BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//City of Bellingham - ECPv6.2.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:City of Bellingham X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cob.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for City of Bellingham REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220917T120000 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20220906T210319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T192831Z UID:10001075-1663405200-1663416000@cob.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Whatcom Creek by City Hall DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Whatcom Water Week with the City of Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program and the Bellingham Kiwanis as we work to restore salmon habitat and cleanup this well-loved trail behind City Hall. \n\n\n\nAll ages and abilities welcome! Participants under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools\, gloves\, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. \n\n\n\nThis event will follow current health department guidelines and Covid-19 safety protocols. Additional information and reminders will be emailed to registered participants. If you sign up\, please show up! \n\n\n\nRegister early. Space is limited! \n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact pkvolunteers@cob.org or 360-778-7105.This event is Parkscriptions Certified! URL:https://cob.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-community-work-party-at-whatcom-creek-by-city-hall-4 LOCATION:Whatcom Creek (by City Hall)\, 210 Lottie Street\, Bellingham\, wa\, 98225 CATEGORIES:Parks and Recreation,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/2022-09-10-Whatcom-Creek-Kiwanis-6-Photo-by-Ryan-Robie.jpg GEO:48.7552397;-122.4789188 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Whatcom Creek (by City Hall) 210 Lottie Street Bellingham wa 98225;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=210 Lottie Street:geo:-122.4789188,48.7552397 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220915T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220915T220000 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20220103T171412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T195845Z UID:10000965-1663268400-1663279200@cob.org SUMMARY:*POSTPONED TO 22nd* Planning Commission DESCRIPTION:At this time\, all Planning Commission meetings are being held virtually via Zoom Webinars. The meetings are streamed live via the City’s website at meetings.cob.org and on the City’s YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/user/cityofbhamwa)\, or can be viewed on Comcast channel 10 (HD – channel 321). \n\n\n\nRegistration via www.cob.org/pc is required to attend the meeting via Zoom or to provide public comment. Alternatively\, citizens can listen to the meeting via phone by dialing 1-253-215-8782\, 1-669-900-6833 or 1-929-205-6099. \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: Password: \n\n\n\nThe following item(s) are anticipated to be considered at this meeting. The full agenda and meeting materials will be posted approximately two weeks in advance of the meeting. Written comments can be sent to planningcommission@cob.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are interested in being informed of Planning Commission meeting details\, please email haven@cob.org and request to be added to the PC Notification List. URL:https://cob.org/event/planning-commission-2-2022-02-17-2022-09-15 CATEGORIES:Boards and Commissions,Planning and Development Commission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/planning-commission.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220915T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220915T200000 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20220901T212409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T212413Z UID:10001074-1663264800-1663272000@cob.org SUMMARY:Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB) Meeting DESCRIPTION:As a precaution\, all City of Bellingham in-person meetings have been suspended. At this time\, all Community Development Advisory Board meetings are being held virtually via Zoom Webinars. Options for joining this meeting are as follows: \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 986 9045 9994     Password: 21 \n\n\n\nNo registration is required to attend this meeting via https://cob.zoom.us/j/98690459994. Alternatively\, citizens can listen to the meeting via phone by dialing 1-253-215-8782\, 1-669-900-6833 or 1-929-205-6099. \n\n\n\nMeeting Materials can be found on the agendas and supporting materials webpage. URL:https://cob.org/event/community-development-advisory-board-cdab-meeting-3 CATEGORIES:Boards and Commissions,Community Development Advisory Board ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/CDAB-Picture.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Aven%2C Administrative Secretary":MAILTO:haven@cob.