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Get ready to have an insane time as we turn our alley into a Mountain Bike playground and festival! During Bellingham Beer Week, this event will raise funds for Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition, and we’re shutting down the alley behind Boundary Bay for…BIKES…BIKES & BIKES.
Here’s what you’ll experience:
Raffles & Giveaways, including a BRAND NEW KIDS GIANT MOUNTAIN BIKE!!!!
Live Polecat at 2:30 p.m. (Free and All Ages!)
Exclusive Galbraith Mountain Series Beers on tap
Mountain Bike Skills Course by Chris Mellick (RRAD)
Bike Demos by Jack’s Bicycle Center
Competitions
Info Fair & More!
Nothing beats Pixie Theatre for young people! Lisa Markowitz loves to teach these zany classes, and this Spring, she’s teaming up with our very own guest director Sarah Bach. Singing, dancing and acting for everyone! It’s the top, and this time, it’s kittens. Performances April 21-22 & 28-29 at the BAAY Theatre (1059 N State St). Admission by donation at the door!
Nothing beats Pixie Theatre for young people! Lisa Markowitz loves to teach these zany classes, and this Spring, she’s teaming up with our very own guest director Sarah Bach. Singing, dancing and acting for everyone! It’s the top, and this time, it’s kittens. Performances April 21-22 & 28-29 at the BAAY Theatre (1059 N State St). Admission by donation at the door!
The Bellingham Brain Cancer Walk is a non-competitive walk which promotes awareness of brain cancer and preserves the legacy of the late Hannah Dashiell who was tragically killed in a car accident in early January 2014. All proceeds benefit the EndBrainCancer Initiative | Chris Elliott Fund whose mission is enhancing lives and empowering patients by closing the existing GAP from initial diagnosis to immediate and expanded access to advanced treatment, clinical trials and critical care. Online pre-registration $25, day-of registration $35, and patients may participate for free.
Learn about brain cancer while visiting our various sponsor booths including the End Brain Cancer Initiative, Novocure, North Cascade Brain and Spine Center, and many more! Pay tribute to our founder Hannah Dashiell and loved ones affected by brain cancer at the Honor tent and have fun with your kids in the Kid’s Zone. Enjoy food from Haggen and beers from Boundary Bay (21+) in the parking lot before and after the event!
11:00 a.m. Registration begins
12:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies
1:00 p.m. Walk!
2:00 p.m. Closing Ceremonies
2:30-4:00 p.m. After-party – on-site! Ft. Haggen select foods and Boundary Bay Beers (21+)
Come join us Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-28, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily at the NW Washington Fairgrounds, Tractor Arena, in Lynden, Washington as we celebrate America’s first breed of horse, the Morgan Horse. Our show takes place over four days, featuring the Morgan Horse performing in competitive classes featuring English and Western riding, Dressage, Trail and Carriage Driving. New this year we are also including another of America’s celebrated breeds, the American Saddlebred. Exhibitors will be coming from British Columbia, Alberta, Washington and Oregon. This event is friendly to children and adults alike. All are welcome!
Come join us Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-28, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily at the NW Washington Fairgrounds, Tractor Arena, in Lynden, Washington as we celebrate America’s first breed of horse, the Morgan Horse. Our show takes place over four days, featuring the Morgan Horse performing in competitive classes featuring English and Western riding, Dressage, Trail and Carriage Driving. New this year we are also including another of America’s celebrated breeds, the American Saddlebred. Exhibitors will be coming from British Columbia, Alberta, Washington and Oregon. This event is friendly to children and adults alike. All are welcome!
Come join us Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-28, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily at the NW Washington Fairgrounds, Tractor Arena, in Lynden, Washington as we celebrate America’s first breed of horse, the Morgan Horse. Our show takes place over four days, featuring the Morgan Horse performing in competitive classes featuring English and Western riding, Dressage, Trail and Carriage Driving. New this year we are also including another of America’s celebrated breeds, the American Saddlebred. Exhibitors will be coming from British Columbia, Alberta, Washington and Oregon. This event is friendly to children and adults alike. All are welcome!
