Bellingham jazz concert among upcoming benefits
Dec.14
Youth Jazz Concert
7 p.m. The Majestic, 1027 N. Forest St. $5 suggested donation. The Bellingham Youth Jazz Band and the Kid’Sax Ensemble, a group of five local high school musicians, perform jazz, classical and holiday music as a saxophone quintet, under the direction of Mark Kelly. All proceeds benefit the programs and expenses of the youth jazz program.
Boys And Girls Club Christmas Tree Fundraiser
9 a.m.-7 p.m., Garden Spot Nursery, 900 Alabama St., Bellingham, 360-676-5480. Boys and Girls Club and The Garden Spot Nursery are partnering in a fundraiser selling Christmas trees to support the club’s after-school programs.
Dec.15
Bellingham Circus Guild’s Second Annual Holiday Bazaar
5 p.m., Bellingham Circus Guild, 1401 Sixth St. The Bellingham Circus Guild is hosting the Holiday Bazaar at Vaudevillingham from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cirque Lab. Come enjoy local crafts, then stay for Vaudevillingham. Handiwork like tinctures, soaps, hats, earrings, teas, cards, clothing, and more! For more info on the event contact della@bellinghamcircusguild.com.
Dec.17
Gifts for Nature Lovers
5:30-8 p.m. Whatcom Land Trust, 412 N. Commercial St. Ten local authors and photographers will be on hand to sign and sell their work celebrating the natural beauty of Whatcom County.: Brett Baunton; artist and poet Anita Boyle; author William Dietrich; photographer and author John D’Onofrio; author Andrea Gabriel; photographer Alan Sanders; author David Tucker; photographer Mark Turner; author Todd Warger; and author Saul Weisberg. Shoppers who opt to make a donation to Whatcom Land Trust will receive a scrolled poem by James Bertolino accompanied by original art by Harold Balazs. Raffles, music, refreshments and free gift-wrapping round out this event. Details: whatcomlandtrust.org.
Dec.18
LGBTQ Holiday Party 5:30-10 p.m., Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St., Bellingham. $5 at the door. Donation to BUF. 360-733-3837. Pride holiday party. Come join us for a fun, interactive party. Potluck dinner (hearty soups will be served); bring side dishes, desserts. We will have music, play games, sing carols and do a white elephant exchange. Bring something from home, new or lightly used, for a present exchange. Bring a nonperishable for food bank as well.
Dec.19
Pancake Breakfast
8-11 a.m., VFW Post 9301, 7011 Hannegan Rd. $6; free for children 5 and under. Support your local veterans at the VFW Post 9301’s pancake breakfast, held on the third Saturday of each month. It includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, milk, coffee and juice.
Breakfast with Santa
9-11:30 a.m. Christ the King, 4173 Meridian St. Bellingham Children’s House International, a local international adoption agency, hosts its second annual Breakfast with Santa. All proceeds go toward continuing the church’s mission of finding forever homes for orphans around the world. Come for a delicious breakfast, an overview of CHI’s adoption programs and a special focus on our China program. Children will get photos with Santa, Elsa, Anna and Olaf, as well as enjoy other fun activities. Details: http://childrenshouseinternational.com/santa.
Day-to-Day Dance: “A Winter’s Tale”
7 p.m. Blaine Performing Arts Center. 975 H St. $8 adults; $3 children 2 and older. Join Sandro in his adventurous journey to the visit his uncle Nick in the North Pole. Tickets at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7 p.m. Portion of the proceeds benefit Blue Skies for Children. Details: www.daytodaydance.com.
This story was originally published December 13, 2015 at 7:15 AM with the headline "Bellingham jazz concert among upcoming benefits."