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s A nativity scene at the corner of C Street and 6th Street. The display has had a long history in Blaine.

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Nativity scene speaks to Blaine’s past By Steve Guntli An old wooden nativity scene has been set up on the corner of C and 6th streets. It is there to promote a living nativity pageant at Northwoods Alliance Church on December 18, but for one Blaine family, the scene is more than a festive advertisement; it represents the family’s introduction to the warmth and uniqueness that define Blaine. Margaret Gibson and her family moved to Blaine from New Mexico in 1992, in order for Gibson’s husband to attend graduate school in Vancouver. Gibson, now school nurse for the Blaine school district, quickly fell in love with the town and thought it would make a great place to raise her family. But there was one decidedly family-unfriendly element to downtown Blaine that gave her pause. Blaine Bookstore, which used to sit

on the corner of H Street and Peace Portal Drive, was more commonly known in Blaine as simply “the dirty bookstore.” By the 1990s, it was something of a relic, a leftover element from Blaine’s seedier past as a bustling fishing port and haven for Canadians looking to cut loose. Gibson recalls seeing the adult bookstore in its prominent place along the city’s main strip and being a little taken aback. It seemed bluntly out of place with the small-town atmosphere the other downtown businesses were working to promote. “It had gray walls and iron bars on the windows and resembled a jail in a frontier town,” she said. “It was very out of place, but before long I just learned to ignore it and enjoy the views of the harbor.” As the holiday season approached, one detail about the bookstore struck her as particularly unusual: a large Christmas nativity scene, assembled by city employees

just next to the bookstore in what is now H Street Plaza. She found the incongruity between the beautiful wooden crèche and (See Nativity, page 8)

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Three Western Washington University (WWU) students spoke to a crowd of curious residents about the feasibility of a passenger train stop in Blaine. Michelle Anderson-Irons, Joe Glithero and Lora Sonnen, three students in WWU’s international business program, presented their evaluation in Blaine City Council chambers on December 3. The students, under the guidance of professor Tom Roehl, conducted a market analysis, compiled target demographics for ridership, proposed some marketing strategies and developed a list of pros and cons for the station stop. The students emphasized that the report was not an official feasibility study, but was a valid representation of the questions an actual feasibility study would examine. The students will repeat the presentation before the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) later this month. A passenger stop in Blaine would mostly serve Canadians in the lower mainland of B.C., which has a population of around 1.1 million people. Glithero said he rode the train from Portland to Vancouver and spoke with commuters along the way, polling Canadians about the possibility of a closer train stop. “The general attitude was positive, especially among people in the Fraser Valley,” he said. Blaine would offer riders living south of the Fraser River flexibility and a shorter commute than the Vancouver station, which is often subject to heavy traffic. Riding the train is more eco-friendly, which is a major concern of the growing number of millennials entering the workforce. A train stop in Blaine could be a boon for the local economy, as riders waiting for the train can shop in nearby stores or eat in local restaurants. The students concluded that a train stop in Blaine could be beneficial to the local economy, but it would come with a few drawbacks. Firstly, the uncertain border times could impact ridership among people without a NEXUS pass. Only two passenger trains would pass through per day, and Sonnen said she was still working with

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The Northern L ght The Northern Light is published weekly by Point Roberts Press Inc. Locally owned and managed, the company also publishes the All Point Bulletin, covering Point Roberts, Mount Baker Experience, covering the Mt. Baker foothills area, and the summer recreation guide Waterside as well as maps and other publications. Point Roberts Press Inc. is a member of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, Chambers of Commerce of Bellingham/ Whatcom County, Birch Bay, Blaine and Point Roberts and the Bellingham/Whatcom County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors. Letters Policy The Northern Light welcomes letters to the editor. Please include name, address and daytime telephone number for verification. Letters are limited to 350 words and may be edited or rejected for reasons of legality, length and good taste. Thank-you letters are limited to five individuals or groups. Writers should avoid personal invective. Unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Requests for withholding names will be considered on an individual basis. Consumer complaints should be submitted directly to the business in question or the local chamber of commerce. Only one letter per month from an individual correspondent will be published. Email letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com. Publisher & Managing Editor Patrick Grubb publisher@thenorthernlight.com Co-publisher & Advertising Director Louise Mugar lmugar@thenorthernlight.com

