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Christmas Eve Candlelight Services – 4 pm, 7 pm, 11 pm
Come Celebrate!
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services – 4 pm, 7 pm, 11 pm
Come Celebrate!
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services – 4 pm, 7 pm , 11 pm
Come Celebrate with Us!
Come celebrate New Years Eve at Stones Throw Brewery!
Two bands will be playing tunes and your favorite brews and champagne will be flowing all night long ? ?
Watch the NYE Ball Drop at 9pm and The Seattle Countdown at Midnight on our taproom projector ?
7pm – 9pm: Badd Dog Blues Society will be playing tunes
9pm – New York Ball Drop celebration
10pm – 12am: Music from Jeffery, Michael and Jon Trio
12am – Seattle fireworks celebration
This event is dog-friendly, family-friendly, and FREE to attend.
Come out and enjoy an afternoon learning survival firelighting and how to bake bread over a campfire with Northwest Natura!
This course is designed to be highly engaging with hands-on activities. Here’s what you can expect from this class:
Opportunities with Guidance on the following:
-Coaching and practicing firelighting with a ferro rod.
-Independent foraging; locating materials for fire making.
-Craft your own fire without a lighter using foraged materials.
-Learn Jazmen’s outdoor bread recipe to share with your friends and family.
-Preparing and baking (and eating!) at camp.
Northwest Natura is a small Bellingham business owned by naturalist, Jazmen Yoder. She directs but maintains a hands-off approach with this class so you can successfully make a fire in damp conditions and bake outdoors on your own again without guidance.
At every NWN class there is a sense of community. Expect bonding, laughter, and total joy in the woods!
Join us on Tuesday, February 13th for a Mardi Gras show from Bellingham band, The Atlantics!
This all-ages, FREE show starts at 6 pm and features a Mardi Gras Parade on Railroad Ave midway through!
Whether you’re celebrating with your Palentines or looking for a fun, family-friendly Mardi Gras, you’re bound to have a great time!
The Atlantics are not just your average dance band – they’re a dynamic group of five seasoned musicians who not only love what they do but radiate that passion every time they hit the stage! As you groove to their repertoire which includes hits like “Celebration,” “I Feel Good,” “Twist & Shout,” and many more, you’ll experience the magic that only comes from a band with The Atlantics’ unmatched longevity and musical camaraderie. Get ready to dance the night away and immerse yourself in the timeless sounds of this extraordinary ensemble.
Join us on Wednesday, February 14th for a special Valentine’s Day Brewery Tour! Featuring beer tastings, a pint at our historic Mountain Room Bar, and hors d’oeuvres, it’ll be a fun and unique Valentine’s Day experience for you and your date/friends/coworkers – whoever you wish to share it with!
This brewery tour (21+) will take you behind the scenes of Boundary Bay, guiding you through our beer-making process, while offering exclusive tastes of our beer along the way! Along with the brewery tour, we’ll enjoy a pint and special hors d’oeuvres in the Mountain Room!
Valentine’s Day Brewery Tour tickets are $25 each, and include the tour, tastings, one pint & hors d’oeuvres. The event starts at 5:30 pm, with the tour portion typically lasting 45 mins – 1 hour.
This course will take place on State Lands in Whatcom County off Highway 542 near Deming, WA. Details on location will be provided in an email 3-4 days prior to the event.
Bushcraft is a term used to describe the practice of skills which aid in living outdoors. Here are the skills we will cover in this crash course:
Survival Basics
-Rule of Threes
– Fire making without a lighter
– Water sources and sanitation
– Shelter – temporary shelter construction
– Food – winter wild foods
– Knot-tying and lashing basics.
– Tarp deployment
– Cooking tripod
– Tools of the trade and practice using them.
– Knife and ax skills
– Containers
– First aid kits
We will practice all of these skills together in this full-day course. Knives and ferro rods provided for the day.
A list of basic things to bring to this course will be provided in an email 3-4 days before the event.
Feel free to bring your own outdoor tools such as a knife, ax, fire starter, tarp, containers (pots, water bottles), paracord, first aid kit, etc. so you can practice with your kit and/or I can answer any questions about your gear and help you troubleshoot issues you may have with them.
Space is limited to 8.
Shifting Gears, Bellingham’s non-profit creating welcoming recreational experiences for all women in the outdoors, is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated 6th Annual Wild Women Week, starting February 29th and running through March 9th. In partnership with more local organizations and businesses than ever before, this ten-day extravaganza will provide opportunities for women to engage in many of Bellingham’s incredible outdoor (and some indoor) activities, while fostering strong ties between the women participating and a sense of empowerment in the outdoors.
