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Late summer days give way to fair nights

11 Reference checking. Hiring can be an expensive proposition, especially factoring in the full costs of training, shuffling employees and temporary productivity reductions. Checking references is an effective way to ensure you make the right choice the first time. Consultant, facilitator and Business Pulse Workplace columnist Ramona Abbott will discuss the best way to check references with the Mt. Baker Society for Human Resources Management. Meeting begins at 11:45 a.m. at Northwood Hall, 3240 Northwest Ave. To register, visit http://www.mtbakershrm.com/page6.html.

25 Meet superior court judge candidates. City Club presents a forum involving declared candidates for the open county superior court seat. Speakers may include Chuck Snyder, Dave Cottingham, Max Setter or other candidates who declare by the time of meeting. Be there by noon at Northwood Hall, 3240 Northwest Ave. For information, visit http://www.cityclubonline.com/htdocs/Welcome.html.

28 Sand sculpture competition. The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce presents this chance to build your own castle in the sand. Be on the beachfront at Bay Center Market at 10:32 a.m. for low tide. Judging begins at noon. The sea will efface the creations at high tide at 6:16 p.m. For information, including a registration form, visit http://www.birchbaychamber.com/events/sand_sculpture2.html.

28 Ferndale Street Festival. The new Main Street has been a long time in coming and now Ferndale merchants are going to put it to good use. Join Ferndale Chamber of Commerce members for a full day of music, food, dance and more starting at 10 a.m. For vendor and advertiser information, visit http://www.ferndale-chamber.com/.

16-12 Northwest Washington Fair. Join the fun for the annual extravaganza of music, food and culture celebrating farm and life in our part of the world. Every fair brings a different mix of fun for the senses.

Daily judging and meetings
Every fair brings out the best in animal and vegetable products for competition as well as farm demonstrations. Come see sheep, goats, llamas, dogs, cats, horses and more divided into categories and judged by 4H and FFA. Other workshops and exhibitions include chess, plant propogation and more. Farm service kids can also compete in arts and crafts exhibitions, covering diverse fields like needlework, baking, canning, model building and other hobbies.

Grandstand Entertainment

16 Demolition Derby. Satisfy your inner gearhead and watch racers plow each other into submission. Impact begins at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

17-21 Horse Shows, 1 p.m and 7 p.m. daily. Witness a variety of horse-related exhibitions, including draft horse competitions, chariot races and mounted men in uniform.

17 Mel Tillis, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The fair is the latest stop for the legendary singer and songwriter whose career began while he was stationed in Okinawa in the 1950s. He’s won many awards for performing as well as writing hits like “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town.”

18 Jo Dee Messina, 8 p.m. Messina is brining her greatest hits tour to the fair, including songs that have charted on both country and adult contemporary charts.

19 Doobie Brothers, 8 p.m. The rock vets will bring their latest line up and all their big hits to all fans of classic rock.

20 Joe Nichols, 8 p.m. Nichols rise saw him go from playing for small crowds to headlining in 18 short months. In 2003 he captured a series of best new artist awards and three Grammy Award nominations,

21Tractor Pull, 2 p.m., 8 p.m. See the latest weird, wild rigs and the massive loads they haul.
For information on vending or food sales at the fair, visit http://www.nwwafair.com/article_read.asp?id=34. For information on events, tickets, call (360) 354-4111. The Fair’s premium book, featuring information for exhibitors, is available at http://www.nwwafair.com/article_read.asp?id=45.

Late summer days give way to fair nights 11 Reference checking. Hiring can be an expensive proposition, especially factoring in the full costs of training, shuffling employees and temporary productivity reductions. Checking references is an effective way to ensure you make the right choice the first time. Consultant, facilitator and Business Pulse Workplace columnist Ramona Abbott will discuss the best way to check references with the Mt. Baker Society for Human Resources Management. Meeting begins at 11:45 a.m. at Northwood Hall, 3240 Northwest Ave. To register, visit http://www.mtbakershrm.com/page6.html. 25 Meet superior court judge candidates. City Club presents a forum involving declared candidates for the open county superior court seat. Speakers may include Chuck Snyder, Dave Cottingham, Max Setter or other candidates who declare by the time of meeting. Be there by noon at Northwood Hall, 3240 Northwest Ave. For information, visit http://www.cityclubonline.com/htdocs/Welcome.html. 28 Sand sculpture competition. The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce presents this chance to build your own castle in the sand. Be on the beachfront at Bay Center Market at 10:32 a.m. for low tide. Judging begins at noon. The sea will efface the creations at high tide at 6:16 p.m. For information, including a registration form, visit http://www.birchbaychamber.com/events/sand_sculpture2.html. 28 Ferndale Street Festival. The new Main Street has been a long time in coming and now Ferndale merchants are going to put it to good use. Join Ferndale Chamber of Commerce members for a full day of music, food, dance and more starting at 10 a.m. For vendor and advertiser information, visit http://www.ferndale-chamber.com/. 16-12 Northwest Washington Fair. Join the fun for the annual extravaganza of music, food and culture celebrating farm and life in our part of the world. Every fair brings a different mix of fun for the senses. Daily judging and meetings Every fair brings out the best in animal and vegetable products for competition as well as farm demonstrations. Come see sheep, goats, llamas, dogs, cats, horses and more divided into categories and judged by 4H and FFA. Other workshops and exhibitions include chess, plant propogation and more. Farm service kids can also compete in arts and crafts exhibitions, covering diverse fields like needlework, baking, canning, model building and other hobbies. Grandstand Entertainment 16 Demolition Derby. Satisfy your inner gearhead and watch racers plow each other into submission. Impact begins at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. 17-21 Horse Shows, 1 p.m and 7 p.m. daily. Witness a variety of horse-related exhibitions, including draft horse competitions, chariot races and mounted men in uniform. 17 Mel Tillis, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The fair is the latest stop for the legendary singer and songwriter whose career began while he was stationed in Okinawa in the 1950s. He’s won many awards for performing as well as writing hits like “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town.” 18 Jo Dee Messina, 8 p.m. Messina is brining her greatest hits tour to the fair, including songs that have charted on both country and adult contemporary charts. 19 Doobie Brothers, 8 p.m. The rock vets will bring their latest line up and all their big hits to all fans of classic rock. 20 Joe Nichols, 8 p.m. Nichols rise saw him go from playing for small crowds to headlining in 18 short months. In 2003 he captured a series of best new artist awards and three Grammy Award nominations, 21Tractor Pull, 2 p.m., 8 p.m. See the latest weird, wild rigs and the massive loads they haul. For information on vending or food sales at the fair, visit http://www.nwwafair.com/article_read.asp?id=34. For information on events, tickets, call (360) 354-4111. The Fair’s premium book, featuring information for exhibitors, is available at http://www.nwwafair.com/article_read.asp?id=45.
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