s The Northern Light’s offices will be closed from December 21 through December 25 for the holidays, reopening on Monday, December 28. Our final issue of 2015 will come out on Thursday, December 31. From all of us here at Point Roberts Press, have a happy holiday and thanks for a fantastic year. Pictured from l: Janet McCall, Steve Guntli, Molly Ernst, Ruth Lauman, Kara Furr, Doug De Visser, Louise Mugar, Catherine Darkenwald, Amy Weaver and Pat Grubb. Not pictured: Ian Ferguson.

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Letters The Editor: A gentle reminder that before you start rumors, get your facts straight. Here are the facts: Tuesday, December 8 after the Blaine basketball game, a young man was hit in the parking lot at the school. Having just witnessed the accident, I immediately attended to the injured individual while another bystander made the 911 call. When the officers arrived, I provided my statement and contact information. As for the individuals involved in the accident, well, that’s private information. Wendy Olinger Blaine The Editor: Holidays can be stressful, but they can be especially difficult when caring for a loved one with dementia. Here are some tips to keep the holidays merry:

Simplify. Try to decide which traditions are “musts” and which can be skipped. Or, try sharing responsibility for traditions with family members or friends. This can be a fun way to get a job off your plate and pass on a tradition at the same time! Ask for and accept help. Many people want to help but don’t know how. Tell them! They’ll be glad you did. Prepare your family and friends ahead of time, so they know what to expect when visiting your loved one. Be strategic about visitors. Schedule visits during your loved one’s best time of day, and try to stick to small groups. Invite visitors to your home – staying in a familiar environment can lessen anxiety. Engage in holiday fun! Your loved one could stir cookie dough, open cards with you, or reminisce about favorite holiday songs. Focus on the journey, not the result.

Take a break. Family caregivers experience a high amount of stress. Fifteen minutes a day to yourself can help you keep illness at bay and enjoy the holidays to their fullest. Be compassionate toward yourself. Give yourself permission to navigate the stress, anxiety and grief you may feel. Do whatever will be helpful for you. Thanks to Leola Adams, MA, and Alzheimer’s Music Connect for some of these tips. Kathy Sitker, executive director, Alzheimer Society of Washington Bellingham Continued on next page Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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The Editor: We want to build a state-of-theart senior housing community, featuring a wing serving the special needs of Alzheimer’s patients. It would be located on Lincoln Road just south of Blaine. At the last minute, county staff denied the project’s permit on spurious legal grounds. Now, to rescue our dream from bureaucratic red tape, we are forced to take our case to court. The county hired an outside law firm to defend itself, which is costing all county taxpayers a bundle. All this bother and expense threatens to ruin a much-needed facility. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, this affliction is increasing at epidemic rates and is expected to more than triple by mid-century. Today, Alzheimer’s causes more deaths than diabetes, breast and prostate cancer combined. Unfortunately, no clinically proven methods exist to prevent, or cure, or slow it. We know the need first-hand because we both have relatives in elder care facilities, and one of our grandfathers spent time

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the Borderites. He scored seven points, but his ability to rebound and distribute from the post was an even bigger asset to the team, Pile said. Carson Knutzen led the team with 16 points, and freshman Colby Knutzen made an impact in his first varsity appearance, shooting 3–4 from the three-point line and 2–3 from the free-throw line for 11 total points. Ben Adam scored eight points, and Kier Munzanreder scored seven. As a team, the Borderites stepped up their perimeter shooting, scoring 9–19 on three0-point attempts. There were 14 team assists and nine steals. “The guys did a great job of finding the open guy and making the extra pass,” Pile said. The physically demanding game against Port Townsend may have taken a toll on the Borderites, as the team was sluggish at the start of a matinee game at Port Angeles the next day. “We came out flat and it was a really sloppy start,” Pile said. “It took awhile, but once we woke up and realized how to play these guys, we really turned it around in the second half.” The Riders jumped out to an 18–8 lead in the first quarter. Blaine picked up the defensive intensity in the second, but both teams struggled with turnovers throughout the game. By the final buzzer, Continued on next page

