November 01, 2008 - November 02, 2008 Is your dog obedient? Can it find an article of yours among many that are not? Will it fetch and return and go away from you to sit? How about turning in circles with you? All of these are parts of Obedience and Rally-O competition by purebred dogs at the CDTA competition. There are some truly outstanding dogs at these competitions and everyone has fun with their dog. Expo Building 1775 Front St, Lynden Event Times: 8 AM-4 PM Event Cost: Free Phone: 360-766-6808 www.chuckanutdogtraining.org
November 01, 2008 The rumors are true! Mount Baker Theatre is showing the infamous midnight movie on Halloween night and on Saturday, November 1, in the Walton Theatre. Doors open at 11:30 PM and the pre-show madness begin at 11:45 PM.
Mount Baker Theatre 104 N Commercial St, Bellingham Event Times: 12 AM Event Cost: $8 in advance, $6 at door with costume Phone: 360-734-6080 www.mountbakertheatre.com
November 01, 2008 Come one, come all to the Fall Bazaar at Central Lutheran! Unique, handmade gifts are available for your early Christmas shopping, a white elephant sale, delicious Scandinavian desserts, and lefse! For more information, please feel free to contact us. Hope to see you there! Central Lutheran Church 925 North Forest St, Bellingham Event Times: 9:30 AM-2 PM Event Cost: Free Phone: 360-734-7180 www.centrallutheran.net
November 01, 2008 Join NSEA and the City of Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program as we work to maintain the stream bank restoration of Whatcom Creek in Maritime Heritage Park by removing non-native vegetation and cleaning up the surrounding park areas. Please see website for directions and details. Whatcom Creek
Event Times: 9 AM-12 PM Event Cost: Free Phone: 360-715-0283 www.n-sea.org
November 01, 2008 Who wants to help? Learn what happens to the Little Red Hen’s friends when they let her do all the work herself. Afterwards, create puppets so you can retell the story as often as you wish! Whatcom Children's Museum 227 Prospect St, Bellingham Event Times: 1-3 PM Event Cost: Free with admission - $3.50 Phone: 360-778-8970 www.whatcommuseum.org
November 02, 2008 Mike Baker of Home Port Learning Center talks about his experiences building, sailing, and rowing boats with at-risk and adjudicated youth in Whatcom County. Through experiential learning in a vocational context, the youth acquire academic, vocational, and work readiness skills. Whatcom Museum 121 Prospect St, Bellingham Event Times: 2 PM Event Cost: Free Phone: 360-778-8930 www.whatcommuseum.org
November 04, 2008 Down syndrome Outreach, a program of The Arc of Whatcom County, invites you to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness month at the 5th Annual Buddy Walk of Whatcom County. Join us, along with Pete Kremen, County Executive, and Bellingham Mayor Dan Pike as we enjoy music, games, exhibits, face-painting, and more while recognizing the talents and abilities of individuals with Down Syndrome. Maritime Heritage Park Downtown Bellingham, Bellingham, WA Event Times: 11 AM-2 PM Event Cost: $5 Phone: 360-715-0170 x307
November 04, 2008 The Jazz Project hosts the Boundary Bay Jazz Jam Tuesday at 8:30 pm in the Taproom. This week's house trio features pianist Scot Ranney with Andrew Simmons bass, and D'Vonne Lewis drums. Boundary Bay Brewery 1107 Railroad Avenue, Bellingham Event Times: 8:30 pm Event Cost: $1.00 Phone: 360.650.1066 www.jazzproject.org
November 05, 2008 - November 08, 2008 'It Goes without saying' is a 75-minute joyride blending mime and storytelling into an autobiographical evening of hilarious and heartbreaking true stories, taking the audience on a scenic tour of Bill Bowers' life thus far. Mount Baker Theatre 104 N Commercial St, Bellingham Event Times: 8 PM Event Cost: Full: $25, WWU Student: $12.50 Phone: 360-734-6080 www.mountbakertheatre.com
