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Apr
20
Sat
Buried Bellinghistory – Bayview Cemetery Tour @ Bayview Cemetery
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Apr 20 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Buried Bellinghistory - Bayview Cemetery Tour @ Bayview Cemetery

A guided walking tour of Bayview Cemetery, founded in 1887. We’ll explore the history of the cemetery and how it has changed over time, visiting the older sections of the cemetery and some of the most intriguing monuments. We’ll say hello to a lot of interesting folks who were laid to eternal rest in days of yore. This tour will last around two hours and covers less than one mile in distance. Terrain is mostly paved and level, however parts of the tour may include unpaved trails, uneven ground and slight inclines. (Tour Content Warning: Death, of course.) Meeting location and further details upon registration.

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Categories: Local History Tags: #art #blainebythesea #birchbayartist #artoninstagram #landscapepaintings #waterscapes #studiotours 3oiloriginals #bellinghistory #history #walkingtour #tour cemetery
Apr
23
Tue
Taylor Parties at NEKO: The Tortured Poets Department @ NEKO Cat Cafe: Bellingham
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Apr 23 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Taylor Parties at NEKO: The Tortured Poets Department @ NEKO Cat Cafe: Bellingham

The Toe Bean Poets Department cordially invites you to paaaartyyy!

NEKO’s celebrating a new Taylor Swift album the way Taylor intended: with a drink & 25+ cats. Join their 25+ adoptable kitties in the cat room for a The Tortured Poets Department listening party on Tues, April 23.

Tickets are required and include
– A Tortured Poets Department Listening Party Cat Room Session?
– An Exclusive “All Cats are Swifties” Enamel Pin themed for TTPD (ONLY available for Taylor Parties)?
– An Instax pic of you with the kitties?!

Tickets are limited so speak meow or furever hold your peace!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Everyday Food & Beverage Tags: adoptable cats animals cat cafe cats Drinks listening party neko neko bellingham neko cat cafe swiftie swifties Taylor Swift
Apr
24
Wed
Western Wednesday – Deals for College Students at Boundary Bay @ Boundary Bay Brewery
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Apr 24 all-day
Western Wednesday - Deals for College Students at Boundary Bay @ Boundary Bay Brewery

Calling all local college students….

Stop by the brewery on Wednesdays for exclusive student deals!

Every Wednesday show your student ID from a local college to get $6 Cheeseburgers and $5 Mac & Cheese! This offer is valid all day, every Wednesday!

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Boundary Bay Brewery Tour @ Boundary Bay Brewery
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Apr 24 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Boundary Bay Brewery Tour @ Boundary Bay Brewery

Join us for a special Bellingham Beer Week Brewery Tour at Boundary Bay!

We’ll be hosting a unique brewery tour experience including a beer & food pairing specifically created by our head chef to explore the three c’s of beer pairing – compliment, contrast & cut! The tour will take you into the heart of the brewery and guide you through our beer-making process while offering exclusive tastes of our award-winning beer along the way!

The tour starts at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, April 24th. Tours are 21+ only. Brewery tour tickets can be purchased online for $25 each and include the tour, tastings, beer & food pairing, and one pint at our historic Mountain Room Bar.

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May
1
Wed
Western Wednesday – Deals for College Students at Boundary Bay @ Boundary Bay Brewery
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May 1 all-day
Western Wednesday - Deals for College Students at Boundary Bay @ Boundary Bay Brewery

Calling all local college students….

Stop by the brewery on Wednesdays for exclusive student deals!

Every Wednesday show your student ID from a local college to get $6 Cheeseburgers and $5 Mac & Cheese! This offer is valid all day, every Wednesday!

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May
8
Wed
Western Wednesday – Deals for College Students at Boundary Bay @ Boundary Bay Brewery
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May 8 all-day
Western Wednesday - Deals for College Students at Boundary Bay @ Boundary Bay Brewery

Calling all local college students….

Stop by the brewery on Wednesdays for exclusive student deals!

Every Wednesday show your student ID from a local college to get $6 Cheeseburgers and $5 Mac & Cheese! This offer is valid all day, every Wednesday!

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May
10
Fri
Spring Wine Walk @ Downtown Bellingham
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May 10 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Spring Wine Walk @ Downtown Bellingham

Meander around 19 shops as they host pop-up tasting rooms showcasing an array of regional wines. As an attendee, you’ll receive tasting tickets to redeem for samples of the wines of your choice, and if you find a favorite, you can take a bottle (or two!) home by making a purchase right at the tasting location.

Treat yourself to a VIP ticket to enjoy a breezy early check-in and reception at Aslan Depot from 4:30-6:30pm where you will sip on a complimentary glass of exclusive VIP natural wine selections, snack, and mingle with your friends and other attendees. Tickets are on sale now for a night of sipping and shopping local! ????

