Events for week of Dec 1, 2025

Evening meetings of the full Council start at 7:00 PM unless otherwise announced; Daytime Committee meeting schedule is released the Wednesday before the meeting date. More information, including opportunities for viewing meetings and public participation, can be found at meetings.cob.org five days prior to the 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).   Registration via www.cob.org/drb is required to attend the meeting via Zoom or ... Read more

The Bellingham Arts Commission serves as advisors and advocates for the enhancement and integration of the arts in the community. Meeting: The Commission typically meets on the first Tuesday of each month in the Mayor's Boardroom, located on the 2nd floor of Bellingham City Hall. Please note elevator access to the second floor is available at City Hall’s ... Read more

Join us for a Downtown Neighborhood Association meeting at Boundary Bay Brewery's beer garden. This is a free community event open to everyone and co-hosted by the Downtown Bellingham Partnership. Mayor Kim Lund and other City leaders will share updates about our work to make downtown a thriving economic center and a neighborhood for all. ... Read more

The Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB) mainly advises the Mayor and City Council on a variety of policies, plans and projects. Participation Options  Meetings can be attended either in-person at City Hall (210 Lottie Street), or virtually via Zoom Webinar (Meeting ID: 986 9045 9994 / Password: 21) No registration is required to attend this meeting via https://cob.zoom.us/j/98690459994. ... Read more

Help shape the future of Lake Whatcom's forests! Do you care about clean water, healthy forests, and recreation in the Lake Whatcom watershed? Now’s your chance to let us know. Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham are teaming up with ecological forestry experts to create our first-ever Lake Whatcom Forest Management Plan. This plan ... Read more

Team up with us, students from the 2025 WNPS Stewardship Course, and NSEA volunteers to weed and mulch near East Bear Creek, enhancing this important riparian habitat. All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather ... Read more

Parking Details: Please park at SILVER BEACH ELEMENTARY (4101 ACADEMY STREET) and use the school’s parking lot. Please WALK THE TRAILS to the park (takes approximately 10 minutes). See walking directions via Google Maps here. Limited ADA parking and pickup/drop-off is available onsite at Big Rock Garden Park on a first-come, first-served basis. Celebrate Mother’s ... Read more