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.
The Tulalip Gaming Organization will be offering on-the-spot hiring with positions starting at $16.00 an hour and higher. Select jobs will also include additional “Hot Job” signing bonus up to $1,000!
Bring a friend and check-out which exciting careers are being offered to you! We have a great variety of careers open to fill! Click “APPLY NOW” to pre-apply and register today!
Do you need help applying online? You are welcome to come in early for application assistance starting as early as 9:00 a.m. We have hiring professionals in our technology lab waiting to assist you!
In order to be job ready, you will be required to provide two forms of government issued ID to the Hiring Fair. You will need your Social Security Card plus one of the following: Driver’s License, WA State ID, Tribal ID, Passport, Birth Certificate, or Permanent Residence Card, to complete your paperwork and background check.
You can expect this process to take a couple of hours from start to finish depending on the position being offered to you. We will have complimentary snacks and beverages available during event hours. Thank you in advance for your patience and welcome to the Tulalip Gaming Organization, you’re going to love it here!
Set for Saturday, March 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., we invite you to come to the Harbor in the Fisherman’s Pavilion to connect with commercial fishing vessel captains/owners who need crew members to help with the summer fishing season. The popular Bellingham Dockside Market takes place that same day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a seafood cooking demonstration happens at noon that day. So, after meeting with a few commercial fishing vessel owners, please stop by the fishing families selling their seafood directly to our community and learn a few cooking tricks also!
This is your opportunity to connect and meet with these commercial fishermen, ask your questions, bring your resume/info. Who knows, a summer of adventure may be yours!
Join us for an information session on the upcoming course Certificate in Grant Writing (https://pce.wwu.edu/programs/certificate-grant-writing). Get details on the curriculum, format, time commitment and more. The course instructor will be on hand to answer your questions.
Skagit, Island, and San Juan Island County’s LARGEST Home & Garden Show, over 40 years running! Brought to you by the Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA). With events such as our Wine, Beer, Cider, and Spirits Tasting, a Lego Building Contest, Birdhouse Building, Make and Take Classes, Seminars, and Live music, you’ll be sure to find something you’ll love.
Friday, March 24 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 25 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 26 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Skagit, Island, and San Juan Island County’s LARGEST Home & Garden Show, over 40 years running! Brought to you by the Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA). With events such as our Wine, Beer, Cider, and Spirits Tasting, a Lego Building Contest, Birdhouse Building, Make and Take Classes, Seminars, and Live music, you’ll be sure to find something you’ll love.
Friday, March 24 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 25 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 26 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, April 21, 2023, the Goodwill Job Training Center is sponsoring a Job Fair with Bellingham Cold Storage to hire 30 general laborers and forklift operators (will train). BCS offers good entry level wages, a generous benefits package, and a diverse, inclusive work culture based on equity. The Job Fair will be from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm and will include on-line job application assistance. For more information, please call Bea Bowen at the Goodwill Job Training Center, 360-738-0483.
Bellingham City Club returns to in-person programs hosting a climate resilience panel at a catered luncheon taking place at the Bellingham Yacht Club, 2625 S Harbor Loop Dr. on Wednesday, May 24 from 12 noon – 1:30 PM. Details about the speakers and required advance ticket purchase is available via the website at www.bellinghamcityclub.org. Space is limited.
Nonprofit Bellingham City Club’s mission is to inform, connect, and engage our community to strengthen the civic health of our region.
The Tulalip Gaming Organization will be offering on-the-spot hiring with positions starting at $16.00 an hour and higher. Select jobs will also include additional “Hot Job” signing bonus up to $1,000!
Bring a friend and check-out which exciting careers are being offered to you! We have a great variety of careers open to fill! Click “APPLY NOW” to pre-apply and register today!
In order to be job ready, you will be required to provide two forms of government issued ID to the Hiring Fair. You will need your Social Security Card plus one of the following: Driver’s License, WA State ID, Tribal ID, Passport, Birth Certificate, or Permanent Residence Card, to complete your paperwork and background check.
Requirements
You will be required to meet the minimum job requirements and experience (if applicable) of the job you select. A Hiring Professional will review your online application and prescreen you at the event. Please make sure you fill out your employment history in detail so that we can better assist you in finding your best job match!
Bellingham City Club’s July program features Dr. Steven Stehr investigating the roots and consequences of the dysfunction that characterizes the current state of politics in America. The catered lunchtime presentation takes place on Wednesday, July 26 in person at the Bellingham Yacht Club. Doors open at 11:30 AM and the program starts at noon.
Tickets are available online through 6:00 pm, Sunday, July 23 at https://bhamcityclub.wildapricot.org/event-5336261/registration. Tickets may be available at the door for an increased price, space depending.
