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REPORTING FROM THE HEART OF CASCADIA WHATCOM*SKAGIT*ISLAND*LOWER B.C. {10.16.13}{#42}{V.08}{FREE}

of Bellingham 2013

Hellingham: Murder and mirth at the Council Upfront, P.26 Caucus: Kenny Of candidates and Loggins: forums, P.10 The soundtrack of your life, P.30

42 WEDNESDAY [10.16.13] DANCE Harvest Moon Dance: 7-11pm, Fairhaven

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B-BOARD B-BOARD ONSTAGE Bellingham Equus: 7:30pm, Performing Arts Center, Shoot the Trails Awards: 7pm, Depot Market WWU Square

34 34 Little Shop of Horrors: 7:30pm, Anacortes A glance at what’s happening this week Community Theatre FOOD FILM Good, Bad, Ugly: 8pm, Upfront Theatre Swedish Pancake Breakfast: 8-11am, The Project: 10pm, Upfront Theatre Norway Hall Pancake Breakfast: 8-11pm, Ferndale Senior 30 MUSIC Activity Center Paul Klein: 5:30-7:30pm, Jansen Art Center, Mount Vernon Farmers Market: 9am-1pm,

MUSIC Lynden Skagit State Bank Pajama Concert: 7:30pm, Roeder Home Anacortes Farmers Market: 9am-2pm, Depot

28 Arts Center GET OUT Bellingham Farmers Market: 10am-3pm, ART Heather Anderson Presentation: 7:15pm, Depot Market Square Fairhaven Runners Ferndale Farmers Market: 10am-3pm, Cen-

26 Teton Gravity Research: 8pm, Mount Baker tennial Riverwalk Park Theatre

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24 NW Washington Fairgrounds Lynden Craft & Antique Show: 10am-5pm, NW Washington Fairgrounds Abstracted Reception: 1-3pm, La Conner GET OUT FRIDAY [10.18.13] Quilt & Textile Museum ONSTAGE 16 Equus: 7:30pm, Performing Arts Center, SUNDAY [10.20.13] WWU Dracula: 7:30pm, Firehouse Performing Arts ONSTAGE WORDS Center Dracula: 2pm, Firehouse Performing Arts Little Shop of Horrors: 8pm, Anacortes Center Community Theatre Little Shop of Horrors: 2pm, Anacortes 14 Comedy Nite: 8pm, H20, Anacortes Community Theatre BOB BOB Hellingham: 8pm and 10pm, Upfront Dynamo: 8pm, Upfront Theatre Theatre

10 MUSIC MUSIC Faculty Recital: 3pm, Performing Arts If you need help getting excited for snow season, Skagit Opera: 7:30pm, McIntyre Hall, Mount Center, WWU Vernon Skagit Opera: 3pm, McIntyre Hall, Mount CURRENTS CURRENTS Vernon

8 make your way to the Mount Baker Theatre to attend MUSIC Great Big Sea: 7:30pm, Mount Baker Theatre Royal Crown Revue: 8pm, Mount Baker

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.13 SATURDAY [10.19.13] MUSIC 16 ONSTAGE Las Cafeteras: 6pm, Syre Auditorium, WCC 10. Murder on the Oriental Rug: 4pm and Sara Grey: 7:30pm, Roeder Home 7:30pm, Glen Echo Community Building .08 Anniversary Gala: 5:30pm, McIntyre Hall, 41 # Mount Vernon TUESDAY [10.22.13] Equus: 7:30pm, Performing Arts Center, WWU ONSTAGE Dracula: 7:30pm, Firehouse Performing Arts Artist in Residency Series: 6-8pm, Temple Center Bar Original Comedy Night: 8pm, Lincoln The- Equus: 7:30pm, Performing Arts Center, atre, Mount Vernon WWU Little Shop of Horrors: 8pm, Anacortes CASCADIA WEEKLY Celebrated Newfoundland trio Great Big Sea stops by Community Theatre WORDS Hellingham: 8pm and 10pm, Upfront Chuckanut Radio Hour: 7pm, Heiner The- 2 Bellingham as part of their 20th Anniversary Tour Oct. 20 at Theatre ater, WCC the Mount Baker Theatre Comedy Nite: 9pm, Poppes 360

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VIEWS A BAD NAME the disheveled state of our school, I received an 38: Crossword Stephanie Simms, Robin Corsberg I wish folks would stop referring to the tea exceptional education at Sehome and take pride 4 4 39: Wellness party as anarchists. It’s ill-informed and down- in my alma mater. However, it is important we Skagit: Linda Brown, 40: Slowpoke, Sudoku right disrespectful to anarchists to associate keep our facilities up to date with the times. MAIL MAIL MAIL MAIL Barb Murdoch 41: This Modern World, Tom the Canada: Kristi Alvaran them with a political group that advocates in- I’m not sure what our “progressive technol-

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# 2013 Though Cascadia Weekly is distributed free, please take just one copy. Cascadia forced to wear a down jacket just to keep warm. Is Hellingham: Murder and mirth at the Weekly may be distributed only by authorized distributors. Any person removing Council Upfront, P.26 this the type of learning environment Mr. Marshak SUPPORT VITAL FUTURE FOR Caucus: Kenny papers in bulk from our distribution points risks prosecution Of candidates and Loggins: forums, P.10 The soundtrack SUBMISSIONS: Cascadia Weekly welcomes freelance submissions. Send material of your life, P.30 SCHOOLS would feel most comfortable teaching in? to either the News Editor or A&E Editor. Manuscripts will be returned if you include a stamped, self-addressed envelope. To be considered for calendar list- As a recent graduate of the class of 2013 from Furthermore, the argument misses the point of COVER: Owner James Pitzer ings, notice of events must be received in writing no later than noon Wednesday Sehome High School, it is troubling to see some a school bond. the week prior to publication. Photographs should be clearly labeled and will be serves up the goods at StrEAT returned if accompanied by stamped, self-addressed envelope. Food, Bellingham’s Best Food of my community turn their backs on a bond that Let’s be clear that a bond covers the cost of LETTERS POLICY: Cascadia Weekly reserves the right to edit letters for length and content. When apprised of them, we correct errors of fact promptly and courteously. Truck. Photo by Sally Wolff will help students. In David Marshak’s opposition capital projects while levies pay for day-to-day CASCADIA WEEKLYIn the interests of fostering dialog and a community forum, Cascadia Weekly does not publish letters that personally disparage other letter writers. Please keep your to the school bond, he denounces the idea of operations, such as curriculum, teacher salaries, 4 letters to fewer than 300 words. “[rebuilding] the past.” To me, I look and wonder keeping class sizes smaller, energy bills, etc. what could be wrong with this—looking ahead Money from the bond cannot be used to pay for to the future. these. It is the money that will be saved from It’s true—the quality of the building does not our schools being more energy efficient that can NEWSPAPER ADVISORY GROUP: Robert Hall, Seth Murphy, Michael Petryni, David Syre be put directly back into the classroom. Ecology, and the Whatcom County Coun- This bond covers many things other than cil. Any one of these three agencies can the building of Sehome and Options high deny its permit and stop it. schools. It will cover costs of repairs and Voters need to be aware of GPT’s im- 42

maintenance of all Bellingham schools, pacts, both jobs and health and environ- FOOD upgrade the Gordon Carter Conservation mental impacts. Burdens and benefits. site, as well as establish a central kitch- There is a lot at stake. Be informed, and en to boost meal quality and efficiency find out where your candidate stands. 35 throughout the district. —Nora Weaver, Bellingham

In his conclusion, David Marshak B-BOARD states, “Let’s not rebuild a Sehome High PUT A BURR UNDER CITY School that will, sooner than you think, COUNCIL’S SADDLE become as useless as the Sehome Movie Roxanne Murphy is a beautiful and kind 34

Theater.” Must I point out that people looking woman. Too bad she is so vague FILM have not stopped going to movies, but about everything. Her voter’s guide state- rather have started attending them in ment reads: “I believe in this city and I’m a theater that meets the technology, committed to preserving and improving 30 building standards, and user expecta- the quality of life in this place we call MUSIC tions of its time? home.” So what does that mean? It is admirable all the work and sup- I don’t think the Democratic Party 28 port Mr. Marshak has put into education is using what is between their ears to over the years and we thank him for his claim their allegiance to her. The wom- ART past service. That being said, we must en Dems may vote for her because they be clear on what, in fact, is outdated in want to vote for a woman for Bellingham 26 this situation. City Council, as the council has had few STAGE —Meagan McIntyre, Bellingham women candidates. I stopped voting for Meagan McIntyre was class president and women just because they were women a valedictorian of Sehome High School Class when Dixie Lee Ray, Washington’s ﬁrst 24 of 2013. She is currently attending Scripps woman governor (1976) and a bota-

College in Claremont, Calif., and is studying nist, rode the ﬁrst oil tanker into Puget GET OUT Politics and International Relations. Sound. I learned then that stereotyping women and/or men, natives or non, black OF VIEWS AND VISION or white, is dangerous. One must look at 16 In order to optimize a dramatic and issues, actions and at least some words. rare water view, most cities limit build- Murphy has little of any of these. WORDS ing height close to the shoreline. That’s Murphy has not stated her opinion about

why Fairhaven has a building height limit the coal train, has not stated whether she 14

of eight stories close to the water. This would have supported the new Belling- BOB prevents mile-high skyscrapers from de- ham Constitution many citizens signed a

stroying everyone’s view while dwarﬁng petition for, and quite frankly, what she 10 existing buildings. Did you read Bell- stands for seems quite hidden. ingham City Council is going to approve Bob Burr, the green candidate, on building heights of up to 20 stories for the other hand, has clearly stated he CURRENTS the GP waterfront development? Clearly, is against the coal train, immediately 8 our existing roads and parking simply conﬁrmed his support of the new con- BUY - SELL - TRADE could not accommodate that kind of stitution’s petition residents supported, VIEWS density. The Herald said council mem- and will answer clearly and immediately 4 bers didn’t expect developers to build about issues he supports. Bob Burr not 4 on that scale. Really? Then why don’t we only is supported by the Green Party, but MAIL MAIL MAIL MAIL start with reasonable height limits (like he attends Democratic meetings and is

Fairhaven). also aware of local issues. 2 Bellingham has waited many years Democrats need to stop thinking be- DO IT for a view of our beautiful bay. We can tween their legs and start thinking be- protect it. Please contact your council tween their ears, It is time to vote Green in member. 2013, vote Bob Burr, city council at large. .13 16 —Claudia DeWees, Bellingham —Barbara Perry, Bellingham 10.

A REFERENDUM ON COAL WE NEED STEVE SMITH .08 41

Many voters in Whatcom County may Dr. Steve Smith is vice president of # not understand that our vote this Novem- the Bellingham School Board, ready to ber is key to the decision on the fate of be president this December, for good wether this project is approved or denied. reason. No other school board member We have all heard many conflicting pros comes close to Steve’s impact on the dis- and cons about the benefits and burdens trict over the four years of his first term. of Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT). But He has modeled thoughtful listening to Downtown: State St & Chestnut CASCADIA WEEKLYCASCADIA what we need to understand is, we citi- other board members, staff and the pub- Seattle: 8QLYHUVLW\QRUWKRIWK6Wê0DUNHW6W %DOODUG Buff aloExchange.com zens do not get to vote on it. That deter- lic. He is always well prepared for board 5 mination is only made by the government meetings with critical questions and dis- #iFoundThisAtBX agencies in charge—the U.S. Army Corps cerning comments. He applies his time, of Engineers, Washington State Dept. of energy, good humor and skills as both a mail ›› your views

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teacher at WWU and as an accountant to taged citizens, and protect 8,800 acres halting of traffic 18 times per day, cost voting for their rubber-stamp candidates. 35 35 the task of supporting the learning of all around Lake Whatcom. Ken is a successful to taxpayers (not railroads) for over- We, as voters, need to stay in touch with students in the district. businessman and environmentalist. His passes, etc., coal dust blowing back to reality.

B-BOARD B-BOARD Steve has led the redesign of our Policy practical approach can help the county us on the westerly winds from Asia, and Whether you are a business or an in- Governance board policies to be better- identify and solve our problems. much more, all negative. dividual, we are all likely facing our own focused on student learning. He has com- Browne’s proven success as a busi- Our best chance to preserve our coun- budget shortfall. Money is tight and 34 34 mitted the time to understand how our nessman and job creator ensures that ty’s environment is to elect these four government cannot remain oblivious to

FILM WA K-12 public education system is fund- he will help the county add new jobs. candidates. real life and real budgets. We, as voted; to participate in state and national Rud created the business Ryzex, which —Seth Zimmerman, Bellingham ers, are tired of runaway spending, fed conferences of school boards to under- grew to 380 employees. He will work to up with bigger government and we have 30 stand the crucial elements of teaching maintain a healthy environment as we JOBS THAT MATTER had it with broken promises. Hardworking and learning; and to visit classrooms to add new jobs. Rud will focus on the 4 Overwhelming evidence in Whatcom Whatcom County residents are taxed out MUSIC experience these elements in action and Fs: Farming, Fishing, Forestry and Fun County demonstrates the biggest concern and the bank is empty. enjoy the eager students. He is an enthu- industries. people have is family-wage jobs and the We need to re-elect Bill Knutzen to 28 siastic supporter of public education. Buchanan has a wide range of pro- economy. the Whatcom County Council. He knows ART If you believe, as we three school fessional, community and government- The four men on the Democrat slate his job is not just to vote, but to com- board members do, that our Bellingham service experience. Barry worked in who are running for County Council claim municate in a transparent environment 26 schools are focused on all children learn- the private sector and served in the to be job creators. They want you to think with us all. Our problems cannot be ing at high levels and being prepared for U.S. Navy. He ran a small business and they support job creation in Whatcom swept under the rug. It is time for tough STAGE a productive future, and that more work worked for a very large company. He is County when in fact their actual record is choices. Elected officials have to act, is needed to achieve these goals, then active in church, music and neighbor- a different story. follow through and lead. Bill Knutzen is 24 join us in voting to re-elect Steve Smith hood organizations. Barry served four For example, Carl Weimer’s enterprises the county council candidate who will to the Bellingham School Board. years on the Bellingham City Council. are mostly the result of grants funded by do just that.

GET OUT —Ken Gass, Kelly Bashaw, Bellingham —Eric Hirst, Bellingham us, the taxpayers. The industries these —Elinor King, Ferndale Ken Gass and Kelly Bashaw serve on the Democrat candidates choose to support Bellingham School Board. A VITAL ELECTION are very narrow in scope and generally SUPPORT RESPONSIBLE 16 The results of this November’s elec- limited to green jobs and minimal pay/ GOVERNMENT FOUR OF A KIND tion will have a lasting impact on What- service positions. We have lived in Whatcom County for WORDS I attended an election forum for What- com County. More than ever, it is impor- Additionally, the Democrats recently almost 50 years and have taken part com County Council candidates. The con- tant to vote. adopted a strongly worded, job-killing in planning the future of this county

14 servatives were disdainful of state leg- Rud Browne, Barry Buchanan, Ken resolution opposing any further develop- for our children, grandchildren and

BOB BOB islation; they believe council can ignore Mann and Carl Weimer are progressive ment at Cherry Point. great-grandchildren. We want our great state orders they dislike because they candidates for the Whatcom County This is why I support Kathy Kershner, grandchildren to be proud of where

10 come from Olympia and, worse, from of- Council. Each has demonstrated ac- Ben Elenbaas, Michelle Luke, and Bill they grow up. The people we choose ficials not elected locally. Conservatives tive, effective concern for the county’s Knutzen for County Council. They are all to represent us in Whatcom County is believe, with no evidence, that rolling environment, while also supporting business owners, and more importantly, actually more important than who we

CURRENTS CURRENTS back regulations that protect water qual- local business. Browne’s company has they support jobs in all sectors—not just elect in federal elections. That is why

8 ity and ensure adequate water supplies created 300 jobs. Weimer, veteran of select industries that line up with their we urge citizens to vote for Ken Mann, will create jobs. eight years on the council, has been politically correct agenda. Carl Weimer, Barry Buchanan, and Rud

VIEWS The progressive candidates (Carl consistently attentive to the county’s —Melodie Kirk, Sumas Browne to help preserve our country Weimer, Ken Mann, Rud Browne, and Bar- agricultural interests and water pollu- lifestyles. 4 4 ry Buchanan) believe we can both protect tion challenges. Mann, an engineer and SAFETY FIRST Bill Knutzen and Kathy Kershner have the environment and create new jobs. real estate developer, served on several Ben Elenbaas knows how to protect voted several times to spend “our” tax MAIL MAIL MAIL MAIL Progressives focus more on long-term committees during his first term on the himself, his children and others when he money to fight the state Growth Manage-

2 benefits, while conservatives focus only county council. Buchanan, a small busi- is operating farm equipment on his farm. ment Act. More than $150,000 of our hard on short-term economics. Progressives ness owner with extensive civic service He also takes the time to protect the earned money to let developers expand DO IT look for policies that benefit the largest in Bellingham, has previous council ex- health and viability of their lives when growth areas into farmland, etc. number of Whatcom citizens, while con- perience as well. handling the family animals. Who are they thinking about? Not their

.13 servatives focus on business profits and Again, this election is vital. Ev- Ben is a BP operator who makes sure children and grandchildren, that is for 16 a few property owners. ery vote will affect the future of our the men and women remain safe during sure. They apparently think it is more 10. Weimer’s eight years of service on county. The County Council is respon- operations on the job too. Ben knows important to please the Tea Party than

.08 county council show him to be hard- sible for either approving or denying a safety. He will work hard to protect the preserve agriculture lands and water sup- 41

