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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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Sep
26
Sat
Zumba® with Firemen – A Fundraiser for the Survivors of the Wildfires @ Fire Station #12
Sep 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

What is better than a 90-minute Zumba® Party? A 90-minute Zumba® Party in a Fire Station!
Don’t miss your chance to dance with your local Firefighters!

Your Whatcom County Zumba® Instructors are teaming up to bring you a 90-minute Zumba® Fitness Fundraiser that will benefit the families affected by the wildfires of Okanogan County.

The Zumba® with Firemen Official Zumbathon® will take place at Fire Station #12, 4142 Britton Loop Rd in Bellingham, WA on Saturday, September 26 at 10am.

No Zumba® Experience Necessary! Just come have fun with us.

Tickets: $15 in Advance – $20 at the Door.
Online: https://www.zumba.com/en-US/event/view/zumba-with-firemen.
Or: http://zumbawithfiremen.brownpapertickets.com/
Or: Paypal: Zumbawithfiremen@gmail.com
Or see your Zumba® Instructor if you would like to pay by cash/check.

If you cannot make it but would still like to donate, feel free to leave your donation via Paypal at zumbawithfiremen@gmail.com.

100% of the proceeds will go the Okanogan County Community Action Council.

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Jan
9
Sat
Seminar: Homebuyer Education @ Blaine Library
Jan 9 @ 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Through local partnerships, the Washington State Housing and Finance Commission helps homebuyers learn how to purchase and maintain a home. This free seminar includes information about the Commission’s first mortgage programs, downpayment assistance, and other loan programs; and is accepted by all affordable housing loan programs as meeting or exceeding educational requirements. Presented by local realtor Suzanne Dougan and Mortgage Loan Officer Josh Zandstra. Registration is required and space is limited. Register online at wcls.org (see link below) or call the library.

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Feb
16
Fri
2018 Geohazards Symposium @ Seattle Center, McCaw Hall
Feb 16 @ 8:00 am
2018 Geohazards Symposium @ Seattle Center, McCaw Hall | Seattle | Washington | United States

Come learn about the geologic hazards of your neighborhood and how you can protect your family and property!
-Lectures from geologic experts on regional hazards and how to reduce risks
-Interact with computer mapping stations to explore geologic hazards in your neigborhood
-open to public with no-fee registration

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Feb
17
Sat
2018 Geohazards Symposium @ Seattle Center, McCaw Hall
Feb 17 @ 8:00 am
2018 Geohazards Symposium @ Seattle Center, McCaw Hall | Seattle | Washington | United States

Come learn about the geologic hazards of your neighborhood and how you can protect your family and property!
-Lectures from geologic experts on regional hazards and how to reduce risks
-Interact with computer mapping stations to explore geologic hazards in your neigborhood
-open to public with no-fee registration

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Sep
22
Sat
Fall Into The Holidays – A Vendor, Artisan, Craft Event @ Birch Bay Activity Center
Sep 22 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fall Into The Holidays - A Vendor, Artisan, Craft Event @ Birch Bay Activity Center | Blaine | Washington | United States

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/

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Apr
6
Sat
NEW DATE – The Great Love A-Fair Vendor Event @ Blaine Pavilion
Apr 6 all-day
NEW DATE - The Great Love A-Fair Vendor Event @ Blaine Pavilion

The Great Love A-Fair – A Vendor, Artisan, Craft Event

**NEW DATE**
Description:
Children’s Program Fundraiser!!
**FREE ADMISSION**
The Great Love A-Fair – A Vendor, Artisan Craft Event
**A Juried Vendor Event**
Saturday, APRIL 6, 10am-6pm
Blaine Pavilion – 635 8th St (entrance on H St)

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

31 interior booths plus a couple food trucks…

Vendor Booth Decorating Contest… Decided on by the customers!

For more information and vendor highlight posts, please check our event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2383464955214876/

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Apr
28
Sun
Books By the Bay Book Fair @ Hotel Bellwether Ballroom
Apr 28 all-day
Books By the Bay Book Fair @ Hotel Bellwether Ballroom

The Book Room is a FREE and family-friendly event, open to the public Saturday and Sunday. The main event, where most authors will be on hand doing signings, readings, etc. will be Sunday 1-5:30 pm. There is FREE and ample parking in the Hotel Bellwether garage.

Village Books is managing the book room and is sponsoring the Books By the Bay Book Fair that will take place at the Hotel Bellwether Ballroom.

Come by on Sunday afternoon and listen in on a panel discussion of your favorite genre’s authors. International bestselling thriller author and master of suspense J.D. Barker will have a book signing at 3 p.m.

Please visit our website for the list of authors whose works will be available and for genre panel discussion times.

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Sep
8
Sun
Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews & Goods Nursery and Produce
Sep 8 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews & Goods Nursery and Produce

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.

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Sep
15
Sun
Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews & Goods Nursery and Produce
Sep 15 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews & Goods Nursery and Produce

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.

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Sep
22
Sun
Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews & Goods Nursery and Produce
Sep 22 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews & Goods Nursery and Produce

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.

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Sep
29
Sun
Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews & Goods Nursery and Produce
Sep 29 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews & Goods Nursery and Produce

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.

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Oct
6
Sun
Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews & Goods Nursery and Produce
Oct 6 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews & Goods Nursery and Produce

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.

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Oct
13
Sun
Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews & Goods Nursery and Produce
Oct 13 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews & Goods Nursery and Produce

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.

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Oct
20
Sun
Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews & Goods Nursery and Produce
Oct 20 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews & Goods Nursery and Produce

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.

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Oct
27
Sun
Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews & Goods Nursery and Produce
Oct 27 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bellingham Handmade Market @ Goods Local Brews & Goods Nursery and Produce

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.

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Aug
6
Thu
FREE ONLINE ZOOM REAL ESTATE EVENT @ ON ZOOM
Aug 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
FREE ONLINE ZOOM REAL ESTATE EVENT @ ON ZOOM

Did you know that current interest rates are at a low rate of 3%?!

Not sure what to do with that information? Want to find out how you can take advantage of that 3% & what tools you might need or how it can help you in the long run? We want to sit down with you (virtually) and show you just how you can take advantage of that! Let us help you. Join us for a casual Real Estate talk on Thursday, August 6th at 7:00 PM on Zoom. We’ll be there to answer any questions you might have! Did we mention its completely free?

Register @ rebrand.ly/rmgtalks to receive an invite email with all the info!

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Feb
17
Sat
“ABCs of Grateful” Reading & Build-a-Book Event @ Cof&
Feb 17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
"ABCs of Grateful" Reading & Build-a-Book Event @ Cof&

Native Arts 360 and Arts 360 are thrilled to host Lummi children’s book author Sharayah Lane’s BOOK READING/SIGNING and “Build-a-Book” family friendly event at Cofywa on Saturday, FEBRUARY17, noon-1 pm! It’s also a FREE event, so bring the kiddos!

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