Good morning, Bellingham.

Ahmad Hamrah and Tahmina Zalmai—a refugee couple from Lynden who risked their lives aiding the United States in Afghanistan—are asking local residents for help to reunite with their infant daughter after they missed evacuation in 2021 when the Taliban rose to power.

A farmworker activist, Alfredo (Lelo) Juarez, was detained by ICE on March 25 while dropping off his partner in Mount Vernon and was first held in Ferndale before being moved to a Tacoma detention facility as community group C2C rallied outside the center.

Since 2013, Recreation Northwest taught local residents about nature and cared for parks in Bellingham—its projects include the Hundred Acre Wood Outdoor Classroom completed in 2024.

Today the nonprofit leads the Parkscription Program with the Bellingham School District, and it will expand the program to areas like Ferndale and farther east in Whatcom County.

Since 2013, Recreation Northwest has taught local students about nature and improved outdoor spaces like Fairhaven Park by opening the Outdoor Classroom last year—offering a practical outdoor lesson.

The nonprofit now works with local schools through its Parkscription Program and plans to expand its efforts to Ferndale and other areas.

Whatcom County Council approved Charlene Ramont as interim administrative director of health and community services on Tuesday, March 25 after former director Erika Lautenbach was fired (Lautenbach said the firing came as a surprise), and the county said it will hire a recruitment consultant and get stakeholder input before it starts the search for a permanent director.

Nooksack High School and Lynden High School will face off in a Super Smash Brothers Ultimate match at Aim and Game in Ferndale on Sunday, March 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. Free admission is offered and the first 30 spectators will receive a complimentary Vintage Arcade pass.

Carol Makela - The Spyglass: A Childhood in Sweden and Finland

6-7 p.m. | Village Books and Paper Dreams | Free entry | Discover a moving memoir of a young Finnish boy's journey amid wartime turmoil and cultural exploration.

37th Annual Fairhaven Plant and Tree Sale at Lake Whatcom Park

The Fairhaven Plant and Tree Sale offers a variety of plants and trees for gardening enthusiasts in a scenic setting at Lake Whatcom Park.

Whatcom County Home & Lifestyle Show

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center — Free admission — Step into inspiration with BBQ competitions, food trucks, workshops, and family fun activities.

Richard Widerkehr & Barbara Bloom: Missing the Owl

3-4 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Celebrate Poetry Month with engaging readings and delightful treats from local poets.

Intro to Vector Graphics Workshop

6-7:30 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Pricing varies — Master vector graphics using Inkscape to create art and cutting files.

BAAY Presents: Out of the Woods

7 p.m. — BAAY Theatre — Ticket details available online — Experience a whimsical apocalyptic tale where imagination reigns as beloved characters find their way back to creativity.

The River Only Runs One Way Book Reading

6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Celebrate award-winning poet Mary Lou Kayser's newest collection that explores love, loss, and the passage of time through evocative poetry.

Páscoa Rhythms: Easter Brunch with Jovino Santos Neto

Celebrate Easter with Páscoa Rhythms at Hotel Leo—a festive brunch buffet featuring dishes like coconut chicken thighs, prime beef sirloin, and brunch classics paired with live piano by three-time Grammy nominee Jovino Santos Neto. Sip Novo Fogo caipirinhas crafted for the occasion, with a portion of proceeds supporting rainforest reforestation; $68 per person, half off for kids 12 and under, and 10% off for seniors.

Intro to the Laser Cutter

6-7 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Free to members — Get expert advice on your laser projects from seasoned designer Jason Davies.

Swan Lake - A Timeless Masterpiece

7-9 p.m. — Mount Baker Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting ballet “Swan Lake” performed by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine.