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Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lynden High School teacher Stacey Anderson was named Educator of the Year by the Lynden/Ferndale Masonic Lodge No. 56 for Lynden Schools, receiving the award at a ceremonial board meeting on June 12. Lynden Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu signed an order on June 18 to raise Lummi Island Ferry fares on August 23 — officials say the fare hike is needed to meet operational costs after years of stagnant rates. My Bellingham Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Whatcom County Health and Community Services added two naloxone dispenser boxes in Bellingham—one at the Way Station on N. State Street and one at its administration office on Girard Street—to offer free, 24/7 access to naloxone. The department will add two more boxes at a Lummi Nation Fire Station and the Blaine Food Bank and noted a 37% drop in opioid overdoses during the first five months of 2025 compared to last year. KISM
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Intro to Vector Graphics Workshop
6:00 – 7:30 PM — Bellingham Makerspace — $ — Learn to create stunning vector graphics using Inkscape for your creative projects.
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Boulevard Park Concert Series: SpaceBand
6-8 p.m. — Boulevard Park Stage — Free — Enjoy an evening of old-school dance covers and new classics with the local favorite, SpaceBand.
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Bellingham Festival of Music Opening Night 2025
7:30 p.m. — Performing Arts Center — $50--$60 — Experience a global musical tour with Artistic Director Marcelo Lehninger and pianist Simon Trpceski starting with The Russian Masters.
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2025 Literary Citizenship Awards Ceremony
6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Celebrate local literary citizens recognized for their contributions to the community.
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Laser Cutter Q&A Session
6-7 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Free for members — Get expert advice on laser projects and tools from Jason Davies in a casual setting.
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In Timberline's Embrace Book Reading
6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Jean Waight explores the enchanting history of Timberline Lodge through her latest book.
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Horseshoe Tournament
All day — Lynden / Bellingham KOA Journey — Entry fee required — Compete in a thrilling horseshoe tournament while enjoying scavenger hunts and tractor rides.
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Cascadia Dirt Cup 2025 – Galbraith Mountain Enduro
July 12-13 — Galbraith Mountain and Padden Trails Parking Lot — Entry fee varies — Experience thrilling mountain bike racing at the fourth stop of the Cascadia Dirt Cup series.
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Intro to the Laser Cutter
4-6 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Free for members — Learn from laser expert Jason Davies and get your questions answered about laser projects and techniques.
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Midsummer Cider Tasting
4-7 p.m. — Elizabeth Station — Free entry — Sample specialty ciders from local farms and enjoy beautiful bouquets in a vibrant community setting.
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