Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lighthouse Mission will serve its 102nd Thanksgiving dinner for residents in need at 1312 F. St. on Nov 27 from noon to 3 p.m.—the meal will include roast turkey, stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, salad, ice cream and pies while the organization seeks about 75 volunteers. KAFE
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Verizon will lay off nearly a dozen workers from its Meridian Street office in Bellingham— part of a statewide restructuring that will cut 165 employees across 23 locations, with the layoffs set to begin January 23. 1170 KPUG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Seahawks are expected to sign veteran safety Quandre Diggs to help their injured secondary while the Sounders named longtime player Stefan Frei and Paul Rothrock as free agents. WWU volleyball booked a spot in the national tournament and will play Fresno Pacific on Dec 4 — Morgan Manalili was named Region Player of the Year. My Bellingham Now
- ➤ The Seahawks are expected to sign veteran safety Quandre Diggs to their practice squad today to help with their injured secondary while the Sounders announced free agency moves by releasing Stefan Frei and Paul Rothrock for the 2026 season—shifting their roster plans. WWU volleyball secured a national tournament spot by earning the No. 6 seed to face Fresno Pacific University on Dec. 4. KISM
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Blaine Holiday Harbor Lights
6 PM - 1 AM — 701 Peace Portal Dr, Blaine, WA — Free entry — Experience the festive spirit with a day full of holiday activities and dazzling lights.
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Laser Cutter Office Hours
4-6 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Free for members — Get expert advice on laser projects from Tool Champion Jason Davies in an informal Q&A session.
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Esme's Adventures in Another World
7-3:30 p.m. — BAAY Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Embark on a magical journey with Esme in this original production full of music and adventure.
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Walton Magic
1-7 p.m. — Mount Baker Theatre — Check website for ticket prices — Enjoy a captivating performance full of mind-bending magic, laughter, and wonder by resident magician John Walton.
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Intro to Vector Graphics Workshop
6:00–7:30 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — 50% scholarship available — Learn to use Inkscape to create stunning vector graphics for various applications.
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Contra Dance: Dec 13th
7-10 p.m. — Bellingham Public Library Fairhaven Branch — $12-$15, $8 students — Enjoy an engaging evening of dancing with live music by Heliotrope and expert calling by Laura Mé Smith.
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S.O.S. Signs of Strength Film Screening
3-5 p.m. — Firehouse Arts & Events Center Bellingham — Free entry — Experience a powerful dance film exploring resilience through the stories of military veterans and their journey of strength.
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Intro to the Laser Cutter
4-6 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Free for members, $20 for non-members — Join experienced instructor Jason Davies for an informal Q&A about laser cutting and related tools.
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Winter Paint and Sip Celebration
4-6 p.m. — Semiahmoo Resort — $35 adults / $25 kids — Celebrate the season with friends while painting and sipping festive drinks.
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