HERE ARE SOME WEEKLY AND MONTHLY EVENTS:

–Ten Mile Grange (6958 Hannegan Road) hosts WESTERN LINE DANCE LESSONS WEEKLY ($4). For information call 354-4325.

–The non-profit Whatcom Dream offers a free Financial Literacy Course at various times throughout the year. (www.thewhatcomdream.org)

–The program “INSIDE BELLINGHAM” airs several times each week on the city’s government and educational access channel, BTV 10. For the schedule visit the Bellingham website at www.cob.org.

–Western Washington University’s “WESTERN WINDOW” airs at various times on City Of Bellingham’s TV channel 10 (BTV 10): www.cob.org/services/education/btv10/index.aspx and at 5:30pm Mondays on “Me-TV KVOS”. (www.metvnetwork.com/wherewatch.php).

–The Ferndale Community Meal is served twice-a-month at United Church Of Ferndale (2034 Washington Street) Organizers say the purpose of the program is to provide a nutritional meal and a social lifeline to the community. (IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING, call 303-4058 or 384-1422)

–You’re invited to meetings of T.O.P.S. (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly)–a “non-profit, non-commercial” WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP, with chapters in Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden and Mount Vernon. Your first visit is free. (1-800-932-8677 or 360-424-4523)

–DO YOU KNOW A TEENAGER LOOKING FOR WAYS TO GET INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY? Contact Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department for information about their weekly, springtime volunteer opportunities for teens. (676-6985)

–SKIERS AND BOARDERS are invited to join a fun, active recreation group-for trips to Park City, Sun Peaks and Crystal Mountain; and other year-’round outdoor activities. Call 733-9433 or email nwsrc_bellingham@yahoo.com.

–The FERNDALE FOOD BANK distributes 35,000 pounds of food monthly and is requesting packaging help on a weekly basis. If you or your group would like to volunteer call 384-1634 or 384-1506.

–The WHATCOM VOLUNTEER CENTER offers orientations for new volunteers six times-a-week; at noon and 5:30. Call 734-3055 for information or surf to www.whatcomvolunteer.org.

–WHATCOM HOSPICE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS! They hold a 32-hour volunteer training program twice-a-year (spring and fall). For information call 733-5877.

–The Whatcom County Foster And Adoptive Parents Association (FAPA) is looking for volunteers to HELP STUFF DUFFEL BAGS AND BACKPACKS with donated clothing and toys–at the “Brigid Collins” facility on Garden Street in Bellingham– for distribution to local foster kids. ALSO, THEY CAN ALWAYS USE MORE DONATIONS–especially toddlers’ and kids’ shoes, coats and sweatshirts; toothbrushes; diapers and infant formula. (734-4616, extension 20 or 366-7320; juliannaymca@yahoo.com)

–Bellingham’s PEACEHEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER offers Cholesterol, Glucose and Blood Pressure SCREENINGS at various times every month–at various locations throughout the county. For information about cost, times and locations call 738-6720. (www.peacehealth.org/Whatcom)

–Bellingham Senior Activity Center (315 Halleck Street) serves GLUTEN-FREE LUNCH—Monday-through-Friday (11:30-1pm). The cost is $6. (www.wccoa.org or www.glutenfreeway.info)

–Bellingham’s “Church On The Street” serves a hot meal and sack lunches to the homeless MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS at 901 West Holly Street. (671-5507)

–You’re invited to join the NORTHWEST SINGLES CLUB Monday mornings at nine for a walk around Lake Padden. Call 733-5448 for information.

