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Lynden “Daddy/Mommy and Me” Therapeutic Dance/Movement Group @ The Barre Pointe
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Feb 11 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Lynden "Daddy/Mommy and Me" Therapeutic Dance/Movement Group @ The Barre Pointe

Arise Well Counseling Services, L.L.C. will be at the Barre Pointe studio conducting dance and movement classes geared toward children who may have difficulty communicating or expressing their feelings. This is a therapeutic form of dance and movement for kids and their parent/caregiver.

This is not put on by The Barre Pointe but will be held at their studio. If you have any questions please contact Lydia Peckover, MS, MA, LMHC at Arise Well Counseling Services, L.L.C.

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Categories: Family Events Health & Wellness Kids Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: #AriseWellCounselingServices.com #expressive art skills #foster care #group #movement counseling dance parenting
Experience Brain Fitness @ Bellingham Public Library
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Feb 11 @ 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm

Keeping your brain fit by learning new skills, exercising your memories and challenging your brain to adapt and change can help delay or prevent the onset of memory challenges. No matter what your age, you can change and strengthen your brain! Come and get your brain loose and limber with fun brain training games and exercises led by Certified Brain Fitness Trainer Dawn Anderson. Adults of all ages welcome!

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Health & Wellness Workshops, Classes and Lectures
Out & About @ Bellingham Public LIbrary
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Feb 11 @ 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm

A peer support group for people with disabilities, this group’s mission is to combat isolation by providing social opportunities and increase access for people with disabilities. This is sponsored by the Center for Independence. Please call 360-393-3890 if you are interested in attending.

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Spring Sports Registrations @ Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County
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Feb 11 @ 2:00 pm
Spring Sports Registrations @ Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County

Attention all athletes! Sign ups for baseball (K-12 y/o), fast pitch (2nd-8th grade) and volleyball (3rd-8th) will be open February 11-24. Remember to mark your calendars to make sure that you are eligible to participate in athletics this spring season.

Sign-ups are online, but those requiring assistance can come to the Club between the hours of 2:00-6:00 p.m.

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Categories: Kids Sports Tags: Baseball Boys & Girls Club softball Volleyball
Intermediate English Conversation Class @ Bellingham Public Library
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Feb 11 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Intermediate English Conversation Class is offered by the Whatcom Literacy Council for people who want to practice speaking English. It is facilitated by a trained volunteer who will lead the class. The class will focus on reading, writing and speaking about everyday activities, American Culture, and current events. The class takes place in an open setting. The program is for intermediate levels. Contact Gloria Garcia at sgc@whatcomliteracy.org or 360-752-8679 for more information.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Education Workshops, Classes and Lectures
Indoor Wheelchair GangBall @ Indoor Wheelchair GangBall
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Feb 11 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Indoor Wheelchair GangBall @ Indoor Wheelchair GangBall | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Indoor Wheelchair GangBall at Bloedel Donovan Park
September – May, Mondays, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Sport Wheelchairs are provided.

Non-handicapped are welcome to play too.

Please call or text if planning to be there or have any questions.
Jeff: 360-303-2130 RSVP

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Categories: Family Events Outdoor Recreation Sports Tags: #activities #Bham #disable #Family #handicap #sport #Whatcom #wheelchair acupressure
Escape the Flames: A Big Burn Themed Escape Room @ Bellingham Public Library
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Feb 11 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Like the residents of Wallace, Idaho during the 1910 fires, your aim is to get a ticket to ride on the last train out of town. This escape room will provide participants with the chance to solve multiple Big Burn themed puzzles in order to locate a train ticket to “escape” the room. People will be allotted up to 30 minutes to find the ticket. Groups will have up to 10 people and there may be people you don’t know in your group. Successful groups will work together in order to solve the puzzles. Start times are 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. on either Monday, February 4 or Monday, February 11. While this is primarily designed for adults, the puzzles are family appropriate with adult assistance. Up for the challenge? Call the Help Desk at 360- 778-7323 to reserve a space for this Whatcom READS event.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment
Teen Program: Anime @ Your Library @ Bellingham Public Library
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Feb 11 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Anime Night is the second Monday of each month. Join us to watch anime, eat pizza and for the chance to win fantastic prizes. For ages 12 to 23.

