CALENDAR: Community events

SATURDAY, MARCH 13

Free Community Pancake Breakfast: The Mount Baker Lions Club will be offering its free Community Pancake Breakfast from 8–11 a.m. at Kendall Elementary School. All are welcome from the community.

Whatcom Farm Forestry Association Tree Sale: 10 a.m. to noon at the Lynden Fair Grounds, Henry Jansen Ag Center. Fifteen types of trees are available, including pine, cedar, fir and spruce varieties, for 85 cents each. For more information, call 332-5803.

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

Rubber Band Mania! There are so many amazing things to do and make with rubber bands. Join Laurie Dawson and see for yourself! For ages five and up. 10:30 a.m.  Everson Library, 104 Kirsch Dr., Everson. Call 966-5100.

Music Extravaganza! Learn how to play the recorder and make a rubber band guitar. With Ellen Dodson. For ages 5 and up. 10:30 a.m.  Deming Library, 5044 Mt. Baker Highway, Deming. Call 592-2422.

Growing Stone Fruits: Free workshop will discuss planting, growing and pruning techniques for cherries, plums, peaches and apricots in our maritime climate. 1:30 p.m. To 3 p.m. Cloud Mountain Farm, Goodwin Road, Everson. Call 966-5859.

Bead ‘Soup’ Bracelet Class: 3–6 p.m. at Mountainside Gardens, 6900 Mount Baker Highway. Join instructor Aly Brown and learn the peyote stitch and design a bracelet with the color and bead combination of your choice. Cost is $30, plus materials fee of $5 – $10. Call 599-2890 or visit www.mountainsidegardens.com.

Glacier Public Service Center Seasonal Closure: Last day of winter season for Glacier Public Service Center, just east of Glacier. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Will reopen some time in May. Permits, trail conditions, books. Call 599-2714.

Northwest WA Steelheaders Benefit Auction: Deming Log Show Grounds, doors open at 4 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m., followed by auctions. $25 per person or $45 per couple. For more information, call Dave at 220-0067.

Spoonshine: Live music at Graham’s Restaurant, Glacier. 9 p.m. 21+ after 10 p.m. Call 599-1964.

Hambone: Saturday, March 13. Music at Club 542, Nooksack River Casino. Starts at 9 p.m.

SUNDAY, MARCH 14

Northwest Singles Club St. Patrick’s Celebration: 5 – 9 p.m. Bobby Lee’s, Main Street, Everson. Members and potential members welcome. Ages 21 and up. Call 201-7373.

THURSDAY, MARCH 18

24th Annual Spring Craft & Antique Show: Featuring over 100 artisans at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, Lynden. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Shop for handcrafted gifts, home décor, garden and vintage treasures. Food and espresso available in the Garden Café. Ongoing entertainment. General admission is $5 with return privileges, free parking. For a list of vendors and additional details visit www.lyndencraftantiqueshow.com.

Bent Grass: Live music from this local band. Graham’s Restaurant, Glacier. 9 p.m. 21+ after 10 p.m. Call 599-1964.

FRIDAY, MARCH 19

Childrens Art Class: For kids ages 9 – 13. 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Mountainside Gardens, 6900 Mount Baker Highway. The cost is $25 per child. Instructor Janet Bergstrom will use different materials and techniques, and a lot of time is allowed for each artist to play and create. Call 599-2890.

Kendall PTO Community Potluck: 6 – 7:30 p.m. Kendall Elementary. All welcome from the community. Bring a dish to share.

24th Annual Spring Craft & Antique Show: See March 18.

SATURDAY, MARCH 20

Gardening with Northwest Native Plants: Free workshop includes which plants to use to encourage wildlife, beautify problem areas, and take the work out of gardening. 10:30 a.m. to noon.Cloud Mountain Farm, Goodwin Road, Everson. Call 966-5859.

Creative Writing Workshop II: Author Susan Colleen Browne provides tips for writing your memoir. Cost is $35 per person. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sudden Valley Adult Center. Call (360) 714-8901 or e-mail cdleeper@hotmail.com.

24th Annual Spring Craft & Antique Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Uncanny Valley: Live music at Graham’s Restaurant, Glacier. 9 p.m. Call 599-1964.

TUESDAY, MARCH 23

Open Mic: All welcome. Graham’s Restaurant, Glacier. 9 p.m. 21+ after 10 p.m. Call 599-1964.

UPCOMING

Friends of the Everson Library Used Book Sale: Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $3 per bag from 3 – 4 p.m. Sale located in the alley off of Kirsch Drive, behind Peoples Bank. Call 966-5100.

Mt. Baker Co-Op Preschool Annual Fundraiser & Plant Sale: Saturday, March 27. More than 20 families participating. Lots of items in good condition! Clothes, toys, books, household items, plants and much more! Early bird special for $5 from 8 – 9 a.m. Regular sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  van Zandt Community Hall. ;

Lake Whatcom Railway Easter Train: Saturday, March 27. Trip leaves at 12 noon. Advanced reservations only. For ticket info, call 595-2218 or visit www.lakewhatcomrailway.com.

