June -

June 5th & 6th - NW Demo Derby & Auto Show
Location - Lynden
Time - 7:30PM
Description - Tickets are now available for the NW Demo Derby and Auto Show, scheduled June 5-6 at the Northwest Washington Fair and Events Center in Lynden. “The demolition derby is annually one of the most popular events during the Northwest Washington Fair in August, so we wanted to give more opportunities both for spectators and drivers,” said Jim Baron, manager of the Northwest Washington Fair and Events Center. A carnival will be available beginning at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 4, providing something for everyone in a family, Baron added. Demolition derby competition will start at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6. Tickets, which include admission to the classic car show, are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 4-12. Tickets are available online at www.northwestwashingtonfair.org and by calling the fair’s ticket box office at (360) 354-7777. The classic car show will be open from 2-9 p.m. Friday, June 5 and noon-9 p.m. Saturday, June 6. Admission for just the car show is $5 for adults and free for children 12 and younger. The events of June 6 will complement the various activities of the Lynden Heritage Celebration (www.lynden.org), including the Farmers Day Parade and a free International Dance Exhibition, also planned that day. “This will be a great day of affordable family entertainment that’s just minutes away for most Whatcom County residents,” Baron said. People interested in entering the demolition derby or displaying a car may call the fair office, (360) 354-4111.

June 9th - Direct Your Destiny: A Personal Excellence Workshop for Teens and Parents
Location - Room2Think 114 E Chesnut
Time - 6 - 9 PM
Description - Direct Your Destiny: A Personal Excellence Workshop for Teens and Parents This workshop is taught by three highly successful professionals who have effectively bridged the road from teenagers to adulthood and who have a passion for helping others achieve their own levels of success. Drawing from years of experience as professional soccer players and coaches, Matthew Olson of Global Soccer Net and Erik Oman of Code Coaching have developed effective techniques to help teens and their parents work together to define, set and achieve key life goals. An internationally renown speaker, author and consultant, Lillian Pearl Bridges of The Lotus Institute, teaches at conferences and universities around the world. A parent herself, Lillian specializes in teaching conscious parenting workshops. Direct Your Destiny is a collaborative, fun and interactive workshop designed to help young adults and their parents communicate with one another in ways that are respectful and open to the information that each has to share. Code Coaching techniques will give teens the tools they need to make decisions with confidence, feel good about who they are and what they believe in, and develop an action for future success. These strategies will also help parents support, enjoy and relate to their children better during this pivotal and often challenging time of personal growth. Pre-registration: $99.95 includes two parents and two teens Registration the day of: $115.95 includes two parents and two teens.  http://www.room2think.com/blog/?page_id=52

June 10th - Three Signs of a Miserable Job
Location - Northwood Hall
Time - 7AM
Description- This is a 3 hour book review of Patrick Lencioni’s best seller, “Three Signs of a Miserable Job”. According to Mr. Lencioni, attend any kind of social gathering, anywhere in the country, and talk about work. The stories confirm that job misery is overwhelming. This spans all income levels, ages and geography. Some studies cite as many as 77% of people dislike their jobs costing employers up to $350 billion annually in lost productivity. We will discuss how leaders from leads, supervisors, managers and executives impact employee’s morale and job satisfaction. An employee’s relationship with their direct manager is the most important factor to job fulfillment. We will discuss the three critical elements impacting job misery

June 15th - Mini Marketing Workshop
Location - BIAWC Building
Time - 6 - 9 PM
Description - Powerful class on creating marketing strategies for our new economy, learn how to survive..! You will receive a work book, that will be your marketing bible. You will learn how to establish new practices for your business inside and out that will powerfully bring people to you instead of your competition. Cost is $65, including workbook, and mini marketing tips every month, and including monthly followup opportunities. Call Print & Copy Factory to register at 738-4931.

