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Apr
25
Thu
CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival @ Pickford Film Center
Apr 25 all-day
CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival @ Pickford Film Center

The CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival is thrilled to announce its seventh annual event, celebrating exceptional films directed by women from around the world. The festival will take place in Bellingham, WA, from April 25-28, 2024, with an online festival following from May 2-11, 2024.

Since its inception in 2017, CASCADIA has presented the films of over 220 women directors, one of the few festivals in the U.S. dedicated to the goal of championing female filmmakers through community building and a shared love of the art. The festival spans all film genres, including narrative, live action, animation, documentary, and experimental films of all lengths.

The 2024 festival will feature films, including the U.S. premiere of “WaaPake” directed by Jules Koostachin, the Shirley Jo Finney Featured Filmmaker of the year, with the director in attendance. Other premiere screenings include “Last Dance,” directed by Delphine Lehericey, and “Preconceived,” directed by Sabrine Keane and Kate Dumke.

In addition to films from Iran, Brazil, Palestine, and many other countries, the lineup includes local representation. “Call of the Orcas” is the latest film from Olympic Peninsula-based director Jessica Plumb (“The Return of the River”). The short documentary explores the urgent effort to recover endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales of the Pacific Northwest, through the eyes of one of their human champions, researcher Ken Balcomb.

The festival will also host a Script Studio on Sunday, April 28, where four short film scripts by women writers will be read by actors and critiqued by a panel of film professionals. This workshop is free of charge and open to the public.

CASCADIA is committed to changing the landscape of the film industry by offering a venue and a support system for women to tell their stories through the medium of film. By showcasing quality work by women directors, CASCADIA provides an important forum for the work of women directors to be seen and their voices heard.

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Apr
26
Fri
CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival @ Pickford Film Center
Apr 26 all-day
CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival @ Pickford Film Center

The CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival is thrilled to announce its seventh annual event, celebrating exceptional films directed by women from around the world. The festival will take place in Bellingham, WA, from April 25-28, 2024, with an online festival following from May 2-11, 2024.

Since its inception in 2017, CASCADIA has presented the films of over 220 women directors, one of the few festivals in the U.S. dedicated to the goal of championing female filmmakers through community building and a shared love of the art. The festival spans all film genres, including narrative, live action, animation, documentary, and experimental films of all lengths.

The 2024 festival will feature films, including the U.S. premiere of “WaaPake” directed by Jules Koostachin, the Shirley Jo Finney Featured Filmmaker of the year, with the director in attendance. Other premiere screenings include “Last Dance,” directed by Delphine Lehericey, and “Preconceived,” directed by Sabrine Keane and Kate Dumke.

In addition to films from Iran, Brazil, Palestine, and many other countries, the lineup includes local representation. “Call of the Orcas” is the latest film from Olympic Peninsula-based director Jessica Plumb (“The Return of the River”). The short documentary explores the urgent effort to recover endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales of the Pacific Northwest, through the eyes of one of their human champions, researcher Ken Balcomb.

The festival will also host a Script Studio on Sunday, April 28, where four short film scripts by women writers will be read by actors and critiqued by a panel of film professionals. This workshop is free of charge and open to the public.

CASCADIA is committed to changing the landscape of the film industry by offering a venue and a support system for women to tell their stories through the medium of film. By showcasing quality work by women directors, CASCADIA provides an important forum for the work of women directors to be seen and their voices heard.

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Apr
27
Sat
CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival @ Pickford Film Center
Apr 27 all-day
CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival @ Pickford Film Center

The CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival is thrilled to announce its seventh annual event, celebrating exceptional films directed by women from around the world. The festival will take place in Bellingham, WA, from April 25-28, 2024, with an online festival following from May 2-11, 2024.

Since its inception in 2017, CASCADIA has presented the films of over 220 women directors, one of the few festivals in the U.S. dedicated to the goal of championing female filmmakers through community building and a shared love of the art. The festival spans all film genres, including narrative, live action, animation, documentary, and experimental films of all lengths.

The 2024 festival will feature films, including the U.S. premiere of “WaaPake” directed by Jules Koostachin, the Shirley Jo Finney Featured Filmmaker of the year, with the director in attendance. Other premiere screenings include “Last Dance,” directed by Delphine Lehericey, and “Preconceived,” directed by Sabrine Keane and Kate Dumke.

