Malmquist practices in this beautiful natural setting. Photo credit: Diane Padys.
Submitted by: Hilary Parker
After sailing to the South Pacific and back, counselor/therapist Virginia Malmquist is happy to be home among the trees of her Whatcom County home, where she’s returned to her counseling practice.
Malmquist and her husband sailed 15,000 miles to gather data and raise awareness about climate change for climate watchdog Blue Planet Odyssey. Photo courtesy: Virginia Malmquist.
Malmquist and her husband, Jerry Schuster, sailed 15,000 miles in their 40-foot J boat over the course of eight months to gather data and raise awareness about climate change for climate watchdog Blue Planet Odyssey.
“Visiting so many different cultures in the South Pacific reminded me that folks solve the problems of everyday life in a broad range of ways,” Malmquist said. “Coming home via the Great Garbage Patch of the North Pacific renewed my commitment to the environment.”
She and Schuster have been committed to living lightly on the planet, installing solar panels and three 3,000-gallon rain collection tanks on their property, about 10 miles east of Bellingham off of Smith Road.
Malmquist’s practice is located here, too, nestled in the trees. It is a unique and healing setting for her work. “My office is a little log cabin on a small lake,” she says. “Clients walk down a path under a bower of evergreens to reach the cabin, where we sit by the fireplace in the winter or out on the porch in the summer.”
Malmquist works with individuals and couples, dealing with divorce, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, PTSD and gender diversity.
Recently, she has been working with many people suffering from “PTED” – post-traumatic election disorder. “Although this sounds strange, many people are struggling with very real anger, sadness and frustration from the national events,” she said.
Malmquist’s counseling degree is from the University of Washington. In addition to her master’s degree she has three years of doctoral studies and a year of study with the Seattle Family and Marriage Institute. She is active in Transition Whatcom, ReSources and Whatcom Women’s Network.
Malmquist offers a sliding scale for her fee, but does not accept insurance. She can be reached at 360-319-4266 or heronreachcounseling@gmail.com.
The Port Commission has authorized a Harbor Land Lease with GrandCamp International, LLC (GrandCamp) for 5 acres of property and up to 7 acres of aquatic lands near the Bellingham Shipping Terminal to support timber related activities including the export of round logs from North Puget Sound to Asia.
“Reactivating the Shipping Terminal in support of working waterfront jobs has been a high priority for the Port of Bellingham” said Port Commission President Dan Robbins. “The Port has made significant investments to modernize this facility and it is terrific to see renewed interest from the maritime community in shipping cargo from the Shipping Terminal.”
One of GrandCamp’s initial activities will focus on the export of round logs from North Puget Sound to Asia. GrandCamp will debark and stage logs near the Shipping Terminal until there are enough logs to fill a Handymax break-bulk cargo vessel, providing longshoremen with some welcome work. Three twelve-man longshoremen gangs will spend about seven days loading round logs onto the cargo vessel. The frequency of cargo ships calling on the Shipping Terminal will be dependent on local supply and demand from customers.
“Our company is excited about the opportunity to be involved with the Port of Bellingham and have access to international and domestic markets for the distribution and receipt of forest products” said GrandCamp Managing Member Steve Grandorff. “With the Shipping Terminal’s well-developed infrastructure, access to resources via rail, barge, rafts, trucks, containers and ocean-going vessels; we believe the synergies between our company and the Port will encourage growth, a new outlet for fiber to the local and regional community, and open a gateway for international products.”
The Port has made significant improvements to the Bellingham Shipping Terminal to encourage new business. Recent upgrades include a new bulkhead, renovation of the stormwater and power systems, and improvements to both of the warehouse roofs.
“The Port is modernizing the Bellingham Shipping Terminal to meet the needs of today’s break-bulk cargo operators” said Port Director of Maritime, Dan Stahl. “With 1250 feet of dock space on the deep water pier, a 550 foot barge pier, 40 acres of surrounding upland property and restored navigation depth, the Bellingham Shipping Terminal is ready to go to work.”
The Lease Agreement with GrandCamp is for five years, with a five year renewal option.
Through a massive community survey effort residents in Whatcom County are being asked to provide critical input about community issues and the role that United Way can take regarding those issues. This will be the largest community survey effort that United Way of Whatcom County has ever conducted.
