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Sep
12
Sun
Whatcom Water Week @ Whatcom County
Sep 12 all-day
Whatcom Water Week @ Whatcom County

A week long series of free events celebrating our local water resources. Events include SeaFeast, Run with the Chums 5k, beach clean ups, water treatment plant tours, Fish Trivia, educational kids events, self-guided walks and tours, photo contest, and so much more! For a full list of events visit WhatcomWaterWeeks.org

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Sep
13
Mon
Self-Guided Lake Whatcom Tour @ Hertz Trail
Sep 13 all-day
Self-Guided Lake Whatcom Tour @ Hertz Trail

Learn more about Lake Whatcom while visiting the Hertz Trail along Lake Whatcom’s northern shoreline. Informational signs about the Lake’s history, facts, and stewardship opportunities will be posted along the trail for adult and kid hikers to enjoy. Please remember to recreate responsibly by picking up after your pets, staying on the trail, and carrying out your trash to keep the lake litter-free.

This event is part of Whatcom Water Week (whatcomwaterweeks.org/events), a week of events celebrating our local water resources.

Information: Cynthia May, cmay@cob.org

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Self-Guided Stormwater Discovery Tour @ 5 areas of Bellingham: Squalicum Creek Park, Bloedel Donovan Park, the Railroad Trail, Fairhaven, and Downtown Bellingham
Sep 13 all-day
Self-Guided Stormwater Discovery Tour @ 5 areas of Bellingham: Squalicum Creek Park, Bloedel Donovan Park, the Railroad Trail, Fairhaven, and Downtown Bellingham

Follow the path of rain after it falls! Keeping rainwater clean after it falls is a big responsibility in our urban landscapes. Discover where all that rainwater goes on Bellingham’s Stormwater Discovery Tours. Explore our urban and parkland areas while learning how we work hard to keep the water clean, filter out pollutants, and prevent flooding.

You’ll find tour sites in 5 areas of Bellingham: Squalicum Creek Park, Bloedel Donovan Park, the Railroad Trail, Fairhaven, and Downtown Bellingham. Visit stormwater.cob.org to start exploring! Let our mobile-friendly site be your guide with maps, historical photos, and underground drawings that uncover the mysteries of these unassuming stormwater features working hard to protect our waters

This event is part of Whatcom Water Week (whatcomwaterweeks.org/events), a week of events celebrating our local water resources.

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Whatcom Water Week @ Whatcom County
Sep 13 all-day
Whatcom Water Week @ Whatcom County

A week long series of free events celebrating our local water resources. Events include SeaFeast, Run with the Chums 5k, beach clean ups, water treatment plant tours, Fish Trivia, educational kids events, self-guided walks and tours, photo contest, and so much more! For a full list of events visit WhatcomWaterWeeks.org

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Sep
14
Tue
Self-Guided Lake Whatcom Tour @ Hertz Trail
Sep 14 all-day
Self-Guided Lake Whatcom Tour @ Hertz Trail

Learn more about Lake Whatcom while visiting the Hertz Trail along Lake Whatcom’s northern shoreline. Informational signs about the Lake’s history, facts, and stewardship opportunities will be posted along the trail for adult and kid hikers to enjoy. Please remember to recreate responsibly by picking up after your pets, staying on the trail, and carrying out your trash to keep the lake litter-free.

This event is part of Whatcom Water Week (whatcomwaterweeks.org/events), a week of events celebrating our local water resources.

Information: Cynthia May, cmay@cob.org

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Self-Guided Stormwater Discovery Tour @ 5 areas of Bellingham: Squalicum Creek Park, Bloedel Donovan Park, the Railroad Trail, Fairhaven, and Downtown Bellingham
Sep 14 all-day
Self-Guided Stormwater Discovery Tour @ 5 areas of Bellingham: Squalicum Creek Park, Bloedel Donovan Park, the Railroad Trail, Fairhaven, and Downtown Bellingham

Follow the path of rain after it falls! Keeping rainwater clean after it falls is a big responsibility in our urban landscapes. Discover where all that rainwater goes on Bellingham’s Stormwater Discovery Tours. Explore our urban and parkland areas while learning how we work hard to keep the water clean, filter out pollutants, and prevent flooding.

You’ll find tour sites in 5 areas of Bellingham: Squalicum Creek Park, Bloedel Donovan Park, the Railroad Trail, Fairhaven, and Downtown Bellingham. Visit stormwater.cob.org to start exploring! Let our mobile-friendly site be your guide with maps, historical photos, and underground drawings that uncover the mysteries of these unassuming stormwater features working hard to protect our waters

This event is part of Whatcom Water Week (whatcomwaterweeks.org/events), a week of events celebrating our local water resources.

