--Ten Mile Grange (6958 Hannegan Road) hosts WESTERN LINE DANCE LESSONS WEEKLY ($4). For information call 354-4325.

--The non-profit Whatcom Dream offers a free Financial Literacy Course at various times throughout the year. (www.thewhatcomdream.org)

--The program "INSIDE BELLINGHAM" airs several times each week on the city's government and educational access channel, BTV 10. For the schedule visit the Bellingham website at www.cob.org.

--Western Washington University’s “WESTERN WINDOW” airs at various times on City Of Bellingham’s TV channel 10 (BTV 10): www.cob.org/services/education/btv10/index.aspx and at 5:30pm Mondays on “Me-TV KVOS”. (www.metvnetwork.com/wherewatch.php).

--The Ferndale Community Meal is served twice-a-month at United Church Of Ferndale (2034 Washington Street) Organizers say the purpose of the program is to provide a nutritional meal and a social lifeline to the community. (IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING, call 303-4058 or 384-1422)

--You're invited to meetings of T.O.P.S. (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly)--a "non-profit, non-commercial" WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP, with chapters in Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden and Mount Vernon. Your first visit is free. (1-800-932-8677 or 360-424-4523)

--DO YOU KNOW A TEENAGER LOOKING FOR WAYS TO GET INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY? Contact Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department for information about their weekly, springtime volunteer opportunities for teens. (676-6985)

--SKIERS AND BOARDERS are invited to join a fun, active recreation group-for trips to Park City, Sun Peaks and Crystal Mountain; and other year-'round outdoor activities. Call 733-9433 or email nwsrc_bellingham@yahoo.com.

--The FERNDALE FOOD BANK distributes 35,000 pounds of food monthly and is requesting packaging help on a weekly basis. If you or your group would like to volunteer call 384-1634 or 384-1506.

--The WHATCOM VOLUNTEER CENTER offers orientations for new volunteers six times-a-week; at noon and 5:30.  Call 734-3055 for information or surf to www.whatcomvolunteer.org.

--WHATCOM HOSPICE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS! They hold a 32-hour volunteer training program twice-a-year (spring and fall). For information call 733-5877.

--The Whatcom County Foster And Adoptive Parents Association (FAPA) is looking for volunteers to HELP STUFF DUFFEL BAGS AND BACKPACKS with donated clothing and toys--at the "Brigid Collins" facility on Garden Street in Bellingham-- for distribution to local foster kids. ALSO, THEY CAN ALWAYS USE MORE DONATIONS--especially toddlers' and kids' shoes, coats and sweatshirts; toothbrushes; diapers and infant formula. (734-4616, extension 20 or 366-7320; juliannaymca@yahoo.com)

--Bellingham's PEACEHEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER offers Cholesterol, Glucose and Blood Pressure SCREENINGS at various times every month--at various locations throughout the county.  For information about cost, times and locations call 738-6720. (www.peacehealth.org/Whatcom) 

--Bellingham Senior Activity Center (315 Halleck Street) serves GLUTEN-FREE LUNCH—Monday-through-Friday (11:30-1pm). The cost is $6. (www.wccoa.org or www.glutenfreeway.info)

--Bellingham's "Church On The Street" serves a hot meal and sack lunches to the homeless MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS at 901 West Holly Street. (671-5507)

--You're invited to join the NORTHWEST SINGLES CLUB Monday mornings at nine for a walk around Lake Padden. Call 733-5448 for information.

--If you’re age 50 or over you’re invited to learn TAP DANCING with the Bellingham Senior Activity Center “Senior Steppers”—MONDAYS (9:15am) and FRIDAYS (1:30pm). The Senior Steppers entertain at care centers and community centers throughout the county. (733-4030)

--You're invited to take part in COUNTRY LINE DANCING, Mondays (9:15am), at the Bellingham Senior Center. (no partner required) The cost is $3. (733-4030)

--FREE, CONFIDENTIAL PREGNANCY TESTS are available Mondays and Tuesdays (10am-3pm) at 8575 Bender Road. (354-3862 or www.lyndenhumanlife.org)

