Events for Issue 233 · May 8, 2008
Thursday
May 8, 2008
Spoken Word Artists, WWU, Viking Union Multipurpose Room. 7 p.m. Climbing PoeTree duo to perform. Free. 650-6804. B’HAM
Start Making Sense of Your Financial Records, WCC, 237 W. Kellogg Rd. 8-10 a.m. $29. 647-3277. B’HAM
Maritime Museum, Whatcom Museum’s Rotunda Room, 121 Prospect St. 10:15 a.m. Explore the Maritime Museum with Director Mike Granat.
676-6981. B’HAM
Native American Therapeutic Traditions, Trinity Western’s Bellingham Campus, 143 W. Kellogg Rd. 12-1:30 p.m. Useful for people providing care for those in the Native American community. Free. Reservations requested. 527-0222. B’HAM
Girls Night Out Fundraiser, Fairhaven, 5-10 p.m. Come to Fairhaven where businesses will treat you like a diva, followed by a parade benefitting breast cancer research. Cost varies by service. 734-1109. B’HAM
CPAP Support Group, Madrona Medical Group, 4545 Cordata Pkwy. 7-8:30 p.m. Sleep disorder support group. Free. 752-5645. B’HAM
Creative Spoken Word Performance, WWU, Viking Union Multipurpose Room. 7 p.m. Delivering explosive lyrics that leave listeners outraged and inspired. Free. 650-6804. B’HAM
Grease Jr. Sehome High School Cafeteria, 2700 Bill McDonald Pkwy. 7 p.m. Thurs-Sat. or 2 p.m. Sun. Features over 100 young people. $10. 306-1543. B’HAM
Fairhaven Movie Night, Fairhaven Library, 1117 12th St. 7-9 p.m. Read the book then come watch the 2003 adaptation of Mary Rogers’ hilarious story of a mother and her teenage daughter who swap places. Free. 778-7188. B’HAM
Lord of Zombie City, WWU, Fraser Hall 4. 8-9 p.m. WWU’s Associated Student KVIK Television program presents an epic story of love, deceit and zombies. Free. 650-2343. B’HAM
Encouraging Words, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave. 8 p.m. A series of text-based paintings by artist Andrea Heimer. $15. 647-0741. B’HAM
Found Peace, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave. 8 p.m. Mother’s Day collection performed by Karee Wardrop and Carolyn McCarthy. $15. 734-2776. B’HAM
Friday
May 9, 2008
The Promise and Peril of Ecological Citizenship, WWU’s Huxley College, Communications Facility 110, 3 p.m. Andrew Light, associate professor of Philosophy and Public Affairs at the UW, will tell the story of the Chicago Wilderness, an umbrella environmental organization in Chicago that includes over 80 public and private organizations and institutions. Free.
650-3173. B’HAM
12th Annual Intercultural Festival, WCC, Syre Student Center Auditorium, 6-10 p.m. Celebrate cultural diversity and enhance your global understanding through the sharing of diverse cultures and talents by various cultural groups of children and community people. Free. 676-2170 x3425. B’HAM
Parkview Elementary Anniversary, 3033 Coolidge Dr. 6-8 p.m. Features photos, school tours, bingo and live music performed by Bellingham music group Fritz and the Freeloaders. Free. 676-6433. B’HAM
Timewave 2013, Wise Awakening, 314 E. Holly St. 6:30 p.m. Author Sharron Rose went on a quest to understand the many prophecies around the year 2012. $10. 756-8075. B’HAM
Brigadoon, Blaine PAC, 975 H St. May 9-10 and 16-17, 7:30 p.m. NW Washington Theatre Group presents this whimsical love story about a sleepy town that awakens every 100 years. Local cast and a live orchestra! $12 adult/$10 students & seniors/$8 children, $1 more at the door. 715-7237. BLAINE
Art as Activism Workshop, WWU, Viking Union 464. 7 p.m. Hear artists speak of how they use art as their weapon, their medicine, their voice and their vision. Free. 650-6804. B’HAM
Western Washington Collegium Concert, WWU, PAC. 8 p.m. Pieces include lute songs by Lawes, cantatas by Telemann, and a premiere of 18th century works from the Durango Cathedral in Mexico. Free. 650-2282. B’HAM
