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TODAY IS THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 2 2010

TODAY'S FEATURED WEBSITE: www.whatcomliteracy.org

--Friends Of The Bellingham Public Library is holding a sale—featuring Books, Books-On-Tape, CD’s, VHS tapes, DVD’s and more—today-through-Saturday at the library (210 Central Avenue). (778-7250)

--Whidbey Island Woodworkers Guild presents the 7th annual “Woodpalooza”—showcasing pieces by 17 of their most talented members—tomorrow-through-September 12th. (www.whidbeywoodworkers.com)

--Skagit Speedway presents the World Of Outlaws Sprint Car Series—“The Greatest Show On Dirt”--tomorrow and Saturday (Gates open at 5pm/Racing’s at 7pm). Tickets are $35 each night. (www.skagitspeedway.com)

--Local and State officials will join Puget Neighborhood residents at a public celebration of a new boardwalk, cross walks and bike lanes along Fraser Street in Bellingham—tomorrow (1pm)—outside Regency Park Apartments (2050 Fraser). Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Bellingham School Superintendent Greg Baker and Carl Cozier Principal Tom Venable will lead students and families on a tour of the new walking route to Carl Cozier School. (www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/completed-2010/es-386-Fraser-Street-Pedestrian-Bike-Improvement-PhaseIII.aspx)

--You’re invited to join birding enthusiast and past president of North Cascades Audubon Society Paul Woodcock for a walk along Semiahmoo Spit in Blaine—Saturday (9am). The field trip is free, but donations will benefit the Audubon Society. (www.northcascadesaudubon.org/index.php?field_trips)

--The Lummi Island Artists’ Studio Tour—featuring works by more than 20 island artists and artisans at 16 locations around the island—is Saturday and Sunday (10am-6pm). (www.lummi-island.com/events.html)

--Forest Service volunteer Mountain Steward Elmer Roomsa shares his knowledge of the local Black Bear population—Saturday (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.

--Bellingham’s The Old Foundry (100 East Maple Street) is hosting a Benefit Concert for VH1 Save The Music Foundation—featuring the bands Insanity Enthroned, Sacrament Ov Impurity and Umbilical Parricide—Saturday night (7:00). Admission is $5.

--Blue Skies For Children is accepting appointments for their annual Back-To-School program--which provides $50 vouchers for children (ages 6-to-15), who are homeless, from low-income families or in foster care--to shop at local retailers for back-to-school clothes. For information call 756-6710 or visit www.blueskiesforchildren.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)

--NOW-THROUGH-SEPTEMBER 15TH the City Of Bellingham is encouraging voluntary outdoor watering restrictions. You’re asked to follow this water schedule: Odd numbered street addresses—Wednesdays, Fridays or Sundays; Even numbered street addresses—Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays; No Outdoor Watering Mondays. (www.cob.org/services/environment/conservation/index.aspx)

--The city of Sequim is holding their first annual Glass Art Festival—featuring artist workshops, a juried art exhibition, demonstrations and more—NOW-THROUGH-SEPTEMBER 26TH. (www.glassartfestival.org)

--Bellingham’s PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, in conjunction with Lucia Douglas Gallery, presents “Northwest Essence”—an exhibition of works by seven Bellingham artists—NOW-THROUGH-SEPTEMBER 30TH. Artwork will be displayed throughout the hospital, with maps available for self-guided tours. All of the artwork is for sale, with part-proceeds going toward Circle Of Care Foundation. (www.peacehealth.org/whatcom/foundation/COCbrochure.pdf or www.luciadouglas.com)

--Blue Skies For Children is accepting applications for their student Musical Instrument Loaner Program--THROUGH THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. For information visit www.blueskiesforchildren.org.

--EVERY MONTH ON THE FIFTEENTH in 2010 it's "Free Resume Day" at Copies Now (810 North State Street) in Bellingham. Copies Now will print up to five resumes for free. (647-7565 or admin@copysnow.com) If you need help creating a resume you can consult WorkSource Whatcom (101 Prospect Street) in Bellingham. (676-1521)

--THROUGH FEBRUARY OF NEXT YEAR Bellingham Food Co-op is accepting donations of cash and gently-worn shoes for the earthquake victims in Haiti. The shoes will be donated to the “Soles4Souls” program. (www.communityfood.coop or www.giveshoes.org)