“Wild Women Week has been Shifting Gears’ celebration of International Women’s Day for the past six years,” said Krysy Keller, Shifting Gears Executive Director. “As a day that brings women together all over the world, this week is our way of making Bellingham’s incredible recreational activities even more approachable and accessible for women in our community, while also forming strong bonds between the women who participate.”
Shifting Gears is also excited to reintroduce the ‘Dirt to Indulgence’ Party on the last day of festivities. Absent from the past three Wild Women Weeks due to the pandemic, the party serves as a place to celebrate, connect and reflect on all the ways participants spent the week adventuring in the community. During the event, Shifting Gears will also name their ‘Wild Woman of the Year’. This individual, having been nominated by their community, is someone who has overcome barriers and inspired others this past year with their outstanding spirit. The party will be hosted the evening of March 9th at Lost Giants Cider Company, and will offer food, drinks and dancing in a safe place, where women are encouraged to be their wild selves.
Wild Women Week features a wide array of activities and provides opportunities for women to discover something about Bellingham, be it a new local business, or a new hobby. Events include bike rides through partners like Transition Bikes, the Bike Ranch, Stones Throw and Wonder Brewing, paddling through the Community Boating Center, Line Dancing at Boots Tavern, Self Compassion and Sexual Empowerment workshops through Wink Wink, Open Water Swimming, Yoga, Bowling, and many more. All levels are welcome at every event, and required equipment will be provided at most.
“With so many women-owned businesses partnering, and so many women leading these events, Wild Women Week is also a celebration of these incredible assets to our community,” said Aubrey McNeil, Shifting Gears Board Member. “We had the most participation ever from local businesses this year, something that shows us just how excited Bellingham is to engage its wild women. We are so honored to have the community’s support.”
Shifting Gears invites all Bellingham women to be part of the unforgettable Wild Women Week. To explore the full schedule of events and register for participation, visit the official website at https://letsshiftgears.org/wild-women-week and the calendar of events at https://letsshiftgears.org/calendar.
About Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears is Bellingham’s ultimate outdoor adventure organization, dedicated to empowering individuals, promoting inclusivity, and igniting a passion for the great outdoors. Through a thrilling array of outdoor activities, workshops, and community events, Shifting Gears aims to inspire personal growth, forge unbreakable bonds, and nurture the spirit of adventure in every participant.
Shifting Gears, Bellingham’s non-profit creating welcoming recreational experiences for all women in the outdoors, is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated 6th Annual Wild Women Week, starting February 29th and running through March 9th. In partnership with more local organizations and businesses than ever before, this ten-day extravaganza will provide opportunities for women to engage in many of Bellingham’s incredible outdoor (and some indoor) activities, while fostering strong ties between the women participating and a sense of empowerment in the outdoors.
“Wild Women Week has been Shifting Gears’ celebration of International Women’s Day for the past six years,” said Krysy Keller, Shifting Gears Executive Director. “As a day that brings women together all over the world, this week is our way of making Bellingham’s incredible recreational activities even more approachable and accessible for women in our community, while also forming strong bonds between the women who participate.”
Shifting Gears is also excited to reintroduce the ‘Dirt to Indulgence’ Party on the last day of festivities. Absent from the past three Wild Women Weeks due to the pandemic, the party serves as a place to celebrate, connect and reflect on all the ways participants spent the week adventuring in the community. During the event, Shifting Gears will also name their ‘Wild Woman of the Year’. This individual, having been nominated by their community, is someone who has overcome barriers and inspired others this past year with their outstanding spirit. The party will be hosted the evening of March 9th at Lost Giants Cider Company, and will offer food, drinks and dancing in a safe place, where women are encouraged to be their wild selves.
Wild Women Week features a wide array of activities and provides opportunities for women to discover something about Bellingham, be it a new local business, or a new hobby. Events include bike rides through partners like Transition Bikes, the Bike Ranch, Stones Throw and Wonder Brewing, paddling through the Community Boating Center, Line Dancing at Boots Tavern, Self Compassion and Sexual Empowerment workshops through Wink Wink, Open Water Swimming, Yoga, Bowling, and many more. All levels are welcome at every event, and required equipment will be provided at most.
“With so many women-owned businesses partnering, and so many women leading these events, Wild Women Week is also a celebration of these incredible assets to our community,” said Aubrey McNeil, Shifting Gears Board Member. “We had the most participation ever from local businesses this year, something that shows us just how excited Bellingham is to engage its wild women. We are so honored to have the community’s support.”
