Shop Small Mini Market 7 Tasting Event
2023-11-25 00:00 (America/Denver)
Come celebrate Small Business Saturday collaboration/mini market! Hela Provisions, Pumped Bellingham, Sea Jewel Canvas Co., It’s The Sweet Things and Coral Marchant, cellist and advanced students.
$5/Wine, Cheese & Olive Oil Tasting! Amy Pickering of Elliott Bay Distributing will be here pouring and sampling wine and EVOO’s from select wineries. Hela Provisions provides the cheese and accoutrements.
Pumped Bellingham featuring lovely sustainable personal care & household cleaning products.
It’s The Sweet Things featuring delicous treats.
Create a Sea Jewel Canvas Co. gift tote or make a basket with products from participating local businesses. You can mix and match products from different local businesses to create personalized gift bags or baskets for yourself or to give as gifts to family and friends.

Orchard Park Christmas Bazaar
2023-11-25 09:00 - 16:00
Handmade crafting fair. Multiple vendors all hand crafted items. November 25th, 9-4, 844 W Orchard Drive, Bellingham. Facebook Opal Bazaar 23.

Women's Work International Market
2023-11-25 11:00 - 17:00
Shopping with a difference. Supports women artists and women’s causes local and international. Saturday November 25 11am to 5pm. Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon. Info. 360 708 – 2681.

Holiday Makers Market
2023-11-25 12:00 - 2023-11-26 18:00
Bellingham Makers Market is bringing back a brand-new holiday market and we are SO excited!
Get into the festive spirit and discover unique gifts while showing your support for local artisans at our Holiday Market. Join us on November 25-26 and December 16-17, 2023, for a magical weekend at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, located at 355 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225.
This enchanting event will be open on Saturday from noon to 6pm and Sunday from noon to 5pm, offering a fantastic opportunity to explore a diverse array of creations from 50 talented local vendors. The perfect way to stock up on gifts for all of your loved ones, from hand-crafted soaps, sustainable goods and exquisite art to delectable food items, stylish clothing, aromatic candles, and stunning jewelry.
Reel Mobile will also be taking part this year, a 1957 Scotsman trailer converted into a super fly vintage photo booth! The booth adds the perfect combo of photography and entertainment and will host a special guest with a long, white beard in a fancy red suite 🙂
Best of all, this makers market is free and open to the public and decorated for the holidays, making it a wonderful way to enjoy the season, find exceptional gifts, and support the vibrant local arts community. Don’t miss out on this delightful holiday shopping experience in the lovely Historic Fairhaven District!
bellinghammakersmarket.com/holiday-markets
@bmmmakersmarket

Distiller's Dinners: Probably Shouldn't Distillery
2023-11-25 18:00
Enjoy selections from local distilleries artfully paired with seasonally inspired menus at our new Distiller’s Dinner series. Each dinner highlights a different local distillery alongside seasonally inspired tasting menus from our talented Semiahmoo Culinary Team.
These interactive dinners immerse you in the experience, as you learn about each course and how it pairs with the spirit directly from our culinary team.
Saturday, November 25 | Probably Shouldn’t Distillery
https://bit.ly/3qNNlqz

Low Sensory Sunday
2023-11-26 10:00 - 11:30
Join us in Whatcom Museum’s Family Interactive Gallery (FIG) on Sunday, November 26 for special hours reserved for children with sensory processing and autism spectrum needs. On Low Sensory Sundays, the FIG opens early at 10 a.m. to offer a dedicated time reserved for children who require a quieter environment to focus, explore, and make art.
During Low Sensory Sunday hours (10 – 11:30 a.m.), the FIG installs moveable walls to create focused areas for children to explore. Lights and sounds are turned low, and tools such as gloves, activity cue cards, timers, and headphones are provided. (These tools are also available every day at the front desk at both of the museum’s buildings – the Lightcatcher and Old City Hall – for people to use any time.) Activities are child-led, and knowledgeable staff are on hand to help. This is a judgment-free space for children and families to connect and make art!
Low Sensory Sundays are free to attend, and registration is appreciated but not required.
Learn more at: https://www.whatcommuseum.org/explore/family-interactive-gallery/low-sensory-sundays/
The Family Interactive Gallery is located inside the Whatcom Museum’s Lightcatcher building at 250 Flora St., Bellingham.

