Our Casino Night is just one of two fundraisers that Blue Skies for Children holds each year, that supports our ability to provide service to our local homeless, low-income and foster children. While we have cancelled our 13th Annual Casino Night Fundraiser, we are replacing it with a Raffle Fundraiser. You...
The mission of the Orcas Island Lit Fest is to bring together people who love to read books with the authors who love to write them. The Lit Fest is inviting a select group of authors to beautiful Orcas Island, Washington, to join local and regional writers in sharing their art, wisdom, and know-how. The Orcas Island Lit Fest (OILF) is an...
The Orcas Island Lit Fest is an annual celebration of literature and community held in an inspiringly beautiful place. This April 17-19, 2020, we’ll bring together renowned authors and avid readers for three days of panels, readings and children's events that highlight the vibrant literary culture of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Our featured artists from across the country represent the finest in contemporary...
Please join us for an evening of beer, wine & cider tasting. Guests will also enjoy appetizers, raffles and live music by the Walrus! We will have tastings from Boundary Bay Brewing, Twin Sisters Brewing, Dunham Cellars, La Chanterelle Winery, Herbs Cider, Lost Giants Cider Co., and more!! All proceeds support WHS and the animals in our care. Friday, April 17 @ 6:00pm-10pm at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Bellingham. This is a 21+ event. Tickets...
Join popular artist, Bev Davis, at the Whatcom Art Market on Saturday April 18 from noon to 3 pm to learn how to paint by pouring acrylic paint and take your creation home with you. The gallery is located at 1103 11th St. in...
Big laughs are on the way Saturday, April 18, 2020, at The NOAH Center’s 7th annual Laugh Your Tail Off comedy show and auction featuring comedian Collin Moulton. The fun begins at 6 p.m. Laugh Your Tail Off is a fun evening designed to bring passionate community members together for an evening of laughs...
Come enjoy a night out with friends while supporting Blue Skies for Children! This event will include mock gaming such as, Blackjack,...
The Kulshan Youth Choir invites you to celebrate the songs that nature sings at their upcoming concert, "O Colored Earth," on Thurs., April 23 at 5:30pm at the First Congregational Church in Bellingham (2401 Cornwall Ave). We are a new youth chorus in Whatcom County providing music education through choral singing. Our choristers develop age-appropriate vocal practices, learn healthy singing technique, and foundational musicianship skills, all the while making ensemble music together....
Call for Entries for the Annual Trashion Show! Make fashion from trash, or “Trashion!” Do you want to participate as an artist or fashion designer in this year’s Habitat for Humanity annual “Trashion Show?” The “Trashion Show” is held during our Raise the Roof Auction on April 24th. Enter your design...
This very popular non-competitive bicycle tour of Lopez Island is brought to you by the Lopez Island Chamber of Commerce and is the kickoff event for cycling in the beautiful San Juan...
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. Accepted: all clothing, shoes, towels, sheets, blankets, pillows, curtains or tablecloths, hats, scarves, blankets, wallets, backpacks, bags, in sellable condition. NOT Accepted: Mattresses, baby gear, appliances, large furniture, auto parts, building materials, cleaning products, tires,...
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...
