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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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Apr
22
Sat
Wild and Remote Indonesia @ WCLS Island Library
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Apr 22 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Wild and Remote Indonesia @ WCLS Island Library | Lummi Island | Washington | United States

Join Ed Lowe and Pam Gould on their journey through the Indonesian archipelago aboard a traditional phinisi sailing schooner as we visit some of the most wild and remote places on earth. We sail to Komodo to observe the infamous Komodo Dragon in the wild. On the Spice Islands we visit villages that have not received western visitors since 1947. And we travel to Raja Amat, which boasts the largest marine biodiversity on the planet including Red Bird of Paradise, bat caves, prehistoric rock petroglyphs, uninhabited tropical islands and yes, there will be dragons.

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: Indonesia travel Tropical Islands
May
15
Mon
Tapas and Toil: Walking the Camino de Santiago @ WCLS Blaine Library
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May 15 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Tapas and Toil: Walking the Camino de Santiago @ WCLS Blaine Library | Blaine | Washington | United States

The Camino de Santiago’s French Way extends over 400 miles from St Jean Pied de Port to its conclusion at Santiago de Compostela. This historic route first crosses the Pyrenees and then traverses the gorgeous landscape of northern Spain. It has been traveled by pilgrims for hundreds of years. Our presentation chronicles the progress of four good friends as they work their way across this remarkable landscape and, bit-by-bit, chart progress toward a completed Camino. If you’ve walked the Camino, hope to walk the Camino or just like to walk to the mailbox, please join us for slides and discussion. Presented by Leaf Schumann, Louise Granger, Sharon Digby and Karen Ssebanakitta.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: international travel travel
Jun
12
Mon
Travel to Indonesia with Lawrence Pang @ WCLS Blaine Library
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Jun 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Travel to Indonesia with Lawrence Pang @ WCLS Blaine Library | Blaine | Washington | United States

Local resident and world traveler, Lawrence Pang, will take you on a virtual Indonesian tour using video clips of his visits to locations including Medan, Jakarta, Bali and Komodo Island. Discover the people, the food, the architecture and more.

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: Indonesia international travel travel
Jul
10
Mon
Travel to Malaysia with Lawrence Pang @ WCLS Blaine Library
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Jul 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Travel to Malaysia with Lawrence Pang @ WCLS Blaine Library | Blaine | Washington | United States

Local resident and world traveler, Lawrence Pang, will take you on a virtual Malaysian tour using video clips of his visits to locations including Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Langkawi. Discover the people, the food, the architecture and more.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Tags: travel
Aug
23
Wed
Walking with the Penguins @ WCLS Blaine Library
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Aug 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Walking with the Penguins @ WCLS Blaine Library | Blaine | Washington | United States

Come along for a virtual cruise on the ship Midnatsol beginning in Punta Arenas, Chile, continuing to the Antarctic Peninsula and then on to the Falkland Islands. Learn about the vastness of the ice continent inhabited by a variety of penguins, seals and birds. Photos and commentary presented by Laurie and Vic Kritz.

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: Penguins travel
Nov
2
Thu
Ireland: A Peek at the Past @ WCLS Deming Library
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Nov 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Ireland: A Peek at the Past @ WCLS Deming Library | Everson | Washington | United States

Enjoy a narrated, photographic journey across the Emerald Isle featuring Ireland’s most famous castles, sea cliffs and landscapes. Experience the lilt of Irish laughter with pub stories, music and step dancing clips. Hosted by award-winning photographer Dawn-Marie Hanrahan and husband Ken, experienced travelers to Ireland. Refreshments will be served.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Tags: history library travel
Jan
20
Sat
Travel to Cuzco and Machu Picchu with Lawrence Pang @ WCLS Blaine Library
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Jan 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Travel to Cuzco and Machu Picchu with Lawrence Pang @ WCLS Blaine Library | Blaine | Washington | United States

Local resident and world traveler Lawrence Pang will take you on a virtual tour using video clips and photos of his visits to locations around the world. This time, journey with Lawrence to Cuzco and Machu Picchu, where you’ll discover the people, the food, the architecture and more.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: Cuzco library Machu Picchu travel
Feb
10
Sat
Travel to Rio de Janeiro and Iguazu Falls with Lawrence Pang @ WCLS Blaine Library
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Feb 10 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Travel to Rio de Janeiro and Iguazu Falls with Lawrence Pang @ WCLS Blaine Library | Blaine | Washington | United States

Local resident and world traveler Lawrence Pang will take you on a virtual tour using video clips and photos of his visits to locations around the world. This time, journey with Lawrence to Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires and other exciting South American destinations, where you’ll discover the people, the food, the architecture and more.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: travel
Apr
21
Sat
Mustang-Saribung Pass Trek @ WCLS Island Library
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Apr 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Mustang-Saribung Pass Trek @ WCLS Island Library | Lummi Island | Washington | United States

Get a view and hear the stories of the 32-day adventure through the mountains of Western Nepal with Jim, Doreen, Michelle, Steve and Claudia. The tales and pictures of their trek in August-September 2017 are sure to amaze and amuse. Sponsored by Friends of Island Library.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Outdoor Recreation Tags: hiking international travel library travel
May
5
Sat
Your Cruising Questions Answered @ WCLS Blaine Library
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May 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Your Cruising Questions Answered @ WCLS Blaine Library | Blaine | Washington | United States

Local resident Heino Sunter shares his expertise gained from over 50 cruises. His media presentation covers topics like booking the cruise, costs, inclusive options, safety and illness, traveling with children, clothing, special diets, gratuities and more. Bring your questions and get ready to cruise!

