BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Bellingham Alive - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Bellingham Alive
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bellinghamalive.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bellingham Alive
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20190101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Denver
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20220313T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20221106T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20230312T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20231105T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20240310T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20241103T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20250309T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20251102T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20260308T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20261101T080000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200418T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200418T213000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20200306T235806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200306T235806Z
UID:28784-1587234600-1587245400@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Blue Skies for Children's 13th Annual Casino Night
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a night out with friends while supporting Blue Skies for Children! This event will include mock gaming such as\, Blackjack\, Texas Hold’Em\, High Card Flush\, Spanish 21\, as well as appetizers\, desserts\, no host bar\, raffle and gaming prizes.\nTickets can be purchased for $65.00 each by visiting https://www.blueskiesforchildren.org/annual-casino-night-fundraiser.html or calling (360) 756-6710\nApril 18\, 2020 6:30pm-9:30pm
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/blue-skies-for-childrens-13th-annual-casino-night/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200426T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200426T153000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20200312T012510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T012510Z
UID:28837-1587895200-1587915000@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:FUNDrive benefiting Blue Skies for Children
DESCRIPTION:Ready for spring cleaning but unsure where to donate your items? Drop them off at Blue Skies for Children! We are conducting a FunDrive through Value Village and collecting items now through April 26th. Blue Skies receives funding for every pound you donate.\nAccepted: all clothing\, shoes\, towels\, sheets\, blankets\, pillows\, curtains or tablecloths\, hats\, scarves\, blankets\, wallets\, backpacks\, bags\, in sellable condition.\nNOT Accepted: Mattresses\, baby gear\, appliances\, large furniture\, auto parts\, building materials\, cleaning products\, tires\, flammable materials.\nItems must be dropped off at Blue Skies for Children now through April 26th. Drop off hours are Mon-Thurs 10AM to 3:30 PM\, at 2505 Cedarwood Ave\, Suite 5\, Bellingham\, WA.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/fundrive-benefiting-blue-skies-for-children/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200501T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200630T000000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20200505T024532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200505T024532Z
UID:29141-1588291200-1593475200@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Go Wild Photo Contest
DESCRIPTION:The Whatcom Humane Society’s Go Wild Photo Contest is an online photo contest to recognize and appreciate photos of wildlife in the wild\, where they belong! Starting May 1\, 2020\, we invite you to enter your favorite wildlife photos to our contest. It’s easy to participate! Submit your favorite photo\, then get your family and friends to vote for your picture. Voting begins immediately!\nTWO CATEGORIES:\n• Pacific Northwest Wildlife (Washington\, Oregon\, British Columbia)\n• Native Wildlife Found Outside of the Pacific Northwest\nWinners in each category will be based on the number of online votes they receive between May 1st – June 30th\, 2020.\nA 3rd “judges” choice category will be available – with staff members of the WHS wildlife rehabilitation center voting.\nPrizes will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place in each category \nTo enter a photo and voting go to https://www.gogophotocontest.com/whatcomhumanesociety \nFor more information visit https://www.whatcomhumane.org/\nOr contact Dana Browne at 360-733-2080 – email events@whatcomhumane.org
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/go-wild-photo-contest/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200504T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200531T000000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20200505T024238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200505T024238Z
UID:29094-1588550400-1590883200@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:CHOICES SCRUB DRIVE : Donating gently-used scrubs to local caregivers