Saturday
May 10, 2008
A Course on Responsible Boating, Marietta Fire Station Training Room, 752 Marine Dr. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Come get your boating card as well as basic boating information. $10. 676 -6650. B’HAM
Haggen to Haggen 5K Fun Walk & Run, Haggen, 2814 Meridian St. 8 a.m. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Bellingham YMCA and the Greater Bellingham Running Club. $5/adult $3/children under 12. 650-8374. B’HAM
Mt. Baker Club, Sunnyland School, 8:30 a.m. Meet at Sunnyland, then on to a nine-mile moderate, round-trip ride with steep sections. Possible muddy start. $3. 332-3195. B’HAM
Motorcycle Club Ladies Charity Poker Run, Woods Coffee, Boulevard Park, 470 Bayview Rd. 8:30 a.m. Five additional stops at some great and very hospitable locations to collect your poker card and socialize. all of the funds collected will benefit Bikers Fighting Cancer. $15/driver.
grrrrlriders@mtnairint.com B’HAM
Master Composter, Greenways Transfer Station on Lakeway Drive and Woburn Street. 9 a.m. Learn about composting. Free. 676-6736. B’HAM
Selling on eBay, WCC, 237 W. Kellogg Rd. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $75.
647-3277. B’HAM
Mosaic Art: An Introductory Workshop, WCC, 237 W. Kellogg Rd. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn the basics of mosaic art as you create a colorful wall-hanging from colorful shards. $39.
647-3277. B’HAM
Backyard Habitat & Native Flora Fair, Fairhaven Village Green. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A plant sale with information about native plants! Free. 714-0781. B’HAM
Youth Bike Rodeo, Kendall Elementary School, 7547 Kendall Rd. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Drawings for new and used bikes, as well as games and raffles. $2.50/adult, free for kids. 383-2055.
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World’s Biggest Fair Trade Coffee Break, Fair Trade Haven, 1210 11th St. Noon. Will focus on the benefits of Fair Trade for farmers, consumers and the environment. Free. 393-5686. B’HAM
Pedal with your Politician, Bellingham Farmers Market, Noon-1:30 p.m. Ride an easy two-mile route through the York Neighborhood and enjoy refreshments after the ride. Free. 756-8075. B’HAM
Get Your Motor Running, American Museum of Radio and Electricity, 1312 Bay St. 1:30 p.m. Turn electricity into motion. Recommended for ages 8-14 $20/general, $16/child. 738-3886. B’HAM
Library Tours, Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Ave. 2-3 p.m. or 3:30-4:30 p.m. Also scheduled for various dates and times this week; call for more information. Free. 778-7206. B’HAM
Symphony Concert, Kulshan Middle School, 1250 Kenoyer Dr. 3:30 p.m. North Sound Orchestra is set to perform a wide variety of music, including pieces by Duke Ellington and music from Lord of the Rings. Free. 201-8884. B’HAM
Awakening Feminine Power, Wise Awakening, 314 E Holly St. 5:30 p.m. A means for modern-day women to come together to recognize, deeply feel and express the power and potential of their uniquely feminine nature. Free. 756-8075. B’HAM
Sunday
May 11, 2008
Mother/Daughter Dance Workshop, The Connection, 100 E. Maple St. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For ages 3-6 yrs, 10-11 a.m.; for 7-10, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $10/pair. 820-9955. B’HAM
Mother’s Day Garden Party, 373 and 375 W. Hemmi Rd. off of Guide Meridian. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Treat mom and the family to a leisurely stroll through acres of beautiful perennial gardens. Event supports Blue Skies for Children, an organization that helps low income or foster children. Free, suggested donation of $10 or a gently used coat.
