Mount Baker Theatre Gears Up for 100th Season with the Restoration of the Wurlitzer Pipe Organ
On Monday, August 18 a team of JL Weiler organ restoration experts, led by Service and Restoration Technician Toby Washburn, worked hand in hand with Mount Baker Theatre staff to start the process of removing and dismantling the historic 1927 Wurlitzer Pipe Organ (Opus 1558). Washburn and the JL Weiler team will restore the mighty Wurlitzer to its historic splendor in time for MBT’s 100th Season. During the removal and restoration process, MBT Board, staff, and some organ enthusiasts had the opportunity to hear Washburn’s firsthand insights into the complex removal process, followed by reflections and fascinating historical context from some of MBT’s longest-standing employees and volunteers.
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Celebrate Local Food During September Eat Local Month
Sustainable Connections is excited to celebrate September Eat Local Month, a month-long celebration of eating local food and honoring those who grow, raise, harvest, and prepare it to share with this community. Eat Local Month will feature the Whatcom County Farm Tour and the Sandwich Showdown, two exciting events that will inspire connection, learning, and delight.
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Boundary Bay Brewery and Longtime Friends Save the Ales Through Distribution
As announced in November, 2024 Boundary Bay Brewery and Bistro will be closing its doors at the end of September after 30 years in business. Since this announcement, Boundary Bay has been approached by other breweries about the possibility of using their unique recipes to contract brew the iconic beer and keep the Boundary Bay brand available to customers.
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Record return of hatchery Chinook salmon expected to Whatcom Creek
More than 7,000 Chinook salmon are expected to return to Whatcom Creek in downtown Bellingham this season thanks to an ongoing collaboration between Bellingham Technical College (BTC), Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC), and the Lummi Nation and Nooksack Indian Tribe.
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WTA Free Fare Days Return August 7 through 16
Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) will provide free rides on all bus trips within Whatcom County from August 7 through August 16, 2025. Free Fare Days are an opportunity for regular riders and newcomers to experience the ease and convenience of WTA’s bus services at no cost.
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Shifting Gears invites you to sell and purchase new and used bikes and gear to support nonprofit programming efforts
Shifting Gears, a local non-profit in Bellingham, is hosting its sixth annual Bellingham Bike Swap on Sunday, June 29th, 2025, in the Boundary Bay Brewery Alley and Beer Garden in Downtown Bellingham.
The Bellingham Bike Swap is a space for community members to sell, shop, and celebrate Bellingham’s vibrant outdoor community. Shifting Gears knows that buying bikes and gear often comes with financial and educational barriers. Through the swap, they aim to create a supportive environment where people can easily purchase pre-owned bikes and gear at a lower cost, so more of this community can experience and enjoy the benefits of biking. Knowledgeable volunteers will also be available throughout the event to offer guidance and expertise to shoppers and sellers alike.
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Bellingham Public Library Secures State Funding for Renovation
Bellingham Public Library has secured capital funding of $3.03 million in the 2025-2027 Washington State budget for the Bellingham Central Library Renovation. The allocation represents a $2 million Library Capital Improvement Program (LCIP) grant, as well as $1.03 million in Local & Community Projects (LCP) funding, both administered by the WA State Department of Commerce.
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WTA Expands and Improves Bus Service Beginning June 15
Beginning Sunday, June 15, Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) will introduce new service to several areas and improve service to several others.
Highlights of the service expansion include:
● More frequent service to the Bellingham Waterfront:
○ Route 47 will travel between Downtown Bellingham and Squalicum Harbor every 30 minutes, connecting riders to Squalicum Harbor, the Granary, the Portal Village, and other waterfront destinations.
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