# working, thoughtful, knowledgeable permit for the proposed coal terminal safety of Whatcom County residence. He plies for the future. and deeply concerned about Whatcom at Cherry Point. No doubt there will be serves as an industrial firefighter at BP Money has been flowing indirectly residents. Carl carefully balances the a last-minute barrage of pro-terminal and as a result he greatly values our first from SSA Marine via the Republican economics, environmental impacts and propaganda, paid for by out-of-state responders. Party to help get them elected. We see effects on ordinary citizens. Data and corporations that have no interest in Ben Elenbaas will be the safest choice a problem here. analysis, not ideological platitudes, help our welfare. Each of their arguments for our Whatcom County Council. Please It is almost time to pay our property Carl decide how to vote. has been shown point by point to be vote for Ben Elenbaas for County Council! taxes again. We don’t want that money CASCADIA WEEKLY Mann served on the county planning bogus. The real results of a coal ter- —Judy Criscuola, Bellingham wasted again by Knutzen and Kershner. 6 commission for six years and has been on minal are: unhealthiness of coal dust, Please vote for the future, and not the county council for four years. Ken helped disruption of the fishing industry, risk ELECT BILL KNUTZEN past. negotiate agreement on the Lummi Is- of disastrous tanker spills, noise from This year, environmental special in- —Mac and Donna Macomber, land ferry, retain programs for disadvan- trains, diminished property values, terest groups are trying to scare us into Whatcom County

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FOOD FOOD porting cycle for campaign finance disclosures to the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission for this election, meaning the curtain now comes down 35 35 on who receives what in campaign contributions and views who spends what in last-minute media buys. We’ve OPINIONS THE GRISTLE

B-BOARD B-BOARD now entered what has traditionally been the Dirty Tricks eclipse of local elections, where ugly shadow money long withheld comes flooding into campaigns 34 34 only to be fired out again in torpedoes of late-hour

FILM hit pieces filled with lies, smears and petty character assassinations, the background of which won’t fully surface until after the election. 30 The irony for voters who have not yet made up their BY MARK PETERSON AND LAURA JOHANSON minds about which candidates deserve their vote is MUSIC the quality and reliability of information that surfaces from this point forward is much reduced. So let’s re- 28 view what we already know about this county election:

ART Support Schools Several broad themes have been outlined. Foremost among them is “jobs,” in what is almost BOND WILL KEEP SCHOOLS MODERN AND SAFE 26 certainly a euphemism for support of the proposed coal pier. Candidates are loathe to talk about the f not now, when? Opponents least 2,000 hours processing district heat, ventilation and the equipment STAGE Gateway Pacific Terminal directly, although clearly of the upcoming school bond facility needs. We discussed the vari- necessary to be effective. It is not they have the liberty to do so if they choose, and claim the needs are overstated. ous challenges of our buildings, the acceptable for students and their

24 I instead reduce this to the encoded dogwhistle of David Marshak wrote in this space changing educational landscape, our teachers to don parkas in classrooms “jobs.” In this context, “jobs” is almost always code- last week that the educational para- town’s growth patterns and the impli- in winter or worry about the safety

GET OUT speak for reducing or destroying the regulatory safe- digm will shift so completely in the cations of various financial scenarios. of a school with 50 exterior doors. guards that maintain the health and safety of county near future that we won’t need high Thirteen committee meetings were A $160 million bond is sizeable, residents. What can it mean otherwise, when propo- school buildings—instead hand-held held and minutes posted publicly and but it is far from out of line. Today, 16 nents of this view invariably cite the incompetence devices, online courses or some ver- promptly. We conveyed input from we rank in the bottom 25 percent of or inappropriateness of the role government plays in sion thereof will free us from the others, held four community meet- facility spending relative to compa- WORDS job creation? If government is always the problem, days where “Teens are locked away rable districts in Washington. Even then the only positive role government can play is by … most of the day, with minimal in- with the passage of this bond, our

14 being crippled and absent from the equation. teraction with adults in their com- , total rate of bond taxation remains

BOB BOB A second broad theme revolves around the pro- munity and with coercive control We face real and below more than half of the districts tection of property rights from “distant boards in from the adults in the school.” pressing needs. This our size. Our administration is and 10 Olympia” and “from lawsuits from people who do not Marshak makes some good points: has been frugal. care about Whatcom County.” This, again, represents Less command and control, more bond is about facilities This bond asks an additional code-speak in support of the destruction of the collaboration and accountability is $10.21 per month of the average

CURRENTS CURRENTS regulatory framework that protects other citizens desirable. And no, we don’t know that are physically and Bellingham taxpayer. Sure, we could

8 and other property owners. Additionally, it serves as what education will look like 50 slice and dice the current proposal. 8 functionally failing coded justification for the county’s continued non- years from now, any more than the We could choose not to rebuild Se- VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS compliance with the state’s Growth Management citizens of 1966 knew how much the home as opponents suggest—let Act, the only remaining county in Washington still world would change between when the students wait while we debate, 4 defiant of state law. they built Sehome and now. What ings, conducted an online poll and a throw good money after bad to keep Stepping back a moment, what does compliance we do know is that adaptable, multi- statistically valid phone survey. We the facilities running, and bleed op- MAIL MAIL with GMA mean? purpose spaces are far better posi- toured the decrepit buildings, and erational costs.

2 Well, briefly, it means the county no longer sup- tioned to meet the needs of today’s witnessed the inequity in quality. Our That will save us about five bucks a ports policies that are “clearly erroneous” in their rapidly changing learning environ- decisions were not taken lightly. month—not even enough for a triple DO IT understanding of state law. ment, and that high-performance The discussion about how we cre- scoop ice cream at Mallard’s. Or, we The “clearly erroneous” construction is important, buildings translate to operational ate the best educational system for rebuild Sehome, but skip the turf

.13 because counties are automatically presumed to be cost savings, not to mention better our children must continue—cer- fields and the central cooking facility 16 correct in their application of state law, their deci- occupant and environmental health. tainly, it should inform decisions as and keep some of our most vulnerable 10. sions are presumed to be wise decisions in the pub- This bond reflects the priorities of we move forward. In the meantime, students in an embarrassing hodge-

.08 lic’s interest, and one essentially must go to court our community. A group of 37 par- we face real and pressing needs. podge of old portables. That saves 41

# and provide compelling evidence that shows the ents, educators, facility experts, This bond is about sewage overflow- about four dollars today —who knows county is in error beyond a shred of doubt. That’s a students and other engaged citizens ing into a district building, a recent what the costs will be down the road? high bar. Even wrongheaded county land policy that took on the task of studying school boiler explosion at Sehome High Or we could be both prudent and cannot be clearly demonstrated through evidence as district facilities. The effort was School and facilities that are physi- progressive. We could pass a bond being erroneous stands. When the law is so over- meant to last three months, but cally and functionally failing. that supports students and staff, as whelmingly on the county’s side, think about how took nearly six—as work progressed District employees should not have educational needs evolve. We can terribly unlawful a county must be to be outside of we agreed we had to dig deeper to to work in a building that is unsafe vote for health, safety, resource ef- CASCADIA WEEKLYthat frame. Then consider the integrity of candidates assure the most responsible recom- and which lacks handicap access. ficiency and research-based educa- 8 for public office who declare they intend to stay that mendations. Transportation employees should tional goals like early childhood way, that they’ll use your money to stay that way. We estimate this task force spent at not have to work without proper BOND, CONTINUED ON PAGE 35 We’ve mentioned before that the process of appealing county land decisions is litigious by design. VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF CASCADIA WEEKLY THE GRISTLE The county is presumed correct in its THANK YOU 42

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35 35 currents president—runs a pretty orderly and respect- NEWS POLITICS FUZZ BUZZ INDEX ful meeting.

B-BOARD B-BOARD There are issues Kershner cares about very much, and on those issues her mind will not be changed. Then there are issues she does 34 34 not care about with such fervor, and on those

FILM BY TIM JOHNSON issues she can be flexible and even accommodating. She needn’t destroy something even though she cares little about it. That’s a rare 30 thing in these times, where nearly every issue gets examined through the polarized lens of MUSIC COUNTY the culture war. Kathy’s vote on the Lake Whatcom Reconvey- 28 ance is illustrative. She laid a marker on what ART appeared an insurmountable obstacle against the removal of nearly 9,000 acres of mature for- 26 COUNCIL ests from logging clearcuts in the Lake What- com watershed: The Mount Baker School District STAGE must be made financially whole, or she would THE GRISTLE COMMENTS ON CANDIDATES AND FORUMS not support it. When that obstacle was re- 24 solved, she was good to her word and approved the reconveyance. Undoubtedly, she took a hit

GET OUT for this within her base of supporters. That shows integrity. Her word is good, which means when she tells 16 voters things, we must believe her. And that’s a problem in this election, when she has prom- WORDS ised—as a central concept in her campaign— that she will continue to keep the county out

14 of compliance with state law and state growth

BOB BOB goals. We must believe her. Responding to a question at the League of

10 Women Voters forum that asked about reducing the size of stream buffers in agricultural lands, Kershner replied: CARL WEIMER KATHY KERSHNER KEN MANN RUD BROWNE CURRENTS CURRENTS CURRENTS 10 10 CURRENTS “Farmers have exclaimed over the last sev-

8 eral years that the buffers of 100 to 150-feet are excessive. There is science that shows

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4 orums are important. sored by local small media. review the current science and make the best decision based on the best available science,”

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candidates to meet directly week. One addressed health and hu- 2 F Leaving aside the question of whether a with the public in numbers—as in- man services, and council’s role in reduced ag buffer of 10 feet is protective of DO IT

deed they will do on council. They’re budgeting for social services and the streams that are already poisoning the county’s marine estuaries, the matter is not under .13 an opportunity to think on one’s feet, role they play as the county Board of ATTEND the control of County Council, with stream 16 WHAT: Port and City protections determined by the state. The like- 10. exchange ideas in the heat of debate, Health. The other was of more general candidate forum lihood the state would agree to a 90 percent WHEN: 6:30pm

.08 and demonstrate general responsive- interest, presented and moderated by Thurs., Oct. 24 reduction of those protections is remote, and 41 # ness to questions. the Whatcom County League of Women WHERE: Bellingham therefore this is simply another state law the Municipal Court county would fruitlessly declare war against. Several forums offered to candidates Voters. The forums were not boycotted, MORE: Candidates Her public positions against GMA prolong will respond to a quarrel that should have been resolved 20 for Whatcom County Council this year although council candidate Michelle questions from the League of Women years ago. We need a council planning for the were boycotted or dodged by council Luke attended only the latter forum. Voters and written future, not relitigating the past. questions from the Barry Buchanan was a known and influen-

CASCADIA WEEKLY candidates, a poor strategy. One forum She might have tried harder. Her pub- audience tial voice on Bellingham City Council. He’s run would have explored land use and en- lic delivery needs practice. INFO: www. and energetic and thoughtful campaign. He 10 lwvbellingham understands what the county must do to be- vironmental issues. Another was spon- Editor Tim Johnson writes the Gristle. whatcom.org/ come compliant with state law and end the lawsuits. He should be elected.

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MUSIC NEWS Make Someone Happy T OCT07-15 s 28 360-592-2297 BY TIM JOHNSON ART www.everybodys.com A young woman inverts and twerks a Bellingham Police patrol car in a spon- Hiway 9 – Van Zandt taneous riot that erupted in Laurel Park near Western Washington University

26 campus over the weekend. STAGE was holding their one-year-old son during the assault. The baby was not injured. 24 10.07.13 A natural gas leak forces more than a hundred people

GET OUT MONDAY from their homes in Lynden. Lynden Police say a construc- Despite warnings from Canadian law enforcement officials, a vio- tion crew working on a bridge replacement project struck lent sex offender wanted in Canada slips across the United States the gas line, causing the leak. The leak was quickly repaired. 16 border crossing in Blaine. Edmonton police say they warned U.S. Border officials that Michael Sean Stanley could try to cross into the 10.11.13 WORDS United States after he apparently cut off a monitoring bracelet and fled. Stanley, 48, has a long history of sex crimes against women FRIDAY

14 and children in Canada. Border officials determined he was a U.S. Bellingham Police say the report of a Western Washing-

BOB BOB citizen and not the subject of an extraditable arrest warrant. He was ton University student who was sexually assaulted last released by them. His whereabouts are unknown. month in the Happy Valley neighborhood was false. The

10 woman, 22, told detectives she'd been assaulted by two men 10.09.13 while walking home in the early morning hours of Sept. 28. A WEDNESDAY friend of the woman initially reported the incident to police. CURRENTS CURRENTS CURRENTS 10 10 CURRENTS The Bellingham Herald reports her story did not hold up in

8 In what could be a bellwether for the export of fossil fuels in subsequent interviews with police. Detectives believe post- Washington, state officials pull the permits for two planned oil traumatic stress disorder from a past sexual assault may

VIEWS train terminals in southwest Washington after deciding the proj- have led her to make the false report, the Herald reported. ects should face more environmental scrutiny. The state Shorelines 4 Hearings Board says it plans to invalidate permits for two oil ship- 10.14.13 ping terminals at the Port of Grays Harbor after finding the facili- MAIL MAIL ties posed minimal threat to the environment. The Quinault Indian MONDAY

2 Nation, Sierra Club and other groups appealed the decision, arguing Bellingham Police and university officials say they will officials failed to consider cumulative environmental impacts. continue to investigate a riot that erupted in the streets DO IT near campus on Saturday. More than 400 people grew into a 10.10.13 confrontation with police that ended when officers used non- .13 lethal force to disperse the violent crowd. University Presi- 16 THURSDAY dent Bruce Shepard expressed shock and sadness that college 10. The Washington Dept. of Ecology reaches an agreement with the students could have been involved in the outburst and sug-

.08 Swinomish Tribe that will not require well owners in the Skagit Basin gested those involved in the riot “have no place at Western.” 41

# to curtail their water use while the parties seek a solution on water supply. Earlier this month, the Washington State Supreme Court 10.15.13 found Ecology had exceeded its authority in establishing groundwater rules in 2006 that provided groundwater rights without prop- TUESDAY erly considering the issue of instream flows. Under an earlier water Gov. Jay Inslee says he supports a statewide cap on car- rule, water rights are subject to curtailment when senior minimum bon-fuel emissions, one of several ideas he says can get instream flow rights are unmet. the state closer to reaching goals set in 2008 to cut global CASCADIA WEEKLY warming pollution. Republican members of the committee 12 Lynden Police search for a violent criminal who they say beat raised concerns about the impact on consumers and indus- up his former girlfriend while she was holding their baby. The vic- tries if the cost of fuels goes up in Washington as a result tim told officers that the man delivered a black eye and a broken of the climate actions. Sen. Doug Ericksen suggested that nose after she refused to have sex with him. Police say the woman nuclear power could have a role to play. BREATHLESS index PERFORMANCE

FUZZ 42 On Oct. 10, Bellingham Police and medics

BUZZ responded to a respiratory problem at an FOOD apartment in Birchwood neighborhood. “She was having difficulty breathing after some- SPECIAL REPORT: INDIAN one had knocked on her door trying to get 35 STREET WARPATH her to turn down her music and to stop sing-

On Oct. 12, Bellingham Police used pepper ing loudly,” police reported. B-BOARD gas and flash-bang grenades to disperse hundreds of drunken, bottle-throwing col- IMPROPER SHOPPERS lege students who rioted on Indian Street On Oct. 3, an employee at a Blaine grocery 34

north of Western Washington University. store watched a customer place merchandise FILM Bellingham Police broke up a block party in his pockets. Anticipating next events, at an apartment complex near Laurel Park the employee called police. “The gentleman around 9:30pm, Bellingham Police reported. walked outside and was received by awaiting 30 People leaving the party ripped up street officers,” police reported. “The 24-year-old MUSIC signs, threw liquor bottles, beer cans, and Blaine resident was arrested, cited and re- even dinner plates at police and police ve- leased pending his appearance in court.” The 28 hicles. “Many participants moved to nearby store recovered $28 worth of toiletry items Laurel Park where their numbers soon grew and energy drinks. ART to 400-500,” Bellingham Police reported, noting they “soon received reports of vio- JUNK MONKEYS 26 lent and destructive behavior from the Lau- On Oct. 12, a customer went into the wom- rel Park area, including rocks being thrown en’s restroom in a coffee shop near Sunset 11 STAGE at a passing WTA bus and damage to nearby Square in Bellingham. She found a man in- RANK of Washington among 50 states most heavily punished by the Republican- property to include street signs and parked side with his pants down. led shutdown of the federal government. A study analyzed key areas in which the 24 vehicles. Officers arrived and observed the shutdown will affect citizens, including number of federal employees per capita, states with the most veterans per capita, and most federal contracting dollars per

crowd’s unlawful, violent behavior. Police On Oct 11, Bellingham Police received a re- GET OUT ordered the crowd to disperse, but were met port a man had pulled down his pants on For- capita. Washington topped the list of Western states. with thrown bottles, cinder blocks, ceramic est Street and played with his private parts. dinner plates, and patio furniture. As the Police checked the area and could not locate 16 crowd continued to engage in violent be- the man. 22 21 havior, police were forced to use non-lethal BY a 22-point margin (53 percent to ONLY 21 percent hold a favorable WORDS pepperspray and smoke to clear the crowd. MANY FLAGS FLY AT 31 percent), the public blames the view of the GOP and the Tea Party, Republican Party more for the shutdown both at all-time lows in the history of Thirty officers from the Whatcom County BORDER 14 than President Barack Obama. polling.

Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Patrol, On Sept. 19, U.S. Border Patrol agents ob- BOB and Western Washington University Police served a vehicle leaving an area near the 10 responded to assist Bellingham police. Sev- border west of Sumas known for illicit cross- 10 eral concerned citizens also tried to disperse border activity. Agents stopped the vehicle 38 45 the crowd. Several officers received minor and determined the driver to be a citizen of PERCENT of Americans who support PERCENT of Washingtonians who CURRENTS CURRENTS injuries from broken glass shrapnel, a WTA Mexico illegally present in the United States. CURRENTS the Affordable Care Act, the federal support the state’s response to bus was damaged, private property was dam- The driver was processed for reinstatement health care law, up from 31 percent in Obamacare compared to just 42 8 aged, and several thousand dollars damage of a prior order of removal. September. About 43 percent oppose it, percent opposed. The fraction of

was done to Bellingham Police cars, placing down from 49 percent in September. Americans opposed to Obamacare has VIEWS them out of service.” Officers in riot gear On Sept. 23, while patrolling the border been gradually ticking down from 49 used pepper balls, smoke and flash-bangs, west of Sumas, U.S. Border Patrol agents ob- percent in June to 43 percent this 4 week. Opposition includes those who and fired bean bags to disperse the crowd served a person illegally cross into the Unit- support a more expanded, single-payer MAIL that refused to leave the intersection. Three ed States. The person, a citizen of Honduras, health care system.

persons were arrested for related laws for attempted to hide in a ditch just south of 2 the riot, including fail to disperse, malicious the border but was apprehended and pro- DO IT mischief, reckless endangerment, obstruct- cessed for reinstatement of a prior order of 13 ing and minor in possession of liquor. removal.

