Bellingham Alive

Trivia Night for the Whatcom Literacy Council
2020-07-31 18:30 - 21:30 UTC
Randall Ragsdale of World’s Best Trivia will be hosting an online Trivia Night for the Whatcom Literacy Council on Friday, July 31st from 6:30 pm- 9:15 pm. on ZOOM. Captains can register a team of five for only $50 (that’s only $10 per person!) with proceeds going to our free adult literacy programs. This online game will be hosted on ZOOM, so recruit your friends and family from near and far to play. There will be four rounds of eight questions, with several raffle items given out during the game. It will be LOTS OF FUN, and a great way to spend time with your trivia-loving friends.

ArtBites - The Art of Healing
2020-08-21 18:00 - 20:00
Location: Access via Zoom • Requires active internet connection
Port Angeles Fine Arts Center | 1203 E. Lauridsen Blvd. | Port Angeles, WA 98362
Date: Friday, August 21, 6–8pm
Purchase tickets in person at the PAFAC or online at http://www.pafac.org/artbites-art–healing.html
$10/ticket • Tickets are limited
Join us for our ArtBites discussion series which fosters vibrant dialogue around various topics relating to the arts. For our Art and Healing conversation, panelists will include artists Twyla Sampaco and Tiffani Erdmanczyk, whose creative practice has been informed by their respective health challenges. The third panelist, Monica Vanderheiden, is a mental health counselor and Adult Outpatient Supervisor for Peninsula Behavioral Health. In addition to hearing about the panelists’ experience and expertise, this evening will include time for small-group discussion as well as questions and insights from the audience. The Art and Healing conversation is scheduled to coincide with PAFAC’s Well+Being juried exhibition, which continues through August 30. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Arts Center.

Tanktoberfest
2020-08-22 12:00 - 17:00
Welcome to the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum’s third annual Tanktoberfest- a beer tasting event. This action packed day takes the fun of Germany’s Oktoberfest and adds tanks! As you enjoy an ice-cold beer, watch history come to life as tanks and rare vehicles take to the arena for your viewing pleasure every 30 minutes.
If the promise of delicious beer and tank shows throughout the day is not enough to lure you, how about food trucks, Jenga, corn hole, and lots of other fun beer drinking games? Don’t forget to make your own pretzel necklace! Available for a $5 Donation to the museum.
Tanktoberfest is for guests ages 21 and over and gives attendees the chance to sample incredible craft beer from local breweries. Each beer drinking attendee will get eight tokens and a sampler logo’ d glass upon entrance, redeemable at a brewer tent of their choice. Each token is good for one tasting. ID’s will be checked upon entrance. No ID, no entrance. Only 2,000 tickets will be sold to Tanktoberfest so get yours quick before they are gone! FHCAM members do not get in free/discounted to this event.
A discounted designated (DD) driver ticket can be purchased for this event as well. This DD ticket will get guests a non-alcoholic beverage. Designated drivers must also be 21 years or older to get into this event. DD’s do not get a logo’d drinking glass with purchase. Each DD ticket will receive free water and soda available near beer tents.
On-site parking is designated for ADA and VIP’s only. Shuttle service is available one block away at Rockwell Collins located at 11404 Commando Rd, Everett, WA 98204.

Picnic With a Purpose
2020-08-24 00:00 - 2020-08-28 00:00
Picnic with a Purpose
Older adults throughout Whatcom County are invited to join the Whatcom Council on Aging and local senior centers for Picnic with a Purpose. The event, which replaces our annual Senior Day in the Park picnic, will include a week of drive through cookouts at five senior centers throughout the County. Participants will receive a delicious take-away meal as well as a bag filled with resources and swag from local businesses and programs in the areas of housing, transportation, recreation, health and wellness, and more! Event sponsors include VibrantUSA and Signature Healthcare at Home.
All cookouts and resource bag distributions will take place during the week of August 24-28th. Please choose the location that works best for you. The schedule is as follows:
Monday, 8/24/20, 12:00-1:00pm- Sumas Senior Center
Tuesday, 8/25/20, 11:30-1:00pm – Lynden Senior Center
Thursday, 8/27/20, 11:30-1:00pm – Ferndale Senior Center
Thursday, 8/27/20, 11:30-1:00pm – Blaine Senior Center
Friday, 8/28/20, 11:30- 1:00pm – Bellingham Senior Activity Center
For more information, go to https://whatcomcoa.org, https://www.facebook.com/events/734343734025031/
or call 360-733-4030 x1025.