DESCRIPTION:LOCAL CAREGIVERS NEED OUR HELP!\nChoices Scrubs & Footwear is reaching out to our community to assist us in donating gently-used scrubs to our front line healthcare professionals working around the clock for our safety and well-being against COVID-19. Many are in desperate need of essential items\, and scrubs are a huge part of that need. We want to ensure the health\, safety and well-being of these front line community members by providing personal protective equipment they can use as needed. \nTo donate\, visit our Choices Scrubs & Footwear location in Bakerview Square\, 424 W. Bakerview Road #102\, Bellingham\, WA 98226. For questions of support or concern\, reach out to us at 360.354.8282 or . \nTo reward your efforts\, we’ll be handing out coupons for 20% OFF YOUR NEXT PURCHASE for being such an amazing human being. In addition to the scrubs received from this drive\, we will also be donating over 200 sets of our own scrubs directly from Choices Scrubs & Footwear! And\, in an effort to bring as much scrub relief as possible to Whatcom County\, we are extending this out to local retailers and our own partners to supply additional scrub-wear donations directly to those who need work wear the most. \nFor more info\, visit our website!\nwww.choicesscrubs.com/choices-scrub-drive \n— \nCONTACT US ABOUT DONATIONS!\n424 W. Bakerview Road #102\, Bellingham\, WA 98226\ninfo@choicesscrubs.com\n360.354.8282 or 360.312.3055
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/choices-scrub-drive-donating-gently-used-scrubs-to-local-caregivers/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200529T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200529T183000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20200511T233309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T233309Z
UID:29195-1590777000-1590777000@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Animals as Natural Therapy Online Concert and Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:Please join us online for an evening of music & poetry to benefit the programs at ANT! We will host a Virtual Garden Party & Benefit Concert on Friday\, May 29th at 6:30 pm. \nFeaturing some of ANT’s past youth participants\, with special guests Swil Kanim (violinist) & Rosemary Vohs (storyteller)\, this special event will honor our animal companions through word & song. The concert will be held live on Zoom & Facebook Live. A $10 donation to ANT is encouraged & greatly appreciated. \nHost & musician\, Gus is a 14-year-old accomplished violinist who benefited from ANT programming as a young child. This event\, his 8th-grade project for Whatcom Hills Waldorf School\, is a way to give back to the animals that meant so much to him. More information will be shared on our Facebook page\, Facebook.com/AnimalsAsNaturalTherapy\, and website: www.animalsasnaturaltherapy.org.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/animals-as-natural-therapy-online-concert-and-poetry-reading/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200701T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200823T000000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20200523T004953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200523T004953Z
UID:29301-1593561600-1598140800@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Dog Days of Summer Virtual Walk
DESCRIPTION:Dog Days of Summer Virtual Walk registration opens June 1 to July 31\nRegistration is $20 for kids and $25 for adults\, you will receive a DDOS T-shirt and official Race bib.\nDog enthusiasts will gather on Sunday\, August 23rd to walk or run at your own pace\, for your own distance\, in your own neighborhood\, local park\, hiking trail or even your backyard. Walk with your canine companion – or register and sponsor a WHS volunteer to walk a shelter dog during the day. Throughout the day on Aug 23rd\, post photos wearing your Dog Days of Summer At Home bib number and tee shirt and you can win DOGGONE FUN prizes and support the animals at the Whatcom Humane Society at the same time.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/dog-days-of-summer-virtual-walk/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200731T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200731T213000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20200723T230001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200723T230001Z
UID:29780-1596220200-1596231000@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Trivia Night for the Whatcom Literacy Council
DESCRIPTION:Randall Ragsdale of World’s Best Trivia will be hosting an online Trivia Night for the Whatcom Literacy Council on Friday\, July 31st from 6:30 pm- 9:15 pm. on ZOOM. Captains can register a team of five for only $50 (that’s only $10 per person!) with proceeds going to our free adult literacy programs. This online game will be hosted on ZOOM\, so recruit your friends and family from near and far to play. There will be four rounds of eight questions\, with several raffle items given out during the game. It will be LOTS OF FUN\, and a great way to spend time with your trivia-loving friends.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/trivia-night-for-the-whatcom-literacy-council/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220519T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220519T000000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20220429T233109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T233706Z
UID:33576-1652918400-1652918400@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Barkley Village Wine Walk
DESCRIPTION:Barkley Village and Brigid Collins Family Support Center are teaming up for the third Barkley Village Wine Walk being held Thursday\, May 19th\, from 5:00-8:00 pm. Participants can stroll through 13 Barkley Village shops and restaurants as they taste regional wines in pop-up tasting rooms. Tickets on sale now at www.barkleyvillage.com/winewalk