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Teen Swing @ ABCDance
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Feb 11 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Teen Swing @ ABCDance | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Swing class focuses on East Coast Swing, Charleston, Lindy Hop, and the solo jazz roots of the early swing era. We’ll be learning vintage line dances and their solo jazz steps along with the fundamentals of partner dancing. Each class will teach an element of swing technique in the context of a new move. No partner necessary.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: Swing Dancing teenagers
Bellingham City Council Meeting @ Bellingham City Hall
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Feb 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Categories: Local Government
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Baby Time @ Bellingham Public Library
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Feb 12 @ 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm

Baby Time focuses on the interaction between parent and child. Bring a blanket and we will do fun rhymes, songs, bounces, movement and stories! Pre-registration is required – space is limited! To register, please visit the Children’s Library or call 360-778-7200. For infants with an adult partner.

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Categories: Family Events Kids
Shibashi Tai Chi @ Bellingham Public Library
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Feb 12 @ 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Shibashi is one of the most popular qigong sets in the world and can be performed seated or standing. This session will lead the participants through 18 movements that are gentle and peaceful. With a focus on breathing, the movements may reduce stress; improve concentration, calm emotions, increase energy and overall flexibility leading to better health and wellbeing. No registration required. For more information, contact Jenni at jjohnson@cob.org or 360-778-7217.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Health & Wellness Workshops, Classes and Lectures
Spring Sports Registrations @ Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County
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Feb 12 @ 2:00 pm
Spring Sports Registrations @ Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County

Attention all athletes! Sign ups for baseball (K-12 y/o), fast pitch (2nd-8th grade) and volleyball (3rd-8th) will be open February 11-24. Remember to mark your calendars to make sure that you are eligible to participate in athletics this spring season.

Sign-ups are online, but those requiring assistance can come to the Club between the hours of 2:00-6:00 p.m.

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Categories: Kids Sports Tags: Baseball Boys & Girls Club softball Volleyball
Chair Tai Chi @ Bellingham Public Library
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Feb 12 @ 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm

Chair Tai Chi uses all of the concepts and flowing choreographed movements of standing Tai Chi except it is performed in a seated position. It is often called “Meditation in Motion” because it connects the mind and the body to achieve health and well-being. Chair Chi, as it is often called, is an excellent exercise for people who may have concerns about balance and want to improve their stability. In this session, the presenter will teach the participants a set of movements that can be done at home. Take-home materials will be provided. For more information, contact Jenni at jjohnson@cob.org or 360-778-7217.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Health & Wellness Workshops, Classes and Lectures
Home Item Repair Workshop @ Bellingham Public Library
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Feb 12 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Bring your broken household items to SkillShare at the Central Library and work with skilled volunteers from NW Free Repairs to learn how to repair them. Volunteers have experience repairing common household items such as toys, small kitchen appliances, electric tools and many other items that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Please note: broken items may not be dropped off to be repaired. Owners must be willing to participate in making the repairs with the assistance of the volunteers. For more information about NW Free Repairs, please visit https://nwfreerepairs.wordpress.com/.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Home & Garden Workshops, Classes and Lectures
Info Session: TESOL Certificate @ Western Washington University
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Feb 12 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Info Session: TESOL Certificate @ Western Washington University

Teach, travel, TESOL! Learn more about earning a certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. The session will be hosted in the Humanities Building (HU), Room 103. Learn more now at http://www.wwu.edu//TESOL

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Recreation Northwest Presents: Eri’s Adventure Project @ Moondance Sea Kayak Adventures
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Feb 12 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

In August of 2018, John Kuntz, owner of Olympic Outdoor Center, paddled the entire length, 1250 miles of the Columbia river from source to sea in honor of Erica Reith (Eri), a young person whom tragically lost her life at the age of 19, and in the name of teaching youth the art of adventure.

In life we have a chance to pay it forward and that is my goal, to let youth know there is more to life than the world that they know. That it is ok to take risks safely to gain the reward of a lifetime. Eri was a beautiful person that loved the outdoors and helping others, In her honor, I am dedicating this paddle so that others may follow, because LIFE IS AN ADVENTURE that we must teach our youth. John Kuntz will be speaking and sharing his slideshow presentation of his 1,250-mile journey of the Columbia River.

