Our first official Field Trip in partnership with the Blaine Birch Bay Parks & Recreation District #2 was a great success. We filled their 14 passenger bus with folks excited to spend the day viewing the gorgeous floral display. Our destination was Garden Roslyn, one of the newest installations in the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival.
The below list includes links so that you can find out more information on the topic being presented. Look for colored text, which will indicate that it is a link. Our BBBSA activities with flyers will be in red. Events offered by the Birch Bay Parks & Rec District, will be noted in blue. Other items
Activities, Events & Field Trips at and around the
Blaine Community Center
- EVERY Friday at 12:30pm – Fun Bingo & Raffle – No charge to play bingo, FREE prizes. 50/50 Raffle (cash prize), tickets just $1 – BBBSA
- NEW – Every Tuesday: SHIBA assistance with Medicare by appointment at 2 and 3pm, please call to schedule an appointment 360-788-2725
- SATURDAY MUSICAL JAM SESSIONS – join our local musicians every Saturday from 10am to 12pm for a musical journey in a song-circle style jam. Bring an instrument, your voice or just come to enjoy – your seat is waiting. No obligation to perform!
- Nail Care Appointments available first Mon. and third Thurs of each month from 8am to 4pm, check with the office – $50 for pedicure and/or $20 foot massage
- Bocce Ball for the Summer will be every Thursday at 12:30-1pm (approx.)
- EVERY SATURDAY – Join creative folks and farmers on the G St. Plaza for the Market by the Sea from 10am to 2pm now thru October
- Aug. 29, Sat. Dog Walking Group -every other Saturday, meet at the Center join other canine lovers for a community stroll
- Aug. 29, Sat. Local Ukelele Group Concert at Starbucks 1:30-3pm
- Aug. 29, Sat.Birch Bay Derby Day – Its a ducky good time with a creek full of ducks! Join us to find out what all the fun is about. – LINK
- Sept. 3, Thurs – Beginners Sewing Class with Michelle – 9am to 12noon. Bring our own machine or use one from Center, now is great time to brush up on those sewing skills or learn the basics as you build a tote bag. Bring a piece of your favorite fabric or choose from our “stash”. Cost $35, register at the office.
- Sept. 3, Thurs. Fall Wreath-Making, 5-6pm, cost $35/person
- Sept.. 11, Fri. 8:30-10:30pm – Movie in the Park – FREE “The Madalorian & Grogu” (shown across from Blaine Info Center, “on the slope”, bring a lawn chair or blanket – popcorn provided!
- Sept. 12 – 3rd Annual CatoberFest – come explore all that Blaine by the Sea has to offer as we celebrate the harvest of the season
- Sept. 12, Sat. Field Trip 19th annual Whatcom County Farm Tour 9am-5pm – LINK Join us as we explore some of the 13 farms opening their gates for a behind-the-scenes look at local agriculture. Meet the farmers, visit farm animals, shop for fresh local foods, and build your own self-guided route. Use the link above to get more information Reserve your seat on the bus today – Just $5, please visit the office to be added to the list, min of 10 participants
- Sept. 14, Monday 12:30 – BBBSA Board Elections! Come join the Fun, nomination form.
- Sept. 17, Thurs. Community Dinners are Back! 5-6:30pm, by donation $5
- Sept. 19 – Gateway 1890 Taphouse 5th Annual OktoberFest
- Sept. 24 – Thurs – Field Trip to Friday Harbor 8am-5:30pm. We will drive to the Anacortes ferry terminal and walk onto the Washington State Ferry for a leisurely boat ride thru the beautiful San Juan Islands. Friday Harbor is a great destination with lots to do and explore – LINK. Reserve your seat today just $10 for the bus. Ferry Ticket is $18 for under 64 and just $9 for over 64. must bring proof of age at sailing. Min. of 10 participants
- Oct. 1, Thurs. Pumpkin Decorating, 5-6pm, $25/person
- Oct. 2, Fri Ready, Set, Solve WCLS Speed Puzzling Contest, 1-3:30pm The Blaine Library will be hosting a speed puzzling competition. Teams of up to 4 people will compete against each other to see who can complete a 300-piece puzzle the fastest. Register your team in-person at the Blaine Library or by calling 360-305-3637. Team names are encouraged. Registration opens on Sept. 4
- “Oct. 7, Wed. Field Trip to Pumpkin Patch & Bellewood Acres (apples) 9am-4pm
- Oct. 8, Thurs Mend and Make Do: Repair Your Wear with Ragfinery 2-4pm – FREE Do you have a garment or two that has holes, tears, missing buttons, ripped seams or broken zippers? Bring them to this workshop where mending volunteers from Ragfinery will provide instruction on how to address these problems and teach the skills needed to fix them in real time. All mending/repair materials and notions will be provided. Space is limited. Registration required, opens 9/10. Visit the Blaine Library to register.
- Oct. 9, Fri. What’s Next: Exploring your Medicare Options. Free resource session
- Oct. 9, Fri. Broom making Class – details still coming – but we are excited to have Ron Snyder, Broom Master and his intrepid student, Graham Hunder host this fun and interesting workshop
- Oct. 10th, Sat. 5th Annual Oysterfest & Seaside Bash, 10am-5pm
- Oct. 17th, Sat. Free Poverty Workshop by Whatcom Dream. space is limited, additional information and to RSVP, please email food@blainecap.org
Lots more Links for Events and Activities around the County . . . .
Blaine Chamber of Commerce – Events LINK Blaine by the Sea – Events LINK
Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce – Events LINK
Whatcom County & Bellingham Events LINK
764 H St., Blaine, WA – Senior Programming at the Blaine Community Center – LINK