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TABLE OF CONTENTS NOVEMBER 2017 FEATURES: Carriage Rides and Father Christmas Usher in Fairhaven’s Winterfest . . . . . . . . 28 Christmas in the Cabins: Ferndale’s Old-Fashioned Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Daughters of Lilith Bellingham Premiere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 It’s All About the Gingerbread at the Holiday Port Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Kuinka with the T Sisters at McIntyre Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Neighbors Settling Disputes and Bringing Peace to Whatcom County . . . . . . . 34 NWTG presents Little Women, the Musical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 The Coats at Bellingham High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Together, We Can Help Our Neighbors In Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Whatcom Community Foundation Art Sale Fundraiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Women’s Work International Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 WWU Offers A Light in the Darkness: Magical Music for the Season . . . . . . . . . 6

DEPARTMENTS: Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12 Bazaars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Benefits & Fundraisers . . . . 12-13, 15 Calendar of Events . . . . . 16-19, 22-27 Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39 Family & Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30 Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Health & Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Home & Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Lectures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Potpourri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-33 Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

On the cover: Don’t miss the joyful band on our cover performing at McIntyre Hall on November 10 at 7:30pm. Seattle’s The Stranger has this to say about Kuinka, “Seraphic vocals bookended by ukulele, cello & heavy percussion will leave you feeling giddy & glad to be alive.” Photo by Jeremiah Andrick. See story on opposite page.

NOVEMBER 2017 Volume 14 Number 10 P.O. Box 2606 • Bellingham, WA 98227-2606 360-599-6827 • email: editor@ennw.info • www.ennw.info The ENNW Publishing Team Mark Fuller: mfuller@ennw.info • Barb Fuller: bfuller@ennw.info Gladys Crnich: gladys@ennw.info • Lynna Dunn Fuller: lfuller@ennw.info Margaret Bikman: margaret.bikmanennw@gmail.com Chris Cariker: chriscarikerennw@gmail.com Circulation: ENNW prints 10,000 copies & distributes to over 200 sites in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. For a current list of distribution sites go to http://www.ennw.info/distribution.html. Deadlines: We request Press Releases, Photos and Calendar Items by the 10th of the month before its release (August 10th for September issue). Send an email if you would like to be on our monthly reminder list. Press Releases, Calendar Items & Photos are now exclusively received through our Online Submission Form accessed through our website www.ennw.info/submit-an-event/. Please keep event description to 60-100 words per item. Submission Guidelines: Article ideas are encouraged with a sample of your writing style. You will be given credit and a bio line, but at this time we are unable to pay for articles. If we accept your proposal, please plan on writing 300–600 words. Advertising: We would like to encourage you to consider advertising with us. We feel we offer a great value for your hard earned advertising dollars. Due to the quality, ENNW is not in the recycle bin in a day or two. Many readers report they hold onto it all month long, resulting in better value. If you would like a rate sheet, please call or email to request one. Your advertising will make it possible for us to continue. Copyright & Pub Info: ©2017 Entertainment News NW. Reproduction of contents in any format is forbidden without written permission from ENNW. ENNW is only responsible for ad cost in the event of an error. Every effort has been made to gather accurate information regarding events. Please contact the sponsoring agency for more details. Printed at Lithtex NW, Bellingham, WA, USA. This month’s contributors: n Margaret Bikman worked as Entertainment News Coordinator at The Bellingham Herald for 27 years. She’s also a reference and instruction librarian at Whatcom Community College (also for 27 years). Margaret and her husband, Jay Saxton, enjoy dancing and attending concerts, plays, and art and literature events, and like traveling to exotic places like Cuba, Nova Scotia and New Orleans. n Marla Bronstein is a playwright, director, actress and freelance writer who enjoys keeping busy and relaxing. n Osa Hale has been a regular contributor to Entertainment News NW since 2012. She is a graduate of Western Washington University, with a B.A. in Visual Journalism. Her work has also appeared on Bellingham’s KOMO News website, the Seattle Times, and Portland Live. n Ginny Darvill is a retired nurse and early childhood special education teacher in Mount Vernon. She travels to Oaxaca every year to buy from Vida Nueva Women’s Weaving Cooperative, visit friends, and support several organizations that benefit women, children and indigenous communities. — Recipient of Mayor’s Arts Award —

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BMC presents violinist Edwin Huizinga – Violinist Edwin Huizinga

performs some of the most dramatic pieces ever composed for violin, including works by Bach, Biber, Ysaye and Paganini. Huizinga brings a fresh approach to early music. His technique can take him anywhere and his vocabulary of interpretation brings depth and freshness to music you may have heard before, but never like this! Performance on Wed., Nov. 1 at 10:30am at Trinity Lutheran Church (119 Texas St., Bellingham). Free admission. More info: 360-305-6526, bellinghammusicclub@gmail.com or www.bellinghammusicclub.org.

Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center (WJMAC) Jazz Combo Classes –

WJMAC provides classes for those seeking to hone their skills in small combo settings focusing on, but not limited to, high school age musicians. Classes are taught by experienced jazz musicians who mentor the students in combo performance and improvisation. The cost is $125 per month which includes free admission to WJMAC performances. Scholarships available. Space is available in the Monday night class that meets at The Sylvia Center at 7pm. More info: 509-859-1801, julianmacdonough@hotmail.com or www.wjmac.org.

Mike Allen Quintet – Mike Allen has

supported WJMAC with his excellent playing repeatedly over the last 3-4 years. It is always a treat to hear Mike play both tenor and soprano sax. Performance at Sylvia Center (205 Prospect St., Bellingham) on Wed., Nov. 1, 7-9pm. Admission is $10 general / $5 students / members and combo students free. More info: info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org.

Kuinka with the T Sisters at McIntyre Hall by Osa Hale Modern audiences probably associate the string band with country and folk music. While many traditional songs in these genres make great use of the twangy energy of string bands, the potential for those bands to grow and branch out is enormous. Kuinka and the T Sisters are two bands that embrace that potential, using it to create joyful and distinctive music. Thanks to the Washington State Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts, audiences at McIntyre Hall will have a chance to experience the inventive and jubilant music of these two bands on Friday, November 10. Kuinka is four musicians: brothers Nathan Hamer (ukulele, vocals, mandolin) and Zach Hamer (lead guitar, percussion, vocals, harmonica), Jillian Walker (cellos, vocals, percussion), and Miranda Zickler (vocals, synthesizer, banjo, rhythm guitar, percussion). Together, they’ve been exploring the outer limits of Americana and string music since 2014. Described as “joyous folk pop” by NPR Music, the band explains their sound by saying they’d love for their music to be a soundtrack to adventure. Nida Tautvydas, executive director of McIntyre Hall, explained that the band’s return to the venue was a special treat. “Over the last several years they’ve developed their sound and gained a cohesive feel,” Tautvydas said. “It will be a great night of music shared with family, friends, and the community.” The T Sisters are Erika, Rachel and Chloe, backed up by Steve Height (upright bass), Andrew Allen Fahlander (mandolin/guitar), and Marlon Aldana (drums). The sisters’ lifetime love of collaborating on music combined with their vocal and instrumental talents result in harmonies that range from toe tapping to breath taking. They describe their songs as honoring traditional American folk while infusing it with elements of soul, pop, and doo-wop. Tickets for the performance are available online or at the McIntyre Hall box office. Reserved seating tickets are $20, and box seats are $30. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 7:30pm. Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet

Home Free – The all vocal country

sensation Home Free is bringing Nashville country standards and country-dipped pop hits to town (and having a great time doing so). The 5-man band has become known for their show-stopping performances that mix their signature no-instrument, all-vocal music with their quick-witted humor. Their show will bring many surprises to be sure. As Home Free prepares a new record to be released Fall 2017, audiences can expect new music and new stylings, plus country hits like Maren Morris’ “My Church,” pop slams like Shakira’s “Try Everything,” and fan favorite classics like the calypso-infused arrangement of Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire.” Performance on Wed., Nov. 1 at 8pm at the Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Admission is $219.50 VIP Q&A / $99.50 / $46.50 / $34.50 / $26.50 / $19.50. More info: www.mountbakertheatre.com/shows/home-free, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or 360-734-6080.

BMC Night Beat presents Edwin Huizinga – Violinist Edwin Huizinga

performs Bach’s Chaconne, Biber’s Passacaglia, and works by Ysaye and Paganini at BMC Night Beat on Thurs., Nov. 2 from 7:30-9pm at First Congregational Church (2401 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham). Huizinga’s wide-ranging (continued on page 4)

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experience performing Celtic, fiddle, rock, improv, classical and other music for violin enriches his playing on the gut-strung Baroque violin. He has played with most of the well-known Baroque ensembles, and was a co-founder of ACRONYM, the young Baroque string band dedicated to “giving modern premieres of the wild instrumental music of the seventeenth century.” He appears annually with the Carmel Bach Festival, and at Versailles, the fabulous palace of Louis XIV. Tickets for Night Beat are on sale at Village Books, Food-Co-op locations, online, and at the door. Take a teen for free! Admission is $20 general / $15 seniors. Info: 360-3056526, bellinghammusicclub@gmail.com or www.bellinghammusicclub.org.

Tales of Hoffmann – French composer,

Jacques Offenbach, based the opera on three fantastical stories (tales) by German Romantic poet E.T.A. Hoffmann, author of The Nutcracker. Offenbach’s music, both intensely witty and intensely dramatic, is the perfect vehicle to present the romantic, richly imaginative world of the storyteller E.T.A. Hoffmann, combining fantasy, gravity and comedy. Sung in the original French with English subtitles. Performances at McIntyre Hall (2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon) on: Fri., Nov. 3 at 7:30pm; and Sun., Nov. 5 at 3pm. Admission is $25-$65. More info: 360-610-7249, info@pnopera.org or www.pacificnorthwestopera.org.

Shemekia Copeland & Matt Andersen – Be delighted as two

internationally acclaimed acts deliver contemporary blues with perfect passion and power on Fri., Nov. 3 at 7:30pm at the Mount Baker Theatre. With a voice that is alternately sultry and roaring, Shemekia’s

wide-open vision of contemporary blues, roots, and soul music showcases the evolution of a passionate and modern artist. Don’t miss this all-in, internationally acclaimed singer declared by the state of Illinois as “The New Queen of the Blues.” Multi-award-winning Matt Andersen is a powerhouse performer with a giant, soul-filled voice and commanding stage presence. He has built a formidable following by touring worldwide, both solo and with greats such as Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy, Greg Allman, Randy Bachman, and Little Feat. Admission is $45.50 / $39.50 / $29.50 / $17.50. More info: 360-7346080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com/shows/ shemekia-copeland-matt-andersen.

Eric Heatherly and the Chris Eger Band – The Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st

St., Mount Vernon) presents Eric Heatherly and the Chris Eger Band on Sat., Nov. 4 at 7:30pm. Heatherly has won acclaim from countless fans and from entertainment notables such as guitar legends Duane Eddy and Tony Joe White, and Hollywood types including William Shatner and Robert Rodriguez. His lyrical talents even landed his work on the USA Today best seller list when an author used the words to several of his new songs in her novels. The Chris Eger Band is a fresh, eclectic and electric group that blends a variety of music types into a style of its own. Not many musical genres are left untouched. The group draws on Blues, Rock, Funk, Rockabilly, and R&B/Soul. Admission is $25 advance / $30 day-of-show / $80 VIP / $2 off members. The limited VIP Package (50) includes preferred seating, swag bag, and a backstage pass for a pre-show meet & greet, drinks & hors d’oeuvres! More info: 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Ruvara Marimba Studio Introductory Class – Learn the basics of playing the Zimbabwean marimba (wooden-key xylophones) music of Southeast Africa on Mon., Nov. 6 from 1:30-2:30pm at Ruvara Marimba Studio! Nancy has taught and performed this joyous music for 16 years, and has a great passion for it. Watch out, though! It’s highly contagious. Ages seven-adult welcome. Cost is $10 requested donation. More info: nancy@ruvara.org or www.ruvara.org.

Join Harmony Northwest Chorus –

Looking for some holiday spirit? Harmony Northwest Chorus performs an annual December concert at Warm Beach “Lights of Christmas,” plus many other local venues. This women’s group is an award winning chorus that sings 4-part a cappella harmony. Community members may join us for rehearsals and performances but we ask that you rehearse with us at least three times in order to perform. Monday evening rehearsals are from 6:30-9pm, at the Mount Vernon Community Center (1401 Cleveland). Join us on Mon., Nov. 6, 6:30-9pm. Admission is free. More info: contact@harmonynorthwest.org, 360-2015861 or www.harmonynorthwest.org.

Ukulele Zen – Join renowned ukulele

performer, and teacher Stuart Fuchs for a very memorable experience of learning and ukulele fun! Stuart is an award winning multi-instrumentalist and has presented his fun, innovative and holistic workshops at ukulele festivals and retreat centers internationally. In his signature workshop, “Ukulele Zen,” you’ll experience a newfound freedom in your music making. As a participant in the Ukulele Zen workshop, you’ll play lots of great songs and learn to refine many ukulele techniques including: strumming, rhythmic accuracy, single note melodies, and chord solos. Limited to 25 people by reservation only. Call or email to reserve. Join us at Bellingham on Mon., Nov. 6, 7-9pm. Admission is $25. More info: 360-733-6867, pngmac@gmail.com or www.bellinghamukuleleorchestra.com.

NYC Trumpeter Joe Magnarelli – Joe

Magnarelli (aka “Mags”) has been blowing away audiences in NY City for over 30 years, while frequently touring internationally as well. He’s been known to pack Small’s in Greenwich Village—a club that has been the source of many great performers for the WJMAC stage. He is accompanied by organist Akiko Tsuruga, a recognized performer and composer in her own right, who calls WJMAC favorite Dr. Lonnie Smith her mentor. Of course, we know Cory Weeds (tenor sax) and Julian MacDonough (drums) will provide solid support and their own bit of color to the evening. Performance on Wed., Nov. 8 at 7pm at the Sylvia Center (205 Prospect St., Bellingham). Admission is $20 general / $5 students / $10 members / free to combo students free. More info: info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org.

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Bellingham Ukulele Group Monthly Jam – Join the Bellingham Ukulele Group

Jam for strummin’ together on Sat., Nov. 11 from 1:30-4pm. Jam is a time for all levels of ukulele players to join for playing music, singing & socializing at St. James Presbyterian Fellowship Hall (910 14th St.). We will play and sing from, The Daily Ukulele, Vols.1&2, so bring them along or share with your neighbor. A suggested donation of $5. More info: 360-510-4386, www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com or bhamuke@gmail.com.

Sudden Valley Jazz 2017 – Portland

jazz vocalist Rebecca Kilgore closes the current Sudden Valley jazz series, which salutes male and female jazz vocalists. She is backed by her quartet, including Portland pianist Randy Porter; Portland bassist Tom Wakeling; and Los Angeles drummer, vocalist, and songwriter, Dave Tull. She regularly performs worldwide at jazz festivals, jazz parties, and on jazz cruises. She has been a frequent guest on National Public Radio’s “Fresh Air” with Terry Gross, has appeared on “A Prairie Home Companion,” and with Michael Feinstein at Carnegie Hall. Performance on Sat., Nov. 11 at 3pm at the Sudden Valley Dance Barn (8 Barnview Ct, Gate 2). Admission is $20. Info: 360-671-1709, kcsulkin@msn.com or www.foswl.org.

7th Annual Poetry Cafe at the Van Zandt Hall – Join your neighbors for a

delightful autumn evening of conversation and entertainment with the poets, musicians, and storytellers in our midst on Sat., Nov. 11 from 7-9pm at Van Zandt Hall (4106 State Route 9). Doors open with a dessert potluck at 6:30pm. Performances begin at 7pm. Sponsored by the South Fork Valley Community Association and the Deming Library. Free admission. More info: 360-592-2422 or www.wcls.org.

Bayshore Symphony Fall Concerts –

Bayshore Symphony begins Season 14 under the baton of conductor and artistic director Chip Bergeron. The program will feature Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake Suite, Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony No. 41, Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 1 by Respighi, and Slavonic Dance No. 8 by Dvorak. Performances are Sat., Nov. 11, 7:30pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon), and Sun., Nov. 12, 3pm at Central Lutheran Church (925 N. Forest St., Bellingham). Admission is $15 suggested donation. Info: 360-2235432 or www.bayshoremusicproject.com.

beer and wine will be available for purchase at the concert with proceeds supporting the Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center. Admission is $15. More info: 360-961-1559, nuagesjazz@gmail.com or www.nuagesjazz.net/manouchenw.

BUG Song Circle at Roeder Home –

Come join us for strummin’ and singing from The Daily Ukulele, Vols. 1&2, in the parlor of the historic Roeder Home (2600 Sunset Dr.) on Wed., Nov. 15 from 7-8:30pm. All instruments welcomed. Admission is by donation. More info: 360-510-4386, bhamuke@gmail.com or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com.

Jazz Walk Feature Concert with Dawn Clement & Mark Taylor – While

Nov. 16, 6-11pm. Admission is $25 general / $15 students. Tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3096702. Info: 360-647-0741, info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org.

The Exterminating Angel (Met Live in HD) – The Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st

St., Mount Vernon) presents The Exterminating Angel on Sat., Nov. 18 at 9:45am and Sun., Nov. 26 at 1pm. Hailed by the New York Times at its 2016 Salzburg Festival premiere as “inventive and audacious,” The Exterminating Angel is a surreal fantasy about a dinner party from which the guests can’t escape. (continued on page 6)

each of these players has dazzled the WJMAC audiences over the last couple of years, tonight’s quintet is a unique combination of their talents. Dawn Clement will be coming off a stint as Resident Artist for the 2017 Earshot Jazz Festival. Mark Taylor just burned up the stage here in September. Steve Kaldestad’s soulful playing is always welcome to visit from Vancouver. Stalwarts Michael Glynn on bass and Julian MacDonough on drums will be laying down the foundation for the night. Performance on Wed., Nov. 15 from 7-9pm at Sylvia Center (205 Prospect St., Bellingham). Admission is $10 general / $5 students / members and combo students free. More info: info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org.

Take the Jazz Walk – The ticket for this fundraiser for the WJMAC combo classes will provide entry to any of the six venues this evening. Two groups will play at each venue. The start times at the venues will be somewhat staggered so patrons can enjoy a performance and walk on to another show. Be sure to show the host sites your appreciation by imbibing what they have to offer. Venues: Black Drop, Make.Shift, Bayou on the Bay, Sylvia Center, and 2 more! Zoo Patrol, Joe Doria, Blake Angelos, Dawn Clement & Mark Taylor, Milo Petersen, Kevin Woods, Alicia Dauber, Gail Pettis, Pace, Casey McGill, Julian MacDonough w/ Dan Faehnle on guitar, and Ari Hoenig Trio, featured guest drummer from NYC! Takes place Thurs.,

The Hot Club of Troy in Concert with Nuages – The Hot Club of Troy will play in concert, hosted by Nuages, on Sat., Nov. 11, 7:30-9:30pm, at the Unity Spiritual Center (1095 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham) as the second installment in the 2017-2018 Manouche NW concert series! Enjoy the rich, acoustic, swinging sounds of gypsy jazz brought to you by The Hot Club of Troy and Nuages. Craft

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Admission is $23 general / $21 seniors / $19 students / $17 kids under 12 / $2 off members. More info: 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Legends of the Blues V – Arlington

Arts Council is excited to present Curtis Salgado for this year’s Legends of the Blues V at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center on Sat., Nov. 18. Opening act is Ben Hunter & Joe Seamons. Tickets are $15 at www.brownpapertickets.com and at Flowers by George, 335 N. Olympic Ave. in downtown Arlington. Tickets are $20 at the door. Doors open at 6:30pm, music

starts at 7:30. Join us at Byrnes PAC (18821 Crown Ridge Blvd.) on Sat., Nov. 18. Admission is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. More info: 360-403-3448, www.arlingtonartscouncil.net.

Michael Kaeshammer – Head south

with Michael Kaeshammer for a hurricane of New Orleans-styled entertainment. A stellar pianist, vocalist, composer, arranger, and producer, German-born Kaeshammer blends jazz, boogie-woogie, and classical arrangements at breakneck speeds into breathtaking concoctions. Michael’s legendary charm and performance prowess have gained him a loyal international following. Based on Vancouver Island, the bright star has won two Juno awards out of seven nominations and WCMA’s Musician of the Year and Entertainer of the Year. Performance on Sat., Nov. 18 at 7:30pm at Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Admission is $39.50 / $35.50 / $29.50 / $17.50. More info: 360-734-6080,

tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or www.mountbakertheatre.com/shows/ michael-kaeshammer.

A Musical Thanksgiving – Join the

Skagit Valley College Music Department and the Skagit Community Band in a Musical Thanksgiving Concert that will take you from the fall of “Autumn Leaves” to the joy of a “Silent Night” on Sun., Nov. 19 from 2-4:30pm at McIntyre Hall (2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon). Admission is $14 general / $10 seniors and students. More info: 360-416-7655, diane.johnson@skagit.edu or www.mcintyrehall.org.

Beethoven’s Heroic – This year’s

Harmony from Discord concert features a moving piece inspired by the courageous and inspirational life of Holocaust survivor Curt Lowens, who helped save 150 Jewish children as part of the Dutch Resistance. We are very pleased to be joined by composer Sharon Farber. Performance on Sun., Nov. 19 from 3-5pm at Mount Baker

WWU Offers A Light in the Darkness: Magical Music for the Season by Margaret Bikman Leslie Guelker-Cone, director of choral activities and coordinator of vocal studies at Western Washington University, says that “A Light in the Darkness” on Sat., Nov. 18 at 7pm will be “a lovely evening of lights, choral music, and poetry with the themes of home, hearth, and comfort,” performed for the first time at the Church of the Assumption, 2116 Cornwall Ave., which Guelker-Cone says is “a Members of WWU’s Concert Choir prepare for the beautiful acoustic setting.” holiday performance. Photo by Dan Levine. She adds that at this time of year “we are reminded of the joys of family and community and celebration, and we are thankful for the incomparable beauty that surrounds us.” Now in its fifth year, the concert will be performed by 40 members of WWU’s select Concert Choir, ranging from freshmen through graduate students who are primarily music majors in vocal performance and music education. The concert will feature a variety of choral music in classical, folk, spirituals and popular styles, as well as solos performed by some of the choir’s most outstanding singers, “songs that inspire and uplift us, bringing light to our wintry days,” she says. The four themes are “Wonder and Mystery,” “Searching and Belonging,” “Joy and Humility,” and “Songs of the Season.” “We greet the season with a mixture of feelings: nostalgia and loss, gratitude and hope,” says Guelker-Cone. Special guests are WWU faculty percussionist Patrick Roulet and staff pianist Rachel Roulet. Tickets, $15 general, $12 seniors, and $8 students, are available through Western’s Box Office, 360-650-6146, http://ticketswwu.edu, and at the door. For details, contact Leslie Guelker-Cone at 360-650-3772, or email Leslie.Guelker-Cone@wwu.edu.

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Ciderfest at BelleWood Acres Hard Cider Tasting – Ciderfest takes place on

Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Admission is $15-$49. More info: 360-734-6080 or www.mountbakertheatre.com/shows/ beethovens-heroic.

Julian MacDonough Trio –

Julian MacDonough has been the backbone of WJMAC since he conceived the idea more than 4 years ago. His dynamic drumming will be on display as he leads a trio for a performance on Wed., Nov. 22 from 7-8pm at the Sylvia Center (205 Prospect St., Bellingham). Other musicians TBA. Admission is $10 general / $5 students / members and combo students free. More info: info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org.

