Bellingham Alive

Northwest Mushroomers Annual Wild Mushroom Show
2025-10-12 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver)
Admission at the Door
General admission: $10
Seniors: $7
NMA members: $5
NMA members volunteering at the event: FREE
Children under 12: FREE
Students with ID card: FREE
**Pre-order your tickets now to receive a $2 discount**
Activities
Join us for a day full of fungal fascination and fun! This show promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring:
🍄 Mushroom Displays – Marvel at hundreds of different mushroom species found in the Pacific Northwest, displayed in all their natural glory.
🍄 Speaker Presentations – Gain insights from esteemed local mycologists who will share their knowledge and passion for fungi.
🍄 Kids’ Table – Engage young mushroom enthusiasts with hands-on activities and educational fun designed just for them.
🍄 Mushroom Gnomes – Meet the Mushroom Gnomes of Cirque Cadia! Interactive fun for all ages.
🍄 Vendor Tables – Support local cultivators and artisans offering a wide selection of mushroom related goods.
🍄 Food Trucks – Savor the best mushroom inspired dishes from the food truck lineup.
🍄 Raffle – Test your luck, and take home a little piece of the mushroom magic!
Whether you are a seasoned mushroom hunter or a curious beginner, there is something for everyone at this celebration of the incredible diversity of our local fungi. Do not miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, explore, and connect with fellow mushroom enthusiasts!
Bring your family, friends, and a sense of wonder as we delve into the fascinating world of mushrooms. We cannot wait to see you there!

Trails to Taps Relay
2025-10-12 09:00 - 16:00
Teams of 8 runners explore 30+ miles of trails, roads, and parks with leg lengths between 3 miles and 6 miles on this untimed fun run. Each transition spot is one of eight local breweries and cideries throughout Bellingham. It all ends with an After Party and a pint glass for participants. Costumes are strongly encouraged, and the costume contest winner receives merchandise from the local breweries and cideries.
This event is 21+ and benefits Lydia Place, a nonprofit, community-based agency serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Whatcom County since 1989.
October 12, 2025
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
relay@trailstotapsrelay.com
Anna Rankin
(360) 746-8861
http://www.trailstotapsrelay.com

Concrete Ghost Walk
2025-10-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-04 19:00 - 21:00
Experience the 20th edition of the infamous Concrete Ghost Walk.
LOCATION: Your tour begins at the Historic Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main Street. The theatre was built in 1923 and has long been a haunted hotspot in Concrete.
SCHEDULE: The event starts at 7:00 p.m. on four Saturdays: October 4, 11, 18, 25. You are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes in advance. Please arrive earlier if you plan to purchase gourmet ice cream, espresso, or other concessions in the Theatre lobby. Each tour ends at approximately 8:30 p.m.
BEST FOR: Adults (or mature teens over 16) who enjoy a good story and are interested in history, as all our tales are based on true stories. We regret that the event is not accessible for those with mobility issues. The tour includes walking on uneven surfaces and in dark alleys.
NOT FOR KIDS: The Concrete Ghost Walk features historical reenactments and stories of death, violence, and hauntings. For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, participants must be able to follow instructions and stand quietly during the stories. For ages 16 and older.
NO PETS: We love pets; however, we ask that pets stay home for this event for the comfort of all our guests. With actors, costumes, spookiness, and crowds, it may be too much for even the most loveable pet.
NO SMOKING: This is a non-smoking event. Please no cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or vapes.
WEATHER: Tours will go on regardless of rain. It can be cold and windy in Concrete on an October evening. Please dress accordingly. If the event must be canceled due to extreme weather, you’ll be notified by email, and your ticket will be refunded.

