COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Local events

FRIDAY, AUG. 13

• Kelley Family Benefit: 5-10 p.m. at Mount Baker High School. Silent and live auctions, brownie delights and root beer floats, bake sale and live music by bandZandt and McNeeley family. All welcome. All proceeds benefit the Kelley family. Admission by donation.

• 10th annual Stringband Jamboree: Live musical acts, kids activities, workshops and more. Deming Log Show Grounds. Camping available. For tickets and other information, visit www.stringbandjamboree.com.

SATURDAY, AUG. 14

• Cougar Divide hike: Presented by Mount Baker Wild, this hike is part of the local recognition of the first Roadless Recreation Week through Sunday, Aug. 15. 7 miles round trip, 1,200-foot elevation gain. Registration required. Contact Renetta Van Diest at 398-8939. Additional details at mountbakerwild.org.

• Stringband Jamboree: See Aug. 13.

• Farmers and Crafters Market: Local produce, crafts and more. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Van Zandt Community Hall.

• Glacier Days: Event includes community yard sale (anyone can bring items for sale and set up a table), as well as hotdogs, pop and chips from the Glacier Chamber of Commerce, and a raffle. Various items to be raffled off. All tickets are $1 U.S. and people do not need to be present to win. Raffle tickets are available from Chamber members and all weekend until raffle drawing time.

• Are There Any Grizzlies Here? Rose Oliver, Grizzly Bear Outreach Program Field Coordinator for Skagit and Whatcom counties will be talking about the status of the Grizzly Bear in the North Cascades. 1 p.m. Free. Heather Meadows, parking pass required.

• Wild About Salmon Campfire Talk: 6 p.m. Douglas Fir Campground Picnic Shelter. Sponsored by NSEA River Stewards. Learn about salmon and stream ecology and the status of wild salmon runs in the Nooksack River while snacking on smoked salmon, cream cheese, and crackers around the campfire.

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

SUNDAY, AUG. 15

• Noisy Waters: A Nooksack River Walk. 9 a.m. Horseshoe Bend Trail Head, east of Glacier. Sponsored by NSEA River Stewards. Discover the vast aquatic mysteries of the river world and the riparian zone.

• Glacier Days: See Aug. 14.

• A Visit with Smokey the Bear: Join the Mt. Baker Ranger District fire prevention engine and a very special guest to learn about protecting our forests from wildfires. 1 p.m. Heather Meadows, parking pass required.

MONDAY, AUG. 16

• Home and Away: A Photographic Exhibition. Photographs by Mount Baker alumni Max Lucy will be on display at the Deming Public Library through Sept. 12. The photographs document Lucy’s interest and experience in African Studies and Environmental Science including time spent in rural Uganda. Each print hand processed by the photographer from 35 mm black and white negatives. Deming Library, 5044 Mt. Baker Highway. Call 592-2422.

SATURDAY, AUG. 21

• Church Mountain hike: Presented by Mount Baker Wild. Strenuous, through forest and sweeping meadows to the summit lookout site and big views; 8.4 miles round trip, 4,100 feet elevation gain. To register, c966-3382.

• Using Tunnels and Hoop Houses Workshop: 10:30 a.m. to noon at Cloud Mountain Farm, 6906 Goodwin Road, Everson. Discussion includes hoop house construction, planting, pruning and training, and management issues. No registration required. Call 966-5859.

• Nooksack Stories: Join Nooksack elder Tammy Cooper-Woodrich for traditional stories about the animals, plants, and people of the Nooksack River drainage. 1 p.m. Heather Meadows. Free. Parking pass required.

• Wild About Salmon Campfire: See Aug. 14

Wednesday, Aug. 18

Yellow Aster Butte Hike: Walk among the alpine meadows for a 6-plus mile round trip, 3,200 foot elevation gain. Call 734-3935 to sign up.

Cracker: Tickets are $20 each, sold at the door. 21+ after 10 p.m. Graham’s Restaurant, Glacier. Call 599-1964.

SUNDAY, AUG. 22

• Children’s Activity Program: Mammals, Mountans and Man. Starts at 11:30 a.m. Children can join North Cascades National Park Ranger Autumn Carlsen and create your own public land. Learn about the park, the forest, and the mammals that ignore the borders. Heather Meadows. Free. Parking pass required.

• 3rd annual Canyon Creek Puppet Picnic: Presented by Welcome Marionettes. Bring a picnic and relax. Park opens at 1 p.m. Free shows of “Dorothy Meets her Friends” at 2 p.m. and “Popeye’s Picnic” at 3:30 p.m. Wild Fern Park at the VanderYacht property. 5356 Mosquito Lake Road.

• History of the Mount Baker Mining District: Michael G. Impero, author of the book, The Lone Jack: King of the Mount Baker Mining District and the upcoming Gold Mines of Mount Baker will dig into the rich history of the Heather Meadows area. 1 p.m. Heather Meadows. Free. Parking pass required.