756-6710. B’HAM
Big Rock Garden Party, Big Rock Garden Park. On-site parking is limited; free shuttle from Bloedel Donovan Park. 1-4 p.m. Free.
778-7105. B’HAM
Keyboard Concerts, Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave. 3 p.m. Scholarship concert performing French compositions. $15/adult, $12/senior, $10/student. 734-2776. B’HAM
Monday
May 12, 2008
Photoshop Elements, WCC, 237 W. Kellogg Rd. 6-9 p.m. Learn how to work with layers for risk-free editing and image enhancement. $55. 647-3277. B’HAM
Word 2007, Level 2, WCC, 237 W. Kellogg Rd. 6-9 p.m. $119. 647-3277. B’HAM
Bright Ideas for Shade Gardens, WCC, 237 W. Kellogg Rd. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Course focus will be on trees, shrubs, perennials, ground covers and annuals that thrive in the shade and will bring color and interest for year-round enjoyment. $25. 647-3277. B’HAM
All-City Street Band, Lucky Lounge Back Alley, 208 W Holly St. 7 p.m. Please bring your favorite portable noisemaker. Everyone is welcome. Free. allcitystreetband@gmail.com B’HAM
Tuesday
May 13, 2008
“BIG” Breakfast, Best Western Lakeway Inn, 714 Lakeway Dr. 7:30 a.m. Third annual Big Brothers Big Sisters “BIG” Breakfast to showcase their mentoring programs to community and business leaders. 671-6400 ext 115. Free. B’HAM
History & Construction of the F-Model Mandolin, Whatcom Museum, Rotunda Room, 121 Prospect St. 12:30 p.m. Local luthier Stan Miller shares his experience and insight into the construction of one of the most revered stringed musical instruments ever developed. Free. 676-6981. B’HAM
Access 2003, Level 4, WCC, 237 W. Kellogg Rd. 1-4 p.m. This advanced class will focus on making your data available on the Web through data access pages. $119. 647-3277. B’HAM
Adults Knit, Fairhaven Library Fireplace Room; 1117 12th St. 4-5 p.m. Books, patterns, instruction provided; please bring your own yarn and needles. Registration required. Free. 778-7188. B’HAM
Hatha Yoga, Wise Awakening, 314 E. Holly St. 5:30-6:45 p.m. All levels of flexibility and body types welcome. $12. 756-8075. B’HAM
Achieve Your Financial Goals with Quicken, WCC, 237 W. Kellogg Rd. 6-8 p.m. Learn how to develop and track a realistic budget, compile net worth, and use Quicken’s key features and reporting tools. $99. 647-3277. B’HAM
Contemporary Floral Design, WCC, 237 W. Kellogg Rd. 6-8:30 p.m. Learn basic contemporary floral design techniques that are high on style and low in the amount of materials. $59.
647-3277. B’HAM
Colored Pencil Drawing, WCC, 237 W. Kellogg Rd. 6:25-8:25 p.m. Learn techniques in layering, burnishing and lifting to create rich, glowing effects. $95. 647-3277. B’HAM
Organic Home Gardening, WCC, 237 W. Kellogg Rd. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn how to grow delicious organic vegetables, herbs and flowers. Topics include soil health, how to conserve water through mulching and composting methods, starting seed and transplanting, fertilizing, basic pest control, and harvesting. $89. 647-3277. B’HAM
Photography: Beyond the Basics, WCC, 237 W. Kellogg Rd. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn about lighting qualities and conditions, elements of design and composition, advanced camera controls, and the expressive qualities of photography. For both 35mm and digital camera users. $89. 647-3277. B’HAM
Stepping Up to Manager: Personnel Issues, WCC, 237 W. Kellogg Rd. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn about selecting and hiring employees, the importance of diversity, retaining valuable employees, conducting performance evaluations and preparing performance plans, terminating employees, and recognizing legal issues in personnel and records management. $99. 647-3277. B’HAM
The Male Intellect: an Oxymoron? Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Tues.-Thurs. 6 and 9 p.m. Sun. 7:30 p.m. Gifted actor/writer Robert Dubac performs this hilarious one-man show. $45. 734-6080. B’HAM
Backcountry Bear Awareness Presentation, Backcountry Essentials, 214 W. Holly St. 7 p.m. Join Nan Laney, Field Coordinator for the Grizzly Bear Outreach Project, for a slide show focused on a species on the knife-edge of extinction in our own back yard – the North Cascades grizzly bear. Free.