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/barkley-village-wine-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220610T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220610T000000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20220625T050041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220625T050041Z
UID:33849-1654819200-1654819200@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Sips and Suds: A Beer\, Cider\, and Wine Social
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an evening of beer\, wine & cider tasting from Lost Giants Cider Co.\, Boundary Bay Brewery\, Stemma Brewing\, Wander Brewing\, Dynasty Cellars\, La Chantarelle Winery\, and Samson Estates! Enjoy appetizers from The Sandwich Odyssey and dancing with live music from The Walrus. There will also be a chance to enter fabulous raffles to help support the WHS and the animals in our care! Plus\, it will be a tented event and will happen rain or shine! \nhttps://www.whatcomhumane.org/event/sips-suds-2022/
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/sips-and-suds-a-beer-cider-and-wine-social/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220626T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220626T000000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20220518T030202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T030202Z
UID:33482-1656201600-1656201600@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Family Promise of Whatcom County Bed Race
DESCRIPTION:Friends\, families\, coworkers\, congregations\, everyone! Gather your team and get ready to race to end family homelessness! \nChallenge friends and family to build a race bed and compete against them to up the competitive spirit and raise more money to help Whatcom families leave homelessness in the dust. \nA Bed Race Team needs 5 people: 4 bed runners and 1 bed rider. Design and build your bed by putting four wheels on a bed frame with a twin\, full\, or queen mattress. Then get decorating for race day! \n$100 Bed Race Entry Fee. Free to attend this family-friendly event. Learn more at https://www.interfaith-coalition.org/familypromisebedrace \nFor more details or questions\, email Bed Race Coordinator Konrad Kocsis at familypromisebedrace@gmail.com.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/family-promise-of-whatcom-county-bed-race/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220905T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220906T000000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20220429T235013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T235013Z
UID:33476-1662336000-1662422400@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:33rd European Pediatrics Conference
DESCRIPTION:33rd European Pediatrics Conference\nSeptember 05-06\, 2022 Berlin\, Germany\nTheme: Fostering New Advancements in Ameliorating Child Health\nHome | Conference Brochure | Submit Abstract | Scientific Sessions \nConference series takes pleasure in inviting the scientific community across the globe to attend the 33rd European Pediatrics Conference during September 05-06\, 2022 at Berlin\, Germany with a motto to Fostering New Advancements in Ameliorating Child Health\nEuro Pediatrics 2022 aims to discover advances in health practice opportunities and challenges for the pediatrics community\, management and education in relation to health disparities as well as a breadth of other topics. According to the reports\, there are near 3.5 million pediatrics professionals in the workforce today\, representing about three of each five human services proficient and specialized employments in the nation\, or 57 percent of the 6.1 million employments in Health expert and specialized occupations.\nFor abstract submission\, please visit: https://europe.pediatricsconferences.org/abstract-submission.php\nEuro Pediatrics 2022 Conference will encourage Young Researcher’s Forum\, scientists and the researchers in their early stage of career graph to widely discuss their outcome so as to enrich and develop the idea. The ‘Best Poster Award’ is meant to encourage students in taking active part in the International Science platform to sharpen their skills and knowledgebase. \nThe important tracks that are part of Euro Pediatrics 2022 includes Pediatrics\, Neonatology and Perinatology\, Pediatric Oncology & Hematology\, Pediatric Gastroenterology\, Pediatric Allergy and Asthma\, Pediatric Neurology\, Clinical Pediatrics\, Pediatric Cardiology\, Pediatric Orthodontics\, Pediatric Nephrology\, Pediatric Endocrinology\, Pediatric Dermatology\, Pediatric Nursing\, Pediatric Surgery\, Child and Adolescent Obesity\, Pediatric Nutrition\, Pediatric Orthopedics\, Pregnancy and Childbirth\, Treatments of Pediatric Diseases\, Pediatric Diagnostic Techniques\, Pediatric Surgeons Meeting\, Commercialization\, Pediatric Infectious Disease.\nThe Abstracts that are accepted for presentations are published in the proceedings of the Journals like Journal of Pediatrics & Therapeutics\, Journal of Pediatrics & Health Research. \nGrab the opportunity to participate by registering through flowing link:\nhttps://europe.pediatricsconferences.org/registration.php \nFor further details\, please contact.\nRegards\,\nKeira Wilson| Program Director\nEuro Pediatrics-2022\n*For quicker reply\, WhatsApp us on +44 3308187501\nEmail:europediatrics@europemeet.com
