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Sep
21
Sat
“Out of the Darkness Walk” and Behavioral Health & Awareness Fair @ Bellingham High School
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Sep 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
"Out of the Darkness Walk" and Behavioral Health & Awareness Fair @ Bellingham High School

Everyone of all ages is welcome to walk with us as volunteers from Whatcom County are joining the hundreds of thousands of people who are walking in towns across the United States to draw attention to the fight for suicide prevention.

The 5th Annual American Foundation for Suicide Prevention “Out of the Darkness Walk” hosted by the Whatcom County Lions Clubs will be taking place on Sat, Sep 21st, from 9am-Noon at Bellingham High School.

Doors will open for registration and the Behavioral Health & Awareness Fair at 9am with the Opening Ceremonies beginning at 10am.

Community partners participating in the Behavioral Health & Awareness Fair include Sea Mar Community Health, Whatcom County Health, MAD HOPE, Jasper Connections, Bellingham Veterans Center, Volunteers of America, Lummi Behavioral Health, Make.Shift Art Space, Unity Care NW, Peace Health, NAMI, Compass Health, Accent Counseling, Health Ministries Network & AHECWW (Whatcom Community College) along with others.

The 1-mile ”Walk” will begin at Bellingham High School at approx. 10:30am and continue towards downtown Bellingham, turning at Holly Street and looping back to the High School.

Registration is free online or at the event. Be sure to bring a friend and share this event with others !!! We look forward to seeing you all there!

Don’t forget to register or donate by finding us at: www.AFSP.org/WhatcomCounty

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Categories: Health & Wellness Non-Profit Fundraising Events Tags: Fundraiser nonprofit walk
Oct
24
Thu
Whatcom Literacy Council’s Annual Literacy Breakfast with Nancy Pearl @ Ferndale Community Pavillion
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Oct 24 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Whatcom Literacy Council's Annual Literacy Breakfast with Nancy Pearl @ Ferndale Community Pavillion

Join the Whatcom Literacy Council for our annual fundraiser as we hear author and NPR commentator Nancy Pearl’s book recommendations for the year. All proceeds go to support our free adult literacy programs.

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Categories: Author Talk Non-Profit Fundraising Events Tags: #adultliteracy #BellinghamNonprofits Fundraiser
Nov
10
Sun
Pine Needle Basketry – A Wildcrafter’s Workshop with Northwest Natura @ Chuckanut Center
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Nov 10 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Pine Needle Basketry - A Wildcrafter's Workshop with Northwest Natura @ Chuckanut Center

In this wildcrafting workshop you will learn how to weave a basket using the coil technique and Ponderosa Pine needles.

Baskets are thought to be one of the first art forms of ancient peoples, with basket fragments found in California and the Southwest dating to 9400 years, and coiled baskets from the earliest sites in Egypt dating to 7,000 years. The coil technique requires patience and attention to detail before it becomes a relaxing, repetitive stitching pattern. It is a skill that is more easily learned with a little guidance.

Dabblers, beginners, intermediate, and advanced weavers will enjoy this creative, social gathering.

In this course you will learn:

ID and Ecology features of Pinus spp. (various pine tree species).

Foraging techniques and where to harvest pine needles.

How to weave a coiled basket using pine needles.

All materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own too if you wish (e.g., thread, beads, decor, sewing kit).

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Local History Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: basketry local history pnw ecology wildcrafting
September – November 2024 Sep – Nov 2024