Community Events

23-year-old Kevin Axcel Antonio-Jose served for nearly five years of active service as a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps.

From apple picking in Lynden to a punk rock show in Bellingham and Oktoberfest, this weekend has a lot to offer in our area.

The event will celebrate Skagit Valley’s agricultural heritage and craft beer scene while supporting local farmers and brewers.

Habitat for Humanity invites residents in Nooksack and Everson to fill out a project request form (due by Sept. 20).

The Whatcom County Council unanimously approved funding for the new shelter, which will house women and children experiencing homelessness.

The festival is family-friendly and will include pumpkin painting, face painting, a costume exchange, cultural demonstrations and more.

In celebration of Eat Local Month on Sept. 14 there will be learning activities, products for sale and areas that are open for exploration at 16 different farms throughout the county.

Silent disco encourages people to not only dance and move their body but learn more about themselves and others in a non-judgmental environment.

So much is happening in Whatcom County this weekend, and Adam Smith has the perfect rundown for you and your family!

The new facility will replace the current Base Camp facility on Cornwall Avenue.