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Sep
21
Sat
“Out of the Darkness Walk” and Behavioral Health & Awareness Fair @ Bellingham High School
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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Oct
24
Thu
Whatcom Literacy Council’s Annual Literacy Breakfast with Nancy Pearl @ Ferndale Community Pavillion
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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