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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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Jun
25
Sat
14th Annual Home & Landscape Tour and Festival @ Whatcom County
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Jun 25 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
14th Annual Home & Landscape Tour and Festival @ Whatcom County | Washington | United States

The tour will have eight stops, showcasing the best in natural, eco-friendly homes and landscapes. For $10, participants can take a self-guided tour — visiting local homes utilizing the latest innovations in green design, reclaimed materials, net zero energy, rainwater harvesting, passive solar construction, rain gardens, and permaculture and low maintenance landscapes. New this year is the VIP Bus Tour! VIP ticket holders get special event offers, in-depth green building education and guided stops, hassle-free transportation, and a local lunch at the Sustainable Living Festival. There is a limited quantity of VIP tickets so get them soon! All VIP tickets must be purchased by June 17.

The RE Store will be hosting this year’s Sustainable Living Festival as a stop on the tour and will showcase businesses, products and services geared towards helping you accomplish your next DIY project. Attendees will see offerings for energy improvements, water-reuse and efficiency, urban farming tools, native plants, green builders and much more. Located off of Meridian, professionals will be available to answer questions and give their expert advice. Admission is free and kid’s activities, giveaways, games, prizes, a beer garden, live music, and food trucks will keep the whole family entertained.

Interested participants can peruse details about the tour and festival inside a free printed guide, available June 1st at many local businesses or online at WhatcomHomeandLandscapeTour.org. The website will also contain mobile friendly Google Maps, photos, downloadable tour guides, site descriptions, festival participants and a directory of local businesses related to home and landscape goods and services.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos & Parades Home & Garden Tags: sustainable connections
Aug
17
Wed
Solar 101 Workshop @ Western Solar
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Aug 17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Solar 101 Workshop @ Western Solar | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Want help end homelessness in Bellingham? Interested in installing a solar electric system on your home or business, or just learning more about solar energy? All summer long, you’re invited to join Western Solar and Itek Energy for lunch and learn and happy hour workshops! Each workshop is free and open to the public so bring your friends and neighbors to learn: How solar works in Washington, how much going solar could reduce your energy bill, and how you can empower your community by installing solar panels on your home or business. Join us for one for these free workshop and enjoy a glass of Summer Solar Ale compliments of Itek Energy!

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: environment lydia place Solar sustainability sustainable connections workshops
Oct
5
Wed
Business Over Breakfast @ Sustainable Connections
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Oct 5 @ 8:00 am – 9:15 am

Sustainable Connections announces Business Over Breakfast, a new networking and education series for local businesses. The second instalment of this three-part series will take place on October 5, from 8-9:15 am at Sustainable Connections.

The October 5 session of Business Over Breakfast, Promote Yo Self! Advertising 101 & Speed Networking, will give local businesses the knowhow and tools they need to begin effectively promoting themselves. The morning will start with facilitated networking and end with a presentation on the topic at hand. There will also be a meet and greet with local advertisers in order to give small business owners the chance to see which print media outlets might best fit their needs. Participants will leave with tools such as a promotion checklist, press release template, a list of press contacts and online calendars, and top design tips for creating effective ads.

Don’t miss the last installment on November 2, where attendees will learn how to talk energy efficiency with their landlord or tenants. Utility bills can be one of the largest operating costs, and getting building owners or tenants to adopt energy efficiency projects and behaviors can have a big impact! Representatives from the Community Energy Challenge, our local experts at commercial buildings and energy efficiency, will be there to lead the session.

“Our goal is to help local businesses grow their social spheres and also increase their resilience and success,” said Becca Weathers, Sustainable Connections Membership Coordinator and Think Local First Manager. “This is a great opportunity to network with other business leaders in our community and take home tools that will benefit your business that same day – come for the networking and leave with experience!”

Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP soon. Business Over Breakfast is free for Sustainable Connections members and $10 for non-members. Local breakfast, coffee, and tea is provided and attendees are encouraged to bring their own reusable mug as well as business cards or flyers they would like to share.

