--You’re invited to take part in the first annual “Paddle Grand Prix” Paddleboard Race—September 5th—at Bellingham’s Boulevard Park. The event includes food and free demos. The entry fee is $35. (www.paddlegrandprix.com)

--Forest Service volunteer Mountain Steward Elmer Roomsa shares his knowledge of the local Black Bear and Cougar populations—September 5th (1pm) at Heather Meadows Visitor Center (milepost 56 on Mount Baker Highway). The program’s free, but a recreation pass is required. For information call Glacier Public Service Center at 599-2714.

--YOU CAN VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL AGENCIES to receive funds as part of the local “Pepsi Refresh Project”—THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6TH. (www.waltonbeverage.com/content/walton_community/refresh_project.asp)

--Whatcom Unified Emergency Management is offering a free Intermediate Incident Command System Course—September 14-16—designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently during an incident or event within the Incident Command System. (The prerequisite to enroll is completion of the I.C.S. Basic (I-200) I.C.S. for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents. Information regarding this course can be found at the F.E.M.A. website) SPACE IS LIMITED. SEPTEMBER 6TH IS THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 676-6681 or oem@cob.org.

--You’re invited to enter your photos—TAKEN BETWEEN NOW AND SEPTEMBER 6TH--in the F.O.I.L. Photo Contest. The theme is “Summer On Lummi Island”.  Information and entry forms are available at Island Public Library (2144 South Nugent Road). (758-7145)

--SEPTEMBER 9TH IS THE DEADLINE to sign up for the Fairhaven Runners Waterfront 15K along Bellingham Bay, September 11th. THERE IS NO DAY-OF-RACE REGISTRATION. The race is followed by a party with live music. (www.fairhavenrunners.com)

--You’re invited to the Technology Alliance Group’s 6th annual “Tech Stomp” fundraiser—featuring a “Western” theme and music by The Walrus—September 9th (5:30pm-9pm) at Bellingham’s Squalicum Boat House (2600 Harbor Loop). The $20 admission includes a barbecue. Proceeds will go toward scholarships. (www.tagnw.org)

--The 15th annual Boys & Girls Clubs Of Skagit County/Blade Chevrolet Golf Tournament is September 10th at Avalon Golf Course in Burlington. Also, guests are welcome for dinner, following the tournament ($20). (360-428-5972)

--You’re invited to the next taping of “The Chuckanut Radio Hour”—September 10th (6:30pm) in the Crystal Ballroom at Leopold Retirement Residence (1224 Cornwall Avenue) in Bellingham. Tickets are $5. (www.villagebooks.com or www.brownpapertickets.com)

--You’re invited to take part in Festival 542—a “Ride/Run/Cross/Etc.”—September 11th and 12th in Whatcom County. (www.festival542.com)

--The annual Bike M.S. Ride—to raise money in the fight against Multiple Sclerosis—is September 11th and 12th in Mount Vernon. For information call 1-800-344-4867.

--You’re invited to join Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association, RE Sources and the Northwest Straits chapter of Surfrider Foundation on the first annual Nooksack South Fork Canoe Cleanup—September 11th (9am-1pm). Some canoes will be provided for the trash pick-up, but canoeists are encouraged to bring their own. Pre-paddle refreshments and garbage collecting materials will be provided. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: 715-0283 or ltaylor@n-sea.org. (www.n-sea.org or www.re-sources.org)

--Eleven Whatcom County farms will open their doors for public tours—September 11th (10am-6pm)—during the 3rd annual Whatcom County Farm Tour. Tour-goers can ride in a horse-drawn wagon through apple orchards, make “apple cider slushies”, go on a hayride, sample locally-grown foods and more. (www.sustainableconnections.org/foodfarming/ffevents/whatcom-co.-farm-tour)

--Bellingham author Carolyn Leeper presents a storytime program for young readers—“Come With Me From A To Z”—September 11th (11am) at Bellingham’s Village Books. (www.villagebooks.com)

--“Discover Your Northwest” Interpreter Erica Kennedy presents “Mt. Baker—The Stories Behind The Beauty: Reminiscences Of Jake Steiner, As Told To Virginia Hoyt, Part 1”--September 11th (1pm) at Heather Meadows Visitor Center (milepost 56 on Mount Baker Highway). The program’s free, but a recreation pass is required. For information call Glacier Public Service Center at 599-2714.

