🐹 Beyond the Veil 👻👻

Good morning, Bellingham. This is your Wednesday update from The Hamster Wheel.

The Kulshan Chorus has generously offered two free tickets to one lucky Hamster Wheel reader for their upcoming concert, Beyond the Veil, this Saturday, November 1 at 7 pm at Mount Baker Theatre. Directed by Dustin Willetts, this eerie and enchanting performance will feature music from The Omen, Poltergeist, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, and more. 🎶👻 Click here to enter for a chance to win! 

Have fun, and stay safe out there!

~ Evan

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New Sheriff’s Office Location Proposed

If you followed last year’s county budget discussions, you may remember hearing community members raise serious concerns about the condition of the current Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, which operates from the basement beneath the County Jail. The stories told by officers and staff were pretty horrific. Raw sewage leaking from ceilings, mold spreading along walls. All around, not a fit environment for anyone to work.

Luckily, the Sheriff’s Office may soon have a new home in the Cordata neighborhood. 👆️ A proposal now before the County Council would relocate the department to the former Ryzex headquarters at 4600 Ryzex Way. The 30,000-square-foot facility offers improved functionality, modern infrastructure, and no ceiling poocicles!

“The Sheriff’s Office has long endured a substandard workspace, and earlier this year the County Council asked my office to prioritize action on this,” said Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu. “After a thorough exploration of options available for lease as well as potential construction of a new facility, we are pleased to have identified a solution that both meets the unique needs of the Sheriff’s Office and allows for relocation as early as next summer.”

🏂️ Ski Bum alert: Snowpack is building at the Mt Baker Ski Area with photos shared this week by the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office and on the Mt Baker Ski Report:

The Snow Report notes that there is “not enough snow base to open” and describe how they need “between 24 – 36 inches of snow base at Heather Meadows in order to consider opening.”

🥾 A short section of the Douglas Fir Trail in Sehome Hill Arboretum will be temporarily closed through November 3 due to overhead communication tower work. The closure will be in effect daily from 8 am to 6 pm while crews complete maintenance in the area.

Hikers can still access other parts of the arboretum by using Arboretum Drive as a detour. The upper parking lot will remain open throughout the duration of the work.

Food & Drink

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Performance Arts This Week

Dance of The Hamsters

LIVE ARTS & FILM

Uisce Irish Pub
Guffawingham (comedy) | Mon 9:00 pm

Bellingham Circus Guild
Circus of Doom | Thurs-Sun

Stones Throw Brewery
Salish Sea Poetry Festival Qualifier Slam (poetry) | Thurs-Sun

BAAY Theatre
 Noises Off | Thurs, Sat, Sun

New Prospect Theatre
O Pole Studios Fall Showcase (dance) | Sun

FireHouse Arts & Events Center
The Sea (film) | Sun

The Upfront Theatre
Various performances
Hellingham

PARTICIPATORY DANCE

Salsa & Bachata - Viking Union - Mon 7 pm
Line Dancing - Corner Taphouse - Mon 6:30 pm
Bellingham Embodiment Collective - Majestic Ballroom - Mon 6:30 pm
Beginning Cuban Salsa - Cof& - Tues 6 pm
B’ham Hop - Crystal Ballroom - Tues 8 pm
Taster Tuesdays (hip hop) - Lost Giants Cider Co - Tues 6 pm
Int. Cuban Salsa - Cof& - Tues 7:15 pm
Tango Practica - The Majestic - Wed 6:30 pm
Flow Fusion - Karate Church - Thurs 7 pm
Dance Fusion - Senior Activity Center - Sat 10:30 am
Sunset Silent Disco - Zuanich - Sat 6:00 pm
Salsa Collective - The Majestic - Sun 5:30 pm
Open Floor Movement - Presence Studio - Sun 10:30 am

Events & Nightlife

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FEATURED

Charlie Partin brings his soulful blend of country and Americana to Fairhaven’s Stones Throw Brewery from 6 to 8 pm tonight, October 29. Known for his honest storytelling and raw, heartfelt delivery, Partin’s songs capture the grit and grace of everyday life. Enjoy a relaxed evening of live music, craft beer, and community—free and open to all ages (and dogs, too).

Blue Room’s popular open jam night returns tonight, October 29, with a free, all-ages evening of live collaboration and improvisation. Formerly known as Jam:30, the event invites musicians of all kinds to sign up by instrument and join a casual, open-format session on drums, piano, guitar, vocals, and more. Instruments are provided, but players are encouraged to bring their own. Sign-ups begin at 7 pm, with music starting around 8 pm at The Blue Room.

The Upfront Theatre presents The GBU: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, a fast-paced improv comedy show where audience suggestions shape every moment. Featuring a rotating lineup of seasoned performers and emerging talent, each performance delivers sharp wit and unpredictable fun. The show begins at 7:30 pm tomorrow, October 30 at The Upfront Theatre.

Wander Brewing hosts a night of frightful fun with Horror Trivia on Thursday, October 30, at 6:30 pm. Test your knowledge of horror films and the macabre. Come solo or bring a team of up to six for a chillingly good time. It’s just a $2 buy-in per person, with the winning team taking home the pot.

Yogoman presents Reggae Got Soul brings a fresh wave of island rhythm to Bar 211 Wednesday’s at 9:30 pm. Led by Jordan Rain - better known as Yogoman - the Bellingham legend spins an infectious mix of reggae, ska, soul, and rocksteady designed to keep the dance floor alive and full of good energy.

WEDNESDAY

Halloween Cover Show, Underground Coffeehouse – WWU’s Underground Coffeehouse hosts a free Halloween-themed concert from 7 to 9 pm, featuring student bands performing as iconic artists: The Louzers as Alice Phoebe Lou, The Mechanical Romans as My Chemical Romance, and Surreal as Alice in Chains.

Reduce Waste at Home: The Art and Science of Composting, Vermiculture and Waste Reduction, Ferndale Library – Learn practical methods for home composting and vermiculture in this hands-on workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, featuring live demonstrations, waste reduction tips, and updated guidelines for compostable materials in Whatcom County. Workshop registration.

Adult-Only Skate, Lynden Skateway - Take advantage of the Late Skate with no kiddos on the rink! Adults only Wednesdays from 8:30 to 10:30 pm.

Wednesday Music & Trivia →

THURSDAY

EDEN with Greek and DJ Krewes, Wild Buffalo – Dublin-born artist EDEN brings his genre-blending mix of electronic, indie, and alternative music to the Wild Buffalo at 8 pm, joined by Greek and DJ Krewes. Known for his atmospheric sound and emotionally charged songwriting, EDEN’s performance promises an immersive experience that bridges introspection and energy.

Elizabeth Station Halloween Market, Elizabeth Station – Celebrate the season at this Halloween-themed market from 4:30 to 7:30 pm, featuring local artisans and vendors such as Tess & Co Creations, Raizing Wolvez, Rainfall Pottery, and Auntie M’s Flowers, all gathered for an evening of spooky community fun.

Thursday Music & Trivia →

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