Bellair Baker Shuttle
Every Sunday during ski season
Bellair Charters is again offering their popular Bellair Baker Shuttle, providing round-trip transportation from Bellingham to Mt. Baker Ski Area on Sundays and bonus days throughout the ski season. This year they are teaming up with Joe's Sports & Outdoor, who will be providing pre-trip coffee and snacks to shuttle riders.
The Bellair Baker Shuttle will make just three stops this year, en route tothe mountian. Pickups are at Western Washington University (Fairhaven college parking lot), Joe's Sports & Outdoor (300 E Bellis Fair Pkwy, Bellingham, behind Value Village) and Glacier (Park & Ride near Snowater Resort) and riders wil arrive at Mt. Baker Ski Area at 9am, ready to hit the slopes. Shuttle service will bein on the first Sunday that the ski area is open. Round-trip fare from Bellingham is only $18 per person, and $13 from Glacier. Advance reservations are required for Glacier pickups, and highly recommended for Bellingham pickups. Reservatons can easily be made by calling 360.380.8800 or 866.235.5247. The fare covers transportation to and from Mt. Baker Ski Area; lift tickets or equipment rentals are not included. More information available at www.airporter.com
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Whatcom Literacy Council's Volunteer Primer
Third Wednesday of each month
Have you ever considered literacy tutoring as a volunteer? 80 adults in Whatcom County are presently waiting for tutors so that they can improve their literacy skills and become more fully participating members of our community. Whatcom Literacy Council's monthly Volunteer Primer is held on the third wednesday of every moth at 6pm at the Downtown Bellingham Public Library. Learn more about becoming a volunteer literacy tutor. Winter training for tutors is scheduled for mid-January. For more information, contact WLC at 647.3264 or email staff@whatcomliteracy.org.
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Skagit Hospice Foundation Volunteer Opportunities
Ongoing
The Skagit Hospice Foundation is currently accepting applications for new board trustees. This group of volunteers works to raise funds to support hopsice programs and to educate the community about available services. The goal of the board is to ensure that everyone who wants or needs hopsice care receives services regardless if they can pay or not. For informoation or apply, call the foundation office. Community volunteers are also needed to help on planning committees for upcoming events in February and May. If interested contact the foundation office at 360.814.5702.
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Bingo is Back in Bellingham!
Ongoing
Play Kiwanis Bingo every Tuesday night. 710 Samish Way (Elks Club). Dorrs open at 6 and bingo goes from about 6:40 until 9ish. All profits go directly to the Kiwanis projects.
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Food4Tots
Ongoing
Business Bank has partnered with the Bellingham Food Bank in support of the Food4Tots program. Food4Tots collects donations for the 7500 food bank clients under the age of two in Whatcom County. Donations of formula, baby food, infant cereals and cash will be accepted at any Business Bank location through the end of October. Non-cash donations will also be accepted at the Bellingham Wal-Mart. For more information visit www.Food4Tots.org or call Seana Olberg at Business Bank, 360-685-0080.
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Take Heart Cardio Screening
Ongoing
The 45 minutes Take Heart screening provides a detailed analysis of your risk for heart disease. Includes Heart Health Questionnaire, resting EKG (interpreted by a board certified cardiologist), Body Mass Index (from height and weight measurements), resting blood pressure and heart rate, fasting cholesterol test, blood glucose test to screen for diabetes, and a private consultation with a health educator trained in cardiac risk factor management. Fee: $49. Screenings conducted at the Cardiovascular Center, 2901 Squalicum Pkwy. on Wednesdays or Fridays. Call LifeQuest, St. Jospeh Hospital, 788.6720 for registration information and dates.
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My Vascular Screening
Ongoing
A 60 minutes screening for your vascular system. Includes an ultrasound of the carotoid arteries, ultrasound of the abdominal artery, blood pressure comparison of upper and lower extremities, lipid/glucose profile and a private consultation with a health professional. Fee: $85. Located at St. Joseph Hospital, Cardiovascular Center, 2901 Squalicum Pkwy. on Mondays or Fridays, Call Lifequest, St Joseph Hospital, 788.6720 for registration information and dates.