--CONFIDENTIAL POST-ABORTION SUPPORT AND EDUCATION is available at Whatcom County Pregnancy Clinic. For information call 671-9057, extension 17. (www.whatcomclinic.com)

--Bellingham's BRIGID COLLINS HOUSE sponsors a support group for "parents in recovery," Mondays at 1:00, at West Coast Counseling And Treatment Center (1200 Dupont Street, #1A) (734-4616)

--Bellingham's Village Books hosts a KNITTING GROUP the 4th Monday of each month (1pm).  (733-1599 or www.villagebooks.com)

--FREE, CONFIDENTIAL PREGNANCY TESTS are available Mondays, between 1:30 and 4:30 at the Life Choices office in Lynden--no appointment necessary.  For more information call 318-1234.

--You’re invited to learn WESTERN LINE DANCE at Bellingham Senior Activity Center (315 Halleck Street)—Mondays (4pm). The cost is $6. (733-4030)

--Western Washington University’s “WESTERN WINDOW” airs at 5:30pm Mondays on “Me-TV KVOS”. (www.metvnetwork.com/wherewatch.php)

--The Bellingham PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUP meets the second and fourth Monday of the month (6pm) at St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center (3333 Squalicum Parkway). (bhampetloss@yahoo.com)

--The local HEPATITIS SUPPORT GROUP meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30pm at 1212 Indian Street, in Bellingham. For more information call 734-1070 or 671-6181.

--The group Parent to Parent provides emotional support and information FOR FAMILIES OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN. They meet the third Monday of each month at 7pm.  For information call 255-2056.

--If you're struggling with an EATING DISORDER you're invited to join a weekly SUPPORT GROUP. They meet Monday nights at seven at Bellingham's PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center South Campus--on Chestnut. For information call 676-5643 or 393-0447. (jpkitty@aol.com or www.peacehealth.org/Whatcom)

--The Lynden Fire Department offers CPR CLASSES the first Monday of each month at 7pm. Also, they offer First Aid classes the second Monday of each month.  For fee information or to register call 354-4400.

--The BELLINGHAM STORYTELLERS GUILD meets the first Tuesday of the month, at the Fairhaven Library. (714-9631 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org)

--You're invited to join "FRIENDS OF TENNANT LAKE AND HOVANDER PARK" at their meetings--the second Tuesday of the month, at Ferndale's Tennant Lake Interpretive Center. (384-3064 or www.co.whatcom.wa.us/parks/tennantlake)

--There's a TOASTMASTER CLUB for those who are looking to "develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth": The Messengers Club meets Tuesday mornings at seven, at Christ The King Church-at the corner of Bakerview and Meridian. (599-9661)

--The Presbyterian Church on Birchwood, in Bellingham offers MEETINGS FOR MOTHERS OF PRE-SCHOOLERS ("MOPS"), the second and fourth Tuesday mornings of the month, starting at 9:30. There is a five-dollar cost.  For information call 398-7645.

--"THE OTHER BANK" (which provides basic hygiene items to low-income families with children in the Ferndale School District) is open Tuesdays (10am-noon) in the Ferndale City Hall Annex (5694 Second Avenue). THE OTHER BANK RELIES ENTIRELY ON DONATIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY. If you can contribute, please call 224-5193 or email jburton24@comcast.net. (www.ferndale.wednet.edu)

--FREE PET FOOD is available, on a limited basis, for low-income pet owners--Tuesday-through-Saturday (10am-6pm) at the Whatcom Humane Society. (733-2080, extension 3004)

--You're invited to join "FRIENDS OF TENNANT LAKE AND HOVANDER PARK" to discuss upcoming educational programs at the parks. They meet the second Tuesday-of-the-month. (384-3604 or www.co.whatcom.wa.us/parks/tennantlake)

--Bellingham's Brigid Collins House offers a DROP-IN PLAY GROUP ("Healthy Families Play Group") Tuesday mornings (10:30), at the Brigid Collins Family Support Center (1231 North Garden Street). (734-4616)

--Bellingham’s Hearing, Speech And Deafness Center (114 West Magnolia Street) offers Free AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES—the first three Tuesdays of each month (noon). TO RESERVE A SPOT call 255-7166 or 647-0910 or email Bellingham@hsdc.org. (www.hsdc.org/bellingham)