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Whatcom Water Week @ Whatcom County
Sep 14 all-day
Whatcom Water Week @ Whatcom County

A week long series of free events celebrating our local water resources. Events include SeaFeast, Run with the Chums 5k, beach clean ups, water treatment plant tours, Fish Trivia, educational kids events, self-guided walks and tours, photo contest, and so much more! For a full list of events visit WhatcomWaterWeeks.org

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Sep
15
Wed
Self-Guided Lake Whatcom Tour @ Hertz Trail
Sep 15 all-day
Self-Guided Lake Whatcom Tour @ Hertz Trail

Learn more about Lake Whatcom while visiting the Hertz Trail along Lake Whatcom’s northern shoreline. Informational signs about the Lake’s history, facts, and stewardship opportunities will be posted along the trail for adult and kid hikers to enjoy. Please remember to recreate responsibly by picking up after your pets, staying on the trail, and carrying out your trash to keep the lake litter-free.

This event is part of Whatcom Water Week (whatcomwaterweeks.org/events), a week of events celebrating our local water resources.

Information: Cynthia May, cmay@cob.org

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Self-Guided Stormwater Discovery Tour @ 5 areas of Bellingham: Squalicum Creek Park, Bloedel Donovan Park, the Railroad Trail, Fairhaven, and Downtown Bellingham
Sep 15 all-day
Self-Guided Stormwater Discovery Tour @ 5 areas of Bellingham: Squalicum Creek Park, Bloedel Donovan Park, the Railroad Trail, Fairhaven, and Downtown Bellingham

Follow the path of rain after it falls! Keeping rainwater clean after it falls is a big responsibility in our urban landscapes. Discover where all that rainwater goes on Bellingham’s Stormwater Discovery Tours. Explore our urban and parkland areas while learning how we work hard to keep the water clean, filter out pollutants, and prevent flooding.

You’ll find tour sites in 5 areas of Bellingham: Squalicum Creek Park, Bloedel Donovan Park, the Railroad Trail, Fairhaven, and Downtown Bellingham. Visit stormwater.cob.org to start exploring! Let our mobile-friendly site be your guide with maps, historical photos, and underground drawings that uncover the mysteries of these unassuming stormwater features working hard to protect our waters

This event is part of Whatcom Water Week (whatcomwaterweeks.org/events), a week of events celebrating our local water resources.

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Whatcom Water Week @ Whatcom County
Sep 15 all-day
Whatcom Water Week @ Whatcom County

A week long series of free events celebrating our local water resources. Events include SeaFeast, Run with the Chums 5k, beach clean ups, water treatment plant tours, Fish Trivia, educational kids events, self-guided walks and tours, photo contest, and so much more! For a full list of events visit WhatcomWaterWeeks.org

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Sep
16
Thu
Self-Guided Lake Whatcom Tour @ Hertz Trail
Sep 16 all-day
Self-Guided Lake Whatcom Tour @ Hertz Trail

Learn more about Lake Whatcom while visiting the Hertz Trail along Lake Whatcom’s northern shoreline. Informational signs about the Lake’s history, facts, and stewardship opportunities will be posted along the trail for adult and kid hikers to enjoy. Please remember to recreate responsibly by picking up after your pets, staying on the trail, and carrying out your trash to keep the lake litter-free.

This event is part of Whatcom Water Week (whatcomwaterweeks.org/events), a week of events celebrating our local water resources.

Information: Cynthia May, cmay@cob.org

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Self-Guided Stormwater Discovery Tour @ 5 areas of Bellingham: Squalicum Creek Park, Bloedel Donovan Park, the Railroad Trail, Fairhaven, and Downtown Bellingham
Sep 16 all-day
Self-Guided Stormwater Discovery Tour @ 5 areas of Bellingham: Squalicum Creek Park, Bloedel Donovan Park, the Railroad Trail, Fairhaven, and Downtown Bellingham

Follow the path of rain after it falls! Keeping rainwater clean after it falls is a big responsibility in our urban landscapes. Discover where all that rainwater goes on Bellingham’s Stormwater Discovery Tours. Explore our urban and parkland areas while learning how we work hard to keep the water clean, filter out pollutants, and prevent flooding.

You’ll find tour sites in 5 areas of Bellingham: Squalicum Creek Park, Bloedel Donovan Park, the Railroad Trail, Fairhaven, and Downtown Bellingham. Visit stormwater.cob.org to start exploring! Let our mobile-friendly site be your guide with maps, historical photos, and underground drawings that uncover the mysteries of these unassuming stormwater features working hard to protect our waters

This event is part of Whatcom Water Week (whatcomwaterweeks.org/events), a week of events celebrating our local water resources.