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Categories: Education Outdoor Recreation Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: adventure kayaking outdoors presentation
Escuchando Entendemos @ Western Washington University
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Feb 12 @ 5:15 pm – 7:00 pm

Escuchando Entendemos, or Community Voices, is hosted by Western Washington University’s Employee Language Program. This year’s lecture series will begin February 5, 2019 and will be happening every Tuesday until February 26. Lectures will be held in Miller Hall 152 on Western’s campus from 5:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Feb 5: Tara Villalba
Feb 12: Migrant Leaders Club
Feb 19: R. Mata
Feb 26: Valeria Pedraza

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Conditioning to Climb – Aerial Silks @ Sienna Marie Yoga Studios
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Feb 12 @ 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm

We will help students build the strength to climb aerial silk. We will include stations utilizing both aerial silk, aerial hammock and body weight exercises to help students develop the upper body and core strength necessary for aerial arts.

This class is intended for: all levels, including beginners, those interested in aerial silk/aerial hammock and for people looking to increase body and spatial awareness.

Pre-registration and pre-payment THROUGH OUR WEBSITE is highly encouraged! Only five students per class, so be sure to reserve your spot today!

This class is open to all fitness levels and ages 16 and up.

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Genticorum – Invigorating Folk Music From Quebec! @ Sylvia Center for the Arts
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Feb 12 @ 7:00 pm
Genticorum - Invigorating Folk Music From Quebec! @ Sylvia Center for the Arts

Over the past 18 years the trad Quebec group Genticorum has become a fixture on the international world, trad, folk and Celtic music circuit. The bands six albums met with critical acclaim in Canada, the United States and Europe, assuring the band a brilliant future.

Known for its energy and its stage presence, Genticorum has given more than 800 concerts in more than 15 countries.

Firmly rooted in the soil of their native land, the energetic and original traditional power trio also incorporates the dynamism of todays North American and European folk cultures in their music. They weave precise and intricate fiddle, flute and accordion work, gorgeous vocal harmonies, energetic foot percussion and guitar accompaniment into a big and jubilant musical feast. Their distinctive sound, sense of humour and stage presence makes them a supreme crowd pleaser.

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Categories: Music Concerts Tags: #folkmusic Folk Concerts Folk music
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13
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Wednesday Lunchtime Music @ Jansen Art Center
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Feb 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Wednesday Lunchtime Music @ Jansen Art Center | Lynden | Washington | United States

Join us every Wednesday for Lunchtime Music in the Piano Lounge. Support local artists while enjoying a delicious lunch from the Firehall Cafe’s new menu.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Food & Beverage Music Concerts Tags: food and beverage live music Music
Spring Sports Registrations @ Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County
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Feb 13 @ 2:00 pm
Spring Sports Registrations @ Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County

Attention all athletes! Sign ups for baseball (K-12 y/o), fast pitch (2nd-8th grade) and volleyball (3rd-8th) will be open February 11-24. Remember to mark your calendars to make sure that you are eligible to participate in athletics this spring season.

Sign-ups are online, but those requiring assistance can come to the Club between the hours of 2:00-6:00 p.m.

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Categories: Kids Sports Tags: Baseball Boys & Girls Club softball Volleyball
Tech Basics Coaching @ Bellingham Public Library
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Feb 13 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Need help with basic computer, tablet, internet, streaming, and downloading skills? Sign up for a free, one-on-one coaching session with a Librarian or Volunteer Tech Helper. Sessions offered each week. We can coach you on: Windows basics, internet and browser skills, using a tablet or eReader, setting up and using email, internet searching and safety, setting up social media accounts, and downloading or streaming free library digital material to your computer, tablet, or mobile device. The library has eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines to download or stream. Contact Deborah at dbrewer@cob.org or 360-778-7210 for more information.

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Creative Crafting @ Bellingham Public Library
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Feb 13 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Bring a craft, make a craft, and learn a craft. This program is for craft lovers who would like to meet with other like-minded folk. Bring whatever craft you are currently making and we will share tips of the trade. For more information, contact Keyla at kgonzalez@cob.org or at 360-778-7205.

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Understanding Conflict Workshop @ Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center
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Feb 13 @ 5:00 pm

This workshop is designed to develop participant’s awareness of their approach to conflict, and to increase their skills to better manage conflict as it arises. The course is applicable to the home, community, and workplace.
Learning objectives:
• Listen actively and assert your needs
• Understand your response to conflict
• Communicate effectively in high-stress situations
Training dates are February 13 and 20 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
$95 fee. Workshop held at the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center
To Register, contact the Program Manager at 360-676-0122, e-mail training@whatcomdrc.org, Or, register online at https://www.whatcomdrc.org/understanding-conflict-workshop

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