November 06, 2008 The Bellingham Boys & Girls Club features powerboat racer Chip Hanauer at its 9th Annual Wells Fargo “Breakfast for Champions,” a fundraising event. Hanauer offers the keynote presentation. The breakfast is open to the public, but seating is limited and reservations are required. To RSVP or for more information contact Chelsea Merris at cmerris@whatcomclubs.org or online. Bellingham Boys & Girls Club 1715 Kentucky Street, Bellingham Event Times: 7:30am-9am Event Cost: N/A Phone: 360-527-9777 www.whatcomclubs.org
November 06, 2008 Nature Photographer Paul Bannick presents a slideshow featuring compelling images from his new book The Owl and the Woodpecker: Encounters with North America’s Most Iconic Birds. The program is co-sponsored by North Cascades Institute. Whatcom Museum 121 Prospect St, Bellingham Event Times: 7 PM Event Cost: Free Phone: 360-778-8930 www.whatcommuseum.org
November 07, 2008 Originally inspired by guitarist Martin Cradick and singer Su Hart's visits to the Baka Forest People in Cameroon, Baka Beyond boasts a unique blend of African and Celtic influences to create a completely innovative world fusion music sound. Comprised of musicians from 6 countries in the Celtic fringes of Europe and the West Coast of Africa, Baka Beyond has released 7 albums and toured extensively throughout the world to share their passion and energy with thousands of audiences at festivals, performing arts centers and clubs. WWU - PAC Mainstage Theatre 481 High Street, Bellingham Event Times: 7:30 pm Event Cost: $14-$26 Phone: 360-650-6146 www.pacseries.wwu.edu
November 07, 2008 Pre-K thru 8th grade students honor and acknowledge veterans and our active troops. All Veterans and family and friends of veterans are invited to celebrate with us. Refreshments will be served. Gym 1600 E Sunset Drive, Bellingham Event Times: 9:30 AM Event Cost: Free Phone: 360-733-7303 www.bellinghamchristianschool.org
November 07, 2008 The Downtown Renaissance Network invites you to explore downtown’s diversity of art venues in downtown Bellingham. Talented artists, unique galleries and invigorating cultural experiences await attendees of the new monthly Art Walks in downtown. Bellingham Event Times: 6-10 PM Phone: 360-527-8710 www.downtownbellingham.com
November 07, 2008 - November 08, 2008 Friday, November 7 @ Boundary Bay Brewery
10:30pm, 21+, $4 *The Late Show* presents
FERAL CHILDREN (http://www.myspace.com/feralchildrenseattle) &
COUNSELOR (http://www.myspace.com/counselormusic) Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro 1107 Railroad Ave, Bellingham Event Times: 10:30 PM Event Cost: $4 Phone: 360-647-2366 www.bbaybrewery.com
November 08, 2008 Seattle's darlings of Gypsy Jazz perform one night only. Hosted by The Jazz Project, the show promises to engage and delight. Tickets available online or at Village Books in Fairhaven. $12 for Radio Museum and Jazz Project members, $15 advance, and $20 day of show. American Museum of Radio & Electricity 1312 Bay St, Bellingham Event Times: 7:30 PM Event Cost: $12/$15/$20 Phone: 360-650-1066 www.jazzproject.org
November 08, 2008 Red Barn Lavender will be at this long-time holiday bazaar with all of their lavender products and gift items, including lavender essential oil, lavender honey, sachets, lavender culinary items, wreaths, and much, much more. Bellingham Covenant Church 1530 E Bakerview Rd, Bellingham Event Times: 9 AM-4 PM Event Cost: Free Phone: 360-393-7057 www.redbarnlavender.com
November 08, 2008 NorthWest Therapeutic Riding Center annual dinner & fund-raising auction. Great people, great food, great auction items. Thanks to local businesses in Whatcom & Skagit for endless generosity donating the fantastic items to be auctioned off at this event.