--Bellingham's PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center offers CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS the 2nd Tuesday of each month, at one p.m. at the center's south campus. For information call 715-6410. (www.peacehealth.org/adultdayservices)

--Bellingham's PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center offers CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS the 4th Tuesday of each month, at one p.m. at the center's south campus. For information call 715-6410. (www.peacehealth.org/adultdayservices)

--You’re invited to bring your sweetie (or meet one) for BALLROOM DANCING at Bellingham Senior Activity Center (315 Halleck Street)—with music provided by Good Vibrations—Tuesdays (1:45pm-4pm). (733-4030)

--Graduate students in Western Washington University's Psychology Department are offering FREE COUNSELING (under faculty supervision) on a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, vocational choices, communication problems and more. Appointments for families and couples are available Tuesday evenings (4pm-6pm). Appointments for individual counseling of adults, adolescents and children are available Monday-through-Friday (8am-4pm). (650-3184 or deborah.forgays@wwu.edu)

--Faith Community Church (586 Birch Bay-Lynden Road) serves FREE COMMUNITY MEALS THE 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH (5pm-6:30pm). (www.fcclynden.org)

--The Elks Club (710 Samish Way) in Bellingham hosts Kiwanis BINGO Tuesday nights (6:00). Bring a can of food for the food bank and you'll receive a free "early bird" bingo card. (www.bellinghamkiwanis.com)

--The Whatcom County chapter of N.A.M.I. (National Alliance On Mental Illness) offers WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS: Tuesdays (6:30pm) and Thursdays (3:30pm) at 1210 Indian Street in Bellingham. (www.namiwhatcom.org)

--You're invited to join the SINGING GROUP "Circle Of Women Singing"--led by musician and educator Linda Allen--first and third Tuesday nights (6:30) at The Connection (100 East Maple Street) in Bellingham. A sliding scale of donations--$10-to-$20--is requested. (734-7979 or linda@lindasongs.com; www.connectionaws.org)

--You're invited to join the SINGING GROUP "Threshold Choir"--led by musician and educator Linda Allen--second and fourth Tuesday nights (6:30) at The Connection (100 East Maple Street) in Bellingham. A sliding scale of donations--$10-to-$20--is requested. (734-7979 or linda@lindasongs.com; www.connectionaws.org)

--The Bellingham Yacht Club's sponsoring a Tuesday night DINGHY RACING SERIES (6pm). It's open to all dinghy sailors. For information call 319-0353 or email juniorsailing@byc.org or visit www.byc.org.

--The Bellingham BARNES AND NOBLE STORE offers a reading group for 10-to-14 year-old's the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.

--Bellingham's Brigid Collins House offers a PARENT SUPPORT GROUP ("Parents Helping Parents"), Tuesday nights at 6:30, at the Brigid Collins Family Support Center (1231 North Garden Street). They also sponsor a Parents Helping Parents meeting, Tuesdays at 6:30pm at the Nooksack Center For Children And Families (3326 East Badger Road). (734-4616)

--"Bellingham Evening TOASTMASTERS" meets every Tuesday (7pm) in the basement of the ReMax building (913 Lakeway Drive). (756-0217 or www.toastmasters.org)

--Western Washington University's Underground Coffeehouse hosts OPEN MIC NIGHTS every Tuesday (6:30). (650-7490 or AS.PR.Assistant@wwu.edu)

--North County Christ The King Community Church hosts a VIDEO SEMINAR AND SUPPORT GROUP for people who are grieving the death of someone close--Tuesdays (7pm). For information about the "Griefshare" program call 354-3244.

--Whatcom Hospice offers free, drop-in GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS Tuesdays (7pm) and Wednesdays (2pm) at St. Luke's Health Education Center (3333 Squalicum Parkway) in Bellingham. (733-5877 or jrobinson2@peacehealth.org; www.hospicehelp.org)

--The local NAMI (National Alliance On Mental Illness) chapter holds SUPPORT GROUPS for anyone whose spouse or partner has a mental illness--the third Tuesday of the month (7pm). (www.namiwhatcom.org)

--You're invited to join Western Washington University's JUDO CLUB, when they meet Tuesday and Thursday nights at seven (throughout the academic year) For information email mgwwu@yahoo.com.