Concrete Ghost Walk
2025-10-11 19:00
Experience the 20th edition of the infamous Concrete Ghost Walk.
LOCATION: Your tour begins at the Historic Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main Street. The theatre was built in 1923 and has long been a haunted hotspot in Concrete.
SCHEDULE: The event starts at 7:00 p.m. on four Saturdays: October 4, 11, 18, 25. You are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes in advance. Please arrive earlier if you plan to purchase gourmet ice cream, espresso, or other concessions in the Theatre lobby. Each tour ends at approximately 8:30 p.m.
BEST FOR: Adults (or mature teens over 16) who enjoy a good story and are interested in history, as all our tales are based on true stories. We regret that the event is not accessible for those with mobility issues. The tour includes walking on uneven surfaces and in dark alleys.
NOT FOR KIDS: The Concrete Ghost Walk features historical reenactments and stories of death, violence, and hauntings. For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, participants must be able to follow instructions and stand quietly during the stories. For ages 16 and older.
NO PETS: We love pets; however, we ask that pets stay home for this event for the comfort of all our guests. With actors, costumes, spookiness, and crowds, it may be too much for even the most loveable pet.
NO SMOKING: This is a non-smoking event. Please no cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or vapes.
WEATHER: Tours will go on regardless of rain. It can be cold and windy in Concrete on an October evening. Please dress accordingly. If the event must be canceled due to extreme weather, you’ll be notified by email, and your ticket will be refunded.
https://concrete-wa.com/events/ghost-walk-halloween-fun/

Blaine Art Gallery Small Art, Big Impact Opening Reception
2025-10-11 16:00 - 19:00
The Blaine Art Gallery invites you to our inaugural juried show, Small Art, Big Impact, bringing artist works from all over the Western US. The Opening Reception is on 10/11/25, from 4pm – 7pm. Join us for art, conversation, and light refreshments.

Diving Before Dawn Sandi Madison- Diving Before Dawn: A Dream Exploration
2025-10-11 16:00 - 17:00
Welcome local author Sandi Madison to the Readings Gallery for a book talk and interactive activity about her debut book, Diving Before Dawn: A Dream Exploration! What if the strangest dreams you’ve ever had hold answers to your biggest life challenges? ‘Diving Before Dawn: A Dream Exploration,’ explores insights, revelations, and the deep, metaphorical nature of dreams, demonstrating the innate knowledge hidden within our subconscious available to us nightly as inner wisdom for creative guidance.
Local author, Sandi Madison, has faithfully kept a dream journal for over fifty-four years. At sixteen, she became intrigued by the metaphorical language of dreams, began documenting their insights, and taught herself techniques for dream recall and interpretation. During the COVID-19 lockdown, she reviewed thirty-eight years of journals. Her journey into self-discovery told through her dream life, is the rich source of material from which Diving Before Dawn was born. Her ardent desire is to help others utilize their dreams as a rich resource of inner guidance. She currently lives in Bellingham, Washington. Follow her at https://sandimadison.com and @sandimadisonauthor on Instagram.

PURE JOY - An exhibition of the works of Joy Olney
2025-10-11 14:00 - 16:00
Cordata Gallery is pleased to present PURE JOY, a solo
exhibition of local artist Joy Olney, celebrating the radiant
spirit that runs through her lifelong practice. Featuring a
selection of her favorite subjects (flowers, waterscapes, and portraits), the exhibition reflects the simple joy she finds in painting and the sense of peace her works convey.
Opening reception: Oct 11, 2-4pm
Open to public: Oct 11 – Dec 13, 2025
Tues-Sat, 11-4 and by appointment