Elks Lodge 701 Samish Way, Bellingham Event Times: 6-10:30 PM Event Cost: $50 Phone: 360-966-2124 www.nwtrc.org
November 08, 2008 Join NSEA, the Whatcom Conservation District, and the Maple Ridge Community Association to plant native plants and spread mulch around Scott Creek. Please see our website for directions and details. Scott Creek
Event Times: 9 AM-12 PM Event Cost: Free Phone: 360-715-0283 www.n-sea.org
November 08, 2008 monthly dance, live music with UP in the Air YWCA 1026 N Forest St, Bellingham Event Times: 7:30-10 AM Event Cost: $8/$6 students Phone: 360-733-3480 bellinghamscd.org
November 08, 2008 Join us bright and early Saturday morning to hunt and haggle at our Tag Sale. Tag Sale items are non-collection objects. Items for sale have been donated to for resale, specifically to support campus-wide programming and operations. Whatcom Museum 121 Prospect St, Bellingham Event Times: 8 AM-1 PM Event Cost: Free Phone: 360-778-8930 www.whatcommuseum.org
November 08, 2008 Can owls turn their heads all the way around? Why are their eyes SO big? Aren’t they tired after staying up all night? The answers to these questions and more can be discovered as we dive deep into the lives of owls! Whatcom Children's Museum 227 Prospect St, Bellingham Event Times: 1-3 PM Event Cost: Free with admission - $3.50 Phone: 360-778-8970 www.whatcommuseum.org
November 09, 2008 Families of all ages delight in Thistle Theatre’s musical puppet production of Aesop’s Fables. Fables included are: The Raven and the Swan, The Lion and the Mouse, and The Tortoise and the Hare. Tickets are available by phone at (360) 778-8963. Remaining tickets available at the door. Whatcom Museum 121 Prospect St, Bellingham Event Times: 2 PM Event Cost: $4/$3 Museum members Phone: 360-778-8930 www.whatcommuseum.org
November 12, 2008 - November 13, 2008 Join us this fall for our very first tour to Ireland. Spend 8 days and 6 nights touring through the southern half of Ireland. Cost include round trip airfare, all hotel stays, daily breakfasts and most dinners, professional tour guides, deluxe tour buses and more. Please contact us for more information. Bellingham/Whatcom County Chamber of Commerce Bellingham to Ireland Event Cost: $1,995 Phone: 360-734-1330
November 12, 2008 Join the Brigid Collins' team in supporting its mission to break the cycle of child abuse in Whatcom County. Breakfast served, accompanied by a short program and guest speaker. This is a great opportunity to learn about Brigid Collins and its programs. If you are interested in attending or being a sponsor for this event, please contact Dana at dbrowne@brigidcollins.org or by phone. Bellingham Golf & Country Club 3729 Meridian St, Bellingham Event Times: 7:30-8:30 AM Event Cost: Free Phone: 360-734-4616 www.brigidcollins.org
November 12, 2008 Hosted by Melissa Jensen, w/Mary Kay Cosmetics, a free networking opportunity. 7:00 Introductions and announcements, 7:30 - 8:15 Facials and Makeovers for Guests, 8:15 Guests show off their new look and have opportunity to present a commercial about your business and hand out your marketing materials. Ferndale Senior Center 1998 Cherry St, Ferndale Event Times: 7-8:30 PM Event Cost: Free Phone: 360-255-1076 www.marykay.com/pinkpinkpink
November 12, 2008 Award-winning sustainable travel expert Andy DuMaine presents an exploration of the social, economic, and environmental benefits of geotourism. Email gabrielle@bellingham.org for more info. Seating is limited; reservations are recommended but not required. Breakfast provided. Best Western Lakeway Inn 714 Lakeway Drive, Bellingham Event Times: 8-10:30 AM Event Cost: Members: $5/$10 door; Non-members: $15/$25 door Phone: (360) 671-3990 www.bellingham.org
