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EVENTS
What’s happening
Sumas Fishing Derby: Saturday, June 7. Registration is 11 a.m. at Sumas City Park. For more info, call 360/988-5711 or www.sumaschamber.com.
“Joowanaroo”: June 13, 14, and 15, Maple Falls. Music, four stages, over 20 bands from across the Northwest. Outdoor grilling, beer tent, family friendly until 9 p.m. Free to the public. www.joowana.com.
Deming Logging Show: June 14 &15. Events start at 11 a.m. and the show starts at 1 p.m. Cost is $6 U.S. per adult, $3 U.S. per seniors & children (six-12), and children under six are free. There is a large section of free car parking on the grounds. www.demingloggingshow.com.
Sumas Community Day: June 28, Sumas City Park. 10 a.m. – car Show & Shine ; 11 a.m. – parade; noon, fun at city park; baseball tournaments throughout the day. 10:15 p.m., grand fireworks.
6th Annual Mustache Poker Run: June 28. Motorcyclists start at Babe’s for 9 a.m. breakfast buffet, then to the Waterfront, Bobby Lee’s, Holy Smoke, and end at Little Road Side. Funds to help a 4-year-old boy with cancer and the Salvation Army Christmas tree fund. For info, call Tom at 360/595-1026.
Hawley’s Fireworks Spectacular: July 4, Deming Speedway. To view schedule of races see www.demingspeedway.com.
Deming Speedway clay cup: July 17 – 19. Free camping. Breakfast served Friday & Saturday. www.demingspeedway.com.
Sumas Bull-A-Ramas: July 5 and August 2, 7:30 p.m., Sumas Rodeo Grounds. Mutton bustin and calf scramble for kids (register your child by calling 360/739-1715); concession, beer garden and other vendors. Adults $10, seven – 12, $5, six and under free. Info: call 360/988-5711 or www.sumaschamber.com.
From Hills to Mills Woodworking & Crafting Show: July 11 – 13, Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cost is $4 U.S. per person and $10 U.S. per family. Live demonstrations and chainsaw competitions. Inside the museum there will be crafting such as bead work, soaps, knitting, etc. To be a part of the woodworking & crafting show, fill out a printable reservation slip, and send it in with your payment. www.demingloggingshow.com.
Everson-Nooksack Summer Festival: July 11 – 13. July 11. Parade, Everson Library book sale, kids train rides, inflatables & more, salmon BBQ, live entertainment, petting zoo, basketball tournament, vendors in the Everson City Park. For more info, call 360/966-3407.
Mt. Baker Rhythm & Blues Festival: August 1 – 3, Deming Logging Show grounds. For music line up and other information see their website at www.bakerblues.com.
Abbotsford International Air Show: August 8 – 10. www.abbotsfordairshow.com.
Black Mountain Forestry World of Wood Festival: August 23 & 24, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Silver Lake Park, Maple Falls. Music, tours, food, demonstrations, eating contests & entertainment. www.blackmountainforestry.com.
Sumas Junior Rodeo: August 30 & 31, 10 a.m. Cost $5 (six & under free). Barrel racing, pole bending and much more. www.sumaschamber.com.
Ride542 Festival: September 5 – 7. Mt. Baker hill climb, cross, run and other events. The $10,000 2008 RIDE542 green award presented by SSC. www.RIDE542.com.
ONGOING
MEETINGS/EVENTS
BLACK MOUNTAIN FORESTRY CENTER TOURS: There needs to be at least three to four adults and the cost is $12 per adult. RSVPs are requested. Call 360/599-2623.
Evergreen Water & Sewer District: Monthly commissioner’s meeting is the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m., district office, 6229 Azure Way. For more info, call 360/599-1699.
Everson/Nooksack Chamber of Commerce Meeting: Fourth Wednesday, noon, senior center. For more info, call 360/966-3407 or www.eversonnooksackchamber.org.
Everson/Nooksack Food Bank: Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Everson Presbyterian Church, 204 N. Washington St.
everson farmers market: Every Saturday until the end of October, 10 a.m – 2 p.m., Everson City Park.
Friends of the deming library meeting: Third Monday at 7p.m. For location and info, call 592-2422.
Glacier Chamber of Commerce Meeting: Third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Milano’s Restaurant. www.glacierchamber.org. Email: info@glacierchamber.org.
Glacier Public Service Center: Open weekends from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., located on the Mt. Baker Hwy east of Glacier. Books, permits, exhibits and trail advice. For info, call 360/599-2299
North Cascades National Park Headquarters Info station/visitors center: Info Station: weekdays, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (maps, trail conditions & more) ; visitor’s center, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 810 State Route 20, Sedro Woolley. For more info, call 360/854-7200.
Mt. Baker Foothills Chamber of Commerce Board Member Meeting: First Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Inn at Mt. Baker. Call Carole at 360/599-1776 or www.mtbakerchamber.org.
Mt. Baker Foothills Food Bank: Open every Tuesday 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., St. Peter’s Catholic Church hall, 6210 Mt. Baker Hwy, Deming. For info, call 360/599-2859.
Mt. Baker Foothills Visitor Center: Wednesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 7802 N. Silver Lake Rd., Maple Falls. For info, call 360/599-1518.
Mt. Baker Hiking Club Activities: Participate in hiking and other activities. For info and costs, call 360/734-4461 or visit their website at www.mountbakerclub.org.
Mt. Baker Foothills Visitor’s Center: Open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 7802 N. Silver Lake Rd., Maple Falls. www.mtbakerchamber.org. For information, call 360/599-1518.
Send
your event
Information can be sent via fax to
360/332-2777, email to info@mountbakerexperience.com,
or mail to: Mt. Baker Experience, 225 Marine Drive, Blaine,
WA 98230. Questions? Call us at 360/332-1777.
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