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Imagine Music & Arts Festival 2023
2023-07-18 00:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Imagine Music & Arts Festival 2023, Hosted at Doe Bay Resort & Retreat, 107 Doe Bay Rd, Olga, WA 98279, USA, Fri Sep 8th 2023, 10:00 am – Sun Sep 10th 2023, 4:00 pm PDT.

Wildcrafter's Workshop: Fireweed Intensive
2023-07-18 00:00
Please join naturalist and trained botanist, Jazmen Yoder, and herbalist, Amy Gibson of Goldstatus Botanicals in this fireweed-focused wildcrafting course! In this course we will learn several uses for fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium).
Our Fireweed Intensive course will include: How and when to forage fireweed, Fermenting fireweed for tea, How to pickle and preserve fireweed shoots, Ethnobotanical history of fireweed, Ecology of fireweed, How to make fireweed cordage, and Wild tea party with fireweed! There are so many uses for this special plant, and we’ll be covering many of them! By the end of this class, you will have expertise knowledge about fireweed from its ecological importance to ways humans can benefit from its medicine and edibility.
Sign up now! Space is limited!

Madagascar The Musical
2023-07-18 00:00
The Dark Eighties Cult 80s Hits dance party features DJs playing goth, synth pop, dark wave, post punk, industrial and more from the 1980s.

Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip-hop Hippo, and those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical adventure.
The family-friendly musical features new original music and a colorful cast of larger-than-life characters from the iconic film. Madagascar the Musical features everyone’s favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Complete with high-energy dance numbers and plenty of comedic shenanigans, this story of friendship, hope, and adventure will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”

Whatcom County Farm Tour
2023-07-18 00:00
Join us during September Eat Local Month for the Whatcom County Farm Tour on Saturday, September 16th, 2023 from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM!
Each farm location on the tour offers a unique opportunity to meet the folks who grow and raise local food and learn more about how that food makes it from the farm to our plates.
Check back soon for information on which farms will be included on the tour this year. This self-guided event is FREE for all ages!

Walk to Defeat ALS
2023-07-18 00:00
Join us on Saturday, September 16 at Zuanich Point Park in Bellingham as we march together toward a cure for ALS.
Your participation in the Walk to Defeat ALS directly impacts people living with Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS) and their families at the local level. Through education, support groups, access to care, research, and advocacy, we are working to defeat ALS and provide hope to people living with ALS and their families.
For additional information contact Justin Taft at justin.taft@als.org or 206-703-3517. Register for free at http://web.alsa.org/WalkBellingham.

PNWaffle Festival
2023-07-18 00:00
Our PNWaffle Festival will feature live music from Jan Peters, artists, vendors and of course, delicious waffles from around the world!

SPIN Dance Ice Cream Social
2023-07-18 00:00
Let’s end summer with a special SPIN Dance! Bellingham Parks and Recreation and the Max Higbee Center will host an Ice Cream Social at Depot Market Square for individuals with disabilities.
Everyone 14 and older is invited to dance with us to music provided by Glitt3r Lyfe’s Aireekah!
Please pre-register for this special event

NWAC North Region Volleyball Tournament
2023-07-18 00:00
NWAC North Region Volleyball Tournament is being held at Whatcom Community College.
The tournament has three volleyball teams coming to Whatcom C.C. to play volleyball in a early season crossover. Come out and watch some great Orca Volleyball.

The WAVE - Fine Art Gala
2023-07-18 00:00
WAVE! Fine art and fine wine! Join us at the Vault wine bar and bistro for a delightful evening to view juried art and artisans. The Artists will be in attendance, to mingle and answer questions as well as the jurors. There will also be a silent auction to support the Blaine Arts Council.
Please join us for the 1st ever annual WAVE art by the sea event. This is an exclusive ticked event, contact Blaine Arts Council for ticket information.