CHANCE in five someone is personally CHANCE in five an American does not .13

affected by the shutdown of the federal understand that ACA and Obamacare 16 ANDORRA ÜBER PRUSSIA On Sept. 25, while patrolling the border government. are the same thing. 10. On Oct. 3, Blaine Police investigated a group northeast of Lynden, agents observed four

of dogs roaming a residential neighborhood. people illegally cross the international bor- .08 41

They contacted the owner of the pack at her der and get into a vehicle. Agents stopped # home and gave her a warning not to let her the vehicle and determined the driver to be 62 beasts roam free. a citizen of Mexico illegally present in the United States. The four passengers, who had RANK of Washington among 50 RANK of Washington among 50 On Oct. 3, Blaine Police learned a woman just illegally crossed the border, were all de- states with the best tax climate for states with the best tax climate, when businesses. The Tax Foundation State adjusted for population. Florida ranked had been walking her pet on Semiahmoo Spit termined to be citizens of India. The four Business Tax Climate Index notes that higher, but Wyoming, South Dakota, when it was bitten by another dog. “The vic- passengers were placed under arrest and Washington would rank higher if the Nevada, and Alaska all have minuscule tim's Doberman Pinscher sustained a punc- processed for removal. The driver, who had state replaced the B&O tax with a comparative populations. CASCADIA WEEKLY corporate income tax. ture wound in the attack by a Pyrenees,” been previously removed from the United 13 police observed, sorting the nationalities of States three times, was turned over to the SOURCES: NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll; WalletHub; U.S. Dept. of Education; U.S. pedigree.“ The offending animal's owner was Whatcom County Sheriff’s Department on an Small Business Admin., U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs; Tax Foundation State Business identified and contacted.” active warrant. Tax Climate Index; Elway Poll

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24 Best Neighborhood GET OUT Sunnyland 16 The center of gravity has shifted in Bellingham. PHOTO BY KATE RAMSDEN

WORDS In the years we’ve been polling readers on their favorite haunts and hidey-holes, we’ve seen the focus crawl from the Southside to Columbia, 14 veer south again to the central district and now eastward to what was not BOB BOB so very long ago perhaps the least likely of favorite neighborhoods, Sunny-

10 land. Why Sunnyland? Well, Trader Joe’s, for starters. HomeSkillet. Kulshan Brewery and StrEAT Food. Hardware Sales. In fact, it is that delightful Artist CURRENTS CURRENTS mix of residence and industrial-strength business that yields Sunnyland its 8 wondrous, quirky charm. Artists work from their back of their homes and Toby Stanger

VIEWS sell from their commercial storefronts—their efforts showcased each sum- In Toby Stanger’s creative universe, artistically rendered

4 mer in the Sunnyland Stomp. beer cans and guns might be seen commingling with

MAIL MAIL But favorite places are found all over Bellingham. Here again we pres- cigarette-smoking birds, fantastical sea creatures and

2 ent our readers picks of the best, brightest and boldest in the City of owls locked up in straitjackets. The longtime Bellingham painter creates work that is both playful and haunting,

DO IT Subdued Excitement. and, as can be attested by his win in this esteemed

.13 because Clark lives here and we can’t wait to see

16 category, also worth taking notice of. “Nature and my what she gets up to next. 10. People surroundings really inspire me and my art,” Stanger says,

.08 MOST NOTABLE LOCAL CHARACTER BEST LOCAL SCANDAL “and I also find a lot of inspiration and support from 41

# Alice Clark Kasey Anderson Most of us know Alice Clark as one of the founders When he lived in Bellingham, Kasey Anderson my talented friends and the huge art community here.” and brain trust behind the Pickford Film Center. was mostly seen as a mild-mannered alt-country Looks like the feeling is mutual, Toby. When she’s not busy building and helping to musician. It was only after he departed our fair sustain a multimillion-dollar, state-of-the-art, burg that things took a turn for the scandalous. nonprofit art-house movie theater, she’s baking To recap: Anderson bilked a group of more than and selling pies at the Farmers Market and to local 30 investors out of half a million dollars (give or Where: See Stanger’s work CASCADIA WEEKLY restaurants under the guise of Alice’s Pies. And take) by telling them he was making an album to during most downtown Art 14 when she’s not busy doing all of that, she’s orga- benefit the West Memphis Three—an album that Walks at the Pickford Dream nizing the Sunnyland Stomp. It is not hyperbole to was to have included tracks by Bruce Springs- Space Studios, 1318 Bay St. say that our town is unequivocally a better place teen, Lady Gaga, and more. Along the way, he Info: www.tobystanger.com impersonated everyone from Springsteen’s didn’t have tons of support from the people of manager to one of the wives of the WM3, Bellingham.” Where: 1318 Cornwall Ave. Info: earning the attention of the FBI, a lawsuit www.idiomtheater.com 42

against him and an indictment and conviction FOOD on wire fraud charges. He’ll be singing the BEST GALLERY jailhouse blues at his sentencing next month. Make.Shift Art Space We are lucky in that Bellingham is home to 35 BEST NEWS STORY many art galleries and many of them were well-

Green Arrow represented by your votes in this category. B-BOARD Yes, Interstate 5 collapsed into the Skagit However, once again, you deemed Make.Shift River. Readers glanced at that, briefly, then the best in town. With minimal resources at ran off to look at the funny arrow shot at hand, the nonprofit multipurpose space on 34 a squirrel. Or so that was the story David Flora Street operates with an ethos that favors FILM Wayne Jordan, 36, told Sheriff’s deputies in inspiration, innovation and ingenuity above August after he was caught firing an arrow all else, and the proof of that hangs on their 30 loaded with marijuana on to a balcony at the walls, month after month. Where: 306 Flora jailhouse. Jordan admitted to firing the arrow, St. Info: www.makeshiftproject.com MUSIC but said he was trying to kill a squirrel. “He had no explanation as to why squirrel hunting 28 requires attaching marijuana to an arrow,” BEST MUSIC STORE deputies noted drily. He faces charges of intro- Everyday Music ART ducing contraband to a corrections facility. Since “music store” is a fairly nonspecific descriptor, winners in this category could 26 come from a number of retail sectors. But, STAGE as in years past, Everyday Music managed to cut through any confusion and emerge with Out & About the votes required to be crowned the best. 24 And why not? They’re pretty much open dur-

BEST PLACE TO MEET MEN, ing any/all waking hours, have an expansive GET OUT BEST PLACE TO DANCE and eclectic collection of music and a staff Rumors Cabaret willing and able to help you find you new fa- Face it, these categories go together. Bodies vorite band. Where: 115 E. Magnolia St. Info: Band 16 glide under particolored lights to tunes spun www.everydaymusic.com by talented DJs. On a Saturday night, it’s like WORDS stepping back through great decades of mu- BEST PLACE TO MEET WOMEN Br’er Rabbit sic. Rumors has always struck me as the most Daphnes Fairhaven 14

loving and sexy of nightclubs, where boys He glides from behind the marbled bar and It was looking like the mighty, mighty Polecat would retain BOB and girls alike can swing together. Drinks crosses the checked tile floor to our cozy their hold on this category until, in a surprising twist, Br’er Rab- are reasonable ($1 wells!) and served by the corner. He slips to each of us a fashionable 10 most gifted bartenders in town. Where: 1119 cocktail—all sweet, no bitters this time. bit emerged the winner. Surprising, not because Br’er Rabbit is Railroad Ave. Info: www.rumorscabaret.com Seems this place has been here a century, and somehow undeserving of the award, but more due to the fact seems it’s been that long since we last met. CURRENTS She studies me across the table, a smile play- BEST MOVIE THEATER that this foot-stompin’ folk trio is new to making music in our 8 Pickford Film Center ing at the corners of her lips, her story, once part of the world. New to us though they may be, they’ve made

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ery is an established purveyor of penultimate BEST PIZZA FOOD pints. With an expanded tap selection, a cov- La Fiamma Wood Fire ered patio on the way and the best selection Pizza of food carts in Cascadia, they don’t look to be There is much pizza to be had in Bellingham, 35 losing this title anytime soon. Where: 2238 and your loyalties are fierce. When the flour

James St. Info: www.kulshanbrewery.com settled and the votes counted, the slices B-BOARD you most savor come courtesy of La Fiamma. BEST FOOD TRUCK Kissed by the flame and topped with premium, StrEAT Food locally sourced ingredients—prawns, house- 34 Parked outside Kulshan Brewery about half smoked salmon, lamb sausage, potatoes, cur- FILM the time, mobile the rest, StrEAT Food blows ry-roasted veggies and, of course, pepperoni the doors off what most of us think of when are all on the list—these are some ridiculously 30 we think of food trucks. Yes, they start with tasty pies. Where: 200 E. Chestnut St. Info: regular truck fare—a rotation of tacos, burg- www.lafiamma.com MUSIC ers, sandwiches and the like—then super- charge the engine with savory ingredients BEST SANDWICH 28 and gourmet gusto, from fiery falafels to Avenue Bread muffaletta-smothered hotdogs to hot-and- I’m willing to bet that every single person ART sweet gyros and beyond. Catch them if you who voted for Avenue Bread in this catego- can. Where: www.twitter.com/streatfood ry—and there were a lot of you—would also 26 Info: www.streatfood.me/ have been able to tell us exactly what their STAGE favorite Avenue sandwich is. A bread bastion BEST COFFEEHOUSE and Bellingham institution, Avenue Bread is Black Drop the de facto locale when we are looking to eat 24 Bartender & Waitperson Coffeehouse a meal that lives between two slabs of bread.

This category says as much about our read- And what bread it is. I know the rosemary sea GET OUT ers as it does about their coffee. In a town salt loaves get all the love, but I could live Dennis Schafer, with more coffee chains and franchises than on Avenue’s English muffins (which they use a woods has trees, Weekly readers choose to make their excellent Eggenues) and be per- 16 the tiny, warm and intimate Black Drop. The fectly happy. Where: Railroad Avenue/James Lorraine Fast, roasters and servers are friends, and like the Street/Fairhaven Info: www.avenuebread.com WORDS best of friends they need no second introduc-

Oyster Bar at Bayou on Bay tion to know how you like your coffee served. BEST GREEK 14

Whether you’re drinking expertly mixed cocktails or stopping in It’s like your neighbor’s kitchen, only cleaner. Café Akroteri BOB Now joyously sing, “Sweet sweet coffee nectar The Weekly once hosted a Christmas party

for some freshly shucked oysters and a bite to eat, your votes in of the mind, restorer of the soul.” Where: 300 at Café Akroteri’s bar that got so rowdy our 10 these two hotly contested categories prove that the Bayou Oys- W. Champion St. Info: www.blackdropcoffee- dancing plastic Santa lost an important limb. house.com But thanks to the spread the longtime Greek

ter Bar is doing just about everything right. With Dennis Schafer restaurant provided—a mix of dolmathes, CURRENTS spinach filo, gyros, feta and tomato salad,

BEST COFFEE DRIVE-THRU 8 and his vast repertoire of carefully crafted libations behind the Cool Beans souvlaki, and other Mediterranean delica-

bar and Lorraine Fast handling the table service with effortless How can the city’s best coffee stand be near cies—nobody was sipping ouzo on an empty VIEWS the city’s worst freeway interchange? O.K.,now stomach, and we all went home sated—and

skill, you’re in good hands at the Oyster Bar. 4 I know it’s early morning and you haven’t had more than a little silly. Where: 1219 Cornwall your caffeine jolt, but think about it, will Ave. Info: 676-5554 MAIL MAIL you, while you idle at the light, the aroma of

Where: 1300 Bay St. fresh beans filling your senses, hot espresso BEST INDIAN FOOD 2 Info: www.bayouonbay. warming your cold hands. Cool Beans roasts India Grill

com/#oyster theirs fresh every day. Their baristas are I’ve learned a couple tricks in the years I’ve DO IT bright and cheerful. They’re a welcome green been frequenting India Grill’s lunch buffet

light to your morning. Where: 20 Lakeway Dr., with coworkers, friends and family members. .13 16 1817 Cornwall Ave., 2716 Meridian St. Info: I take it easy on the naan (which is warm and 10. 756-0506 delicious, but also filling) and focus instead dry. Repeat. Whether you’re an elderly Affenpin- before settling down in the PNW—HomeSkil- on the main courses—menu items such as .08 41 scher or a juvenile Brussels Griffon, that’s the let has become a wonderful, weird Bellingham BEST ITALIAN chicken tikka, tandoori and various curries # dog’s-eye view of Padden magic in a nutshell. breakfast beacon. It draws patrons to its neon- D’Anna’s Cafe Italiano and paneers. Once I’m nearing fullness, I hued Sunnyland hub with colossal, affordable Since D’Anna’s pretty much rules this category pause at the table for a few minutes before portions of food worth dying for (I’m looking year after year, people often ask me if I grow heading back for a serving of kheer—a sweet at you, HomeSkillet Poutine and cinnamon weary of writing of my love for their deli- Indian delicacy that’s better than grandma’s Food & Drink roll French toast), endearing quirkiness (I’m cious pasta. The answer is, of course, no way. rice pudding. Where: 1215 Cornwall Ave. Info: looking away from you, bathroom full of creepy Although I may try on other restaurants and www.indiagrill.us BEST BREAKFAST clowns) and honest-to-goodness warmth. As sometimes I stray, for my money, D’Anna’s is CASCADIA WEEKLY HomeSkillet the diner is diminutive, expect a wait at peak still the best plate of food in town, whether BEST BARBECUE 17 Thanks to Tina and Kirby White—spouses who times and on the weekends. But, trust us, it’s that plate contains homemade ravioli, suc- Coconut Kenny’s met as cooks in Antarctica, got hitched in worth it. Where: 521 Kentucky St. Info: www. culent bruscellone, flavorful chicken D’Anna, Forever a favorite in Sunnyland, Coconut New Zealand, and traveled the globe together homeskilletinsunnyland.com Dungeness crab linguine or my personal Kenny’s was slathering savory barbecue sauce BEST BAKERY BEST BURGER Mount Bakery Fiamma Burger Generally speaking, I go to Mount Bakery for Bellingham is home to some pretty good burg- 42 their killer breakfasts. But I inevitably emerge ers, but none of them mix substance with style

FOOD FOOD with some of their made-from-scratch, Bel- quite like Fiamma Burger. The ingredients are gian-style baked goods. I am particularly fond high-quality and super-local, elevating even of the cream puffs. And the chocolate truffle their basic cheeseburger to great heights. But 35 35 cake. And the orange hazelnut twists. And the the joy in the Fiamma Burger menu comes from cinnamon roll. And the chocolate croissants. deviating from the norm, and sampling every-

B-BOARD B-BOARD And everything else, really. Where: 308 W. thing from bison to salmon to their homemade Champion St. Info: www.mountbakery.com (and delicious) veggie patty. If you’re feeling frisky, I suggest the B’Ham Burger, which fea- 34 34 BEST DESSERT tures prosciutto, a fried egg and abject burger

FILM Pure Bliss Desserts bliss. Where: 1309 Railroad Ave. Info: www. I have a problem and its name is the Pure fiammaburger.com Bliss lemon bar. Judging from your votes, you 30 have similar problems that begin and end at BEST LUNCH, BEST TAKE-OUT Pure Bliss’ little slice of dessert heaven on MUSIC Diego’s Mexican Grill Cornwall Avenue. Although the lemon bar is It’s like a food truck that never gets a flat. my current love, I’ve also flirted with their Easy to find, fast to serve, inexpensive to 28 coconut cake, shortbread cookies, Chocolate eat—what’s not to love? Good food, and lots ART Bliss cake and many other items on their menu of it. Diego’s has a great little patio secreted of sweet treats. And I haven’t even mentioned out back and there serves a mean margarita

26 Sushi their seasonal offerings. Pumpkin cheesecake, to wash down burritos bursting with fresh I’m coming for you. Where: 1424 Cornwall flavorful stuff. Try the battered Alaska cod STAGE Blue Fin Sushi Ave. Info: www.pureblissdesserts.com fish tacos, my favorite. Where: 300 N. Samish Way Info: www.diegosmexicangrill.com/ 24 A rant: A California roll is IMO, not sushi. I want the sounds of BEST PLACE TO IMPRESS A DATE Japan fumbling from my lips when I order—unagi nigiri, gyoza, Anthony’s at BEST ASIAN

GET OUT Squalicum Harbor On Rice Thai Cuisine hamachi, miso—and the tastes of Japan tumbling past my lips Grab a date. Take them to Anthony’s on the When you’ve got a hankering for quality Thai water. Your date’s mind is blown and you are food—and, judging by your votes in this catego-

16 when I eat. I want a Bento box, not avocado or lox. There are guaranteed a life partner. While I can’t sub- ry, year after year, many of you do on a regular precious few places that make great sushi, and Blue Fin is the stantiate that order of operations, I can tell basis—On Rice is your go-to for everything from WORDS best of them. you that Anthony’s will garner you brownie Pad Thai to Swimming Rama to Drunken Noodles. points and you will enjoy the view, menu And, with three locales to choose from, you’ll

14 A tanka: and general pleasantness that is part of this always be close enough to satisfy that craving.

BOB BOB Blue Fin calls heaven— seaside attraction. Where: 25 Bellwether Way Where: Samish Way, Rimland Drive, and Harris The silver flavors carouse, Info: www.anthonys.com Avenue Info: www.onricethai.com

10 and sing opera. Wisdom fleets yet truth emerges: BEST FAST FOOD BEST PHO Dishes dance and mouths return. Boomers’ Drive-In Soy House

CURRENTS CURRENTS “I’ll take a Big Boom and waffle fries, please!” beef stock and noodles,

8 Who knows how many hundreds of times I’ve tofu thick and onion sweet, Where: 102 S. Samish leaned over the counter and uttered this soul- slurp it with a smile