Fables Faire
2025-10-11 12:00 - 18:00
La Conner Thrives Association & Washington Shakespearean Festival
Email: laconnerthrives@gmail.com
Phone: 253-678-1965
Website: (http://www.washakespeare.org/fablesfaire)
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La Conner Thrives Association and Washington Shakespearean Festival Announce the Inaugural “Fables Faire”
A Celebration of Myths, Legends, and Heroic Tales in Skagit Valley
La Conner, WA – The La Conner Thrives Association, in partnership with The Washington Shakespearean Festival, is thrilled to announce the first-ever La Conner Fables Faire, a vibrant celebration of myths, legends, and heroic tales from across cultures and history. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Downtown La Conner (1st Street).
The Fables Faire invites attendees to step into a world of imagination, where everyone can embody their favorite hero! Whether Norse, Native, comic, cinematic, historical, or fantastical. The event promises a day of interactive demonstrations, live entertainment, artisan vendors, and merriment for all ages.
Highlights Include:
– Hands-On Activities: Try on re-created armor, join a Norse shield wall, or practice historical military maneuvers.
– Artisan Demonstrations: Watch pottery, woodworking, and ironworking in action, or learn traditional cloth-spinning and weaving.
– Cultural & Historical Talks: Discover the history of knives, Shakespeare’s creative process, and the power of period poetry.
– Creative Workshops: Try calligraphy, illumination, dancing, singing, or cooking techniques from ages past.
– Food & Merchants: Enjoy local fare and browse unique goods from vendors.
“Interaction is the byword,” say the organizers. “Guests won’t just watch – they’ll learn by doing, trying things on, and joining in the fun!”
Call for Volunteers:
The Fables Faire seeks enthusiastic volunteers to help with promotion, setup, guest direction, and more. To get involved, call (253) 678-1965 or email laconnerthrives@gmail.com.
Admission is FREE, and all are welcome –whether costumed or casual. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the power of legend in the heart of Skagit Valley!
For updates and details, visit:
(http://www.washakespeare.org/fablesfaire)

Phantom of the Opera
2025-10-10 19:00 - 21:00
On Friday, October 10 at 7:00 p.m., the Concrete Theatre invites you to travel back in time—exactly 100 years—to the night when The Phantom of the Opera first appeared on our screen. Released in 1925, and shown in this very Theatre that same year, this silent masterpiece still casts its eerie spell a century later.
Starring the incomparable Lon Chaney, “the man of a thousand faces,” the film shocked audiences with his now-legendary transformation into the Phantom, a figure as tragic as he is terrifying. With lavish sets, a cast of thousands, and a story that unfolds in the shadows of the Paris Opera House, The Phantom of the Opera helped define horror cinema and continues to mesmerize to this day.
This isn’t just a movie night—it’s a piece of living history in the place where it first haunted audiences in 1925. Step into the past, feel the chill of the Phantom’s presence, and celebrate 100 years of movie magic, mystery, and madness here at the historic Concrete Theatre.
Arrive by 6:30 to be part of the pre-movie discussion. What was it like to live in Concrete when this movie played here in 1925? Has this horror film contributed to the haunting of the Concrete Theatre? Let us tell you a few stories about what we’ve seen and heard here!
Each guest receives free “Phantom Popcorn”—a mysterious mix of our classic theater popcorn, sweet M&Ms, and ghostly mini marshmallows. Each bite conjures up the magic and mischief of the century-old silent classic.

Dementia: Caring Together conference
2025-10-10 08:00 - 16:00
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

BEFORE US
2025-10-09 19:30 - 2025-10-12 20:30
BEFORE US, Kuntz and Company’s newest work, is a dance theatre piece exploring how we navigate, manage, and survive what is to come with grace and humility. Not as merely spectators of our lives, the performers dive into images of what came before and what is coming next while engaging in a journey across the stage. Ian Bivins, Cara Congelli, Atlas Hovdesven, Ingrid Hurlen, and Pam Kuntz have discovered community, relationships, and humor are at the core of both the stories shared and their creative process. With Richard Scholtz’s recordings of sounds of the world adding layers of humanity to the score, BEFORE US is a playful release of frustrations and fears while traveling into a glorious win…the win we all really need right now.
At The Firehouse Arts and Events Center October 9, 10 @ 7:30 and Oct 11, 12 @ 5:00.