Call to Artists: 8th Annual Virtual Cup Show
2020-08-24 00:00 - 2020-09-03 00:00
The Jansen Art Center is accepting submissions for the 8th Annual Virtual Cup Show for friends and family to see from all over.
Ceramic artists are invited to submit their work for consideration for the 8th Annual Cup Show at the Jansen Art Center! Last year’s exhibit featured 90 ceramic cups from 31 different cities and 14 different states from the US & Canada. There will be over $1,000 in cash and prizes awarded!
Learn more and submit your work here: www.jansenartcenter.org/events/cupshow

WHS Putts Fore Pets Golf Tournament
2020-09-10 12:00
Whatcom Humane Society would like to invite you to come and enjoy a day at the Bellingham Golf and Country Club in one of Whatcom County’s biggest and best golf tournaments while helping animals in need. Thursday, Sept 10th at 12:00pm. 18 rounds with carts. This 4 person scramble has men’s, women’s and mixed divisions, driving range, putting contests and more!
Registration is open. Visit www.whatcomhumane.org

Mt. Baker Hill Climb
2020-09-13 00:00
Great views, fresh air, tough climbs. Ascend 4,098 feet from Chair 9 in Glacier to Artist Point (5,140 feet elevation) in approximately 22 miles. The Mt. Baker Highway (SR542) is known as one of the most scenic paved roads in the country and rarely is the highway closed to motorized vehicles from Glacier to Artist Point. With steep elevation and several switchbacks, this ride is not for the faint of heart, but the views are stunning. Experience the agony and the ecstasy!
The race begins at MP 35, 1/4 mile east of the check-in at Chair 9 Pizza & Bar.
Social: 7:00 AM
Recreational: 8:00 AM
Competitive: 8:30 AM

Nancy Canyon in Conversation with Cami Ostman, Celia's Heaven: A Novel
2020-09-19 18:00
Village Books sponsors author Nancy Canyon for her long-awaited novel, Celia’s Heaven, winner of the Cygnus Award for Paranormal Fiction from Chanticleer Reviews! She will be in conversation with fellow Bellingham author, Cami Ostman. Reserve you spot at https://www.villagebooks.com/event/litlive-nancy-canyon-091920
For more information call Village Books in Fairhaven, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (360) 671-2626
or Nancy Canyon, 360-710-7139 nancy@nancycanyon.com

2020 Art Vancouver International Art Fair
2020-09-24 00:00
Art Vancouver brings together both rapidly growing creative talent and renowned international artists under one roof. Western Canada’s largest contemporary art fair attracts over 10,000 art lovers annually to the Vancouver Convention Centre. You can look forward to over 1,200 pieces of artwork from 100 local and international galleries and artists. Art Vancouver provides an opportunity to view and purchase artwork from over 20 countries.
Thursday 24th – Sunday 27th September
SHOW HOURS:
Thursday, September 24, 1 PM – 10 PM
Friday, September 25, 12 PM – 9 PM
Saturday,September 26, 11 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, September 27
Canada Place, Vancouver BC

Monster Bash
2020-10-03 10:00 - 14:00
Join us on Saturday, October 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for a scary good time at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum’s Monster Bash! Get up close to a collection of mythical and marvelous machines.
The fun never ends at this spooktacular event. Don’t forget to wear your costume for a special FHCAM gift when you arrive!

