FRIDAY, AUGUST 12
11th Annual Subdued Stringband Jamboree: Two days and nights of music and more at Deming Log Show Grounds. Tickets are $30/per day, $45/weekend advance, and $60/weekend gate. Admission for kids 14 and under free with adult. For more information, visit www.stringbandjamboree.com.
Teen Game/Art/Movie/Pizza Night: Art projects, food, games, and movies for grades 6-12 at the North Fork Library, 7506 Kendall Road. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information contact 599-2020.
The Replacements: Music at Club 542. Nooksack River Casino. 9 p.m.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
Hike to Mt. Pilchuck Lookout: Originally planned for June but due to the snow has been rescheduled. Drivers need Forest or equivalent pass. Four-plus miles round trip with a 2,100 ft elevation gain. Call Marjan at 332-3195 for details.
Children’s Craft Fair: Homemade crafts and treats made by children. Buy or sell at this exciting event at the Deming Library. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For grades K-5. Deming Library, 5044 Mt. Baker Highway. For more information contact Katrina Carabba at 592-2422.
Karaoke Reunion: In the backyard at Blue Mountain Grill, 974 Valley Highway, Acme. Starts at 3 p.m. Call 595-2200.
Wild About Salmon Campfire Talk: Summer program by the Nooksack River Stewards starts at 6 p.m. Douglas Fir Campground Picnic Shelter, east of Glacier (near milepost 35). Saturday mornings through Sept. 3. For more information, call 715-0283 x112 or e-mail ltaylor@n-sea.org.
11th Annual Subdued Stringband Jamboree: See Aug. 12.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14
Noisy Waters: Summer program by the Nooksack River Stewards kicks off at 9 a.m. on the Horseshoe Bend Trail, approximately two miles east of the Glacier Public Service Center. The trail head is located on the right (east) side of the highway. For more information, call 715-0283 x112 or e-mail ltaylor@n-sea.org.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16
Hike Welcome Pass: Hike Welcome Pass, and then back down Excelsior via the High Divide. Around 12 miles total. Forest or equivalent pass required. To sign up, contact Jo at 734-5922. The size of the group will be limited.
Primary Election Day: Be sure to have your ballot postmarked by today. County drop off locations include the Everson and Deming libraries.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18
Bentgrass: Local bluegrass band performs at Graham’s restaurant, Glacier. Starts at 9 p.m. Over 21 after 10 p.m.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
Hike Skyline Divide: A moderate hike to high meadows and big views from Mount Shuksan to Mount Baker. About 6 miles round trip, 1,700 feet elevation gain. Contact hike leader Henry Lagergren at 734-3972.
Anderson-Watson Trail Day: Stewardship opportunity sponsored by REI and the North Cascades Institute. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteer needed to remove encroaching limbs, clean drainages, and maintain the trail surface of this alpine lake trail. Bring long pants and long-sleeve shirts, closed-toe boots, lunch, bug spray and rain gear. For more information, contact julie_stone@ncascades.org or call (360) 854-2598.
Using Tunnels and Hoop houses for Productive Gardening Workshop: 10:-30 a.m. to noon. at Cloud Mountain Farm, Everson. Learn how tunnels and hoop houses can benefit your gardening. No registration required. Be prepared to be outside. Call 966-5859 for more information.
Lions, No Tigers and Bears, Oh My: Forest Service volunteer and avid outdoorsman Elmer Roomsa shares his knowledge about local black bear and cougar populations. Free program at Heather Meadows Visitor Center, 1 p.m. A federal recreation pass is required. For more information, call the Glacier Public Service Center at 599-2714.
Preserving the Harvest Workshop: 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Cloud Mountain Farm, Everson. Don’t let your garden bounty go to waste! We’ll discuss canning, drying and freezing of different fruit and vegetable crops. No registration required. Be prepared to be outside. Call 966-5859 for more information.
Wild About Salmon Campfire Talk: See Aug. 13.
bandZandt: Live music by local band. 4 to 8 p.m. in the backyard at the Blue Mountain Grill, 974 Valley Highway, Acme. Call 595-2200.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
Noisy Waters: See Aug. 14.
My Grandfather’s Collection: A Magic Lantern Slide Show: Local resident Laura Jacoby presents original glass slides from the Galen Biery collection. This collection from the 1920s and 30s shows Heather Meadows in the olden days. Heather Meadows Visitor Center, 1 p.m. Free program. A federal recreation pass is required. For more information call the Glacier Public Service Center at 599-2714.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24
Kids Day: Fun in the sun, all day at Blue Mountain Grill. Games for young ones, under 12. Kids eat free. Teens eat $2.50 off the menu. Blue Mountain Grill, 974 Valley Highway, Acme. Call 595-2200.
UPCOMING
Diablo Lake Overlook: Saturday, Aug. 27. Stewardship opportunity sponsored by the North Cascades Institute. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Volunteer needed to pull invasive plants from this popular stop in the North Cascades National Park. Afterwards, Park Rangers will lead participants on a nature walk to collect native seeds. Meet at North Cascades National Park Colonial Creek Campground. Bring lunch, work clothes and rain jacket. For more information, contact julie_stone@ncascades.org or call (360) 854-2598.
Summer Reading Grand Finale: Saturday, Aug. 27. Music by the Yamamoto Family Singers, receive certificates and see who wins the bicycles and other grand prizes, and shake hands with local celebrity Ken Myhre at the Everson Library. Refreshments and special music. Sponsored by the Friends of the Everson Library. 10:30 am. All welcome. Everson Library, 104 Kirsch Dr. Call 966-5100 for more information.