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Blaine had 24 turnovers and Port Angeles had 29. It wasn’t until the fourth quarter that Blaine finally gained a lead over the Riders, thanks to well-balanced scoring from the whole team. Woods led the team with 17 points, 14 of which came in the second half. Adams scored 14, Marcus Potts and Jalen Kortlever both scored 10 and Munzanreder scored eight. Defensively, Blaine kicked it up a notch in the second half, with the whole team contributing. “Kortlever had a heck of a game, especially on defense with six steals,” Pile said. Woods got 16 rebounds for a double-double, and Potts got 10 rebounds. Anthony Ball had three rebounds and two steals. The final score was 53–44 Blaine. The Borderites will play at Burlington-Edison for their first Northwest Conference game of the season. The Tigers are 2–4. “We beat them last year, but they’re a strong team,” Pile said. “It should be a pretty evenly matched game.” The game begins at 7:15 p.m.

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set and was hauling it back to her house. “It was clear this thing was on its way to the dumpster,” she said. “But I remembered how striking the crèche was and I thought it might be a good way to advertise for our living nativity scene.” The living nativity is a yearly tradition for Gibson’s church, Northwood Alliance Church. The figures were originally painted on masonite board, but had badly deteriorated over the years. Over the course of a weekend, Gibson and several volunteers got together to restore the figures. They used the original figures as patterns to craft new stand-ups with marine-grade plywood, which can better withstand the Pacific Northwest’s weather. The figures were painted to closely match the originals. The living nativity will be mod-

eled after the crèche. Live llamas will stand in for camels, and a few goats and sheep will join the scene. Gibson’s Newfoundlands will stand in for cows, with actors standing in for the human figures. The event itself will feature horse-drawn carriage rides, live music, food and drinks and a narrator reading the original story of the nativity. But it’s the crèche itself that Gibson is particularly fond of, both for its Christmas message and its symbolic place in Blaine’s history. “It was just one of life’s fun little absurdities,” she said. “There was this real disconnect, but it also gave me a sense of how unique this town is, and I’m glad I was able to preserve it.” The living nativity pageant starts at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 18 at Northwood Alliance Church, 580 C Street.

Phillips 66 donates to Northwest Soccer Park Washington state and Phillips 66 are joining forces to build two new playing fields at the Northwest Soccer Park. On December 15, Phillips 66 Ferndale refinery manager Rich Harbison joined county executive Jack Louws, Whatcom Sports and Recreation chair Chet Lackey and state senator Doug Ericksen to announce the new project. The park will be putting in two new artificial turf fields, complete with lights and scoreboards. The state will allocate $2 million towards this project, and Phillips will donate $700,000. “The addition of these artificial turf fields will be a huge benefit to the athletic programs

of Whatcom County,” Louws said. “These will double the current all-weather turf fields available to the various user groups from two to four fields in Whatcom County.” The park, located at 5238 Northwest Drive in Bellingham, is one of the largest public playing fields in the county, serving as home to the Whatcom County Youth Soccer Association and the Whatcom County Adult Soccer Association. Nearly 10,000 people from throughout the county use the park each year. Construction on the new fields is expected to begin early next year and should be complete by early to mid-April.

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By Steve Guntli In 1982, Blaine resident Laurie Hart’s brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew were victims of one of the worst unsolved murder cases in Alaskan history. Now, more than 30 years later, a

traveling art project will help the family be remembered as more than victims. Hart, who works at Good Samaritan Society-Stafholt, has been working with Brittany Retherford, an independent journalist in Alaska who has

