"Sunny Summer in Bellingham: Sports, Family Fun, and Community Spirit"

14/08/2025 3 min
"Sunny Summer in Bellingham: Sports, Family Fun, and Community Spirit"

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Good morning, this is your Bellingham Local Frequency for Thursday, August 14th. We’ve got a sunny, lively summer day and so much happening around town, so let’s dive into your local roundup.First up, excitement is in the air as the Bellingham Bells are headed to the West Coast League Championship game tonight against the Portland Pickles. The Bells just clinched the North Division with a strong performance and are now chasing their first title in over a decade. The whole city’s buzzing with anticipation, so if you’re looking for a place to cheer them on, plenty of local spots will have the game on tonight.For families, today is bursting with activities. You can kick off your morning at the Whatcom Museum’s FIG Studio with the Bejeweled Beetle art project—a hands-on, creative event perfect for kids and parents that runs until 4:30. Around town, playgrounds and spray parks are open all day, the Arne Hanna Aquatic Center is hosting preschool and family swims, and there’s drop-in outdoor fun like Summer Play Days in Bellingham and Backyard Boogie’s Fairy Fest, both at no cost. If you need to beat the heat, the bowling alleys and PlayDate BLI are open all day for indoor recess.If you’re looking for fresh finds, the Barkley Market happens from 11 to 2 on the Village Green, featuring local produce and music. Later in the evening, music lovers have a few choices: head to Boundary Bay Brewery’s Beer Garden for barbecue and a happy hour show with Robert Sarazin Blake, or drop by the Waterfront Terrace at Hotel Bellwether for Blues, Brews, and BBQ with Space Band rocking the scene from 5 to 9.Comedy fans can check out improv workshops and shows at The Upfront Theatre or try their luck at Flatstick Pub’s Thursday Bingo night on State Street. For those drawn to movement, Flow Fusion Dance at The Karate Church runs from 7 until late, inviting all levels to dance and connect.Outdoorsy folks, tonight’s the perfect night for a kayak tour—the bioluminescence tours at Larrabee State Park are set to create some midsummer magic on the water. If you’d rather stay on dry land, keep an eye on Whatcom Creek downtown. This season, a record return of over seven thousand Chinook salmon is expected, a testament to the region’s dedication to conservation and habitat restoration.Finally, for Western Washington University students, staff, and alumni, today is WWU Day at the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden. Bring your ID and enjoy discounted gate admission, live entertainment, carnival rides, and all the classic fair treats.In local news, community safety remains a focus after a fatal incident in Custer earlier this week, a solemn reminder of the importance of supporting one another. The community is reflecting on the life and character of the Bellingham man involved, with law enforcement continuing their investigation.That’s what’s happening in Bellingham today, where summer days are long, the events calendar is packed, and the best of our vibrant, caring community is on display everywhere you look. 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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