July-

July 15th - August 12th - Downtown Sound
Location - Bay Street
Time - 5 - 9 pm
Description - Downtown Bellingham Partnership presents Downtown Sounds alley concert series every Wednesday evening from 5-9pm starting July 15-Aug 12. Located in the new Arts District on Bay Street between Holly and Champion Streets. These free concerts offer music, dancing, food, and live entertainment in a family friendly environment. For more information please visit www.DowntownBellingham.com

August -

August 1st - Bite of Bellingham
Location - 1200 Block Cornwall Ave
Time - 12:00 - 4PM
Description: It’s that time of year again! The 2009 Bite of Bellingham is just around the corner, on August 1st from 12-4pm on the 1200 block of Cornwall Ave. Come vote for your favorite selection of “bites” from local restaurants. Categories include “Best Bite”, “Sweetest Sweet” and “Dreamiest Drink” with awards going to the winners! Bite of Bellingham tickets will be sold for $1 each and are used to purchase tastes at the event. We hope to see you there! For more information please visit www.downtownbellingham.com or contact Kirsten Walker at 360.527.9710

August 14th & 15th - The Mother of All Garage Sales
Location - The Sportsplex
Description - Join us August 14th & 15th for the Lydia Place 11th Annual Community-wide Garage Sale. Sale days and hours are Friday Aug. 14th 8am-7pm and Saturday Aug. 15th 8am-3pm. Whether you're donating an item, volunteering your time or coming to find a treasure, you're sure to have a fun adventure that will keep you coming back year after year! For more information call (360)671-7663 or visit our WEB SITE- www.lydiaplace.org

September -

There are currently no events in September

October -

October 23-25th - Western Region Research Conference on the Education of Adults
Location - WWU
Time -
Description - It is our great pleasure to invite you to the second biennial Western Region Research Conference on the Education of Adults (WRRCEA) October 23-25, 2009 to be held at Western Washington University in Bellingham Washington. WWU and 13 universities from the western region of the US and Canada are co-sponsoring the conference with the theme of, “Together We Grow: Enriching Communities through Adult Education.” This two-day event will provide you with opportunities to interact with educators and practitioners who are actively engaged in examining the teaching, training and learning of adults. Be sure to come and see what your local and international colleagues have been discovering about lifelong learning! To register, visit the WRRCEA website at http://www.wwu.edu/wrrcea.

• Former Pro Football Player Offers Fitness Training for All Ages Anthony McClanahan, a former Dallas Cowboy and Washington State University football player, recently launched 41 Sports Fitness Boot Camps in Bellingham. McClanahan said his approach is different from most fitness facilities. Read More...

• Barron Heating and Air Conditioning is opening June 1 in Ferndale, where a new and larger facility offers plenty of parking, easy access and much more space to display its HVAC systems, fireplaces, hot tubs and patio furniture. Read More...

• Barron Heating Receives National Sales Award from Jacuzzi Barron Heating and Air Conditioning recently was honored for being the top seller of Jacuzzi hot tubs in the United States in 2008.  Read More...

• Susan Stecher of RE/MAX Whatcom County recently earned the designations of Certified Short-Sale Professional (CSP) and Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE). Both certifications required Stecher to complete coursework and pass a test. Stecher said the CSP training enables her to guide buyers and sellers through the complex process of short sales while working with lenders and other parties involved. Read More...

• Business Bank has partnered with the Bellingham Food Bank in support of the Food4Tots program. Food4Tots collects donations for the 7500 food bank clients under the age of two in Whatcom County. Donations of formula, baby food, infant cereals and cash will be accepted at any Business Bank location through the end of May. For more information visit www.BusinessBankWA.com or call Seana Olberg at Business Bank, 360-685-0080.

• Bayside USA Donates $1,000 to Road Less Graveled Scholarships Bayside USA, a Bellingham company specializing in professional recruiting and employment services, has donated $1,000 for the Road Less Graveled Scholarships offered by the Bellingham Technical College Foundation. Read More...

• Industrial Credit Union Planting Trees, Reducing Paper Consumption Nearly 2,500 Industrial Credit Union members have elected to receive E-Statements, resulting in more trees being planted and much less paper being consumed. As part of a Project Preservation initiative started last year, Industrial Credit Union is planting a tree for each member who signs up for E-Statements rather than paper statements detailing their account activity Read More...

• Fitness Gear & Training to donate thousands to the Bellingham School District!...but we need your help! As many of you know, Fitness Gear & Training recently expanded their services to incorporate Semi-Private Personal Training and their Forever Fitt Bootcamp Read More...

• Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematory Adds Pre-Arrangement Counselors Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematory in Bellingham and Blaine recently added two pre-arrangement counselors to help people make plans before they or their loved ones pass away. Read More...