"Hot Hardy Plants for Super Shady Gardens"
2025-10-09 19:30 - 21:00
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 famous garden, that is known for its rare plants and cutting-edge design. As with many Pacific Northwest gardens, shade is a predominant feature, and the garden utilizes a unique palette of plants to create beauty under the trees. Dr Bayton “will reveal a wealth of richly hued and elaborately textured plants that flourish in various shade conditions.”
London-born botanist and gardener Dr. Ross Bayton gained his PhD at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. He’s the author of several books on horticulture, including New Trees: Introductions to Cultivation (with John Grimshaw), Plant Families: A Guide for Gardeners and Botanists (with Simon Maugham), and most recently The Gardener’s Botanical: An Encyclopedia of Latin Plant Names. Formerly the Gardening Editor of the UK’s best-selling gardening periodical, BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine, he is now the Director of the world-renowned Heronswood Garden in Kingston, WA, and gardens on 5 acres in Bremerton.
To learn more about Heronswood, go to http://www.heronswood.com/

MELT
2025-10-09 18:30 - 2025-12-18 19:30
The MELT Method is an innovative self-treatment program that is taught in some of the most prestigious health, yoga and fitness centers worldwide. In this class you will learn how the connective tissue in your hands, feet, legs and spine get dehydrated, the common aches and pains it can cause. You will learn how to rehydrate this essential system in our bodies for vibrant health and pain-free movement and treatments that you will be able to repeat at home too. Instructor Caryn Boyd Diel has been teaching this program throughout the US for 10 years.
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search?locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=melt&viewMode=list
Cost: $75 (5 weeks)
Session 1: Hands & Feet: Oct. 9-Nov. 6
Session 2: MELT roller for Spine, Legs, Back & Neck: Nov. 13-Dec. 18 (no Nov. 27)

Qigong and Meditation
2025-10-07 18:30 - 2025-11-25 19:30
Qigong is moving meditation. The benefits of Qigong include physical, mental and emotional well-being. Qigong reduces stress, strengthens the immune system, creates flexibility, speeds healing from injury, promotes restful sleep, relieves anxiety and depression and much more. Caryn will guide you through simple warmups and Qigong forms, ending with a short sitting meditation. Wear comfortable clothing. Instructor Caryn Boyd Diel has been teaching internationally for over 30 years. No experience is necessary. Pre-registration required. Cost: $105 for 7 weeks.
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search/detail/40310?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

Fix-it Fair
2025-10-05 12:00 - 15:00
Come fix all the things! Come join us for our next Fix-it Fair at the Ohio Street Workstudios. We will have clothing mending, small appliance repair, knife sharpening, bike repair, jewelry repair, leather conditioning and more!
Check out our FB event page for updated menders and how they can help you!
All repairs are done free or by donation. Repairs requiring additional time or parts may be referred elsewhere.
Let us help you bring all your favorite things back to life!

Oktoberfest in Ferndale
2025-10-04 17:00 - 22:00
Get ready to don your lederhosen and raise a stein at the Ferndale Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 4th, from 5-10 pm
Join us for a night of Bavarian fun and festivities at our 21+ event, filled with music, dancing, costume contest, and traditional Bavarian games. This year, we’re “revving” it up and including a Power Wheels Drag Race to the shenanigans!
Indulge in delicious bites from our food truck and grab a pint of your favorite brew.
Tickets are ONLY $30! Your ticket includes entry to the event and two drink tickets, with additional drink tickets available for purchase.
Make your Oktoberfest experience complete by adding on a commemorative glass stein for just $15 extra! Use it at the event and get to take home a piece of the celebration.
Here’s the best part: This event is a fundraiser for the Ferndale Downtown Association, with all proceeds going directly to support Ferndale’s local initiatives and community development.
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening of merriment and camaraderie. Grab your tickets now and join us for a night to remember!
️ Ticket Details:
Date: Saturday, October 4th
Time: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Pioneer Pavilion 2007 Cherry St. Ferndale, WA 98248
Regular Ticket Price: $30
Get Tickets at https://ferndaledowntown.wildapricot.org/event-6271186
Prost!

