Community Events: Coming Up

Posted at 9:50 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010

Friday, Jan. 29

Terror by Gaslight: Winter play presented by the Nooksack Valley High School Drama Department. 7 p.m., Nooksack Valley Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at the door at a cost of $6 per student and $7 per adult. For more information, contact Scott Gelwicks at scott.gelwicks@nv.k12.wa.us.

Saturday, Jan. 30
Ted Vigil performance: John Denver tribute artist Ted Vigil will be at the Sardis Raptor Show at the Skagit River Interpretive Center, Rockport, 11 a.m.; followed by “Deep Forest Experience,” Rockport State Park, 1 p.m.; Concert at Marblemount Community Center (admission limited and by donation), 3 p.m. and Songs and Pizza at Annie’s Pizza Station, Concrete, 6:30 p.m.

Our Little Corner of the Valley: Lifelong resident Bud Iverson will share a slide show of early Everson titled “Our Little Corner of the Valley” on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 3 p.m. at the Everson McBeath Community Library, 104 Kirsch Dr. The program includes the taped voices of Everson seniors. All welcome to this free event. Free. Call 966-5100 for more information.

Terror by Gaslight: See Jan. 29.

bandZandt Combo: The smaller and mellower bandZandt combo is playing from 6-8 p.m. at Caffe Il Rifugio, 5415 Mount Baker Highway, Deming. Call 592-2888.

Hambone: Live music at the Nooksack River Casino, 5048 Mount Baker Highway, Deming. 9 p.m. Visit nooksackcasinos.com

Sunday, Jan. 31
Terror by Gaslight: 2 p.m. See Jan. 29.

Monday, Feb. 1
Water Color Painting Workshop: Janet Bergstrom will share her knowledge of Water Color Painting. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Mountainside Gardens, 6900 Mount Baker Highway. Those interested in participating should call 599-2890 and leave a message. Cost is $30 and all materials will be furnished.

Tuesday, Feb. 2
3rd Annual NV Pioneer Cup: Nooksack Valley Middle School and High School staffs will face off in a basketball game at 7 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. All proceeds go to the NVHS Honor Society. For more information, call 988-2641.

Wednesday, Feb. 3
Let’s Make Valentines: Make valentines for family and friends. For kids of all ages. 3:30 p.m. Sumas Library, 451 2nd St. Call 988-2501.

Babes in Arms Special Performance for Senior Citizens: Mount Baker High Drama department presents this original “Hey kids, let’s do a show” by Rodgers and Hart. Mount Baker High School Auditorium. This is a special free show for local senior citizens. 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 4
Babes in Arms: 7:30 p.m. Mount Baker High School Auditorium. Tickets available at door. For other details, see Feb. 3.

bentgrass: Local bluegrass band performs at Graham’s Restaurant, Mount Baker Highway, Glacier. Free. Starts at 9 p.m. Call 599-1964.

Friday, Feb. 5
Homeschoolers Game Time: An open game time for anyone who home schools, all ages welcome. First Friday of the month, 1-3 p.m., Deming Library Community Meeting Room. Bring your favorite board games. Eat before you come, because game time is a “food free zone.” Call 592-2422.

Babes in Arms: See Feb. 4

25th Annual Legendary Banked Slalom: Annual three-day snowboarding event kicks off at Mt. Baker Ski Area featuring hundreds of riders. Visit mtbaker.us.

Rise n Shine: Live music at Graham’s Restaurant, Mount Baker Highway, Glacier. 21+ after 10 p.m. Call 599-1964.

Saturday, Feb. 6
Legendary Banked Slalom: See Feb. 5.

Babes in Arms: See Feb. 4

Growing Apples and Pears: Free workshop will review planting, growing techniques, and pruning of apples and pears. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Cloud Mountain Farm, 6906 Goodwin Road, Everson. Call 966-5859.

Knit and Crochet Workshop: 2-4 p.m. at Deming Library. Free patterns available for beginning projects at this workshop offered by Louise Granger and Ann Storm. Some materials available for beginners. All knitters, crocheters, and needleworkers welcome.

Rise N Shine: Musical performance at 9 p.m. Joowana’s Restaurant, Mount Baker Highway, Maple Falls. 21+. Call 599-9800.

Acorn Project: Musical performance starts at 9 p.m. Graham’s Restaurant, Mount Baker Highway, Glacier. 21+ after 10 p.m. Call 599-1964.

The Walrus: Classic rock from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Club 542, Nooksack River Casino, 5048 Mount Baker Highway, Deming. 9 p.m. Visit nooksackcasinos.com

Sunday, Feb. 7
Legendary Banked Slalom: Finals and awards ceremony. See Feb. 5.

Rome Grange Community Pancake Breakfast: Featuring made from scratch pancakes, french toast, sausage, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee. Biscuits and gravy now available! Tickets are $5/adult, $2/kids ages 6-10 and free for kids 5 and under.  8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rome Grange, 2821 Mt. Baker Highway, Bellingham.

Snowshoe Hike: Join the Mount Baker Club and bring your snowshoes or cross-country skis. Location dependent on conditions. Call 676-9843.

Thursday, Feb. 9
Let’s Make Valentines: Make valentines for family and friends. For kids of all ages. 3:45 p.m. Maple Falls Library, 7509 Mt. Baker Highway. Call 599-2020.

Graham’s Open Mic: All welcome. Music starts at 9 p.m. Graham’s Restaurant, Mount Baker Highway, Glacier. Free. Call 599-1964.

Upcoming
Let’s Make Valentines: Saturday, Feb. 13. Make valentines for family and friends. For kids of all ages. 10:30 a.m. Everson Library, 104 Kirsch Drive. Call 966-5100.

Lake Whatcom Railway Valentine Train: Saturday, Feb. 13. Taked your loved one for a 90-minute ride through the woods of Wickersham to southern Lake Whatcom. Noon only, advanced reservations required. Visit lakewhatcomrailway.com for ticket info or call 595-2218.

Annual Baking & Candy Contest: Tuesday, Feb. 16 at the Rome Grange. Entries due between 10 a.m. and noon. Open to all. Rules are available at www.wa-grange.org (see “2010 Program Handbook,” page 21). Potluck dinner at 6 p.m., followed by auction of entries at 6:45 p.m. For more details, call Edith Ward at 398-1296.

Kendall PTA Sweetheart Dance: Friday, Feb. 19. Kendall Elementary School, 7 p.m.

Mount Baker Lions Club Open House: Tuesday, Feb. 23. 7 p.m. Refreshments served. Learn about the Lions Club and community projects they support. For more information, contact Pat Newell, President, at 599-1144.