--There's a WRITER'S SUPPORT GROUP the second Tuesday of each month at seven p.m. at the Bellingham Barnes and Noble store.

--DEPRESSIVE/BI-POLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE (D.B.S.A.) of Whatcom County provides a place for depressive/bi-polar people and their family and friends to meet for support and education-the second Tuesday of each month (7pm), in Bellingham. (733-6714)

--You're invited to join WHATCOM SPEED SKATING CLUB for fun and fitness (all ages and skill levels)--Tuesday nights (7:15) at the Bellingham Sportsplex. (www.whatcomspeedskatingclub.org)

--The Bellingham Barnes and Noble store offers a SCIENCE FICTION READING GROUP the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

--Bellingham's Village Books invites you to POETRY MEETINGS, the third Tuesday of each month (7:30pm) (733-1599 or www.villagebooks.com)

--Bellingham's "Data Doctors Computer Services" holds FREE "INTERNET SAFETY" SESSIONS the third Wednesday-of-the-month at 1231 North Garden Street. (527-8679 or www.datadoctors.com)

--You're invited to learn the TRADITIONAL SOCIAL DANCES OF SCOTLAND--at the Fairhaven Library in Bellingham. There are programs for beginners, Tuesday nights at 7:30; and programs for intermediate dancers, Wednesday nights at 7:30. (671-3806 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org)

--Bellingham's Maple Alley Inn serves mid-day meals Wednesdays and Thursdays to ANYONE WHO IS HUNGRY, including people who are homeless. Volunteers and community donations make this program possible. (www.oppco.org)

--The RED RAIDER FOOTBALL BOOSTER CLUB offers a "Papa John's" PIZZA NIGHT the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Mention "Red Raiders" when ordering. Part-proceeds go to the B.H.S. football program. (510-1654)

--Bellingham's Brigid Collins House sponsors a PARENTING DISCUSSION GROUP, Wednesdays, (9am), at the Blaine Family Service Center (H Street, across from the Boys And Girls Club). (734-4616)

--Bellingham's Trinity Lutheran Church (2408 Cornwall Avenue) offers MEETINGS FOR MOTHERS OF PRE-SCHOOLERS ("MOPS"), the second Wednesday of the month, starting at 10:30. (September-through-June). (www.trinitybellingham.org)

--BELLINGHAM'S VILLAGE BOOKS invites you to join them for "preschool storytime," Wednesdays at 10:30am. (733-1599 or www.villagebooks.com)

--BELLINGHAM FARMERS MARKET is open (noon-4pm) Wednesdays (June 1st-September 28th) at Fairhaven Village Green. (www.bellinghamfarmers.org)

--The local FIBROMYALGIA EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUP meets the second Wednesday of the month (12:30pm) at Bellingham's PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, South Campus. (PLEASE REFRAIN FROM WEARING ANY FRAGRANCE, AS MANY ATTENDEES ARE CHEMICAL-SENSITIVE) (733-2866 or dgenge@arthritis.org; www.arthritis.org/chapters/pacific-northwest/nps-branch.php)

--WHATCOM WEAVERS GUILD hosts Free Weaving and Spinning Drop-In Sessions—the second and fourth Wednesday of the month (1pm-3pm)—at Bellingham’s historic Roeder Home (2600 Sunset Drive). (www.whatcomweaversguild.org)

--You’re invited to LEARN AND PRACTICE ENGLISH during “Talk Time” at the Deming public library—Wednesdays (4:30pm-6pm). (592-2422)

--Local teens (age 12-to-18) are invited to meetings of the Bellingham Library ANIME CLUB--the second Wednesday of each month (5:30pm-7:30pm)--at the Bellingham public library. Munchies are provided! (676-6860 or jlovchik@cob.org; www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org or www.operationanime.com)

--You’re invited to enjoy BALLROOM DANCING—the first Wednesday of the month (6pm-8pm) at Bellingham’s Leopold Crystal Ballroom (1224 Cornwall Avenue). Admission is free. All skill levels are welcome. (733-3500)