J-Bunny Rabbit at Blue Mountain Grill: Saturday, March 27. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Candy for the kids. Blue Mountain Grill, 974 Valley Highway, Acme. Call 595-2200.

Pioneer Stories of Whatcom County: Saturday, March 27. Troy Luginbill, Director of the Lynden Pioneer Museum, will present Pioneer Stories of Whatcom County at 3 p.m. in the Everson McBeath Community Library, 104 Kirsch Dr. Hear the Tale of Hans Berthusen and the Bear, the Missing Whiskey and the Cranberry Wedding. Call 966-5100.

Yarn Workshop: Saturday, March 27. Come learn to knit or crochet, or work on your own project, and enjoy the community of other enthusiasts. Materials available to use. 10 a.m. to noon. Deming Library, 5044 Mt. Baker Highway. Call 592-2422.

Lee Mann: A Photographer’s Journey Through the North Cascades: Saturday, March 27. North Cascades National Park. Cost is $95 per person.  Lee Mann will share his favorite images and stories of a lifetime spent bringing people closer to nature through photography in the North Cascades. Call (360) 856-5700 to register.

Spring Potluck and Seed & Plant Exchange: Sunday, March 28. 3 p.m. Van Zandt Community Hall. Poppy Seed Toss, bring seeds to plant onto the septic system mound. Seed and Plant Exchange Demo: How to make paper seedling pots. Potluck begins at 5 p.m. All welcome to this South Fork Valley Community Association event.

Scooby Doo Party! Tuesday, March 30. 3:45 p.m. Maple Falls Library. Celebrate all your favorite Scooby Doo characters with games, crafts, and Scooby Snacks. With Tammy LaPlante. For kids of all ages. Call 599-2020.

Alien Invasion! Wednesday, March 31, 3:30 p.m. Sumas Library, 451 2nd Street. See what happens when aliens invade the library. With Catherine Sarette. For ages 5 and up. Call 988-2501.

ONGOING

Bingo in Sumas: Proceeds benefit veterans, charities and local scholarships. Sumas American Legion Hall, 134 Harrison St. Sundays at 12:40 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays at 6:40 p.m. Call 966-4971.

Deming Library: Open Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 5044 Mt. Baker Highway. Call 592-2422.

Everson Library: Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday. 104 Kirsch Drive, Everson. Call 966-5100.

Everson Senior Center: March schedule: 3/17: 12 noon, St. Patrick’s Day Lunch, 12:30 p.m., Luck of the Irish Party – games & prizes; 3/26: 9:15 a.m., Pool Tournament, 12 noon, Birthday Lunch, 12:30    p.m. Carol Simmer shares healthy soup recipes and chocolate. Water Color Classes on 3/19, 3/24, and 3/31 at 12:45 p.m. 3/31: 12:30 p.m., Speaker with information on the Gate Keeper Program, the advocacy group for seniors. Ongoing schedule is the same. Hot lunch at noon. Cost is $3 – $5.50 by donation. Membership dues $10 a year. Open Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 111 W. Main St., Everson. Call 966-3144.

Karaoke & Piano Bar: Karaoke every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. Piano Bar every Sunday at 6 p.m. Bobby Lee’s, 108 W. Main Street, Everson. Call 966-8838.

Karaoke: Saturdays from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Ages 21+. El Nopal, 420 Cherry Street, Sumas. Call 988-0305.

Knit Night at Deming Library: Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. All welcome. 5044 Mt. Baker Highway, Deming. Call 592-2422.

Maple Falls Library: Open Tues. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7509 Mt. Baker Highway. Call 599-2020.

Maple Falls Sew and Sews (quilt group) meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 at Kendall Elementary School. Quilters of all skill levels are encouraged to join. For more information, call Kathleen at 392-8717.

Kept in Stitches: Tuesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. Everson-McBeath Library, 104 Kirsch Dr., Everson. For more information, call 966-5100.

Preschool Storytime: A half-hour of stories and more for preschoolers. Deming Library: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.; Everson Library: Mondays, 10:30 a.m.; Maple Falls Library: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.; Sumas Library: Mondays, 11 a.m.

Sumas Senior Center: Lunch available Monday and Friday. All welcome. Call 988-2714 for potluck dates, lunch menu. 461 2nd Street, Sumas.

Sumas Library: Open Mondays and Wednesdays 12:30-7:30 p.m. and Saturday noon to 4 p.m. 451 2nd Street, Sumas. Call 988-2501.

Sumas Library Knit Night: Enjoy conversation while working on needle crafts. Mondays 6-7:30 p.m. Free, open to the public. Call 988-2501.

Welcome Valley Senior Center: Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 5103 Mosquito Lake Road, Deming. Call 592-5403 for events and lunch menu.

Wickersham Bookmobile: Saturdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Little Brown Chapel, Wickersham and Royer Streets. Visit wcls.org.

The Write Idea: A writing and discussion club for authors of all ages. Bring pen/pencil, paper, and ideas. Thursdays, from 4-6 p.m. at the Everson Library, 104 Kirsch Drive, 966-5100.