November 13, 2008 Whatcom County glass blower David White speaks about his work. He specializes in marine themed pieces. Whatcom Museum 121 Prospect St, Bellingham Event Times: 10:15 AM Event Cost: Free Phone: 360-778-8930 www.whatcommuseum.org
November 13, 2008 Program title: History of the International Boundary: Gulf of Georgia to the Summit of the Rocky Mountains. Whatcom Museum 121 Prospect St, Bellingham Event Times: 7:30 PM Event Cost: Free Phone: 360-778-8930 www.whatcommuseum.org
November 13, 2008 "Black Gold"- As westerners revel in designer lattes and cappuccinos, impoverished Ethiopian coffee growers suffer the bitter taste of injustice. In this eye-opening expose of the coffee industry, the film traces one man's fight for a fair price. Film, Conversations and Fair Trade vendors. Sanctuary 1708 I St, Bellingham Event Times: 7-9 PM Event Cost: Free Phone: 360-392-8552 dwcruz@comcast.net
November 14, 2008 Wine tasting, private comedic performance, gourmet Pacific Northwest fine dining with wine parings. An experience for the senses. Bellingham Event Times: 6-9 PM Event Cost: $100/person Phone: 360-603-7703
November 14, 2008 Friday, November 14 @ Boundary Bay Brewery
10:30pm, 21+, $4 *The Late Show* presents
Boy Eats Drum Machine (http://www.myspace.com/boyeatsdrummachine) & Guinness and the Reparations(http://www.myspace.com/guinnessandthereparations) 1107 Railroad Ave 1107 Railroad Ave, Bellingham Event Times: 10:30 PM Event Cost: $4 Phone: 360-647-5593 www.bbaybrewery.com
November 15, 2008 Celebrate Scandinavian heritage with delightful dancing, music, food and vendors. Hosted by Daughters of Norway Bellingham, Nellie Gerdrum Lodge #41. Hampton Inn, Fox Hall 3985 Bennet Ave, Bellingham Event Times: 10 AM-4 PM Event Cost: $1, under 12 yrs is free Phone: 360-592-4065 www.daughtersofnorway.com
November 15, 2008 - November 16, 2008 Whatcom Symphony Orchestra concert featuring the Rachmoninoff 2nd Piano Concerto with Alexander Ardokov. Also on the program is Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition. See the art on display in the halls surrounding the concert venue by two artists from Allied Arts and elementary school students in the Symphony's first Art Exhibit. Celebrate visual and performing arts in one evening! WWU campus PAC Concert Hall, 516 High Street, Bellingham Event Times: 11/15: 7:30 PM, 11/16: 3 PM Event Cost: $24/$20 Phone: 360-756-6752 www.whatcomsymphony.com
November 15, 2008 Open to the public. Put on by the Nellie Gerdrum Lodge of Daughters of Norway to "Celebrate Their Scandinavian Heritage." It features a Scandinavian Bakery, Cafe with lunch available all day, Nordic Gifts and Crafts, Entertainment and Hourly Prize Drawings. Hampton Inn's Fox Hall 3985 Bennett Drive, Bellingham Event Times: 10 AM-4 PM Event Cost: $1-Age 12 and under free Phone: 360-592-4065
November 15, 2008 Help NSEA and WWU's L.E.A.D. volunteers remove invasive species and plant new native plants along Squalicum Creek. Please see our website for directions and details. Squalicum Creek
Event Times: 9 AM-12 PM Event Cost: Free Phone: 360-715-0283 www.n-sea.org
November 15, 2008 It’s getting chilly outside! We have coats to put on and hot coco to sip. But what about the birds? Let’s help the birds near your house this winter by making a simple bird feeder. Whatcom Children's Museum 227 Prospect St, Bellingham Event Times: 1-3 PM Event Cost: Free with admission - $3.50 Phone: 360-778-8970 www.whatcommuseum.org
November 20, 2008 - November 22, 2008 27th Annual Event. Shop from an exceptional selection of holiday gifts, decorations & gourmet foods. Gorgeous location overlooking Bellingham Bay. Bellingham Cruise Terminal 355 Harris Ave, Bellingham Event Times: Thurs 5:30-9:30 PM, Fri 9:30 AM-9:30 PM, Sat 9:30 AM-5:30 PM Event Cost: Free Admission & Parking Phone: 360-676-1891 home4theholidays@comcast.net
