Family Resource Fair on Dec. 5

Blaine School District will be hosting the first annual Family Resource Fair on Wednesday, December 5th, in the High School Cafeteria from 5:00-7:30pm. This exciting event will provide an opportunity for our families to come and learn about resources available in our community. There will be many local organizations on site to discuss opportunities and support for adults and children of all ages. While parents and caregivers are visiting with resource providers, activities for kids of all ages will be provided, including face painting with our high school cheerleaders and derby car racing on the local Scouting unit's track. Free pizza will be available, and there will be a raffle and prizes!

Starting at 5:00pm, there will be 30-minute presentations, for parents and teens, rotated throughout the fair in the High School Theater. A "Suicide Prevention" session will be presented by the District's Mental Health Counselor, Kaatri Jones. Also, Jamie Shannon, Life Coach for Teens, will provide a "Social Media Awareness" presentation.

A full list of participating organizations is provided below, and will be updated as applicable. We encourage all families to take advantage of this opportunity to connect with resource providers, as well as with other families. Bring your family and your neighbors for a fun evening together!

Participating Organizations:

  • Animals for Natural Therapy
  • Birch Bay Bible Community Church
  • Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce
  • Blaine and Birch Bay Parks and Recreation
  • Blaine Church of Christ
  • Blaine Community Garden
  • Blaine Family Service Center
  • Blaine Food Bank
  • Blaine Police Department
  • Boys and Girls Club
  • Brigid Collins
  • Community Assistance Program (CAP)
  • Catholic Community Services
  • City of Blaine Public Works
  • Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS)
  • Early Learning and Family Services
  • Family Care Network - Birch Bay Family Medicine 
  • Free Unitarian Assembly of God
  • Girls Scouts
  • Grace Lutheran Church
  • Healthy Youth Coalition
  • Islamic Center of Blaine
  • Life Coach for Teens (Jamie Shannon)
  • Loads of Love Outreach
  • Love Inc.
  • Naval Sea Cadet Corps
  • New Pathways Life Coaching (Kathryn Greene)
  • North Bay Christ the King Church
  • North Whatcom Fire and Rescue
  • Northwood Alliance Church
  • Opportunity Council
  • Peace Health (Teen Heart Screening)
  • Parent-Teacher Organizations from all schools
  • Rebound Roots Parenting Program
  • Rite Aid Pharmacy (Flu Shots)
  • Scouts of America
  • Senior Center
  • Skookum Kids
  • St. Anne Catholic Church
  • Teach One to Lead One
  • The Bridge Program
  • The Whatcom Dream
  • Touch Stone Health Clinic and Mental Health Counseling
  • Unity Care Dental Van
  • Waters Edge Church
  • Whatcom County Health Department
  • Whatcom County Housing Authority
  • Whatcom County Library
  • Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center
  • Whatcom Family and Community Network
  • Wild Bird Charity
  • WTA (Whatcom Transit Authority)
  • Young Life/Young Lives