Bellingham library winter book sale runs Dec. 2-5

Friends of the Bellingham Public Library Winter Book Sale

10 a.m.-6 p.m., Bellingham Public Library Central Library, 210 Central Ave., Bellingham. Free 360-778-7323 Buyers can choose from a large selection of books and media for all ages, with the sale tables restocked throughout the sale. The hours are: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, and Thursday, Dec. 3 (most items $1); 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 (half-price sale day) and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 ($4 per bag sale).

Jeremy Berry on viola

10:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 Texas St., Bellingham. Free; Jeremy Berry on viola and Michael Refvem on piano will perform music by Bach, Bruch, Bloch and Clarke for the Bellingham Music Club. Donations support BMC awards to students. Details: 360-306-8580, www.bellinghammusicclub.org.

Children’s & Young Adult Literature Book Sale

11 a.m.-7 p.m., Western Washington University, 516 High St., Bellingham. Hardbacks: $5 Paperbacks: $2. 360-650-2829. Hundreds of new children’s and young adult books will be on sale 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 3 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 4. Proceeds from the sale support student scholarships to Western’s 13th Annual Children’s Literature Conference, which will take place Feb. 27 on Western’s campus.

Wine and Dessert Reception

7 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St. $10 in advance. $15 at the door. 360-354-3600. Benefit event for Lynden Business Association’s holiday promotions. Winners of the holiday baking contest will be announced and their desserts available for tasting. Price includes a dessert and one glass of wine or coffee.

Bazaar - Homemade Arts & Crafts Bazaar

9 a.m.-4 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G St. 360-332-8040. Visit with Santa Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Blaine Senior Center, which provides activities and programs for seniors, including a daily lunch program, exercise programs, socializing, entertainment, and hobby and learning opportunities.

Holiday Book Sale

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 4-5, Blaine Library, 610 Third St., 360-305-3637. Discover the perfect gift at this annual Friends of the Blaine Library book sale that coincides with Blaine’s Holiday Harbor Lights festival. All funds raised support Blaine Library improvement projects.

Lummi Island Christmas Bazaar

6-8 p.m. Dec. 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 5, Lummi Island Grange, North Nugent, Lummi Island. Free. Shop holiday gifts at the Lummi Island Christmas Bazaar.

Bazaar - Holiday Craft Sale and New Toy Drive

4-9 p.m., American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Dr. Donations accepted. 360-371-7311. Holiday Craft Sale and New Unwrapped Toy Drive. Friday, Dec. 4, from 4-9 p.m. with steak dinner from 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Please bring new and unwrapped toys to the Legion at anytime during the event.

Bazaar-Winter Carnival Arts & Crafts Fair

1-7 p.m., East Whatcom Regional Resource Center, 8251 Kendall Road, Kendall, 360-599-3944. Pictures with Santa, craft activities for kids, artisan vendors selling their wares, a raffle, an auction, live music, food and beer garden. A fundraiser for Kendall Elementary PTA.

Kids Holiday Gift Bazaar

2-4 p.m. Lynden Library, 216 Fourth Street, 360-305-3600. Handmade crafts and treats made by school-age children. Vendor space for kids ages 4-11 is limited and registration is required. Call the library for more information.

Bazaar- Ebenezer Christian School’s Annual Wreath & Bake Sale

10 a.m.-3 p.m., North County Christ the King, 1816 18th St. 360-318-9446.

Christmas Bazaar at St. Sophia

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 5, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 6, St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 510 E. Sunset Dr., Bellingham. Free.! 360-734-8745. You know us for the Greek Fest; now join us for our new holiday event. Features artisans and craters with a variety of items sure to delight. Funds raised from vendor space rental fund Project Mexico Home-building Team.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Holiday Faire

9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2117 Walnut St., Bellingham. 360-733-2890. This year the Faire will feature the popular food table, a new collection of silver and china named for a certain English Abbey, treasures, unique crafts, handmade knitted and sewn items, Christmas ornaments, a raffle featuring baskets of wine, goodies, and surprises, Coates’ Chocolates and more.