Name-calling, shouting matches, cutting off relatives, and even violence born of intense disagreements—there is bipartisan agreement that the current state of politics in the United States is troubling. How did we get here, and what can we, as a society and as individuals, do about it?
Dr. Stehr leads a conversation that asks, how did our political spaces become war zones? To what extent is the lack of civility and policy gridlock driven by long-term trends in American society? Is contemporary America somehow different than the way it was in the past? Was there ever a “golden age” of bipartisanship and civility in the United States?
Using historical examples and contemporary cases, Stehr shows audiences how the erosion of civil discourse harms democracy, and what can be done to combat it.
Steven Stehr (he/him) is the Sam Reed Distinguished Professor in Civic Education and Public Civility at Washington State University. He earned his PhD in political science from the University of California, Berkeley. His work has been supported by the National Science Foundation, the National Research Council, National Academy of Science, and the Century Foundation. Stehr lives in Moscow, Idaho.
Bellingham City Club hosts the first in a series of three election forums on Wednesday, August 23 at the Bellingham Yacht Club, 2625 S. Harbor Loop, Bellingham. A catered lunch will be served at 11:45 AM and tickets are available at www.bellinghamcityclub.org. Candidates for Whatcom County Executive, County Sheriff and the County Council At Large seat will face off consecutively starting at noon. Early registration is highly recommended.
The second forum covers Bellingham races on Sept 27 and Ballot Measures will be on Oct 25.
The Tulalip Gaming Organization will be offering on-the-spot hiring for select Food & Beverage positions starting at $16.00 an hour and higher. Select jobs will also include additional “Hot Job” signing bonus up to $1,000!
Bring a friend and check-out which exciting careers are being offered to you! We have a great variety of careers open to fill! Click “APPLY NOW” to pre-apply and register today!
Do you need help applying online? You are welcome to come in early for application assistance starting as early as 9:00 a.m. We have hiring professionals in our technology lab waiting to assist you!
In order to be job ready, you will be required to provide two forms of government issued ID to the Hiring Event. The following are acceptable documents (expired documents are not accepted): Driver’s License, WA State ID, Social Security Card, Tribal ID, Passport, Birth Certificate, or Permanent Residence Card, to complete your paperwork and background check.
At its November 15 program, Bellingham City Club is pleased to present Dr. Kira Mauseth, noted Seattle University Professor, practicing clinical psychologist, and co-lead for the Behavioral Health Strike Team for the WA State Department of Health. Following a catered lunch beginning at 11:45 AM in the Bellingham Yacht Club, 2625 S Harbor Loop Dr. Bellingham, Dr Mauseth will address ways to cope with life events like a pandemic, how to help heal ourselves, as well as our children and grandchildren. Get your tickets early as space is limited. Please see www.bellinghamcityclub.org or info@bellinghamcityclub.org for more information.
Dr. Mauseth has provided training to community groups and professionals both regionally and abroad as the co-developer of the Health Support Team© program. Her work and research focus on disaster behavioral health, resilience, and recovery from trauma as well as small and large-scale critical incident response and preparation for organizations.
She has worked abroad extensively with disaster survivors and refugees and has trained first responders and health care workers throughout Puget Sound, the United States, and currently serves in the adult mental health clinical seat on Washington State’s Disaster Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC).
Bellingham City Club’s mission is to inform, connect, and engage our community to strengthen the civic health of our region. Membership is open to all who support our mission and involves modest annual dues to pay speaker expenses and support operations. More information is available at bellinghamcityclub.org.
At its Jan 24 luncheon program, Bellingham City Club is pleased to present Monika Wieland Shields, the co-founder and director of the Orca Behavior Institute (OBI), a non-profit based on San Juan Island, Washington whose mission is to inspire conservation of wild killer whales through non-invasive research, bold advocacy, and science-based education. The program follows a catered lunch beginning at 11:45 AM in the Bellingham Yacht Club, 2625 S Harbor Loop Dr. Bellingham.
Passionate outcries on behalf of the endangered Southern Resident Orcas have consistently dominated headlines for several years. Why do they struggle while the Bigg’s Orcas are thriving? Both are inhabitants of the Salish Sea. What causes the difference in the health of the two Killer Whale populations? By studying these two Salish Sea orca populations, we can learn a lot about the human impact on the world around us, and what it takes to successfully live in close proximity to the ocean’s apex predator.
Please see www.bellinghamcityclub.org for tickets and more information. Registering early is recommended as space is limited.
