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Latest Releases
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/37752
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/37816
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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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Little Squalicum Pier will be closed intermittently through February 15 while crews complete the installation of solar and wind-powered lighting on the pier.
The large brown boxes with the reflective red tape contain the batteries for the lighting system.
These lights represent the Parks & Recreation Department’s first off-grid power project. Thank you for respecting the closures while we finish this important work!
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We’re excited to celebrate the opening of Storybrook park in the Birchwood neighborhood. According to Parks & Recreation Director Nicole Oliver, this new neighborhood park might just be our most magical one yet. Insider tip: Keep an eye out for gnomes on the nature trails!
Join us for a ribbon-cutting celebration on Friday, Feb. 13, at 2:45 p.m. We’ll enjoy brief remarks from Director Oliver and Mayor Kim Lund, and kids can be the first to explore the whimsical new playground!
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Many Parks & Recreation employees are moving from City Hall to a new City building next week.
The Design & Development, Community Recreation, and Administrative teams will be joining the Parks & Recreation Operations team at the Pacific Street Operations Center.
This move not only brings together the full Parks & Recreation Department under the same roof, but also creates efficiencies and easier connections for the many projects and collaborations with Public Works staff.
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