Weekly Birch Bay Buzz
June 2, 2021 | Week 22
Upcoming Events:
"Dive-in" Movies at the Waterslides
June 18, 2021 Movie Gates open 8:00 pm

Kites for Kids Day
June 19, 2021, from 11 am - 4 pm

Chamber Chat - Monthly Networking
June 17, 2021, at 2 pm
We will be joined by special guest Jason Van der Veen, Fire Chief for Northwest Fire & Rescue Service.

Berm Community Conversation #1
June 24th, 2021 @ 1 pm
Join the Berm Task Force to talk about our new pathway.

Vendors at the Visitor Center
Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Click the links below for specific times
Congratulations to our June Member of the Month!


Pacific Building Center is an essential business and remained open throughout the pandemic. This locally owned and operated business is centrally located between Birch Bay & Blaine. We are thankful for the support they provide the Chamber and our community throughout the year!
Birch Bay BUZZPOD
The first episode of the Birch Bay Buzz Pod launched on Tuesday, June 1st!

If you love our weekly update from the Birch Bay Buzz, the Buzz Pod is for you!
The Buzz Pod is available wherever you get your podcasts and on our website!

If you are a member and are interested in being featured in an upcoming episode reach out to Sacha for more information.
Berm Information
Berm Task Force:
Community Conversation
Join the Task Force on June 24th @ 1:00 pm for our first community conversation regarding the use/uses of the new berm pathway.

The Birch Bay Chamber Task Force will help lead the discussion and work with the County on any ordinance needed. 

In the meantime, if you would like to provide the task force with suggestions and comments please use the button on the left to access the feedback form.
Member Information:
Birch Bay Waterslides Announces June 30th Opening!
Single Day General Admission are still discounted to $17 until June 15th, 2021.
The C Shop is OPEN!
Candy Shop Hours:
Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 1 PM - 8 PM

The Candy Shop Retail area has moved to the East end of the Building and is filled with cinnamon rolls, cookies, chocolates, caramel, candy, and all your other favorites that start with the letter "C".

In order to maintain physical distancing and crew safety enter through the East "cafe" door and exit through the West.
Masks are required. No indoor seating.
Live music at THE BEACH all weekend long!
Reservations are recommended!
CALL (360) 392-8403
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Friday: Wicked Timing - 6 PM
Saturday: Fantasy Band - 3 PM
Sunday: The Replayzmentz - 2:30 PM
As always, cornhole tournament on Wednesday & Trivia on Thursday!
Live entertainment at Station 49!
Saturday: Gristmill Rounders - 3:30 PM
Sunday: Lefty and the Right Hand Band - 3:30 PM
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Open for go-karts, mini-golf, arcade, cornhole, pool & cold drinks in the Saloon!
11 am - 7 pm Saturday & Sunday
Whatcom 2021 Regional Freight Assessment
Important Information:
Business Resources for COVID-19 Recovery
Provides emergency assistance for eligible venues affected by COVID 19.
Continues to accept new applications for low-interest loans through 12/31/21.
New Funding Program!
The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open.

For questions about any of these programs reach out to the folks at the SBDC by clicking the link below.
Tax Credit for Businesses for COVID-19 Vaccine
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) allows eligible employers, to claim refundable tax credits that reimburse them for the cost of providing paid sick and family leave to their employees due to COVID-19, including leave taken by employees to receive or recover from COVID-19 vaccinations. The ARP tax credits are available to eligible employers that pay sick and family leave for leave from April 1, 2021, through September 30, 2021.
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Available
FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.
Rachael's Corner
Infinity Dance Company Recital!
Infinity Dance Company is presenting our next dance recital called Inside Out. This recital will be held at Judson Hall in Lynden, WA on June 17th at 7:00 PM and June 19th at 1:00 PM.

If you want more information you can go to infinitydancecompany.com.
Enjoy watching Inside Out.

Thank you, Rachael Apodaca
Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce | birchbaychamber.com