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Dec
31
Mon
Bellingham New Year’s Even @ Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship
Dec 31 @ 8:30 pm
Bellingham New Year's Even @ Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Bellingham New Year’s Eve Dance. 21+ ID required. Come celebrate diversity and love with BUF’s LGBTQ Interweave group

We’re going to have fun!

  • Music spinning by DJ CHAR
  • Large bamboo dance floor
  • Snacks/appetizers
  • No host bar (beer/wine)
  • Champagne/cider at midnight (complimentary)

All are welcome bring your friends, coworkers and family.

Volunteer opportunities available, in lieu of ticket price. Contact Cathy at Cathyc1808@gmail.com.

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Aug
28
Sat
Summerfest! @ Josh Vander Yacht Memorial Park
Aug 28 all-day
Summerfest! @ Josh Vander Yacht Memorial Park

Summerfest, the South Fork Valley’s annual community celebration, commemoration, and fundraiser, will return Saturday, August 28, at Josh Vander Yacht Memorial Park, 4106 Valley Highway (Highway 9) in Deming/Van Zandt. The preliminary schedule includes…
1:00pm – Reading of the Names. The memorial stones bear the names of Valley youth who left us all too soon. Please join us in this special annual commemoration.
2:00pm – Community Picnic. Bring your own food, drink, blankets, chairs, games, and smiles!
3:00pm – Music and entertainment featuring BandZandt, along with local wordsmiths and additional musicians. Listen, dance, enjoy!
The fun will go on until dusk, with games, vendors, artisans, community groups, candidates for local office, and all manner of neighborly hijinks and hobnobbery.

Sponsored by the South Fork Valley Community Association. All are welcome, free event; donations for the upkeep and renovation of the Van Zandt Community Hall gratefully accepted.

*Current COVID restrictions will be in place. Vendors will be required to provide sanitizing materials and contact information. Celebrate safely!

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May
7
Sun
The Bellingham Bike Swap @ Boundary Bay Brewery
May 7 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
The Bellingham Bike Swap @ Boundary Bay Brewery

Spring is here – find a new ride or sell your old one at the Bellingham Bike Swap!
Whether you’re attending to find an affordable, gently used bike, are selling your gently used gear/bike, or simply like the idea of celebrating our biking community with bikes & beer, the Bike Swap is a place for everyone!

– Bike Swap Timeline –
7AM – 10AM: GEAR/BIKE DROP OFF
Drop your gently used gear at Boundary Bay Brewery to sell.
1PM – 5PM: SHOP THE SWAP!
Shop used bikes and gear at an affordable price. Checks, cash, and credit cards are accepted.
6PM – 8PM: UNSOLD GEAR & CHECKS PICK UP
Collect any unsold gear and/or checks for sold gear at the end of the swap.
Let’s make biking more accessible and celebrate our biking community this May!

WANT TO SELL YOUR GEAR? If you are selling a bike, please register your bike to ensure we have space!
Visit www.letsshiftgears.com/sell-donate-gear
WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
Visit www.letsshiftgears.com/becoming-a-bike-swap-volunteer
QUESTIONS?
Email bikeswap@letsshiftgears.com or visit www.letsshiftgears.com/bellingham-bike-swap

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