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May
11
Sat
Fairhaven Art Walk @ Fairhaven Historic District
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May 11 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Fairhaven Art Walk @ Fairhaven Historic District

The Fairhaven Art Walk is a celebration of community, creativity, and culture, where you can discover the diverse talents of our local artists while immersing yourself in the charming atmosphere of the Historic Fairhaven District. Take a stroll down the historic streets of Fairhaven to witness firsthand the 18+ artists featured in over 15+ retail locations and stops

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Tags: free
May
16
Thu
Arianne True: Teaching Poetry to Youth: What Fun! @ Western Washington University Libraries
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May 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Arianne True: Teaching Poetry to Youth: What Fun! @ Western Washington University Libraries

Washington State Poet Laureate Arianne True will share tools for having fun when teaching and reading poetry, whether in schools or personal settings, at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024 in the Wilson 4 Central Reading Room. Event attendees will also have an opportunity to view the exhibit. “Listen to Children: The Jack Prelutsky Antiquarian Children’s Poetry Collection,” in Special Collections (Wilson 6) from 5 to 6 p.m. following the program. The event is free and open to the public. At the request of a key event participant, event attendees are asked to avoid using strong fragrances. Arianne True (Choctaw, Chickasaw) is a queer poet and teaching artist from Seattle and has spent most of her work time working with youth. Arianne is the 2023-2025 Washington State Poet Laureate. She has received fellowships and residencies from Jack Straw, the Hugo House, Artist Trust, and the Seattle Repertory Theatre, and is a proud alum of Hedgebrook and of the MFA program at the Institute of American Indian Arts. She lives in Burien with her cat. Learn more and follow her on Instagram at @wapoetlaureate. This event is offered as part of the Archives & Special Collections Distinguished Speaker Series and is sponsored by Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections, PoetryCHaT, Humanities Washington, and ArtsWA. For more information or to request disability accommodation, contact Michael Taylor, Special Collections Librarian, taylo213@wwu.edu, (360) 650-3097.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Author Talk Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: poetry
Jun
15
Sat
Free Community Clothing Swap! @ IBC
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Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Free Community Clothing Swap! @ IBC

It’s our fifth annual Free Community Clothing Swap! We will have all sizes, genders, ages, seasons, and styles, including shoes, accessories, and outerwear.
Will be taking place Sat. June 15th, 10am-2pm at 2000 W North St in Bellingham.
Clothes can be brought to exchange, but it’s never required. This is a free clothing event, open to all. Last year we served over 300 Whatcom residents in person, and all leftover items went to local assistance groups to helps others free of charge. We had enough clothing for 3000-4000 individuals and hope to clothe even more of our neighbors this year!
This year we’ll have an expanded activity area for kids, refreshments for attendees, and lots of clothing to share. Hope to see you there!

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Categories: Family Events Kids Volunteering and Community Enrichment Tags: #familyevent clothes clothing free Kids resources
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