COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Local events
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....
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NEIGHBORS: For the love of lavender
Peggy Parker in her lavender fields at her Deming farm. PHOTO BY DAN COYNE Local resident Peggy Parker grows lavender, heirloom tomatoes at her Deming farm by MARNIE JONES DEMING – Peggy Parker...
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Subdued Stringband Jamboree: Weekend of music, family fun and food
by BRENT COLE LOG SHOW GROUNDS – In its 11th year, the Subdued Stringband Jamboree, held at the Deming Log Show Grounds, is an event you circle on the summer calendar with excitement and anticipation....
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Allow fields to flourish I was driving on the Mount Baker Highway the other day, after returning from a short trip to Oregon. I was surprised and pleased to see the beautiful tall grasses along side...
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EVERYDAY LIFE: Go bananas
by John McKnight With the current snow conditions and the inherent steepness of the trails in the North Cascades I opted to take my 5-year-old daughter to the Olympic Peninsula instead. I hate the long...
View ArticleBurn band in Whatcom County
COUNTY – Open burning and unauthorized recreational fires are now restricted in various areas of Whatcom County as of Monday, Aug. 8. County fire officials have called for a summer burn ban due to dry...
View ArticleLocal Habitat for Humanity chapter to hold east county meeting
KENDALL – Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County will host a meeting for east county residents interested in applying for a Habitat for Humanity home. The meeting, scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 25 at 7...
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