Bellingham City Club’s February program focuses on the 50th anniversary of the Boldt decision which upheld the rights of members of several Western Washington Indian tribes to fish with nets off reservation in accordance with terms of treaties signed in the 1850s. Tickets are now available for the Wednesday, February 28 program and catered lunch served at 11:45 am at the Bellingham Yacht Club, 2625 S Harbor Loop Dr, Bellingham . Early registration is highly recommended at https://bhamcityclub.wildapricot.org/event-5600278/registration. Space is limited.
“Fishing in All the Usual and Accustomed Places” were the 8 words in the 1855 Treaties with Washington Tribes that changed the fishing industry in the Northwest and continue to be consequential in decisions that have placed limits on heavy industry and development. The Boldt Decision, named after U.S. District Court Judge George Boldt, brought about far-reaching societal changes as it reinforced tribal sovereignty and began to remedy centuries of racial injustice.
Judge Boldt’s decision along with subsequent cases confirmed that the 20 treaty tribes had the right to harvest half of the catch in Puget Sound in all their traditional fishing areas, but perhaps even more importantly as the water wars heat up, tribes are entitled to “harvestable” fish and a habitat that produces them.
Our speakers will explain the history of this momentous decision and its effects that are still resonating in our land and water use planning today. They will explore the politics and challenges behind the Boldt decision and bring us up to date on the present state of the harvest.
Last year, RE Sources teamed up with our friends at Peak Sustainability and Sustainable Connections to support a new generation of happy hour networking events, the Sustainability Social Hour. The events were a big hit, so we’re keeping the beer and conservation flowing with quarterly social hours in 2024!
These are casual, drop-in networking events designed to foster joy, connection and collaboration in the sustainability space (which is too often all doom and gloom). Our March social hour will take place at Structures Brewing, which is all-ages, and has food and nonalcoholic options. Invite your friends, the more the merrier!
Bellingham City Club turns its focus to local entertainment at its upcoming Wednesday, March 27 program at the Bellingham Yacht Club, 2625 S. Harbor Loop Dr., Bellingham. Catered lunch will be served beginning at 11:45 AM followed by a presentation by our esteemed panel that will bring the vibrant spirit of Bellingham’s live performance scene straight to you! Early registration is highly recommended at https://bhamcityclub.wildapricot.org/event-5636801/registration.
Here’s what you can expect:
• Fun: Panelists will share their insights, experiences, and anecdotes, offering a glimpse into the magic of live performance in Bellingham.
• Discover Bellingham: Whether you’re a local or visiting for the first time, our program will educate you on the incredible array of live performance options available right here in Bellingham. From cozy theaters to lively music venues, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
• The Power of Live Theater: Did you know that live theater has numerous social, physical, and economic benefits? From fostering a sense of community to improving mental well-being, the impact of live performance is both profound and far-reaching. Our program will shed light on this compelling data, highlighting the shared experiences, joy, and laughter that make us feel truly alive.
For more information and to learn about the panelists, please see www.bellinghamcityclub.org.
Amidst shifting state legislation and pressing housing challenges, the Bellingham City Club presents “Balancing Policy, Population, and Preservation.” This vital program tackles the delicate balance between housing demands, community preservation, and regulatory compliance. With unprecedented mandates altering the city’s landscape, crucial questions arise about housing location, comprehensive planning, and neighborhood character preservation. Featuring distinguished speakers Blake Lyons, Garrett O’Brien, and Chris Behee, experts in urban planning, community development, and GIS, the event promises invaluable insights and actionable strategies. By fostering dialogue and collaboration among key stakeholders, the program underscores the City Club’s commitment to civic engagement. Join us on April 24, 2024, at the Bellingham Yacht Club, for lunch and an unmissable discussion on shaping Bellingham’s future. For event details and registration, visit www.bellinghamcityclub.org or contact info@bellinghamcityclub.org.
“DigiMarCon Canada West 2024 is your chance to …
– Hear from some of the most audacious and thought-provoking speakers in the digital marketing, media and advertising industry.
– Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices to move your business to the next level.
– Network with thought leaders, reunite with your peers, and build your professional network.
DigiMarCon Canada West, the Premier Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition in Western Canada, returns April 25th and 26th, 2024 to the Paradox Hotel Vancouver in Vancouver, British Columbia. Join your peers in-person or online for 2-days jam-packed with digital marketing best practices, latest trends, practical solutions, strategy, and networking, also check out the next generation of technology & innovation; Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech & SaaS Technology.
Expand your knowledge on the following topics: Artificial Intelligence & ChatGPT, Marketing Automation, Account-Based Marketing, Behavioral & Neuromarketing, Content Marketing, Conversational Marketing, Conversion Rate Optimization, Data Science & Big Data, Email Marketing, Geo-Targeting & Proximity Marketing, Growth Hacking, Inbound & Outbound Marketing, Influencer Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Native & Contextual Advertising, Omnichannel Marketing, Paid Search Marketing, Personalization & Privacy.