Bellingham Community Band “Deck the Halls” – On Sat., Nov. 25, the

Bellingham Community Band, led by director Frank Kuhl, performs their first fall concert with an emphasis on holiday music at 7pm at WCC Syre Auditorium. Admission is $5 general / free 10 and under. More info: 360-650-9706.

Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn – Bela

Fleck & Abigail Washburn, described by NPR’s All Things Considered as “two monsters of the banjo,” are a one-of-akind musical pairing. Bela Fleck is a 16-time Grammy Award winner who has taken the instrument across multiple genres, while Abigail Washburn is a singer-songwriter and clawhammer banjo player who has critically acclaimed solo albums and cross-cultural projects of her own. The pair’s self-titled debut took home the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Folk Album. Performance on Sun., Nov. 26 at 3pm at Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Admission is $49.50 / $42.50 / $35.50 /$21.50. More info: tickets@mountbakertheatre.com, www.mountbakertheatre.com/shows/ bela-fleck-abigail-washburn or 360-734-6080.

Damani Phillips on Alto Saxophone –

WJMAC brings another performer who speaks to our heart, as Damani Phillips is an educator as well as a player. Dr. Phillips teaches both Jazz Studies and AfricanAmerican Studies at the University of Iowa. In addition to being in demand as a performer, clinician, and lecturer, he recently published his book What Is This Thing Called Soul: Conversations on Black Culture and Jazz Education. Performance on Wed., Nov. 29 from 7-9pm at the Sylvia Center (205 Prospect St., Bellingham). Admission is $20 general / $10 members / $5 students / WJMAC combo students free. More info: info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org.

hors d’oeuvres, fine wine, and delightful company. A $25 donation includes one glass of wine. Join us at Lairmont Manor (405 Fieldstone Rd.) on Wed., Nov. 29, 7:30-9:30pm. Tickets are available in advance at www.brownpapertickets.com, from any singer, or at the door. More info: 360-676-1024, info@bellinghamsings.org or www.bellinghamsings.org.

“Music for Kids of All Ages” – The

North Cascades Concert Band of approximately 50 players, directed by Robert Pattermann, brings its audience the best in traditional wind symphony band music. There are three concert venues and two start times for this season’s concerts. Before each concert all are invited to a “petting zoo” of beautiful band instruments. This fall concert series, titled “Music for Kids of All Ages” includes “Superman March” and Symphonic Highlights from “Frozen,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Incredibles,” and lots more. Performances: Fri., Dec. 1 at 7:30pm at WCC Syre Hall, Bellingham; Sat., Dec. 2 at 7:30pm, Blaine High School PAC; and Sun., Dec. 3 at 3pm, Anacortes High School’s Brodniak Hall. Free admission. More info: marj@openaccess.org, 360371-2267 or www.nccband.org.

Sat., Nov. 4 at BelleWood Acres wtih hard cider tasting, brat bar, home cider brewing competition, cider making workshop, community carboy fill, and great music! From 10am-5pm. Free admission. Info: 360-318-7720, info@bellewoodfarms.com or www.bellewoodfarms.com.

Eat Your Words Cookbook Club –

Whether you are a foodie or a novice chef, join us for the Eat Your Words Cookbook Club on the last Wed. of the month. Each month we will be highlighting a different area of eats. Make a dish to share and come ready to talk about the cookbook you used. Meets from 6:30-8pm on Wed., Nov. 29 at the South Whatcom Library. Free admission. More info: 360-305-3632 or www.wcls.org.

A 10 for $10 Monthly Wine Tasting –

A fun event that’s developed quite a following. Ten dollars buys you the opportunity to taste up to 10 wines and chance at raffle prizes! Join us at the Old World Deli (1228 N. State St., Bellingham) on Thurs., Nov. 30, 5:30-7pm. More info: 360-738-2090, oldworlddeli1@mac.com or www.oldworlddeli1.com/music-events.

“Rejoice! A Celebration of Christmas” – Cantabile Chamber Choir

presents “Rejoice! A Celebration of Christmas,” a diverse holiday concert featuring exquisite polyphony, lush contemporary classics, delightful carols, rousing gospel music, contemplative chant and celestial celtic harp. Performances on Sat., Dec. 2, 7:30pm at Anacortes Lutheran Church; Sat., Dec. 9, 7:30pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (Mount Vernon); and Sun., Dec. 10, 3pm at Central United Methodist Church (SedroWoolley). See our Facebook page for more details. Admission is $16 general / $10 students / $45 families. Info: 425-312-4565 or cantabilechamberchoir@gmail.com.

Wine, Women & Song – Warm up your holiday season with an evening of “Wine, Women & Song.” Join Allegra Women’s Ensemble directed by Dr. Timothy Black, and Whatcom Sound Jazz Singers directed by Michael-Paul Gurulé for an intimate evening of sparkling music, delicious light

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Whatcom Community Foundation Art Sale Fundraiser

(left) Inca Memories by Wari Zarate-Gutierrez of Ayacucho, Peru. Oil painting on hand woven cloth in the style of the Incas, 39”x39.” (middle) Peonies by Frank Tam of Vancouver, BC, Canada. Oil painting on canvas, 24”x 24.” (right) Red, White and Yellow by Rouviere Lebonnois of France. Oil painting on canvas, 29”x36.”

by Margaret Bikman Bellingham’s George Drake has received accolades and honors from organizations all over the world, although he’s the first to tell you he’s not a real “hero.” But in an interview with KOMO News in 2013, he said this: “I ask myself, ‘What makes Georgie run?’ And I guess part of it was, early on I was involved in the Boy Scouts, and the Boy Scout ethos is service,” Drake said. “I grew up with that ethos and I still believe in it.” Drake has been a member of Bellingham City Council, director of the office of international programs at Western Washington University, and created the Korean War Children’s Memorial in Bellingham, among dozens of other activities. Fifty years ago, George and Mary Ann Drake moved to Bellingham with their two sons, David and Todd. They travelled frequently, mainly Latin America, but also to Europe and Asia where they purchased many items of folk and fine art. Mary Ann

passed away early this year and in August, George, who is now age 87, moved to The Leopold Inn Retirement Residence. George faced the issue of what to do with their lifetime collection of art and artifacts, and decided to donate everything to the Whatcom Community Foundation. The proceeds from the sale will go to a fund for the support of public art in the community. The non-profit organization Sculpture Northwest will handle the sale. The goal of Sculpture Northwest is to generate $50,000 through this sale. The Whatcom Community Foundation Art Fundraiser will be open from 6-10pm on Fri., Dec. 1, during the monthly Downtown Art Walk in the Localgroup Studio, at 227 Prospect St. Admission is by donation to the Whatcom Community Foundation of $10 per person or $15 per couple, payable at the door, on opening night only. The sale continues from noon-5pm, Dec. 2 and 3; and from 3-7pm, Dec. 4 through 7. All works will be priced for immediate sale but those wishing to make an offer on works priced more than $100 can do so by placing an “or best offer” bid on a work, with a reserve price on all works over $100. The best offer at the reserve

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price or greater will be announced after the close of the gallery Dec. 6. On Dec. 6, items not sold will be discounted 10 percent and on Dec. 7, they will be discounted 20 percent. Nothing will be sold for less than its “reserve” price. Included in the sale are several large ceramic pots by La Conner artist Clayton James; an etching by Bellingham artist Helen Loggie; and a large painting on hand-woven Peruvian textiles by Peruvian artist Wari Zarate Gutierrez. A large wood carving from Ching Dynasty China will be the prime work from China but also available will be a painting of chrysanthemums from the Chonqing Academy of Fine Arts. There will be several old Hudson Bay blankets, hand-woven rugs from Oaxaca, Mexico and teak furniture for the garden patio. In addition, you will find hundreds of lower-priced folk art and craft items collected from many nations that will make excellent gifts for family and friends. George Drake says “Your purchase will support the placement and maintenance of public art so be generous. Make this your year-end gift to the community.” For more on the life of George Drake, go to http://georgefdrake.org.

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UFO Members Show Off – The

following UFO members will be showing their work in November in the following venues (facilitated by Studio UFO): Dave Nichols (recent oils) at WECU Fairhaven Branch; Ann Chaikin (recent oil paintings) at Colophon Cafe (wood wall); Trish Harding (recent oil paintings) at Blessing Salon & Spa; Nancy Thomson (recent oils) at DIS; Trish Harding (Sebastian in Bellingham) at Daisy Cafe; Trish Harding (Musicians at Work) at Anelia’s, and Trish Harding (several different series of recent works including, My View of the Valley (Skagit), Living Next to a Volcano, & Streets of Seattle at Dentist Downtown Seattle • More info: 360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net.

Women’s Works – This exhibit features

paintings by local women and will highlight a northwest take on Chinese/ Japanese brush paintings alongside local watercolor interpretations. We hope you’ll enjoy our local approach to these ancient and time-honored painting traditions. On display in the Deming Library (5044 Mt. Baker Hwy.) during November. Sponsored by the Friends of the Deming Library. Free admission. More info: 360-592-2422 or www.wcls.org.

November at the Whatcom Art Market – November is a good time to

find great gifts for the upcoming season. Our artists are on it, with beautiful locally-created art and greeting cards. See demonstrations by our featured artists and meet many of our members at Fairhaven’s Fourth Friday Art Walk on Fri., Nov. 24. • Wed.-Sun., Nov. 1-5: Penny Welch, creator of fine soaps and lotions and greeting cards. Penny will demonstrate her handcrafted cards Sat. & Sun., Nov. 4 & 5, 2-4pm. • Wed.-Sun., Nov. 8-12: Elvy Schmoker, Bear Art Studios, exciting etching of glassware and jewelry creation. Elvy will demonstrate glass etching Sat., Nov. 11, 11-2pm. • Wed.-Sun., Nov. 15-19: Pam Pontious, Pamda Bears, handcrafted plush bears and other creatures. • Wed.-Sun., Nov. 22-26: Jennifer Korn-Leech, Womansongs, creator of glorious fused colored glass pieces, kiln-fired. Jennifer will demonstrate her glasswork at the Fairhaven Art Walk in the Art Market Fri., Nov. 24, 5.30-8pm. • Mon.-Sun., Nov. 27-Dec. 3: Suzanna Gusukuma, Lightning Tree Designs. Unique handcrafted wooden handbags, decorated by use of electric current. Suzanna will demonstrate Sat., Dec. 2, 11-2pm. • After Thanksgiving, beginning Sat., Nov. 25, the Art Market will be open daily, 10am-6pm. More time to find just the right gift! Whatcom Art Market is located at 1103 11th Ave., in the Fairhaven area of Bellingham. More info: 360-738-8564 or www.whatcomartmarket.org.

Open Studio Painting – Learn to paint/

learn to paint better in Open Studio Painting Wednesdays Classes. This is a great way to increase your painting skills. All skill levels benefit as the instruction is easel-to-easel using your media and personal project. Join UFO members for professional instruction and spirited presentations and lively critiques. Join us at Studio UFO (301 W. Holly St., M-4) on Wed., Nov. 1 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10am-3pm. Admission is $246 or $60 per day. More info: trish.harding@studio-ufo.net, 360-319-6115 or www.studio-ufo.net.

Art Exhibit: Mila Faulkner – Mila

Faulkner displays her art at Silvery Moon, 1010 Harris Ave in Fairhaven (open 10am-5pm). Her paintings are a blend of traditional values with contemporary developments. They have a sense of lyricism and visual poetry. The landscapes radiate energy and vibrant color. Free admission. More info: 360-715-0073, milafaulk@comcast.net or www.milafaulknerart.com.

Juried Exhibits at Jansen Art Center –

The deadline for the Winter Juried Art Exhibits at Jansen Art Center is Mon., Nov. 13 at 11:59pm. Entry fee is $25 general / $15 for Artist Level Members or higher at www.jansenartcenter.org/exhibits/ submit-your-art. Artists whose work has been accepted will be notified on or before Tues., Nov. 21. The Winter Juried Exhibit

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will open on Thurs., Dec. 7 with a reception from 6-8pm. The exhibit will be on display through Fri., Feb. 23. • Rob Gischer’s exhibit, Illusions and Other Still Life, continues at the Jansen Art Center through Fri., Dec. 1. The exhibit is featured in the Fine Arts Gallery on the main floor. Free admission. More info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/exhibit/13727.

Paintings by Terry Nelson – Paintings

by Bellingham artist Terry Nelson will be displayed through Nov. 26 at Mindport Gallery (210 W. Holly St., Bellingham). Nelson’s work is inspired by the natural elements of the Pacific Northwest, realistically depicted in landscapes, natural still-lifes, and botanical studies. She strives to express her love and fascination of texture, mood and atmosphere, with detailed renditions in light, color and composition. To see more of her work in painting and drawing, please visit www.terryjnelson.com. Admission is $3. • A reception for artist Terry Nelson will be held on Sun., Nov. 19 from 4-5:30pm in the Mindport Gallery • More info: publicity@mindport.org, 360-647-5614 or www.mindport.org.

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wonderful pieces to show in the gallery. Our 4th Friday event begins the “Winterfest” in Historic Fairhaven. We will showcase the newest pieces that have come in the gallery. Layaway is possible as the holidays are around the corner! More info: artwood@qwestoffice.net, 360-6471628 or www.artwoodgallery.com.

Art of the American West: The Haub Family Collection from the Tacoma Art Museum – This fall, the Whatcom

Museum will feature a selection of artwork on loan from the Tacoma Art Museum, featuring works of Western American art. The Haub Family Collection of Western

American Art is unrivaled in its scope, and contains artwork spanning from 1790 to today. The collection includes prominent 19th-century artists who shaped our views of Native Americans, mountain men, cowboys, and pristine American landscapes, including George Catlin, John Mix Stanley, Thomas Moran, and Frederic Remington. On exhibit through January 2018. More info: 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Janet Laurel – PeaceHealth SJMC (2901

Squalicum Pkwy.) presents a new exhibit by painter Janet Laurel, whose naturebased paintings incorporate calligraphy and the ancient technique of Sumi painting. The artist describes herself and her art as a “crossroads between East and West.” This show runs through Jan. 6. Free admission. More info: 360-383-7166, ldg@fidalgo.net or www.luciadouglas.com.

Docent Tour: People of the Sea and Cedar – Learn more about our permanent exhibition, People of the Sea and Cedar: A Journey Through the History and Cultures of the Tribes of the Northwest Coast. Our docents are gifted guides eager to share their knowledge in informal, interactive, hour-long tours. Tours start in the lobby of the Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building (250 Flora St., Bellingham) and are included with admission/free to members. For group tours of six or more people, call 360-778-8938 to schedule. Tours are held Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 2:30-3:30pm. More info: info@whatcommuseum.org, 360-7788930 or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Fibers & Beyond Textile Exhibit –

Whatcom Weavers Guild continues their exhibit, Fibers & Beyond, at Jansen Art Center. The exhibit is featured in the Chamber Hall and Library Workshop. Featured work includes pieces from noted Salish weaver Susan Pavel, award-winning tapestry artist Katia Paroczi, and students of the Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts. Admission is free. More info: 360-354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org/exhibit/fibers-beyond.

Susan Bennerstrom at The Inn at Lynden – The Jansen Art Center, in

partnership with The Inn at Lynden, is pleased to announce a solo exhibition by Bellingham artist Susan Bennerstrom. Paintings by Susan Bennerstrom will be on display at The Inn at Lynden through Jan. 31, Susan Bennerstrom’s works in oils and pastels have been exhibited in solo shows in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Santa Fe, New York, and Ireland, and she is represented by Woodside Braseth Gallery in Seattle. Artwork on display at The Inn at Lynden is available for purchase through the Gallery Shop at the Jansen Art Center, located at 321 Front St. in Lynden. Free admission. More info: 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org.

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Falling Out of the Box: Holding Space – On display, through Fri., Dec. 1

“Falling Out of the Box” is an annual jewelry design challenge hosted by the Jansen Art Center. This is the third year for the competition and exhibit. This year, artists were challenged to create an object that can hold something, literally or figuratively. Participating artists received identical boxes of materials and had four and a half weeks to design, create and return their finished artwork to the J. Over 25 artists completed the challenge and are included in the exhibit. This exhibit is sponsored, in part, by Allied Arts of Whatcom County, Rio Grand Jewelry Supplies and Just Breathe Studios. More info: 360-354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org/exhibit/ falling-out-of-the-box-holding-space.

Pop Culture: Poster, Playbills, and Paraphernalia – Pop culture might be

defined as the entirety of attitudes, ideas, images, perspectives, etc. within the mainstream of a given culture. This month we will showcase a variety of framed posters, playbills and paraphernalia sure to start you searching the hidden recesses of your life for those artifacts you have saved to frame – someday. Join us Fri., Nov. 3 for an Art Walk reception. Enjoy the show at Fourth Corner Frames & Gallery (311 W. Holly St.) throughout the month. More info: 360-734-1340, framr4u@aol.com or www.fourthcornerframes.com.

Art’s Alive! La Conner – In its 33rd

year, Art’s Alive! 2017 will be held on Nov. 3, 4 & 5 in La Conner. Hosted by the La Conner Arts Commission, the regional Invitational Art Exhibition and local Open Show will be at Maple Hall, along with featured artist Ann Chadwick Reid. The opening reception is Fri., Nov. 3 at 5-9pm at Maple Hall (104 Commercial St.). The celebration continues at Maple Hall on Sat., Nov. 4 at 10am-6pm and Sun., Nov. 5 at 10am-4pm. Merchant art exhibits will be held throughout the town. Free. Info: www.artsalivelaconner.com, 360-4663125 or arts@townoflaconner.org.

2017 Gallery Series: Who’s There? – Allies Arts of Whatcom County’s 2017 Gallery Series is continuing with Who’s There?, an exciting show that features figurative work by painters Frank Frazee and Shawna Morris as well as stone sculptures by Ruth Mueseler. Our November exhibit will also feature small works in our cases by Bellingham Metal Arts Guild members. This show will run from November 3-25 (1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellinllgham). The Allied Arts Gallery’s goal is to provide a professional space for local established and emerging artists to show and sell their work and sustain the arts in our community. For more information visit www.alliedarts.org or contact: Katy Tolles, Artist Services Coordinator, at 360-676-8548 x2 or katy@alliedarts.org.

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Mining the Stillness of Stone –

Please join us for a pairing of Sue Taves’ stone sculptures and Sharon Kingston’s large scale atmospheric oil paintings in an exhibit titled Mining the Stillness of Stone. Both Sue and Sharon’s work is informed by nature’s rhythms and the desire to mine the beauty of its essence—each artist using their respective earth medium to write this visual poetry. Sue and Sharon are represented by Camano Island’s Matzke Fine Art & Sculpture Park. The opening reception is Fri., Nov. 3 from 6-9pm. Exhibit continues through the end of December at Modern Classics Furniture & Art Studio (203 Prospect St., Bellingham). Free admission. More info: 360-739-2474, sharonkingston@me.com or www.sharonkingston.com.

Depot, Burton Jewelers and Pelican Bay Bookstore. Admission is free. More info: 360-293-6938, gallery@scottmilo.com or www.anacortesart.com.

Artful Pairing: West of Your Imagination – Art of the American West

is as multifaceted as its cultures. In this workshop, led by artist and educator Mary Jo Maute, participants will use stencils and oil pastels to create their own interpretations of the American West on Sun., Nov. 5 from 2-4pm in the Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building (250 Flora St.). Materials, wine, and small bites included. Bring a few reference images to work with. No art experience necessary! Space is limited, so register by Nov. 1 by contacting Emily Dieleman by email or calling 360-778-8960. Classes and workshops that do not meet minimum enrollment will be cancelled after registration closes. Admission is $45 general / $35 members. More info: info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Beginning, Beginning Oil & Acrylic Painting Class – If you have wanted to

Candace Buethorn Unveils New 2018 Calendar & Art During Bellingham Art Walk – On Fri., Nov. 3,

from 6-9pm, Bellingham watercolor artist, Candace N. Buethorn, will officially unveil her new art and 2018 calendar “Ninety Minutes or Less” during Downtown Bellingham Art Walk (Bay Street Village, 301 W. Holly St.). Candace will be on hand to sign all her work as visitors stop by Buethorn Watercolor Studio. Buethorn states, “This new collection of paintings was all done in ninety minutes or less as a challenge I gave myself. The stipulation was that those ninety minutes would be devoted to one watercolor only—start to finish. Working quickly builds confidence and, sometimes, results in a decent little painting. I hope you enjoy the twelve I’ve chosen for the 2018 calendar.” Free admission. More info: 360-778-3941, info@cnbuethorn.com or www.candacebuethorn.com.

learn to paint in oil or acrylic and have felt intimidated and a little nervous about painting with a group, and are finding it difficult to get the information you need all on your own, this Beginning, Beginning Painting Class is for you! This two-session class is expected to cover: support, under painting, composition, shapes, brush, color wheel, block in lights & darks, and move to color mixing. A supplies list will be emailed to you when you register. Deadline to register is Nov 1. Join us at Studio UFO (301 W. Holly S., M-4) on Tues., Nov. 14 & 21, 10am-3pm. Admission is $130. More info: 360-3196115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net.

38th Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts – Oh what fun!

Allied Arts of Whatcom County invites you to come celebrate the season with the 38th Annual Holiday Festival of the Arts, a five-week long festival featuring the work of over 100 local artisans and craftspeople. The affordable, locally handmade products range from jewelry, paintings, wearable art, specialty foods, and art from found materials. Dates and hours: Fri., Nov. 17Dec. 24; 10am-7pm, closed Thanksgiving Day and closing at 3pm on Dec. 24. Located at 4145 Meridian St., Bellingham. Free admission. More info: 360-676-8548, info@alliedarts.org or www.alliedarts.org.

Fairhaven Winterfest and Holiday Art Walk – Village Books and Paper

Dreams (1200 11th St., Bellingham) are pleased to feature the artwork of our favorite in-house artist! Laura Picco, lead used book buyer and long-time member of Village Books staff, will display her illuminated, framed papercuttings downstairs in the readings gallery. Artist reception on Fri., Nov. 24 from 5-8pm. Please see www.fairhaven.com for a list of happenings through Dec. 23. Free. More info: www.villagebooks.com/event.

Soda Sisters at Good Earth Pottery –

Soda-firing, an intense pottery process, works best in the hands of a wellfunctioning team. November featured artists, Tracy Rock, Jordan Jones & Clovy Tsuchiya, join forces at their Whidbey Island soda kiln. Although they fire together, each produces work of her own aesthetic, while sharing the familial glimmer of the kiln’s atmosphere. Meet the artists during the Fourth Friday Art Walk on Nov. 24 from 5-8pm at Good Earth Pottery (1000 Harris Ave.). Representing (continued on page 12)

November Art Show – Come see new

nautical oils by Jane Wallis, pastels by Amanda Houston, oils by Joanne Shellan, Jan Jewell and Matt Dollahite. We will have a variety of styles and colors for the season. Reception, at Scott Milo Gallery (420 Commercial Ave), will be during Artwalk on Fri., Nov. 3, 6-9pm. More info: 360-293-6938, gallery@scottmilo.com or www.scottmilo.com.

