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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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Apr
22
Sat
Vermiculture/Composting @ WCLS Blain Library
Apr 22 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Vermiculture/Composting @ WCLS Blain Library | Blaine | Washington | United States

Don’t throw away that valuable soil building material; compost instead! Learn the basics of food waste recycling with compost bins. Or, become a worm wrangler and discover how easy it is to manage worms indoors and out. Presented by the Blaine Community Orchards for Resources and Education (CORE).

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Aug
25
Fri
Ragfinery’s Sewing Rodeo LIVE Sewing Challenge @ Ragfinery
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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Sep
21
Thu
Finding funders for your nonprofit @ Bellingham Public Library
Sep 21 @ 1:00 pm

Learn how to use the new revised Foundation Directory Online (FDO) to find grant money for your nonprofit.The FDO is a searchable collection of profiles of 140,000 grantmakers and foundations. You can create searches to find grantmakers who care about the services your nonprofit provides and the populations you serve. Class includes hands-on practice. Register by emailing or calling Deborah Brewer at dbrewer@cob.org or 360-778-7210. The Foundation Directory Online is is funded by a grant from the Whatcom Community Foundation.

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May
8
Tue
Free Health Insurance Assistance @ Bellingham Public Library
May 8 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

An in-person trained health insurance assister from Sea Mar Community Health Center will be available to help apply for health insurance coverage and assist with any health-insurance related needs. For more information, contact Jenni at jjohnson@cob.org or 360-778-7217.

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Jan
25
Fri
5th Annual Illuminight Winter Walk @ Riverwalk Park in Downtown Mount Vernon
Jan 25 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
5th Annual Illuminight Winter Walk @ Riverwalk Park in Downtown Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon | Washington | United States

5th Annual Illuminight Winter Walk is Friday, January 25, 2019. In-the-moment luminary making at Tri Dee Arts from 4 pm – 5:30 pm. The festivities will start at Riverwalk Park in Mount Vernon, WA at 5:30. Luminary-lit procession, live music, and festivities free for you and your family to enjoy!

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5th Annual Illuminight Winter Walk @ Skagit Riverwalk Park
Jan 25 @ 4:00 pm
5th Annual Illuminight Winter Walk @ Skagit Riverwalk Park | Mount Vernon | Washington | United States

5th Annual Illuminight Winter Walk is a free event celebrating art, light, wildlife, health and the community. Enjoy in-the-moment luminary making, live music, a luminary-lit procession and festivities. Live music starts at 5:00 p.m., the luminary-lit procession will take place 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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Feb
4
Mon
Lynden “Daddy/Mommy and Me” Therapeutic Dance/Movement Group @ The Barre Pointe
Feb 4 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Lynden "Daddy/Mommy and Me" Therapeutic Dance/Movement Group @ The Barre Pointe

Arise Well Counseling Services, L.L.C. will be at the Barre Pointe studio conducting dance and movement classes geared toward children who may have difficulty communicating or expressing their feelings. This is a therapeutic form of dance and movement for kids and their parent/caregiver.

This is not put on by The Barre Pointe but will be held at their studio. If you have any questions please contact Lydia Peckover, MS, MA, LMHC at Arise Well Counseling Services, L.L.C.

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Feb
11
Mon
Lynden “Daddy/Mommy and Me” Therapeutic Dance/Movement Group @ The Barre Pointe
Feb 11 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Lynden "Daddy/Mommy and Me" Therapeutic Dance/Movement Group @ The Barre Pointe

Arise Well Counseling Services, L.L.C. will be at the Barre Pointe studio conducting dance and movement classes geared toward children who may have difficulty communicating or expressing their feelings. This is a therapeutic form of dance and movement for kids and their parent/caregiver.

This is not put on by The Barre Pointe but will be held at their studio. If you have any questions please contact Lydia Peckover, MS, MA, LMHC at Arise Well Counseling Services, L.L.C.

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Feb
18
Mon
Lynden “Daddy/Mommy and Me” Therapeutic Dance/Movement Group @ The Barre Pointe
Feb 18 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Lynden "Daddy/Mommy and Me" Therapeutic Dance/Movement Group @ The Barre Pointe

Arise Well Counseling Services, L.L.C. will be at the Barre Pointe studio conducting dance and movement classes geared toward children who may have difficulty communicating or expressing their feelings. This is a therapeutic form of dance and movement for kids and their parent/caregiver.

This is not put on by The Barre Pointe but will be held at their studio. If you have any questions please contact Lydia Peckover, MS, MA, LMHC at Arise Well Counseling Services, L.L.C.

