Weekly Birch Bay Buzz
October 13, 2021 | Week 41
Upcoming Events:
Member Luncheon
Thursday, October 21st, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
with lunch available from

1st Ever Birch Bay Trick-or-Treat on the Berm!
Saturday, October 30th, 2021
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Along the Berm Pathway
Photo Contest & Spooky Trivia at the Birch Bay Vogt Community Library Property.

We are still looking for businesses, organizations, and individuals to help us hand out treats on the berm for the first-ever Trick-or-Treat on the Berm!
Check out the latest episode of the BUZZPOD! Now Available:
This Month Sacha recaps Discover Birch Bay Days & our final event of Summer 2021, previews our October events. Sacha recognizes our October Member of the Month - Meridian Towing & interviews special guest Gary Vis of the Lynden Chamber of Commerce. Get caught up on what's happening in Birch Bay with the BUZZPOD.
SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON:
WCLS HOSTING LAST BIRCH BAY VOGT COMMUNITY LIBRARY INFORMATION SESSION WITH CHRISTINE PERKINS
Whatcom County Library System Executive Director Christine Perkins will host one last online community meetings to share information and to answer your questions about the proposed Birch Bay Vogt Community Library. 

People who live within the boundaries of the proposed Library Capital Facility Area (LCFA) will vote Nov. 2 to determine if they will fund construction of the 7,600 square-foot library through property taxes. 


All sessions are online via the Zoom video platform. Pre-registration is required. Visit wcls.org/happenings and choose one of the four dates (or click a date above). We will email a link to you prior to the meeting. The first session will be recorded and shared on the library system’s website, wcls.org/birchbay. 

Visit wcls.org/birchbay to see a fly-through animation of the proposed library, design schematics, a project overview, and a map of the proposed LCFA’s boundaries. We hope to see you at an information session. 
HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND:
Savor award-winning wines masterfully paired with seasonally inspired menus at our Winemaker Dinners. Each dinner features a different winery from around the state, and around the world. Our talented Semiahmoo Culinary Team thoughtfully crafts each menu, complete with five delectable courses, and a wine to pair with every course. This is the perfect opportunity to stretch your palate – our menu is not shared until you arrive and will feature our local partners for produce, protein, and beyond. These interactive dinners immerse you in the experience, as you learn about each course and how it pairs with the wine directly from our culinary team and the winemakers.

Upcoming Dinners:
  • Friday, October 15 – Sleight of Hand Cellars
  • Friday, November 12 – Mark Ryan Winery
  • Friday, December 17 – Long Shadows Vintners
Seating is limited. Reservations are required. Contact (360) 318.2000 or guestservices@semiahmoo.com.
Oct 16th, 9 AM - 12 PM 
Orca Recovery Day: Whatcom CD, in partnership with Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association and Whatcom Land Trust, are joining conservation districts and partner organizations across the Pacific Northwest on October 16th for Orca Recovery Day. This day of action is aimed at improving conditions for critically endangered Southern Resident Orca Whales. Whatcom Orca Recovery Day will focus on restoring salmon habitat along California Creek near Drayton Harbor. For more information and registration visit their website: Orca Recovery Day. 
UPDATED HOURS AT STATION 49
Summer might be over, but the fun continues at Station 49!

Now open:
Saturday & Sunday
11 AM - 6 PM
This Week at The Beach!
Every Wednesday 6 PM:
Cornhole Tournament

Every Thursday 6 PM:
Trivia

Friday 10/15 6 PM - 8 PM
The Jimmy Wright Band & then Karaoke with Timmy

Saturday 10/16 4 PM - 7 PM
The Chris Eger Band

Sunday 10/17 1 PM
Arcade Cowboys Fundraiser for Jade & Randall's Birthday!
Sunday, Oct. 17th @ 5:20 PM
Seattle Seahawks at
Pittsburg Steelers
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
NEW FUNDING IS AVAILABLE FROM THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE!
The Working Washington Grants: Border Business Relief Program will focus on customer-facing businesses that have experienced hardship specifically as a result of the COVID-19 border restrictions. Businesses must have reported annual revenues of $5 million or less in 2019 to the Department of Revenue and be located in Clallam, Jefferson, San Juan, Island, Skagit, Whatcom, Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens or Pend Oreille counties.

Information and a preview of the application is available now at commercegrants.com. The application portal will be open Oct. 4 - 18. Customer support will be available in English and Spanish beginning Sept. 29.

Local, technical support is available through Gina Stark at the Port of Bellingham. Email her today for help.
Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce | birchbaychamber.com