Untethered Odyssey gallery exhibition
2025-10-04 11:00 - 2025-11-01 16:00
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11am – 4pm
1213 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
Untethered Odyssey invites viewers on a journey through diverse artistic landscapes where meticulous craft meets unbounded imagination. This compelling group exhibition celebrates the courage to venture beyond familiar territories, exploring the delicate balance between control and spontaneity across four distinctive artistic voices.
The exhibition features Liz Cunningham’s exquisite beaded jewelry, lovingly constructed one tiny bead at a time into contemporary wearable sculptures; Jeana Esser-Lang’s bold and whimsical compositions that take fearless liberties with color and space; Libby Sullivan’s mixed media collages where mysterious women encounter otherworldly powers amid fragments of found materials; and Rock Morris’s philosophy of “perfect imperfection,” creating works of intense layering and strong lines that emerge from his creative subconscious to embody nature’s raw beauty.
Allied Arts is a non-profit gallery, all proceeds from sales go towards supporting the arts in our community.
For more information visit www.alliedarts.org, call us at 360-676-8548 or email us at

Semiahmoo Resort Fall Artisan Market
2025-10-04 11:00 - 16:00
Celebrate the season by the bay at our Fall Artisan Market on Saturday, October 4 from 11 AM–4 PM under the Semiahmoo Tent Pavilion. Explore handcrafted goods from local vendors, enjoy live music from Alex Britton (12–3 PM), and make it a family-friendly day with pumpkin decorating (fee applies), a complimentary coloring station, and a reserved theatre showing fall movies with complimentary popcorn and cotton candy.
Raise a glass to fall at our beer launch, featuring Semiahmoo’s new branded beers in collaboration with Fringe Brewing. Be among the first to try Packers Pilsner, Anchor Amber, and Heron Haze, paired with small bites. Guests can also enjoy additional offerings from Fringe Brewing, Renaissance Orchards Cider, Sparkman Cellars Winery, and Wildwood Spirits. Fuel your afternoon with casual classics like burgers and hot dogs.
This festive fall gathering is free to attend and the perfect way to enjoy local flavors, family fun, and seaside views. The event will also include raffle prizes with multiple drawings throughout the day (must be present to win).
From handcrafted treasures to unique local finds, our market brings together an incredible lineup of regional makers and creators:
Lelu Company
Tarot & Tea
Linked with a Purpose
Handmade by Cathy
Handmade by That One Really Old Guy
Seas the Beach
Simple Simmers
Forrest Chel Art
Robin’s Dahlias and Sea Glass
Spotted Owl Farm
CLR Pottery
MKS Designs
Birch Bay Threads Embroidered Towels
Parkside Pottery
Pilgrim’s Quill Studio
Gems by G
Designs by David
Deedee Gollin Essential Skincare
Wildlife Images
K&K Creations
Ruth Lauman Art Photography
CityBones
This Old Barn Creations
Katie Rose Handmade
Semiahmoo Sales & Events

BMC Night Beat presents pianists Rebecca and Gabriel Mañalac
2025-10-03 19:30 - 21:00
Bellingham Music Club continues to “Elevate Your Spirit” with pianists Rebecca and Gabriel Mañalac in early October.
“Echoes and Departures” is a rich program for two pianos featuring composers from home and abroad. It includes works by Poulenc, Saint-Saëns, Rachmaninoff, Argentine composer Carlos Guastavino, plus the famous “La valse” by Ravel!!!
Join us for the full-length “Night Beat” concert on Friday, October 3, 7:30pm at First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave. in Bellingham. No ticket purchase required; we suggest a $20 donation. This is a family-friendly event. All are welcome and students are always free!
The Mañalacs offer a program preview on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 10:30am. More information about these concerts, BMC’s 110th season and other endeavors on https://bellinghammusicclub.org/

Untethered Odyssey opening reception
2025-10-03 18:00 - 21:00
October 3 – November 1st
Opening Reception: October 3, 6pm-9pm
1213 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
Untethered Odyssey invites viewers on a journey through diverse artistic landscapes where meticulous craft meets unbounded imagination. This compelling group exhibition celebrates the courage to venture beyond familiar territories, exploring the delicate balance between control and spontaneity across four distinctive artistic voices.
The exhibition features Liz Cunningham’s exquisite beaded jewelry, lovingly constructed one tiny bead at a time into contemporary wearable sculptures; Jeana Esser-Lang’s bold and whimsical compositions that take fearless liberties with color and space; Libby Sullivan’s mixed media collages where mysterious women encounter otherworldly powers amid fragments of found materials; and Rock Morris’s philosophy of “perfect imperfection,” creating works of intense layering and strong lines that emerge from his creative subconscious to embody nature’s raw beauty.
Allied Arts is a non-profit gallery, all proceeds from sales go towards supporting the arts in our community.
For more information visit www.alliedarts.org, call us at 360-676-8548 or email us at gallery@alliedarts.org.

