Good morning, Bellingham.

Whatcom Land Trust accepted interim ownership of Cloud Mountain Farm Center and set nearly 20 acres under a conservation easement later this month — allowing community partners such as Twin Sisters Mobile Market to continue using the facilities as they plan for long-term ownership with the Whatcom Community Foundation.

Whatcom County Public Works and Geosyntec will help residents complete water adjudication paperwork today from 3-5 p.m. at the Blaine Library.

Visitors are encouraged to bring water rights records as additional *drop-in* events are planned for the new year.

On Friday, Dec. 5, most WWU Operational Student Employees filed an intent with the state Public Employment Relations Commission to form a union.

If HB 1570 passes, the workers will join the same union as their educational peers while the university plans new bargaining terms.

An atmospheric river is moving into the region and will bring heavy rain through Friday, Dec.

12. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Whatcom and Skagit counties plus a wind advisory until 10:00 p.m. Monday in Bellingham and Lynden, with increased landslide risk in wildfire areas.

Over the weekend, the Bellingham boys won 71-24 against Marysville-Pilchuck in a high school basketball game, adding a strong result to their season record (showing local sports momentum).

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.