TUESDAY, AUG. 24

• WeSNIP Spay Station: 6:15 a.m. Dodson’s IGA, Nugents Corner. Free & low cost dog & cat spay & neuter services. Free with proof of public assistance, low cost to others.

• Help for Difficult Times: Get information about the Basic Food Program. Deming Public Library, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Call Anjali, 734-5121 ext. 233.

SATURDAY, AUG. 28
• Lake Ann hike: Join the Mount Baker Club at this alpine tarn at the base of Mt Shuksan. Hike is 8 miles round trip, 2,000 foot elevation gain. Call Ron at 733‐1183.

• Elites Summer Fun Run Car Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Deming Logging Show Grounds. The 30th Annual Collector Car Show sponsored by the 4th Corner Elites Car Club of Bellingham is a fundraiser for scholarships to the Bellingham Technical College’s automotive program and other kids charities. Wide range of cars from the 1920’s up thru the 1980’s, Semi-trucks and other specialty vehicles. Food vendors available. $3 for spectators, $10-$45 for car entrants. Call (360) 380-2733.

• The Explosive History of Heather Meadows: Join Dave Tucker, Mount Baker volcanologist and research associate at Western Washington University’s Geology Department for a geological trip back in time. 1 p.m. Heather Meadows. Free, but parking pass required.

• Saturday Afternoon at the Library: Explore the Past, Enrich the Present in 2010. Laura Jacoby will present local history that was inspired by her grandfather, the late Galen Biery. His original glass slides form the core of her presentation. Too large for a regular projector, the slides will be shown on a rare magic lantern slide projector, also known as a stereopticon).  Everson Public Library, 104 Kirsch Drive. Call 966-5100.

• Summer Reading Continues through August for children, teens and adults! End of Summer Reading Party will be held Saturday, August 28 at 10:30 a.m. with Laurie Dawson and Ken Myhre. Winners will be named for two bicycles donated by the Nooksack Valley Masons, wooden puzzles, and other prizes! Music by Stumpf Family Singers. All ages. Everson Public Library, 104 Kirsch Drive. Call 966-5100.

SUNDAY, AUG. 29

• Hike to Cow Heaven: Join the Mount Baker Club on this all you can eat blueberry hike with 4,000 feet elevation gain, 11 miles round trip (with optional continuation to Helen Butte). Call Paul at 676‐9843 to register.

• Heather Meadow: Forged by Fire and Ice. US Forest Service and Yellowstone Institute Volunteer Mary Beth Phelan will lead a nature walk on the Fire and Ice trail. This walk is wheelchair accessible. After the Fire and Ice walk, Mary Beth will take interested group members further on to the Bagley Lakes trail. This portion will not be wheelchair accessible. 1 p.m. Heather Meadows. Free, but parking pass required.

• bandZandt: Live music by local band bandZandt at the Blue Mountain Grill, 3-7 p.m. Bring your chairs, bring a blanket for the lawn. Blue Mountain Grill, 974 Valley Highway, Acme. Call 595-2200.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 4

• Is That a Bear Over There? Forest Service Volunteer Mountain Steward Elmer Roomsa shares his knowledge about our local Black Bear population. 1 p.m. Heather Meadows. Free, but parking pass required.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 5

• Lions, No Tigers, and Bears. Oh My. Forest Service Volunteer Mountain Steward Elmer Roomsa shares his knowledge about our local Black Bear and cougar populations. 1 p.m. Heather Meadows. Free, but parking pass required.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11
• Mt. Baker the Stories Behind the Beauty: Reminisces of Jake Steiner as told to Virginia Hoyt. Erica Kennedy, a Discover Your Northwest interpreter, will present Virginia Hoyt’s slide show about the road development of the area. Jake Steiner was born in Glacier. His parents homesteaded in the area in the late 1800s. 1 p.m. Heather Meadows. Free, but parking pass required.

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.

Deming Speedway: Racing every Friday night. $10/adult, $8/senior and junior, and free for kids 7 and under. 4605 Deming Road. 592-5025.

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: Wednesdays and Fridays 12:45 p.m. PINOCHLE; Every Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. Exercise for Women and 12:45-2 p.m. Watercolor Class; Every Friday: 10:30 a.m. Bible Study; Aug. 13: Spinning Demonstration by Linda Bylsma; Aug. 20: 12:45 Bingo; and Aug. 27: Birthday Lunch. Regular hot lunch at noon. Pick up menus at Senior Center. Cost is $3 to $5.50 by donation. Membership dues $10 per year. Open Wed. and Fri., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 111 W. Main St. Call 966-3144.

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

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

Lake Whatcom Railway: Saturday and Tuesday train schedule for the summer starts Saturday, July 31. 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Advance appointments can be made on other days. Tickets are $18 per adult, $9 under 18 and free for under 2. Call 595-2218 or visit www.lakewhatcomrailway.com.

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. 599-2020.

Maple Falls Sew and Sews (quilt group) meets the third Monday at 6:30 at Kendall Elementary School. Quilters of all skill levels. 392-8717.

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.