Shifting Gears invites all Bellingham women to be part of the unforgettable Wild Women Week. To explore the full schedule of events and register for participation, visit the official website at https://letsshiftgears.org/wild-women-week and the calendar of events at https://letsshiftgears.org/calendar.
About Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears is Bellingham’s ultimate outdoor adventure organization, dedicated to empowering individuals, promoting inclusivity, and igniting a passion for the great outdoors. Through a thrilling array of outdoor activities, workshops, and community events, Shifting Gears aims to inspire personal growth, forge unbreakable bonds, and nurture the spirit of adventure in every participant.
Shifting Gears, Bellingham’s non-profit creating welcoming recreational experiences for all women in the outdoors, is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated 6th Annual Wild Women Week, starting February 29th and running through March 9th. In partnership with more local organizations and businesses than ever before, this ten-day extravaganza will provide opportunities for women to engage in many of Bellingham’s incredible outdoor (and some indoor) activities, while fostering strong ties between the women participating and a sense of empowerment in the outdoors.
“Wild Women Week has been Shifting Gears’ celebration of International Women’s Day for the past six years,” said Krysy Keller, Shifting Gears Executive Director. “As a day that brings women together all over the world, this week is our way of making Bellingham’s incredible recreational activities even more approachable and accessible for women in our community, while also forming strong bonds between the women who participate.”
Shifting Gears is also excited to reintroduce the ‘Dirt to Indulgence’ Party on the last day of festivities. Absent from the past three Wild Women Weeks due to the pandemic, the party serves as a place to celebrate, connect and reflect on all the ways participants spent the week adventuring in the community. During the event, Shifting Gears will also name their ‘Wild Woman of the Year’. This individual, having been nominated by their community, is someone who has overcome barriers and inspired others this past year with their outstanding spirit. The party will be hosted the evening of March 9th at Lost Giants Cider Company, and will offer food, drinks and dancing in a safe place, where women are encouraged to be their wild selves.
Wild Women Week features a wide array of activities and provides opportunities for women to discover something about Bellingham, be it a new local business, or a new hobby. Events include bike rides through partners like Transition Bikes, the Bike Ranch, Stones Throw and Wonder Brewing, paddling through the Community Boating Center, Line Dancing at Boots Tavern, Self Compassion and Sexual Empowerment workshops through Wink Wink, Open Water Swimming, Yoga, Bowling, and many more. All levels are welcome at every event, and required equipment will be provided at most.
“With so many women-owned businesses partnering, and so many women leading these events, Wild Women Week is also a celebration of these incredible assets to our community,” said Aubrey McNeil, Shifting Gears Board Member. “We had the most participation ever from local businesses this year, something that shows us just how excited Bellingham is to engage its wild women. We are so honored to have the community’s support.”
Shifting Gears invites all Bellingham women to be part of the unforgettable Wild Women Week. To explore the full schedule of events and register for participation, visit the official website at https://letsshiftgears.org/wild-women-week and the calendar of events at https://letsshiftgears.org/calendar.
About Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears is Bellingham’s ultimate outdoor adventure organization, dedicated to empowering individuals, promoting inclusivity, and igniting a passion for the great outdoors. Through a thrilling array of outdoor activities, workshops, and community events, Shifting Gears aims to inspire personal growth, forge unbreakable bonds, and nurture the spirit of adventure in every participant.
Shifting Gears, Bellingham’s non-profit creating welcoming recreational experiences for all women in the outdoors, is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated 6th Annual Wild Women Week, starting February 29th and running through March 9th. In partnership with more local organizations and businesses than ever before, this ten-day extravaganza will provide opportunities for women to engage in many of Bellingham’s incredible outdoor (and some indoor) activities, while fostering strong ties between the women participating and a sense of empowerment in the outdoors.
“Wild Women Week has been Shifting Gears’ celebration of International Women’s Day for the past six years,” said Krysy Keller, Shifting Gears Executive Director. “As a day that brings women together all over the world, this week is our way of making Bellingham’s incredible recreational activities even more approachable and accessible for women in our community, while also forming strong bonds between the women who participate.”
Shifting Gears is also excited to reintroduce the ‘Dirt to Indulgence’ Party on the last day of festivities. Absent from the past three Wild Women Weeks due to the pandemic, the party serves as a place to celebrate, connect and reflect on all the ways participants spent the week adventuring in the community. During the event, Shifting Gears will also name their ‘Wild Woman of the Year’. This individual, having been nominated by their community, is someone who has overcome barriers and inspired others this past year with their outstanding spirit. The party will be hosted the evening of March 9th at Lost Giants Cider Company, and will offer food, drinks and dancing in a safe place, where women are encouraged to be their wild selves.