671-9950, ext. 10. B’HAM
Closing the Food Gap: Resetting the Table, Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1708 I St. 7-9 p.m. Mark Winne offers compelling solutions for making local, organic and highly nutritious food available to everyone. Free.
966-2533. B’HAM
Bellingham Storytellers, Fairhaven Library, 1117 12th St. 7 p.m. Monthly meeting of the Storytellers Guild. Free. 714-9631. B’HAM
Wednesday
May 14, 2008
Learn to Save Your Favorites Online, Lynden Library, 216 4th St. 9 a.m. Learn how to use a program to bookmark Web pages. Free. Call to register. 354-4883. LYNDEN
Energy Policy and Economic Transition, WWU, Fairhaven College Auditorium. 1:30 p.m. Exploring South America and central Asia through personal interviews. Interviewing projects two students conducted in Bolivia and Tajikistan. Free. 650-2309. B’HAM
Anime @ your Library, Bellingham Library 210 Central Ave. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Do you like Japanese animation and comics? Come join! Ages 12-18. Free. 676-6860. B’HAM
Ride of Silence, Fairhaven Village Green. 6-8 p.m. Ride to honor the memory of cyclists and pedestrians injured or killed on our roadways. Free.
671-BIKE. B’HAM
Color for Painters, WCC, 237 W. Kellogg Rd. 6-8:30 p.m. $119. 647-3277. B’HAM
Scanning: Making Your Old Photos Digital, WCC, 237 W. Kellogg Rd. 6-9 p.m. $55. 647-3277. B’HAM
Lessons from the Lab: An African-American Woman’s Journey, WWU, Science Lecture Hall 120. 6:30 p.m. Will use current literature and personal anecdotes to explore what can be done to retain students in scientific fields. Free. 650-2454. B’HAM
Winners Announced, Whatcom Museum, Rotunda Room, 121 Prospect St. 7 p.m. For the winners of the third annual Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest and Walk. Free. 676-6981. B’HAM
Improv Class, Mindport Exhibits, 210 W. Holly St.7-8:30 p.m. Learn to think on your feet. Free. 756-0756. B’HAM
Coty Hogue and Jenna Veatch, Roeder Home, 2600 Sunset Dr. 7:30 p.m. $8-$12. 733-6897. B’HAM
Thursday
May 15, 2008
Adult Degree Completion, Trinity Western, 143 W. Kellogg Rd. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. 527-0222. B’HAM
Freeing Yourself from Identification with Your Mind, Wise Awakenings, Orca Room, 314 E. Holly St. Event by Bellingham Institute of Noetic Sciences. Free. 733-0693. B’HAM
Family Ownership and Control in Large Firms, WWU, Parks Hall 441. 4-6:30 p.m. Michael Peng, the provost’s distinguished professor of Global Strategy at the University of Texas-Dallas, will present a seminar. Free. 650-7288. B’HAM
Build Your Dream House For a Song, WCC, 237 W. Kellogg Rd. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Learn how to buy land at county tax sales, buy building materials for 10 cents on the dollar. $45. 647-3277. B’HAM
Gardeners’ Road Trip: Bellevue Botanical Garden, WCC, 237 W. Kellogg Rd. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $89. 647-3277. B’HAM
Guitar: Beyond Beginning, WCC, 237 W. Kellogg Rd. 6:30-8:15 p.m. $79. 647-3277. B’HAM
InDesign, Level 2, WCC, 237 W. Kellogg Rd. 6-9 p.m. $125. 647-3277. B’HAM