• CANCELED! Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Big Rock Garden Park – Fall 2024

    Big Rock Garden Park 2900 Sylvan Street, Bellingham, Washington, United States

    Due to forecasted high winds, we’ve decided to cancel this volunteer work party to ensure everyone's safety. Wind gusts of nearly 30 mph and sustained winds close to 25 mph are expected throughout the day on Saturday, creating hazardous conditions for outdoor activities. Clean sculptures and help us maintain this peaceful park with the Friends of Big ... Read more

    Free
  • Tourism Commission Meeting

    *SPECIAL LOCATION* Tourism Commission Meeting

    The Bellingham Tourism Commission makes recommendations to the City for allocations to local organizations as part of the Tourism Promotion grant program. OCTOBER 24, 2024 - The Tourism Commission will be receiving a presentation from the Whatcom County Tourism at 11:00 and the move in to a work session regrading strategic planning. There will be ... Read more

  • Water Resources Advisory Board (WRAB) Meeting

    Water Resources Advisory Board (WRAB) Meeting

    The purpose of the Water Resources Advisory Board (WRAB) is to help inform and guide the City’s planning and policy regarding the protection and management of water resources, including municipal water, sewer, surface and stormwater systems, controls, rates, and drinking water source protection. WRAB meetings are typically held on the 4th Tuesday of the month ... Read more

  • *CANCELLED* Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

    The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is responsible for identifying and actively encouraging the conservation of the City of Bellingham’s historic resources. Participation Options Meetings can be attended either in-person at City Hall (210 Lottie Street), or virtually via Zoom Webinar (Meeting ID: 940 8891 9905  / Password: 9) via https://cob.zoom.us/j/94088919905. Registration is not required to attend this meeting. ... Read more

  • Planning Commission

    *SPECIAL MEETING* Joint Planning Commission & City Council Meeting

    The Planning Commission is responsible for providing the City Council with recommendations regarding adoption or amendment to the City’s comprehensive plan, neighborhood plans, urban village plans, zoning and other development regulations. The Commission also advises the Planning Director on some site specific development projects that raise substantial planning issues. Meeting: This meeting will be held ... Read more

  • Make a Difference Day 2024 Work Party

    Celebrate Make a Difference Day and Arbor Day with the City of Bellingham and Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) by helping improve habitat at Whatcom Falls Park! We will be planting trees and shrubs and removing invasive species in the north end of the park, near Derby Pond.  All ages, abilities, and experience levels welcome. Unaccompanied youth ... Read more

  • Tourism Commission Meeting

    *SPECIAL MEETING* Tourism Commission LTAC Meeting

    The Bellingham Tourism Commission makes recommendations to the City for allocations to local organizations as part of the Tourism Promotion grant program. A special meeting of LTAC will be convening in the Council Boardroom to continue deliberations of the annual Tourism Promotion Standard and Start Up grants. If time allows, LTAC will also review the ... Read more

  • Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Memorial Park – Fall 2024

    Memorial Park 2700 King Street, Bellingham, Wa

    Join the Sunnyland Neighborhood Association in helping us plant bulbs and shrubs while removing invasive Himalayan Blackberry to restore this fun park. All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.  Additional information will ... Read more

    Free
  • Design Review Board (DRB) Meeting

    Design Review Board (DRB) Meeting

    The Design Review Board (DRB) advises the Planning and Community Development Director and Staff on proposed development projects. Participation Options  Meetings can be attended either in-person at City Hall (210 Lottie Street), or virtually via Zoom Webinar (Meeting ID: 933 8224 5585 / Password: 9).   Meeting Materials Visit meetings.cob.org to view meeting agendas and supporting materials, which ... Read more