VIEWS Way Info: www. stirring refrain. Sometimes I think it would Where: 400 W. Holly St. Info: www.soy- bluefinbellingham.com probably be easier if I just got my mantra houserestaurant.com 4 printed on the front of a T-shirt or laminated onto a placard or something. Only problem

MAIL MAIL BEST PLACE TO EAT IN THE COUNTY with that is I do, in fact, occasionally get The Fork at Agate Bay

2 on their original Islander pizzas, long, long some of us. Where: 117 W. Magnolia St. Info: a hankering for their Cajun Inferno Burger In the chill of fall, we hike the Hertz Trail along before that was a thing. I thought that was www.tacolobowas.com or Bacon Swiss Chicken Burger instead. And the foggy north shore of Lake Whatcom. After- DO IT downright island happy when I first crept sometimes even a side of onion rings with ward, we’re famished and stop at the Fork at Ag- past the tiki torches many years ago. More BEST DELI a blackberry milk shake too. Where: 310 N. ate Bay. Like a fine pastry, the place is plain and .13 like island paradise. A great place to watch Old World Deli Samish Way Info: www.boomersdrivein.com bit crusty on the outside, warm and delicious in- 16 the Seahawks, whether cheering over cold It is one of the Great Truths of my life that I side—with simply the best Eggs Benedict you’ll 10. beers or groaning over warm comfort food. don’t decide my day’s eating plan until I see BEST VEGETARIAN find north of Seattle, fantastic salads and bistro

.08 Mahalo! Where: 2220 James St. Info: www. what the specials at Old World Deli are. I eat Old Town Café finger foods with ingredients from local farms. 41

# coconutkennys.com, 647-9273 there so often and love it so much even Old On rainy fall days in Bellingham, the Old Dinners are served on white table linens with World’s owners, Anna and Christos Adams, Town Café is about the warmest place to fine wines. Outstanding. Where: 2530 North BEST MEXICAN have been known to mock me. The deli be. Whether snuggled together in booths or Shore Rd. Info: www.theforkatagatebay.com Taco Lobo offers so much to love, from the aforemen- cozied up to strangers at one of the common It’s never a shocker when we count the BoB tioned sandwiches (oh, how I love them) tables buzzing with conversation, vegetarians ballots and find Taco Lobo emerging as the to drool-inducing deli meats and handmade and vegans coexist with carnivores and every- clear winner in this category. Since Luis San- sausage to a surprising selection of cheese body goes home happy about the mostly local

CASCADIA WEEKLY Goods & Services tos opened the eatery in 1999, the Magnolia to a carefully curated collection of wine, and organic menu items they ate for breakfast 18 Street staple has proven to be just what Bell- and their landslide victory and multiple wins or lunch—whether it was a tofu scramble, BEST BOOKSTORE ingham wants in its Mexican food; authentic in this category mean I’m not the only one super vegetarian chili, gluten-free hotcakes or Village Books and contemporary fare served just right, with under its spell. Where: 1228 N. State St. a falafal wrap. Where: 316 W. Holly St. Info: At Village Books, world-renowned authors smiles for everybody—and margaritas for Info: 738-2090 www.theoldtowncafe.com read from the same podium as regional scribes

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Barry Buchanan Dist. 1, Pos. A Renata B. Kowalczyk Dist. 1 their homes, his bosses conclude that 10. Ken Mann Dist. 2, Pos. A Mike McAuley Dist. 2 Dirk’s volunteer work could be a

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South Whatcom Fire Authority 41 Bellingham City Council Commissioner Dist. 5 er. Suspended from work, Dirk # suddenly has a lot of free time on his Gene Knutson Ward 2 Jim Peeples hands and begins to investigate the Pinky Vargas Ward 4 Michael Lilliquist Ward 6 District 4 EMS Vote YES deaths—with the dubious help of a Roxanne Murphy Ward At Large www.wcfd4.com hoarder who is also a compulsive conspiracy theorist convinced Dirk

Paid for and authorized by IAFF Local #106 is being framed for murder.” CASCADIA WEEKLY P.O. Box 1024 Bellingham, WA 98227 Your Local Fire Fighters 19 Local #106 representing: The Samaritan Trap by Richard S. Howland Bellingham Firefighters | Lynden Firefighters | North Whatcom Fire & Rescue Firefighters is available in paperback for $8.500 at www.amazon.com.www.amazon.com. Fire District #8 Firefighters | South Whatcom Fire Authority Firefighters | Port of Bellingham Firefighters BEST TOY STORE ties to a single public road in Bellingham, I’d Little Tiger Toys choose State Street in a heartbeat. On this These fine folks have just hit their five-year thoroughfare, I already frequent a variety of 42 mark, and now they’ve got a little something eateries, spend my allotted hours at work,

FOOD FOOD else to celebrate. Not only do they carry bank, bowl, listen to live music and—when everything your little one’s heart could desire I’m feeling motivated to better my life—get (and the big ones, too), they also feature local quality workouts at the YMCA (I’m fond of the 35 35 artists in the store, and give back to our local rowing machines). In addition to the quality schools. Just ask Calvin and Hobbes; life is workout facilities and the variety of classes

B-BOARD B-BOARD better with a Little Tiger. Where: 112 Grand offered for everyone from toddlers to seniors, Ave. Info: www.littletigertoys.com the organization is also committed to social responsibility. To that end, I’d like to point 34 34 BEST PLACE TO TAKE KIDS, BEST KIDS SPOT out that donations for the Community Food

FILM Perch and Play Drive can be dropped off at the “Y” through I don’t have kids, but every kid I know loves Oct. 18. Where: 1256 N. State St. Info: www. Perch and Play for the amazing amount of fun whatcomymca.org 30 events, the toys and the massive play struc- ture. Every parent I know loves the being able

MUSIC BEST BIKE STORE to wear their kids out with supervised play. Kulshan Cycles (Pretty sure the access to wine and beer helps Bellingham is blessed with bikes. Bellingham 28 too.) This cross-generational appeal looks to is blessed with bike stores, and the competi- ART be working for this local business, and we ex- tion for this category is fierce. But year after pect them to be the number one spot for kids year, Kulshan tops the list of reader favorites. 26 and parents alike for years to come. Where: I think it is because the folks at Kulshan 1707 N. State St. Info: www.perchandplay.com love talking about bikes as much as they like STAGE tinkering with them. Famous name bikes, BEST KIDS STORE perfected by seasoned mechanics who will 24 Place for a First Date & Kids Northwest show you how to keep them in tip-top condi- Let’s face it; kids in the Northwest are the tion. Where: 100 E. Chestnut St. Info: www.

GET OUT best. Why? Because they have parents that en- kulshancycles.com Best Cocktail joy all the finer things the Northwest lifestyle brings. In business for more than 30 years, BEST GEAR STORE 16 Kids Northwest understands your child’s needs: REI sustainable and durable clothing, fantastic Walked into Cabela’s last weekend and WORDS Temple Bar footwear and the little things in between. It’s thought, “REI for rednecks!” No, seriously: I It wouldn’t be the Best of Bellingham without the Temple Bar your little Cascadian’s dream store for keeping tease REI because I love REI—and so do read-

14 up with mom and dad. Where: 1319 Cornwall ers, growing stronger every year. REI carries sweeping at least a couple of categories. And well it should. A

BOB BOB Ave. Info: www.kidsnorthwest.com the gear you need to enjoy the outdoors you true Bellingham gem, the Temple Bar has long been a perfect first love. Bikes, skis, camping and fitness gear, and

10 BEST FURNITURE quality clothing. Their knowledgable staff will date locale. And it’s no wonder the cozy spot on Champion Street Greenhouse help you with all your recreational needs, and won cocktail honors given the amount of thought that goes into It’s no wonder the Greenhouse rules this cat- they can tune your craft with frequent semi-

CURRENTS CURRENTS egory. Sure, you can get a couch on just about nars. Where: 400 36th St. Info: www.rei.com every glass—thought that has seen Temple Bar owner Chelsea

8 any street corner in Bellingham during certain Farmer turn part of her backyard into the Farmlette, where she times of the year, but that’s not what someone BEST HARDWARE STORE

VIEWS I know refers to as “good furniture.” Every Hardware Sales grows ingredients that go straight from garden to glass. That’s single piece in the Greenhouse’s thoughtfully I recently found myself at Hardware Sales and 4 some serious dedication to strong drink. chosen selection is good furniture, stylish, it occurred to me, “If it all hits the fan and an- comfortable and built to last. Good furniture is archy prevails, the first place I’m going to gear MAIL MAIL a good investment and the returns are always up is Hardware Sales.” You will find nowhere in

2 high at the Greenhouse. Where: 1235 Cornwall the region with more qualified and knowledge- Ave. Info: www.greenhousehome.com able employees. Granted, if it hits the fan, I’m DO IT Where: 306 W. pretty sure those fine people won’t be working Champion St. BEST AUTO REPAIR there to answer my questions. Where: 2034 .13 Info: templebarbellingham.com Sterling Automotive James St. Info: www.hardwaresales.net 16 For longer than was convenient or practical, 10. my beloved 1998 Nissan Maxima was without BEST SHOE STORE

.08 and up-and-coming wordsmiths. Also shar- Garden Spot Nursery: Due to the recent turn signals. The problem had stumped several Mi Shoes 41

# ing space are new books and used books, spate of rain and wind, hatches are being local auto mechanics, but when I took my car Last January, I spent a few days on an exotic a curious cadre of kids and adults, a café battened and the walls in the greenhouse to Sterling for an unrelated issue, they vowed vacation sharing space with Mi Shoes owner that also doubles as a gathering space, and have gone up. Does this mean the popular to get to the bottom of it. They solved the Michelle Bouma. I can now attest to the fact owners Chuck and Dee Robinson—Fairhaven Alabama Street plant center is closing for mystery, speedily and without bankrupting me. that no matter where she is or what she’s do- mainstays who have proven time and again the season? Far from it. Whether it’s autumn And I even got a lunch recommendation out of ing—whether she’s helping a patron find the that community is important, and, darn it, or winter, spring or summer, owner Marcy the deal. Now that’s some excellent service. perfect boots for autumn or lolling about in a so is reading. Where: 1200 11th St. Info: Plattner and her merry band of Master Where: 1025 Pasco St. Info: www.sterlingsau- bikini under a palm tree—Michelle owns and CASCADIA WEEKLY www.villagebooks.com Gardeners can be found selling—and giving tomotive.com wears great shoes. Her style takes root at her 20 advice about—perennials, annuals and ev- Railroad Avenue store, where she’s created a BEST NURSERY erything in between. You’re really growing BEST GYM dream shoe closet for women to peruse at their Garden Spot Nursery on us, Garden Spot. Where: 900 Alabama YMCA leisure. Where: 1315 Railroad Ave. Info: www. Please hold for a special report from the St. Info: www.garden-spot.com If I were confined to limiting my daily activi- mymishoes.com

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Food Co-op Thanks for voting us WORDS A competitive category with Trader Joe’s coming up hot

Best In Bellingham yet again! 14 on the outside, threatening to overtake Haggen, the Com- BOB BOB munity Food Co-op still takes the checkered flag FTW

The Black Drop loves you! 10 among readers. Maybe it is pride of membership in this locally owned cooperative; maybe it is the excellent qual- CURRENTS CURRENTS ity and selection of organic produce, full-service deli and The Black Drop Coffee House 8 wholesome foodstuffs; maybe it’s the focus on healthy liv- 300 West Champion • Bellingham • 738-DROP ing and community engagement. Maybe it’s that all your M–F 7–7 Sa 8–5 Su 9–3 VIEWS friends shop there. Likely it is a healthy sampling from 4

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says on a short video about the space. Plus, # BEST SALON with a no-tipping policy—and a no-judge- Studio Galactica ment ethos—she says it’s “unlike anything During work hours, Bellingham-based ac- else you’re ever going to experience in Bell- tress and Kimberly Ross can be found trim- ingham.” She’s right. Where: 1519 Cornwall ming hair and acting as the resident “perm Ave. Info: www.studiogalactica.net specialist” at Studio Galactica. As one of founder Mandy McCoy’s employees, Ross, like BEST THRIFT STORE CASCADIA WEEKLY her coworkers, is interested in making the Goodwill 21 salon a cut above the rest. “We’re all small Every weekend through October, costume business owners working here together, so consultants will be standing by at Goodwill we’re all invested in the business,” McCoy ready to help shoppers figure out how they BEST PLACE TO GET A TATTOO Sabbath Tattoo 42 Bellingham has its fair share of great tattoo

FOOD FOOD parlors—ask anyone on the street, and you’ll probably get a different answer on where to go. But Bellingham has chosen 35 35 Sabbath Tattoo as its first love, and for good reason. These talented and profession-

B-BOARD B-BOARD al artists go above and beyond the industry standard, and whether it’s your first or 50th tattoo, you’ll know you’re in safe, and ex- 34 34 tremely capable, hands. Where: 109 Grand

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BEST RUNNING STORE 30 Fairhaven Runners

MUSIC & Walkers The staff at Fairhaven Runners isn’t content to find you a pair of shoes and shoo 28 you out the door. Instead, they’re likely ART to invite you to one of their many weekly runs or walks—which, by the way, are 26 free—or suggest you show up for one of their Fitness Forums, where local experts STAGE will either share their own tales of athleti- cism or give you tips on how to become 24 a better, more healthy one. And, since they’re located within throwing distance

GET OUT of one of Bellingham’s most popular trails, once you do have those new shoes—or Beach other running and walking-related gear— 16 all you have to do to get started is step out the door. Where: 1209 11th St. Info: WORDS Locust Beach www.fairhavenrunners.com Tucked steeply beneath the mud bluffs of north Bellingham—just a quick paddle, stroll or kite board-

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BOB BOB ing session away from the mighty maw of Nooksack River—this broad, silty ribbon of water-sport- PRIME Massage and friendly shoreline features all the coveted intertidal perks of a bona fide beach-bum-friendly destina- Sports Medicine

10 This is not your average massage studio. tion. Fact is, under ideal circumstances, I never would have chosen to divulge this particular seaside And after being open for only a year and a hideaway on my own. But since you, dear readers, finally decided to knock Clayton Beach off this half, Kerry Gustafson is making quite the CURRENTS CURRENTS name for herself. PRIME Massage offers pedestal, there was no avoiding it.

8 the athlete and active person assistance by reducing tension, increasing range

VIEWS of motion, improving performance and helping achieve peak performance—in 4 addition to offering athletic training. With an impressive list of certifications and MAIL MAIL achievements in the athletic field, Kerry

2 is your go-to gal for all your athletic well- want to transform themselves for Halloween. space at the popular grocery store that their and ties from quality manufacturers from Los ness needs. Where: 1433 N. State St. Info: DO IT If you’re up to other sorts of revelry in the lot was only intended for Labels customers. Angeles to New York. Celebrating their 36th www.primebellingham.com coming weeks, however, I’m sure the consul- You see, Labels needs every space they can anniversary, Gary’s offers a fall discount fol-

.13 tants will be happy to give you a “yay” or get. Women flock there on the regular to find lowed by a charitable fashion runway Oct. 24. BEST PET STORE 16 “nay” on your selections (which, it should be deals on everything from brand-name shoes to Where: 128 W. Holly St. Info: 733-2180 10. Whatcom Humane mentioned, will likely cost a fraction of what party dresses, jeans, blouses, accessories and Society

.08 they would in a department store). Or perhaps more. And since they can sell their wearable BEST YOGA Bellingham loves its four-legged (and two- 41

# you’re just there for the furniture, in which wares to the consignment store, there’s always Yoga Northwest legged!) friends. The Whatcom Humane case you’re welcome to ignore the holiday the promise of cold, hard cash. Where: 2332 Yoga Northwest offers courses throughout Society recently opened their new home this hubbub. Where: 1115 E. Sunset Dr. Info: 752- James St., 3927 Northwest Ave. Info: www. the day in a variety of experiences for both year, and we couldn’t be happier for them. 2080 or www.seattlegoodwill.org labelsconsignment.com beginners and masters through one of the Although neither the Humane Society or its most diverse styles of classical yoga. Car- Fairhaven Store, Paws Awhile, is technically BEST PLACE TO BUY WOMEN’S CLOTHES, BEST PLACE TO BUY MEN’S CLOTHES ing, expert instructors will strengthen your a pet store—one helps you find your new BEST CONSIGNMENT STORE Gary’s Men’s & posture, ease your tension and deepen your best friends, and the other offers gently CASCADIA WEEKLY Labels Women’s Wear flexibility and core body strength. Let them, used items and gifts that directly benefits 22 When Labels made its big move from Ellis Let’s be honest, this is the place where women literally, improve your life. They’re sure to the WHS—you can take comfort in knowing to James Street—right across from Trader wish men would buy their clothes. And where put the pick-me-up in your downward-facing that both help Fifi, Fido, and the occasional Joe’s—they had to put up a sign reminding smart men do buy their clothes. Gary’s offers dog. Namaste! Where: 1440 10th St. Info: errant chicken. Where: 2172 Division St. those who were struggling to find a parking the finest selection of shirts, slacks, jackets www.yoganorthwest.com, 647-0712 Info: www.whatcomhumane.org doit VOTE WORDS POETRYNIGHT: Those looking to share their

verse as part of Poetrynight can sign up at 42 WED., OCT. 16 7:30pm at Caffe Adagio, 1435 Railroad Ave.

WWW.POETRYNIGHT.ORG FOOD DAUGHTERS OF FIRE: Author and teacher Tom Peek reads from his Hawaii-based book of fiction, Daughters of Fire, at 7pm at Village Books, TUES., OCT. 22 1200 11th St. CHUCKANUT RADIO HOUR: Confessions of a 35 671-2626 Latter-Day Virgin author Nicole Hardy will be the featured author at the monthly Chuckanut Radio

3DLGIRUE\&OD\WRQ)RU&RXQFLO B-BOARD THURS., OCT. 17 Hour taping starting at 7pm at Whatcom Commu- claytonpetree.com 32%R[%HOOLQJKDP:$ LISIECKI SIGNING: Lynden resident Johannes F. nity College’s Heiner Theater. Entry is $5. Lisiecki will sign copies of his book The Johmalites: WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM 34 34 An Autobiography of Unusual Immigrants, at 7m at Whatcom Museum’s Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St. WED., OCT. 23 FILM WWW.JOHANNESLISIECKI.TATEAUTHOR.COM MOUNTAIN OF LIGHT: India’s history will take WESTERN READS: Join a diverse group of panel- center stage when Indu Sundaresan reads from

ists with expertise in environmental studies and her book of fiction, The Mountain of Light, at 7pm 30 science as they discuss issues from Nancy Lord’s at Village Books, 1200 11th St. 7+$1.6 WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM Early Warning: Crisis and Response in the Climate- )RU9RWLQJ8V MUSIC Changed North at a Western Reads Science Panel %(//,1*+$0 Discussion at 7pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St.

