• Whatcom Genealogical Society March meeting

    "Tips and Tricks for using Ancestry.com" Are you getting the most out of your searches on Ancestry.com? Join us for this informative meeting where we will learn how to effectively use this wonderful resource. Doors open at 1:30pm. There are no stairs to navigate and plenty of free parking. Visitors are always welcome! https://www.whatcom-gen-soc.org

  • Rising Tide Speaker Series with Aaron Asis, presented by Paper Whale | The Public Impact of Public Art

    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...

  • Tide Talk : Harris Bay History with Kolby LaBree.

    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...

  • All Things Baker

    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 Backcountry Alliance, with...

  • Discover First Impulse Painting

    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 experience needed! https://www.jansenartcenter.org/events/come-discover-more-about-this-unique-upcoming-class-series-access-creativity-with-first-impulse-painting-5/

  • Rick Steves: Travel as a Political Act

    Americans accustomed to global travel find themselves on uncharted ground today — as citizens of a nation whose president is hostile to the governments of countries most visited by...

  • Tide Talk : Harris Bay History with Kolby LaBree.

    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...

  • Aging in Place: Panel Discussion

    Most older adults want to remain in their homes as they age, but much of our existing housing isn’t designed to support that goal. This free session will walk through what it actually takes to age in place successfully and how to begin preparing now to support your needs over time. Join us for a free, interactive panel discussion...

  • Prototypes for Play | Rising Tide Speaker Series with the Zenga Bros

    Join Paper Whale for the return of the Rising Tide Speaker Series on May 8, featuring brothers Christian and Benny Zenga. Through their work in kinetic sculpture, they explore how experimentation, community, and hands-on making can transform space and perspective. Ease into the night with live music from the Buddy Mac Band, a surprise co-host, and our Small Wins segment—inspiring short stories from community members turning ideas into action. After the...