What’s happening in Whatcom County for Nov. 13

Feed the Need hits goal

Industrial Credit Union held its 21st Annual Feed the Need Community Food Drive in October, with all donations of food and cash benefitting the 12 Whatcom County food banks. The drive, which was extended through the end of October, met its ambitious goal of 300,000 pounds of food, according to ICU.

Artist lecture

Andrea Joyce Heimer, a Northwest-based artist, will present her work in a free public lecture at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in the Old Main Theater on the WWU campus. Heimer is a self-taught painter known for her exploration of the suburban experience, drawing inspiration from the neighborhood mythos of her childhood home in Great Falls, Montana. (Yes, this event is Monday, but we try to help you plan ahead.)

Unruffled by the storm

Neighborhood Toy Store Day

Grab the kids for games, face painting and other activities on Saturday, Nov. 14, at local businesses that are celebrating Neighborhood Toy Store Day, a national event.

Trader Joe’s ravioli recall

If you have a nut allergy, don’t eat that package of Trader Giotto’s Butternut Squash Triangoli just yet. Some packages may contain tree nuts, and that’s not listed on the label. See if your package is affected by the recall.

Cat food recall

Halo, Purely for Pets has recalled some packages of Spot’s Stew Sensitive Cat turkey kibble due to reports of mold. Check out the recall details.

This story was originally published November 13, 2015 at 11:08 AM with the headline "What’s happening in Whatcom County for Nov. 13."