TODAY'S FEATURED WEBSITE:  https://www.sos.wa.gov/charities/TrainingSignupForm.aspx?s=11

--You’re invited to the next meeting of Mt. Baker Rock & Gem Club—tonight (7:00) at Bloedel Donovan park in Bellingham. (www.mtbakerrockclub.org)

--Whatcom County Parks And Recreation is offering a Pistol Marksmanship Class--tonight (7:00) at Plantation Indoor Range. The cost is $35. (733-2900 or http://activenet15.active.com/whatcomcounty)

--The Bellingham City Council is holding a Public Hearing to gather your input on the 2013-2018 Transportation Improvement Program—tonight (7:00) in the council chambers at City Hall. (ccomeau@cob.org or www.cob.org/services/neighborhoods/community-planning/transportation/tip.aspx)

--Bellingham’s Stone Town Theatre Works is HOLDING AUDITIONS for Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”—tomorrow. (www.stonetowntheatreworks.com)

--Teens (grades 6-12) are invited to Make Monsters Out Of Felt, create cool Magnets and play Xbox—tomorrow and Wednesday (12:30pm-1:30pm) at the Lynden public library. (354-4883)

--Whatcom Community College’s World Languages Department presents a Free Screening of the movie “Crossing Borders”—tomorrow night (6:30) in Room 209 of the Heiner Building. The screening will be followed by a Panel Discussion, featuring students from India, Indonesia, Kenya, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. (www.whatcom.ctc.edu)

--The Lynden public library is hosting a Kids Arts Show Reception—tomorrow night (6:30). (354-4883)

--You’re invited to attend a meeting of “Hot100BizBook Club”—co-hosted by Western Washington University’s Small Business Development Center--Wednesday (10am) at the Fairhaven library branch in Bellingham. The club’s goal is “to provide attendees with ideas and advice from popular business books, so they can come away with at least one solid idea to increase their businesses’ revenues or profits by at least $100,000”. (778-1762)

--You’re invited to Celebrate National Public Works Week—now-through-Saturday. Festivities begin Wednesday (11:30am) in the Civic Building (322 North Commercial Street) in Bellingham, with a proclamation by Mayor Kelli Linville and County Executive Jack Louws, an Open House (until 1:30pm), refreshments, a celebration of “50 Years Of The Lummi Island Ferry”, award-winning projects on display and more. (www.cob.org or www.co.whatcom.wa.us)

--Washington, D.C. Director of “Reporters Without Borders” Delphine Halgand presents “Is The Internet A Vector Of Freedom Or An Instrument Of Repression? Lessons From The Arab Spring, China, Mexico And The U.S.A.”—Wednesday (noon) at Western Washington University’s Fairhaven Auditorium. (www.wwu.edu/Fairhaven/news/worldissuesforum/12spring.shtml)

--Kids and teens (grades 6-12) are invited to make wallets, picture frames, jewelry and more from…duct tape—at a “Ductigami” workshop—Wednesday (3:15pm) at the Blaine public library. (332-8146)

--Frances Barbagallo is retiring from her position as Deming Public Library Manager. You’re invited to a Retirement Reception—Wednesday (4pm) at the library. (592-2422)

--St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center (3333 Squalicum Parkway) in Bellingham is hosting “Down On The Farm: Conversations With Legendary Midwife Ina May Gaskin”—Wednesday night (6:30). Admission is by suggested $5 donation. (bellinghamdoulas@yahoo.com or http://bellinghamdoula.wordpress.com)

--Uniformed improvisers will be “on the beat”—busting bad guys and solving crimes—FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS IN MAY (10:00), as Bellingham’s The Upfront Theatre brings back the improv show “COPS 911”. Tickets are $10. (www.theupfront.com)

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

--Western Washington University’s “Western Window” is now airing on City Of Bellingham’s TV channel 10 (BTV 10): www.cob.org/services/education/btv10/index.aspx.

--Whatcom County Library System is now making “ebooks” available for Kindle. For information visit www.wcls.org.

--Whatcom County Library System is introducing a brand new method of finding books, movies and music. You can check out the new catalog system at www.wcls.bibliocommons.com.

--Whatcom County Library System invites you to RESERVE A MEETING ROOM for free—at the Blaine, Deming, Ferndale and Lynden libraries. Rooms are available (during library hours) on a first come/first served basis. For information visit www.wcls.org/meeting-rooms.