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%(67 ART FRI., OCT. 18 WED., OCT. 16 FAMILY STORY NIGHT: Members of the Bell- SPEAKER SERES: “Fires and Forests, East of the ingham Storyteller’s Guild will share tales for all Cascade Divide” will be the focus of a Humani- %22.6725( 26 ages at Family Story Night at 7pm at the Fairhav- ties Washington Speaker Series presentation

en Library, 1117 12th St. Show up at 6pm for an with U.S. Forest Service’s John Marshall at noon :HZRXOGQ·WEHKHUH STAGE hour of coaching. at the Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central 778-7188 Ave. Entry is free. ZLWKRXW\RXUVXSSRUW 24 AGE OF ICE: Historical events, supernatural con- 778-7236 ditions and love affairs will be part of The Age of UNITED AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: “Re- <28$5(7+(%(67 Ice reading with author J.M. Sidorva at 7pm at member, Celebrate, Connect: Our Community Unit- GET OUT Village Books, 1200 11th St. ed Against Domestic Violence” will be the focus of 671-2626 a free gathering at 7pm at the Encore Room at the %XLOGLQJ Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. 9,//$*(%22.6 16 SAT., OCT. 19 WWW.DVCOMMISSION.ORG &RPPXQLW\2QH WK6W%HOOLQJKDP:$ FALL WRITING MARATHON: Author and in- %RRNDWD7LPH 9LOODJH%RRNVFRP structor Dawn Groves will lead a 12-hour “Fall FRI., OCT. 18 WORDS Writing Marathon” starting at 8am at Village BARN BINGO: A fundraising “Bingo in the Barn” Books’ Book Fare Cafe, 1200 11th St. Cost is $69. event happens from 7-9pm at the Sudden Valley

383-3200 Dance Barn, Gate 2. Proceeds will benefit the 14

LIMELIGHT WRITER: As part of the “Writers in South Whatcom Library building fund. BOB the Limelight” series, attend an onscreen author 306-1800 talk and interview with David Remnick at noon at SAXON STORIES: Helen Arntson and Russ Pfei- 10 the Pickford Film Center’s Limelight Cinema, 1416 ffer-Hoyt present “Saxon Stories: Homesteading Cornwall Ave. Tickets are $5. with the Arntson and Nesset Families” at 7pm at WWW.PICKFORDFILMCENTER.ORG the Deming Library, 5044 Mt. Baker Hwy. MOTHER OF RAIN: Karen Spears Zacharias 305-3600 CURRENTS

delves into Melungeon historical fiction when 8 she reads from Mother of Rain at 4pm at Village SAT., OCT. 19 CANDIDATE AND BALLOT FORUM: The League Books, 1200 11th St. of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County VIEWS WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM will partner with the City of Bellingham for a

POETRY WORKSHOPS: “The Poetics of Humor” 4 Bellingham School Board Candidates and Ballot will be the focus of a workshop with Kevin Mur- Issue Forum from 9:30am-12pm at Bellingham

phy at 10am-12pm at Fairhaven Library, 1117 MAIL City Council Chambers, 210 Lottie St. 12th St. From 1-3pm, Jeanne Yeasting will focus WWW.LWVBELLINGHAMWHATCOM.ORG

on “The Prose Poem.” Entry is $30 per workshop 2 SPOOKTACULAR: A “Halloween Spooktacular” or $50 for both. takes place from 2:30-7:30pm at Gabriel’s Art ,QWHUHVWLQJIDFWIRUWKHGD\3XPSNLQV)ORDW

WWW.BOYNTONPOETRYCONTEST.WORDPRESS.COM DO IT Kids, 1415 Dupont St. Entry is $5-$10 per family. POETRY WITH BERTOLINO: “Images & Sound: WWW.GABRIELSARTKIDS.COM (YHQPRUHLQWHUHVWLQJ$3XPSNLQ3DWFKLQWKH3RRO Poems That Lift the Reader” will be the focus GARAGE SALE: Three Rivers Education Coopera- 7KLVLV\RXUFKDQFHWRVZLPZLWKSXPSNLQVDQGILQG .13 of a workshop with James Bertolino from 10am- 16 tive will host a giant Owlerrific Garage Sale start-

3pm at Lynden’s Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St. 10. ing at 9am at Van Zandt Community Hall, 4106 WKHSHUIHFWRQHWRWDNHKRPH Entry is $50. Valley Hwy. WWW.JANSENARTCENTER.ORG WWW.THREERIVERSCOOPERATIVE.ORG .08

SCARY STORYTELLING: Head to Anacortes for 41 # “Scary Stories for Adults” starting at 7:30pm at $UQH+DQQD$TXDWLF&HQWHU Studio 1010, 1010 Sixth St. Entry is $15 and in- SUN., OCT. 20 cludes wine and appetizers. BACKGAMMON TOURNEY: Join the Bellingham WWW.STUDIO1010.NET Backgammon Association for a monthly tourna- 6DWXUGD\2FWREHUWK30 ment at 5:30pm at the clubhouse at Parkway Vil- MON., OCT. 21 lage, 2015 4th St., #103. Entry is $10-$15. 6ZLPPHU SETTING BOUDARIES: Anne Katherine shares 255-1014

ideas from Boundaries In An Over-Connected ROCK & GEM SALE: The Mt. Baker Rock & Gem CASCADIA WEEKLY World” Setting Limits to Preserve Your Focus, Pri- Club will host its annual White Elephant Sale at 322/ vacy, Relationships and Sanity at 7pm at Village 7pm at the Bloedel Donovan Community Building, 23 Books, 1200 11th St. 2214 Electric Ave. 3RWWHU6W%HOOLQJKDP 671-2626 WWW.MTBAKERROCKCLUB.ORG ZZZFRERUJDKDF doit

THURS., OCT. 17 42 WINTER BIRDS: Local photographer, writer and bird expert Joe Meche leads a “Winter Birds FOOD FOOD of the Salish Sea” presentation at 12:30pm at Whatcom Museum’s Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St. Entry is $3. 35 35 outside HIKING RUNNING CYCLING WWW.WHATCOMMUSEUM.ORG

TRAVELOGUE: Johannes Lisiecki shares B-BOARD B-BOARD engaging stories about his adventurous life at a “Following a Dream: A 43,000-Mile Expedition of the Americas” Travelogue presentation at 34 34 7pm at Whatcom Museum’s Old City Hall, 121

FILM FILM Prospect St. Entry is $3. WWW.WHATCOMMUSEUM.ORG

30 FITNESS FORUM: If you want to meet the person who conquered the Paciﬁc Crest Trail

MUSIC in record breaking time, show up for tonight’s Fitness Forum at 7:15pm at Fairhaven Runners, 1209 11th St. Heather Anderson will talk

28 about how she did it at a free “Paciﬁc Crest

ART Trail: Mexico to Canada in 60 Days” presentation. WWW.FAIRHAVENRUNNERS.COM 26

TETON GRAVITY RESEARCH: Take a journey STAGE to the mountains and inside the minds of today’s top athletes when Teton Gravity Research presents its latest ski and snowboarding ﬁlm 24 24 extravaganza, Way of Life, at 8pm at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Tickets are $5-$15. GET OUT GET OUT 734-6080 OR WWW.MOUNTBAKERTHEATRE.COM FRI., OCT. 18 16 WILD THINGS: Kids, adults and adventurers can join Wild Whatcom Walks for “Wild Things”

WORDS excursions from 9:30-11am every Friday in October at the Stimpson Nature Reserve. Entry BY AMY KEPFERLE is by donation. 14 WWW.WILDWHATCOM.ORG BOB BOB MOON WALK: Area women are invited to join Wild Whatcom Walks for a “Walks When 10 Wild Mushroom Show the Moon is Full: Moon of the Falling Leaves” excursion from 6-8pm in Whatcom County HOW TO HAVE FUN IN THE FOREST (location will be revealed upon registration).

CURRENTS CURRENTS Entry is $10. lthough Erin Moore is fond of eating and identi- “We had lots of rain in August—usually one WWW.WILDWHATCOM.ORG 8 fying mushrooms, the longtime Northwest Mush- of our driest months, yet also the warmest,” OCT. 18-19

VIEWS roomers Association member says the thrill of she says. “Mushrooms love moisture—they are A GORE AND LORE TOUR: The Good Time Girls the chase is what keeps her coming back for more. 90 percent water, after all—but they also love combine history with a bit of horror at “Gore 4 “I love the hunt, and I love to be in the woods,” warmth. Forests are the other part of the story. and Lore” tours at 7pm Friday in Fairhaven Moore says. “When foraging for mushrooms, you are The trees in our forests this year had ample en- (in front of Skylark’s) and 5pm Saturday in MAIL MAIL moving slowly and looking carefully, so you see more ergy in store for their mushrooms, and the mush- downtown Bellingham (at the Black Drop Coffee

House). Entry is $18 and includes a drink ticket.

2 than mushrooms. Once I was so intent on searching rooms, which had laid low ‘waiting’ for good for morels, a deer and I came within three feet of conditions for the last few years, were ‘hungry’ Tours continue weekends through Oct. 26. WWW.GOODTIMEGIRLSBHAM.COM DO IT each other before either of us noticed! Those mo- ATTEND and ready to fruit. When the rains came, they ments are magic.” WHAT: Wild asked, and received, from their tree partners.” SAT., OCT. 19 Mushroom Show .13 Along with fellow members of the longtime mush- Because this year’s serendipitous weather is WALKING CLUB: The weekly Fairhaven Walk-

16 WHEN: 12-5pm room club, Moore will be on hand Sun., Oct. 20 to share resulting in prime mushroom hunting, Moore ing Club starts at 8am at various locations in 10. Sun., Oct. 20 Fairhaven. the magic—and her know-how—with the general pub- WHERE: Bloedel and her fungi friends will also ﬁll attendees at 676-4955 OR 319-3350 lic at the group’s Wild Mushroom Show at the Bloedel Donovan the Wild Mushroom Show in on how to stay safe .08

41 Donovan Community Building. Community in the forest, and also tips on how to ensure PADDEN HALF MARATHON: Take a 13.1-mile # In addition to helping identify fungi people bring Building, 2214 you’re ﬁnding what you came for. run through a scenic and challenging setting Electric Ave. at today’s Lake Padden Trail Half Marathon in from their backyards or other outdoor explorations, COST: $3-$5 “I use the same method horseback riders the annual event also features a “touch and feel” table, use—soft eyes,” Moore says. “But foraging in- starting at 9am at Lake Padden. Cost is $55 and INFO: www. registration must be received by Oct. 16. tastes of savory (and safe) wild mushrooms, talks by northwest volves all the senses, including a built-in mois- WWW.LAKEPADDENTRAILHALF.COM local experts and surprise guests, kits for growing your mushroomers. ture meter. A lot of knowing where to go comes own at home, an activity table for kids, and mushroom org from accumulated forest time, but trust to ser- POTTING PARTY: A “Make It and Take It: La- CASCADIA WEEKLYCASCADIA guides and tomes that will be available for purchase. endipity and be prepared to wander. I especially sagna Bulb Pot” class begins at 9am at Garden (For those without any previous mushrooming experience, Moore suggests love to hunt in older forests with their carpets Spot Nursery, 900 Alabama St. Fees are $39. 24 676-5480 picking up a copy of a starter book called All the Rain Promises and More.) of moss. The mushrooms stand out like jewels. Speaking of the wet stuff, Moore notes that it’s vital to having a mush- “Also, bring your compass and whistle. It’s DISTANCE REGATTA: The recently formed Bell- room year that’s as stellar as this year’s is turning out to be. easy to get lost in the woods.”

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ingham Canoe & Kayak Spring Team will host its inaugural Distance Regatta from 10am-3pm 42 starting at Lake Padden Park. Registration FOOD FOOD fees are $15. WWW.BELLINGHAMCANOEKAYAK.ORG 35 35 SCENIC WONDERS: Marilyn Boysen will lead a slide-illustrated program focused on “Scenic bndwn Wonders of Whatcom: Chuckanut Drive” at B-BOARD B-BOARD 1:30pm at the Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Ave. Entry is free and open to all. kchn 778-7230 “From Seed to Plate” 34

SHOOT THE TRAILS AWARDS: Join the FILM Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition for the third annual “Shoot the Trails” Awards at 7pm

at Depot Market Square, 1100 Railroad Ave. 30 Tickets to the event—which feature a variety

of mountain bike videos and photography— MUSIC

are $15. WWW.WHIMPSMTB.ORG

1317 commercial st 28 360.734.1071

SUN., OCT. 20 ART RABBIT RIDE: Join members of the Mt. Baker Bike Club for the weekly “Rabbit Ride” starting at 8:30am at Fairhaven Bike & Ski, 26 1108 11th St.

STAGE 733-4433 OR WWW.MTBAKERBIKECLUB.ORG Divorce is an ending,

CHUCKANUT ENDURO: The Cascadia Dirt Cup 24 series ﬁnale, the Chuckanut Enduro, begins at but not The End. 24 9:30am at Larrabee Sate Park, 245 Chuckanut

Dr. Entry to the 18-mile-long mountain bike GET OUT Out of court solutions that help you close one chapter of your life… GET OUT race is $75. WWW.CASCADIADIRTCUP.ORG And build the next. 16 RUN, WALK & ROLL: As part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, attend Work Opportunities’ “Run, Walk & Roll” Collaborative WORDS 5K starting at 10am at Bellingham’s Squalicum Boathouse, 2600 S. Harbor Loop Dr. The fully Divorce & Mediation accessible course will offer gorgeous views 14

of Bellingham Bay, and there will be live en- Unbundled drafting and consultation BOB tertainment, carnival games and rafﬂe prizes services at an hourly rate. after the race. Entry is $20-$25. 10 WWW.WORKOPPORTUNITIES.ORG Find out more with a FREE half hour consultation Adella Wright

DIRT WORK: Longtime Glacier National Park trail crew member Christine Byl shares stories LAW OFFICE OF PAMELA E ENGLETT PLLC CURRENTS from Dirt Work: An Education in the Woods at 8 4pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St. 119 N. Commercial St., Ste. 1225 360-738-4659 WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM

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at a “Snowshoeing Basics” primer starting at Voted #1 Italian Restaurant

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Try our New Full Gluten-Free and Vegetarian Menus! TUES., OCT. 22

BEE CARE: Longtime beekeeper Valeri Wade .13

will focus on “Orchard Mason Bee Care” at a Four Course Sunset Specials 16 class from 6:30-9pm at the Community Food $ 95* NOW AVAILABLE DURING LUNCH! Ê££>È«ÊUÊ->ÌÊEÊ-ÕÊÎ«È« 10. Co-op, 1220 N. Forest St. Entry is $7. 15 15 Entrees to choose from 734-8158 OR WWW.COMMUNITYFOOD.COOP .08

««iÌâiÀ]Ê-Õ«ÊÀÊ->>`]Ê iÃÃiÀÌ 41 THURS., OCT .24 # MT. BAKER FILM FESTIVAL: View a stellar selection of winter sports clips from interna- Now Offering Ravioli, Gnocchi & Veal tional and local ﬁlmmakers at the 14th annual /FX%FTTFSU0QUJPOTtCréme Brulee made In-House Mt. Baker Film Festival starting at 7pm at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. *Offer valid 7 days a week (holidays excluded) For additional offers visit www.granaio.com Attendees can also peruse the newest goods

from local ski and snowboard vendors and win CALL FOR RESERVATIONS WEEKLYCASCADIA a chance at a Mt. Baker Ski Area season pass. Lunch hours 360.419.0674 25 Entry is $8-$10; season pass holders get in 11am–3pm free (while tickets are available). WWW.GRANAIO.COM Dinner hours [email protected] 734-6080 OR WWW.MOUNTBAKERTHEATRE.COM 3pm–10pm £ääÊ Ê Ì}iÀÞ]Ê-ÕÌiÊ££ä]Ê ÕÌÊ6iÀ doit

ONSTAGE GALA AUCTION: Help celebrate 42 McIntyre Hall’s 10th Anniversary

FOOD FOOD THURS., OCT. 17 Season at an “Our Name In Lights” gala INTRO TO IMPROV: Sheila Goldsmith auction and dinner starting at 5:30pm G will lead an “Awaken the Spontaneity at the eponymous Mount Vernon loca-

35 35 Within!” introductory improv workshop tion at 2501 E. College Way. Tickets sta e from 7-9pm at the Bellingham Arts are $100; proceeds will support the THEATER DANCE PROFILES Academy for Youth, 1059 N. State St. purchase of a marquee sign and needed

B-BOARD B-BOARD Please register in advance for the free capital improvements. course. WWW.MCINTYREHALL.ORG WWW.IMPROVPLAYWORKS.COM

34 34 ORIGINAL COMEDY NIGHT: Standup GOOD, BAD, UGLY: Watch “The Good, comedians Mitch Burrow, Drew Barth,

