Local artists featured at Deming Library

Works by Paul Temperio, Max Lucy and others on display in meeting room
by Brita Adkinson
DEMING – Local artists will have their art on display in the new meeting room at the Deming Library, during summer and fall. The first art show opened July 6, featuring paintings by Paul Temperio of the South Fork Valley, and [...]

River Stewards hold weekend programs

MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST – The Nooksack River Stewards are now holding their annual summer programs. The Saturday evening program “Campfire Talks” starts at 6 p.m. at the Douglas Fir campground picnic shelter, where participants can learn about salmon and stream ecology and the status of wild salmon runs in the Nooksack River. Snacks include [...]

Aug. 13 benefit planned for local family

by the foothills gazette
DEMING – Friends and community members are organizing a benefit in August to raise funds and support for a local family. Deming-area resident Tim Kelley, husband and father of six, was severely injured on July 14 after falling off of a ladder at a work site. He remains hospitalized.
The Kelley Family Silent [...]

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 [...]

2nd annual Battle of the Decades basketball tourney on July 17

DEMING – The year-old Mount Baker Alumni Association is again hosting “The Battle of the Decades” basketball tournament on Saturday, July 17. Approximately 50 players participated last year, with about 300 people in attendance watching four decades of Mount Baker Basketball.
“We are very grateful to our 2009 players, coaches, referees, event volunteers, and of course [...]

Family Fun Run to benefit Nooksack Valley, Sumas food banks

NOOKSACK – The Fed the Family Fun Run, a fundraiser for the Nooksack Valley and Sumas Food banks, will be held this Saturday, July 10 to coincide with the Everson-Nooksack Summer Festival. The 5k walk/run 10k run will start in the Nooksack City Park. Registration is $20. A form is available online at eversonfunrun.com

Hills to Mills Show this weekend

DEMING – The annual Hills to Mills Woodworking and Craft will be held at the Deming Log Show Grounds from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 10, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 11. Admission to the event is free. Camping costs $30 for the weekend. Wood carvers from all over the [...]

Local artist on display at Deming Library

DEMING –The Friends of the Deming Library sub-committe (Foothills Arts and Crafts Exhibits (FACE) will be having ongoing art shows by local artists in the library’s new meeting room. The first show opened on July 6 featuring South Fork valley artist Paul Temperio. Artist showings will generally be 4-6 weeks long. For more information, contact [...]

South Fork Summer Celebration July 10

VAN ZANDT – The South Fork Summer Celebration in van Zandt will take place Saturday, July 10. The event, a fund raiser for the South Fork Valley Community Association, will be from 3 p.m. to dusk at Josh Vander Yacht Memorial Park. The event includes a farmers and crafters market, memorial ceremony, games, and [...]

Mount Baker Lions Club to hold annual Rubber Ducky Race

MAPLE FALLS – The Mount Baker Lions Club will hold their annual Rubber Ducky Race on Saturday, July 17 at Boulder Creek in Maple Falls. The race begins at noon, and will be held rain or shine. Prizes, including $400 for the 1st place winner, $200 for 2nd place and $100 for 3rd place. Hot [...]

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