Professional Mediation Training
2020-10-14 00:00 - 2020-10-23 00:00
October: 14th – 16th and 21st – 23rd
Wednesdays 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Thursdays/Fridays 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
*Early Bird Registration Ends on September 15th at 5:00 PM
Course Fee: $695, $595 for Early Bird Rate
This intensive 40-hour course is designed for those who are interested in developing mediation and conflict resolution skills. Participants will learn the eight-stage mediation model, conflict theory and styles, mediator communication skills, and principles of conflict resolution. Combining theory and practice, students will also participate in mock mediations and receive a certificate of completion after the course.

Trails to Taps Relay
2020-10-18 00:00
Trails to Taps is a relay from Lake Padden through downtown Bellingham and beyond. The course tours through trails, roads, and parks, and each transition takes place at a different brewery or cidery. Costumes are encouraged and rewarded with a costume contest at the After Party! Each participant gets a piece of Trails to Taps swag (varies by year) and a raffle ticket for great prizes donated by participating breweries.

Tanks Giving
2020-12-05 10:00 - 14:00
Join the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum for the holiday event of the year! Come meet Santa as he arrives from the North Pole by military tank to take Christmas photos with your family. This can’t miss event turns the museum into Santa’s workshop where kids can make cookies, crafts, hot cocoa, and much more.
Support FHCAM this holiday season by donating to our Giving Tree! As a public charity, we rely on your support to continue operating artifacts, hosting events and educating future generations.

Waffles in Paradise
2021-03-27 15:00 - 18:00
On March 27, 2021, Waffles in Paradise will be celebrating Vaffeldagen, the Nordic holiday, International Day of Waffles. We will feature Scandinavian heart-shaped waffles and Belgian Liege waffles, music and dancing! Proceeds will go to Garden of Life.Global, a local organization creating Victory Friendship Gardens in our community.

BECU Drive-in Movies at Marymoor Park: Back to the Future
2021-04-20 18:45
www.MoviesatMarymoor.com
Doors Open: 6:45 p.m.
Start Time: 8:15 p.m.
Bringing back one of America’s most celebrated pastimes. Drive-in Movies, food trucks and socially distanced fun from your own vehicle. Join us for the Seattle area’s best drive-in movie series at King County’s Marymoor Park in Redmond.
Schedule, Info and Tickets at: www.MoviesatMarymoor.com
*Please purchase tickets in advance as space is limited.
*Tickets will be available for purchase at the events if the space allows.
*Event Admission: $30 per car for a carload
Social
www.Facebook.com/MoviesatMarymoor
www.Instagram.com/MoviesatMarymoorPark
The series is produced by Epic Events and sponsored by: BECU, Seattle Children’s, Warm 106.9, MOViN 92.5 and 98.9 The Bull
Marymoor Park: 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA 98052

BECU Drive-in Movies at Marymoor Park: The Greatest Showman
2021-04-21 18:45 - 19:00

BECU Drive-in Movies at Marymoor Park: Moana
2021-04-22 19:00 - 21:00

BECU Drive-in Movies at Marymoor Park: The Goonies
2021-04-27 19:00
www.MoviesatMarymoor.com
Doors Open: 7 p.m.
Start Time: 8:30 p.m.
Bringing back one of America’s most celebrated pastimes. Drive-in Movies, food trucks and socially distanced fun from your own vehicle. Join us for the Seattle area’s best drive-in movie series at King County’s Marymoor Park in Redmond.
Schedule, Info and Tickets at: www.MoviesatMarymoor.com
*Please purchase tickets in advance as space is limited.
*Tickets will be available for purchase at the events if the space allows.
*Event Admission: $30 per car for a carload
Social
www.Facebook.com/MoviesatMarymoor
www.Instagram.com/MoviesatMarymoorPark
The series is produced by Epic Events and sponsored by: BECU, Seattle Children’s, Warm 106.9, MOViN 92.5 and 98.9 The Bull
Marymoor Park: 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA 98052