All proceeds from this event support the Downtown Bellingham Partnership, a 501(c)3 non-profit.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Festivals, Expos & Parades Food & Beverage Non-Profit Fundraising Events Seasonal and Holiday Events
May
18
Sat
Shore Leave – Maritime History Tour @ Waypoint Park
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May 18 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Shore Leave - Maritime History Tour @ Waypoint Park

Belling-history served salty, with tales from our maritime past. Explore Bellingham’s waterfront with a walking tour around the Old Town District. Learn about the evolution of our town’s shorelines, and hear tales of shipwrecks, sailors, smugglers, sea monsters and more! This tour runs around 1 – 1.5 hours, total distance less than one mile. More details upon registration.

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May
24
Fri
Buried Bellinghistory – Bayview Cemetery Tour @ Bayview Cemetery
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May 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Buried Bellinghistory - Bayview Cemetery Tour @ Bayview Cemetery

A guided walking tour of Bayview Cemetery, founded in 1887. We’ll explore the history of the cemetery and how it has changed over time, visiting the older sections of the cemetery and some of the most intriguing monuments. We’ll say hello to a lot of interesting folks who were laid to eternal rest in days of yore. This tour will last around two hours and covers less than one mile in distance. Terrain is mostly paved and level, however parts of the tour may include unpaved trails, uneven ground and slight inclines. (Tour Content Warning: Death, of course.) Meeting location and further details upon registration.

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Categories: Local History Tags: cemetery
May
25
Sat
Orcas of the Salish Sea: A Crash Course in Ecology @ Chuckanut Center
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May 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Orcas of the Salish Sea: A Crash Course in Ecology @ Chuckanut Center

Join Jazmen Yoder (Northwest Natura) & Madelaine Katz for an ecology crash course complete with captivating storytelling and bounteous wisdom-sharing on Southern Resident and Transient Killer Whales, and the Salish Sea Bioregion.

In this course you will learn:

Salish Sea natural history, including human history and the interconnectedness of species on land and sea.

Orca symbolism and lore within the Coast Salish region

Morphological traits, behaviors, and social structures of Orcas

Salmon species basic life history and phenology

Ecological roles, impacts, and new facts about Southern Resident and Transient Killer Whales

To hear and discern different Orca vocalizations

How to ID individual orcas by their unique features

How to support Orca conservation efforts

Tips for whale watching (where to go, what to look for, how to ID individuals, and more).

This course will be co-led by Madelaine Katz, a nature educator and student of the Salish Sea, and Jazmen Yoder, outdoor educator, naturalist, and founder of Northwest Natura.

The entire class will take place indoors at the Chuckanut Center near Fairhaven in Whatcom County, WA. The Chuckanut Center is heated and has access to facilities including a bathroom, full kitchen, and drinking water.

***** Please register via the website.

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Categories: Education Local History Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: ecology marine ecology orca pnw salish
May
31
Fri
Edmonton Riverhawks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
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May 31 all-day
Edmonton Riverhawks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Edmonton Riverhawks at 6:35 PM in the open game of the season and first of the series at Joe Martin Field.

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Jun
1
Sat
Edmonton Riverhawks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
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Jun 1 all-day
Edmonton Riverhawks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Edmonton Riverhawks at 6:35 PM in the second game of the opening series at Joe Martin Field.

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Jun
2
Sun
Edmonton Riverhawks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
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Jun 2 all-day
Edmonton Riverhawks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Edmonton Riverhawks at 6:35 PM in the final game of the series at Joe Martin Field.

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Columbia-Eldridge Neighborhood Tour @ Elizabeth Park
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Jun 2 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Columbia-Eldridge Neighborhood Tour @ Elizabeth Park

Stroll through one of Bellingham’s oldest neighborhoods with our guide and hear tales of pioneer families, Victorian houses, parks, schools, churches, stores, and more.
The tour runs around an hour to an hour and a half and covers less than 1 mile in distance.
More information upon registration.

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Categories: Local History
Jun
7
Fri
Ridgefield Raptors vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
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Jun 7 all-day
Ridgefield Raptors vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Ridgefield Raptors at 6:35 PM in the first game of the series at Joe Martin Field

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Jun
8
Sat
Ridgefield Raptors vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
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Jun 8 all-day
Ridgefield Raptors vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Ridgefield Raptors at 6:35 PM in the second game of the series at Joe Martin Field.

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Jun
9
Sun
Ridgefield Raptors vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
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Jun 9 all-day
Ridgefield Raptors vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Ridgefield Raptors at 6:35 PM in the final game of the series at Joe Martin Field.

