The Gristle
THE PEARL SURROUNDING THE OYSTER DOME: At a well-attended meeting in Mount Vernon last week, the healthy future of Blanchard Mountain began to take shape.
A proposed trust land swap would preserve the core of Blanchard State Forest trust lands—lands owned by the public and managed by the…
Alan Rhodes
Despite my reputation as an easygoing, cheerful optimist, I worry all the time. For example:
Emerald City Exodus. O.K., Seattle, I’ve read the data and know that a lot of you are moving to Bellingham. Who can blame you? If I lived in Seattle, I too would want to flee Amazon,…
Letters
I have lived in Skagit Valley, particularly the Samish River valley, for 62 years. The 302 Glaciers in the North Cascades, which provide 12 percent of the Skagit’s water flow, have…
June 20 is World Refugee Day, established by the United Nations to honor the courage and resilience of refugees. We’re encouraging people to ask members of Congress to support refugees and…
Having worked with families and young people in and from Central America for many years, and knowing the violence and poverty from which young and old flee and its legacy in empire, I condemn…
Today's Events
Bard on the Beach
12:00pm
Macbeth, As You Like It, Timon of Athens, and Lysistrata show in repertory through Sept. 22 at Vancouver, BC’s “Bard on the Beach” Shakespeare Festival at Vanier Park. Tickets start at $24…
Bellingham Dance Company's Hunchback
7:00pm
Bellingham Dance Company presents performances of Hunchback: A Dance Story at 7pm Thursday and Friday, 2pm and 7pm Saturday, and 2pm Sunday at the Majestic, 1027 N. Forest St. Social and…
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
7:30pm
Broadway’s greatest farce can be seen when A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum concludes with shows at 7:30pm Thursday through Saturday, and 2pm Sunday at the Bellingham Theatre…
Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike
7:30pm
Watch what happens when two middle-aged siblings’ mundane lives are shaken up by a visit from their movie star sister and her latest boy-toy when Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike concludes this…
Open Air Summer Rep
7:30pm
As part of an Open Air Summer Rep series, iDiOM Theater will present performances of Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull at 7:30pm Thursday through Saturday at the amphitheater at Maritime Heritage…
Chuckanut Writers Conference
9:00am
The eighth annual Chuckanut Writers Conference takes place Friday and Saturday at Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg St. This year’s faculty includes “Writing Down the Bones”…
Lummi Stommish Water Festival
10:00am
War canoe races, sla-hal games, foot races, dancers, a royalty pageant, salmon barbecues, a carnival, arts and crafts vendors, traditional singing and dancing, food vending and many other…
Whatcom Cultural Arts Festival
5:00pm
The Fairhaven Fourth Friday Art Walk will kick off Allied Arts’ inaugural Whatcom Cultural Arts Festival from 5-8 in historic Fairhaven, including live music performances from 4:30-8pm at the…
Keys for Kids
5:30pm
The Boys & Girls Club of Skagit County hosts “Keys for Kids: Dueling Pianos” fundraisers at 5:30pm Friday and Saturday at Stepping Stones Garden, 17503 Cook Rd. The outdoor event features…
Off Broadway
7:00pm
The Dance Studio presents its 39th annual year-end production, “Off Broadway,” at performances happening 7pm Friday, and 2pm Sunday at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Dancers…
Sin & Gin Tours
7:00pm
Through September, seasoned guides will regale audiences with tales of fascinating characters at the margins of history at Good Time Girls’ “Sin & Gin” tours at 7pm Fridays in downtown…
Musicals and Brawls
8:00pm
“An Improvised Musical” returns to the stage with brand-new plots, lyrics, music, choreography and comedy at 8pm Friday and Saturday at the Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St. At 10pm, stick around…
Plant Hike
8:00am
Local author and ethnobotanist Allan Richardson will lead a Washington Native Plant Society field trip along Hannegan Pass Trail today. Meet at 8am at the Sunset Square Safeway parking lot to…
Pancake Breakfast
8:00am
Head to Ferndale for a Pancake Breakfast happening from 8-11am at the city’s American Legion Hall, 5537 2nd Ave. Entry is $3 for kids, $6 for adults.
Padden Triathlon
8:30am
The Padden Triathlon begins at 8:30am (long course) and 1pm (short course) at Lake Padden Park, 4882 Samish Way. The annual event features swimming, biking and running, and celebrates…
March Point Run
9:00am
The 24th annual Andeavor March Point Run starts at 9am in Anacortes at the Andeavor Refinery. The event includes a kid half-mile, a certified 5K/10K walk/run, and certified half marathon. All…
Mount Vernon Farmers Market
9:00am
The Mount Vernon Farmers Market will feature more than 55 vendors from throughout the Skagit Valley from 9am-2pm every Saturday through Oct. 13 at the city’s Riverwalk Park. Through Sept. 26,…
Twin Sisters Market
9:00am
Affordable, Whatcom County-grown produce can be procured at the Twin Sisters Farmers Market from 9am-3pm at the IGA parking lot on Nugent’s Corner, and 10am-2pm in Maple Falls at the North…
Anacortes Farmers Market
9:00am
Find fresh produce and much more when the Anacortes Farmers Market continues its 29th season from 9am-2pm at the Depot Arts Center, 611 R Ave. The event continues Saturdays through Oct. 27.
