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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.
From My Bellingham Now article by Sam Kristofferson June 4, 2025 10:00 am
If you take a walk through downtown Bellingham on the first Friday of the month, you may hear the sound of live music echoing down the bustling streets as the sun begins to set.
These musicians are curated and booked by one man: Pace Rubadeau, a trumpet player and cornerstone of the Bellingham music scene.
Since moving to Bellingham 10 years ago, Rubadeau has made a unique impact on not just the music community but on the lives of thousands of Bellingham residents.
The Downtown Bellingham Partnership (DBP) is excited to announce the lineup and several new attractions for the 21st annual Downtown Sounds, featuring free live music in the Arts District on five Wednesdays from July 9 to August 6, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. This all-ages event transforms five blocks of Bay, Holly, and Prospect Streets into a lively hub of music, food, and activity, featuring an electrifying mix of funk, soul, and reggae music from national headliners and regional openers to the outdoor stage.
The Squirrel Nut Zippers Jazz from the Back ‘O Town show is an intriguing look at the birth of jazz, focused on the prodigious musical neighborhood of New Orleans called Back ‘O Town. Mount Baker Theatre (MBT) will be hosting Squirrel Nut Zippers on the theatre’s Main Stage Wednesday, September 25, 2024 as part of their 2024-25 season.
Read MoreCloud Mountain Farm Center in Everson WA is excited to announce four Fruit Tastings on the Farm this harvest season – August 1, August 22, September 19, and October 17 from 5:30-7:00 pm. They invite you to enjoy certified organic, locally produced, regionally adapted fruit varieties and share your feedback on flavor and taste profiles. The first three events will be all ages, and the final one will be a special 21+ event pairing locally-produced cider and wine with our fruit.
Read MoreSustainable 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. All month long, Sustainable Connections will highlight the benefits of eating locally. They will also share opportunities to enjoy food from chefs, farmers, fishers, and grocers and experience the unique flavors of our region.
Read MoreWith this year’s grants totaling nearly $173,000 for more than 30 organizations, the Community Foundation’s investment tops half a million dollars since Project Neighborly was established in 2016. Grants have ranged from $360 to $5000, with projects coming from all corners of the county and all manner of groups, from neighborhood associations and faith organizations, to schools, local government and tribes, a range of arts, environmental and social service nonprofits and Western Washington University.
Read MoreIf you’re looking for live music in Bellingham, the Trackside Beer Garden is the place to be. Trackside is serving up Funky Groovy Jams on Thursdays, a rotating medley of genres on Saturdays, and alternating Jazz and Folk on Sundays. Whether you’re a fan of smooth jazz, lively folk tunes, or dance-worthy grooves, Trackside has something for everyone. It's the perfect spot to discover your new favorite band while enjoying refreshing Kulshan brews.
Read MoreNorthwest Youth Services is excited to announce the launch of their Love Warriors Movement. A Movement to end youth and young adult homelessness in Skagit and Whatcom Counties.
The term Love Warrior was coined by Dr. Cornel West. “Love Warriors are those who have decided to cut radically against the grain and attempt to engage in forms of care and concern for others. They have a hypersensitivity to the suffering of others. They are willing to give oneself, to emptying oneself, to give whatever gifts one has cultivated to make the world a better place.”
Read MoreBellingham Public Library presents a full line-up of programs and events in June 2024. Highlights for the month include the kick-off of Summer Reading for adults and children on June 1, Library Card Night with the Bellingham Bells on June 20, and recognition of Pride Month with special lists of recommended library materials.
Locations are noted below for each program, including the Central Library, the Bellis Fair Branch, the Fairhaven Library Branch, Joe Martin Field, Lee Memorial Park and online. For more information see BellinghamPublicLibrary.org. All Library programs are free of charge.
Read MoreOn June 10, 1999, the Olympic pipeline ruptured and spilled nearly 250,000 gallons of gasoline into Whatcom Creek which ignited and killed two boys and a young man in Bellingham, WA
To learn more about the tragedy and Bellingham’s response, click here
In partnership with the City of Bellingham, Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association, RE Sources, and Whatcom Land Trust, the Pipeline Safety Trust will host community remembrance events on June 10, 2024 and the surrounding days.
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