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/33rd-european-pediatrics-conference/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230318T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20230317T173933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T173933Z
UID:36592-1679157000-1679169600@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Grape and Gourmet
DESCRIPTION:Saturday March 18th\, 2023\n4:30pm-8:00PM\nHotel Bellwether Ballroom\n1 Bellwether Way\nBellingham\, Washington 98225 \nJoin us for an evening of wine\, hor d’oeurves\, and live music while supporting a great cause: Lydia Place **every family deserves a home** Presented by Bellingham Bay Rotary \nhttps://happeningnext.com/event/grape-andamp-gourmet-2023-eid4so1mv70cs1
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/grape-and-gourmet/
LOCATION:Hotel Bellwether\, 1 Bellwether Way\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230419T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20230213T172711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T172711Z
UID:36054-1681927200-1681938000@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:27th Annual Trivia Bee
DESCRIPTION:Join the Whatcom Literacy Council for our 27th annual Trivia Bee. \nRyan Budds of TRIVIA WITH BUDDS will provide the fast paced and interactive platform for an online trivia night akin to Jeopardy! Register your team (3 people) on our webpage for $75\, or just watch for free. Teams compete in four rounds in a range of topics\, with the winners going home with the traveling “Totten Trophy.” Because it is a virtual ZOOM event participants can play from anywhere\, with answers submitted via cell phone. Last year’s winning team “The Crabpots” had players from Bellingham\, Alaska\, and Baltimore. \nFor local residents who would like to meet in person Aslan Depot (1322 N State\, Bellingham\, WA) will be showing the event on a big screen. It is recommended that you arrive around 6 pm to find a table and order drinks and food before the game begins.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/27th-annual-trivia-bee/
LOCATION:Aslan Depot\, 1322 N. State St.\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Whatcom Literacy Council":MAILTO:info@whatcomliteracy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230716T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20230711T162011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T162011Z
UID:37404-1689501600-1689519600@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:12th Annual VVA Car Show
DESCRIPTION:Join Chapter 165 of the Vietnam Veterans Association in their annual Car Show honoring Ron Davenport. All funds raised are donated to Whatcom County Veterans and BTC. \nSunday\, July 16th\, 2023\n10AM-3PM\nBarkley Village\n2211 Rimland Drive\nBellingham\, Washington\nhttps://www.vva165.org/index.php/car-show\nNo cost for attendees. $20 to submit your car. There will be food vendors\, Car Show T-Shirts\, Veteran’s hats\, 40 trophies awarded\, artwork displays\, a raffle\, and veterans to meet!\nFor more information call David Loomis at 360-715-1489.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/12th-annual-vva-car-show/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bellinghamalive.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/VVA-Car-Show.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230804T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230804T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20230711T180140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T180140Z
UID:37519-1691168400-1691179200@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Dink for a Difference- A Pickleball Fundraiser benefitting children\, youth\, and families
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Armory Pickleball\, we are hosting our first ever pickleball fundraiser benefitting children\, youth\, and families. This event is a friendly competition where all are welcome to play for a fun and social time– smiles\, raffle prizes and more are guaranteed to be walked away with. Whether players are brushing up on their skills or just learning how to play…come one\, come all! \nEvent Details:\nAugust 4\, 2023\nArmory Pickleball\n525 N State St\, Bellingham\, WA 98225\n5-8 PM \nIn this random Round Robin style event we have pickleball play and registration types for everyone: from single adults\, to a doubles adult team\, and even family-style play where you can invite your young family or friends to enjoy playing too. There will also be food and refreshments available to keep your energy up for all of the fun to be had! \nWe are also in search of volunteers for the event (get a FREE shirt when you sign up and attend)! If you would like to sign up for this opportunity\, please visit us at: https://youthnet-bloom.kindful.com/e/dink-for-a-difference-volunteers. \nIf you have any questions about this event please contact Jessica Hammett (Resource Development Coordinator) at:\nPhone- 360-899-0145\nEmail- jhammett@youthnetnw.net
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/dink-for-a-difference-a-pickleball-fundraiser-benefitting-children-youth-and-families/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bellinghamalive.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Pickleball-Email-Header-2023-Selkirk-Logo.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230923T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20230907T164815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T164815Z
UID:37802-1695474000-1695492000@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Drinking for Dogs
