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LICA had its General Membership meeting tonight at 7pm via Zoom. They normally have an in-person meeting at the Grange preceded by a Pot Luck. After the business part of the meeting and announcements, it is followed by a "door prize" for a lucky member > > READ MORE
The winter storm coming on Friday, Sept. 17, is expected to cause high winds that could cause ferry service suspensions or delays. Please be patient if this happens. The long range camera is set on Hale Passage during dry dock, so you should hopefully be > > READ MORE
Pictured here are staff from the Willows getting ready to send out Friday evening dinners to Meals on Wheels clients. All through the summer, The Willows has prepared dinner for Meals on Wheels clients. Family Dinners are a restaurant tradition, served to staff before dinner > > READ MORE
On Saturday July 31 the Whatcom Chief’s rudder control system failed causing a prolonged ferry outage on a very busy summer weekend. The outage lasted from around 2pm until service resumed around 7am the following day. Shortly after the outage began my husband Jim had > > READ MORE
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Friends of Island Library Used Book Sale Bring a bag, fill it, pay $2! Open 10 am – 7 pm daily in the Noble Barn, but Labor Day is the last day until next summer. Thank you for your support of the Island Library. > > READ MORE
No matter where the deer is Please report any dead Deer. The Humane Society takes care of any dead animals that are found roadside, in the wild, or on private property. The Wildlife center has been getting a lot of reports of dead deer out > > READ MORE
Due to the recent surge locally in new Delta COVID cases, the Lummi Island Congregational Church has realized we need to cancel the Annual Rummage Sale. Most items we have already received will store safely in our 40’ container, while clothing and linens will > > READ MORE
Beginning Tuesday, August 17th Beat the weekend visitors to the Noble Barn behind the Island Library for the Everything is 1/2 price sale! Now only $1/hardcover books; 50 cents paperback books, CDs and DVDs; and an unbelievable 25 cents for children’s books! The selection goes > > READ MORE
You may have noticed a new "Log in" menu item on here. This is for some special new features coming later on in the year for anyone who contributes to the Community by Subscribing to the Tome1. Everyone will still have public access to the > > READ MORE
What's in a Name? A lot. And in the case of the replacement ferry, a name that will be around for many decades. Whatcom County will name the replacement ferry (expected within the next 5 years) by the end of this year. Meanwhile, they welcome > > READ MORE
Friends of Island Library has a ton of paperbacks newly on display in the Noble Barn behind the library. Only $1 paperback and $2 hardcover - children's books only 50 cents! Open 10 - 7 daily through Labor Day. Please - no more donation of > > READ MORE
Thank you everyone for all the donations to the book sale! Our Annual Used Book Sale benefits the Library, and is STILL being held in the Noble Barn behind the library. However, now we cannot accept any more donations until next year. Come buy some > > READ MORE
On Saturday, Aug. 7th you can get details of everything-you-want-to-know-about-the-new-ferry-and-more-than-anybody’s-thought-to-ask! Whatcom County, through Public Works, will have an information booth at the Lummi Island Saturday Market at 2106 S. Nugent. All residents—full-time and summer-only—property owners, and weekend visitors will see drawings and informational displays and > > READ MORE
The residents of the Island have one item on the Ballot, but as always it is an important one for our future: Whatcom County Council At-Large - Position A a Nonpartisan Office with a 4 year term Make sure your vote gets counted! Return your > > READ MORE
Next Tour: Saturday, July 24, 10:00am - 12noon Today Sunday, July 18th a good sized group took advantage of the LIHT Aiston Preserve tour led by Elizabeth Kilanowski and assisted by Dawn Dietrich. Elizabeth explained the history of the area, how the acquisition of the > > READ MORE
We want to thank these volunteers for all the hard work and time they put in to do this upgrade for the Community! They removed the old fences, pulled out all the old T-posts, installed 75 in new positions and put fencing up. Laurie Hawkins > > READ MORE
After a hiatus forced by COVID, the TCC (Traffic Calming Committee) has restarted its organizational process. Those of you who have expressed an interest in serving on the committee will meet very soon to decide the committee’s structure and leadership. History: The LICA Board of > > READ MORE
July 22 Deadline The Lummi Island fire district commissioners’ board immediately seeks persons to help prepare Pro and Con voter pamphlet statements about two proposed property tax levies—one for fire property and one for emergency medical services—adopted for the elections ballot Nov. 2 this year. > > READ MORE
New books appear on the shelves constantly, as well as new books in imaginative displays. Visit often so you never miss out on books you want. We're open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every single day in the Noble Barn behind t.he Island Library. > > READ MORE
Dal Neitzel has adopted the Nature and Conservation > Wildflowers section here on your Community website. He has included his wonderful photos and commentary. (Look forward to more from Dal over the coming months!) OurLummiIsland.org needs additional volunteer contributors to provide content for these sections. > > READ MORE
Please call me to Volunteer ASAP at 520-977-3691 or to ask any questions The Apple trees at the Ferry Park Orchard have outgrown their enclosures, so on Saturday July 17, starting at 11am we are going to remove the existing fencing and expand the area > > READ MORE
The library board (FOIL), is having an appreciation party for our library manager and staff this Saturday (July 10th) from 11:00-3:00. Please stop by to say hi, sign the card and enjoy some wonderful treats! > > READ MORE
Please take a look at the attached presentation on the Fire District's levies and financial planning. The reason for this presentation: The Whatcom County Fire District 11 Board of Commissioners' tasks includes oversight of the financial condition of the Lummi Island Fire Department (LIFD). With > > READ MORE