November First Friday Artwalk – Join

Old Town Merchants (Anacortes) to celebrate the arts on Fri., Nov. 3, 6-9pm. Merchants include: Scott Milo Gallery, The Majestic Inn and Spa, ACME Creative, The Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

Daughters of Lilith Bellingham Premiere by Marla Bronstein On Sunday, November 12, 7pm, the First Congregational Church of Bellingham will host The Daughters of Lilith, a theatrical journey written in the tradition of the Midrash, and produced by Reverend Linda Allen, D.Min. This will be the first time this production is performed in Bellingham. Linda first imagined it as part of a writer’s retreat a few years ago. This spiritual journey of strong Biblical women in scripture uses music, dance, theater, images, poetry and puppetry to explore their individual stories. Allen’s narrator weaves these stories together and relates them to our current lives. Attendees will recognize women such as Mary Magdeline, Lot’s wife, Jesus’ mother Mary, and Eve. Other not-so-familiar characters include Lilith, Tamar, the unnamed bent-over-woman, and the woman with the flow of blood. The hour-long, production contains adult themes, told from a progressive viewpoint of spirituality, and accessible to any faith tradition. Not surprising, as I first met Rev. Allen at a folk music gathering Lilith and Eve in Eden. Artwork used with more than 20 years ago, much of her music is permission of the artist, Karla Gudeon. the basis of this production. Performers include current and former community members. Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $15 and are available in advance at Village Books. This event is a benefit for Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood and the Love and Justice Project, a program of Northwest Youth Services. Representatives from both organizations will be in attendance to share information. Donations directly to the organizations may be sent to Northwest Youth Services (memo: Love and Justice Space) at 1020 North State Street, Bellingham, WA 98225. To support Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood, please visit their secure online giving form at www.ppaction.org/mbpp, or mail a check to 1509 Cornwall Avenue 98225. For more information, please email linda@lindasongs.com.

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more than 50 local artists, the gallery has been located in the historic Fairhaven district of Bellingham since 1969. Free admission. More info: 360-671-3998, theteam@goodearthpots.com or www.goodearthpots.com.

Allied Arts Holiday Festival Showcase – Our annual Holiday Festival of the Arts has been a Whatcom County tradition for 38 years and this year we have decided to make it even bigger! In addition to the festival taking place at

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Breakfast of Champions – You are

invited to Recreation Northwest’s Breakfast of Champions fundraiser on Thurs., Nov. 2 from 7-8:45am. Enjoy a hearty local breakfast with other Outdoor Recreation Champions at Boundary Bay (1107 Railroad Ave.). Learn how you can be a part of Recreation Northwest’s new program to work with healthcare providers to get more people outside. Win a package of outdoor recreation fun! Cost is $40. More info: info@recreationnorthwest.org or www.recreationnorthwest.org/events/ breakfast-of-champions.

Moon Over Memphis: BBQ Dinner and Live Entertainment – Get your

tickets today, for the “Moon Over Memphis” Fundraiser at the Ferndale Senior Activity Center (1999 Cherry St.). This fun-filled evening will include a delicious BBQ dinner of ribs, mac n’ cheese, baked beans, coleslaw, cornbread, and dessert. After dinner, we’ll welcome Elvis impersonator Danny Vernon to our stage for the best Elvis tribute show in the Northwest! Dinner will be served at 6pm. The show starts at 7pm. Tickets for the show only are $15 / $25 for both dinner and show. Please note: combined tickets are available in advance only. Info: 360384-6244 or activities.fsac@gmail.com.

4145 Meridian Street, there will also be a showcase of fine art and craft by select Holiday Festival vendors at our gallery downtown. This is a great opportunity to see larger original and showpiece works by some of our wonderful vendors. This exhibit will take place Dec. 1-20 at the Allied Arts gallery located at 1418 Cornwall Ave. Allied Arts gallery is open Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm, and Sat., noon5pm. For more information visit www.alliedarts.org or contact: Katy Tolles, Artist Services Coordinator at 360676-8548 x2 or katy@alliedarts.org.

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Great Futures Gala: A Night in the Ring – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit

County are honored to welcome Mr. Evander Holyfield (pictured) as the headlining celebrity speaker of their biggest fundraiser of the year, Great Futures Gala: A Night in the Ring, on Fri., Nov. 3 from 5:30-9:30pm at Dreamchasers RV in Burlington (1550 Walton Dr.). This year’s gala marks the 20th anniversary celebration, highlighting the legacy of service to building great futures for youth in the Skagit County Community. With a social hour, limited VIP meet & greet, silent auction, 3-item live auction, gourmet dinner & drinks, and speech and Q&A from Club Alum Evander Holyfield, the night is sure to be unforgettable. Tickets

are $200 pp / $1500 table of 10, and can be purchased online or by contacting Ian Faley at 360-419-3723 x7 or ifaley@skagitclubs.org. Thanks to sponsors underwriting the cost of this event, 100% of funds raised will go to Clubs and the 1700+ youth they serve. More info: ifaley@skagitclubs.org, 360-419-3723 or www.skagitclubs.org.

Elks Charity Benefit Concert Featuring Problem Child – Problem

Child, the ultimate AC/DC Tribute Band, and the Bellingham Elks Lodge are joining together for an evening of fundraising and rock and roll at the Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St.) on Sat., Nov. 4. The Elks Lodge will be having raffles and auctions to help support the WA Elks Therapy Program for Children from 6-8pm. At 8pm, Problem Child will take the stage with their new and improved show, presenting Highway to Hell vs. Back in Black, by playing both of these iconic albums front-to-back in their entirety (and more)! Admission is $24 (purchase tickets at MBT). More info: 206-898-1169 or ProblemChildACDC@yahoo.com.

Assistance League Yule Boutique – Join us for complimentary coffee and cookies while listening to live music

The Coats at Bellingham High School by Osa Hale Everyone loves celebrating the holidays with joyful music- listening to it, singing it, sometimes both at the same time! Among many beloved local traditions, the holiday season brings The Coats to Bellingham High School for a festive concert that inspires students as it entertains audiences. The Coats are Jamie (second tenor, musical director), Doug (baritone, manager), Keith (first tenor), and Kerry (bass). Together, these men form an a cappella group that is well known in the Pacific Northwest for their charismatic performances that blend tightly arranged music and engaging comedy. Their unique talent has led them to sharing the stage with acts including Gallagher, The Beach Boys, Jay Leno, Trisha Yearwood, and Eddie Money. They’ve also spent nearly a decade working and performing with local students, a beautiful mentorship that makes the holiday performance shine even more brilliantly. Before the show, The Coats will be rehearsing with the advanced small choirs of Bellingham High School, Sehome High School, and Squalicum High School. Those small student choirs open the holiday show. They are followed by The Coats, who will continue to raise the energy and excitement in the room until the closing act, when the students will join the band onstage for a rousing finale. The concert will be taking place on Saturday, December 2, at 7pm in the Bellingham High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $15 until November 22, and $20 from November 24 onward. They are at Village Books in Fairhaven, the downtown Community Food Co-op, and the Bellingham High School ASB office during school hours. They will also be available at the door on the night of the event, as long as seats are open. A portion of the ticket sales will be donated, as is tradition with The Coats’ annual show. Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

provided by Assistance League’s Enrichment Scholarship Program recipients! Plus, you won’t want to miss our famous 12-foot long table loaded with cookies, candies and cakes! Also featured are handcrafted gifts, gourmet goodies, soup mixes, and holiday decorations. Proceeds support our four community programs in Whatcom County. Event takes place on Sat., Nov. 4 from 9am-3pm at Grace Center on the campus of Trinity Lutheran Church (2408 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham). Free admission. More info: 360-738-2803, contact@assistanceleaguebellingham.org or www.assistanceleaguebellingham.org.

Pancake Breakfast – Community

All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast with pancakes, French toast, biscuits & gravy, eggs, sausage, juice, coffee and tea. Adults pay $6, kids 6-10 pay $2 and 5 and under are free. Join us at Rome Grange (2821 Mt. Baker Hwy.) on Sun., Nov. 5 (and Dec. 3), 8am-noon. Admission is adults $6, kids 6-10 $2, 5 and under free. More info: 360-592-2705, geancress@gmail.com.

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Women’s Work International Market by Virginia Darvill Lila grew up on the streets in Nepal. Sometimes her playmates disappeared. When she found out as an adult that they had been trafficked into slavery, she started a safe home for women and children in her hometown on the border with India. Now she lives in Lynnwood where she works as a translator and is the director of Women’s Protective Center Nepal. She sells the beautiful clothing and jewelry made by Nari Alliance, the learning center and workshop of WPC that provides recovery, training, and sustainable employment. Rita’s family moved to Northwest Washington from Peru. She is a social worker for SeaMar in Bellingham. Following her family tradition, she makes jewelry using natural materials from Peru and also imports alpaca items made by women’s co-operatives. A percentage of her sales helps support the Albergue Frida Heller that is a shelter and social service center for female cancer patients in Lima. Debbie went to Guatemala as a writer and volunteer and lived there for two years. She began working with Corazon de Mujer, a cooperative of war widows who weave scarves on backstrap looms. Her company, Corazon Scarves, sells their products and helps them design for the international market. She is the director of Amigas de Corazon, a nonprofit that oversees the business and raises funds to support the educational and economic projects of the cooperative. She now lives in Spokane. Following the advice of local friends from Oaxaca, Ginny went for a visit that turned into an ongoing relationship with Vida Nueva, a cooperative of women weavers in Teotitlan del Valle. A retired

Above: Isabel, of Vida Nueva Cooperative in Teotitoan. Photo by Ginny Darvill. Below: Laura, a Guatemalan master weaver who lives in Coupeville and sells at Women’s Work Market. Photo by Ginny Darvill.

Mount Vernon nurse and teacher, she now visits the weavers yearly and sells their hand-loomed, naturally-dyed wool rugs and accessories at close to cost. Any income is reinvested or used to provide no interest business loans to the weavers. This diverse group of women became friends and partners, forming Women’s Work after a friend offered Ginny an empty storefront to use during the Mount Vernon Tulip Festival, and she looked for others to share the space. Their purpose is to support women’s economic

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A weaver of Corazon de Mujer in Guatemala. Photo by Debbie DuPety.

development and preserve women’s traditional arts by offering a way for women to sell their work at a fair price to support themselves and their families and improve their communities. Together they participate in fair trade events and shows, and have created sales events in homes, churches and galleries, farmer’s markets and museums, and run pop-up stores. The Fifth Annual Women’s Work International Market will take place Nov. 25 and 26 from 11am-5pm at the Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St. in Mount Vernon. Admission is free. Visitors are invited to “Shop the World and Help Women” buying fair trade and handmade items from many countries (and also local artists and businesswomen). Gifts, jewelry, decorations, clothing and accessories, rugs and natural health products are available. There will be live music all day, various performances and presentations, delicious Mexican and Colombian food, and craft activities for children.

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be held on Sun., Nov. 12 from 10am1pm. We’ll meet at the Starbucks near Bed Bath and Beyond on the Guide Meridian and depart at 10:30am, cruising to the Whatcom County Courthouse. Bring gifts of toys and cash to help less privileged kids enjoy the Christmas season. Trophies and dash plaques. All funds raised at this event go to Project Santa! Enjoy coffee and cookies while the judges make their choices at the courthouse. Admission is cash donation or toys. More info: 360384-2733, realtorrawls@comcast.net or www.FourthCornerElitesCarClub.com.

Women’s Professional Network Gala and Raffle Dash – Join us for the 2017 Gala and Raffle Dash, our annual fundraising event, on Thurs., Nov. 16 from 7-9am at the Four Points Sheraton (714 Lakeway Dr., Bellingham) for a fast-paced, fun-filled, full-of-prizes breakfast event in which 100% of the proceeds from the sale of raffle tickets benefit one of our community’s most impactful organizations, The Lighthouse Mission’s Agape Home for Women and Children. Admission is $25. More info: gala@wpnbellingham.com or www.wpnbellingham.org/content/ raffle_dash_gala/information.

Stone Soup Share: A Fundraiser by Crave Catering – There will be 7 chef-crafted soups and 7 local tales of gratitude on Thurs., Nov. 16 at 6pm at Bellewood Acres (6140 Guide Meridian). Kid-friendly, music, and libations. Admission is $25. More info: 360-3187720, info@bellewoodfarms.com or www.bellewoodfarms.com.

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser –

Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast benefitting the Ferndale Senior Activity Center! Menu items include pancakes or French toast, biscuits & gravy, sausage or ham, scrambled eggs, coffee & orange juice. Join us at Ferndale Senior Center (1999 Cherry St.) on Sat., Oct. 21 from 8-11am. Admission is $6 adults / $3 kids / under 3 and 90+ eat free. Info: 360384-6244, activities.fsac@gmail.com.

2017 Festival of Trees Gala and Auction – The Skagit Valley Hospital

Foundation opens the 2017 holiday season with the 29th Annual Festival of Trees. This classic event featuring the auction and display of ornately decorated Christmas Trees will take place at the Skagit Center in Burlington. All proceeds benefit Surgical Services at Skagit Valley Hospital. • The annual Gala and Auction is set for Fri., Nov. 24. Doors open at 5:30pm with appetizers, wreaths and mini trees for sale. The live auction begins at 7pm. Tickets cost $90 and must be pre-purchased. • Breakfast at the North Pole on Sat., Nov. 25 from 9:30-11:30am at The Skagit Center at Christ the King Church (1000 Fountain

St., Burlington). The event features a catered breakfast, professional photo sitting with Santa and a variety of children’s activities. Tickets cost $20 per person with free admission for those under age 2. Advanced ticket purchase is required. • The Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation’s 2017 Festival of Trees holds Family Festival Days on Sat. & Sun., Nov. 25 (12:30-4:30pm) & 26 (10am-2pm) featuring local live entertainment and a chance to view the trees. Admission is $5. For more information and to purchase tickets or trees visit www.skagitfestivaloftrees.org.

Deck the Old City Hall Cocktail Party – Put on your dancing shoes and

join us at our annual holiday kick-off cocktail party! Guests will enjoy our decorated building, tasty drinks and hors d’oeuvres, music, and dancing. Visit the Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher exhibitions after the festivities during Downtown Art Walk. Tickets are available at BrownPaperTickets.com. Sponsored by Scott & Lori Clough. Takes place at the Whatcom Museum Old City Hall (121 Prospect St., Bellingham) on Fri., Dec. 1, 5:30-8:30pm. Cost is $50. More info: info@whatcommuseum.org, 360-7788930 or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Children’s House International 4th Annual Breakfast with Santa – On

Sat., Dec. 2 from 9-11:30am, we are hosting our 4th Annual Breakfast with Santa at Birchwood Presbyterian Church (400 Meadowbrook Ct., Bellingham) to benefit CHI’s overall international adoption efforts with this year’s focus on our programs in Eastern Europe. Come enjoy face painting, live music, and other activities! After breakfast, take some time to sit on Santa’s lap and whisper your Christmas wishes in his ear. Parents, snap some great Christmas photos of your kids and family! Wander around our silent auction and bid on great deals and gift baskets from around our community! Enjoy shopping from local vendors while listening to some Christmas tunes! Children will also receive a special gift from Santa! Tickets available in advance and at the door: $12-$15 general / $8-$12 seniors / $6-$8 kids / free age 3 and under / $100 reserved tables (must reserve by 11/17/17). More info: 360383-0623, laurien.T@chiadopt.org or www.childrenshouseinternational.com/santa.

CBC 2017 Lighted Boat Parade Party – Gala fundraiser for the

Community Boating Center offers the best view of the Lighted Boat Parade from the Garden Room at the Bellwether Hotel (1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham). Hors d’oeuvres and no-host bar. Event will be held from 6-9pm on Sat., Dec 2. Tickets are $50 at Brownpapertickets.com. More info: 360-714-8891, info@boatingcenter.org or www.boatingcenter.org.

Allied Arts Artist Skill Share Presentation featuring Alleson Buchanan – Networking for Arts

Entrepreneurs Workshop takes place on Sat., Nov. 4, noon-1:30pm, at the Bellingham Public Library (210 Central Ave.). This workshop will give you tools to help reach your artistic goals by using your network and collaborations. This workshop will help you get to know your existing network, and find ways to strengthen it strategically. To do this, we will learn about networking theories, discuss specific goals you may have, and develop your personal plan with the help of Connect My Dots, a network mapping tool. Free admission. More info: 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.alliedarts.org.

Learn to think on your Feet – Come join

us for a free workshop. An evening of play, creativity, storytelling and fun! We will do a selection of games and exercises from improvisational theater. All levels welcome, absolutely no experience necessary! Adults & Teens 14+. Join us at Improv Playworks Studio (1011 Girard St.) on Tues., Nov. 14. Free. Info: sheila@improvplayworks.com, 360-756-0756 or www.improvplayworks.com.

Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop –

Washington State Poet Laureate Tod Marshall will join us at MoNA (121 First Street, La Conner) on Sat., Nov. 18 at 1pm for a poetry workshop before that evening’s WA129 Poetry Reading at La Conner’s Maple Hall. Admission is $25. • Join us at 6pm, Sat., Nov. 18, for WA129 Poetry Reading featuring Tod Marshall, author Tom Robbins and others! • More info: marketing@museumofnwart.org, 360-466-4446 or www.monamuseum.org/ event/ekphrastic-poetry-workshop-0.

Apocalypse Training: Planetary Defense (teens 13-18) – What would you do in the event of an alien invasion? Build a laser defense system, of course! Presented in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Skagit County on Tues. Nov. 21 from 4-5pm at the Burlington Public Library (820 E. Washington Ave.). Info: 360-755-0760, jennyc@burlingtonwa.gov or www.burlingtonwa.gov/library.

The Stocking Event at Ragfinery –

Bring material and sewing supplies (or shop before class for deals) to sew a stocking to be donated to a child or family in need! Patterns and assistance will be provided, though familiarity with a sewing machine is necessary. Stockings will be displayed at Ragfinery and the Firehouse Cafe in Fairhaven, then filled and donated to those in need by Northwest Youth Services, Interfaith Coalition and Opportunity Council. Please pre-register so we know to expect you! Participant and Materials Requirements: 1 yard or so of festive fabric, embellishments of your choice, and your sewing machine. All materials will be available at Ragfinery (1421 N. Forest St.), so feel free to come early and shop! Takes place Wed., Nov. 29, 6-8pm. Free admission. More info: 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com/upcoming-events/event/ free-stocking-project-2.

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NOVEMBER 2017 WEDNESDAY 11/1/2017 Open Studio Painting Wednesdays, Studio

UFO, 10am-3pm, $246 or $60 per day, 360-319-6115, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. (pg. 9)

Yoga for Restoring Mobility with Kathleen Gallagher, Island Library, 10-11:30am, free, 360-758-7145, www.wcls.org.

BMC presents violinist Edwin Huizinga, Trinity Lutheran Church, 10:30-11:30am, free, bellinghammusicclub@gmail.com, 360-3056526 or www.bellinghammusicclub.org. (pg. 3)

“Kidney Disease: What You Need to Know” with Dr. William Lombard, Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 11am-noon, free, 360-201-7840, micki98226@aol.com.

Wednesday Lunchtime Music: Sylvia Bos,

Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, free, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/all-performances. Tech Basics Coaching, Bellingham Public Library, 2-4pm, free, 360-778-7210, dbrewer@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Everson Book Club (“Hot Dogs & Hamburgers” by Rob Shindler), Everson Library, 3-4:30pm, free, 360-966-5100, www.wcls.org.

Do the Twist: Knit a True Mobius Cowl (2 days; confident beginners/intermediate and advanced) begins, Ragfinery, 6-8pm, $44,

360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com. 100 Words Film Festival, Limelight Cinema, 6:30-8:30pm, $10.75, 360-738-0735, info@pickfordfilmcenter.org or http://prod3.agileticketing.net. (pg. 39) Mike Allen Quintet, Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center @ the Sylvia Center, 7-9pm, $10 general / $5 students / members and combo students free, info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org. (pg. 3)

Robin Haglund presents: “365 Days of Non-Stop Color,” Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room, 7-9pm, free, 360-384-6250, threemetcalfes@comcast.net or www.birchwoodgardenclub.org.

Sumas Community Memory Talk: Sumas Border Crossing, Sumas Library, 7-8pm, free,

360-988-2501, www.wcls.org. (pg. 37) Scottish Country Dancing Classes, Fairhaven Library, 7:30-9:30pm, $8 drop-in, www.bellinghamscd.org. (pg. 38) Home Free, Mount Baker Theatre, 8pm, $219.50 VIP Q&A / $99.50 / $46.50 / $34.50 $26.50 / $19.50, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com, www.mountbakertheatre.com/shows/home-free or 360-734-6080. (pg. 3)

THURSDAY 11/2/2017 Breakfast of Champions, Boundary Bay

Brewery, 7-8:45am, $40, info@recreationnorthwest.org or www.recreationnorthwest.org/events/breakfastof-champions. (pg. 12)

Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser,

The Metta Center, 10:30am, 360-656-6699. (pg. 35) Chair Tai Chi, Bellingham Public Library, 3-3:45pm, free, jjohnson@cob.org, 360-7787217 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. WWU TESOL Info Session, WWU, 5-6pm, free, 360-650-3000, tesol@wwu.edu or https://wce.wwu.edu/tesol/teaching-englishspeakers-other-languages.

Live Music in the Piano Lounge: Roosevelt Road Trio, Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, free, 360-354-3600 or info@jansenartcenter.org.

Ireland: A Peek at the Past, Deming Library,

7-7:30pm, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org. (pg. 39)

Moon Over Memphis: BBQ Dinner and Live Entertainment, Ferndale Senior Activity Center,

7-8:30pm, $25 dinner & show / $15 show only, 360-384-6244, activities.fsac@gmail.com. (pg. 12)

Parks & Rec Travelogue: “The Unknown Afghanistan: Natural Beauty and Ancient History” with Jake Strauss, Old City Hall Rotunda Room, 7-9pm, $5, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www. whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 39)

Thursday Evening Balkan Folk Dancing,

Fairhaven Branch Library, 7-9:30pm, $5 requested donation, 360-380-0450. (pg. 38)

BMC Night Beat presents Edwin Huizinga,

First Congregational Church, 7:30-9pm, $20 general / $15 seniors, 360-305-6526, bellinghammusicclub@gmail.com or www.bellinghammusicclub.org. (pg. 3-4) Collide-O-Scope, Pickford Film Center, 7:30-10pm, $10.75 , 360-738-0735, info@pickfordfilmcenter.org or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org/programs/pickford/ collide-o-scope. (pg. 39)

FRIDAY 11/3/2017 Artwalk Reception: “Pop Culture: Posters, Playbills, and Paraphernalia,” Fourth Corner

Frames & Gallery, 6-9pm, free, 360-734-1340, framr4u@aol.com or www.fourthcornerframes.com. (pg. 10)

Purple Friday! Story Time Featuring the Stories of Herve Tullet (painting and snacks), Village Books, 10:30am, free, 360-671-2626.