November 20, 2008 NW American Institute of Architects Film Series presents: Magnificent Obsession: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Building and Legacy in Japan (2007). Whatcom Museum 121 Prospect St, Bellingham Event Times: 7 PM Event Cost: Free Phone: 360-778-8930 www.whatcommuseum.org
November 21, 2008 Friday, November 14 @ Boundary Bay Brewery
10:30pm, 21+, $4 Mt. St. Helen’s Vietnam Band (http://www.myspace.com/mtsthelensvietnamband )
& The Love Lights (http://www.myspace.com/thelovelights)
Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro 1107 Railroad Ave, Bellingham Event Times: 10:30 PM Event Cost: $5 Phone: 360-647-5593 www.bbaybrewery.com
November 22, 2008 - December 24, 2008 Come and enjoy the 29th annual Allied Arts Festival of the Arts. Experience live music, artist demonstrations, and thousands of original gifts created by local artisans. 1308 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham Event Times: 10 AM-3 PM Wed-Sun Event Cost: Free Phone: 360-734-5439 AlliedArtsHolidayFestival.com
November 22, 2008 Join NSEA, the City of Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program, and WWU's L.E.A.D. volunteers at the corner of 24th St. and Old Fairhaven Parkway as we work to remove non-native, invasive plant species and spread mulch around Padden Creek. Please see our website for directions and details. Padden Creek
Event Times: 9 AM-12 PM Event Cost: Free Phone: 360-715-0283 www.n-sea.org
November 22, 2008 Can turkeys fly? Come learn more about these wacky birds and make a turkey Thanksgiving decoration. Whatcom Children's Museum 227 Prospect St, Bellingham Event Times: 1-3 PM Event Cost: Free with admission - $3.50 Phone: 360-778-8970 www.whatcommuseum.org
November 28, 2008 - November 29, 2008 Dozens of stores kick off the holiday season with wonderful art in all forms. Find unique gifts for everyone on your list while enjoying hundreds of twinkling white lights, special events and the charm of shopping in an old-fashioned historical district filled with locally-owned stores. Come early and dine at any of Fairhaven's 25 restaurants, coffee houses and pubs. Throughout Fairhaven Historic Fairhaven District, Bellingham Event Times: 5-10 PM Event Cost: Free Phone: 360-671-5769 www.fairhaven.com
November 28, 2008 - December 14, 2008 "There are two ways to be real," the Skin Horse says. "The first is when you are real to one special child, and the second is when you are real to the world." Margery Williams' beloved tale is faithfully told and carefully expanded for the stage. The Velveteen Rabbit provides young audiences with comedy, pathos, adventure and a final triumph for the hero, who learns that love makes all things real. 1600 H St, Bellingham Event Times: 7 PM Fri-Sat, 2 PM Sat and Sun Event Cost: $7-$11 Phone: 360-733-1811 www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com
November 28, 2008 - December 25, 2008 Come join us for our annual holiday gift bazaar. Locally crafted items for the kitchen and home. 11/28 also kicks off Christmas Tree Season. Christmas Tree Farm 1129 E Kelly Rd, Bellingham Event Times: 8:30 AM-4 PM Event Cost: Free Phone: 360-510-9198 www.kellyrdtreefarm.com
November 29, 2008 A bird that doesn’t fly? Well, besides the ostrich, emu and kiwi birds, the penguin also can’t fly. But it does fly underwater! Come learn more about these cuties and make a nifty penguin craft. Whatcom Children's Museum 227 Prospect St, Bellingham Event Times: 1-3 PM Event Cost: Free with admission - $3.50 Phone: 360-778-8970 www.whatcommuseum.org
October 06, 2008 - November 22, 2008 Dept. of Art faculty exhibition Fine Arts Complex, Western Gallery Western Gallery, Western Washington University, Bellingham Event Times: Mon-Fri: 10 AM-4 PM, Weds: 10 AM-8 PM, Sun: 12-4 PM Event Cost: Free Phone: 360-650-3963 westerngallery.wwu.edu
