The Hub: Bellingham’s Community Bike Shop

Do you like to wear a dress over your corduroy pants? Do you have greasy, matted up hair that qualifies as its own ecosystem? Do you think that voting during a Presidential campaign is a waste of time because the American system of government is set up in such a...

» May 13th, 2010 | Bellingham • Things to do | 2 Comments »

Cinco de What, Now?

Pop quiz: Raise your hand if you actually know what Cinco de Mayo* is all about. Come on, let's see 'em!  ...That's what I thought. *That's "5th of May", for those of you who don't speak Spanish The Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo is about...

» May 5th, 2010 | Bellingham • Things to do | 2 Comments »

Treasure Hunting at the Bellingham Goodwill

I took a trip back in time this afternoon helping a friend hunt down an old Polaroid camera.   After about 30 seconds of discussion, it was decided that the best place to begin the search was that great bastion of the disposed, disregarded and dispossessed; the Bellingham Goodwill super-store. There...

» May 4th, 2010 | Bellingham • Things to do | 1 Comment »

Celebrate Earth Day at Boundary Bay!

In honor of Earth Day, Boundary Bay Brewery is something, something, something...Beer specials!!! Today, April 22nd marks the first of Boundary Bay's weekly outdoor happy hour events featuring bands, beers and BBQs.  Tonight's performer is local folk legend Robert Blake. From their website: "This April marks the 40th anniversary...

» April 22nd, 2010 | Bellingham • Things to do | No Comments »

Bellingham + Indie Records = Avalon Music

Bellingham, Washington has always been a town that knows its music.  For decades, music friends and fiends have lingered among the bricks and alleys of downtown Bellingham's many record stores, guitar shops and live music venues... Inevitably, time has taken its toll on the scene and...

» April 15th, 2010 | Bellingham • Things to do | 1 Comment »

Russian Dumplings Cure Depression

Chances are, you've never had Russian dumplings before. I've seen them in only one other place, which is now closed. Pel'Meni's dumplings are basically peirogis, stuffed with either potato or beef. Ordering lunch doesn't get much simpler. Served in to-go boxes with a slice of bread and side of sour...

» April 12th, 2010 | Bellingham • Things to do | 2 Comments »

Tony’s Coffee, a Bellingham Staple

If you were to ask a certified coffee aficionado (like me) about where to find the very best coffee in the known Universe, you would very likely hear "Tony's!!!!" blurted back at you before you'd even finished the question. There is simply no comparison to be made...

» April 7th, 2010 | Bellingham • Things to do | No Comments »

Sehome Hill Arboretum Hike

Here's a quick idea for an afternoon hike in Bellingham.  The arboretum atop Sehome Hill comprises 180 acres and features over 5 miles of walking trails that wind around the hill behind...

» March 28th, 2010 | Bellingham • Things to do | No Comments »

Top 10 Ways to Beat the Rain

Thanks to happy reader Sonia for submitting the following question, which made it really easy to come up with today's post! "We're looking at moving there in the next two years and are curious about  things to do during the REAL rainy season. We live in...

» March 25th, 2010 | Bellingham • Seattle • Things to do • Uncategorized | 4 Comments »

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