Just Sew (put a pocket on / bring a machine if you have one), Bellingham Public Library, 3:30-5:30pm, free, jjohnson@cob.org, 360778-7217 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Art’s Alive! La Conner, Maple Hall, 5-9pm, free, 360-466-3125, arts@townoflaconner.org or www.artsalivelaconner.com. (pg. 10)

Great Futures Gala: A Night in the Ring,

Dreamchasers RV Showroom, 5:30-9:30pm, $200, 360-419-3723, ifaley@skagitclubs.org or www.skagitclubs.org. (pg. 12-13)

Candace Buethorn Unveils New 2018 Calendar & Art, Buethorn Watercolor Studio, 6-9pm, free, 360-778-3941, info@cnbuethorn.com or www.candacebuethorn.com. (pg. 11) November First Friday Artwalk, Anacortes, 6-9pm, free, gallery@scottmilo.com, 360-2936938 or www.anacortesart.com. (pg. 11)

Opening Reception: “Mining the Stillness of Stone,” Modern Classics Furniture & Art Studio, 6-9pm, free, sharonkingston@me.com, 360-739-2474 or www.sharonkingston.com. (pg. 11)

Author Event: Monica Crosson and “Magickal Family: Pagan Living in Harmony with Nature,” Village Books (Bellingham), 7-8pm,

free, 360-671-2626, www.villagebooks.com/ event. Kevin Woods and Roger Yamashita, EAT Restaurant & Bar, 7-9:30pm, no cover, 360-306-3917, www.4u2eat.com. 12 Minutes Max Bellingham, The Firehouse PAC, 7:30-9pm, $15 general / $12 students and seniors, 360-734-2776, 12minutesmaxbellingham@gmail.com or www.12minutesmaxbellingham.org. (pg. 31)

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NOVEMBER 2017 Shemekia Copeland & Matt Andersen, Mount

Baker Theatre, 7:30pm, $45.50 / $39.50 / $29.50 / $17.50, 360-734-6080 or tickets@mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 4) “Tales of Hoffmann,” McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, $25-$65, 360-610-7249, info@pnopera.org or www.pacificnorthwestopera.org. (pg. 4) “The African Queen,” Van Zandt Community Hall, 7:30-10pm, $5 pp / $10 family suggested donation, 360-592-2297, southforkvalley@aol. com or /www.facebook.com/southforkvalley.

SATURDAY 11/4/2017 Assistance League Yule Boutique, Trinity

Lutheran Church, 9am-3pm, free, 360-7382803, contact@assistanceleaguebellingham.org or www.assistanceleaguebellingham.org. (pg. 13)

James Street Estates Christmas Bazaar (crafts, trinkets, and treasures), 9am-3pm, free. NSEA Community Work Party, Whiskey Creek,

9am-noon, randerson@n-sea.org, 360-7150283 or www.n-sea.org/work-parties. (pg. 40) Art’s Alive! La Conner, Maple Hall, 10am-6pm, free, 360-466-3125, www.artsalivelaconner.com. (pg. 10) Ciderfest, BelleWood Acres, 10am-5pm, free, 360-318-7720, info@bellewoodfarms.com or www.bellewoodfarms.com. (pg. 7) Crazy Quilting (2 days) begins, Ragfinery, 10am-1pm, $76, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com/ upcoming-events/event/crazy-quilting.

Greg Aanes Furniture Showroom Open, 10am-2pm, www.NWchairs.com, 360-389-2714. (pg. 33)

Introduction to Weaving (3 sessions) begins,

Ragfinery, 10am, hello@ragfinery.com, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com/upcoming-events/event/ introduction-to-weaving-9. NSC Saturday Coffee (55+), Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, free, 360-933-4507, nwsinglesclub@gmail.com. Scandinavian Fair, Bellingham Airport Holiday Inn, 10am-4pm, $2 general / free kids 12 and under, 360-592-4065. (pg. 38)

Allied Arts Artist Skill Share Presentation featuring Alleson Buchanan, Bellingham

Public Library, noon-1:30pm, free, 360-7787217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.alliedarts.org. (pg. 15) NSEA Salmon Sighting, Taylor Shellfish Farms, noon-3pm, 360-715-0283, info@n-sea.org or www.n-sea.org. (pg. 40) Small Looms Clinic for Weavers, Bellingham Public Library, noon-3pm, free, 360-778-7217, jjohnson@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Pediatric Meet and Greet, Skagit Regional Health Family Birth Center, 12:30-1:30pm, free / children welcome to attend with parents, www.skagitregionalhealth.org/news-andevents/events-calendar/eventsdetails/1401 or 360-814-6827.

Author Event: Jessica H. Stone (“The Last Outrageous Woman”), Blaine Library, 1-2pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org.

Author Event: Paul Owen Lewis and “MotoMice,” Ferndale Library, 2-3:30pm, free, 360-384-3647, www.wcls.org. (pg. 29)

Raven Skyriver Panel Discussion, Museum of

Northwest Art, 2pm, free, 360-466-4446, marketing@museumofnwart.org or www.monamuseum.org/event/raven-skyriverpanel-discussion. (pg. 33)

Traditional Jazz, VFW Hall, 2-5pm, $10 members / $6 students / $12 general, www.btjs.webs.com. (pg. 38)

Whatcom Art Market (demo by featured artist Penny Welch), Whatcom Art Market, 2-4pm, www.whatcomartmarket.org. (pg. 9)

Winter Birds of Whatcom County, South

Whatcom Library, 2-3:30pm, free, 360-3053600, www.wcls.org.

“Cooked” with Michael Pollan (raffle prizes and light refreshments), North Fork Library, 5:15-6:15pm, free, 360-599-2020.

Elks Charity Benefit Concert Featuring Problem Child, Mount Baker Theatre, 6-11pm, $24 (purchase tickets at MBT), 206-898-1169, ProblemChildACDC@yahoo.com. (pg. 13)

Author Event: Gary McWilliams and “The Anchor and the Pick,” Village Books (Bellingham), 7pm, free.

Tyler Morgan Clarke Trio, EAT Restaurant & Bar, 7-9:30pm, no cover, 360-306-3917.

12 Minutes Max Bellingham, The Firehouse PAC, 7:30-9pm. (pg. 31)

Eric Heatherly and the Chris Eger Band, Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, $25 advance / $30 day-ofshow / $80 VIP / $2 off members, 360-3368955 or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 4)

Orkestar RTW at Balkan Folk Dance Party,

Fairhaven Branch Library, 7:30pm-10:30pm, A $15 donation is requested., 360-380-0456. (pg. 38)

SUNDAY 11/5/2017 Community Pancake Breakfast, Rome Grange,

8am-noon, adults $6, kids 6-10 $2, 5 and under free, 360-592-2705. (pg. 13) Art’s Alive! La Conner, Maple Hall, 10am-4pm, free, www.artsalivelaconner.com or 360-466-3125. (pg. 10) WJMAC Jazz Combo Classes, TBA, 1:303:30pm or 4-6pm, student combo/membership: $125/month, info@wjmac.org.

Artful Pairing: West of Your Imagination, Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building, 2-4pm, $35-$45, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 11)

Whatcom Art Market (demo by featured artist Penny Welch), Whatcom Art Market, 2-4pm,

Advanced Directives for Everyone, Deming

Library, 4-6pm, free / please preregister, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org. Holiday Harmony Concert Rehearsals, Mount Vernon Community Center, 6:30-9pm, free, 360-201-5861, contact@harmonynorthwest.org or www.harmonynorthwest.org. (pg. 4) Pie Social, Laurel Grange, 7-9pm, free. (pg. 33) Ukulele Zen (with Stuart Fuchs), TBA, 7-9pm, $25 (by reservation only), 360-733-6867, www.bellinghamukuleleorchestra.com or pngmac@gmail.com. (pg. 4)

TUESDAY 11/7/2017 Fall Early Enrichment (ages 2-5 with caregivers), Museum of Northwest Art,

Off the Shelf Book Club (“Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War” by Nathaniel Philbrick), South Whatcom Library, 1-2pm, free, 360-305-3632, www.wcls.org.

Tuesday Night Jazz: Kareem Kandi Trio, Hotel Bellwether, 5-8pm, free, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com.

Conquering Writer’s Block (Kent Sisco and Spear), Lynden Library, 6-8pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Soft Place to Land (monthly women’s support group), Anacortes Center for Happiness,

6-8pm, $10 or chocolate, 360-464-2229, info@anacortescenterforhappiness.org or www.lauralavigne.com/a-soft-place-to-land.html. “Sweet Bean,” Pickford Film Center, 6:308:30pm, $10.75, 360-738-0735, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org/programs/pickford/ sweet-bean or info@pickfordfilmcenter.org. Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, 1st session free / $5 after, 360-766-6866, safdancers@hotmail.com. (pg. 38)

Making Musical Mandalas with Paul Russell (dynamic & light-hearted singing circle), Presence Studio, 7:15-8:15pm, $5, 970-5854867, Paul@TheMusicalMandala.com or www.TheMusicalMandala.com.

360-738-8564, www.whatcomartmarket.org. (pg. 9)

“Buck and the Preacher” / West of What Series, Pickford Film Center, 3-5pm, $8.50

general / $8 child, 360-738-0735 or info@pickfordfilmcenter.org. “Tales of Hoffmann,” McIntyre Hall, 3pm. (pg. 4)

Author Event: Robert Dash and “On an Acre Shy of Eternity,” Village Books (Bellingham), 4pm, free, www.villagebooks.com/event.

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Lisa Baney Trio, Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, free, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. Trivia Night, Greene’s Corner, 7-9:30pm, free, 360-306-8137, tay.greenescorner@gmail.com or www.greenescorner.com/calendar. (pg. 35)

MONDAY 11/6/2017 Ruvara Marimba Studio Introductory Class, Ruvara Marimba Studio, 1:30-2:30pm, $10 requested donation, nancy@ruvara.org or www.ruvara.org. (pg. 4)

Reverse Applique Scarves Workshop with Libby Chenault, Ferndale Library, 2-4pm, free / please preregister, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

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NOVEMBER 2017 WEDNESDAY 11/8/2017 Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm, $60 / day, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net, 360-319-6115 or www.studio-ufo.net. (pg. 9)

Yoga for Restoring Mobility with Kathleen Gallagher, Island Library, 10-11:30am, free,

Doc Talk: “Orthopedics: Sports Injuries to Total Joint Replacement” with Dr. Christopher Sheu, Skagit Regional Clinics -

Riverbend, 6-7:30pm, free, 360-814-2424, www.skagitregionalhealth.org/news-andevents/events-calendar/eventsdetails/1397.

360-758-7145, www.wcls.org.

Live Music in the Piano Lounge: J. P. Falcon Grady, Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, free,

Center, 11am-noon, free, 360-201-7840, micki98226@aol.com.

Whatcom Writers and Publishers Monthly Meeting, Nicki’s Bella Marina, 6-8:30pm, free,

“Kidney Disease: What You Need to Know” with Dr. William Lombard, Anacortes Senior Wednesday Lunchtime Music: Karen Scholten,

Diamond Antiques

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360-676-9100 Closed Sundays

www.jansenartcenter.org/all-performances or 360-354-3600. RSVP to hold seat, 360-319-8366, www.whatcomwritersandpublishers.org or caithiseach@gmail.com. (pg. 36)

Author Event: Brenda Fantroy-Johnson and “Imagine Me,” Village Books, 7pm, free, www.villagebooks.com/event.

NYC Trumpeter Joe Magnarelli, Whatcom Jazz

“Raphael: The Lord of the Arts,” Pickford Film

Center, 6:30-8pm, $20, 360-738-0735, info@pickfordfilmcenter.org or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org/programs/pickford/ raphael-the-lord-of-the-arts. Astronomy Meeting, WECU auditorium (Ferndale), 7-9pm, free, www.whatcomastronomy.org. (pg. 35) “Little Women: The Musical,” Ferndale High School, 7-9:30pm, $12-$15, nwtg@nwtg.org or www.nwtg.org. (pg. 31) “The 39 Steps,” Sehome High School’s Little Theatre, 7-9:30pm, $10 general / $8 students and seniors, 360-676-6481 x5271, kandace.arens@bellinghamschools.org or www.sehomedrama.com. (pg. 31)

Thursday Evening Balkan Folk Dancing,

Fairhaven Branch Library, 7-9:30pm, $5 requested donation, 360-380-0450. (pg. 38)

Music Arts Center @ the Sylvia Center, 7-9pm, $20 general / $5 students / $10 members / free to combo students free, info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org. (pg. 4) Scottish Country Dancing Classes, Fairhaven Library, 7:30-9:30pm. (pg. 38)

Historical Society: “Requiem for a Pulp Mill: The Deconstruction of Georgia Pacific” (photographic history), Old City Hall Rotunda

THURSDAY 11/9/2017

FRIDAY 11/10/2017

Business Leaders Conservation Breakfast,

Boundary Bay Brewery, 7:15-8:45am, $50, 360-990-0225, jenn@whatcomlandtrust.org or www.whatcomlandtrust.org. (pg. 40) Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30am, 360-656-6699. (pg. 35)

Museum Advocates: “History of The YWCA: 100 Years of Challenge and Change,” Old City Hall Rotunda Room, 11:30am-1pm, free, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 33) Chair Tai Chi, Bellingham Public Library, 3-3:45pm, free, jjohnson@cob.org, 360-7787217 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Chuckanut Radio Hour: Featuring Crazy Horse Family Members Floyd Clown and Doug War Eagle and Author William Matson, WCC Heiner Theatre, 6:30pm, $5, www.villagebooks.com/event.

Room, 7:30-9pm, $5 general / members free, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

New Life Fellowship Bazaar, New Life

Fellowship Church Gym, 10am-5pm, free, 360-354-3606, BDL69@comcast.net or www.newlifelynden.com. (pg. 36)

Kids Event! Veterans’ Day Story Time with Sgt. Julie Smith (read stories, make cards), Village

Books (Bellingham), 10:30am, free, www.villagebooks.com/event. “It’s Where the Sidewalk Ends,” BAAY Theatre, 6pm, by donation, 360-306-8531, info@baay.org or www.baay.org. (pg. 31) Sons of Norway Potluck/Program, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 6pm, bring something to share / enter from the north side, 360-715-2186. BJ Block Duo, EAT Restaurant & Bar, 7-9:30pm, no cover, 360-306-3917. “Little Women: The Musical,” Ferndale High School, 7-9:30pm. (pg. 31) Poetry Event: Bruce Beasley, Village Books (Bellingham), 7-8pm, free, www.villagebooks.com/event. “The 39 Steps,” Sehome High School’s Little Theatre, 7pm. (pg. 31) BRD presents “Emerge,” Firehouse PAC, 7:30pm, $15-$18, bhamrep@gmail.com or www.bhamrep.org. (pg. 38) Kuinka and the T Sisters, McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, $20 / $30, 360-416-7727 ext. 2, www.mcintyrehall.org. (pg. 3) Salsasere Salsa Night, The Conway Muse, 7:30pm-midnight, $10, info@cubasere.com or www.cubasere.com/events. (pg. 38) The Walrus (classic rock), Green Frog, 8:30-midnight, $10, www.acoustictavern.com/shows.php.

SATURDAY 11/11/2017 New Life Fellowship Bazaar, New Life

Fellowship Church Gym, 10am-5pm, free, 360-354-3606. (pg. 36) Bellingham Holiday Book Festival, Mount Baker Theatre Encore Room, 10am-2pm, free, 971-333-1277, christine@yourvitalitycoach.com or www.bellinghamholidaybookfestival.com. (pg. 36) Lummi Island Artists’ Studio Tour, Lummi Island Artists’ Studio Tour, 10am-5pm, free, 360-317-5807, riaharboe@gmail.com. (pg. 36)

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NOVEMBER 2017 NSC Saturday Coffee (55+), Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, free, 360-933-4507, nwsinglesclub@gmail.com.

Ryan McKasson & Eric McDonald: Guitar and Fiddle Workshop, Littlefield Celtic Center, 10am-1pm, $25, 360-416-4934, events@celticarts.org or www.celticarts.org/ celtic-events/mckasson-mcdonald-workshop.

Sumas Book Club (“The Bartender’s Tale” by Ivan Doig), location TBD, 10-11am, free, 360-988-2501, www.wcls.org.

Uniting the Salish Coast Through CrossCultural Marriages, YWCA, 10am-noon, free,

360-392-8856, hbergkolin@gmail.com. (pg. 37)

Whatcom Art Market (demo by featured artist Elvy Schmoker), Whatcom Art Market, 11am-2pm, 360-738-8564, www.whatcomartmarket.org. (pg. 9) NSEA Salmon Sighting, North Chuckanut Trailhead/Arroyo Park, noon-3pm, free, 360-715-0283 or info@n-sea.org. (pg. 40)

Chief Whatcom Chapter NSDAR Meeting,

Bellingham Elks Lodge, 12:30-2:30pm, free, 360-933-1491. (pg. 33) “From Up on Poppy Hill,” Pickford Film Center, 1-2:30pm, $1, info@pickfordfilmcenter.org, 360-738-0735 or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org/ programs/pickford/from-up-on-poppy-hill. Veterans’ Day Celebration, Lincoln Theatre, 1-3pm, free, tobie@lincolntheatre.org, 360336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 37) Bellingham Ukulele Group Monthly Jam, St. James Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 1:30-4pm, $5 suggested donation, 360-510-4386, bhamuke@gmail.com or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com. (pg. 5) Rebecca Kilgore, Sudden Valley Dance Barn, 3-5:15pm, $20, kcsulkin@msn.com, 360-671-1709 or www.foswl.org. (pg. 5) “Apollo 13,” Pickford Film Center, 3:30-7pm, $10.75, info@pickfordfilmcenter.org, 360-7380735 or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org/programs/ pickford/apollo-13.

YA Author Event: Clete Barrett Smith and “Mr. 60%,” Village Books, 4pm, free, www.villagebooks.com/event.

Bilongo Quintet w/ Sabrina Gomez (Afro Latin jazz), Old World Deli, 6-8pm, no cover, 360-738-2090, www.facebook.com/bilongoquintet.

“It’s Where the Sidewalk Ends,” BAAY Theatre, 6pm. (pg. 31)

Pecha Kucha Night Exchange, Museum of

Northwest Art, 6pm, $5 suggested donation, 360-466-4446, marketing@museumofnwart.org or www.monamuseum.org/event/pechakuchanight-exchange. (pg. 33) 7th Annual Poetry Cafe, Van Zandt Hall, 7-9pm, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org. (pg. 5)

Alex Ashley and the Resolve (original blues and covers), Kennelly Keys Music (Anacortes),

7-10pm, $10, www.facebook.com/events/311059562698653.

Author Event: Speculative Fiction Extravaganza (Rob Slater, Raven Oak, Selah Tay-Song, Jennifer Brozek, and Jesikah Sundin), Village Books (Bellingham), 7pm, free, www.villagebooks.com/event.

Contra Dance with Old Time Fiddle Music,

Fairhaven Library, 7-10:30pm, $8-$10 general / $6 students suggested donation, dance@januscom.com or www.bellinghamcountrydance.org. “Fools,” Mount Baker High School Auditorium, 7pm, $8 general / $6 students and seniors, 360-383-2015, ccariker@mtbaker.wednet.edu or http://bit.ly/2wqT5WD. (pg. 31) Jamie Findlay and Steve Tate, EAT Restaurant & Bar, 7-9:30pm, no cover, 360-306-3917. “Little Women: The Musical,” Ferndale High School, 7-9:30pm. (pg. 31) “The 39 Steps,” Sehome High School’s Little Theatre, 7pm. (pg. 31)

NSEA Community Work Party, Maritime

Heritage Park, 9am-noon, free, 360-715-0283, www.n-sea.org/work-parties or randerson@n-sea.org. (pg. 40)

SUNDAY 11/12/2017 Lummi Island Artists’ Studio Tour, Lummi

Island Artists’ Studio Tour, 10am-5pm, free, 360-317-5807, riaharboe@gmail.com. (pg. 36) Project Santa Car Cruise for Kids, ends at The Whatcom County Courthouse, 10am-1pm, cash donation or toys, 360-384-2733, www.FourthCornerElitesCarClub.com or realtorrawls@comcast.net. (pg. 13-15) Pre-Holiday Open House in Fairhaven, Village Books, 10:30am-4:30pm, free, www. villagebooks.com/event. (pg. 29) “Le Corsaire” (The Bolshoi Ballet), Pickford Film Center, 11am-2:30pm, $20, 360-738-0735, info@pickfordfilmcenter.org or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org/programs/pickford/ le-corsaire-the-bolshoi-ballet. Pickett House Museum Tour, Pickett House Museum, 1-4pm, free, 360-733-5873, daughtersofpioneers@hotmail.com or www.questers1944.org. (pg. 37)

Margo Murphy and John Roberts (acoustic vintage country, early bluegrass), Nancy’s

Farm, 2-4pm, $15, www.info@nancysfarm.com, 360-739-5651 or www.nancysfarm.com. (continued to page 22)

Weekly International Folk Dancing Saturday potluck dance (with Balkanarama), Bayview Civic Hall, 7:15pm (potluck at 6pm), $15 requested donation, 360-766-6866. Bayshore Symphony Fall Concert, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7:30pm, $15 suggested donation, 360-223-5432, www.bayshoremusicproject.com. (pg. 5) BRD presents “Emerge,” Firehouse PAC, 7:30pm, $15-$18, bhamrep@gmail.com or www.bhamrep.org. (pg. 38)

The Hot Club of Troy in Concert with Nuages, Unity Spiritual Center, 7:30-9:30pm, $15, 360-961-1559, nuagesjazz@gmail.com or www.nuagesjazz.net/manouchenw. (pg. 5) “Warren Miller’s Line of Descent,” Mount Baker Theatre, 8-10pm, $22, 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 39)

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“Fools,” Mount Baker High School Auditorium, 2:30pm, $8 general / $6 students and seniors, 360-383-2015, ccariker@mtbaker.wednet.edu or http://bit.ly/2wqT5WD. (pg. 31) Bayshore Symphony Fall Concert, Central Lutheran Church, 3pm. (pg. 5) NookChat: Community Storytelling, Everson Library, 3-4:30pm, free, 360-966-5100, www.wcls.org. (pg. 37)

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Janette West Trio,

Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, free, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. Peace Dances in Mount Vernon, Skagit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6-8pm, free / by donation, jstplnfolk@gmail.com, 360-6299190 or www.seattledup.org. (pg. 38) Daughters of Lilith, First Congregational Church of Bellingham, 7-9pm, $15, 360-920-7533, linda@lindasongs.com. (pg. 12) Trivia Night, Greene’s Corner, 7-9:30pm. (pg. 35)

Tango by the Bay Milonga, Squalicum Yacht

Club, 7:30-10pm, $7 general / $5 members & students, 360-734-5676, bhamusabda@aol.com or www.bellinghamusadance.com.

MONDAY 11/13/2017 Whatcom Genealogical Society Meeting: “Changes at Family Search” with Jill Morelli, Bellingham Elks Lodge, 2-4pm, free / visitors welcome, 360-733-8300.

Pompom Party, Sumas Library, 6-7:30pm, free, 360-988-2501, www.wcls.org. (pg. 36)

Books on Tap (“American Gods” by Neil Gaiman), South Whatcom Library, 6:30-8pm, free, 360-305-3632, www.wcls.org.

Holiday Harmony Concert Rehearsals, Mount

Vernon Community Center, 6:30-9pm, free, 360-201-5861, contact@harmonynorthwest.org or www.harmonynorthwest.org. (pg. 4)

Author Event: Ron Miller and “You Ain’t Heard Nothin’ Yet: Interviews with Stars from Hollywood’s Golden Era,” Village Books, 7-8pm, free, www.villagebooks.com/event.

BJ Block Duo, EAT Restaurant & Bar, 7-9:30pm, no cover.

36th Annual

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

TUESDAY 11/14/2017

Seasonal decorations, gifts & gourmet foods!

