What’s happening in Whatcom County for Oct. 28

Pumpkin spice candy corn?

Brach’s is sounding a bit like Starbucks as it rolls out twists on candy corn like pumpkin spice and caramel macchioti flavors. There’s also fruit cremes, s’mores and peanut butter. Grab some (or not) for National Candy Corn Day, which is Oct. 30 and not to be confused with National Candy Day, which is Nov. 4. Why aren’t these on Halloween? I’ll ponder that while I check out the break room’s candy machine.

New leader at Bellingham Unitarian

Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship installed the Rev. Paul Beckel as settled minister on Sunday, Oct. 25. Beckel and his family moved from Wisconsin, and he had previously served a congregation in Ohio, according to the church. He’s the 14th minister to lead the congregation, which has been serving Bellingham since 1961.

Roadwork reminder

Cross-border expo at Silver Reef

The Northwest Business & Cross-Border Expo takes place 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the event center of Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa at 4876 Haxton Way. The expo will have several informational sessions as well as vendors. Details can be found at crossborderexpo.com.

Search for new school president

Western Washington University is looking for input in its search for a president to replace Bruce Shepard, who will retire at the end of this school year. Students, faculty and staff can take this online survey to offer feedback, or send their thoughts to presidential.search@wwu.edu.

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This story was originally published October 28, 2015 at 10:50 AM with the headline "What’s happening in Whatcom County for Oct. 28."