--The WHATCOM LITERACY COUNCIL NEEDS VOLUNTEER TUTORS. You're invited to join them for a free orientation session--the first Wednesday of the month (6pm), at the Bellingham public library. (647-3264, rachel@whatcomliteracy.org or www.whatcomliteracy.org)

--The non-profit BELLINGHAM REAL ESTATE INVESTORS NETWORK (for anyone investing, or interested in investing in real estate) meets the fourth Wednesday of the month (6pm) at the Hampton Inn on Bennett Drive. (671-8044)

--There's a MYSTERY READING GROUP, the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm at the Bellingham Barnes and Noble store.

--You're invited to join the "Re-enactment Group" at Lynden's Pioneer Museum, every third Wednesday (6:30pm)--"to practice and develop living history, to give presentations and programs, learn inspirational techniques and research history." (354-3675 or troy@lyndenpioneermuseum.com)

--The RED RAIDER FOOTBALL BOOSTER CLUB meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month (7pm) in the Bellingham High School cafeteria. All football parents and alumni are encouraged to attend. (510-1654)

--WHATCOM COUNTY DEMOCRATS meets the second Wednesday-of-the-month (7pm) at Bellingham's Garden Street Family Center (corner of Garden and Holly). (www.whatcomdemocrats.com)

--You're invited to learn the TRADITIONAL SOCIAL DANCES OF SCOTLAND--at the Fairhaven Library in Bellingham. There are programs for intermediate dancers, Wednesday nights at 7:30. (671-3806 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org)

--The local CAREGIVERS AND M.S. SUPPORT GROUPS meet the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Community Health Education Center in Bellingham.  Call 671-7808 or 758-2010 for more information.

--The BELLINGHAM STAMP CLUB meets the third Wednesday of the month (7:30pm), at the Bellingham Public Library.

--Local poets of all ages and abilities are invited to SPOKEN WORD WEDNESDAYS at Stuart's At The Market (1530 Cornwall Avenue) in Bellingham--Wednesday nights at 7:30. (714-0800)

--TOASTMASTERS Club #60 meets Thursday mornings at 6:30, in the Salvation Army *church* meeting room on Northwest Avenue. To find out more call 733-1010, extension 3147.

--Bellingham's "Academic Outfitters" (909 Harris Avenue) offers "TODDLER TIME" programs Thursday mornings (10:30-11:15), featuring a variety of free activities. The programs are for ages 18 months-through-3 1/2 years. For information, or to register, call 734-4230. (academicoutfitters@yahoo.com)

--Bellingham's Bellis Fair Mall is hosting a free educational program--the third Thursday of each month (except October)--for 3-to-6 year-olds, called "CLUB NOGGIN" (11am). Activities focus on teaching children language arts, science and technology; and math skills. Registration's required, and space is limited. (671-5895, extension 19)

--You're invited to join WHATCOM WOMEN'S NETWORK at their weekly networking and support group meetings, Thursdays (noon) at On Rice in Fairhaven. (www.whatcomwomensnetwork.com)

--Bellingham's HERITAGE FLIGHT MUSEUM is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays (noon-4pm)--except major holidays. (The third Saturday of the month is "Flying Day") Admission is by suggested $5 donation. (www.heritageflight.org)

--You're invited to join the Center for Senior Health and Spiritual Care Department at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center for a series of meetings, Thursdays (1pm, 3333 Squalicum Parkway in Bellingham)--designed to help you enjoy "happy, holy golden years." For information call 734-5440, extension 2457. (pre-registration's required) (www.peacehealth.org/Whatcom) 

--The Whatcom County chapter of N.A.M.I. (National Alliance On Mental Illness) offers WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS: Thursdays (3:30pm) and Tuesdays (6:30pm) at 1210 Indian Street in Bellingham. (www.namiwhatcom.org)

--Every second and fourth Thursday night, starting at 5:30, there's a "SENIOR FOCUS" meeting...  It's a free program to help people 55-and-older gain employment training.  The meetings are at the "WorkSource Whatcom" office on Prospect Street in Bellingham.  For information call 676-3230 or surf to www.go2worksource.com.