Paws & Pop: Alternative Humane Society Fundraiser
2025-10-03 18:00 - 21:00
Come enjoy live music, great company, and a night dedicated to helping homeless cats and dogs in foster care with Alternative Humane Society! Generously hosted by our volunteer, Alycia, in celebration of her 40th birthday + our friends at District Brewing – Lynden.
Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
Time: 6:00–9:00 PM
Location: District Brewing – 6912 Hannegan Rd, Lynden, WA 98264
Featuring:
– Live Acoustic Music by local pop artist Veronica North
– Drinks & delicious bites
– Silent Auction packed with incredible local and pet-themed baskets
Your support to provide medical care, food, and comfort to foster animals until they find their forever homes is greatly appreciated. Let’s make this a night to remember — for the animals and the community that loves them.
We can’t wait to see you there!

REC-TIVITIES: FAMILY ACTIVITY KITS
2025-10-03 08:30 - 2025-11-07 16:30
Enjoy creating crafts and activities with the whole family from the comfort of your own home! Sign up for a seasonally themed kit containing supplies, instructions, interactive ideas and lots of inspiration for you to create fun projects and memories together. Kits will be available for pick up beginning the first Friday of each month. Please note: some simple household items may be required to complete all projects. Deadline to register: Wednesday prior to pick up date.
COST: $25 per kit
Themes: Happy Haunting (October) and Giving Thanks (November)
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search?locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=rec-ti&viewMode=list

Lydia McCauley Reunion Concert
2025-10-03 07:00 - 09:00
Join celebrated singer/songwriter Lydia McCauley for a special reunion concert featuring music from her six beloved albums—including Sabbath Day’s Journey, Entrances, The Beauty of the Earth, and more—plus new single releases. Known for her unique blend of Contemporary, Folk, and Classical styles, Lydia’s music has been described as “sophisticated Folk” and “therapy for the senses.”
Lydia will be joined by an ensemble of longtime collaborators for this one-night-only performance:
Phil Heaven – viola
Nancy Rumbel – Grammy Award-winning oboe and ocarina
Brian Cunningham – guitars
Lynne Givler – bass and vocals
Jay Darling – percussion
Together, they’ll bring you an evening of beautiful, transportive music that celebrates the natural world, ancient traditions, and timeless storytelling.
Tickets: $25.00
More information: Instagram.com/lydiamccauleymusic

A Place to Call Home
2025-10-02 19:00 - 20:15
Bellingham local Bo Bestvina shares incredible guitar playing, soul-stirring lyrics, and stories about finding a place to call home.
For years, Bo had wanted to stitch together a creative life as a musician and writer. It just took losing a job, a pandemic, backpacking in Spain, and a surprise landing in Bellingham for things to settle in. In all of the changes, Bo wrote an album exploring his folk roots, fingerstyle guitar and songs to make people laugh, because sometimes you just gotta laugh.
Come listen to Bo’s songs and stories, and get a chance to reflect on your own journey towards wholeness, however unusual that may look.
Come out on Oct. 2nd at 7:00 pm to hear Bo’s music.
Website: www.bobestvina.com
Tickets: www.bobestvina.eventbrite.com/

One Church - Whatcom Night of Worship
2025-10-02 17:00 - 19:30
Event Name: One Church – Whatcom Night of Worship
Date: Thursday, October 2
Time: Foodtrucks & Fun @ 5:00 PM | Worship @ 6:00 PM
Location: 4173 Meridian Street | CTK Bellingham
The heartbeat of this gathering is simple: unity in Jesus. On this special evening, churches, organizations, families, and individuals from across Whatcom County will come together in fellowship and worship as one body.
You can find us at @onechurchwhatcom on instagram or click here [https://shorturl.at/HSNzy] to respond to the Facebook event.