–If you’re age 50 or over you’re invited to learn TAP DANCING with the Bellingham Senior Activity Center “Senior Steppers”—MONDAYS (9:15am) and FRIDAYS (1:30pm). The Senior Steppers entertain at care centers and community centers throughout the county. (733-4030)

–You’re invited to take part in COUNTRY LINE DANCING, Mondays (9:15am), at the Bellingham Senior Center. (no partner required) The cost is $3. (733-4030)

–FREE, CONFIDENTIAL PREGNANCY TESTS are available Mondays and Tuesdays (10am-3pm) at 8575 Bender Road. (354-3862 or www.lyndenhumanlife.org)

–CONFIDENTIAL POST-ABORTION SUPPORT AND EDUCATION is available at Whatcom County Pregnancy Clinic. For information call 671-9057, extension 17. (www.whatcomclinic.com)

–Bellingham’s BRIGID COLLINS HOUSE sponsors a support group for “parents in recovery,” Mondays at 1:00, at West Coast Counseling And Treatment Center (1200 Dupont Street, #1A) (734-4616)

–Bellingham’s Village Books hosts a KNITTING GROUP the 4th Monday of each month (1pm). (733-1599 or www.villagebooks.com)

–FREE, CONFIDENTIAL PREGNANCY TESTS are available Mondays, between 1:30 and 4:30 at the Life Choices office in Lynden–no appointment necessary. For more information call 318-1234.

–You’re invited to learn WESTERN LINE DANCE at Bellingham Senior Activity Center (315 Halleck Street)—Mondays (4pm). The cost is $6. (733-4030)

–Western Washington University’s “WESTERN WINDOW” airs at 5:30pm Mondays on “Me-TV KVOS”. (www.metvnetwork.com/wherewatch.php)

–The Bellingham PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUP meets the second and fourth Monday of the month (6pm) at St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center (3333 Squalicum Parkway). (bhampetloss@yahoo.com)

–The local HEPATITIS SUPPORT GROUP meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30pm at 1212 Indian Street, in Bellingham. For more information call 734-1070 or 671-6181.

–The group Parent to Parent provides emotional support and information FOR FAMILIES OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN. They meet the third Monday of each month at 7pm. For information call 255-2056.

–If you’re struggling with an EATING DISORDER you’re invited to join a weekly SUPPORT GROUP. They meet Monday nights at seven at Bellingham’s PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center South Campus–on Chestnut. For information call 676-5643 or 393-0447. (jpkitty@aol.com or www.peacehealth.org/Whatcom)

–The Lynden Fire Department offers CPR CLASSES the first Monday of each month at 7pm. Also, they offer First Aid classes the second Monday of each month. For fee information or to register call 354-4400.

–The BELLINGHAM STORYTELLERS GUILD meets the first Tuesday of the month, at the Fairhaven Library. (714-9631 or www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org)

–You’re invited to join “FRIENDS OF TENNANT LAKE AND HOVANDER PARK” at their meetings–the second Tuesday of the month, at Ferndale’s Tennant Lake Interpretive Center. (384-3064 or www.co.whatcom.wa.us/parks/tennantlake)

–There’s a TOASTMASTER CLUB for those who are looking to “develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth”: The Messengers Club meets Tuesday mornings at seven, at Christ The King Church-at the corner of Bakerview and Meridian. (599-9661)

–The Presbyterian Church on Birchwood, in Bellingham offers MEETINGS FOR MOTHERS OF PRE-SCHOOLERS (“MOPS”), the second and fourth Tuesday mornings of the month, starting at 9:30. There is a five-dollar cost. For information call 398-7645.

–“THE OTHER BANK” (which provides basic hygiene items to low-income families with children in the Ferndale School District) is open Tuesdays (10am-noon) in the Ferndale City Hall Annex (5694 Second Avenue). THE OTHER BANK RELIES ENTIRELY ON DONATIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY. If you can contribute, please call 224-5193 or email jburton24@comcast.net. (www.ferndale.wednet.edu)

–FREE PET FOOD is available, on a limited basis, for low-income pet owners–Tuesday-through-Saturday (10am-6pm) at the Whatcom Humane Society. (733-2080, extension 3004)

–You’re invited to join “FRIENDS OF TENNANT LAKE AND HOVANDER PARK” to discuss upcoming educational programs at the parks. They meet the second Tuesday-of-the-month. (384-3604 or www.co.whatcom.wa.us/parks/tennantlake)

–Bellingham’s Brigid Collins House offers a DROP-IN PLAY GROUP (“Healthy Families Play Group”) Tuesday mornings (10:30), at the Brigid Collins Family Support Center (1231 North Garden Street). (734-4616)