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My Vascular Screening
Ongoing
A 60 minutes screening for your vascular system. Includes an ultrasound of the carotoid arteries, ultrasound of the abdominal artery, blood pressure comparison of upper and lower extremities, lipid/glucose profile and a private consultation with a health professional. Fee: $85. Located at St. Joseph Hospital, Cardiovascular Center, 2901 Squalicum Pkwy. on Mondays or Fridays, Call Lifequest, St Joseph Hospital, 788.6720 for registration information and dates.
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Host a Foreign Exchange Student
Ongoing
Have you thought about a staycation this year? What better way to give your family an international experience than to host a foreign exchange student! This historic election year, share you American values. Host with Pacific Intercultural Exchange, call 1-888-743-PIE-USA-1 (1-888-743-8721)
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Study Abroad!
Ongoing
Are you looking for an experience of a lifetime? Are you ready to form lifelong friendships in foreign countries? Do you want an opportunity to stand at the top of the Eiffel Tower, learn to surf in Australia, or visit the Coliseum in Italy? Study abroad with Pacific Intercultural Exchange and make it reality. Call us today at 1-888-PIEUSA1, 1-888-743-8721, or visit us at www.pieusa.org. Studying abroad is an experience of a lifetime!
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ASSE Student Exchange Program
Ongoing
Local host families are being sought by the non-profit A.S.S.E. International Student Exchange Program. Host families can choose students from countries like Germany, Japan, Spain, and more. Students 15 to 18 years of age would live with host familes while attending local high school and learn about American culture and improve their English language abilities. Students are available for an academic year, semester, or a 3-month program. Call 1-800-733-2773 for more information.
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Symphony Instrument Loan Program
Ongoing
The Whatcom County Symphony Orchestra is accepting applications for students who might be interested in borrowing an instrument from their Instrument Loan Program for the 08-09 school year. Instruments available include a Burkhart and Phelan Piccolo, a Schreiber Bassoon, a Yamaha Oboe, a Holton Double French Horn, a 3/4 size Double Bass and a Jacobsen violin that would be appropriate for a middle school student. Please see the WSO website www.whatcomsymphonyorchestra.com for more information about the program and for an application form or contact Pat Nelson at 733-7651 or patjohnnelson@comcast.net
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Guide to Eating Local
Ongoing
The brand-new Guide to Eating Local is your handy resource to finding the best Whatcom County restaurants, cafes, grocers, and caterers that feature locally-grown food. With the farming season ramping up, local chefs, grocers and eaters are looking for farm-fresh flavor. The Guide to Eating Local, along with its companion the Whatcom Farm Map & Guide, will help you find it. Pick up your free copies at the Bellingham Farmers Market or many local businesses, download it at www.SustainableConnections.org, or call Sustainable Connections at 647-7093.
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Bellingham Food Bank
The Bellingham Food Bank has its very own farm to help bring more fresh produce to the 700 families who visit the food bank each week. Managers at the farm anticipate providing the food bank with at least 8 tons of fresh produce by the end of the growing season, but the farm needs help. Available volunteer shifts are Mondays from 9:00am - 1:00pm, Wednesdays from 1:00pm-5:00pm, Fridays from 9:00-1:00pm, and Saturdays from 9:00am-12:00pm. The farm is located just 15 minutes from downtown Bellingham, off the Guide Meridian and transportation assistance can be arranged. For more information and directions, contact Amaris Lunde at amaris@growingwashington.org or (360) 927-1968.
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Whatcom Literacy Council Tutoring Opportunities
3rd Wednesday of Every Month
Learn more about becoming a tutor for the Whatcom Literacy Council on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Bellingham Public Library in Bellingham. Meetings are at 6:00pm in the conference room. For more information, call (360) 647-3264 or visit www.whatcomliteracy.org.
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Bellingham Public Library Events
Ongoing
The Bellingham Public Library has the perfect event for any and everyone. Family, adult, teen and kids events are going on and now is the chance to join in on the fun. From story nights, movie nights, book discussions and more, the Bellingham Public Library has something for you. Contact Jennifer Lovchik at (360) 676-6860 or at jlovchik@cob.org to find out about all of this summers events.
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Depression and Bi-Polar Support Alliance
Ongoing
The purpose of this group is to provide a place where depressive and bipolar people and their family and friends can meer for support and education. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7-9pm at the Health Support Center, 1212 Indian St. For more information call 733-6714.
