August 18, 2021 | Week 33 |
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Tony Meyer is a stand-up comedian and improviser based out of Salem, OR who finds humor in the difficulties life throws his way. From being a dad in a blended family of 5 kids to dealing with ADHD and anxiety, there is no shortage of material to joke about.
Headliner Sam Miller is a comedian from Olympia Washington. He is 6 foot 6, 360 pounds, has 2 kids, (one of them is on purpose) he's been married for 11 years, and has been clean and sober for 13 years, and has been performing stand up for 6 years. Sam likes to make jokes about what it's like to be a sober parent. He also likes to make jokes about what jails are like in Yakima. Sam has performed at the Seattle International Comedy Competition and won the Comedy on Trial Competition in 2017. He's also performed with the addict's comedy tour and at NA and AA conventions all over the northwest. For 3 consecutive years, he won awards in "The Best of Olympia" issue of the Weekly Volcano.
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This Weekend in Birch Bay & Blaine! |
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Worlds Only 5 Star Dive Bar!
Wednesday:
Corn Hole & Live Music - Richard Rorex Live 6 - 9 PM
Thursday:
Trivia @ 6 PM
Friday:
Live Music - NorthstaR 6 - 9 PM
Saturday:
Live Music - Arcade Cowboys 3 - 6 PM
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The Dog Days of Summer are Here! Be sure to get the most out of the last bit of summer at some of our favorite Seasonal Businesses here in Birch Bay! |
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The C Shop is Open Daily! |
Though summer is starting to wind down, The C Shop is still open each day from 11 AM - 9 PM until Labor Day!
Be sure to stop by for a sweet treat, and don't forget to stock up for the winter months ahead!
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Fun for all ages at Station 49! |
Miniature Golf, Go-Karts, Miniature Train, Arcade, Comedy, Live Music and so much more!
Open Monday - Thursday 11 AM - 7 PM
Friday - Sunday 11 AM - 8 AM
Thursday, August 19th - Comedy @ 6:00 PM
Friday, August 20th - Line Dancing @ 6:30 PM
Saturday, August 21st - Live Music by The Riff Brothers @ 3 PM
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - Rescheduled! |
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We have decided to end the summer event season with a BANG!
As we had to cancel last week's showing of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story last week due to smoke.
We have decided we will show it following Back to the Future on September 17th!
Gates will open at 5:45 PM
Sunset is at 7:20 PM
Back to the Future:
Will start at about 7:35 PM ending at about 9:30 PM
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story:
Will start at about 9:45 PM following about a 10-minute intermission. The second movie should end at about midnight!
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Birch Bay residents will vote on library ballot measure Nov. 2nd: |
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Aug. 9, 2021 (Whatcom County, WA)
Birch Bay voters will decide if a new library will be built for their community in the Nov. 2, 2021, general election. If Proposition 14 passes, a Birch Bay Library Capital Facility Area (LCFA) will be established, allowing the LCFA board of directors to issue bonds to finance the construction of the library at 7968 Birch Bay Drive. The Whatcom County Council approved the ballot measure at its July 27, 2021, meeting.
An LCFA is the method state law provides for funding a public library capital improvement project through property taxes. If the measure passes, property owners within the LCFA boundary will pay taxes of approximately 11 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value. For example, the owner of a Birch Bay property assessed at $350,000 would pay approximately $38 annually – the equivalent of $3.20 per month – in property taxes to fund the library. If the ballot measure passes, construction could begin in 2022. The new library could open as early as 2023.
As they do at their other 10 branches and bookmobile, Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) will provide staff, equipment, library materials and other services.
Currently, WCLS serves Birch Bay with weekly bookmobile service and WiFi. After community surveys revealed broad public support for a library building in the community, WCLS purchased the property at 7968 Birch Bay Drive in 2017 and began working closely with library supporters tasked with raising the necessary funds. The new library will be named the Birch Bay Vogt Community Library to honor the Vogt family, who had lived on the property since 1871. To ensure the design reflects the interests of the community, WCLS and Zervas Architects hosted public input sessions and met with key constituents. Visit wcls.org/birch-bay to see a fly-through animation of the proposed library and design schematics as well as a project overview.
Birch Bay is one of the fastest-growing corners of the county. Year-round population is projected to increase 50% to nearly 13,000 people in the next 20 years. The unincorporated community does not have an indoor public gathering place. In addition to access to technology and the library’s collection of books, magazines, newspapers and DVDs, community members have expressed interest in library services such as job training and after-school, evening, weekend and summer programs – especially for
children and seniors.
About WCLS:
Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) connects people with information, ideas and community. WCLS circulates more than 2 million items annually through 10 branches, the bookmobile and a Library Express location on Northwest Drive. Residents have access to WCLS’s rich collection, including books in print and digital formats, music and movies and online digital services. Library system staff plan and host inspiring events for every age. Experience “The Power of Sharing” by visiting in person or online at WCLS.org.
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