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220915T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220915T173000 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20220113T203455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T223803Z UID:10000993-1663257600-1663263000@cob.org SUMMARY:Sehome Hill Arboretum Board of Governors Meeting DESCRIPTION:Every month on the Third Thu\, until Nov 17\, 2022\, 3 occurrence(s)Sep 15\, 2022 04:00 PMOct 20\, 2022 04:00 PMNov 17\, 2022 04:00 PMPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.Monthly: https://cob.zoom.us/webinar/tZ0pcuyspzMvGtwAzNptF98sDlAdx3fl8h56/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGhqj4vHt2dtRmPRpx5Bo_4Z-jxmFxYjbdKvQXLEzR1O1vlEu5jNqosFtSITopic: Sehome Hill Arboretum Board of Governors \n\n\n\nPlease click the link below to join the meeting: \n\n\n\nhttps://cob.zoom.us/j/89455498508?pwd=ZU1QVm9qMlRTVWFVZlMrclV6VTM1Zz09 \n\n\n\nCity of Bellingham Webinar InstructionsMeeting ID: 894 5549 8508Password: 454077If you have never used Zoom before you can download the zoom application before the meeting begins here: zoom.us/downloadYou can also test your connection here: zoom.us/test \n\n\n\nOr Telephone:Dial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):   +1 253 215 8782   +1 346 248 7799   +1 669 900 6833   +1 312 626 6799   +1 929 205 6099   +1 301 715 8592Meeting ID: 894 5549 8508Password: 454077 URL:https://cob.org/event/sehome-hill-arboretum-board-of-governors-meeting-4/2022-09-15 LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Bellingham\, Washington\, 98225 CATEGORIES:Sehome Hill Arboretum Board of Governors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/p001000.JPG END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220914T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220914T200000 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20220722T190852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T181109Z UID:10001043-1663178400-1663185600@cob.org SUMMARY:Salary Commission DESCRIPTION:The Salary Commission is an independent commission established to review and set the salaries of members of the Bellingham City Council. \n\n\n\nParticipation OptionsMeetings can be attended either in-person at City Hall (210 Lottie Street)\, or virtually via Telephone or Zoom Webinar (at (253) 215-8782\, (669) 900-6833 or (929) 205-6099; Meeting ID:  834 0271 0758 / Password:  857414). Please go to the Salary Commission page for additional information and the link for the video conference (Zoom). \n\n\n\nMeeting agendas\, minutes and information about the Salary Commission can be found on the Salary Commission webpage. \n\n\n\nRemote meeting: This will be a video conference meeting only. We will be meeting remotely through an online web-based meeting platform (Zoom). If you would like to attend\, please use the remote Zoom meeting link or join by telephone: \n\n\n\nDial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):   +1 253 215 8782   +1 346 248 7799   +1 669 900 6833   +1 301 715 8592   +1 312 626 6799   +1 929 205 6099 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 834 0271 0758Password: 857414 \n\n\n\nNote: If joining by phone only\, you can raise your hand by entering *9 on your phone keypad. You can use *6 to mute and un-mute yourself if your phone does not have built-in mic muting. \n\n\n\nThe Salary Commission is staffed by the Human Resources Department. URL:https://cob.org/event/salary-commission/2022-09-14 LOCATION:City Hall\, 210 Lottie St\, Bellingham\, Washington\, 98225\, United States CATEGORIES:Salary Commission GEO:48.7552397;-122.4789188 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=City Hall 210 Lottie St Bellingham Washington 98225 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=210 Lottie St:geo:-122.4789188,48.7552397 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220914T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220914T150000 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20200610T221129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T163339Z UID:10000737-1663164000-1663167600@cob.org SUMMARY:Civil Service Commission Meeting DESCRIPTION:Civil Service Commission meetings are held in Council Chambers at City Hall. Those unable to attend in person may register to attend remotely at the Webinar Registration Page.The Civil Service Commission provides for the classification of over 500 civil service employees and for open and competitive examinations at both entry and promotional levels. The Commission may also review the suspension\, removal\, or discharge of civil service employees and will investigate such actions\, hold public hearings\, and reinstate employees if justified. The Commission is staffed by the Human Resources Department of the City of Bellingham in its role as the administrator of the City’s Civil Service System.Meeting duration may vary. URL:https://cob.org/event/civil-service-commission-meeting/2022-09-14 LOCATION:City Council Chambers\, 210 Lottie St\, Bellingham\, Washington\, 98225\, United States CATEGORIES:Boards and Commissions,Civil Service Commission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/Civil-Service-meetings.jpg GEO:48.7552397;-122.4789188 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=City Council Chambers 210 Lottie St Bellingham Washington 98225 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=210 Lottie St:geo:-122.4789188,48.7552397 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220914T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220914T093000 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20221101T153232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T203606Z UID:10000753-1663140600-1663147800@cob.org SUMMARY:Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Location: In Person at City Hall – Mayor’s Board Room or Remote Meeting Option Below \n\n\n\nJoin from a PC\, Mac\, iPad\, iPhone\, or Android device: \n\n\n\nYour Personal Meeting Link: https://cob.zoom.us/s/99623052639?pwd=M1RlWENpc0ZGaWlnTENJNHJLVWhYdz09 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 996 2305 2639Password: 914391 \n\n\n\nOr join by phone: \n\n\n\n    Dial (for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location): \n\n\n\n+1 253 215 8782    +1 669 900 6833     +1 346 248 7799     +1 301 715 8592     +1 312 626 6799     +1 929 205 6099 \n\n\n\n    Meeting ID: 996 2305 2639 Password: 914391 \n\n\n\nNote: If joining by phone only you can raise your hand by entering *9 on your phone keypad.  