Wild Women Week features a wide array of activities and provides opportunities for women to discover something about Bellingham, be it a new local business, or a new hobby. Events include bike rides through partners like Transition Bikes, the Bike Ranch, Stones Throw and Wonder Brewing, paddling through the Community Boating Center, Line Dancing at Boots Tavern, Self Compassion and Sexual Empowerment workshops through Wink Wink, Open Water Swimming, Yoga, Bowling, and many more. All levels are welcome at every event, and required equipment will be provided at most.
“With so many women-owned businesses partnering, and so many women leading these events, Wild Women Week is also a celebration of these incredible assets to our community,” said Aubrey McNeil, Shifting Gears Board Member. “We had the most participation ever from local businesses this year, something that shows us just how excited Bellingham is to engage its wild women. We are so honored to have the community’s support.”
Shifting Gears invites all Bellingham women to be part of the unforgettable Wild Women Week. To explore the full schedule of events and register for participation, visit the official website at https://letsshiftgears.org/wild-women-week and the calendar of events at https://letsshiftgears.org/calendar.
About Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears is Bellingham’s ultimate outdoor adventure organization, dedicated to empowering individuals, promoting inclusivity, and igniting a passion for the great outdoors. Through a thrilling array of outdoor activities, workshops, and community events, Shifting Gears aims to inspire personal growth, forge unbreakable bonds, and nurture the spirit of adventure in every participant.
Come out and enjoy an afternoon learning survival firelighting and baking bread over a campfire with Northwest Natura!
This course is designed to be highly engaging with hands-on activities. Here’s what you can expect from this class:
Opportunities with Guidance on the following:
-Coaching and practicing firelighting with a ferro rod.
-Independent foraging; locating materials for fire making.
-Craft your own fire without a lighter using foraged materials.
-Learn Jazmen’s outdoor bread recipe to share with your friends and family.
-Preparing and baking (and eating!) 2 loaves between 2 small groups at camp.
Jazmen will direct but maintain a hands-off approach with this class so you can successfully make a fire in damp conditions and bake outdoors on your own again without guidance.
At every NWN class there is a sense of community. Expect bonding, laughter, and total joy in the woods!
Gluten free bread options are available upon request! Send your request in an email after signing up!
Shifting Gears, Bellingham’s non-profit creating welcoming recreational experiences for all women in the outdoors, is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated 6th Annual Wild Women Week, starting February 29th and running through March 9th. In partnership with more local organizations and businesses than ever before, this ten-day extravaganza will provide opportunities for women to engage in many of Bellingham’s incredible outdoor (and some indoor) activities, while fostering strong ties between the women participating and a sense of empowerment in the outdoors.
“Wild Women Week has been Shifting Gears’ celebration of International Women’s Day for the past six years,” said Krysy Keller, Shifting Gears Executive Director. “As a day that brings women together all over the world, this week is our way of making Bellingham’s incredible recreational activities even more approachable and accessible for women in our community, while also forming strong bonds between the women who participate.”
Shifting Gears is also excited to reintroduce the ‘Dirt to Indulgence’ Party on the last day of festivities. Absent from the past three Wild Women Weeks due to the pandemic, the party serves as a place to celebrate, connect and reflect on all the ways participants spent the week adventuring in the community. During the event, Shifting Gears will also name their ‘Wild Woman of the Year’. This individual, having been nominated by their community, is someone who has overcome barriers and inspired others this past year with their outstanding spirit. The party will be hosted the evening of March 9th at Lost Giants Cider Company, and will offer food, drinks and dancing in a safe place, where women are encouraged to be their wild selves.
Wild Women Week features a wide array of activities and provides opportunities for women to discover something about Bellingham, be it a new local business, or a new hobby. Events include bike rides through partners like Transition Bikes, the Bike Ranch, Stones Throw and Wonder Brewing, paddling through the Community Boating Center, Line Dancing at Boots Tavern, Self Compassion and Sexual Empowerment workshops through Wink Wink, Open Water Swimming, Yoga, Bowling, and many more. All levels are welcome at every event, and required equipment will be provided at most.
“With so many women-owned businesses partnering, and so many women leading these events, Wild Women Week is also a celebration of these incredible assets to our community,” said Aubrey McNeil, Shifting Gears Board Member. “We had the most participation ever from local businesses this year, something that shows us just how excited Bellingham is to engage its wild women. We are so honored to have the community’s support.”
Shifting Gears invites all Bellingham women to be part of the unforgettable Wild Women Week. To explore the full schedule of events and register for participation, visit the official website at https://letsshiftgears.org/wild-women-week and the calendar of events at https://letsshiftgears.org/calendar.
About Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears is Bellingham’s ultimate outdoor adventure organization, dedicated to empowering individuals, promoting inclusivity, and igniting a passion for the great outdoors. Through a thrilling array of outdoor activities, workshops, and community events, Shifting Gears aims to inspire personal growth, forge unbreakable bonds, and nurture the spirit of adventure in every participant.
Shifting Gears, Bellingham’s non-profit creating welcoming recreational experiences for all women in the outdoors, is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated 6th Annual Wild Women Week, starting February 29th and running through March 9th. In partnership with more local organizations and businesses than ever before, this ten-day extravaganza will provide opportunities for women to engage in many of Bellingham’s incredible outdoor (and some indoor) activities, while fostering strong ties between the women participating and a sense of empowerment in the outdoors.
“Wild Women Week has been Shifting Gears’ celebration of International Women’s Day for the past six years,” said Krysy Keller, Shifting Gears Executive Director. “As a day that brings women together all over the world, this week is our way of making Bellingham’s incredible recreational activities even more approachable and accessible for women in our community, while also forming strong bonds between the women who participate.”
Shifting Gears is also excited to reintroduce the ‘Dirt to Indulgence’ Party on the last day of festivities. Absent from the past three Wild Women Weeks due to the pandemic, the party serves as a place to celebrate, connect and reflect on all the ways participants spent the week adventuring in the community. During the event, Shifting Gears will also name their ‘Wild Woman of the Year’. This individual, having been nominated by their community, is someone who has overcome barriers and inspired others this past year with their outstanding spirit. The party will be hosted the evening of March 9th at Lost Giants Cider Company, and will offer food, drinks and dancing in a safe place, where women are encouraged to be their wild selves.
Wild Women Week features a wide array of activities and provides opportunities for women to discover something about Bellingham, be it a new local business, or a new hobby. Events include bike rides through partners like Transition Bikes, the Bike Ranch, Stones Throw and Wonder Brewing, paddling through the Community Boating Center, Line Dancing at Boots Tavern, Self Compassion and Sexual Empowerment workshops through Wink Wink, Open Water Swimming, Yoga, Bowling, and many more. All levels are welcome at every event, and required equipment will be provided at most.
“With so many women-owned businesses partnering, and so many women leading these events, Wild Women Week is also a celebration of these incredible assets to our community,” said Aubrey McNeil, Shifting Gears Board Member. “We had the most participation ever from local businesses this year, something that shows us just how excited Bellingham is to engage its wild women. We are so honored to have the community’s support.”
Shifting Gears invites all Bellingham women to be part of the unforgettable Wild Women Week. To explore the full schedule of events and register for participation, visit the official website at https://letsshiftgears.org/wild-women-week and the calendar of events at https://letsshiftgears.org/calendar.
About Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears is Bellingham’s ultimate outdoor adventure organization, dedicated to empowering individuals, promoting inclusivity, and igniting a passion for the great outdoors. Through a thrilling array of outdoor activities, workshops, and community events, Shifting Gears aims to inspire personal growth, forge unbreakable bonds, and nurture the spirit of adventure in every participant.
Shifting Gears, Bellingham’s non-profit creating welcoming recreational experiences for all women in the outdoors, is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated 6th Annual Wild Women Week, starting February 29th and running through March 9th. In partnership with more local organizations and businesses than ever before, this ten-day extravaganza will provide opportunities for women to engage in many of Bellingham’s incredible outdoor (and some indoor) activities, while fostering strong ties between the women participating and a sense of empowerment in the outdoors.
“Wild Women Week has been Shifting Gears’ celebration of International Women’s Day for the past six years,” said Krysy Keller, Shifting Gears Executive Director. “As a day that brings women together all over the world, this week is our way of making Bellingham’s incredible recreational activities even more approachable and accessible for women in our community, while also forming strong bonds between the women who participate.”
Shifting Gears is also excited to reintroduce the ‘Dirt to Indulgence’ Party on the last day of festivities. Absent from the past three Wild Women Weeks due to the pandemic, the party serves as a place to celebrate, connect and reflect on all the ways participants spent the week adventuring in the community. During the event, Shifting Gears will also name their ‘Wild Woman of the Year’. This individual, having been nominated by their community, is someone who has overcome barriers and inspired others this past year with their outstanding spirit. The party will be hosted the evening of March 9th at Lost Giants Cider Company, and will offer food, drinks and dancing in a safe place, where women are encouraged to be their wild selves.