been researching the notorious murders that took place aboard the fishing vessel Investor. After spending years investigating and interviewing surviving family members, Retherford put together a memorial art project to honor the victims, and asked Hart to contribute to the project. “Lost At Sea: Remembering the Victims of the F/V Investor Murders” is a photo exhibition of collected images of the crew, as well as personal anecdotes about them from those who knew them best. Retherford became interested in the project after speaking with friends and family members of the victims. “I found the story of the Investor murders resonates with almost everyone I meet, even those who weren’t alive in 1982,” Retherford said. “We have all lost someone we love; we all carry unbearable pains. I came to learn that while real resolution may be impossible with the Investor case, the pain felt by the victims’ families and friends has never really been acknowledged. One goal of this exhibition is to re-introduce Alaskans to the eight individuals killed on the Investor so that we can know them as more than simply victims of a violent crime.” Hart was excited about the project for similar reasons. “I am really pleased that they will be remembered as more than

just victims,” Hart said. “Because to all of us they are brothers, sisters, sons, fathers and children, not just murder victims.” In 1982, Hart’s brother Mark Coulthurst was 28 years old and captain of his own fishing vessel, the seine fishing boat Investor. Coulthurst managed a crew of four people, three of whom were from Blaine. The manifest also included Coulthurst’s pregnant wife Irene and their two children, Kimberly, 5, and John, 4. “He was the success story in my life,” Hart said. “He was the one who had the big house and the big boat and the wonderful family. He was a real go-getter. He loved his children and wife very deeply and wanted to retire by the time he was 50.” All eight aboard were found murdered on September 6, 1982, shot to death with a small-bore firearm. Police believe the killer attempted to scuttle the vessel to cover his tracks, but when the Investor failed to sink, the killer returned to the ship with gasoline and set it ablaze. At the time, it was the largest mass murder case in Alaskan history. A suspect, Bellingham resident John Kenneth Peel, was arrested and tried twice for the crime. After the first trial ended with a hung jury, Peel was retried and acquitted in 1988. The Investor murders remain unsolved to this day. While the case remains un-

resolved, Hart said the project gave her family an opportunity to speak with other family members and find some semblance of closure. “[Retherford] was instrumental in getting the family members together to talk,” she said. “We had never really talked to the other family members about how we felt. It was amazing how therapeutic it was.” The “Lost At Sea” tour began in Craig, Alaska on December 5, where it will stay for two weeks. The exhibit will then move on to stints in Ketchikan, Alaska and Astoria, Oregon before finally coming to Blaine on May 1 to coincide with the annual Blessing of the Fleet ceremony. For more information on the project, or to offer donations to keep the exhibit running, visit salmondiaries.com or the exhibit Facebook page at facebook. com/groups/lostatsea1982.

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Coming up

Police Reports December 10, 3:02 p.m.: Police were called after two motorists got into a non-verbal exchange of angry hand signals and horn honking in a disagreement over their respective driving habits at a traffic signal. One driver had followed the other to a parking lot near the police station afterwards, exited his car and reportedly made verbal threats to the other motorist. An officer arrived, defused the session and completed a case report, which was forwarded to the city prosecutor for review. December 10, 3:55 p.m.: Police were dispatched to a grocery store on a report of shoplifters in custody there. The responding officer found a store employee detaining two teenagers who admitted to having stolen a $15 package of bacon. Excessive amounts of processed meat can be harmful in more ways than one: the young men were released to their guardians while a case report on the theft was forwarded to the juvenile prosecutor. December 10, 7:40 p.m.: Blaine Police assisted a Whatcom County sheriff’s deputy, who responded to a report of a possibly suicidal person at a residence in the county near Blaine’s city limits. The officers interviewed the person of inter-

est and found he was very intoxicated but not suicidal. December 11, 10:24 p.m.: Police were dispatched to a report of an attempted residential burglary. Officers arrived and found a broken double-pane window at the home. They searched the area and with the help of Border Patrol K9 Santos and his handler they located and contacted the suspect at his property about a block away. The man denied intending to break into a house, but also said he was so intoxicated he did not actually remember his walk home from downtown. Meanwhile a witness positively identified the man as the person who had broken the window. Officers arrested him for malicious mischief and cited him into municipal court. December 13, 11:54 a.m.: During a heavy rain, a downtown alleyway’s single storm drain was overwhelmed, and the resulting overflow flooded the alley and the back rooms of two businesses in an adjacent building. Police and a public works supervisor were notified and immediately responded, and the public works team cleared the drain. Public works is reviewing the problem for a longer-term solution. December 13, 10:28 p.m.: An anonymous person called