You can use *6 to mute and un-mute yourself if you phone does not have built it mic muting. URL:https://cob.org/event/parks-and-recreation-advisory-board-meeting/2022-09-14 LOCATION:City Hall\, 210 Lottie St\, Bellingham\, Washington\, 98225\, United States CATEGORIES:Boards and Commissions,Parks and Recreation Advisory Board ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/Lee-Memorial-events.jpg GEO:48.7552397;-122.4789188 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=City Hall 210 Lottie St Bellingham Washington 98225 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=210 Lottie St:geo:-122.4789188,48.7552397 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220913T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220913T200000 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20210309T230105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T083504Z UID:10000856-1663092000-1663099200@cob.org SUMMARY:Transportation Commission Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Transportation Commission is expected to help shape the future of Bellingham by taking a long-range\, strategic look at transportation issues and providing recommendations on policy choices and investment priorities.​ Transportation Commission meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesdays of the month at 6 p.m.in the Mayor’s Board Room. However\, at this time\, commission members will participate in this meeting remotely through Zoom\, an online web-based meeting platform.Learn how to register for this online meeting by viewing the instructions in the agenda when it becomes available on the Transportation Commission Meeting Materials webpage. More Information​​Visit the Transportation Commission webpage or contact ​​​​​​​transportation@cob.org for more information. URL:https://cob.org/event/transportation-commission-meeting-2/2022-09-13 CATEGORIES:Boards and Commissions,Transportation Commission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/p600102-transportation-commission.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220913T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220913T180000 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20220912T210221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T210224Z UID:10000997-1663084800-1663092000@cob.org SUMMARY:Historic Preservation Commission Meeting DESCRIPTION:As a precaution\, all City of Bellingham in-person meetings have been suspended. At this time\, all Historic Preservation Commission meetings are being held virtually via Zoom Webinars. Options for joining this meeting are as follows:  \n\n\n\nMeeting ID:  896 5098 9106     Password: 9 \n\n\n\nNo registration is required to attend this meeting via https://cob.zoom.us/j/89650989106. Alternatively\, citizens can listen to the meeting via phone by dialing 1-253-215-8782\, 1-669-900-6833 or 1-929-205-6099. Meeting Materials can be found on the agendas and supporting materials webpage. URL:https://cob.org/event/historic-preservation-commission-meeting CATEGORIES:Boards and Commissions,Historic Preservation Commission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220912T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220912T150000 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20220908T085438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T085838Z UID:10001087-1662987600-1662994800@cob.org SUMMARY:City Council Meetings DESCRIPTION:More information can be found at meetings.cob.org five days prior to the meeting.​ URL:https://cob.org/event/cc-meetings/2022-09-12 LOCATION:City Council Chambers\, Bellingham\, WA\, United States CATEGORIES:City Council ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/Civil-Service-meetings.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220908T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220908T200000 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20211228T220855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T212314Z UID:10000941-1662660000-1662667200@cob.org SUMMARY:*POSTPONED TO 9/15* Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB) Meeting DESCRIPTION:As a precaution\, all City of Bellingham in-person meetings have been suspended. At this time\, all Community Development Advisory Board meetings are being held virtually via Zoom Webinars. Options for joining this meeting are as follows: \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 986 9045 9994     Password: 21 \n\n\n\nNo registration is required to attend this meeting via https://cob.zoom.us/j/98690459994. Alternatively\, citizens can listen to the meeting via phone by dialing 1-253-215-8782\, 1-669-900-6833 or 1-929-205-6099. \n\n\n\nMeeting Materials can be found on the agendas and supporting materials webpage. URL:https://cob.org/event/copy-of-community-development-advisory-board-cdab-meeting-2022-09-08 CATEGORIES:Boards and Commissions,Community Development Advisory Board ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/CDAB-Picture.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Aven%2C Administrative Secretary":MAILTO:haven@cob.