--Poet Elizabeth Colen presents “Money For Sunsets” (set partly in Bellingham)—September 11th (7pm) at Bellingham’s Village Books. (www.villagebooks.com)

--The 3rd annual Lou’s Little Wishes Golf Tournament--to benefit Blue Skies For Children--is September 12th at Shuksan Golf Club. (www.blueskiesforchildren.org)

--The 4th annual “Compete For A Cause Cribbage Tournament” and Silent Auction is September 12th (9am) at Bellingham’s Boundary Bay Brewery. It’s a fundraiser for Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center (13 Prospect Street, Suite 201). (www.whatcomdrc.org)

--The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering a Boating Skills & Seamanship Course—starting September 13th—at St. Luke’s Conference Center (3333 Squalicum Parkway) in Bellingham. The cost is $40. TO REGISTER call 752-0391 or email john@bli.net. (www.cgaux.org)

--Jennifer Aist presents “Babes In The Woods: Hiking, Camping And Boating With Babies & Young Children”—September 13th (7pm) at Bellingham’s Village Books. (www.villagebooks.com)

--You’re invited to the KendallWatch 7th anniversary meeting—September 13th (7pm) at Kendall Elementary School (7547 Kendall Road) in Maple Falls. (www.kendallwatch.us)

--The Adult Day Health Center at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center is hosting a presentation—“Parkinson’s 101”—September 16th (7pm), as part of their “Facing The Challenges Of Aging” series. TO R.S.V.P. CALL 788-6410 BEFORE SEPTEMBER 14TH.

--Author David Herlihy presents “The Lost Cyclist: The Epic Tale Of An American And His Mysterious Disappearance”—September 15th (7pm) at Bellingham’s Village Books. (www.villagebooks.com)

--Author Nancy Canyon presents a free workshop—“Wild Mind Writing”—September 16th (7pm) at Bellingham’s Village Books. (www.villagebooks.com)

--The Adult Day Health Center at Bellingham’s PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center is offering a free presentation—“Parkinson’s Disease 101”—September 16th (7pm), as part of the “Facing The Challenges Of Aging” lecture series. R.S.V.P. BEFORE SEPTEMBER 14TH: 788-6410. (www.peacehealth.org/Whatcom) 

--You’re invited to “Grapes By The Lake”—featuring local wines, craft beers, food, music and more—September 17th at Bow Lake in Skagit County. Tickets are $40, with proceeds benefiting three local nonprofit human services agencies. For information call 360-428-5972.

--You’re invited to Family Story Night (ages 6-to-adult) with Bellingham Storyteller’s Guild—September 17th (7pm) at the Fairhaven branch library in Bellingham. (778-7188)

--Adrienne Schaefer presents a Slide Show—“Pacific Crest Trail Washington (Day & Section Hikes)”—September 17th (7pm) at Bellingham’s Village Books. (www.villagebooks.com)

--Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center (13 Prospect Street, Suite 201) is SEEKING NOMINATIONS for the 8th annual Peace Builder Awards—recognizing an individual, group or business that has contributed to peaceful conflict resolution within the past year in Whatcom County. THE NOMINATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 18TH. (www.whatcomdrc.org)

--You’re invited to host an educational or recreational event during Whatcom Water Week (September 18th). Events will be scheduled throughout the week, all around the county, with a final celebration on the 25th. For information email sgblake@wsu.edu or visit www.whatcomwin.org.

--Local writer Ellen Shea presents “I’m All Grown Up…Now What?”—September 18th (11am) at Bellingham’s Village Books. (www.villagebooks.com)

--The annual Bellingham Traverse run, mountain bike, road ride, trail run paddle and trek event to raise funds for salmon recovery is September 18th (12:30pm). For details visit www.bellinghamtraverse.com.

--The annual Old Fairhaven Association Salmon Barbecue And Sidewalk Sale is September 18th (1pm-4pm) on Bellingham’s Fairhaven Village Green. The event features live music and more. (www.fairhaven.com)

--Marilyn Boysen presents a Slide Show on the history of Western Washington University (Old Main Quad, in particular)—September 18th (1:30pm) at the Bellingham public library. (www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org)

--Ferndale Heritage Society presents their annual Mystery Dinner Theatre—September 18th (6pm) at the new Ferndale Boys & Girls Club facility (2015 Cherry Street) in Pioneer Park. The evening features the comedy/mystery “Drop Dead!”—written by Jane Milmore and Bill Van Zandt. Tickets are $25. (www.ferndaleheritagesociety.org)

--You’re invited to join “Crush The Lyme!”—a 5K Family Fun Run through Bellingham’s Whatcom Falls Park—September 19th (11am). The entry fee is $25 per individual/$75 per family, with proceeds supporting a Bellingham family struggling with Lyme Disease. The event also includes food, live music and family activities. (www.loreenfamily.wordpress.com)

--The Chuckanut Century Bike Ride—to benefit Whatcom Hospice Foundation—is September 19th. (www.chuckanutcentury.org or www.hospicehelp.org)

--Whatcom Peace & Justice Center and Kulshan Chorus host the 7th International Day Of Peace celebration—September 21st (6:30pm) at Bellingham’s Assumption Catholic Church (2116 Cornwall Avenue). This year’s keynote speaker is Reverend Robert Hughes, who worked with Martin Luther King, Junior and Rosa Parks in Alabama. (www.whatcompjc.org)

--The Whatcom County chapter of American Civil Liberties Union is hosting a presentation on Death Penalty and Law Policy—September 23rd (5:30pm) at Bellingham’s Village Books. (www.villagebooks.com)