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Categories: Business Networking Events Tags: sustainable connections
Nov
2
Wed
Business Over Breakfast @ Sustainable Connections
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Nov 2 @ 8:00 am – 9:15 am

Sustainable Connections announces Business Over Breakfast, a new networking and education series for local businesses. The second instalment of this three-part series will take place on October 5, from 8-9:15 am at Sustainable Connections.

The October 5 session of Business Over Breakfast, Promote Yo Self! Advertising 101 & Speed Networking, will give local businesses the knowhow and tools they need to begin effectively promoting themselves. The morning will start with facilitated networking and end with a presentation on the topic at hand. There will also be a meet and greet with local advertisers in order to give small business owners the chance to see which print media outlets might best fit their needs. Participants will leave with tools such as a promotion checklist, press release template, a list of press contacts and online calendars, and top design tips for creating effective ads.

Don’t miss the last installment on November 2, where attendees will learn how to talk energy efficiency with their landlord or tenants. Utility bills can be one of the largest operating costs, and getting building owners or tenants to adopt energy efficiency projects and behaviors can have a big impact! Representatives from the Community Energy Challenge, our local experts at commercial buildings and energy efficiency, will be there to lead the session.

“Our goal is to help local businesses grow their social spheres and also increase their resilience and success,” said Becca Weathers, Sustainable Connections Membership Coordinator and Think Local First Manager. “This is a great opportunity to network with other business leaders in our community and take home tools that will benefit your business that same day – come for the networking and leave with experience!”

Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP soon. Business Over Breakfast is free for Sustainable Connections members and $10 for non-members. Local breakfast, coffee, and tea is provided and attendees are encouraged to bring their own reusable mug as well as business cards or flyers they would like to share.

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Categories: Business Networking Events Tags: sustainable connections
Sep
26
Tue
Bellingham Premiere of Rogue Elements, presented by REI @ Mt. Baker Theatre
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Sep 26 @ 6:30 pm
Bellingham Premiere of Rogue Elements, presented by REI @ Mt. Baker Theatre | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Bellingham, get ready! On Tuesday, September 26, TGR is returning to the Mount Baker Theatre for the winter kick-off party of the year. Join us for a one-night only premiere of our new feature length ski and snowboard film, Rogue Elements, presented by REI.

There will be a ton of prizes from our partners at REI, Atomic, Volkl, CEP, TGR and more, plus everyone in attendance will have a shot at the tour grand prizes. Don’t miss your chance to see Rogue Elements on the big screen. Plus, all attendees get a 2-for-1 lift ticket to Stevens Pass, valid Monday-Thursday from Opening Day 2017 through December 16, or January 2 through April 4, 2018. And, you can enter to win one of the tour grand prizes, including one of THREE trips – to Jackson Hole, Crested Butte or Ski City (Salt Lake), plus REI gift cards to gear up from a huge selection of skis, boots, jackets and more.

About the film: In the winter of 2017, the magnitude of winter’s force was on full display. Telephone pole-snapping storms pounded the Wyoming landscape. Regions to the west, recently left arid and forgotten, were gifted with unprecedented accumulation. Blizzards in Europe buried towns in an instant before disappearing just as fast, leaving the lucky few who were there to wonder if it even happened. A Bolivian expedition found grace above 18,000 feet before the elements went rogue and the humans reluctantly heeded warnings from above.