NARFE hosted Federal Benefits Health Fairs
2023-11-29 13:00 - 14:30
The NW WA National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Association is hosting four health fairs to be held in November. The 4th one will be held in Mount Vernon on November 29th.
The health fairs will be staffed by representatives from the major Federal Employee Health Benefits plans. Representatives will distribute and discuss their 2024 plans and will be available to answer questions and explain how changes in the coming year will affect benefits for current federal employees, NARFE members, retirees, and their spouses or survivors.
The health fair schedule is as follows:
**Tues., Nov. 14, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Presentations given at 4:30 & 5:30, located at Hillcrest Church, 1400 Larrabee Avenue, Bellingham.
Call 360-733-8400 for details/directions.
**Wed., Nov. 15, from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
This fair begins with presentations and is located at the Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett.
Call 425-259-7206 for details/directions.
**Thur., Nov. 16, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Open forum fair, located at the USFS and NPS office, 810 State Route 20, Sedro-Woolley.
Call 360-856-5700 for details/directions.
**Wed., Nov. 29, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
This fair begins with presentations and is located at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St., Mount Vernon.
Call 360-336-5757 for details/directions.
For more information, call 360-202-8999
https://www.narfewa.org/2024-open-season.html

The Snow Queen
2023-12-01 19:00, 2023-12-02 14:00, 2023-12-02 19:00, 2023-12-03 14:00, 2023-12-08 19:00, 2023-12-09 14:00
Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth presents The Snow Queen! Jump into this playful remix of the fairy tale. Featuring a dash of Hans Christian Anderson, a sprinkling of Fairy Tale
Theatre (on Showtime in the 80’s), and original music by the amazing Steve Barnes, a former Musical Director at BAAY. Get ready for talking reindeer, flying sleighs, goblins in space, and the Northern Lights! BAAY will hold four weekends featuring four different casts of their junior production, which features students ages 9-12. You don’t want to miss out on all the festive fun! Performances run December 1 – January 7 at the BAAY Theatre. Tickets and more information at baay.org.

Drive for Joy
2023-12-02 10:00 - 13:00
The fifth-annual Drive for Joy event, presented by Lighthouse Mission Ministries, will collect new and practical gifts for people who are homeless on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Barkley Woods Coffee in Bellingham.
This drive-through and drop-off event will be located outside the Barkley Woods (3008 Cinema Place), according to President and CEO Hans Erchinger-Davis. Signs will guide people’s cars to the drop-off point in two lines, with staff and volunteers helping direct people and collecting (new) donated items.
Some items will be packaged in festive bags and given as gifts by Lighthouse Mission Ministries on Christmas. Extra items will be distributed as part of outreach throughout the year.
People who wish to donate can drive through and drop off emergency blankets and sleeping bags, hand warmers, and single serving instant coffee, cocoa, and cider packets. Other needed items include underwear, coats, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, hats, and gloves . New items are requested.
Also, gifts of Christmas cards and postage stamps will enable guests at the Base Camp emergency shelter in Bellingham to reach out to family and friends.
To make a donation or volunteer, call (360) 733-5120, or visit www.thelighthousemission.org.

Auditions
2023-12-02 14:00 - 16:00
Cold -read auditions for Ken Ludwig’s comedy farce “A Comedy of Tenor’s.” Saturday Dec. 2nd, 2-4 pm and Sunday Dec. 3rd 6-8 pm at A.C.T. 918 M Ave., Anacortes WA. For further info – https://acttheatre.com/auditions-tenors/

A Holiday Evening of Belly Dance
2023-12-02 18:00 - 20:00
Come experience some of the fantastic, dramatic and breathtaking belly dance that Bellingham has to offer! Plus special guest, drummer David Metz who will be traveling from Seattle to perform for us this evening!
This evening will be a sparkling evening of raqs sharqi (oriental dance), fusion, and middle eastern folk dance; while our guest Toastmaster will share little bites of history and culture of the music and the dance.
Performers for the evening include
Host – Rachel Belly Dances
Damiana Dance Company
& Seattle guests
Wisteria
Musician David Metz
December 2nd 2023
Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 6:30
Firehouse Arts and Events Center
1314 Harris Ave, Bellingham
Buy your tickets at
https://bellydances.brownpapertickets.com/
Questions? Reach out! rachelbellydances@gmail.com

Ladies Night Out
2023-12-02 18:00 - 20:30
Enjoy Pop-Ups tastings and sips of boutique Washington wines hosted by local Mount Vernon businesses from 6:00-8:30pm. Taste fantastic wine at participating locations, enjoy specials at your favorite downtown businesses, and buy bottles of your favorites to share at your upcoming holiday parties!
Limited tickets are also available for a VIP Happy Hour starting at 5:00 pm.
Businesses stay open late with unique experiences for you & your friends!

Euphoria XXXmas Edition
2023-12-02 20:00
An all-trans drag show at The Blue Room.
Doors open 8:00 PM, starts 9:00 PM
Tickets are $15 presale, $20 door

Moving Stories
2023-12-03 15:00 - 16:30
Film Series Documenting Grace – produced by Kuntz and Company presents “MOVING STORIES” December 3rd at 3:00 PM.
In this moving and inspiring documentary, six diverse dancers from the acclaimed Battery Dance company travel the world, working with young people who’ve experienced war, poverty, sexual violence and severe trauma as refugees. The goal: to teach them the tools of choreography so that they can tell their stories through dance. With just one week till performance, the film captures the struggle, frustration, determination, and transformation of students and teachers alike.
a film by Rob Fruchtman, Cornelia Ravenal, Mikael Södersten and Wendy Sax

Krampus Holiday Fest 2023 ft. Machine Animal, Vibacious
2023-12-03 19:00
Join us for the first annual Krampus Fest! The cursed-winter themed event will feature drink specials, live music, a photo booth and an appearance from Krampus himself. Dress up in your best festive costumes and celebrate the dark side of the holiday season!

