Ski to Sea Race coming up on May 27

It’s that time of year again. The county’s annual Ski to Sea tradition brings its popular and rueling competition to the foothills.
As usual, the relay race will cover seven different sports and about 93 miles. The race goes from Mount Baker to Bellingham Bay.
The race begins with a four-mile loop of cross-country skiing followed by [...]

Fire District 14 holding public hearing

KENDALL — The Whatcom County Fire District 14 Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the district’s draft Fire District 14 Capital Facilities Plan on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 7 p.m. at 7528 Kendall Rd., Maple Falls (the Kendall Fire Station).
The draft Capital Facilities Plan will be available for viewing on the district’s website [...]

Radio Roundup: KAVZ hosts meeting for volunteers

by CAMERON DEUEL
VAN ZANDT – The South Fork Valley Community Association is holding a Radio Roundup at the Van Zandt Community Hall on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 4 p.m. for anyone who may be interested in volunteering for KAVZ 102.5 FM.
The station is in need of a variety of positions, including web managers, programmers, and [...]

COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Local events

Friday, Jan. 20
Bingo in the Barn: Join in the Bingo fun and help build the South Whatcom Public Library at Sudden Valley. Families welcome. All proceeds will benefit the building fund. Sudden Valley Dance Barn, Gate 2, follow the signs. 7 to 9 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of Sudden Valley Library. For more information [...]

Mount Baker, Nooksack Valley drama students perform Annie, Hide and Shriek

by the Foothills Gazette
DEMING/EVERSON – Drama students at Mount Baker and Nooksack Valley schools are preparing to hit the stage with their winter productions over the next few weeks.
Mount Baker High School drama students present the Broadway hit musical ANNIE, during  two weekends in February. Annie is the story of the depression-era orphan girl, played [...]

RESCHEDULED: Fundraiser to help injured Acme boy, 10

ACME – A fundraiser for an Acme boy who was seriously injured in a fall will be held Saturday, Jan. 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Acme Elementary. The benefit was rescheduled from Jan. 21 due to weather.
Kaden Fox, a 10-year-old student at Acme Elementary, was on a family outing in December when he [...]

Kendall Elementary breaks ground on new school garden

Common Threads non-profit will provide support; spring plans in the works
by Marnie Jones
KENDALL – Kendall Elementary students, teachers and families broke ground on a new garden on Saturday, Dec. 3. The garden, which is being constructed under the guidance of the Common Threads School Garden Collective, will allow students to learn about food, farming, horticulture, [...]

COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Local events

FRIDAY, DEC. 2
Three Rivers Holiday Silent Auction and Show: All are welcome to join the local non-profit school, Three Rivers Cooperative, for the annual Holiday Silent Auction and Show. 6 to 9 p.m. at the Van Zandt Hall. Family fun, bingo, and children’s musical performance. Varied selection of over 50 auction items, donated from local [...]

LOCAL EVENTS: Community calendar

Friday, Nov. 18
Tracy Spring, Carolyn Cruso and Larry Murante: Live music performances at Nancy’s Farm, 2030 E Smith Road, Bellingham, 7:30 p.m. Admission applies.
Saturday, Nov. 19
1st Annual Glen Echo Community Club WHITE ELEPHANT Christmas Craft Faire: A fundraiser to help save one of Whatcom County’s original schoolhouses circa 1906. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at [...]

COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Local events

FRIDAY, NOV. 4
Everson Library Friends Fall Book Sale: Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4-5, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Books at bargain prices for adults, teens and children, plus CDs, DVDs, records, and more. $3-a-Bag Sale on Saturday between 5 and 6 p.m. Located in the room behind Peoples Bank across from the Everson library. Call [...]

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