Bellingham Local: Climate Action, Live Music, and Community Resilience

17/07/2025 2 min
Bellingham Local: Climate Action, Live Music, and Community Resilience

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Good morning, this is your Bellingham Local Frequency for Thursday, July 17. We have a day full of activities, local developments, and everything you need to make the most of today in Bellingham.First up, PNW Climate Week is officially underway in Bellingham, bringing an incredible lineup of workshops, open houses, and conversations dedicated to celebrating the region’s spirit of environmental innovation. Today, you can participate in the Weldcraft waterfront cleanup site tour and later swing by the Salty Social Hour at the Community Boating Center in Fairhaven. Whether you are a hardcore climate advocate or just dipping your toes into sustainability, there is space for everyone to join, learn, and connect with neighbors. Local businesses like zero waste store Pumped Goods and Café Velo will be hosting special events. The festivities run through July 25, with activities to engage the entire community in conversations about climate action and environmental resilience.If you are hoping to enjoy some live entertainment, head over to Elizabeth Park this evening for the Summer Concerts in the Park series. Tonight, enjoy the Northwest Americana sounds of North Country Highway. It is a family-friendly, free outdoor event—so don’t forget your picnic blanket or your dancing shoes.For those with a love of theater, the FireHouse Arts & Events Center is serving up Bellingham TheaterWorks’ Summer Repertory Theatre performance of The Language Archive. Curtain rises at 7:30 PM tonight, promising a perfect blend of laughter and reflection, all in the cozy ambience of a local arts staple.A quick reminder about the weather: Western Whatcom County remains under a heat advisory until later today. Expect temperatures still climbing well above seasonal averages and dry conditions, so stay hydrated and check in on neighbors. Also, a drought emergency has been declared by the Washington Department of Ecology, and the county remains under a Stage 1 burn ban—so skip any campfires for now. The good news is air quality in Bellingham is holding steady.Looking ahead, art lovers will be excited to know that eight renowned muralists from across North America are in town for Noisy Mural Fest, creating new public art right before your eyes. So keep your camera handy as you explore downtown.Finally, for anyone interested in staying safe and disaster-ready, CERT classes are ongoing and open for registration through the county. Today’s calm weather is a good time to review or practice your household emergency plan, just in case.That covers your Thursday here in Bellingham. Whether you are cleaning up the waterfront, singing along in the park, or soaking up some world-class art, there is always something happening right outside your door. This has been Bellingham Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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