News of crashing insect populations may make you feel hopeless about the future. However, there are many things you can do to make a real difference in improving insect biodiversity where you live. There is so much that you can do to make a difference in your garden! In Amy’s engaging and informative talk, you'll learn about keystone plants, the fascinating creatures that show up when you welcome them in, and the importance of your garden’s habitat. She...

We are excited to welcome Heronswood Garden’s Director, Dr. Ross Bayton, for a talk on the best that shade gardening has to offer. Expand your plant palette to include shade-loving plants that are grown in the famous garden, that is known for its rare plants and cutting-edge design. As with many Pacific Northwest gardens, shade is a predominant feature, and the garden utilizes a unique palette of plants to create beauty under the trees. Dr Bayton "will reveal...

Dementia Support NW warmly welcomes you to our annual conference, Friday, Oct. 10, 8-4 at the Lakeway hotel, Four Points...

Using the Family Search.org catalog - a presentation by Charlotte Van Valkenburgh, an intern at the FamilySearch library in Salt Lake City. Learning how to fill the branches of your "Family Tree". Pioneer Pavilion, 2007 Cherry St. Ferndale, WA Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. Doors open at 1:30 P.M. For more information: https://www.whatcom-gen-soc.org

Lifelong pacifist and Quaker Daniel Kirkpatrick will share stories, images, and insights about his recent diplomacy trip to Ukraine. The talk will contrast the external threats to democracy Ukrainians face with the internal threats to democracy that are ascendant in the USA.

Join Paper Whale for the first Rising Tide speaker series event of 2026, featuring local endurance athlete Kacie Cleveland. Hear her inspiring story of overcoming heart failure, breaking records and pushing limits—including inline skating across the U.S. in 47 days. Enjoy live jazz, short community stories, a Q&A and stick around for a neon-fueled roller disco afterparty with DJ Loveli. Generously supported by the...

Join Paper Whale for the second installment of the Rising Tide speaker series of 2026. Explore how public art shapes and energizes our cities with artist and filmmaker Aaron Asis. Hear his stories of large-scale, collaborative public projects, and enjoy live jazz from Mark Hunter Trio, community talks and a Q&A with the guest speaker. Stick around for an afterparty with DJ Mr. Noodyl....

Kolby LaBree will present History of Harris Bay in Bellingham Washington, featuring early stories of waterfront life on the shores of today's Fairhaven Historic District. This program is brought to you by Bellinghistory with the Good Time Girls, Maritime Washington and the Community Boating Center. Kolby LaBree is the owner and operator of BellingHistory with The...

All Things Baker: Backcountry Night Join Backcountry Essentials & Beacon Guidebooks on April 2 at 7pm for an evening of spring touring tips, stories from Mount Baker, and a community roundtable on access, snowpack, and sharing the mountains with Cascade Mountain Ascents, NWAC, and others. Stick around for a raffle benefiting the Cascade...

A FREE info session to find out if First Impulse Painting is a fit for you! Explore the resources you already possess within you to express your unique creative nature. No skill, talent or previous...

Join Paper Whale for the Rising Tide speaker series, featuring Vina Brown (Haíɫzaqv and Nuu-chah-nulth)—a scholar, artist and wellness advocate whose work centers on honoring Earth, culture and community. The evening begins with live jazz from the Mark Hunter Trio, followed by live art from Rose Drummond, short stories from local changemakers as part of the “Small Wins” series and a keynote presentation from Vina on the topic of "Ancestral Geometry: She Wove Without Hunger."...