--Old Town Ministries and Amy’s Place have reopened D.J.’s Outpost Thrift Store (1703 North State Street) in Bellingham. (393-9818)

--The DENTAL HYGIENE STUDENTS at Bellingham Technical College ARE LOOKING FOR PATIENTS, who haven’t had their teeth cleaned in more than five-years. If you qualify, your x-rays and cleaning will be free. For information call 752-8349.

--Western Washington University is offering a $250 REWARD for information about vandalism (graffiti) on campus (leading to successful prosecution or disciplinary action taken against those responsible). (650-3555 or www.ps.wwu.edu/Reward_Form.aspx)

--Are you living on a low income? FOOD STAMPS can help increase the amount of money you have to purchase food at the grocery store. The income guidelines for food stamps have changed recently, so you may be eligible. To see if you qualify contact the Opportunity Council: 734-5121. (www.oppco.org)

IMMINENT OR URGENT:

--Bellingham Silk Road Dancers is ORGANIZING A CHINESE YAO GU (waist drum) SQUAD for the Ski To Sea Parade, May 26th. For information email BellinghamSilkRoadDancers@gmail.com. (www.chineseculturefestival.org)

--Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber Of Commerce And Industry is SEEKING MIDDLE SCHOOL-AGE KIDS to participate as BANNER CARRIERS in the annual Ski To Sea Grand Parade—MAY 26TH. For information about participating in the Junior Parade call 734-1330. For information about participating in the Grand Parade call 676-8768. (www.bellingham.com)

--As demolition and environmental cleanup continues at the former Georgia Pacific mill site, one of the best places from which to watch the activity is Chestnut Avenue Bridge. Port Of Bellingham invites you to capture the ever-changing “VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE” with a photograph, painting or other artistic medium. Selected submissions will be on display at Squalicum Boathouse during the Haggen Family 4th Of July Celebration. SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE MAY 31ST. (www.portofbellingham.com/photocontest)

--The annual TRI-BERRY-TRIATHLON—featuring a 500-yard swim, a 23-kilometer bicycle ride and an 8-kilometer run—is JUNE 2ND (7:30am) in Lynden. The triathlon’s a fundraiser for Lynden Christian School Athletics programs. (www.tri-berry-triathlon.com)

--Bellingham Silk Road Dancers is organizing a DANCE TRIP TO CHINA. AUDITIONS ARE JUNE 3RD at Bellingham Firehouse Performing Arts Center. (BellinghamSilkRoadDancers@gmail.com or www.chineseculturefestival.org)

--Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship (1207 Ellsworth Street) is hosting a FREE WORKSHOP exploring the connection between mind and body—June 6th (2pm-4pm). The workshop is hosted by Wellness Educator Anastacia Metcalf. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: 206-799-1706 or anastaciam@hotmail.com. (www.rolws.com or www.buf.org)

--The office of the Secretary Of State’s Corporations And Charities Division is hosting a “CHARITIES AND NONPROFIT EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM”—JUNE 8TH (8:30am-4:30pm) at St. Luke’s Health Education Center (3333 Squalicum Parkway) in Bellingham. The symposium is designed to assist people who help run a charity or nonprofit organization, or those serving or considering service on a related board. The $10 cost helps defray the cost of lunch. (725-0373 or teresa.glidden@sos.wa.gov; https://www.sos.wa.gov/charities/TrainingSignupForm.aspx?s=11)

--There’s a Fundraiser for Children’s Organ Transplant Association—“BEER, BRATS AND BASES”—JUNE 9TH (10am-dusk) at Conoco Phillips Sportsplex in Ferndale. The program includes a barbecue, a beer garden, kids’ games, bouncy houses, face painting, a co-ed softball tournament and more. PLAYERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT. Registration is $15. For information call 319-6825. (www.cotaforoliviarc.com)

--Whatcom Women In Business is ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS for “Professional Woman Of The Year”—THROUGH JUNE 15TH. The 30th annual Professional Woman Of The Year Awards Banquet is October 23rd at Bellingham’s Lakeway Inn And Conference Center. (www.wwib.org)

--The 13th annual 5K RUN/WALK FOR LITERACY—benefiting Whatcom Literacy Council—is June 16th in Bellingham. The cost is $10 IN ADVANCE/$15 day-of-race. For information visit www.fairhavenrunners.com or www.villagebooks.com. (www.whatcomliteracy.org)

--Lynden Performing Arts Guild is HOLDING AUDITIONS for the second annual “Sizzling Summer Spectacular, A Showcase Of Whatcom County Talent”—JUNE 25TH AND 26TH. They’re looking for family-friendly acts (2-4 minutes in length), featuring singing, dancing, musicians, comedy, etc. For information call 739-5078. (www.clairevgtheatre.com)

--Port of Bellingham is issuing a CALL FOR BANDS AND VENDORS for the annual Haggen Family 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION at Zuanich Point Park. The program will feature live music and food vendors (4:30pm-10pm), followed by the fireworks show. Bands and performance groups can apply at www.portofbellingham.com/july4band. Food vendors can apply at www.portofbellingham.com/july4vendor.

