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Sledding at Mt. Baker a Fun Winter Activity!

Fawn — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:39:26 +0000

Just in case you or your children did not get enough of the snow last week and are looking for some more sledding and play time you might want to check out sledding up by the Mt. Baker Ski Area. There is no specific area in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest has been set aside for sledding, and it’s banned inside the Mt. Baker Ski Area. You will see signs within the ski area advising you not to sled as it can pose a danger to skiers and snowboarders.

Unofficially, you can go just outside the ski area’s boundaries to sled down the hills around the frozen lakes of Highwood Lake and Picture Lake. The area around Bagley Lake also is great area to check out. That being said be sure and pay attention on warm days or years when there is little snow fall to be sure the lakes are frozen solid and ready for sledding. We were up this weekend and the conditions were PERFECT for family friendly sledding.

Directions:Go east on state route 542 until you reach the Mt. Baker Ski Area. Park in the upper parking lot. Look for people carrying sleds or big tire tubes. You will find the lakes on your right hand side over the large snow banks. Little trails will be built in the snow bank to allow children and families to get up and over the banks and into the sledding area.

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Celebrate Bellingham! Free Ice Skating and Swimming…

Fawn — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:19:39 +0000

That's Rich in front in the red coming out of Lake Padden holding a sheet of ice!

The Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department is putting on their annual Celebrate Bellingham! event Thurday, Dec. 29th-Sunday, January 1st. The Sportsplex and the Arne Hanna Aquatic Center are parternering up with the event and offering free ice skating and free swimmingin conjunction with the other activities.

The free ice skating at the Sportsplex includes skate rental and is being offered 9am to 11:45am this Thursday, December 29th-Saturday, Dec. 31st. The free swimming at the Arne Hanna Aquatic Center is being offered 6:45pm to 8pm on Thursday and Friday and 4:30pm to 6:30pm on Saturday.

In addition to the hours and times listed above there will also be the Ring in the New Year at the Sportsplex Party being held 6 to 9pm on New Year’s Eve. The event will feature free indoor soccer play, ice skating, carnival games, and other fun family friendly activities.

If you are looking for something to do on New Year’s Day there will be the free New Year’s Resolution Run/Walk at Lake Padden, followed by the annual Polar Dip into the Lake. The run/walk starts at 11am. Our every own Rich Johnson is Polar Dip Alumni, wonder if we can talk him into doing it again this year?

Happy New Year!

Come out to Fairhaven and share a grin with the Grinch

Fawn — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:02:41 +0000

Looking to take a fun festive photo for the holidays? Are you wanting something other than the typical Santa photo? Then you have found what you are looking for. Come out to Fairhaven and get your picture taken with the Grinch.

The Grinch will be visiting Fairhaven for holiday picturesDecember 17 10am-6pm, December 18th 11am-6pm and December 23rd 10am-6pm. Photo disks are available for $10 and proceeds go to Blue Skies for Children, a long non-profit organization assisting low income and foster children in our community ages 6 to 15.

The Grinch is located in Fairhaven in the Village Books Reading Gallery.

The picture above is of my daughter McKenna with the Grinch last year. We are hoping to make it to see the Grinch again today and I will be sure and post a picture of the latest Grinch visit.

The Firehouse in Fairhaven / Blue Horse Gallery

Rich — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:54:11 +0000

Music at The Firehouse in Fairhaven & Blue Horse Gallery

Hot Gypsy Swing at the Firehall in Fairhaven

If you like Django Reinhart and Hot Jazz of the 20’s and 30’s, a fine NW group called Gadjo Gypsies performs tonight (Friday, Dec 16) at 7:30 PM at The Firehouse in Fairhaven. Tickets are $15, at the door or at Quist Violins. Bryan Thurber, violin; Josh Rush, guitar; Jeff Gray, bass. Josh is a fine guitarist in this genre.

Flamenco Dancer Savannah Fuentes is Back

If you like Flamenco, dancer Savannah Fuentes is back with guitarist Pedro Cortes, a fine NY-based player who comes from a family of flamenco guitarists, and now for his first B’ham appearance, Jesus Montoya, a singer with deep Gypsy roots who knows all the cantes, and is equally at home backing dancers or out in front as soloist. He sings exquisite fandangos in the tradition of Rafael Farina. They perform Saturday night, Dec 17th, at the Blue Horse Gallery, STARTING AT 6 PM. $20 general, $12 kids / students / low income.

The Dance Studio presents The Nutcracker

Rich — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:58:44 +0000

The Nutcracker is presented by The Dance Studio

Join the Stahlbaums at their annual Christmas Party

The Stahlbaums host their annual Christmas party at the Mt Baker Theater. We hope you can join us either this evening @ 7:00, tomorrow at 2:00 or tomorrow evening at 7:00. This magical party includes , dancing mice, marching soldiers, the mystical Godfather Drosselmeyer, sister Clara & brother Fritz, the Sugar Plum Fairy, dancers from throughout the world, a fierce battle between the Nutcracker & the Mouse King to mention just a few of the surprising cast and sizzling scenes.