Come join us Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-28, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily at the NW Washington Fairgrounds, Tractor Arena, in Lynden, Washington as we celebrate America’s first breed of horse, the Morgan Horse. Our show takes place over four days, featuring the Morgan Horse performing in competitive classes featuring English and Western riding, Dressage, Trail and Carriage Driving. New this year we are also including another of America’s celebrated breeds, the American Saddlebred. Exhibitors will be coming from British Columbia, Alberta, Washington and Oregon. This event is friendly to children and adults alike. All are welcome!
Resilience Summit: Hope in a Complex World, conversations to create a world in which we thrive
Who?
Youth & Young Adults: Talk with peers about how to change our social environment and reduce stress anxiety and depression for us. Hear stories of battles with mental well-being and talk about changing perspective. Finally, get to share with adults and help them make changes to their daily behavior towards forming more welcoming environments at home, school and in the community.
Adults, Parents and Youth Serving Professionals: Engage with Dr. Christopher McCurry, community wellness and prevention representatives, and with one another in conversations to shape how we can increase wellbeing and decrease stress, anxiety and depression for our youth, families and communities.
Distinct tracks for youth and young adults and parents and adults who serve youth in community settings will envision environments that promote wellness and compassion and identify skills and next steps for bringing hope to action. Youth and young adults will share their vision for a world in which they will thrive.
What?Community discussions, activities, resources and World Cafe learning on:
Community discussions, activities, resources and World Cafe learning on:
Increasing wellbeing and decreasing stress, anxiety and depression in multiple areas of our lives including:
-home & family
-school & community
-friends & peers
-yourself
-social media
Two CEUs are available for this event.
Accommodation and Barrier Removal:
Equitable access to this event is at its heart: We will work to remove barriers to childcare, language translation and for ADA accommodation with adequate notice. Please register early, and no later than 72 business hours in advance (6/6/17).
Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/jun10hope
Sponsored by:
Whatcom Family and Community Network, NAMI Whatcom and Parents Matter with financial support from Mobilizing Action in Resilient Communities (MARC) and SAMHSA Drug-Free Communities.
A Race for Everyone! A 2K race from Kulshan Brewery (on Kentucky, nicknamed K2) to Kulshan Brewery on James Street! This is a festive family friendly event with a finish line band, loads of raffle prizes and tons of fun! This will be our 3rd Annual K2K Race, and will be ‘Merica themed! Dress up in your best red, white and blue!
A community celebration, the Harvest Dinner features fun for the whole family: Games, crafts, live entertainment and a kid-grown menu!
$10 ticket donation benefits Common Threads school-based gardening and cooking programs. Thanks to our event sponsors, tickets for kids ages 10 and under are FREE!
You’ll find more info & advance tickets at our website: https://commonthreadsfarm.org/8th-annual-harvest-dinner/
Bellingham High School’s Creepy Cabaret is back, but don’t be scared! This Halloween talent show and fundraiser dinner has become a favorite for families and music lovers alike. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for the event, now in its seventh year, on Friday, October 27 in the BHS Commons. Enjoy a pizza buffet from Pizza’zza while talented students from the award-winning BHS choir program entertain in a true cabaret setting. Costumes are encouraged and a cash prize raffle is part of the evening fun.
Tickets at the door and in advance from BHS choir students and the school ASB window, 2020 Cornwall Avenue, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Our annual 5k/10k fun run will take place on March 24 at the Pioneer Pavilion in Ferndale! Join us in welcoming spring by running or walking through beautiful Hovander Park with your family and friends! This event is kid and dog friendly. People of any athleticism are welcome!
You’re invited to the Jansen Art Center’s annual block party and benefit concert – Art in the Alley! The J will have live music, food trucks, a beer & wine garden, art activities, demonstrations, raffle and more. It all takes place behind the Jansen Art Center in Judson Alley in Lynden, Washington. This is a fun, outdoor dance party in celebration of the arts in our community.
