Celebrate APIDA Heritage Month with us!
Join us at the annual Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi Americans (APIDA) Festival to celebrate community, connection, and the power we hold when we stand together. We’ll enjoy a free community meal, performances, local vendors, and more.
APIDA 2026 Festival details
- Date: Tuesday, May 12
- Time: 5:30–8 p.m. (doors and food open at 5 p.m.
- Location: Whatcom Community College, Syre Student Center
- Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible venue. ASL available upon request. Contact Tanya Zaragoza-Rosas at tzaragoza@whatcom.edu for accommodations.
This year’s national theme, “Power in unity: Strengthening communities together,” reminds us that our collective strength grows when we come together, confront injustice, and nurture one another through community care. Learn more on WWU’s website. See you there!
What should we call North Bellingham’s newest neighborhood park?
Thank you to the many community members who helped us design our new neighborhood park off E. Bakerview Road. Construction will happen in phases. We are aiming to have trails open to the public this year and will add more trails and recreational amenities in the future when funding becomes available.
In the meantime, you can give us your best name ideas for our newest park on our Engage Bellingham page through May 28. Your input is helping us create a park that reflects the neighborhood’s values, character, and needs. Let’s build something great together!
Read with the Crew
Have a child at home who’s a big fan of big trucks? Join us for a special Public Works preschool storytime on Wednesday, May 13 from noon–1 p.m. at the Bellingham Public Library’s Bellis Fair branch. Listen to Public Works staff read books in English and Spanish, then join us outside (near Dick’s Sporting Goods) to meet some of the crew and trucks that help keep our city running! The event is free and open to all ages – even grownups! More info is on our website.
Good news from the tap
Bellingham’s drinking water is clean, safe, and reliable, and we’re proud of it. Our latest Water Quality report shows that your water continues to meet or exceed all state and federal safety standards. This success reflects the dedication of City staff and the community’s ongoing investment in protecting our shared water source. Our long-term efforts to reduce pollution and safeguard the Lake Whatcom watershed are helping preserve this vital resource for generations to come. Keep an eye out for the print version of the Water Quality report in your mailbox in the coming weeks.
Bike commuters: Your moment has arrived!
May is Bike Month, a time when we celebrate and encourage people to start (or keep!) riding their bikes as part of their daily commute. Get in the spirit by joining one of the many bike-related events hosted by our community partners. The list includes a little something for everyone, but make sure you don’t miss Bike to Work and School Day on May 15, when you can join City staff on the Railroad Trail at Woburn Street in the morning for some free swag and cheering!
Do you need a bike? Check out the Washington State Department of Transportation’s WE-bike program to learn about e-bike rebates and how you can apply for a chance at up to $1,200 off a new e-bike.