Birchwood Garden Club's October 1 Meeting
2025-10-01 19:00 - 21:00
Birchwood Garden Club
October Speaker Topic: “Iris—A Flower for All Seasons” with Patrick Spence of Cascadia Iris Gardens.
The October 1, 2025 meeting of the Birchwood Garden Club will be held in the Rotunda Room of the Old City Hall Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
The speaker for the evening will be Patrick Spence of Cascadia Iris Gardens in Lake Stevens, Washington. His presentation is titled, “Iris—A Flower for All Seasons.”
Patrick and Margaret Spence began collecting Iris in 2004. Their collection grew so quickly that they opened Cascadia Iris Gardens in 2008 on a 1-acre property. By 2011 they needed a larger property and found a site with a suitable three acres. Patrick hybridizes Japanese iris and Sino-Siberian iris. Besides growing a number of unique irises, Patrick and Margaret continue to develop their display gardens.
The Birchwood Garden Club is accepting applications for donations to help support the efforts of non-profit organizations that offer opportunities in the realm of horticulture, agriculture or related fields. Applications are being accepted for up to $500 each from now until December 31 and awarded by March 1, 2026. Applications can be found at: https://www.birchwoodgardenclub.org/donate page.html. Follow the directions on this page to print a hard copy of the form.
Birchwood Garden Club membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit Counties. You are invited to join us at our monthly meetings where we will have membership brochures available to join our club. Check out our website, www.birchwoodgardenclub.org to see the fun activities and community services our club does! You can join us on Instagram and Facebook @ Birchwood Garden Club.

BMC matinee program for two pianos with Rebecca and Gabriel Mañalac
2025-10-01 10:30 - 11:30
Bellingham Music Club continues to “Elevate Your Spirit” with pianists Rebecca and Gabriel Mañalac in early October.
“Echoes and Departures” is a rich program for two pianos featuring composers from home and abroad. It includes works by Saint-Saëns, Rachmaninoff, Argentine composer Carlos Guastavino, plus the famous “La valse” by Ravel!!!
Join us for a matinee preview on Wednesday, October 1, at 10:30am, at First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave. in Bellingham. Free, open to all, and family friendly. This is BMC’s gift to the community!
The Mañalacs offer a longer recital on Friday, Oct. 3, 7:30pm. More information about these programs, BMC’s 110th season and other endeavors on https://bellinghammusicclub.org/

Relax & Restore
2025-09-29 18:00 - 2025-12-08 19:00
Relieve stress, relax and restore with a guided meditation, healing sounds and movement with licensed therapist, Layla Jasper. Learn tools to add more relaxation to your life. Bring a cozy set up including a pillow, blanket and cushy yoga mat. Pre-registration is required.
DAY/DATES: Monday / Sept. 29, Oct. 13, Nov. 24, Dec. 8
TIME: 6:00–7:00 pm
AGES: 18 years and older
LOCATION: Cordata Park Pavilion
COST: $15 each session
Link: http://apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/Activity_Search/40270

Boost Biodiversity in Your Garden with Insect-Friendly Habitat
2025-09-25 19:30 - 21:00
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, and the importance of your garden’s habitat. She will give detailed information about eight simple steps that you can take to increase biodiversity and create a more insect-friendly habitat in your garden.
Amy Campion grew up in Minnesota and gardened in the Cincinnati area, where she worked at a wholesale nursery for 16 years. In 2013, she and her husband moved to Portland, Oregon. Amy is the co-author of Gardening in the Pacific Northwest: The Complete Homeowner’s Guide, along with Paul Bonine. She currently works at Garden Fever in Northeast Portland. Amy writes and speaks about gardening for insects and other wildlife, and she’s passionate about helping others make their own gardens more biodiverse.
To learn more go to The World’s Best Gardening Blog (Amy’s website and blog) http://amycampion.com
