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The WhatcomTalk Events Calendar shares things to do around Whatcom County including Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Blaine and beyond. Find fun activities and adventures throughout the region on our comprehensive events calendar. Have an event that isn’t listed? Click the green “Post your Event” button and our editors will review and approve within two business days.

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Oct
23
Tue
The Housing Gap and Positive Health & Educational Outcomes @ Eleanor Apartments
Oct 23 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
The Housing Gap and Positive Health & Educational Outcomes @ Eleanor Apartments | Bellingham | Washington | United States

This panel discussion will explore how insecure or substandard housing affects the ability to function on a daily basis in a productive way. Led by Steve Clarke, Assistant Superintendent, Bellingham School District, the second of a four-part series, this session will explore how success in school or a sense of well-being is altered by the price of a starter home in our community.

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Learning from the Vienna Model Exhibition, Zurich and Other Advanced Places @ Eleanor Apartments
Oct 23 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Learning from the Vienna Model Exhibition, Zurich and Other Advanced Places @ Eleanor Apartments | Bellingham | Washington | United States

The most civilized cities in the world, like Vienna and Zurich, show how wonderfully advanced a social housing system can be and how far we can aspire to go, aiming for a time when there are enough homes and affordable choices for everyone who finds themselves in our community. Stories, facts and visuals from other places can help expand our comprehension of what is possible, what might work here and how fast we might improve on the good work that’s already happening in our region.

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Oct
24
Wed
The Housing Gap & The Economic Divide @ Eleanor Apartments
Oct 24 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
The Housing Gap & The Economic Divide @ Eleanor Apartments | Bellingham | Washington | United States

This presentation will define the challenges faced by employers and others dependent on a robust local economy. My employees can’t afford to live here is a major reason given by companies considering relocating to Whatcom County. Third of a four-part series, this session will explore the economic impacts affected by the price of a starter home in our community.

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Mar
24
Fri
SICBA’s 2023 Home & Garden Show @ Skagit County Fairgrounds
Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
SICBA's 2023 Home & Garden Show @ Skagit County Fairgrounds

Skagit, Island, and San Juan Island County’s LARGEST Home & Garden Show, over 40 years running! Brought to you by the Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA). With events such as our Wine, Beer, Cider, and Spirits Tasting, a Lego Building Contest, Birdhouse Building, Make and Take Classes, Seminars, and Live music, you’ll be sure to find something you’ll love.

Friday, March 24 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 25 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 26 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Mar
25
Sat
SICBA’s 2023 Home & Garden Show @ Skagit County Fairgrounds
Mar 25 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
SICBA's 2023 Home & Garden Show @ Skagit County Fairgrounds

Skagit, Island, and San Juan Island County’s LARGEST Home & Garden Show, over 40 years running! Brought to you by the Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA). With events such as our Wine, Beer, Cider, and Spirits Tasting, a Lego Building Contest, Birdhouse Building, Make and Take Classes, Seminars, and Live music, you’ll be sure to find something you’ll love.

Friday, March 24 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 25 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 26 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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