Beginning January 11 and ending January 20th, an online community survey is open to the public. The survey focuses on needs and issues facing local residents, and inquires about how United Way of Whatcom County can best address these needs and issues. Click here to fill out the survey or go to unitedwaywhatcom.org.
“As our communities grow and change, so does our organization. It is crucial for us to gather feedback and input from our local residents in order to continue to stay efficient and effective as we work to solve the most pressing issues facing Whatcom County,” Said Peter Theisen, President/CEO of United Way of Whatcom County
This survey, along with 2 other surveys specifically designed for current United Way supporters and Board/Staff, is being conducted by Perspectives Consulting (an organization who has a long history with United Way and is specifically centered on supporting United Way’s unique work). The online community survey is 22 questions long and will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. All Whatcom County residents are encouraged to complete it.
“United Way of Whatcom County’s work is made possible solely because of our community members. Local volunteers help raise our funds and volunteers oversee the granting of those funds to local programs,” Said Theisen, “This survey is the next step in our organization’s evolution and it is imperative that we receive feedback from as many residents as possible.”
About United Way of Whatcom County
United Way of Whatcom County’s mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our communities to advance the common good through Education, Income, and Health. They provide leadership that galvanizes and connects a diverse set of individuals and institutions, and mobilize human and financial resources, to create long-term social change by advancing Education, Income, and Health for all. United Way of Whatcom County’s goals for the community involve: helping children/youth achieve their potential through academic success, ensuring individuals/families achieve financial stability and economic independence, and building individuals who are healthy and avoid risky behaviors. To learn more about United Way of Whatcom County visit www.unitedwaywhatcom.org or check out their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/UnitedWayWhatcom
Each week the Locavore Box is packed and delivered right to the customer. Photo credit: ACME Farms + Kitchen.
Submitted by: ACME Farms + Kitchen
Back this year, ACME Farms + Kitchen is offering 30 Day Challenge meal kits designed to follow the guidelines of the Whole 30 eating program. This special kit, delivered weekly, is dairy free, gluten and grain free, sugar and sweetener free and intended to help reprogram our bodies and break unhealthy eating habits. The 30DC Box includes the ingredients for a full week’s worth of breakfasts, lunches and dinners. In addition to meat, seafood, fruits and vegetables the box includes spice mixes, dressings and sauces prepared by ACME Farms + Kitchen.
For those looking for dinner options only, ACME Farms + Kitchen offers Grain & Dairy Free Boxes. These boxes follow Paleo diet guidelines and are brimming with fresh produce, local meat, and include recipes free of grains, dairy and refined sugars.
“One of our company’s biggest goals is to make it easy for our customers to eat well,” states co-founder Cara Piscitello. “We know many people make resolutions to eat better in the new year so we’re offering our 30 Day Challenge Box and our Grain & Dairy Free Boxes. These meal kits are designed to help our customers adopt good eating habits that will carry them into 2017.”
More information about ordering boxes and delivery areas can be found at www.acmefarmsandkitchen.com. The 30 Day Challenge Box will be available through mid-February and the Grain & Dairy Free Box, available in 3 sizes is available year round.
ACME Farms + Kitchen, headquartered out of Bellingham, WA, delivers weekly meal kits comprised of locally sourced ingredients, a weekly meal plan and recipes to homes in the Whatcom County, Seattle, and Portland, OR regions. ACME Farms + Kitchen currently sources from over 75 local food producers throughout the greater Pacific Northwest. More details are available at www.acmefarmsandkitchen.com.
Ferndale-based Appel Farms moved its cheese operations in December to a new 12,800-square-foot production and cold-storage facility, positioning it for future growth while increasing the farm’s efficiency and food security.
“We can grow a tremendous amount without running out of room,” said John Appel, who runs the cheese production operations while his wife Ruth directs retail and marketing functions.
Faber Construction of Lynden built the unique pre-engineered steel building, located at 6605 Northwest Drive. It incorporates an exo-skeleton technique, placing steel columns on the outside, while utilizing insulated metal panels for exterior walls, coolers and the freezer. This created an uninterrupted interior wall around the perimeter, increasing efficient use of the space, according to Rick Faber, president of Faber Construction.
The building also has to be capable of reaching a wide range of temperatures. Some blast freezers can get below 0 degrees while in dairy production coolers are expected to get as low as 37 and incubators as high as 108 degrees.
