🐹 Trolley By The Bay 🚋🚋

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

It’s going to stay warm, but there’s a little rain on the horizon this week. Our gardens will be grateful. 🌼 

Have fun, and stay safe out there!

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Weather Forecast

Monday: 69°F 🌡️ 52°F | ⛅ Partly Sunny | 🌧️ 20% | 💨 S 2 to 7 mph

Tuesday: 71°F 🌡️ 56°F | 🌧️ Chance of Rain | 🌧️ 76% | 💨 S 3 to 7 mph

Moon Phases

Events, Updates & News Around Town

Get off the Hamster Wheel

“Trolley” by the Bay

I wish they would bring back a true trolley system in Bellingham. Narrow rails, cute cars, traffic maneuvering around them in awkward ways… But hey, the brand new Waterfront Trolley is pretty cool alternative. 👇️ 

It sports a fun blue wrap that includes sea critters, and makes a short loop from the downtown station through the waterfront, including Squalicum Harbor, Waypoint Park, and past the Granary Building.

I’m not sure if the squeaky wood-clad Fairhaven trolley is still in service. I think maybe not. Regardless, these themed transportation options are a great benefit to Bham. Whether your a local or visiting, it’ll be fun to jump on the Waterfront Trolley and stop at Trackside for a beer, take the kids to the Marine Center, or watch a kite fly at Zuanich Park.

Mabel’s Next Mooove

The Whatcom Humane Society posted this weekend that Mabel the cow will be leaving the WHS farm facility “to live on the most amazing farm sanctuary with access to pastures and other cows.” To get her ready for this new life of bovine leisure, she needs veterinary care and tests.

WHS is asking the public to make donations in support of Mabel’s continued veterinary care. 🐮 

In other news…

🚿 The Bellingham Parks & Rec department has announced the opening of spray parks located at Cornwall Memorial Park, Cordata Park, and Fairhaven Park.

All three parks will remain open through September 15 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. “The spray park utilizes fresh, potable water. It is not recycled.” I love that they specify that it’s not recycled water. 🤣 

🏡 The Whatcom County Charter Review Commission meets today (June 16) in the Civic Building Garden Room at 6 pm.

🏙️ The Design Review Board meets tomorrow (June 17), in the City Council Chambers at 3 pm. The board will review a proposed development of a four-story, 36-unit multifamily residential building at 1101 N Forest Street.

🚜 Whatcom County Council meets tomorrow (June 17), at 2 pm and 5 pm. The 2 pm meeting will be held at the Blaine Library with members of the Planning and Development Services Committee and the Public Works Committee. The 5 pm meeting will be held at the Ferndale Library with members of the Criminal Justice And Public Safety Committee, Planning & Development Committee, And The Public Works And Health Committee.

🚢 Port of Bellingham Board of Commissioners meets tomorrow (June 17), at 4 pm. The agenda is available online. This public meeting is held at the Harbor Center or can be watched via the port’s YouTube channel.

Food & Drink

Hamsters Gotta Eat

Performance Arts This Week

Dance of The Hamsters

LIVE ARTS & FILM

Uisce Irish Pub: 
Guffawingham | Mon 8:30 pm

iDiOM Theater
Your Grace | Wed-Sat 7 pm

BlueRoom
The Sklar Brothers Comedy | Thurs 7:30 pm

Mount Baker Theater
Down the Rabbit Hole | Fri, Sat 6:30 pm, Sun 2 pm

Bellingham Theatre Guild:
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder | Thurs-Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2 pm

New Prospect Theatre:
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical | Fri 7:30 pm

The Upfront Theatre
Various performances.

PARTICIPATORY DANCE

 Salsa & Bachata 
Salsa & Bachata - Viking Union - Mon 7 pm
Beginning Cuban Salsa - Cof& - Tues 6 pm
Int. Cuban Salsa - Cof& - Tues 7:15 pm
Salsa Collective - The Majestic - Sun 5:30 pm

 Tango  
Urban Salon Tango - The Majestic - Mon 7 pm
Tango Practica - The Majestic - Wed 6:30 pm

 Other  
B’ham Hop - Crystal Ballroom - Tues 7 pm
Sunset Silent Disco - Zuanich - Sat 8:00 pm
Open Floor Movement - Presence Studio - Sun 10:30 am
Family Dance Party - Boom! - Sun 10 am

Events & Nightlife

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Unlock the wisdom of the Tarot. Join renowned tarot expert and empowerment coach Judyth Sult for an enlightening class using the Tarot of Empowerment deck! Grab a spot.

Join Cascade Connections’ Executive Director (who will be calling Bingo) at District Brewing in Ferndale to help raise funds for Cascade Connections. On Tuesday at 5:30 pm. Bingo Cards $3, Daubers $2 

MONDAY

I’m Bored! Summer Survival Skills for Parents, Blaine Library - Suzanne Cresswell is a retired school occupational and physical therapist. She has written a book that will help you understand your child’s change in behavior when school is out for summer break. Come to her workshop and receive, at no cost to you, a copy of her book, Unique Learner Solutions. No registration required.

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TUESDAY

The State of Bellingham Bay, Community Boating Center - Kirsten McDade (Re Sources/Northsound Water Keeper) and Zoe Fry (Re Sources/Program Coordinator) will provide a historical background and perspective on Whatcom County’s impaired watersheds. They will cover Bellingham’s 12 Model Toxic Cleanup Act (MTCA) sites (aka Bellingham’s Dirty Dozen), and their various stages of cleanup. Register to attend.

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