Wild Women Week features a wide array of activities and provides opportunities for women to discover something about Bellingham, be it a new local business, or a new hobby. Events include bike rides through partners like Transition Bikes, the Bike Ranch, Stones Throw and Wonder Brewing, paddling through the Community Boating Center, Line Dancing at Boots Tavern, Self Compassion and Sexual Empowerment workshops through Wink Wink, Open Water Swimming, Yoga, Bowling, and many more. All levels are welcome at every event, and required equipment will be provided at most.
“With so many women-owned businesses partnering, and so many women leading these events, Wild Women Week is also a celebration of these incredible assets to our community,” said Aubrey McNeil, Shifting Gears Board Member. “We had the most participation ever from local businesses this year, something that shows us just how excited Bellingham is to engage its wild women. We are so honored to have the community’s support.”
Shifting Gears invites all Bellingham women to be part of the unforgettable Wild Women Week. To explore the full schedule of events and register for participation, visit the official website at https://letsshiftgears.org/wild-women-week and the calendar of events at https://letsshiftgears.org/calendar.
About Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears is Bellingham’s ultimate outdoor adventure organization, dedicated to empowering individuals, promoting inclusivity, and igniting a passion for the great outdoors. Through a thrilling array of outdoor activities, workshops, and community events, Shifting Gears aims to inspire personal growth, forge unbreakable bonds, and nurture the spirit of adventure in every participant.
Shifting Gears, Bellingham’s non-profit creating welcoming recreational experiences for all women in the outdoors, is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated 6th Annual Wild Women Week, starting February 29th and running through March 9th. In partnership with more local organizations and businesses than ever before, this ten-day extravaganza will provide opportunities for women to engage in many of Bellingham’s incredible outdoor (and some indoor) activities, while fostering strong ties between the women participating and a sense of empowerment in the outdoors.
“Wild Women Week has been Shifting Gears’ celebration of International Women’s Day for the past six years,” said Krysy Keller, Shifting Gears Executive Director. “As a day that brings women together all over the world, this week is our way of making Bellingham’s incredible recreational activities even more approachable and accessible for women in our community, while also forming strong bonds between the women who participate.”
Shifting Gears is also excited to reintroduce the ‘Dirt to Indulgence’ Party on the last day of festivities. Absent from the past three Wild Women Weeks due to the pandemic, the party serves as a place to celebrate, connect and reflect on all the ways participants spent the week adventuring in the community. During the event, Shifting Gears will also name their ‘Wild Woman of the Year’. This individual, having been nominated by their community, is someone who has overcome barriers and inspired others this past year with their outstanding spirit. The party will be hosted the evening of March 9th at Lost Giants Cider Company, and will offer food, drinks and dancing in a safe place, where women are encouraged to be their wild selves.
Wild Women Week features a wide array of activities and provides opportunities for women to discover something about Bellingham, be it a new local business, or a new hobby. Events include bike rides through partners like Transition Bikes, the Bike Ranch, Stones Throw and Wonder Brewing, paddling through the Community Boating Center, Line Dancing at Boots Tavern, Self Compassion and Sexual Empowerment workshops through Wink Wink, Open Water Swimming, Yoga, Bowling, and many more. All levels are welcome at every event, and required equipment will be provided at most.
“With so many women-owned businesses partnering, and so many women leading these events, Wild Women Week is also a celebration of these incredible assets to our community,” said Aubrey McNeil, Shifting Gears Board Member. “We had the most participation ever from local businesses this year, something that shows us just how excited Bellingham is to engage its wild women. We are so honored to have the community’s support.”
Shifting Gears invites all Bellingham women to be part of the unforgettable Wild Women Week. To explore the full schedule of events and register for participation, visit the official website at https://letsshiftgears.org/wild-women-week and the calendar of events at https://letsshiftgears.org/calendar.
About Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears is Bellingham’s ultimate outdoor adventure organization, dedicated to empowering individuals, promoting inclusivity, and igniting a passion for the great outdoors. Through a thrilling array of outdoor activities, workshops, and community events, Shifting Gears aims to inspire personal growth, forge unbreakable bonds, and nurture the spirit of adventure in every participant.
Shifting Gears, Bellingham’s non-profit creating welcoming recreational experiences for all women in the outdoors, is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated 6th Annual Wild Women Week, starting February 29th and running through March 9th. In partnership with more local organizations and businesses than ever before, this ten-day extravaganza will provide opportunities for women to engage in many of Bellingham’s incredible outdoor (and some indoor) activities, while fostering strong ties between the women participating and a sense of empowerment in the outdoors.
“Wild Women Week has been Shifting Gears’ celebration of International Women’s Day for the past six years,” said Krysy Keller, Shifting Gears Executive Director. “As a day that brings women together all over the world, this week is our way of making Bellingham’s incredible recreational activities even more approachable and accessible for women in our community, while also forming strong bonds between the women who participate.”