In addition to films from Iran, Brazil, Palestine, and many other countries, the lineup includes local representation. “Call of the Orcas” is the latest film from Olympic Peninsula-based director Jessica Plumb (“The Return of the River”). The short documentary explores the urgent effort to recover endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales of the Pacific Northwest, through the eyes of one of their human champions, researcher Ken Balcomb.

The festival will also host a Script Studio on Sunday, April 28, where four short film scripts by women writers will be read by actors and critiqued by a panel of film professionals. This workshop is free of charge and open to the public.

CASCADIA is committed to changing the landscape of the film industry by offering a venue and a support system for women to tell their stories through the medium of film. By showcasing quality work by women directors, CASCADIA provides an important forum for the work of women directors to be seen and their voices heard.

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Apr
28
Sun
CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival @ Pickford Film Center
Apr 28 all-day
CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival @ Pickford Film Center

The CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival is thrilled to announce its seventh annual event, celebrating exceptional films directed by women from around the world. The festival will take place in Bellingham, WA, from April 25-28, 2024, with an online festival following from May 2-11, 2024.

Since its inception in 2017, CASCADIA has presented the films of over 220 women directors, one of the few festivals in the U.S. dedicated to the goal of championing female filmmakers through community building and a shared love of the art. The festival spans all film genres, including narrative, live action, animation, documentary, and experimental films of all lengths.

The 2024 festival will feature films, including the U.S. premiere of “WaaPake” directed by Jules Koostachin, the Shirley Jo Finney Featured Filmmaker of the year, with the director in attendance. Other premiere screenings include “Last Dance,” directed by Delphine Lehericey, and “Preconceived,” directed by Sabrine Keane and Kate Dumke.

In addition to films from Iran, Brazil, Palestine, and many other countries, the lineup includes local representation. “Call of the Orcas” is the latest film from Olympic Peninsula-based director Jessica Plumb (“The Return of the River”). The short documentary explores the urgent effort to recover endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales of the Pacific Northwest, through the eyes of one of their human champions, researcher Ken Balcomb.

The festival will also host a Script Studio on Sunday, April 28, where four short film scripts by women writers will be read by actors and critiqued by a panel of film professionals. This workshop is free of charge and open to the public.

CASCADIA is committed to changing the landscape of the film industry by offering a venue and a support system for women to tell their stories through the medium of film. By showcasing quality work by women directors, CASCADIA provides an important forum for the work of women directors to be seen and their voices heard.

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May
31
Fri
Edmonton Riverhawks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
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
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
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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Jun
7
Fri
Ridgefield Raptors vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
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
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
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
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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Jun
18
Tue
Kamloops Northpaws vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
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
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
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
28
Fri
Wenatchee Applesox vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
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
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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Jun
30
Sun
Wenatchee Applesox vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
Jun 30 all-day
Wenatchee Applesox vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

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

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Jul
2
Tue
Bend Elks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
Jul 2 all-day
Bend Elks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

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

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Jul
3
Wed
Bend Elks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
Jul 3 all-day
Bend Elks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

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

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Jul
4
Thu
Bend Elks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
Jul 4 all-day
Bend Elks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

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

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Jul
8
Mon
Rider Cup Golf Tournament @ North Bellingham Golf Course
Jul 8 @ 1:30 pm
Rider Cup Golf Tournament @ North Bellingham Golf Course

The 26th Annual Rider Cup Benefit Golf Tournament features a shotgun start and a four-person team scramble (best ball from tee to hole). Each golfer must use a minimum of 2 drives. Up to 6 Mulligans can be purchased.

Prizes and trophies are awarded for Low Gross, Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, and Corporate ‘Rider Cup’ Trophy. Registration includes a Golf Cart and BBQ meal.

The tournament benefits NorthWest Therapeutic Riding Center and all of the proceeds go towards providing adaptive horsemanship and riding lessons to people of all ages and abilities in Whatcom County.

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Jul
9
Tue
Cascade Collegiate League Showcase Team vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
Jul 9 all-day
Cascade Collegiate League Showcase Team vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Cascade Collegiate League Showcase Team at 6:35 PM at Joe Martin Field.

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Jul
10
Wed
Northwest Star Nighthawks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
Jul 10 all-day
Northwest Star Nighthawks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

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

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Jul
11
Thu
Northwest Star Nighthawks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
Jul 11 all-day
Northwest Star Nighthawks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

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

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Jul
12
Fri
Nanaimo NightOwls vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
Jul 12 all-day
Nanaimo NightOwls vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

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

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