“The Appel Farms Cheese Plant is a one-of-a-kind facility in the Northwest Washington dairy industry,” Faber said.
Appel Farms started cheese production 30 years ago in an 800-square-foot building on the farm founded by John’s late father Jack Appel and his mother Audrey. They added on to it and utilized adjacent buildings to accommodate growth until the family was convinced a new building was necessary.
Cheese production currently uses more than half the milk from the farm’s 600-cow dairy herd, which is run by John’s brother Rich Appel. Appel Farms in mid-2016 began producing havarti, parmesan and maasdammer cheeses, adding to a product line that already included gouda, cheddar, quark, feta and paneer. The new building includes a window for viewing gouda production, although interested visitors should call ahead for times.
John Appel said steady growth has resulted in this expansion, but the family wasn’t taking all of the credit. “God has blessed us even despite some of our decisions,” he said.
The Cheese Shop, the retail arm of Appel Farms, is adjacent to the new production facility and open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturdays. For more information, call the store at 360-312-1431 or visit www.appel-farms.com.
With success constructing and managing commercial, civil and industrial projects, plus education institutions, apartments, restaurants and tenant improvements, Faber Construction has become a fully integrated company with 85 employees and the versatility to handle projects ranging from $25,000 to $15 million. For more information, call Faber Construction at 866-354-3501 or visit www.FaberConstruction.com.
The Leopold is known for it's comfort and familiar warmth. Photo courtesy: The Leopold.
When walking into the front doors of Bellingham’s The Leopold, you’re immediately greeted with the building’s charm and grandiosity. The 1920’s structure is imbued with character and life. It has stood the test of time and seen many memories made throughout the years.
The Leopold feels like coming home. Photo courtesy: The Leopold.
“It feels like coming home for many of our residents,” says Anneliese Dompe of The Leopold. “This is where it all began. It’s not unfamiliar. Their childhood dances were here.”
Dompe goes on to describe the iconic building as a place that has maintained connections through the generations and the memories it holds. “It has a sort of historical power and connection,” she says. “Can you believe there has been a bride here every year since 1929 creating that connection?”
With a disco ball, specifically made for The Leopold, the Crystal Ballroom illuminates charm and vibrance. Photo courtesy: The Leopold.
The grand ballroom, affectionately called the Crystal Ballroom, boasts a disco ball made specifically for The Leopold in Chicago in 1913. As the lights are dimmed, the flickering of the disco ball sets the stage for the events that are held monthly. It creates a beautiful setting of grace and charm and recalls the history and memories the room has seen.
Each month features ballroom dancing for the residents. It has the formality of linen table cloths and fresh flowers yet the lively excitement of a celebration. “We’re creating living memories for our residents,” says Dompe. “These are their great years.”
She describes one event, the Classic Car Cruise, where a skeptical resident wasn’t sure she would have a good time. At the end of the evening, the 94-year old resident proclaimed, “I don’t know who I was with or where we were going in those old cars, but it was the best night of my life.”
Balanced, nutritious meals are always on the menu at The Leopold. Photo credit: C9.
The Leopold residents are treated to freshly baked goods and coffee in the common area just outside the lobby. Here they gather to relax and read or catch up on the latest happenings of the building’s retirement community. The dining room resembles a beautiful restaurant. The fresh flowers on each table are donated by local grocery stores and carefully arranged by the residents. The menu features two full meals daily and, with the addition of new kitchen staff, an expanded dining experience that’s available to residents throughout the day
As Dompe and other staff walk through the common areas, they greet the residents by name and carry on conversations about the latest events or any needs. “It feeds my soul in a way that has surprised me,” Dompe says of working with residents at The Leopold. “I want to make every day great for them. It’s like I see the world very differently when I’m with them.”
Residents of The Leopold enjoy outings to the farmer’s market among many other locations. Photo credit: C9.
The heart of the staff is evident in everything they do with the residents. They perform their duties and treat their residents with respect and integrity. There is also an ethic among the residents as to how the building is treated and respected.
As a part of a vast and recent interiors improvement project, each floor features a different color scheme, making it easier for residents to know if they’ve reached the right floor of their apartment. A daily schedule of events is placed on their door each night so they know what the next day has in store for them. The daily events include trips to the Pickford for movies, to the Farmer’s Market each weekend or to any one of the downtown events being held at any given time. “We walk everywhere,” says Dompe. “We do something every day.”