Art in the Alley features a performance by the eight-piece Seattle band, The Chancellors. Fronted by the fabulous Shaina Shepperd, armed with horns and a tight rhythm section, The Chancellors perform a wide selection of Funk, R&B, Motown, Soul and Pop, putting on an energetic performance that is fun for everyone.
Celebrating the J’s six-year anniversary in Lynden, the event features activities and demonstrations from all of their art studios. “The Ceramics Studio will be selling work made from artists in our studio and have the pottery wheel on hand for demonstrations,” said Vin Quenneville, Executive Director. “Each studio will have something fun for guests to observe or participate in, showcasing our continued work in providing arts education and opportunities for artists in the community.”
Judith Gauthier, who oversees the Jewelry Studio at the J tells us that several jewelry artists will be on hand demonstrating soldering and metal texture techniques. They plan to have an interactive display allowing visitors to try their hand at some of the techniques students learn in the workshops offered at the J.
The Textiles Studio will offer spinning and weaving demonstrations and have information about the upcoming Fibers & Beyond Conference and Sale and there will be representation from the painting, dance and music studios as well. Quenneville is excited about the addition of the studio showcase at this year’s event and says each studio is planning something special to highlight their artists and programs.
Delicious food will be available through Hot Diggity Dog, Tacos El Tule and The Sugar Shack ice cream truck throughout the event. The J’s own Firehall Cafe will be offering Kulshan beer and local wines in the beer garden again this year.
Tickets for the event are $25 and benefit the Jansen Art Center. “Art in the Alley is our summer fundraiser,” says Quenneville. “The J is able to operate because of the support of our community. This event gives everyone a fun way to support the arts.” The event will also include a raffle and membership booth.
Tickets are available at the Jansen Art Center’s Gallery Shop or online at https://www.jansenartcenter.org/events/art-in-the-alley/.
Pickford Film Center is hosting the NY Cat Film Festival, presented by Tracie Hotchner and the Radio Pet Lady Network. This Festival premieres in New York and then travels the country to spread a feline-frenzy to select theaters. The Pickford is lucky enough to host it. Plan for a fun afternoon with a cat-photo contest, tabeling by various organizations with cat-friendly information and services, temporary tattoos and more!
Traipse the globe with this talented troupe of modern Chinese acrobats performing acts that won awards in Monte Carlo and Paris!
Get ready for artistry combined with awe-inspiring feats from this company created in collaboration with the world-famous Cirque Eloize. The New Chinese Acrobats represent the evolution of Eastern acrobatics, mixing new techniques with ancient traditions and folk art to stunning effect. The acrobats are selected from all over China for their high-level acrobatic skills, charisma, and showmanship, and their performance includes award-winning acts from prestigious circus festivals such as Monte Carlo Circus Festival and World Circus Festival of Paris. You’ll be sharing family memories talking about this one for years to come.
Nooksack tribal storyteller Tammy Cooper-Woodrich shares tales from her ancestors at the Deming Library. Hear stories of the animals and people who have always called this river and land their home. Refreshments served.
Siro-A Techno Circus is a revolution in live entertainment. Whether performing in their home of Tokyo, on America’s Got Talent or at Radio City Music Hall, this act delights all audiences with its fusion of dance moves, music and stunning visual effects. Siro means “white,” describing the troupe’s painted mime faces meant to add to the illusions they create. Expect to be immersed, surprised and thoroughly entertained by this family-friendly, futuristic multi-sensory celebration!
Show uses strobes, lasers and haze among other effects.
Many of you have heard about the fast-moving and deadly fires that have been raging throughout California over the last several weeks. The Camp Fire in Northern California is the largest and most deadly fire California has ever seen. Thankfully, this fire is finally nearly contained, but not before taking the lives of more than 80 people, destroying more than 18,000 structures – most of them homes – and decimating hundreds of thousands of acres of beautiful California land. Hundreds of people are still missing.
There are more than 4,700 firefighters from stations from around the nation are helping to stop the spread of these terrible wildfires. Washington State Department of Natural Resources has sent more than 100 firefighters, and dozens of others have been sent from city and county stations around our state.