Beginning, Beginning Oil & Acrylic Painting Class (2 sessions) begins, Studio UFO, 10am-

Thurs. Eve., Nov. 16

Fall Early Enrichment (ages 2-5 with caregivers), Museum of Northwest Art,

5-9pm

Friday, Nov. 17

9:30am-9pm

Saturday, Nov. 18

9:30am-5pm

NEW N Ferndale Events Center TIO 5715 Barrett Rd, Ferndale, WA O L CA Free Admission & Free Parking

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3pm, $130, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net, 360-319-6115 or www.studio-ufo.net. (pg. 11)

10:30-11:15am, free, 360-466-4446, marketing@museumofnwart.org or www.monamuseum.org/event/fall-early-enrichment. Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30am, 360-656-6699. (pg. 35) NSEA Open House Garden Party (winterize, fertilize, and organize our native plant nursery), Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (3057 E. Bakerview Rd.), noon-4pm, free, 360-715-0283, randerson@n-sea.org. (pg. 40)

Ferndale Book Group (“You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me: A Memoir” by Sherman Alexie), Ferndale Library, 2:30-4:30pm, free, 360-384-3647, www.wcls.org.

Tuesday Night Jazz: Milo Petersen Trio, Hotel

Bellwether, 5-8pm, free, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. Mindfulness Meditation, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 6-8pm, by donation, 360-464-2229, info@anacortescenterforhappiness.org. Reiki Circle, Center for Spiritual Living, 6:30-8:30pm, free, 360-224-3335, SallyJL51@comcast.net.

Author Event: Janet R. Collins and “On the Artic Frontier: Ernest Leffingwell’s Polar Explorations and Legacy,” Village Books

(Bellingham), 7-8pm, free, www.villagebooks.com/event. Learn to think on your Feet, Improv Playworks Studio, 7-9pm, free, 360-756-0756, sheila@improvplayworks.com or www.improvplayworks.com. (pg. 15) Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, 1st session free / $5 after, 360-766-6866, safdancers@hotmail.com.

Making Musical Mandalas with Paul Russell (dynamic & light-hearted singing circle), Presence Studio, 7:15-8:15pm, $5, 970-5854867, Paul@TheMusicalMandala.com or www.TheMusicalMandala.com.

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WEDNESDAY 11/15/2017 No-Sew Braided Rug, Ragfinery, 6-8pm, $22,

360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com/upcoming-events/event/ no-sew-braided-rugs-15. Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm, $60 / day, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net, 360-319-6115 or www.studio-ufo.net. (pg. 9)

Yoga for Restoring Mobility with Kathleen Gallagher, Island Library, 10-11:30am, free, 360-758-7145, www.wcls.org.

Bellingham City Club, Northwood Hall,

11:30-1:30pm, $13 members / $18 nonmembers / $5 adults (under 29) in advance; $15 members / $20 non-members at the door, info@bellinghamcityclub.org or www.bellinghamcityclub.org. (pg. 33)

Newcomers’ Club Monthly Luncheon/ Speaker, Bellingham Golf & Country Club,

noon-2:30pm, $16 (must reserve), 360-9334669, Information@whatcomnewcomers.org or www.whatcomnewcomers.org. (pg. 33) NSEA Open House Garden Party (winterize, fertilize, and organize our native plant nursery), Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (3057 E. Bakerview Rd.), noon-4pm, free, 360-715-0283, randerson@n-sea.org or www.n-sea.org/work-parties. (pg. 40)

Wednesday Lunchtime Music: Linda Roorda,

Jansen Art Center, noon, free, 360-354-3600 or www.jansenartcenter.org/all-performances. Tech Basics Coaching, Bellingham Public Library, 2-4pm, free, 360-778-7210, dbrewer@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Putting Your Garden to Bed (or not), Blaine Library, 4-6pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org.

Creekside Open Mic (poetry, prose, music),

South Whatcom Library, 6-8pm, free / sign up to read, 360-305-3632, www.wcls.org.

Author Event: Robert and Daisy Kunstaetter with “Trekking Peru: A Traveler’s Guide,”

Village Books (Bellingham), 7pm, free, www.villagebooks.com/event. BUG Song Circle, Roeder Home, 7-8:30pm, by donation, 360-510-4386, bhamuke@gmail.com or www.bellinghamukulelegroup.com. (pg. 5)

Jazz Walk Feature Concert with Dawn Clement & Mark Taylor, Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center @ the Sylvia Center, 7-9pm, $10 general / $5 students / members and combo students free, www.wjmac.org. (pg. 5) Vaudevillingham, Bellingham Circus Guild’s Cirque Lab, 7pm & 9pm, $5-$10 suggested donation, www.bellinghamcircusguild.com/ vaudevillingham. (pg. 31-32)

“History on Trial: My Day in Court with David Irving,” WWW PAC Main Stage, 7:30-9pm, free / tickets required and available at WWU Box Office, boxoffice@wwu.edu, 360-6506146 or https://wp.wwu.edu/raywolpow institute/dr-deborah-e-lipstadt. (pg. 33) Scottish Country Dancing Classes, Fairhaven Library, 7:30-9:30pm. (pg. 38)

THURSDAY 11/16/2017 Women’s Professional Network Gala and Raffle Dash, Four Points Sheraton, 7-9am, $25,

gala@wpnbellingham.com or www.wpnbellingham.org/content/raffle_dash_ gala/information. (pg. 15) Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30am, 360-656-6699. (pg. 35)

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NOVEMBER 2017 NSEA Open House Garden Party (winterize,

fertilize, and organize our native plant nursery), NSEA (3057 E. Bakerview Rd.), noon-4pm, free, 360-715-0283. (pg. 40) Finding Funders for Your Nonprofit, Bellingham Public Library, 1-2:30pm, free, 360-778-7210, dbrewer@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Hattie Strother Chapter Meeting, member home, 1:30-3:30pm, free, 360-733-5873, daughtersofpioneers@hotmail.com or www.questers1944.org. (pg. 37) Chair Tai Chi, Bellingham Public Library, 3-3:45pm, free, jjohnson@cob.org, 360-7787217 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. Home for the Holidays, Ferndale Events Center, 5-9pm, free, home4theholidays@comcast.net, www.homefortheholidaysbellingham.com or 360-676-1891. (pg. 38)

Live Music in the Piano Lounge: Anissa,

Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, free, 360-354-3600, or www.jansenartcenter.org/all-performances. Stone Soup Share, BelleWood Acres, 6pm, $25, 360-318-7720, info@bellewoodfarms.com or www.bellewoodfarms.com. (pg. 15) Take the Jazz Walk!, Multiple Downtown Bellingham Arts District Venues, 6-11pm, $25 general / $15 students, 360-647-0741, www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3096702, info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org. (pg. 5)

Author Event: Marian Exall and “A Splintered Step Mystery,” Village Books (Bellingham), 7pm, free, www.villagebooks.com/event.

“Fools,” Mount Baker High School Auditorium, 7pm, $8 general / $6 students and seniors, 360-383-2015, ccariker@mtbaker.wednet.edu or http://bit.ly/2wqT5WD. (pg. 31) “Little Women: The Musical,” Ferndale High School, 7-9:30pm. (pg. 31)

Books and Bites: “Never Let Me Go” by Kazuo Ishiguro, Blaine Library, 1-2:30pm, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org.

Visual Thinking Strategies Tour, Museum of

Northwest Art, 5:30-7:30pm, free, 360-4664446, marketing@museumofnwart.org or www.monamuseum.org/events. (pg. 33)

Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center’s 15th Annual Peace Builder Awards, BTC Settlemyer Hall, 5:30-9pm, $50, 360-676-0122, www.whatcomdrc.org/peace-builder-awards or WDRCpbawards@gmail.com. (pg. 34) “It’s Where the Sidewalk Ends,” BAAY Theatre, 6pm. (pg. 31)

Author Event: Christen Mattix and “Skein: The Heartbreaks and Triumphs of a Long Distance Knitter,” Village Books (Bellingham), 7pm, free, www.villagebooks.com/event.

“Fools,” Mount Baker High School Auditorium,

7pm, $8 general / $6 students and seniors, 360-383-2015, ccariker@mtbaker.wednet.edu or http://bit.ly/2wqT5WD. (pg. 31) “Little Women: The Musical,” Ferndale High School, 7-9:30pm. (pg. 31) Orb Trio, EAT Restaurant & Bar, 7-9:30pm, free, 360-306-3917. “The 39 Steps,” Sehome High School’s Little Theatre, 7pm. (pg. 31) The Sea Breeze Jazz Band, The Majestic, 7:15-10pm, $10 general / $7 members and students, 360-734-5676, bhamusabda@aol.com or www.bellinghamusadance.com. (pg. 39) “Betty Desire: Coming Home,” Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, $20 general / $2 off members, tobie@lincolntheatre.org, 360-3368955 or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 32) BRD presents “Emerge,” Firehouse PAC, 7:30pm, $15-$18, www.bhamrep.org. (pg. 38)

Parks & Rec Travelogue: “Paraguaype, Jaha!: A Peace Corps Service in the Heart of South America” with Katie Storrs, Old City Hall Rotunda Room, 7-9pm, $5 general / members free, info@whatcommuseum.org, 360-7788930 or www.whatcommuseum.org. “The 39 Steps,” Sehome High School’s Little Theatre, 7pm. (pg. 31)

Thursday Evening Balkan Folk Dancing,

Fairhaven Branch Library, 7-9:30pm, $5 requested donation, 360-380-0450. (pg. 38)

Jansen Jazz Band Winter Session Concert,

Jansen Art Center, 7:30pm, $10, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/events/jansen-jazz-band.

FRIDAY 11/17/2017 Home for the Holidays, Ferndale Events Center, 9:30am-9pm, free, 360-676-1891, www.homefortheholidaysbellingham.com or home4theholidays@comcast.net. (pg. 38)

38th Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 4145 Meridian St., 10am-7pm, free,

360-676-8548, info@alliedarts.org or www.alliedarts.org. (pg. 11) Jingle Bell Bazaar, Cedar Grove Park Association, 10am-4pm, free, 360-305-5515. (pg. 38) Used Book Sale, Everson Library, 10am-5pm, free, 360-966-5100, www.wcls.org. NSEA Open House Garden Party (winterize, fertilize, and organize our native plant nursery), Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (3057 E. Bakerview Rd.), noon-4pm, free, 360-715-0283, randerson@n-sea.org or www.n-sea.org/work-parties. (pg. 40) Submit your event info online at www.ennw.info/submit-an-event/. Thank you!

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NOVEMBER 2017 The BIG Short One Act Festival (Skagit Valley

Drama Department), McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm, $12, damond.morris@skagit.edu, www.skagit.edu/directory.asp?pagenumber=249 or 866-624-6897. (pg. 32) “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” Van Zandt Community Hall, 7:30-10pm, $5 suggested donation, southforkvalley@aol.com, 360-5922297 or www.facebook.com/southforkvalley. Fritz & the Freeloaders, Honey Moon Mead & Cider, 8:15-10:30pm, free, 360-724-0728 or www.honeymoonmeads.com.

SATURDAY 11/18/2017 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, Ferndale Senior Activity Center, 8-11am, $6 adults / $3 kids / under 3 and 90+ eat free, 360-384-6244, activities.fsac@gmail.com. (pg. 15)

Gardenveiw Montessori 11th Annual Holiday Bazaar, Hillcrest Chapel, 9am-3pm, free,

360-527-9638, gardenviewbazaar@gmail.com or www.gardenviewbazaar.com. (pg. 38) NSEA Community Work Party, Landingstrip Creek, 9am-noon, free, 360-715-0283, randerson@n-sea.org or www.n-sea.org/work-parties. (pg. 40) Home for the Holidays, Ferndale Events Center, 9:30am-5pm, free, 360-676-1891, www.homefortheholidaysbellingham.com or home4theholidays@comcast.net. (pg. 38)

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“The Exterminating Angel” (Met Live in HD), Lincoln Theatre, 9:45am, $23 general / $21 seniors / $19 students / $17 kids under 12 / $2 off members, 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 5-6)

38th Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 4145 Meridian St., 10am-7pm. (pg. 11) Jingle Bell Bazaar, Cedar Grove Park Association, 10am-4pm. (pg. 38)

Late Fall Gardening Tips for Spring Success,

Lynden Library, 10-11:30am, free, 360-3544883, www.wcls.org. NSC Saturday Coffee (55+), Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 10am, free, 360-933-4507, nwsinglesclub@gmail.com. Putting Your Garden to Bed (or not), Blaine Library, 10am-noon, free, 360-305-3637, www.wcls.org.

Sewing Bootcamp (2 sessions) begins,

Ragfinery, 10am-1pm, $76, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com/ upcoming-events/event/sewing-bootcamp-13. South Fork Winterfest, Van Zandt Community Hall, 10am-4pm, free, 360-595-0973, southforkvalley@aol.com or www.facebook.com/southforkvalley. (pg. 38) Used Book Sale, Everson Library, 10am-5pm, free, 360-966-5100, www.wcls.org.

Award Winning Book Club (“Do Not Say We Have Nothing” by Madeleine Thien), Lynden

Library, 10:30am-noon, free, 360-354-4883, www.wcls.org. NSEA Salmon Sighting, Dakota Creek Golf Course, noon-3pm, free, 360-715-0283, info@n-sea.org or www.n-sea.org. (pg. 40) “The Fly,” Pickford Film Center, noon-1:45pm, $3, 360-738-0735, info@pickfordfilmcenter.org or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org/programs/ pickford/the-fly. Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop, Museum of Northwest Art, 1pm, $25, 360-466-4446, marketing@museumofnwart.org or www.monamuseum.org/event/ekphrasticpoetry-workshop-0. (pg. 15) Experience Reiki, Center for Spiritual Living, 1-3pm, free, 360-224-3335, SallyJL51@comcast.net. Thanksgiving Glintwein Tasting, Vartanyan Estate Winery, 1-6pm, $6, 360-756-6770, info@vewinery.com or www.vewinery.com.

Conquering Writer’s Block (Kent Sisco and Spear), South Whatcom Library, 2-4pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

“The 39 Steps,” Sehome High School’s Little Theatre, 2pm. (pg. 31)

NaNoWriMo and Indie Publishing with Susan Colleen Browne, Everson Library, 3-4:30pm, free, 360-305-3600, www.wcls.org.

Tech Boomers Open Lab, Bellingham Public

Library, 3-5pm, free, dbrewer@cob.org, 360778-7210 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

Woven Star Ornaments with Laura Larson Kollmar, Deming Library, 3-4pm, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org.

“It’s Where the Sidewalk Ends,” BAAY Theatre, 6pm. (pg. 31)

Rainy Day Ramblers (bluegrass), Old World Deli, 6-8pm, no cover, 360-738-2090.

Swing Set, Masquerade Winery Tasting Room,

6-8pm, no cover, 360-220-7072, bill@illuminatibrewing.com. WA129 Poetry Reading, Museum of Northwest Art, 6pm, free, marketing@museumofnwart.org, www.monamuseum.org/event/wa-129-poetry-reading or 360-466-4446. (pg. 15) “A Light in the Darkness,” Church of the Assumption, 7pm, $15 general / $12 seniors / $8 students, Leslie.Guelker-Cone@wwu.edu, 360-650-6146 or http://ticketswwu.edu. (pg. 6)

Chuck’s Welcome Home Celebration (with cake!), Village Books (Bellingham), 7pm, free, www.villagebooks.com/event.

Contra Dance with Old Time Fiddle Music,

Fairhaven Library, 7-10:30pm, $8-$10 general / $6 students suggested donation, www.bellinghamcountrydance.org. “Fools,” Mount Baker High School Auditorium, 7pm, $8 general / $6 students and seniors, 360-383-2015, ccariker@mtbaker.wednet.edu or http://bit.ly/2wqT5WD. (pg. 31) “Little Women: The Musical,” Ferndale High School, 7-9:30pm. (pg. 31) Tyler Morgan Clarke Trio, EAT Restaurant & Bar, 7-9:30pm, no cover, 360-306-3917. BRD presents “Emerge,” Firehouse PAC, 7:30pm, $15-$18, bhamrep@gmail.com or www.bhamrep.org. (pg. 38) Legends of the Blues V, Byrnes PAC, 7:3010pm, $15 advance / $20 at the door, 360-403-3448, www.arlingtonartscouncil.net. (pg. 6) Michael Kaeshammer, Mount Baker Theatre, 7:30pm, $39.50 / $35.50 / $29.50 / $17.50, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com, 360-734-6080 or www.mountbakertheatre.com/shows/ michael-kaeshammer. (pg. 6) The BIG Short One Act Festival (Skagit Valley Drama Department), McIntyre Hall, 7:30pm. (pg. 32) “Vertigo,” Lincoln Theatre, 7:30pm, $10.50 general / $9.50 seniors, students and active military / $8 kids 12 and under, 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 39)

SUNDAY 11/19/2017 38th Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 4145 Meridian St., Bellingham, 10am-7pm. (pg. 11)

“La Boheme” (Royal Opera House), Pickford

Film Center, 11am-1:30pm, $20, 360-7380735, info@pickfordfilmcenter.org or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org/programs/pickford/ la-boheme-royal-opera-house. “Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music,” Lincoln Theatre, 1pm, $20 adults / $15 for seniors, students and kids / $2 off members, 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 39)

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NOVEMBER 2017 Thanksgiving Glintwein Tasting, Vartanyan

Estate Winery, 1-6pm, $6, 360-756-6770, info@vewinery.com or www.vewinery.com. A Musical Thanksgiving, McIntyre Hall, 2-4:30pm, $14 general / $10 seniors and students, diane.johnson@skagit.edu, 360416-7655 or www.mcintyrehall.org. (pg. 6) “Fools,” Mount Baker High School Auditorium, 2:30pm, $8 general / $6 students and seniors, 360-383-2015, ccariker@mtbaker.wednet.edu or http://bit.ly/2wqT5WD. (pg. 31) Beethoven’s “Heroic,” Mount Baker Theatre, 3-5pm, $15-$49, 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com/shows/ beethovens-heroic. (pg. 6-7) Artist Reception: Terry Nelson, Mindport Exhibits, 4-5:30pm, free, 360-647-5614, publicity@mindport.org or www.mindport.org. (pg. 11)

Poetry Event: Dr. Karen McLean Dade presents Christopher Donaldson, Jr.’s “The 25th Hour,” Village Books (Bellingham), 4pm, free, www.villagebooks.com/event.

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Alicia Dauber Quintet, Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, free, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com.

Bellingham Backgammon Association Club Tournament, Parkway Village Clubhouse,

5:30-9pm, $15, free for first-timers, 360-2551014, bellinghambackgammon@gmail.com. (pg. 35) Trivia Night, Greene’s Corner, 7-9:30pm. (pg. 35) BRD presents “Emerge,” Firehouse PAC, 7:30pm, $15-$18, bhamrep@gmail.com or www.bhamrep.org. (pg. 38)

MONDAY 11/20/2017 38th Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 4145 Meridian St., 10am-7pm. (pg. 11) Holiday Harmony Concert Rehearsals, Mount

Making Musical Mandalas with Paul Russell (dynamic & light-hearted singing circle), Presence Studio, 7:15-8:15pm, $5, 970-5854867, Paul@TheMusicalMandala.com or www.TheMusicalMandala.com.

WEDNESDAY 11/22/2017 38th Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 4145 Meridian St., 10am-7pm. (pg. 11) Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm, $60 / day, trish.harding@studio-ufo.net, 360-319-6115 or www.studio-ufo.net. (pg. 9)

Yoga for Restoring Mobility with Kathleen Gallagher, Island Library, 10-11:30am, free,

THURSDAY 11/23/2017 Happy Thanksgiving!

FRIDAY 11/24/2017 38th Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 4145 Meridian St., 10am-7pm. (pg. 11) Deck the Old City Hall, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, noon-5pm, free, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 29-30)

Fairhaven Winterfest (appearance of Father Christmas), Gazebo near Village Green, 3pm, free, www.fairhavenwinterfest.com. (pg. 28)

Artist Reception: Laura Picco, Village Books,

5-8pm, www.villagebooks.com/event. (pg. 11)

2017 Festival of Trees Gala and Auction,

jennyc@burlingtonwa.gov, 360-755-0760, jennyc@burlingtonwa.gov or www.burlingtonwa.gov/library. (pg. 15)

Tuesday Night Jazz: Christian Casolary Trio,

Hotel Bellwether, 5-8pm, free, 360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. Mindfulness Meditation, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 6-8pm, by donation, 360-464-2229, info@anacortescenterforhappiness.org.

“Ferrari 312B: Where the Revolution Begins,”

Pickford Film Center, 6:30-8pm, $10.75 , 360-738-0735, info@pickfordfilmcenter.org or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org/programs/pickford/ ferrari-312b-where-the-revolution-begins.

Books on Tap (“I Am Malala” by Malala Yousafzai), North Fork Brewery, 7-8:30pm, free, 360-592-2422, www.wcls.org.

Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bayview

Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, 1st session free / $5 after, 360-766-6866. (pg. 38)

Terminal, 10am, free, 360-933-4507, nwsinglesclub@gmail.com. Mindport’s Correspondence Club, Mindport Exhibits, 10:30am-12:30pm, free, 360-6475614, publicity@mindport.org or www.mindport.org. (pg. 36)

Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, free, 360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org. Julian MacDonough Trio, Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center @ the Sylvia Center, 7-8pm, $10 general / $5 students / members and combo students free, info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org. (pg. 7)

TUESDAY 11/21/2017

Apocalypse Training: Planetary Defense (teens 13-18), Burlington Public Library, 4-5pm,

38th Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 4145 Meridian St., 10am-7pm. (pg. 11) NSC Saturday Coffee (55+), Bellingham Cruise

360-758-7145, www.wcls.org.

Artist Reception: Soda Sisters, Good Earth

10:30-11:15am, free, 360-466-4446, www.monamuseum.org/event/fall-early-enrichment or marketing@museumofnwart.org.

Church, 9:30-11:30am, $20 general / free kids under 2, www.skagitfestivaloftrees.org. (pg. 15)

Wednesday Lunchtime Music: Nell Veenstra,

Vernon Community Center, 6:30-9pm, free, 360-201-5861, contact@harmonynorthwest.org or www.harmonynorthwest.org. (pg. 4)

38th Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 4145 Meridian St., 10am-7pm. (pg. 11) Fall Early Enrichment (ages 2-5 with caregivers), Museum of Northwest Art,

2017 Festival of Trees Breakfast at the North Pole, The Skagit Center at Christ the King

Pottery, 5-8pm, free, 360-671-3998, theteam@goodearthpots.com or www.goodearthpots.com. (pg. 11-12)

The Skagit Center at Christ the King Church, 5:30pm, $90 / must be pre-purchased, www.skagitfestivaloftrees.org. (pg. 15)

Whatcom Art Market (demo by featured artist Jennifer Korn-Leech), Whatcom Art Market, 5:30-8ppm, 360-738-8564, www.whatcomartmarket.org. (pg. 9) Orb Trio, EAT Restaurant & Bar, 7-9:30pm, no cover, 360-306-3917. “Anne of Green Gables,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm, $20, 360293-6829, www.acttheatre.com. (pg. 32) “Scrooge, the Musical,” The Claire Theatre, 7:30-9:30pm, $14 general / $12 senoirs and students / $10 kids, 360-354-4425, clairevgtheatre@gmail.com or www.theclaire.org. (pg. 32) “The Christmas Schooner,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm, $8-$14, 360-733-1811, info@bellinghamtheatreguild.com or www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com. (pg. 32)

SATURDAY 11/25/2017 Small Business Saturday and Indies First!,

Village Books, 9am-9pm, free, www.villagebooks.com/event. (pg. 36) Holiday Craft Market, Pioneer Meadows Montessori School, 9am-4pm, 360-778-3681, www.facebook.com/groups/montessoricraftmarket.