DESCRIPTION:Drinking for Dogs is back! After three years of online auctions\, Happy Tails Happy Homes annual fundraising event will be LIVE and in-person on September 23 at Lost Giants Cider Company in Bellingham. Our silent auction begins at 1:00pm\, ends at 6:00pm\, and features goods and services from tons of local businesses\, including vacation stays in Suncadia and Mazatlán! We will also have live music by Original Jim.\nHappy Tails Happy Homes is a no-kill\, nonprofit animal welfare organization dedicated to protecting and serving the well-being of animals and fostering positive relationships between people and animals. We are an at-home foster program: no shelters\, no offices\, and no paid staff. All the money donated to HTHH goes directly to our animals.\nCome out and support Happy Tails Happy Homes and enjoy a fun afternoon of food\, drinks\, and good music!\nSaturday\, Sept. 23 1:00-6:00PM\nLost Giants Cider Company\n1200 Meador Ave.\nBellingham\, WA\nfor more info\, go to www.happytailshappyhomes.org
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/drinking-for-dogs/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bellinghamalive.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/DFD-2023.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231012T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231014T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20231004T164818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T164818Z
UID:38000-1697126400-1697310000@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:KKSC Ski & Snowboard Swap
DESCRIPTION:This is Bellingham’s oldest and largest ski swap.\nThe money raised goes to support the Mt Baker Race Team and the KKSC Scholarship Program.\nOct. 12 Bring your gear to sell\nOct 13 – 14 Buy new and used gear for the season\n2114 Electric Avenue Bellingham\nBloedel Donovan Park Gym\nhttps://www.komokulshanskiclub.com/the-swap
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/kksc-ski-snowboard-swap/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231028
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20230516T192946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T192946Z
UID:36982-1698364800-1698451199@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Peace Builder Awards 2023
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! You are invited to the 20th Annual Peace Builder Awards\, presented by Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center. \nThe evening will highlight our 2023 Peace Builder award winners\, whose work in the areas of Social Justice\, Education\, Reconciliation\, and Collaboration have made Whatcom County a more just and peaceful place to live. \nThe Peace Builder Awards have spotlighted over 150 individuals and organizations since 2003\, whose remarkable acts of community-building have strengthened our neighborhoods\, schools\, and Whatcom County at large. The Peace Builder Awards also serves as a core fundraising event\, to support WDRC’s full range of conflict prevention and intervention services for individuals\, families\, organizations\, and businesses. \nTickets will go on sale this summer\, please sign up for our mailing list to be notified once they are available: bit.ly/WDRCSignUp \nDo you know someone who is promoting peace and collaboration in Whatcom County? NOMINATE A PEACE BUILDER (Now thru July 7) : whatcomdrc.org/nominate
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/peace-builder-awards-2023/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bellinghamalive.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/PBA-Save-the-Date-700x500-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231028T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20231012T173044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T173044Z
UID:38275-1698514200-1698525000@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Road2Home Halloween Birthday Bash
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to celebrate Halloween and Road2Home’s birthday in style at our first-ever Birthday Bash! Come mingle and celebrate with us!\nJoin us for a spooktacular Halloween celebration at Penny Farthing Bar & Restaurant in Bellingham\, WA\, USA! Get ready for a night filled with food\, fun\, and fantastic memories. Dress up in your most creative costume and get ready to party! Our event promises to be a scream with delicious food\, a costume contest\, and scary-good drinks.\nDon’t miss out on this wickedly awesome Halloween birthday bash as we celebrate our 4th year in service to the community. See you for this fantastic fundraising event. Tickets available at: Eventbrite Road2Home Halloween Birthday Bash
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/road2home-halloween-birthday-bash/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bellinghamalive.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/1-Halloween-Birthday-Bash.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20231012T173023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T173023Z
UID:38272-1699185600-1699196400@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Fix-it Fair
DESCRIPTION:Come fix all the things! We will be hosting our second ever Fix-it Fair at the Ohio Street Workstudios. We will have clothing mending\, small appliance repair\, knife sharpening\, bike repair\, jewelry repair\, shoe polishing and minor shoe repair. \nAll repairs are done free or by donation. Repairs requiring additional time or parts may be referred elsewhere. \nLet us help you bring all your favorite things back to life!