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220906T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220906T170000 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20211209T042051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T073059Z UID:10000916-1662476400-1662483600@cob.org SUMMARY:*CANCELED* Design Review Board (DRB) Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Design Review Board (DRB) advises the Planning and Community Development Director and Staff on proposed development projects \n\n\n\nMeeting Materials\n\n\n\nVisit the Design Review Meeting Materials webpage to view meeting agendas and supporting materials\, which are posted approximately one week prior to the meeting date. Also viewable\, are the minutes from past meetings. \n\n\n\nAttend Meeting\n\n\n\nAt this time the meetings are being held virtually via Zoom Webinars. Registration via www.cob.org/drb is required to attend the meeting via Zoom or to provide public comment. \n\n\n\n Alternatively\, citizens can listen to the meeting via phone by dialing 1-253-215-8782\, 1-669-900-6833 or 1-929-205-6099. \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 967 2017 0011    Password: 9 URL:https://cob.org/event/drb-meetings CATEGORIES:Boards and Commissions,Design Review Board ORGANIZER;CN="Shannon Taysi":MAILTO:staysi@cob.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220905T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220905T235959 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20200616T194230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T214641Z UID:10000772-1662336000-1662422399@cob.org SUMMARY:City Holiday - Labor Day DESCRIPTION:Most City of Bellingham services are closed for City holidays. For a complete list of holidays\, closures and information about emergency and after-hours services\, please visit our Holidays and Closures page. URL:https://cob.org/event/city-holiday-labor-day-2/2022-09-05 CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/labor-day-holidays-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220623T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220623T193000 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20220609T200507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T200702Z UID:10001038-1656005400-1656012600@cob.org SUMMARY:Open House for Padden Creek 24th to 30th Streets Restoration Project DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Bellingham for an Open House to learn about the first phase of our Padden Creek 24th to 30th Streets Restoration Project\, which we are constructing this summer. Stop by the Fireplace Room in the Fairhaven Library any time between 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday\, June 23 to view project materials and ask questions.  \n\n\n\nPadden Creek 24th to 30th Streets Restoration Project is a multi-phased project to improve water quality and aquatic functions in Padden Creek between 24th and 30th Streets in the Happy Valley Neighborhood. Construction of Phase 1 is expected to begin in mid-to-late July 2022\, with earthwork wrapping up by October 2022. We will continue to plant native plants through March 2023. Construction impacts to traffic and nearby homes will be minimal. \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nFairhaven Library – Fireplace Room1117 12th StreetBellingham\, WA 98225 \n\n\n\nThe event will take place in the Fireplace Room located in the basement of the Fairhaven branch of the Bellingham Library. If you drive to the event\, there is limited parking available in the Fairhaven Library parking lot. There is additional parking nearby in Fairhaven. \n\n\n\nThere are bus stops located near the Fairhaven Library. To find your bus route\, use Whatcom Transportation Authority’s (WTA) online Trip Planner. You can find a map of bike routes at cob.org/bike. \n\n\n\nMore Information\n\n\n\nFor questions about the event\, please email habitat@cob.org. For questions about the project\, please visit our project webpage to learn more and find contact information. URL:https://cob.org/event/padden24-open-house CATEGORIES:Environment,Public Works ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/20201002_091312.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220620T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220620T235959 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20211207T201737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T191759Z UID:10000898-1655683200-1655769599@cob.org SUMMARY:City Holiday - Juneteenth DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States and is now a City of Bellingham holiday as well as a state and federal holiday. \n\n\n\nFor more information about Juneteenth and local Juneteenth events\, please visit our Juneteenth webpage.