As I’ve watched this natural disaster unfold, I have been searching for a way to help in any way possible – maybe you have, too. Here is your chance!
Join us for a “Help for the Holidays” event! For your minimum donation of $50, I will be hosting Micro Sessions at a local fire department, featuring a small holiday scene onsite with a tufted green couch, and garland supplied by Pozie by Natalie. The station will have a fire truck on site for us to utilize for a bright and cheery photo backdrop. After you get your photos taken, local firefighters will be providing fun truck tours! All funds collected at this event go directly to the Bellingham/Whatcom County Firefighters Benevolent Foundation, where funds can be distributed in the most effective way to support those risking their lives to fight these fires. Collection of donations will be managed by the Bellingham / Whatcom County Firefighters Benevolent Foundation.
Important Event Details:
December 9, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (each session will be 5-10 minutes)
Station 12 located at 4142 Britton Loop Road Bellingham, WA
First Come, First Served – NO PRE-REGISTRATION is available for this event.
Required donation of $50 or more. ALL DONATIONS MUST BE MADE IN THE FORM OF CHECK.
Minimum of three images provided to each client via online gallery digital download
Special Thanks to Our Contributors:
– Station 12
– Katheryn Moran Photography
– Pozie by Natalie
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love including the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and some surprising new twists! Enjoy family musical favorites “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago” in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream … or a really great pair of shoes.
Join us for our annual van meet up! This is an opportunity to bring the van community together to share spaces and knowledge, as well as introduce others to van life. Feel free to bring your friends and your furry friends. We hope to see you there!
What is the best way to kick off the weekend? A Bells game! The Bells begin a new series, taking on the Portland Pickles. We look forward to seeing you there. Go Bells!
Pickford Film Center is excited for the fun to continue with Kid Pickford, a monthly family-friendly film series for kids at the Pickford for $1. Formally named Pickford Family Matinees, this series shows a classic family film each month on Saturdays at 1 pm. From an epic children’s quest spanning 50 years, rousing debates for the history books, some mysterious mythical cursed rabbits, gifted aspiring ballet stars, a quest to secure a stolen book, and a special winter in Moomin Valley, this year’s Kid Pickford slate is full of excitement and a joy to watch!
No matter if you’re 30 and want to see a classic favorite childhood film, have kids, want to host a birthday party, or simply want a relaxed and enjoyable Saturday afternoon, Kid Pickford is always a lot of fun. Bring your kids, bring friends or a date, and catch a classic Saturday afternoon movie.
Closing our Kid Pickford 2019 slate is Moomins and the Winter Wonderland (2017). The winter seems extraordinary in Moomin Valley, so Moomintroll decides to stay awake instead of having his typical winter slumber. Moomintroll discovers that strange creatures wander amidst the snowdrifts in the midwinter darkness, and all of the new hints imply that an eccentric guest is soon to arrive. This new guest is called Christmas, and an astounded Moomintroll learns to experience the true meaning of this wonderful holiday.
Keep updated on the Pickford’s events on our website or sign up for our email newsletter at www.pickfordfilmcenter.org
We are following our live beach event with a Q&A panel where you can ask our experts any questions you have regarding beach critters, the intertidal zone, and anything else that comes up for you as you explore the beach and the website. We encourage you to submit photos of species you want help identifying, our beach naturalists might be able to help!
Cultural critic and author David Cotner visits Scarecrow Video for a signing of his book A History of Violence (1973). Its concept is simple: take the date in 1973 on which a violent film was first screened – and go beyond the film to see the world that exists outside the theatre. It’s a book that realizes that the line between life and cinema is as much a horizon as it is a terminator. A History of Violence (1973) takes you across that horizon to places in time you never even imagined existed. Because bombs don’t explode in only one direction.
Check out this Letterboxd list featuring some of the many films covered in the book: https://letterboxd.com/jaguar_ride/list/a-history-of-violence-1973