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NOVEMBER 2017 Women’s Work International Market, Mount

Vernon Senior Center, 11am-5pm, free, 360-424-5854, ginnydarvill@gmail.com or www.womensworkinternational.com. (pg. 14) Deck the Old City Hall, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, noon-5pm. (pg. 29-30)

2017 Festival of Trees Family Festival Days,

The Skagit Center at Christ the King Church, 12:30-4:30pm, $5, www.skagitfestivaloftrees.org. (pg. 15)

Visit with Santa at Deck the Old City Hall,

Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 12:302:30pm, free, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org. “Follies” (NT Live), Lincoln Theatre, 1pm, $18 general / $16 seniors / $14 students and kids / $2 off members, 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org. (pg. 32) “Scrooge, the Musical,” The Claire Theatre, 2pm. (pg. 32)

Fairhaven Winterfest (lighting of Christmas Tree with Entertainment), Large Pine in front of Fairhaven Village Inn, free, www.fairhavenwinterfest.com. (pg. 28)

The Bushwackers (country standards), The Old World Deli, 6-8pm, free, 360-738-2090, www.oldworlddeli1.com.

Bellingham Community Band “Deck the Halls,” WCC Syre Auditorium, 7pm, $5 general / free 10 and under, 360-650-9706. (pg. 7)

Contra Dance with Old Time Fiddle Music,

Fairhaven Library, 7-10:30pm, $8-$10 general / $6 students suggested donation, www.bellinghamcountrydance.org. Jamie Findlay Duo, EAT Restaurant & Bar, 7-9:30pm, no cover, 360-306-3917. “Anne of Green Gables,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm, $20, 360-2936829, www.acttheatre.com. (pg. 32)

Return to Vietnam (tea and snacks served),

Island Library, 7:30-9pm, free, 360-758-7145, www.wcls.org. “Scrooge, the Musical,” The Claire Theatre, 7:30pm. (pg. 32) “The Christmas Schooner,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm, $8-$14, 360-733-1811, info@bellinghamtheatreguild.com or www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com. (pg. 32)

SUNDAY 11/26/2017 2017 Festival of Trees Family Festival Days,

Bellingham Public Library, 6:30-7:30pm, free, 360-778-7236, www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. “Funeral Parade of Roses,” Pickford Film Center, 6:30-8:30pm, $3, 360-738-0735, www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

Audubon Society: “The Ecology and Issues Surrounding Forage Fish” with Evelyn Brown, Old City Hall, 7-9pm, $5/ members

free, info@whatcommuseum.org, 360-7788930 or www.whatcommuseum.org. Weekly International Folk Dancing, Bayview Civic Hall, 7-9:30pm, 1st session free / $5 after, 360-766-6866, safdancers@hotmail.com.

Making Musical Mandalas with Paul Russell (dynamic & light-hearted singing circle), Presence Studio, 7:15-8:15pm, $5, 970-5854867 or www.TheMusicalMandala.com.

WEDNESDAY 11/29/2017

The Skagit Center at Christ the King Church, 10am-2pm, $5, www.skagitfestivaloftrees.org. (pg. 15)

38th Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 4145 Meridian St., 10am-7pm. (pg. 11) Open Studio Painting, Studio UFO, 10am-3pm,

10am-7pm. (pg. 11)

Yoga for Restoring Mobility with Kathleen Gallagher, Island Library, 10-11:30am, free,

38th Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 4145 Meridian St., Bellingham,

“Canaletto and the Art of Venice,” Limelight

Cinema, 11am-12:30pm, $8.50, 360-738-0735, or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. Women’s Work International Market, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 11am-5pm. (pg. 14) Deck the Old City Hall, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, noon-5pm. (pg. 29-30)

Visit with Santa at Deck the Old City Hall, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 12:302:30pm, free, 360-778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 30)

“The Exterminating Angel” (Met Live in HD), Lincoln Theatre, 1pm. (pg. 5-6)

Fourth Sunday: Audubon at the Museum, Old

City Hall, 1:30-3:30pm, $5-$10 / members free, 360-778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org. “Scrooge, the Musical,” The Claire Theatre, 2pm. Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn, Mount Baker Theatre, 3pm, $49.50 / $42.50 / $35.50 /$21.50, 360-734-6080, tickets@mountbakertheatre.com. (pg. 7)

Sunday Jazz on the Bay: Thomas Harris Quartet, Hotel Bellwether, 4:30-7:30pm, free,

360-392-3100, ranenogales@msn.com. Trivia Night, Greene’s Corner, 7-9:30pm. (pg. 35)

MONDAY 11/27/2017 38th Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 4145 Meridian St., 10am-7pm. (pg. 11) Holiday Harmony Concert Rehearsals, Mount Vernon Community Center, 6:30-9pm. (pg. 4)

TUESDAY 11/28/2017 38th Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 4145 Meridian St., 10am-7pm. (pg. 11) Fall Early Enrichment (ages 2-5 with caregivers), Museum of Northwest Art,

10:30-11:15am, free, 360-466-4446, marketing@museumofnwart.org or www.monamuseum.org/event/fall-early-enrichment. Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The Metta Center, 10:30am, 360-656-6699. (pg. 35) Tuesday Night Jazz: Steve Rudy Trio, Hotel Bellwether, 5-8pm, free, 360-392-3100. Mindfulness Meditation, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 6-8pm, by donation, 360-464-2229, info@anacortescenterforhappiness.org.

Bellingham Reads Book Discussion Group (“Alexander Hamilton” by Ron Chernow),

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$60 / day, 360-319-6115, trish.harding@ studio-ufo.net or www.studio-ufo.net. (pg. 9) 360-758-7145, www.wcls.org.

Deck the Old City Hall, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, noon-5pm.

Wednesday Lunchtime Music: Meg Krieg,

Jansen Art Center, noon-1pm, free, 360-3543600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/all-performances. Tech Basics Coaching, Bellingham Public Library, 2-4pm, free, 360-778-7210, dbrewer@cob.org or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. “Canaletto and the Art of Venice,” Limelight Cinema, 6pm, $8.50, 360-738-0735 or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org. Swingnuts Jazz, Rockfish Grill, 6-9:30pm, no cover, www.anacortesrockfish.com. The Stocking Event, Ragfinery, 6-8pm, free, 360-738-6977, hello@ragfinery.com or www.ragfinery.com/upcoming-events/event/ free-stocking-project-2. (pg. 15)

Eat Your Words Cookbook Club (Comfort Food), South Whatcom Library, 6:30-8pm, free, 360-305-3632, www.wcls.org. (pg. 7)

Harborview Lions Theatre Party, Bellingham

Theatre Guild, 6:30-10pm, $22, 360-671-5788, pattisuejb@yahoo.com. (pg. 33) A Conversation with Andy Weir, Bellingham High School, 7pm, $5, www.villagebooks.com. (pg. 36) Damani Phillips on Alto Saxophone, Whatcom Jazz Music Arts Center @ the Sylvia Center, 7-9pm, $20 general / $10 members / $5 students / WJMAC combo students free, info@wjmac.org or www.wjmac.org. (pg. 7) Scottish Country Dancing Classes, Fairhaven Library, 7:30-9:30pm. (pg. 38) Wine, Women & Song, Lairmont Manor, 7:30-9:30pm, $25, 360-676-1024, info@bellinghamsings.org or www.bellinghamsings.org. (pg. 7)

THURSDAY 11/30/2017 38th Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 4145 Meridian St., 10am-7pm. (pg. 11) Gentle Yoga Classes with Joani Glasser, The

Metta Center, 10:30am, 360-656-6699. (pg. 35)

Deck the Old City Hall, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, noon-5pm. (pg. 29-30)

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NOVEMBER 2017 Playing with Paper Clay (learn how to make holiday ornaments and wall hangings) begins, Baker Creek Ceramics, 1:30-4:30pm, $140, bakercreekceramics@gmail.com, 360393-5458 or www.bakercreekceramics.com.

Exploring Equity and Cultural Humility,

Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center, 2-5pm, $50, 360-676-0122, outreach@whatcomdrc.org or www.whatcomdrc.org/reach-workshop. Chair Tai Chi, Bellingham Public Library, 3-3:45pm, free, jjohnson@cob.org, 360-7787217 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org. A 10 for $10 Monthly Wine Tasting, Old World Deli, 5:30-7pm, $10, 360-738-2090, www.oldworlddeli1.com/music-events or oldworlddeli1@mac.com. (pg. 7)

Live Music in the Piano Lounge: Wendy Donaghy, Jansen Art Center, 6-8pm, free,

360-354-3600, info@jansenartcenter.org or www.jansenartcenter.org/all-performances.

Pottery Throwing Basics (4 sessions) begins,

Baker Creek Ceramics, 6-8:30pm, $130, 360-393-5458, bakercreekceramics@gmail.com or www.bakercreekceramics.com. “Time to Die,” Pickford Film Center, 6:30-8pm, $10.75, 360-738-0735 or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org.

Thursday Evening Balkan Folk Dancing,

Fairhaven Branch Library, 7-9:30pm, $5 requested donation, 360-380-0450. (pg. 38) “Anne of Green Gables,” Anacortes Community Theatre, 7:30pm, $20, 360-293-6829, www.acttheatre.com. (pg. 32) “Scrooge, the Musical,” The Claire Theatre, 7:30pm. (pg. 32) “The Christmas Schooner,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm, $8-$14, 360-733-1811 or www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com. (pg. 32)

FRIDAY 12/1/2017 38th Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 4145 Meridian St., 10am-7pm. (pg. 11) 22nd Annual Holiday Port Festival, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, noon-8pm, free, www.portofbellingham.com/141/Holiday-Port. Deck the Old City Hall, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, noon-5pm, free, 360-778-8930. Christmas in the Cabins, Pioneer Park, 5-9pm, $4 adults / $3 children, 360-384-6461 or www.ferndaleheritagesociety.com. (pg. 29)

Deck the Old City Hall Cocktail Party,

38th Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 4145 Meridian St., 10am-7pm. (pg. 11) Greg Aanes Furniture Showroom Open, 10am-

Whatcom Community Foundation Art Fundraiser opens, 6-10pm, Localgroup Studio,

Holiday Art Market, Jansen Art Center,

Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, 5:30-8:30pm, $50, info@whatcommuseum.org, 360-7788930 or www.whatcommuseum.org. (pg. 15)

2pm, www.NWchairs.com, 360-389-2714. 10am-5pm, free, 360-354-3600.

$10 / $15. (pg. 8)

22nd Annual Holiday Port Festival, Bellingham

360-676-8548 or www.alliedarts.org. (pg. 12)

Whatcom Art Market (demo by featured artist Suzanna Gusukuma), Whatcom Art Market,

Allied Arts Holiday Festival Showcase (begins), Allied Arts of Whatcom County, free, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Mount Baker Theatre, 7-9pm, $17.50-$49.50, 360734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com/ shows/a-charlie-brown-christmas. (pg. 30)

Author Event: Tore Ofteness and “A Higher Perspective: Aerial Photos of the Pacific Northwest,” Village Books (Bellingham), 7pm, free, www.villagebooks.com/event.

“Anne of Green Gables,” Anacortes

Community Theatre, 7:30pm, $20, 360293-6829, www.acttheatre.com. (pg. 32) Holiday Express on Ice, SaviBank Ice Arena at the Bellingham Sportsplex, 7:30-9pm, $9 advance / $12 at the door, 360-676-1919, bellinghamfsc@gmail.com or www.bellinghamfsc.com. (pg. 30) “Music for Kids of All Ages,” WCC Syre Hall, 7:30-9:30pm, free, marj@openaccess.org, 360-371-2267 or www.nccband.org. (pg. 7) “Scrooge, the Musical,” The Claire Theatre, 7:30-9:30pm, $14 general / $12 senoirs and students / $10 kids, www.theclaire.org, 360354-4425, clairevgtheatre@gmail.com. (pg. 32) “The Christmas Schooner,” Bellingham Theatre Guild, 7:30pm, $8-$14, 360-733-1811, info@bellinghamtheatreguild.com or www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com. (pg. 32)

Cruise Terminal, 11am-5pm. (pg. 30)

11am-2pm, 360-738-8564, www.whatcomartmarket.org. (pg. 9) Deck the Old City Hall, Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, noon-5pm. (pg. 29-30)

Whatcom Community Foundation Art Fundraiser, noon-5pm, Localgroup Studio. (pg. 8) Visit with Wally the Museum Mouse at Deck the Old City Hall, Old City Hall Rotunda

Room, 12:30-2:30pm, free, 360-778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org. Christmas in the Cabins, Pioneer Park, 1-9pm. (pg. 29) “Scrooge, the Musical,” The Claire Theatre, 2pm. CBC 2017 Lighted Boat Parade Party, Bellwether Hotel, 6-9pm, $50, info@boatingcenter.org, 360714-8891 or www.boatingcenter.org. (pg. 15)

The Coats Vocal Band Holiday Concert,

Bellingham High School PAC, 7-9:30pm, $15 through Nov. 22; $20 after Thanksgiving and at the door, 360-676-5006, www.thecoats.net. (pg. 13)

SATURDAY 12/2/2017 NSEA Community Work Party, Bay to Baker Trail and Squalicum Creek, 9am-noon, free, 360-715-0283, randerson@n-sea.org or www.n-sea.org/work-parties. (pg. 40)

Children’s House International 4th Annual Breakfast with Santa, Birchwood Presbyterian

Church, 9-11:30am, $12-$15 general / $8-$12 seniors / $6-$8 kids / free age 3 and under / $100 reserved tables (must reserve by Nov. 17), 360-383-0623, laurien.T@chiadopt.org or www.childrenshouseinternational.com/santa. (pg. 15)

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Carriage Rides and Father Christmas Usher in Fairhaven’s Winterfest by Margaret Bikman The Historic Fairhaven Association presents Fairhaven Winterfest from Nov. 24 through Dec. 23. The festivities begin Friday with the appearance of Father Christmas at 3pm at the gazebo at the corner of 10th Street and Harris Avenue near the Village Green, followed by the annual Holiday Art Walk and Open House from 5-8:30pm in the historic southside business district. The celebration continues at noon on Saturday with horse-drawn carriage rides and visits with Santa, a tree lighting, and live entertainment. “We are excited about both the traditional happenings of Fairhaven’s holiday season and the new events we have planned this year,” says Scott Ward, Fairhaven Winterfest chair. The new events for 2017 include Find the Elves Treasure Hunt, the Holiday Market on the Village Green and the Holiday Window Display Contest, in partnership with Sustainable Connections. The Tree Photo by Scott Ward. Lighting is on Saturday evening at the large pine tree in front of the Fairhaven Village Inn. Entertainment by the Bellingham Circus Guild and Bellingham High School’s Showstoppers precedes the lighting. Throughout the season, thousands of spectacular lights will fill the trees. The increased cost of Winterfest was not something that the Historic Fairhaven Association could have anticipated at the beginning of the year, so a fundraising campaign was put into action at the end of August. The need became evident when the planning committee decided to look into hiring a professional company to light the village with environmentally friendly LED lights. “In the past, all the lights were hung by a small group of volunteers,” explains Di Reinsch, committee member and owner of 1 Paperboat. “When we learned that the lights were just cut off the trees and thrown away at the end of the season, we knew that there must be a better way.” “With all the new additions, we have reached out to the business community, as well as to our neighbors and friends, for their help in supporting Winterfest,” says Ward. To date, $13,000 out of a $20,000 goal has been reached and the community support has been nothing short of fantastic, says Ward. If you would like to donate to Fairhaven Winterfest visit: www.gofundme.com/FairhavenWinterfest. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit www.fairhavenwinterfest.com or contact Scott Ward at scott@currentandfurbish.com, 206-696-2671.

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MotoMice at the Library – Come see

local award-winning author Paul Owen Lewis and his engaging and fully-illustrated presentation about the story behind his book MotoMice on Sat., Nov. 4 from 2-3:30pm at the Ferndale Library (2125 Main St.). Discover what bikers everywhere know: When you’re on a motorcycle, you’re part of the family. All ages welcome! Free admission. More info: 360-384-3647 or www.wcls.org.

Pre-Holiday Open House in Fairhaven – Gather up your friends and come to Village Books & Paper Dreams

(1200 11th St., Bellingham) for games, product demonstrations, and samples. We’ll have various stations around the store where you can get a passport stamped. Complete a passport, turn it in, and we’ll let you spin the wheel for a chance to win one of many discounts and prizes! Throughout the day we’ll have “Book Walks” where you’ll have the chance to win even more prizes! This will also be the official kick-off of our annual Giving Tree program. Bring your friends, bring your family, and get lots of great ideas for your early holiday shopping.

Takes place Sun., Nov. 12 from 10:30am4:30pm. Free admission. More info: www.villagebooks.com/event.

Deck the Old City Hall – Get in the

holiday spirit with the Whatcom Museum’s annual festivities! Historic Old City Hall (121 Prospect St., Bellingham) will be decked out for the season. View more than 20 decorated trees, take your picture with Santa, visit with Wally the Museum Mouse, and more. Admission is by donation, and proceeds are used to support the museum’s rich offerings of exhibitions and programming. This event (continued on page 30)

Christmas in the Cabins: Ferndale’s Old-Fashioned Christmas by Margaret Bikman Linda Harkleroad, who coordinates Ferndale Heritage Society’s annual OldeFashioned Christmas, says the mission of the organization is “to educate the community on the history of Whatcom County.” Members don pioneer costumes to greet visitors of all ages to experience how our ancestors enjoyed the Christmas holidays in Pioneer Park’s historic 15 log cabins. The newest renovated cabin, the Van Buren, will be open for display this year, set up as Ferndale’s first bank. This year’s event takes place Dec. 1, 5-9pm; Dec. 2, 1- 9pm; and Dec. 3, 1-4pm at the park, at the foot of Cherry Street. Harkleroad says that “There are cabin ‘owners’ who have been involved since the first event in 1992 and there are ‘newbies’ who have only been involved in the last 10 years or less. Old traditions and new ideas are what keep this event fresh each year.” This is the 25th anniversary of the event, Photo by Linda Harkleroad. with the theme of “Olde-Fashioned Christmas Silver Anniversary: Preserving Our Heritage for 25 Years.” The individual cabins will be offering crafts like silver bells, bottles, snowflakes, pinecones, stars and spoons. Ann Jones, who’s been volunteering for the event for six years, says “There is nothing like being in a historic village seeing people dressed in period costumes and doing things that one would see over 130 years ago, all centered around the celebration of Christmas. It’s like stepping into a dream! Kids also love seeing the huge draft horses pulling hay wagons around.” Volunteer Jodie Beatty says going from cabin to cabin keeps kids’ interest, with a craft or activity in each. “Writing a letter to Santa in an old schoolhouse and getting to mail it in an old post office is fun for kids and parents. It’s a great way to start off the holidays remembering how our ancestors grew up and really focusing on the meaning of holidays.” The Mount Baker Toppers will be caroling throughout the park at various times and the Non-Stop Carolers will be caroling at 2pm on Saturday. Visitors can take a festive horse-drawn carriage ride through downtown Ferndale and at the end of the day; stop by the Tillicum House for holiday cookies and warm beverages. “I think grownups like the magic that is created by all the volunteers in the park and seeing the wonder in their children’s eyes,” says Jones. Admission is $4 adults and $3 children. For details, call 360-384-6461 or go to www.ferndaleheritagesociety.com. Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

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begins Nov. 24 and continues Wed.-Sun. through Dec. 31. Sponsored by the Museum Advocates and the Foundation Board of Directors. Free admission. More info: info@whatcommuseum.org, 360778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Visit with Santa at Deck the Old City Hall – Bring your wish list, holiday cheer,

and camera when you visit with Santa in the Rotunda Room of Old City Hall (121 Prospect St., Bellingham) on Sat. & Sun., Nov. 25 & 26 from 12:30-2:30pm. He’ll be checking to see who’s been naughty or nice this year. Admission is by donation. Photo opps are self-serve using individual cameras/phones. More info: 360-7788930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

A Charlie Brown Christmas – A

Charlie Brown Christmas, the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning story by Charles M. Schulz, has warmed the hearts of millions of fans since it first aired on television over 50 years ago. Now the classic, animated television special comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation

featuring all of your favorite characters and classic Vince Guaraldi score. Performance on Fri., Dec. 1 from 7-9pm at Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Admission is $17.50-$49.50. More info: 360-734-6080 or www.mountbakertheatre.com/shows/ a-charlie-brown-christmas.

Holiday Express on Ice – A Holiday

Show on Ice, featuring the Bellingham Figure Skating Club, will be performed on Fri. & Sat., Dec. 1 & 2, from 7:30-9pm at the Bellingham Sportsplex (1225 Civic Field Way). The BFSC and guest skaters perform to Christmas Classics. Admission is $9 advance / $12 at the door. More info: 360-676-1919, bellinghamfsc@gmail.com or www.Bellinghamfsc.com.

It’s All About the Gingerbread at the Holiday Port Festival by Margaret Bikman The 22nd annual, free, family-friendly Holiday Port Festival takes place from noon-8pm Friday, Dec. 1, and Dec. 2 and 3, 11am-5pm at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. Kaily Hetherton, marketing events coordinator for Haggen, which is sponsoring the event along with the Port of Bellingham, says that the event gives families in our community a “fun, inclusive way to celebrate the season.” The festival includes horsedrawn wagon rides Photo courtesy of the Port of Bellingham. around the historic Fairhaven district, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a fire truck display by the Bellingham Fire Department, art activities led by Allied Arts artists, and performances by more than 35 Whatcom County bands, orchestras, choirs, dancers, and other groups. The highlight of the festival is definitely the gingerbread creations made by participants of all ages, from family groups to experienced bakers. If you’ve not attended the festival, you may be surprised to see not just gingerbread houses, but edible replications of buildings around town, like Whatcom Museum’s Old City Hall, a local school, a chess game, or book characters. The optional theme for 2017 is Northwest Adventures, but bakers can choose any other of the 10 categories if they wish (family, youth, seniors, and more). Everyone who attends the Holiday Port Festival will get a chance to vote for his or her favorite contest entry, and the winner becomes our People’s Choice Winner. The People’s Choice Winner receives a ribbon and a donated prize. Many of the entries are donated to a silent auction that runs throughout the festival. This year’s proceeds from the auction benefit Toys for Tots. The festival also features a food drive for Bellingham Food Bank. For more information on the Holiday Port Festival and about entries for the Gingerbread Contest (which are due Nov. 27), visit www.portofbellingham.com/141/Holiday-Port.

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12 Minutes Max Bellingham – 12

Minutes Max Bellingham is a curated festival showcasing the performing arts! Music, dance, theater, short film and performance art will all be represented on Fri. & Sat., Nov. 3 & 4 at 7:30pm at The Firehouse PAC (1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham). Twice a year we invite artists to submit performance art works (original or not) of any genre. Two adjudicators, local performing artists, volunteer their time and expertise, preside over auditions, and choose a show based on quality and variety. It is a great opportunity for artists both new and established to have their work produced and for our community to be treated to a fine evening of the performing arts! Admission is $15 general / $12 students and seniors. More info: 360-734-2776, 12minutesmaxbellingham@gmail.com or www.12minutesmaxbellingham.org.

Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps –

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This 2-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters, an on-stage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers and some good oldfashioned romance! Performances in Sehome HS’s Little Theatre (2700 Bill McDonald Pkwy.) on Thurs.-Sat., Nov. 9-11 from 7-9:30pm; Thurs. & Fri., Nov. 16 & 17 from 7-9:30pm; and Sun., Nov. 18 at 2pm. Admission is $10 general / $8 students and seniors. More info: 360-6766481 x5271, www.sehomedrama.com or kandace.arens@bellinghamschools.org.

BAAY Presents: It’s Where the Sidewalk Ends – BAAY Pixie students

ages 5-8 perform in this whimsical adventure play inspired by the poetry of

NWTG presents Little Women, the Musical by Marla Bronstein Northwest Washington Theatre Group (NWTG) is proud to present Little Women, the Musical, opening in Ferndale in November, and in Bellingham in December. You may know the story, but if you have never seen the musical version (or even if you have), do not miss this show. This show has a cast of thirteen, smaller than most musicals produced by NWTG. Lisa Russell, along with her husband Schad, are the directors of this family-friendly production. Lisa loves this play and the music, but mostly she is excited to show off her very talented cast that features WWU graduates and alum, as well as familiar faces from other Whatcom County community theaters. NWTG was founded in 2003 by a group of residents from Northwest Washington State who had the desire to form a local community theatre project. As part of their mission, they desire to be a teaching theatre with hands-on learning experiences, giving newcomers opportunities to perform alongside seasoned professionals. What they don’t have is a permanent home, so they find temporary accommodations for each play. The rehearsals are at the Fountain Church on Broadway. The set pieces will be created off-site, and loaded in and put together right before the show opens on the Ferndale High School Left to right: Hannah Geneser (Meg March), stage on November 9. It runs Thursday Amy Wilson (Jo March), Tabitha Silva through Saturday nights until (Beth March), Anneliese Floyd (Marmee March), November 18. They will break down and Mieka Floyd (Young Amy March). the set after the Saturday performance, Photo by Meinzinger Photography. pack it up and move it to The Barn Theater in Sudden Valley before it’s performed there December 7-9 and 14-16. All performances start at 7pm. Tickets are $12 and $15 and are available now at www.nwtg.org or by calling 360-220-3073. Tickets will also be available at the door on the night of the performance. Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

Shel Silverstein. With singing, dancing, and acting, it’s fun for the whole family! Performances in the BAAY Theatre (1059 N. State St.) on Fri. & Sat., Nov. 10 & 11 and 17 & 18 from 6-7pm. Admission by donation at the door. More info: 360-3068531, info@baay.org or www.baay.org.

Fools – The Mount Baker High Drama

program would like to announce its fourth season selection of Fools by Neil Simon. A stupidly funny farce sure to make you dumb with laughter! In this comedic romp we meet Leon, a Russian schoolmaster who’s bitten off way more than he can chew. The people of Kulyenchikov suffer from a 200 year old curse of stupidity and only Leon can hope to break it and bring brains back to the Ukraine and marry the love of his life - but only if he can do it in 24 hours lest he fall victim to the curse as well. Join us at Mount Baker High School Auditorium (4936 Deming Rd.) at 7pm, Sat., Nov. 11 or 18, Thurs.-Fri., Nov. 16-17, or 2:30pm Sat., Nov. 12 & 19. Admission is $8 / $7 students / $6 seniors. More info: 360-383-2015, ccariker@mtbaker.wednet.edu or http://bit.ly/2wqT5WD.

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talent. Shows at 7pm and 9pm; doors open 30 minutes prior. Admission is $5-$10 suggested donation. Early show is family-friendly, and late show is (almost) anything goes! Bellingham Circus Guild’s Cirque Lab is located at 1401 6th St. More info: www.bellinghamcircusguild.com/ vaudevillingham.

“Betty Desire: Coming Home” – The

Lincoln Theatre (712 S 1st St., Mount Vernon) presents “Betty Desire: Coming Home” on Fri., Nov. 17 at 7:30pm. Betty Desire, a character developed by Matt Endrizzi, has been entertaining audiences in and around the Pacific Northwest for over 22 years. A proud and home grown Mount Vernonite, she graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1973. Her singing and audience banter have delighted many over the years. A tireless warrior for equality and inclusion, she has used humor and innuendo to break down barriers and walls. In her spare time, she publishes The Betty Pages, Cascadia’s most inclusive alternative lifestyle tabloid and

assists every Halloween at the Lincoln Theater’s showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (someone must sacrifice the virgins). From fire and brimstone, to fabulous drag queen, her life has been a myriad of opposites punctuated with compassion and joy. Admission is $20 general / $2 off members. More info: 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

The BIG Short One Act Festival –

Directed by Drama Department students, Jordan Mindt and Elizabeth Kesterson, in McIntyre Hall (2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon) on Fri. & Sat., Nov. 17 & 18 at 7:30pm. The festival features two tour de force plays by first wave feminists from the Provincetown Players. Written at the end of WWI, Aria de Capo by Edna St. Vincent Milay is an anti-war allegory featuring characters from Commedia del Arte. One of America’s most popular one act plays, Trifles by Susan Glaspell uncovers a war between the sexes at the scene of a matrimonial homicide. Admission is $12. More info: 866-6246897, damond.morris@skagit.edu or www.skagit.edu/directory.asp?pagenumber=249.

Anne of Green Gables – Anne of Green Gables highlights the charm of L.M. Montgomery’s enduring classic about an orphan girl, Anne Shirley. From her first encounter with her austere guardian to her thrilling graduation from Queen’s Academy, the play recreates the memorable events and characters. All the tragedies and triumphs that mark Anne’s growth from adolescence to early adulthood are here: her friendship with Diana, her feuds with Gilbert, her adoration of Matthew, her scholastic achievements, and the saving of Green Gables. This show, at Anacortes Community Theatre (918 M Ave.), is

on-stage at 7:30pm, Fri. & Sat., Nov. 24, 25, Thurs.-Sat., Nov. 30-Dec. 2, Dec. 7-9, and Dec. 14-16, as well as 2pm, Sun., Dec. 3 & 10. Admission is $20. More info: 360-293-6829, www.acttheatre.com

Scrooge, the Musical – Scrooge, the

Musical is the Leslie Bricusse adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol, which tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an old miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. After their visits Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man. Memorable music, costumes, and acting highlight this presentation of one of the best-loved Christmas stories in the world. Performances at The Claire Theatre (655 Front St., Lynden) on: Fri., Nov. 24, 7:30pm; Sat., Nov. 25, 2pm & 7:30pm; Sun., Nov. 26, 2pm; Thurs., Nov. 30, 7:30pm; Fri., Dec. 1, 7:30pm; Sat. & Sun., Dec. 2 & 3, 2pm; Thurs. & Fri., Dec. 7 & 8 at 7:30pm; Sat., Dec. 9 at 2pm & 7:30pm; and Sun., Dec. 10 at 2pm. Admission is $14 general / $12 students and seniors / $10 kids. More info: 360-354-4425, clairevgtheatre@gmail.com or www.theclaire.org.

The Christmas Schooner at BTG –

Playing Nov. 24 to Dec. 10: Take a ride on The Christmas Schooner! Everyone will enjoy this heart-warming story of the first Christmas tree ship and the family who risked their lives to fill Chicago with the Christmas spirit. This critically acclaimed musical features a powerfully moving story and an exquisite score of both original music and traditional holiday favorites. Wonderful holiday musical for the whole family. Some light adult language. Join us at Bellingham Theatre Guild (1600 H St.) 7:30pm, Fri. & Sat., Nov. 24 & 25, Thurs.-Sat., Nov. 30-Dec. 2, and Dec. 7-9, or 2pm, Sun., Nov. 26, Dec. 3 & 10. Admission is $8-$14. More info: 360-7331811, info@bellinghamtheatreguild.com or www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com.

Follies – The Lincoln Theatre presents

Follies on Sat., Nov. 25 at 1pm. Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical is staged for the first time at the National Theatre and broadcast live to cinemas. New York, 1971. There’s a party on the stage of the Weismann Theatre. Tomorrow the iconic building will be demolished. Thirty years after their final performance, the Follies girls gather to have a few drinks, sing a few songs and lie about themselves. Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee and Imelda Staunton play the magnificent Follies in this dazzling new production. Featuring a cast of 37 and an orchestra of 21, it’s directed by Dominic Cooke. Presented on Sat., Nov. 25 at 1pm at the Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon). Admission is $18 general / $16 seniors / $14 students and kids / $2 off members. More info: 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

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Raven Skyriver Panel Discussion –

Exhibiting artist Raven Skyriver will be joined by local environmentalists and climate experts for a discussion of the issues facing our region and a discussion of Skyriver’s Fall Show, Submerge, on Sat., Nov. 4 at 2pm at the Museum of Northwest Art (121 1st St., La Conner). Free admission. More info: 360-466-4446, marketing@museumofnwart.org or www.monamuseum.org/event/ravenskyriver-panel-discussion.

Museum Advocates: “History of The YWCA: 100 Years of Challenge and Change” – Join the advocates for coffee at 11:30am followed by a program at noon. From the women’s suffrage movement, through the Great Depression, World Wars, and the tumultuous 1960s until today, Whatcom women’s lives have altered dramatically since the Bellingham YWCA was founded in 1907. In this program, Lynne Masland will discuss her book on the history of the YWCA, which is richly illustrated with historic photographs, and commemorated the YWCA centennial. Based on intensive research, together with contemporary oral histories, it captures the challenges and changes in the lives of women during a momentous century. Event takes place on Thurs., Nov. 9 in the Old City Hall Rotunda Room (121 Prospect St.). Free. Info: info@whatcommuseum.org, 360778-8930 or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Harborview Lions Theatre Party –

Harborview Lions present their annual Theatre Party featuring the play, A Schooner Christmas. on Wed., Nov. 29 at 6:30pm at Bellingham Theatre Guild (1600 H St.). Hors d’oeuvres, champagne, and sparkling cider will be served from 6:30pm until curtain call at 7:30pm. Desert and coffee served at break. Peruse and bid on fabulous silent auction baskets and purchase tickets for a handmade Christmas sleigh! Cost of event is $22 per person. All proceeds from the event go towards local Lions Projects. For more information contact Pat Brown: 360-671-5788 or email: pattisuejb@yahoo.com.

Chief Whatcom Chapter NSDAR Meeting – This meeting will be held on

Sat., Nov. 11 12:30pm at the Bellingham Elks Lodge (710 Samish Way). Gene Goldsmith will be speaking on “Veterans Groups.” All ladies welcome to visit. Free admission. More info: 360-933-1491.

Pecha Kucha Night Exchange – Join us for an evening dedicated to investigating the varieties of exchange, material and immaterial, across the arts. Using the PechaKucha 20x20 presentation format, regional voices will respond to this theme in a lively evening of image and ideas. Join us at Museum of Northwest Art (121 First St., La Conner) on Sat., Nov. 11 at 6pm. Admission is $5 suggested donation. More info: marketing@museumofnwart.org, 360466-4446 or www.monamuseum.org/ event/pechakucha-night-exchange.

Bellingham City Club Lunch & Program – For a fabulous lunch and

interesting programs, join us on the fourth Wednesday (unless a holiday conflicts) each month from 11:30am-1:30pm at Northwood Hall (3240 Northwest Ave.). No need to be a member but please join if you prefer to receive notices about the meetings. More info: 360-734-5283, info@bellinghamcityclub.org or www.bellinghamcityclub.org.

judge found on Lipstadt’s behalf and labelled him not only a denier but a racist, a falsifier of history, and an antisemite. Lipstadt’s 2005 book on the trial, History on Trial: My Day in Court with David Irving, was made into the movie Denial, in 2016 starring Rachel Weisz as Lipstadt. Event takes place on Wed., Nov. 15 at 7:30pm in the WWU PAC. Tickets are free, but required. They are available from the WWU Box Office; please visit online, or call 360-650-6146. More info: boxoffice@wwu.edu or https://wp.wwu.edu/raywolpowinstitute/ dr-deborah-e-lipstadt.

Visual Thinking Strategies Tour – The

Museum of Northwest Art (121 1st St., La Conner) curatorial and education team will host an exhibit tour on Fri., Nov. 17 from 5:30-7:30pm to explore our fall exhibit, Hidden Narrative. Dive deeper into the meanings of select permanent collection paintings using acclaimed visual thinking strategies. Free admission. More info: marketing@museumofnwart.org, 360-4664446 or www.monamuseum.org/events.

Newcomers’ Club Monthly Luncheon – Join the Newcomers’ Club of Whatcom County for our monthly luncheon, held at Bellingham Golf & Country Club, from noon-2:30pm on Wed., Nov. 15. The cost for the luncheon is $16, reservations are required. More info/reservations: 360-933-4669, Information@whatcomnewcomers.org or www.whatcomnewcomers.org.

“History on Trial: My Day in Court with David Irving” – Professor Deborah

Lipstadt will present “History on Trial: My Day in Court with David Irving,” in which she will recount the story of her libel trial in London against right-wing extremist David Irving. In her 1993 book Denying the Holocaust: The Growing Assault on Truth and Memory, Lipstadt had called Irving a Holocaust denier, and by the end of the trial, which lasted over five years, the

Greg Aanes Furniture – Join us for a

special showroom opening on Sat., Nov. 4 or Dec. 2, 10am-2pm, and come in to check out our furniture. Regular hours are Mon.-Fri. from 10am-5pm. Showroom is located at 2109 Queen St. which is one block north of Iowa St. on the corner with Kentucky (you have to jog up and over on Pacific!). For complete info and map, visit www.NWchairs.com or call 360-389-2714.

Pie Social – Whatcom County Dahlia

Society hosts a Pie Social at Laurel Grange (6172 Guide Meridian) on Mon., Nov. 6, 7-9pm. Bring a pie to share; coffee and ice cream provided. Free admission.

An Evening of Improv with Improv Playworks – Improv Playworks presents a family- friendly evening of Scenes, Games, and Storytelling. An ensemble of 12, directed by Sheila Goldsmith, will be pulling fun out of the hat! Tickets are $12 on Brown Paper Tickets! Presented at the Firehouse PAC (1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham) on Sat., Dec. 2, 7:30-9pm. More info: 360-756-0756 or www.improvplayworks.com.

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Neighbors Settling Disputes and Bringing Peace to Whatcom County by Marla Bronstein For the past 25 years, Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center (WDRC), a non-profit organization, has been serving the Whatcom County community, providing training in conflict resolution and mediation, among other programs. On November 17, WDRC will hold their 15th Annual “Peace Builder Awards” at Settlemeyer Hall at Bellingham Technical College. About thirty individuals and organizations were nominated for the award. Executive Director Moonwater said, “This event brings a spotlight to the myriad of ways people can foster peace in our community.” More than fulfilling the mission and values of the organization, the purpose of the event is to acknowledge those who create understanding and resolve cross-cultural misunderstandings and specific disputes. The recipients to be honored this year are: Downtown Bellingham Partnership, Collaboration Portage Bay Partnership, Creative Conflict Resolution Bridge Builders, Cultural Connections Lindsey Karas, Sterling Meadows Apartments, Empowerment Karen Aislinn, Healthcare Whatcom Community Foundation, Organization Opportunity Council’s Homeless Outreach Team, Program Stephanie Lewis, Whatcom County Community Links, Public Servant The Peaceful Poetry Youth Contest winning submissions will be shared. The Contest encourages youth to write prose, a poem or a song about a peaceful theme (listening, respect, anti-bullying, etc.).

Short videos of each recipient and poet are premiered at the event and will later be posted on the WDRC website. In addition to the awards ceremony and poetry readings, attendees will enjoy dinner, dessert, and live music. Tickets start at $50 and may be purchased online at www.whatcomdrc.org or by calling 360-676-0122. This event is the WDRC

major fundraiser of the year, so be prepared to bid on desirable auction items. The event always sells out, but occasionally last minute tickets are available. Get yourself on a wait list by emailing outreach@WDRC.org or by calling 360-676-0122. Photos courtesy of Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center

Moonwater with (at left) 2016 Peace Builder Award Recipients; and (at right) 2016 Peace Poetry Winner

Raising paddles to raise funds.

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Change a Life: Become a Tutor! –

The Whatcom Literacy Council is seeking volunteers to tutor adults who are motivated to learn. Average commitment is 3 hours per week, with training and support provided by professional staff. Visit www.whatcomliteracy.org, email info@whatcomliteracy.org or call 360-752-8678 to find out more.

Trivia Night – Join us every Sunday night from 7-9:30pm for some fun-filled rounds of trivia at Greene’s Corner (2208 James St.). Themes will vary from movie quotes to music to history and beyond. Hosted by our owner, Lance Bailey, as well as musical appearances by Marvin Johnson and friends. Free. More info: 360-306-8137, tay.greenescorner@gmail.com or www.greenescorner.com/calendar.

Gentle Yoga Classes – Join Joani for

gentle yoga classes at The Metta Center (1602 Carolina St. #D12,, Bellingham). Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30-11:45am. Joani Glasser is a Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance (E-RYT-500), specializing in yoga support for the back, with over 35 years experience. This class is ideal for beginners as well as those who desire healthy back yoga. 3-month pass fees: $65 for 5 classes / $100 for 10 classes / $15 drop-in / $10 first time. Info: yogawithjoani@yahoo.com or www.yogawithjoani.com.

Association of Celestial Observers meets on Thurs., Nov. 9 from 7-9pm in the front auditorium of the WECU building (5659 Barrett Rd, Ferndale, Exit 262). We’ll discuss local astronomy events, and an interesting and informative presentation is scheduled. Free and open to all. More info: www.whatcomastronomy.org.

Bellingham Backgammon Association – Bellingham Backgammon

Association hosts club tournaments the third Sunday of each month, 5:30pm at Parkway Village Clubhouse (2015 24th St., #103, Bellingham). Members play four matches to 7 points each; points determine seeding for end-of-season championship. Cost is $15 a month, first-timers play free. Mentors available to help novices improve. More info: 360-255-1014 or bellinghambackgammon@gmail.com.

those with assisted walking devices or severe arthritis, consider Chair Tai Chi on Wednesdays from 12:15-1:15pm. More info: 360-389-5754 or LindaTaiChi@comcast.net.

Senior Bocce Ball – Come and try Bocce Ball with 50+ active seniors at the Bellingham Sportsplex. Every Mon. & Thurs. from 10-11:30am. Have fun and stay dry at the same time. Cost is $24 per month. More info: 360-318-3851 or fizworp@gmail.com.

All Levels Gentle Yoga – Free First

Class. I am so confident that you will love my yoga classes that I want to gift you your first class as my way of saying thank you for showing up and loving yourself enough to step in. Classes meet at Anacortes Center for Happiness (619 Commercial Ave.) 10:30-11:30am TTh / 6-7pm Th. More info: 360-319-4452, ericka@efreshyoga.com or www.efreshyoga.com.

T’ai Chi Classes – Join Linda and learn

T’ai Chi Ch’uan to sustain and maintain your health, balance, and wellbeing throughout life. Beginners and all Tai Chi skill levels welcomed. This class will guide you through the flowing and choreographed movements that are easy on the body and make the mind-body connection through deep energizing breathing, essential for good brain health. Classes held at St. James Presbyterian Church (910 14th St., Bellingham) on Mondays from 5:15-6:15pm and Wednesdays from 11:15am-12:15pm. For Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

New Life Fellowship Bazaar – New

Life Fellowship’s 2nd Annual Craft Show will be Nov. 10, 10am-5pm, and Nov. 11, 9am-4pm. There will be a wide selection of crafts. It will be held in the gym behind the church (810 E. Pole Rd, Lynden). Free admission. More info: 360-354-3606, BDL69@comcast.net or www.newlifelynden.com.

Lummi Island Artists’ Studio Tour –

Lummi Island Artists and Crafters open their studio doors once again Sat. & Sun., Nov. 11 and 12 from 10am-5pm. Come out to this beautiful island, have lunch at the cafe and chat with the locals. Find unique, handcrafted gifts. Choose from pottery, paintings, fiber arts, glass, sculpture, and so much more! Maps can be found at the Islander Store, at studio locations, and closer to the event at www. lymmi-island.com. Ferry from Gooseberry

Whatcom Writers and Publishers Monthly Meeting – Whatcom Writers

and Publishers invites all writers to its monthly meeting on Wed., Nov. 8, from 6-8:30pm at Nicki’s Bella Marina (2615 S. Harbor Loop Dr.). Join us for a talk with writer Richard Little (retired lawyer) and writer Linda Q. Lambert (retired librarian) who will present five (or maybe ten!) ways libraries can help you become a better writer. Expect to learn about how Bellingham and Whatcom County libraries can assist you with reliable research sources (think databases and improved Googling strategies), offer you sanctuary as “Third Places,” and provide resources and programs you may not know about, like where to market your work and find grants. Please RSVP on our website to guarantee a seat. The official start time is 6pm; come at 5:30pm to get happy hour prices. Free admission. More info: 360319-8366, caithiseach@gmail.com or www.whatcomwritersandpublishers.org.

Bellingham Holiday Book Festival –

Start your holidays with the lasting gift of new books signed by 20+ local authors! This 3rd Annual Bellingham Holiday Book

Point: $13 car/driver, $7 each additional passenger, round trip. Event is free! Watch for balloons! More info: 360-317-5807, riaharboe@gmail.com.

Pompom Party – Learn to make

pompoms from reclaimed fabric and paper on Mon., Nov. 13 from 6-7:30pm at the Sumas Library (461 2nd St.). Once you master this technique, you will be able to add them to clothing and jewelry, use them to wrap packages, and decorate for any playful occasion. Participants will leave with pompoms made from a variety of recycled materials and inspiration to keep crafting! All materials provided. Free admission. More info: 360-988-2501 or www.wcls.org.

Mindport’s Correspondence Club –

Mindport’s Correspondence Club (210 W. Holly St.) meets on Sat., Nov. 25 from 10:30am-12:30pm. Have a letter to write

Festival is free for all ages and held on Sat., Nov. 11 from 10am-2pm in the Mount Baker Theatre Encore Room (104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham). Delight in picture books, middle-grade stories, self-help, genre novels, wellness, nutrition, mainstream fiction, memoir, and holidaythemed titles! More info: 971-333-1277, christine@yourvitalitycoach.com or www.bellinghamholidaybookfestival.com.

Small Business Saturday and Indies First! – Indies First is a year-round

campaign in support of independent bookstores by authors and publishers. Sherman Alexie came up with the idea for writers to support their local indie by volunteering to work at the store on Small Business Saturday in 2013. We’ll have two celebrated local authors on hand to sign copies of their books and talk about their favorite reads this season on Sat., Nov. 25. Clete Barrett Smith, author of the middle grade series, Aliens on Vacation and a new young adult novel, Mr. 60% will be here from noon-2pm. Craig Romano will here from 2-4pm to sign copies of his latest book, Urban Trails Bellingham which is sure to be a popular stocking-stuffer this year! Get a great book recommendation at

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or a postcard to send? Need to know size or postage requirements for handmade mailings? Want to know how to recycle your old calendars into envelopes? Join us for a couple of hours of companionable mailing. We have typewriters, scissors, glue sticks, and loads and loads of all sorts of paper with instructional guidance provided for collage Mail Art, envelopes, postcards and more. Lively company and inspiration is the norm. This fun, creative, hands on activity is open to all ages over 8 years (although young folks need to bring a participating adult). Bring your addresses and your postage, and make it a good mail day. Please contact Tallie with questions, or if stairs will limit your access for this event: 360-647-5614. Check the Facebook page or website for updates and our latest new exhibits! Free admission. More info: 360-647-5614, publicity@mindport.org or www.mindport.org.