• The Gaither Vocal Band, featuring Gospel Music Hall of Famer Bill Gaither, has been signed to perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 at the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden.  Read More...

• Whatcom County Association of Realtors Honors Mark Brown and Drew Wilkens The Whatcom County Association of Realtors recently honored Mark Brown of Windermere Real Estate and Drew Wilkens of The Bank of the Pacific. Brown, a Bellingham native, was named WCAR’s Realtor of the First Quarter. Read More...

• B&J Fiberglass, LLC - Bottom Paint Special - Bottom Paint Specialgoing on now $22.00 per foot Boats up to 50' call to schedule! Do-It-Yourself Facilities available, call for details.  360.398.9342

• Fitness Gear & Training expands Personal Training Services! As of March 1st Fitness Gear & Training now offers Private Personal Training, SEMI-PRIVATE (small group) Personal Training and BOOTCAMPS (Bootcamp Kickoff May 1st).  Read More...

• HBHansen Construction Inc. Adds Lohrer and Miller to Construction Management Team. HBHansen Construction Inc. continued its growth plan by hiring Phil Lohrer as Project Manager and David Miller as Construction Coordinator. Lohrer and Miller will work as a team alongside HBH Co-Owner, Bernie Hansen, on custom residential projects throughout Whatcom County. Read More...

• Susan Stecher Awarded Designation of Certified Negotiation Expert Susan Stecher of RE/MAX Whatcom County recently earned the Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) designation. Read More...

• Lakeway Inn Names Kari Fenton Catering Sales Manager and Promotes Kate Carson to Marketing Manager The Lakeway Inn & Conference Center, Bellingham’s largest hotel, has appointed Kari Fenton catering sales manager and promoted Kate Carson to marketing manager.  Read More

• Whatcom Lawns, Inc. Promotes Pair to Lead Growing Company Whatcom Lawns, Inc., which has provided lawn and landscape maintenance since 2000, recently promoted Jeff King and Levi Jansen as the company’s staff expands to handle its increasing clientele. Read More

• Scott Walker, Credo Construction and Tatango Receive Business Awards Scott Walker, president of Walkers Carpet One Floor & Home, was named Whatcom County Business Person of the Year at an awards banquet March 12 in Bellingham. Read More

• The Johnson Team of real-estate agents is moving April 20 from Fairhaven to the main office of The Muljat Group at 510 Lakeway Drive, Bellingham. “We’re moving to increase our focus on buyers and sellers by consolidating some administrative functions,” said Lylene Johnson, The Johnson Team’s managing broker. Read More

• Bayside USA, a Bellingham company specializing in professional recruiting and employment services, recently achieved national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Read More... 

• Some of Whatcom County’s top businesses and entrepreneurs will be honored March 12 at an awards banquet expected to draw 400 people.  Read More...

• "Fitness Sweat Camp with the Pros" starting March 2nd. Now enrolling! Please visit www.lexbannister.com or call 360.747.3837 for details!

• BOOT CAMP - Starts March 3rd - Bellingham Tennis Club & Fairhaven Fitness Read More 

• Home loan expert Liz Standow joins Neighborhood Mortgage Neighborhood Mortgage is excited to announce Liz Standow to their team of experts. Read More...

• Kelly Services Appoints New District Manager Who: Kelly Services announces the appointment of Kiera Kettering as district manager of the Whatcom County Region. What: Ms. Kettering is responsible for the overall sales and business development operations of Kelly’s offices serving Whatcom County including the Bellingham, Blaine, Lynden and Ferndale areas.  Read More

• On Saturday, January 24th 2009 the Acupuncture Health Center was able to raise over $1700 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. We want to thank all of you for your support!

• Making End$ Meet Announces Winter And Spring Dates For WCC Quicken Course. Read More

• KVOS TV has just expanded its online Daily Planner so that viewers can now add their own events.  Read More

• Bellingham Technical College and the Washington Latino Business Association are proud to announce a collaborative effort in the development of a new “Small Business Management and Operations” Certificate. Classes are set so begin in January 2009. Read More...

• The Lakeway Inn & Conference Center's executive chef, David Peterson, recently unveiled The Lakeway Inn Signature Hazelnut Mocha Cheesecake.  Read More...