BECU Drive-in Movies at Marymoor Park: Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure
2021-04-28 19:00
www.MoviesatMarymoor.com
Doors Open:7 p.m.
Start Time: 8:30 p.m.
Bringing back one of America’s most celebrated pastimes. Drive-in Movies, food trucks and socially distanced fun from your own vehicle. Join us for the Seattle area’s best drive-in movie series at King County’s Marymoor Park in Redmond.
Schedule, Info and Tickets at: www.MoviesatMarymoor.com
*Please purchase tickets in advance as space is limited.
*Tickets will be available for purchase at the events if the space allows.
*Event Admission: $30 per car for a carload
Social
www.Facebook.com/MoviesatMarymoor
www.Instagram.com/MoviesatMarymoorPark
The series is produced by Epic Events and sponsored by: BECU, Seattle Children’s, Warm 106.9, MOViN 92.5 and 98.9 The Bull
Marymoor Park: 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA 98052

BECU Drive-in Movies at Marymoor Park: Aladdin (2019)
2021-04-29 19:00

BECU Drive-in Movies at Marymoor Park: The Force Awakens
2021-05-04 19:00

BECU Drive-in Movies at Marymoor Park: Jumanji: The Next Level
2021-05-05 19:00

BECU Drive-in Movies at Marymoor Park: Zootopia
2021-05-06 19:00

BECU Drive-in Movies at Marymoor Park: Ferris Bueller's Day Off
2021-05-11 19:00
www.MoviesatMarymoor.com
Doors Open: 7:15 p.m.
Start Time: 8:45 p.m.
Bringing back one of America’s most celebrated pastimes. Drive-in Movies, food trucks and socially distanced fun from your own vehicle. Join us for the Seattle area’s best drive-in movie series at King County’s Marymoor Park in Redmond.
Schedule, Info and Tickets at: www.MoviesatMarymoor.com
*Please purchase tickets in advance as space is limited.
*Tickets will be available for purchase at the events if the space allows.
*Event Admission: $30 per car for a carload
Social
www.Facebook.com/MoviesatMarymoor
www.Instagram.com/MoviesatMarymoorPark
The series is produced by Epic Events and sponsored by: BECU, Seattle Children’s, Warm 106.9, MOViN 92.5 and 98.9 The Bull
Marymoor Park: 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA 98052

BECU Drive-in Movies at Marymoor Park: Jurassic World
2021-05-12 19:00

BECU Drive-in Movies at Marymoor Park: Mamma Mia
2021-05-13 19:30

BECU Drive-in Movies at Marymoor Park: Jaws
2021-05-18 19:30
www.MoviesatMarymoor.com
Doors Open: 7:30 p.m.
Start Time: 9 p.m.
Bringing back one of America’s most celebrated pastimes. Drive-in Movies, food trucks and socially distanced fun from your own vehicle. Join us for the Seattle area’s best drive-in movie series at King County’s Marymoor Park in Redmond.
Schedule, Info and Tickets at: www.MoviesatMarymoor.com
*Please purchase tickets in advance as space is limited.
*Tickets will be available for purchase at the events if the space allows.
*Event Admission: $30 per car for a carload
Social
www.Facebook.com/MoviesatMarymoor
www.Instagram.com/MoviesatMarymoorPark
The series is produced by Epic Events and sponsored by: BECU, Seattle Children’s, Warm 106.9, MOViN 92.5 and 98.9 The Bull
Marymoor Park: 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA 98052