Shifting Gears is also excited to reintroduce the ‘Dirt to Indulgence’ Party on the last day of festivities. Absent from the past three Wild Women Weeks due to the pandemic, the party serves as a place to celebrate, connect and reflect on all the ways participants spent the week adventuring in the community. During the event, Shifting Gears will also name their ‘Wild Woman of the Year’. This individual, having been nominated by their community, is someone who has overcome barriers and inspired others this past year with their outstanding spirit. The party will be hosted the evening of March 9th at Lost Giants Cider Company, and will offer food, drinks and dancing in a safe place, where women are encouraged to be their wild selves.
Wild Women Week features a wide array of activities and provides opportunities for women to discover something about Bellingham, be it a new local business, or a new hobby. Events include bike rides through partners like Transition Bikes, the Bike Ranch, Stones Throw and Wonder Brewing, paddling through the Community Boating Center, Line Dancing at Boots Tavern, Self Compassion and Sexual Empowerment workshops through Wink Wink, Open Water Swimming, Yoga, Bowling, and many more. All levels are welcome at every event, and required equipment will be provided at most.
“With so many women-owned businesses partnering, and so many women leading these events, Wild Women Week is also a celebration of these incredible assets to our community,” said Aubrey McNeil, Shifting Gears Board Member. “We had the most participation ever from local businesses this year, something that shows us just how excited Bellingham is to engage its wild women. We are so honored to have the community’s support.”
Shifting Gears invites all Bellingham women to be part of the unforgettable Wild Women Week. To explore the full schedule of events and register for participation, visit the official website at https://letsshiftgears.org/wild-women-week and the calendar of events at https://letsshiftgears.org/calendar.
About Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears is Bellingham’s ultimate outdoor adventure organization, dedicated to empowering individuals, promoting inclusivity, and igniting a passion for the great outdoors. Through a thrilling array of outdoor activities, workshops, and community events, Shifting Gears aims to inspire personal growth, forge unbreakable bonds, and nurture the spirit of adventure in every participant.
Shifting Gears, Bellingham’s non-profit creating welcoming recreational experiences for all women in the outdoors, is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated 6th Annual Wild Women Week, starting February 29th and running through March 9th. In partnership with more local organizations and businesses than ever before, this ten-day extravaganza will provide opportunities for women to engage in many of Bellingham’s incredible outdoor (and some indoor) activities, while fostering strong ties between the women participating and a sense of empowerment in the outdoors.
“Wild Women Week has been Shifting Gears’ celebration of International Women’s Day for the past six years,” said Krysy Keller, Shifting Gears Executive Director. “As a day that brings women together all over the world, this week is our way of making Bellingham’s incredible recreational activities even more approachable and accessible for women in our community, while also forming strong bonds between the women who participate.”
Shifting Gears is also excited to reintroduce the ‘Dirt to Indulgence’ Party on the last day of festivities. Absent from the past three Wild Women Weeks due to the pandemic, the party serves as a place to celebrate, connect and reflect on all the ways participants spent the week adventuring in the community. During the event, Shifting Gears will also name their ‘Wild Woman of the Year’. This individual, having been nominated by their community, is someone who has overcome barriers and inspired others this past year with their outstanding spirit. The party will be hosted the evening of March 9th at Lost Giants Cider Company, and will offer food, drinks and dancing in a safe place, where women are encouraged to be their wild selves.
Wild Women Week features a wide array of activities and provides opportunities for women to discover something about Bellingham, be it a new local business, or a new hobby. Events include bike rides through partners like Transition Bikes, the Bike Ranch, Stones Throw and Wonder Brewing, paddling through the Community Boating Center, Line Dancing at Boots Tavern, Self Compassion and Sexual Empowerment workshops through Wink Wink, Open Water Swimming, Yoga, Bowling, and many more. All levels are welcome at every event, and required equipment will be provided at most.
“With so many women-owned businesses partnering, and so many women leading these events, Wild Women Week is also a celebration of these incredible assets to our community,” said Aubrey McNeil, Shifting Gears Board Member. “We had the most participation ever from local businesses this year, something that shows us just how excited Bellingham is to engage its wild women. We are so honored to have the community’s support.”
Shifting Gears invites all Bellingham women to be part of the unforgettable Wild Women Week. To explore the full schedule of events and register for participation, visit the official website at https://letsshiftgears.org/wild-women-week and the calendar of events at https://letsshiftgears.org/calendar.
About Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears is Bellingham’s ultimate outdoor adventure organization, dedicated to empowering individuals, promoting inclusivity, and igniting a passion for the great outdoors. Through a thrilling array of outdoor activities, workshops, and community events, Shifting Gears aims to inspire personal growth, forge unbreakable bonds, and nurture the spirit of adventure in every participant.
As the “unofficial” home of the Bellingham St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, we’ve got a great weekend planned, jam-packed with live music, beer, and dancing at Boundary Bay Brewery!
Join us Saturday for music in the taproom from The Devillies (11 am), and The House Wrens (1 pm), with Irish dancers performing throughout the day. Pogues tribute band, Bottle of Smoke will be performing in the beer garden with The Moving Hats from 6-9 pm ($10 cover).
On Sunday, we’ll be celebrating at the brewery following the Bellingham St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Music in the taproom from Chivalry Timbers (12 pm), Lindsay Street (2:30 pm), The Moving Hats (4 pm), and The Devillies (6 pm) with Irish dancers and the Bellingham Pipes and Drums band throughout the day. Head to the beer garden following the parade to enjoy music from Rosin & Reed (1 pm) and The Dublin Letters (5 pm, $10 suggested donation)!
For more details visit: https://www.bbaybrewery.com/events#/events
As the “unofficial” home of the Bellingham St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, we’ve got a great weekend planned, jam-packed with live music, beer, and dancing at Boundary Bay Brewery!
Join us Saturday for music in the taproom from The Devillies (11 am), and The House Wrens (1 pm), with Irish dancers performing throughout the day. Pogues tribute band, Bottle of Smoke will be performing in the beer garden with The Moving Hats from 6-9 pm ($10 cover).
On Sunday, we’ll be celebrating at the brewery following the Bellingham St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Music in the taproom from Chivalry Timbers (12 pm), Lindsay Street (2:30 pm), The Moving Hats (4 pm), and The Devillies (6 pm) with Irish dancers and the Bellingham Pipes and Drums band throughout the day. Head to the beer garden following the parade to enjoy music from Rosin & Reed (1 pm) and The Dublin Letters (5 pm, $10 suggested donation)!
For more details visit: https://www.bbaybrewery.com/events#/events
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us at the Bellingham St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Join us on Sunday, March 17th in Downtown Bellingham for our annual parade celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Starting at Waypoint Park and making its way through Downtown, the parade ends on Railroad Ave outside Depot Market Square!
Bellingham’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a great chance to connect with the community! The parade is in honor of the Bellingham Police & Fire Departments, and it’s a great chance to celebrate all the businesses, groups, schools, and nonprofits that make our town what it is.
Everyone is invited to participate in the parade, as long as your group is family-friendly and non-political. Whether you decide to march in the parade or watch from the sidewalk, we welcome all to join us for this community-wide event and help us celebrate all the ways we can make Bellingham greener!
Participation is free for all! Floats can be registered on our website! Any questions: https://www.stpatsbham.com/contact
Hoppy Easter! Celebrate Easter with St. Francis of Bellingham Avamere! Residents and staff at this local skilled nursing facility are excited to welcome you into our facility for this free, fun, family friendly event, for all ages! The egg hunt will begin at 1:30pm. Pictures with the Easter Bunny will start at 1:30pm as well. There will be several activity stations located around our beautiful backyard, as well as food & beverages available for purchase.
Hoppy Easter!
Join us at Boundary Bay Brewery this Easter for our annual Kids Easter Egg Hunt! We’ll be hiding Easter Eggs throughout the beer garden for your kiddos to find! The Easter Egg Hunt will start at 1 pm on Sunday, March 31st. Free for all!
The bistro will open at 11 am on Easter Sunday, offering a few Easter specials along with our normal menu offerings. You can make bistro reservations here: https://tables.toasttab.com/restaurants/07e5d000-520f-4094-9ffa-d2c5c1f05b6a/findTime
We kick off the event as Whatcom County’s Junior roller derby league, The Subdued City Rollers, takes on Southside Alliance in a full-contact level 3 bout. Doors open at 2:00PM with the first whistle at 3:00PM. This is sure to be an exciting and hard-hitting match up.
Right after the juniors is a Bellingham Roller Betties double header. The first bout will see The Cog Blockers take on visiting team Dockyard Derby Dames at 5:00pm, followed by Tough Love competing against F.L.A.S.H. in the second bout of the night. Don’t miss out on the excitement as these teams battle it out on the track!
We have a concessions stand selling chips, candy and soda, and a beer garden serving Boundary Bay beer and wine, and Lost Giants cider.
Tickets available here: https://m.bpt.me/event/6237912
