Good morning, Bellingham.

Bellingham City Council adopted a new plan to fight the spread of invasive freshwater mussels that may harm local waters — officials say Whatcom County Council and Lake Whatcom Water and District Commissioners will vote on the plan soon.

Whatcom County announced a $3.6 million grant from the Trueblood Diversion Workgroup to expand supportive housing for residents with behavioral health needs in the new Lincoln Street development at Lake Whatcom Center.

The funds will add 37 housing units, including 11 for people facing delays in restoration services after a criminal charge & involve contributions from the City of Bellingham, the state Department of Commerce and the state legislature.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba dunked the ball on the crossbar for his fourth touchdown to help the Seahawks win 27-19 over the Texans on Monday night—despite missing key players like linebacker Derick Hall and defensive back Julian Love.

Seattle built its lead early with strong plays from Uchenna Nwosu and Ernest Jones IV and now stands at 5-2 ahead of its bye week.

How Birds Fly: The Art and Science of Avian Flight

4-5 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Dive into the fascinating world of avian flight with Peter Cavanagh's artful and scientific exploration.

High Step Society Dance Party

9 PM - 1 AM — Wild Buffalo House Of Music — Cost Info not specified — Experience a dynamic blend of jazz with a big band atmosphere at this unique dance party.

Beyond the Veil Concert

7-9 p.m. — Mount Baker Theatre — $34 — Celebrate Halloween with a spine-tingling concert featuring ghostly tunes and a costume catwalk.

The Sea - Film Screening

3-4 p.m. — Firehouse Arts & Events Center Bellingham — $5-$15 — Experience a poignant exploration of aging and relationships through the art of dance and film.

Intro to the Laser Cutter

4-6 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Free for members — Ask questions and get insights on your laser projects with expert guidance from Jason Davies.

25th Annual Nordic Fest

10 AM – 4 PM — Ferndale Events Center — $5, FREE Under 13 — Celebrate Nordic culture with crafts, baked goods, and all-day entertainment.

Building Hope: Numan Gala

12-5 a.m. — 1650 Baker Creek Pl, Bellingham, WA — Fundraising event — An evening of dinner, a silent auction, and 80's dancing to support orphaned children in Ethiopia.

Intro to Vector Graphics Workshop

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Class fees apply — Learn to create art and cutting files using free software Inkscape.

Finding Nemo Jr.

7 p.m. — BAAY Theatre — $12 — Experience an enchanting journey as Marlin and Nemo venture across the ocean to reunite.

Dave Laster: Skis, Shovels, and Stories Book Launch

4-5 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Explore the thrilling tales of Dave Laster's adventures with the Sun Valley ski patrol in the 1960s.