Each residence features the charm of The Leopold along with the modern conveniences of updated kitchens, lighting and bathrooms. The Leopold staff are conscious of the building’s own environmental footprint. From a solar panel system to LED lights on every floor and easy access recycling bins for residents, it is clear there is a priority in the preserving and conserving of energy.
Frequent group outings add vibrancy and fun to the lives of The Leopold residents. Photo credit: C9.
There is also a pride in the community that is evident in their involvement in both local businesses and local downtown events. “We’ve made partnering with our community neighbors a priority,” says Dompe. “Working with downtown businesses, we are creating a tightly woven tapestry of community and cooperation.”
The Leopold is an affordable option for many seniors looking for a retirement community that is active and located in the heart of the county. Dompe now works very closely with the Bellingham Senior Center to involve all of the seniors in the community through coordinating events and calendars with both establishments.
The living memories of the Leopold continue with the residents who know of its charm and charisma. They continue to make memories through the vibrant living atmosphere The Leopold offers its tenants.
Social engagement is part of daily life at The Leopold. Photo credit: C9.
That historical connection of The Leopold to the county and that “this is where it all began” feeling has stood the test of time. The Leopold continues to be the heartbeat of the county bringing new families and guests into its doors while continuing the familiar legacy of those that live within its walls.
Every month a group of Whatcom County movers and shakers gather to network and learn from one another. Fueled by coffee and toast, Morning Jam participants gain ideas and tools from those who are shaping our community through their various trades.
Community Manager, Stacee Sledge, launched WhatcomTalk three years ago.
On January 18, at 7:30 a.m., Morning Jam will feature speakers Stacee Sledge, Kevin Coleman and Dan Jones of WhatcomTalk. “I was really excited when I found out WhatcomTalk would be a part of January’s Morning Jam,” Sledge said. “What a great way to kick off 2017. I know lots of local folks who love to go every month. They always leave feeling energized and excited about new ways to help create the community we all want.”
“I had the opportunity to go to a Morning Jam back in October and hear Sara Southerland from Sustainable Connections speak on local food sustainability and creating a stronger community,” Coleman said. “The Morning Jam group and format really resonated with me. I knew we could work cohesively as a group to promote the positive things happening in our community.”
Downtown Bellingham Partnership Event and Programs Coordinator, Morgan Henry, and local creative entrepreneur, Dylan Green, curate Morning Jam. According to Henry, “Morning Jam is a creative lecture series that shines a light on the creative class of Bellingham. It’s also a place to come together, connect, and find inspiration that gives fuel to your own special brand as well as be empowered to take action.”
The collaboration between Morning Jam and WhatcomTalk is a natural fit. Like WhatcomTalk, Morning Jam has a goal of creating positive community experience. “This is a perfect collaboration of thoughts and ideas on a more grassroots level,” Coleman said. “Plus, it’s a great way to kick off the new year right, with positivity. I’m excited about the opportunity, since it’s such a natural fit.”
Dan Jones will relay the history of WhatcomTalk, the company’s evolution and vision moving forward at Morning Jam.
Stacee Sledge is also looking forward to it. “Kevin and I love nothing more than to share the ripple of positivity that is WhatcomTalk, specifically how and why we tell local stories and foster connections between our readers and local businesses. Plus it’s always fun when Dan heads up from the NorthAmericaTalk headquarters in Olympia and hangs out with our team. It’ll be fantastic to hear him talk about how the Talk platform came to be and about his time living in Bellingham when he was at Western.”
“It’s always fun to spend time in Bellingham,” Dan Jones said. “It’s a really cool community. I’m particularly excited to have the opportunity to share our story and to talk to the business and community leaders that are out there doing great things. I learn so much every time.”
Those at Morning Jam are also eagerly anticipating the upcoming event, “Stacee and Kevin are amazing,” Henry enthused. “I want to collaborate with them on all the things!”
Several aspects of WhatcomTalk and its role in the community will be discussed at the Morning Jam presentation. “I’ll be talking about why we started the Talk platform,” Jones said. “I’ll also explain the history of our company and the evolution from where we were to where we are now, and where we’re headed.”
Stacee Sledge will share her experience launching WhatcomTalk three years ago. “When I helped start WhatcomTalk in January 2014, my hope was to create a new, hyper-local media source where community members could read about all the good things happening in our area, stories that otherwise go untold. WhatcomTalk is committed to sharing the positive stories of the people, businesses and organizations doing good things around Whatcom County and that’s exactly what Morning Jam is all about as well.”
Kevin Coleman is excited to share WhatcomTalk’s mission of spreading positive community news.
For Kevin Coleman, it’s all about positivity. “I always hope to convey WhatcomTalk’s mission of positivity,” Coleman said. “That’s really what WhatcomTalk is all about. We all have our mission in life; this is what I’m dedicated to. I want to reach a broader audience of like-minded people who can help our community be even better. Community is more than just people living in a geographical location. It’s about working together and mutually understanding and respecting each other. It’s about collective positive growth. It’s about turning inspiration into action and creating a community where my family – and all families – can grow and prosper. I’m hoping this will create open conversations on changes we’ve seen and would like to see based on our collective positive goals.”
Sledge agrees, “Anytime we can meet up with other creative community members who want to make Bellingham even better than it already is, and it’s already amazing in hundreds of ways, well, that’s just a win all around.”
“I’m excited that Stacee and Kevin of WhatcomTalk will be kicking off the 2017 series,” Henry said. “Like Morning Jam, they’re passionate about telling the stories of people in Whatcom County who are taking risks, thinking big, and creating the type of community where they can thrive.”
WhatcomTalk is a digital media company sharing positive stories about people, places and businesses in Whatcom County. WhatcomTalk offers content marketing and online options to advertise across our community social network in Bellingham, Lynden, Ferndale and beyond. Advertise with WhatcomTalk to reach your target market, grow your brand, and measure results.
Participants and guests vote for the theme at the 48-Hour festival's outdoor kick-off selection.
The IDiOM Theater will present the forty-seventh (#47) 48-Hour Festival at the Sylvia Center For the Arts Studio Theater on Saturday and Sunday, January 14 and 15, 2017. In 24 hours, six original plays will be conceived, rehearsed and performed twice (at 8:00 and 10:00 p.m.) by teams of writers, actors and directors. At the end of that first 24 hours, the process will be repeated.
Ramona Abbott, Zoe Bronstein and Wes Davis performed together in a previous 48-Hour festival. Photo credit: Jolene Hanson Photography.
The very first 48-Hour Festival premiered in 2002 on the IDiOM stage in their former home on Cornwall Avenue, says IDiOM founder Glenn Hergenhahn. Literally hundreds of people have participated as actors, writers and directors since then.
Here are the key ingredients for pulling this event together:
The Theme
The theme for the evening’s slate of plays is chosen by audience applause just 24 hours before they are to be performed. Hergenhahn says the semi-random/part democratic theme selection process usually nets themes that occasionally include profanity. For some reason, he says, “festival participants love curse words, exclamation marks and the moon. Past themes have included ‘Candy!’ ‘Magic Pants!’ and ‘The Moon hates us!” A personal favorite was “A Picture of a Bee,” which was a drawing someone made of a bumblebee.
The next five themes to receive the most “votes” will be offered to the 8:00 p.m. audience on the first performance night. This group will then choose the second night’s topic in the same manner.
The Team
Creating a submission for the 48-Hour festival is just this easy. Photo credit: Jolene Hanson Photography.
Teams are made up of writers, directors and actors. I, myself once wrote plays for a 48-Hour weekend many years ago. The writers, chosen ahead of time, are paired with directors. They will draw the actors’ names out of a hat. For this 48-Hour Festival, the performance lineup will consist of two teams of trios, two duos and two solo performers each night. I am also a survivor of a handful of 48s in which I performed as an actor (as is Lorraine Wilde, another WhatcomTalk writer.) Kimberly Ross, who has acted in many 48s over the years, prefers acting over everything else. This is especially true when performing on a team that has good chemistry.
The Steam
Solomon Olmstead and Jessica Young participated during the Winter of 2013. Photo credit: Tad Beavers.
Seasoned 48-Hour Festival writers, directors and performers, offered their advice, favorite memories and tips to surviving the 48. Hergenhahn says “Remember to eat, get used to not sleeping and don’t get drunk. You will probably get drunk.”
