Bellingham to San Juan Islands Mothership Sea Kayaking Adventure April 28-30 Bellingham-based Moondance Sea Kayak Adventures and Alaska-based MV Snowgoose have partnered to create a three-day, vessel-supported sea kayaking tour to the San Juan Islands that will begin and end in Bellingham, WA April 28-30, 2017. “In addition to offering a three-day, vessel-supported kayaking adventure…
The Federal Building finished in 1913 and one of Bellingham’s Postal Centers, is scheduled to receive extensive renovation starting in April. Some people who still have their mail delivered to PO Boxes in the building, are going to see some changes. If you are one of these PO Box holders you will want to stop…
Ostrom’s Mushroom Farms will be closing it’s Everson facility in June. The farm is “small, aging and no longer cost effective to operate, it has become increasingly difficult to attract labor to the farm” says Ostrom. The closure will effect 65 employees. Fred Meyer, Haggen, Safeway and Whole Foods all carry Ostrom’s Mushrooms.
March 30, 2017 Earlier this month I learned from the news media that Whatcom County, along with many other counties in Washington, is listed on a federal web-site as having “enacted policies which limit cooperation Immigration and Customs Enforcement” (ICE), a component agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It is in…
Sustainable Connections in Bellingham, WA has announced the winners of this year’s Sustainability Champion Awards, which honor five local businesses who are taking steps towards achieving a healthy triple bottom line – taking care of employees, our environment, and the local economy. Winners and nominees are all members of Sustainable Connections, a non-profit membership organization…
Great Puzzle Hunt at WWU Returns April 1 Be part of the fun as we take over WWU for the Second Annual WWU Great Puzzle Hunt (GPH) on Saturday, April 1. The event is an OUTDOOR adventure – think scavenger hunt, but with puzzle-solving. The puzzles are hands-on, group oriented, and internet exploration is encouraged!…
Whatcom Wedding Tour Will Visit Seven Whatcom County Venues June 11 The Whatcom Wedding Professional (WWP) invites you to save the date for an intimate wedding event, the Whatcom Wedding Tour, at seven Whatcom County Venues on June 11, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Each Venue will be set up as a ‘mock…
Semiahmoo Resort, Golf, and Spa, an iconic seaside resort on the pristine shores of Semiahmoo Bay and Drayton Harbor located just 90 minutes north of Seattle, is pleased to announce the new seasonal menu at Packers Oyster Bar. “Each item on Packers’ new spring menu is a seasonal tribute to our hardworking local artisans and…
Dynasty Cellars Vintner Dinner at Semiahmoo Resort Mar. 24 With two centuries of family winemaking experience, Dynasty Cellars and winemaker Peter Osvaldik will join guests at Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club’s Great Blue Heron Grill for the Dynasty Cellars Vintner Dinner on Friday, March 24, 2017. The reception will be at 5:30pm and dinner will…
Whatcom County is filled with outdoor and indoor fun for kids of all ages. Have you ever stood in two countries at the same time? Give it a try at the Peace Arch State Park in Blaine,WA (I-5 exit 276). Look for the obelisk that officially marks the U.S. – Canada border running right through…