--Kids (ages 12-19) are invited to take part in BLAINE JAZZ CAMP AND FESTIVAL—featuring twenty professional teacher/performers—JULY 8TH-14TH. For information visit www.blainejazz.org.

--Secretary Of State Sam Reed is ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS for the Washington State Medal Of Valor and the Washington State Medal Of Merit—UNTIL AUGUST 12TH. The Medal Of Valor recognizes ordinary citizens who have risked their lives or personal safety to save (or attempt to save) another person’s life. The Medal Of Merit is given for “exceptional conduct in providing outstanding services to citizens”. For information visit
www.sos.wa.gov/medals.

--Be prepared for flood, earthquake, fire or other disaster! The Red Cross office in Bellingham (2111 King Street) is offering a FREE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CLASS—SEPTEMBER 18TH (6pm). (www.mtbredcross.org)

--Be prepared for flood, earthquake, fire or other disaster! The new Red Cross office in Burlington (104 South Walnut Street) is offering a FREE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CLASS—OCTOBER 16TH (6pm). (www.mtbredcross.org)

--U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION is looking for hard-working, dedicated men and women to join its ranks on the frontline of protecting our homeland. C.B.P. officers and Border Patrol agents carry out the agency’s dual mission of facilitating travel and trade, while securing the nation from those who would do us harm. The primary responsibility of a C.B.P. officer is to protect the nation by detecting and preventing terrorists and their weapons from entering the U.S., while facilitating the orderly flow of legitimate trade and travelers. For information visit www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/careers/customs_careers/border_careers/application_process/bpa_hire_proces.xml

MEMORIAL AND SUPPORT NOTICES:

--www.pass-the-hat.org 

--DONATIONS ARE BEING SOUGHT for the MACGREGOR FAMILY. They were seriously injured when their home burned down New Year’s Day. For information visit www.facebook.com/pages/Help-support-The-MacGregor-Family-in-Bellingham-WA/326913730666275?sk=wall

--The "JUSTICE FOR MANDY PROJECT" is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the capture and conviction of the person responsible for the death of Mandy Stavik. Mandy was killed in 1989, while jogging in the Acme/Van Zandt area. If you can help, call 715-7459.

--The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office is REQUESTING THE ASSISTANCE OF THE PUBLIC in their ongoing investigation into the disappearance of LEAH TOBY ROBERTS in 2000. If you have information you’re asked to call 676-6650. (www.co.whatcom.wa.us/sheriff/helpus/missing/leah.jsp)

--There’s a reward for information about the murder of 43 year-old BRYAN MARRIOTT. He was killed in Bellingham in November of 2009. (www.piersystem.com/clients/1264/364655.doc)

MAJOR DISASTER INFO:

--www.ready.gov

--www.whatcomready.org  (Whatcom Unified Emergency Management)

www.emergency.wwu.edu  (Western Washington University’s emergency notification system)

--http://nvs.nanoos.org/tsunami  (Northwest Association Of Networked Ocean Observing Systems)

--http://wcatwc.arh.noaa.gov  (N.O.A.A.’s West Coast And Alaska Tsunami Warning Center)

--http://blogs.sos.wa.gov/FromOurCorner/index.php/2011/03/avoid-scams-if-you-wanna-help-japan-tsunami-victims

--www.bbb.org  (Better Business Bureau helps you avoid charity scams--including scams on otherwise legitimate sites like facebook--and suggests real disaster relief organizations)

--You can get help locating U.S. citizens living or traveling overseas by contacting U.S. Department Of State, Office Of Overseas Citizens Services: 1-888-407-4747 or (202) 647-5225.

--The American Red Cross has set up a FAMILY LINKS REGISTRY--to help people locate friends and family in the wake of disasters. You can access the registry at www.redcross.org or by calling 1-877-LOVED-1S (1-877-568-3317)

--Also, there's www.missingkids.com.

--Another resource is the NATIONAL NEXT OF KIN REGISTRY: www.nokr.org

--Organizations that HELP ANIMALS THAT SURVIVE DISASTERS: www.petfinder.com  (The nation's largest and oldest online pet adoption community); www.healthypet.com  (A resource for researching animal hospitals); www.hsus.org  (The Humane Society of the United States)

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