--Are you passionate about children? Can you attend a monthly board meeting on the third Wednesday of the month? Are you willing to donate your time and resources to a great cause? BLUE SKIES FOR CHILDREN NEEDS BOARD MEMBERS. For information call 756-6710. (www.blueskiesforchildren.org)

--VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to help protect Nooksack River. If you’d like to become a River Steward—in collaboration with Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association and United States Forest Service—visit http://vq-opensite.com/nsea/index.cfm?do=page&pageID=3927 for information. (www.n-sea.org)

--Amy's Place For Youth NEEDS DONATIONS TO BUY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE CASH OR HAVE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS TO DONATE call 920-0615. Amy's place (2006 J Street) in Bellingham offers a clean and sober; safe place for youth to get off the streets and to receive food, clothing, counseling, mentoring and peer support. (www.amysplaceforyouth.org)

--Blue Skies For Children has launched an INSTRUMENT-LENDING PROGRAM for Whatcom County music students (between ages 6 and 15), who are unable to afford the cost of renting or buying an instrument. For information about the “Instrument Loaner” program OR TO DONATE “GENTLY USED INSTRUMENTS” call 756-6710 or visit www.blueskiesforchildren.org.

--Bellingham’s Lighthouse Mission NEEDS DONATIONS of baby wipes, toilet paper, bleach, sugar, coffee, butter or margarine, tea bags and more. (www.thelighthousemission.org)

--The Bellingham Home Depot store is teaming up with the local appliance repair and recycle facility Appliance Depot to prevent waste. When Home Depot customers buy a major appliance their old appliance will go to Appliance Depot. (www.reuseworks.org)

--Whatcom County has launched a discount card program to help consumers cope with the high price of prescriptions. The County is making FREE PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARDS available under a program sponsored by National Association Of Counties. It offers average savings of 22-percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs. (www.caremark.com/naco or www.acrxcards.com)

--ATTENTION, KNITTERS: Volunteers are needed to help knit and sell hats to raise money for earthquake relief in Haiti. "Hats For Haitians" will sell adult hats for $35 and children's hats for $30, with proceeds going to Haiti. For information call 223-4620 or email EarthieMama@yahoo.com.

--Douglas Fir, Norway Spruce, Ponderosa Pine and Scotch Pine seedlings are available for 85-cents each. Call 966-3605 for information.

--The Whatcom County Health Department is offering several classes that will certify most homeowners to complete evaluations of their on-site SEPTIC SYSTEMS. For information visit www.whatcomcounty.us/health/environmental/sewage_systems/certification.jsp.

--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)

IMMINENT OR URGENT:

--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)

--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.

--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 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)

--The 3rd annual LOU’S LITTLE WISHES GOLF TOURNAMENT--to benefit Blue Skies For Children--is SEPTEMBER 12TH at Shuksan Golf Club. FOR ENTRY OR SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION call 756-6710. (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)

--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.

--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)

--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.

--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 CHUCKANUT CENTURY BIKE RIDE—to benefit Whatcom Hospice Foundation—is SEPTEMBER 19TH. (www.chuckanutcentury.org or www.hospicehelp.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)

--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)

--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)

--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)

--Blaine Senior Center (763 G Street) is hosting a COMMUNITY RUMMAGE SALE—October 24th (8am-3pm)—featuring up to 25 vendors. (IF YOU’D LIKE TO TAKE PART CALL 332-8040)

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

--In anticipation of an extremely active hurricane season AMERICAN RED CROSS is launching a Fundraising Drive. The Mount Baker Red Cross chapter is joining the drive, because readiness is a big part of disaster relief. (www.mtbredcross.org or http://blog.redcross.org)

MEMORIAL AND SUPPORT FUNDS:

--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)

--A fund has been set up on behalf of Bellingham resident JERRY BARNES, who was in a traffic accident that put him in a coma and wiped out his finances. You can make a donation at U.S. Bank.

--Anacortes TESORO REFINERY has set up a Memorial Fund for the families of the victims of a devastating fire April 2nd. For information visit www.tesoroalert.com/go/site/1343.

--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)

--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.

--A fund has been set up on behalf of the family of the late AARON UITDENHOWEN. You can donate at any Industrial Credit Union branch.

--A fund has been set up on behalf of the family of CLAY WEDEN, who died in a canoeing accident on Lake Padden. You can donate at any Industrial Credit Union branch.

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