Good morning, Bellingham.

Calvin University’s January Series of lecture and cultural arts presentations continues at 9:30 a.m. on weekdays through Jan.

30; group live viewings are available at Third Christian Reformed Church (Lynden).

Whatcom County's unemployment rate climbed to 4.6% in November from 3.9% in September, while the state rate reached 5%.

County-level data for October has not been released due to the federal government shutdown.

Coast Guard Auxiliary Bellingham and San Juan Islands Flotilla is offering an eight-hour online boating safety course to help locals earn the required Boater Education Card for safe water travel; class times vary (check the official schedule for details).

Crews began emergency repairs on Mount Baker Highway east of Glacier on Monday, Jan.

19 after historic flooding damaged two sections. Traffic will alternate between mileposts 41 and 44, and a five-day full closure is expected in early February.

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center closed its main ER entrance yesterday for installation work (part of the Peter Paulsen Pavilion project) and directs patient drop-offs to the alternate entrance on Squalicum Parkway and Ellis Street, with extra parking available near the Fountain Building.

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center closed its main ER drop-off entrance for construction until early February, so drivers starting Jan.

20 should use the entrance at Squalicum Parkway and Ellis Street — extra parking is available to the facility’s west and east sides.

Prep basketball returns tonight as the Sehome boys host Ferndale on KPUG starting at 7:00 p.m. with tipoff at 7:15; top scorers (Mantaj Singh and Xavier Kelley) are set to shine in this key Whatcom County matchup.

Sehome boys host Ferndale for high school basketball tonight on KPUG; game coverage begins at 7:00 and tipoff starts at 7:15.

Fans can catch top scorers in action as they compete in the local matchup.

Puzzle Hustle

6-7:30 p.m. — Bloedel Donovan Park — $30/team — Compete in a jigsaw puzzle race for a chance to win prizes.

Community Work Party at Fairhaven Park

10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Fairhaven Park Pavilion — Free — Help improve the Outdoor Classroom and Native Plant Garden while enjoying the outdoors.

Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: Smitten

3-6 PM — Mount Baker Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a delightful musical evening with the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra.

Intro to Laser Cutting Workshop

6-7 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Class fees include materials — Learn to safely operate a powerful laser cutter and create custom acrylic keychains.

Super Bowl 60 Watch Party

3 p.m. — Aslan Depot — Free admission — Enjoy pizza, beer, wings, and the excitement of the Super Bowl.

Josh Rawlings Trio Live Performance

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Firehouse Arts & Events Center — $20 general, $10 students — Experience captivating jazz grooves and soulful classics from Grammy-nominated pianist Josh Rawlings and his trio.

Emily Nemens and Kiik Araki-Kawaguchi: An Evening of Friendship

6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Dive into the heartfelt narrative of friendship and resilience in Emily Nemens' newest novel 'Clutch'.

Valentine's Day Swing Dance

7-11:30 p.m. — 1027 N Forest St, Bellingham, WA — Check event site for cost — Celebrate Valentine's Day with live jazz music, dance performances, and a beginner swing dance lesson.

Paul Bannick's Woodpecker Photography Presentation

6:30-7:45 p.m. — Whatcom Museum — $17 — Experience captivating stories and stunning images of North American woodpeckers throughout the seasons.