Chalk Art & Ice Cream!: Saturday, Aug. 27. Celebrate the achievements of Summer Reading! Create chalk art outside in the sun or inside if it rains. Drop in any time between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the North Fork Community Library. For ages 4 years through grade 5. North Fork Library, 7506 Kendall Road. For more information contact Evie Harman at 599-2020.
BRO’s Poker Run #2: Saturday, Aug. 27.Riders Remembered Memorial and live music by State of Flux in the backyard at the Blue Mountain Grill, 974 Valley Highway, Acme. Last stop on the Poker Run. Starts at 2 p.m. Call 595-2200.
Early Railroads of Whatcom County: Saturday, Aug. 27. Al Currier, Bellingham Railway Museum volunteer, will present a slideshow and discuss Whatcom County’s historic railroads—especially the Milwaukee Road and Northern railroads encompassing the Everson-Sumas-Lynden area. 3 p.m. at the Everson Library. Free, all welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of the Everson Library. For more information, contact 966-5100.
Motown Cruisers: Saturday, Aug. 27. Music at Club 542. Nooksack River Casino. 9 p.m.
Ptarmigan Ridge Hike: Saturday, Aug. 27. Join the Mount Baker Club for this hike. Bring your binoculars for this hike and spot the goats. 10 miles round trip, bring gators and possibly yak tracks. Call Paul for details at 734-1409.
2nd Annual Maple Falls Labor Day Car and Motorcycle Show and Rod Run: Saturday, Sept. 3 in downtown Maple Falls. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10 entry per vehicle, includes a dash plaque to the first 100 entrants. All proceeds benefit the Mt. Baker Lions Club. Car/Truck/Motorcycle Show ‘n Shine, trophies, raffle prizes, poker walk, live band, food vendors, and Rod Run to Artist Point. Visit www.mtbakercarshow.com, or contact 1-800-709-7669 or reservations@mtbakerlodging.com.
Cougar Divide: Saturday, Sept. 10. Hike with Mt. Baker Wild. Moderate hike in light forest to a long meadow ridge with great views; about 7 miles round trip, 1,200 feet elevation gain. Call Renetta at 398-8939.
2nd Annual South Fork Nooksack River Canoe Clean Up: Saturday, Sept. 10. Join NSEA, the NW Straits Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, RE Sources for Sustainable Communities, and Yeager’s Sporting Goods and paddle down the South Fork of the Nooksack River in an effort to remove litter from the riverbanks after the summer tubing season. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Some canoes and life jackets will be provided, but folks are encouraged to bring their own canoes. For more information, call 715-0283. Registration for this event is required. Visit www.n-sea.org for more information.
Whatcom County Farm Tour: Saturday, Sept. 10. Sponsored by Sustainable Connections. A total of 13 Whatcom County farms will be open to the public. For more information, visit sconnect.org.
Whatcom County Dahlia Society Annual Flower Show: Saturday, Sept. 10 noon to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 11 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bloedel-Donovan Park, 2214 Electric Ave, Bellingham. Free admission. Large exhibit of over 2000 Dahlia flowers, with different types, sizes, and colors, brought in from all over Washington and Canada. Call 354-4346.
ONGOING
Deming Library: Open Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 5044 Mt. Baker Highway. Call 592-2422.
Deming Speedway: Racing every Friday night, starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $11 per adult, $9 per senior, and $9 per junior (ages 8 to 17). Visit demingspeedway.com/
Everson Library: Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday. 104 Kirsch Drive, Everson. Call 966-5100.
Everson Senior Center: Open Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 111 W. Main St. Regular hot lunch at noon. Cost is $3 to $5.50 by donation. Call 966-3144.
Good Yarns at Deming Library: Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. All welcome. 5044 Mt. Baker Highway, Deming. Call 592-2422. All needleworkers welcome. Check out our blog at http://yarnravelers.blogspot.com/
Karaoke: Fridays 9 p.m. Frosty Inn, Maple Falls.
Kept in Stitches: Tuesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. Everson-McBeath Library, 104 Kirsch Dr., Everson. For more information, call 966-5100.
Knit Night at Sumas Library: Enjoy good conversation while working together on needlecrafts. All crafters welcome.Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sumas Public Library, 451 2nd St. Call 988-2501for information.
Knit Night and More at North Fork Community Library: Bring your crafting for an evening of good company while you work.Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m. North Fork Community Library, 7506 Kendall Road, Maple Falls. Call 599-2020.
Maple Falls Sew and Sews (quilt group) meets the third Monday at 6:30 at Kendall Elementary School. Quilters of all skill levels. Call 392-8717.
North Fork Community Library: Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7506 Kendall Road, Kendall. Call 599-2020.
Sumas Senior Center: Lunch available Monday and Friday. All welcome. Call 988-2714 for potluck dates, lunch menu. 461 2nd Street, Sumas.
Sumas Library: Open Mondays and Wednesdays 12:30-7:30 p.m. and Saturday noon to 4 p.m. 451 2nd Street, Sumas. Call 988-2501.
Summer Playdate at the North Fork Library: Families of preschoolers can continue to gather at this fun, informal social time. Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11 a.m. For ages 3-5 years. North Fork Library, 7506 Kendall Road. For more information contact Evie Harman at 599-2020.
Welcome Valley Senior Center: Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 5103 Mosquito Lake Road, Deming. Call 592-5403 for events and lunch menu.
Wickersham Bookmobile: Saturdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Little Brown Chapel, Wickersham and Royer Streets. Visit wcls.org.