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Free Weekly Drop-Ins Runs and Walks
Ongoing
All start at Fairhaven Runners&Walkers, unless otherwise noted. Information available at www.fairhavenrunners.com or (360)-676-4955.
Sundays- 8am Marathon morning trainng run. All paces welcome for this 2-hour trail route.
Mondays- 5:30am Morning trail run. 5:30pm Evening walk.
Tuesdays- 6pm Evening Run.
Wednesdays- 9:30am Stroller Striders trail walk group. 6pm Evening epic run.
Thursdays- 5:30am Morning Trail run. 6pm Evening hill run. 7:15pm Fitness Forum
Saturdays- 8am Fairhaven Walking Club.
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Host Families Needed
Ongoing
Many local high schools are open for and encourage families to get a unique a great experience by hosting a foreign exchange student. If you think you may be interested in hosting a foreign teen or would like more information please call Pacific Intercultural Exchange at 1-800-828-9001 or visit them on the web at www.pieusa.org
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Support Group Meeting
Ongoing
Do you need some extra support? The DBSA (Depression and Bi-Polar Support Alliance) of Whatcom County is holding meetings which will provide a place where depressive bi polar people and their family and friends can meet for support and education. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7-9 pm in the South Campus Cafeteria at 809 E. Chestnut in Bellingham. These meetings are free of charge so come join in. For more information call the Health Support Center at 360-733-6714.
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Give Blood - It's Meant to Circulate!
Ongoing
The Puget Sound Blood Center will be holding numerous blood drives for Western Washington Hospitals and there's bound to be a location near you! For additional information, pease call 1-800-398-7888 or visit their website at www.psbc.org
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Help a Local Child
Ongoing
Kyle Roger is local Bellingham Child who attends Happy Valley Elementary. He was recently diagnosed with a Brain Tumor and could use some help. Please go to www.kyleroger.blogspot.com to send Kyle and his family a message and your support. T-shirts will be going on sale soon to help the Roger family with their medical expenses. You can also take consignment clothing to Academic Outfitters in Fairhaven and donate it under Kyle Roger's name. Donations can be made to the Kyle Roger Fund at any Bank of America. Please help this brave little boy.
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By the Bay: Working on the Waterfront
Ongoing
Check out the Whatcom Children's Museum for "By the Bay: Working on the Waterfront." The museum is transformed into a "working" dock with boats unloading and loading their cargo, fishing vessels getting set for sea, and a submarine ready to take families on an adventure. For details click here the event runs through September 2008.
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Marine Life Center
Ongoing
Explore Marine life in the touch pool, observe cute fish, dive into an eelgrass meadow in the bubble-top aquarium and learn from an on-site naturalist. For more information call 671-2431.
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Library Basics Workshop
Ongoing
Learn to use the online library catalog to order books and movies at a one hour workshop at the Lynden Library offered each Tuesday morning at 10:30 or Wednesday evenings at 7pm. This is a drop in program, and computer novices are welcome there is no experience required.
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Table Talk
Ongoing
The Lynden Library is hosting informal conversation tables for anyone wanting to improve their Spanish or English language skills. The program will be held on Thursday evenings at 6:30pm. Coffee and pastries will be provided by friends of the Lynden Library and there is no pre-registration required.
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FREE Monthly Senior Dances
First Wednesday of Every Month
The Leopold would like to invite any senior who likes to dance to a monthly dance in the historic Crystal Ballroom. Dances are the first Wednesday of every month from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Music is provided by Sentimental Journey. Admission is FREE and the events feature treats as well.
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Late Night Open Gym
Every Saturday Night
All middle school and high school students welcome. Enjoy basketball, indoor soccer, games, snacks and more. Open Gym takes place every Saturday night from 7-11pm in the BEHS gym beginning Sept. 15. For more info, call the Burlington Parks and Recreation at 755-9646.
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Songs and Stories with Dana
Ongoing
Come enjoy stories and more with award winning children's entertainer, Dana! The entertainment will be held at the Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street every 1st and 3rd Thursday at 3:30pm!
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Help Out in Young Boy's Lukemia Battle
Ongoing
Join the movement in Whatcom County to raise funds for 9-year old Brandon Lindsey as he battles a rare form of lukemia in Seattle. His large family resides here in Whatcom County and are making various fundraising efforts around the county to give Brandon a chance beat his illness. Call Molly Malone Jonas at 360-650-0780 to see how you can get involved.
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