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Explore science and art through hands-on learning in specialized labs and classrooms on Western’s campus. Taught by WWU faculty and local highly regarded educators, all courses are designed to engage students through interactive activities that foster success in a fun, inquiry-based learning environment. Participants will create new friendships with local and international students as they explore both in the classroom and on field trips.
Explore science and art through hands-on learning in specialized labs and classrooms on Western’s campus. Taught by WWU faculty and local highly regarded educators, all courses are designed to engage students through interactive activities that foster success in a fun, inquiry-based learning environment. Participants will create new friendships with local and international students as they explore both in the classroom and on field trips.
Maneken Hand, Teleporter, Medici at The Shakedown
21+
Doors at 9:00 p.m., Music at 10:00 p.m.
Join the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center for a poetry reading at Village Books, recognizing and celebrating the 10 youth poets who were finalists and winners in the 2017 Youth Peaceful Poetry Contest. The event is free and open to the public.
As sure as birth, death also happens. Choosing to keep our loved ones at home at end-of-life can be a sacred experience. Is it legal? Is it safe? What documents do we need? How do we care for the body as we choose to say goodbye? How do we create sacred space in honor of our loved ones? Join the discussion with Nora Cedarwind-Young, Certified Death Midwife, Green Burial Educator and former Hospice Chaplain. Nora teaches nation-wide and is a founding member of the National Home Funeral Association. She has been featured on NPR, in magazine articles and in books.
The 3rd annual Bellingham SeaFeast is set for Sept. 21-22 downtown and at Squalicum Harbor. Last fall’s SeaFeast attracted more than 10,000 people who enjoyed 40,000 servings of seafood, including salmon, grilled oysters, fish tacos and more. Bellingham SeaFeast 2018 will jump-start on Sept. 21 with FisherPoets on Bellingham Bay performing downtown, presenting poetry, songs and stories. On Sept. 22, the festival will unfold all day on sites donated by the Port of Bellingham – in Zuanich Point Park and on specified docks. Highlights include competitions, dock tours, children’s games, demonstrations, live entertainment and the centerpiece of the entire event: Seafood!
The 3rd annual Bellingham SeaFeast is set for Sept. 21-22 downtown and at Squalicum Harbor. Last fall’s SeaFeast attracted more than 10,000 people who enjoyed 40,000 servings of seafood, including salmon, grilled oysters, fish tacos and more. Bellingham SeaFeast 2018 will jump-start on Sept. 21 with FisherPoets on Bellingham Bay performing downtown, presenting poetry, songs and stories. On Sept. 22, the festival will unfold all day on sites donated by the Port of Bellingham – in Zuanich Point Park and on specified docks. Highlights include competitions, dock tours, children’s games, demonstrations, live entertainment and the centerpiece of the entire event: Seafood!
Calling all masters of disguise in grades K-5. Come to the library, hear a story and make a mask. Who or what will you be?
Calling all masters of disguise in grades K-5. Come to the library, hear a story and make a mask. Who or what will you be?
Calling all masters of disguise in grades K-5. Come to the library, hear a story and make a mask. Who or what will you be?
Calling all masters of disguise in grades K-5. Come to the library, hear a story and make a mask. Who or what will you be?
Calling all masters of disguise in grades K-5. Come to the library, hear a story and make a mask. Who or what will you be?
Calling all masters of disguise in grades K-5. Come to the library, hear a story and make a mask. Who or what will you be?
Calling all masters of disguise in grades K-5. Come to the library, hear a story and make a mask. Who or what will you be?
Calling all masters of disguise in grades K-5. Come to the library, hear a story and make a mask. Who or what will you be?
In this kids summer camp, you’ll be a part of both Dance and Visual Art camps each day! We will also have fun games and a lunch break between 12:00-12:30PM every day. Lunch is not provided, so we ask that you pack and bring a lunch, beverage, water bottle, and dress for mess!
Run Away to the Circus Camp: Experiment with Art, Painting/Drawing Circus Animals – Elephants, Zebras, Bears, Giraffes, Seals, Lions, & Tigers, Mixed-Media Art of Circus Dogs in Silly Costumes, Delicate Dancers, Make a Mysterious Mask, & Trapeze Artists Collide! The last day is a themed costume party, with art show & dance performance for kids & families!
Dance activities include: Circus themed dance games, warm-ups, activities and a full dance routine to be performed at the last day of camp! Dancers can bring themed outfits from home to dress up and perform in! We will also utilize our parachute and many other props to encourage coordination and movement education!
Run Away to the Circus Camp
Art Teacher: Rachel Simpson
Dance Teacher: Patricia Grace
Unique Technique Dance Studio
3815 Bakerview Spur #1, Bellingham, WA 98226
Ages 6-12 years.