--Author and photographer Amy Gulick discusses her work—“Salmon In The Trees: Life In Alaska’s Tongass Rain Forest”—September 23rd (6pm) at Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre. Admission’s by suggested $5 donation. (www.ncascades.org/get_outside/events/gulick.html)

--You’re invited on a Moonlight Walk along the shore of Lake Whatcom with Wild Whatcom Walks—September 24th (6:30pm). The cost is a suggested $7 donation. PRE-REGISTRATION’S REQUIRED. (www.wildwhatcomwalks.wordpress.com/program-registration)

--Local therapist Carolyn Koehnline presents “Confronting Your Clutter: Releasing The Excess Baggage From Your Home, Head, Heart And Schedule”—September 25th (11am) at Bellingham’s Village Books. (www.villagebooks.com)

--Host of KVOS TV’s “Experience Northwest” Deb Slater hosts a discussion of Americans’ freedom to read what they want—September 26th (4pm) at Bellingham’s Village Books. The presentation is part of “National Banned Book Week.  (www.villagebooks.com)

--The 9th annual Whatcom Harvest Dinner is September 26th (4pm-9pm) at Boxx Berry Farm (6211 Northwest Road) in Ferndale. Tickets are $45. (A $5 shuttle service from Bellingham is available) (www.whatcomharvestdinner.com)

--Bellingham’s Central Lutheran Church is hosting a Concert--featuring Jeff Fox on the Robert Morton Theatre Pipe Organ and vocal selections of Pops favorites by Jody Oliver—September 26th (4pm). Admission’s by free will donation. (www.mountbakertoshome.com)

--Bellingham’s Village Books is hosting an Open Mic Night—September 27th (7:00). (www.villagebooks.com)

--Bellingham’s Village Books is hosting a presentation—“Stories From Peace Corps Service”—September 29th (4:00). (www.villagebooks.com)

--The Mount Baker chapter of American Red Cross is ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS for the annual “Real Hero” awards—THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30TH. Heroes will be honored at the 13th annual Real Heroes Celebration Dinner—December 2nd. (www.mtbredcross.org)

--Starting October 1st, all you’ll need to check out materials at any of Whatcom County’s libraries is a single library card. The card will also be good at the libraries at Western Washington University, Whatcom Community College, Bellingham Technical College and Northwest Indian College. (www.wcls.org)

--The 9th annual “Gluten-Free Community Awareness Event”—featuring a variety of presentations, recipes, sampling tables, a silent auction and much more—is October 1st and 2nd at St. Luke’s Health Education Center (3333 Squalicum Parkway) in Bellingham. Admission is free. (www.glutenfreeway.info or www.cookingglutenfree.com/blog)

--The 10th annual Charity Auction on behalf of Blue Skies For Children is October 9th (6pm) at Bellingham’s Lakeway Inn. Tickets are $60. (www.blueskiesforchildren.org)

--Small nonprofit organizations that are at risk of losing their tax-exempt status because they failed to file required tax returns for 2007, 2008 or 2009 can preserve their status by filing returns BY OCTOBER 15TH—under a one-time Internal Revenue Service relief program. (1-800-829-1040 or www.irs.gov)

--Whatcom Symphony Orchestra presents a concert—“From Russia, With Love”—October 17th (3pm) at Bellingham’s Mount Baker Theatre. For ticket information visit www.whatcomsymphony.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

--Blaine Senior Center (763 G Street) is hosting a Community Rummage Sale—October 24th (8am-3pm)—featuring up to 25 vendors. (332-8040)

--The Women’s Ministry at New Life Fellowship (810 East Pole Road) in Lynden is LOOKING FOR CRAFTERS AND VENDORS for a Craft Bazaar And Bake Sale—November 5th and 6th. For information call 354-5756.

--The 2nd annual Bellingham ComiCon is November 6th at Ferndale Events Center (Exit 262, off I-5). (www.bellinghamcomicon.com)

--Whatcom Symphony Orchestra presents a concert—“Mozart & More”—November 14th (3pm) at Bellingham’s Mount Baker Theatre. For ticket information visit www.whatcomsymphony.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

--Whatcom Symphony Orchestra presents a concert—“Holiday Treasures”—December 5th (3pm) at Bellingham’s Mount Baker Theatre. For ticket information visit www.whatcomsymphony.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

--Whatcom Symphony Orchestra presents a concert—“A Blaze Of Glory”—February 27th (3pm) at Bellingham’s Mount Baker Theatre. For ticket information visit www.whatcomsymphony.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

--Whatcom Symphony Orchestra presents a concert—featuring legendary pianist Garrick Ohlsson—March 27th (3pm) at Bellingham’s Mount Baker Theatre. For ticket information visit www.whatcomsymphony.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

--Whatcom Symphony Orchestra presents a concert—“A Little Jazz, A Little Swing”—April 30th (3pm) at Bellingham’s Mount Baker Theatre. For ticket information visit www.whatcomsymphony.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com.

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