FILM the Bad and the Ugly” at 8pm every and Tammy Pescatelli will perform at help come up with names, occupations Thursday at the Upfront Theatre, 1208 the Kiwanis Original Comedy Night at and quirky hobbies and predilections for Bay St. At 10pm, stick around for the 8pm at Mount Vernon’s Lincoln Theatre, 30 those who’ll be playing that night. But “Project.” Entry is $4-$7. 712 S. First St. Tickets are $16. although this direction is helpful, their 733-8855 OR WWW.THEUPFRONT.COM WWW.LINCOLNTHEATRE.ORG MUSIC ultimate fate isn’t in patron’s hands— OCT. 17-19 BACK ALLEY CATS: Burlesque, music that spooky distinction goes to the EQUUS: Watch a psychiatrist try to and more can be expected when the 28 “bowl of fate.” help a boy who has blinded six horses vaudeville troupe known at the Back ART Once players have received details in a violent fit of passion when West- Alley Cats perform at 8pm at Mount about who they are—and introduced ern Washington University’s theater Vernon’s 1st Street Cabaret, 612 S. First arts program presents showings of St. Tickets are $5. 26 26 themselves to the audience as such—they the drama Equus starting this week at WWW.RIVERBELLEDINNERTHEATRE.COM must pick from the bowl. If the piece of 7:30pm Thursday through Saturday at STAGE STAGE paper they pluck out is blank, that means the school’s Performing Arts Center. SUN., OCT. 20 they’re safe for the duration of the show. Tickets are $8-$12 and additional show- DYNAMO: Liven up your Sunday ings happen Oct. 22-25. FYI: Viewer nights at “Dynamo” shows at 8pm at 24 If it’s numbered 1, 2, discretion is advised, and nudity will the Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St. The or 3, that’s the order be part of the performance. performances feature 12 improvisers in which they’ll be of- GET OUT 650-6146 OR WWW.TICKETS.WWU.EDU vying for the “Dynamo” title through a fed. If there’s a big series of games and elimination rounds. “K” on it, that means OCT. 17-20 Entry is $5. 16 they’re the one with LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS: Evil 733-8855 OR WWW.THEUPFRONT.COM dentists and man-eating plants will an axe to grind—per- make appearances when the musical MON., OCT. 21 WORDS haps on somebody’s known as Little Shop of Horrors shows GUFFAWINGHAM: A weekly open mic SEE IT neck. at 7:30pm Thurs., 8pm Fri.-Sat., and for comedians, dubbed “Guffawing- WHAT: Hellingham 2pm Sun. at the Anacortes Community ham!,” takes place at 8pm Mondays at

14 Players quickly learn WHEN: 8pm and Theatre, 918 M Ave. Tickets are $20 and the Green Frog, 1015 N. State St. Entry

BOB BOB just because they’re 10pm Fri.-Sat., additional showings happen through is free. the killer for the night Oct. 18-19 and Oct. 26. WWW.ACOUSTICTAVERN.COM

10 25-26 doesn’t mean they can WWW.ACTTHEATRE.COM WHERE: Upfront run around acting in- TUES., OCT. 22 Theatre, 1208 sane and bloodthirsty. OCT. 18-19 ARTIST IN RESIDENCY: As part of an Bay St. COMEDY NITE: Big Sean Larkins—a ongoing “Artist in Residency” series,

CURRENTS CURRENTS Like any good crimi- COST: $10-$12 standup comedian who’s made ap- Bellingham-based playwright, director nal, you want to de- 8 INFO: 733-8855 or pearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Def and actress Krissa Woiwod will be look- BY AMY KEPFERLE www.theupfront. flect attention away Comedy Jam and more—will be the ing into the idea of using several de- com from yourself. To keep featured performer at Comedy Nite gigs vices to guide a short piece of theater VIEWS the audience guess- at 8pm Friday at H20 in Anacortes and for her upcoming “Sketchopedia” show 9pm Saturday at Poppes 360 in Belling- from 6-8pm every Tuesday in October 4 ing, sometimes those who are innocent ham. Tickets are $10. at Temple Bar, 306 W. Champion St. act not-so-nice, and the killers may or MAIL MAIL Hellingham WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/COMEDYNITE Come prepared to write. Donations are may not be under suspicion. welcome.

2 A NICE NIGHT FOR MURDER In fact, at a recent viewing of the for- OCT. 18-20 WWW.TEMPLEBARBELLINGHAM.COM mat, the guy who came off as the creep- DRACULA: Free Key Productions pres-

DO IT ents showings of Bram Stoker’s Dracula elcome to the town of Hellingham. Please be iest—a photographer who intruded his at 7:30pm Friday and Saturday and 2pm advised that a killer is on the loose in the nor- lens and his sly ways on the townspeople Sunday at the Firehouse Performing DANCE

.13 mally subdued burg, and he or she will claim in a number of ways—was the last to be Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave. Tickets

16 W three victims in the course of an hour-and-a-half (with a killed. The seemingly sweet innkeeper are $15 and additional showings of SAT., OCT. 19 10. few minutes off for a break during intermission). turned out to be the unrepentant murder- the classic tale of horror happen Oct. BELLYDANCE WORKSHOPS: World- Don’t worry, you’re not on the hit list—unless you’re ess, and although she gave a few hints 25-26. class dancer Aubre Hill leads a “Folk- .08 WWW.FREEKEYPRODUCTIONS.COM loric Roots for Bellydancers” course 41 one of the players who sign up to take part in the epony- during the show that she might not be all # from 10am-12pm at Bellingham Dance mous “Hellingham,” an annual celebration of murder and sugar-and-spice, she did a good job of de- SAT., OCT. 19 Company, 1705 N. State St. “Amp it mirth that sees the Upfront Theatre transform into a crime flecting suspicion—even going so far as DINNER THEATER: Friends of the UP!” will be the focus of a 1-3pm class. scene twice a night every Friday and Saturday in October. to accuse others of the crimes. Everson Library present their second Prices vary. As a former mainstage performer, I can tell you with Since everything in “Hellingham” is im- annual dinner theater murder mystery WWW.BELLINGHAMBELLYDANCE.COM production, Murder on the Oriental authority that it’s just about as much fun to play in provised, this means audiences who come Rug, at 4pm and 7:30pm at Glen Echo HARVEST MOON DANCE: Attend “Hellingham” shows as it is to watch them. to see the show can expect a different Community Building, 7964 Goodwin Rd. a “Harvest Moon Dance” with USA CASCADIA WEEKLY One of the reasons is because, like the audience, players storyline—and different characters and Tickets for the comedic whodunnit are Dance Bellingham from 7-11pm at the $10 and can be purchased in advance at Fairhaven Library, 1117 12th St. A 26 performing during the improvised murder mystery have murderers—for every showing of the for- no idea who the killer is unless they’re the ones directly mat. If you’re looking for a killer way to Everson’s Valley Pharmacy. rumba lesson begins at 7pm. Entry is 305-3600 $7-$10. responsible for the carnage. fill your weekend nights during October, WWW.BELLINGHAMUSADANCE.COM Before “Hellingham” even starts, audience members you know what to do. Bellingham Senior Activity Center 315 Halleck Street Bellingham

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Crafts Fair 35 November 1 & 2, 2013 & B-BOARD Friday & Saturday 9 am - 5 pm FREE ADMISSION

Embrace the sights and scents of Fall! 34 Shop for gifts and support local crafters! FILM FILM Listen to live music and enjoy soup and sandwiches

from our Café. 30

For more information: MUSIC 360-733-4030 or [email protected]

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UPCOMING EVENTS 42 THURS., OCT. 17 FOOD FOOD AFTER HOURS ART: Local artists Katherine Taylor and Jim Henterly will focus on “The Art of Sketching Birds” at an After Hours Art gath- 35 35 ering from 6-8pm at Whatcom Museum’s Syre visual Education Center, 201 Prospect St. Entry is $5. GALLERIES OPENINGS PROFILES WWW.WHATCOMMUSEUM.ORG B-BOARD B-BOARD OCT. 17-19 CRAFT & ANTIQUE SHOW: More than 100 34 34 ery part of every line, looking creative artisans and unique vendors will for curves, planes and angles, share their creative wares at the 24th annual FILM and how those nuanced lines Lynden Craft & Antique Show from 10am- fit together in context to the 8pm Thursday and Friday, and 10am-5pm

30 Saturday, at the NW Washington Fairgrounds, rest of the face. He taught me 1775 Front St. Entry is $4 for seniors and $5 to take silhouettes as seriously general. MUSIC as portraits. WWW.LYNDENCRAFTANTIQUESHOW.COM ATTEND CW: This seems like such a spe- 28 28 28 WHAT: Master cialized talent. SAT., OCT. 19 FALL CRAFT SALE: Attend a Fall Craft Sale ART ART silhouette artist KC: So far as I know, I’m the Kerry Cook will from 9am-4pm at the Lakeway Mobile Estates hand-cut your only professional silhouette art- Clubhouse, 1200 Lincoln St. Handmade items, 26 portrait ist in the Pacific Northwest, and jewelry, food items and more will be avail- WHEN: 11am- there are fewer than 10 quality able. Admission is free. STAGE 6pm Sun., Oct. artists in the whole country who 733-6242 20 (and Monday, still do the real thing. if there’s QUILT RECEPTION: Meet artists from the 24 overflow) CW: Are there fakers out there? Fibre Art Network’s “Abstracted” exhibit and WHERE: KC: Most people today who those from the “Best of the Festival” exhibit Fairhaven Toy promote themselves as “silhou- at an Artist Reception from 1-3pm at the GET OUT Garden, 1147 ette artists” are actually doing La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 702 S. Second St. 11th St. a formula cut developed for use WWW.LACONNERQUILTS.COM

16 COST: $25 for the original, $10 in theme parks. This means they for each copy essentially cut the same head WORDS and $14 for oval over and over again, very fast, ONGOING EXHIBITS frame (optional) and customize it just enough to INFO: Make an ALLIED ARTS: Faye Hayes, Brian Simpson,

14 sell a quick illusion of likeness. appointment by and Doug Banner will share their nature- CW: Do you find the silhou- BOB BOB calling 714-8552 inspired works at the “Serene Certainty” ettes are something people hold exhibit through Oct. 26 at Allied Arts, 1418 Cornwall Ave.

10 on to for a long time? KC: Yes, definitely! Silhouettes become heir- WWW.ALLIEDARTS.ORG

looms. I’m always interested to hear when and ANCHOR ART: The multi-artist “Dry Ice:

CURRENTS CURRENTS where people have had silhouettes done in the Shaping the Northwest Landscape” exhibit BY AMY KEPFERLE past. Sometimes I find the work of my mentor, Flo will be up through Nov. 24 in Anacortes at 8 Konecke. Flo lived on Lummi Island, and did a lot Anchor Art Space, 216 Commercial Ave. of work in the Bellingham area. WWW.ANCHORARTSPACE.OR VIEWS

CW: How long does it typically take to do each ARTWOOD: “Lamps & Lights for Fall” shows 4 A Cut Above silhouette? through October at Artwood, 1000 Harris Ave. KC: Usually about 3 to 5 minutes. It depends on WWW.ARTWOODGALLERY.COM MAIL MAIL A SILHOUETTE ARTIST WITH SOUL the amount of detail.

CHUCKANUT BREWERY: Paintings and

2 CW: What are your challenges? prints by Nicole Brauch will be on display erry Cook isn’t just a silhouette artist—she’s a storyteller. Since KC: Because a silhouette has only one line with through Nov. 16 at the Chuckanut Brewery, DO IT she first became interested in the art form when she was 10 which to tell a story, every millimeter should 601 W. Holly St. K years old, she’s been passionate about perfecting her craft. “speak.” The fun challenge for me artistically is WWW.CHUCKANUTBREWERYANDKITCHEN.COM .13 She’ll be coming to Bellingham Oct. 20 to share her talents here for the to try to find what is unique in each face, and 16 first time, and we caught up with her to find out what to expect. express it in a way that is artistic and appealing. FISHBOY GALLERY: Check out the contem- 10. porary folk art of RR Clark from 1:30-5pm Cascadia Weekly: What is the most important detail to include when CW: You say “the best silhouettes have soul.” Can every Mon.-Fri. at the FishBoy Gallery, 617 it comes to cutting a silhouette? you elaborate?

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41 Kerry Cook: That depends on the silhouette, and the story you’re KC: There is a magic about silhouettes. Because 714-0815 OR WWW.FISHBOYGALLERY.COM # trying to tell. A good silhouette artist looks for the secret of each the line is so simple, silhouettes come alive in a face, not just an unusual feature, such as a caricaturist might catch. way that is very different from other kinds of art. A GALLERY CYGNUS: Maggie Wilder’s “Magic Mud Show” exhibit will be up through Oct. The real silhouette artist looks for subtle lines, or a harmony of lines. good silhouette can trigger a special kind of “Aha!” 20 at La Conner’s Gallery Cygnus, 109 Com- CW: Do you remember what it was that attracted you about the art response—a sudden, intense experience of recog- mercial Ave. form when you were a kid? nition. This makes silhouettes feel both intimate WWW.GALLERYCYGNUS.COM KC: My dad put me up to it. I used to cut silhouettes out of the and magical. If they are well observed and if the CASCADIA WEEKLY side of my mom’s portrait booth in art fairs and county fairs around artist captures something evocative—some nuance GOOD EARTH: Coiled cray creations by Anne Marie Cooper will be highlighted through Oc- 28 Washington State. Doing silhouettes gave me a way to participate in of line, likeness, expression, posture—then a sil- tober when “Sinuosity” shows at Good Earth the world that was happening all around me. houette from 100 years ago can make you feel as if Pottery, 1000 Harris Ave. CW: What was the most important lesson your dad taught you? you know the subject, and what kind of person they WWW.GOODEARTHPOTS.COM KC: My dad taught me how to see. He taught me to examine ev- were. Careful observation is the key. doit

HONEY SALON: Nature-based artist, designer and teacher Jill Bliss shows “Tiny 42 Terrains” through October at Honey Salon, FOOD FOOD 310 W. Holly St. WWW.JILLBLISS.COM

JANSEN ART CENTER: Sign up for classes 35 and workshops at Lynden’s new Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St. B-BOARD B-BOARD WWW.JANSENARTCENTER.ORG

LUCIA DOUGLAS: View new sculptures 34 34 by Lummi Island artist Ann Morris and new paintings by Matthew Waddington and E.V. FILM Wick through Nov. 9 at Lucia Douglas Gallery, 1415 13th St.

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MAKESHIFT: “Mutants ‘R’ Us,” a multimedia MUSIC group show featuring reinterpretations of SUBARU superheroes and villains, can be seen through independent service & repair 28 Oct. 26 at Make.Shift Art Space, 306 Flora St. 28 WWW.MAKESHIFTPROJECT.COM ART 360.671.2420 ART

MONA: Spokane artist Ric Gendron’s “Rattle- bone” exhibit can be seen through Jan. 5 at 26 La Conner’s Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S.

First St. “Geology from the Permanent Collec- STAGE tion” is also on display. Book Club Classic WWW.MUSEUMOFNWART.ORG Off the Page & On the Stage 24 ST. JOSEPH’S: “Contemporary Aboriginal Art: Australian Dreamings” shows through Jan. 26 at PeaceHealth St. Joseph’s Medical Center,. GET OUT WWW.LUCIADOUGLAS.COM THE JOY LUCK CLUB 16 QUILT MUSEUM: View the Fibre Art Network’s “Abstracted” exhibit, Elizabeth Barton’s “In-

spired to Design,” and “Best of the 2013 Quilt WORDS & Fiber Arts Festival” at the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 702 S. Second St. WWW.LACONNERQUILTS.COM SAT 10/26/13 14 BOB BOB SKAGIT HISTORICAL MUSEUM: “Have a New Clone Connection Seat: A History in Chairs” shows through Oct.

8:00 PM 10 25 at La Conner’s Skagit County Historical Largest selection Museum, 501 S. 4th St. WWW.SKAGITOCOUNTY.NET/MUSEUM of clones in “Wrenching...when they Bellingham CURRENTS SMITH & VALLEE: View new paintings by laugh we laugh.” 8 Todd Horton through Oct. 27 at Edison’s Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave. - The New York Times WWW.SMITHANDVALLEE.COM VIEWS

WATERWORKS: Painting and sculpture will “Blending hilarity and 4 be highlighted at Dana Roberts’ and Matthew Gray Palmer’s “Elemental Senses” exhibit heartbreak, the play MAIL

through Oct. 27 in Friday Harbor at Water- Works Gallery, 315 Argyle St. has moments both side- 2 WWW.WATERWORKSGALLERY.COM DO IT splitting and shattering... WESTERN GALLERY: “Looking Back: Pho- Devastatingly emotional.”

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42 Rumor Has It I DON’T KNOW about you guys, but the biggest FOOD FOOD thing that happened during my week was I was re- minded that Kenny Loggins is from my hometown

35 35 of Everett (yo). I’m no musical anthropologist or music anything, but I do believe that makes Everett the SHOW PREVIEWS ›› RUMOR HAS IT “Danger Zone” described in his song, a fact that had B-BOARD B-BOARD escaped me previously. Another mystery solved. Apparently, there was also some sort of “riot”

34 34 (quotes intentional) that happened because a bunch of kids got mad someone broke up their FILM party, but that sounds way too stupid and in- Of course, I knew none of this when my fantile to be true, so I’m going to choose to be- 30 30 30 own incarnation of Loggins appeared via, lieve that hundreds of people who would probably be pretty quick to tell everyone how grown

MUSIC MUSIC “Footloose” (you might’ve heard of it. Or the MUSIC movie by the same name), a monster 1984 up and mature they are wouldn’t engage in such hit that, along with “I’m Alright” from the things. I’m also going to choose to believe that, 28 Caddyshack soundtrack four years earlier, if such a thing happened, any and all involved ART firmly established the pop singer as the so- will ground themselves to their rooms until they called “King of the Movie Soundtrack.” And learn how to act right. If it is possible for me 26 we weren’t even done cutting loose when to suspend my dis- Loggins struck again, this time taking us belief far enough, STAGE to the “Danger Zone” by way of Tom Cruise I’m also going to and Top Gun—and he’s also responsible for try and unsee the

24 “Playing with the Boys,” photo of that girl the song that provides the and that police car. musical backdrop for that You know the one GET OUT I’m talking about. film’s much-ballyhooed BY CAREY ROSS volleyball scene. After The one that pissed 16 that, came “Meet Me Half us all off because we know Uggs had a moment Way” from Over the Top, and that moment was over a decade ago.