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Whatcom Water Week @ Whatcom County
Sep 16 all-day
Whatcom Water Week @ Whatcom County

A week long series of free events celebrating our local water resources. Events include SeaFeast, Run with the Chums 5k, beach clean ups, water treatment plant tours, Fish Trivia, educational kids events, self-guided walks and tours, photo contest, and so much more! For a full list of events visit WhatcomWaterWeeks.org

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Sep
17
Fri
Self-Guided Lake Whatcom Tour @ Hertz Trail
Sep 17 all-day
Self-Guided Lake Whatcom Tour @ Hertz Trail

Learn more about Lake Whatcom while visiting the Hertz Trail along Lake Whatcom’s northern shoreline. Informational signs about the Lake’s history, facts, and stewardship opportunities will be posted along the trail for adult and kid hikers to enjoy. Please remember to recreate responsibly by picking up after your pets, staying on the trail, and carrying out your trash to keep the lake litter-free.

This event is part of Whatcom Water Week (whatcomwaterweeks.org/events), a week of events celebrating our local water resources.

Information: Cynthia May, cmay@cob.org

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Self-Guided Stormwater Discovery Tour @ 5 areas of Bellingham: Squalicum Creek Park, Bloedel Donovan Park, the Railroad Trail, Fairhaven, and Downtown Bellingham
Sep 17 all-day
Self-Guided Stormwater Discovery Tour @ 5 areas of Bellingham: Squalicum Creek Park, Bloedel Donovan Park, the Railroad Trail, Fairhaven, and Downtown Bellingham

Follow the path of rain after it falls! Keeping rainwater clean after it falls is a big responsibility in our urban landscapes. Discover where all that rainwater goes on Bellingham’s Stormwater Discovery Tours. Explore our urban and parkland areas while learning how we work hard to keep the water clean, filter out pollutants, and prevent flooding.

You’ll find tour sites in 5 areas of Bellingham: Squalicum Creek Park, Bloedel Donovan Park, the Railroad Trail, Fairhaven, and Downtown Bellingham. Visit stormwater.cob.org to start exploring! Let our mobile-friendly site be your guide with maps, historical photos, and underground drawings that uncover the mysteries of these unassuming stormwater features working hard to protect our waters

This event is part of Whatcom Water Week (whatcomwaterweeks.org/events), a week of events celebrating our local water resources.

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Whatcom Water Week @ Whatcom County
Sep 17 all-day
Whatcom Water Week @ Whatcom County

A week long series of free events celebrating our local water resources. Events include SeaFeast, Run with the Chums 5k, beach clean ups, water treatment plant tours, Fish Trivia, educational kids events, self-guided walks and tours, photo contest, and so much more! For a full list of events visit WhatcomWaterWeeks.org

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Sep
18
Sat
Self-Guided Lake Whatcom Tour @ Hertz Trail
Sep 18 all-day
Self-Guided Lake Whatcom Tour @ Hertz Trail

Learn more about Lake Whatcom while visiting the Hertz Trail along Lake Whatcom’s northern shoreline. Informational signs about the Lake’s history, facts, and stewardship opportunities will be posted along the trail for adult and kid hikers to enjoy. Please remember to recreate responsibly by picking up after your pets, staying on the trail, and carrying out your trash to keep the lake litter-free.

This event is part of Whatcom Water Week (whatcomwaterweeks.org/events), a week of events celebrating our local water resources.

Information: Cynthia May, cmay@cob.org

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Self-Guided Stormwater Discovery Tour @ 5 areas of Bellingham: Squalicum Creek Park, Bloedel Donovan Park, the Railroad Trail, Fairhaven, and Downtown Bellingham
Sep 18 all-day
Self-Guided Stormwater Discovery Tour @ 5 areas of Bellingham: Squalicum Creek Park, Bloedel Donovan Park, the Railroad Trail, Fairhaven, and Downtown Bellingham

Follow the path of rain after it falls! Keeping rainwater clean after it falls is a big responsibility in our urban landscapes. Discover where all that rainwater goes on Bellingham’s Stormwater Discovery Tours. Explore our urban and parkland areas while learning how we work hard to keep the water clean, filter out pollutants, and prevent flooding.

You’ll find tour sites in 5 areas of Bellingham: Squalicum Creek Park, Bloedel Donovan Park, the Railroad Trail, Fairhaven, and Downtown Bellingham. Visit stormwater.cob.org to start exploring! Let our mobile-friendly site be your guide with maps, historical photos, and underground drawings that uncover the mysteries of these unassuming stormwater features working hard to protect our waters

This event is part of Whatcom Water Week (whatcomwaterweeks.org/events), a week of events celebrating our local water resources.

