Good morning, Bellingham.

PNW Media Group and DeWaard & Bode announced on Dec.

3 that they raised $440,577 for Feed the Need to support food banks in Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and San Juan counties (including a $150,000 matching donation). Donations remain open for families facing winter hunger.

Emergency officials say king tides will cause higher water levels along the coast this weekend and coastal areas saw effects Friday.

In places like Shelton, tides may reach 16 ft with inland regions including Bellingham facing tides Saturday morning from 8 to 9 a.m. — residents should exercise caution.

Western’s men’s basketball team lost to Northwest Nazarene 101 to 92 at Carver Gym last night, with sophomore guard Aidan Rice scoring a career-high 37 points.

The women remain on the road as they face Seattle Pacific tomorrow in pursuit of a sixth straight win.

Western's men's basketball team lost to Northwest Nazarene 101-92 at Carver Gym last night — they will try to snap a four-game skid tomorrow night against Central Washington while the Western women, playing on the road, aim for a sixth straight win against Seattle Pacific.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Good Neighbor Night at Stones Throw Brewery

5-9 p.m. — Fairhaven Stones Throw Brewery — 10% of proceeds benefit local non-profits — Network with community members over drinks and oysters.

Last Chance Marathon

9 AM – 4 PM — Fairhaven Park — Registration required — Get your final marathon fix of the year with this scenic out and back course.