​ \n\n\n\nMost City of Bellingham services are closed for City holidays. For a complete list of holidays\, closures and information about emergency and after-hours services\, please visit our Holidays and Closures page. URL:https://cob.org/event/city-holiday-juneteenth/2022-06-20 CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/iStock-1388383887-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220601T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220601T200000 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20220518T203534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T161618Z UID:10001037-1654106400-1654113600@cob.org SUMMARY:Pedestrian Master Plan Open House DESCRIPTION:The City of Bellingham is seeking public input on community needs to improve walking as a mode of transportation throughout Bellingham. All those that live\, work or visit Bellingham are invited to the Pedestrian Master Plan Update open house on Wednesday\, June 1 between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. \n\n\n\nThe update of the Pedestrian Master Plan will identify further steps for creating a safe\, well connected and attractive environment for people of all ages and abilities to walk for enjoyment\, exercise and daily transportation. Since the development of the Plan\, many things have changed; numerous pedestrian projects have been completed\, the population of Bellingham has grown\, and the needs and priorities of the community have changed. Public feedback is essential to creating an updated plan that reflects the community’s needs and interests. \n\n\n\nThe open house will have stations where you can provide feedback on how you would like to see the pedestrian network grow. There will also be opportunities to learn about the process of updating the existing Pedestrian Master Plan and how the pedestrian network has grown since the adoption of the 2012 Pedestrian Master Plan. Short presentations will take place at 6:20 p.m. and 7:20 p.m.\, stop in anytime between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. \n\n\n\nSpanish and ASL interpretation will be provided. The whole family is welcome\, kid-friendly activities will be available. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis event will be held in the gymnasium at Shuksan Middle School at 2717 Alderwood Avenue. \n\n\n\nAlternative transportation options are encouraged. Shuksan Middle School is near a Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) bus line; to find a bus route use the WTA online trip Planner. The middle school is also accessible via bike routes\, you can use the bike route map to plan your trip at cob.org/bike. \n\n\n\nAdditional Feedback Opportunities\n\n\n\nVisit the Engage Bellingham Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Updates page to ask questions or provide feedback through the interactive webmap and survey. Public input on pedestrian improvements will be accepted through July 1\, 2022. \n\n\n\nThe Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans are both being updated from Spring 2022 through Summer 2023. The update process begins with a focus on the Pedestrian Master Plan\, followed by the Bicycle Master Plan in the fall of 2022. Additional opportunities for community engagement will continue during the bicycle discovery phase and once drafts of the plans have been produced. \n\n\n\nTimeline \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTimeframeTaskPublic Engagement OpportunitiesSpring and Summer 2022Discovery: Research policies\, analyze the pedestrian network\, and hear from the communityShare your thoughts through the live survey and at an open houseFall 2022Ped Plan Development: Develop an updated pedestrian plan including proposed recommendationsLearn more and share your feedback at an open houseFall and Winter 2022Discovery: Research policies\, analyze the bicycle networkWinter 2022Bike Plan Development: Hear from the community and develop an updated bicycle plan including proposed recommendationsShare your thoughts through the live survey and at an open houseSpring 2023Stakeholder Review: City-wide committees review the plansLearn more and share your feedback at an open house Summer 2023Plan Adoption: Updated plans are adopted\n\n\n\nPlease visit cob.org/pbmp2022 to learn more and access all input opportunities. You can sign up for project update emails at cob.org/pbmp-email. \n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nPlease email pedbikeplans@cob.org with questions. URL:https://cob.org/event/ped-open-house LOCATION:Shuksan Middle School Gymnasium\, 2717 Alderwood Ave\, Bellingham\, Washington\, 98225\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Works ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/200605-COB-BikeLanesAndBarriers-PEC-0049.jpg GEO:48.7784375;-122.5017874 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Shuksan Middle School Gymnasium 2717 Alderwood Ave Bellingham Washington 98225 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2717 Alderwood Ave:geo:-122.5017874,48.7784375 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220530T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220530T235959 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20200616T194650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T214821Z UID:10000778-1653868800-1653955199@cob.org SUMMARY:City Holiday - Memorial Day DESCRIPTION:Most City of Bellingham services are closed for City holidays. For a complete list of holidays\, closures and information about emergency and after-hours services\, please visit our Holidays and Closures page. URL:https://cob.org/event/city-holiday-memorial-day-2/2022-05-30 CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/memorial-day-holidays.