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dispatch to report that he had observed bomb-making materials inside an occupied room at a motel. After careful preparatory investigation Blaine officers assisted by Border Patrol agents contacted the room and its friendly, helpful occupant. Nothing illegal or suspicious was there. Repeated attempts to re-contact the anonymous caller were unsuccessful. December 14, 6:50 p.m.: An officer on patrol spotted two unsupervised 4-year-old siblings without coats or supervision playing on tricycles at A Street and Drayton Court in the cold and dark. The youngsters could not point to where they lived, and did not know their address. A nearby helpful neighbor agreed to watch the kids while police searched the area. An officer found the mother asleep at her home a block away, unaware her children were missing. After a discussion with Mom, the officer reunited her with the children, and gave suggestions on better securing her home. Child Protective Services was notified of the incident for follow-up contact with the family. This report is provided by the Blaine police department. A full listing of the week’s police report can be found at thenorthern light.com.

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Tides December 18 – December 24 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W

DATE TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT Fr 18 3:30 am 1.9 10:46 am 10.1

5:43 pm 3.5 10:59 pm 6.1

Sa 19 4:28 am 3.1 11:26 am 10.1

6:39 pm 2.2

Su 20 12:47 am 6.4 5:34 am 4.4

12:08 pm 10.1 7:31 pm 0.9

Mo 21 2:21 am 7.3 6:50 am 5.4

12:52 pm 10.0 8:21 pm -0.2

Tu 22 3:35 am 8.2 8:04 am 6.2

1:38 pm 10.0 9:09 pm -1.2

We 23 4:35 am 9.1 9:14 am 6.6

2:24 pm 9.9 9:53 pm -1.8

Th 24 5:25 am 9.8 10:18 am 6.8

3:10 pm 9.7 10:39 pm -2.1

Weather Precipitation: During the period of December 8 to December 14 there were 2.01 inches of precipitation. The 2015 year-to-date precipitation is 30.39 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 58.5°F on December 8, with a low of 35.9°F on December 11 and 12. Average temperature for the week was 46.3°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.

Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce Meeting: Thursday, December 17, noon, The Beach at Birch Bay, 7876 Birch Bay Drive. Meet the new board, networking and ugly sweater contest. Info: birchbaychamber.com. Blaine Scout Dinner Fundraiser: Friday, December 18, 5–7 p.m., American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Chicken enchilada dinner plate and silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Blaine troop. Donations are accepted. Living Nativity: Friday, December 18, 6–8 p.m., Northwood Alliance Church, 580 C Street, Blaine. Horse-drawn hay ride, manger with live animals, campfire, hot cider and live music. Whiskey Minstrels Celtic Christmas Concert: Saturday, December 19, 6–8 p.m., BP Heron Center, Birch Bay State Park. Tickets: $15. Prize for the ugliest Christmas sweater. Free parking with Discover Pass, $10 day pass. A Winter’s Tale Dance: Saturday, December 19, 7 p.m., Blaine PAC. Dayto-Day Dance students perform. Tickets at the door: $8 adults, $3 children, under 2 free. Info: daytodaydance.com. Christmas Musical and Banquet: Sunday, December 20, 5–8 p.m., Dakota Creek Center, 8732 Blaine Road. Free turkey dinner. Info: 656-6781. Downton Abbey Viewing: Sunday, December 27, 3–5 p.m., Semiahmoo Resort 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine. An exclusive reception and preview screening of the first hour of the premiere episode of Downton Abbey, Season 6. Seats are limited. Downton Abbey dress welcomed. Free Yoga for Kids: Monday, December 28, 2–3 p.m., Blaine/Birch Bay Park and Recreation, 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. For kids age 5+. Release stress, become flexible, make friends and have fun. Info: 920-1125. New Year’s Eve Bash at Semiahmoo: Thursday, December 31, Semiahmoo Resort. Live music by The Atlantics in the ballroom and The Replayzmentz perform in Packers Oyster Bar. Ring of Fire and Hope: Thursday, December 31, 7 p.m., Birch Bay Drive. Light up Birch Bay beach. Bring your own spikeless flares or pick up at Birch Bay Visitor Information Center, 7900 Birch Bay Drive at 5:30 p.m. while supplies last (limit one per family). Info: birchbaychamber.com. New Year’s Eve at Paso del Norte: Thursday, December 31, 9 p.m., Paso del Norte, 758 Peace Portal Drive. Live music, food and drink specials in the bar, party favors and toast at midnight. Info: 332-4045. New Year’s Eve at The Beach: Thursday, December 31, 9 p.m., The Beach at Birch Bay, 7876 Birch Bay Drive. Three-course dinner reservations, dinner drink of choice, champagne toast at midnight, live music with Dazed and Confused starting at 9 p.m. Cost: $60 per couple. Info: 922-0816. Free Coffee and Cocoa at The Beach: Friday, January 1, 10 a.m., The Beach at Birch Bay, 7876 Birch Bay Drive. Free hot drinks. Polar Bear Plunge: Friday, January 1, noon, new Birch Bay Beach Park, 7854 Birch Bay Drive. Costume contest at 11:30 a.m., bonfires, hot soups and hot drinks. Register online at birchbaychamber.com. Blaine Chamber of Commerce Meeting: Wednesday, January 6, noon, Pizza Factory, 738 Peace Portal Drive. Topic: Tourism assessment and video by Roger Brooks. Info: blainechamber.com.

