The Gristle
A STITCH IN TIME: The purpose underlying Whatcom County Council’s emergency moratorium came startlingly into focus this week as scores showed up to share with policymakers the pros and cons of permitting new unrefined crude oil and natural gas export projects through Cherry Point.…
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Letters
I am considered a Millennial by most accounts. I have not voted. I have not been much interested in or…
Have you ever wondered whether there’s a connection between a 15-year-long war, the corporate quest to control our planet’s resources,…
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Today's Events
Whatcom Water Week
10:00am
Tours of local water and waste water treatment plants, a “Run with the Chums,” a Streams of Thought Film Festival, a social media photo contest, a rainwater irrigation workshop, watershed…
The Music Man
7:30pm
Meet fast-talking salesman Harold Hill when The Music Man continues this weekend with shows at 7:30pm Thursday through Saturday, and 2pm Sunday at the Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave.…
Little Women
7:30pm
A Broadway version of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women concludes this week with performances at 7:30pm Thursday through Saturday, and 2:30pm Sunday in Oak Harbor at the Whidbey Playhouse, 730…
The Miracle Worker
7:30pm
Watch the story of Annie Sullivan and her blind and mute student, Helen Keller, when The Miracle Worker continues this week with performances at 7:30pm Thursday and Friday, and 2pm Saturday…
Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival
10:00am
The La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum presents its annual “Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival” from 10am-5pm Friday through Sunday at its headquarters and also at Maple Hall and the Civic Garden…
Get an edible education
4:00pm
Love, Loss and What I Wore
7:30pm
The Bellingham Theatre Guild concludes Nora and Delia Ephron’s Love, Loss & What I Wore this week with performances at 7:30pm Friday and Saturday, and 2pm Sunday at Whatcom Community…
Hellingham
8:00pm
Help figure out whodunnit when the perennially popular improvised murder mystery known as “Hellingham” returns to the stage for 8pm and 10pm shows every Friday and Saturday through October…
Handling the truth
9:35pm
Run Like a Girl
8:00am
Sign up for the annual “Run Like a Girl” half-marathon and 10K starting at 8am at Fairhaven Park, 107 Chuckanut Dr. The noncompetitive event is for those (male or female) who want to get out…
Anacortes Farmers Market
9:00am
Vegetables, fruit, baked goods, fresh meat and dairy, cut flowers, wine, eggs, art and much more can be found at the Anacortes Farmers Market from 9am-2pm every Saturday through Oct. 29 at…
Benefit Garage Sale
9:00am
The Whatcom County Historical Society hosts its annual Benefit Garage Sale from 9am-4pm Saturday and 10am-3pm Sunday at the historic T.G. Richards Building, 1308 E St. Proceeds benefit…
Cabbage Class
9:00am
Sign up in advance for a “Make Sauerkraut with Fall Cabbage” class with master food preserver Susy Hymas at 9am at Garden Spot Nursery, 900 Alabama St. Entry is $5.
Mount Vernon Farmers Market
9:00am
As many as 60 vendors will share their wares through the season at the Mount Vernon Farmers Market, which takes place 9am-2pm Saturdays through Oct. 15 at the city’s Riverfront Plaza. A…
Model Train Show
9:00am
Attend the 32nd annual Lynden Lions Club Model Train Show from 9am-5pm Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, 1775 Front St. The event features more than…
Twin Sisters Farmers Market
9:00am
Purchase farm-fresh goods at the Twin Sisters Market taking place from 9am-3pm in Deming at Nugent’s Corner, and 3-6pm in Maple Falls at Kendall Elementary School every Saturday through October.
Healthcare Film
9:30am
Join United for National Healthcare to view the film Fix It: Healthcare at the Tipping Point at 9:30am at the Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Ave. Entry is free.
Fermentation Fun
10:00am
Attend a “Sauerkraut and Fermented Veggies” presentation from 10am-12pm at the Blaine Library, 610 3rd St. Come learn how easy and fun it is to make your own and taste samples. Entry is…
Fall Family Fun
10:00am
Garden tours, hot dog and marshmallow roasting, hayrides, a petting zoo, games and photo opportunities will be part of “Family Fun Days” from 10am-6pm Saturdays through Oct. 29 at Everson’s…
Birding Walk
10:00am
Get a glimpse of the many species of birds who spend time in Sudden Valley every year at a South Whatcom Fall Birding Walk starting at 10am at the South Whatcom Library, 10 Barn View Ct.,…
Fall Fruit Festival
10:00am
Sample close to 200 varieties of common and uncommon fruits, ciders, nuts and rare fruit jellies and sauces at the annual “Fall Fruit Festival” taking place from 10am-5pm Saturday and…
Skagit Valley Festival of Family Farms
10:00am
Farm tours, harvest markets, activities for kids, corn and hay mazes, pumpkin patches, scenic tours, free samples and more will be part of the 18th annual Skagit Valley Festival of Family…
Film is Truth Anniversary Party
10:00am
Help Film is Truth celebrate 19 years of serving Whatcom County at the nonprofit’s annual Anniversary Party taking place from 10am-10pm at its location in the Bellingham Public Market, 1530…
Blaine Gardeners Market
10:00am
Procure produce, crafts, food from vendors and more at the Blaine Gardeners Market from 10am-2pm Saturdays through Oct. 29 at 685 Peace Portal Dr.