--Bellingham's Brigid Collins House offers a SUPPORT GROUP FOR FOSTER PARENTS, Thursday nights at 6:00, at the Brigid Collins Family Support, Center (1231 North Garden Street). (734-4616)

--Brigid Collins House NEEDS VOLUNTEER MENTORS to share parenting skills with local families. There's a volunteer orientation night the second Thursday of each month (6pm), at Brigid Collins Family Support Center-1231 North Garden Street, Suite 200. (734-4616)

--You’re invited to LEARN AND PRACTICE ENGLISH during “Talk Time” at the Everson public library—THURSDAYS (6pm-7:30pm). (966-5100)

--You’re invited to LEARN AND PRACTICE ENGLISH during “Talk Time” at the Ferndale public library—THURSDAYS (6pm-7:30pm). (384-3647)

--Thursday nights (6:30) Bellingham's The Connection: A Women's Space (100 East Maple) hosts free FOLK DANCE CLASSES FOR WOMEN. (www.connectionaws.org)

--If you’ve suffered the LOSS OF A BELOVED ANIMAL companion and would like to share what you’re experiencing with other compassionate animal lovers, you’re invited to meet Thursday nights (7pm) at St. Joseph south campus (309 East Chestnut Street) in Bellingham. (www.wemissourpets.com)

--North County Christ The King Community Church hosts a SUPPORT GROUP FOR CHILDREN WHOSE PARENTS ARE SEPARATED OR DIVORCED--Thursdays (7pm). For information about the "DivorceCare For Kids" program call 354-0370.

--North County Christ The King Community Church hosts a VIDEO SERIES FOR WOMEN GOING THROUGH THE PAIN OF DIVORCE OR SEPARATION--Thursdays (7pm). For information about the "DivorceCare For Women" program call 354-6524.

--The local NAMI (National Alliance On Mental Illness) chapter holds SUPPORT GROUPS for adults with mental illness, as well as their family members--the third Thursday of the month (7pm), at 1212 Indian Street, in Bellingham. (www.namiwhatcom.org)

--The adult book group "BELLINGHAM READS!" meets at the library the 4th Thursday of-the-month (7pm) for a lively discussion of good books. (676-6860 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org)

--You're invited to join Western Washington University's JUDO CLUB, when they meet Tuesday and Thursday nights at seven (throughout the academic year) For information email mgwwu@yahoo.com.

--North County Christ The King Community Church (123 North 17th Street, Lynden) offers "DIVORCE CARE"--a support group for women experiencing divorce and separation--Thursdays (7pm). (318-9446 or 354-6524)

--Bellingham's Lighthouse Ministries has opened a daytime Drop-In Center in the former Emerald Bay Catering offices (1013 West Holly Street). The center's open Fridays (9am-4:30pm). GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD LIKE TO HELP WITH THE MINISTRIES' EFFORTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EMAIL LMV@inbox.com OR VISIT http://lmm-dic.blogspot.com.

--WHATCOM VOICE OF THE ANIMALS distributes pet food outside the Bellingham Food Bank the second and last Friday-of-the-month (12:30pm); and the last Wednesday-of-the-month (5pm). The pet food bank serves 150 clients each month, helping to feed approximately 400 local pets. (650-0556) W.V.O.A. IS SEEKING DONATIONS OF DOG AND CAT FOOD TO FEED HUNGRY PETS OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.

--The PILOTS ‘N’ PAWS program NEEDS VOLUNTEERS to help fly pets to safe destinations. For information visit www.pilotsnpaws.org.

--If you’re age 50 or over you’re invited to learn TAP DANCING with the Bellingham Senior Activity Center “Senior Steppers”—FRIDAYS (1:30pm). The Senior Steppers entertain at care centers and community centers throughout the county. (733-4030)

--You're invited to join in on COUNTRY LINE DANCING classes at the Lynden Community Center (401 Grover Street), Fridays at 1:30pm. For information call 656-6750.