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/fix-it-fair/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bellinghamalive.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Fix-it-Flyer-2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20231030T174937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T174937Z
UID:38349-1700159400-1700164800@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Road2Home is happy to partner with New Prospect Theatre to share this thought provoking 20 minute film by Valerie Dalena. You are invited to explore how this film sits with you and what comes up as a result. There will be information tables situated throughout the theatre for you to mingle with Road2Home staff and Ally volunteers whose lives are closely tied to many of the homeless individuals in Whatcom County. We look forward to seeing you for this very special event. Light refreshments will be available.\nDoors open at 6:30 p.m. Showing begins at 7 p.m.\nTickets will be available for purchase at www.newprospecttheatre.org.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/film-screening/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bellinghamalive.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cONRAD-cOOPER-pOSTER.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20231122T233538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T233538Z
UID:38683-1701511200-1701522000@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Drive for Joy
DESCRIPTION:The fifth-annual Drive for Joy event\, presented by Lighthouse Mission Ministries\, will collect new and practical gifts for people who are homeless on Saturday\, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Barkley Woods Coffee in Bellingham. \nThis drive-through and drop-off event will be located outside the Barkley Woods (3008 Cinema Place)\, according to President and CEO Hans Erchinger-Davis. Signs will guide people’s cars to the drop-off point in two lines\, with staff and volunteers helping direct people and collecting (new) donated items. \nSome items will be packaged in festive bags and given as gifts by Lighthouse Mission Ministries on Christmas. Extra items will be distributed as part of outreach throughout the year. \nPeople who wish to donate can drive through and drop off emergency blankets and sleeping bags\, hand warmers\, and single serving instant coffee\, cocoa\, and cider packets. Other needed items include underwear\, coats\, toothpaste\, toothbrushes\, deodorant\, hats\, and gloves . New items are requested. \nAlso\, gifts of Christmas cards and postage stamps will enable guests at the Base Camp emergency shelter in Bellingham to reach out to family and friends. \nTo make a donation or volunteer\, call (360) 733-5120\, or visit www.thelighthousemission.org.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/drive-for-joy/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231210T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20231109T173224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T173224Z
UID:38491-1702206000-1702231200@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Pumped for the Holidays: A Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a holiday market unlike any other in town! Enjoy live music\, Santa photos\, tarot card reading\, face painting\, shopping\, drinks\, food and so much more! A portion of each dollar spent will benefit Shifting Gears\, a local non-profit focused on encouraging women to experience the outdoors.\nThe event hosted by Stump of Approval\, Salt & Rain and Pumped Bellingham.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/pumped-for-the-holidays-a-holiday-market/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bellinghamalive.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Christmas-Market.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240302T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20240207T173423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T173423Z
UID:39462-1709380800-1709391600@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Fix-it Fair
DESCRIPTION:Come fix all the things! We will be hosting our second ever Fix-it Fair at the Ohio Street Workstudios. We will have clothing mending\, small appliance repair\, knife sharpening\, bike repair\, jewelry repair\, shoe polishing and minor shoe repair. \nAll repairs are done free or by donation. Repairs requiring additional time or parts may be referred elsewhere. \nLet us help you bring all your favorite things back to life! \nMarch 2\, 12-3pm\nOhio Street Workstudios\n112 Ohio Street \nPumped Bellingham\npumpedbham@gmail.com \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1154299802616527/?ref=newsfeed
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/fix-it-fair-2/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bellinghamalive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/fixitfair2024_spring_flyer.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20240201T192046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T192046Z
UID:39316-1713463200-1713470400@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Whatcom Literacy Council's 28th Annual TRIVIA BEE
DESCRIPTION:This annual event puts the “FUN” in fundraiser. Join trivia host master Ryan Budds\, as teams compete in 4 rounds of fast paced trivia on a variety of topics. Winner takes home the coveted “Totten Trophy”. This virtual ZOOM event means that you can play from anywhere\, with answers submitted via cell phone. Register your 3-person team at www.literacycouncil.org
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/whatcom-literacy-councils-28th-annual-trivia-bee/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20241106T172405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T172405Z
UID:42471-1731762000-1731776400@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Numan Children’s Home Holiday market and silent auction
DESCRIPTION:Numan Children’s Home is a 501c3 that works with orphans and marginalized families in rural Ethiopia. Our holiday market and silent auction will have beautiful items from Ethiopia -All handmade jewelry\, art work\, linen’s\, purses and lots of other original and beautiful displays of craftsmanship.\nWe will also have raffles from local businesses including but not limited to Slice Of Heaven Bakery\, Sunshine and Cookies.\nOnline auction is also available at https://auctria.events/2024numanchildrenshome\nVisit us at http://numanchildrenshome.org to learn more of what we do!\nCome see us in person on Saturday November 16th at the Firs Dining Hall located at 4605 Cable street\, Bellingham.\nFor more info please email us at admin@numanchildrenshome.org
