Community calendar: Upcoming events

FRIDAY, JULY 9

Garage Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at NVU Methodist Church, 203 E. Lincoln, Nooksack.

Friends of Everson McBeath Community Library at Everson-Nooksack Days: Used Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 4  p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 10

Peddlers Market: Rain or shine at Blue Mountain Grill, 974 Valley Highway, Acme. For table space, call 595-2200.

Everson-Nooksack Days: Community fun, games, parade, vendors and more in downtown Everson. Family fun run starts in Nooksack City Park.

All About Orchids: Cost is $10 per person. Workshop presented by Chuck McClung at Mountainside Gardens, 10 a.m. to noon. To sign up, call 599-2890.

Friends of Everson McBeath Community Library at Everson-Nooksack Days: Used Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Historical walking tour of downtown Everson with local historian James Berg at 12:30 on July 10;  and a Cake Walk from 1:30 – 2:30 on July 10.

South Fork Summer Celebration: Fund raiser for the South Fork Valley Community Association. 3 p.m. to dusk at Josh Vander Yacht Memorial Park, Van Zandt. Includes Farmers and Crafters Market (call 592-2297 to reserve space), memorial  ceremony, games, music by Calico Hearts and bandZandt.

Community Contra Dance: For the Everson-Nooksack Summer Festival. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Glen Echo Community Club, 7694 Goodwin Road, Everson. Finger food potluck, music by Up in the Air. Cost is $7 individual, or $20 for a family of 3 or more. Call 393-1312.

War Pigeon: Live music at Graham’s restaurant, Glacier. 9 p.m. 21+ after 10 p.m. 599-1964.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 14

Treasure Hunt: Somewhere in the library there is pirate treasure. Join the hunt with Catherine Sarette. 10:30 a.m. For kids of all ages. Everson Public Library, 104 Kirsch Drive. Call 966-5100.

Scooby Doo Party: Celebrate all your favorite Scooby Doo characters with games, crafts and Scooby snacks. Rooby Rooby Roo! 1 p.m. For kids of all ages. Sumas Public Library, 451 2nd St. Call 988-2501.

SATURDAY, JULY 17

Annual Rubber Ducky Race: Boulder Creek in Maple Falls. Race begins at noon, rain or shine. 1st place wins $400, 2nd place wins $200, and 3rd place wins $100. Hot dog, chips and soda meals just $4. Tickets Available for $5 each at Mountain Man Espresso, Maple Falls Liquor Store, The Frosty Inn and Starvin’ Sam’s or by calling Paulene Shaw at 599-1265. Proceeds benefit the Mount Baker Scholarship Fund and Community Activity Funds.

Growing Your New Business: A free small business workshop with Jack Kimmes from SCORE.  1 p.m.  The WCLS Hard Times project received a grant from Office of the Secretary of State, Washington State Library as a part of Renew Washington Project which is funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Institute of Museum and Library Services. Deming Public Library, 5044 Mt. Baker Highway. Call 592-2422.

Book (and Stuff) Sale: Friends of the Sudden Valley Library are having a book and household goods sale at the Sudden Valley Flea Market at the Community Center, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the remodeling fund for the new Sudden Valley Library in the middle barn. Donations of books, clothes, household items, and baked goods are welcome. Please contact Clairene Almond, 318-3699 for more information.

Mt Baker Alumni Basketball BATTLE of the DECADES II: Proceeds from this event will be donated to Mount Baker arts programs. Presented by Mount Baker Alumni Association.Exhibition basketball tournament featuring several Mount Baker alumni teams from the 70’s to the present! Mt. Baker Field House. Admission is $5/adult, $3/student and $15/family. Concessions available. Call Joan McNielly at 592-2274.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 21

Dive Into Science: Water is more amazing than you ever guessed! Experiments, treats, and more with Tammy LaPlante.  For school-age kids. 10:30 a.m. Everson Public Library, 104 Kirsch Drive. Call 966-5100.

THURSDAY, JULY 22

bentgrass: Local bluegrass band performs at Graham’s Restaurant. No charge. 21+ after 10 p.m. Call 599-1964.

SATURDAY, JULY 24

A Labyrinth Walk & Talk: 3-6 p.m. at the Van Zandt Community Hall. Myra Smith, owner of Laughing Flower Labyrinth & Landscape Co., will tell participants about their history and purpose. Admission is free, but a $10 donation would be appreciated. All welcome.

SUNDAY, JULY 25

A 12 inch Hike!  Explore the Miniature World of the Subalpine Ecosystem and earn your Junior  Ranger Badge North Cascades Natural Park Ranger and Environmental Educator Christie Fairchild will lead this hands-on activity for kids of all ages. Heather Meadows Speaker Series, 1 p.m. Parking pass required.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 28

Beach Party:  Games, beach reading, and treats. But beware of sharks! (Bring a beach towel.) With Catherine Sarette. For kids of all ages. 10:30 a.m. Everson Public Library, 104 Kirsch Drive. Call 966-5100.