The Birch Bay Buzz
A Weekly Publication of the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce

January 12th, 2022
A Word from the Director

With the sharp increase of Omicron COVID-19 cases in our community, we felt it was important to take a step back from our in-person luncheons for the month of January. Please join us Thursday, January 20th online via ZOOM for our Virtual Networking Event. We will be joined by Dianne Marrs-Smith of WCLS & the President of Friends of Birch Bay Library. Dianne will share information with us regarding the upcoming special election for the Birch Bay Vogt Community Library LCFA.
If you have any information you would like to share with our Membership and community please email director@birchbaychamber.com by Monday. Newsletters will be sent every Wednesday.
Birch Bay Chamber Luncheons Return to Virtual
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day With a "Day On!"
Monday, January 17th, 2022 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM
Western Washington University, the City of Bellingham, and many other regional partners are hosting a virtual event featuring New York Times best-selling author and 2021 MacArthur Fellowship (Genius Grant) recipient, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, along with speeches and performances including remarks by Bellingham City Council member Kristina Michele Martens.
Dr. Kendi is expected to address America’s historic and current struggle for voting rights in his live interview and question/answer period. Event participants are encouraged to learn more, register to vote, vote at election time, and contact federal representatives to share their views about voting rights legislation.
Birch Bay Library News - Special Election February 8th, 2022
Sheriff's Office Offers Virtual Citizen's Academy
We are happy to announce another (virtual) Citizen's Academy, taking place this spring (March 2 - May 18). If you are interested in learning more about your Whatcom County Sheriff's Office, please consider taking part in this 12-week program. Participation is free. 
There's more information, including a link to an application, at this link: 
Blaine School District Accepting Applications for Board Seat
Blaine School District is currently accepting letters of interest from community members interested to fill the vacancy for past Blaine School Board Member Laura McKinney who resigned from district 5 on December 14th.

The deadline for submission is January 21, 2022 at 4 PM

The School Board will host an information meeting Wednesday, January 19th, 2022 for those interested in learning more about service on the school board.
Photo Courtesy of the Northern Light
Meet Your New Years Resolutions with BBBPRD2!
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Join the Chambers of Whatcom County and our 42nd District Elected Officials for a legislative update during the upcoming Legislative Session.
If you are a business member and would like to be a part of these conversations, please use the link below register.
These meetings will begin January 14th, 2022
Congratulations to our January Member of the Month!
Canine Divine is our first Member of the Month in 2022!
Dogs need pampering too, and Canine Divine has created a caring, luxurious spa-like environment for our best friends. They personalize the treatment for your dog, with all-natural products, certified groomers, and a peaceful environment. You can rest assured your pet is in good hands at Canine Divine Spa!
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