BECU Drive-in Movies at Marymoor Park: Grease
2021-05-19 19:30

BECU Drive-in Movies at Marymoor Park: Wayne's World
2021-05-20 19:30

BeTango October Class Announcement
2021-10-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Majestic Ballroom, 1027 North Forest St, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Hello BeTango dancers,We continue our good progress toward Beautiful Back Ochos Wednesday, Oct 20. If you missed the first two classes, please come at 6 pm for a brief review of what we covered. Then we will begin the new material with the whole class at the usual 6:30 pm. Full info below.A couple UPDATES:*The Ladies Embellishment workshop is rescheduled to this Saturday, Oct 16 at 11 am till 12:30 pm, at my home studio: 1312 Clearbrook Dr for $10 each. Eight spots are available, email to reserve, or sign up on Wednesday. *A new Intermediate Close Embrace class series is forming (most) Thursday evenings at my home studio 7-8:30 pm. Dates are Oct 21, 28, and Nov 11, 18. We will explore and practice the differences in the salon and the milonguero approach, so that we may have happy dances with all partners. One year minimum tango experience needed. Role balanced–Four “couples” maximum. $10 per person. Email to RSVP, or sign up Wednesday. *A book I have mentioned in class is this: “TANGO through the eyes of a dancing psychotherapist: Embrace Me” by Igor Zabuta and Emma Kologrivova. Available on Amazon, paperback or Kindle. I highly recommend this inner journey into tango. Hugs to all, Rebecca

…………………………………..October BeTango Lesson series: Beautiful Back OchosClass: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.Practica: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.Four Wednesdays: October 6, 13, 20, 27. The BeTango class series for October will focus on Beautiful Back Ochos. This movement is unique to Argentine tango, and we will explore many variations, as well as embellishments for leaders and followers. Class will include an introduction to walking in cross system and the body spiral, which are very helpful in this and many other Tango movements. Class is suitable for beginners and up. Experienced dancers will find plenty of challenge for those open to new ideas. No partner necessary nor guaranteed. Switching partners during class is optional, but encouraged. Lead/follow role switching OK. Masks mandatory indoors. This is a progressive series, please commit to all four classes. Sign up for your spot by October 6. Arrangements can be made if you must miss a class.Cost: $15 per class/ $60 for the month. Includes all four Practicas. Practica only: 730-930 pm—$10Cash, check, PayPalLocation: Majestic ballroom, 1027 North Forest St. BellinghamTeachers: Rebecca TangoLife Niemier and Larry KalbMust show proof of vaccination at initial registration. Masks must be worn indoors per state mandate.Email to sign up:Rebecca TangoLife Niemier: rebzebb@msn.comLarry Kalb: BeTango.Practica@gmail.comWe continue to mask, vaccinate and ventilate, with doors and windows open plus the house fans running at the huge Majestic Ballroom. FYI: Rebecca and Larry continue to Covid test on Tuesdays, prior to each Wednesday practica for added precaution. PLEASE, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO THE SAME to ensure everyone’s continued health, go to www.testdirectly.com to schedule your FREE drive-thru test at the Bellingham Airport. Results emailed in 12-24 hours. You may schedule tests many weeks in advance, so your spot is reserved.Alternately, Covid home test kits are available on walmart.com (Currently out of stock), $20 for a box of two tests. Results in 15 minutes. Thank you for considering this extra safety measure. And thank you To those who have already been doing this!Come spark some joy at:BE TANGO PRACTICA!Bellingham’s weekly Tango PracticaEvery Wednesday!Majestic Ballroom, 1027 N Forest St, Bellingham, WA**Covid Policy, beginning August 2021:Must show proof of full Covid Vaccination and wear mask within premises per Washington state guidelines.Larry Kalb and Rebecca Niemier are thrilled to be collaborating with our Bellingham tango community to host a new weekly tango practica, at the beloved Majestic Ballroom, 7:30-9:30, Wednesdays, beginning August 11, 2021. Larry and other DJ’s will play an 80/20 mix of traditional and alternative music. Come learn tango with us! Larry Kalb: BeTango.Practica@gmail.comRebecca Niemier: Rebzebb@msn.com
