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Bellingham
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The city invites families to join Earth Day events in April featuring storytimes — art exhibits at Whatcom Museum and library activities, while a public safety meeting is scheduled for March 23 and residents can help release salmon on March 26 at Maritime Heritage Park Amphitheatre. City of Bellingham
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washington State Parks announced fee increases for out-of-state reservations from $5 to $15 starting April 1, while pricing for off-season senior passes and tiered vacation rentals will change for future bookings. Reservations made before April 1 remain unaffected. KISM
- ➤ Washington State Parks will raise reservation fees for out-of-state residents from $5 to $15 starting April 1 and later this year senior off-season passes will cost $100, while a new tiered pricing system is set for vacation rentals booked from Jan. 1. 1170 KPUG
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Native Jazz Quartet Performance
7-9 p.m. — FireHouse Arts & Events Center — $25 — Experience high-energy jazz infused with indigenous melodies and cultural stories.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!'.
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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.
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The Bolshoi Brothers Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Shakedown — Tickets starting at $76 — Experience an unforgettable performance by The Bolshoi Brothers in Bellingham.
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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.
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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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Kenadie Lee: Handwritten Poetry Reading
6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Experience a poetic journey through gratitude and nature with local writer Kenadie Lee.
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