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: cruise international travel travel
May
19
Sat
Travel to India with Lawrence Pang @ WCLS Blaine Library
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May 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Travel to India with Lawrence Pang @ WCLS Blaine Library | Blaine | Washington | United States

Local resident and world traveler Lawrence Pang takes you on a return tour to India using additional video clips of his visits – this time with special emphasis on Varanasi and the Ganges River, as well as Agra and the Taj Mahal. Discover the people, the food, the architecture and more.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: India international travel travel
Jun
28
Thu
Puerto Rico: Before and After @ WCLS Deming Library
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Jun 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Puerto Rico: Before and After @ WCLS Deming Library | Everson | Washington | United States

Jenny Culver Maxwell shares personal stories and photos of her family’s life in Puerto Rico before, during and after the devastating hurricanes Irma and Maria.

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: Puerto Rico travel
Jun
8
Sat
Van Meet Up 2019 @ Freedom Vans
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Jun 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Van Meet Up 2019 @ Freedom Vans

Join us for our annual van meet up! This is an opportunity to bring the van community together to share spaces and knowledge, as well as introduce others to van life. Feel free to bring your friends and your furry friends. We hope to see you there!

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Categories: Festivals, Expos & Parades Tags: #food Cars expo festival free freedomvans Music tacos travel van vanlife
Sep
5
Thu
Travelogue: Kurt McCalla’s Amazing Adventure @ Whatcom Museum - Old City Hall
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Sep 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join Kurt McCalla, a member of Max Higbee, and his support team, as he shares his grand travel adventure in April, where he spent four fun-packed days in San Francisco, exploring his passion for science, sea life, and books while enjoying the sights, sounds, and tastes of the big city!

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Tags: travel
Oct
3
Thu
Travelogue: Holy Land Pilgrimage: Israel, Jordan, & Palestine with Susan McDermott and Laurie Parrish @ Whatcom Museum - Old City Hall
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Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join first-time visitor Susan McDermott and Laurie Parrish, seasoned visitor, volunteer and group leader, for a lively and informative presentation about Israel, Jordan, and Palestine. The talk will include photos, stories, history, and more about this heart of the world that is holy to so many.

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Tags: travel
Oct
17
Thu
Travelogue: Granite, Graphite, and Gravel with Gretchen Leggitt @ Whatcom Museum - Old City Hall
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Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Gretchen Leggitt will share photos and stories from her unique multi-sport bike adventures around the world. For more than a decade Leggitt has packed her art supplies and climbing and ski gear on two wheels, and has ridden across seven countries to explore the ins and outs of the wild.

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Tags: travel
Apr
21
Thu
Travelogue: From Garden of Eden to Purgatory @ Whatcom Museum - Old City Hall & Virtual
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Apr 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Travelogue: From Garden of Eden to Purgatory @ Whatcom Museum - Old City Hall & Virtual

$5 Suggested donation/Members free
Join Jake Strauss for an adventure through Yemen and its fascinating history. He’ll take you on a visit to Socotra Island as well, now largely controlled by United Arab Emirates. Co-presented by Bellingham Parks & Recreation. A livestream of this presentation will be broadcast on the Museum’s YouTube channel, https://youtu.be/uwedqEYjD5s.

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: #yemen international travel travel
Sep
15
Thu
Travelogue “What is it Like to Bike Across America Solo?” By Patrick McGinty @ Whatcom Museum - Old City Hall
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Sep 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Travelogue "What is it Like to Bike Across America Solo?" By Patrick McGinty @ Whatcom Museum - Old City Hall

Patrick McGinty, a local Bellingham adventurer, took the challenge in the Spring of 2019 to bike across the Southern Tier of the United States solo. It was a challenging, exciting, and eye-opening experience. In McGinty’s presentation, he will highlight the route he took, some of the challenges he encountered, what he ate, where he slept, how much it cost, what he learned, and what most surprised him. He will present his experience in a dynamic, fun way with photos and stories from the road. He has also chronicled his journey in his book, A Bike Trip Across America: A 3,411-mile Journey of Discovery.

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Categories: Author Talk Tags: #biketrip #McGinty #travelogue bike travel
Oct
20
Thu
Travelogue “In Search of the Perfect Night Sky Image” By Andy Porter @ Whatcom Museum - Old City Hall
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Oct 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Travelogue "In Search of the Perfect Night Sky Image" By Andy Porter @ Whatcom Museum - Old City Hall

Join local photographer and teacher Andy Porter as he describes his ongoing quest for the most awesome night sky picture, ever! Porter will share all he knows about camera settings, locations for great night sky imaging, and any other tips he can think of. He is currently a photography teacher at Burlington-Edison High School and teaches adult photography classes through Bellingham Parks and Rec, Burlington Parks and Rec, and the North Cascades Institute. See Porter’s work at www.AndyPorterImages.com. This in-person program will also be live-streamed via the Museum’s YouTube channel.
Free! $5 suggested donation. No need to register.

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: #photography #travelogue talk travel
Nov
17
Thu
Travelogue “Penetrating the Hermit Kingdom – A Journey Through North Korea” By Jake Strauss @ Whatcom Museum - Old City Hall
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Nov 17 @ 7:00 pm
Travelogue "Penetrating the Hermit Kingdom - A Journey Through North Korea" By Jake Strauss @ Whatcom Museum - Old City Hall

Before it became illegal for ordinary US citizens to enter the country, local traveler Jake Strauss was fortunate to spend time in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), known to Westerners as North Korea. Touring by bus and day hiking, he will share images and memories of the most reclusive country on earth.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Tags: #Museum #oldcityhall #travelogue #whatcommuseum travel
Jan
19
Thu
Travelogue “Exploring the Lesser-Known China on our Own” By Rick Lawler @ Whatcom Museum - Old City Hall
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Jan 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Travelogue "Exploring the Lesser-Known China on our Own" By Rick Lawler @ Whatcom Museum - Old City Hall

Rick Lawler and his wife, Alice, have been to China several times on guided tours. In March of 2019, just before the pandemic, they decided to change things up and explore China on their own. Rick was fortunate that Alice speaks, reads, and writes Chinese and knows the culture. Their adventures included the world’s longest cable car, the world’s highest external elevator, and the world’s longest over-sea bridge. Join them for an unusual and exhilarating view of China that few Westerners have an opportunity to see.

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: #travelogue Bellingham China travel
Feb
16
Thu
Travelogue: “Relaxing Along the Rhône” By Drew Whatley @ Whatcom Museum - Old City Hall
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Feb 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Travelogue: "Relaxing Along the Rhône" By Drew Whatley @ Whatcom Museum - Old City Hall

Join Bellingham Parks & Recreation for a presentation in the Rotunda Room of Old City Hall with Museum Educator Drew Whatley. Take a break from the mid-winter blues with some second-hand sun! Whatley will take you on a leisurely tour through some of the sights of Southern France. Aside from first-hand experiences and practical advice, he will discuss the history of Provence, a unique and beautiful region with a rich heritage that stretches back to the Romans.

Light refreshments served.

Free! / $5 suggested donation.

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: #history #travelogue travel
Mar
16
Thu
Travelogue: “My Appalachian Trail at 68” By Robbie Munger @ Whatcom Museum - Old City Hall
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Mar 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Travelogue: "My Appalachian Trail at 68" By Robbie Munger @ Whatcom Museum - Old City Hall

A mendicant Fool takes his ghosts for ‘ A Walk in the Woods’. Munger will share photos and stories of his adventures hiking the Appalachian Trail at the ripe age of 68.

Refreshments served.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Tags: #travelogue travel
May
18
Thu
Travelogue “Listening for Bridges: Providing Mental Health Care in Bhutan @ Whatcom Museum - Old City Hall
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May 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Travelogue "Listening for Bridges: Providing Mental Health Care in Bhutan @ Whatcom Museum - Old City Hall

Join Bellingham Parks & Recreation for guest speaker Dr. Anne Marie Tietjen who will discuss her experiences during 12 months of working as a clinical psychologist at the National Referral Hospital in Thimphu, Bhutan, including the challenges and revelations of developing treatments that bridge healing traditions and reflect the specific realities of rapid Westernization in this deeply Buddhist culture. She and her husband, anthropologist Dr. John Barker, will also share photos of their adventures in Bhutan’s extraordinary cultural and geographic landscapes.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Tags: #travelogue stories travel
Jun
10
Sat
Freedom Vans Van Gathering 2023 @ Freedom Vans
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Jun 10 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Freedom Vans Van Gathering 2023 @ Freedom Vans

Join us for our annual van gathering at the Freedom Vans shop! This is an opportunity to bring the van community together to share spaces and knowledge, as well as introduce others to van life. There will be a free taco bar and live DJ. Bring your van (if you have one), your friends and your furry companions. This event is for everyone! We hope to see you there!

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Categories: Festivals, Expos & Parades Tags: Bellingham custom vans diy vans expo festival tiny home tiny house travel van van meet up vanlife
April 2017 – June 2023 Apr 2017 – Jun 2023