Spring Book Sale – The Friends of the
Bellingham Public Library are having a Spring Book Sale beginning Thurs., March 3 through Sat., March 5. As usual, there is a large selection of books and media for all ages. Tables are re-stocked continually. Hours are Thurs. & Fri., March 3 & 4 from 10am-6pm. Most items are only $1 both days. The $4 for a bag sale will be 10am-2pm on Sat., March 5. The sale is held downstairs in the Central Library at 210 Central Ave. All proceeds benefit the library. Free admission. More info: 360778-7250 or friendslibrary3@gmail.com.
“Frozen in Concrete” – Upper Skagit
Library Foundation presents “Frozen in Concrete” on Sat., March 5 from 1-3pm at the Concrete Theatre (45920 Main St,). Spend an afternoon with the real-life author of the most beloved companion books to Frozen, Barbara Jean Hicks, as she reads from her books. Purchase personalized autographed copies of Ms. Hicks’ books. Sing and dance with Anna and Elsa as they come to life with performers from Emerald Kingdom Parties. Dress up as your favorite character and have your photo taken with Anna and Elsa. Proceeds to benefit a new library building for the Upper Skagit Library District. Tickets are $20 per person and are available at www.FrozenInConcrete. BrownPaperTickets.com. More info: UpperSkagitLibraryFoundation@gmail.com or 360-853-7939.
Victory Celebration and Fundraiser – Rock out for a cause with Honky Tonk band The Neon Stars on Sat., March 5 from 6pm-1am at Kiniski’s Reef Tavern (1334 Gulf Rd., Point Roberts). Help us pay our legal debt for winning the fight against the towers. Opening for the band will be singer/songwriter “KK” and the comedy of Lucy Williams. Silent auction, 50” HD TV raffle, games, and more. Admission is $20 suggested donation.. Info: mark.robbins@prodigy.net, 360-9451537 or www.NoTowers.webs.com.
Bellingham’s 3rd Annual Lumber and Lace Ball – Bellingham’s 3rd Annual Lumber and Lace Ball to benefit the Whatcom Hospice Foundation is Sat., March 5 from 6:30-11:45pm at the Majestic (1027 N. Forest St., Bellingham). This is a semi-formal early 1900s logging and fishing-era themed event. Featuring live music by Hot Damn Scandal, DJ, professional dance instruction, adult beverages, lite appetizers, old-fashioned photos, professional old-time hair-do’s, a 50/50 raffle, and a silent auction. This is a 21+ event. Doors open at 6:30pm for the Beauty Institute to begin hair-do’s, with music at 7:30pm. Tickets are $25 and are available at Kulshan Brewing Company, the Community Food Co-op, or online at brownpapertickets.com. More details on our Facebook page! More info: 360-7339017, lumberandlaceball@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/lumberandlaceball.
Birders Breakfast: Blaine Senior Center Pancake Fundraiser – Join the
community in celebrating the Wings Over Water Festival and start your day off with pancakes, waffles or French toast—plus scrambled eggs and sausage, coffee/tea, and OJ at Blaine Senior Center (763 G St.) on Sat., March 12 from 8-11am. This month, you can also choose biscuits and gravy! Admission is $6 general / $4 kids under 12. More info: 360-332-8040 or www.blaineseniorcenter.com.
Spring Book Fair for Windward High School – Join us Sat., March 12 (1011am) at Bellingham’s Barnes & Noble (4099 Meridian St.) for Windward High School’s Spring Book Fair. Come celebrate books and all the wonderful places they can take you. Enjoy family activities like face painting, story time, anime, meet the authors, garden talks, games and much more. Barnes & Noble will donate a % of sales to Windward High School Boosters. Windward High School is an intentionally small, choice school where learning, community, leadership and creativity flourish. Admission is free. More info: windwardboosters@gmail.com.
Traditional Irish Dinner to benefit Meals on Wheels – Enjoy a hearty,
traditional Irish meal of corned beef and cabbage, beer from local breweries and music by Maggie’s Fury while supporting the local Meals on Wheels program on Sat., March 12 from 6-8pm at the
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Bellingham Senior Activity Center (315 Halleck St.). Admission includes one drink. Advanced tickets available at the Bellingham Senior Activity Center, Community Food Co-op, Village Books, and at www.brownpapertickets.com. Admission is $15 advance / $20 at the door / $7 kids 12 & under. More info: 360-733-4030, jmeyers@wccoa.org or www.wccoa.org.
Community St. Patrick’s Day Dinner –
The community is invited to enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day-themed dinner and live music by Up in the Air on Wed., March 16 from 5-7pm at the Blaine Senior Center (763 G St.). The event is sponsored by CAP Community Meals and the Blaine Senior Center. All proceeds will benefit the Whatcom Meals on Wheels and More Program. Admission is free / donations appreciated. Info: jmeyers@wccoa.org or www.blaineseniorcenter.com.
Irish Dinner to benefit Meals on Wheels – Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at
the Ferndale Senior Activity Center (1999 Cherry St.) on Thurs., March 17 from 6-8pm with a traditional Irish dinner of corned beef and cabbage and live music by Travelin’ Light. Advance tickets available at the Ferndale Senior Activity Center and at www.brownpapertickets. com. Admission is $10 advance / $15 at the door / $5 kids 10 & under. More info: 360-384-6244 or jmeyers@wccoa.org.
Friends of the Lynden Library Book Sale – The Friends of the Lynden Library are holding a book sale on Fri. & Sat., March 18 & 19 from 10am-5pm to raise funds for the library (216 4th St.). Most books cost $2 or less. A bag sale will be held on Saturday, starting at 12:30pm: $3 for a bag of books! Free admission. More info: 360-305-3600.
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser – Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast benefitting the Ferndale Senior Activity Center! Menu items include pancakes or French toast, biscuits & gravy, sausage, ham, scrambled eggs, coffee & orange juice. Join us at Ferndale Senior Center (1999 Cherry St.) on Sat., March 19, from 8-10am. Admission is $6 adults / $3 kids / under 3 eat free. More info: 360-384-6244, manager.ferndaleseniorcenter@gmail.com.
VFW Breakfast – Join us for breakfast
on the 3rd Saturday of each month (March 19) to support local veterans and veterans’ programs. Breakfast is served from 8-11am at the VFW Hall (7011 Hannegan Rd., Lynden). Great food and great fellowship. Admission is $6 general / free kids 5 and under. More info: 360-303-6818 or peggydeem@gmail.com.
“Celebrating Children, Creating Futures” – The 12th Annual Whatcom
Center for Early Learning (WCEL) Benefit Dinner & Auction will be held on Sat., March 19 at 5:30pm at the Bellingham Golf & Country Club (3729 Meridian).
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