Ongoing Afterschool Activities: Weekdays, 2:30–5:15 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Kids ages 5 and up. A different theme each week, organized games as well as board games. Info: bbbparkandrec.org. Sit and Knit: Monday and Friday, 3–5 p.m., Beach Basket Yarns and Gifts, 7620 Birch Bay Drive. Info: 371-0332. AA Meetings: Monday and Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, noon; Wednesday, 7 p.m. (women only); Saturday, 11 a.m., United Church of Christ, 885 4th Street, Blaine. Al-Anon Meetings: Tuesdays, 1–2 p.m., Good Samaritan Society-Stafholt, 456 C Street, Blaine. Open to all. Info: 332-8248. Alzheimer/Dementia/Memory Loss Caregiver and Care Partners Support Group: First Tuesday of the month, 1:30–3 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street, Blaine. Info: 671-3316. Pound Fit: Tuesdays, 4–4:45 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Thursdays, 10:30–11:15 a.m. Childcare provided. $5 drop-in fee. Shotokan Karate: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30–6 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. $40 for the month. Info: 656-6416. Meditation Gathering: Tuesdays 5:30–6:15 p.m., Blaine Chiropractic Center, 245 H Street. $5 drop-in fee. Info: Maureen, 920-1125. Cribbage Tournament: Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., The Beach at Birch Bay, 7876 Birch Bay Drive. Cash to top three finishers. Double elimination. Birch Bay Toastmasters Club: Tuesdays 6:30–7:45 p.m., Windermere building, second floor, Birch Bay Square, 8105 Birch Bay Square Street. Learn leadership and communication skills. Info: toastmasters.org. Midweek Music Meditation: Wednesdays, noon–12:30 p.m., Blaine United Church of Christ, 855 4th Street. Info: Mary Rankin, 332-5665. Community Meals: Wednesdays, 5–6:30 p.m., Blaine Community Center, 763 G Street. Dinners free; donations accepted. Everyone is welcome! Info: communitymealsblaine@gmail.com. Semiahmoo Men’s Club: First and third Thursdays, 7:30 a.m., Semiahmoo Resort. Breakfast 8 a.m. Meal $15, membership $10. Info: 778-2075. Karaoke: Friday night, 9 p.m. Paso del Norte, 758 Peace Portal Drive. Info: 332-4045. Live Music with J.P. Falcon Grady and Special Guests: Saturdays, 7–10 p.m., Paso del Norte, 758 Peace Portal Drive. Info: 332-4045. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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