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Aug
25
Fri
Ragfinery’s Sewing Rodeo LIVE Sewing Challenge @ Ragfinery
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Aug 25 @ 10:00 am
Ragfinery's Sewing Rodeo LIVE Sewing Challenge @ Ragfinery | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Call to Artists: Ragfinery’s Sewing Rodeo LIVE Sewing Challenge

Bellingham’s non-profit textile reuse hub has a new event this fall to satiate our appetites for showcasing creative reuse: the Sewing Rodeo! In celebration of National Sewing Month in September, Ragfinery will invite six teams of two to enter this friendly two-day, fun-filled, nail-biting, LIVE sewing and design challenge.

Teams will be given their design parameters and have one evening to envision their project, doing a mad dash to select materials and one day to sew at Ragfinery! The competition will culminate with an in-store fashion show on Saturday, September 23, and prizes will be awarded in three categories: People’s Choice, Best Interpretation of Theme and Best Performance Under Pressure.

The inspiration for the Sewing Rodeo celebrates the ‘get it done’ cowgirl spirit of our local artists and seamstresses. Ragfinery customers never cease to amaze. The creativity! The strength, perseverance and sense of adventure! No matter what fabulous creation these sewing cowgirls (or boys) decide to rustle up, they will surely be inspired by the passion, sassiness, humor and grit of the mythic cowgirl.

The challenge will open for artist registration on Friday, August 25. There is no fee to register but challengers will be responsible for the purchase of their desired materials from Ragfinery and must bring their own sewing machines for use in the competition. There will be a cap of just six teams, so early registration is encouraged. Individuals interested in participating can sign up in person at Ragfinery (1421 N. Forest Street, Bellingham) and up-to-date details about the event can be found at ragfinery.com. Mark your calendars, grab a buddy and get ready to amaze and be amazed, as spectator or challenger!

Ragfinery is a Bellingham nonprofit organization that diverts unwanted textiles from the waste stream and upcycles them in a training business that provides transitional jobs for low-income clients of our partner social service agencies and schools. We collaborate with local artisans and community volunteers to repurpose unwanted garments and textiles into a variety of upcycled goods that showcase the skills and talent of our collective.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Family Events Women Focused Events Tags: competition Fiber Arts; Textiles; Art Exhibits recycling sewing upcycling
Mar
9
Sat
Generations Third Annual Bingo Night @ The Majestic Ballroom
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Mar 9 @ 6:00 pm
Generations Third Annual Bingo Night @ The Majestic Ballroom

Generations Early Learning and Family Center will hold its 3rd annual Bingo Night at Bellingham’s Majestic Ballroom! Come out to support a local, non-profit preschool with a night of Bingo games, a Bonanza game where winner takes half the pot, and participate in our basket raffle for the possibility of winning some fabulous themed baskets including a PNW Sports Teams basket full of merch and more! Dinner will be served before the Bingo begins, while wine and locally donated Kulshan beer keep spirits up throughout the night.
ALL INCLUSIVE tickets include 15 games of Bingo, 1 dauber, and dinner at just $30 per ticket! RESERVE AN ALL INCLUSIVE TABLE FOR 8 for $225! Stop by the center or use the tickets link below to reserve yours!

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Food & Beverage Non-Profit Fundraising Events Tags: #Bingo #generationsELFC #StFrancisFoundation nonprofit
August 2017 – March 2019 Aug 2017 – Mar 2019