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Whatcom Water Week @ Whatcom County
Sep 18 all-day
Whatcom Water Week @ Whatcom County

A week long series of free events celebrating our local water resources. Events include SeaFeast, Run with the Chums 5k, beach clean ups, water treatment plant tours, Fish Trivia, educational kids events, self-guided walks and tours, photo contest, and so much more! For a full list of events visit WhatcomWaterWeeks.org

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Sep
19
Sun
Self-Guided Lake Whatcom Tour @ Hertz Trail
Sep 19 all-day
Self-Guided Lake Whatcom Tour @ Hertz Trail

Learn more about Lake Whatcom while visiting the Hertz Trail along Lake Whatcom’s northern shoreline. Informational signs about the Lake’s history, facts, and stewardship opportunities will be posted along the trail for adult and kid hikers to enjoy. Please remember to recreate responsibly by picking up after your pets, staying on the trail, and carrying out your trash to keep the lake litter-free.

This event is part of Whatcom Water Week (whatcomwaterweeks.org/events), a week of events celebrating our local water resources.

Information: Cynthia May, cmay@cob.org

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Self-Guided Stormwater Discovery Tour @ 5 areas of Bellingham: Squalicum Creek Park, Bloedel Donovan Park, the Railroad Trail, Fairhaven, and Downtown Bellingham
Sep 19 all-day
Self-Guided Stormwater Discovery Tour @ 5 areas of Bellingham: Squalicum Creek Park, Bloedel Donovan Park, the Railroad Trail, Fairhaven, and Downtown Bellingham

Follow the path of rain after it falls! Keeping rainwater clean after it falls is a big responsibility in our urban landscapes. Discover where all that rainwater goes on Bellingham’s Stormwater Discovery Tours. Explore our urban and parkland areas while learning how we work hard to keep the water clean, filter out pollutants, and prevent flooding.

You’ll find tour sites in 5 areas of Bellingham: Squalicum Creek Park, Bloedel Donovan Park, the Railroad Trail, Fairhaven, and Downtown Bellingham. Visit stormwater.cob.org to start exploring! Let our mobile-friendly site be your guide with maps, historical photos, and underground drawings that uncover the mysteries of these unassuming stormwater features working hard to protect our waters

This event is part of Whatcom Water Week (whatcomwaterweeks.org/events), a week of events celebrating our local water resources.

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Whatcom Water Week @ Whatcom County
Sep 19 all-day
Whatcom Water Week @ Whatcom County

A week long series of free events celebrating our local water resources. Events include SeaFeast, Run with the Chums 5k, beach clean ups, water treatment plant tours, Fish Trivia, educational kids events, self-guided walks and tours, photo contest, and so much more! For a full list of events visit WhatcomWaterWeeks.org

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Dec
22
Fri
Holiday History Hi-Jinks with the Good Time Girls (Party Edition) @ The Crystal Ballroom at the Hotel Leo
Dec 22 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Holiday History Hi-Jinks with the Good Time Girls (Party Edition) @ The Crystal Ballroom at the Hotel Leo

It’s time once again for “Holiday History Hi-jinks” our annual celebration
of holiday themed Belling-history and festive good times! SING, LAUGH, DRINK AND BE MERRY.. THIS YEAR IT’S A PARTY, Y’ALL. You’ll still get the history and fun times, but without the rain, sleet and snow!
FRIDAY DECEMBER 22, 2023 7-10 PM In the Hotel Leo’s Crystal Ballroom
Local holiday history, prizes, treats. Festive dress encouraged. Photo booth!
$30 all ages (but rated a bit naughty)
Cocktails (21+) and bites available for purchase from the A21 bar with specials for event goers.
Reserve tickets online

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Jan
17
Wed
Boundary Bay Brewery Tour @ Boundary Bay Brewery
Jan 17 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Boundary Bay Brewery Tour @ Boundary Bay Brewery

Join us for Brewery Tours at Boundary Bay Brewery!

We’ll be hosting one brewery tour (21+) each month, giving a small group the opportunity to go behind the scenes at Bellingham’s oldest brewery!

Each tour will take you into the heart of the brewery and guide you through the beer-making process while offering exclusive tastes of our beer along the way. You’ll learn about our history, as well as the ins and outs of how we make our delicious brews!

The tour starts at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, January 17th. Tours are 21+ only.

Brewery tour tickets can be purchased online for $10 each – including the tour, tastings, and one pint at our historic Mountain Room Bar. There are a limited number of tickets available, and ticket sales end one hour before the tour starts.

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Apr
20
Sat
Buried Bellinghistory – Bayview Cemetery Tour @ Bayview Cemetery
Apr 20 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Buried Bellinghistory - Bayview Cemetery Tour @ Bayview Cemetery

A guided walking tour of Bayview Cemetery, founded in 1887. We’ll explore the history of the cemetery and how it has changed over time, visiting the older sections of the cemetery and some of the most intriguing monuments. We’ll say hello to a lot of interesting folks who were laid to eternal rest in days of yore. This tour will last around two hours and covers less than one mile in distance. Terrain is mostly paved and level, however parts of the tour may include unpaved trails, uneven ground and slight inclines. (Tour Content Warning: Death, of course.) Meeting location and further details upon registration.

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