Bellingham Farmers Market
10:00am
The 26th season of the Bellingham Farmers Market continues from 10am-3pm Saturdays through Dec. 22 at the Depot Market Square, 1100 Railroad Ave. In addition to offering locally grown…
Welcome to Chickenlandia
10:00am
Dalia Monterroso of the popular Facebook page Welcome to Chickenlandia will present a free workshop that covers raising chicks, selecting supplies, proper nutrition and natural care from…
Lynden Farmers Market
10:00am
Local farmers and artisans will sell their edible and creative wares at the Lynden Farmers Market from 10am-2pm every Saturday through Sept. 29 at Centennial Park, 319 Grover St.
Lummi Island Saturday Market
10:00am
Vendors will offer fresh produce, local honey, gorgeous flowers, landscape paintings and more at the Lummi Island Saturday Market happening from 10am-1pm Saturdays through the summer in the…
How to Renovate an Older Urban Garden
10:00am
Whatcom County Master Gardeners will host a workshop on “How to Renovate an Older Urban Garden” from 10-11:30am at the Roeder Home, 2600 Sunset Dr. Pruning handouts will be provided, and…
Imagine This! Home & Landscape Tour
10:00am
Learn more about how to go green at Sustainable Connections’ 16th annual “Imagine This! Home & Landscape Tour” taking place from 10am-5pm at eight locales throughout Whatcom County. From…
Blaine Gardeners Market
10:00am
Homegrown and handmade farm products, baked goods, arts and crafts and more can be found at the Blaine Gardeners Market from 10am-2pm Saturdays through October at the city’s H Street Plaza.
Sumas Writers Group
10:00am
Aspiring writers can join the Sumas Writers Group to improve writing techniques, get feedback and gain information on how to get work published from 10-11am at the Sumas Library, 451 2nd St.…
Inside the green building scene
10:00am
Apps & Snaps for iPhone Gardeners
11:00am
John and Kathy Wilson lead an"Apps & Snaps for iPhone and iPad Gardeners” workshop at 11am in Mount Vernon at Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Rd. Take home skills with five new apps to…
A Novel Affair with Nancy Pearl
11:30am
Help raise funds for the new La Conner Library by attending “A Novel Affair with Nancy Pearl” from 11:30am-2:30pm at the town’s Maple Hall, 104 Commercial St. Entry is $30 to attend the…
Ice Cream Class for Adults
12:00pm
Register in advance for a free “Homemade Ice Cream for Adults” workshop happening from 12-1:30pm at the Lynden Library, 216 4th St. Cindy McKinney will demo a trio of delicious frozen…
Concrete Saturday Market
1:00pm
A Concrete Saturday Market can be visited from 1-3pm Saturdays through Labor Day weekend at the Concrete Community Center, 45821 Railroad Ave.
Lynden Cemetery Tour
1:00pm
A costumed guide will explore the many historic personages of Lynden when the Lynden Pioneer Museum helms a tour at 1pm every Saturday through September at the Lynden Cemetery, 1975 Front St.…
Tuesdays with Morrie
2:00pm
As part of a “Lend Us Your Ears” reading series, attend a pay-what-you-will performance of Mitch Ablom’s Tuesdays with Morrie at 2pm at the Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St. Directed by…
Nooksack River Walk
3:00pm
Learn about local salmon species, discover native plants and find aquatic insects at the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association’s Nooksack River Walk starting at 3pm in Glacier at the…
Seafood Boil
5:30pm
Sockeye salmon, Caesar salad, and a traditional seafood boil with prawns, fish, andouille sausage, corn and clams can be had at a Saturday Seafood Boil from 5:30-8:30pm by the shore at…
Seafood Boil
5:30pm
Sockeye salmon, Caesar salad, and a traditional seafood boil with prawns, fish, andouille sausage, corn and clams can be had at a Saturday Seafood Boil from 5:30-8:30pm by the shore at…
Saturday Seafood Boil
5:30pm
Sockeye salmon, Caesar salad, and a traditional seafood boil with shrimp, fish, andouille sausage, corn and clams can be had at a Saturday Seafood Boil from 5:30-8:30pm by the shore at…
Sin & Gin Tours
7:00pm
Through September, seasoned guides will regale audiences with tales of fascinating characters at the margins of history at Good Time Girls’ “Sin & Gin” tours at 7pm Fridays in downtown…
Chuckanut Writers Conference Open Mics
7:00pm
Chuckanut Writers Conference participants will read from their work at four open mics taking place concurrently at 7pm at four venues in historic Fairhaven—including Village Books Reading…
Musical Reunion
7:00pm
Jazz and blues guitarist and vocalist Albanie Falletta, string bassist Ryan Gould, and multi-instrumentalist Lauryn Gould perform at 7pm at the YWCA Ballroom, 1026 N. Forest St. The New…
Dudestock
7:00pm
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the cult hit The Big Lebowski at the annual “Dudestock” starting at 7pm at Mount Vernon’s Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St. Prizes will be awarded for best…
An Evening with Ira Glass
7:30pm
Tickets are still available for “Seven Things I’ve Learned: An Evening with Ira Glass” at 7:30pm at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Glass is the creator, producer and host of…
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