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If you sign up for the Santa 5k, you might see some adorable polar pups this year...
SIGN UP NOW!
The race is Sunday, December 17 at 11 a.m. (check-in starts at 10 a.m.)
Register at: http://apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/Activity_Search/...
1/4: Good news! All the trails in Little Squalicum Park will be open starting this afternoon (11/17), including a new trail and pedestrian bridge that offer views of the recently completed Little Squalicum Estuary.
Want to try something new? Or maybe you already love to belly dance... The Shimmies & Shakes Belly Dance Workshop on Nov 26 is for you! All genders welcome and no dance experience needed!
Sign up today!
http://apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/Activity_Search/...
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Exciting Adventure Awaits! Join us for a FREE presentation with guest speakers Ken and Kris Wilcox. Explore Europe's beauty—from Cinque Terre to Dubrovnik. Thursday, Nov. 16, 7 – 9pm @ Whatcom Museum – Old City Hall
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⚽️ Kick off summer with Sehome Soccer Girls Youth
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Big Rock Garden Park
Lake Padden Park will host the Jr. Ski to Sea Race
⚽️ Ready to level up your game this summer?
⚽️ Ready to level up your game this summer?
Bellingham Soccer Camp is your answer!
Join Coach Wolfe and the rest of the Bellingham High School soccer coaches and players for a co-ed soccer camp focused on building skills, teamwork, and having fun playing the world’s game! 🌍⚽️ Open to all students entering grades 4–8, all skill levels welcome!
🗓 Dates: July 14–17, 2025
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56 volunteers did a rock-solid job this past weekend at Big Rock Garden Park. 🪨 Together, we cleaned all 37 sculptures in the permanent collection, removed 4 cubic yards of invasive Yellow Archangel, spread 7 cubic yards of mulch, and picked up 1 cubic yard of trash.
These efforts helped us get the park ready for the annual Mother's Day at Big Rock event happening next Sunday, May 11! A special ... See MoreSee Less
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Join us at Maritime Heritage Park (500 W. Holly St.) from 3:30–6:30 p.m. on May 5, 12, and 19 for free, all-ages fun!
Enjoy:
• Live music
• Tasty food
• Face painting & hair braiding
• Balloon animals
• Yard games
It’s the perfect way to wind down, connect with your neighbors, and kick off the week with joy.
Hosted by City of Bellingham Parks and Recreation and Downtown Bellingham Partnership.
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Inside Bellingham: May 2, 2025 ... See MoreSee Less
Inside Bellingham: May 2, 2025
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May Mondays in Maritime, public invited to downtown meeting, new Community Streets program and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham0 CommentsComment on Facebook