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/numan-childrens-home-holiday-market-and-silent-auction/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bellinghamalive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_0476.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250430T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20250206T191549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T191549Z
UID:43435-1746036000-1746045000@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Whatcom Literacy Council's 29th Annual Trivia Bee
DESCRIPTION:Join the Whatcom Literacy Council for our 29th annual TRIVIA BEE fundraiser on Wednesday\, April 30th from 6:30 pm to 8pm. \nRyan Budds of TRIVIA WITH BUDDS will team up with Scotty VanDryver of KAFE Radio to provide a fast paced and interactive platform for an online trivia night akin to Jeopardy! Register your team (3 people) on our webpage for $75 or just watch for free. Teams compete in four rounds on a variety of topics; this year one of the rounds will be all LOCAL (Whatcom County) trivia!! Winners going home with the traveling “Totten Trophy” and all proceeds go to support the wonderful free adult literacy programs offered by the Whatcom Literacy Council. Because it is a virtual ZOOM event participants can play from anywhere\, with answers submitted via cell phone. \nFor local residents who would like to meet in person Aslan Depot (1322 N State\, Bellingham\, WA) will be showing the event on a big screen\, and supporting the Whatcom Literacy Council by donating $1 for every pint purchased. It is recommended that you arrive around 6pm to find a table and order drinks and food before the game begins at 6:30pm.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/whatcom-literacy-councils-29th-annual-trivia-bee/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bellinghamalive.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Bee.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20250219T161544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T161544Z
UID:43898-1746349200-1746367200@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Spring Car Show - WCCA
DESCRIPTION:Calling all makes\, models\, and motorcycle enthusiasts! If it has two or more wheels and an engine\, it’s welcome! This is the first of our three shows for this year. It will be held at Les Schwab in Ferndale from 9am-2pm. You can look forward to dash plaques\, trophies\, raffle\, 50/50 draw\, free NSRA inspections\, and club T-shirts for sale. Food trucks will be on site. We support Ferndale Food Bank\, Boys and Girls Club\, Vietnam Veteran chapter #165\, and Project Santa Claus. No pre-registration available. $20 registration day-of and on-site only. Spectators are free. www.wccacruisers.org\nshelby.harksell@gmail.com
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/spring-car-show-wcca/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bellinghamalive.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Spring-Car-Show-2025-Flyer-2mg-file.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20250407T150955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T150955Z
UID:44755-1746867600-1746889200@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Everon Lions Club Rummage Sale Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Rummage Sale Fundraiser for the Everson Lions Club! All proceeds go back into community needs! The Everson Lions Club use funds to give annual scholarships to High School students\, donate to the Cub Scouts\, Plocal fire department\, provide free dictionaries to local 3rd grade students\, fund hearing aids for those in need along with supporting Lions Camp Horizon in Blaine\, WA for people with disabilities and much more! \nRummage Sale will be May 10th from 9AM to 3PM at the Everson Lions Club Medical Equipment Warehouse\, rain or shine! All types of items from Plant starts (Hostas\, Christmas Cactus\, Jade\, etc) to clothes\, books\, antique/vintage items\, furniture\, decor and more! \nFind a great Mother’s or Father’s Day gift or a hidden treasure you didn’t know you needed! \nEverson Lions Club websites: https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/everson/index.php and https://eversonlionsclub.org/
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/everon-lions-club-rummage-sale-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bellinghamalive.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Lions-Service-from-the-Heart-logo.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250514T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250521T235900
DTSTAMP:20260511T021337
CREATED:20250429T143642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T143642Z
UID:45057-1747180800-1747871940@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Dine Out for Maple Alley Inn
DESCRIPTION:5/14/25 – 5/21/25\nOne of Whatcom County’s longest-running community fundraising events\, Dine Out for Maple Alley Inn is a weeklong celebration to support local restaurants\, strengthen the community\, and help end local hunger. All you have to do is visit any of the restaurants at oppco.org/dineout\, and a portion of your purchase will go to support Maple Alley Inn\, Opportunity Council’s hot meals program. Enjoying meals in your community can provide free hot meals to those who need them. \nAbout Maple Alley Inn: \nSince 1987\, Maple Alley Inn has been dedicated to serving healthy and sustaining meals and fighting hunger in Whatcom County.  Offering all that a family meal provides\, Maple Alley Inn has historically served a diverse community of low-income families\, people experiencing homelessness\, veterans\, isolated seniors\, individuals in recovery\, and others by offering the chance to come together\, dine in dignity\, offer companionship\, and share their stories. Meals are prepared from scratch and feature organic vegetables from the Maple Alley Inn Community Garden. \nContact anneliese_deleon@oppco.org or 360-734-5121 ext. 1333 for more information.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/dine-out-for-maple-alley-inn/
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bellinghamalive.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Dine-Out-2023-Banner.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR