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Wednesday, January 29th, 2025

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Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Bellingham's bike lane project on Holly Street updates follow community feedback, addressing concerns about traffic and visibility, with further enhancements planned.  My Bellingham Now

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A serious collision in Whatcom County has led to the closure of Smith and Noon Roads, with detours advised and no reopening time estimated.  KAFE

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Bellingham City acquires 754 acres of forest in Lake Whatcom watershed for $3.65 million to protect its drinking water source and enhance environmental resilience.  City of Bellingham

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Bellingham's city council has approved the purchase of PFAS-free firefighting gear for enhanced safety, to be fully implemented by the end of June.  KISM
  • The City of Bellingham commits $150,000 from its Affordable Housing sales tax to support Whatcom County's severe weather shelter, aiding in service expansion and operational costs.  KAFE

HEALTH NEWS

  • Bloodworks Northwest requests immediate blood and platelet donations due to critical low levels in Western Washington's blood supply, urging healthy individuals, especially Type O and platelet donors, to donate.  Whatcom News

EVENTS

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  • Introduction to Vector Graphics with Inkscape

    This workshop teaches participants how to use Inkscape for creating vector graphics suitable for various applications, including laser and vinyl cutting.

    Fri, 1/31/25

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  • The Dance Studio Winter Showcase at Mount Baker Theatre

    The Dance Studio will present its Winter Showcase featuring performances at Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham, Washington.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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  • Birchwood Garden Club: February Meeting on Gardening Fitness

    The Birchwood Garden Club will host a meeting featuring speaker Eric Short-Miller, who will discuss how to prepare physically for the upcoming gardening season.

    Wed, 2/5/25

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  • The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: Spanish Journey

    This event features a musical exploration of Spain through piano trios and guitar, crafted by violinist Kristin Lee, in collaboration with Emerald City Music.

    Thu, 2/6/25

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  • John Egbert: Bearings Book Reading

    Naturalist and humanist John Egbert will discuss his new book, Bearings, exploring themes of family, nature, and personal reflection through stories and poems.

    Sun, 2/9/25

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  • Introduction to Vector Graphics Using Inkscape

    This workshop teaches participants how to use Inkscape, a free vector graphics software, to create and edit vector graphic files for applications like laser and vinyl cutting.

    Fri, 2/14/25

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  • Kirsten Sundberg Lunstrum Launches 'Elita' with Authors Becky Mandelbaum and Jessica Gigot

    Kirsten Sundberg Lunstrum, a recipient of the Flannery O'Connor Award, will discuss her debut novel 'Elita', featuring local authors Becky Mandelbaum and Jessica Gigot, who will contribute to an evening centered around mystery and storytelling.

    Wed, 2/19/25

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  • Lyle Lovett Live Performance

    Lyle Lovett, a multifaceted musician known for his storytelling and fusion of American music styles, will perform live at the Mount Baker Theatre.

    Thu, 2/20/25

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  • Introduction to Vector Graphics Using Inkscape

    This class teaches the basics of creating vector graphics with the open-source software Inkscape for applications like laser cutting and vinyl cutting.

    Fri, 2/28/25

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