COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Local events

FRIDAY, OCT. 14
22nd Annual Lynden Craft and Antique Show: Celebrate all things fall at the Craft and Antique Show in Lynden at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. General admission $5 with return privileges. Free parking. Food, live entertainment. Visit www.lyndencraftantiqueshow.com
SATURDAY, OCT. 15
Mask-Making: Hear a story and make a mask! Ages 4-11 [...]

Everson-Nooksack Chamber hosts town meeting, candidate forum

EVERSON/NOOKSACK – Everson and Nooksack residents are invited to a town meeting/candidate forum sponsored by the Everson-Nooksack Chamber of Commerce. The meeting will be held in the new community room at Nooksack Christian Fellowship, 201 W. Jackson Street in Nooksack on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.
Nooksack Mayor Jim Ackerman and Everson Mayor John Perry [...]

Halloween events include new Haunted Forest walk

COUNTY – Halloween events will be taking place throughout the county this month, including a new Haunted Forest Walk in the Nugents Corner river access area.
Haunted Forest Walk
The Northwest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will host a Haunted Forest Walk from Oct. 27-31 at the Nugents Corner Nooksack River Access area off of Mount Baker Highway. The [...]

Fall festivities: Harvest events, pumpkins and more

by the Foothills Gazette
COUNTY – Fall is officially here, and the month of October features a number of seasonal activities in the east county. Following are some of the events taking place.
Cloud Mountain Farm’s Annual Fall Fruit Festival and Benefit Dinner: Visitors can discover close to 200 varieties of common and uncommon fruits, cider and [...]

Local groups hold candidate forums

by the Foothills Gazette
COUNTY – Local residents will have several chances to attend candidate forums being organized by local and county organizations. The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Ballots will be in the mail Friday, Oct. 21, according to the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office.
South Fork Heritage Association
The South Fork Heritage Association is holding a [...]

Work of local residents on display at Sumas art show

by MARNIE JONES
SUMAS – An upcoming art show at the Sumas Library, featuring the works of professional and amateur artists, will showcase local talent from Oct. 1 through 15.
The art show evolved out of library manager Karin Schulhauser’s passing comment to a patron. “I knew one of our patrons was an artist who had [...]

COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Local events

FRIDAY, SEPT. 30
FFA Salmon BBQ: Chinook salmon has been donated by Hannegan Seafoods, with baked beans, potato salad, corn on the cob, and juice. Plates are $10 per adult and $7 per child (ages 5-11). 5 to 7 p.m. at Mount Baker High School, outside the main gate of the varsity  football game (Mount Baker [...]

Van Zandt Foundation’s Dirty Farm Trek set for Oct. 1

5-mile obstacle course event at Deming Log Show Grounds
by the Foothills Gazette
DEMING LOG SHOW GROUNDS – If you’re looking to get dirty, have some fun, raise money for local non-profits and drink beer, the Van Zandt Foundation has an event for you. On Saturday, Oct. 1, the non-profit organization will hold its inaugural Dirty Farm [...]

Squalicum Valley Artisans Faire coming up

Sept. 24 event includes art, handmade crafts, collectibles, live music
by the Foothills Gazette
ROME – The work of Squalicum Valley artists and friends will be on display at the Rome Grange during the Squalicum Valley Artisans Faire on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The first ever event will feature more than 15 artists [...]

Whatcom Water Week: Variety of events offered Sept. 17-24

by the Foothills Gazette
COUNTY – Whatcom Water Week will be held Sept. 17-24, featuring events and information about the importance of water resources, stewardship efforts and more.
The week is sponsored by the Whatcom Watershed Information Network (WWIN), “a group of 80 representatives from government agencies, non-profit organizations, educational institutions and citizens who are involved [...]

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