Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
Good morning, Bellingham.
Local residents will gain emergency response skills as the Community Emergency Response Team holds CERT basic training at Whatcom County Fire District 1 Station 82 (6–9 p.m. on Wednesdays from April 1 to May 20) to prepare for future emergencies.
Ecology crews finished removing toxic heavy metals from the upland area of Harris Avenue Shipyard, and the in-water cleanup will start next year with a public comment period coming soon.
Rainy conditions have forced Ferndale Public Works to close Smith Road between LaBounty Drive and Hovander Road, and Highway 20 near Diablo Lake is closed after rocks fell on it.
WSDOT says cleanup will take time with no reopening date set.
The Mariners are regrouping after a WBC game as they play five Cactus League contests ahead of their season opener next Thursday at T-Mobile Park, with no Opening Day starter announced yet & fans can catch further updates on game day.
Spring Equinox Sound Journey
7-8 p.m. — Firehouse Arts & Events Center Bellingham — $28 ticket — Experience a rejuvenating soundscape for seasonal transition and new beginnings.
Native Jazz Quartet Performance
7-9 p.m. — FireHouse Arts & Events Center — $25 — Experience high-energy jazz infused with indigenous melodies and cultural stories.
Literary Discussion with Jeremy Voigt and Jeffrey Morgan
6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Explore themes of grief and connection in local poet Jeremy Voigt's new book during an engaging conversation.
Game Night at Stemma West
5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Riviera Club at Stemma West — Enjoy drinks and a variety of fun games with friends to support LAW Advocates.
Grover Concert Night
9 p.m. — The Shakedown — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience the melodic tunes of Grover in an engaging live performance.
Bootsy Holler in Conversation with Kyle Logghe: MAKiNG iT
6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Dive into the Seattle music scene of the 90s and 2000s with photographer Bootsy Holler discussing her new book, 'MAKiNG iT!'.
Book Discussion with Nancy Y. Levine and Rachel Levine-Spates
2-3 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Explore a powerful dual POV memoir on recovery and hope with the authors in person.
The Bolshoi Brothers Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Shakedown — Tickets starting at $76 — Experience an unforgettable performance by The Bolshoi Brothers in Bellingham.
BRD Presents: Hindsight - A Celebration of 20 Years
7-8:30 p.m. — Firehouse Arts & Events Center Bellingham — Ticket information to be announced — Celebrate two decades of contemporary dance with a vibrant mix of beloved repertory and new works by BRD alumni.
Terry Tempest Williams in Conversation with Brenda Miller: The Glorians
6-7 p.m. — Sehome High School, 2700 Bill McDonald Pkwy, Bellingham, WA — General admission sold out, but book/reservation combo still available — Explore the beauty of the ordinary with eco-visionary Terry Tempest Williams.
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