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220519T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220519T150000 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20220426T160856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T174100Z UID:10001021-1652965200-1652972400@cob.org SUMMARY:Meet-A-Truck 2022 DESCRIPTION:Come check out the big trucks and equipment that keep your streets\, storm drains\, sewer\, and water lines running smoothly. Activities include crafts\, a scavenger hunt\, and more! This event is FREE\, all ages welcome. Stop by anytime between 1-3 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nThis event is located outside in front of Bellingham City Hall at 210 Lottie Street. There is paid street parking and bus stops available nearby. To find your bus route\, use Whatcom Transportation Authority’s (WTA) online Trip Planner. You can find a map of bike routes at cob.org/bike. URL:https://cob.org/event/meet-a-truck-2022 LOCATION:City Hall\, 210 Lottie St\, Bellingham\, Washington\, 98225\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Works ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/Elsie-sitting-in-dump-truck.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Public Works Department":MAILTO:AskPW@cob.org GEO:48.7552397;-122.4789188 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=City Hall 210 Lottie St Bellingham Washington 98225 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=210 Lottie St:geo:-122.4789188,48.7552397 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220518T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220518T200000 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20220428T212639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T171432Z UID:10001023-1652898600-1652904000@cob.org SUMMARY:Urban Forestry Management Plan (UFMP) Virtual Open House (evento de puertas abiertas virtual) DESCRIPTION:The community is invited to share input on Bellingham’s urban forest during a virtual open house event on Wednesday\, May 18 on Zoom. More information below. \n\n\n\nSe invita a la comunidad a hacer su aporte para el arbolado urbano de Bellingham en el evento de puertas abiertas virtual que se realizará el miércoles\, 18 de mayo a través de Zoom. Más información a continuación. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Details in English\nThe City of Bellingham is seeking public input to guide how our community manages and enhances urban trees and forests. An urban forest includes everything from street trees\, parks and forested open spaces to private trees. Community input will help create the City’s first Urban Forestry Management Plan (UFMP)\, a strategic plan for maintaining and enhancing a healthy and desirable urban forest. The input received will be used to develop the plan’s vision\, goals\, and priority strategies.  \n\n\n\nThe community is invited to share input on Bellingham’s urban forest during a virtual open house event on Wednesday\, May 18 on Zoom. Please use this link to access the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Closed captions and live video Spanish interpretation will be provided. \n\n\n\nZoom meeting link\n\n\n\nAdditional Feedback Opportunities\n\n\n\nYou can also provide feedback at an in-person open house on Sunday\, May 15 or through our Engage Bellingham UFMP Project webpage which includes a survey\, interactive map tool\, and video. The Engage Bellingham UFMP Project page is available May 9 through June 15. \n\n\n\nThe City will summarize the community input received from online and in-person activities in an engagement report\, which will be presented to City Council and used to develop the UFMP vision\, goals\, and priority strategies. \n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nPlease email ufmp@cob.org with questions. \n\n\n\n\nDetalles del evento en español\nLa ciudad de Bellingham quiere conocer las ideas del público sobre la manera en que se debe manejar y mejorar el arbolado urbano de la comunidad. El arbolado urbano es el conjunto de árboles que se encuentran en la vía pública\, los parques y los espacios abiertos arbolados\, y en propiedades privadas. Los aportes de la comunidad se tendrán en cuenta para crear el primer Urban Forestry Management Plan (UFMP\, Plan de Manejo del Arbolado Urbano) de la ciudad\, que es un plan estratégico para el mantenimiento de un arbolado urbano sano y en buenas condiciones\, y su mejoramiento. Las ideas recibidas se usarán para desarrollar la visión\, los objetivos y las estrategias prioritarias del plan. \n\n\n\nSe invita a la comunidad a hacer su aporte para el arbolado urbano de Bellingham en el evento de puertas abiertas virtual que se realizará el miércoles\, 18 de mayo a través de Zoom. Use este enlace para acceder a la reunión a las 6:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nEnlace a la reunión de Zoom\n\n\n\nOtras oportunidades para participar\n\n\n\nTambién puede comentarnos sus ideas en el evento de puertas abiertas presencial que se llevará a cabo el domingo\, 15 de mayo o a través de la página web Engage Bellingham UFMP Project (Participe en el proyecto del UFMP de Bellingham)\, donde puede acceder a una encuesta\, un mapa interactivo y un video. \n\n\n\nLa ciudad elaborará un informe de participación\, en el que se resumirán todos los aportes de la comunidad que se reciban en las actividades presenciales y virtuales. Este se presentará al consejo municipal y se usará para desarrollar la visión\, los objetivos y las estrategias prioritarias del UFMP. \n\n\n\nContacto\n\n\n\nEnvíenos sus preguntas a ufmp@cob.org. URL:https://cob.org/event/ufmp-open-house-2 CATEGORIES:Environment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/forestkyleszegediphoto-climate-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220515T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220515T150000 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20220428T212556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T171513Z UID:10001022-1652619600-1652626800@cob.org SUMMARY:Urban Forestry Management Plan (UFMP) In-Person Open House (evento de puertas abiertas presencial) DESCRIPTION:The community is invited to share input on Bellingham’s urban forest during an in-person open house event on Sunday\, May 15 at the Bellingham Public Library downtown at 210 Central Avenue. More information below. \n\n\n\nSe invita a la comunidad a hacer su aporte para el arbolado urbano de Bellingham en el evento de puertas abiertas presencial que se realizará el domingo\, 15 de mayo en la Bellingham Public Library\, ubicada en 210 Central Avenue\, en el centro de la ciudad. Más información a continuación. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Details in English\nThe City of Bellingham is seeking public input to guide how our community manages and enhances urban trees and forests. An urban forest includes everything from street trees\, parks and forested open spaces to private trees. Community input will help create the City’s first Urban Forestry Management Plan (UFMP)\, a strategic plan for maintaining and enhancing a healthy and desirable urban forest. The input received will be used to develop the plan’s vision\, goals\, and priority strategies.  \n\n\n\nThe community is invited to share input on Bellingham’s urban forest during an in-person open house event on Sunday\, May 15 at the Bellingham Public Library downtown at 210 Central Avenue. Stop by any time between 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ASL and Spanish interpretation will be provided. The whole family is welcome – child-friendly activities will be available. \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nThis event will be located in the Lecture Room on the 1st floor of the Bellingham Public Library – Central Library location at 210 Central Ave. There is street parking near the building. Parking downtown is free on Sundays. \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, there are bus stops located next to the Central Library. To find your bus route\, use Whatcom Transportation Authority’s (WTA) online Trip Planner. You can find a map of bike routes at cob.org/bike. \n\n\n\nAdditional Feedback Opportunities\n\n\n\nYou can also provide feedback at a virtual open house on Wednesday\, May 18 or through our Engage Bellingham UFMP Project webpage which includes a survey\, interactive map tool\, and video. The Engage Bellingham UFMP Project page is available May 9 through June 15. \n\n\n\nThe City will summarize the community input received from online and in-person activities in an engagement report\, which will be presented to City Council and used to develop the UFMP vision\, goals\, and priority strategies. \n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nPlease email ufmp@cob.org with questions. \n\n\n\n\nDetalles del evento en español \nLa ciudad de Bellingham quiere conocer las ideas del público sobre la manera en que se debe manejar y mejorar el arbolado urbano de la comunidad. El arbolado urbano es el conjunto de árboles que se encuentran en la vía pública\, los parques y los espacios abiertos arbolados\, y en propiedades privadas. Los aportes de la comunidad se tendrán en cuenta para crear el primer Urban Forestry Management Plan (UFMP\, Plan de Manejo del Arbolado Urbano) de la ciudad\, que es un plan estratégico para el mantenimiento de un arbolado urbano sano y en buenas condiciones\, y su mejoramiento. Las ideas recibidas se usarán para desarrollar la visión\, los objetivos y las estrategias prioritarias del plan.  \n\n\n\nSe invita a la comunidad a hacer su aporte para el arbolado urbano de Bellingham en el evento de puertas abiertas presencial que se realizará el domingo\, 15 de mayo en la Bellingham Public Library\, ubicada en 210 Central Avenue\, en el centro de la ciudad. Acérquese en el horario de 1:00 p. m. a 3:00 p. m. Se ofrecerá interpretación al español y a la lengua de señas americana. También habrá actividades para niños\, así que toda la familia es bienvenida. \n\n\n\nLocalización\n\n\n\nEl evento se llevará a cabo en la sala de conferencias\, que se encuentra en el primer piso del edificio central de la Bellingham Public Library\, ubicada en 210 Central Ave. Se puede estacionar en la calle en los alrededores del edificio. El estacionamiento es gratuito en el centro de la ciudad los domingos. \n\n\n\nAdemás\, hay paradas de autobús junto al edificio central. Para buscar la ruta que lo llevará hasta allí\, use el planificador de viajes en línea de la Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA\, Autoridad de Transporte de Whatcom). Hay un mapa de rutas de ciclovía en cob.org/bike. \n\n\n\nOtras oportunidades para participar\n\n\n\nTambién puede comentarnos sus ideas en el evento de puertas abiertas virtual que se llevará a cabo el miércoles\, 18 de mayo o a través de la página web Engage Bellingham UFMP Project (Participe en el proyecto del UFMP de Bellingham)\, donde puede acceder a una encuesta\, un mapa interactivo y un video. \n\n\n\nLa ciudad elaborará un informe de participación\, en el que se resumirán todos los aportes de la comunidad que se reciban en las actividades presenciales y virtuales. Este se presentará al consejo municipal y se usará para desarrollar la visión\, los objetivos y las estrategias prioritarias del UFMP. \n\n\n\nContacto\n\n\n\nEnvíenos sus preguntas a ufmp@cob.org. URL:https://cob.org/event/ufmp-open-house-1 LOCATION:Bellingham Public Library – Central\, 210 Central Ave\, Bellingham\, Washington\, 98225\, United States