Bellingham Off-Road Triathlon
2023-07-17 00:00
Recently featured in Triathlete Magazine in their “Triathlete’s 2023 Guide to the Best Tris for a Good Time!” Swim, mountain bike, and trail run at the Bellingham Off-Road Triathlon!
The course includes an 800-meter freshwater swim in Lake Padden, 9K of challenging mountain bike single track, and a 4.1K trail run along the lakeshore through lush forests and big trees. This is a true Pacific Northwest adventure in a race!
The race can be done solo or as a relay team. New for 2023, the Bellingham Off-Road Triathlon is USAT sanctioned!

Seaside BBQ
2023-07-17 00:00
Join us for our Summer BBQ’s on the lawn, featuring local breweries, great food, live music, games, face painting, family activities, and Sugar Shack Ice Cream Truck.
Tickets available at the door include BBQ dinner featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, corn dogs, fried pickles and elotes, drinks, and dessert by the sea.
Live Music from Ron Garheart Band | Featuring Aslan Brewing Co.

2023 Handbags for Housing
2023-07-17 00:00
TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
Join us for cabanas, cocktails, and couture at this year’s Handbags for Housing 2023 Riviera Chic edition. No need to jet set away to Europe—grab your sandals or stilettos, your best pals, and get ready for fashion, fun, and philanthropy!
This year’s event will take place at the Fisherman’s Pavilion overlooking beautiful Bellingham Bay. Enjoy an evening filled with a runway show, exclusive live handbag auction, live entertainment, beauty bar, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and shop-til-you-drop at our legendary Handbag Bazaar! Joie de vivre! Bisous, bisous!
Ticket sales and information: http://www.handbagsforhousing.com/
Sponsored by: San Juan Broadband, Benefiting: Lydia Place

Nature Walk at Heather Meadows
2023-07-17 00:00
Take a walk with a naturalist and trained botanist to one of the most beautiful areas in the North Cascades. The park-like setting of Heather Meadows offers several trails, picturesque views, and incredible biodiversity of wildlife.
At an elevation of ~4,300ft above sea level, Heather Meadows has close-up views of Kulshan (Mt. Baker stratovolcano), Shuksan, Table Mountain, and the jagged peaks of the North Cascades and Coast Range. This course is a casual walk through your new favorite habitat! You will learn the names of subalpine flora and fauna and the natural history of the area. Wear your hiking boots and bring a camera! This trip is one you don’t want to miss!

Commercial Street Block Party – Nerd Night
2023-07-17 00:00
Come join us for all-ages fun on the 1300 block of Commercial Street as we celebrate Nerd Night in downtown Bellingham! Spotlights for this month include the interactive Circus Stylings of Wren! Activities include face painting, chalk art, games, pinball, flow arts, food trucks, small business shopping and more. Presented by: Third Planet, Mo’s Parlor, WinkWink, MW Soapworks, Brandywine Kitchen, JoJoe’s Doughnuts, Garden Path Fermentation, and the Downtown Bellingham Partnership

Uncorked: Wine Dinner with Abeja Winery
2023-07-17 00:00
Savor award-winning wines masterfully paired with seasonally inspired menus at our Wine Dinners. Each dinner features a different winery from around the state, or around the world. Our talented Semiahmoo Culinary Team thoughtfully crafts each menu, complete with five delectable courses, and a wine to pair with every course.
This is the perfect opportunity to stretch your palate – our menu is not shared until you arrive and will feature our local partners for produce, protein, and beyond. These interactive dinners immerse you in the experience, as you learn about each course and how it pairs with the wine directly from our culinary team.

Rascal Rodeo 2023
2023-07-17 00:00
Rascal Rodeo is a traveling event serving anyone with disabilities and their families, friends, and caregivers. This year Rascal Rodeo (RR) is returning to the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden, WA.
The fair admission and event are free for the participant and one caregiver/parent. All participants, caregiver/parent, and volunteers are requested to register on the website, https://www.rascalrodeo.org/.
Also note, volunteers receive free admission to the fair and event. If you are interested in being a participant, volunteer, or sponsor, please visit https://www.rascalrodeo.org/ or direct questions to our office.
