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![Professional Mediation Training @ Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center | Bellingham | Washington | United States](https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/WDRC-color-logo3-300x284.jpg)
The Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center (WDRC) is offering a Professional Mediation Training May 6–8, and 13–15, Wednesdays 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., and Thursdays and Fridays 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
This intensive 40-hr course is a powerful skill-building opportunity for professionals and community members to deepen their communication skills and learn an effective and structured process for dispute resolution, based on the interest-based mediation model.
Combining theory and practice, students will also participate in mock mediations. Upon completion, students will receive a certificate and the opportunity to apply for the WDRC Practicum Program to become a certified mediator. The Professional Mediation Training is offered bi-annually and pre-registration is required. Register early (prior to April 8) for an early bird discount.
![Professional Mediation Training @ Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center | Bellingham | Washington | United States](https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/WDRC-color-logo4-300x284.jpg)
The Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center (WDRC) is offering a Professional Mediation Training October 7–9, and 14–16, Wednesdays 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., and Thursdays and Fridays 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
This intensive 40-hr course is a powerful skill-building opportunity for professionals and community members to deepen their communication skills and learn an effective and structured process for dispute resolution, based on the interest-based mediation model.
Combining theory and practice, students will also participate in mock mediations. Upon completion, students will receive a certificate and the opportunity to apply for the WDRC Practicum Program to become a certified mediator. The Professional Mediation Training is offered bi-annually and pre-registration is required. Register before September 9 for an early bird discount.
Get inspiration and advice for your costume from a local master upcycler! Carol Oberton creates costumes for the Procession of the Species, and will have examples of claws and masks with jaws and teeth, and will be ready to give you tips on constructing the creative costume of your dreams! Details on our website: www.ragfinery.com
![Clean Out Your Closet / Sidewalk Sale @ Social Fabric | Bellingham | Washington | United States](https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/artificial-photography-119298-300x200.jpg)
Clean Out Your Closet / Sidewalk Sale – Shop Friday and Saturday July 21 – 22! OPEN LATE for the Commercial Street Night Market
SHOP donated garments, jewelry or accessories like: hats, belts, purses, shoes, scarves and shawls; All clean and something you’d be proud to wear!
DONATE a minimum of 10 items (up to 25) and receive an “I’m Generous” button good for a 25% discount (expires 7/2018) that can be used in our store (just not at this sale). * ALSO Lydia Place and Agape House will each get 25% of the price of your items sold and so will YOU!
DROP OFF Donations during business hours between Friday, 7/14th – Wednesday, 7/19th. (Unsold items should be picked up by July 29th or they’ll be donated.)
CONTACT US for more info/further details by email at: info@socialfabricart.com or by phone at: (360) 733-1323.
GET BUSY CLEANING OUT THAT CLOSET!!!
Early release Thursdays have never looked so fun! Join this 2-part after school session and finger knit your own warm and cheerful scarf, complete with fluffy cloud pom poms. No experience necessary. All materials provided. Ages: 8-12
Note: This workshop is held on two consecutive Thursday afternoons, Oct. 5 and 12. Register in store or online.
Learn how to make a pattern resist to fit your head, and use up-cycled fabrics and wool to create a fun, textural, classy (or any style you like) felt hat. Various styles will be presented as samples for the class, including some that might be worn for Halloween! Participants will finish up by learning about shaping your damp hat. Note: There will be no set lunch break, so please bring snacks and/or lunch to eat during class. Register in store or online.
Learn how to copy a garment without taking it apart! Making clothing typically begins with a pattern and ends with a garment. In this class we’ll reverse the process: starting with a piece of clothing you bring, you’ll draft a permanent pattern and start sewing your new version. You’ll also learn about fabric, grain and drape, tailoring to your body, and essential pattern making tools and terms.
Early release Thursdays have never looked so fun! Join this 2-part after school session and finger knit your own warm and cheerful scarf, complete with fluffy cloud pom poms. No experience necessary. All materials provided. Ages: 8-12
Note: This workshop is held on two consecutive Thursday afternoons, Oct. 5 and 12. Register in store or online.
![Fall Into The Holidays - A Vendor, Artisan, Craft Event @ Birch Bay Activity Center | Blaine | Washington | United States](https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1-Fall-Into-the-Holidays-Header-300x157.jpg)
Enter to win raffle prizes donated by each vendor on site!
All Proceeds Go Toward our Children’s Programing
$1 per ticket, 12 for $10 or 25 for $20
30 interior booths, 26 outdoor booths
Vendor Booth Decorating Contest!
Decided on by the customers!
FREE CHILDCARE so you can shop.
For more information and vendor highlight posts, please check our event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/265618747368019/permalink/278249316104962/
![Eileen Fisher Renew Pop-up Sale @ Ragfinery | Bellingham | Washington | United States](https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/18F-Digital-1-e1540680880234-300x245.png)
Wear Your Flaws On Your Sleeve.
Join Seattle’s Eileen Fisher Renew and Ragfinery for Bellingham’s Not-Quite Perfect Sale! Shop gently worn, slightly flawed Eileen Fisher pieces at $10 and up! Every purchase of a Not-Quite Perfect item extends the life of the clothes we love, and helps to reduce fashion’s footprint, one garment at a time. Please BYOB (bring your own bag).
![Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews](https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/bham-handmade-image-300x300.jpg)
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.
![Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews & Goods Nursery and Produce](https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/bellingham-handmade-sticker-300x300.jpg)
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, locally sourced adult beverages, dumpling food truck, and snacks for kiddos.
For more information, visit bellinghamhandmade.com.
![Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews & Goods Nursery and Produce](https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/bellingham-handmade-sticker-300x300.jpg)
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, locally sourced adult beverages, dumpling food truck, and snacks for kiddos.
For more information, visit bellinghamhandmade.com.
![Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews & Goods Nursery and Produce](https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/bellingham-handmade-sticker-300x300.jpg)
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, locally sourced adult beverages, dumpling food truck, and snacks for kiddos.
For more information, visit bellinghamhandmade.com.
![Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews & Goods Nursery and Produce](https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/bellingham-handmade-sticker-300x300.jpg)
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, locally sourced adult beverages, dumpling food truck, and snacks for kiddos.
For more information, visit bellinghamhandmade.com.
![Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews & Goods Nursery and Produce](https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/bellingham-handmade-sticker-300x300.jpg)
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, locally sourced adult beverages, dumpling food truck, and snacks for kiddos.
For more information, visit bellinghamhandmade.com.
![Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews & Goods Nursery and Produce](https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/bellingham-handmade-sticker-300x300.jpg)
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, locally sourced adult beverages, dumpling food truck, and snacks for kiddos.
For more information, visit bellinghamhandmade.com.
![Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews & Goods Nursery and Produce](https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/bellingham-handmade-sticker-300x300.jpg)
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, locally sourced adult beverages, dumpling food truck, and snacks for kiddos.
For more information, visit bellinghamhandmade.com.
![Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews & Goods Nursery and Produce](https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/bellingham-handmade-sticker-300x300.jpg)
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, locally sourced adult beverages, dumpling food truck, and snacks for kiddos.
For more information, visit bellinghamhandmade.com.
![Fantastic Planet @ Limelight Cinema](https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/FantasticPlanet-218x300.jpg)
Sponsored by ModSock, located down the street from the Limelight. So many socks you’ll puke.
Third Eye Cinema is a staff and volunteer-curated film series of all of our favorite flicks — the cult classics, the ones you might have missed, the ones you need to revisit. This month’s movie chosen by our projectionist Jules!
This animated tale follows the relationship between the small human-like Oms and their much larger blue-skinned oppressors, the Draags, who rule the planet of Ygam. While the Draags have long kept Oms as illiterate pets, this hierarchy shifts after an Om boy becomes educated, thanks to a young female Draag. This leads to an Om rebellion, which weakens the Draag control over their race. Will the Oms and the Draags find a way to coexist? Or will they destroy each other?
![Free Community Clothing Swap @ IBC](https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Clothing-Swap-2022-232x300.jpg)
We are hosting another free community clothing swap!
If you’re cleaning out closets, save items to share or swap with neighbors and friends.
When: Saturday, June 18th from 10am-2pm
Where: 2000 W North Street, Bellingham
What: Clothing swap for all ages, genders, sizes, styles, seasons. Bring clothes you want to exchange (not required) and take whatever items you need/want.
Leftover items go to non-profits and shelters in Whatcom county including Engedi Refuge, YWCA, and WeCare.
Last September y’all were able to help our community and met so many urgent needs for individuals and families by participating in the swap. You all showed up in a HUGE way to clothe the community free of charge–the stories we heard from attendees blew us away! We can’t wait to do it again.
![Wildcrafting Workshop: Fireweed Intensive @ Lake Terrell](https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SMALL-Flyer-Fireweed-232x300.png)
Please join naturalist and trained botanist, Jazmen Yoder, and herbalist, Amy Gibson of Goldstatus Botanicals in this fireweed-focused wildcrafting course! In this course we will learn several uses for fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium).
Our Fireweed Intensive course will include:
How and when to forage fireweed
Fermenting fireweed for tea
How to pickle and preserve fireweed shoots
Ethnobotanical history of fireweed
Ecology of fireweed
How to make fireweed cordage
Wild tea party with fireweed!
There are so many uses for this special plant, and we’ll be covering many of them! By the end of this class, you will have expertise knowledge about fireweed from its ecological importance to ways humans can benefit from its medicine and edibility.
Sign up now! Space is limited!
![Free Community Clothing Swap! @ IBC](https://www.whatcomtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Free-Community-Clothing-Swap2-300x300.png)
It’s our fifth annual Free Community Clothing Swap! We will have all sizes, genders, ages, seasons, and styles, including shoes, accessories, and outerwear.
Will be taking place Sat. June 15th, 10am-2pm at 2000 W North St in Bellingham.
Clothes can be brought to exchange, but it’s never required. This is a free clothing event, open to all. Last year we served over 300 Whatcom residents in person, and all leftover items went to local assistance groups to helps others free of charge. We had enough clothing for 3000-4000 individuals and hope to clothe even more of our neighbors this year!
This year we’ll have an expanded activity area for kids, refreshments for attendees, and lots of clothing to share. Hope to see you there!