WORDS and “Nobody’s Fool” from Enough of that. ATTEND While some of Saturday night’s entertainment WHAT: Blue Sky Caddyshack II. Riders seekers took to the street in dubious footwear to 14 Somewhere in the midst WHEN: 8pm Oct. engage in acts of public idiocy triggering a mas-

BOB BOB of all that soundtracking, 18-19 Loggins managed to find sive law-enforcement response, some of the more WHERE: Skagit clearheaded among us headed to the Shakedown for

10 time to sing on USA for Af- Valley Casino the first of what I hope will develop into a semi- Resort, 5984 N. rica’s “We Are the World” Darrk Lane, Bow with the likes of Michael regular series of Weekly/What’s Up! local showcases. COST: $45-$55 I’d like to use this opportunity to thank the bands CURRENTS CURRENTS Jackson, Bob Dylan, and MORE INFO: Bruce Sprintsteen, and that played—Fictions, the Shows, Porch Cat and 8 BY CAREY ROSS www.theskagit. the Fairweather Family, and RiVeRbOaT—for being com could even be found taking the stage at Live Aid. our guinea pigs for this first show (and for play- VIEWS There is a Kenny Loggins, it seems, for ev- ing for free, which is a pretty big deal that does 4 Blue Sky Riders ery era and occasion. not go unappreciated), as well as the Shakedown These days, Loggins has reinvented him- for being an excellent host. And no small amount MAIL MAIL KENNY LOGGINS FOR EVERYONE! self again, this time as part of singing, of gratitude goes out to all of you who came and

gave these bands an enthusiastic audience to play

2 songwriting trio dubbed the Blue Sky Rid- ecause of who he is—because of all the Grammys and the ers. Collaboration seems to be an itch Log- in front of. You’re all just great. DO IT platinum albums and hit singles—the Blue Sky Riders will gins needs to scratch—along with Messina, An onslaught of excellent shows are headed our B probably always be viewed through the lens of its most fa- Loggins has written songs with Michael Mac- way during the coming days, weeks and months, but none are bigger than the one announced by .13 mous member, Kenny Loggins. Donald of the Doobie Brothers—and joining 16 When considering the depth and breadth of Loggins’ career, that forces with Gary Burr and Georgia Middle- the Wild Buffalo mere hours before press time. 10. fact hardly seems surprising. man (the other two Blue Sky Riders) prob- Talib Kweli will make his way to Bellingham and One of the things that sets Loggins apart from his contemporaries ably feels pretty familiar, albeit in slightly the Buffalo for a show on Fri., Dec. 13. Even for .08 a venue that consistently punches way above its 41 and counterparts is that his musical endeavors have been varied bizarro fashion. # enough over a long enough timeline that my parents have their ver- You see, this time around, it is Loggins weight when it comes to luring big-name artists sion and I have my own. who is mentor, while Burr and Middleman are to our smallish town, nailing down this show is Allow me to explain. able to reap the benefits of his wisdom and quite an accomplishment. As for the particulars, My folks—and the rest of the music-listening world—got to know experience. tickets for the show are on sale now and will run Loggins via his first serious music endeavor, the pairing that would But make no mistake: Burr brings some $20—and I predict a quick sellout. Those inter- become known as Loggins and Messina. Jim Messina—a successful musical firepower of his own to this deal, ested in attending could probably stand to learn CASCADIA WEEKLY established songwriter and producer—met Loggins in 1970 and what and Middleman is holding her own as well. a lesson from those currently scrambling to find a way into Saturday’s sold-out Red Fang show at 30 began as a mentorship between the well-known producer (Messina) and Burr earned his musical pedigree as a his talented upstart protege (Loggins) became one of the ’70s most member of the Pure Prairie League before the Shakedown: Purchase your tickets early and successful duos. The accidental twosome collaborated on such hits as concentrating his efforts on songwrit- often. Waiting until the last minute will, with- “Danny’s Song,” “House at Pooh Corner,” and “Your Mama Don’t Dance.” ing for a list of artists that, from what I out a doubt, leave you out in the cold. BLUE SKY, FROM PAGE 30 the songs penned by Blue Sky Riders

their warmth and heart. 42 can gather, includes nearly everyone Given that all three members of this in country music. Reba McEntire, Tim group are, first and foremost, accom- FOOD McGraw, Wynonna Judd, Garth Brooks, plished songwriters, expect to hear Conway Twitty, Tanya Tucker, and Faith songs that touch emotions and tell sto- 35 35 Hill are just the tip of what is a very ries. And, in spite of the fact that the deep iceberg of singers who have given Blue Sky Riders would prefer not to be voice to Burr’s songs. pigeonholed into a particular genre (and B-BOARD While Middleman’s resume isn’t as they do draw from their varied back-

vast, I believe her to be the wild card grounds and influences), given that both 34 of this trio. When Blue Sky Riders plays Burr and Middlemarch have long called its back-to-back shows Oct. 18 and 19 at Nashville home, most of their songs have FILM the Skagit Valley Casino Resort, I have a a certain twang. 30

feeling this Texan girl with the big voice For Loggins, an artist who has accom- 30 will steal the show right out from under plished enough to be able to do, plainly MUSIC MUSIC the two more experienced musicians speaking, just about whatever he wants MUSIC who bookend her onstage. While Loggins musically, the Blue Sky Riders is another and Burr provide expertly balanced vo- reinvention, one that has him reinvigo- 28

cal harmonies, it’s Middleman—who got rated and back on the road—further ART her start as a teenager opening for Willie proof that there’s indeed a Loggins for

Nelson and Merle Haggard—who gives every occasion. 26

FREE DELIVERY STAGE musicevents 650-0555 24 WED., OCT. 16 BUG SONG CIRCLE: The Bellingham Ukulele 1 large GET OUT Group (BUG) hosts a Song Circle from 7-9pm at the Roeder Home, 2600 Sunset Dr. Suggested 2 topping

donation is $5. 16 WWW.BELLINGHAMUKULELEGROUP.COM $9.99 THURS., OCT. 17 second pizza$7 WORDS PAJAMA CONCERT: Richard and Helen Scholtz will be joined by Pam Sinnet for a “Pajama Concert” starting at 6:30pm at the Roeder Home, Extra large 14

2600 Sunset Dr. Entry is $10-$20 for families or BOB Musician Joe Pug has been singing songs, telling 2 topping $6 for an adult coming without children. 734-6244 stories and cramming his giant talent into rooms 10 almost too small to hold it since he was a wee $12.99 FRI., OCT. 18 shaver. The skilled songwriter will ply his craft at 8pm Sun., Oct. 20 at the Green Frog, 1015 N. with FREE ROYAL CROWN REVUE: Los Angeles-based swing revivalists Royal Crown Revue brings their State St. Tickets are $10. Breadsticks CURRENTS

big sounds to Bellingham for an 8pm show at 8 the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. 6pm at Whatcom Community College’s Syre Audi- $7.50Lg or Tickets are $30-$45. torium. The performance combines Afro-Mexican, $9.99XL VIEWS 734-6080 OR WWW.MOUNTBAKERTHEATRE.COM hip-hop, and Native American sounds with a community-focused message. Entry is free. carry out 4 OCT. 18-20 383-3000 SKAGIT OPERA: Verdi’s operatic masterpiece, MAIL MAIL Rigoletto, can be seen at Skagit Opera performanc- SARA GREY: Folk, blues, Irish, and Appalachian

es at 7:30pm Friday and 3pm Sunday at Mount songs can be heard when Sara Grey performs at 2 Vernon’s McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way. 7:30pm at the Roeder Home, 2600 Sunset Dr. Sug-

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SUN., OCT. 20 WED., OCT. 23 .13 GREAT BIG SEA: Newfoundland trio Great Big COMMUNITY BAND EXHIBITION: The 5th 16 Sea is celebrating their 20th anniversary, and annual Community Band Exhibition will feature 10. they’d like you to celebrate with them. Dancing is marching band field show performances and mu-

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at the Mount Baker Theatre. Tickets are $30-$35. ian, Ferndale, Burlington-Edison, and Bellingham # 734-6080 OR WWW.MOUNTBAKERTHEATRE.COM high schools at 6:45pm at Civic Field, 1355 Civic Field Way. Entry is by donation. FACULTY RECITAL: Flutist Lisa McCarthy, [email protected] harpist Jill Whitman, and violist Leslie Johnson will perform at a Faculty Recital at 3pm at WWU’s THURS., OCT. 24 Performing Arts Center. Music by Debussy, Foote, TRIBUTE JAZZ: Pianist Miles Black, drummer and more will be on the bill. Entry is free. Julian MacDonough, and bassist Chuck Kistler will

676-9521 perform “Tribute Jazz: The Music of Red Garland” CASCADIA WEEKLY at 7pm at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center, MON., OCT. 21 1314 Harris Ave. This is the first of nine concerts 31 LAS CAFETERAS: Traditional and modern beats over nine months featuring the music of nine will be complemented by timely stories from East piano legends. Entry is $10-$15. L.A.’s streets when Las Cafeteras performs at WWW.FIREHOUSEPERFORMINGARTSCENTER.COM

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a new career as a Hollywood stuntman after moving

42 to Los Angeles to search for the girl’s missing mother. +++ (PG-13 • 1 hr. 55 min.)

FOOD FOOD Barkley Village: See www.fandango.com for showtimes.

Machete Kills: Oh, Machete. The only thing you’re

35 35 killing here is Danny Trejo’s movie career. + (R • 1 film hr. 48 min.) MOVIE REVIEWS ›› SHOWTIMES Barkley Village: See www.fandango.com for showtimes. B-BOARD B-BOARD Metallica: Through the Never: I’m not certain how any movie about this multiplatinum, mega-huge 34 34 34 34 metal band could possibly be superior to 2004’s excel- BY CAREY ROSS lent documentary Some Kind of Monster—especially FILM FILM since this sounds like a 92-minute-long, high-concept 3D music video—but that probably won’t stop me from seeing it. ++++ (R • 1 hr. 32 min.) 30 FILM SHORTS Barkley Village: See www.fandango.com for showtimes. All the Boys Love Mandy Lane: It wouldn’t be MUSIC Halloween without a proper horror flick, and because Monsters University: The prequel to Monsters, the PFC has, once again, elected not to show my Inc.—if these monsters don’t graduate with a ton of

28 seasonal fave Children of the Corn, they’ve opted for student-loan debt and no job prospects I’m going to this one featuring heroine Amber Heard, a group of think this Pixar story isn’t very true to life. ++++ (G ART attractive young people, a party in a remote locale • 1 hr. 42 min.) and carnage on carnage. Happy Halloween, kiddos. Bellis Fair: See www.fandango.com for showtimes.

26 +++ (R • 1 hr. 30 min.) Pickford Film Center 9:00 Pacific Rim: A bunch of robots fight a bunch of monstrous creatures and apparently it’s pretty cool. STAGE The Amazing Colossal Man: A man is exposed It’s directed by the endlessly visionary Guillermo del to radiation, grows to be about a billion feet tall, Toro, so where I’d normally be skeptical, I’m instead

24 goes mad, and wreaks havoc on everything around cautiously optimistic. +++ (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 11 min.) him while inexplicably wearing nothing but a diaper Bellis Fair: See www.fandango.com for showtimes. in this 1957 sci-fi film. With a plot line like that it ALL THE BOYS LOVE MANDY LANE GET OUT seems like present-day Hollywood could learn a thing Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters: Another install- or two from past Hollywood when it comes to putting ment in a second-tier film franchise that I’d all but the sublimely ridiculous onscreen. ++++ (Unrated Stallone get together to out-action all other action forgotten about. + (PG • 1 hr. 50 min.) 16 • 1 hr. 20 min.) movies. Too bad they fall short of the mark. At least Bellis Fair: See www.fandango.com for showtimes. Pickford Film Center Oct. 19 @ 12:00 Arnold seems to be having a good time, probably Prisoners: Jake Gyllenhaal and Hugh Jackman WORDS because beating people up onscreen is way more fun Austenland: Produced by Stephanie Meyer (also than anything he did as governor of California. ++ (R square off in this intense kidnapping drama that has known as the woman who inflicted Twilight on us all) • 1 hr. 56 min.) critics talking Oscar nods for either one or both of them. And it ain’t even awards season yet. ++++ (R 14 and starring Felicity (also known as the ever-excel- Barkley Village: See www.fandango.com for showtimes. lent Keri Russell), this tells the story of a woman so • 2 hrs. 33 min.) BOB BOB obsessed with all things Jane Austen that she takes a The Fifth Estate: Julian Assange, the subject of Barkley Village: See www.fandango.com for showtimes. trip to Austenland in England. Can a meeting with a this fictionalized recounting of the WikiLeaks scan- 10 present-day version of Mr. Darcy be far behind? +++ dal, has torn this film’s alleged abundant inaccuracies RED 2: Why do you exist, RED 2? ++ (PG-13 • 1 hr. (PG-13 • 1 hr. 37 min.) to shreds. He’d probably urge you to see WikiLeaks: We 56 min.) Pickford Film Center: See www.pickfordfilmcenter.com Steal Secrets, Alex Gibney’s excellent, and more truth- Bellis Fair: See www.fandango.com for showtimes. ANTARCTICA: A YEAR ON ICE CURRENTS CURRENTS for showtimes. ful, take on the same subject. So, go do that. ++ (R • 2 hrs. 4 min.) Runner Runner: Don’t bother don’t bother. ++ (R 8 Captain Phillips: Alert the Academy, Tom Hanks is real and pressing problem of shoreline erosion (Shored Barkley Village: See www.fandango.com for showtimes. • 1 hr. 31 min.) in full-on Oscar-baiting mode in this dramatic, based- Up), a thought-provoking look at a group of dairy Barkley Village: See www.fandango.com for showtimes.

VIEWS on-actual-events recounting of a man caught between farmers who formed a co-op in order to try and buck Gravity: Without even seeing what the remainder of guns and more guns when he’s kidnapped at sea by the corporate dairy farm system (Betting the Farm), as 2013 has to offer, I can pretty well say this will make Rush: Given the generally cheesy nature of Ron How-

4 Somali pirates. ++++ (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 13 min.) well as encore showings of the excellent 20 Feet from my short list for the best films of the year. If Alfonso ard’s films, it’s rare that I find myself wanting to see Barkley Village: See www.fandango.com for showtimes. Stardom (which nabbed a weeklong run) and the dis- Cuaron is trying to become my favorite filmmaker, one of them. However, pretty much from the moment MAIL MAIL turbing but must-see Blackfish, and many, many more. he’s going about it the right way. Shell out to see it I laid eyes on the preview for this drama about the Carrie: The 1976 horror classic features a pair of Pickford Film Center: See www.pickfordfilmcenter.com in 3D. You will not regret. +++++ (PG-13 • 91 min.) rivalry between two race-car drivers, I found myself

2 Oscar-nominated performances by Sissy Spacek and for showtimes. Barkley Village: See www.fandango.com for showtimes. transfixed. Opie may redeem himself yet. ++++ (R Piper Laurie and crackerjack creepy direction by • 2 hrs. 3 min.) DO IT Brian DePalma. I believe its working title was For the Don Jon: This movie was written and directed by Grown Ups 2: It seems to me that real grownups Barkley Village: See www.fandango.com for showtimes. Love of God, I’m Good Enough. Please Resist the Urge Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who also stars in it. I find him would know a sequel to the first installment is a bad to Remake Me. Forever. Naturally, here’s your remake. to be a versatile, engaging, smart actor and will con- idea. If you persist in acting like a child, Hollywood, Smurfs 2: This smurfin’ movie is full of smurfin’ .13 smurfs who smurf around like mothersmurfers. + (PG 16 +++ (R • 1 hr. 32 min.) tinue to do so despite being ridiculed for my opinion then that’s how we’ll treat you. You’re grounded. Go • 1 hr. 45 min.) 10. Barkley Village: See www.fandango.com for showtimes. by people I would otherwise respect if they weren’t to your room. + (PG-13 • 1 hr. 41 min.) so shortsighted when it comes to the issue of Joseph Bellis Fair: See www.fandango.com for showtimes. Bellis Fair: See www.fandango.com for showtimes. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2: I was Gordon-Levitt. ++++ (R • 1 hr. 29 min.) .08 We’re the Millers: I cannot suspend my disbelief 41 pretty surprised when this children’s book was adapt- Barkley Village: See www.fandango.com for showtimes. Inequality for All: Robert Reich, a tiny man with # ed for the big screen. I am no less surprised that it a giant mind, is going to explain to you exactly why far enough to ever buy Jason Sudeikis as a pot dealer, somehow merits a sequel. ++ (PG • 1 hr. 35 min.) Enough Said: After years of playing Tony Soprano it’s bad that the richest few in America account Ed Helms as a drug kingpin or Jennifer Aniston as a Barkley Village: See www.fandango.com for showtimes. (maybe the most memorably complex character for most of its wealth. And you are going to listen stripper. Try harder, Hollywood. Or just try at all. + ever seen on the small screen) on television, James because Reich is both engaging as all get out and has (R • 1 hr. 40 min.) Doctober: Doctober is in full, dizzying swing this Gandolfini had a whole second career as a leading a message that demands to be heard. +++++ (PG • Barkley Village: See www.fandango.com for showtimes. week, with films about a year spent in the coldest man ahead of him when he died of a heart attack 1 hr. 29 min.) place on Earth (Antarctica: A Year on Ice), an insider’s in June. This film, also starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus PFC’s Limelight: See www.pickfordfilmcenter.com for You’re Next: Yet another entry in the rapidly expanding genre of home-invasion horror. This one,

CASCADIA WEEKLY glimpse of what having a learning disability is really and directed by Nicole Holofcener, shows just how showtimes. like (Dislecksia: The Movie), the riveting story of a tiny promising that career would’ve been. +++++ (PG- however, sets itself apart by featuring a cast of characters so unlikeable that seeing them killed by 34 town where the music looms larger than life (Muscle 13 • 1 hr. 33 min.) Insidious: Chapter 2: More insidiouser than ever. Shoals), a movie that will make chocolate lovers both Pickford Film Center: See www.pickfordfilmcenter.com ++ (PG-13 • 1 hr. 45 min.) masked intruders is hardly tragic, an ass-kicking drool and think (From Bean to Bar), the true story of for showtimes. Barkley Village: See www.fandango.com for showtimes. heroine to root for and a healthy dose of humor in all the so-called Borscht Belt of standup comedy (When the right places. ++++ (R • 1 hr. 34 min.) Comedy Went to School), how to deal with the very Escape Plan: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Instructions Not Included: An Acapulco playboy Bellis Fair: See www.fandango.com for showtimes. NOW SHOWING October 18 - 24

