🐹 Twig & Tinder 🐇🐇

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

The occasional haze of wildfire smoke can be tough on the lungs, but holy cow, those sunrises!!! They’re tempting me to upgrade my camera. 😛 So much color!

Have fun, and stay safe out there!

Nature, Community, Sasquatch, UAP

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Weather Forecast

Wednesday: 73°F 🌡️ 56°F | 🌤️ Mostly Sunny | 🌧️ 10% | 💨 SW 1 to 5 mph

Thursday: 71°F 🌡️ 56°F | 🌤️ Mostly Sunny | 🌧️ 10% | 💨 SSW 2 to 6 mph

Moon Phases

Events, Updates & News Around Town

Get off the Hamster Wheel

A Perrrfect New Friend

There’s nothing better on a quiet midweek than a cat photo or two, and the Whatcom Humane Society (WHS) supplied us with a few heart-melting cuties this week. 👇️ Just take a look at that little face on the left side!! 🥰 And that furry cuddle puddle in the background. Too darn sweet!

These sweet felines are part of a new wave of stray cats and kittens that WHS has accepted and is looking to rehome after each is “scanned for a microchip, then receive an examination, first round of vaccines, de-wormer and flea treatment.” WHS stresses that their cat facilities are full, and they are seeking “donations of canned pate cat food, cat toys or other supplies” at the Division St. animal shelter.

Maybe you’re not a cat person?…not sure how that’s possible. 😕 If so, meet Twig & Tinder 👆️ a pair of shockingly cute female rabbits looking for a forever home together.

In other news…

🦆 The North Cascades Audubon Society has begun posting its fall birding outings and they are filling up fast! So fast, in fact, I was hoping to post about the first, and it was full by the time the newsletter was complete. 😲 

There’s currently one outing accepting enrollment. It’s being held this Sunday at the Little Squalicum Estuary from 9 am to 11 am. This monthly outing offers the chance to learn about both songbirds and waterbirds right here in the Ham. Register here, and watch for future birding events.

🥾 Do you have a copy of Hiking Whatcom County by Ken Wilcox on your bookshelf? I do, and I’m guessing many of you do too. It’s become a go-to resource for many of us since its debut publication in 2003.

Ken, a longtime Bellinghamster, will be sharing about his favorite hikes in Whatcom, Snohomish, and Island counties tomorrow, September 11th, at Village Books in Fairhaven. Reserve a seat to hear Ken.

⛷️ Last but not least, the Mt. Baker Volunteer Association (MBVA) is holding a fundraiser tomorrow night from 5 to 9 pm at Boundary Bay’s beer garden.

“MBVA members include Volunteer Ski Patrol, Mountain Hosts, Aid Room and Community Event Hosts. They are dedicated to making a difference by providing essential services and support to Mt. Baker Ski Area and the local community.”

Food & Drink

Hamsters Gotta Eat

Performance Arts This Week

Dance of The Hamsters

LIVE ARTS & FILM

iDiOM Theater
No Man's Land | Thurs, Fri, Sat

Bellingham Theatre Guild
The Play That Goes Wrong | Fri, Sat, Sun

FireHouse Arts & Events Center
12 Minutes Max (Dance) | Fri, Sat

FireHouse Arts & Events Center
The Kid (Silent Film) | Sun

New Prospect Theatre
Tales of the Sea | Sun

Mount Baker Theatre
Twilight in Concert | Sun

The Upfront Theatre
Various performances.

PARTICIPATORY DANCE

Tango Practica - The Majestic - Wed 6:30 pm
Flow Fusion - Karate Church - Thurs 7 pm
Contra - Fairhaven Library - Sat 6 pm
Sunset Silent Disco - Zuanich - Sat 6:30 pm
Salsa Collective - The Majestic - Sun 5:30 pm
Open Floor Movement - Presence Studio - Sun 10:30 am

Events & Nightlife

Spinning Into The Night

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FEATURED

Join the Tony Furtado Trio from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at the New Prospect Theatre for an evening of soulful Americana, blending bluegrass, folk, and roots music. Featuring Tony Furtado, a virtuoso on slide guitar and banjo, alongside Grammy-winning mandolinist John Reischman and acclaimed fiddler Trent Freeman, this trio delivers a dynamic performance with masterful musicianship. Grab tickets in advance or at the door.

Learn about Coast Salish Food Systems from Western Washington University ethnobotanist, Abe Lloyd, at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal tomorrow, September 11th from 6 to 8 pm. This discussion is the second of Salish Current’s Voices of the Northwest series. Learn about the full series.

What! Mudhoney, a favorite from my Fairhaven Middle School days, is still touring... I can hardly believe it. 🤣 Tickets for the show at the Buffalo are sold out so hit those neighborhood social pages if you want to scalp a ticket or two. Wish I was attending!

WEDNESDAY

Smooth Kiwi, Schooner Zodiac - Float for an evening of music, community, and fun on the Bay! Pick a boat from the CBC fleet and head out to listen to some tunes! Or if you’d like to enjoy the comforts of a slightly larger boat, tickets to be on the deck of the Schooner Zodiac can be purchased here.

Conservation Celebration, Boundary Bay Beer Garden - Celebrate the conservation of 13 acres of wetland, forest, and salmon habitat on Kinney Creek, a tributary to the Sumas River, with Whatcom Land Trust. Learn how they worked with the Jay family, Whatcom Million Trees, Whatcom Transit Authority, and Explorations Academy to conserve this important habitat and field campus. The land will host a living laboratory for ecological restoration, climate resilience research, sustainable agriculture, and meaningful connection with nature. 5:30 to 7 pm.

Wednesday Music & Trivia →

THURSDAY

True North, New Prospect Theatre - The American Roots duo of Kristen Grainger and Dan Wetzel, will play from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at the New Prospect Theatre. Expect an evening of hauntingly beautiful songs that blend folk and bluegrass. Kristen’s award-winning songwriting, lauded at MerleFest and Telluride, pairs with Dan’s masterful multi-instrumental talents, featuring custom guitars from his luthier craft, as heard on their new album, Time and Materials. Discounted tickets in advance.

Botanical Block Prints, The Lightcatcher Studio - Join plant ecologist–turned–artist Nicki Lang for an inspiring two-hour workshop exploring the art of block printing, with the natural world as your muse. Drawing from her deep knowledge of native flora, Nicki will guide participants through the process of designing, carving, and printing with their own botanical-inspired blocks. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and a love for plants! Tickets include a drink ticket.

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