Shu-Ling Hergenhahn-Zhau, Glenn’s wife, who has directed many 48s over the past ten years, credits her success to “RUNA Berry energy drinks, The Cat’s Meow at Black Drop, a pot of coffee at home, coffee at the theater, and Kombuchatown gold.”
Ross recommends that participants, “Realize it’s just a weekend. You can do anything. It’s only 48 hours. Stay super-focused.”
Sandy Brewer, who has performed in almost every 48 Festival since the beginning, has learned to survive the weekend by incorporating rest and a positive attitude. He says that whatever happens is going to happen and a good attitude will get him through any eventuality.
When I asked about a favorite past 48 memory, Hergenhahn immediately mentioned Devon Champlin’s participation in the most recent 48-Hour Festival. Champlin, an accomplished musician and busy builder of many stringed instruments at Champlin Guitars, had worked on other productions with IDiOM Theater. Champlin, like all the other writers, wrote songs keeping with the theme, in addition to providing accompanying music and sound effects requested by the writers and directors.
Hergenhahn admits that his least favorite part of the 48 is, “the pre-show announcement for the late show on the second day when I am sleep deprived and just babble incoherently to a room full of kind people.”
The Dream
Participants and guests vote for the theme at the summertime 48-Hour festival’s outdoor kick-off selection. Photo credit: Jolene Hanson Photography.
As #47 fast approaches, Ross is looking forward to theme based script writing for her first time. “It’s time,” she says. She is hoping for the opportunity to write a solo show and anticipates some, “crazy middle of the night writing inspiration. All I want is a one man show with Sandy Brewer,” Shu-Ling said. “Sandy is a veteran with more 48 battle scars than most. I love working with Sandy and seeing him on stage. I feel like a Sandy one-man show is not something I will have many opportunities to see in my life, and I am crossing my fingers that it happens.”
Brewer wonders, “Am I up to it? When you get old, your memory gets bad. Besides, there was this sock puppet that just sucked all the memory cells right outta me. With a good writer and a good situation, I’m halfway hoping I get the call …. You know me. When in doubt, ad-lib.”
Sandy Brewer faces off with a sock puppet in “Kill Me Now” written by Mathew Thomas Williamson. The sock puppet costume was made during the 2013 season by Shu-Ling Hergenhahn-Zhau. Photo credit: Tad Beavers.
Photographers Jolene Hanson and Tad Beavers are huge fans of the work of the 48-Hour festival, and have lent their talents to capturing magical moments.
Tickets for IDiOM Theater’s #47 48-Hour Festival at the Sylvia Performing Center Studio Theater cost $12 and are on sale here.
The Sylvia Center for the Arts and the IDiOM Theater continue to build their support base. Contact them via their website if you are interested in becoming a board member, fundraiser or volunteer.
In the meantime, Glenn’s plans for the #47 48-Hour Festival include, “Writing, possibly directing one of the days, and most likely babbling incoherently at kind people.”
Submitted by: WWU Office of Communications and Marketing
Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 17, graduate students in Western Washington University’s Psychology Department will provide individual, FREE counseling services, under faculty supervision.
Western’s Counseling Training Clinic has openings for individual counseling of adults, adolescents and children. Appointments for individual counseling are available from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Counselors are trained to deal with a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, vocational choices, grieving, communication problems, parent-child conflicts and childhood issues.
Anyone interested in these services can call the Counseling Training Clinic in the Psychology Department at 360-650-3184, and leave a confidential message with a contact phone number.
The holiday season is officially behind us. We have plunged headlong into a new year. What will you do with the first weekend of 2017? Experience something new? Cuddle up by a warm fire and review your New Year’s resolutions? Venture into the snow? Get lost in Bellingham’s nightlife? Take in a show? Whatever tickles your fancy, you’ll find lots to do around Whatcom County this weekend. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Don’t forget to check out our full calendar for everything the first weekend of 2017 has to offer.
Get inspired by the amazing group of artists creating at Make.Shift Art Space. While you’re there, don’t forget to check out the opening of their new show.
Delve into the history of Nooksack and Everson with longtime resident Harvey Smith in his storytelling presentation, “Explore the Past; Enrich the Present.”
Transport your family to a luxe movie palace of yesteryear, featuring famous films and a live orchestra of sound from Mount Baker Theatre’s pipe organ. This weekend’s installment features Hamlet as played by actress Asta Nielsen. This 1921 film was groundbreaking and well worth seeing.
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