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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.
Designed to help divorced, separated and never married parents build skills to manage emotions, be heard, communicate effectively and reduce co-parenting conflicts.
Participants will learn how to:
• Identify stresses and triggers
• Appropriately manage anger
• Effectively use a variety of conflict strategies
• Express needs in an assertive, interest-based manner
• Promote healthy communication techniques
Parents may participate in this workshop alone, or with the other parent.
“Hearing the trainers say that a divorced family isn’t a broken family, it’s just a reorganized family, was music to my ears.” – Past Parenting Class Participant
Instructors: Angus McLane, M.A. Angus is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who earned a MA in Counseling Psychology in 1986 from Gonzaga University. He has worked in community mental health, private practice and state service and has extensive experience in child and adolescent therapy, adolescent sex offender treatment, family systems and juvenile corrections. He has trained in multiple evidence based practices such as Functional Family Therapy, Brief Solution Based Therapy, Incredible Years, Motivational Interviewing and Project Safecare. Angus is currently a licensed trainer for Triple P: Positive Parenting Program and he travels extensively to train agency staff in this model. He has taught the class, Helping Children Through Family Changes, for the WDRC since 1993.
Deborah Forgays, PhD. Deborah Kirby Forgays is a certified family mediator. She has a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Vermont and was a Professor in Psychology at Western Washington University. Her teaching and research focused on issues important to children, adolescents and families. She has been a mediator with the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center in Bellingham since she obtained her certification in 2012.
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?
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!
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.
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.
Join us to learn about current trends, how to recognize common warning signs and how to talk to youth about these important issues.
Adolescence is the age of opportunity. Plenty of healthy and unhealthy risk taking options present themselves. Indicators of teen drug use, mental health concerns, unhealthy relationships, human trafficking and other risk factors can be hidden in plain sight, but easy for parents and other adults to miss.
Walk Through: 4 – 5:45pm
Participants will walk through a mock teen bedroom to attempt to identify 70+ items.
18+ Presentation: 6-8pm
Explanation of items related to risky behavior, local youth trends in substance use and mental health, and tools for adults to help youth navigate the teen years.
Youth Listening Sessions: 6-8pm
Participants in grades 7-12 will discuss Healthy Youth Survey results from fall 2018.
Sibling Activities: 6-8pm
Participants in grades 6 and under will engage in healthy youth development activities.
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
Calling all renters!
Do you concerns, struggles, and knowledge about housing in Bellingham?
Do you want a chance to speak with those who wish to politically represent you?
Are you a renter, homeless or housing insecure?
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Come join us on Sept. 22nd from 1-3 pm in the Roosevelt Neighborhood!
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WHAT IS IT?
This is a social event designed to inform candidates of your housing needs and experiences. It is a chance for candidates to build their housing platforms with your input and to discern what kinds of support can be expected from elected officials in the coming term.
WHO IS IT FOR?
All people who are currently tenants, housing insecure, and homeless in the Bellingham area are invited. If you are a landlord or homeowner, we ask that you stay tuned and support BTU in other ways.
Drop in art studio hours every Saturday in December from 11am-5pm. Come make a personalized and unique gift or keepsake. Using metal stamps, you can add a name, date, phrase or verse to most any metal object. All supplies are included and suggested donation is $15 per project.
Come alone or in a group. Drop in or Make a reservation (suggested for groups, but not required) Think you’re not creative? Think again! There aren’t a lot of complicated rules or processes with this craft. Make a Christmas ornament that will be treasured. Make a bookmark, key chain, luggage tag, or bracelet. The possibilities are endless. People appreciate getting handmade gifts and you will have a lot of fun. All ages welcome but under 12 must bring an adult.
While you’re there, shop and sip a cup of tea or hot chocolate. I look forward to having you!
We have loved exploring the unique side of ciders with you all for the last 4 months. For one last interesting shebang to round out the year, we will be featuring a few of our favorite makers with 4 different red flesh ciders. These beauties are all made strictly from apples, with the gorgeous pink and red hues coming from their – you guessed it – red flesh. Full pours will be available, but the real beauty will be in the drool-worthy ombre flight.
Chuckanut Brewery will be having a brewers night at Chuck’s Hop Shop Greenwood. Come meet our incredible staff and learn all about our new Italian Style Pilsner. In addition to the new Pilsner, there will be a selection of our favorite Chuckanut beers on tap. We can’t wait to share our love of beer with Greenwood!
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.
