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…
Living in the Pacific Northwest means that we are surrounded by art from the Coast Salish people. Join us on Feb. 16 at 5:30 pm, at Sculpture Northwest Gallery, to hear from local Northwest artists. The gallery is located at 203 Prospect Street #101 in Bellingham. And there is a suggested donation for attendees of…
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…
The City of Bellingham is partnering with the Washington State Food Truck Association to test several on-street mobile food vending opportunities in three select downtown locations: 210 Lottie Street (City Hall), the 1300 block of Commercial Street (across from the parking garage) and the 1400 block of State Street. These locations were selected due to…
The board of directors of Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism has hired Sandy Ward as the organization’s new President and CEO, beginning Feb. 2, 2017. Ward is a 30+ year veteran of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. She most recently served as the sales and marketing director for the Future of Flight Aviation Center &…
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…
Washington would no longer be the only state in the nation without a statewide tourism marketing program under legislation introduced in both the state House and Senate this week. The legislation would create an industry-led Tourism Marketing Authority and provide performance-based industry funding mechanisms without additional taxes. Both HB1123 and SB 5251 (the same legislation…
New program expands community relationships and allows citizens to impact safety and wellbeing of neighborhoods The Bellingham Police Department proudly announces the 2017 expansion of their volunteer program, Bellingham Neighbors Together. Bellingham Neighbors Together (BNT) is a new volunteer citizen organization committed to a visible public presence to reduce crime, educate residents and promote safe…