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Attend “Mom & Baby at Mount Vernon’s Skagit Val- “Elemental Breath: from 6:30-8:30pm Thursday, ENOUGH SAID (PG-13) 93m Yoga” classes from 9:30-11am ley food Co-op. Entry is free; Breathing Meditation for Cos- Oct. 24 at the Community Starring James Gandolfini & Julia Louis-Dreyfus B-BOARD B-BOARD every Monday in October at 3 register in advance. More info: mic Connection” will be the Food Co-op, 1220 N. Forest St. “Line for line, scene for scene, it is one of the best B-BOARD Oms Yoga, 1210 Bay St. More www.skagitfoodcoop.com focus at 3pm Sunday, Oct. 20 Donations will be accepted at info: www.3omsyoga.com at Mount Vernon’s Skagit Val- the class; please register in written American film comedies in recent memory.” NYT ley Food Co-op. Tibetan Reiki advance. More info: 734-8158 Fri: (4:20), 6:40, 9:05; Sat: (2:00), 4:20, 6:40, 9:30 34 34 masters Shannon Svensson or www.communityfood.coop Sun: (12:55), (1:40), 6:40, 8:00 200 and Darcy McConnell will lead Mon: (4:20), 6:40, 9:05; Tue: (3:30), 6:15, 9:05 MIND & BODY the way. Register in advance. “Complementary Medi- FILM Entry is free. More info: www. cine in Whatcom County” Wed: (4:20), 6:40, 9:05; Thu: (4:20), 6:40 Learn about meditation skagitfoodcoop.com will be the focus of a United from the Buddhist point of for National Healthcare pre- ALL THE BOYS LOVE MANDY LANE (R) 90m 30 view at a “Kadampa Medi- Fin out your true life pur- sentation from 7-9pm Thurs- “A tightly coiled spellbinder.” LA Times tation Practice” at 6:30pm pose and what gets in your day, Oct. 24 at St. Luke’s Fri - Thu: 9:00

Wednesday, Oct. 16 in Mount way to living it at the monthly Community Health Education MUSIC Vernon at the Skagit Val- “Hand Readings Circle” with Center, 3333 Squalicum Pkwy. 20 FEET FROM STARDOM (PG-13) - Fan favorite returns! ley Food C-op. Entry is free; Rebecca Roker from 6-9pm Complementary medical prac- Fri: (4:00); Mon - Thu: (4:00) No weekend shows

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Igniting Motivation: Start a free. More info: www.united- Sat: Noon - Rocket Sci-fi Matinee 26 Healthier Diet Today” will be Friday, Nov. 8 Find out how to “Take Con- forhealthcare.org the focus of a presentation 6-9 pm trol of Your Hormonal Health” SPARTACUS: LIVE from Bolshoi Ballet with registered dietician Ma- with certified nutritionist Jim A Grief Support Group Sun: 8:00AM - with coffee and pastries STAGE ria Dalzot at 5:30pm Friday, The Leopold Ballroom Ehmke from 6:30-8:30pm meets at 7pm every Tuesday Oct. 18 at Village Books, 1200 1224 Cornwall Ave. Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the at the St. Luke’s Community MUSCLE SHOALS (PG) 111m 11th St. Entry is free. More Cordata Community Food Co- Health Education Center. The Fri: 6:30 - Rock & Roll + Soul 24 info: www.villagebooks.com Everyone Welcome op, 315 Westerly Rd. Entry is free, drop-in support group is Free for Members! $5. More info: www.commu- for those experiencing the re- BIG JOY: The Adventures of James Broughton (NR) 82m The monthly Dances of nityfood.coop cent death of a friend or loved Sat: (1:00) - His motto: “Follow your own weird” Universal Peace will see at- Refreshments one. More info: 733-5877 GET OUT tendees celebrating the lunar Revelry Master Fu Wei Zhong leads ANTARCTICA: A YEAR ON ICE 91m eclipse with meditative move- Gratitude a “Zen Healing and Sudden calendar@ Sat: (3:15) - Encore screening of the hit doc ment and deep spirituality Enlightenment” workshop cascadiaweekly.com

Family Fun 16 from 7-9pm Friday, Oct. 18 at BEAN TO BAR (NR) 57m - w/ Director Bob Ridgley the Center for Spiritual Liv- Sat: ing, 2224 Yew Street Rd. Sug- 360-671-5600 Cerise Noah 5:30 - Pre-screening chocolate tasting reception! gested donation is $5-$10. www.KulshanCLT.org REALTOR® BLACKFISH (PG-13) 83m Sat: 7:30 WORDS More info: 733-5745 WHEN COMEDY WENT TO SCHOOL 83m Puget Sound Hypnothera- Professional, Sun: (3:15) - The originals: Lewis, Caesar, Sahl, King 14 py’s Kathleen Boehm focuses knowledgeable, on “Self-Hypnosis” at a work- DESERT RUNNERS (NR) 90m BOB shop at 1pm Saturday, Oct. 19 fun & friendly Sun: 4:00 - Inspiring, extreme marathon runners

to work with. PANDORA’S PROMISE (NR) 80m 10 FOOD ADDICTS ANONYMOUS MEETING Sun: 5:30 - Nuclear. Let’s talk about it. 12 Step Program SHORED UP (NR) 84m dedicated to food addiction Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, Inc. Mon: 6:15 - A look at our vanishing coastlines CURRENTS 1 hr. Open Meeting, Mondays 7 pm Christ the King Community Church (360) 393-5826 BETTING THE FARM (NR) 84m - 8 4895 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd Tue: 6:30 - w/ a pre-screening tasting reception [email protected] www.foodaddictsanonymous.com LET THE FIRE BURN (NR) 88m VIEWS Wed: 6:30 - When history ignites THE INSTITUTE (NR) 92m Thu: 6:30 4

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VIEWS, FROM PAGE 7 Mark Peterson is the co-chair for the Citi- zen Advisory Committee. He graduated 2

education, collaborative teaching and with a Bachelor of Science from WWU, is PICKFORD FILM CENTER: 1318 Bay St. | 360.738.0735 | www.pickfordfilmcenter.org DO IT learning models, outdoor activity, nu- a certified project manager (PMP) and is “ Box Office is Open 30 Minutes Prior to First Showtime tritious food, innovative programs for an accredited green building professional Join us for a drink before your movie! Mary’s Happy Hour: 4-6pm, M-F $2 Beer/$3 Wine .13 at-risk students and technology-enabled (LEED AP). He is currently a youth soccer 16 engagement. We could take advantage and basketball coach, is married to a pub- NOW SHOWING October 18 - 24 10. of record-low bond rates and get more lic school teacher and has three children in PFC’s Limelight Cinema | 1416 Cornwall Ave for our money. We could trust those who Bellingham Public Schools. Parentheses ( ) Denote Bargain Pricing .08 41 # studied this measure and those who have INEQUALITY FOR ALL (PG) 89m endorsed it, including the Democratic Laura Johanson is a Larrabee parent, a “Robert Reich, a secretary of labor under President Clinton, Party, Whatcom County Firefighters and member of the Facilities Task Force, a UW Age 21+ Only leads us through a sharp-eyed essay-meditation on the rising the Community Food Co-op. graduate and proud product of Bellingham trend of income inequality.” Upstate Films Fri: (3:45), 8:15; Sat: 3:45, 6:00, 8:15 That Bellingham cares about education public schools, from Parkview to Sehome. Sun: (12:30), (2:45), 5:00, 7:15; Mon - Thu: (3:45), 6:00, 8:15 is obvious—and demonstrated in part by She is a LEED AP with 20+ years professional DESERT RUNNERS - 90m “A near perfect documentary adequate facilities that continue to sup- experience as a writer about sustainability CASCADIA WEEKLY capturing the wonder of the human spirit.” Filmoria port learning and draw quality educators. and the built environment. Fri: 6:00; Sat: (1:20) All ages show 10/20 at PFC We can’t afford to slip further. Please 35 DAVID REMNICK, THE BRIDGE: The Life and Rise of Barack Obama vote yes to sustain Bellingham’s quality Cascadia Weekly sought this response to Sat: Noon - Village Books’ Writers in the Limelight Series public schools. last week’s opinion. VOTE

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FILM love with. He’s always looked up to his older The complicated truth is, if your PEP brother, a very attractive guy who’s a real boyfriend notices his brother’s eye- ladies man. I’ve found myself behaving in balls bouncing after you like puppies,

30 PER some unsettling ways when we hang out you may be priming his mate-retention with his brother, like fixing myself up before- subself by reminding him that you have MUSIC SISTERS hand like I’ve got a big date. I realized that other options. To keep him from sus- I want his brother to want me. I get a very pecting you’re interested in other op- 28 COOKING OUTSIDE THE BOX SINCE 1988 naughty feeling when he looks me up and tions, prime your own mate-retention ART Open Nightly Except Monday 1055 N State St B’ham 671-3414 down, and I love it. To be clear, I don’t want subself. Look at cute pictures of the two him in any real or threatening way, and I of you and run through reasons you’re 26 don’t want to jeopardize my relationship grateful for him and for your relation- with my boyfriend. Perhaps I’m motivated by ship. This, in turn, should help you re- STAGE knowing that my boyfriend has never been frain from saving your sexiest looks and envied by his brother, and now I get to make moves for when you two are hanging 24 that happen. —Puzzled out with his brother: “Just gonna twerk my way to the bakery case, bend over in

GET OUT Like many good people, you’re in- this short skirt, lick the glass, and see spired to do volunteer work to bolster if the banana nut muffins speak to me.” the less fortunate, such as the boy who 16 REMEMBER TO VOTE grew up deprived of being envied by his THE BLOCKED STALLION older brother. Interestingly, others who I really like this guy from my college English WORDS do charitable work, like Salvation Army class. We hang out a lot, eating together and Santas, somehow manage to accomplish playing ping pong, and when it was raining,

14 it without first re-engineering their we ducked into a building and talked till 2am.

BOB BOB cleavage to graze their jawline. No matter how much I flirt with him, includ- In addition to your push-up humani- ing touching him, he never makes a move or

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2 Ƭ rick and Vladas Griskevicius, authors out. There are four possible reasons he of The Rational Animal: How Evolution hasn’t: 1. He’s gay. 2. He’s got a girl-

DO IT Made Us Smarter Than We Think, find friend. 3. He’s just not interested. 4. evidence for our having seven “sub- He’s a huge wimp. Even if you suspect

.13 selves” driving our choices, each cor- he’s a wimp who’s crushing on you, do 16 responding to a different evolutionary you really want to reward this behavior 10. challenge our ancestors faced. These by manning up and doing the asking? If

.08 challenges include: 1. Evading physical a man can’t endure a possible 10 sec- 41 # harm. 2. Avoiding disease. 3. Making onds of rejection, is he the man you friends. 4. Gaining status. 5. Caring for want with you when danger rears its family. 6. Attracting a mate. 7. Keeping head? (You’ll be facing it head-on; he’ll ǡͷǣ͵Ͳ that mate. be hiding behind a bush.) Look else- Although we like to think of our- where for a boyfriend, and look to this Ǥǯ selves as driven by rational thought, guy for what he’s capable of providing: environmental triggers can prime a friendship. In fact, it seems he’s fast be- CASCADIA WEEKLY ʹͳͳ͹Ǥ particular subself to grab the con- coming one of your best girlfriends—al- 36 ǤǤ trols. For example, seeing a scary though probably not the one to go to movie or a crime report primes our when you need to borrow a tampon. harm-evading subself to take charge, amping up our loss aversion. (Good ©2013, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. RESTAURANT X RETAIL X CATERING Ravioli Night suspicious that they walked away without making a every Thursday BY ROB BREZSNY wish or accepting the fairy dust. Yet every single one

of those distrustful kids came back later to tell me 5-9pm 42 they had changed their minds, and every single one

asked me to bestow more than the usual amount of FOOD FREE WILL fairy dust. They are your role models, Virgo. Like them, Every plate you should return to the scene of your doubts and made from

demand extra fairy dust. 35 ASTROLOGY scratch, 35 LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “The door to the invis- Everyday ARIES (March 21-April 19): This is an indeli- ible must be visible,” wrote the surrealist spiritual au- B-BOARD B-BOARD B-BOARD cate oracle. If you’re offended by the mention of thor Rene Daumal. This describes an opportunity that is 100 N. Commercial St. next to Mount Baker Theatre X 360-594-6000 X bellinghampasta.com bodily functions in a prophetic context you should on the verge of becoming available to you. The oppor- STOP READING NOW. Still here? O.K. I was walking tunity is still invisible simply because it has no prec- through my neighborhood when I spied an older edents in your life; you can’t imagine what it is. But 34 woman standing over her aged Yorkshire Terrier next just recently a door to that unknown realm has become to a bush. The dog was in discomfort, squatting and visible to you. I suggest you open it, even though you FILM shivering but unable to relieve himself. “He’s having have almost no idea what’s on the other side. trouble getting his business done,” his owner con- s(OUSEHOLD Quality Household Furnishings 30 fided in me. “He’s been struggling for 10 minutes.” SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In Tim Burton’s film s&URNITURE I felt a rush of sympathy for the distressed creature. Alice in Wonderland, Alice asks the White Rabbit, “How #ONSIGNBY!PPOINTMENT

With a flourish of my hand, I said, “More power to long is forever?” The talking rabbit replies, “Sometimes, s/UTDOOR MUSIC you, little one. May you purge your burden.” The just one second.” That’s an important piece of informa- s#OLLECTIBLES 360-650-1177 dog instantly defecated. Shrieking her approval, tion for you to keep in mind, Scorpio. It implies that 28 the woman exclaimed, “It’s like you waved a magic “forever” may not necessarily, in all cases, last until s!NTIQUES #ORNWALL!VENUEs"ELLINGHAM 7! wand!” Now I am invoking my wizardry in your be- the universe dies out five billion years from now. “For- ART s!RT-ORE AM PM -ONDAYTHROUGH3ATURDAY half, Aries, although in a less literal way: More pow- ever” might actually turn out to be one second or 90 er to you. May you purge your psychological burden. minutes or a month or a year or who knows? So how 26 does this apply to your life right now? Well, a situation TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “You won’t do it you assumed was permanent could ultimately change— at the right time,” warns writer Kate Moller. “You’ll perhaps much faster than you have imagined. An ap- STAGE be late. You’ll be early. You’ll get re-routed. You’ll parently everlasting decree or perpetual feeling could get delayed. You’ll change your mind. You’ll change unexpectedly shift, as if by magic. your heart. It’s not going to turn out the way you 24 thought it would.” And yet, Moller concludes—are SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “I need a little you ready for the punch line?—“it will be better.” In language such as lovers use,” wrote Virginia Woolf describing your future, Taurus, I couldn’t have said in her novel The Waves. “I need no words. Nothing GET OUT it better myself. Fate may be comical in the way it neat...I need a howl; a cry.” If I’m reading the astro- plays with your expectations and plans, but I pre- logical omens correctly, Sagittarius, Woolf is speak- dict you will ultimately be glad about the outcome. ing for you right now. You should be willing to get 16 guttural and primal...to trust the teachings of silence GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the coming weeks, and the crazy wisdom of your body . . . to exult in the WORDS you Geminis could be skillful and even spectacular inarticulate mysteries and bask in the dumfounding liars. You will have the potential to deceive more brilliance of the Eternal Wow. Are you brave enough people, bend more truths, and even fool yourself bet- to love what can’t be put into words? ter than anyone else. On the other hand, you will also 14 have the knack to channel this same slipperiness in a CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “I get bored BOB different direction. You could tell imaginative stories with the idea of becoming a better listener,” writes that rouse people from their ruts. You might explore business blogger Penelope Trunk. “Why would I do 10 the positive aspects of Kurt Vonnegut’s theory that we that when interrupting people is so much faster?” If tend to become what we pretend to be. Or you could your main goal is to impose your will on people and simply be so creative and playful and improvisational get things over with as soon as possible, Capricorn, in everything you do that you catalyze a lot of inspi- by all means follow Trunk’s advice this week. But CURRENTS rational fun. Which way will you go? if you have other goals—like building consensus, finding out important information you don’t know 8 CANCER (June 21-July 22): I’m all in favor of yet, and winning help from people who feel affec- you indulging your instinct for self-protection. As a tion for you—I suggest that you find out how to VIEWS Cancerian myself, I understand that one of the ways have maximum fun by being an excellent listener. you take good care of yourself is by making sure that 4 you feel reasonably safe. Having said that, I also want AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The last time to remind you that your mental and emotional health meteorologists officially added a new type of cloud MAIL requires you to leave your comfort zone on a regular formation to the International Cloud Atlas was

basis. Now is one of those times. The call to adventure 1951. But they’re considering another one now. It’s 2 will arrive soon. If you make yourself ready and eager called “asperatus,” which is derived from the Latin

for changes, the changes that come will kick your ass term undulatus asperatus, meaning “turbulent un- DO IT in mostly educational and pleasurable ways. dulation.” According to the Cloud Appreciation So- ciety, it resembles “the surface of a choppy sea from 7DL]p

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Who exactly do you below.” But although it looks rough and agitated, .13 want to be when you grow up, and what is the sin- it almost never brings a storm. Let’s make aspera- 16 gle most important experience you need in order to tus your mascot for the next few weeks. Aquarius. I 10. make that happen? What riches do you want to pos- suspect that you, too, will soon discover something

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10. ham.com Ridgley will be on hand to answer questions. years—ﬁrst at Fred Meyer, then at Haggen—and saw a need for The two fat bratwurst links WWW.PICKFORDFILMCENTER.ORG more locally sourced meat. I learned the basics, and have taken were braised in beer and added to leftover .08

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CASCADIA WEEKLYCASCADIA Pineau focus on “Non-GMO Corn Preservation” from etc.—was how beautiful it was. “Food art” is the best way to and their ﬂavor was distinct and memorable. 6:30-8pm at the Cordata Community Food Co-op, 315 42 describe it. Now, when my friend tells me about how amaz- Westerly Rd. Register in advance for the free class. “Nothing’s frozen; everything’s fresh here,” Johnson told us. He ing the meat she got from Carne was, I can nod 734-8158 also informed us that what they offer will vary as they continue my head in appreciation and say things like, “I to build relationships with local farmers. know! Have you tried the Berkshire pork yet?” C IGARETTES & SMOKELESS TOBACCO

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