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Feb
25
Mon
Lynden “Daddy/Mommy and Me” Therapeutic Dance/Movement Group @ The Barre Pointe
Feb 25 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Lynden "Daddy/Mommy and Me" Therapeutic Dance/Movement Group @ The Barre Pointe

Arise Well Counseling Services, L.L.C. will be at the Barre Pointe studio conducting dance and movement classes geared toward children who may have difficulty communicating or expressing their feelings. This is a therapeutic form of dance and movement for kids and their parent/caregiver.

This is not put on by The Barre Pointe but will be held at their studio. If you have any questions please contact Lydia Peckover, MS, MA, LMHC at Arise Well Counseling Services, L.L.C.

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Mar
4
Mon
Lynden “Daddy/Mommy and Me” Therapeutic Dance/Movement Group @ The Barre Pointe
Mar 4 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Lynden "Daddy/Mommy and Me" Therapeutic Dance/Movement Group @ The Barre Pointe

Arise Well Counseling Services, L.L.C. will be at the Barre Pointe studio conducting dance and movement classes geared toward children who may have difficulty communicating or expressing their feelings. This is a therapeutic form of dance and movement for kids and their parent/caregiver.

This is not put on by The Barre Pointe but will be held at their studio. If you have any questions please contact Lydia Peckover, MS, MA, LMHC at Arise Well Counseling Services, L.L.C.

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Mar
11
Mon
Lynden “Daddy/Mommy and Me” Therapeutic Dance/Movement Group @ The Barre Pointe
Mar 11 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Lynden "Daddy/Mommy and Me" Therapeutic Dance/Movement Group @ The Barre Pointe

Arise Well Counseling Services, L.L.C. will be at the Barre Pointe studio conducting dance and movement classes geared toward children who may have difficulty communicating or expressing their feelings. This is a therapeutic form of dance and movement for kids and their parent/caregiver.

This is not put on by The Barre Pointe but will be held at their studio. If you have any questions please contact Lydia Peckover, MS, MA, LMHC at Arise Well Counseling Services, L.L.C.

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Mar
18
Mon
Lynden “Daddy/Mommy and Me” Therapeutic Dance/Movement Group @ The Barre Pointe
Mar 18 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Lynden "Daddy/Mommy and Me" Therapeutic Dance/Movement Group @ The Barre Pointe

Arise Well Counseling Services, L.L.C. will be at the Barre Pointe studio conducting dance and movement classes geared toward children who may have difficulty communicating or expressing their feelings. This is a therapeutic form of dance and movement for kids and their parent/caregiver.

This is not put on by The Barre Pointe but will be held at their studio. If you have any questions please contact Lydia Peckover, MS, MA, LMHC at Arise Well Counseling Services, L.L.C.

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Mar
25
Mon
Lynden “Daddy/Mommy and Me” Therapeutic Dance/Movement Group @ The Barre Pointe
Mar 25 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Lynden "Daddy/Mommy and Me" Therapeutic Dance/Movement Group @ The Barre Pointe

Arise Well Counseling Services, L.L.C. will be at the Barre Pointe studio conducting dance and movement classes geared toward children who may have difficulty communicating or expressing their feelings. This is a therapeutic form of dance and movement for kids and their parent/caregiver.

This is not put on by The Barre Pointe but will be held at their studio. If you have any questions please contact Lydia Peckover, MS, MA, LMHC at Arise Well Counseling Services, L.L.C.

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Apr
30
Sun
The Girl Who Recycled 1 Million Cans — Recycling & Book Fair Event @ Hotel Bellwether Ballroom, Squalicum Harbor, Bellingham
Apr 30 all-day
The Girl Who Recycled 1 Million Cans — Recycling & Book Fair Event @ Hotel Bellwether Ballroom, Squalicum Harbor, Bellingham

Help the oceans and our local orcas and Chinook salmon! KIDS bring your aluminum cans to the Books By the Bay Book Fair to recycle with KIDS SCRAP UNIVERSITY! At Scrap University Kids we want to teach kids that ALL metal can be recycled and that their everyday actions can make a lasting impact on the environment.
The GIRL WHO RECYCLED 1 MILLION CANS will be read by the author, Jessica Alexanderson. Jessica is an avid Scuba Diver and underwater photographer in Seattle, WA! She left her job of 15 years in the container shipping industry to work with Kids Scrap University after seeing so much trash in the waters.
Bring your cans to be recycled, hear Jessica reading her story at 2 p.m., and join her for fun activities about protecting our planet. Books By the Bay is managed by Village Books and hosted by Chanticleer Reviews & Media.

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