Americans are buying and installing smart speakers, virtual assistants, smart electrical plugs, smart garage door openers, smart light bulbs and connected children's toys at an unprecedented rate. We know to lock the physical doors to our homes, but fewer people appreciate how smart devices can...
Learn about our rich history in food processing as well as what’s in the works to help local producers add value to their products and hold their ground in the market. This year’s Whatcom Food Network’s Fall Forum on November 14 from 9-12:30 features presentations by Mauri Ingram of the Whatcom Community Foundation on the proposed waterfront food campus, as well as Dave Green from Skagit Valley Malting on the history of processing in our region, and a panel of...
Misinformation in the digital age creates unique hurdles for communities across the world. A panel of experts at the front lines of the information wars will discuss what this means for our culture and democracy at Bellingham City Club on Wednesday, November 20 at Northwood Hall Event Center, 3240 Northwest Ave,...
Join renowned author, mythologist and storyteller Michael Meade for an evening of myths of renewal, tales of transformation, and a resounding call to find unity and wholeness in this time of conflict and confusion. As...
Join us on Orcas Island for the 8th Annual San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit! Gather with 150 local farmers, food producers and more for a weekend of education, inspiration, and community. Saturday morning and afternoon will consist of several hands-on workshops. Sunday will feature a keynote speaker and educational sessions led by local and regional...
The Whale Museum is holding a “Winter Birding Workshop in the San Juans” in partnership with San Juan Islands Audubon. Taking place the weekend of February 7-9, 2020, the intent is to increase birding skills through field trips and presentations. This workshop is ideal for those wishing to continue their education as a naturalist or for those who simply love birds! In this course, participants will have great opportunities to learn about identifying birds in their winter plumage,...
Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? Alzheimer’s Association family caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss. Meetings are...
The Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) offers adults an opportunity to learn and inspire continued intellectual growth. Programs include traditional liberal arts and sciences topics with an emphasis on interdisciplinary exploration, utilizing formats that encourage discussion and exchange of knowledge. Programs are open to all interested adults, regardless of age or educational background. You are invited to join us for a preview event that showcases ALL’s upcoming spring and summer programming, with a brief...
Solar is safe, renewable, affordable, and effective! We will go over the many benefits of solar, including how solar makes sense as part of your financial plan. We will also discuss emergency backup power options to protect your family and your home from the increasingly frequent and lengthy power outages that occur. Fire Mountain Solar is one of the oldest solar companies in Washington, leading the state in solar and battery-based power system...
Please join us for our annual luncheon to recognize and celebrate three inspiring groups of people who have shown an outstanding commitment to improving the lives of domestic, wild and farm animals in our community. Years honorees are Sabbath Tattoo, Lynden Tribune and Print Co. and Rescued Hearts...
Broadcaster, filmmaker, lecturer, and historian Feliks Banel will present his talk "Storm Warning - Historic Weather in the Evergreen State" Sunday March 8th at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center in Stanwood. The event which begins at 1 p.m., is free to the public but donations are welcome. The program is the first of a series of afternoon discussions held throughout the year in...
For over a decade, the Latin-Canadian Business Network (previously LCPN) has fostered peer-to-peer and business-to-business relations between Canadian and Latin American...
