Festive events highlight December calendar

3 Waddell and Reed client appreciation night. Two sittings, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Shuksan Golf and County Club. Thomas Page will speak on investing in the current market. To attend, RSVP to (360) 734-4728.

3 Starting and Managing Your Own Business. SCORE seminar at WorkSource, 101 Prospect. To register, or for more information, call (360) 676-3219.

3 Marketing and Sales Techniques for Small Business. SCORE Seattle workshop at the SBA/SCORE Business Enterprise Center, 6th and University, 8 a.m. For more information, call (877) 732-7267.

3 The Passion, Poison and Pursuit of Excellence. Center for Performance Excellence at Western Washington University presents a lecture from Ralph Vernacchia. He is director of the center. Science Lecture Hall 100 at 7 p.m.

4 Bachman Estate and Spa open house. Preview of facilities at a spa opening at the old Randy Bachman estate. Call 354-5827 for more information.

4 Starting a New Business. SCORE Seattle workshop at the SBA/SCORE Business Enterprise Center, 6th and University, 8 a.m. For more information, call (877) 732-7267.

5 e-business: Learn How to Use Electronic Information Techniques in Your Business. SCORE Seattle workshop at the SBA/SCORE Business Enterprise Center, 6th and University, 8 a.m. For more information, call (877) 732-7267.

5 Doing Business in the USA. Seminar and workshop where Canadian and American trade professionals will present ideas for doing business across the US border. Held at the Days Inn Surrey Center Hotel. For information or registration, contact Carol Jackson at (604) 273-4474 or email: imabc@ucantrade.com.

8 Holiday Concert. Whatcom Symphony Orchestra featuring the Western Washington University Chorus. Beethoven’s 9th will be on the program. Begins at 3 p.m. at the Mount Baker Theatre.

8 Lighted boat parade. Witness the parade of festive boats, sponsored by the Bellingham Yacht Club.

10 Washington Latino Business Association. General meeting, 5:30 p.m., Bellingham Chamber office. Call 734-1330 for more information.

11 What if the Hokey Pokey is what it’s all about? Writing the next chapter of your life. Mt. Baker Society for Human Resources Management presents a talk on life planning by Patt Schwab. Schwab is president of FUNdamentally Speaking, a consulting and speaking firm dedicated to “…putting the FUN before da mental.” Program starts at 12 p.m. at Northwood Hall, 3420 Northwest Avenue. For more information or to register, visit http://www.mtbakershrm.com/program.html

11 Northwest Business Club presents a talk on judicial restraint from Dave McEachran, Whatcom County prosecuting attorney. He’ll also discuss a recent Supreme Court decision that could eliminate felony murder charges for people who commit murder in the process of committing another felony. The club meets at 12 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 710 Samish Way . For more information, call Nadia Deitsch at (360) 734-0444 or visit their Web site at http://www.nwbclub.org.

12 Building a Business Plan. SCORE Seattle workshop at the SBA/SCORE Business Enterprise Center, 6th and University, 8 a.m. For more information, call (877) 732-7267.

13–15 The Nutcracker. Pacific Dance Company presents this holiday chestnut at the Mount Baker Theatre. Begins at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. on Sunday

16 Doing Business with the City of Bellingham. A seminar for local businesses interested in selling their product or service to the civic government. Bellingham Technical College, building G, conference room A, beginning at 8 a.m. Contact the Bellingham Chamber for information or to register, call (360) 734-1330 or e-mail chamber@bellingham.com.

19 The Network holiday gathering. Whatcom County business professionals gather to toast the season at the offices of Orphalee Smith, CPA, 1408 Commercial. To attend, RSVP to Joseph D. Carpenter at (360) 676-7800.

19 Business after business. Socialize with your colleagues during the holiday season. Port of Bellingham, 5pm. Call the Bellingham Chamber at 734-1330 for more information.

24 Small Business Marketing Seminar. SCORE presentation at WorkSource, 101 Prospect St. For more information, or to register, call (360) 676-3219.