Kids and Teens Holiday Gift Bazaar

12:30-2:30 p.m. Deming Library, 5044 Mt. Baker Highway, 360-305-3600. Handmade crafts and treats made by kids and teens. . Kids grades K-12 can sell, anyone can shop. Space for vendors is limited and registration is required. Call the library for more information.

Friends Used Book Sale

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Everson Library, 104 Kirsch Drive, 360-305-3600. Stock up on inexpensive gifts and books for the holidays. Behind Peoples Bank across from the Everson Library.

Pancake Breakfast with Sinterklaas

8-11 a.m., Lynden Community Center, 401 Grover St. $5 Adults, $3 children. 360-354-4501. Come for a hearty breakfast of pancakes or French toast, eggs, sausage, orange juice and coffee and then welcome the arrival of Sinterklaas at 9:30 a.m. Learn about this Dutch tradition and visit and take pictures with Sinterklaas throughout the morning.

North Fork Friends Book and Bake Sale

10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. North Fork Library, 7506 Kendall Road, Maple Falls, 360-305-3600. Stop by for a large selection of used books and baked goods at great prices. Proceeds benefit the maintenance of the North Fork Library building and parking lot paving. Donations of books, movies, and more gratefully accepted. Contact the library for more information.

The Coats Holiday Concert

7 p.m., Bellingham High School, 2020 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. $20; National touring artists and the Northwest vocal band The Coats return to Bellingham High School with their holiday concert. This fifth annual show is a major fundraiser for local high school choir programs. Bellingham High School Showstoppers, Sehome High School Chamber Choir and Squalicum High School Storm Singers open the show and join The Coats for a special finale. Tickets are available at the Bellingham High School ASB office, Village Books and the downtown Community Food Co-op. They will also be available at the door, though advance purchase is recommended.

Santa Run

9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Whatcom County Fire District No.4, 4142 Britton Loop, Bellingham. 360-318-9933. Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 4 and North Whatcom Fire and Rescue firefighters and fire trucks will be escorting Santa around the district from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Firefighters will be accepting donations to help Project Santa. Please visit www.wcfd4.com to check arrival times in your area.

NWHO Winter Gathering Luau 4-8:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 1688 W. Bakerview Rd., Bellingham. 360-734-3110. Join the Northwest Hawaii Ohana at their 2015 Winter Gathering Luau! Dinner and show. . Doors will open at 4 p.m., dinner served at 4:30 and performance to start at 5:30. Tickets will be sold for the many raffle items offered. For those who wish to share their talents, there will be time for karaoke. And to help our veterans and their families there also will be a food drive on nonperishable items.

Breakfast with Santa

8-11:30 a.m., Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 315 Halleck St. $6 Adults, $4 ages 12 and younger; Enjoy breakfast and bring the kids for great photo ops with Santa and Taz the mini horse. Following the breakfast, join ABC Dance in a “Holiday Revue.” Students of all ages showcase their tapping talents to rockin’ holiday favorites.

Bazaar: Whatcom Hills Waldorf School Holiday Faire

10 a.m.-3 p.m., Whatcom Hills Waldorf School, 941 Austin St. Each activity costs from $1-$3. 360-733-3164. Live music, food, local artisans and low-cost, hands-on crafting workshops that feature natural materials and include rolling beeswax candles, felted wool projects, and translucent paper stars to color your windows. Visit the Snow Queen in her castle, dig for crystals in Gnome Village, watch an enchanting puppet play or warm up with homemade soup and live music in the Wooden Spoon Cafe. Free parking is available at The Firs at 4605 Cable St. A free shuttle brings people to and from the school.

This story was originally published November 29, 2015 at 9:11 AM with the headline "Bellingham library winter book sale runs Dec. 2-5."