Ken Wilcox, an expert in outdoor recreation, will be leading an engaging event exploring the best local hiking trails in Whatcom...

Ancestry DNA - a presentation by Peg Mertl Join us for an enlightening presentation on Ancestry.com DNA. Peg is an accomplished Ancestry DNA researcher and collaborator and serves as a volunteer at the local Family History Center. May 12, 2025, 2 pm 2007 Cherry St. Ferndale, WA Contact information: whatcomgenesoc@gmail.com WGS Web: https://www.whatcom-gen-soc.org

A great lyric. A lovely bridge. An unexpected melodic line or chord structure. What caught your ear or captured your heart? We'll bring our favorite songs to...

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,...

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...

Dementia Support NW warmly welcomes you to our annual conference, Friday, Oct. 10, 8-4 at the Lakeway hotel, Four Points by Sheraton. "DEMENTIA: Caring Together" will be a day of informational talks, a lovely lunch, and breaks to visit our dementia resource fair. Learn from experts, find support, and share what we've learned. Please join us! More info or register at: https://www.dementiasupportnw.org/general-1

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...

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,...

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...

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 Good Time Girls, providing guided historical tours of Bellingham,...