Join the TGR team as they embark on an adventure filled with fury and glory, and witness the unimaginable. Rogue Elements, presented by REI, features Angel Collinson, Jeremy Jones, Ian McIntosh, Elyse Saugstad, Tim Durtschi, Dash Longe, Nick McNutt, Hadley Hammer, Johnny Collinson, Thayne Rich, Sammy Carlson, Dane Tudor, Clayton Villa, Cam Riley, Sean Jordan, Griffin Post, Sam Smoothy and Sammy Luebke.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Tags: 2018. And Action Action Film all attendees get a 2-for-1 lift ticket to Stevens Pass and witness the unimaginable. Rogue Elements Atomic Bellingham boots Cam Riley CEP Clayton Villa Crested Butte Dane Tudor Dash Longe Elyse Saugstad features Angel Collinson film get ready! On Tuesday Griffin Post Hadley Hammer Ian McIntosh including one of THREE trips - to Jackson Hole jackets and more. About the film: In the winter of 2017 Jeremy Jones Johnny Collinson leaving the lucky few who were there to wonder if it even happened. A Bolivian expedition found grace above 18 Nick McNutt or January 2 through April 4 or Ski City (Salt Lake) outdoor party plus everyone in attendance will have a shot at the tour grand prizes. Don't miss your chance to see Rogue Elements on the big screen. Plus plus REI gift cards to gear up from a huge selection of skis presented by REI presented by REI. There will be a ton of prizes from our partners at REI recently left arid and forgotten Rogue Elements Sam Smoothy Sammy Carlson Sean Jordan September 26th Ski Snowboard TGR and more TGR is returning to the Mt Baker Theatre for the winter kick-off party of the year. Join us for a one-night only premiere of our new feature length ski and snowboard film Thayne Rich the magnitude of winter's force was on full display. Telephone pole-snapping storms pounded the Wyoming landscape. Regions to the west Tim Durtschi valid Monday-Thursday from Opening Day 2017 through December 16 Volkl were gifted with unprecedented accumulation. Blizzards in Europe buried towns in an instant before disappearing just as fast Winter Winter Sports you can enter to win one of the tour grand prizes
Sep
8
Sat
Farm Tour Brunch @ Cosmos Bistro
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Sep 8 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Farm Tour Brunch @ Cosmos Bistro | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Celebrate Farm Tour Weekend and local food with a delicious Farm Tour Brunch! Enjoy “Whatcom Bounty’s Benedicts ” using ingredients from local producers. Bow Hill Blueberry Coffee Cake and coffee, hot or iced tea or lemonade included in the price.

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Categories: Food & Beverage Tags: Eat Local First sustainable connections Whatcom County Farm Tour
Farm to Pint Pairing @ Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro
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Sep 8 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Farm to Pint Pairing @ Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Part of Whatcom’s Farm Tour weekend, join us in the Mountain Room for a beer and food pairing hosted by Boundary Bay highlighting local farms and producers. Presenting a five-part family style dinner perfectly paired with Boundary Bay Beer. 21+ only. Ticket sales end Thursday, September 6 at 5:00 p.m.

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Categories: Food & Beverage Tags: Eat Local First sustainable connections Whatcom County Farm Tour
Sep
9
Sun
Wine, Cheese, & Chocolate Pairing @ Samson Estates Winery
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Sep 9 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Wine, Cheese, & Chocolate Pairing @ Samson Estates Winery | Everson | Washington | United States

Part of Whatcom’s Farm Tour Weekend, enjoy a glass of local wine or a tasting flight with pairings of local cheeses from Twin Sisters Creamery, Ferndale Farmstead and Gothberg Farms, with artisan chocolate from Chocolate Necessities.

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Categories: Food & Beverage Tags: Eat Local First sustainable connections Whatcom County Farm Tour
Oct
21
Sun
Know Your Renters Rights @ Localgroup Studio
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Oct 21 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Know Your Renters Rights @ Localgroup Studio | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Renters unite! A majority of Bellingham rents (54 percent) — the city can’t function without tenants. Yet housing is increasingly unaffordable and precarious for working-class renters. Tenant-landlord law is confusing and weighted against us. This event seeks to empower renters with a tenant rights training, followed by a discussion of current shortcomings of tenant protections and how we can wield our collective power to change it. We will also share the resources and opportunities BTU provides to the community. There will be social time for attendees to get to know each other.

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: #DowntownBellingham Housing Week Renters Rights Renting sustainable connections Whatcom Housing Alliance
Housing Week Panel @ Limelight Cinema
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Oct 21 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Housing Week Panel @ Limelight Cinema | Bellingham | Washington | United States

There are multiple levels of government and dozens of local agencies that are working to address the housing affordability crisis and rising homelessness. Understanding how they all fit together can be quite confusing! This is your chance to “look under the hood” of some of the programs in our community, using examples highlighted in three short films. Come to learn who does what related to affordable housing and homelessness in our area – and bring your burning questions for those who are working on these issues every day. The popcorn is on us!

Session panelists will include:

Samya Lutz – Housing & Services Program Manager, City of Bellingham
Barbara Johnson-Vinna – Housing Specialist, Whatcom County Health Department
Greg Winter – Executive Director, Opportunity Council
Joanne LaTuchie – Vice President of Real Estate Development, Mercy Housing Northwest
Rita Jo Case – Associate Director of Housing – Snohomish County, Catholic Community Services

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today.

For more details about this and other events during Housing Week, visit the Housing Week webpage.

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Categories: Education Local Government Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: #Whatcom Bellingham homelessness Housing Week Limelight Cinema Local Government Panel sustainable connections Whatcom Housing Whatcom Housing Alliance
Oct
23
Tue
Learning from the Vienna Model Exhibition, Zurich and Other Advanced Places @ Eleanor Apartments
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Oct 23 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Learning from the Vienna Model Exhibition, Zurich and Other Advanced Places @ Eleanor Apartments | Bellingham | Washington | United States

The most civilized cities in the world, like Vienna and Zurich, show how wonderfully advanced a social housing system can be and how far we can aspire to go, aiming for a time when there are enough homes and affordable choices for everyone who finds themselves in our community. Stories, facts and visuals from other places can help expand our comprehension of what is possible, what might work here and how fast we might improve on the good work that’s already happening in our region.

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Categories: Education Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: #Housing Affordable Housing Bellingham community Housing Week Seminar Social Housing sustainable connections Whatcom Housing Alliance
Oct
24
Wed
Housing Solutions Bus Tour @ Eleanor Apartments
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Oct 24 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Housing Solutions Bus Tour @ Eleanor Apartments | Bellingham | Washington | United States

With median home prices in Whatcom County climbing above $452,900, it’s getting more and more difficult for hardworking families to buy a home in the community they love. Come see examples of innovative projects that address these concerns. We will be hosting a bus tour of Infill Toolkit projects, a demonstration project in the Birchwood Neighborhood and a 54 home infill project on Telegraph Road and others.

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The Housing Gap & The Economic Divide @ Eleanor Apartments
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Oct 24 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
The Housing Gap & The Economic Divide @ Eleanor Apartments | Bellingham | Washington | United States

This presentation will define the challenges faced by employers and others dependent on a robust local economy. My employees can’t afford to live here is a major reason given by companies considering relocating to Whatcom County. Third of a four-part series, this session will explore the economic impacts affected by the price of a starter home in our community.

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Categories: Education Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: #Whatcom Affordable Housing Bellingham Economic Divide Housing Week Seminar sustainable connections Whatcom Housing Alliance
Oct
25
Thu
Whatcom Housing Week Reception @ The Mountain Room at Boundary Bay
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Oct 25 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Whatcom Housing Week Reception @ The Mountain Room at Boundary Bay | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Help us celebrate the completion the second annual Whatcom Housing Week, a week-long series of events from October 21-25th to build awareness and support for innovative housing solutions to create diverse, vibrant, healthy homes for everyone. Join us for drinks, food and the Housing Week Luminary Awards.

We want to acknowledge the hard work that both individuals and organizations in Whatcom County have accomplished to help make our community a better place to live. These awards will be given to projects, ideas or innovations that inspire or advances the creation of diverse, vibrant and healthy homes for everyone in Whatcom County. Come for the awards, stay for the party and help us celebrate all we can achieve together!

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Categories: Food & Beverage Tags: #Whatcom Affordable Housing Boundary Bay community Downtown Downtown Bellingham Housing Week sustainable connections
June 2016 – October 2018 Jun 2016 – Oct 2018