Breakfast Club with The Hub
2023-12-07 07:30 - 09:00
TOPIC: ​
​IN FOCUS
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SPEAKER : Heather Simpson
Here’s what you can look forward to!
If you feel a lack of excitement, focus and joy in planning your business, career + life… it’s time to get in gear and IN FOCUS.
Heather Simpson is a business strategist that is here to remind you of the reasons you started your journey in the first place. Creating your plan for the next year doesn’t have to be a blah experience. Let’s infuse happiness into your process to get you thriving in all areas of your life!
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​New comer to our event? Don’t worry, we’ve got you! We are the real deal and will truly embrace you when you walk through the door. Connections + Community is what we are all about. Come see for yourself and feel the difference!
Event Details
Event Date: December 7th, 2023
Event Time: 7:30a-9:00a
Location: Her Connection Hub ✨NEW LOCATION ✨
1323 Commercial Street, Bellingham
👉 Bring your work with you | Our breakfast event tickets also include a day pass to work from Her Connection Hub, a coworking space for women. We invite you to bring your computer and stay for the day after the event is over. We will be giving tours of our new location after the event for those who’d like to do a walk through. We’ve got the WIFI and coffee ready for you to have the most productive day at the Hub!
👉 Not your traditional networking event | Please leave your business cards tucked away until after the event is over. We are creating a community and true connections first, and are excited to see relationships (both business and personal) build and grow because of it.
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Questions? Email our team at hello@herconnectionhub.com and we’d be happy to answer any questions you have.
We cannot wait to connect with you!
-The Hub 💕

WWU Jazz Night
2023-12-07 19:00
Featuring the WWU Jazz Department.

Heroes, Beatroots, Bellingham Rock Orchestra
2023-12-08 19:00
Doors Open 7:00 PM, Starts 8:00 PM
Tickets are $10
https://www.venuepilot.co/events/89413/orders/new

Darla Kendrick at the Vault
2023-12-08 19:00 - 21:00
Singer Darla Kendrick plays the Vault Friday, December 8th from 7pm-9pm. A Vault Debut!
No cover but food and/or beverage purchase required.
Call 360-392-0955 to make reservations or just show up:
277 G Street
Blaine, WA 98230
www.thevaultwine.com

Terrarium Make and Take
2023-12-09 10:00 - 11:00
If you missed the first class, join Jen for round 2! She will help you make a miniature landscape under glass with tiny houseplants, rock, and decor. Cost for a basic terrarium is $39.99 with opportunities to upgrade.

Holiday Artisan Market
2023-12-09 12:00 - 2023-12-16 16:00
Join us at The Majestic Art Cafe, located inside the historic ballroom & event center, for our annual Holiday Markets, to be held on December 9 and 16, from 12-4 PM.
Featuring arts & crafts vendors, delicious coffee + waffles and salsa dancing!

Heavy Bloom, Kazmyn, Bellflower
2023-12-09 19:00
Doors Open 7:00 PM, Starts 8:00 PM
Tickets are $10
https://blueroombham.com/tickets-events/#/events?event_id=88594

Skagit Symphony "Once Upon a Time" Holiday Concert
2023-12-09 19:30 - 21:30
Celebrate the holidays with Skagit Symphony again this December! Our exceptional brass section opens the festivities with fanfare, followed by glorious seasonal works with Guest Artist Marcel Helland and Debussy’s seldom heard Rhapsody for Saxophone and Orchestra. And finally, we’ll leave your hearts dancing to Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker!
For more information, visit www.skagitsymphony.com or call 360-848-9336
For tickets, visit www.mcintyrehall.org or call 360-416-7727 Tuesday thru Thursday 10:00am-2:00pm

Wreath Workshop with Her Connection Hub
2023-12-10 10:00
Get into the festive spirit at the Her Connection Hub by learning to make your own holiday wreath. Class appropriate for both beginners and experienced crafters. Each participant will have supplies and instruction to create their own 28” winter wreath. Class includes warm drinks and festive pastries, provided by Mount Bakery. Space is limited. Cost: $80 with partial proceeds supporting Lydia Place and Animals as Natural Therapy.
Her Connection Hub
Sunday, December 10, 2023
10:00 AM 12:00 PM
1323 Commercial Street Bellingham, WA, 98225
United States
www.herconnectionhub.com

Pumped for the Holidays: A Holiday Market
2023-12-10 11:00 - 18:00
Come enjoy a holiday market unlike any other in town! Enjoy live music, Santa photos, tarot card reading, face painting, shopping, drinks, food and so much more! A portion of each dollar spent will benefit Shifting Gears, a local non-profit focused on encouraging women to experience the outdoors.
The event hosted by Stump of Approval, Salt & Rain and Pumped Bellingham.