It’s possible there are parties / productions where the costumes may be more elaborate, the sets more exotic & the music more professional but there could be no production where the Parents could be prouder, the Performers more serious & dedicated nor the choreographers / instructors more caring. This production is sure to warm your heart & put a smile on your face.

Lynden Lights Parade December 3rd at 6pm

Fawn — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:17:22 +0000

Come out to Lynden this Saturday and view one of Whatcom County’s greatest holiday celebrations the 20th annual Lynden Lighted Parade. The parade starts at 6pm. The processional begings at Lynden’s Fairway Center and travels along Front St through downtown Lynden.

The Parade is made up of lighted parade floats, semi trucks, tractors and other farm equipment and is fun for the whole family.

For additional information on the parade and other Lynden events feel free to visit the City of Lynden Website

Halloween Home Saftey Tips

Fawn — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:29:10 +0000

Halloween is creeping up on us fast and so are some potential dangers to your home as a result of the fun holiday. Below are some tips to help keep your home and family safe this Halloween:

- Be careful when placing candles in your carved jack-o-lanterns and keep them far away from any furnishings, drapes or Halloween decor that may be flammable and never leave them burning unattended.

- Do not overload electrical outlets with holiday lighting or movable decorative objects.

- Be sure and take time to check around our porch or sidewalk for any garden hoses, low lying tree limbs or decorations that might prove to be a tripping hazard for young children trick or treating at your home.

Hope you have a safe and happy Halloween!

Craft & Antique Show in Lynden This Weekend

Fawn — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:13:52 +0000

It’s coming! The start to my holiday crafting madness, the Lynden Craft and Antique Show. The smells of the hot cider being served, the piano being played and the sight of all the wonderful vendors, antiques and crafts, I love it!

This year’s show dates are this Thursday, Friday and Saturday the 13^th-15^th. The Lynden Craft and Antique Show is held at the Lynden Fairgrounds, parking is free and admission into the show is $5, $4 for seniors and children under 12 years old are free.

The show features tons of vendors, with Christmas and holiday crafts, food, art and more. I always like to attend to get ideas for craft to make on my own at home or to pick up some early Christmas gifts for family and friends.

If you would like more information on the show you can visit their website at

www.LyndenCraftAntiqueShow.com

Stoney Ridge Farms- A Wonderful Fall Destination.

Fawn — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:56:49 +0000

If you or your family have never visited Stoney Ridge Farms in Everson, I highly recommend it. A family farm started over 22 years ago, it has evolved into a Fall and Christmas destination for many. Open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in October Stoney Ridge Farms has Fall Activities for everyone. They boast the largest pumpkin patch in all of Whatcom County, hay rides, farm animal viewing, corn maze, cafe with fresh apple cider and so much more.

My family has made Stoney Ridge a yearly tradition and we often spend the whole day at the farm. We love to walk in the barn and check out the piglets, goats, horses and donkeys. There is an abundance of animals to see and some that you can even feed. The pies from the cafe are wonderful and I highly recommend the carmel apple pie. We also purchase all our fall decorations from the farm each year including a large variety of small gourds and large pumpkins, they have it all.

Every year we visit the farm we leave with wonderful memories, stomach’s full of fresh baked pie and a whole bunch of pumpkins and gourds to decorate our home.

During the month of December the farm once again opens to the public and is the go to spot to pick out your fresh cut Christmas tree from there large farm. The barn is also home to a live animal nativity, holiday crafts and baked goods.

If you are interested in heading out to Stoney Ridge Farms they are located at 2902 Van Dyk Rd in Everson. From Bellingham head North of the Guide Meridian, East on the Pole Rd, and then turn left onto the Van Dyk Rd. Stoney Ridge Farms will be on your right hand side with parking on your left. Opening day is this Saturday, Oct. 1st. I will do another post about the farm with more photos after my annual visit this year.

Local Non Profit VZ Foundation’s Dirty Farm Treck

Fawn — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:21:45 +0000

The VZ Foundation is a local Whatcom County Non Profit that puts on fun local events where proceeds go to support other non profits and organizations in Whatcom County. The next event that the VZ Foundation is putting on in the 1st annual Dirty Farm Trek.

The Dirty Farm Trek is an approximately 5 mile obstacle course full of twists and surprises! Don’t think brawn is all you’ll have to use to win this competition – you’ll need to use your brain too!

Saturday, October 1, 2011 @ 2 PM

Deming Logging Show Grounds

Registration is $30 and includes a t-shirt and 1 drink ticket for our Boundary Bay Beer Garden. Shirt is not guaranteed if you register after Sept 20th so Register Today!

As always with a VZ Foundation event, the top finishers get to choose a local non-profit for us to donate to in your name.

For more race details and info on what you will need on the day of the race please click here.

To save time on the day of the event, please print and and bring this waiver on the day of the race.

Come on out and support a great cause and help your local community while having fun!