WRITTEN BY ANELYSE MORRIS The past few months have been a whirlwind of uncertainty, particularly for local restaurants and stores. That’s why, at Bellingham Alive,…
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A Boulder Way to Celebrate Local Businesses
Sustainable Connections Hosts Second Annual July Rock Hunt
Give Blood, Save Lives, Get Groceries
Photos Courtesy of Bloodworks Northwest With elective surgeries starting back up, blood centers across the country are reporting low inventories. Locally, Bloodworks Northwest is anticipating severe…
Handmade Market Hopes to Move Online
Written by Jack Taylor With COVID-19 closing down most summer markets, Rachel Jackson, the director of Bellingham Handmade, is determined to create a virtual space for local makers. “The real ambition for us as an organization is to offer direct platforms of sales from artisans to the consumer,” Jackson says. Bellingham Handmade is currently running a Kickstarter campaign to raise money for a new eCommerce website that will operate like an Etsy but specifically for Bellingham makers. The goal of the…
A Message on COVID-19 from PeaceHealth
During the COVID-19 pandemic, as a community we have banded together and remained vigilant about taking safety precautions. We have flattened the initial curve and we can’t back down now. To continue to protect ourselves, our families and our communities, we must stay the course by strictly following health and safety precautions, in alignment with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Wear…
Want to see a dinosaur? Drive by this driftwood zoo in Bow.
Bow local artist Joe Treat makes driftwood come to life with his realistic animal sculptures.
How to Thank First Responders, Virtually
Facebook page “Encouragement for Health Care Workers & First Responders” provides a way for Whatcom County residents to send a virtual thank you to those risking their lives during the pandemic.
The Bob Ross Challenge
Channel your inner Bob Ross with this challenge!
Spring Clean Your Inbox
Do you receive endless emails, hundreds of e-coupons for stores you never go to? Spring cleaning doesn’t have to just apply to your home, it can apply to your email too. Here’s a guide on how to keep your inbox organized and attain the zen of reaching zero.
Yoga at Home
Relax and get some exercise at the same time, with online yoga classes from these local studios.
Supporting the Bellingham Food Bank
Each week, the Bellingham Food Bank feeds around 4,500 families throughout Whatcom County, providing staples like pasta, canned fish, peanut butter, and fruits and veggies. During times of crisis, organizations like the food bank are more essential than ever.
Give Yourself a Spa Day
Make your own face mask with this all-natural recipe.