Welcome Spring with Native American Flute Master Gary Stroutsos at the 8 Petals Yoga Studio (1317 Commercial St #203, Bellingham) on Sunday, March 19 at 4:00 p.m. Gary will be travelling to Bellingham for this special afternoon concert and Spring Equinox Celebration, which will be preceded by a short mindfulness mediation led by Christine Burkhart.…

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…

Western Washington University will host four award-winning children’s and young adult book authors and illustrators from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25 at Western’s Performing Arts Center in Bellingham, WA as part of Western’s 14th Annual Children’s Literature Conference. The conference brings together teachers, librarians, readers, and writers to celebrate children’s literature…

Do you have trouble taking a photo indoors that isn’t blurry? Do you want to know how f/stop, shutter speed and ISO work together to produce a photo? Do you need help figuring out how to use your expensive camera that you don’t completely understand? Come to class! This class focuses on learning to operate…

As human beings, regardless of race, class, gender, or myriad other differences among us, we each need safety, connection, respect, and to be heard. It’s hard to stay open and welcoming of perspectives that differ from our own. This workshop inspires and empowers participants to grow and engage in activities that: – Honor human diversity…

Bellingham, WA is a popular destination for shoppers. Many people enjoy the main shopping area on Guide Meridian street, while others are eager to find the more unique, off-the-beaten-path places to shop, which are plentiful in the Bellingham and Whatcom County. Here are a few “secret” locations: On the south side of Bellingham (I-5 freeway…

Oysters – Known for their aphrodisiac power, oysters are grown in the local waters near Bellingham and are best to eat in months containing the letter “r” (January-April, September-December). That makes February prime oyster-eating season for couples in every budget category. Low-budget (and possibly the most romantic): go directly to the source. Take a mid-day…

Just north of the Skagit Valley, the lakes, estuaries and mountains surrounding Whatcom County, WA are a secret widely held by feathered travelers on the Pacific Flyway. Although lesser known to human observers, tens of thousands of birds, representing hundreds of species are enticed to a rest stop each winter and spring on the sheltered…