--You’re invited to a free FAMILY FUN NIGHT—featuring hot dogs, Wii bowling, pool, ping pong, card games, Pictionary and more at Bellingham Senior Center (315 Halleck Street)—June 25th (5:30pm) and the LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH. (733-4030, extension 47020)

--CHRISTIAN SINGLES OVER THE AGE OF 30 are invited to join "CommonGround" for their Friday night (6:30) meetings at Bellingham's Cornwall Church (4518 Northwest Drive). (733-2150 or commonground@cornwallchurch.com; www.cornwallchurch.com)

--Bellingham's Fairhaven branch library presents FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT the second Friday-of-the-month (7pm). 676-6877)
 
--"Katz! Coffee And Used Books," in Lynden, hosts "OPEN MIC" the first and third Friday-of-the-month (7:30pm). (354-2471 or katzcoffee@yahoo.com)

--Ferndale's Tennant Lake Interpretive Center is hosting a series of Saturday "WILD WALKABOUTS" for all ages. The cost is $2. PRE-REGISTRATION'S APPRECIATED: 384-3064. (www.co.whatcom.wa.us/parks/tennantlake)

--You're invited to join the Ferndale Food Bank for a fundraising PANCAKE BREAKFAST--the first Saturday of the month (8am-11am), at United Church of Ferndale (2034 Washington Street).

--Bellingham Senior Activity Center (315 Halleck Street) hosts a PANCAKE BREAKFAST the second Saturday of each month. The cost is $5. (733-4030)

--Wergeland Lodge hosts a "Swedish Pancakes Cooked by Norwegians" PANCAKE BREAKFAST at Bellingham's Norway Hall (1419 Forest Street), every fourth Saturday--through June 24th (8am-11am). Breakfasts resume September 23rd. The $5-cost supports lodge facilities and charities. (371-4170 or larsong@comcast.net) (YOU'RE INVITED TO HELP OUT; VOLUNTEEERS GET FREE BREAKFAST! Call 920-6916 for information)

--The Eagles hold an indoor BAZAAR & SWAP MEET the first Saturday of the month (9am-3pm) at 1125 North Forest Street in Bellingham. (The COST OF A BOOTH to sell your items is $20. Call 223-7582 for information)

--The "2ND CHANCE THRIFT STORE AND GYM" is holding "gym sales" every Saturday, from 9-to-3, in the old Lynden Christian Middle School gym-at the corner of 1st and Drayton. (354-5323) Proceeds benefit Lynden Christian School.

--You're invited to join the NORTHWEST SINGLES CLUB for "COFFEE HOUR"-Saturday mornings at ten, at Bellingham's Alaska Ferry Terminal. (715-1002 or 671-5092)

--Bellingham's Anything Grows elementary and middle school (100 East Maple) invites children and their parents to a program of free activities--Saturdays (10am-noon). (527-2884 or www.agschool.org)

--Bellingham's Cozy Corner Books and Coffee offers a free "STORY TIME" for children ages 3-to-5; and "game time" for children ages 6-to-9--Saturday mornings at 10:30. (647-1747)

--ISLAND LIBRARY (2144 South Nugent Road) offers a free half-hour of stories and activities for 3-to-5 year-olds, Saturday mornings at 11:30.  (758-7145 or www.wcls.org) 

--The Book Worm Burrow presents a FREE “FAMILY DAY”—featuring games, stories, puppets, music, face painting and more—at Bellingham Public Market (1530 Cornwall Avenue), the first Sunday of each month (noon-5pm). (www.bookwormburrow.com)

--You're invited to join ROME GRANGE for their Community Pancake BREAKFAST (8am-1pm) (The fastest service is between 11am and 1pm)--the FIRST SUNDAY of the month (September-through-June)--at the grange (2821 Mt. Baker Highway). The cost is $5. (671-7862)

--Bellingham's Village Books presents "SOCRATES CAFE," the first and third Sundays of the month (10:30am)-a roundtable dialogue on philosophy and ideas, using the Socratic method of inquiry. (733-1599 or 733-6542; johann@johann.com; www.villagebooks.com)

--The local ALTERNATIVE HUMANE SOCIETY holds a PET ADOPT-A-THON the second Sunday of the month (noon-4pm) at Ruff Day Doggie Daycare (2123 Lincoln Street) in Bellingham. (527-0682 or 671-7445; www.alternativehumanesociety.com)