October 18, 2008 - November 29, 2008 Resale Exhibition
Reception Saturday October 18, 5 - 7 pm
Art for resale by regional artists from private local collections
Behind Haggens in Fairhaven 1415 13th Street, BELLINGHAM Event Times: 11-5 Wed-Sun Event Cost: Free Phone: 360 733 5361 www.luciadouglas.com
October 18, 2008 - November 15, 2008 Celebrate the harvest season and tour the friendly and frightful scarecrow displays in doorways, windows and porches of downtown Blaine. The kick off on October 18 will include sidewalk sales, refreshments and prize drawings. Peace Portal Drive - Downtown 728 Peace Portal drive, Blaine Event Times: 9am - 6pm Event Cost: Free Phone: 360-332-6484 www.blainechamber.com
October 18, 2008 - November 29, 2008 REsale Exhibition. A resale exhibition of fine art by established local and regional artists. All pieces in the show are from the private collections of patrons and collectors. Behind Haggens in Fairhaven 1415 13th St, Bellingham Event Times: 5-7 PM Event Cost: Free Phone: 360-733-5361 www.luciadouglas.com
October 25, 2008 - December 06, 2008 Join the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association for our fall work party season and help restore stream-side habitat for salmon. All work parties take place on Saturdays from 9 AM-12 PM. Please see the Web site for specific work sites and details. Throughout Whatcom County Event Times: 9 AM-12 PM Event Cost: Free Phone: 360-715-0283 www.n-sea.org
October 31, 2008 - November 02, 2008 Two-act drama by Suzy McKee Charnas, directed by Christopher Key. Adult subject matter and language. Firehouse Performing Arts Center 1314 Harris Avenue, Bellingham Event Times: 7:30 p.m. on 31st and 1st, 2:00 p.m. on 11/2 Event Cost: $10/adults; $8/students and seniors Phone: 360-961-8833 www.blainecommunitytheater.org
September 09, 2008 - December 09, 2008 beginners Scottish Country Dance classes, 1st,2nd and 4th Tuesdays. No experience or partner needed. upstairs Fairhaven Library, Bellingham Event Times: 7:30-9:30 PM Event Cost: drop in fee $7 Phone: 360-733-9084 bellinghamscd.org
September 14, 2008 - November 16, 2008 A unique art sale and exhibition Museum’s 1892 Old City Hall building, now in its fourth biennial year. An exceptional variety of photographs, paintings, sculptures, prints, glass, textiles and jewelry by 100 Pacific Northwest artists are presented. Admission to the exhibition is free to the public, with proceeds from the sale to benefit the Museum’s annual exhibition programming. Old City Hall Building 121 Prospect St., Bellingham Event Cost: Free Phone: 360-778-8935 www.whatcommuseum.org
April 05, 2008 - December 25, 2008 The Market is an open-air gathering place where fresh local produce and fine crafts attract as many as 10,000 visitors each day. Events and festivals celebrate both organic and conventional farmers along with local artisans. Enjoy learning more about the Market and meeting the vendors. Feel free to contact us if you are interested in how to vend. Every Saturday April through Christmas in Downtown Bellingham, Depot Market Square. Additional market every Wednesday, 3-7 PM June through September at Fairhaven Village Green. Depot Market Square Downtown on Railroad Avenue, Bellingham Event Times: 10 AM-3 PM, Saturdays Phone: 360-647-2060 www.bellinghamfarmers.org
January 02, 2008 - December 04, 2008 The Downtown Renaissance Network invites you to explore downtown’s diversity of art venues from 6-10 PM on the first Friday of every month. Art Walk maps and lists of venues are available at the participating venues, at the Downtown Visitor Center, or online at www.DowntownBellingham.com. Bellingham Event Times: 6-10 PM Event Cost: Free Phone: 360-527-8710 www.downtownbellingham.com + Add Event
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