Run Away to the Circus – July 8th – 12th, Mon-Fri, 9:00AM – 3:30PM
In this kids summer camp, you’ll be a part of both Dance and Visual Art camps each day! We will also have fun games and a lunch break between 12:00-12:30PM every day. Lunch is not provided, so we ask that you pack and bring a lunch, beverage, water bottle, and dress for mess!
Run Away to the Circus Camp: Experiment with Art, Painting/Drawing Circus Animals – Elephants, Zebras, Bears, Giraffes, Seals, Lions, & Tigers, Mixed-Media Art of Circus Dogs in Silly Costumes, Delicate Dancers, Make a Mysterious Mask, & Trapeze Artists Collide! The last day is a themed costume party, with art show & dance performance for kids & families!
Dance activities include: Circus themed dance games, warm-ups, activities and a full dance routine to be performed at the last day of camp! Dancers can bring themed outfits from home to dress up and perform in! We will also utilize our parachute and many other props to encourage coordination and movement education!
Run Away to the Circus Camp
Art Teacher: Rachel Simpson
Dance Teacher: Patricia Grace
Unique Technique Dance Studio
3815 Bakerview Spur #1, Bellingham, WA 98226
Ages 6-12 years.
Run Away to the Circus – July 8th – 12th, Mon-Fri, 9:00AM – 3:30PM
In this kids summer camp, you’ll be a part of both Dance and Visual Art camps each day! We will also have fun games and a lunch break between 12:00-12:30PM every day. Lunch is not provided, so we ask that you pack and bring a lunch, beverage, water bottle, and dress for mess!
Run Away to the Circus Camp: Experiment with Art, Painting/Drawing Circus Animals – Elephants, Zebras, Bears, Giraffes, Seals, Lions, & Tigers, Mixed-Media Art of Circus Dogs in Silly Costumes, Delicate Dancers, Make a Mysterious Mask, & Trapeze Artists Collide! The last day is a themed costume party, with art show & dance performance for kids & families!
Dance activities include: Circus themed dance games, warm-ups, activities and a full dance routine to be performed at the last day of camp! Dancers can bring themed outfits from home to dress up and perform in! We will also utilize our parachute and many other props to encourage coordination and movement education!
Run Away to the Circus Camp
Art Teacher: Rachel Simpson
Dance Teacher: Patricia Grace
Unique Technique Dance Studio
3815 Bakerview Spur #1, Bellingham, WA 98226
Ages 6-12 years.
Run Away to the Circus – July 8th – 12th, Mon-Fri, 9:00AM – 3:30PM
In this kids summer camp, you’ll be a part of both Dance and Visual Art camps each day! We will also have fun games and a lunch break between 12:00-12:30PM every day. Lunch is not provided, so we ask that you pack and bring a lunch, beverage, water bottle, and dress for mess!
Run Away to the Circus Camp: Experiment with Art, Painting/Drawing Circus Animals – Elephants, Zebras, Bears, Giraffes, Seals, Lions, & Tigers, Mixed-Media Art of Circus Dogs in Silly Costumes, Delicate Dancers, Make a Mysterious Mask, & Trapeze Artists Collide! The last day is a themed costume party, with art show & dance performance for kids & families!
Dance activities include: Circus themed dance games, warm-ups, activities and a full dance routine to be performed at the last day of camp! Dancers can bring themed outfits from home to dress up and perform in! We will also utilize our parachute and many other props to encourage coordination and movement education!
Run Away to the Circus Camp
Art Teacher: Rachel Simpson
Dance Teacher: Patricia Grace
Unique Technique Dance Studio
3815 Bakerview Spur #1, Bellingham, WA 98226
Ages 6-12 years.
Run Away to the Circus – July 8th – 12th, Mon-Fri, 9:00AM – 3:30PM
In this kids summer camp, you’ll be a part of both Dance and Visual Art camps each day! We will also have fun games and a lunch break between 12:00-12:30PM every day. Lunch is not provided, so we ask that you pack and bring a lunch, beverage, water bottle, and dress for mess!
Run Away to the Circus Camp: Experiment with Art, Painting/Drawing Circus Animals – Elephants, Zebras, Bears, Giraffes, Seals, Lions, & Tigers, Mixed-Media Art of Circus Dogs in Silly Costumes, Delicate Dancers, Make a Mysterious Mask, & Trapeze Artists Collide! The last day is a themed costume party, with art show & dance performance for kids & families!
Dance activities include: Circus themed dance games, warm-ups, activities and a full dance routine to be performed at the last day of camp! Dancers can bring themed outfits from home to dress up and perform in! We will also utilize our parachute and many other props to encourage coordination and movement education!
Run Away to the Circus Camp
Art Teacher: Rachel Simpson
Dance Teacher: Patricia Grace
Unique Technique Dance Studio
3815 Bakerview Spur #1, Bellingham, WA 98226
Ages 6-12 years.
Run Away to the Circus – July 8th – 12th, Mon-Fri, 9:00AM – 3:30PM
Can you believe that 2020 is right around the corner?! Let’s celebrate the end of the 2010s in style. Knut of Paellaworks will be here to serve up delicious oysters! And because we know that this is an exhausting time of year for us all, we’ve decided to celebrate the EAST COAST ball drop! We’ll do a Cava toast at 9pm, hugs & kisses all around, and then it’ll be time to either go home and rest or go to the next bar to celebrate Central time zone’s ball drop. Sparkles, glitter, and glam attire is encouraged, but not required. No cover, just come celebrate with us!
We are so looking forward to having Havilah, with the great Phil Sottile on guitar and David Vaughns on percussion, back in for a night of music and friendship!
www.havilahmusic.com
www.facebook.com/havilah.rand
From the jazz halls of New York City to the post-grunge scene of Seattle to the Live Music Capital of the World, Havilah is a true troubadour whose career has spanned several decades and multiple genres. Havilah has recently relocated to the Pacific Northwest after a ten year stint in Austin, TX where she earned herself a steady audience and a respected name amidst a community of stellar musicians. Her songwriting blends a rootsy, rhythmic edge with a poetic lyricism born of adventure, self exploration and artistry at its most poignant. Painted with lush vocal stylings and honey-smoked melodies, Havilah’s songs and voice remind the listener of Joni Mitchell and Nina Simone but with a soul all its own. Joined by slide guitarist Phil Sottile and percussionist Dave Vaughn the set list features country blues and pop covers in addition to Havilah’s outstanding originals
Come out and celebrate Valentine’s Day with us. We are partnering with Paellaworks and Antler Bakery to bring you an evening of love, delicious food and cider. Knut & Russ of Paellaworks will be grilling up oysters until they are all gone or until 9pm, whichever comes first. No reservations required.
On Friday March 5th, PROJECT WE BEAM will light up downtown Bellingham and living rooms everywhere with an interactive art installation for all ages! The hybrid virtual and socially-distanced event is open to the public and will be viewable on the north wall of the Pickford Film Center from 6 PM to 8 PM during Downtown First Friday.
PROJECT WE BEAM will project the thoughts, feelings, and artwork of 5th grade students from Roosevelt Elementary School alongside moderated live community conversations about topics related to climate change. The program will also be livestreamed on Facebook, YouTube, and Zoom for at-home audiences.
All ages are invited to respond to the program and join the real-time, audience conversation from the event or from home by commenting on the live streams or by texting PROJECT WE BEAM at (360) 515-7618 (with a parent or guardian’s permission). Approved messages will even be projected live as part of the program!
Watch on Facebook or YouTube! To watch the live stream on Facebook, visit www.facebook.com/fromchildspointofview/live. To watch on YouTube, visit https://youtu.be/HR48vt7GnGk.
Not on social media? No problem! To register for the Project We Beam Zoom meeting, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/project-we-beam-tickets-142281115647.
Please wear a mask and maintain social distancing at the event or considering joining virtually.
Project We Beam is produced by From A Child’s Point of View and Bellingham Youth Media Project 501(c)3 with thanks to the Downtown Bellingham Partnership, the Pickford Film Center, and Faithlife. Live streaming provided by Varvid. Projection provided by Audio Visual Specialists Lynnwood.
Special thanks to our teachers at Roosevelt Elementary School: Joy Nelson, Kelly Kuplen, Carter Daniels. And in appreciation and awe of the students!
PROJECT WE BEAM is made possible by a grant from Public Art Films and a gift from the The Cyan Day Fund of the Whatcom Community Foundation.
Bring your whole family to the Children’s Art Festival, and Open House at Bellingham’s new Singh Sabha Gurdwara on Telegraph Ave.
The Pace Atelier Art Studio will create and supervise art project tables for children (and adults too) to explore different mediums; like painting, and yarn art, and glue projects and more.
The Singh Sabha Gurdwara will serve Langar – East Indian vegetarian food – and pizza. Tours of the new Bellingham Gurdwara will be available for those interested.
Everyone entering a Gurdwara (Sikh temple) is asked to take off your shoes and cover your head. Kerchief headcoverings are provided by the Gurdwara, or wear your own scarf or beanie. Masks required.
