Community Events

Live music, food, drinks & dancing! All proceeds benefit the, National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Greater Northwest Chapter. Come join us! Let's have some fun raising money for a great cause! Doors open at 7, the band will go on around 8pm

Develop editing skills for your own work or business. The first draft of a story or essay can be wonderfully inspired, and unfinished. Learn developmental editing techniques successful writers and editors use to turn a good start into a great finish with minimal artistic pain. This Western Washington University course begins April 5 with eight evening classes. Attend an information session at 5:45 pm, March 1, Village Books, Bellingham. Details are on the Web, www.ExtendedEd.wwu.edu or contact eesp@wwu.edu or (360) 650-3308.

This 3 day class is designed to prepare you for the Technician Level Amateur Radio Certification Test. Ham radio is an excellent activity to build your emergency preparedness skills, or for a parent and child to pursue together. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and receive clarification on the details of the material. Study guides are included in your tuition. Class meets at the SPARK Museum, 1312 bay Street, Bellingham, March 3, 10 and 17 from 9AM - 1PM. Call 360-738-3886 or email anne@sparkmuseum.org to register or for more information.

A new course opportunity is being offered this spring and it is one you do not want to miss out on! This course utilizes hands-on experiential learning to aid students in developing a startup business. The final project will not be a report, business plan, or investor pitch, but rather the formation of a real company. Classes are on Tuesdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Technology Development Center, 1000 F St, Bellingham. Three Saturday meetings will also occur during the quarter. Classes begin on March 27. To learn more about this cutting edge course opportunity, join us for an information session on Tuesday, March 6, 6 pm, at the Technology Center, Bellingham. For detailed information, visit http://www.acadweb.wwu.edu/eesp/lean/index.shtml.

Brigid Collins hosts it's annual fundraising auction, raising money to provide support services to children who have been victims of sexual assault in our community. RSVP Dana Browne 360-734-4616

The Salvation Army is seeking donations in support of their organization's food bank. Salvation Army volunteers will be going door to door dropping off donation bags they will return to pick up. You can also drop off non-perishable food at the main office at 2912 Northwest Ave from 10-2 on March 10th.

The Bellingham Roller Betties invite you to our Opening Bout on Saturday March 17th at Whatcom Community College Pavillion Gym! This is a double header with 2 Bouts in 1! Also returning this season is Boundary Bays beer garden! Get your tickets at brownpapertickets.com. Or locally at Casa Que Pasa, the Community Food Co-op (Both locations), Merchbot, Mod Socks, & Tubbs Tavern. General admission is 14 Children ages 6-12 are 6 Children 5 & under are free! Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Get your tickets early we do sell out! Doors open at 4pm - Bout begins at 5pm. For more information visit bellinghamrollerbetties.com

Whatcom Hospice seeks volunteers who are excellent communicators, flexible, caring & compassionate, able to be with ill, dying & grieving people, and available 4 hours per week for a 1-year commitment. Saturday, April 14, 9:00-11:30 a.m. 2800 Douglas Ave., Bellingham. We will explain the 32-hour Caregiver Volunteer Training Program and the 4-hour Indirect Care Volunteer Training Program. Contact Dianne Gillespie, Volunteer Coordinator, 360-788-6892 or dgillespie@peacehealth.org for more info.

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with the Kulshan Chorus, and 7 members Afro-cuban band from Seattle: The Supersones!