You’ll also learn the following: Podcast & Webinar Marketing, PR & Cause Marketing, Predictive Analytics & Attribution, Programmatic Advertising, Sales & Marketing Automation, Search Engine Optimization, Shopper Marketing, Marketing & Customer Experience, Social Commerce, Social Media Marketing, UI / UX Design, User-Generated Content, Video Marketing, Viral & Buzz Marketing, Visual & Voice Search, Web Analytics, and much more!
At DigiMarCon West 2024, you will receive all the elements you need to achieve digital marketing success! Conventional thoughts will be challenged, and new ways of thinking will emerge. You will leave with your head, notebooks, and professional toolkit full of action items and ideas to lead and supercharge your agency/team/account to even greater success.
Be a part of DigiMarCon West 2024 and discover how to thrive and succeed as a marketer in a rapidly evolving digital world. Top keynotes, case studies, strategy sessions and networking!
See why people keep coming back year after year to this must-attend event! Register and secure your seat today.
For more details visit https://digimarconcanadawest.ca.”
In a testament to the enduring legacy of Andrew Carnegie’s vision of ‘Palaces for the People’, our area proudly boasts not one, but two exceptional public library systems: the Bellingham Public Library and the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS). On Wednesday, May 22, Library Directors Rebecca Judd and Christine Perkins are set to unveil the remarkable services, programs, and collections that define today’s modern libraries, showcasing how these invaluable institutions continue to enrich the lives of residents.
At the heart of the discussion will be an exploration of the diverse ways in which libraries add value to our community. From groundbreaking building projects poised to shape our local landscape to innovative strategies aimed at meeting the evolving needs of residents, Judd and Perkins will shed light on the dynamic role of libraries in our ever-changing society.
In addition to celebrating the triumphs of modern libraries, the event will also address the challenges facing these democratic institutions. By examining the pressures confronting libraries today, attendees will gain valuable insights into how they can advocate for and support these vital community resources.
Join us for an inspiring discussion guaranteed to reignite your appreciation for libraries and equip you with the tools to become a savvy library user.
• Program host: Bellingham City Club
• Location: Bellingham Yacht Club, 2625 S Harbor Loop Dr, Bellingham, WA
• Time: 11:45 AM lunch served, 12 PM program starts
• Cost: $25 Members, $30 Non-members, $10 age 25 and under
• Reserve Tickets: https://bhamcityclub.wildapricot.org/event-5708646/Registration
• More information: www.bellinghamcityclub.org .
Gather with your friends from Peak Sustainability, Sustainable Connections, Re Sources, and various other outfits around the region who have a mind toward sustainability. This event is a casual social gathering and community-building opportunity amongst folks around the greater Bellingham area who are engaged/interested in the sustainability space, whether personally or professionally.
On Tuesday, June 18th, we’ll be meeting at the Beer Garden at Kulshan Roosevelt (K2) from 5-7 pm (ish). Our last social hour saw close to 100 attendees, and we expect a similarly large turnout this time around. This location is all ages!
Calling all local businesses! Enjoy a no-host delicious lunch while connecting with like-minded professionals, learning about Business Network International (BNI) and exploring opportunities for collaboration. Don’t miss this chance to build valuable relationships and learn how to take your business to the next level by applying for membership in our *new* North Whatcom BNI chapter. If your business relies on referrals, RSVP today by phone or text to Tanea Stephens, 206-579-4545, or email taneastephens@bni.com and bring your business cards. We look forward to meeting you!
Western Washington University will host a panel of economic and financial literacy speakers as part of the 2024 Washington Economics Symposium on Tuesday, August 20 from 9:00am-4:30pm at Western Washington University. Teachers can earn 5.5 STEM clock hours for attendance.
Financial and economic education is facing an uphill battle in Washington State. The Washington Economics Symposium is your chance to help address this. With the recent failure of HB 1915, which would have made financial education a prerequisite for high school graduation, this conference aims to bridge the financial and economic training gap in our educational system. Join educators, business leaders, and government officials to tackle pressing economic issues and attend workshops with hands-on instructional resources to advance economic and financial literacy in Washington.
There are two amazing speaker tracks. Registration also includes breakfast, lunch, and a networking reception.
1. The K-12 educator track features educational sessions with 5.5 STEM clock hours and ready-made lessons.
2. The business/government leaders track features a diverse panel of speakers with insights on Washington’s economy, the anti-work movement, education policy, and workforce issues.
