospicehelp.org)

--Whatcom Hospice will have two trees on display in December. The Hospice Memorial Tree Of Lights will be on display at Bellis Fair Mall and St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham December 1st-December 28th. For a gift of $35 you can remember a loved one with a light on the tree and a personalized keepsake ornament for your own tree. (www.hospicehelp.org)

--Blaine Community Senior Center's 3rd annual Christmas Bazaar--featuring homemade arts and crafts--is December 4th and 5th (9am-4pm). (332-8040 or DDHanks@co.whatcom.wa.us)

--Golf Savings Bank is holding a Food Drive for the Bellingham Food Bank--December 4th (10am-3pm) in the parking lot of the Barley Haggen store. The bank is also donating $1,000 to the food bank.

--You're invited to Step Back In Time at the "Olde Fashioned Christmas" at Pioneer Park (2004 Cherry Street) in Ferndale--December 4th (5pm-9pm), 5th (1pm-9pm) and 6th (1pm-4pm). Festivities include tours of the historic log cabins, horse-drawn carriage rides, crafts for kids, games, music, a visit from Santa Claus and more. Admission is $3 for adults/$2 for children. (384-6461)

--KIDS ARE INVITED to buy holiday gifts for family, friends, teachers and pets at a special Children's Shop--featuring 30 vendors selling handmade crafts--December 5th (10am-3pm) at Bellingham's Bloedel Donovan Park. All items are $8 or less. Admission is free. (778-7000)

--Friends Of The Ferndale Library is holding a Book And Audio/Visual Material Sale December 5th (10am-5pm) at the library. (384-3647)

--You're invited to a Christmas Program at Bellingham's Birchwood Presbyterian Church (400 Meadowbrook Court)--featuring traditional carols with an orchestra, contemporary carols with a rock band, crafts, food and more--December 5th (3pm). (www.bpchurch.org)

--Rome Grange (2821 Mount Baker Highway) is hosting a public Breakfast December 6th (8am-1pm). The cost is $5. (671-7862)

--Bellingham's Lairmont Manor (405 Fieldston Road) is hosting a free Christmas Open House December 6th (noon-6pm)--live holiday music, self-guided tours, gingerbread cookies, hot chocolate, cider and more. (Donations on behalf of Agape Women And Children's Home and Lighthouse Mission Ministries are requested) (www.lairmontmanor.com or www.thelighthousemission.org)

--Cassandra Carr, Victoria Ebel-Sabo and Dan Sabo present "music inspired by the written word" in a performance featuring dramatic story telling, poetry and piano at The Amadeus Project (1209 Cornwall) in Bellingham December 6th (3pm). Admission is $15 (671-6104 or bellinghamhouseconcerts@gmail.com)

--The annual Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run/Walk fundraiser is December 12th (8:30am) in downtown Bellingham. (www.bellinghamjbr.kintera.org)

--United Church Of Ferndale (2034 Washington Street) is hosting a FREE, NUTRITIOUS MEAL December 12th and 19th (10am-noon). The church offers the free Ferndale Community Meal twice-a-month. (www.unitedchurchofferndale.org)

--Bellingham's Northwood Hall is hosting The Realtor's Association Philanthropy Event--for people who want to donate to various non-profits for the holidays--December 16th (9am-3pm). (756-6710)

--Local dairy farmer, photographer and author Cheryl DeHaan will sign copies of her new coffee table book--"Food For The Body, Mind And Soul...Whatcom County Agriculture"--December 19th (3pm-5pm) at the Lynden public library and December 20th (1pm-3pm) at Bellingham's Village Books. (www.wcfarmfriends.com)

--Bellingham Arts Commission is ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS for the 31st annual Mayor's Arts Awards--THROUGH DECEMBER 31ST. Nomination forms and a list of previous recipients are available at www.cob.org/services/arts/mayor-award.aspx.

--Lynden Public Schools' Winter Ride Bus is gearing up for another season of skiing and snowboarding. The chaperoned bus is open to Lynden-area students in grades 5-through-12 for trips up to Mount Baker, starting January 9th. (www.lyndenwinterride.org)

--Bellingham's Birchwood Presbyterian Church (400 Meadowbrook Court) is holding a Garage Sale January 23rd (8am-4pm). (www.bpchurch.org)

--Bellingham's The Amadeus Project (1209 Cornwall) is hosting a musical program--"The Chopin I Love"--January 24th (3pm). Admission is $15 (671-6104 or bellinghamhouseconcerts@gmail.com)

--You're invited to design a new logo for Camp Kirby. THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 31ST. (www.campkirby.org or www.campfiresamishcouncil.org)

--Western Washington University's offering scholarships of up to $2,000 to prospective new students, based on their creative video entries. The competition--facilitated by www.youtube.com--is open to high school seniors interested in attending Western next Fall. For information call 650-3442, email kayle.walls@wwu.edu or visit www.admissions.wwu.edu/whywestern. ENTRIES ARE DUE JANUARY 31ST.

--Bellingham's The Amadeus Project (1209 Cornwall) is hosting a four-piano concert--"Dueling Duos"--February 28th (3pm). Admission is $15 (671-6104 or bellinghamhouseconcerts@gmail.com)

--The 3rd annual St. Patrick's Day-themed Casino Night to benefit Blue Skies For Children is March 19th. Tickets are $50. (www.blueskiesforchildren.org)

--Bellingham's The Amadeus Project (1209 Cornwall) presents--"Ford Hill And Friends"--an afternoon of solo piano and Chamber Music--April 25th (3pm). Admission is $15 (671-6104 or bellinghamhouseconcerts@gmail.com)

--Bellingham House Concerts presents "Talented Youth Showcase"--featuring Western Washington Scholarship students--May 23rd (3pm). SEATING IS LIMITED; tickets must be purchased in advance: $15. (671-6104 or bellinghamhouseconcerts@gmail.com)

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