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the money raised goes back into the guild to help continue its mission to assist and support the circus arts community of Whatcom County, to promote circus arts to the community at large, and to radically proliferate delight at every opportunity! Join us Mon., July 15, at 7pm or 9pm at The Cirque Lab, 1401 6th St. in Fairhaven. Doors open at 6:30pm for the 7pm show and at 8:30pm for the 9pm show. Suggested donation is $5-$10. More info: belingham-circus-guild@googlegroups.com or www.bellinghamcircusguild.com.
Lego® Creator’s Club – If you like
Legos®, this is the club for you. Meet new people and build new things each month! It’s free, it’s fun and Legos® are provided. For grades 3-5. Join us Sat., July 20, 3-5pm at the Ferndale Library, 2007 Cherry St. More info: Dianne Smith at 360-305-3600.
Southfork Summerfest – Southfork
Summerfest is an annual event devoted to family and friends in the Nooksack River Country and held this year on Sun., July 21, 12:30-9pm at Josh Vander Yacht Memorial Park, 4106 Valley Hwy. in Deming. Music is provided by Band Zandt and Beet. Throughout the day, candidates for Whatcom County offices will be on hand to meet the public. The JVM Park has basketball, pickle ball, handball, jungle gym, swings and horseshoes. The commemorative “Reading of Names” of regional youth is at 4pm with a potluck at 5:30pm. Arts and crafts vendors should contact Jeff at 360-592-2297. Free admission. More info: 360-592-2297, goodbuy@everybodys.com.
2nd Annual Taylor Shellfish-tival –
The 2nd Annual Taylor Shellfish-tival will be held Wed., July 24, 11am-4pm, at Taylor Shellfish Farms on Chuckanut Drive.
Local organizations will host tons of fun, kid-friendly activities such as fairy houses, shell art, button making, and water quality testing! Enjoy the live-touch tank from the Marine Life Center as well as low tide beach walks at noon and 2pm. Food/ snacks will be available for purchase (steamed clams, BBQ oysters, and hot dogs) at this free family day down at the farm! More info: www.taylorshellfish.com.
Singer, Storyteller Courtney Campbell! Be entertained by the
co-creator/writer of the award winning children’s TV/DVD series Mustard Pancakes. She is a singer, songwriter, and master storyteller who can light up a room full of children like no one else. For ages 4-11 years. Don’t miss this inspiring, hilarious entertainer Thurs., July 25, 10:30-11:30am, at the Lynden Public Library, 216 4th Street. More info: Tina Bixby at 360-305-3600.
Old Settlers Picnic and Grand Parade – The Old Settlers Picnic and
Grand Parade will be held Thurs.-Sun., July 25-28, at Pioneer Park, 2002 Cherry St., Ferndale. Check out the website to see this year’s entertainment! Free general admission / Friday night entertainment $10 in advance, $15 at the door. More info: 360-224-8128, WhatcomOldSettlers@gmail.com, www.whatcomoldsettlers.com.
Storytelling with Rosemary Vohs: Once Upon a Time in the Garden –
Stories for the whole family will be told by Rosemary Vohs, a beloved storyteller, on Fri., July 26, from 7-8pm in the Children’s Story Garden at Hovander Homestead Park, 5299 Neilsen Rd., Ferndale. Milk and cookies will be served. Bring along chairs and/or blankets. Free admission. More info: 360-676-6736 or childrensstorygarden@yahoo.com.
War Birds Over Whatcom – The Bell
Air R/C Flyers War Birds event will be held Sat. & Sun., July 27 & 28 from 9:30am4:30pm at the Bell Air Model Airfield located on Red River Road just west of Haxton Way (I-5 exit 260). The event features radio-controlled scale flying models of military aircraft spanning all the wars through the most modern jet fighters and bombers. See Snoopy’s flying dog house attack the Red Baron. Food available. Free admission, but donations for the Food Bank in the form of nonperishable food items or cash are requested. More info: 360-927-1833 or www.bellairrcflyers.com.
BBQ Lunch and Bake Sale – All are welcome to stop in at the Ferndale Senior Activity Center for a delicious BBQ Beef Lunch and Bake Sale during the Old Settlers Picnic and Grand Parade at Pioneer Park on Sat., July 27 from 11am-3pm. The BBQ Beef will be prepared by Kelli’s O’Deli. Proceeds go to the Senior Center, 1999 Cherry St. More info: 360-384-6244. Glen Echo School Reunion – Come
ring the school bell! The Glen Echo Community Club is honored to host the Glen Echo School reunion (the last graduating class was 1939) on Sat., July 27. Alumni, family, friends and the community are welcome to come enjoy friendship and food at the former school building (which is now the Glen Echo Community Building) at 7694 Goodwin Rd., Everson. We will begin gathering at 11:30am. Community potluck lunch will begin promptly at noon. Please bring a dish to share and your own table service. Ham, buns and refreshments will be provided. Any questions please call Jim Berg at 360-733-9419 or email tuxedowa@comcast.net. More info: www.glenechocommunityclub.org.
Missoula Children’s Theatre presents “Robinson Crusoe” at the Mount Baker Theatre on Sat., July 27, 3pm and 7pm. “The Wizard of Oz” will be presented Sat., Aug. 3, 3pm and 7pm. “Blackbeard the Pirate” will be presented Sat., Aug. 11, 3pm and 7pm. Tickets are $10 adults / $6 youth and seniors, available at 360-734-6080, or online at www.mountbakertheatre.com.
Drayton Harbor Days – Celebrate
Blaine’s maritime history Sat. and Sun., Aug. 3 and 4, 10am-5pm, at the harbor (235 Marine Dr.) with a homemade raft race, dinghy race, model boat displays, exhibits and demonstrations, arts and crafts, and food. Special kids’ events feature a pirate theme with games, prizes and costume contest. The main attractions are tours aboard the tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain. Free admission. More info: 360-332-4544, vic@cityofblaine.com or www.blainechamber.com/events.
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