Village Books, try our new holiday fudge flavors at Paper Dreams, and see what our neighbors in Fairhaven have in store for you at this annual event. on Sat., Nov. 25 from 9am-9pm. Free admission. More info: www.villagebooks.com/event.

A Conversation with Andy Weir at Bellingham High School! – Mark your

calendars folks! The author of the bestselling novel The Martian is coming to BHS (2020 Cornwall Ave.) to discuss his new book, Artemis. He will be in conversation with Western Washington University’s very own, Dr. Melissa Rice, Assistant Professor of Geology. Andy Weir built a career as a software engineer until the runaway success of his debut novel, The Martian, allowed him to pursue writing fulltime. He is a lifelong space nerd and a devoted hobbyist of subjects such as relativistic physics, orbital mechanics, and the history of manned spaceflight. Tickets are $5 and will be available soon at Village Books and on BrownPaperTickets.com. Proceeds will benefit Bellingham High School’s PTSA. Doors open at 6:30pm on Wed., Nov. 29. More info: www.villagebooks.com/event.

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People of the Sea and Cedar – Local

and regional history of the Coast Salish people is one of the most requested topics by Whatcom Museum visitors. Visit the museum’s exhibit in the second floor gallery of the Lightcatcher Building (250 Flora St., Bellingham) that shares the history and art of the Coast Salish people, blending both historical and contemporary perspectives. This exhibit will features art artifacts, as well as hands-on learning experiences. Through December 31. Admission is $5-$10. More info: 360-7788930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

drawing at 4pm (need not be present to win). Tickets will be available at the door. Admission is $10. • The Pickett House is located at 910 Bancroft, Bellingham. More info: 360-733-5873, daughtersofpioneers@hotmail.com or www.questers1944.org.

this informal, interactive gathering sponsored by the Nooksack Valley Heritage Center Committee on Sun., Nov. 12 from 3-4:30pm at the Everson Library (104 Kirsch Dr.). Free admission. More info: 360-966-5100 or www.wcls.org.

NookChat: Community Storytelling –

Please come to enjoy learning about antiques and sharing about their collections with new friends. Join us at a member’s home on Thurs., Nov. 16, 1:30-3:30pm. Free. More info: 360-7335873, daughtersofpioneers@hotmail.com or www.questers1944.org.

Hopewell Grange #518, which was organized in 1912, brought together and celebrated the Lawrence/Hopewell farming communities. Join Marv Fullner and longtime Grange members as we “Explore the Past; Enrich the Present” in

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Sumas Community Memory Talk: Sumas Border Crossing – See historical

photos and hear intriguing anecdotes about smugglers, Prohibition, and a high-speed chase, all part of the history of the Sumas Border Crossing. Deborah Morgan will recount stories accumulated by her father, the late Burl Bean, Sumas Port Director of Customs from 1961-1976. This program will be held in partnership with the Sumas Community/Senior Center on Wed., Nov. 1 from 7-8pm at the Sumas Library (461 2nd St.). Free. More info: 360-988-2501 or www.wcls.org.

Uniting the Salish Coast Through Cross-Cultural Marriages – Local

historian & author Candace Wellman presents profiles of Native American women who shatter stereotypes & illuminate the hidden legacy of crosscultural marriages between Salish women & Puget Sound’s pioneer men at the monthly meeting of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) on Sat., Nov. 11, 10am-noon at the YWCA (1026 N. Forest, Bellingham). AAUW promotes equity for women & girls through education, research, advocacy, & philanthropy. Admission is free. More info: 360-392-8856, hbergkolin@gmail.com.

Veterans Day Celebrarion – Mount

Vernon Parks and Recreation presents a Veterans’ Day Celebration on Sat., Nov. 11 from 1-3pm at the Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon). Join us for coffee and refreshments at the historic Lincoln Theatre in Downtown Mount Vernon as we hear from honored guest speakers and celebrate our veterans. All veterans, their families and friends, and all community members are encouraged and welcome to attend this free event. More info: 360336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Pickett House Museum Tour – Please

come tour the Pickett House Museum on Sun., Nov. 12 from 1-4pm, and learn about the oldest documented, wooden structure on its original site in Washington State. Free admission. • Pickett House Museum Holiday Fundraiser: Come join us for holiday tunes played by a ukulele quartet, a docent lead tour, and refreshments on Sun., Dec. 3 from 1-4pm at Pickett House Museum. Holiday basket Visit www.ennw.info to view Entertainment News NW on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

Scandinavian Fair – The 18th Annual

Scandinavian Fair will be held Sat., Nov. 4, 10am-4pm, at the Holiday Inn at the Bellingham Airport (I-5 Exit 258). We will have a bakery and cafe with lunch served all day. Admission is $2 general / free kids 12 and under. More info: 360-592-4065.

Home for the Holidays – New location

this year! Our 36th annual event promises an incredible collection of seasonal decor to trim your “Home for the Holidays,” the perfect gift items, delicious gourmet foods and vintage treasures. New this year is Glassybaby from Seattle; we are very lucky and excited to One of the many Home for have them. the Holidays vendors: A portion of Langeliers Studio, from their sales at Oregon (metal art). this event will be donated to 3 local charities: Thursday evening’s portion will be donated to Hospice of Whatcom County, on Friday a portion will go to local Boys & Girls Clubs, and finally on Saturday a portion will go to Lydia Place of Bellingham. Thank you, Glassybaby for all you do! Come early for the best selection. The vendors who participate in this show are a collection of some of the very best in the Northwest. This is your personal invitation to attend and find out just how hard we are working to make the 2017 event the best it’s ever been. Previously held at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, join us, this year, at Ferndale Events Center (5715 Barrett Rd.) on Thurs., Nov. 16, 5-9pm, Fri., Nov. 17, 9:30am-9pm, or Sat., Nov. 18, 9:30am5pm. Admission and parking are free. More info: 360-676-1891, home4theholidays@comcast.net or www.homefortheholidaysbellingham.com.

Jingle Bell Bazaar – Cedar Grove annual

Jingle Bell Bazaar, Fri. & Sat., Nov. 17 and 18 from 10am-4pm. All handmade items including jewelry, knitted and embroidered gifts, seasonal decor, photos, cards, glass decor, paintings, model wooden boats, and much more. Located at the Cedar Grove Clubhouse (4915 Samish Way). All vendors are residents of Cedar Grove. For questions call 360-305-5515. Free.

Gardenveiw Montessori Bazaar –

Gardenview Montessori will host the 11th Annual Holiday Bazaar, taking place at Hillcrest Chapel (1400 Larrabee Ave., Bellingham) on Sat., Nov. 18 from 9am-3pm. Featuring local artists and crafts vendors, a silent auction, bake sale, and activities for children. We will have food from Pizzazza between 11am-2pm. Free admission. Free ticket at the door for each

Scottish Country Dancing Classes –

Come learn and enjoy the social dancing of Scotland. It’s a lot like square dancing, but with lively Scottish music and unique steps and figures. Everyone welcome! No partner needed! Soft shoes or slippers recommended. First half hour reserved for beginners. Meets Wednesdays from 7:30-9:30pm at the Fairhaven Library. Admission is $8 drop-in fee. More info: www.bellinghamscd.org.

Thursday Evening Balkan Folk Dancing – Every Thursday evening (Nov.

2, 9, 16 & 30) the Fourth Corner Folk Dancers gather at the Fairhaven Library (1117 12th St.) to dance, learn and have fun. The fun starts at 7pm and continues until 9:30, dancing the traditional dances of Bulgaria, Macedonia, Romania, and other countries in the area. No experience is necessary as dances are taught, no partner is necessary as most dances are line or circle dances. A $5 donation is requested. Admission of $5 donation is requested. More info: 360-380-0456.

Traditional Jazz – Listen and dance to

the New Orleans/Dixieland music of the Market Street Dixieland Jazz Band on Sat., Nov. 4, 2-5pm, at Bellingham’s VFW Hall (625 n. State St.). Presented by the Bellingham Traditional Jazz Society, enjoy fine acoustics, a large wooden dance floor, snacks and beverages. Admission is $10 members, $6 students, $12 general. Info: 360-371-7030 or www.btjs.webs.com.

Orkestar RTW plays for Balkan Folk Dance Party – November’s first Saturday

Balkan dance party features Orkestar RTW, which plays traditional Balkan folk dance music, particularly that of Bulgaria, Macedonia and Serbia. The music and fun starts at 7:30pm on Sat., Nov. 4 at the Fairhaven Library (1117 12th St.), and runs until 10:30. No partner or experience is

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child to use for a kid’s craft, kid’s game or kid’s raffle entry. More info: 360-5279638, gardenviewbazaar@gmail.com or www.gardenviewbazaar.com.

South Fork Winterfest – As the

holidays draw nigh, the South Fork Valley Community Association cordially invites all who would come hither to join in celebration at South Fork Winterfest (4106 Hwy. 9), held Sat., Nov. 18. Admission is free and all are welcome! Sponsored by South Fork Valley Community Association (SFVCA). Proceeds will help provide for the upkeep and promotion of the beloved Van Zandt Community Hall. Featured at Winterfest 2017: live music, arts and crafts, unique holiday gifts, bake sale, and holiday fun for the entire family! Info: 360595-0973, southforkvalley@aol.com or www.facebook.com/southforkvalley.

necessary. A $15 donation is requested. More info: 360-380-0456.

Weekly International Folk Dancing –

Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music. Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers meet Tuesdays (Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28) at Bayview Civic Hall (12615 C St., in Bayview). Dance review begins at 7pm followed by request dances until 9:30pm. The first session is free / $5 thereafter. • Our Saturday potluck dance will be held Nov. 11, 7:15pm, preceded by a potluck at 6pm. The live band will be Balkanarama. A $15 donation is requested. • Good exercise, great fun. No partners needed. All are welcome. More info: Gary or Ginny at 360-766-6866 or www.skagitfolkdancers.org.

BRD presents “Emerge” – Bellingham

Repertory Dance presents its 12th annual fall concert “Emerge” at the Firehouse PAC (1314 Harris Ave.) on Nov. 10-11 and 17-19. The 7:30pm show features contemporary dance works from artists based in Seattle, Portland, and San Diego. The evening will also include two premieres by choreographers Marlo Ariz and Kevin Jenkins. Admission is $15-$18. Tickets / info: bhamrep@gmail.com or www.bhamrep.org.

Salsasere Salsa Night @ The Conway Muse – Cubasere Dance brings you

Salsasere Salsa Night, a monthly Latin dance night playing Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Son, Cha Cha Cha, Timba, Reggaeton & more! Included with admission is a half-hour dance lesson with Yasmare of Cubasere. Lesson, on Fri., Nov. 10, begins at 7:30pm, followed with social dancing from 8pm-midnight. The Conway Muse (18444 Spruce St.) has a full bar and food available. All ages until 11pm. Admission is $10. Info: info@cubasere.com or www.cubasere.com/events.

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100 Words Film Festival – The 100

Words Film Festival celebrates concise, cinematic storytelling. Each film must deliver a compelling tale using exactly 100 words, challenging filmmakers to focus on the essence of the story. Given this parameter, the 100 Words concept democratizes filmmaking by making entry financially possible for all participants. The festival will present exclusive premieres, in every genre, from filmmakers around the world, ranging from Academy Award nominated directors to talented student filmmakers. Takes place on Wed., Nov. 1 from 6:30-8:30pm at the Limelight Cinema (1416 Cornwall Ave.). Admission is $10.75. More info: 360-738-0735, info@pickfordfilmcenter.org or http://prod3.agileticketing.net.

Collide-O-Scope – This legendary night

of oddball video has thrilled, amused, and even disturbed audiences in Seattle for the past seven years with nimbly edited montages of educational films, B-movie gems, lost Euro-disco classics, news bloopers, and indescribable visual delight— all presented with a healthy dose of camp sensibility. Collide-O-Scope is now coming to you with their unique, interactive show that includes live hosts and unbelievable prize drawings! A must-see show for anyone who loves to have a good, weird time. Shows on Thurs., Nov. 2 at 7:30pm at Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St., Bellingham). Admission is $10.75. Info: 360738-0735, info@pickfordfilmcenter.org or www.pickfordfilmcenter.org/programs/ pickford/collide-o-scope.

Peace Dances in Mount Vernon –

The Peace Dances are mantric meditations in motion, with live music, held at Skagit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (500 W. Section St.) on Sun., Nov. 12 from 6-8pm. The focus is finding unity in the singing of a sacred phrase which is inspired by a large variety of religious traditions from around the world. All dances are taught each time; come alone or bring a friend. Admission is free / by donation. More info: 360-6299190, jstplnfolk@gmail.com or www.seattledup.org.

The Sea Breeze Jazz Band – Join us at

the Majestic (1027 N. Forest St., Bellingham) on Fri., Nov. 17 for an evening of dancing with the Sea Breeze Jazz Band. A lesson will be taught by Wendy and Megan from 7:15-8pm and the band will play from 8-10pm. Come out enjoy the band, dance, and be with fun and friendly people. All welcomed including singles, seniors, and students. General admission $10 general / $7 members and students. More info: bhamusabda@aol.com, 360-7345676 or www.bellinghamusadance.com.

Warren Miller’s Line of Descent –

Travel the globe by land, air, and sea, exploring the ties that bind us. Visit skiing icons who have made the mountains their home and raised the next generation of winter adventurers. Film shows on Sat., Nov. 11 at 8pm at the Mount Baker Theatre (104 N. Commercial St.). Admission is $22. More info: 360-7346080, www.mountbakertheatre.com/ shows/warren-millers-line-of-descent.

Vertigo – The Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon) presents Vertigo on Sat., Nov. 18 at 7:30pm as part of our Spectacular, Spectacular Visually Stunning Film Series. Dismissed when first released, later heralded as one of director Alfred Hitchcock’s finest films (and, according to Hitchcock, his most personal one), this adaptation of the French novel D’Entre les Morts by Geoffrey Sainsbury weaves an intricate web of obsession and deceit. It opens as Scottie Ferguson realizes he has vertigo, a condition resulting in a fear of heights, when a police officer is killed trying to rescue him from falling off a building. In 2014, a new 4K resolution print of Vertigo was released. Admission is $10.50 general / $9.50 seniors, students

Tours/Shows with Whatcom Council on Aging – WISH LIST: New Orleans &

Cajun Country, Nov. 5-11, $2299 • Sew, Quilt, Needlework & Crafts Show, Nov. 16, $80 • New Audian Art Museum Tour, Nov. 29. • Million Lights of Christmas, Dec. 7, $59 • Leavenworth Tree Lighting, Dec. 16 • Garden Festival of Light & European Christmas Market, Dec. 19, $92 • Costa Rica Discoveries, Jan. 22-30, $3199 • Princess Cruise round trip: Bellingham, Vancouver to Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Monterey and San Francisco, April 25-May 5, starts at $1574. More info and registration: 360-733-4030, ext. 1019, sashley@wccoa.org.

Ireland: A Peek at the Past – Enjoy a

narrated, photographic journey across the Emerald Isle featuring Ireland’s most famous castles, sea cliffs, and landscapes. Experience the lilt of Irish laughter with pub stories, music, and step-dancing clips. Hosted by award-winning photographer Dawn-Marie Hanrahan, and husband Ken, experienced travelers to Ireland, on Thurs., Nov. 2 from 7-7:30pm at the Deming Library (5044 Mt. Baker Hwy.). Refreshments will be served. Free. More info: 360-592-2422 or www.wcls.org.

Parks & Rec Travelogue – The

Unknown Afghanistan: Natural Beauty and Ancient History by Jake Strauss – Take an armchair journey through slides and

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and active military / $8 kids 12 and under. More info: tobie@lincolntheatre.org, 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music – The Historic Lincoln Theatre and the Children’s Museum of Skagit County present the Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music for our annual pre-Thanksgiving screening. Calling all Nuns, Goat herders, Hills, Alps, Baronesses, Brown-Paper-Packages-Tiedup-with-String or any of your favorite things. This is one of the funniest, most liberating nights out you will have for a long time. Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music is not just a chance to see the classic movie on the big screen in magnificent Technicolor and glorious cinemascope, it’s a major audience participation event with subtitles for all the songs. Our hosts, Don Wick and Dave Cross, lead the audience through a vocal warm up and gives a comprehensive guide to the accompanying actions and use of the interactive funpack. Showing at the Lincoln Theatre (712 S. 1st St.) on Sun., Nov. 19 at 1pm. Admission is $20 adults / $15 for seniors, students and kids / $2 off members. More info: 360-336-8955, tobie@lincolntheatre.org or www.lincolntheatre.org.

stories with Jake Strauss, who will share the natural wonders, and rich history, of Afghanistan. Co-presented with Bellingham Parks and Recreation. $5 suggested donation/Members free. Join us at 121 Prospect Street on Thurs., Nov. 2, 7-9pm. Admission is $5. More info: 360778-8930, info@whatcommuseum.org or www.whatcommuseum.org.

Whatcom Senior Tours a program of Whatom Council on Aging Take the trip of a lifetime!

California Coastal Cruise

April 25–May 5, 2018 RT

Costa Rica Tour January 22–30

Quilt, Craft & Sewing Expo November 17

The Million Lights of Christmas December 7

Leavenworth December 16

Reserve your spot today!

Give us a call or visit our website!

360-733-4030 ext 1038

http://wccoa.org/index.php/Tours/upcoming-trips

NSEA Community Work Parties –

Bellingham. Park in the lot at the end of C St. off Holly St. • Landingstrip Creek: Join NSEA and the Whatcom Land Trust to help improve salmon habitat along this creek on Sat., Nov. 18 from 9am-noon. From Bellingham, head east on Mt. Baker Hwy. (about 15 miles). Turn right onto Hwy. 9, just outside of Deming, and follow for about 7 miles. Turn right onto Turkington Rd. Parking is located at Acme Elementary.

Whiskey Creek: Join NSEA and the City of Ferndale to care for a reach along Whiskey Creek on Sat., Nov. 4 from 9am-noon. Parking is available at El Nopal Restaurant at 6104 Portal Way (exit 263). • Whatcom Creek: NSEA and Bellingham Parks and Recreation are partnering to improve salmon habitat on Sat., Nov. 11 from 9am-noon at Maritime Heritage Park in

Together, We Can Help Our Neighbors In Need

NSEA Salmon Sightings – Celebrate

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the return of Pacific salmon by joining NSEA naturalists along local streams on Sat., Nov. 4 from noon-3pm at Taylor Shellfish Farms. NSEA is teaming up with the folks from the Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group. Join us to see lots of chum salmon and learn how our two groups are connected. • Join us Sat., Nov. 11 from noon-3pm at North Chuckanut Trailhead/Arroyo Park (1700 Old Samish Rd., Bellingham). Explore the trails in Arroyo Park along Chuckanut Creek, learning about salmon habitat and this productive local run of chum salmon. Parking is available at two small lots at 1700 Old Samish Rd. and at the North Chuckanut Trailhead. • Join us Sat., Nov. 18 from noon-3pm. Join NSEA and the folks at Dakota Creek Golf Course to view beautiful Coho salmon in Haynie Creek, and learn about a successful previous NSEA project site. • Look for the blue NSEA signs. Restrooms, hot beverages, activities and prizes provided. Events are family-friendly, open-house style, and free. Please leave Fido at home. More info: 360-715-0283, info@n-sea.org or www.n-sea.org.

Northwest Regional Council www.nwrcwa.org

Business Partner Appreciation Breakfast – Join guest speaker Ken

by Barb Fuller Each month I peruse this magazine to seek out events that I can enjoy with friends and family. As I approach the holiday season, I think about how grateful I am for the people in my life. I am also thankful that I live in a place with an abundance of offerings of theater, dance, music, and more, that I can enjoy with those I love. There are many people in our community that are not as fortunate. They cannot afford the basic needs of food, clothing and shelter. According to the U.S. Census Bureau (2016) more than 14% of the people in Whatcom and Skagit Counties are living below the poverty level. Some don’t have the means to get the physical and mental health care they need. Within the borders of these two counties, there are hundreds of people who are homeless. Human Service charities provide networks of direct services to people in need. They feed our hungry, strengthen our communities, shelter our homeless, care for our elderly, and nurture our young. I have compiled a list of some of the numerous agencies in our area. Please consider giving to one of these charities or another of your choosing. Together, we can help our neighbors in need.

Habitat For Humanity www.hfhwhatcom.org www.skagithabitat.com Hospice www.whatcomhospice.org www.hospicenw.org Interfaith Coalition www.interfaith-coalition.org Lighthouse Mission www.thelighthousemission.org Lydia Place www.lydiaplace.org

Northwest Youth Services www.nwys.org Opportunity Council www.oppco.org

American Red Cross Mt. Baker Chapter www.redcross.org/local

Planned Parenthood www.plannedparenthood.org

Blue Skies for Children www.blueskiesforchildren.org

Project Homeless Connect www.skagitprojecthomelessconnect.org

Boys & Girls Clubs www.whatcomclubs.org www.skagitraisesgreatkids.org

Rebound www.reboundfamilies.org

Brigid Collins House www.brigidcollins.org Community Action of Skagit County www.communityactionskagit.org Food Bank www.bellinghamfoodbank.org/feedinghungry-families/throughout-whatcom http://service.skagitcap.us/page/ Food-Bank-Distribution-Center.aspx

• Squalicum Creek: Join NSEA and City of Bellingham Parks and Recreation in improving salmon habitat on Sat., Dec. 2 from 9am-noon. Park at the end of West Orchard Drive off of Meridian St. and walk along the new Bay to Baker Trail until you see our tent! • Look for the blue NSEA tents! Bring sturdy shoes, weatherappropriate clothing, friends, and family. We’ll bring the tools; gloves; coffee courtesy of Tony’s Coffee; and snacks courtesy of The Bagelry, Starbucks Coffee, and the Community Food Co-op! More info: 360-715-0283, randerson@n-sea.org or www.n-sea.org/work-parties.

Salvation Army www.northwest.salvationarmy.org The Arc www.arcwhatcom.org www.arcwa.org/library/the_arc_of_ island_skagit_counties Whatcom Community Foundation www.whatcomcf.org

Women Care Shelter www.womencareshelter.org Entertainment News Northwest ~ November 2017

Wilcox and Whatcom Land Trust to celebrate the strong connection between good business and protecting local lands. Everyone is invited to hear Wilcox, author of Hiking Whatcom County, 6th Edition and to share his insights on the value of Whatcom’s special places as we thank our business supporters and share Whatcom Land Trust’s positive impact on our community’s health, economic prosperity, and quality of life. Event takes place Thurs., Nov. 9 from 7:30-9am at Boundary Bay Brewery (1107 Railroad Ave.). Admission is $50. More info: 360-6509470, jenn@whatcomlandtrust.org or www.whatcomlandtrust.org.

NSEA Open House Garden Party –

Come by our Open House to help NSEA winterize, fertilize, and organize our native plant nursery! Park at NSEA at 3057 E. Bakerview Rd. and look for the blue NSEA tent! Join us Tues.-Fri., Nov. 14-17, noon-4pm. More info: randerson@n-sea.org, 360-715-0283 or www.n-sea.org/work-parties.

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