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Family/Community Events
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Ikebana: The Art of
Japanese Flower
Arrangement
Each workshop on ikebana, or
the practice of "making flowers
come alive" is taught by
Bellingham resident Noriko
Sharik and supported by the Bellingham Sister Cities
Association. Sharik is a certified instructor of Sensho
Ikenobo School of ikebana, based in Kobe, Japan. Her
weekly works of art can currently be seen in the main
lobby of Bellingham City Hall. Ms. Sharik will teach one
ikebana concept and two Japanese cultural concepts at
each workshop as well as provide primary arrangement
materials. Participants bring branches of natural material
(i.e. ferns, sticks, or other greens), a basin or vase, and a
3" metal or plastic flower arrangement "frog". Additional
details available online. Pre-registration is required.
Boo at Bloedel & Sensory
Friendly Boo
This candy-free event is for children Preschool through
2nd grade! Wear your costumes, make crafts, and win
prizes playing games at our booths. From 2:30-3:30 pm
we will offer a Sensory Friendly experience. During this
time, we will have a limited supply of headphones at the
door for families to use while visiting the party.
DAY/DATE: Saturday, Oct. 28
TIME: 2:30-5:00 pm
AGES: 2nd grade and younger; 16 and younger for
Sensory Friendly experience
LOCATION: Bloedel Donovan Community Building
COST: Free ($3 suggested donation)
COORDINATOR: Rosa Caldwell
Rec–tivities: Family
Activity Kits
Enjoy creating artful crafts and
activities for the whole family
from the comfort of your own
home! Sign up for a seasonally
themed kit containing supplies,
instructions, interactive ideas
and lots of inspiration for you
to create fun projects and
memories together. Kits will be available for pick up
beginning the first Friday of each month. Please
note: some simple household items may be required
to complete all projects.
Deadline to register: Wednesday prior to pick up date.
Themes: Oct: Spooky Halloween; Nov: Thanksgiving!
DAY/DATES: Friday, Oct. 6 or Nov. 3
TIME: Pick up Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
AGES: All ages
LOCATION: Parks and Recreation Office, 2nd Floor
City Hall (210 Lottie Street)
COST: $20 per kit
COORDINATOR: Billy Reeves
MAX: 30 per theme
DAY/DATES: Saturday, Oct. 7, Nov. 11, or Dec. 9
TIME: 10:00-11:30 am
AGES: 16 and older
LOCATION: Fairhaven Park Pavilion
COST: $35 per date
COORDINATOR: Rosa Caldwell / Noriko Sharik
MIN: 5 / MAX: 10