CATEGORIES:Environment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/forestkyleszegediphoto-climate-1.jpg GEO:48.7542344;-122.4788048 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bellingham Public Library – Central 210 Central Ave Bellingham Washington 98225 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=210 Central Ave:geo:-122.4788048,48.7542344 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220221T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220221T235959 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20200616T194756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T214942Z UID:10000781-1645401600-1645487999@cob.org SUMMARY:City Holiday - President's Day DESCRIPTION:Most City of Bellingham services are closed for City holidays. For a complete list of holidays\, closures and information about emergency and after-hours services\, please visit our Holidays and Closures page. URL:https://cob.org/event/city-holiday-presidents-day-2/2022-02-21 CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/presidents-day-holidays.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220127T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220127T150000 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20200820T194834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T163641Z UID:10000810-1643288400-1643295600@cob.org SUMMARY:What-Comm Administrative Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:The location of this meeting will be online through Zoom. See the WHAT-COMM Administrative Board page for more information and meeting materials. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting URL:https://cob.org/event/what-comm-administrative-board-meeting/2022-01-27 LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Bellingham\, Washington\, 98225 CATEGORIES:What-Comm Administrative Board ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/what-comm-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220117T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220117T235959 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20200616T195419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T215037Z UID:10000784-1642377600-1642463999@cob.org SUMMARY:City Holiday - Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day DESCRIPTION:Most City of Bellingham services are closed for City holidays. For a complete list of holidays\, closures and information about emergency and after-hours services\, please visit our Holidays and Closures page. URL:https://cob.org/event/city-holiday-martin-luther-king-jr-day-2/2022-01-17 CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/martin-luther-king-day-holidays.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211231T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211231T235959 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20200616T195541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T215247Z UID:10000787-1640908800-1640995199@cob.org SUMMARY:City Holiday - New Year's Day DESCRIPTION:Most City of Bellingham services are closed for City holidays. For a complete list of holidays\, closures and information about emergency and after-hours services\, please visit our Holidays and Closures page. URL:https://cob.org/event/city-holiday-new-years-day-2/2021-12-31 CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/new-years-day-holidays.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211126T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211126T235959 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20200616T193806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T214414Z UID:10000762-1637884800-1637971199@cob.org SUMMARY:City Holiday - Day after Thanksgiving DESCRIPTION:​Most City of Bellingham services are closed for City holidays. For a complete list of holidays\, closures and information about emergency and after-hours services\, please visit our Holidays and Closures page. URL:https://cob.org/event/city-holiday-day-after-thanksgiving-2/2021-11-26 CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/thanksgiving-holidays.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211125T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211125T235959 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20200616T193929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T214503Z UID:10000765-1637798400-1637884799@cob.org SUMMARY:City Holiday - Thanksgiving Day DESCRIPTION:Most City of Bellingham services are closed for City holidays. For a complete list of holidays\, closures and information about emergency and after-hours services\, please visit our Holidays and Closures page. URL:https://cob.org/event/city-holiday-thanksgiving-day-2/2021-11-25 CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/thanksgiving-holidays.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211111T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211111T235959 DTSTAMP:20231104T085648 CREATED:20200616T194050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T214546Z UID:10000768-1636588800-1636675199@cob.org SUMMARY:City Holiday - Veterans Day DESCRIPTION:​Most City of Bellingham services are closed for City holidays. For a complete list of holidays\, closures and information about emergency and after-hours services\, please visit our Holidays and Closures page. URL:https://cob.org/event/city-holiday-veterans-day-2/2021-11-11 CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/veterans-day-holidays-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR