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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
#traveltalks #adventure #bellinghamparks
Check out these two great classes from Ruby Koa.
Sign up today for her next Sound Therapy on Friday, January 9 from 5:30-6:30 pm. Bring a blanket and yoga mat and enjoy soothing sound vibrations of Himalayan singing bowls, gongs and bells for deep relaxation. Pre-registration is required-$15.
Enroll in her newest offering Nurture Your Inner Garden: A Four-Part Sound Bath Series. Each evening focuses on a different stage of growth and includes gentle movement, breathing practices, journaling and guided relaxation that prepare you for a 60–70-minute sound journey. Classes are Saturday, January 17; Sundays, February 8, March 8 and April 19. Enroll in one session for $36 or all 4 sessions at a discounted rate of $108.
Register Today!
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Photos by: Ritual Photography
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We replaced and upgraded the lighting at Roosevelt with new energy efficient LED fixtures, poles, and bases!
The paved path around the field at Roosevelt Park is a great after dark dog walk option.
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2025 has been pretty fantastic at the Arne Hanna Aquatic Center, so we thought we’d share a few stats.
• Rescues: 15
• New lifeguards: 13
• New front desk staff: 0
• Staff promoted or hired to Aquatic Lead I/II: 7
• Drop in patrons: 77451 (excludes activities requiring registration)
• Swim lesson students: 1991 individual students
• Swim lessons taught: 3520
• Registrations for all AHAC programs: 2968
• Hours the pool was rented: 121 (excludes swim team rentals)
• Calls to the pool’s main line: 5665, Average call duration: 1:41, Total time: 159 hours, 13 minutes, 27 seconds
Note: these stats were compiled mid-December.
Happy New Year!
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The new beach at Boulevard Park is nearing completion!
A great enhancement for climate resilience and fish foraging, this Greenways and grant-funded project will protect the park and trail from sea level rise while improving beach access and wildlife habitat.
Learn More: cob.org/project/boulevard-park-shoreline-and-public-access-enhancement
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