Hosted by Western Washington University, the Washington Council for Economic and Financial Education, and the Financial Education Public-Private Partnership, this one-day event will explore the impact of economics and personal finance education on Washington’s economy.
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | 9:00am-4:30pm
Location: Western Washington University, Viking Union
Registration Cost: $25-75
Registration Link: https://waeconomicssymposium.splashthat.com
Find us on pdEnroller: https://www.pdenroller.org/ospi/catalog/170589
DigiMarCon West – The #1 Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition in Western U.S.
Get ready to be inspired and informed at DigiMarCon West, the premier annual conference and exhibition for digital marketing, media, advertising and business professionals in Western United States, returning April 3-4, 2025 to the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Experience two action-packed days including keynotes, master classes and panels from experts and thought leaders with cutting-edge strategies and numerous networking opportunities. Also check out the next generation of technology & innovation; Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech & SaaS Technology. Attend in-person or online to access the next wave of digital innovation, including insights in AI and ChatGPT, marketing automation, content creation, growth hacking, social media marketing, SEO, and more.
Highlights:
• Top Industry Keynotes: Hear from visionary speakers who push the boundaries of digital marketing.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with thought leaders, reunite with your peers, and expand your professional network.
• Emerging Trends: Discover strategies and latest technologies to move your business to the next level.
• Hands-On Learning: Master classes, case studies, and strategy sessions to equip you with practical solutions for immediate impact.
This year’s edition will feature topics such as:
• Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, and Marketing Automation
• Content Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and Influencer Marketing
• Conversion Rate Optimization, Mobile Marketing, and Video Marketing
• Data Science, Big Data, Programmatic Advertising and Predictive Analytics
• UI / UX Design, User Experience, Omnichannel Marketing, and much more!
Challenge traditional ideas, gain actionable insights, and discover how to thrive and succeed as a marketer in a rapidly evolving digital world. See why people keep coming back year after year to this must-attend event for any marketer wanting to stay ahead!
Register and secure your seat today at https://digimarconwest.com.
DigiMarCon West – The #1 Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition in Western U.S.
Get ready to be inspired and informed at DigiMarCon West, the premier annual conference and exhibition for digital marketing, media, advertising and business professionals in Western United States, returning April 3-4, 2025 to the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Experience two action-packed days including keynotes, master classes and panels from experts and thought leaders with cutting-edge strategies and numerous networking opportunities. Also check out the next generation of technology & innovation; Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech & SaaS Technology. Attend in-person or online to access the next wave of digital innovation, including insights in AI and ChatGPT, marketing automation, content creation, growth hacking, social media marketing, SEO, and more.
Highlights:
• Top Industry Keynotes: Hear from visionary speakers who push the boundaries of digital marketing.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with thought leaders, reunite with your peers, and expand your professional network.
• Emerging Trends: Discover strategies and latest technologies to move your business to the next level.
• Hands-On Learning: Master classes, case studies, and strategy sessions to equip you with practical solutions for immediate impact.
This year’s edition will feature topics such as:
• Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, and Marketing Automation
• Content Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and Influencer Marketing
• Conversion Rate Optimization, Mobile Marketing, and Video Marketing
• Data Science, Big Data, Programmatic Advertising and Predictive Analytics
• UI / UX Design, User Experience, Omnichannel Marketing, and much more!
Challenge traditional ideas, gain actionable insights, and discover how to thrive and succeed as a marketer in a rapidly evolving digital world. See why people keep coming back year after year to this must-attend event for any marketer wanting to stay ahead!
Register and secure your seat today at https://digimarconwest.com.
In just a few months, the Trump Administration’s foreign and domestic policies and its changes in Canadian and Mexican sentiment, tariffs, and stricter immigration and border policies have had notable impacts in border communities like Whatcom County. Drs. Laurie Trautman and LaTrelle Scherffius will explore how shifting policies are shaping a new narrative concerning U.S. border security. Through the lens of U.S./Mexican border history, they’ll delve into the hardening of the U.S./Canadian border and explore how past policies on the southern border might indicate what the future on our northern border and impacts those changes could have on border communities including Whatcom County.
Purchase tickets in advance by 6:00 pm Sunday, April 20.
Location: Bellingham Yacht Club, 2625 S Harbor Loop Drive, Bellingham, WA.
Registration: https://bhamcityclub.wildapricot.org/event-6130990/registration
Time: Doors open at 11:30 am. The meeting starts at 12:00 pm and ends at 1:30 pm.
Ticket prices (tickets are nonrefundable): Member, $25; Non-member, $30; Youth under 25, $10; Program only (no meal), $10.