Bellingham Farmers Market
10:00am
Attend the Bellingham Farmers Market from 10am-3pm every Saturday through Dec. 17 at the Depot Market Square, 1100 Railroad Ave. In addition to perusing and purchasing locally grown produce,…
Whatcom Artist Studio Tour
10:00am
As many as 40 artists working in a variety of different forms of media will open their creative spaces to the public for the 22nd annual Whatcom Artist Studio Tour happening from 10am-5pm…
Porpathon
10:00am
Get out on the water, your deck, or your favorite spot to watch the waves and let the Pacific Biodiversity Institute know about the Salish Sea marine wildlife you see as part of today’s…
Buddy Walk
11:00am
Promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome and celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month at the 13th annual “Whatcom County Buddy Walk” from 11am-2pm the Fairhaven Village…
National Geographic's 50 Greatest Photos Opening
12:00pm
View images featuring everything from Steve McCurry’s unforgettable Afghan girl to Nick Nichols’ iconic image of Jane Goodall with a chimpanzee to Thomas Abercrombie’s never-before-seen view…
Boating Center Open
12:00pm
The Community Boating Center is open from 12pm to sunset Saturdays and Sundays through mid-October at their headquarters at 555 Harris Ave. Rentals include kayaks, sailboats, rowboats and…
Banned Books Week Read-In
12:30pm
Teens are invited to take part in a Banned Books Week Read-In from 12:30-2:30pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St. Bring your own favorite to share, or just come listen and enjoy.
Intro to NaNoWriMo
1:00pm
Attend an “Introduction to NaNoWriMo from 1-2pm today and 6-7pm Tues., Oct. 4 at the SkillShare Space at the Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Ave. The primers will focus on “National…
Artist Lecture
1:00pm
As part of the new “Spineless: Portraits of Marine Invertebrates” exhibit, acclaimed photographer, author, professor and lecturer Susan Middleton will share photos and discuss her artwork and…
Matched Makers Opening
2:00pm
View art made by 28 sets of sweethearts who have shared creative lives at an opening reception for “Matched Makers: Northwest Artist Couples” from 2-5pm at La Conner’s Museum of Northwest…
Timber Rose
2:00pm
Historian and author Janet Oakley presents the fascinating history and inspiration behind her novel Timber Rose at 2pm in Maple Falls at the North Fork Library, 7506 Kendall Rd. Set in 1907,…
Traditional Jazz
2:00pm
The popular Uptown Lowdown Jazz Band will perform New Orleans/Dixieland music at the Bellingham Traditional Jazz Society’s monthly concert and dance from 2-5pm at the VFW Hall, 625 N State…
Blessing of the Animals
3:30pm
Attend a “Blessing of the Animals” at 3:30pm at the large shelter at Cornwall Park, 3424 Meridian St. Lutheran pastor Rev. Charis Weathers will give a short liturgy followed by a personal…
Poetry Palavers
4:00pm
Oregon-based poet Clemens Starck reads from his new collection, Old Dogs, New Tricks, at 4pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St. At 7pm, Erin Fristad reads poems from The Glass Jar, which spawned…
Matzke Art Auction
5:00pm
Ninety pieces of fine artworks will be sold at the seventh annual Art Auction starting at 5pm at Camano Island’s Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, 2345 Blanche Way. Entry is $25 and…
Edison Opening
5:00pm
View works by painter and printmaker Kris Ekstrand Molesworth and sculptor Jan Hoy at an opening reception for the artists from 5-8pm at Edison’s Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave. The…
Celebrating Jack Prelutsky
5:30pm
“A Celebration of Jack Prelutsky” takes place at 5:30pm at Western Washington University’s Western Library. Prelutsky—who was named the nation’s first Children’s Poet Laureate in…
USA Dance
7:00pm
Join USA Dance for a Rumba lesson starting at 7:15pm at Presence Studio, 1412 Cornwall Ave. From 8-10pm, the Sea Breeze Jazz Band will perform, and dancers are invited to move to the music.…
Fred Morrison
7:00pm
Hear one of the world’s most skilled and celebrated bagpipers when Fred Morrison performs at 7pm at Mount Vernon’s Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave. Tickets are $25; advance…
The Aimees
7:00pm
Aimée Ringle and Aimée Kelley, a singing duo from Port Townsend whose catalog of songs explore and honor the themes of home, healing, love, birth, death and spirit, perform at 7pm at the…
George Winston
7:30pm
Renowned pianist George Winston will utilize melodic folk piano, New Orleans R&B piano and stride piano when he performs songs from his seasonal favorites—as well as Peanuts pieces from his…
Tannahill Weavers
7:30pm
Fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs and original ballads and lullabies can be heard when Scotland’s celebrated Tannahill Weavers perform at 7:30pm at Mount Vernon’s Lincoln Theatre, 712…
Folk Dance Party
7:30pm
Orkestar RTW will play the traditional folk dance music of Bulgaria, Macedonia, and Serbia at the Fourth Corner Folk Dancers’ First Saturday Folk Dance of the season from 7:30-10:30pm at the…
Bellingham Chamber Music Society
7:30pm
“Dance Kaleidoscope” will be the theme of the Bellingham Chamber Music Society’s first concert of the 2016/2017 season at 7:30pm at Whatcom Museum’s Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St. The…
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