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THE BELLINGHAM BIKE SWAP WORKS TO GET EVERYONE ON BIKES @ Boundary Bay Beer Garden and Alley
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Jun 9 all-day
THE BELLINGHAM BIKE SWAP WORKS TO GET EVERYONE ON BIKES @ Boundary Bay Beer Garden and Alley

BELLINGHAM, WA – Shifting Gears, a local non-profit in Bellingham, is hosting the annual Bellingham Bike Swap on Sunday, June 9th, 2024, in the Boundary Bay Brewery Alley and Beer Garden in Downtown Bellingham.

The Bellingham Bike Swap allows the Bellingham Community to purchase pre-owned bikes or gear at a lower cost, enabling them to experience the joys and benefits of biking. The Bellingham Bike Swap is a space for community members to sell, shop, and simply share in the greatness of the Bellingham outdoor community. Twenty-five percent of each sale will assist with the funding of Shifting Gears biking and hiking programs that help break barriers preventing all women from experiencing the outdoors and creating a more inclusive outdoor world.

“The Bellingham Bike Swap serves as a marketplace for individuals to sell their pre-loved gear, providing our community access to affordable equipment while celebrating Bellingham’s vibrant cycling scene. Additionally, it reinforces Shifting Gears’ mission to welcome more women into outdoor recreation.”
– Krysy Keller, Executive Director of Shifting Gears.

Everything happens on Sunday, June 9th, at the Boundary Bay Beer Garden. Those looking to sell gear can drop off items between 7am and 10am before everyone is welcome to ‘Shop the Swap’ from 1pm to 5pm. Unsold gear and checks can be picked up by ‘sellers’ between 6pm and 8pm at the end of the day.

The Bellingham Bike Swap started in 2018 and has been hosted at Boundary Bay Brewery every year since. Shifting Gears is blown away at the increasing level of community, volunteer, and partner support. The Bellingham Bike Swap has become a key fundraiser for Shifting Gears’ programming and an annual event for the Bellingham community.

Shifting Gears is a women-led, women-directed non-profit in Bellingham, WA, whose mission is to empower all women through outdoor recreation and education opportunities to remove barriers and foster belonging. By participating in Shifting Gears, community members will walk away with the tools they need to attain their recreational goals and feel empowered to reach other personal goals. For more information about the Bellingham Bike Swap, visit https://letsshiftgears.org/bikeswap.

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Shore Leave – Maritime History Tour @ Waypoint Park
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Jun 9 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Shore Leave - Maritime History Tour @ Waypoint Park

Belling-history served salty, with tales from our maritime past. Explore Bellingham’s waterfront with a walking tour around the Old Town District. Learn about the evolution of our town’s shorelines, and hear tales of shipwrecks, sailors, smugglers, sea monsters and more!
This tour runs around 1 – 1.5 hours, total distance less than one mile. More details upon registration.

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Jun
18
Tue
Kamloops Northpaws vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
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Jun 18 all-day
Kamloops Northpaws vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Kamloops Northpaws at 6:35 PM in the first game of the series at Joe Martin Field.

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Jun
19
Wed
Kamloops Northpaws vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
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Jun 19 all-day
Kamloops Northpaws vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Kamloops Northpaws at 6:35 PM in the second game of the series at Joe Martin Field.

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Jun
20
Thu
Kamloops Northpaws vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
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Jun 20 all-day
Kamloops Northpaws vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Kamloops Northpaws at 6:35 PM in the final game of the series at Joe Martin Field.

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Jun
22
Sat
Buried Bellinghistory – Bayview Cemetery Tour @ Bayview Cemetery
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Jun 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Buried Bellinghistory - Bayview Cemetery Tour @ Bayview Cemetery

A guided walking tour of Bayview Cemetery, founded in 1887. We’ll explore the history of the cemetery and how it has changed over time, visiting the older sections of the cemetery and some of the most intriguing monuments. We’ll say hello to a lot of interesting folks who were laid to eternal rest in days of yore. This tour will last around two hours and covers less than one mile in distance. Terrain is mostly paved and level, however parts of the tour may include unpaved trails, uneven ground and slight inclines. (Tour Content Warning: Death, of course.) Meeting location and further details upon registration.

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Jun
28
Fri
Wenatchee Applesox vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
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Jun 28 all-day
Wenatchee Applesox vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Wenatchee Applesox at 6:35 PM in the first game of the series at Joe Martin Field.

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Jun
29
Sat
Wenatchee Applesox vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
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Jun 29 all-day
Wenatchee Applesox vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Wenatchee Applesox at 6:35 PM in the second game of the series at Joe Martin Field.

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