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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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December 2018 – December 2022 Dec 2018 – Dec 2022
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Dec
8
Sat
Jingle Bell Run @ Bellingham High School
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Dec 8 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Jingle Bell Run @ Bellingham High School | Bellingham | Washington | United States

The Arthritis Foundation’s original Jingle Bell Run is a fun way to get decked out and be festive, while racing to raise funds and awareness to cure America’s #1 cause of disability. Put on your favorite holiday costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. ’Tis the season to live it up and be jolly for a reason! Bring a team of friends, family and co-workers to run or walk, spread smiles and good cheer … and be a Champion of Yes! 100 percent of your registration fee and fundraising efforts go to this great cause. Costume contest, kids fun run, 5k run or walk, dog trot. Register early for a discount. Volunteers are always welcome.

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Categories: Family Events Health & Wellness Kids Non-Profit Fundraising Events Seasonal and Holiday Events Sports Volunteering and Community Enrichment Tags: #holiday event #jbr #tradition 5K
Jun
9
Sun
Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews
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Jun 9 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews

Come enjoy all that is Bellingham!

A rotating selection of local makers hosted by Goods Local Brews and Goods Nursery & Produce. We believe that commerce should be social; we aim to create relationships with our customers while offering a direct artists-to-buyers market! All products are made locally. All beer on tap is sourced locally. All produce is sourced locally.
We are fundamentally operational as members and contributors to the ‘City of Subdued Excitment’. Come visit us for a truly ‘Bellinghome’ experience!

Family friendly, dog friendly, coffee, beer, dumplings and snacks for kiddos.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Business Networking Events Family Events Food & Beverage Health & Wellness Kids Volunteering and Community Enrichment Tags: beer garden dog friendly drinklocal farmers market kid-friendly local beer makers market market sip and shop
Aug
11
Thu
Trash cleanup @ Whatcom Falls Park @ Whatcom Falls Park
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Aug 11 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Trash cleanup @ Whatcom Falls Park @ Whatcom Falls Park

Join RE Sources and Surfrider for our monthly cleanup at Whatcom Falls Park! From the Silver Beach Road entrance, meet at the trailhead next to the fish hatchery. Trash grabbers, gloves, and bags provided, and bagels provided by Bagelry.

To combat plastic pollution in the Salish Sea, we host beach cleanups — as well as cleanups along rivers and lakes — throughout Whatcom and Skagit counties, providing cleanup equipment and a place to connect with like-minded community members.
Plastic pollution is a concern for water quality and wildlife everywhere, and has even been discovered in drinking water and table salt worldwide. Recent research found that Pacific Ocean juvenile fish have been consuming microplastic particles in their first days of life, with not-yet understood health consequences.

More info at https://www.re-sources.org/event/august-beach-cleanup/

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Categories: Family Events Outdoor Recreation Volunteering and Community Enrichment Tags: #BellinghamNonprofits beach cleanup litter cleanup nonprofit outdoors trash cleanup
Sep
17
Sat
Beach cleanup at Locust Beach @ Locust Beach
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Sep 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Beach cleanup at Locust Beach @ Locust Beach

Join RE Sources and Surfrider for our monthly trash cleanup at Locust Beach (3199 Locust Ave, Bellingham). Trash grabbers, gloves, and bags provided, and bagels provided by Bagelry.

To combat plastic pollution in the Salish Sea, we host beach cleanups — as well as cleanups along rivers and lakes — throughout Whatcom and Skagit counties, providing cleanup equipment and a place to connect with like-minded community members.

Plastic pollution is a concern for water quality and wildlife everywhere, and has even been discovered in drinking water and table salt worldwide. Recent research found that Pacific Ocean juvenile fish have been consuming microplastic particles in their first days of life, with not-yet understood health consequences. See our full list of 2022 monthly cleanups and mark your calendar at re-sources.org/events

Get cleanup updates by email! re-sources.org/sign-up

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Categories: Volunteering and Community Enrichment Tags: beach cleanup cleanup family friendly volunteer
Oct
23
Sun
Community Science Beach Cleanup @ All American Marine by ASB Pond trail
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Oct 23 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Community Science Beach Cleanup @ All American Marine by ASB Pond trail

At this beach cleanup, we’ll gather trash like usual — but then, we will sort it together to help scientists get a better understanding of what types of garbage pose the biggest threats to waterways!

The Escaped Trash Assessment Protocol (ETAP) was established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a standard debris cleaning protocol to help determine waste management strategies. This survey can be done by community scientists. The methods include setting up a site boundary and dividing participants into two teams (cleanup team and sorting team). The cleanup team collects all the trash inside the determined area. The sorting team then organizes the litter into categories and collects data. ETAP assesses the degradation level and material type of the items and determines each category’s volume and weight.

When: Sunday, October 23rd from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM *could run later, until all trash is sorted
Where: Hilton Ave Beach. Meet at All American Marine by the ASB Pond Trail

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Categories: Family Events Outdoor Recreation Volunteering and Community Enrichment Tags: beach cleanup science
Dec
10
Sat
Beach Cleanup @ Maritime Heritage Park @ Maritime Heritage Park (by fish hatchery)
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Dec 10 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Beach Cleanup @ Maritime Heritage Park @ Maritime Heritage Park (by fish hatchery)

Grab a trash grabber and join us on the beach! To combat plastic pollution in the Salish Sea, RE Sources hosts beach cleanups — as well as cleanups along rivers and lakes — throughout Whatcom and Skagit counties, providing cleanup equipment and a place to connect with like-minded community members.

We’re meeting Saturday, December 10th from 2pm – 4pm at Maritime Heritage Park (meet by the fish hatchery, 1600 C St, Bellingham) for the last beach cleanup of 2022! Trash grabbers, gloves and bags provided, plus fresh bagels from the Bagelry.

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Categories: Family Events Volunteering and Community Enrichment Tags: beach cleanup environment
December 2018 – December 2022 Dec 2018 – Dec 2022